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

SMYRNA, Ga. – GLOCK, Inc., a global leader in firearm manufacturing, was awarded a contract to supply U.S. Customs and Border Protection with the newest generation of GLOCK pistols after an extensive solicitation process.

With more than 45,000 sworn agents and officers, U.S. Customs and Border Protection controls and protects the nation’s borders and has operations at over 330 ports of entry.

The contract calls for the replacement of existing .40 caliber duty handguns with 9X19 GLOCK pistols by 2021. Duty weapons will be replaced for CBP law enforcement personnel and additional Department of Homeland Security units which have chosen to purchase through the contract. Read more

The Back Drop™ Precision Rimfire Target Enhances Accuracy and Target Transition

New Hope, Minnesota –– Birchwood Casey, the industry leader in hunting, shooting and gun care products is pleased to introduce the Back Drop™ Precision Rimfire target, an excellent addition to their expansive line of steel targets.

The Back Drop Precision Rimfire target stresses accuracy by offering three shooting ports that will flip steel paddles to an upright position when the target is hit. As you move from left to right on the target, the three shooting ports become smaller and smaller, giving the shooter varied difficulty and an increased need for accuracy as you move across the target. Read more

WESTFIELD, Massachusetts – – Savage has added an adjustable gas block and longer barrel to stretch the out-of-the-box performance of its MSR 15 Recon platform even further. This popular long-range model was introduced to dealers in 2018, additional shipments continue to feed the marketplace.

The Recon LRP features an 18-inch barrel to optimize velocities and accuracy, and its gas block can be customized to specific ammunition for the best possible cycling. Like the original MSR 15 Recon, it comes standard with upgrades such as a two-stage trigger, free-float handguard and Savage barrel.

Its Melonite QPQ finish ensure the most consistent, accurate performance in any conditions, while the custom-forged lower receiver and Hogue pistol grip impart a look that stands out from the crowd.

Features

• Melonite QPQ 18-inch barrel
• Adjustable gas block (22 Nosler and .224 Valkyrie only)
• Custom-forged lower receiver
• Chambered in the hottest MSR 15 calibers, including 224 Valkyrie
• Magpul CTR buttstock
• Tunable muzzlebrake
• Two-stage trigger
• Mid-length gas system
• Free-float M-LOK handguard
• Hogue pistol grip

Part No. / Description / MSRP
22931 / 224 Valkyrie, 18-inch barrel / $1,249
22922 / 22 Nosler, 18-inch barrel / $1,249
22932 / 6.8 SPC, 18-inch barrel / $1,249 Read more

Granbury, TX – The beauty and solitude of the wilderness draw millions to enjoy our nation’s fields and forest every year. The outdoors can turn unpredictable. Dangers such as snakes, wild animals and even human threats can all turn a fun day outside into a frightening, even dangerous, ordeal. For this reason, many outdoor-goers prefer to tote a sidearm whenever venturing out alone. Compact, but extremely accurate, Bond Arms’ Snake Slayer™ is ideal for outdoor protection. It’s no wonder it’s the company’s most popular firearm model.

The Snake Slayer is chambered for both .357 Mag. and .38 Special loads and is available in a version that handles both .45 Colt and .410 loads as well. For those shooters who like options without too much extra expense, the barrels are easily swapped out with additional barrels available from Bond Arms, including one in .22 caliber. Regardless, all Snake Slayers feature a cross-bolt safety, retracting firing pins, a full trigger guard, and a spring-loaded cammed-locking lever. Read more

Pistols and Carbine models feature GLOCK® magazine compatibility

Colona, IL – Rock River Arms, one of the industry’s most respected names in Modern Sporting Rifles and pistols, is now shipping a new series of semi-autos chambered in 9x19mm. Designed to work with GLOCK® style magazines for optimal cross-compatibility with GLOCK back-up carry pistols, the BT-9 series takes shooting fun and personal defense systems to new levels.

The BT-9 models are based on RRA’s billet aluminum lower receiver with a GLOCK-compatible flared magazine well. Integral to the lower receiver is a unique winter-style trigger guard that offers comfortable room for the trigger finger when wearing tactical or cold-weather gloves. Also, a common feature to all BT-9 models is RRA’s latest extruded aluminum upper receiver. The pistols are standard with RRA Lightweight Free-Float M-LOK-compatible handguards. Read more

WESTFIELD, Massachusetts –– Stevens’ new 555 Enhanced doles out world-class over-and-under performance — and now does it in 16-gauge. Shipments of these firearms have been delivered to dealers.

The field- and trap-tested platform is light and handles fast, thanks to a lightweight aluminum receiver that’s scaled to gauge and reinforced by a steel insert. It’s also loaded with features, including a stylish Turkish walnut stock and chrome-lined, 28-inch carbon steel barrels.

Features

• New 16-gauge offering
• Chrome-lined carbon steel barrels
• Turkish walnut stock
• Lightweight aluminum receiver with tang-mounted safety
• Single selective mechanical trigger
• Manual extractors
• Five interchangeable choke tubes

The available model list below also includes the standard 555 blued receiver without engraving option.

Part No. / Description / MSRP

22179 / 555 Enhanced 16-gauge, 28-inch barrel / $879

22178 / 555 16-gauge, 28-inch barrel / $705 Read more

(Grand Island, Nebr.) — Hornady® has been granted two utility patents related to the RFID technology used in their premium line of RAPiD® Safes.

“The first patent (No. 9,530,266) established the use of RFID technology in a firearm storage device while the second patent (No. 10,233,687) strengthens the company’s claims on the first.” said Tom Delattre, Hornady Security Products Coordinator. Additional patents are pending.

Radio Frequency IDentification (RFID) uses electromagnetic fields to securely communicate between readers and tags attached to objects. Hornady began incorporating RFID in lock boxes in 2013.

When a wristband, key fob, decal or other key containing the proper RFID tag is placed over the reader on a RAPiD® Safe, the safe opens immediately. The system allows fast and dependable touch-free access to a firearm or valuables — but only to authorized users. Read more