Category: Firearms

Lones Wigger Firearms Auction on GunBroker.com to Support Junior Shooters

COLO SPRGS, CO – Firearms belonging to Olympic shooting legend Lones Wigger will be auctioned on GunBroker.com March 6-20, to benefit Youth shooting programs.

The family of Lones Wigger has generously donated over 30 firearms and shooting memorabilia belonging to Lones, with proceeds directed to the Lones Wigger Youth Program Endowment with MidwayUSA Foundation.

“This is an amazing collection of rifles that span the later part of his career,” said Matt Suggs, USA Shooting CEO. “There are rifles I recognize from the time he was shooting.”

The firearms include two Remington Model 720s as well as rifles that Wigger used at competitions. Each firearm has been paired with unique personal memorabilia from his career as well as a certificate of authenticity.

The Lones Wigger Youth Program Endowment creates a lasting legacy for shooting sports by providing additional funding for USA Shooting to grow youth programs and enhance grassroots development. Read more

Firearms

Rimfire Revolution is a Complete Guide to Modern .22 Rifles

APPLETON, Wis. – Rimfire Revolution: A Complete Guide to Modern .22 Rifles, covers the firearms, ammo, hardware and other factors that influence rimfire accuracy in a comprehensive guide that will benefit weekend hobbyists, hunters and competition shooters alike.

Author Michael Shea has brought the topic of rimfire shooting into current times with a detailed look at how the diminutive .22 caliber is enjoying a resurgence in popularity, thanks to a fascinating array of product advancements that wring out the potential of today’s rifles. Every major gun manufacturer has brought at least one new rimfire rifle to the market in the last two years, and these models are covered in detail. Read more

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Cosaint Arms Expands Double Stack Offering

Cosaint Arms has added Full Dust Cover Commander and Government pistols in 9mm, 45 ACP, 10mm and 40 S&W to their carry line of Double Stack Pistols

Flat Rock, NC – February 17, 2022 – Usually built by custom gunmakers, the new COS21 Commander and Government double stack models introduced by Cosaint Arms offer a Tactical or Standard steel frame with full dust cover. Other notable features include, flat trigger, stippled grip, magwell, optic ready option, and 2 each MBX 20+1 mags. These additions to the existing COS21 double stack models significantly add to the offering of Officer and Commander hard coat anodized aluminum carry guns. See the entire product line at www.cosaintarms.com

The COS21 double stacks were an expansion of the COS11 single stack product line the company introduced in 2019. The modular design of the COS11, built with a polymer grip attached to either a steel or hard coat anodized aluminum frame, offers the same flat, smooth shooting that the traditional double stack offers but in a more traditional single stack package for the carry market. Read more

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SB Tactical Releases Second Generation of SBT Series of Braces

Bradenton, Fla. – SB Tactical® is now shipping its new SBT® line of Pistol Stabilizing Braces with models available for a number of the latest large-frame pistols on the market.

The SBT series features a lightweight, integral right side-folding strut with a rubber arm cuff based on the popular SB-Mini™. These complete and ready-to-install braces come with an adjustable nylon strap for a custom fit to almost any size forearm.

Veteran designed and made in the United States, the SBT line offers models to fit the CZ Bren 2 (BREN2), the CZ Scorpion Evo (SBTEVO-G2), and a single SKU (SBT-G2) for the B&T APC, the HK UMP and the LWRCi SMG45. Read more

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Sandy Hook Settlement

From Jim Shepherd…
Many of us were stunned when news broke yesterday that Remington Arms had settled the 2015 lawsuit brought against them by the families of the victims of the 2012 Sandy Hook school shooting in Newtown, Connecticut. Last July, two of Remington’s four insurance companies offered a $33 million settlement to the families of the 20 students and six staffers killed by Adam Lanza. Two of the companies held out.

That settlement offer was rejected.

This time, however, attorneys for the families say all four insurance companies will participate. They’ll also be paying significantly more; this settlement amount is $73 million dollars.

The suit argued that Remington negligently sold civilians a rifle (a Bushmaster AR-15) “substantially similar” to the M16 service rifle used by many armed forces worldwide.

The suit also argued that the company’s advertising and placement in violent video games essentially “glorified” violence using the rifle. Assertions the families said put Remington in violation of the state’s consumer protection law which prohibits advertising and marketing that is “immoral and unscrupulous.”

In rebuttal, Remington argued there was no evidence to establish that marketing had anything to do with the shooting. The company also argued that the legal theories behind the suit were flawed- barred by both Connecticut statutes and the federal Protection of Lawful Commerce in Firearms Act.

The PLCA protects manufacturers, distributors and dealers from potential liability, provided the gun in question was functioning correctly and sold according to all federal, state and local regulations. While the action of the mentally disturbed shooter was heinous, Remington essentially argued there was doubt that the rifle performed exactly as designed.

The Connecticut Supreme Court, however, disagreed, ruling that the company could be sued under state law over how their AR-rifles were marketed. Read more

Firearms, Gun Control

Bond Arms’ Newest Derringer, The Stinger

Grand Prairie, TX – Bond Arms is well-known for its compact yet powerful personal protection pistols. Now, after years of research and development, the Bond Arms team released the Stinger – its lightest, smallest derringer ever. It has the familiar fit, feel, function and reliability of other Bond double-barrelled pistols in an ultra-concealable and super-comfortable size and weight configuration. The Stinger is currently chambered for either 9mm or .380 auto. It’s made from advanced modern materials and engineered for durability.

The Stinger uses a slim aluminum frame precision milled from a billet of 7075 aluminum, known industry-wide for toughness. A black hard-coat anodized finish further shields the frame in use. A generously sized integral trigger guard protects the trigger yet allows easy access. Slim high-impact Zytel composite grips pair with the wasp-waisted pistol’s narrow profile, making it perfect for concealability. The Stinger also includes standard rubber grip panels for those who prefer a larger grip.

A stainless steel firing pin block inset into the aluminum frame strengthens the receiver and allows firing +P rounds. The release lever, cross-bolt safety, hammer and trigger are also stainless steel; adding steel parts in these critical areas enhances the Stinger’s durability. Read more

Firearms, Self Defense

SnapSafe GlideVault: In-Home Security Meets Modern Styling

Grand Island, NE SnapSafe® built GlideVault™ for homeowners seeking a discreet, secure storage solution for firearms and other valuables. The GlideVault blends seamlessly into any room, looking like a piece of contemporary furniture. And thanks to its tough steel exterior, tempered glass touchpad, and spring-assisted slide-out drawer, GlideVault not only protects valuables but also offers quick user access too.

The GlideVault comfortably fits two to three pistols and ammo or a combination of other valuables. The robust exterior housing constructed of 16-gauge steel features a pry-resistant door and two internal hardened locking lugs, thwarting unauthorized access. GlideVault can be permanently installed using pre-drilled mounting holes or anchors to any stationery objects with an included five-foot cable.

GlideVault opens with a programmable touchpad. The spring-assisted slide-out drawer provides rapid, convenient access to its contents by entering a four to six-digit entry code. Silent mode allows quiet access without drawing attention. Four AAA batteries (not included) power the touchpad, while a barrel key and micro-USB port provide backup access. Read more

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Benjamin Bulldog 457

Introducing the Largest Caliber Benjamin PCP Air Rifle Available

BLOOMFIELD, NEW YORK— Benjamin® airguns proudly introduces the new Bulldog .457—its largest bore, premium pre-charged pneumatic (PCP) air rifle. The Bulldog .457 kicks the proven Bulldog platform up a few notches to give big game hunters the stopping power they deserve: up to 450 foot-pounds of energy, more than double that of the Bulldog .357.

“The Bulldog .457 is the most powerful compact PCP set to hit the market. Not only will it take down big game, it’ll do it with smaller projectiles and with a max fill pressure of 3000psi. That adds up to a serious beast of an air rifle that handles as ingeniously and distinctively as any Benjamin,” says Senior Product Manager, Phillip Guadalupe.

The Benjamin Bulldog .457 integrates high-demand features: Read more

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Blaser R8 .22 LR Conversion Kit Wins Gray’s Best Award

San Antonio, Texas – The Blaser R8 .22 LR Conversion Kit has won a prestigious Gray’s Best award in the shooting category.

Lauded for its speed, accuracy and versatility, the modular straight-pull R8 bolt-action rifle is in a league of its own. Hunters who own this expertly crafted, lightning-fast rifle can buy barrels in different calibers with the corresponding bolt heads and magazine inserts and have multiple rifles in one. With the introduction of the .22 LR Conversion Kit, hunters can now shoot endless practice rounds of .22 rimfire before switching to their preferred hunting caliber and experiencing the same trigger pull with each.

Terry Wieland of Gray’s Sporting Journal had this to say in the magazine’s 2022 Expeditions and Guides Annual:

“There is no higher-quality production rifle for sale today than Blaser’s straight-pull R8. One of its great selling points is that you can buy barrels in different calibers, with appropriate bolt heads and magazine boxes, and have several rifles in one. Now Blaser has gone one step further with a .22 Long Rifle barrel for the R8. Have an R8 in .500 Jeffery for whacking dinosaurs? Now you can turn that thumper into a squirrel rifle for off-season practice. That’s a combination that, to the best of my knowledge, has never been seen before. The R8 is available in an astonishing number of calibers – 47 by my count – and if you multiply those by the various grades of engraving and stock wood, as well as some truly innovative composite stock designs, you have a single rifle that could keep you fascinated for a lifetime.” Read more

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NSSF Announces Study Assessing Quality, Availability of Hunting and Shooting Access

NEWTOWN, Conn. — Access to hunting land and to shooting ranges are key indicators affecting the future of hunting and sport shooting. A new study, announced by the National Shooting Sports Foundation®, reports on findings regarding current availability of public and private areas accessible for hunting and sport shooting collected from a nationwide survey that included a trend analysis to see how perceptions have changed over the last decade. Read more

Firearms, Hunting
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