During the 2018 NRA Show in Dallas, Texas, Leupold announced six new models of their VX-Freedom line of scopes. Here’s a quick rundown on why you should care:
The VX- Freedom line is replacing both the VX-1 and VX-2 line of scopes.
Leupold has figured out how to streamline the manufacturing process and you are essentially getting
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New Leupold VX-Freedom Scopes: 10 Things You Should Know & New Service Rifle Optic
Published: May 11, 2018 { 2 comments }
Investors Force Ruger to Produce Gun Safety Report
Published: May 9, 2018 { 45 comments }“The proposal requires Ruger to prepare a report, that’s it, a report,” said Killoy at the meeting in Prescott, Arizona. “The shareholders have spoken and we will follow through on our obligation to prepare that report in due course.”
No Changes to What Ruger Makes and Sells to Law Abiding Citizens, Despite Shareholder Proposal
Published: May 9, 2018 { 20 comments }Please understand that Ruger was obligated by applicable law to include a shareholder’s activist resolution with its proxy materials for a shareholder vote. With its passage, the proposal requires Ruger to prepare a report. That’s it. A report. What the proposal does not do . . . and cannot do . . . is force us to change our business
CMP: Only 8,000 1911s Will Be Up for Sale This Fiscal Year, Pricing Categories Set
Published: May 9, 2018 { 74 comments }The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) gave us a brief update this week on the status of those highly-coveted surplus 1911s. Looks like there won’t be as many available for purchase this year as we may have hoped. “While the National Defense Authorization Act granted transfer of a maximum of 10,000 1911s per year to the [...]
Mossberg Joins Springfield, Cuts Dick’s Off
Published: May 9, 2018 { 79 comments }Mossberg announced Wednesday that it will be terminating its relationship with Dick’s Sporting Goods and it subsidiary Field & Stream.
Must-See: McMillan Firearms Recreated Chris Kyle’s Custom TAC-338
Published: May 9, 2018 { 32 comments }In 2007 McMillan Firearms built a custom TAC-338 for legendary SEAL sniper Chris Kyle. Kyle told the McMillan gunsmiths that insurgents had learned the effective range of his 300 Win MAG, and he wanted something that could reach out a little further.
The Dakkar from NEMO: A Sniper’s Dream Realized
Published: May 9, 2018 { 6 comments }NEMO decided to team with KRG for the Dakkar and the result is spectacular. The chassis looks like something out of the space age and it contains all the features a growing boy needs. From the tool-less barrel change to the carbon fiber forend, innovation is the name of the game.
Sub-$700 Pistol w/ Optic, Threaded Barrel, and Suppressor Sights: Hello FMK Elite
Published: May 9, 2018 { 10 comments }You don’t have to spend $1000 to get a suppressor-ready handgun with a pre-installed optic. You don’t even have to spend $700. FMK Firearm’s new Elite Series of semi-automatic pistols come standard (yes, standard) with either a Vortex Venom or a Burris Fastfire 3 (your choice), suppressor sights, and a threaded barrel.
Meet Your New NRA President: Lt. Colonel Oliver North, USMC (Ret.)
Published: May 8, 2018 { 56 comments }“Oliver North is a true hero and warrior for freedom,” LaPierre continued, “and NRA members are proud to stand with him.”
First Impressions of the Ideal Conceal Cell Phone Pistol
Published: May 8, 2018 { 49 comments }The Ideal Conceal cell phone pistol is in the final phases of testing and could be hitting store shelves as early as next month.