“Nation’s Finest” Rebate Program Rewards Qualified Military PersonnelSPRINGFIELD, Mass. – Thompson/Center today announced that the company has renewed its popular “Nation’s Finest” rebate program for 2017 and has expanded the program with the addition of a number of new eligible products. Established in 2015, the Nation’s Finest program is one of the many ways that Thompson/Center demonstrates its appreciation for United States Armed Forces personnel who actively participate in hunting and shooting sports.

From January 1, 2017 until December 31, 2017, any current active duty, retired or disabled member of the U.S. Armed Forces or Reserves is eligible to receive a rebate with the purchase of any qualifying new Thompson/Center firearm. The Nation’s Finest program offers eligible military personnel and disabled veterans a $75 mail-in rebate on any new Venture™ rifle, Dimension® rifle, or Encore® Pro Hunter™ pistol, rifle or muzzleloader; a $50 mail-in rebate on any new Triumph®, Triumph Bone Collector®, or T/C Strike™ muzzleloader; and, a $25 mail-in rebate on any new T/C COMPASS® rifle or Impact!™ muzzleloader. Visit www.tcarms.com/nationsfinest for complete details on the Nation’s Finest program and to learn more about qualifying Thompson/Center products. Read more

Dallas, GA: DRD Tactical announced today that a large and medium size Georgia Law Enforcement agencies have selected Kivaari® 338 Lapua Semi-Automatic Rifles for their SWAT teams. DRD rifles where chosen after test and evaluation by the departments.

Since its release in 2015 Kivaari® is fast becoming the choice of military and police around the world along with long range target shooters and hunters. The 338 Lapua and 300 Norma Magnum caliber rounds are the choice due the reduction in weight of the weapon system and ammunition compared to other large caliber weapon systems. There are several US Ally countries in the export license process of acquiring the Kivaari® weapon system for military and police units.

DRD Tactical specializes in design and manufacturing of patented Take Down Rifles in 338 Lapua Magnum, 300 Norma Magnum, 7.62Nato, 6.5Creedmoor, 5.56Nato and 300BLK calibers in our modern CNC manufacturing facility in Georgia.

For more information, please visit www.drdtactical.com

Contact: Kristina DeMilt, media@fnamerica.com

Free FN-Branded Shooting Mat for Qualifying Purchases

(McLean, VA – FN America, LLC announces the launch of a spring consumer promotion to offer a free FN-branded shooting mat for qualifying purchases of FN 15™ carbines and rifles. The spring Free Gear promotion starts March 31, 2017, and is valid through June 30, 2017.

Customers who purchase an eligible model FN 15 will receive a dual-colored, FN-branded shooting mat constructed of durable Cordura® Nylon. The mat, custom-made by Creedmoor Sports, features extended, nonslip pads for elbow placement and ample padding to protect the shooter in all positions, a $149.95 value.

Eligible models of FN 15 include the FN 15 Sporting, FN 15 Military Collector M4 and M16, FN 15 Competition, FN 15 Competition Limited Edition Leupold package with custom FN-branded Leupold VX®-6 106x24mm Multigun and FireDot Green BDC reticle with mount, and the newly-released FN 15 DMR II, FN 15 Tactical Carbine II and FN 15 Tactical Carbine II .300 BLK. Read more

New Mail-in Rebate Program, “Savings You Can Carry”, Offers Consumers Cash BackSPRINGFIELD, MA– Smith & Wesson Corp., announces the start of the “Savings You Can Carry” consumer mail-in rebate promotion. Several of the company’s most popular and sought after firearms are included in the promotion, including a $75 rebate on the M&P Shield®.

“We are excited to announce the “Savings You Can Carry” rebate offer,” said Matt Buckingham, President of the Firearms Division for Smith & Wesson. “Whether you are in the market for our best-selling M&P Shield pistol, our M&P® Bodyguard® 380 pistol, or one of our value priced Smith & Wesson® Self Defense pistols, the new rebate gives our customers the chance to purchase one of these popular firearms and take advantage of some significant savings.” Read more

PRESCOTT, Ariz.- Davidson’s is pleased to announce its new exclusive, the Remington R1 Long Slide Hunter, finished in Oil Rubbed Bronze. Davidson’s has teamed up with Remington Arms Company to offer a unique 10mm pistol built on the trusted 1911 platform.

Matt Nicholson, Davidson’s Vice President of Sales stated, “the Remington R1 ORB Hunter in 10mm is a great looking piece; the Oil Rubbed Bronze PVD finish really makes it unique. With the limited quantities available on this Davidson’s Exclusive we don’t expect them to be around long.”

Remington re-entered the handgun market in 2011 with the launch of the R1 1911 semi-automatic pistol. Remington is no stranger to the 1911 after building them under government contract for WWII and takes pride in manufacturing 1911’s that offer a new level of performance.

The Davidson’s Exclusive Remington R1 LS Hunter is a handgun built with sporting in mind. Features of the R1 LS Hunter include an extremely accurate 6 inch stainless match-grade barrel chambered in 10mm, wide front and rear cocking serrations, a picatinny accessory rail, and an extended beavertail grip safety. The pistol is also assembled with an ambidextrous thumb safety, full length guide rod, target style adjustable rear sight, red fiber optic front sight, and a set of VZ Premium Operator II G10 grips. The Davidson’s Exclusive model features a unique Oil Rubbed Bronze PVD (Physical Vapor Deposition) finish. The PVD finish provides a strong resistance against corrosion while retaining a beautiful and smooth bronze look. Read more

Recreational shooters to reflect on rich American heritage, freedomsPHOENIX — The world-class Ben Avery Shooting Facility will be the place to be Wednesday, April 19, a day when recreational shooters can join together to symbolize the first shot fired in 1775 to mark the beginning of the American Revolution, while enjoying a fun shooting event.

It will be 242 years to the day when the “Shot Heard ‘Round the World” was fired in the pre-dawn light in Lexington, Mass., between the colonial militia and British army, regarded as the start of the American Revolutionary War.

The inaugural event, being promoted at public shooting ranges across the nation, also will provide an opportunity to increase participation and boost the economic benefits that shooting sports provide. As recreational shooters check in and visit BASF’s small bore range from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., they will be connected to recreational shooting mentor groups and shooting industry manufacturers and retailers inside the nearby indoor air gun and archery building. Read more

Bend, OR – Nosler®, Inc. is excited announce a new offering to their semi-custom, bolt-action rifle lineup with the Nosler® Model 48 Long Range™. Designed from the ground up with the serious hunter and target shooter in mind, Nosler’s robust action is machined from a solid block of steel and built to provide a rigid platform for the utmost in tack driving accuracy. The bolt rides smoothly on precisely machined action rails, while the front of the receiver is faced perfectly square to true up with the mirror smooth, match grade 26″ Shilen stainless steel barrel.

The Model 48 Long Range™ uses a crisp, single stage Timney trigger with integral two position safety. The action is precisely bedded with the barrel free-floated in a Manners® MCS-T stock that incorporates both aluminum pillars along with a forgiving recoil pad for those long days at the range.

Specifications:
• Nosler Model 48 Custom Action
• Stainless Match Grade Shilen Barrel
• Glass & Aluminum Pillar Bedding
• Hinged Floorplate
• 2-Position Rocker Safety
• Timney Trigger
• Cerakote™ All-Weather Finish
• Guaranteed M.O.A. Accuracy with prescribed Nosler Ammunition
• Manners MCS-T Elite Tac 100% Carbon Fiber stock
• Removable muzzle brake
• 1/2-28 Threaded Muzzle (Protective cap included)

Now available in the following chamberings:
6.5 Creedmoor
26 Nosler
28 Nosler
300 Win Mag
30 Nosler
33 Nosler

More details about the M48 Long Range rifle can be found at www.Nosler.com

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Minneapolis, MN – With almost 1.6 million copies in circulation worldwide, Blue Book Publications, Inc. is proud to announce the upcoming release of the 38th Edition Blue Book of Gun Values by S.P. Fjestad!

This new edition contains significantly updated values and information reflecting fundamental changes in the gun industry.

Firearms and their values continue to evolve significantly in this revitalized chapter of America’s history, and this new 38th Edition tracks both currently manufactured guns in addition to substantially older makes/models. Read more

Gunnison, UT – First debuted at Shot Show 2017, Christensen Arms is proud to announce the official release of the CA-15 and CA-10 Gen 2 rifles. These rifles are available with either stainless steel or carbon fiber barrels and feature newly designed, billet 7075 receiver sets that were engineered to mate seamlessly with a slim-profile, aerograde carbon fiber handguard. Both rifles feature a true free-floating barrel and boast the Christensen Arms Sub-Moa Accuracy Guarantee.

Weighing less than 6 lbs., the CA-15 G2 is one of the lightest and most accurate AR15 platforms available. It is offered in Black Anodize, Tungsten Cerakote, or Burnt Bronze Cerakote and is chambered in .223 Wylde. MSRP is $1,749 for the stainless steel barrel configuration and $2,295 for the carbon fiber. See the official video for more information.

Combining aerospace alloys and ultra-lightweight carbon fiber, the CA-10 G2 weighs a mere 7.2 lbs., making it one of the lightest AR10 platforms ever created. It is available in either .308 Win or 6.5 Creedmoor, and comes in your choice of 3 color offerings. MSRP comes in at $2,595 for the stainless barrel variant and $2,995 for the carbon fiber. Watch the teaser video to see it in action.

For more information on either rifle, visit the Christensen Arms website. Read more

Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE: RGR) is pleased to introduce the Ruger Precision Rifle® chambered in 5.56 NATO/.223 Rem. Delivering low recoil and exceptional accuracy potential from a wide variety of 5.56 NATO and .223 Rem. ammunition, the availability of the Ruger Precision Rifle in this new chambering broadens the appeal of the already very popular rifle.

Whether launching high ballistic coefficient .223 projectiles, working from the bench making tiny 100 yard groups, or learning to read wind with low cost ammunition, trigger time with this newest Ruger Precision Rifle will be worthwhile and enjoyable.

This new model of Ruger Precision Rifle employs a hybrid “Target” chamber, which safely accommodates 5.56 NATO cartridges while providing excellent projectile control and accuracy for both .223 Rem and 5.56 NATO cartridges. The rifle ships with two, 10-round AI-Style Precision Rifle magazines that accommodate 5.56 NATO and .223 Rem. factory ammunition loaded with the longer, higher ballistic coefficient projectiles popular among long-range shooters.

Like all Ruger Precision Rifles, this model’s highly accurate, free-floated barrel is cold hammer-forged from 4140 chrome-moly steel and features 5R rifling for minimum bullet upset. Minimum bore and groove dimensions (air-gauged for process control) and a centralized chamber deliver outstanding accuracy, longevity and ease of cleaning. This new model features a 1:7 twist rate that stabilizes long-for-caliber projectiles. Read more