Outdoor commentary and legislative issues.
SPRINGFIELD, MA — Smith & Wesson Corp. announced today that select J-Frame Models (Model 642, Model 442, Model 637 and Model 638) are now available with a factory installed LaserMax CenterFire laser sighting system. Adding enhanced versatility to this popular line of small frame revolvers, the new models extend the company’s line of self-defense firearms. Read more
Fort Lauderdale, FL — Gamo® Outdoor USA (http://www.gamousa.com), is launching the new Mach 1 Pigman Edition air rifle. The new air rifle features the latest in Gamo technology – the IGT MACH 1™. The MACH 1 replaces the standard spring powerplant with an Inert Gas Cylinder. But the IGT MACH 1’s monster 33 milimeter cylinder delivers more Velocity and Terminal Penetration. The pneumatic cylinder rockets pellets up to 1420 Feet Per Second in .177 Caliber with PBA Platinum Ammo. Not to mention smooth and consistent cocking efforts with constant power delivered to any pellet you fire. The Mach 1 Pigman Edition™ line also offers the exclusive CAT™ (Custom Action Trigger) technology which allows Gamo air rifle owners to be able to independently adjust the 1st and 2nd Stages of their trigger. Read more
“I came out of the office, saw the man with the gun, told everybody to leave out the back quickly that there was a man in the parking lot with a gun, and I was not kidding,” said Gary Knoll, a firefighter for New Holland.
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Carroll, IA – Volquartsen Custom is excited to announce the release of our Lightweight Barrel and Stock for the Ruger 10/22 Takedown®.
We have combined premium accuracy and a lightweight design into a complete drop-in kit for the increasingly popular takedown design. This kit includes everything needed to convert the Ruger 10/22 Takedown® into a lightweight tack driving set up. Read more
(Wilsonville, OR)– Crimson Trace, the industry leader in elevating laser sighting systems to standard equipment on concealed carry and personal defense firearms, now offers gun owners several avenues to education for those firearm uses. First-time gun buyers and female gun owners often are the leading groups seeking more information about firearms and shooting skills improvement.
According to the National Shooting Sports Foundation’s “First-Time Gun Buyers” report, one of the most important factors behind a first gun purchase is preparing for home- and self-defense. That NSSF report also indicates that “prior to purchasing a first gun, most (buyers) have had some form of instruction, formal or informal. After the purchase, approximately two?thirds of first?time gun buyers obtained some form of training for their gun.” Gun stores and other facilities across America report that concealed carry certification courses continue to be very popular and most classes are full. Read more
Turnbull Restoration & Manufacturing Co. of Bloomfield, New York is proud to announce the introduction of a new line of 1911 pistols – the BBQ Series. These pistols are based on the classic 1911 design and feature Turnbull’s world renowned attention to detail and workmanship.
All of the styles have in common a 24 karat gold inlay of a crossed fork and spatula, the insignia of the BBQ Series and have a unique serial number that is hand cut with the BBQ designation. The Turnbull BBQ series of 1911s offers a choice of four styles of hand engraving on one of two frames. Each style offers the discriminating collector an opportunity to own a top quality pistol with classic engraving in the style that best suits the owner. MSRP on the BBQ Series starts at $5,000. All components are made in the U.S.A. Read more
BELLEVUE, WA – The Second Amendment Foundation today joined Defense Distributed of Austin, Texas, in filing a federal lawsuit against Secretary of State John Kerry, the Department of State and other federal officials, seeking to stop the Government’s unconstitutional censorship of information related to the three-dimensional printing of arms.
The Government’s restraint against the publication of this critical information, under the guise of controlling arms exports, violates the First Amendment right to free speech, the Second Amendment right to bear arms, and the Fifth Amendment right to due process, the lawsuit alleges.
SAF and Defense Distributed seek to publish 3-D printing information at no cost to the public. Constitutional attorney Alan Gura of Gura & Possessky leads the litigation team, which also includes William “Tommy” Jacks, Bill Mateja, and David Morris of Fish & Richardson; export control counsel Matthew Goldstein, and constitutional law Professor Josh Blackman.
“Americans have always been free to exchange information about firearms and manufacture their own arms,” said SAF founder and Executive Vice President Alan M. Gottlieb. “We also have an expectation that any speech regulations be spelled out clearly, and that individuals be provided basic procedural protections if their government claims a power to silence them.” Read more
Birchwood Casey® has introduced two new targets into their World of Targets® line. The Little Rattler™ and Sidewinder™ Spinner both are designed to provide hours of fun at the range for shooters of all types.
The Little Rattler has a heavy duty frame that suspends the gong between two swivels. Shooting the target makes it spin and rattle, providing plenty of action to keep shooters of all ages and skill levels engaged for hours. The Little Rattler comes packaged with a set of extra swivels to keep the action going if one of them is accidentally shot.
The Sidewinder Spinner features a swiveling double paddle target mounted on a tough, heavy duty stake. The target spins when shot for challenging fun and excitement. The self-correcting paddles always return to face the shooter, so there’s no need to go down range to reset it. The Sidewinder Spinner is lightweight and easy to set up anywhere it is safe to shoot.
Minimum distance to both targets for shooters and observers should be 25 yards.
The World of Targets Little Rattler and Sidewinder Spinning targets are proudly made in the USA and sell for $68.40 and $45.60 each.
Visit the Birchwood Casey website at www.birchwoodcasey.com, write to 7887 Fuller Road, Ste. 100, Eden Prairie, MN 55344 or call 800-746-6862 for more information.
Little Rattler Spinner
Sidewinder Spinner
Bergara offers law enforcement agencies mission-specific, customizable precision rifles.
Duluth, GA – Bergara USA, a division of BPI Outdoors, announced today that it has obtained a contract to supply tactical rifles to the Cobb County Police Department S.W.A.T. unit. Cobb is an Atlanta metro county that includes a large percentage of the city’s north western suburbs. According to company officials, the rifle is based on its “Heavy Tactical” model and includes various customized features and components. The rifles are also equipped with the Dead Air Keymount™ combination muzzle brake and suppressor mount, specially designed for the attachment of the Dead Air™ Sandman™ suppressor, also manufactured by BPI Outdoors. Read more
Arsenal Inc. is releasing an extremely limited quantity of the SARPK 5S. The collector’s rifle has not been available for several years, and will be a welcome addition to many enthusiasts’ collection. This 5.56×45 RPK offers increased operational range and enhanced accuracy due to its hammer forged than milled receiver, RPK heavy barrel, 14mm threads, removable muzzle nut, folding bipod, cleaning rod, blonde wood furniture, paddle style butt-stock, and scope rail. The rifle ships with 1- 30 round magazine, sling, oil bottle, and cleaning kit.
The rifle is while quantities last available for sale at http://www.k-var.com/shop/SA-RPK-5-Series-5.56×45-Caliber-US-Made-Milled-Receiver-RPK-74-Variant-Rifles/. Read more