NSSF Welcomes Bipartisan U.S. House FFL Protection Act Bill

WASHINGTON, D.C. — NSSF®, The Firearm Industry Trade Association, welcomes the bipartisan introduction of the Federal Firearms Licensee (FFL) Protection Act, H.R. 2620, introduced by U.S. Reps. John Rutherford (R-Fla.) and Henry Cuellar (D-Texas). The bipartisan bill would strengthen and enhance criminal penalties for thefts of firearms from federally licensed firearm retailers. This legislation sends a strong message to those violent criminals engaging in these illicit activities and helps provide for safer communities, assists law enforcement and protects the livelihoods of firearm retailers.

“This bipartisan legislation is what true gun safety looks like. Congress is sending a clear message that the safety of our communities is nonnegotiable and targeting firearm retailers to steal guns in order to commit further crimes is intolerable,” said Lawrence G. Keane, Senior Vice President and General Counsel for NSSF. “The firearm industry is grateful to Congressmen Rutherford and Cuellar for reaching across the aisle to provide those firearm retailers who follow the law the protection they deserve. This legislation assigns the responsibility for crime where it belongs – with the criminal. These are real solutions that make our communities safer.” Read more

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Yamaha Highlights Training, Career Development During 2023 International Marine Technician Week

KENNESAW, GA – Yamaha Marine celebrates 2023 International Marine Technician week by highlighting a host of career development training opportunities available for current and aspiring marine technicians.

“Yamaha reinforces the company’s commitment to building a solid marine technician workforce through Yamaha Marine University™ training and dealer recognition initiatives. We understand that exceptional service leads to unforgettable experiences on the water for our customers,” said Joe Maniscalco, General Manager, Service, Yamaha U.S. Marine Business Unit. “We’re grateful for the dedicated Yamaha marine technicians who consistently deliver top quality customer service, and we will continue to build our offerings to ensure our dealer network has access to thoroughly trained Yamaha marine technicians.”

Yamaha Marine University™, established in 2006, encompasses all dealer and technician education under one training umbrella. The goal of YMU is to provide Yamaha dealers with the best training curriculum in the industry, in order to increase customer satisfaction and efficiency. Over the years, YMU grew to include classroom training, online modules, in-dealership training, sales training, service management training, regional seminars, trade school partnerships, regular publications and communication portals. All YMU programs focus on the program’s motto, “Education. Empowerment. Collaboration,” which underscores the purpose of YMU. Read more

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Savage Arms Announces New Film “Aldo Leopold | Serve the Land”

WESTFIELD, Massachusetts –– Savage Arms proudly announces “Aldo Leopold | Serve the Land” which debuted exclusively on Carbon TV on April 26, 2023 and is now available on Savage’s website. This complete film breaks down the impact, importance and of course, legacy, of Leopold. Viewers will learn why he was such an influential person in the history of wildlife conservation in North America and also discover a direct tie Savage Arms had to Leopold.

Many people know Leopold as a pioneer in wildlife conservation and are familiar with his life story and major accomplishments. Leopold’s collection of essays “A Sand County Almanac” is iconic in many conservation, environmental and hunting communities. With more than two million copies sold, it is one of the most respected books about the environment ever published and is a driving force behind Leopold being regarded as the most influential mind in conservation in the 20th century.

“Aldo Leopold’s name, story and many of his accomplishments are well-known within the hunting community,” said Megan Harten, Marketing Manager at Savage Arms. “But this film highlights specific stories and paramount events with great detail. Our partners on this project present information and unparalleled knowledge that will allow even the most dedicated followers or studiers of Leopold to learn something new. We’re proud of this film and look forward to hearing how viewers gained new perspective and appreciation for the work of a great man, conservationist and hunter.”

Leopold, like many who truly make a difference in their field, fully dedicated himself to conservation. In 1928 he believed wildlife conservation was so flawed, he quit his high-paying, comfortable job at the Forest Service to pursue, develop and implement his progressive thoughts on the topic. At the time he had five children and the country was about to enter The Great Depression.

Leopold’s urge to step out and make a difference was fueled by the initial reasoning that wildlife conservation was not sufficiently achieved by wildlife protection—it required active management. This meant that having Game Wardens enforce laws was not enough, and that effective wildlife conservation required wildlife managers. Read more

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AmmoSquared Addresses Growing Demand for Alternative Assets

Nampa, ID – AmmoSquared Inc., the pioneer in online ammunition backed holdings, is answering the call from consumers seeking non-traditional ways to diversify their assets. The company offers a unique service by allowing customers to accumulate and store physical ammunition holdings off-site, providing an innovative way for individuals to build and protect tangible wealth while hedging against economic uncertainties.

As the global economy faces unprecedented challenges, many individuals are turning away from traditional asset accounts that can be vulnerable to fiat currency shocks such as stocks, bonds, and money market accounts. AmmoSquared’s ammunition-backed digital wallet offers a new approach for those concerned about the declining value of fiat currencies and the risks associated with conventional financial institutions.

“Ammunition is a physical, tangible asset that will never be worth zero,” says AmmoSquared CEO Dan Morton, “It’s more stable than cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, which are still too volatile for most people to reliably use as an alternative store of value. Ammunition is more like gold, with intrinsic value based on the effort and cost of raw materials. It will never be worthless, nor will it vanish due to a tweet or hacker.” Read more

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FN Announces Second Facility in Pickens County SC

The New Facility Will Add More Than 100,000-Square-Feet of Manufacturing Capacity and Position the Company to Meet Increasing Demand for FN Products

(McLean, VA) FN America, LLC, the U.S. subsidiary of FN Herstal, S.A., a global firearms manufacturer, is pleased to announce plans to open a second production facility located in Pickens County, South Carolina, further expanding the company’s presence in the state. The company will invest $33 million into the construction of the more than 100,000-square-foot facility that will be constructed over two phases. In total, the expansion will add 176 new jobs to the company’s workforce and add new manufacturing capacity that will position the company to meet the increasing demand for FN products.

“FN has experienced significant growth over the last several years and demand for our products continues to increase in all market segments that we serve,” said Mark Cherpes, President and CEO for FN America, LLC. “Our new facility in Liberty, South Carolina will allow us to expand our manufacturing capabilities and grow our highly skilled workforce to meet that new demand. We are proud to partner with Pickens County and the state of South Carolina on this expansion.”

For more than 40 years, the company’s primary production facility has been located in Richland County, South Carolina and has produced more than 1 million small arms under contract to the U.S. Department of Defense. The company was originally established in the United States in 1979 and opened its doors in 1981 to produce the M240 medium machine gun, a variant of the FN MAG-58, under contract to the U.S. Army. Read more

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Introducing New SAUER 100 Rifles Featuring H-S Precision Stocks

San Antonio, Texas – J.P. Sauer and Sohn is pleased to introduce the new SAUER 100 LWT(lightweight) and Pantera XT rifles with H-S Precision® stocks. These are the first SAUER rifles available with the technically advanced American-made H-S Precision stock featuring a 7075-aluminum bedding block with Kevlar, fiberglass, and carbon material for strength and lightweight structure.

The LWT and Pantera XT are designed for precision hunters and shooters. Accurate, rugged, and reliable, these SAUER 100 rifles deliver a guaranteed five-shot, sub-MOA performance. Featuring a famously smooth SAUER bolt, adjustable single-stage trigger (from 2.2 – 4.2 lbs.), five-round detachable double-stack magazine, three-position safety, and cold hammer-forged German steel barrel, the S100 raises the standard for entry-level rifles.

“We have paired German performance with American innovation in these new SAUER 100 models to offer hunters and shooters the best of both worlds when it comes to precision, accuracy, and ergonomics,” said Jason Evans, CEO, Blaser Group. Read more

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Savage Arms Debuts Proprietary Camo Pattern on Multiple Big Game Rifles

WESTFIELD, Massachusetts – April 26, 2023 – Savage Arms proudly introduces its own versatile camo pattern, Woodland. Attendees at the 152nd Annual NRA Meetings & Exhibits in Indianapolis, Indiana from April 14-16 got the first look and its available now on the IMPULSE Big Game and 110 Ultralite Camo. Both rifles are mainstays in the Backcountry Xtreme Series and continue to showcase the AccuTrigger in its 20th year on the market.

Savage Woodland camouflage helps hunters close the distance. The breakthrough design specifically for Savage utilizes natural colors and shapes digitally enhanced to provide the ultimate in concealment at all ranges. The versatile mix of tans, browns and greens blends seamlessly into a variety of terrains. Savage Woodland hides hunters effectively in different cover—from hardwoods to grasslands, and even deep into the mountains.

The IMPULSE Big Game is Savage’s original Straight-Pull model. Since its introduction, several other models for hunting and competition have been released due to the popularity in the American and international markets. Bringing Savage’s own Woodland camouflage was a decision driven by customers. Savage received consistent feedback that hunters preferred a pattern that performed best in the field as opposed to one brand or one pattern. Read more

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CCRKBA: Inslee’s Training Requirement for Gun Buyers “Same As Literacy Test for Voters”

BELLEVUE, WA – Washington Democrat Gov. Jay Inslee this morning signed legislation requiring gun buyers to provide proof they have completed a firearms training course before being allowed to complete their transaction, but the Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms is calling this the equivalence of a “literacy test” that was used to discourage voting by minorities in the South.

“We’re talking about rights in both cases,” said CCRKBA Chairman Alan Gottlieb. “For Jay Inslee or any other Democrat to contend ‘this is different’ suggests they’re either dishonest or delusional, and perhaps a little bit of both.”

House Bill 1143 explicitly states on Page 2 that the purchaser of a firearm provides proof of completion of a recognized firearm safety training program within the last five years that complies with the requirements set down in the second section of the bill. The legislation is part of the radical Democrat push to make Washington gun laws prohibitively restrictive when the Article 1, Section 24 of the state constitution explicitly states, “The right of the individual citizen to bear arms in defense of himself, or the state, shall not be impaired.” Read more

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HOWA and CITADEL USA Flag Offerings Now Shipping

Reno, NV
Here at Legacy Sports International we pride ourselves on being American and proudly offer a variety of HOWA and CITADEL firearms CERAKOTED in a USA Flag pattern with red, white and blue as well as the grayscale flag options too!

Sporting the USA Flag pattern, our HOWA flag collection includes the APC Steel and Carbon Fiber Flag Chassis, the Mini Action Excl Lite and the TSPX Chassis. Within our CITADEL handgun collection, we offer the USA Flag pattern in the new CITADEL CP9 9mm series, the very popular CITADEL 1911 full size 45 ACP and the CITADEL 1911 Baby 380 Auto. Cerakoted ammo cans in the USA Flag and Grayscale Flag are also available with the CITADEL handgun options. The CITADEL Trakr 22 LR Rimfires are also available in the USA Flag and Grayscale options for both the Semi Auto and Bolt action models. These firearms will set you apart from the rest and truly show your patriotic side on your next trip to the firing range. We’ve got you covered for your USA Flag firearms needs.

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SOTG Saigon Report Tops 3 Million Views

The Saigon Report video series from Student of the Gun has surpassed 3 million views and keeps growing. The video series takes a look back to firearms that were used during the Vietnam conflict.

What was the standard sidearm for US troops and what was significant about it? How did aluminum and polymer change the way we manufactured fighting rifles? How much do you know about the weapons of the enemy?

Thanks to our partners; Brownells, Inland Manufacturing, and Spikes Tactical for assisting Student of the Gun in this production. We could not have done it without them. Millions of viewers have enjoyed this series on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram and Juxxi.com and now you can too. Read more

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