Month: January 2021

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New Guns & Gear for 2021—Neck Gaiters in Multiple TrueTimber Camo Patterns

New Guns & Gear for 2021—Neck Gaiters in Multiple TrueTimber Camo Patterns

From TrueTimber

TrueTimber has announced neck gaiters are now available for purchase from the TrueTimber online store. The new selection of neck gaiters is available in multiple TrueTimber camo patterns and color combinations including solid colors. Perfect for keeping the sun, wind, dust and other light debris off the face and neck, TrueTimber neck gaiters are versatile and lightweight enough to be used for year-round protection.

“We have spent a lot of time developing and expanding our fishing line and we are thrilled about these neck gaiters,” said TrueTimber CEO Rusty Sellars. “They are perfect for all kinds of outdoor adventures and give users a serious advantage against the elements. The lightweight construction and comfortable nature of these makes them a great addition to any fishing wardrobe.”

Here’s my complete list of the best new guns and gear for 2021.

TrueTimber Neck Gaiters

TrueTimber neck gaiters are constructed of a 90% polyester, 10% spandex blend making them very lightweight and comfortable with four-way stretch capabilities. Mesh over the nose and mouth increases breathability for even the hottest days. TrueTimber neck gaiters are available in eight color and camo combinations including TrueTimber Viper Urban, Rift and Tundra camo patterns. MSRP $14.99.

From the bass boat, to the ice fishing hole, the TrueTimber Fishing line has the right gear for every outing. This lineup offers everything from lightweight, breathable short and long sleeve shirts with sun protection to waterproof, insulated jackets and bibs, hoodies, shorts and now neck gaiters. Be sure to gear up now to take the next trip on the boat, to the beach or on the ice to the next level.

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USCCA Applauds House Introduction of Concealed Carry Reciprocity Legislation

USCCA Applauds House Introduction of Concealed Carry Reciprocity Legislation

From USCCA

On behalf of its over 500,000 members nationwide, the U.S. Concealed Carry Association (USCCA) today commended U.S. Rep. Richard Hudson (NC-8) for introducing H.R. 38, The Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2021, on the first day of the 117th Congress. This important bill aims to eliminate the confusion caused by a patchwork of state-by-state laws to ensure that concealed carry permits issued in one home state would be considered valid in other states, similar to a drivers’ license.

“Congress has an obligation to help responsible, law-abiding Americans keep their loved ones safe. With almost 20 million concealed carry permit holders nationwide and five million new gun owners in 2020 alone, national concealed carry reciprocity legislation is more important than ever,” said Tim Schmidt, President and Founder of the USCCA. “The current patchwork of state and local laws is overly complex for even the most conscientious concealed carry permit holders. It puts law-abiding citizens at risk of being charged with a crime or worse, being left in a situation where they cannot defend themselves or their families.”

“Our Second Amendment rights do not disappear when we cross state lines, and H.R. 38 guarantees that,” Rep. Hudson said today. “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.”

“The USCCA thanks Congressman Hudson for his continued leadership in supporting those who have chosen the awesome responsibility of being their family’s first line of defense. Whether it’s a family visiting relatives across state lines, a business owner traveling for work, or a single mother who lives in a community bordering a neighboring state, Americans should have the right to protect themselves and their families at all times. It is beyond time that Congress acts to ensure our laws provide common-sense protections for these responsible Americans,” Schmidt concluded.

USCCA’s President and Founder Tim Schmidt has appeared on leading national shows like 60 Minutes and C-Span’s Washington Journal to discuss the importance of national reciprocity. He has also authored op-eds in The Hill, Fox Business and other top publications in support of concealed carry permit holders. The legislation was previously passed by the House in a bipartisan vote in 2017 but was not acted on in the Senate.

The U.S. Concealed Carry Association (USCCA) – headquartered in West Bend, WI – is the largest and fastest-growing association whose sole focus is providing self-defense education and training to responsible American gun owners. For more information on how to get self-defense education and training offered through the USCCA, visit the website here.

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New Guns & Gear for 2021—IMPULSE the First Straight-Pull Rifle from Savage Arms

New Guns & Gear for 2021—IMPULSE the First Straight-Pull Rifle from Savage Arms

From Savage Arms

Savage Arms, makers of the most trusted hunting and target rifles in the United States, is proud to introduce IMPULSE. The new American-made rifles feature a unique straight-pull action that refines the basic function of the conventional bolt into one fast and intuitive movement. The key to IMPULSE’s lightning-fast functionality is the new action, which is built around Hexlock, a robust lockup that allows for IMPULSE’s reliability, speed, safety and accuracy.

“IMPULSE will redefine the way you think about straight-pull rifles,” said Al Kasper, President and CEO of Savage Arms. “We’ve studied more than a century’s worth of straight-pull actions and kept running up against the same conundrum; straight pull actions are fast, but they don’t inspire confidence. Speed means nothing if you can’t hit what you’re aiming at. IMPULSE changes that. We’ve brought our tradition of accuracy into the mix to make the fastest, most accurate straight-pull rifles ever built.”

Here’s my complete list of the best new guns and gear for 2021.

IMPULSE rifles are built for speed. The smooth bolt throw allows a shooter to cycle rounds intuitively, without the need for the standard four changes-of-direction common to a conventional bolt’s path-of-travel. When every second counts, IMPULSE reduces split times and allows for a shooter to manipulate the bolt without losing their cheek weld. The bolt travels out and back and shooters don’t have to take their eyes off the target. This increase in speed is essential to making effective follow-up shots.

At the heart of IMPULSE’s bolt is Hexlock. Six hardened steel bearings lock the bolt in place inside the receiver’s barrel extension. As pressure increases, Hexlock’s hold tightens, ensuring that there can be no rearward movement of the bolt. Once the round has left the barrel, the pressure subsides, and the action can safely open again with the straight pull of the bolt handle.

In addition to IMPULSE’s new features, these rifles draw upon decades of Savage innovation. Each model is equipped with AccuStock®, Accufit®, and AccuTrigger®.

IMPULSE is available in three model variations:

IMPULSE Big Game: From the versatility of .243 WIN to stopping power of 300 Win Mag, IMPULSE Big Game is ready for one-shot drops and fast follow-ups.

IMPULSE Predator: From the speed of 22-250 REM. to the do-it-all potential of 6.5 Creedmoor, IMPULSE Predator provides an advantage to anyone hunting at the top of the food chain.

IMPULSE Hog Hunter: From the ready availability of .308 to the long-range reach of 300 Win Mag, IMPULSE Hog Hunter offers efficient pest control in a variety of proven .30 caliber chamberings.

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New Guns & Gear for 2021—CZ TS2

New Guns & Gear for 2021—CZ TS2

From CZ-USA

The speed, precision and dynamic performance afforded by CZ-USA’s handguns have made it the leading name for practical shooting disciplines like IPSC, USPSA, 3-Gun and Steel Challenge, a position CZ is not planning to yield any time soon.

The sport-shooting world reveres the CZ Tactical Sport for its crisp single-action trigger and long sight radius. Now, the pistol has evolved into the Tactical Sport 2 (TS2), a brand-new, built-from-the-ground-up firearm that represents the next generation in tactical sport pistols.

Here’s my complete list of the best new guns and gear for 2021.

The TS2 was designed and built for competition shooters in the tradition of the company’s highly successful Shadow 2, mimicking its slide profile with the reciprocating weight positioned as low as possible for smoother operation, less muzzle flip and faster follow-up shots. Additionally, the TS2’s redesigned frame and improved ergonomics also reduce muzzle flip so that it’s less noticeable than ever.

The steel-framed, 9mm TS2 is an outstanding and affordable entry-level competition handgun with a wide variety of compatible accessories already available, as the large aftermarket of custom parts already available for the original Tactical Sport pistol are fully compatible with the TS2!

The new pistol comes with 20-round standard magazines and distinctive blue aluminum grips with aggressive checkering above a healthily flared magwell.

Front and rear cocking serrations on the slide make racking this pistol easy for practically anyone, with or without gloves. With a fiber-optic front sight, the included set of fixed target sights are rugged enough to withstand rough competition use.

The adaptable pistol can be easily fine-tuned to an individual shooter to be faster and more precise at the firing line, with the aforementioned custom parts for the Tactical Sport platform.

This new pistol is sure to become a favorite among IPSC/USPSA shooters, as well as beginners looking to get into competition pistol shooting for the first time.

TS2 Pistol Specifications:

  • SKU: 91220
  • Purpose: Competition
  • Caliber: 9mm
  • Magazine Capacity: 20 rounds
  • Grips: Blue Aluminum
  • Frame Material: Steel
  • Action: Single Action
  • Sights: Fixed Rear, Fiber Optic Front
  • Barrel: Cold Hammer Forged
  • Barrel Length: 5.23″
  • Height: 5.8″
  • Width: 1.57″
  • Weight: 48 oz.
  • Overall Length: 8.86″
  • Safety: Ambidextrous Manual Safety
  • MSRP: $1,699
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Ohio Governor Signs Duty to Retreat Bill

From Buckeye Firearms Association

As a candidate for governor, then Attorney General Mike DeWine promised Ohio’s 4 million gun owners that he would sign legislation to repeal the state’s unjust duty to retreat law. On Monday, January 4th, 2021,Governor DeWine fulfilled that commitment by signing Senate Bill 175.

During the last days of session in late December 2020, the Ohio General Assembly voted to include this Second Amendment priority in Senate Bill 175, which also grants immunity to non-profit organizations from litigation in the event an act of gun violence takes place on their premises. DeWine’s signature on the bill enacts one of Buckeye Firearms Association’s top legislative priorities.

“We’re very pleased the Governor kept his promise to sign the repeal of Ohio’s duty to retreat law that forces victims of violent crime to retreat before they’re legally able to defend themselves,” said Buckeye Firearms Association Executive Director, Dean Rieck. “Our organization worked relentlessly down the stretch to see this bill become law.”

Although speculation ran high that the Governor might veto the bill, his signature on SB 175 keeps a promise he made multiple times in writing, in public and in private meetings with Buckeye Firearms Association and other gun rights advocates.

This bill brings Ohio into line with as many as 25 other states that have no duty to retreat for those who face imminent and deadly harm as long as they are in a place they are legally permitted to be. While this bill changes one technicality in Ohio law, it does not change the near universal and well-established standard for use of lethal force, nor does it give criminals a free pass to commit violent crime.

Governor DeWine has said that he thinks it’s important for the legislature to make changes to the NICS reporting system that is meant to prevent criminals from purchasing firearms. Unfortunately, the system has been hampered sometimes when courts or government agencies fail to update the system in a timely fashion.

“From the beginning, BFA has been open to changes that would ensure more timely reporting,” said Rieck. “However, we must protect the rights of the law abiding by making sure that reporting is done properly, and that people have a quick process to make corrections when the government makes mistakes. The National Shooting Sports Foundation’s Fix NICS initiative is intended to do just that.”

Buckeye Firearms Association looks forward to the beginning of the new legislative session and the opportunity to further improve Ohio law.

Buckeye Firearms Association is a grassroots organization dedicated to defending and advancing the right of citizens to own and use firearms for all legal activities, including self-defense, hunting, competition, and recreation. Read more.

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Springfield Armory CEO Dennis Reese Receives Golden Bullseye Pioneer Award

Springfield Armory CEO Dennis Reese Receives Golden Bullseye Pioneer Award

From Springfield Armory

Springfield Armory® co-founder and CEO Dennis Reese has been awarded NRA Publications’ esteemed Golden Bullseye Pioneer Award for excellence and enduring innovation in the shooting sports industry.

As a compelling individual in the firearms industry, Reese has led Springfield Armory since its beginnings more than four decades ago. Throughout his career, he has placed an ever-present emphasis on quality, reliable craftsmanship, and the importance of unmatched customer service. His commitment to the protection and promotion of the Second Amendment, as well as support of the National Rifle Association, drives Reese in his role as CEO to honor Springfield Armory customers with a legacy of products they can trust.

Recipients of the Golden Bullseye Pioneer Award are unanimously selected by a seven-member committee “acting on behalf of NRA members nationwide whose experiences at the range and in the field have been enriched by Springfield Armory products and services.” Recipients must be “fundamentally responsible for the invention, development, marketing and/or promotion of the product(s) that gained widespread use and which fundamentally changed some aspect of shooting sports equipment or related products for the better.”

“I could not be more honored to be given the NRA Publications Golden Bullseye Pioneer Award,” said Dennis Reese. “From the earliest days of the company to where it stands today, our relationship with the NRA has been extremely important to me, both personally and professionally. The Association’s work to promote our Second Amendment rights is absolutely necessary to ensure that those rights, enshrined in the United States’ Constitution, are protected. I am proud to join the high achievers who have preceded me as Pioneer Award recipients.”

Reese was initially awarded this honor for the year 2020, but in the wake of the cancellation of the NRA Annual Meetings and Exhibits last April where he would have been formally recognized, NRA Publications decided to not select a new Pioneer winner, but instead accord Reese due recognition in 2021.

Springfield Armory is honored to celebrate CEO Dennis Reese in his receipt of 2021’s Golden Bullseye Pioneer Award, joining the ranks of a well-respected roster of firearms industry leaders awarded since 2007.

For more information about the Springfield Armory’s history and heritage, please visit: www.springfield-armory.com.

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Meprolight Increases Production and Warehouse Capacity

Meprolight Increases Production and Warehouse Capacity

From Meprolight

2020 continued the unprecedented sales of guns, ammo and optics. First time buyers are at a record pace and there aren’t any signs of it letting up. In times of turmoil, individuals become more cognizant of the need to protect themselves and those around them, especially their families.

Meprolight® management recognized the signs early on and increased production to prevent shortages. Seeing no evidence of a let-up in demand, they recently increased production again in addition to expanding warehouse capacity in the U.S. “Seeing the increased demand for high grade optics and tritium powered, self-illuminating day/night sights , we increased our warehouse capacity in December to ensure our inventory levels will continue to meet demand. Our dealers can’t sell it if they don’t have it” says Bill Yerby, General Manager and V.P. Sales & Marketing, Meprolight U.S.

Meprolight® is the leading international industry manufacturer of high-grade electro-optics and self-illuminating day/night sights for pistols, rifles and shotguns. Products include the MEPRO RDS Pro V2, MEPRO Self-Illuminating Day/Night Sights and the ever popular MEPRO M21.

For more information or to find your local dealer visit Meprolight U.S. or call (717) 985-4482. You can also visit our online partners: OpticsPlanet, MidwayUSA or Focus Camera.

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Hornady Donates to GRACE Cancer Foundation and American Cancer Society

Hornady Donates to GRACE Cancer Foundation and American Cancer Society

From Hornady

Hornady recently donated $44,955 to the GRACE Cancer Foundation in Grand Island, NE with a matching amount going to the American Cancer Society for a total donation of, $89,910 split evenly between the two organizations.

“We feel incredibly fortunate to have such a big-hearted supporter like Hornady, who believes so strongly in our mission to ensure that no cancer patient should ever have to choose between their treatment or their everyday expenses” said Sarah Koch, GRACE Executive Director.

The donation was calculated using a portion of each box sold of Hornady Critical Defense® Lite™ ammunition in 9mm and 38 Spl. Critical Defense Lite features a pink bullet tip and pink ribbon packaging to help showcase the fight against cancer.

“We are honored to support the GRACE Foundation and American Cancer Society” said Steve Hornady. “The assistance these organizations provide cancer patients and their families is remarkable” Hornady added.

The GRACE Cancer Foundation assists cancer patients who live within 40 miles of Grand Island, Nebraska, or are being treated at the Saint Francis Cancer Treatment Center or the Mary Lanning Healthcare – Morrison Cancer Center in Hastings. Help is available through several methods such as, gas cards, assistance with medical bills, household expenses and more.

The American Cancer Society’s mission is to free the world from cancer by funding and conducting research, sharing expert information, supporting patients and spreading the word about prevention.

Founded in 1949, Hornady® Manufacturing Company is a family-owned business headquartered in Grand Island, Nebraska. Proudly manufacturing products that are made in the USA, Hornady® Manufacturing is a world leader in bullet, ammunition, reloading tool, accessory and security product design and manufacturing.

For further information regarding Hornady® products, visit the company web site at http://hornady.com.

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FBI NICS Checks for 2020 Shatter all Previous Records

FBI NICS Checks for 2020 Shatter all Previous Records

The figures have just been released and there’s no denying the fact that FBI NICS checks for 2020 shatter all previous records. Last year the bureau conducted a total of 39,695,315. That number is nearly 11 million more than the previous highwater mark, which was set in 2019.

Bear in mind each FBI NICS check doesn’t necessarily reflect the purchase of a firearm. The system is also used for a variety of other administrative purposes, most notably approval of concealed carry permits and their renewal. The figures, however, are considered a relative barometer of the firearm industry’s economic health and rough measure of gun sales through licensed FFLs. In addition, it also does not reflect those guns purchased by holders of valid CCWs in regions where they are not required to undergo a redundant background check.

December’s total number of FBI NICS checks alone was 3,397,066. That also set an all-timerecord for the month in the NICS system, which launched in 1998.

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New Guns & Gear for 2021—Hornady RAPiD Safe Compact Ready Vault

New Guns & Gear for 2021—Hornady RAPiD Safe Compact Ready Vault

From Hornady

Patented RFID technology unlocks the Hornady Compact Ready Vault faster than keypads and biometrics. Four included RFID tags can be selectively programmed to open this safe and any other RAPiD® Safe you own.

Here’s my complete list of the best new guns and gear for 2021.

The Square-Lok organizing system of the interior walls allows gun racks and other ßSquare-Lok™ accessories to be mounted in numerous configurations to maximize storage. Dual-purpose gun racks accommodate both long guns and handguns by utilizing otherwise empty space between barrels. Its tamper-proof construction features a heavy-duty, pry-resistant steel housing and five hardened locking lugs. Pre-drilled mounting holes allow the Compact Ready Vault™ to be secured to stationary objects. Digital keypad and backup mechanical key offer additional entry methods.

New Square-Lok accessories include: