Category: Firearms

STI Introduces Two New Competition Pistols With The DVC Series

Designed around the concept of Diligentia, Vis, Celeritas, the motto of the I.P.S.C (International Practical Shooting Confederation) – meaning Accuracy, Power, Speed, the new DVC Limited and Open competition pistols are designed to win matches right out of the box.

Both pistols are an entirely new design based off of the tried and true 2011 and are built specifically for competitive shooting. The guns feature a wider than standard frame with a full length dust cover with added cuts for style and balance. An all new sear design breaks like glass at a clean 2–2.5 pounds. The grip has been hand textured, reduced and undercut by Extreme Shooters in Havasu City, Arizona. All steel parts have been hard chromed for maximum durability in all situations. The guide rod is a Dawson Precision tool-less and the DVC models are the first factory guns to employ this innovation. Another first for STI is that both DVC pistols come with two 140mm magazines each. The 5” precision fit bull barrels have been coated with Titanium Nitride for optimized hardness, lubricity and longevity. Read more

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SAF Lawsuit Allowed Chicago Uber Driver to Carry, Defend Self, Others

BELLEVUE, WA — A defensive shooting incident in Chicago involving a legally-armed Uber driver who intervened when a gunman opened fire on a crowd in Logan Square could not have happened without a concealed carry law that was passed by the Illinois Legislature because of a federal lawsuit brought by the Second Amendment Foundation.

No charges will be filed against the unidentified Uber driver, who used his licensed handgun to stop the alleged shooter, a 22-year-old man who now faces criminal prosecution. SAF founder and Executive Vice President Alan Gottlieb noted that, had this armed citizen not been present, this incident could have turned out much differently, and much worse. Read more

Firearms, Gun Control, Self Defense

Moms with Guns to Highlight Concealed Carry Expo

How does your average, everyday mom go from teaching college level critical-thinking classes to teaching firearms classes? Beth Alcazar, USCCA writer, instructor, and author of the “Pacifiers & Peacemakers” column, will share her compelling story at the upcoming USCCA Concealed Carry Expo, May 8-10, 2015. This first-ever event, located at the Washington County Fair Park in West Bend, Wis., plans to bring together all aspects of the concealed-carry industry, including the fast-growing women’s segment.

“The firearms industry is no longer just a ‘boy’s club,'” Beth states. “And moms with guns are becoming the new norm, with women accounting for 37 percent of new shooting participants.”
Appropriate for the Mother’s-Day-weekend event, and in complete opposition to the anti-gun groups that degrade and demean women, Alcazar plans to share a presentation titled, “Concealed Carry for Moms: Breaking the Mold.” Accompanied by statistics, trends and real-world examples, she’ll share what spurs her passion to pursue the concealed-carry lifestyle and be a responsibly armed woman… and why other moms can – and should – follow the same course. Alcazar will also be teaching a WI Concealed Carry Permit Course at the expo FREE to mothers on Mother’s Day. Read more

Firearms, Gun Control

Winchester® SX3 NWTF® Cantilever Turkey in Mossy Oak® Break-Up Country®

Autoloading Super X3 NWTF Cantilever Turkey shotguns will now be offered in the new Mossy Oak® Break-Up Country® camo pattern for 2015.

SX3 NWTF Cantilever Turkey features include:

  • Synthetic stock with textured gripping surface gives your hands a sure, non-slip grip and the non-glare Mossy Oak® Break-Up Country® finish won’t spook wary turkeys
  • .742 back-bored technology provides optimum shot patterns that are dense and even
  • Invector-plus™ extra-full turkey choke tube produces a tight, tom-busting pattern
  • 24″ barrel is easy to swing in tight brush
  • Truglo® fiber-optic front sight with adjustable rear sight gathers light for fast, quick pointing
  • Weaver™ style cantilever rail design makes it easy to attach an electronic sight or conventional scope
  • Quadra-vent™ ports vent excess gases for cleaner operation
  • Drop-out trigger group allows easy cleaning
  • Ambidextrous crossbolt safety is easily reversible
  • Cast/drop shims and length of pull spacers allow adjustments for perfect fit
  • Inflex Technology recoil pad directs felt recoil down and away from your cheek to reduce flinch and fatigue

A 12 gauge, 3½” chambered model and a 20 gauge, 3” chamber model are available. Retail price for both versions of the new SX3 NWTF Cantilever Turkey model is $1,199.99.

For more information on Winchester Firearms, please visit www.winchester-guns.com.

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Firearms Industry Economic Impact Rises 125% Since 2008

NEWTOWN, Conn. – The total economic impact of the firearms and ammunition industry in the United States increased from $19.1 billion in 2008 to $42.9 billion in 2014, a 125 percent increase, while the total number of full-time equivalent jobs* rose from approximately 166,000 to more than 263,000, a 58 percent increase in that period, according to a new report released today by the National Shooting Sports Foundation, the industry’s trade association.

“We have seen continued dramatic growth in the firearms and ammunition industry that is the direct result of consumer demand for our products since 2008,” said Stephen L. Sanetti, NSSF president and chief executive officer. “In our nation’s economic recovery since that year, our industry has been a standout, increasing our direct workforce by 78 percent, adding jobs that pay an average of more than $52,000 in wages and benefits. Wildlife conservation is the real winner here, as we increased federal tax payments by 108 percent, Pittman-Robertson excise taxes that support wildlife conservation by 145 percent and state business taxes by 106 percent. And gratifyingly, throughout this period of growth, both criminal and accidental misuses of firearms continued to drop.”

The Firearms and Ammunition Industry Economic Impact Report: 2014 provides a state by state breakdown of job numbers, wages and output covering direct, supplier and induced employment, as well as federal excise taxes paid. Access the full report here.

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Ammunition, Firearms

Walker’s® Game Ear Offers The New

Walker’s® Game Ear®, the shooting and hunting industry pioneer in hearing protection, introduces three new versions of their most popular muff. The PRO – Low Profile Folding Muffs, previously available in black only, are now available in Mossy Oak Blaze, Mossy Oak Break Up Country, and Pink.

The ultra-light Walkers PRO – Low Profile Folding Muffs provide complete protection with outstanding comfort whether in the field or at a shooting range. To ensure comfort, these muffs feature low profile contoured cup, a padded headband and soft PVC ear pads all in a compact folding design. With a noise reducing rating (NRR) of 31db, the PRO – Low Profile Folding Muffs help protect your hearing from sustained or loud sounds. Other uses of the PRO – Low Profile Folding Muffs are yard work, operating heavy machinery and any other tasks where noise causes irreversible hearing damage.

Walker’s Game Ear PRO – Low Profile Folding Muffs Features:

  • Low Profile Contoured Cup
  • Padded headband
  • Soft PVC ear pads
  • Ultra-lightweight
  • Compact folding design
  • 31dB NRR
  • ANSI S3.19 Rated
  • Available in Mossy Oak® Blaze, Black or Pink

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Firearms, Hunting, Wildlife

Thompson/Center Reintroduces G2 Contender in Complete Rifle and Complete Pistol Systems

SPRINGFIELD, MA— Thompson/Center Arms makes it easier than ever for sportsmen and women to experience the versatility and performance of an interchangeable firearms platform through the reintroduction of the venerable G2 Contender. Now, T/C enthusiasts can take home a G2 Contender rifle or pistol as part of a complete rifle or complete pistol system.

Utilizing the longtime choice of serious hunters around the world, the G2 Contender, the complete rifle and complete pistol systems easily transition from plinking to big-game hunting. Chambered in .30-30 Win. (Complete Rifle System) as well as .22LR and .357 Magnum (Complete Pistol Systems), the new T/C G2 Contender rifle and pistol come complete with barrel, stock and forend. As needs arise, hunters and shooters have the freedom to customize their G2 Contender complete rifle with barrels in blued or stainless and in seven different calibers ranging from 17 HMR to 30-30 Win. An additional 11 different calibers from 17 HMR to 45 Colt/410 Bore are available as an accessory barrel to compliment the G2 Contender complete pistol. Read more

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LaserLyte Mighty Mouse™ Laser for 22 Mag NAA Revolvers

Cottonwood, AZ – LaserLyte®, innovators in firearms laser technologies, introduces the Mighty Mouse Laser for all North American Arms .22 Mag Pistols, including the Pug, Black Widow and Side Winder. The Mighty Mouse Laser sight is built from 55% glass filled nylon that is grip activated when one holds the pistol in a shooting position.

The 22 Mag Grip Laser allows for a longer stand-off distance and an increased rate of repeated accuracy. The laser is fully adjustable to the point of impact. The Mighty Mouse Laser will also work with all current holsters for any 22 Mag N.A.A mini revolvers.

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Potterfields Make Donation to Support Youth Shooting Sports

Columbia, MO –Larry and Brenda Potterfield, owners of MidwayUSA, recently donated $107,957 to the MidwayUSA Foundation to benefit youth shooting sports. This donation stems from the matching program offered by the MidwayUSA Foundation. Donors have the ability to choose the shooting team that will benefit from their donation and Larry and Brenda Potterfield match that donation.

Along with the matching program, the MidwayUSA Foundation offers its active teams promotional items to use as fundraisers. At this time, teams can register to receive a Winchester Model 70 Super Grade rifle to raise funds for their shooting team. Larry and Brenda Potterfield also match proceeds generated from these promotions and returned to a team’s respective endowment account. Read more

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