Industry Notes

Uncle Mike's, a leading provider of shooting accessories for more than 60 years, has launched the Ultimate Tactical Sweepstakes, a prize package that includes a Daniel Defense rifle, Bushnell Tactical optics, and tactical accessories from Butler Creek Tactical, Millett, and M-Pro 7.

For the third year, the National Shooting Sports Foundation will make available a total of $100,000 in challenge grants to encourage local Boy Scouts of America Councils to develop or expand their activities in target shooting and marksmanship.

Brownells’ Personal Protection & Home Defense Catalog #1 is a full-color, 64-page catalog filled with the best-selling and most-popular accessories, parts, holsters, magazines, cleaning supplies and ammunition wanted by those who wish to protect themselves and their families.

SCCY, a Florida-based handgun manufacturer, will donate ten custom-made 9mm pistols in 2013 to help the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration Survivors Benefit Fund (DEASBF).

Rock River Arms President Mark Larson passed away Friday, April 5, 2013, at the age of 50. Larson, along with his brother Chuck, founded Rock River Arms in 1996 when they began producing high-quality 1911-style pistols and AR-15 style rifles. Since that time, they have earned the reputation of building some of the most sought after firearms in the industry.

Justin Moon, CEO of the Kahr Firearms Group, has stepped forwarded to make generous donations in support of three critically important gun-rights groups – The NRA Firearms Civil Rights Defense Fund, NRA Freedom Action Foundation and the NSSF PAC.

The new 1X MP Zombie Assault sight from Bushnell features one power magnification and a versatile illuminated reticle that allows shooters to quickly acquire targets in shooting games, competition, or while honing their skills at the range.

More than 400 attendees and 50 exhibitors filled the Des Moines, Downtown Marriott, March 27-28, for the Brownells 7th Annual Gunsmith Conference & Career Fair.

FNH USA will partner with Peacemaker National Training Center (PNTC), one of the largest competitive shooting facilities in the U.S., to support enhancements to Peacemaker’s main shooting complex, Liberty Range located in Gerrardstown, West Virginia, and a separate 250-acre area used for 3-gun competition.

PowerTech, Inc., worldwide licensee and manufacturer of the Smith & Wesson Flashlight line, has hired Blue August LLC to assist PowerTech with the Smith & Wesson Flashlight line's marketing direction, public relations and social media applications.

With its new EMP Lock, Cannon Safe is now the only safe company to offer a dual-access locking system that combines the day-to-day simplicity of an electronic lock with the long-term assurance of a manual combination lock.

The 90° angle head design of Browning's new On Point and On Point Max gives users a new way to use a flashlight. The design allow the lights to stand vertically on a level surface and features a deep pocket-carry clip that rotates 360° for hands free use.