With Hillary Clinton threatening more loss of gun rights with her possible seat at the throne, one thing is for certain: Gun-control rhetoric continues to be good for the gun business. And, since the results don’t speak highly of her and her ilk’s ongoing strategy to disarm Americans, one would think they’d change their strategy. Nope. Full steam ahead.The March 2016 NSSF-adjusted National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) figure of 1,297,275 is an increase of 9.2 percent compared to the March 2015 NSSF-adjusted NICS figure of 1,187,823. For comparison, the unadjusted March 2016 FBI NICS figure of 2,509,065 reflects a 25.4 percent increase from the unadjusted FBI NICS figure of 2,001,245 in March 2015.

The first quarter 2016 NSSF-adjusted National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) figure of 4,147,993 is an increase of 17.8 percent over the 3,521,089 figure for first quarter 2015. Read more

Accokeek, MD – Beretta Defense Technologies (BDT) is pleased to announce that the first five M9 Lot Acceptance Tests (LATs) conducted to date by Beretta U.S.A. under the Company’s current contract to supply the standard 9mm sidearm to the U.S. Armed Forces successfully passed, with the pistols then being delivered to the U.S. Army. “Fifty pistols from these 5 lots have successfully undergone 100% complete individual component interchangeability testing with no issues. These same 50 pistols then passed all of the same individual pistol tests after the Interchange Test, including Headspace Verification, Firing Pin Indent, Trigger Pull, Function, and Targeting & Accuracy. The 2,500 pistols (to which these 5 lot tests applied) also each passed the function and other individual pistol tests 100%”, stated Gabriele de Plano, Vice President of Military Marketing and Operations for Beretta Defense Technologies. Read more

(FORT SMITH, Ark.) – Walther is excited to announce the addition of the new Q5 Match pistol to their expanding line of competitive shooting pistols. The new production class 9mm is Built for Performance and optimized for competition. The innovative new Q5 Match features an integrated optics mounting system with adapter plates for Trijicon® RMR, Leupold® Delta Point and Docter Red Dot Optics.Walther continually works to create products that uniquely fit shooters’ expectations. Accuracy makes a winning difference during competitive shooting and the new Q5 Match is equipped with a blue quick defense trigger for fast, accurate first and second shots. As an extension to the PPQ line, this new production class competitive shooting pistol is constructed with the signature Carl Walther ergonomic grip and interchangeable back straps, allowing it to perfectly fit in the hand of any shooter. Read more

The Wilson Combat CQB Shotgun has been developed at the request of tactical shotgunners looking for the ideal tactical shotgun package with the added adjustability and modularity inherent to a collapsible AR-compatible buttstock.This customized Remington 870 12 gauge has been tuned by our gunsmiths for smooth, flawless function and reliable performance in extreme use. From the low-maintenance Armor-Tuff® finish to our time tested Trak-Lock® fiber optic adjustable sights, this model is all business-on the range and on the street.

The Wilson Combat aluminum collapsible stock adaptor allows the use of an AR-compatible pistol grip and buttstock and is equipped with QD sling sockets to make adding a tactical sling to your shotgun easier than ever before. A host of other custom options ensure that the CQB Shotgun is a top choice for self-defense or duty shotgun use. Read more

A need finally filledMKS Supply, LLC, Dayton OH, April 2016-Hi-Point 9mm (Model 995) carbines are known for their robust construction, accuracy, reliability, and affordability.

The only “problem”: The 9mm Hi-Point OEM magazines hold 10 rounds. For engineering reasons and due to the huge volume of sales of the 9mm carbine with the 10-round magazine, there were no plans by Hi-Point to make a higher capacity magazine.

The solution: The Redball, a one-piece, 20-round, single-stack magazine for the Hi-Point carbine. This great-looking articulated magazine fits and feeds the 9mm Hi-Point carbine without fail. Moreover, it is the only high-capacity magazine tested and approved by Hi-Point firearms and MKS Supply. Read more

ACCOKEEK, Md. – Stoeger, the maker of a complete line of high-quality, accessible shotguns for the sporting and tactical markets, announces the start of its Double Down Sales Promotion, which runs from April 1 to June 30, 2016. Read more

NSSF is pleased to announce the release of the 2016 Industry Intelligence Report on the Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation (SSSF). SSSF promotes youth development in the shooting sports, with its Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP) arm focusing on sporting clays, trap and skeet and the Scholastic Action Shooting Program (SASP) working with action pistol and rifle sports.

The 2016 Industry Intelligence Report on the Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation reports on the findings of a recent research project that examined the demographics, shooting habits and spending habits of those youths enrolled in the program in 2015. Indicative of the program’s success and its importance to the continued viability of the shooting industry as a whole, some of the most important findings from the report include:

From 2013 to 2015 the number of youth athletes participating in SASP grew 49 percent; growth in SCTP since the program’s inception in 2001 is an impressive 1,682 percent, with current participant numbers standing at nearly 12,500.
93 percent of SCTP parents surveyed said that the program had had a positive influence on their children; 52 percent said they saw their child’s grades improve after participating SSSF programs.

Free FN-Branded Gear and Magpul Accessories for Qualifying PurchasesFN America, LLC announces the launch of a spring consumer promotion to offer free accessories for qualifying purchases of FN 15™ modern sporting rifles, FNS™ and FNX™ pistols. The spring Free Gear promotion starts on April 1, 2016 and is valid through June 30, 2016.

Customers who purchase an eligible model FN 15™ modern sporting rifle will receive a package of Magpulaccessories to completely kit out their rifle, including a Magpul-signature MOE® grip, set of M-LOK™ rail covers, M-LOK angled light mount, and two (2) 30-round PMAG™ 30 AR/M4 Gen M3™ magazines (retail value $119.00). Read more