Month: October 2020

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Expand Your Handgun’s Capabilities With Meprolight

Expand Your Handgun's Capabilities With Meprolight

From Meprolight

Should you upgrade the sights on your handgun? Chances are, you’re one of a million or so Americans who purchased a new handgun this past year. Thus far, you’ve done everything right; you religiously follow the four rules of gun safety, you’ve trained with your new gun at the range, you are confident with your aim point and point of impact. Most likely your training occurred under bright ideal conditions, but what happens if you have to defend yourself in less than ideal conditions—dimly lit parking garage or at night on a poorly lit street—will you be able to quickly acquire your sights, especially your front sight while under duress?

Meprolight’s engineers knew there had to be a better way to direct the eyes focus on the sight and solved this dilemma with the MEPRO Self-Illuminated Day/Night Sights . They were the first to develop contrasting, Tritium powered, colored sight combinations in order to provide the ideal day or night sight. Meprolight Tru-Dot sight dots are perfect for day, night or low-light conditions.

The highly visible MEPRO HVS Sights are available with green Tritium vials at the front and rear. To accentuate the front sight contrast, a colored ring encircles the front tritium dot . Orange and green, colors are available together with a glowing phosphoric yellow activated by light.

Models are available for over 24 handgun brands including Glock, H&K, Sig, IWI, Ruger, Springfield Armory, Smith & Wesson and CZ. Models for rifles and shotguns as well.

Like all Israeli citizens, Meprolight’s engineers served in the Israeli Defense Forces and from experience knew the limitations and demands of shooting iron sights on handguns and rifles. As a result of their hands -on learning, you can increase your capabilities to protect those around you.

All self-illuminated sights come with a 12 yr. warranty on the tritium illumination. To find your closest Meprolight™ Dealer or to learn about other outstanding Meprolight™ optics, self-illuminated day/night sights and thermal imaging devices, visit: Meprolight.US.

For more on selecting the handgun sights, an expert from Truglo explains why black sights aren’t necessarily best in my interview, and here are some more tips from a pro at HiViz.

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MidwayUSA Foundation presents the 2020 Hometown Challenge

MidwayUSA Foundation presents the 2020 Hometown Challenge

From Midway USA Foundation

MidwayUSA Foundation’s 2020 Hometown Challenge is an online shoot and sweepstakes for the entire shooting sports community. With just over a week left there are two ways to participate. Purchase a sweepstakes entry for the chance to win over 100 prizes, including ammunition, firearms, apparel, coolers, shooting glasses, and more. Those interested can purchase additional sweepstakes entries as well for additional chances. The second way to participate in MidwayUSA Foundation’s Hometown Challenge is by registering to shoot at your local range. The virtual shoot welcomes all ages and features seven different disciplines. Shooting categories include air rifle, air pistol, trap, skeet, smallbore rifle, SASP rimfire pistol, and SASP rimfire rifle. Additionally, all virtual shoot competitors will earn a sweepstakes entry for participating!

In addition to winning great prizes, this event directly benefits young shooting athletes. All shooter registration and sweepstakes entry fees double as a donation to the MidwayUSA Foundation endowment of the participant’s choice and will be matched by the Foundation’s current Matching Program. Shooting teams and organizations can use this event as a fundraiser for their MidwayUSA Foundation endowment. Local gun clubs and shooting ranges can encourage members to compete at their range and choose a shooting team to receive the registration fees. Every donation to a shooting team’s endowment grows the team’s annual cash grant. That grant assists the team with expenses like ammo, entry fees, travel, and more!

Shooting programs and ranges wishing to promote the 2020 Hometown Challenge are encouraged to download logos and flyers on the MidwayUSA Foundation website. In addition, participants can post and share photos from their local range on social media. See the Foundation’s entire toolkit for this event at midwayusafoundation.org/htctoolkit.

Registration for the shoot and sweepstakes are now open at midwayusafoundation.org/htc. This webpage also provides a mail-in registration form and a place to submit your scores. The shooter registration deadline is October 28th and the Sweepstakes deadline is October 31st.

The MidwayUSA Foundation is a 501(c)(3) public charity working to sustain and grow the shooting sports industry by providing long-term funding to youth shooting teams. Every donation made is tax-deductible and allows the Foundation to assist in expanding and enhancing the leadership skills, confidence, and discipline of Today’s youth through shooting sports activities. The Foundation supports all shooting disciplines. For more information about how the MidwayUSA Foundation is changing the future of youth shooting sports, please visit midwayusafoundation.org.

And here’s a look at one of the other efforts the Foundation is undertaking.

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Pennsylvania COVID Restrictions Prevent NRA’s Great American Outdoor Show for 2021

Pennsylvania COVID Restrictions Prevent NRA’s Great American Outdoor Show for 2021

From NRA

To the great disappointment of tens of thousands of sportsmen and women, COVID-related governmental restrictions in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will prevent the 2021 Great American Outdoor Show from being held as scheduled on February 6-14, 2021.

Since the NRA created the Great American Outdoor Show in 2014, the show has been a much-anticipated annual event and a major boon for the state and local economy. More than 1,100 exhibitors and tens of thousands of people from Pennsylvania and indeed around the country and globe would converge on the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex each year contributing approximately $75 million to area businesses and state coffers, according to official local estimates.

The NRA will certainly miss the opportunity to celebrate America’s great firearm, hunting, fishing and outdoor heritage, but we look forward to seeing old friends and meeting new ones at the Great American Outdoor Show scheduled to be held February 5 – 13, 2022.

The cancellation, along with Safari Club’s, raise even more questions about whether there will be a SHOT Show 2021.

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Hornady Named 2020 Ammunition Manufacturer of the Year

Hornady Named 2020 Ammunition Manufacturer of the Year

From Hornady

Hornady Manufacturing has once again been recognized as the Ammunition Manufacturer of the Year by the National Association of Sporting Goods Wholesalers (NASGW).

This marks the 10th consecutive year that Hornady has taken the Ammunition Manufacturer of the Year title.

Hornady received the award on October 20th at the Annual Appreciation and Caliber Awards during the associations virtual Expo and Annual Meeting.

“We are honored to accept this prestigious award for demonstrating commitment to the two-step distribution process” said Hornady Vice President, Jason Hornady.

“We would like to thank the NASGW for recognizing our efforts made throughout the year to produce innovative, high quality products and outstanding marketing and sales promotions” Hornady added.

Each year at this event, NASGW Awards the top accessory, ammunition, and firearms manufacturers who best demonstrate a commitment to two-step distribution and who provide outstanding value and service. Wholesaler members evaluate the performance of this manufacturer on key criteria that includes distribution policy, marketing, sales and promotion, logistics and operations, and NASGW and industry support.

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 bullets, ammunition, reloading tools and security products design and manufacturing.

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

For a glimpse of the company’s innovation, take a look at the 6 mm ARC cartridge it rolled out earlier this year.

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Springfield Armory Hellcat OSP Wins 2020 Best New Handgun Award

Springfield Armory Hellcat OSP Wins 2020 Best New Handgun Award

From Springfield Armory

Springfield Armory is proud to announce that the Hellcat OSP 9mm has won a NASGW-POMA Caliber Award for 2020 Best New Handgun, as selected by an independent panel of 18 judges from a pool of approximately 150 new products.

Each year, the National Association of Sporting Goods Wholesalers (NASGW™) awards the top optics, accessory, ammunition and firearms manufacturers who provide outstanding value and service. For this year’s awards, the NASGW partnered with the Professional Outdoor Media Association (POMA) to also select the best new products in six categories, including the 2020 Best New Handgun.

“We look forward to setting a higher standard with the Caliber Awards for years to come. It is an honor to partner with NASGW to recognize the innovations within the shooting sports industry,” said Kevin Orthman, the Executive Director with POMA.

To qualify for the Caliber Awards, manufacturers must be a NASGW member in good standing and the product must have launched within the last year. Over the course of several weeks, the 18 judges analyzed the contenders and chose the Hellcat OSP 9mm as the best in its category.

“It’s truly an honor to be selected for this Caliber Award by NASGW-POMA,” says Steve Kramer, Vice President of Marketing for Springfield Armory. “The Hellcat has been a huge success in the concealed carry and self-defense market, and it’s gratifying to have it be recognized by such an esteemed group of judges.”

As the world’s highest capacity micro 9mm, the Hellcat combines exceptional ergonomics with outstanding performance and power. Additionally, the Optical Sight Pistol (OSP) version selected for the Caliber Award allows direct mounting of today’s smallest red dot optics for co-witnessing with the pistol’s excellent tritium U-Dot™ Tactical Rack sights.

For more information about the Hellcat, please visit: https://www.spr-ar.com/r/3496.

And if you’re relatively new to firearm ownership, you might want to read how long polymer handguns can be expected to last and which chemicals to keep them away from.

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Mossberg 940 JM Pro Wins 2020 Best New Shotgun Award

Mossberg 940 JM Pro Wins 2020 Best New Shotgun Award

From Mossberg

O.F. Mossberg & Sons, Inc., a leading American firearms manufacturer, was honored with the 2020 Caliber Award in the “Best New Shotgun” category for the company’s 940 JM Pro competition shotgun. Presented virtually on October 20, 2020, by NASGW (National Association of Sporting Goods Wholesalers) and POMA (Professional Outdoor Media Association), these annual awards recognize the best new products in six categories along with top honors for the overall best new product.

To qualify for the Caliber awards, manufacturers must be a NASGW member, the product must have been introduced within the last year and the product must be submitted for consideration through the NASGW Expo website. Over 150 submissions were narrowed down by the panel to three finalists in each category. Judges were asked to consider the uniqueness, market need, the value of the product, the ingenuity and presentation.

The result of two years of development alongside world champion shooters, Jerry and Lena Miculek, the 940 JM Pro autoloading shotgun was designed to meet the needs of today’s competition shooter with the incorporation of an array of aftermarket modifications and accessories direct from the factory. Available in two 10-shot models, the 940 features a new gas-operating system; slim profile forend; adjustable stock for length-of-pull, drop and cast; oversized loading port and operating controls; HIVIZ® TriComp sight system; and Briley™ extended chokes.

“Recognition of the 940 JM Pro as the ‘Best New Shotgun’ is an acknowledgement of the efforts of the entire Mossberg team,” commented John MacLellan, Mossberg’s Vice President of Sales and Marketing. “From our talented engineers who worked closely with Jerry and Lena Miculek to design an out-of-the-box, competition-ready shotgun, to the sales and marketing team who implemented a well-timed and successful launch, and the manufacturing group who through the challenge of this year’s market demands, worked diligently to bring the 940 to the dealers’ shelves.” MacLellan continued, “On behalf of all those involved at Mossberg, our thanks to NASGW and POMA for this highly-coveted Caliber award.”

And if you’re a Mossberg fan, you’ll enjoy reading about how the company continues to thrive at more than 100 years old.  

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Ruger-57 Awarded Best Overall New Product by NASGW-POMA

Ruger-57 Awarded Best Overall New Product by NASGW-POMA

From Ruger

Sturm, Ruger & Company is proud to announce that the Ruger-57 pistol has been awarded the Caliber Award in the Best Overall New Product category by the National Association of Sporting Goods Wholesalers (NASGW) in partnership with the Professional Outdoor Media Association (POMA).


“We are honored that the Ruger-57 pistol has been recognized by NASGW-POMA as the Best Overall New Product from the past year,” said Ruger President and CEO Chris Killoy. “New product innovation remains the cornerstone of our company, and we are proud of the exceptional team of folks who worked passionately to bring this product to market.”

The NASGW-POMA Caliber Awards honor the highest caliber new products in six product categories, as well as a Best Overall New Product. The winners for each category are chosen by an independent panel of 18 industry professionals. In order to qualify, manufacturers needed to be a NASGW member in good standing, the product must have been publicly released between the end of last year’s NASGW Expo and the beginning of this year’s Expo, and submission of the products was required through the NASGW Expo New Product Showcase.

And if you’re a big fan of Ruger—like who is not—here are three things about the company you may not even know.

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ALPS OutdoorZ Announces the Ghost 30 EDC Pack

ALPS OutdoorZ Announces the Ghost 30 EDC Pack

From ALPS OutdoorZ

ALPS OutdoorZ, known for its extreme-duty packs and innovative gear for hunters, announces its first “everyday carry” solution for personal defense practitioners. The new ALPS OutdoorZ Ghost 30 was developed to provide discrete carry options in a practical, daily use platform.

While on-body carry of defensive firearms is not always practical or possible, daypacks and business/office backpacks are increasingly common. The Ghost 30 is built to satisfy both daily- and work-related needs as well as recreational activities. By incorporating firearm carry options within the pack, the Ghost 30 allows personal defense and 2A advocates to maintain a defensive condition anywhere they go.

Built with the same rugged-use intent as ALPS OutdoorZ’s heralded hunting packs, the Ghost 30 is ergonomically designed to wear comfortably and to withstand hard use thanks to its tough, lightweight CORDURA® fabric. Padded shoulder straps with an integrated sternum strap and a padded back panel provide optimal load distribution and a custom fit for comfortable carry. Included are multiple interior and easy-access pockets for storing up to two laptops and other essentials.

The heart of the Ghost 30 is its ability to accommodate personal defense handguns. An ambidextrous-access carry pocket is positioned behind the back panel and secured via left- and right-side zippers. The material inside the pocket is lined with loop fabric, allowing holsters with hook-and-loop backing material to attach inside the pocket for quick firearm deployment. Similarly, the Ghost 30’s front panel also features loop fabric so that users can position their holster for front-panel access, or adding additional accessories.

ALPS OutdoorZ Ghost 30 Specifications

  • Ambidextrous concealed carry pocket will accommodate hook and loop style holsters
  • Rugged, lightweight CORDURA® fabric
  • 2 padded laptop sleeves for versatility
  • The front panel is lined with loop fabric for attaching accessories
  • The top lid offers additional storage
  • Padded sunglasses case pocket located on top of the pack
  • Hidden daisy chain
  • Interior pockets for extra magazines and writing utensils
  • 5 interior zippered mesh pockets to make it easy to keep items organized and visual
  • Side pockets with compression straps
  • Unique full-access zipper path
  • Hydration compatible with two side-outlet hydration ports
  • Rain cover included

When you need to carry a defensive handgun, but on-body-carry is not an option, the Ghost 30 from ALPS OutdoorZ is your everyday solution.

For more information about this and other innovative products from ALPS OutdoorZ, visit http://www.alpsoutdoorz.com/.

The company also recently released a new Pursuit Bow Pack.  

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HUK Adds Kryptek Obskura Patterns to Lineup of Fin Fleece Hoodies

HUK Adds Kryptek Obskura Patterns to Lineup of Fin Fleece Hoodies

From HUK

Just in time for cold weather, two brand new Kryptek Obskura patterns are now available in HUK’s Fin Hoodie.

The Fin Hoodie from HUK is made with a durable, water-resistant fleece. The cuffs and hem are fitted to help keep the cold out, keeping the end-user warm and comfortable.

The popular hoodie is now available in Kryptek Obskura Shallows and Signa.

Obskurais a brand new family of camouflage patterns from Kryptek including multiple color ways with well-defined edges that cause abrupt transitions between colors and a multi-directional flow. Six unique colors were developed with HUK’s popular Kryptek collection in mind, including the Fin Hoodie.

In summary, the macro-pattern of Kryptek’s original family of patterns became the micro-pattern for Obskura, and elements inspired by the extensively proven Tiger Stripe Camo became the macro-pattern. Obskura is designed to dynamically break-up the user’s outline and improve effectiveness of concealment at longer ranges.

Kryptek is also available in Wiley-X sunglasses.

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Riton Optics Patrioptic Series

Riton Optics Patrioptic Series

From Riton Optics

Riton Optics is proud to announce the first release of the new Patrioptic series of products.

As the World’s only Military and Law Enforcement Veteran Owned optics company, Riton has made their mark in the industry by providing quality, value and service superior to market competitors. In their mission to provide best-in-class products and service, Riton’s core focus is always on the customer, including customer product testing and customer influenced product development.

The Founder and CEO of Riton Optics, Brady Speth, stated the following: “It has always been a goal of ours to bring manufacturing to the United States, and the Patrioptic line is our first step in that direction.”

The Patrioptic series features the high-quality components and Riton HD/ED glass that consumers have come to expect in Riton’s product line.

The Riton Patrioptic 1-8×28 is a limited edition scope and the first release of the U.S. assembled line. This scope features the First Focal Plane, illuminated CM1 reticle with daylight bright green illumination to ease eye strain. As a tactical riflescope, the Riton Patrioptic 1-8×28 is perfect for close quarters combat, while also offering the ability to accurately engage targets and range estimate once the magnification is increased. The optic also features an integrated, removable throw lever, and is adorned with a special American flag engraving on the turret cap.

As Riton embarks on this journey to produce U.S. assembled products they are eager to continue the process of developing high quality optics for their customers and are excited for the future.

And if you’re looking for a red dot for your handgun, here’s a quick look at Riton’s latest.