Category: Firearms

Lipsey’s Exclusive GLOCK P80

LIPSEY’S GOES BACK TO WHERE IT ALL BEGAN WITH RETRO GLOCK P80 9MM EXCLUSIVE

Baton Rouge, La.—Lipsey’s, the nation’s premier firearms distributor, has unveiled the new Lipsey’s Exclusive GLOCK P80. A historical reproduction of the original, innovative GLOCK pistol adopted by the Austrian Army in 1982.

In 1981, Gaston Glock assembled a team of engineers and designed his first firearm. The result was submitted to the Austrian Army pistol trials and won the contract in 1982. The Army then designated the first GLOCK as the Pistole 80. These guns were later known commercially as “G17s” and were only available in the US market for two years until the “Gen2” model was introduced in 1988. P80 marked GLOCKs were never imported into the United States.

After its American debut as the GLOCK 17 in 1986, the simple, yet proven, mechanics and materials have remained mainly the same. The original P80 and Gen1 G17 featured non-railed frames with no finger grooves and wrap around pebble grain texturing. Lipsey’s worked with GLOCK to recreate the Gen1 single pin frame and the original flat extractor. The P80 markings are the same font used in 1982. The classic “Tupperware” style container was also re-manufactured for this edition. Each GLOCK P80 includes a commemorative overbox and certificate of authenticity.

The new Lipsey’s Exclusive GLOCK P80 was developed to allow modern GLOCK enthusiasts to acquire a piece of the company’s unique history. The concept began with Jason Cloessner, Lipsey’s Vice President & Product Development Manager, who initiated the collaboration with GLOCK some three years ago. “I have always wanted to do a retro GLOCK pistol. GLOCK took painstaking measures to recreate the original frames and packaging to make this P80 edition as close to the original as we could get. Not only is this edition a great shooter, but it also helps tell the amazing story of how GLOCK came to be.” Read more

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Daniel Defense Gearbox Giveaway for National Shooting Sports Month

  

NEWTOWN, Conn. – NSSF®, the firearm industry trade association, is pleased to announce that Daniel Defense® has agreed to sponsor a Gearbox Giveaway in support of 2020’s National Shooting Sports Month®.

After a friend introduced him to target shooting with a lesson on an AR-type rifle in 1999, Marty Daniel knew he’d found his calling. He also quickly bought his own AR that year, and that uncovered a passion for improving and perfecting America’s ubiquitous modern sporting rifle (MSR). After finding success with an innovative rail design that garnered a military contract, then a unique flattop upper and a special loop sling, Daniel produced his first MSR for the general market. The rest, as they say, is history, and today Daniel Defense manufactures dozens of MSR rifle and pistol models for a wide array of applications, as well as its one-of-a-kind DELTA 5 bolt-gun, in its sprawling facility in Black Creek, Georgia.

The 2020 National Shooting Sports Month Daniel Defense Gearbox Giveaway, valued at nearly $2,400, includes: Read more

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Thompson/Center Arms Announces Fall Rebate on Popular Rifles

Save on select Thompson/Center rifles from August 28 through November 30, 2020

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – Thompson/Center Arms today announced that it will offer a rebate with the purchase of any new T/C® Venture™ II, T/C Compass® II, T/C Compass Utility or T/CR22®, from August 28, 2020 through November 30, 2020. This offer is also valid in Canada, and rebates submitted by Canadian customers will be issued via check in Canadian dollar amounts.

To participate in the Thompson/Center electronic rebate program, customers must complete and submit the online rebate form, which can be found at www.smithandwessonrebates.com. All submissions must include proof of purchase and be submitted on or before December 31, 2020. Read more

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First-Time Gun Buyers Grow to Nearly 5 Million in 2020

NEWTOWN, Conn. – NSSF®, the trade association for the firearm industry, updated retail survey-based estimates and concluded that nearly 5 million Americans purchased a firearm for the very first time in 2020. NSSF surveyed firearm retailers which reported that 40 percent of sales were conducted to purchasers who have never previously owned a firearm.

NSSF tracks the background checks associated with the sale of a firearm based on the FBI’s National Instant Background Check System (NICS). NSSF-adjusted NICS checks for January through July 2020 is a record 12.1 million, which is up 71.7 percent from the 7.1 million NSSF-adjusted NICS January through July 2019. This equates to nearly 5 million first-time gun owners in the first seven months of 2020.

“This is a tectonic shift in the firearm and ammunition industry marketplace and complete transformation of today’s gun-owning community,” said Lawrence G. Keane, NSSF Senior Vice President of General Counsel. “These first-time buyers represent a group of people who, until now, were agnostic regarding firearm ownership. That’s rapidly changing, and these Americans are taking hold of their God-given right to keep and bear arms and protect themselves and their loved ones.” Read more

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Why Women are Buying Guns

Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, gun sales and interest in firearms training have surged. Surveys, studies, and wild guesses have tried to capture the reason why people, particularly women, are purchasing firearms and gun safety training. This article reviews the trends, explores the impetus for the surge, and offers quotes from women who share their stories in their own words.

First, here are the facts: FBI data showed that 2.6 million guns were purchased in March alone (an 85% increase on the same period last year), with Illinois leading with close to 500,000 purchases, followed by Texas, Kentucky, Florida, and California. Ammo.com saw about a 1,000% increase in firearm sales in Colorado, Arizona, and Texas since late February.

Media outlets were among the first to guess the cause of America’s piqued interest in guns. An article in AS stated that it was the “imminent erosion of fire, police and health services [and] fears over looting, violence and burglaries.” Another article article in Salon stated, “the fear is about the economy collapsing, leading to a rise in crime and violence [and] decades of NRA propaganda have convinced people to associate guns with safety.”

To get better insight on the rise in gun sales, the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) surveyed firearm retailers about trends that they were seeing. The May 2020 survey results estimated that 40% of sales were to first-time gun owners, and that 40% of the first-time gun buyers were women.

The NSSF survey revealed that personal protection was the primary reason gun owners were buying firearms. Semiautomatic pistols were the most commonly acquired firearm by first-time buyers by a 2-to-1 margin over second-place shotguns. Modern sporting rifles, revolvers, and traditional rifles were also purchased by first-time gun buyers. Read more

Firearms, Self Defense

Primary Arms July FN SCAR 20S Giveaway

Features Primary Arms 4-16×50 FFP MIL-DOT Scope with All-New GLx Riflescope Mount

Includes Magpul FDE Bipod and Extra 20rd SCAR .308 Magazine

Complete Package Valued at Over $4,900

HOUSTON, TEXAS – Primary Arms is celebrating Independence Day with their largest giveaway yet: a fully-kitted FN SCAR 20S Precision Rifle, complete with a Primary Arms GLx riflescope and GLx mount, plus a Magpul bipod and a spare 20rd SCAR .308 magazine. Valued at over $4,900, this rifle package will offer exceptional precision at any range, even when engaging targets beyond 1,000 yards.

For most enthusiasts, the SCAR 20S represents one of the premier precision semi-automatic rifles on the market today. Its steep price-point places it outside the budget for most hobbyists, but with Primary Arms’ giveaway, one winner can take home this marksman’s rifle for free. With a 20in CHF barrel and Geissele Super SCAR two-stage match trigger, this rifle has every feature necessary for sub-MOA groupings, but Primary Arms is providing a few extra accessories to improve performance.

For visibility at distance, Primary Arms includes their GLx 4-16×50 FFP MIL-DOT Riflescope and brand-new GLx 30mm 20MOA riflescope mount. The GLx 4-16×50 FFP Riflescope is a versatile optic that excels at medium-to-long distances. This scope’s turrets use steel adjustment rings and a proprietary locking system to quick and accurate turns that will last a lifetime. This scope comes supported by Primary Arms’ brand new GLx 30mm 20MOA Cantilever Riflescope Mount, which is made with top-quality materials here in the USA. With hardened steel hardware and a special phosphate coating, this mount can apply more clamping force for greater durability and zero-retention.

To enter this giveaway and to view the full terms and conditions, simply visit the Giveaway Landing Page or follow the instructions on the accompanying Primary Arms Blog article. The giveaway will run until July 31, 2020 at 11:59pm CST. The winner of this giveaway will be contacted via email by August 3rd. Read more

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Primary Arms Offers FN America AR15 Barrels

HOUSTON, TEXAS – Primary Arms now offers a full selection of 5.56 AR15 barrels from FN America. These barrels stand out with exceptional quality and durability, covering a wide variety of barrel and gas lengths with both cold hammer forged and button-rifled machining. If you’re looking to complete your rifle with a truly combat-proven barrel, these barrels from FN America are built to perform in the most demanding environments worldwide.

From quality materials to precision craftsmanship, every FN barrel is built for peerless reliability and accuracy in adverse conditions. Each barrel comes from 41V50 Chrome Moly Vanadium steel, which is either cold hammer forged or button-cut for improved consistency and longevity in combat. The bore is chrome-lined to further protect the rifling, while the exterior receives a full Manganese Phosphate coating to prevent corrosion from humid or wet environments. With 1:7RH Twist and M4 feed ramps, these barrels help you get the most from high-grain precision ammunition.

“We are excited to kick off our recent FN America partnership with their high-quality line of AR-15 barrels,” says Aaron Whatley, Primary Arms’ Director of Merchandising. “These barrels are all chrome lined, high pressure tested and magnetic particle inspected, and machined with proven gas port values for reliable functionality.”

Even with these high-quality components, most FN America barrels are priced fairly between $199.99 and $299.99, making them a great choice for builders looking to get premium performance without breaking their budget. For a full list of available models, check the FN Barrels page on the Primary Arms website.

Firearms

Legacy Sports POINTER KST-1230 Single Barrel Trap

Reno, NV –

Legacy Sports Int’l is excited to announce that their POINTER KST-1230 Single Barrel Trap is now shipping. This is a great looking entry level trap gun that is easy on the wallet too! The POINTER KST-1230 comes in 12 ga. with a 2 ¾ “chamber, a 30” Raised and Vented Wide Rib Barrel and a fiber optic front sight, 5 Extended screw in chokes are included – ( Full, Modified, Improved Mod, Improved Cylinder and Cylinder ) , Walnut stock with adjustable cheek piece , Walnut Beavertail forend, Ejector and all at a very Reasonable Price !

POINTER KST-1230
12 ga.
2 3/4” chamber
30” Raised & Vented Wide Rib Barrel
Fiber Optic front sight
5 Extended Chokes
Walnut Stock with adjustable Cheek piece
Beavertail Walnut forend

MSRP’s at $599 Read more

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Vista Outdoor Brands Donate Two Gearbox Giveaways, #RangeChallenge Prizes

NEWTOWN, Conn. – NSSF®, the firearm industry trade association, is pleased to announce that Hoppe’s, RCBS, Champion and Butler Creek have signed on as sponsors of two +ONESM Gearbox Giveaways in support of 2020’s National Shooting Sports Month®. All four companies are part of Vista Outdoor, a global designer, manufacturer and marketer of consumer products in the outdoor sports and recreation markets.

For the 2020 National Shooting Sports Month, these four brands created two Gearbox Giveaways, one for hunters and one for target shooters. Read more

Ammunition, Firearms, Hunting

Trick Shot Artist 22plinkster Featured on ‘It’s Federal Season’ Podcast

ANOKA, Minnesota – August 21, 2020 – Available resources dictated at an early age that Dave Nash, known as 22plinkster on social networks, got his practice with the affordable 22 long rifle. What he didn’t know at the time was his talents were not only exceptional but unique. 22Plinkster joins this episode of “It’s Federal Season” to walk through his journey as a trick shot artist and the ammunition he uses to execute some amazing shots.

Episode No. 11 – One Trick at a Time

https://www.federalpremium.com/podcast.html

As a brand ambassador for Federal and CCI, 22plinkster has more than 620,000 subscribers and his videos have millions of views. “If you can educate someone and entertain at the same time, that is a recipe for a good and successful video,” says Nash, who uses the social media platforms to release a constant stream of content for fans to learn from and enjoy. “Dave has a list of accomplishments that defy imagination,” says CCI’s Vice President of Marketing Jason Nash. “22plinkster is a great personality and paints a detailed picture on what it takes to pull off his innovative shots, how he got his moniker, and his ammunition of choice when shooting trophy class carpenter bees.” Read more

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