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Staccato 2011, the creators of 2011® pistol, Staccato Ammo, and Staccato Ranch, is proud to announce their westward expansion to serve the Las Vegas valley with an all-new shooting experience: Staccato Vegas.

Staccato Vegas is set on 500 acres in the American Southwest, featuring more than 50 unique shooting ranges, SWAT-style competition courses, long distance rifle platforms, and a full ropes course.

Our new Vegas facility will be included in the Staccato Unlimited membership program, granting unique and exclusive access to the makers of the 2011 – the world’s best shooting handgun – including both Staccato Ranch and Staccato Vegas. Read more

MARYVILLE, TN., (1/20/2025) – Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ Global Select: SWBI), a leader in firearm manufacturing and design, is proud to announce the recent release of Lipsey’s Exclusive J, L, and N-Frame Revolvers.

Starting off with the ultimate lightweight, performance-focused defensive revolver, is the Model 632-UC Ti. This J-Frame is chambered in 32 H&R Mag, has a 6-round capacity, and features a lightweight titanium cylinder and aluminum alloy frame to reduce weight for maximum comfort when carrying. It is designed with a 1.88-inch barrel that includes a bright dot tritium front sight and a black u-notch rear sight which are regulated for use with commonly available ammunition.

The Model 632-UC Ti is built with an upgraded endurance package to improve both performance and durability, and its chamfered charge holes allow for easy loading. Two versions are available, in either a black or silver finish and come with a textured synthetic grip to allow for enhanced control and comfort when shooting.

The two remaining releases include the finely-crafted Model 686-Plus and Model 629 Mountain Guns^®. The L-Frame 686-Plus is an all stainless-steel constructed, 7-shot revolver, chambered in .357 Magnum/38 Special +P. It includes a 4.13-inch barrel with a patridge-style brass bead front sight and adjustable rear sight for improved sight acquisition. The second variant, the Model 629, is a 6-shot N-Frame chambered in .44 Magnum/.44 Special. Similar to the Model 686-Plus, it shares the same all-stainless-steel construction, a 4.13-inch barrel, brass bead front and adjustable rear sights, and a high-grade walnut Bear Hug grip from Tyler Gun Works.

Be sure to check out the new Lipsey’s Exclusive revolver Models at www.smith-wesson.com.

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As of Jan. 17, the Sportsmen’s Alliance Foundation, joined by Safari Club International and the National Rifle Association, filed a lawsuit against the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) for the agency’s arbitrary closure of the near entirety of the Sonoran Desert National Monument to recreational shooting. In a June 2024 agency action, BLM closed 99% (over 480,000 acres) to recreational target shooting – a drastic and arbitrary change for the monument which was previously 90% open to recreational shooting.

“BLM has conveniently forgotten its multiple-use mandate, which includes recreational shooting on BLM lands,” said Dr. Todd Adkins, Senior Vice President at the Sportsmen’s Alliance. “In fact, 99% of all BLM land nationwide is open to recreational shooting. Yet, BLM caved to a sue-and-settle scheme on the Sonoran Desert National Monument then badly justified its 180-degree shift in this rulemaking.”

A 2018 resource management plan for the Sonoran Desert National Monument found that recreational shooting was a compatible activity on 90% of the monument. That plan was challenged by radical preservationist groups, and BLM settled, agreeing to potentially amend the plan while considering the groups’ proposed alternatives. BLM began the scoping process in 2022, and in 2024, they proposed a new resource management plan that adopted the preservationists’ alternatives and then some. This plan was finalized in June 2024.
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Lawrenceville, GA – CVA is pleased to announce their new Scout Series of guns. The new Scout series builds on CVA’s trusted single-shot rifle platform with modern upgrades for versatility and performance. Designed for comfort and adaptability, it offers improved ergonomics, customizable adjustments, and suppressor-ready compatibility. A Picatinny rail simplifies optics mounting, making the Scout an ideal choice for budget-conscious hunters seeking reliability and innovation. All of the new Scouts have an adjustable length of pull with a 1” removable spacer and an adjustable comb height with two included cheek risers, 0.25” and 0.50.”

The Scout comes in a large range of calibers, 14 to be exact, from .223 Rem to the very popular straight wall cartridges including the new 360 Buckhammer and 400 Legend. The Scout Spur is a great turkey gun that is equipped with Jeb’s XX-Full choke tube in .410.

The Scout TD (Take-Down) is built for hunters who demand versatility and durability in any environment. Its balanced, suppressor-ready design ensures precision and adaptability in the field, while enhanced ergonomics and customizable adjustments provide all-day comfort. Engineered to withstand rugged conditions, the Scout TD is the ultimate single-shot rifle for those seeking reliability and portability.

The Scout TD has a radial muzzle brake and is available in eight caliber offerings including the popular 360 Buckhammer and 400 Legend.

Visit www.cva.com where you can find more information on the new CVA Scout Series.

Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ Global Select: SWBI), a leader in firearm manufacturing and design, announces today the release of three Classic Series No-Lock revolvers that include a Model 36, Model 10, and Model 19.

Crafted with the finest materials and precision engineering, this new line of revolvers displays iconic features, now enhanced to meet the demands of today’s shooters. Leading off this new line is the S&W® Model 36 Classic, a J-Frame chambered in 38 Special +P that has a 5-shot capacity, which includes a 1.88-inch barrel with a fixed blade front sight, an integral slot-in-frame rear sight, and a classic checkered wood grip. Its design also incorporates a blued carbon steel frame and cylinder, which not only enhance its visual appeal but also provides durability.

Moving on to the K-Frames, this series offers two 6-shot revolvers, the S&W® Model 10 Classic chambered in 38 Special +P and the S&W® Model 19 Classic chambered in .357 Magnum. The new Model 10 includes a 4-inch barrel with a fixed blade front sight, an integral slot-in-frame rear sight, blued carbon steel frame and cylinder, and high-grade Tyler Gun Works walnut grips. If you prefer a .357 magnum, the new Model 19 Classic is a great one add to the collection. It features a 4.25-inch barrel with a red ramp insert front sight, adjustable black blade rear sight, blued carbon steel frame and cylinder, and is completed with a time-honored checkered wood grip. Read more

Knoxville, TN– Military Armament Corp (MAC) an SDS Arms brand, is pleased to introduce the MAC 9 Double Stack Comp 9mm handgun. This newest 1911 offering from MAC designed in Knoxville, TN and is built to exacting standards by Tisas, with a new slide cut and barrel design featuring a built-in compensator. The MAC 9 Double Stack Comp includes an Agency Arms, RMR pattern optic cut on the slide.

It also features a polymer grip module with a subtle yet firm grip texture. Chambered in 9mm, the MAC 9 Double Stack Comp utilizes a 4.25” bull barrel, that is QPQ Tenifer finished with an 11-degree target crown to keep recoil at a minimum and maximize accuracy.

In addition, the MAC 9 Double Stack Comp features: Read more