FN’s Five-Seven Pistol Receives Major Upgrade

THE ULTIMATE PRECISION PISTOL IS NOW OPTICS-READY

(McLean, VA – June 13, 2022) FN America, LLC is proud to introduce the all-new FN Five-seveN® MRD optics-ready pistol chambered in 5.7x28mm. After decades of trusted service with global militaries, law enforcement and civilian sport shooters, the FN Five-seveN receives a complete design update with a factory-milled slide to accept most micro red dot optics. Coupled with major upgrades to the frame and slide, the new FN Five-seveN MRD sets a new standard for optic-interoperability, control and accuracy.

“The FN Five-seveN pistol has been immensely popular since its introduction. Its original design capturing the performance of the FN-designed 5.7x28mm cartridge made it an instant success, and it’s positioned to do it yet again with the dramatic redesign of the FN Five-seveN MRD,” said Chris Cole, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for FN America, LLC. “With the addition of an integral optics mounting system on the slide, an already accurate pistol now redefines what handgun accuracy means. We’re truly excited to bring this new pistol to market with features our customers want in their favorite FN caliber.” Read more

Firearms

NSSF and Project ChildSafe Encourage Firearm Safety

NEWTOWN, Conn. — In recognition of June as National Safety Month, as well as Responsible Gun Owners Day, NSSF® — the firearm and ammunition trade association — and Project ChildSafe® are encouraging gun owners to pay extra attention to firearm safety practices and responsible gun ownership, including securely storing their firearms when not in use. Project ChildSafe provides a host of resources for all types of gun owners, from first-time owners to experienced ones.

Over the last two years, there have been more than 14 million first-time gun owners, many of them seeking guidance on training and safety education at firearm retailers, shooting ranges and through NSSF’s Project ChildSafe program. Firearm ownership is a right enjoyed by millions of Americans, and with that right comes the responsibility to safely handle and store firearms when they’re not in use. Project ChildSafe has a vast library of firearm safety resources available to gun owners to help prevent accidents, theft and misuse, including suicide. Read more

Firearms

Primary Arms Launches New Rifle Giveaway

HOUSTON, TEXAS – Primary Arms has announced a new monthly giveaway for June, which offers a premium AR-308 package valued at over $3,880.

To enter this giveaway, click here.

Built around the Grey Ghost Precision S-Heavy AR 308 Rifle, this precision rifle package has everything you need to hit targets at long distance. To help get you there, they’re including a Primary Arms Optics’ GLx® 4-16x50mm FFP Rifle Scope with ACSS® HUD® DMR .308 Reticle and PLx® Cantilever 30mm Rifle Scope Mount. For low light performance, Primary Arms has also included a Streamlight ProTac HL-X 1000-lumen Weapon Light with an Arisaka Defense mount.

To complete the package, Primary Arms has also included a Blue Force Gear Vickers sling, Magpul mounting swivels, 5 Magpul 20-round magazines, and two Primary Arms t-shirts. This brings the total value of the rifle package up to $3,880. For marksmen looking to improve their hardware for mid- to long-range precision, this rifle giveaway is the perfect opportunity. Read more

Firearms

Streamlined ATF eForm 4 Submissions for NFA Tax Stamps

Silencer Shop, the nation’s largest NFA distributor, is pleased to announce an improvement to the ATF eForm 4 submission process. Until recently, ATF required Individual registrants to complete the eForm 4 “while physically present” at the dealer. Silencer Shop has been in communication with ATF and working hard to remove that instruction. This month, ATF confirmed in writing to Silencer Shop that the instruction would be removed and last week, it was officially deleted. This will significantly streamline the ATF eForm 4 submission process by allowing Individual registrants to certify remotely, rather than having to travel to the dealer’s location.

“A positive experience for the 2A community is our #1 priority,” said Dave Matheny, CEO of Silencer Shop, from the company’s headquarters in Austin, TX. He went on to say, “Suppressors, SBRs: Silencer Shop can facilitate eForm 4s for everything on the NFA and multiple times a day, people talk about how our kiosk makes the process easy. But one thing that they’ve wanted to change is the mandate from the ATF that filing as an Individual requires the consumer to go to the dealer’s place of business and physically complete the application in person. To save this effort for firearms owners throughout the country, we’ve advocated to the ATF to allow these individuals to certify their eForm 4 remotely. The bureau agreed and now stamp collectors can certify their application the same way they order the items on our site: from the comfort of their own home.” Read more

Firearms

ASA Statement on Draft Rule by U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service

In response to a draft rule published Thursday, June 9, by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service that will prohibit lead fishing tackle on certain National Wildlife Refuges, the American Sportfishing Association released the following statement from Vice President of Government Affairs, Mike Leonard.

“The sportfishing industry usually welcomes the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service’s (USFWS) periodic announcements to expand fishing access in National Wildlife Refuges, but this new proposed expansion comes with a significant caveat that undermines the good will these announcements usually generate. The entire foundation of USFWS and its management of our fish and wildlife resources is meant to be based on specific data and science, yet the proposed rule would arbitrarily ban lead fishing tackle in several refuges based on unfounded and overgeneralized assumptions.

ASA fully supports science-based conservation and our industry has a long record of making changes and sacrifices for the betterment of the environment. That’s not what we have here. This proposal provides no evidence that lead fishing tackle is harming any specific wildlife populations in the proposed areas. Anglers should have the option of choosing non-lead tackle alternatives, but it is important to recognize that these alternatives generally come with the tradeoff of higher cost or poorer performance. Read more

Fishing

Armasight Announces The Contractor Thermal Optic

Trailblazer and Category Leader in Thermal and Night Vision, Armasight debuted the “Designed & Built in the USA” Contractor series of weapon mounted thermal optics at SHOT Show 2022. The Contractor line is the first thermal optic on the market that is powered by the new ArmaCORE™ Thermal Core technology, which brings 12 micron pixels, high performance imaging, and a dynamic feature set to the system.

The Armasight Contractor is a feature rich thermal weapon sight that brings cutting edge capability in a lightweight yet durable metal alloy housing. Built as a MIL-STD military-grade thermal scope, the Contractor can be used in all environmental conditions to improve object detection in low contrast daylight, total darkness, or through smoke, haze and even light fog. This long eye-relief sight is comfortable to use and features an array of advanced technologies that will maximize your weapon efficiency. The Contractor offers a 60 Hz 1024 x 768 display resolution, USB and WiFi video streaming, 4 hours of onboard video recording, and low battery consumption from standard CR123A batteries.

The Contractor features eight user-selectable reticles and six color palettes, allowing for a wide range of customized options to best suit the specific needs presented by the environment or mission specific needs. The Contractor also comes equipped with a digital compass, inclinometer, and stadiametric reticles that help users calculate distance, direction, and angles. Read more

Optics

NRA America’s 1st Freedom: First-Person Account From War-Torn Ukraine

Now on A1F.com: While reporting from war-torn Ukraine, this correspondent saw just how important the Second Amendment is and why we must fight to protect it. While witnessing civilian volunteers getting basic firearm training and then using that knowledge to protect and defend their freedom and country, many Ukrainians actually talked to her about our Second Amendment! This again shows why we must not allow anti-gun politicians to chip away at our constitutionally protected right to keep and bear arms.

Find this and other stories related to your right to keep and bear arms at A1F.com.

Contact: Brook Chiasson

bchiasson@nrahq.org

(703) 267-1327

Gun Control

FPC Letter to U.S. Senate: Closed-Door Gun Control Negotiations

Congress has no power to negotiate away the fundamental rights of its constituents

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) sent a letter today to the United States Senate demanding that the Senators engaged in closed-door gun control negotiations recall their sworn duty to protect and defend the rights of the People, and reverse course in their attempts to destroy our fundamental right to keep and bear arms.

“The Senate is projecting that it can be a moderating force in the negotiations to abrogate the fundamental human liberties of its constituents. This approach ignores that the Senate has no power to negotiate inalienable rights,” reads the letter authored by FPC policy counsel Matthew Larosiere. “As the legislative assault on our fundamental rights–our very humanity–continues, respect for the institutions that craft these policies will erode in tandem. As the People suffer these abuses, facing an increasing threat of state violence and long stints in a government cage, their willingness to comply will also diminish.”

FPC’s letter spotlights the dangerous immorality of attempts to “negotiate” fundamental rights away from the People.

FPC’s full letter to the United States Senate can be read here. Join the FPC Grassroots Army in opposing this egregious assault on our rights at firearmspolicy.org. Read more

Gun Control

Absentee Bidding Now Available for POMA’s Live Auction Held in Kalispell, Montana

Pennsylvania – Absentee bidding is now available for POMA’s Live Auction during their Annual Business Conference on the evening of June 16 at the Red Lion Hotel in Kalispell, Montana. Absentee bidding will close at 11:59 p.m. ET on Wednesday June 15, then the Live Auction on the following evening will use the highest bid as the starting point.

Items available on the Live Auction include, but not limited to: Sightmark Wraith Digital Riflescope, Mossberg MC2SC 9mm, Brownells BRN-180 Upper, Bergara B-14 Hunter 6.5 Creedmore, Custom Whiskey Shoulder Ridge Holster by Falco Hosters, Women’s Wilderness Weekend for two and many more items. To bid, visit https://professionaloutdoormedia.org/poma2022live/

The POMA Annual Business Conference consists of three exciting days of educational and networking opportunities. Kalispell will also have suggestions for activities before and after conference to help members make the most of their time in the area. Members are encouraged to register now and book travel early to take advantage of early booking savings.

As with every conference, attendees will enjoy:

  • Cutting-edge educational business sessions
  • High-caliber speakers and presenters
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    (All non-shooting products will be displayed at this event, including archery.)

  • Shooting Day to showcase new shooting-related products from our Corporate Partners
  • Networking events and gatherings to help members make connections, build relationships and work together

The Red Lion Hotel in Kalispell is the host hotel for #POMA2022. All meals, networking events and sessions will be held at the hotel.

About Professional Outdoor Media Association (POMA)

The Professional Outdoor Media Association, POMA, is a member-based organization that fosters excellence in communications at all levels. Their goal is to help members build their business, connect media and industry, promote fair and honest communication of the traditional outdoor sports and conservation stories, and mentor the next generation of traditional outdoor sports communicators.

General

Bolt-action Optimized Thermal Rifle Scope – Bolt-C Series – Now Available Through iRayUSA

Fort Worth, TX – iRayUSA, a Texas-based designer, manufacturer, and distributor of premium thermal night vision devices, announced today the release of a new thermal rifle scope line, the InfiRay Outdoor BOLT-C Series. The BOLT-C Series expands on the successes of the originally released BOLT with the addition of their industry leading 12 ?m 640×512 Micro II sensor, 2560×2560 Micro-OLED HD display and Shutterless Calibration feature while maintaining the traditional look and flexibility of a 30mm ring mounting interface. Boasting a proven combination of a manual focus lens, dual battery design and tactile control turret, now working in tandem with a pixel-dense display and 640×512 sensor, the BOLT-C will provide an improved viewing experience and bring an unmatched level of precision to your next hunt.

“The original BOLT has been extremely popular among hunters who prefer to use traditional bolt-action rifles” stated Angelo Brewer, Director of Operations, iRayUSA. “Building on the original BOLT, the BOLT-C Series offers a higher resolution sensor, a 5X increase in display resolution and an improved runtime of more than 10 hours of continued use” continued Brewer.

The BOLT-C Series is offered in two versions, the TH50C with a 50mm objective lens and the TH35C with a 35mm objective lens. Both models allow the user to choose between 7 reticle types and 4 reticle colors, and feature 32GB of internal storage and seamless WiFi streaming. The BOLT-C also includes 30mm picatinny mounting rings allowing it to be out-of-the-box ready. Read more

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