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XS Sights Supports National Breast Cancer Foundation

XS Sights Supports National Breast Cancer Foundation

From XS Sights

As a proud supporter of National Breast Cancer Foundation, (NBCF), XS Sights is offering an exclusive Pink version of its DXT2 Big Dot Tritium Night Sight through the month of October.  XS’s ‘Aim for Hope’ initiative will support the outstanding work of NBCF which provides help and inspires hope to those affected by breast cancer.  The foundation’s focus is on early detection, education, and support services.  XS Sights is committed through this campaign to donating a minimum of $3,000 to NBCF and the programs they provide.


“As a majority women-owned business, we are blessed to have the opportunity to support NBCF in helping women facing the cancer fight.  Our family has first-hand experience with the impact of the cancer journey…and most importantly the benefit of a supportive network and the hope it provides.  We are grateful to have this opportunity to support NBCF in providing resources during this life-changing experience as so many have done for our loved ones,” said Kellie Brunn, Co-Owner of XS Sights. 

XS also wants to help bring awareness to women about the importance of carrying a firearm for self-defense. Michelle Waldran, a Team Walther Shooter, handgun instructor, and XS Sights Ambassador, said, “Starting your journey as a female gun owner or just making the decision to carry a gun for self-defense can be overwhelming and scary.  The key to safe gun ownership is knowledge. Prepare yourself by acquiring safe practices, elevated situational awareness, and training. It’s a lifestyle dedication.”

And if you own an AR, take a look at the company’s new offset backup sights below.

The popular XS DXT2 Big Dot Tritium Night Sights offer the best front sight visibility in all lightconditions.  The design of the sight – a large dot that is 0.188” in diameter with high-contrast front and a low-profile V-notch rear – coupled with the technology used in the proprietary photoluminescent glow dot that surrounds the tritium, drive the focus to the front sight and downrange threat in any light.

The limited-edition pink color is more than a statement of support, it offers a high-contrast sight picture when shooting in bright light conditions and maintains its visibility well in decreasing light levels.  In low light, the Pink Big Dot glows white to provide contrast against the green tritium. The photoluminescent properties absorb all ambient light, even from the tritium, intensifying the

charge of the glow properties of the dot. This combination ensures the front sight will glow brighter than the rear to increase focus towards the front sight and the threat.

Another advantage of the XS Big Dot design is the dot-the “i” sight picture, with a tritium dot in the front sight and a tritium bar in the rear.  This helps prevent confusing the front and rear sight in high-stress situations. In most gunfights, the victim and attacker are both moving, and the wide field of view offered by the shallow V rear of the Big Dot increases the visibility of the front sight and the threat downrange.

The Pink Big Dot is available for the Glock 17, 19, 22, 23, 24, 26, 27, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 38, & 45 and Glock 42, 43, 43X, & 48 models. Installation might require filing to fit the sight into the dovetail.  Do not use a sight press or sight pusher tool.  Once installed, the Big Dot Night Sight fits in standard holsters.

Pink Big Dot Night Sight sets will be available at opticsplanet.com or xssights.com through the month of October while supplies last.

All tritium sights from XS are backed by a 10-year, No-Questions-Asked Warranty and 30-Day Satisfaction Guarantee.  The company also increased its sight lineup.

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Traditions Firearms Introduces Nitrofire Muzzleloader With Firestick System

Traditions Firearms Introduces Nitrofire Muzzleloader With Firestick System

From Traditions

Traditions Performance Firearms has long been the leader in the muzzleloading industry. They have continued to be on the forefront of innovation and remain focused on making muzzleloading safer, more accurate, and more reliable. Traditions™ recognized the need to take muzzleloading to the next level and the new NitroFire® muzzleloader does just that. NitroFire® muzzleloaders have begun arriving at Traditions™ dealers and will be available throughout all distribution levels.

If you haven’t seen the new Firestick, here’s more info.

The NitroFire® is .50 caliber and has a 26” ultralight chromoly steel fluted and tapered barrel, 1:28” twist rifling, Dual Safety System, and many other features. It is equipped with Traditions™ new Elite XT™ trigger system. The Elite XT™ trigger system is designed with a rebounding hammer and a manual cross block trigger safety. The MSRP for the NitroFire® ranges from $549-$1202.

The NEW NitroFire® is the only muzzleloader on the market that uses the NEW Firestick™ system by Federal Premium™. The Firestick™ is an encapsulated polymer powder charge filled with Hodgdon® Triple Eight powder. Simply load your bullet from the muzzle then insert the Firestick™ into the breech of the Traditions™ NitroFire® rifle. The Firestick™ is impervious to moisture and has the same tight tolerances and quality controls as loaded ammunition.

Traditions™ President Tom Hall says “The NitroFire® and Firestick™ system provides a safer muzzleloading experience which has always been a focus for Traditions. This system helps to eliminate the risk of accidentally over-charging your muzzleloader as well as increasing reliability and accuracy. The Firestick System combined with the features of the NitroFire® truly make for revolutionary muzzleloader. We are excited to have the NitroFire® in the marketplace.”

For more information on the NitroFire® including product features, legality, and ballistics information, visitwww.traditionsfirearms.com/nitrofire.

Known for their accurate, innovative, and dependable firearms, Traditions™ has a reputation of providing quality firearms for over 30 years. A leader in the industry, Traditions™ offers black powder rifles and pistols, cartridge rifles and revolvers, blank pistols, Build-It-Yourself rifle and pistol kits, and cannons as well as a full line of accessories and optics. For more information on Traditions™ Performance Firearms, visit their website at www.traditionsfirearms.com, find them on social media, or call 860.388.4656.

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Comp-Tac Blue Duty Holster Series Expanded

Comp-Tac Blue Duty Holster Series Expanded

From Comp-Tac

Comp-Tac released a new version of its Blue Duty Holster for guns without light attachments, the Blue Duty – No Light.

This new addition to the Blue Duty Holster Series™ includes many of the same key features as the rest of the series, such as adjustable tension via a retention screw, up to 16 different mounting configurations with the three-piece International Mount Kit, and level-two retention with the spring-loaded, thumb activated bale. This holster is intended for officers or other users who want a level-two retention holster in a smaller footprint than the original two Blue Duty variants.

Comp-Tac® developed this series with direct input from the law enforcement community such as the LAPD. The Blue Duty Holster Series features two additional variants for guns with light attachments, an optic covered version for extra protection and an optic uncovered version for smaller footprint.

“The Blue Duty Holster Series, complete with level-two retention, has had major growth since its release in January,” noted Gordon Carrell, Comp-Tac general manager. “As more customers come across it, we have gotten a significant number of requests for additional make and model fits, additional lights, as well as a fit that did not need a light attached to the firearm. The Blue Duty – No Light is a great option for customers who are looking for the level-two retention with a red-dot optic and not the added cost of a light/laser that does not fit their purpose. The smaller footprint and modular mounting system give this holster added flexibility for law enforcement, military or the general public.”

Blue Duty Holster Series™ – No Light: MSRP – $135.00

And don’t forget to take a look at the company’s new line for wider Glock Gen5.40 S&Ws.  

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BlackHeart Launches New Line of Gun Slings

BlackHeart Launches New Line of Gun Slings

From Blackheart

BlackHeart Gear has launched its exciting new line of gun slings. Brand new for the 2020 season, the BlackHeart gun sling line offers hunters and shooting enthusiasts a new way to easily and comfortably transport their favorite firearms. The BlackHeart gun sling line offers four different and unique options with a variety of features and functions for both modern and traditional marksmen.

The Max Sling line of premium gun slings are sure to stand out and turn heads in the field or at the range. The Max Sling provides a 16″ x 3.5″ neoprene pad with non-slip backing. What makes the Max Sling truly unique is the fact it’s two for the price of one. Not only is it a gun sling, but it also includes a 12″ neoprene scope cover.

Shooters can now protect their rifle scope to and from the hunt or range. BlackHeart also made storage of the neoprene scope cover super easy. The neoprene scope cover conveniently stores in the Max sling’s built-in neoprene storage pocket. The storage pocket is also a perfect on-the-go storage option for rangefinders, ammo, camo face paint, and additional firearm tools and accessories. The Max Sling is offered in both black and a Bottomlands Camo edition.

The Max Sling retails for $32.99 and features:

• 16″ x 3.5″ Neoprene Pad with Non-Slip Backing

• Includes 12″ Neoprene Scope Cover

• Neoprene Storage Pocket for Rangefinders, Ammo, Scope Covers, etc.

• Fully-Adjustable with 1.25″ Nylon Slider Hardware and Metal Swivels

• Moisture-Wicking Neoprene

• Available in Black and Bottomlands Camo

BlackHeart Gear also offers three other gun sling options in addition to the Max Sling. The BlackHeart Flatline, Pulse, and Lean gun sling offer a variety of options for hunters and recreational shooters. The gun slings range in price from $24.99 to $19.99 and come in a variety of color options which include Bottomlands camo, orange, and black.

Whether you’re looking for a premium gun sling or one that just gets the job done – the BlackHeart line of gun slings will have you and your firearm ready to go.

For more information or to shop the full line of BlackHeart gun slings – visit the BlackHeart website at https://blackheartgear.com/product-category/shop-firearms/gun-slings/

And don’t forget to take a look at Galco’s RifleMann sling.

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Bushnell Shipping New Prime Low Glow Trail Camera

Bushnell Shipping New Prime Low Glow Trail Camera

From Bushnell

Bushnell, an industry leader in performance optics, announces the new Prime Low Glow, a trail camera for hunters seeking a reliable and affordable tool to keep a watchful eye on their favorite outdoor spots.

Built with the renowned quality of all Bushnell trail cameras, the Prime Low Glow features a straightforward setup and easy-to-navigate menu. Thirty-six low glow LEDs provide consistent illumination, with 24 megapixels of resolution for crystal-clear images no matter the time of day.

Adjustable settings allow the Prime Low Glow to capture one to three images per trigger, or anywhere from five to 60 seconds of video at a time. Hunters can adjust the trigger interval anywhere from one second to 60 minutes to help capture that perfect shot. The 24-megapixel resolution and automatic day/night sensor ensure crisp, vivid images, time after time.

Other features that contribute to the performance and exceptional value of the Prime Low Glow:

  • 80-foot flash range
  • 0.3-second trigger speed
  • 1-second recovery rate
  • 1080p at 30 fps video with audio
  • 32 GB of storage capacity
  • Removable battery tray
  • Two-year limited warranty

Brown in color, the Prime Low Glow has a manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) of $119.99. With the optional combo pack including an 8GB SD card and 6 AA batteries, the MSRP is $129.99.

For more information, visit https://www.bushnell.com/trail-cameras/shop-all-trail-cameras/prime-low-glow-trail-camera/P2244690.html.

And don’t forget to take a look at this new model from Black Gate Hunting Products.

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Mini Tracker by Boker Plus

Mini Tracker by Boker Plus

From Boker USA

Boker USA is proud to introduce the Mini Tracker by Boker Plus.

The Boker Plus Mini Tracker, designed by Dave Wenger, convinces as an extremely stable outdoor knife with a massive blade made of 1095 carbon steel, which has an excellent corrosion resistance due to the abrasion-resistant powder coating. The front-loaded blade of this solid outdoor/survival knife has two different sharpening levels, and is ideal for chopping, cutting, scraping, digging and levering. The optimum balance of the blade thickness and length, as well as the ergonomic shape of the finely textured Micarta handle scales, allow fatigue-free working. Includes a belt adapter and precisely fitted Kydex sheath, and the decorative hollow brass rivet also serves as a lanyard hole.

Blade length: 5.31″ | Blade thickness: 5mm | Overall length : 9.84″ | SRP: $99.95

The Boker Plus Mini Tracker (model #02BO027) is now available for purchase through Boker USA, Inc. And make sure you check out the company’s new Outdoorsman Mini.

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Daniel Defense Limited-Edition T-shirt to Benefit American Suppressor Association

Daniel Defense Limited-Edition T-shirt to Benefit American Suppressor Association

From Daniel Defense

Daniel Defense, manufacturer of the world’s finest firearms and accessories, introduces a limited-edition t-shirt to raise awareness and support of American Suppressor Association’s CANS NOT BANS initiative, with 10 percent of the proceeds benefitting ASA.

Our right to bear arms is not the only thing under attack. The people coming after our legally owned firearms are the same as those conspiring to ban suppressor ownership. The American Suppressor Association is the front line defense against the anti-suppressor factions that want them banned. The CANS NOT BANS campaign raises awareness and gives gun owners an opportunity to show unified support with their purchase.

“No company is more committed to the Second Amendment than DD,” said Knox Williams, President and Executive Director of American Suppressor Association. “When others sit idly by, Daniel Defense stands up to fight for your rights. That’s why we at ASA are proud to work alongside Marty and his top-notch team. Their products and their dedication to advocacy make our world a better (and quieter) place!”

“Knox’s leadership within the ASA is crucial to the organization and its impact on suppressor legislation,” said Marty Daniel, President and Founder of Daniel Defense. “His passion for the Second Amendment and the right to own and hunt with suppressors aligns with our values as well as our customers’ values. We’re excited to offer this co-branded tee as a way of getting the community involved in the fight.”

The co-branded black tee features the CANS NOT BANS design on the back with the Daniel Defense PDW and DD WAVE Suppressor, Daniel Defense logo and the American Suppressor Association text and insignia. The front features the Daniel Defense Double D’s in their signature yellow. The limited-edition tee is only available by preorder through October 14, 2020.

To purchase the CANS NOT BANS tee, visit https://danieldefensestore.com/

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Hodgdon Acquires Ramshot, Accurate and Blackhorn 209

Hodgdon Acquires Ramshot, Accurate and Blackhorn 209

From Hodgdon

Hodgdon Powder Company is pleased to announce the acquisition of the Ramshot and Accurate smokeless powder brands and the Blackhorn 209 muzzleloader brand from Western Powders. This acquisition is effective October 1, 2020, with the company set to immediately begin shipping these new products to wholesale and retail customers.

“This acquisition of the Ramshot and Accurate brands further solidifies our portfolio of smokeless brands and products for our handloading end users,” said Steve Kehrwald, president and CEO of Hodgdon Powder Company. “And the addition of Blackhorn 209 to our world-class muzzleloading brands like Pyrodex and Triple Seven uniquely positions us to serve the muzzleloading consumer. With these brands, we also add the capabilities of an additional ballistics lab to continue developing the data our customers demand from our Reloading Data Center tool and publications like our Annual and Basic Manuals.”

“Hodgdon has always been a strong competitor in the reloading powders industry,” said Doug Phair of Western Powders. “The Hodgdon family has built a robust company. Ramshot, Accurate and Blackhorn 209 will make excellent additions to the Hodgdon family of powders.”

“For years, our friends have referred to the Hodgdon family and company as ‘The Gunpowder People’ and this acquisition is another example of our dedication to the handloader and muzzleloader hunter,” said J.B. and Bob Hodgdon, co-owners and sons of the founder of the Hodgdon Powder Company. “We have experience in acquiring the IMR Powder brand in 2003, the Winchester Powder license in 2005 and the GOEX brand in 2009 and we plan to put this experience to use in expanding the reach and customer base of the Ramshot, Accurate and Blackhorn 209 brands.”

The sale is part of the final settlement after Remington filed for bankruptcy in July.

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Ruger Acquires Marlin Firearms Assets

From Ruger

Ruger announced today that its offer to purchase substantially all of the Marlin Firearms assets was accepted by Remington Outdoor Company, Inc. and approved by the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Alabama. The Company will pay the $30 million purchase price from cash on hand at the time of closing, which is expected to occur in October.

“The value of Marlin and its 150-year legacy was too great of an opportunity for us to pass up,” said Ruger President and CEO Chris Killoy. “The brand aligns perfectly with ours and the Marlin product portfolio will help us widen our already diverse product offerings.”

The transaction is exclusively for the Marlin Firearms assets. Remington firearms, ammunition, other Remington Outdoor brands, and all facilities and real estate are excluded from the Ruger purchase. Once the purchase is completed, the Company will begin the process of relocating the Marlin Firearms assets to existing Ruger manufacturing facilities.

“The important thing for consumers, retailers and distributors to know at this point in time,” continued Killoy, “is that the Marlin brand and its great products will live on. Long Live the Lever Gun.”

Additional information will be released when available. To stay up to date, please sign up for our contact list at Ruger.com/Marlin.

Marlin was formerly part of the Remington Outdoor Corporation, which filed for bankruptcy in July.

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Remington Firearms Sold to Roundhill Group LLC

From Roundhill Group

Roundhill Group, LLC, an investment company with headquarters in Pennsylvania and Florida announced that it is purchasing Remington Firearms. The purchase includes all long guns, shotguns, pistols, the firearms manufacturing facilities, museum and giftshop.

With this acquisition have come many industry questions and rumors. Roundhill Group LLC partner and spokesman, Jeff Edwards addresses these issues:

“As is known, Roundhill Group LLC and a group of experienced firearms manufacturing and hunting industry professionals is in the process of purchasing Remington Firearms. Our intent with this acquisition is to return the company to its traditional place as an iconic American hunting brand. We intend to maintain, care for and nurture the brand and all of the dedicated employees who have crafted these products over the years for outdoors men and women both here in the USA and abroad. More than anything we want to make Remington a household name that is spoken with pride.”

The Roundhill Group is comprised of a group of individuals all of whom have years of experience in engineering, manufacturing and marketing both in and outside of the firearms space. They are all life-long hunting advocates and staunch Remington brand loyalists. They will work tirelessly to ensure that this company takes its rightful place as the iconic American brand that it was and still is.

About Jeff Edwards

With more than 26 years of industry experience, Jeff currently is managing partner at Stryk Group, an impact consulting company for the world’s leading hunting, camping, fishing and firearms brands. He has held positions with leading outdoor companies such as GunBroker.com, Hoyt Archery, Defiance Machine and others. He has hunted all over the US and abroad. His reason for purchasing Remington Firearms: “Remington, to me, represents the Harley Davidsons of the hunting firearms industry. It is one of the oldest firearms companies and to have this opportunity to invest my time and energy to revitalize the brand that I love and truly believe in is a dream come true. I can’t wait for the day when it has the loyalty, prestige and following it once had. It won’t be long. Just wait and see.”

Here are more details about Remington entering bankruptcy in July.