VICTOR, New York – INTELCASE Company, distributor of Negrini luxury gun cases, is proud to announce the addition of the 1619LUNGA/5517 to their popular series of lightweight luxury travel cases for rifles. Read more

SUFFIELD, Conn. –– Since its introduction in 2006, the 338 Federal has established itself has an extremely versatile, high-performance big game cartridge. These qualities have inspired Savage Arms to chamber six of its most popular big game rifles in the caliber. They include the 11 Long Range Hunter, 11 Hog Hunter, 16 FCSS, 16 Bear Hunter, 11 Trophy Hunter XP and 16 Trophy Hunter XP. These firearm options are currently shipping to dealers.Built on the .308 case and “necked-up” to hold a .338 diameter bullet, this load offers hunters a faster muzzle velocity than the 308 Win. but with a heavier bullet. As a result, the short-action cartridge provides magnum energy for devastating performance on game, without magnum recoil. Read more

NEWTOWN, Conn. – The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), the trade association for the firearms, ammunition, hunting and shooting sports industries, praised the bipartisan introduction of the Export Control Reform Act of 2016 in the U.S. House of Representatives, H.R. 6176, as well as the companion Senate bill, S. 3405, and called on Congress to pass this sensible pro-business and trade-enhancing legislation.”The Export Control Reform Act of 2016 seeks to complete what the Obama administration itself began by transferring the export licensing and enforcement oversight of sporting and commercial firearms to the Commerce Department from the State Department,” said Lawrence G. Keane, NSSF senior vice president and general counsel. “We would especially like to thank the sponsors: House Majority Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.); Congressmen Henry Cuellar (D-Texas); Tom Marino (R-Penn.); Gene Green (D-Texas); and Steve Stivers (R-Ohio) for their timely bipartisan leadership as well as Senator Steve Daines (R-Mont.) for sponsoring a companion bill in the Senate.” Read more

Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE-RGR) is proud to announce the addition of the Ruger American Pistol® Compact model. This new model is chambered in 9mm Luger and is available in both Manual Safety and Pro model configurations. Originally introduced in December 2015, the feature-rich Ruger American Pistol was designed with the latest U.S. Military standards in mind and was tested in the harshest environments to ensure the rugged reliability consumers have come to expect from Ruger. Read more

The New Wilson Combat X-TAC Elite Carry Comp is available in 9mm and .45 ACP for the ultimate soft shooting and accurate carry gun experience. Our exclusive compensator design tames muzzle flip with high performance carry ammo and reduces perceived recoil of your Compact or Professional size pistol to less than that of a full-size gun.This one-piece billet machined compensator barrel has no threads or joints to loosen and the short but efficient profile fits in any standard, full size 1911 holster.

Note: The Carry Comp barrel upgrade is also available on any 4″ barreled 9mm or .45ACP Wilson Combat pistol. Read more

Old Saybrook, CT – Traditions™ Firearms Northwest series provides multiple options and price points to those hunters in the Northwestern part of the country including Washington, Idaho, and Oregon. These models all feature a musket ignition system, exposed breech, and open sights to meet state-specific regulations.The Vortek StrikerFire® Northwest Magnum has upped the ante for hunters in the Northwest. Available in a 28″ or 30″ barrel, this rifle is balanced and weighs in at 6.25 and 6.8 pounds, respectively. The 2-stage competition style trigger set at 2 pounds and StrikerFire system bring this rifle to the next level. This award-winning rifle is available in several configurations including the NEW Nitride Finish and MSRP ranges from $619-$589. Read more

By Ashley Brugnone, CMP WriterPHOENIX, Ariz. – The 13th Annual Western Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) Games and Creedmoor Cup Matches will return to the Ben Avery Shooting Facility Oct. 7-16, 2016 for another series of rifle events. New and experienced marksmen are welcome to participate in these recreation-oriented, national-level competitions.

Popular CMP Games events being featured during the Western Games include the Garand, Springfield, Vintage Military, Modern Military, Rimfire Sporter, Carbine and Vintage Sniper matches. A CMP Games Match Clinic will also be held to give competitors a more in-depth look at these challenging events. Read more

Vero Vellini Slings Are More Than Just Comfortable Rifle TotesMOORESTOWN, N.J. — Shooting aids increase accuracy, and they come in all shapes and sizes—from bags of sand to adjustable rests built from sturdy forged steel—but the most lightweight and expedient shooting aid in the field may just be the item that carries your rifle, the sling. World-renowned for its handcraftsmanship and comfort, Vero Vellini makes slings that will tighten up your field-expedient shooting position for increased accuracy this hunting season. Read more