Colona, IL – Rock River Arms, one of the industry’s most respected names in Modern Sporting Rifles and pistols, recently introduced a new .350 Legend carbine. This entry into RRA’s LAR lineup was developed as a modern hunting firearm with minimal recoil and dominant short- to mid-range capabilities.

The RRA LAR-15M CAR A4 350 Legend produces new advantages for modern hunters using straight wall cartridges. Delivering the power and accuracy expected from RRA’s precision rifles and providing reduced recoil, the .350 Legend features a 16-inch chrome moly (also available in stainless-steel) cryo-treated barrel with 1:16 twist and equipped with an RRA military style brake. The RRA two-stage trigger provides a crisp break and is housed in the RRA winter trigger guard, allowing full dexterity while wearing gloves. Read more

(McLean, VA) FN America, LLC is pleased to announce that the company has been awarded a five-year indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract to supply the U.S. Army with M4 and M4A1 carbines, with a potential value of up to $119 million.

Throughout its history, FN has been one of the largest suppliers of small arms to the U.S. military. In addition to the M4 and M4A1, the company currently holds contracts for the FN M240 medium machine gun and its variants; the FN MK 46, MK 48, MK 17 and MK 20 SSR for USSOCOM, and various other contracts.

For more information about FN’s military product line or current U.S. military contracts, please visit www.fnamerica.com. Read more

NEWINGTON, N.H. – SIG SAUER is pleased to announce the “CROSS Rifle Sweepstakes” giving consumers the opportunity to be one of the first to own the new SIG SAUER CROSS Bolt-Action Rifle. Now through June 30, 2020 purchase any new SIG SAUER Ballistic Data Xchange (BDX) enabled product to be eligible to enter the sweepstakes for a chance to win 1 of 4 CROSS rifles available each month to eligible sweepstakes entrants.

SIG SAUER, Inc. is a leading provider and manufacturer of firearms, electro-optics, ammunition, airguns, suppressors, and training. For over 150 years SIG SAUER, Inc. has evolved, and thrived, by blending American ingenuity, German engineering, and Swiss precision. Today, SIG SAUER is synonymous with industry-leading quality and innovation which has made it the brand of choice amongst the U.S. Military, the global defense community, law enforcement, competitive shooters, hunters, and responsible citizens. Additionally, SIG SAUER is the premier provider of elite firearms instruction and tactical training at the SIG SAUER Academy. Headquartered in Newington, New Hampshire, SIG SAUER has almost 2,000 employees across eight locations. For more information about the company and product line visit: sigsauer.com.

By Ashley Brugnone, CMP Writer

Continuing its expansion of marksmanship safety and training around the country, the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) has again created a lineup of hands-on rifle and pistol learning opportunities for the public throughout the calendar year.

Marksmanship 101, formerly known as the Small Arms Firing School (SAFS) On The Road, is designed to train beginners on rifle or pistol essentials and competition basics in a closely monitored setting, utilizing the talents of qualified CMP staff, trainers and members of the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit. Participants learn through classroom discussion and active training on the range. Near the conclusion of training, students apply all they have learned in a true M16 rifle or M9 pistol match, fired under close supervision of trainers on the line.

No previous knowledge in marksmanship is required for the course, with all experience levels welcome to attend. Rifles and ammo are provided. Personal shooting jackets and gloves are permitted. Hearing protection and eye protection is also required. Read more

By Ashley Brugnone, CMP Writer

PHOENIX, Ariz. – After a small break in 2019, the annual Western Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) Travel Games is back for another set of marksmanship events at the Ben Avery Shooting Facility. The week-long series of recreational vintage and modern rifle competitions is set to be held March 13-22 and is open to competitors of all ages and experience levels.

The Western Games lineup is comprised of CMP Games matches like the Garand, Springfield, Vintage Military, Modern Military, Rimfire Sporter, Carbine and Vintage Sniper matches as well as a series of CMP Highpower (HP) Rifle Matches, which include three days of 80 Shot Aggregate competitions, a 4-Man Team event and a Service Rifle EIC Match.

For beginners and enthusiasts wanting to sharpen their marksmanship skills, a Rifle Marksmanship 101 class will also give participants insight into the fundamentals of safety and competition shooting. Participants work one-on-one with experienced CMP Rifle Master Instructors for classroom and hands-on training. Rifles and ammunition will be provided for the class. At the conclusion of training, students in the school will fire in a true M16 EIC Match, observed by instructors on the line.

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(MANSFIELD, TEXAS) – Kopfjäger has updated their popular K800 Carbon Fiber Tripod to include flip locks. All new K800 Tripods and K800 Tripod with Reaper Grip Kits will now be sold with flip locks instead of the previous twist lock system. This flip lock system is the same type currently found on Kopfjäger K700 Tripods and Kits.

The result is a tripod that is able to be adjusted much easier and quicker in the field. This more convenient design slightly increases overall folded length to 19.75 in. and increases weight moderately to 3.85 lbs. Overall functionality and materials remain the same. Hunters and shooters who are on uneven ground or that find themselves routinely making adjustments to their tripod height will now be able to make quick adjustments in the field without having to spend precious moments twisting the locks. Read more

As part of Daniel Defense’s commitment to provide the highest level of quality and safety for its products, the company had previously issued a Safety Notification Replacement Campaign on October 8, 2019 related to a condition identified with the firing pin cross pin in DELTA 5 Bolt-Action Rifles manufactured before September 20, 2019. More specifically, the firing pin cross pin can break under normal usage.Daniel Defense asks that consumers take the Safety Notification Replacement Campaign seriously and immediately check to see if their DELTA 5 Rifle falls under this Safety Notification Replacement Campaign. If a DELTA 5 Rifle falls under this Safety Notification Replacement Campaign, Read more