(Melbourne, FL) – FightLite® Industries, a special products division of ARES Defense Systems, Inc. announces their new patent-pending STEP-22KT™ (Strategic Target Engagement Pistol, Compact-Threaded). The STEP-22KT™ is an accurate, rugged, lightweight and reliable monolithic pistol receiver chambered in .22LR and features a tensioned target barrel with an industry standard ½ x 28″ TPI threaded muzzle for the mounting of silencers, muzzle brakes and other muzzle devices. The STEP-22KT ™ also includes MIL-STD-1913 Rails at the 6 and 12 o’clock positions for mounting lights, lasers, optics and other accessories.Designed primarily for civilian shooters; the STEP-22KT™ is optimized with features to deliver accuracy and reliable performance! The tensioned target barrel chambered in .22 LR “Bentz” dampens accuracy degrading harmonics typically associated with lightweight barrels for excellent and repetitive shot placement. And the patent-pending STEP-22KT™ monolithic receiver ensures that there are no sight rails or tubes to loosen during firing.

All STEP-22™ models are designed to readily interchange with the standard pistol receiver on popular RUGER® Mk-I®, Mk-II®, Mk-III® and 22/45® pistols without any tools or gunsmithing required, providing users with a lightweight pistol capable of accommodating lasers, lights, optics and accessories on monolithic rails that won’t loosen during use. Read more

By Ashley Brugnone, CMP WriterCAMP PERRY, Ohio – Men, women and children of all ages, sign up now for the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) revered and thrilling National Rimfire Sporter Match – fired Saturday, July 9, 2016, during the National Matches at Camp Perry. The match, as well as its free corresponding clinic, is an unparalleled way to prepare first-time shooters for competition-style shooting, while also allowing experienced marksmen to rekindle a nostalgic connection with a .22 rifle.

Perfect for a variety of marksmen, many youth shooting organizations and senior clubs make the Rimfire Sporter Match an annual tradition during the Matches. Fired from 50 and 25 yards, the event is simple enough for new shooters to complete and is also uniquely challenging for experienced riflemen. The match is also an ideal opportunity for families or old friends to participate in a fun afternoon of entertaining competition.

Rifles used during the competition may be manually operated or semi-automatic and supported with sights or a sling. Competitors will complete slow fire prone, rapid fire prone, slow fire sitting or kneeling, rapid fire sitting or kneeling, slow fire standing and rapid fire standing shot sequences.

Three different classifications of rifles will be used during the competition: “O Class” for open-sighted rifles, “T Class” for telescope-sighted rifles and the recently-added “Tactical Rimfire” class. Awards are offered to High Juniors, High Seniors, High Women as well as Overall winners will be named for each class. Read more

The Wheeler® Armorer’s Handgun Sight Tool is designed for adjusting, installing or removing front and rear dovetail style sights. This innovative tool even accommodates tapered handgun sight designs. This tool is complete with reference marks for precise adjustments on all semi-auto pistols, and even includes a reversible sight prong to accommodate popular slide designs. A large sight adjustment wheel makes minor sight adjustments a breeze. The Armorer’s Handgun Sight Tool is made of high end precision machined materials to keep you accurately adjusting and updating your handgun sights for years to come! Read more

Greeley, PA – Kahr Firearms Group is proud to introduce their latest Cerakote™ finish for the CM9 and the CM45. Officially called Cerakote H-190 Armor Black, the pistol has a flat black stainless steel slide with a black textured polymer grip and attractive black appointments. The flat black finish has a chalky appearance which gives it a more utilitarian look which appeals to many gun owners.Both the CM9093CB and CM4543CB were developed exclusively for MGE Wholesale. Consumers can ask their favorite firearms dealer to purchase these exclusive models from MGE Wholesale. The 9mm features a 3.1″ barrel, black polymer frame and a stainless steel slide, coated in a matte finish in Cerakote Armor Black. The .45 ACP pistol features a 3.34″ barrel and also has a black polymer frame and stainless steel slide in Cerakote Armor Black. The overall length on the CM9 is 5.42″ and 5.79″ on the CM45. The weight on the 9mm is 14 oz. and the .45 ACP is 17.3 oz. The 9mm has a 6+1 capacity and the .45 has a 5+1 capacity. Both handguns offer a trigger cocking DAO, lock breech, “Browning-type” recoil lug, and a passive striker block with no magazine disconnect. Both guns have drift adjustable white bar-dot combat rear sight with a pinned in polymer front sight. The MSRP on either the CM9093CB or the CM4543CB is $487. Read more

Now Available in Magpul® Original Equipment MOE SL® ModelsSPRINGFIELD, Mass. – Smith & Wesson today introduced the M&P 15-22 Sport™ MOE SL model (Magpul Original Equipment Slim Line). Now available with American-made Magpul accessories as standard equipment, the dedicated .22 LR M&P rifle retains the look and operating features of the company’s popular M&P rifle line, with the enhanced ergonomics of Magpul accessories. Read more

FAIRFAX, Va. – Registration is now open for the National Rifle Association’s Precision Long Range School, with classes available July 2-3, Aug. 13-14, and Sept. 3-4, 2016, at Peacemaker National Training Center in Gerrardstown, West Virginia.The NRA Precision Long Range School is the ultimate long range shooting experience available. This school has been specifically designed to provide the world’s absolute best equipment, ranges, and instructors to teach students how to hit very small targets out to and beyond 1,100 yards, and how to make hits on the first shot.

This unique school covers a spectrum of long range shooting disciplines. Further, it allows students to incorporate best practices from all types of long-range competition disciplines, tactical long-range methods, and long-range hunting techniques. Read more

(Melbourne, FL) – FightLite® Industries, a special products division of ARES Defense Systems, Inc. announces their new STEP-22LS™ (Strategic Target Engagement Pistol, Low Signature). The STEP-22LS™ is an accurate, rugged, lightweight and reliable patent-pending monolithic pistol receiver chambered in .22LR and features a tensioned target barrel with integral silencer and MIL-STD-1913 Rails at the 6 and 12 o’clock positions for mounting lights, lasers, optics and other accessories.Designed for military, law enforcement and qualified civilian shooters; the STEP-22LS™ is optimized with features ideally suited for the modern warfighter, law enforcement professional and avid civilian shooter who demands cutting edge performance from their weapon. Boasting an incredibly short overall length of only 11″ and weighing a mere 24.3 oz, the STEP-22LS™ provides excellent sound pressure level reduction from a silencer that is integral to its patent-pending monolithic receiver body; delivering extreme performance in a compact and lightweight package! Read more

The Real Avid Gun Boss® – AK47 is the only cleaning kit made specifically for the AK47. The rise in customization options and use in shooting competitions led Real Avid to create a real cleaning solution worthy of a competition gun.

Included in this kit is a proprietary carbon-scraping tool for AK gas pistons and bolts. An exclusive double-threaded chamber brush allows access to the hard-to-clean chamber from the muzzle and the breach. Six threaded steel rods with durable black e-coating form a 28.5″ rod with 7.62mm bore brush. Also included are a gas tube nylon brush, gas tube mop and a pin punch that doubles as a gas port scraper. All of this is securely placed into a ballistic nylon shell that fits right into a range bag. Read more