Delray Beach, Fla. –– Century Arms, North America’s premier manufacturer of the AK-47 rifle, has announced the introduction of new additions to the their Red Army Standard accessory line, the AK Cleaning System, the Deluxe AK Cleaning System and the Elite AK Cleaning System. These products made their debut at the 2016 NRA Show in Louisville, Kentucky and are now shipping. Read more

GW:  Always a pet peeve of mine when anyone unprepared at the range had to hold up the entire show to go downrange.  Duh!  Way to go Michigan DNR!

It used to be that to check the precision of your aim when practicing at a shooting range, you had to walk downrange and look at your target. Today – there’s a Smartphone application for that.

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has introduced Bullseye Camera Systems at all five of its staffed shooting ranges – at Dansville (Ingham County), Ortonville (Lapeer County), Pontiac Lake (Oakland County), Rose Lake (Clinton County) and Sharonville (Jackson County).Julee Hasbany takes aim on a pistol range at the Michigan Department of Natural Resources’ Rose Lake shooting range in Clinton County.

“These cameras give you the ability to track your shots right from your Smartphone, tablet or laptop, with a free app downloaded to your device and a connection to the camera’s Wi-Fi signal,” said Charlie Brauer, who runs the DNR’s Ortonville Shooting Range and who had the idea to install the cameras at the end of the ranges’ long-range shooting stations.

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Bullpup rifles like the IWI Tavor TAR-21, are popular on the international scene, and in recent years have been gaining popularity in the U.S. Further, this trend gives all appearances of continuing. Designed to be compact for CQB fighting, but incorporate the longer barrel to maintain accuracy, it looks different from the AR15 platform we are used to seeing. Like any weapon platform, stability when shooting prone, or off any surface is of utmost importance. The battle-tested engineers at FAB Defense solved this problem with the creation of the TAR Podium quick deployment bipod. With the push of a button, it allows the shooter to instantly transition to a bipod for maximum stability.The bipod replaces the grip cap and attaches with a single screw, without interfering with gripping the weapon. The sleek design is compact and does not have any protruding parts that could get caught on gear or clothing. The bipod is rapidly deployed with the simple push of a button giving the shooter stability at the moment it’s needed. Read more

SUFFIELD, Connecticut –– Savage Arms is pleased to announce its launch of a new A17 XP scope-package gun. The new A17 XP model features a Bushnell A17 scope that comes mounted and boresighted, making it easier than ever for shooters to get from the store to the field or range. Shipments of this new rifle are being delivered to dealers.Savage Arms made firearms history when it introduced the A17 in 2015. The platform is the first high-performance semi-automatic rimfire specifically designed for the 17 HMR cartridge, and its unique delayed-blowback action provides safe, reliable operation with standard 17 HMR loads. Read more

The Wilson Combat WCR-22 Rimfire Suppressor was designed with outstanding noise reduction, easy maintenance and impressive long term durability in mind. This lightweight, ultra-quiet design will be equally effective at controlling sound on your rimfire rifle or pistol.The WCR-22 has a precision machined 7075 billet aluminum baffle core that is user removable for simple cleaning with the supplied wrench. The durable titanium tube easily handles full auto rimfire or .22 magnum level pressures.

This hard-use rimfire suppressor sports impressive noise reduction using subsonic, standard and high velocity .22 rimfire ammunition due to its unique solid baffle design. Read more

Information On Changes From 41P To 41F By SUREFIRE®

Fountain Valley, CA — SureFire, LLC, manufacturer of the world’s finest—and most innovative—suppressors,illumination tools, and tactical products, wishes to inform its customers of the changes that will go in effect when ATF Rule 41P changes to Rule 41F. The new ruling affects all submittals after the implementation of the law, which goes into effect July 13, 2016. No entity ownership benefits have been lost; however, CLEO (Chief Law Enforcement Officer) signature for all NFA purchases within a trust will no longer be required. Instead, only notification to the CLEO will be necessary. Photographs and fingerprints are now required for all individuals on the trust for new purchases once the law goes into effect. In response to these changes, SureFire has been increasing production to battle the ever-increasing demand for suppressors as their popularity grows throughout the United States. Rest assured that we will continue to provide the very best products for our military, law enforcement, and hardcore civilian users. Read more

Greeley, PA – Kahr Firearms Group is proud to introduce the latest finish for their ever popular CW9, the Black Carbon Fiber. The textured weave provides a real 3D dimensional appearance to the 9mm and the textured grip feels more stable in your hand.This pistol features a 3.6″ barrel with conventional rifling and 1-10 right-hand twist, a polymer frame with black carbon fiber print, and a matte stainless steel slide. The gun measures just 5.9″ in overall length, 4.5″ in height and weighs 15.8 oz. This is the only firearm in the entire Kahr product line that has a drift adjustable white 3-dot sight. It offers a trigger cocking DAO, lock-breach, “Browning” type recoil lug and passive striker block with no magazine disconnect. Capacity is 7+1 and MSRP is $495. Read more

The June 2016 NSSF-adjusted National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) figure of 1,140,088 is an increase of 28.6 percent compared to the June 2015 NSSF-adjusted NICS figure of 886,825. For comparison, the unadjusted June 2016 FBI NICS figure of 2,123,334 reflects an 39.8 percent increase from the unadjusted FBI NICS figure of 1,518,852 in June 2015.

The adjusted NICS data were derived by subtracting out NICS purpose code permit checks and permit rechecks used by several states such as Connecticut, Illinois, and Utah 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. Read more

(Wilsonville, OR) — The carefree days of summer are upon us, and now is a top time for gun owners to experience of America’s greatest pastimes—plinking. Plinking is generally done with a small caliber rifle or handgun and offers hours of carefree fun. Plinkers, however, can also use their concealed carry and self-defense firearms with the benefit being more use results in more firearms familiarization. Crimson Trace offers more than 225 laser sights to make any plinking experience more exciting—and safer. Read more