NSSF-Adjusted NICS Background Checks for April 2024

The April 2024 NSSF-adjusted National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) figure of 1,216,116 is a decrease of 11.2 percent compared to the April 2023 NSSF-adjusted NICS figure of 1,369,296. For comparison, the unadjusted April 2024 FBI NICS figure of 2,240,434 reflects a 14.4 percent decrease from the unadjusted FBI NICS figure of 2,616,729 in April 2023.

April 2024 marks the 57th month in a row that has exceeded 1 million adjusted background checks in a single month. Read more

Firearms

Luth-AR Launches Exciting May Giveaway

Luth-AR, the leading provider of high-quality AR accessories, is thrilled to announce its latest giveaway for the month of May 2024. This month, participants have the chance to win a fantastic prize package consisting of a MBA-5 Carbine Buttstock and a Chubby Grip™.

The Luth-AR MBA-5 Buttstock is the latest in the MBA Series. Designed as an affordable, lightweight, adjustable carbine buttstock with a paddle-style adjustment lever allowing rapid positioning. The wide flared cheek rest provides a comfortable cheek weld and the integrated Picatinny rail allows for attaching a mono-pod or other accessories and the Anti-rattle set screw allows for adjustment when used with a Mil-spec buffer tube.

The Chubby Grip® is designed with shooter ergonomics in mind. The full palm swell fills the hand, providing a consistent and rapid grip, properly positioned to promote accurate and repeatable shots on target. The thumb rest and palm shelf work together to lock the hand in place shot after shot, while the raised trigger finger surface, forces the finger into the proper curved position for better trigger control and comfort. Read more

Contests, Firearms

NSSF Invites Employees of Patron Member Companies to Apply for $50,000 in Education Scholarships

 

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Employees of companies that support NSSF®, The Firearm Industry Trade Association, at the highest level may apply for education aid through the NSSF Patron Member Scholarship Program. NSSF has made a total of $50,000 in scholarship funding available for a maximum of 20 winning entries.

NSSF is accepting applications in the Patron Member Scholarship Program through 5 p.m. PT on Friday, May 24, 2024. Read more

Firearms

FIERCE FIREARMS – Free Recon Dlx Case Promo

Redmond, Utah | Fierce Firearms announces RECON PROMO – FREE CASE IN MAY

Fierce Firearms is proud to announce that a RECON DLX soft rifle case will be included with any Fierce rifle sold during the month of May. Customers that purchase a rifle can submit for their free case on the Fierce website. Dealers that have this case in current inventory can include with in-store sales. Fierce Firearms will restock any cases that you give out during this promotion. A countertop point of purchase sign will be mailed out to Fierce dealers beginning May 1.

Customers can submit online: https://fiercearms.com/recon-case-promo/ Read more

Firearms, Promotions

Walther’s New Gun Build Giveaway: Luke Cao Edition

FORT SMITH, Ark. – A new month brings a new custom gun giveaway from Walther Arms, Inc., along with participating industry partners, featuring Walther Performance Division member, Luke Cao.

From May 1-31, 2024, entrants are eligible to win a special edition Luke Cao handgun. As a Walther shooting team veteran, Cao has not only represented the brand, but is a leader in the competitive shooting arena worldwide and a certified instructor. As a USPSA Grand Master, he understands the fundamentals needed, not only mentally and physically, but from your firearm and gear, in order to be at the top of your game. Read more

Contests, Firearms

NSSF Applauds U.S. House Passage of Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act

WASHINGTON, D.C. — NSSF®, The Firearm Industry Trade Association, applauds the U.S. House of Representatives for the bipartisan approval of the Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act, H.R. 615, introduced by U.S. Rep. Rob Wittman (R-Va.). This crucial legislation would ensure our nation’s number one resource of conservation funding remains in place and that hunters, recreational shooters and anglers throughout the nation can continue to enjoy America’s sporting heritage.

“This legislation is tremendously important to protect the primary funding for wildlife conservation in America,” said Lawrence G. Keane, NSSF Senior Vice President and General Counsel. “Firearm and ammunition manufacturers have paid over $27 billion, when adjusted for inflation, since 1937 and that has been the leading funding source of wildlife and habitat conservation in America. Efforts by bureaucrats to limit or eliminate the use of traditional lead ammunition and fishing tackle puts those conservation funds at serious risk by increasing costs and creating barriers to participation in outdoor recreation. The bipartisan passage of the Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act by the House of Representatives is a significant step to protecting wildlife conservation and preserving access to our public lands.” Read more

Hunting

First Hunt Foundation and NRA Hunter’s Leadership Forum Unveil ‘The ABC’s of Outdoor Mentorship’ Course

The First Hunt Foundation is thrilled to announce, in collaboration with the NRA Hunter’s Leadership Forum, a new online course titled The ABCs of Outdoor Mentorship. This free course was developed to serve as a bridge between the ancestral traditions of hunting and the aspiring hunters of tomorrow. By fostering a network of informed and reliable mentors, this initiative promises to usher in a new era of leaders characterized by enthusiasm, stewardship, and a deep respect for our shared heritage.

Structured around four key modules — Act Relational, Be Intentional, Create Community, and Develop Enthusiasm — the course empowers experienced hunters with the opportunity to make a significant impact by guiding newcomers through the rewarding journey of hunting. It transcends traditional instruction, allowing viewers to become stewards of growth, tradition, and conservation in the hunting world. Read more

Hunting

Leupold Announces New RX-5000 Laser Rangefinder with ‘Pinning’ Feature in onX Hunt

Leupold & Stevens, Inc., provider of the world’s most rugged, lightweight, and clear sport optics, is pleased to announce the launch of its new, game-changing laser rangefinder: the RX-5000.

The RX-5000 TBR/W is the rangefinder for the modern hunter. It delivers an incredible 5,000-yard ranging distance and is packed with other new features. What truly sets it apart is its integration with the also-new Leupold Control app, which uses GPS technology to remotely drop location pins to your phone using digital maps like onX Hunt. Read more

Optics

Benjamin Airguns M600 Airbow In Stock and Shipping Now

BLOOMFIELD, NY – Benjamin Airguns, a pioneer in premium airguns with a rich history dating back to 1882, now has the ground-breaking M600 Airbow in stock and available for purchase.

First announced at the 2024 SHOT Show in Las Vegas, Nevada, the M600 launches special, proprietary arrows at an unprecedented 600 feet per second, faster than even the most powerful crossbows currently available.

Simple to load and cock for follow-up shots, the M600 is the next evolution of the popular Benjamin Airbow, but offers more power and performance. Read more

Firearms

GOA and GOF Join State of Texas in Suit Against Biden’s Universal Background Check Rule

Gun Owners of America (GOA) and the Gun Owners Foundation are thrilled to be partnering with Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in a lawsuit challenging the Biden ATF’s new rule to require background checks on the private sales of firearms. The States of Louisiana, Mississippi, and Utah also joined in the filing.

As argued in the suit, the Biden Administration’s rule goes well beyond the changes made by Senator John Cornyn in his “compromise” gun control package, which passed in 2022. This rule would subject “hundreds of thousands of law-abiding gun owners to presumptions of criminal guilt for all manner of activities relating to the innocuous, statutorily authorized, and constitutionally protected private sale of firearms.”

Simply by selling one firearm, individuals could be required to obtain a Federal Firearms License and conduct a background check or face criminal prosecution.

Erich Pratt, GOA’s Senior Vice President, issued the following statement:

“We warned the American public that this legislation brokered by Senator Cornyn was no small compromise, and here we are today filing our second lawsuit challenging a major policy derived from that anti-gun law.

“Criminalizing untolled numbers of Americans for simply selling a firearm in a private party transaction is wrong, unconstitutional, and must be halted by the courts. Anything less would further encourage this tyrannical administration to continue weaponizing vague statutes into policies that are meant to further harass and intimidate gun owners and dealers at every turn.” Read more

Gun Control
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