Category: Firearms

1948 Olympian Walter Walsh To Celebrate 106th

In Okinawa in the Marines in April 1945 // photo courtesy Walsh family

NOTE: This story was previously released on March 20, 2013, upon confirmation that Walter Walsh had become the world’s oldest Olympian. We reuse the story here in honor of Walsh’s 106th Birthday with new updates and a quote from his family.
Having already set Olympic precedence, Walter Walsh keeps going. On Saturday, May 4, the 1948 Olympic shooter will celebrate his 106th birthday.
Earlier this year, January 18 to be exact, Walsh eclipse another American Olympian, Rudolf Schrader, as the oldest Olympian in history.

His son, Walter Walsh, Jr., had this to say on March 26 when reaching out to the family regarding Walsh’s accomplishments. Read more

Ammunition, Firearms, General

B&C, Swarovski: 10 Tips for Great Field Photos

GW:  This is really good stuff.  Wiping off blood is obvious, but oft neglected.  Hiding tongues is good, too.  But, did you realize competent pro photographers carry glass eyes for insertion before the hero shot? 


MISSOULA, Mont. (April 30, 2013)–With a file of more than 42,000 big-game trophies dating back to 1830, the Boone and Crockett Club may be the world’s leader in assessing field photos.

Done well, a photo has the power to honor a special animal, capture special memories–and even inspire special conservation efforts.

Renowned optics company Swarovski is stepping up its partnership with Boone and Crockett Club to help hunters take better pictures. Swarovski is a three-year sponsor behind a field photo tips and contest section in each issue of the Club’s magazine, “Fair Chase,” and together the partners are now offering 10 tips to help launch a new field photography resource at the Boone and Crockett website. See URL below: Read more

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Upgraded SureFire M300 Mini Scout Light Now Available

The M300 Mini Scout is a powerful, lightweight weapon-mounted light that quickly and securely attaches to any Mil-Spec Picatinny rail via its integral thumbscrew clamp. Powered by a single 123A lithium battery, its virtually indestructible LED generates 200 lumens of tactical level light shaped by a proprietary TIR lens into a beam with plenty of reach yet enough surround light for close-quarter work. Read more

Firearms, Self Defense

Auto Ordnance® Re-Introduces the Thompson Custom 1911TC

Pearl River, NY – USA based Kahr Firearms Group is proud to announce the re-introduction of the Thompson Custom 1911TC with stainless steel frame and slide. The pistol was first introduced in early 2008 with a limited production run of 100 units. After the 2008 presidential election, production shifted away from the 1911TC in order to meet increasing high demand for concealed carry pistols. Improved manufacturing processes over the past 5 years, including the use of high-precision equipment with fewer set-ups, has reduced the cost to appeal to consumers without sacrificing quality or consistency in the performance. Read more

Ammunition, Firearms, Self Defense

Bushnell Tactical Introduces A New Elite Tactical 1-8.5x 24mm Riflescope

Overland Park, Kan. – Bushnell Outdoor Products, an industry-leader in high performance sports optics for more than 60 years, has introduced a new 1-8.5x 24mm short to mid-range riflescope (SMRS). The Elite Tactical 1-8.5x 24mm riflescope is available with the BTR-2 illuminated, mil-hash reticle in a first focal plane design.

Elite Tactical 1-8.5x 24mm Riflescope

Elite Tactical 1-8.5x 24mm Riflescope

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Firearms, Hunting, Self Defense ,

Nammo Lapua Oy Announcement

Lapua has developed a new web site dedicated to the celebration of Lapua’s 90th Birthday. Located at http://www.lapua.com/en/90/main.html. This interactive site features a place for Lapua customer testimonials that may be published on the site. Also included is a shooting game with Biathlon being the first of many shooting disciplines to be included. A Timeline displaying the Lapua factory history, product announcements and successes provides the Lapua Story, and a selection of Lapua Videos gives even more interesting information. Read more

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