Houston, TX – Comp-Tac Victory Gear, a leading manufacturer of quality concealed carry holsters and firearms accessories, have once again expanded their holster fits, this time to accommodate the brand new Smith and Wesson M&P Shield .45ACP.Comp-Tac has always maintained the recognition for the need for holster options for the variety of handguns on the market. The new S&W M&P chambered in .45 ACP are larger in width than the 9mm and .40 models and will not work with previously produced holsters. Comp-Tac’s new holster fits for the S&W M&P Shield .45ACP include a variety of holsters covering both inside the waistband and outside the waistband wear. Holsters with the Shield .45 fit include: MTAC, Infidel Max, Infidel Ultra Max, International and Flatline. Read more

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Smith & Wesson Corp. announced today that it is now offering its popular M&P Shield™ pistol in .45 AUTO. Smith & Wesson’s M&P45 Shield is a slim, concealable, lightweight, striker-fired polymer pistol. From its one-inch profile to its optimized 18-degree grip angle, the M&P45 Shield offers professional-grade features that provide consumers and professionals with reliable performance and simple operation in a concealed carry. 45 AUTO firearm. Whether deployed as a backup sidearm for law enforcement personnel, a deep concealment pistol for plain-clothes officers or a personal protection firearm for consumers, the M&P45 Shield can be carried comfortably and confidently, all day.Jan Mladek, General Manager of the M&P Brand, said, “Our new M&P45 Shield takes personal protection to the next level by offering all the M&P features our customers have come to trust, combined with .45 caliber power. Well over 1Million consumers and professionals have chosen to “Shield themselves” with the slim, concealable and powerful M&P Shield pistol. The new M&P Shield in .45 AUTO provides that extra level of confidence.”

Available for the first time in .45 AUTO, the M&P45 Shield features a slim design combined with the proven and trusted features found in the M&P Pistol Series. At 6.45 inches long, the M&P45 Shield is standard with a 3.3 inch stainless-steel barrel. On the left side of the frame, the pistol is fitted with familiar operational controls including a simple takedown lever, flat profile slide stop, and magazine release. For optimal firearm control, the M&P45 Shield is standard with an 18-degree grip angle, aggressive grip texture and front cocking serrations. The pistol is available with or without a thumb safety, and an extended trigger guard allows for operation with or without gloves. The striker –fired M&P Shield is highly regarded for its crisp trigger and quick and audible reset. Read more

By Ashley Brugnone, CMP WriterCAMP PERRY, Ohio – If you have ever dreamed of firing a real M16 rifle or M9 pistol in a safe and relaxed environment, sign up now for the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) Rifle and Pistol Small Arms Firing Schools (SAFS) – taking place in July during the 2016 National Rifle and Pistol Matches at historic Camp Perry.

The schools are designed for new shooters, so no past firearm experience or gun ownership is required to participate in SAFS. Students will learn basic instruction and firing practices, competition skills and live range firing. Intermediate shooters are also welcome to participate in this enjoyable and exciting opportunity.

“It’s a really good way to introduce new people into the sport,” said SFC Brandon Green, a member of the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit and decorated competitor of the National Matches. “It’s great to get people out here to experience things they normally wouldn’t get to experience.” Read more

Overland Park, Kan. – – BLACKHAWK! is synonymous with industry-leading performance and quality. These traits are on full display as the company proudly launches a family of suppressors to deliver a quiet shooting experience for consumers.BLACKHAWK! suppressors include seven models ranging from .22 Rimfire up to .338 Lapua Magnum. BLACKHAWK! suppressors stand out with superior materials and decibel reduction. Read more

Saint Petersburg, Fla. – SB Tactical™, inventors and manufacturers of the Pistol Stabilizing Brace™, announced today that the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (BATFE), has approved the design of the company’s new adjustable Pistol Stabilizing Brace. The ruling states the adjustable brace design is approved for PDW pistol platforms like the SIG MPX™ pistol. Installation of the brace would not change the classification of a pistol in accordance with GCA provisions. The growth of the PDW pistol category and the latest ATF letter approving the adjustable Pistol Stabilizing Brace design showcases the commitment of SB Tactical to innovate and serve the PDW Pistol Community.Upon receipt of the favorable ATF Opinion Letter, SB Tactical accelerated the development of two adjustable brace models, the MPX PSB™ and SBPDW™. The company is pleased to announce they will begin shipping these new adjustable brace models this summer. Read more

(Accokeek, MD) Convention goers and press will get at first look at the new Tikka T3x family of rifles when Beretta unveils these new models at the NRA Show on Friday. In fact, attendees can enter for a chance to win a new Tikka T3x rifle when they visit the Beretta booth (#5222) during the show, and Friday afternoon at 5:00 PM there is a special event for press.Tikka rifles are manufactured in Finland by Sako, the renowned rifle maker of high quality, extremely precise rifles. The T3x represents the company’s biggest product overhaul in a decade. The new Tikka T3x product family is based on a combination of Sako’s longstanding rifle-making expertise and the real experiences of Tikka hunters and sport shooters from all over the world. “The T3x predecessor, the Tikka T3, has been a very successful product, but we knew we could make it better and more importantly we wanted this new model to take into consideration the things hunters and shooters wanted in their Tikka,” stated Kari Harila,  Director of Rifle Business at Sako. Read more

Paso Robles, CA – Weatherby, Inc. is currently recruiting for a Design Engineer to develop new firearms products and related components from concept to production. The Design Engineer is responsible for a variety of duties in the design and development of new and existing products, fixtures and equipment. This includes R&D, design, testing, troubleshooting, improvements, procedure development and documentation. Telecommuting a possibility for the correct candidate. Read more