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When a powerful tornado rated by the National Weather Service as an EF-4 with winds up to 200 MPH ripped through central Oklahoma in May 2013, homeowner Pat Brand lost everything. He huddled along with 10 neighbors in a protective underground shelter as the violent storm roared overhead. When he emerged after the tornado passed, gone were his home, truck and a Smith &Wesson handgun that was equipped with Crimson Trace Lasergrips.

Wilson Combat has announced its first firearm collaboration with tactical shooting expert Paul Howe, the Paul Howe Tactical Carbine.

CrossBreed Holsters has added a holster that fits the new Springfield Armory XD-S 9mm. The XD-S 9mm was added to the Springfield’s popular line of XD handguns, and it has the same dimensions and will fit in the same holster as the XD-S 45.

The USA Shooting National Championships for Rifle and Pistol were held at the home of the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit in Fort Benning, Ga., June 3-9. More than 350 competitors shot at the championships.

In a move to enhance safety for responsible citizens, military, and law enforcement alike, Magpul Industries is now shipping the PMAG 40 GEN M3. Several years in the making, the PMAG 40 was delayed while GEN M3 technology was perfected to insure the highest quality product and full compatibility with the USMC M27 IAR.

There are three new videos available at GunReports.com.: Harley Ride and Shoot -- For Juvenile Diabetes, SIGTac Adaptive Carbine Platform, and IWI Tavor MTAR-21 SAR first impressions with Jerry Miculek.

FNH USA has added a brand-new variant to the popular FN SC 1 Over/Under shotgun line designed for entry-level competitive shooters.

There are three new videos available at GunReports.com.

The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) is kicking off a 'S.A.F.E. Summer' effort to focus attention on the importance of safe firearm storage--particularly while children are home from school and more likely to be unattended--and has pledged an additional $1 million to provide half a million free firearm safety kits, including a gun lock, to firearms owners throughout the U.S. as part of the campaign.

Bushnell Outdoor Products has introduced a new 8x30mm digital camera binocular. The new ImageView 8x30mm combines eight power magnification optics with a camera that delivers both high resolution photos and high definition (HD) video.

Nosler, Inc. has finalized the acquisition of Silver State Armory (SSA).

For the first time ever, Safari Club International Foundation (SCI Foundation) is hosting an online auction to sell two highly prized Alaska Governor's Permits. The first Alaska Governor's Permit is an opportunity to hunt a Kenai Mountains Caribou (Barren Ground). The second Alaska Governor's Permit is for the chance to hunt a free-ranging Plains Bison from the coveted Delta Bison Herd.