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

When John T. Thompson first began researching a portable hand-held automatic weapon in 1915 little did he know that he would be changing history forever. Now, 100 years later, the Thompson semi-automatic rifle, also referred to as the Chicago Typewriter, is commonly known to everyone across the globe.John T. Thompson was born in Newport, Kentucky on December 31, 1860. His father, a graduate of West Point, served as Lt. Colonel during the civil war and, John, following in his father’s footsteps, also graduated from West Point and served in the Army. It was while he was in the Army that Thompson went to engineering and artillery schools and began researching small arms. He was later assigned to the Army Ordnance Department in 1890 as a 2nd Lieutenant and was responsible for arming and dispersing of weapons during the Spanish-American war. Read more

By Ashley Brugnone, CMP WriterAfter a brief hiatus, the CMP Custom Shop is happy to announce that it will begin to accept new work orders beginning April 1, 2016. To place an order, please call (256) 835-8455 ext. 513, 514 or 540 AFTER 7:00 a.m. on April 1 to leave your name and phone number. Orders can also be sent by email to jcoppock@thecmp.org. Any orders received before 7:00 a.m. will not be taken. All orders will be accepted according to the time stamp they were received. Read more

The Tipton® Transporter Range Vise is the perfect addition to your next trip to the range. This handy range bag/vise combo conveniently clamps on tabletops or benches up to 3-5/8″ in thickness and holds up to forty pounds. Two removable non-marring over-molded forks are included to securely hold a firearm for cleaning before you even leave the range. The vise is designed to hold up to four long guns, and even contains a built in drink holder. The Tipton Transporter Range Vise is the best mobile system you can own for cleaning, storage and to conveniently carry everything to and from the range. Read more

NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA
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FAIRFAX, Va. – The National Rifle Association is excited to announce the NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting Course is now available online. Firearms enthusiasts may learn pistol safety, handling and shooting techniques in their own homes, at their own convenience. Moving to an online course format allows basics of pistol shooting and firearm safety to reach even more households across the country.

Enroll today at https://onlinetraining.nra.org.

Designed and developed by experts to accommodate busy schedules, the web-based course takes a blended learning approach to firearms training with both online and physical components. Students have 90 days to work through 11 online lessons at their own pace before registering for an NRA Certified Instructor-led phase at a local range to demonstrate their level of understanding and retention of course material. Read more

The Wilson Combat AR9 9mm pistol caliber carbine was designed from the ground up as the new standard in pistol caliber carbine reliability. The use of common 9mm service pistol magazines makes it an ideal choice for patrol, home defense and cost-effective tactical training.

Wilson Combat engineers have designed three unique AR9 lower receivers with last round bolt hold open that are compatible with the most popular 9mm service pistol magazines from Glock?, Beretta? and S&W?.

The Wilson Combat AR9 closed-bolt blowback operating system is soft shooting and reliable with a wide variety of 9mm loads and exhibits flawless feeding with all common pistol bullet shapes, including hollowpoint and +P tactical ammunition. The AR9 bolt hold open ensures reliable lockback on empty with your pistol’s factory magazines. The AR9 proprietary bolt carrier group with heavy duty claw extractor and plunger ejector is tuned for exceptional reliability. Read more