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January 7, 2021January 9, 2021

New Guns & Gear for 2021—Safariland 015 Open Top Competition Holster

From Safariland

Safariland®, a brand of The Safariland Group, a leading global provider of safety products designed for the public safety, military, professional and outdoor markets, today announced the new Model 015 Open Top Competition Holster. Available for most steel and polymer frame pistols, the 015 provides a minimalistic, intelligent design for custom-fit and easy modification options for competitive shooters in open, limited and 3-gun divisions.

“This is a very well-made competition holster,” said Bobby McGee, Vice President of Engineering for The Safariland Group duty gear division and Team Safariland member. “Machined from billet, a raw block of virgin aluminum, the 015 has superior stabilization and little resistance for a secure fast draw. Paired with a stainless-steel ball joint on the holster, it allows for lots of clamping force securing fine-tuned positioning throughout the life of the holster, unlike aluminum ball joints that can cause positioning to skip with adjustments.”

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The Model 015 incorporates an instinctive rotating lock for secure retention without the use of a nose piece and the advanced design significantly reduces the chance of unintended release during draw. By rotating the lever towards the rear of the firearm, the trigger block is unlocked providing a fast and efficient draw during the natural gripping motion.

Ideal for Open and Limited divisions where the most minimal design is desired, the ball joint system allows freedom of movement and easily accommodates thumb rests, red dot sights and additional modifications to limit interference. For 3-Gun competitors or others looking for even more stability when moving around objects, Safariland offers a supplemental muzzle adaptor for additional support and protection that is fully adjustable for barrels from 4″ to 7.5″.

The 015 features a special safety detent for retention even when the screw is removed and a stainless-steel spring allows for worry-free disassembly. Further, the holster and belt loop can be separated for ease of travel, while maintaining the user’s set position. The holster is designed to be used with 1.5” and 1.75” width competition belts with the use of a preinstalled belt shim. The belt loop works for a variety of belts and tightens to ensure no movement between the belt and belt loop. Additionally, the adjustable cant and round thigh-pad offer added comfort.

The Model 015 Open Top Competition Holster comes in black, red, or blue and is available for most 2011 steel and polymer frame pistols. MSRP is $223. For competitors who want additional muzzle support, they can purchase the 015A Muzzle Adaptor as an optional accessory. MSRP is $100.00. To purchase the 015 with the Muzzle Adaptor attached, order Model 015XL, MSRP $323.00.

January 7, 2021January 7, 2021

Gun sales set record in 2020

Photo by Guy J. Sagi, Copyright 2021

From Small Arms Analytics & Forecasting

Small Arms Analytics & Forecasting (SAAF) estimates total gun sales for 2020 came in at roughly 23 million. December 2020 U.S. firearms unit sales were 2.1 million units, a year-over-year increase of 24% from December 2019, and about half of the November year-over-year increase.

SAAF’s firearms unit sales estimates are based on raw data taken from the FBI’s National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS), adjusted for checks unlikely to be related to end-user firearms sales. For example, the FBI’s raw numbers (for December, some 3,904,879) cannot be taken at face value as large numbers of background checks are unrelated to end-user sales. As a case in point, in December the state of Illinois conducted about 830,000 so-called permit checks and rechecks alone whereas end-user unit sales at firearms retailers likely amounted to about 54,000. SAAF makes certain other adjustments to the data based on retailer reports and other information; nonetheless, the estimates still likely understate the true number of sales.

SAAF Chief Economist Jurgen Brauer comments that “while December 2020 continued the year’s record-breaking pace – summing to almost 23 million units – December’s 24% year-over-year increase was by far the smallest such monthly increase since March 2020.”

January 6, 2021January 9, 2021

New Guns & Gear for 2021—LockerSource Locker Line in Mossy Oak

From Mossy Oak

LockerSource and Mossy Oak are proud to introduce a new locker line that features four different Mossy Oak patterns for the outdoor enthusiast to enjoy.

The Mossy Oak line of lockers is an excellent choice for anyone, especially outdoor enthusiasts, who want to show off a passion for hunting and the outdoors. The NEW Mossy Oak Lockers are functional and eye-catching for all ages to enjoy. Just as an athlete utilizes their locker before a big game, the Mossy Oak line of lockers can be utilized by the outdoorsman before a big hunt. They also can be used as a practical piece in many different areas of the house.

“The hunting and fishing community is a passionate one,” said Dale Krystalovich, president of LockerSource. “We wanted to create something that could be put in a child’s room, game room, or a man cave that would look good and be functional.”

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The Mossy Oak Lockers are each made from sturdy yet lightweight corrugated liner board. Each locker also features an aluminum hanging bar that will accommodate up to 20 lbs, a bench seat that will hold up to 200 lbs, and features two-sided foam tape to eliminate any raw edges. The Mossy Oak Lockers are 20.5 inches wide, 12 inches deep, 58 inches tall, and have a top shelf that will hold up to 20 lbs.

The Mossy Oak collection of lockers is Locker Source’s first non-sports locker. They currently have sports team lockers from Major League Baseball, the National Hockey League and NCAA.

“We have great respect for the hunting community and we’re honored to use Mossy Oak designs on our NEW line,” said Mark Heligman, vice-president of LockerSource.

The Mossy Oak Lockers are available in four different designs, including Bottomland, Break-Up Country, Obsession, and Shadow Grass Blades.

Mossy Oak Lockers retail for $79.95 and are currently available online at lockersource.com. To learn more about Mossy Oak, visit https://www.mossyoak.com, and to enjoy some of the

January 6, 2021January 6, 2021

Riton Optics Products Available on Strelok Pro Ballistic Calculator

From Riton Optics

Veteran owned optics company, Riton Optics, is proud to announce the addition of their riflescope line to the Strelok Pro Ballistic Calculator.

Providing field proven accuracy since 2001, Strelok Pro has proven itself to be among the top ballistic calculators available to shooters worldwide. With apps available for both Android and iOS platforms, shooters are guaranteed to be right on target with every shot sent downrange.

In order to utilize the platform, simply select Riton optic and reticle combo and input the data to receive corrections. Custom data inputs for distance, wind speed and direction, slope angle, temperature, humidity, barometric pressure, altitude, ammunition data (handloads and factory ammo), barrel twist rate, and much more are all included in the app.

Riton’s Director of Product Development, Jeremiah Alexander, has the following to say regarding Strelok Pro: “Being new to the shooting game can be overwhelming. A good ballistics calculator is key in getting impacts where you want them and collecting data along the way. I’ve used no application more intuitive than Strelok Pro. Thanks to the Strelok and Riton partnership, I have been able to consistently shoot past two miles.”

For more information about Strelok Pro and to download the app, visit the app store on your selected device.

January 6, 2021January 6, 2021

Springfield Armory Workbench Disassembly & Maintenance Videos

From Springfield Armory

Springfield Armory® is proud to announce the release of the new Springfield Armory Workbench Series of videos supporting some of the most popular firearms offerings in its product line. These in-depth videos were developed to help new gun owners safely care for and maintain their firearms, as well as provide a useful resource for seasoned gun owners.

Broken up into five parts, the series covers the following Springfield Armory firearms:

·Hellcat® family of micro 9mm pistols

·SAINT® family of rifles and pistols

·1911 family of pistols

·M1A™ family of rifles

·XD-M® Elite family of pistols

“The new Springfield Armory Workbench series of videos was created as a helpful guide for the many new gun owners that have recently purchased Springfield Armory firearms,” says Steve Kramer, Vice President of Marketing for Springfield Armory. “These videos provide both new and experienced owners with instruction on safe disassembly, cleaning, maintenance and reassembly of their favorite Springfield Armory firearm.”

Firearms expert Steve Horsman hosts each of the five segments of the video series, giving the viewers a detailed step-by-step guide on each of the firearms families listed. From the micro-sized, CCW-ready 9mm Hellcat all the way up to the classic M1A rifle, this series covers everything the end user needs to care for these Springfield Armory firearms.

In addition to being hosted on the Springfield Armory YouTube channel, the five-part series will also be featured as series of posts on The Armory Life™ website. You can see the first entry here: https://www.spr-ar.com/r/4479.

January 6, 2021January 6, 2021

NSSF Hails Proposed Concealed Carry Reciprocity Legislation

From NSSF

NSSF®, the firearm industry’s trade association, hailed U.S. Rep. Richard Hudson’s (R-N.C.) introduction of the Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2021, H.R. 38, on the first day of the 117th Congress. The legislation was introduced with bipartisan support and 154 original co-sponsors, demonstrating the wide-ranging support for protecting law-abiding concealed carry permit holders from navigating a patchwork of varying gun control laws when crossing a state line.

The bill aims to eliminate the confusion of varying state-by-state laws and provide protection for Second Amendment rights for permit holders. The legislation would allow handgun owners who are legally permitted and authorized by their home state to carry a concealed firearm in other states while complying with the laws of each state – much in the same way a driver’s license is recognized.

“This legislation provides an answer to the confusing patchwork of laws surrounding concealed carry permits, particularly with regard to states where laws make unwitting criminals out of legal permit holders for a simple mistake of a wrong traffic turn,” said Lawrence Keane, NSSF Senior Vice President and General Counsel. “It safeguards a state’s right to determine their own laws while protecting the Second Amendment rights of all Americans. We thank Rep. Hudson for his leadership on behalf of America’s hunters and recreational shooters.”

“Our Second Amendment rights do not disappear when we cross state lines, and H.R. 38 guarantees that,” said Rep. Hudson. “The Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2021 is a common sense solution to provide law-abiding citizens the right to conceal carry and travel freely between states without worrying about conflicting state codes or onerous civil suits. I am especially proud to have such widespread and bipartisan support for this measure and will work with my colleagues to get this legislation over the finish line.”

Unlike other rights protected by the U.S. Constitution, the right to keep and bear arms is regulated differently by individual states. While individual rights to speech, religion and protections of Due Process or Search and Seizure are constant, gun rights vary according to the state. Reciprocity agreements exist, but not between all states and are ever-changing. That puts individuals at risk of running afoul of varying state-by-state laws when traveling and crossing borders.

The pitfalls of these varying state-by-state laws were exposed when Philadelphia resident Shaneen Allen faced up to five years in prison for bringing a firearm into New Jersey in 2013. She held a valid license to carry in Pennsylvania, but not in neighboring New Jersey. The mother-of-two voluntarily told a law enforcement officer of the firearm during a traffic stop, but was still arrested, charged, convicted and spent 48 days in jail – all for having made a wrong turn and accidentally crossing state line. Fortunately, after an 18-month legal ordeal, Republican Gov. Chris Christie pardoned Allen. Others are not so lucky.

January 6, 2021January 9, 2021

New Guns & Gear for 2021—Moultrie Mobile Delta Cellular Trail Camera

From Moultrie Mobile

Moultrie Mobile announces the arrival of the most powerful cellular trail camera ever built — the Delta. It is loaded with advanced features for premium performance in the field and workhorse reliability all season long.

Industry-first High Dynamic Range (HDR) imaging combined with best-in-class 32MP resolution make the Delta the clear leader in picture quality. HDR imaging allows the Delta to capture enhanced detail in highlights and shadows — even in the most difficult lighting conditions. The camera’s 32MP ILLUMI-NIGHT 3 Sensor delivers images and video with vivid colors by day and crisp, bright clarity at night with invisible infrared flash.

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The Delta further separates itself with a battery life of up to 12 months on a single set of lithium batteries. With battery life up to 4x longer than other cellular cameras, the Delta will keep you connected longer without a trip to the field.

“This performance was achieved through a complete redesign of the camera platform focused on reliability, image quality, and power efficiency,” said Daniel Wilson, General Manager of Moultrie Mobile. “We wanted to build the best camera possible.”

The camera is also equipped with onboard GPS for theft deterrence and easy device location on the map within the Moultrie Mobile app.

The most powerful cellular trail camera ever built. At an MSRP of $99.99.

Camera features:

External antenna optimized for stronger cellular reception
Onboard GPS for theft deterrence and device location
Video clip transmission (with sound)
Adaptive trigger sensitivity for improved detection accuracy
80-foot invisible flash range
80-foot detection range
Work time scheduling
Full HD image downloads available for download on demand
Over the air (OTA) firmware updates – no need to pull the camera from the field
Aim-assist LED for easy positioning
2-year warranty backed by U.S.-based customer support
Available in both AT&T and Verizon models

Subscription plans:

Unlimited plans as low as $7.99 per month
Annual plans for year-round power-users
Free unlimited cloud storage — no purging of images after 30 days
Free species recognition (buck, doe, turkey, person, vehicle) with SmartTags for advanced image filtering and alerts
Free Interactive Maps for hunt planning and property management
New features launching soon including activity charting, weather forecast, and expanded species recognition

To learn more, check out www.MoultrieMobile.com.

Visit the App Store or Google Play to download and demo the app for free today.

January 6, 2021January 9, 2021

New Guns & Gear for 2021—High Speed Gear LE Blue Polymer TACOS

From High Speed Gear

High Speed Gear® has added LE Blue to the color offerings for most of its Polymer TACO® family at the start of 2021.

This new polymer color was based on our LE Blue nylon and will allow customers to match existing LE Blue nylon and Kydex® loadouts with Polymer TACOs, Polymer Pistol TACOs, Polymer Double Decker® TACOs and Polymer X2R® TACOs.

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“We are constantly expanding our product lines to meet the growing needs of our users,” explained Allison Mitchum, HSGI® director of marketing and sales. “In the last year, we added LE Blue to the majority of our catalog and now we’ve extended that to our polymer TACOs, making that style of pouches available to our law enforcement agencies that require blue gear for their vests and belts. We know that blue equipment options for these units can be very limited, so we’re proud to offer them American-made solutions.”

Polymer TACO:

https://www.highspeedgear.com/hsgi/16TA00-16TA00.html

Polymer Pistol TACO:

https://www.highspeedgear.com/hsgi/16PT00-16PT00.html

Polymer Double Decker TACO:

https://www.highspeedgear.com/hsgi/16DD00-16DD00.html

Polymer X2R TACO:

https://www.highspeedgear.com/hsgi/162R00-162R00.html

About High Speed Gear® https://www.highspeedgear.com

High Speed Gear® is dedicated to building the best 100% American-made, Battle-Proven Tactical Gear™. Our products are designed for the highest level of comfort, functionality and versatility. Satisfaction is guaranteed for all our customers, whether military, law enforcement or responsibly-armed citizens. Our products are user driven and are designed based on the operational experiences of a wide variety of end users.

January 6, 2021January 15, 2021

Galco Classic Avenger Belt Holster

From Galco

Galco’s classically-designed Avenger combines all the features of a truly practical belt holster.

Full firing grip accessibility allows an instant and full grasp on the pistol, making for a fast and sure draw. The molded sight rail prevent snags on the draw, while the reinforced holster opening provides easy one-handed return to the holster.

The Avenger’s vertical orientation allows the fastest, wrist-locked draw stroke, while the tension unit makes micro-adjustment and personalization of the draw stroke simple. Constructed of premium steerhide, it fits belts up to 1 3/4″ wide.

The Avenger is now made for over 50 different semiautomatic pistols, including some with red dot sights. It’s available for right or left hand draw in tan or black.

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January 6, 2021January 15, 2021

New Guns & Gear for 2021—N8 Tactical Pro-Lock Holster

From N8 Tactical

N8 Tactical, a modern-day holster company with a mission to provide quality products with superior comfort for all-day, everyday carry is proud to introduce the Pro-Lock Holster, their first outside the waistband holster.

Whether you’re carrying a Sig P365, S&W M&P9 Shield, Glock 19, or one of 100’s of other handguns the firearm-specific polycarbonate pocket on the new Pro-Lock Holster is designed specifically for your firearm. Not only is the pocket engineered to offer a superior fit, the polycarbonate pocket is made from an incredibly durable material ensuring that your holster will last a lifetime.

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When comfort and security counts, the N8 Tactical Pro-Lock Holster leather backer offers both. The backer is composed of two layers of cowhide leather offering the strength needed to keep your firearm secure in an OWB holster. The durable leather surface will not mar or scratch your firearm while providing a clean and smooth surface to draw from. The durable pancake belt loops accept up to 1 ¾” belts and have soft rounded edges for added comfort.

The Secure Twist Release™ Retention System featured on these holsters ensure your firearm will stay secure enough to provide proper retention while allowing for a smooth worry-free draw. The system features a small modification to the pocket that secures your firearm, while being easily released with a minor twist of the wrist.

As with all N8 Tactical holsters, the Pro-Lock Holster features a “Two Week, Try It Free Guarantee”. If for any reason you are unhappy with your holster within the first two weeks of receiving it, N8 Tactical will buy it back (minus shipping and handling). The new outside the waist band holster also comes with a hassle-free lifetime warranty. If your holster fails at any time send it back to N8 Tactical and for it to be replaced or repaired.

To learn more about the Pro-Lock Holster and the full line of N8 Tactical Holsters visit N8Tactical.com.