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Saying they hope their “action will serve as a catalyst for much needed reform within the NRA” Board Members Esther Schneider, Sean Maloney and Timothy Knight have submitted their resignations from the 76-member Board of Directors.You can read their resignation letter here.

NRA Dissidents Downgrade BOD Members, Cites Resignations as Another Example of LaPierre’s “Lack of Leadership”

Shortly after the resignations of Schneider, Maloney, and Knight, a copy of a letter sent from the Grassroots group calling for the resignation of the NRA’s CEO Wayne LaPierre to the NRA’s Board of Directors was sent. That letter notified the Board that Director Scott Bach’s “grade” had been lowered from “C” to “F” as “he appears to have become deaf to the concerns of a vast number of NRA members” and has become the second person placed on their “Tone Deaf” list.You can read the letter here.

Kansas City, KS – For 2019, CS-USA adds the new CZ 527 American Synthetic Suppressor-Ready rifle to the 527 line of lighter-weight, agile centerfires. Now, you can enjoy the 527 with an all-weather stock and make your shooting hear safe.

The smallest of CZ-USA’s centerfire platforms, the CZ 527 has won more awards in European “light rifle” categories than any other rifle. Ever. Designed specifically for small-base centerfire calibers, all CZ 527’s come standard with a controlled round feed, a detachable single-stack steel magazine, a cold-hammer-forged barrel, and integral 16mm dovetails. Read more

GENESEO, ILL. – Springfield Armory® is proud to announce the newest member of the M1A™ family, the M1A™ Tanker.

Inspired by the shortened “Tanker” Garand rifles of WWII, the M1A Tanker combines handiness and maneuverability with full-size firepower. This Tanker configuration of our famous SOCOM 16 features a vintage walnut stock that pays tribute to those who have carried Springfield Armory rifles into battle for over 200 years.

The M1A Tanker is a maneuverable and compact rifle, featuring a 16.25-inch parkerized barrel, nearly ten inches shorter than the M1A standard model, for quick-handling in close quarters. Read more

ROGERS, Ark. – Daisy Outdoor Products, manufacturer of the famous Red Ryder BB Gun, announces the introduction of the new Model 1999 BB Gun in three versions. Each version features some traditional Daisy features – 650 BB capacity, lever action, trigger block safety – but that’s where the similarities end.

You’ll likely first notice the stock and forearms. The Model 1999DB is “Daisy Blue,” a teal-like blue color. The Model 1999C is the Camo version, and the Model 1999P is pink. Next major difference is the lever. The Model 1999 features a large loop lever. Next is the sights; the rear sight is adjustable for windage and elevation and the front is bright fiber optic.

Each Model 1999 features solid Daisy workmanship and durability. Made for youth shooters age 10 and older, the Model 1999 measures 35.4 inches in length and weights just 2.2 pounds. Read more

Mossberg Supports National Shooting Sports Month With Gearbox Giveaway

NEWTOWN, Conn. — The National Shooting Sports Foundation® (NSSF®), the trade association for the firearms industry, is pleased to announce that O.F. Mossberg & Sons, Inc., is the newest company to donate an exciting Gearbox Giveaway in support of the National Shooting Sports Month® celebration.

Headquartered in North Haven, Connecticut, Mossberg manufactures a wide variety of rifles, shotguns, handguns, accessories, apparel and gear. Its products are utilized by hunters, competitors and recreational target shooters, as well as military forces and law enforcement.

The Mossberg Gearbox Giveaway, worth more than $4,000, includes:

• • One MC1sc handgun w/ TruGlo Tritium Pro Night Sights (9MM)
  • One 590A1 Retro 12-gauge shotgun
  • One 930 JM Pro-Series (12ga)
  • One MVP Precision rifle in 6.5 Creedmoor
  • One JM Pro Adjustable Match AR drop-in trigger
  • One BlackPoint Tactical MC1sc Kydex inside-the-waistband/outside-the-waistband holster (right-hand/left-hand)
  • One Mossberg Tactical Cleaning Kit by OTIS
  • Mossberg trucker cap
  • Mossberg logo T-Shirt

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The New Dan Wesson Tactical Compact Pistol
Great Conceal-ability and Superior Accuracy in a Nimble 1911

Kansas City, KS – Combining a match-grade bull barrel and their new railed, alloy frame, the new Dan Wesson Tactical Compact Pistol (DW TCP) delivers that sweet combination of conceal-ability and shoot-ability. It’s an all-day-carry handgun for those who prefer the 1911 platform and demand great accuracy in a carry pistol.

The DW TCP features a compact, stainless steel slide that is beveled in a tri-top design, creating a smoother profile for easy, snag-free holstering and drawing. Aggressive slide serrations make loading and unloading the DW TCP a pleasure.

A top rib on the DW TCP slide helps reduce glare, plus it features Dan Wesson’s new U-notch rear sight with a whopping .156-inch-wide notch. Paired with a brass-beaded front sight, this sight combination puts a shooter eyes on target fast. Read more

This limited release, limited edition Sig P320 M17 has been made available to Proven Arms & Outfitters

Aberdeen, NC– Proven Arms & Outfitters is excited to announce the Sig Sauer M17-Commemorative Edition of the U.S. Army’s M17 official service pistol, a variant of the SIG P320 is now available for pre-order. We’ve been able to acquire a very limited number of the few remaining M17 Commemoratives in SIG’s inventory, and they are on their way to us now.

This M17-Commemorative pistol is available at the commercial pricing of $1,122.00, which means that all legal purchasers have the opportunity to own their very own, one of only 5,000, M17-Commemorative Edition pistols. Read more