BEAVERTON, Ore. — Leupold & Stevens, Inc., provider of the world’s most rugged, lightweight, and clear sport optics, denounces recently passed Oregon Ballot Measure 114 and has announced full support for the National Shooting Sports Foundation’s (NSSF) upcoming legal challenge to the misguided measure.

Ballot Measure 114, which narrowly passed a general vote on Nov. 8, 2022, is a citizen-initiated ballot measure that will amend state statute. It mandates that a non-existent permit-for-purchase system be put in place in Oregon for every firearm sale. The permit system will require an application, photographs, fingerprints, FBI background check and a new undefined mandatory state firearms class. Measure 114 also requires a ban on magazines or firearms holding more than 10 rounds, which will include many hunting rifles and shotguns.

“Oregon leaders have failed to explain how Measure 114 will be implemented and what exactly passage means for law-abiding firearm retailers, ranges and manufacturers,” the NSSF said in an official announcement, “Your trade association will not abandon the fight now and has filed a lawsuit to invalidate this egregious Ballot Measure. We’re also evaluating legislative options to implore the Oregon Legislature to delay implementation of the law until it is rightfully struck down as unconstitutional by the courts.”

The ballot measure will go into effect at 12 a.m. on Dec. 8, 2022. With no framework or plans for implementation in place, the legal sale of firearms in Oregon will indefinitely cease at that time. Read more

Sioux Falls, South Dakota –– Silencer Central, America’s largest silencer dealer, has announced their biggest sale of the year, the buy-one-get-one Cyber Monday sale. Silencer Central fans that buy a Banish suppressor will receive a FREE Banish 22k rimfire silencer (a $465 value).

“We’re making buying silencers simple and celebrating the holidays by getting products from our iconic Banish line into your hands this season,” said Brandon Maddox, CEO of Silencer Central. “With our sales specialists on-hand and ready to take calls, customers can get two suppressors sent directly to your door.” Read more

Austin, TX- Silencer Shop, the #1 NFA distributor in the US, has partnered with Nine Line Apparel for a limited edition collection of Christmas apparel.

In 2021, photos of Silencer Shop’s holiday shirt received over 15K Likes on Instagram and this holiday season, a collection of t-shirts, baseball tees and hoodies are available for firearms enthusiasts. When choosing a manufacturing partner, the stakeholders at the Texas-based Silencer Shop instantly connected with the relentlessly patriotic team at Nine Line Apparel. Available for purchase for the first time, Silencer Shop knew this holidaywear had to be produced in the USA and Nine Line’s Georgia-based facility fit the bill.

Nine Line strives to be our brother’s keeper and supports a variety of charities including their own Nine Line Foundation. This 501(c)(s) raises awareness for severely wounded veterans and soldiers and with no overhead, 100% of all funds raised are dedicated to the recipient. Silencer Shop has been a supporter of the Nine Line Foundation, as well as other pro-2A organizations such as Gun Owners of America (GOA), National Rifle Association (NRA), American Suppressor Association (ASA), A Girl and a Gun, Battle Buddy 3Gun and the Daniel Defense Double D Foundation.

The Silencer Shop holiday collection debuted last week when it was worn by the on-camera talents Eric and Chad from the YouTube channel Iraqveteran8888. These respected voices in the gun community have amassed over 2.1+ million YouTube subscribers and 500+ million video views.

Checkout the Silencer Shop collection at Nine Line’s website: https://www.ninelineapparel.com/collections/silencer-shop-christmas-sweater

GENESEO, ILL. – Springfield Armory® is proud to announce a storewide “Black Friday” 20% discount, running from Thursday November 24th through Monday November 28th. This discount does not require a promo code and is automatically applied at checkout to make the purchasing process as simple and easy as possible.

Recently updated and expanded, the online Springfield Armory Store is designed to provide customers with an easy-to-use interface as well as a broad selection of exciting products. One of the site’s most appealing new features is the ability to search by firearms model. Simply select your firearm, and the site will give you an in-depth listing of all the accessories and parts offered for it. If you want an extra magazine, a new holster, an optic or more, you’ll find it here. Read more

Columbia, MO – Investing in the next generation of hunters, shooters, and conservationists is the best way to ensure the outdoor industry thrives for years to come. Giving Tuesday is the biggest giving day of the year and the perfect day to make a tax-deductible donation to the youth of this industry. Giving Tuesday is November 29 and MidwayUSA Foundation has set a goal to raise $200,000 for youth shooting sports. Plus, the public charity focused on funding high school and college shooting teams, will have $200,000 in matching funds to make donation dollars go further. This Matching Program is made possible by Larry and Brenda Potterfield, owners of MidwayUSA. In addition to matching donations, donors have the freedom to choose the youth shooting team or organization to receive their gift and 100% of that donation will go to that program’s earmarked endowment. There are approximately 2,800 youth shooting teams funded by MidwayUSA Foundation and nearly 80 organizations, including SCTP, USAYESS, USA Shooting, and Houston Safari Club Foundation. Allowing donors to choose the program that will benefit from their contribution is also a way to keep the dollars in their local community.

A MidwayUSA Foundation endowment provides an annual cash grant to cover the myriad of expenses that youth shooting programs incur. Covering the cost of ammunition, competition fees, targets, or travel can allow more young athletes the chance to participate in shooting sports. Often, shooting sports athletes become future hunters and conservationists too.

Every shooting team that receives a donation on Giving Tuesday will be entered to win $500 and top-earning teams will also be awarded. The top five teams of the day will earn additional endowment funds ($5,000/$4,000/$3,000/$2,000/$1,000). Donations must be made through the MidwayUSA Foundation website on November 29. Searching for a shooting team is easy and donations are safe and secure. An investment in youth shooting sports is an investment in the entire outdoor industry.

The MidwayUSA Foundation is a 501(c)(3) public charity working to sustain and grow youth shooting sports by providing long-term funding to youth shooting teams. Every donation made is tax-deductible and allows the Foundation to assist in expanding and enhancing the leadership skills, confidence, and discipline of today’s youth through shooting sports activities. The Foundation supports all shooting disciplines. For more information about how the MidwayUSA Foundation is changing the future of youth shooting sports, please visit MidwayUSAFoundation.org or call 1-877-375-4570.

Brownells Unveils BRN-4 Build Kits Compatible with HK416 Parts

GRINNELL, Iowa – Brownells customers can now buy BRN-4 build kits and parts compatible with popular HK416 style rifles and pistols – at a significant savings compared to, rare, hard-to-find factory original kits.

The build kits combine brand new Brownells BRN-4 barrels, bolt carrier groups, gas pistons, gas blocks, barrel nuts and other parts with factory original HK416 handguards and stripped uppers.

Factory-new BRN-4 barrels are available in 10.4”, 14.5” or 16” lengths in either heavy or medium profiles. BRN-4 build kits include the special barrel nut wrench required for installation.

The stripped uppers in the kits are surplus German-made originals, and part of a one-time lot of parts Brownells was able to source a few years ago. German stripped uppers may show signs of use, are limited in number and will not be replaced once they sell out. Read more

PRESCOTT, Ariz. – Davidson’s is very pleased to announce the latest Exclusive pistol produced in conjunction with Heckler & Koch.

The VP9 pistol is very well known and among its several variants is the “Push-button” or “B” model. This variant has the standard push-button magazine release instead of the H&K paddle release.

The Davidson’s Exclusive VP9 has a gray polymer frame, versus the everyday black, that contrasts nicely with the H&K black hostile environment-finished machined steel slide with front and rear serrations.

The push-button magazine release is reversible, while the slide lock is completely ambidextrous as are HK’s patented charging supports — simple components that are mounted on each side of the rear of the slide and provide better gripping leverage for racking the slide rearward. The charging supports aid speed reloading and make operating the VP9 easier for shooters with reduced hand strength. The VP9 pistols uses the proven P30 steel magazine and this Davidson’s Exclusive comes with two 17-round magazines.

HK’s famous cold hammer forged barrel — made from cannon grade steel — ensures long service life. The polygonal bore profile, with no traditional lands-and-grooves rifling, contributes to longer service life as well as a slight increase in muzzle velocity.

The Exclusive VP9 includes three interchangeable backstraps in a matching gray polymer, green luminous front dot sight, serrated blacked-out rear sight, picatinny rail, and mag loader.

Specifications:
Caliber: 9mm
Barrel: 4.06” hammer-forged with polygonal rifling
Overall length: 7.34”
Weight: 29.84 oz with empty magazine
Capacity: 17 rounds (two steel magazines included)

Davidson’s Exclusive VP9, Item#81000782, has an MSRP of $872.00. Consumers can expect a much better price from their local Davidson’s Gallery of Guns dealer.

This Davidson’s Exclusive H&K VP9 is in stock now and available for immediate shipment.

For more information, dealers can access our Communications Center at www.davidsonsinc.com.