Around the Water Cooler - Fall News

Oct 22, 2018


Winchester Repeating Arms has introduced a new Sporter model to the XPR bolt-action rifle line. The new rifle features a close-grained Grade I walnut stock with crisp checkering on the pistol grip and fore-end for a classic look and feel. A flattened fore-end profile provides added stability when shooting from sandbags or a rest.

Tuffy Security Products has created a rear under seat lockbox specifically designed to fit 2019 GMC Sierra and Chevy Silverado Crew Cab and Double Cab pickup trucks. Featuring a formfitting design, the lockbox is concealed from view when the 60/40 split bench seats are lowered. Tuffy's Model 352 installs easily with the included mounting hardware which works in conjunctions with the OEM hardware and does not require any drilling. The design allows for quick removal using the innovative mounting system which can only be accessed from inside the lockbox.



Arsenal Inc. announced availability of the Front Sight Post Adjustment Tool (AA1401A) formerly only available to the Bulgarian military. Now, anyone can purchase this premium sight tool. This AK elevation wrench is made of heavy-duty solid tooling stainless steel that has been heat-treated and chrome plated to ensure that its lifetime warranty is never used.



The Browning X-Bolt Pro Long Range rifle is built to offer top accuracy at extended ranges. It  features the exclusive Second Generation carbon fiber stock that has been designed for rigidity and all-weather stability, while reducing overall weight. Textured gripping surfaces and a right-hand palm swell aid in control and a Cerakote Burnt Bronze Finish is applied to the stock for added protection. The barrel and receiver are stainless steel and feature a tough Cerakote Burnt Bronze finish for added resistance to corrosion.  

According to a report from the Gallup polling organization on Friday, a majority of those polled -- “57% oppose banning semi-automatic guns” (sic). The question on the survey was “Are you for or against a law which would make it illegal to manufacture, sell or possess semi-automatic guns, known as assault rifles?” Aside from the simple fact that “semi-automatic guns” are not “assault rifles” in any matter, fashion or form, the response was clear as only 40% of respondents were for such a prohibition.



Applications for the CMP Range Officer Training Course are now available. The CMP Range Officer Training Course is a program developed by the Civilian Marksmanship Program to provide training and structured on-the-range work experiences to prepare interested persons to serve as qualified Range Officers in CMP sponsored and sanctioned competitions. There is a course fee of $75.00 for the Level I CMP Range Officer Training course. For more information, visit http://thecmp.org/training-tech/range-officer-training-course/.