SIG SAUER Receives Award from DoD for Suppressed Upper Receiver Group (SURG) with MCX Rifle System

Newington, N.H.   – U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) has announced the selection of the SIG SAUER MCX System for the Suppressed Upper Receiver Group (SURG) for the existing M4A1 Carbine. The SIG SAUER MCX SURG System will be an upgrade to the current M4A1 Carbine – a fully automatic version of the M4 Carbine – that went into service in 1994.

The DoD began the SURG program to upgrade, and optimize military weapons for continuous, suppressed use on the battlefield. The SIG SAUER MCX Rifle System outperformed the competition through the demanding, rigorous, and grueling testing to receive the SURG award. The SIG SAUER suppressor withstood the stringent stress and torture requirements set by DoD for firing specifications, vibration, sound, and temperature requirements to ensure soldier safety.

“The requirements set by DOD for the SURG procurement demanded significant improvements in reliability, thermal characteristics, and durability that went well above anything we are currently seeing in the industry,” said Ron Cohen, President and CEO of SIG SAUER, Inc. “We worked very hard to develop the MCX SURG System to specifically meet and exceed the DoD requirements. I am extremely proud that our hard work paid off, and endured the stringent and demanding military testing requirements, to ultimately gain the confidence of DoD to support their operations in the field.” Read more

BLACK CREEK, Ga. – Daniel Defense is proud to announce the award of Contract W15QKN-18-D-0106 to supply the U.S. Army with its Commercial Off The Shelf (COTS) Carbines. The carbines manufactured by Daniel Defense will support current and future Foreign Military Sales (FMS) efforts to supply U.S. allies with cutting-edge military equipment.

As one of the few small businesses ever selected to supply complete firearms to the Military, Daniel Defense has cemented its place in the Defense Industrial Base for the foreseeable future.

“Being a small business with humble beginnings, we are extremely proud of our employees and their efforts to build a superior product and to be recognized by theU.S. Army,” said Patrick Kisgen, Daniel Defense Vice President of Sales.  “We employ veterans from all branches of service and these men and women could not be more proud of our opportunity to serve the U.S. Army and our allies in this endeavor.”

Daniel Defense is known throughout the world for their MK18 and M4A1 rifles which have been supplied to several militaries and special operations groups for over a decade. Read more

Name change reflects company’s diverse and leading outdoor product portfolio and growth prospects.

Bloomfield, NY   — Crosman Corporation, a subsidiary of Compass Diversified Holdings, LLC (NYSE: CODI), today announced that its board of directors has approved its holding company’s new name: Velocity Outdoor. The new corporate identity better reflects the diverse portfolio of brands currently under the Crosman Corporation umbrella and highlights the company’s strengths in the hunting, shooting and outdoor markets.

The name change does not impact any of the market-leading consumer brands, among them Crosman and Benjamin Airguns, CenterPoint Archery and Optics, LaserMax, Copperhead, and GameFace Airsoft. Velocity Outdoor will encompass these historic brands, which are known for innovation, performance, quality, and value. Read more

The July 2018 NSSF-adjusted National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) figure of 821,260 is a decrease of 9.5 percent compared to the July 2017 NSSF-adjusted NICS figure of 907,348. For comparison, the unadjusted July 2018 FBI NICS figure1,806,746 reflects a 4.2 percent increase from the unadjusted FBI NICS figure of 1,733,308 in July 2017.

The adjusted NICS data were derived by subtracting out NICS purpose code permit checks and permit rechecks used by states for CCW permit application checks as well as checks on active CCW permit databases. NSSF started subtracting permit rechecks in February 2016.

Though not a direct correlation to firearms sales, the NSSF-adjusted NICS data provide an additional picture of current market conditions. In addition to other purposes, NICS is used to check transactions for sales or transfers of new or used firearms. FBI NICS and NSSF-adjusted NICS figures do not account for firearm sales or transfers using approved alternate permits such as a concealed carry license. Several states allow the use of such alternate permits that have become popular among consumers over the past several years. Read more

RRA’s all-new RRAGE rifle included in Beat the Tactical Heat summer giveaway

Colona, IL  – Rock River Arms, the leader in specialized Modern Sporting Rifles, is excited to announce participation in the Shoot-On Beat the Tactical Heat summer giveaway event. This giveaway includes several items from top tactical shooting accessory manufacturers, with the highlight product being the recently released Rock River Arms RRAGE .223/5.56 carbine.

The RRAGE Carbine breaks new ground in semi-auto MSR design and performance with its clean and trim monolithic-style upper receiver/handguard profile but does so at a price point more in line with a conventional upper receiver and free-float handguard assembly.

The RRAGE is based on Rock River Arms’ new extruded flat top upper receiver. This 6061T aluminum receiver exhibits the crisp lines and defined angles commonly associated with more expensive billet uppers while delivering comparable strength and precision dimensions. Matched to the receiver is a similarly constructed 6061T aluminum free-float handguard that blends almost seamlessly with the upper to provide an elegant, unitized profile and balanced strength and rigidity across the optics platform. The CAR-length handguard boasts a full-length MS1913 top rail and features the popular MLOK rail configuration for easy accessory adaptation. The MLOK system along the side and bottom surfaces lets shooters run a clean handguard or add only the rail accessories needed to help maintain a sleek, snag-free signature.

In addition to the RRAGE Carbine, the winner of the Shoot-On Beat the Tactical Heat summer giveaway will also receive a Velocity MPC drop-in trigger assembly, 250 rounds of Aguila .223R ammo, MTM Case-Gard 4-can ammo crate, and a pair of the new Walker’s XCEL 500BT electronic muffs. The total prize package MSRP is $1,235.87. Read more

Liberty Suppressors is proud to announce the release of our latest silencer design, the 762HR, a centerfire rifle silencer.

The 762HR was design specifically for the hunting and recreational shooting communities. It is 6” inches long by 2” in diameter with a mixture of metals that is greater than the sum of it’s parts. The 762HR was designed from the ground up to solve the biggest problem of rifle silencers…cost. We evaluated the usage of a hunting rifle silencer and found that almost no one who uses their suppressor for hunting also use it for hard use 556 SBR applications, it is literally two different camps of shooters. For those shooters that require a hard use 556 suppressor we have several options for them, NOW though, we also have something that is effective for hunting that doesn’t break the bank! We found that a good stainless steel core will last many thousands of rounds just fine in normal use and there is no need to add costly super alloys if they are not needed, so by eliminating these, we have been able to get our costs much lower and therefore pass those savings on to you! Finally, we wavelok engaged the tube to the core to do two jobs at once, prevent tube spin and to radially vent the high pressure gasses thereby lowering the exit energy and reducing First Round Pop. All this is wrapped in a Type C Cerakote finish for good looks and durability.  Get yours today from a class 3 dealer near you!  Immediately available for transfer, all NFA rules apply.

The 762HR has an MSRP of $400. Read more

In Seattle, US District Judge Robert Lasnik issued a last-second restraining order to halt the public release of 3-D printed gun files via the website DEFCAD. The ruling by Lasnik prevented Defense Distributed’s release of its CAD files under the terms of a settlement reached with the Department of State. Under that settlement, Defense Distributed would have been free to distribute their files as of August 1. A state judge in New Jersey also issued an order calling for Defense Distributed to block residents of that state from downloading files. The hysteria over “ghost guns” by anti-gun leaders comes despite the fact that under the 1988 Undetectable Firearms Act wholly plastic guns are illegal.

Save Big on Thompson/Center’s T/CR22 Rifle from August 1 to December 31, 2018

SPRINGFIELD, Mass.   – Thompson/Center Arms today announced the launch of its “Rimfire Redefined” rebate program,offering a $50 Smith & Wesson® prepaid MasterCard* with the purchase of a new Thompson/Center T/CR22 semi-automatic rimfire rifle.  The “Rimfire Redefined” rebate program is valid on qualifying Thompson/Center T/CR22 riflespurchased from August 1, 2018 to December 31, 2018.

The new T/CR22 rifle integrates a variety of high-end features into an innovative rimfire package that has been expertly crafted for hunters, plinkers, and first-time shooters alike.  Chambered in .22LR, the new T/CR22 rifle ships with one 10-round detachable rotary magazine, includes Thompson/Center’s limited lifetime warranty, and is priced at an MSRP of $399.

To participate in the “Rimfire Redefined” electronic rebate program, customers must complete and submit the online rebate form at www.smithandwessonrebates.com. All submissions must include proof of purchase and be submitted on or beforeJanuary 31, 2019. Read more

(FORT SMITH, Ark.) – Walther Arms, Inc. is pleased to announce further expansion of its extremely popular concealed carry product line, with the introduction of the CCP M2. Retaining all the great features that made the original CCP a great carry option, the CCP M2 incorporates a new visible cocking indicator and an innovative tool-less takedown. With these new features, as well as the soft-coil recoil reduction system and incredible Walther signature ergonomics already found in the CCP, the new CCP M2 is truly the ultimate concealed carry pistol.

The original CCP was introduced to the market in 2014 and brought with it an innovative design that set a new standard in single-stack 9mm pistols. The soft-coil piston system offered substantial recoil reduction, while also making the slide easier to manipulate. Walther designed the ergonomics to fit a wide range of shooters, offering an extremely comfortable grip, low profile manual safety, and reversible magazine release. Read more