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Virginia Permit To Carry Applications Jump 60 Percent

The number of Virginians who obtained a permit to carry a concealed weapon jumped 60 percent last year over 2006, an increase that many gun experts say was a reaction to the fatal shootings of 32 students and professors at Virginia Tech.

Michel and Miculek Take Top Honors At 2008 US Steel Nationals

Max Michel and Kay Clark Miculek captured the Men’s and Women’s titles the 2008 U.S. National Steel Championships. The match, now in its second year, was held at the Skip-J Range in Anderson, South Carolina, with 90 shooters competing.

Remington Arms announces marketing and sales organizational changes

Remington Arms today announced four marketing and sales organizational changes, effective immediately. Bill Schirmacher, who was with Marlin for 36 years, joins Remington as director of brand management and product development for Marlin and H&R/New England Firearms. Jay Stuart, currently serving as director of Remington sales-west, assumes a newly created role as director, business development, focusing on managing all brands (Remington, Marlin and H&R 1871) and product categories with Wal-Mart. …

Weaver Expands Tactical Line of Rings and Bases

ONALASKA, Wis. – Weaver announces a new offering to the tactical world. The new Weaver Tactical Rings (MSRP: $34.49) & Bases (MSRP: $18.49) deliver unparalleled performance to those that demand nothing less when it comes to securing their optics and maintaining zero. Available spring of 2008.

Champion Introduces the EasyHit Fiber Optic Sight

ONALASKA, Wis. – Champion introduces the EasyHit Fiber Optic Sight (MSRP: $21.49). Available spring 2008. In cooperation with world-renown exhibition shooter Tom Knapp, Champion brings this patented training system to shooters looking to increase their score, bag limit or outdoor fun.

Browning Introduces Fitted Luggage Cases And Flex Case Models To Its Gun Case Line...

MORGAN, UTAH — Browning has added new models of fitted and flexible gun cases to offer exceptional quality, protection and versatility to meet various transportation requirements.

Browning Offers Wide Body Models And Storage Systems In Pro-Steel Security Safe For 2008

MORGAN, UTAH — Browning added larger size safe models in the Medallion Series and TheftGard Series giving consumers more storage capacity for their firearms and other valuables.

Browning introduces new Night Seeker Pro Cap Light, expands Black Ice Flashlight line-up

MORGAN, UTAH — Browning expands its’ line of flashlights with the addition of the new Night Seeker Pro Cap Light, Black Ice Long-Run Summit Headlamps, Pro Hunter lights.

Champion Unveils New DuraSeal Self-Sealing Target

ONALASKA, Wis. – Champion Traps & Targets® announces DuraSeal™ Spinner Targets. Available in spring 2008 and offered in a prairie dog configuration (single and multi-dog options), the new DuraSeal™ Spinner Targets (MSRP: $16.95-$34.95) features either 5½” or 7” targets that are counter-weighted for maximum wobble and spin.

Champion Offers New Pellet Trap to Airgun Enthusiasts

ONALASKA, Wis. –Champion Traps and Targets, introduces their new Airgun Pellet Trap (MSRP: $32.49)—available spring 2008.

Champion Offers New Line of Shell Pouches for Shotgunners

ONALASKA, Wis. – Champion now offers comfortable, stylish shell pouches for shotgunners (MSRP: $21.49-$26.49). Available in spring 2008.

Shooters Ridge Expands 10/22 Line to Include Custom Stocks & Target Barrels

ONALASKA, Wis. – Shooters Ridge introduces a new line of 10/22 custom stocks and LR target barrels available in spring 2008.

Bringing ‘Lawfare’ Against Glock

Perhaps you’ve seen local news stories in your area about so-called “Glock switches,” which are more accurately described as “autosears.” They are added to...