Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE-RGR) is pleased to announce a new AR-556® Pistol chambered in .300 Blackout. The second addition to the Ruger® AR-556 Pistol line features a 10.50” cold hammer-forged barrel with a 1:7” twist and pistol-length gas system to reliably function with both the lightest supersonic hunting rounds and heavy, subsonic rounds. [Read more…]
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What the Gun Community is Missing (Part 1)
As I was deciding on a topic for my next article, I noticed a fellow shooter on social media pose a question. What would you like to see more of in the shooting community? That got me thinking. There are too many to list, so a multi-part series is what you’re going to get. Women, [Read more…]
Team Hornady’s Streater Wins NRL Match
Hornady®-Sponsored Tate Streater Wins NRL Match Grand Island, NE. – Hornady® congratulates the performance of Team Hornady® shooter Tate Streater, on winning the New Mexico Smith Ranch Shootout, June 21-24 in Bloomfield, New Mexico. Streater placed 1st out of 85 total shooters using Hornady® 6mm 110gr. A-Tip™ Match bullets. “I’ve ran these bullets through six [Read more…]
Wins for Team GLOCK at USPSA Regional Matches
Back-to-Back Wins for Team GLOCK at USPSA Regional Matches SMYRNA, GA—— Team GLOCK brings home numerous wins after back-to-back USPSA matches over the weekend. All three team members left with winning titles as they continue on their journey to World Shoot 2020. Team GLOCK competed at the Area 1 match in Bend, OR and the [Read more…]
Hornady-Sponsored David Preston Wins PRS Challenge
Grand Island, NE.- Hornady® congratulates the performance of Team Hornady® shooter David Preston, on winning the Southington Hunt Club PRS Challenge, June 21 in Garrettsville, Ohio. Preston won the match using Hornady® 6mm 110gr. A-Tip™ Match bullets. “These bullets have made a noticeable difference for me this year” said Preston. “The A-Tip™ is an amazing [Read more…]
Hornady-Sponsored McGregor Takes a 1st at Nordic Vortex Tri- Gun
Grand Island, NE – Hornady® congratulates the performance of Team Hornady® shooter Scott McGregor at the 2019 Nordic Components and Vortex Optics Tri-Gun, June 21-23 in Forest Lake, Minnesota. McGregor won the Heavy Optics Division using Hornady 308 Win 155gr. BTHP American Gunner® ammunition in his rifle and 40 S&W 180gr. XTP® American Gunner® ammunition in [Read more…]
Schachle Claims Wins at Talladega D-Day Matches
TALLADEGA, Ala. – Last year’s Garand Match winner at Talladega Marksmanship Park, Keith Schachle, 60, of Brooks, GA, decided to again participate in the D-Day Matches (held at the Alabama facility each June) and gave outstanding performances in not just one competition, but in each he fired – claiming the Three-Gun Aggregate over the course [Read more…]
SIG SAUER Takes Pistol Caliber Carbine and Optic Industry Choice Awards
NEWINGTON, N.H. –SIG SAUER, Inc. is pleased to announce that it has been recognized with two 2019 Industry Choice Awards. The Industry Choice Awards are awarded to manufacturers based upon a comprehensive independent evaluation by industry experts including competitive shooters, trainers, enthusiasts, law enforcement personnel, and retail associates for fit, form, finish, and functionality. SIG [Read more…]
Training or a Gun: Allow Me to Retort
I recently watched a YouTube video for a well-known instructor who made a claim. He said it is better to have the training and no gun than a gun and no training. I have heard some ridiculous statements in my life, but this one is high enough that it deserves a response. It should be [Read more…]
Shall Not Be Infringed
This organization came up recently and I think that it is useful to take a closer look. A short time ago several high-profile military men signed on to the “Veterans Coalition for Common Sense.” People like Mark Kelly, David Petraeus, Stanley McChrystal, Wesley Clark, and more all put their names and support behind their endeavor [Read more…]