Outdoor commentary and legislative issues.
Fairfax, Va.— The National Rifle Association’s Institute for Legislative Action (NRA-ILA) has announced its support for the Hearing Protection Act. Sponsored by Congressman Matt Salmon (AZ-05), the legislation removes suppressors from regulations established under the National Firearms Act of 1934. Read more
The 2015 CMP competition rules featured a bold new plan to modernize CMP pistol rules. Service Pistol rules were dramatically broadened to permit the use of a wide variety of pistols in CMP EIC and National Trophy Matches. The number of EIC matches a competitor could fire in a year was increased and EIC Minimum Credit Scores were established to ensure that all EIC legs were won with Distinguished-level scores. Perhaps the most popular 2015 change was the creation of a new 22 Rimfire Pistol Distinguished Badge and EIC Match program. Read more
NEW BRITAIN, CT – Stag Arms is excited to announce a limited edition run of upper halves for this holiday season. Stag Arms President Mark Malkowski stated “We wanted to offer something new and fresh for this holiday season, so using our customer’s feedback on what they liked the most with our products, we were able to create the Model 3LEH & 3LEHL.” These limited edition uppers come standard with 16″ 4140 steel 1/9 twist chromed lined barrel, a free floating Diamondead VRS-T handguard and rail height gas block for mounting any sights. The plus package upgrade is available on these models for an additional $75 to provide a 1/7 twist barrel, HP/MP tested bolt and M-16 bolt carrier. Read more
Fort Lauderdale, FL– Gamo Outdoor USA (www.gamooutdoorusa.com) the leading manufacturer of high quality air guns, optics and laser designators is unveiling the new WASP Air rifle. The WASP is one of the most versatile air rifles from Gamo Outdoor USA and includes many of Gamo’s top features from their premium airguns, but at an affordable price. Read more
BESSEMER, AL — Due to overwhelming consumer demand when Steyr Arms launched a limited run of White AUG A3 M1 rifles in March, the company announced today that it has received another batch of white furniture sets, and another limited batch of new White AUG A3 M1 rifles will begin shipping to dealers and distributors nationwide this week. The White AUGs proved to be immensely popular, selling out in a matter of days.
“We grossly underestimated the demand for the White AUGs,” said Steyr Arms CEO Scott O’Brien. “Our phone lines and social media accounts lit up as soon as word got out about the initial shipments to dealers and distributors, so we turned to our parent company in Austria to produce another batch of furniture. We are now working feverishly to build complete guns.”
The White AUG A3 M1 will be available in a Short-Rail version, a High-Rail version as well as an Optics version with either a 1.5X or 3X integrated scope. The AUG A3 M1 Optics version has a more traditional AUG scope tube with exceptionally bright and clear optical elements, modernized with the addition of three Picatinny rail sections to accommodate accessories like a close-quarters holographic sight. With 16 numbered slots, the High-Rail version was designed to accommodate the widest range of optic choices, and the 11-slot Short-Rail version was designed for use with a reflex sight or a longer-eye relief optic. Read more
Adding to the extensive line of X-Bolt rifles, Browning introduces the new X-Bolt Varmint Stalker model in 2015. The new rifle will feature Mossy Oak® Brush® camouflage to hide from keen-eyed predators. The new rifle also features a heavy sporter contour barrel in non-reflective matte blued finish.
The new X-Bolt Varmit Stalker will be available in 204 Ruger, 223 Rem., 243 Win., and 308 Win. calibers with a 24″ barrel length. The Varmit Stalker in 22-250 Rem. will feature a 26″ barrel length.
Other standard features found on all X-Bolt rifles include a detachable rotary magazine, adjustable Feather Trigger, 60° bolt lift, bolt unlock button and Inflex Technology recoil pad.
Suggested Retail: $939.99.
For more information on Browning products, please visit the website at www.browning.com.
(Accokeek, MD) Beretta is now shipping an upgraded version of its Pico .380 handgun. This version of the model comes with easier operation and a more robust offering of accessories.
The Beretta Pico .380 is the thinnest, and softest-shooting deep concealment pistol on the market today. The upgraded model offers a lighter trigger pull and easier slide operation. Read more
Greeley, PA – Once again, USA based Magnum Research is introducing another new version of the iconic Desert Eagle with the addition of their new Cerakote Tungsten to the .44 magnum and .50 AE Desert Eagle products. Read more
The past few years have seen an exponential rise in the number of competitive shooters. Many firearms and related products are specifically tailored for these competitive shooting sports and are designed to make firearms lighter, more ergonomic, and vastly versatile in the hands. Aside from their merits in competition, one can easily see why these added benefits provide an upper hand for when the odds are against you whether in a law enforcement, military and or home defense capacity. Read more
Chattanooga Shooting Supplies, Inc. Model 442 Revolver
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – A staple in the Smith & Wesson revolver line for the last two decades, the Model 442 Airweight® is one of the leading self-defense revolvers available on the market. Consumers can now own a limited-edition model of this popular J-Frame revolver with today’s release of the Chattanooga Shooting Supplies Performance Center Model 442 Exclusive. Manufactured to the exact specifications of Chattanooga Shooting Supplies, this exclusive revolver has been hand-crafted by highly-skilled Smith & Wesson master gunsmiths and custom built with select features that can only be delivered by the Smith & Wesson Performance Center. Read more