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August 28, 2020August 28, 2020

ArachniGRIP Offers Slide Spider for Ruger-57

From ArachniGRIP

ArachniGRIP, creator and manufacturer of the innovative Slide Spider® adhesive slide grip, is now offering a slide grip for the Ruger-57®.

ArachniGRIP’s newest Slide Spider design is for the Ruger-57. The Ruger-57 is a semi-automatic pistol introduced in December 2019 by Sturm, Ruger & Co. It is the first traditionally-styled semi-automatic pistol to be chambered for the 5.7×28mm cartridge since 1998 when the FN Five-Seven was introduced. The 5.7x28mm is a small bottleneck cartridge with a reputation for high velocity, flat trajectory and mild recoil.

Shooters of the 5.7x28mm love the high speed performance — it can travel over 2000 fps– and have compared it to the .357 SIG. Fans of 5.7x28mm pistols appreciate the capability of fast follow-up shots due to low recoil, and the flat trajectory, permitting accuracy past 50 yards. The Ruger-57 is Ruger’s most cutting-edge platform yet. The magazine is a double-column design with two-position feeding rather than the standard single-feed. Capacity is an impressive 20 rounds. It also is machined to accept red dot sights. ArachniGRIP is proud to be making Slide Spider slide grips to fit and complement this innovative pistol.

The Slide Spider grip by ArachniGRIP is available for most semi-auto pistols. It is easy to install and extremely durable. The Slide Spider grip products enable the shooter to gain increased control through a safe and secure hold. The products offer additional tactical advantages under challenging operating conditions, including extreme moisture and temperature. In addition, these products aid shooters with weak or weakened hand strength and those with medical conditions such as arthritis.

For more information about ArachniGRIP products, visit www.arachnigrip.com. The company also makes versions for pistols fitted with optics.

August 28, 2020August 28, 2020

Shoot Like A Girl Free Shooting Sports Event at Bass Pro Shop Little Rock

From Shoot Like A Girl

Shoot Like A Girl’s Coast to Coast Tour is making its way to Bass Pro Shops in Little Rock, Arkansas this weekend for a free interactive event that introduces women to the shooting sports in a fun, safe and comfortable atmosphere. Both new and experienced shooters are invited to stop by the Shoot Like A Girl trailer in front of Bass Pro Shops on Saturday, August 29 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, August 30 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. to learn about safe and responsible gun ownership and the many benefits of firearms from certified female instructors who are eager to share their passion for the shooting sports.

What to Expect

This unique experience is designed to empower women with confidence gained from aiming at a target and hitting their mark. Attendees are also encouraged to bring their families and young children to discuss and hear more about firearm safety.

Inside the range, attendees who are 16 years of age or older will be able to handle and shoot a handgun and long gun with guidance from instructors, using a state-of-the-art, military-grade firearm simulator which provides realistic recoil, impact and sound feedback. Archery coaches will also be onsite to assist guests with shooting bows.

Outside the range, at the Shoot Like A Girl gun counter, visitors of all ages are welcome to compare a variety of disabled firearms, including revolvers, semi-automatic pistols, shotguns and rifles. Additional products from corporate partners will be on display, including optics, conceal carry bags, holsters, TrueTimber camouflage gear, SABRE pepper spray products and much more. A full list of partners is available online.

No experience is necessary to participate in this free event, and all equipment is provided to guests upon arrival. Those unable to attend in Little Rock are encouraged to come out to any Shoot Like A Girl trailer event in cities all across the country. The Coast to Coast Tour dates are available online, and more are added regularly.

Updated Safety Measures

Shoot Like A Girl has implemented COVID-19 protocols in accordance with the CDC and will be practicing social distancing and utilizing a waiting line app which allows people to wait from anywhere near the premises. Attendees will be issued a full TrueTimber face mask (provided by Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s), eye protection (provided by Birchwood Casey) and non-latex gloves (to keep). Inside the trailer, capacity will be limited to two instructors and two clients at any given time. CDC signs will be posted, and surfaces will be cleaned regularly. Hand sanitizer will also be available (provided by Leadslingers Whiskey) for use throughout the event.

August 28, 2020August 28, 2020

Colt’s Mfg. Contributes Gearbox Giveaway

From NSSF

NSSF, the trade association for the firearm industry, is pleased to announce that Colt’s Manufacturing Co., LLC , has signed on as a Gearbox Giveaway sponsor in support of 2020’s National Shooting Sports Month®.

Colt, headquartered in West Hartford, Connecticut, is a leading manufacturer of handguns and rifles. Founded by Samuel Colt, who opened his first factory in 1836 after being awarded a U.S. patent for his first revolver design, Colt continues its legacy today by adhering to the motto “Still Making History.”

The 2020 National Shooting Sports Month C olt Gearbox Giveaway, valued at more than $2,000, includes:

1 Colt Python with 6-inch barrel

1 Python-branded gun mat

1 Python T-shirt

1 Colt ball cap

1 Colt firearm safety cable lock

1 Colt decal

200 rounds of Colt Defense .357 Mag. ammunition (produced by DoubleTap)

500 rounds of Colt National Match .357 Mag. ammunition (produced by DoubleTap)

“Revolvers are experiencing a surge in popularity, thanks to their timeless design, ease of operation and standalone reliability. Anyone who appreciates the attributes of the wheelgun will be thrilled to have their name drawn as the winner of this Colt Gearbox Giveaway,” said Zach Snow, NSSF Director, Retail & Range Business Development.

“What better way to participate in National Shooting Sports Month than with the most iconic revolver of all time?” said Justin Baldini, Product Director for Colt. “Reintroducing the Python in 2020 was a fulfilling moment for Colt, and we encourage anyone new to the shooting sports to jump right in with this powerful piece of history. It’s a beautiful gun and a blast to shoot!”

National Shooting Sports Month, a celebration of the shooting sports and the firearm industry, takes place throughout the month of August. Firearms ranges and FFL retailers across the country have listed hundreds of events, classes, shoots and promotions on the calendar at ShootingSportsMonth.org. That calendar interacts directly with NSSF’s LetsGoShooting.org website, which consumers use to discover the August events taking place in their communities.

August 28, 2020August 28, 2020

Beretta 687 Silver Pigeon III Over-and-Under Shotgun

From Beretta

Beretta is excited to announce the launch of a new 687 Silver Pigeon III over-and-under shotgun. The 687 Silver Pigeon III shotgun represents an elegant evolution of the Silver Pigeon I, designed to meet the needs and desires of shooters looking for the reliability of the 680 platform presented with attractive aesthetics and a superior wood finish.

The fine engraving is made with state-of-the-art, 5-axis laser technology and is embellished by a special sparkle, which creates a pleasant contrast effect. The floral motifs and evocative game scenes are highlighted with pheasants and partridges.

The pistol grip stock, available with a 35/55 drop in right and left-handed configurations, and the round forend are made from stunning selected class 2.5 walnut wood and covered with a lustrous gloss finish that is resistant to rain and humidity and highlights the precious wood grain. The stock and forend are also finely checkered for an improved grip.

The top view of the shotgun boasts a particular finish that highlights the new, elegant engraving on the action frame and receiver shoulders. This engraving mimics the motif on the junction of the upper barrel.

The 687 Silver Pigeon III features a gold-colored single selective trigger with the selector located on top of the safety tang, which allows the user to select the barrel for the first shot with a simple, rapid sideways movement.

The 20mm MicroCore® butt pad ensures a comfortable and accurate shouldering as well as a safe, stable support when shooting. The receiver features a slim, elegant shape characterized by the tried-and-tested locking system with iconic trapezoid shoulders and dual conical locking lugs.

Featuring the sturdy and tried-and-tested ejection system used on the venerable 680 platform, this ultra-reliable platform boasts more than a million guns in use over the course of more than 30 years.

The 6×6 windowed top rib with accurate, anti-reflective checkering and a spherical steel front sight is a clear reference to the most exclusive Beretta over-and-under shotguns.

All these features are combined with the excellent ballistics guaranteed by the Steelium Optima Bore HP tri-alloy steel barrels. Characterized by deep drilling, cold hammer forging, and vacuum relieving, the special geometry of the barrels, with its 80-millimeter double forcing cone, is designed to offer outstanding performance and always perfect and uniform patterns, reducing at the same time felt recoil.

Available in all gauges (12, 20, 28, and .410), the 687 Silver Pigeon III is the shotgun for those who want a game scene shotgun with classic looks, quality, and elegance, without sacrificing the legendary reliability and minimal maintenance requirements of the 680 platform. The 687 Silver Pigeon III retails for an MSRP of $2,899.

August 28, 2020August 28, 2020

SIG SAUER Electro-Optics OSCAR8 Spotting Scope Receives “2020 Editor’s Choice” Award

From SIG Sauer

SIG SAUER Electro-Optics is pleased to announce the OSCAR8 HDX Variable Power Spotting Scope has received the Outdoor Life “2020 Editor’s Choice Award” for Best New Spotting Scope.

The prestigious “Editor’s Choice” honor from Outdoor Life magazine is given to the best new products of 2020, across multiple product categories, after a rigorous testing and evaluation process. The official award noted that the OSCAR8 27-55×80 Spotting Scope featured, “excellent optics in a hard-wearing package,” with “tight, responsive controls, from the removable angled eyepiece to the rubberized center-barrel focus, and the sunshade seemed to glide as though mounted on ball-bearing tracks.”

Andy York, SIG SAUER Electro-Optics President began, “the OSCAR8 offers hunters and shooters our highest-powered magnification capabilities, along with durability, versatility, and the latest advancements in glass, coatings and technology, resulting in a superior performance that can be counted on in the field.”

The OSCAR8 HDX Variable Power Spotting Scope combines extra-low dispersion glass with high light transmittance glass, a SCHMIDT-PECHAN prism, and fully multi-coated lenses to provide unmatched resolution, image contrast, color clarity, and image brightness. Also featuring Spectracoat™ anti-reflection lens coatings to reduce surface reflections across the entire visible spectrum for superior light transmission.

The OSCAR8 has a 45-degree angled eyepiece and comes equipped with a rotating tripod collar for multiple viewing angles, a variable power eyepiece (can be locked into place or removed to accept other variable or fixed power eye-pieces), fast focus adjustment, and an ergonomic rubber armor for durability to accommodate setup and built specifically for hunters and shooters that demand the best in all-weather performance and durability in the field.

“We are honored to receive this top honor from Outdoor Life and have our continued advancements in product development recognized by our peers,” concluded York.

August 27, 2020August 27, 2020

New Speed Loader for K-Frame Size Revolvers

From Zeta Industries

Zeta Industries is pleased to introduce a new and unique revolver speedloader designed specifically for 6-shot K-frame size revolvers. The new K-PAK™ is a low cost, polyurethane speedloader that arranges six rounds into two equal three-round arcs. Unlike traditional rigid speedloaders, K-PAK™ is narrow and flexible making it great for concealed pocket carry. This is the first K-frame size speedloader for the Zeta6™ brand, which includes a full line of J-frame speedloaders. www.zetasix.com

“The inspiration for this design was the moon clip, used since the early 20th century to quickly reload revolvers.”, says Michael Lyle, product designer. “We wanted to make the speedloader completely symmetrical, so the user would not have to think about orientation. For this reason, we pointed the two half-round moon clip patterns in opposite directions creating something that we call an offset strip speedloader.”

The K-PAK™ works perfectly with all Smith & Wesson 6-shot, K-frame revolvers chambered in 38SP/357. K-PAK™ also fits perfectly in the Kimber K6s, Taurus 856, and many Colt models including PPS, DS, Agent, and new King Cobra.

Zeta6™ K-PAK™ is available now on the zetasix.com website and at many gun stores. K-PAK™ is sold in 2-packs for $11.95.

August 27, 2020August 27, 2020

TRU-SPEC 24-7 Series Pro Vector Pants

From Tru-Spec

TRU-SPEC® is proud to announce the newest addition to the 24-7 Series® Family: The Pro Vector Pant. Setting the standard for comfort and mobility in a versatile pant that transitions easily from uniform to low profile, the Pro Vector is made from 2-way stretch water resistant fabric with specialty pockets to accommodate different types of equipment.

The Pro Vector micro rip-stop fabric is a technologically advanced mechanical stretch polyester cotton that is breathable. The gusseted crotch and integrated stretch panel waistband provides superior comfort and unparalleled mobility without creating pinch points.

The ergonomically designed pocket layout puts all the wearer’s equipment in reach to complete any task. The deep front pockets are notched and reinforced for knives or accessories with clips. The inset cargo pockets have two internal magazine or accessory pockets and our easy access DropN pocket, set behind the cargo pockets, fits most cell phones. The back has both jean style pockets and a concealed hip pocket. The Pro Vector incorporates seven belt loops for added support and pairs perfectly with our Xtreme Belt System.

TRU-SPEC® is one of the leading suppliers of personal equipment, material and uniforms to the military, law enforcement, first responder, and public safety markets. The Pro Vector pant is available now at TRUSPEC.com and our retail partners. Please contact us for more information, product reviews, or group sales.

August 27, 2020August 27, 2020

Comp-Tac Holster Fits for the S&W M&P9 Shield EZ

From Comp-Tac

Comp-Tac recently added new Smith & Wesson® M&P® 9 Shield™ EZ® fits for the MTAC™, Infidel Max™, Warrior™, eV2™ and International™ holsters.

These five holsters rank among Comp-Tac’s most popular items. The brand periodically releases new holster fits throughout the year to accommodate more and more gun owners, and to match the ever-growing firearms market.

“Firearm manufacturers continue to expand their product lines with handguns that have additional features and options to fit a wide variety of customers, lifestyles and uses,” said Gordon Carrell, Comp-Tac general manager. “We at Comp-Tac believe in those same ideals and strive to match the varied number of handguns with an equal variation of holsters. Our many holster fits help to meet the needs of customers regardless of carry position, clothing options, lifestyle needs and more.”

The MTAC is a hybrid, inside-the-waistband (IWB) holster that works perfectly for customers who need to tuck their shirt in. The two mounting clips on the MTAC are located on the sides of the holster, allowing a shirt to be tucked in over the gun and holster, leaving only the clips to show for deep concealment.

The Infidel Max Holster is an all-Kydex® IWB holster designed to be worn behind the hip at the 4 o’clock or 5 o’clock positions. With an easy-on, easy-off single clip, this holster is a favorite for users who want the ability to put on their gun or take it off as their environment changes.

The Warrior Holster is an outside-the-waistband holster that was recently tested and recommended by the National Training Officers Association (NTOA). The all-Kydex, pancake design is excellent for concealed carry or general range use.

The eV2 Holster is an appendix inside-the-waistband holster designed for concealed carry. The eV2 includes the Comp-Tac Kick, a piece designed to help press the grip of the gun into the body for better concealment.

The International Holster is an all-Kydex holster with a modular mounting system that includes a belt mount, paddle mount and drop offset piece. The International has been the top holster used at the IDPA nationals for eight years in a row and is an excellent choice for those who want to participate in competitive shooting events or head to the range for some training time.

August 27, 2020August 27, 2020

SASP Team Introduces New Shooters With First Shots Program

From NSSF

The NSSF’s First Shots and +ONE initiatives have aimed to introduce new groups and individuals alike to shooting sports. With August being declared National Shooting Sports Month, these resources have been utilized by the Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation‘s SASP and SCTP members as a means to grow their teams for the upcoming season.

This youth shooting sports team has been focused on sharing their sport via First Shots events for several years and just put on their latest introductory event on August 22nd. Along with event partners Southeast Regional Park Shooting Range and Pima County Parks and Recreation, the WildGats put on a wildly successful event.

“We had a 127 sign up in one hour before we could announce that it was full,” said WildGats Head Coach, Bill Perkins. “Talking to our guests, I was surprised. At our first five events, we have had ~50% new shooters. When I asked for a show of hands at our latest First Shots event, ALL the hands went up in all three groups. We also saw very high participation by women. I would guess over 80% this year.”

Event staff greeted participants, with each group signing in and going through a quick temperature check. From there, new shooters were oriented by a First Shots powerpoint, staff introductions, gun safety rules, and future shooting opportunities.

From there, the University of Arizona WildGats athletes taught new shooters the fundamentals of grip, stance, sight alignment, and trigger squeeze with visible laser SIRT trainers. NextLevel Training, Platinum Sponsor of the Scholastic Action Shooting Program, manufactures training tools, especially helpful for new shooters.

Once given an introduction, First Shots participants were taken to the live fire range, receiving 1:1 guidance with a Coach, Instructor or RSO.

August 27, 2020October 28, 2020

Crush Inclement Weather with Nomad’s Hailstorm Jacket and Pants

From Nomad Outdoor

From driving in snow and sleet to downpours of rain, nothing has the potential to cut a hunt short like inclement weather. Thanks to Nomad’s Hailstorm Jacket and Pant, hunters can extend their precious time afield while being completely shielded from the harshest elements.

Nomad’s Hailstorm Jacket and Pant both feature 100% polyester construction with a fully waterproof, breathable membrane and taped seams to handle the harshest downpours. At the same time, fully articulated knees, gusseted crotch and mechanical stretch shell fabric with DWR finish allow hunters ample range of motion when walking through the woods, glassing from steep ridges, or stalking a trophy animal. When your activity level increases and body heat is on the rise, pit zips and zippered leg openings help cool things down.

Available in Veil Cervidae camo, the Hailstorm Jacket and Pant serve as an excellent outer barrier for a multi-layer system for Western big game hunters. The jacket and pant feature YKK AquaGuard zippers to provide a constant moisture barrier, while adjustable wrist and ankle hem tabs deliver all-day comfort. Both the jacket and pants are designed with anatomical shaping that gives hunters the best in fit, comfort, and performance, especially in high-activity environments and severe weather conditions.

The built-in waist belt ensures the pants don’t slip when worn over several other layers, while the low profile of the clasp makes it comfortable to wear under a tightened backpack waist belt. A Cordura seat in the pants and drop back hem on the jacket provide additional abrasion resistance when you’re glassing from jagged rocks or steep mountainsides. At 32 oz., the jacket and pant are light enough to carry in your pack for those unexpected fall snows or thunderstorms.

Hailstorm Jacket:

100% Polyester
Waterproof, breathable membrane – 10,000MM/M2/24HR
Fully seam taped
YKK AquaGuard zippers
Mechanical stretch shell fabric with DWR treatment
Attached hood with one pull adjustment
No-rise gusseted underarms
Articulated elbows
Pit zips
Adjustable hook and loop tab cuffs
Cordura reinforced drop back hem
3-layer construction
Anatomical shaping for fit, comfort, and performance
17 oz.
MSRP: $180.00

Hailstorm Pant:

100% Polyester
Waterproof, breathable membrane – 10,000MM/M2/24HR
Fully seam taped
YKK AquaGuard zippers
Mechanical stretch shell fabric with DWR treatment
Built-In waist belt
Gusseted crotch
Articulated knees
Zippered leg openings with adjustable hem tabs
Cordura reinforced seat
3-layer construction
Anatomical shaping for fit, comfort, and performance
15 oz.
MSRP: $180.00