Category: Firearm Industry News

Coverage of events for Fear and Loading by Guy J. Sagi and breaking news of interest to firearm owners.

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Portland Extremists Target Journalist

Yesterday award-winning photojournalist Jon Jussero, from Seattle news station KIRO, was forced to seek shelter in his vehicle, where he was harassed and threatened by protesters in broad daylight on a busy city street. His Tweet during the situation is below.

Warning: The gestures and language are not suitable for children (if young ears and eyes are nearby).

He wisely sought safety in the vehicle during the encounter. The extremists placed objects on his windshield and continued circling the car, which made any attempt to drive to safely temporarily impossible with the pedestrians seen in the video crossing the street.

The strain on the city’s law enforcement, reduced budget and retiring police chief has taken its toll on response, a situation made obvious by Jussero being trapped, harassed and threatened on an obviously busy midtown street. Last Sunday rioters in Portland assaulted a man who stopped to help another person during late night violence.

And both in Portland and Chicago, the many of the protests have slowly migrated to the suburbs.

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Hornady Precision Hunter Steel Challenge

Hornady Precision Hunter Steel Challenge

From Hornady

Hornady would like to congratulate all of the shooters that competed in the inaugural Hornady Precision Hunter Steel Challenge, August 8-9 in Grand Junction, Colorado.

The Hornady Precision Hunter Steel Challenge tested the entire rifleman’s skill set as an individual and a hunter. The stages were blind with a four minute time limit to move to the shooting area, locate, range and engage targets. Shooters could choose between two rifle weight classes (light or heavy) and had to meet a minimum power factor cartridge requirement that helped even the playing field. The match featured a fun course of fire with a good mix of prone and natural terrain shooting positions that offered a dynamic experience for all shooters.

A special thank you to Match Director, Scott Satterlee, the Cameo Shooting Complex and all of the volunteers and sponsors that made this match possible.

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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Burris Signature HD Rifle Scope Named “Great Buy”

Burris Signature HD Rifle Scope Named “Great Buy”

From Burris

The Burris Signature HD rifle scope took top honors as the Great Buy pick in the versatile scope category of the 2020 Outdoor Life annual optics test. The editorial panel picked the Signature HD scope out of 19 other scopes for its high-quality features offered at a modest price.

“At Burris, we strive to deliver products that exceed expectations,” said Todd Fulton, national sales manager for Burris. “As the leader in performance optics, we designed the Signature series with high-end features for hunters and shooters at an affordable price. These features, combined with premium glass, provide consumers with an all-around scope to fit just about any need and budget. We are honored the veteran staff at Outdoor Life has chosen the Signature HD scope.”

What’s the difference between a wire and etched-glass reticle?

Outdoor Life’s editors tested the Signature HD 3-15×44 with the Ballistic E3 MOA reticle, which offers quick and simple holdovers out to 500 yards with magnum calibers. The scope delivers up to 80 MOA adjustment with a one-inch tube, making it the perfect choice for shots near and far. Outdoor Life credited the 44mm objective as key to its versatility, as the scope can be mounted to a wide variety of rifles.

The Signature HD Series produce crisp, bright images using premium, multi-coated glass. Precise machining, zero stop on all target knobs and push/pull locking turrets provide the reliability and ease-of-use that seasoned hunters demand. Signature HD riflescopes are waterproof, shockproof and fogproof and come with the Burris Forever Warranty. The HD Series is available in three models: 2-10×40 (MSRP: $439), 3-15×44 (MSRP: $599) and 5-25×50 (MSRP: $875).

And this is a great time to take a look at the company’s Eliminator riflescope, which measures distance and automatically adjusts point of aim in the optic.

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NSSF and Howard Leight aim to increase safe participation in the shooting sports during National Shooting Sports Month

NSSF and Howard Leight aim to increase safe participation in the shooting sports during National Shooting Sports Month

From NSSF

August is National Shooting Sports Month, a recognized time to celebrate the joys and rewards of recreational shooting nationwide. The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) is encouraging businesses and individuals to go above and beyond normal efforts this month in bringing attention to the shooting sports and encouraging increased participation.

The NSSF is working with shooting sports ranges and retailers nationwide on a variety of fun events to get more people, friends and families engaged with the shooting sports this month. Special initiatives include the #RangeChallenge Summer Shots target games program, the +ONE Pledge, and Gearbox Giveaways.

Howard Leight Shooting Sports, a leading provider of diverse hearing- and eye-protection products for shooting sports enthusiasts, remains committed to such efforts year ‘round, primarily through its partnership with the NSSF’s First Shots program.

First Shots has helped ranges across the country introduce thousands of individuals to shooting and firearm safety since its inception in 2005. Developed by the NSSF and hosted by independent shooting facilities, the program provides participants with a comprehensive introduction to shooting by qualified range operators and instructors that includes firearm safety, local ownership requirements, shooting fundamentals, hands-on instruction and how and where to continue. Howard Leight supports the program by donating hearing and eye-protection to the thousands of promotional packages NSSF provides to all First Shots participants at host ranges across the United States.

Honeywell Howard Leight National Sales Manager, Chris Leight, says that first-time shooters need to have a positive experience in order to become shooting sports enthusiasts, and that’s why Howard Leight is such a passionate First Shots Partner. “The support that NSSF provides to participating First Shots ranges is incredible,” says Leight, “and really gives those ranges the extra resources they need to attract new shooting participants and make sure those folks have a great experience.”

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Sandy Hook Plaintiffs Lose Bid to Stall Remington Bankruptcy

Sandy Hook Plaintiffs Lose Bid to Stall Remington Bankruptcy

On Tuesday Judge Clifton Jessup Jr., of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court of the Northern District of Alabama, ruled against a motion to delay Remington’s bankruptcy proceedings. The plaintiffs in the hearing—a group comprised of a survivor and families of the 2012 Sandy Hook tragedy—claimed the speed of the auction jeopardized their lawsuit against the gun manufacturer that alleges it should have never sold the Bushmaster and its marketing deliberately targeted, “…younger, at-risk males…, ” according to Fox Business news. They have until Sept. 1 to appeal this week’s decision.

If it goes unchallenged or withstands review, Remington’s assets will go on the auction block as early as Sept. 17. The sale will recover some of the $100 to $500 million it owes to creditors, which number between 1,000 and 5,000 companies and individuals, according to the bankruptcy filing. The Sandy Hook plaintiffs are not included in the bankruptcy protection paperwork filed by Remington.

Plaintiff’s Claim

CNBC reports the plaintiffs alleged the speed at which the bankruptcy was proceeding could, “prevent Remington from ever answering for its role in the wrongful marketing of the weapon and that marketing’s causal role in the devastating loss of life at Sandy Hook Elementary School.” Their attorney told the judge on Tuesday, “There won’t be, there simply can’t be, a full and fair process unless this high-speed train that we’re on slows down.”

AL.com reports the judge arrived at this week’s decision because, “…the bankruptcy court was not the proper venue to resolve the claims by the families.” The Fox Business News story also indicates he expressed displeasure that the stalling motion would buy more time for the plaintiffs to scour disclosure documents related to a separate lawsuit filed in Connecticut against Remington.

Remington issued an official statement on it filing for bankruptcy protection late last month, and our story provides more detail.

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NRA Praises Bernhardt’s Historic Hunting and Fishing Expansion

From NRA

On behalf of the men, women and children who enjoy hunting and fishing, the National Rifle Association would like to thank U.S. Secretary of the Interior David Bernhardt as well as U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Director Aurelia Skipwith for expanding hunting and fishing opportunities nationwide by 2.3 million acres. This historic increase brings the total expansion of areas Americans can utilize for hunting and fishing under President Donald Trump to approximately 4 million acres.

“No administration in modern history has done more to provide America’s sportsmen and women with greater opportunities to enjoy the outdoors than the Trump administration?,” said Erica Tergeson, the NRA’s director of the Hunters’ Leadership Forum. “This rule is just another example of the common sense actions that can make hunting and fishing more accessible to all Americans. Secretary Bernhardt and Director Skipwith continue to show their dedication to hunters and wildlife conservation. The NRA is grateful and proud to have worked with them on this effort.”?

The 2.3 million acre expansion reaches across 97 national wildlife refuges and nine national fish hatcheries. By bringing 900 distinct new hunting and fishing opportunities to America’s hunters and anglers, this expansion ranks as the largest in U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service history.

The NRA offers several online course for those looking to take advantage of this historic outdoor expansion. Whether it’s a hunter education refresher courses for seasoned hunters or a basic safety for first-time gun owners, there’s an opportunity for every sportsmen and women to sharpen or improve upon their skills: www.nrainstructors.org.

If you missed it, the NRA-PVF also recently endorsed President Donald Trump in his reelection bid.

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Leupold SX-4 Pro Guide HD Spotting Scope Petersen’s Hunting Magazine Editor’s Choice

Leupold SX-4 Pro Guide HD Spotting Scope Petersen’s Hunting Magazine Editor’s Choice

From Leupold

 Leupold & Stevens is pleased to announce that its SX-4 Pro Guide HD Spotting Scope has been named “Editor’s Choice” by Petersen’s Hunting in the magazine’s annual gear issue.

The editorial staff at Petersen’s Hunting selected the Leupold SX-4 Pro Guide HD 15-45x65mm as the top spotting scope for 2020, specifically calling out its low-light performance, reliability, and value.

“The SX-4 is compact and relatively light, making it portable for real world use,” the Petersen’s editors said in their review. “Waterproof and fogproof internals and HD glass provides for a capable optic in any conditions at a price that is within reach of many. At 15X this scope is great for range use, while 45X gives the user a clear view of all but the most distant animals.”

Built to take on the harshest conditions and perform all season long, the SX-4 Pro Guide HD spotting scope has found a home with hunters and shooters nationwide. You’ll see more in less light with Leupold’s proprietary Twilight Max HD Light Management System, while a generous, oversized eyebox, meanwhile, helps eliminate eye-strain and fatigue. Leupold has engineered it from the ground up to deliver unparalleled optical quality in its class.

The entire Pro Guide HD observational line has been tested in extreme climates, and guaranteed to provide the rugged performance that Leupold is known for. They are waterproof and fogproof, and shed dirt and water for clear, crisp images with a Guard-ion lens coating.

“The SX-4 is a spotting scope for nay hunter shooter that absolutely requires top-of-the-line performance and rugged reliability in the field,” said Zach Bird, Product Line Manager for Leupold & Stevens, Inc. “Thanks to the in-house optical engineering team that we have working right here every day in Beaverton, Ore., we’re able to bring our consumers the high-quality products they deserve, and we’re proud that the editors of Petersen’s Hunting recognize that.”

If you’re looking for a riflescope, take a look at the company’s new Burnt Bronze optic.

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Armed Citizen Stops Four Home Invaders

Armed Citizen Stops Four Home Invaders

One of the four home invaders who broke into a Garden City, AL-house early in the morning on Aug. 17 was shot after an exchange of gunfire with the residents, according to the Trussville Tribune. Two others were arrested by responding officers from the Hanceville Police Department and Cullman County Sheriff’s Office. A fourth suspect was caught later.

“This is a great example of citizens utilizing their Second Amendment rights and protecting themselves and their family,” Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry said in a news release on the incident “I have often stated that law enforcement can be minutes away when you only have seconds to defend yourself and your family. That’s why we at the sheriff’s office are proponents of not only having a weapon for self-defense but also being proficient in how to use it.”

Charges have yet to be leveled against the suspect hospitalized with a gunshot wound, according to AL.com, but the news outlet reports those the others face include, “…first-degree burglary, first-degree robbery, trafficking of illegal drugs, unlawful possession of marijuana and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia.”

Sheriff Gentry is not the only law enforcement officer to recently state his support for law-abiding citizens using a firearm to defend themselves against a felonious attack. When a citizen shot and killed an armed home invader in Florida on Aug. 8 Pasco County Sheriff Chris Nocco posted a video to Facebook explaining, “He was defending himself and his family. Any loss of life is tragic, but the victim was utilizing his Second Amendment Rights to protect himself and his family…when their lives were on the line, when that door was being kicked in, they utilized their Second Amendment rights, and they’re safe because of it.”

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National Shooting Sports Month Gains +ONE Gearbox Giveaway from Browning

National Shooting Sports Month Gains +ONE Gearbox Giveaway from Browning

From NSSF

NSSF, the firearm industry trade association, is pleased to announce that Browning has agreed to sponsor a “+ONESM” Gearbox Giveaway in support of 2020’s National Shooting Sports Month®.

Founded in Ogden, Utah, by John Moses Browning in 1878, Browning continues its storied legacy today with an expansive lineup of firearms such as the X-Bolt, A5 and Citori lines, as well as knives, firearm safes, ammunition, lighting products and hundreds of accessories for both hunters and target shooters.

The 2020 National Shooting Sports Month Browning’s “+ONE” Gearbox Giveaway, valued at more than $3,000, includes:

1 Citori CX over/under 12-gauge shotgun

1 Second Chance stag-and-ebony knife

1 Black/Gold shotgun case

1 Rumble USB-rechargeable lantern

1 Stoke 2.0 USB-rechargeable flashlight

1 Browning hat in Trapper Grey

1 Browning hat in Slope Loden

1 Browning Pastime-Skull hat

1 $500 certificate for purchasing Browning ammunition

“Any person who enjoys the outdoors and shooting who wins this Gearbox Giveaway has hit the jackpot, and we hope they take the message of +ONE Browning is emphasizing and ask someone new to join them hunting or taking a crack at some clay targets,” said Zach Snow, NSSF Director, Retail & Range Business Development. “Many thanks to Browning for this generous donation. We think the person who wins this will be a customer for life.”

“Browning is a proud sponsor of the +ONE Movement and NSSF’s National Shooting Sports Month,” said Rafe Nielsen, Director of Marketing and Communications at Browning. “This is a great opportunity to share the shooting sports we all love with our friends and families, and we encourage all to join in this great cause and get involved.”

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. Ranges and retailers are encouraged to continue adding their August activities to the calendar here, and when they do, NSSF will send those businesses a promotional package that includes shirts and hats.

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Canik Wins ICA 2020 Concealed Carry Pistol of the Year

Canik Wins ICA 2020 Concealed Carry Pistol of the Year

From Canik

Canik is proud to once again support the slogan of “Superior Handguns” with yet another recognition as the ICA (Industry Choice Awards) Concealed Carry Pistol of the Year with the TP9 Elite SC! The TP9 Elite Subcompact (SC) is a concealable, lightweight, reliable, double stacked, striker fired polymer pistol. This pistol comes chambered in 9mm and features a 12 round standard capacity while still being easily concealed at an impressive 1.45” width and 6.70” overall length. This pistol capitalizes on all of the amazing features the Canik brand has become known for while adapting to the needs of the discreet firearms owner.

“The demand for a reliable, double stacked, concealable handgun, at a price point the blue collar American could afford without sacrificing quality or comfort was a challenge the Canik team accepted head on! We are proud to say that the TP9 Elite SC is exactly that, a superior handgun,” said Adam Ruonala, Canik USA’s National Director of Marketing. “This firearm was designed with the sole intent of being an everyday carry for everyone who wants the peace of mind in knowing the capacity and functionality of the pistol is top of the line. The fact that it was selected over other industry heavyweights as the best of the field in such an innovative year for concealed carry is truly an honor we don’t take lightly!”

The 3.60” barrel is the optimal length designated by Canik’s trusted engineers to ensure top tier accuracy out of the 4.60” tall TP9 Elite SC. The weight comes in at a minuscule 24.78 ounces which results in an effortless carry. The nickel coated internals result it the smooth functionality that the Canik line has become internationally known for.

The features of the TP9 Elite SC far exceed the basic standards of a subcompact. The firearm comes in a number of durable and sleek finishes, optics ready slide mount allowing co-witness with iron sights, a loaded chamber indicator, ambidextrous slide release, reversible magazine release, white dot front sight and black out rear sight for easy low light target acquisition.

The TP9 Elite SC offerings do not stop at the above mentioned details. Every pistol also comes standard with the new subcompact holster which has the ability to mount for an inside or outside the waistband carry. Each pistol comes with a 12 and 15 round magazine. The new Canik designed 15 round magazine features a grip extension module which allows the shooter to operate this firearm as a compact, giving the operator a multi purposed pistol tunable to an ever changing day to day landscape. The TP9 Elite SC has an MSRP of $429 and is available now.

Team Canik is excited to use this award as a catalyst for the brand and intends to strive for nothing less than Superiority in the firearms industry!