SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – Thompson/Center Arms today announced that it has added two new rifle stock options to its line of T/CR22 rimfire rifles. Starting in May, the Thompson/Center T/CR22 rifle will be available with a traditional hardwood stock as well as a Magpul® composite stock in a Flat Dark Earth (FDE) Black Grit finish. Now available in five different finishes, the T/CR22 rifle is expertly crafted for hunters, plinkers, and first-time shooters alike and integrates a variety ofhigh-end features into an innovative rimfire package.

Danielle Sanville, Brand Manager of Thompson/Center Arms, said, “We are excited to announce the addition of the new hardwood and FDE Black Grit stock options in the T/CR22 rifle line. A traditional hardwood stock appeals to many of our consumers seeking a ‘classic’ look on this modern rifle, and the new FDE Black Grit finish provides a new, eye catching pattern while maintaining the ergonomic advantage of the popular Magpul stock.” Read more

Kansas City, KS – Back by popular demand, and better than ever, the CZ Bobwhite G2 is still a traditional, double-trigger, side-by-side shotgun with an English-style grip. For 2019, CZ-USA has added a lighter CNC-ed receiver, has upgraded the internals, and given the receiver a hardier finish.

CZ-USA’s done all this at a price that’s hard to beat.

The Bobwhite G2’s straight stock makes busting brush easier, and the double triggers allow for quick choke decisions when that quail, grouse or pheasant busts at distance. The Bobwhite G2 has 28-inch. barrel and can be had in 12, 20 or 28 gauge. Also included are five different screw-in choke tubes to modify your pattern for any bird hunting adventure.

For 2019, CZ-USA added floating firing pins, coil-spring operated hammers and redesigned the sears.

Between the straight stock and the updated CNC-ed G2 receiver, the Bobwhite is downright dainty in the smaller gauges; in 28 gauge, it tips the scales at an easy-carrying 5.5 pounds. CZ-USA gave the Bobwhite’s barrels and receiver CZ’s own tough black chrome finish, making this handsome side-by-side less prone to rusting than a blued gun. Read more

(Accokeek, MD) Beretta is excited to announce the launch of our brand-new pistol, the Beretta APX Carry. Specifically designed for concealed carry, the APX Carry pistol extends the proven Beretta APX series to now include a single stack, sub-compact profile offering.

Intended for personal protection, the Beretta APX Carry features a low bore axis that produces less felt recoil and a natural point of aim as well as dramatically improves follow-up shot acquisition. Read more

WESTFIELD, Massachusetts – – Savage is proud to introduce the 110 Apex Hunter XP, which pairs a Model 110 rifle with a 3-9x40mm Vortex Crossfire II scope that comes mounted, bore-sighted and ready to hunt. Shipments of these firearms have been delivered to dealers.

The platform provides accuracy and adjustability like no other package rifle thanks to the Savage AccuTrigger, thread- in headspacing, floating bolt head and precision button-rifled barrel. Plus, its length-of-pull can be quickly adjusted to fit any hunter for better comfort and consistency. The Crossfire II Dead-Hold BDC reticle makes it easier to place accurate shots at extended range, and the optic is securely mounted to a one-piece EGW 0 MOA rail. Read more

New for 2019: M&P®15-22 SPORT™ OR with M&P™ Optic

M&P15-22 SPORT rifle now available with factory-mounted red/green dot optic

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – Smith & Wesson Corp. today announced that the company’s award-winning M&P15-22 SPORT rifle is now available with a factory-mounted MP-100 Red/Green Dot Optic. Chambered in .22LR, the M&P15-22 SPORT rifle in an optics ready configuration includes a red/green dot MP-100 optic that allows for a quick and easy sighting solution on the reliable M&P15-22 platform.

The M&P15-22 SPORT rifle is chambered in .22 LR and includes a six-position adjustable stock, fully functioning charging handle and twenty-five round capacity. Equipped with the MP-100 optic, the M&P15-22 SPORT OR features a variable intensity dot in both red and green that’s adjustable for both windage and elevation. Featuring a 10” M&P slim handguard with Magpul M-LOK®, the M&P15-22 SPORT OR is easily customizable with compatible M-LOK accessories and offers a great value at an MSRP of $469.00. The M&P15-22 SPORT OR with M&P optic is available in three configurations: a 25 round version, 10 round version, and state compliant model. Read more

Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE: RGR) is excited to introduce six new PC Carbine™ configurations including three free-float handguard models chambered in the popular 9mm Luger and three standard models offered in the highly anticipated .40 S&W chambering. These new PC Carbine models are offered in varying magazine capacity and threaded barrel configurations to ensure multi-state availability.

With improved utility for home defense and competition, the 9mm free-float handguard models feature a hard-coat anodized aluminum handguard with Magpul® M-LOK® accessory attachment slots on all four sides for easy mounting of M-LOK-compatible accessories. The appeal of the popular PC Carbine is further broadened with new models designed to accept the powerful .40 S&W cartridge.

All of these new models boast the hallmark features of the original PC Carbine. Uniquely designed for use with a variety of magazines, the PC Carbine has an easily interchangeable magazine well system that allows the rifle to accept common Ruger® and newer Glock® magazines. The PC Carbine also features a dead blow action with a custom tungsten weight that shortens bolt travel and reduces felt recoil and muzzle rise. Read more

NEWINGTON, N.H. –SIG SAUER, Inc. is pleased to announce it has partnered with Black Rifle Coffee Company (BRCC) for the April “Big Game Giveaway.” This month long sweepstakes features a complete award-winning SIG SAUER Electro-Optics BDX System including a SIERRA3BDX 6.5-20x52mm riflescope, KILO3000 BDX Rangefinder Binoculars, and an ALPHA2 Mount. The total “Big Game Giveaway” package is valued at over $2,500.

The SIG SAUER Electro-Optics BDX System combines traditional hunting equipment with technology. BDX™ is a fully integrated rangefinder and riflescope system that utilizes Applied Ballistics Ultralight and Bluetooth™ to calculate and illuminate the exact holdover dot for the perfect shot. BDX™ is simple, fast, and intuitive – just connect the dot. The SIG BDX app is free and available for Android or iOS devices.

The BRCC/SIG SAUER “Big Game Giveaway” runs through April 30, 2019, and there’s no purchase necessary to enter. For full contest rules, terms, and conditions visit blackriflecoffee.com. Read more

Moline, IL –The Steyr Elite Experience of a Lifetime Giveaway has begun. Created to celebrate the Steyr Elite Experience program, this giveaway runs from April 15 through August 31 and will conclude with three winners. Each winner will win a Steyr rifle and an expenses-paid training course at Steyr Academy.

For those who don’t yet Know the Steyr Difference, Steyr’s Elite Experience program is a natural evolution of Steyr’s tradition of ongoing support for both their product and their customers. For the limited duration of the program, customers who purchase a Steyr rifle valued at $1,250 or more will also receive a free training course taught by the world’s most elite sharpshooters. Unless, that is, you’re a winner of the Steyr Elite Experience of a Lifetime Giveaway…in which case, your rifle, transportation, and training course are all complimentary!

Each training course is tailored specifically to your rifle and to you, its user. Each is designed to help you achieve both your true potential as a marksman, and your rifle’s true potential as a tack-driver at distances you never imagined you could reach.

Entering is simple: Just click here and provide your contact detailswww.steyrdifference.com/giveaway, and you’ll be registered to win! Read more

Chicago, IL- Fix It Sticks, the industry innovator of modular firearms maintenance tools and torque limiters has introduced a Cleaning Rod Kit for the Fix It Stick System. This new kit greatly expands the functionality of Fix It Sticks by integrating a six-piece cleaning rod and bore obstruction removal tools into their modular system of handles, tools and torque limiters. With the addition of the Cleaning Rod Kit, the Fix It Sticks system is perfect for maintenance in the field, at the range or on the bench.

The Cleaning Rod Kit features six threaded cleaning rod sections precision machined from stainless steel. This cleaning rod accepts common 8-32TPI cleaning rod implements such as bore brushes, jags, bore mops, etc. The included interchangeable brass adapters protect the rifle’s bore. The Cleaning Rod Kit also comes with both 22 and 30 caliber bore obstruction removal tips. These can be critical to keep a firearm in service when out in the field if a bullet is stuck in the lands and grooves or debris from a fall clogs the barrel. The handle attachment has features found on premium cleaning rods like dual ball bearing rotation and stainless steel construction. This allows the cleaning rod and attachments to smoothly follow the bore’s rifling. The cleaning rod handle attachment works with either the original Fix It Sticks two piece handle system, or the new Modular T-Handle. Read more

The total economic impact of the firearms and ammunition industry in the United States increased from $19.1 billion in 2008 to $52.1 billion in 2018, a 171 percent increase, while the total number of full-time equivalent jobs rose from approximately 166,000 to almost 312,000, an 88 percent increase in that period, according to a report released by the National Shooting Sports Foundation®, the industry’s trade association.

On a year-over-year basis, the industry’s economic impact rose from $51.4 billion in 2017 to $52.1 in 2018, ticking higher even while the industry came off-peak production years. Total jobs increased from nearly 311,000 to almost 312,000, in the same period.

“Our industry is proud to be one of the steady and reliable producers and manufacturers in our economy as Americans continue to exercise their fundamental right to keep and bear arms and to safely enjoy the shooting sports,” said Stephen L. Sanetti, NSSF CEO. “Our workforce is steadily adding good jobs to our local economies averaging $50,000 in wages and benefits. In addition, since 2008 we increased federal tax payments by 164 percent, Pittman-Robertson excise taxes that support wildlife conservation by 100 percent and state business taxes by 120 percent.” Read more