773 Teachers and Staff Members Get “Armed” Active Killer Training


773 Teachers and Staff Members Get “Armed” Active Killer TrainingWhen an active killer targets a school, the standard protocol is to wait for law enforcement to arrive on the scene to stop the violence.

In 2013, that protocol started to change for many schools with the introduction of the FASTER Saves Lives program, which provides lethal force training and medical response to teachers and staff members.

Now after four years, FASTER Saves Lives has trained 773 school teachers and staff members from 194 districts in 8 states. This includes teachers and staff in 74 of Ohio’s 88 counties. Read more

Self Defense

Burris Provides Competitive Edge with New RT-6 Riflescope


GREELEY, Colo. (January, 2017) — Competitive shooters can now get a leg up on the competition with the RT-6, a new1-6x24mm riflescope from Burris. Built for speed, accuracy and easy handling, the RT-6 is guaranteed to shave seconds off the clock when it counts most.Shorter than most 1-4x scopes, 3-Gun shooters will find the RT-6 is easy to handle and quick to point. The 6x zoom with true 1x setting allows eyes open engagement at close range, and the Ballistic AR™ mil reticle with trajectory compensation puts you on target out to 600 yards.

Features of the RT-6 1-6x24mm include:
Illuminated reticle with 11 levels of illumination
Integrated throw lever
30mm tube size
Waterproof, shockproof and fog proof
Nitrogen filled
Matte finish

Models include:
1x-6x-24mm Illum: MSRP $230.79
1x-6x-24mm Illum, FastFire 3, PEPR Mount: MSRP $373.66 Read more

Optics

Steiner M332 & M536 Battle Sights Feature New QD Mount


GREELEY, CO — For 2017, Steiner has updated the popular M332 and M536 battle sights with a new Quick Detach (QD) mount. The new mount features an improved lock release making it easier to open the levers for removal of the sight, even when wearing gloves. These combat sights are ideal when engaging at close- and medium-range.The M332 provides a compact 32mm objective, 3x fixed magnification and illuminated ballistic reticle for optimal performance day or night. This is the smaller version of the rugged M536, both optimized for any carbine or patrol rifle. Read more
Optics

Moultrie M-40 Game Cam Reaches Far And Fast


Birmingham, AL – Moultrie®, the best-selling brand of trail cameras, game feeders and wildlife management products, introduces the M-40 game camera, which sports exceptionally impressive statistics in two of the top-ranking feature categories that matter most in game cameras: trigger speed and flash range. ??The biggest and most mature bucks on your property are often the most skittish and difficult to scout, but even the fastest-cruising deer is no match for the eye of the Moultrie M-40, which features a lightning-fast 0.3-second trigger speed. And to further enhance the cameras impressive capabilities, a 100-foot flash range gives hunters an extra set of eyes that can spot game with impressive speed and reliability, 24 hours a day. Read more
Hunting

WESTERN RIVERS™ Reveals the New MANTIS PRO 400 BLUETOOTH


Western Rivers, a leader in the manufacturing of quality game calls designed for day and night sport hunters, announces the new Mantis Pro 400 Bluetooth electronic game call.The Mantis Pro 400 is a remote controlled caller that comes with 400 preloaded calls that include but are not limited to elk, wolf, deer, turkey, bobcat, coyote, moose, rabbit, duck and fox. The Mantis Pro 400 features a 4″ reflex loudspeaker up to 110db and two external jacks to accommodate secondary amplified speakers for a virtual surround functionality. Sound overlay allows you to play two calls at once to maximize calling efficiency. Western Rivers™ also introduces “quicksets” that plays two to five calls in sequence or at random in a customizable, spacing distances. All functions are carried out via removable remote control that can reach distances of 300 yards. With the ability to sync the new Mantis motorized decoy (sold separately), calls can be brought to life. Add in Bluetooth capability to stream additional sounds from a paired device; the Mantis Pro 400 delivers a high end caller with all the advanced features to be successful in the field without a high end price, MSRP $199.99 Read more
Hunting

Umarex Gauntlet Sets New Standard


FORT SMITH, Ark – Umarex USA Inc. announces a major breakthrough in regulated Pre-Charged Pneumatic (PCP) air rifles: the Umarex® Gauntlet™. Gauntlet offers the performance of $1,000+ PCPs for an MSRP of just $299.The Umarex Gauntlet provides a huge number of consistent, powerful shots from one fill of its high capacity 13-cu. in. regulated tank. The built-in regulator delivers minimal FPS variation from shot-to-shot for long, flat shot strings—this translates directly into outstanding accuracy for hunting, Field Target competition and just-for-fun plinking.

With 70 incredibly consistent shots at 1000 FPS in .177 caliber, or 60 shots at 900 FPS in .22 caliber, the Umarex Gauntlet is truly in a class of its own. No longer do shooters need to worry about variations in FPS due to changing tank pressure—the “shot curve” characteristic of unregulated PCP airguns. As long as the built-in pressure gauge shows green, Gauntlet’s regulator means FPS remains rock-steady. Read more

Firearms

HatsanUSA Unveils Its First Semi-Auto Air Rifle


The All-New BullMaster Will Make Its Debut at SHOT Show 2017HatsanUSA is pleased to introduce the BullMaster, a new semi-auto Pre-Charged Pneumatic (PCP) air rifle with a bullpup design. The BullMaster will be available in .177 and .22 calibers and is HatsanUSA’s first venture into semi-auto PCP airguns. The rifle will be prominently showcased at the HatsanUSA booth (#1425) at the 2017 SHOT Show in Las Vegas, NV.

“Our customers have been asking us to release a semi-auto bullpup for quite some time and with the BullMaster, HatsanUSA is delivering in a big way. For us, the key feature is that the semi-auto action is gas operated, as opposed to electrical. This delivers greater reliability and longevity,” said Blaine Manifold, President of HatsanUSA.

The semi-auto action on the BullMaster allows shooters to quickly cycle through a detachable, rotary magazine (14-shot capacity .177 (4.5mm) and 12-shot capacity in .22 (5.5mm)). Each rifle comes with three magazines and sports carrying slots in the stock for storing spare magazines. Read more

Firearms

Crosman: New Technology Dampens Noise, Not View


SBD Technology From Crosman Dampens Noise Without Obstructing ViewBloomfield, NY- January 10, 2017- Crosman introduces SBD (Silencing Barrel Device) technology to its premium Nitro Piston 2 break barrel line for 2017. SBD technology provides the best-in-class noise reduction capability, containing the expansion of gases when shooting to reduce noise. Five new Nitro Piston 2 powered break barrel air rifles feature the SBD technology and are on display at SHOT Show, booth 13940. Read more
Firearms

Trijicon 1-8×28 AccuPower LED Riflescope

Wixom, MI – Trijicon has created another Brilliant Aiming Solution™ with the introduction of the new 1-8x 28mm AccuPower riflescope. The latest model of the newly introduced AccuPower series is destined to become an immediate success, offering the ultimate in versatility, durability and function for a variety of applications.

Packed with features for the serious shooter, Trijicon’s new 1-8x AccuPower is built around a first focal plane reticle to enhance speed and accuracy. Users enjoy superior optical clarity and brightness with Trijicon’s multi-coated broadband anti-reflective glass. An increased exit pupil delivers better light transmission through the 34mm tube with a true one (1) power setting and a full eight (8) power at maximum using an integrated zoom ring and optional extender. Knobs are locking and resettable without the use of tools. Graduated in .25 MOA or 0.1 mils, the 100 MOA (29.6 MIL) adjustment range provides users with control and accuracy without the need of tools. Available in either red or green illumination, the control knob with aggressive knurling on the left side of the scope offers 11 settings with an “off” setting in between each. Powered by a single CR2032 lithium battery, the battery can be easily replaced without tools.

Two new reticles have been added, the Segmented Circle in either MIL or MOA. Each is in the 1st focal plane and allows subtensions and drops to remain true at any magnification, allowing the shooter to quickly and accurately apply the correct hold while the segmented circle allows for unparalleled use at CQB ranges. Read more

Optics

Leupold VX-3i Long Range Precision Riflescopes

BEAVERTON, Ore. — Leupold & Stevens, Inc., introduces the VX®-3i LRP (Long Range Precision) riflescope for shooters who want to push their performance to new distances.
The VX-3i LRP delivers high-end features in a competitively priced riflescope, built to the same demanding standards and quality as the rest of the Leupold® line of products.

“Long-range shooting has exploded over the past few years, thanks to the growing number of high-quality, affordable precision rifles,” said Tim Lesser, vice president of product development for Leupold & Stevens, Inc. “We’ve taken more than 70 years of experience in precision optics and put that into the VX-3i LRP. The result is a high-end, long-range riflescope that’s within most people’s budget, be it for PRS, long-range target shooting or even hunting.” Read more

Optics
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