Ruger Completes Acquisition of Marlin Assets

Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE: RGR) announced today that the closing of its acquisition of substantially all of the Marlin Firearms assets occurred on Monday, November 23. The agreement to purchase these assets emanated from the Remington Outdoor Company, Inc. bankruptcy and was approved by the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Alabama on September 30, 2020. The purchase price of approximately $28.3 million was paid with available cash on hand.

Chief Executive Officer Christopher J. Killoy noted the excitement that has permeated the firearms industry in anticipation of the confluence of these two iconic firearms brands, “Since we announced the agreement to purchase Marlin in September, we have heard from countless members of the firearms community – consumers, retailers, distributors, writers, and collectors – who are delighted that legendary Marlin rifles are now part of the Ruger product family. We are excited to start moving these assets to our Ruger facilities and setting up the manufacturing cells that will produce Marlin rifles for years to come. We look forward to re-introducing Marlin rifles in the latter half of 2021.”

Important Safety Recall Notice: M&P Shield EZ Pistol

IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL NOTICE: M&P SHIELD® EZ® PISTOL

Smith & Wesson® Issues Important Safety Recall Notice for certain M&P Shield EZ Pistols manufactured between March 1, 2020 and October 31, 2020.

SPRINGFIELD, Mass.  Smith & Wesson Inc. announced today that the Company has identified two M&P Shield EZ Pistols on which the hammers manufactured by our supplier were cracked. In those firearms, the hammer failed to fully engage the sear, causing the round to fire, cycling the slide, and potentially resulting in multiple discharges without depressing the trigger. In all cases, the firearm will NOT fire unless the grip safety is depressed. While this condition has been found only in two hammers, and our investigation suggests that these two incidents are very isolated, any unintended discharge of a firearm has the potential to cause injury. Therefore, we have established this Safety Recall as a precautionary measure to ensure that all M&P Shield EZ Pistols in service meet our design specifications, as any unintended discharge of a firearm has the potential to cause injury. This notice applies ONLY to M&P Shield EZ pistols (including Performance Center® models) manufactured between March 1, 2020 and October 31, 2020, and only to a small percentage of that population. It does NOT apply to all SHIELD™ pistols.

Stop using your M&P Shield EZ pistol until you determine whether it is included in this safety recall, and if so, until it has been inspected and repaired by Smith & Wesson, if necessary.

We are asking consumers of all M&P®9 Shield EZ, and M&P380 Shield EZ, including Performance Center models, to go to MPShieldEZrecall.com and input their serial number, or call 888-871-7114, to determine whether the hammer of their M&P Shield EZ Pistol was from a manufacturing lot that was potentially affected. This notice applies ONLY to certain M&P Shield EZ model pistols, and not all M&P Shield pistols.

If your M&P Shield EZ Pistol is included in this recall, as determined by the website link or telephone number above, please follow the instructions on the website link, or call 888-871-7114 and we will arrange for the return of your firearm to Smith & Wesson for inspection. After inspection, if the hammer from your firearm is affected, it will be replaced at no cost to you. We expect that this entire process will take no longer than 10 business days, and your pistol will be returned as quickly and efficiently as possible. All shipping and replacement costs will be covered by Smith & Wesson. Read more

New Shooting Rests from ALLEN Company

Broomfield, CO: RECOIL – get ready to be SHOT!

ALLEN Company has introduced two new Shooting Rests that help even the most timid of shooters, overcome recoil flinch.

The ShotTrax and ShotRock shooting rests were formulated after conducting extensive consumer focus groups across the nation. After reviewing the large mounds of data collected from these trials, the consumer voice was unanimous; this class of shooting rest is either overly expensive or is so poorly constructed that you risk personal injury. ShotTrax and ShotRock, both give you a “bullet proof” option targeted right at the price levels consumers are expecting to pay. Read more

Savage Arms RENEGAUGE Takes Editor’s Choice Award

WESTFIELD, Massachusetts –– Savage Arms is proud to announce that RENEGAUGE is the Editor’s Choice for Wildfowl Magazine in 2020. Wildfowl’s Editor’s Choice award is the latest in a growing list of accolades earned by the RENEGAUGE family of American made semiautomatic shotguns.

“RENEGAUGE was built to the meet the needs of American sportsmen and women,” Jessica Treglia, Sr. Brand Manager at Savage Arms, said. “Hunters demand guns that run reliably, and the readers of Wildfowl know why—conditions can be demanding. Wildfowl’s Editor’s Choice award shows that RENEGAUGE is up to the challenges wingshooters may face.”

“The big tell?” Wildfowl Editor Skip Knowles wrote in the announcement. “We watched over a dozen people who have never held one before shoot this gun well long before it came to market. A monster of innovation, the big story with this 2020 stunner is the shotgun’s D.R.I.V. dual regulating in-line valve gas system. This system vents excess gas before driving the bolt, ejection you can depend on no matter the size of the load or outside conditions.

“Also, because gas is vented, felt recoil is greatly reduced so it is a 3-inch chamber auto loader that doesn’t make the shooter scream,” Knowles added. “Adjustments, including the length of pull and drop at the heel make fitting a breeze.” Read more

SIG SAUER Shipping P320 Fire Control Unit, Launches P320 Studio Virtual Configurator

SIG SAUER Begins Shipping P320 Fire Control Unit (FCU) and Launches P320 Studio Virtual Configurator at sigsauer.com

NEWINGTON, N.H. – SIG SAUER, Inc. is pleased to announce the SIG SAUER Custom Works P320 Fire Control Unit (FCU) is now shipping and arriving at select SIG SAUER Master and Elite Dealers. The standalone P320 Fire Control Unit (FCU) enables an entirely new level of customization and personalization in the world of firearms; in addition consumers now have the ability to build a completely custom P320 using the P320 Studio at sigsauer.com.

“The P320 pistol is renowned for both its unprecedented modularity and unmatched capability to become the pistol of choice amongst firearms enthusiasts and all branches of the U.S. Military,” said Tom Taylor, Chief Marketing Officer and Executive Vice President, SIG SAUER, Inc. “The soul of the P320, and the driving force behind its modularity, is the patented, serialized fire control unit that gives the consumer the ability to build their dream pistol from the ground up.”

The SIG SAUER P320 Custom Works Fire Control Unit (FCU) is a patented, serialized fire control unit (only available at select retail stores) that features a titanium nitride coating and lightened skeletonized trigger with an exclusive FCU Serial Number (FCU ###), and is compatible with 9mm, 357 SIG and 40 S&W calibers. Read more

The Armory Life Debrief

GENESEO, ILL. – With hundreds of thousands of members and millions of visitors, The Armory Life is the preeminent go-to source for daily firearms-focused content, delivering fresh and engaging entertainment and information from some of the most respected experts in the firearms community. And by signing up for “The Armory Life Debrief” e-mail, you’ll get a specially curated collection of the week’s top articles delivered right to your inbox for free.

Each and every day, The Armory Life digs deeply to provide readers and followers with in-depth takes on today’s top firearms-related topics. From guns and gear to tips and tactics, there is something for everyone on the site. And with new content going up daily, there’s always a new topic to learn more about. Read more

Savage Arms’ 110 Ultralite Available in Camo

WESTFIELD, Massachusetts –– Savage’s110 Ultralite is now available in KUIU® Verde 2.0 camo. This exceptional pattern is anything but traditional—fitting for the most innovative Model 110 to date. This lean bolt-action rifle, a new addition to Savage’s Backcountry Xtreme Series, has been pared down to less than six pounds. From its spiral-fluted bolt and skeletonized receiver to the carbon fiber wrapped barrel from PROOF Research®, the 110 Ultralite is perfect for shooters who demand performance from a gun that’s light enough to carry all day.

“The 110 Ultralite’s carbon fiber wrapped barrel has a distinctive look,” Jessica Treglia, Sr. Brand Manager at Savage Arms, said. “The KUIU Verde 2.0 pattern matches the barrel’s unique aesthetics and still provides excellent concealment properties when it matters most.”

KUIU Verde 2.0 is a popular choice for those who hunt in high elevations and evergreen forests, making this 110 Ultralite even more functional for hunters who hike long distances and take long shots in the mountains. The carbon fiber wrapped stainless steel barrel and skeletonized receiver can withstand the elements, and accuracy is ensured by a factory blueprinted Savage 110 action.

Beneath the Verde 2.0 camo is a robust polymer stock built with Savage’s AccuFit™ technology. Length-of-pull and comb height adjustments provide hunters with a tailored fit for optimal performance. The user-adjustable AccuTrigger™ allows for fine-tuning down to a 1.5-pound pull. Read more

Krieghoff “The Galapagos Island” K-80/S – Gun of the Year 2020

Krieghoff announces the K-80/S “Galapagos Islands” side-plated shotgun as their Gun of the Year 2020. As exotic as the islands that inspired it, this exquisite K-80 features the vast wildlife which roam the untouched islands of Ecuador.

Using the expanded canvas of the K-80/S receiver allows us to be taken on a journey around the Galapagos and encounter its unique inhabitants. Lizards of various sizes still sporting a prehistoric look, thousand-year-old Galapagos Tortoises, and winged creatures from penguins to the majestic Galapagos Hawk come to life in stunning detail.

Dive into the tropical waters of the Galapagos and see a view similar to that shown on the receiver bottom. Prickly Pear Cacti with their beautiful flowers are just one of the native plants featured on the Krieghoff Gun of the Year 2020. Read more

Taurus Participates in Giving Thanks III Guns & Gear Giveaway

Bainbridge, GA— Taurus®, manufacturer of premium handguns for personal defense, hunting, and sport shooting, together with GunsAmerica, Primary Arms, and Brand Avalanche Media, is excited to announce the Giving Thanks III $15K Guns & Gear Giveaway. This Giveaway, which runs through midnight November 30, will have 127 winners…one of whom will receive a Taurus G3 Tenifer Matte Black chambered in 9mm Luger.

Discerning handgun enthusiasts have been grateful for the Taurus G3 since its release, noting that its reliability, accuracy, and ease of use stand strong next to pistols in the same category. The lucky one out of 127 winners of the Giving Thanks III $15K Guns & Gear Giveaway to win the G3 will have plenty of reasons to give thanks this year. The other 126 winners stand to win prizes that range from a $10K shopping spree with Primary Arms, to holsters and gun gear from CrossBreed Holsters and N8 Tactical and more.

Entering the Giving Thanks III $15K Guns & Gear Giveaway is free and easy! From now through midnight on November 30, just click here and provide your contact information…then sit back and prepare for one more reason to be thankful this year. Read more

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