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Press releases and industry news received after Friday, November 9 at 5:00 p.m. Central Time will not run until Tuesday, November 12 as we resume our normal publication schedule.
Federal Premium announced new Syntech Bulk Buckets with 250 to 500 rounds packed in rugged plastic buckets that stack, store and transport easily. The one-of-a-kind TSJ projectile uses a polymer jacket.
SIG SAUER, Inc. extends its line of Elite Match premium competition ammunition with the addition of 6mm Creedmoor. Featuring a 107gr Sierra MatchKing bullet, the new 6mm Creedmoor Elite Match OTM load has a muzzle velocity of 2,950 fps and muzzle energy of 2,068 ft-lbs.
SAR USA by Sarsilmaz, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of firearms, announces they have partnered with Harris Global Marketing & Communications for all their public relations and media needs.
This fall Savage Arms and Powderhook are teaming up with industry partners to celebrate those who go the extra mile in bringing someone new into the hunting community. Savage is holding their Generation Grit contest.
For the third quarter of 2019, Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE: RGR) reports net sales of $95.0 million and diluted earnings of 27¢ per share, compared with net sales of $114.9 million and diluted earnings of 52¢ per share in the third quarter of 2018.
Streamlight, Inc. launched the compact and powerful FlipMate, a USB rechargeable light with a blade that rotates 270 degrees on its body to provide area lighting as well as color matching. Offering four lighting options, the new light delivers up to 500 lumens.
Galco announced availability of the Corvus belt/IWB holster for the Glock 48 pistol. The Kydex holster has a covered trigger guard, is adjustable for ride and cant and can be used either inside-the-waist or outside as a belt holster.
Hoppe’s introduces a complete firearm cleaning station -- Hoppe’s Gun Vise. Designed to accommodate any cleaning need, the new Gun Vise offers dual lockable sides that securely hold your firearm in place.
Mec-Gar USA announced they have upgraded their 9mm 19 round CZ 75 magazine with their new Drop Protection System floorplate. The new floorplate design functions like the current +2 but greatly reduces the chance of damage to the floorplate - or it coming off - as it hits the hard surface.
Streamlight, Inc. launched the Enduro Pro USB, a headlamp with a 48 hour run time (on low) for automotive technicians, industrial professionals and other users.
The ETS Group announces the release of clear polymer magazines in 45 caliber for Glock 21, 30 and 41 pistols. The capacities range from 9 rounds (G30) up to 30 rounds.
XTech Tactical announced the release of their expanded capacity complete magazine line for the H&K VP9 & P30 9mm pistols. The new magazines feature a standard capacity of 17 and 21 rounds.
Nexbelt announced that they’ve selected More & Molloy, Inc. -- a manufacturer’s rep firm based out of Sandy, Utah -- to sell and market their EDC Gun Belts to retail stores specializing in personal firearms and accessories in thirteen Western states.
The Mag Life, the official online publication of GunMag Warehouse, announced the addition of its latest contributor: Michael Kupari. A veteran of both the Air Force and the Army, Kupari is the author of the science fiction Privateer Andromeda series.
Sightmark is proud to share that the National Tactical Officer’s Association has tested and recommended yet another Sightmark optic – the Pinnacle 3-18x44.
The National Shooting Sports Foundation is making available firearms safety education materials to Texas communities after being awarded a $1 million grant earlier this year from the Office of Governor Greg Abbott. The goal of the initiative is to help reduce firearms accidents, theft and misuse, including suicide.
The Board of Directors of the Youth Shooting Sports Alliance recently conducted its board meeting in Columbia, Missouri, at the offices of MidwayUSA Foundation. MidwayUSA Foundation is a longtime supporter of the YSSA.
Primary Arms has announced a new Rifle Giveaway which will run through November. Chambered in 7.62x39, this AR15 channels science fiction into a stylish new form. To enter the giveaway, just visit the Primary Arms Blog article and follow the few simple steps—no purchase necessary.
Viridian Weapon Technologies has teamed up with Norma Ammo U.S. and Springfield Armory to give away an everyday carry prize pack during the To the Nines Sweepstakes.
The Samson M-LOK grenade-style Vertical Grips are on sale through Tuesday, November 12, 2019. The grenade-style grips are available in short (2-1/8”) and medium (3-1/2”) lengths.
It’s lawsuits in New Jersey and Pennsylvania, real solutions for safer communities, hunting rifles and bullet talk, and more, this week on Tom Gresham's Gun Talk Radio.
GunMag Warehouse is now carrying an extremely high-quality style of Bulgarian-made, steel-reinforced polymer AK mags - and are the onlyones doing so. Lighter than many of its cousins, this magazine boasts a steel-reinforced front lug, steel-reinforced rear lug, and reinforced feed lips.
BreachBangClear.com is happy to announce that they're working with Bad Moon Armory, an FFL/gun dealer whose avowed intention is to "Cerakote Kentucky." Bad Moon Armory assembles and services weapons, provides premier Cerakote services, and carries their own line of parts.
Through November, Honor Defense is offering a 15% firearm discount for Active-duty, Retired Military and Veterans. They can design their own pistol at: https://honordefense.com/product/custom-pistol/and receive a 15% discount by using coupon code: Military15.
To show their appreciation for U.S. military veterans, TETRA, a new hearing technology company, is running Veterans Day special. Everyone who purchases a pair of TETRA-90 Alpha Shield or 90-level AmpPod hearing devices, Tetra will give a pair of 60-level Alpha Shields ($699 value) to a U.S. military veteran of their choice.
ZEISS announces a sponsorship of the 26th Annual Rio Grande Valley Birding Festival in Harlingen, Texas. The Rio Grande Valley Birding Festival is a great opportunity for birders to get access to beautiful south Texas landscapes.
This week on Guns & Gear, hear the story behind the creation of Black Hills Ammunition. Also, the program features Timney Triggers’ AR Impact value trigger, Springfield Armory 911 in 380, 300 BLK ammo from SIG and more.
Michigan Department of Natural Resources announced that two teens – a 17-year-old from Plainwell and a 19-year-old from Kalamazoo – have been charged with seven felony counts connected to a series of recent vehicle break-ins in Allegan, Barry and Kalamazoo counties. They were taken into custody Tuesday following a vehicle and foot pursuit by DNR Conservation Officer Richard Cardenas.
Stolen firearms and other items that are believed to have been stolen were found in the vehicle, and a stolen handgun was located in the swamp after one of the suspects attempted to hide it. This should help reinforce the idea that motor vehicles aren't holsters -- nor are they safes.
New for 2020 are Hi-Point's "near visible" camo schemes. Hi-Point offers two new patterns, the Moth Wing Mimicry pattern and a lighter more subtle pattern called Kryptek Yeti . Both patterns are limited editions available for a limited time in .45ACP and 10mm heading into early 2020.
Meprolight announced the MEPRO MX3 T, a compact, magnifying scope with an integrated side flip adaptor. It is designed to give CQB optics an option to sight at greater distances, quickly and easily. The compact and lightweight magnifier attaches behind a reflex sight on the Picatinny rail.
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Shootrite Firearms Academy, home of our own Tiger McKee, announced that Knives & More in Huntsville, AL is now carrying Tiger’s knives. The model shown, Knife #141, is a field knife with aluminum guard and custom G10 sheath with billet aluminum belt loops.
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I recently received some product samples from Elite Survival Systems. These included the #7720-G2-B “Smokescreen Gen II” concealment backpack. I don’t use off-body carry as a rule but had a flying trip to my hometown last week and decided to reorganize my gear. I used the Elite Smokescreen as my “everywhere, all the time” bag. It contains flashlights, portable battery charging device and cables, an iPad with charger, some “old man” medications and the LaRue Tactical First Aid Kit. The IFAK contains Celox, a CavArms Tourniquet, an Israeli bandage, Kerlix gauze, nitrile gloves, alcohol prep pads and hypoallergenic tape. This was the “hope I don’t need it, but it’s worth carrying”
