Industry Notes

Brownells AR-15 Assembly Videos Now Available on DVD

Brownells has just announced the release of a DVD version of the 'How To Build An AR-15' instructional video. The DVD is designed for those who don't have access to the video series available on Brownells.com.

Safety Recall Notice for I-Bolt Rifles

Smith & Wesson is initiating a recall of all of its I-Bolt rifles. The company has discovered that a flaw may exist in the bolt supplied with a few of these rifles,' said Leland Nichols, senior vice president of sales & marketing for Smith & Wesson.

AcuSport Offers New Ruger 10/22 Charger In Stainless Steel

BELLEFONTAINE, OHIO -- AcuSport is selling the new Ruger 22 Charger in an exclusive combination of finishes.

ATK Awarded $87 Million Contract to Supply Non-Standard Ammunition for Afghanistan

MINNEAPOLIS -- Alliant Techsystems has been awarded an $87 million contract by the U.S. Army Sustainment Command in Rock Island, Ill., to supply various types of non-standard (non-NATO) ammunition in support of emergent requirements for Afghan National Security Forces.

Winchester Ammunition Rolls Out Xpediter High-Velocity 22LR Round

Winchester has announced the Supreme Xpediter 22 long rifle varmint and small game round. The copper plated 32-grain lead hollow point bullet achieves a muzzle velocity of 1,640 feet per second.

Del-Ton Builds Customizable AR-15s

ELIZABETHTOWN, NC — Del-Ton, an online dealer of AR-15 parts and accessories, began selling its own line of AR-15 rifles earlier this year.

Three State Agencies Convert to M&P Pistols

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. - Smith & Wesson Corp. has recently filled orders from three state agencies for duty firearms for its Military & Police (M&P) Pistol Series.

Hornady rolls new ammo for 2009

Hornady's new-ammo introductions for 2009 include Critical Defense concealed carry and personal defense ammunition.

Constitution Arms to build firearm for elderly, disabled

MAPLEWOOD, NJ - Start-up manufacturer Constitution Arms is preparing to build the Palm Pistol, an unusually shaped handgun for the elderly and disabled.

GunSafe rolls Kid-Safe and Crook-Proof Gun Cabinet

ARTHUR, Ill. — GunSafe makes custom hardwood cabinets that let owners enjoy the beauty of their favorite guns while greatly reducing the fear that burglars and children will have access to them.

Industry Launches Blog to Address Inaccuracies Surrounding Firearms

NEWTOWN, Conn. -- The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) has launched a blog aimed at hunting down and correcting inaccuracies about firearms and the firearms industry.

Anti-Hunting Rep. Waxman Assumes Pivotal Committee Chairmanship in Congress

The United States Sportsmen’s Alliance (USSA) has spoken out against U.S. Representative Henry Waxman (D-CA) toppling Representative John Dingell (D- MI) as chair of the House Energy and Commerce Committee.

Worrisome Questions From SCOTUS

I am uneasy after hearing oral arguments in the Supreme Court case, Garland v. VanDerStok, and reviewing a transcript from the October 8, 2024 session....