ACCOKEEK, Md. (January 21, 2020) – Franchi entered the bolt-action rifle market with the introduction of the Momemtum in 2018. The latest evolution of this platform includes an updated look and premium features for enhanced performance. Franchi brings its rich heritage of Italian craftsmanship and innovation with the introduction of the Momentum Elite.

The Momentum Elite boasts hunting-centric colors, each featuring a complimentary Cerakote finish on the barrel and receiver for protection from the elements. The riflestock color options are Hunter Gray, new Realtree EXCAPE and Strata by TrueTimber. The threaded barrel is topped with a one-piece picatinny top rail and fitted with a cerekoted muzzle break. A detachable magazine offers quick and easy reloading.

The Momentum Elite rifle shares the original Momentum’s revolutionary stock. The stock combines raised curves and crisp checkering at strategic places along the rifle, delivering an enhanced ergonomic feel and positive hold in the five most commonly used shooting positions. Sling-attachment points are recessed on the stock, eliminating the need for intrusive swivel studs. At the butt, Franchi’s popular TSA recoil pad absorbs up to 50 percent of the rifle’s felt recoil with integrated contours to offer more comfortable benchrest shooting positions. Read more

ACCOKEEK, Md. (January 21, 2020) – Franchi introduces the deluxe version of its popular Instinct SL line with the stylish and exceptional performance of the Instinct SLX. Pairing superior ergonomics with premium aesthetics, the Instinct SLX follows the Franchi tradition of producing fast, reliable and smooth-swinging guns for hunters and sport shooters alike. Read more

ACCOKEEK, Md. (January 21, 2020) – Benelli continues to lead the pack with innovation and creativity with the introduction of the Lupo bolt-action centerfire rifle. Renowned for making high-quality shotguns, Benelli brings expertise and Italian craftsmanship to create a highly-accurate centerfire rifle with precise sub-MOA accuracy, superb ergonomics, patented adjustability and unprecedented recoil reduction. Lupo is the Italian word for wolf and this rifle was designed to be a an apex predator.

The Lupo is loaded with innovative features—including seven exclusive Benelli patents—adding up to a hunting rifle that handles beautifully and provides a truly customizable fit. It makes its debut in three of the most popular bolt-action calibers (.30-06 Springfield, .300 Win. Mag., .270 Win.). The Lupo features a chassis-style construction built from an alloy lower receiver and fitted with a synthetic stock and forend. The stock incorporates Benelli’s patented Progressive Comfort recoil-reducing system and Combtech cheek pad for comfortable shooting. Read more

Huntsville, AL – Engineered for drilling big game, varmints, steel silhouettes and targets from a couple football fields away. Built around the Remington 700 bolt-action and chassis system, the Model 700-CP gives hunters and shooters an accurate and compact platform for backcountry hunting and long-range competition where the targets may be set at 300, 500, 700 yards and beyond. The legendary Model 700 action provides the industry’s fastest lock time (2.5to 3.0 milliseconds), which minimizes the effects of shooter movement meaning greater shot-to-shot consistency. Bringing Remington bolt-action pistols to the modern age, the Model 700-CP’s Remington Chassis comes equipped with a collapsible SB Tactical arm brace and a M-LOK free float handguard. The forged aluminum chassis is lightweight, extremely durable and allows for AICS pattern detachable magazine and many accessories. Read more

( Ft. Worth, Texas) AirForce Airguns, makers of the world’s most powerful production air rifles, is excited to announce the addition of the Texan .50 to its extensive line of big-bore air rifles. The Texan .50 features a .510 caliber Lothar-Walther barrel, the recently released TX2 valve system, as well as a D.O.T. certified 250bar (3625 PSI) carbon fiber air tank that can be both commercially filled and recertified for safety every 5 years. Early testing of the Texan .50 has yielded muzzle energy well over 800 foot-pounds.

“The addition of .50 caliber to the Texan lineup has been a goal for us since we introduced the TX2 valve system in 2019,” said John McCaslin, President of AirForce Airguns. “We recognized the potential for the new valve to make massive power after making over 750 foot-lbs in .457 caliber. Making the jump to .50 caliber will allow shooters looking for maximum power numbers to take advantage of even more projectile options as they push the limits of what is possible with an air rifle.” Read more

BLACK CREEK, GA. – Daniel Defense, manufacturer of the world’s finest firearms and accessories, has expanded its product offering with the introduction of the DDM4 PDW AR pistol and SBR. Compact and easy to transport, the DDM4 PDW can be relied upon for home and personal defense.

“I believe our new DDM4 PDW is the absolute best gun you can buy to protect your family. And protecting our families is the most important thing any of us can ever do. It’s accurate, easy to shoot, and compact. I couldn’t be any prouder of this groundbreaking product,” said Daniel Defense President & CEO Marty Daniel. Built with the same legendary quality as their longer, larger kin, the DDM4 PDW pistol and SBR get the job done with their accuracy, reliability and durability and feature our 100% satisfaction guarantee.

Featuring an overall length of 20.75”, the DDM4 PDW easily fits into a backpack for convenient transport. Its 7” 300BLK 1:7 twist cold hammer forged barrel keeps subsonic loads subsonic and provides great ballistics for a shorter barrel. The DDM4 PDW pistol comes equipped with the Maxim Defense CQB Pistol Brace with enhanced buffer system that functions reliably suppressed or unsuppressed. Other key features include a 6” MFR XL flat front rail, SLR M-Lok MOD2 Handstop to help ensure a safe shooting experience, a linear compensator to direct muzzle blast forward and independently ambi GRIP-N-RIP Charging Handle with anti-gas features.

MSRP for the DDM4 PDW pistol is $1,865 ($1,935 for the SBR) and will start shipping to dealers in February 2020. Read more

(Summerville, SC ) – American Tactical, US manufacturer and world-wide importer of firearms, ammunition and tactical equipment, is proud to offer the Nomad Survivor Combo.

The ATI Nomad Shotgun and RUKX Gear Survivor bag combo is perfect for hunting, camping, backpacking, boating and a wide variety of outdoor adventures. The package is available in a variety of options to allow a custom combination for the buyer. Purchaser can choose from 12, 20 or .410 gauge. Chamber options include 2 3/4″ and 3″ for 12 and 20 gauge, and 2 1/2″ and 3″ for .410 gauge. The barrel is 18.5″ and features break open action and a bead front sight.

The combo includes buyer’s choice of RUKX Gear Survivor bag. Available color options include black, tan, blue, orange and yellow. The Survivor bag discreetly stores a Nomad Shotgun. It features a hidden handgun pocket and removeable waist/shoulder straps. Made of 600D Polyester, this bag has reinforced webbing and heavy duty non-rust zippers. The bag floats and has reflective tape markings for recovery at night. The Survivor bag’s dimensions are 20″ x 11″ x 10″.

The Nomad Survivor Combo has an MSRP of $179.95. Survivor bags available separately for MSRP $79.95. Read more

ACCOKEEK, Md. – Stoeger recently entered the striker-fired, semi-automatic pistol market with the introduction of the STR-9. The affordable and durable pistol is now available in an Optics-Ready model, Flat Dark Earth/Cerekote model and a 10-round magazine model for states with restrictions on magazine capacity. Chambered in 9mm, the STR-9 blends form and function to create an all-around solution for everyday carry, home protection or fun at the range.

The STR-9 features a corrosion-resistant black nitride finish, available interchangeable backstrap grips for a custom fit and 4.17-inch barrel for easy concealment and quick deployment. The pistol features an accessory rail to accept a wide variety of pistol lights and laser sights for low-light conditions. The reversible magazine release allows for right- and left-handed shooting. With an overall length of 7.44 inches and weighing 1.5 pounds, the STR-9 is designed for personal protection without breaking the bank. Read more