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Excessive Chamber Pressures Prompt Hornady Recall

TimS — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 16:29:56 +0000

Hornady issued a recall of seven lots of its FTX Custom pistol ammo, according to a press releaseissued by the company on Wednesday.

Citing excessive chamber pressures, Hornady is recalling the 500 S&W 300-grain ammo from lot numbers 3101327, 3110256, 3110683, 3110695, 3110945, 3111388, and 3111885, all of which were shipped Sept. 9, 2010, and Oct. 17, 2011. Lot numbers can be found on the lower portion of the box label (see photo).

The company advised that use of the product could result in firearm damage and/or personal injury.

According to the press release, all other lot or item numbers are not affected by the recall and require no action. Those who own any of the lot numbers are advised to contact Hornady at (800) 338-1242. The company will make arrangements related to the return and replacement of the ammo.

Five of the Greatest Handgun Bullets of All-time

TimS — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 17:09:59 +0000

This article by David LaPell was originally posted on guns.com to view the original source click here

There has been plenty of ink spilled over which handgun is the best for this purpose or that one for decades now and frankly I’m growing a tad weary of this discussion. Now it’s not that I don’t have my favorites, it just seems to me that, with manufacturers coming out with “new” self-defense guns every other week, debating handguns is an exercise in futility and I often get that sense of “hey, I read this before” when I come across an article on the subject. There’s a lot more to self-defense than the gun and what is not always written about however is some of the greatest bullets that have been loaded into these rounds and how they came to be:

1. Lyman Mould #358429, 173-grain Semi-wadcutter in .38

One of the most celebrated bullets in Shooterdom (more so because it would lead to innovation) came about in 1928 from the mind of Elmer Keith. The Lyman mould #358429 was a 173-grain semi wadcutter and it was the first bullet in .38 caliber to use a beveled crimping groove and a large capacity square cut lube groove.

This bullet was selected for the .38/44 loads that were the predecessor to the .357 Magnum. At velocities of 1,200 fps when cast correctly they work very well on big game and even though they won’t fit in the older recessed cylinders of the Smith & Wesson N-frame .357 Magnums when seated at the crimp groove, they are still popular after over eighty years.

2. Ideal Mould #429421, a Flat-nosed SWC, in .44

Another Keith design (and one that debuted before the #358429 in 1928) was a .44 caliber bullet that would universally become known as the Keith bullet. Elmer did not like how the round nosed lead bullets performed on game though, despite the fact that he had become infatuated with how they behaved during casting, loading and shooting. In kind, he wanted to retain the good qualities of these bullets while at the same time creating a projectile that punched larger, cleaner holes upon impact, so he designed what by the 1950s became known as the #429421, a flat nosed SWC.

Elmer used the basic design of the 429336, preserving the bullets ogive, meplat and weight. He, however, beefed up the rear grease groove in order for it to take more lubrication and changed the forward grease groove to a beveled crimp groove. The bullet proved to be extremely accurate on both targets and game out to longer ranges than previously thought possible for a handgun.

The round proved itself on North American game animals, so much so that it is still one of the most popular bullets for both the .44 Special and the .44 Magnum. For those that did not like the standard semi wadcutter, Keith designed a hollowpoint that proved even deadlier.

3. Lyman Mould #358156 160-grain Semi-wadcutter in .357 Magnum

Elmer Keith did not design all the world’s great handgun bullets (though he designed more than a few), and one such bullet, the most popular cast bullet to date for the .357 Magnum, came to shooters courtesy of Ray Thompson following World War II.

Lyman mould #358156 was a 160-grain gas checked semi-wad cutter that employed dual crimping grooves reminiscent of earlier Cramer-style bullets designed by Ross Sernow. The concept of two crimping grooves was originally utilized to reloaders could load and crimped .357 Magnum in .38 Special brass (casings for the .357 Magnum were scarce in those days so shooters would seat with .357 Magnum bullets long in .38 brass, crimping in the bottom of the two crimp grooves).

Today, these two grooves work well for handloaders who want to duplicate the old .38/44 loads by also using the lower crimping groove. This method saves case capacity and keeps the pressure inside the case down. The semi wadcutter has been known for its accuracy in nearly all guns that it is used for as well as its penetration while the hollowpoint version is devastating on game with good expansion.

4. Super Vel’s Original Jacketed Hollowpoint

One bullet that handgun shooters have long taken for granted though few know the history of is the classic jacketed hollowpoint and we have a man by the name of Lee Jurras to thank for what is now considered a staple of the firearms and ammunitions industries.

Though the concept of a hollow, soft alloy bullet had been toyed around with in the form of Express bullets from the late 19th century on, Lee was the first person to put a jacket on a hollow point bullet and then load them to velocities that would allow them to expand reliably. At the time, the cartridge was so revolutionary, it would outpace even its creator in popularity, leading to both the success and ultimate downfall of Jurras’ ammunition company, Super Vel.

Lee founded Super Vel in 1963 and, in it’s only ten years of operation, the company would sell over three hundred million cartridges, outselling at times the big ammunition companies that had been around for decades. Their early jacketed hollowpoints immediately inspired copycats and led the way for a new generation—new genre even—of jacketed hollowpoints, often marketed as “humane bullets” for their enhanced lethality. However, to keep up with their own lightening growth and stay competitive, Super Vel began to rely more heavily on outsourcing and the company was forced to close its doors in 1974.

5. Ideal Mould #452424 Semi-wadcutter in .45 Colt SWC

The last bullet is yet another Keith design and even though it goes by the same name and is as popular today as it was when it came out, these are not the same bullet. After his successes with his .44 and .38 caliber bullets in 1928, Elmer Keith set out to make a .45 Colt SWC version which would become known as the #452424 and since the 1930s, this bullet has gone through more “wardrobe changes” than Lady Gaga.

So how are the originals different than the Keith .45 Colts we can get today? Well, the differences very much underscore the divide between the designer, an artesian dedicated to his craft and the performance of his wares, and the manufacturer, often with allegiances profitability and consistency.

Elmer originally designed all of his semi wadcutters with square cut grease grooves so the bullet could hold more lubricant in an effort to increase accuracy—which by all accounts it did. At some point in time though in the bullets long manufacturing life, Lyman changed the grooves to a more rounded design so that they would drop from the mould a bit easier, expediting mass production. Another change later on was to make the meplat slightly smaller, likely a cost cutting maneuver.

While the bullet is still an excellent design and is great for hunting and target practice it still was not quite what Elmer had designed back in the day. However it is considered the best all around .45 Colt bullet weighing around two hundred and sixty grains.

Guns can be great and there have been many but the bullet coming out of it has to be reliable too and over the years there have been many great handgun bullet designs. Some have proven to be just as popular as they were when they were first introduced while others have pointed the way to bigger and better things that may be still to come.

Santorum Visits Oklahoma City’s H&H Shooting Sports Complex

TimS — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:47:11 +0000

Although Santorum had planned to hold his rally at the H&H Ranges, crowds forced the candidate to a larger venue, but not before Santorum stopped by as promised. H&H photo

Miles Hall of H&H Shooting Sports Complex in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma has had quite a hectic last 60 hours or so. On Wednesday, he let me know was frantically involved in last-minute planning to accommodate Republican presidential hopeful Rick Santorum’s Oklahoma City rally.

At that time, Hall was realizing the logistical challenges (OK, it’s probably a nightmare) of handling a political event in a shooting facility. But the Santorum campaign appeared to be rolling with the punches as well, telling Hall that anyone who met the Oklahoma concealed carry regulations would be welcome to exercise that right during Santorum’s visit.

On the surface, it seemed to be a dream photo opportunity for a conservative candidate: a long-established shooting facility with firearms and archery lanes -along with one of the nation’s leading shooting sports retailers. What better place to remove any doubt as to your candidate’s strong position in support of the Second Amendment and gun rights, right?

OK, not everything turns out as planned. Sometimes, turning out a crowd can be too-successful. And that happened in this instance. Late Wednesday afternoon, Hall sent me a note that – based on crowd estimates – the Santorum campaign was being forced to relocate the rally to a nearby location. Nearby, but across the interstate.

So….Hall and his staff hustled to get several hundred flyers printed to give rally attendees who showed up at H&H but needed to get across the interstate.

Ever the candidate, Santorum did pause long enough to visit with owner/founder Miles Hall and even work in a little politicking. H&H photo.

Hall seemed a bit disappointed, but relieved that H&H wasn’t going to be swamped by crowds, security and all the network media that accompany any presidential contender – especially one who’d just pulled off a primary hat trick.

And Santorum didn’t forget Hall or H&H. Prior to his rally, he paid H&H a visit, albeit a short one. While there, he affirmed his recognition of a perfect location for a photo op. “I wish we could have had the rally here,” Santorum told Hall, “this would have been perfect.”

“I’m impressed,” Santorum said, “it’s easy to see why gun ownership is so strong here- and I stand tall with the Second Amendment.”

OK, it was a political candidate’s rally, so no big deal, right? Not exactly. It was a candidate running for the presidential nomination visiting a shooting facility-and bringing the media circus into a shooting facility with him. For many of the media, it was probably an eye-opening experience. Especially when they had the opportunity to see that “normal” people own firearms, shoot guns, and even attend political rallies -without shooting anyone, including themselves.

–Jim Shepherd

Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation’s OKNASP

TimS — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:36:53 +0000

Arrows Flying in Statewide Student Archery Competition

Though Oklahoma’s popular archery hunting seasons for species like deer, black bear and antelope are done for the 2011-12 season, some might say the state is still “in the thick of archery season” – at least if you are involved with the Oklahoma National Archery in the Schools Program.The program, operated by the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation and often referred to as OKNASP, is hosting regional shoots across Oklahoma throughout February in which 2,500 students are competing for a spot in the upcoming annual state shoot. Three regional shoots have already been held in Oklahoma City and Tulsa, and two more are scheduled before the end of the month – one Feb. 15 at the Stephens County Fair and Expo Center in Duncan, and another Feb. 29 at the McAlester Expo Center in McAlester.Those that advance from the regional shoots will be invited to the State Fair Park in Oklahoma City for the state shoot March 28, where an estimated 1,200 students from across Oklahoma will shoot for prizes and awards.

Over 310 schools across Oklahoma participate in the program (OKNASP), which features in-class curriculum and a season of practice and competition in their respective schools.

“Coaches have told me time and again that this program has helped every child see success,” said Justin Marschall, OKNASP coordinator for the Wildlife Department. “From the typical athletic student to the child that does not usually excel in most other sports, archery is allowing all students to compete on a level playing field.”

Marschall said the regional shoots currently underway speak to the growth of the OKNASP program during its eight years of existence.

“This is the second year that we’ve held regional qualifiers across the state, and we’re seeing about a 25 percent increase in growth from last year’s regionals,” Marschall said. “Holding regional shoots helps make the number of shooters at the state shoot more manageable, but another upside is that they provide another fun and challenging opportunity for the students to shoot competitively against other schools.”

OKNASP partners state wildlife agencies, schools and the nation’s archery industry to introduce students to the sport of archery. The Archery in the Schools curriculum is designed for 4th-12th graders and covers archery history, safety, techniques, equipment, mental concentration and self-improvement.

Students in 4th-12th grade who are currently participating in OKNASP at their schools also are eligible to participate in an essay contest coordinated by the Wildlife Department in conjunction with the 75th anniversary of the Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Program. Five winners will be selected, and they will receive a free Oklahoma lifetime combination hunting and fishing license courtesy of Oklahoma Archery, to be presented at this year’s state shoot. Log on tohttp://www.wildlifedepartment.com/education/oais.htm for full details.

The OKNASP program can be followed on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/OKNASP and additional information about the program and the Wildlife Department is available at wildlifedepartment.com.

About the Program:

“The OAIS program allows our special needs students to participate on an even playing field with their peers.”
- Carla Buck, Physical Education Teacher, Mustang Public Schools“Teaching Archery to Elementary & Middle School students has added diversity and excitement to P.E. class! It has brought our students, parents, teachers & community together & the excitement is contagious! ”
- Misti Mitchell-Bain, Comanche Public School Physical Education Director/Teacher

“While teaching the OAIS course curriculum I noticed that student attendance was near 100 percent and the students’ self discipline was greatly improved.”
-Colby Cagle, Teacher, Bethel Public Schools
Schools across the country are discovering an exciting new program that hits the bullseye in meeting the physical education needs of their students. Through the Oklahoma National Archery in the Schools (OKNASP) Program, students have the chance to excel today, tomorrow and throughout a lifetime in the unique sport of archery. The National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP), of which OKNASP is a part, is a coordinated effort and partnership between schools, state wildlife agencies and the nation’s archery industry.

In Oklahoma, OKNASP promotes physical education by providing target archery training to the state’s youth.

Designed for 4th-12th graders, the curriculum covers archery history, safety, techniques, equipment, mental concentration and self-improvement.

How can your school join the program? Teachers attend an eight-hour National Archery Association training class taught by certified Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation instructors. They return to their schools fully prepared to teach the two-week archery course to their students.

What is required of teachers? Teachers must simply attend a free one-day workshop conducted by OKNASP certified instructors. Topics covered will include range set up, running a safe archery range, building student skills, equipment maintenance and more. If you are interested in attending a workshop, please contact the OKNASP coordinator. Once a teacher has completed the training course, their school is eligible to purchase an equipment kit.

Contact Coordinator Justin Marschall at

(405) 522-1857

Beretta A400 Xcel Sporting Wins “Shotgun of the Year” from American Hunter

TimS — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 16:31:17 +0000

Accokeek, MD- Beretta USA is the proud recipient of the prestigious 2012 NRA Golden Bullseye Award for “Shotgun of the Year” from American Hunter Magazine for the A400 Xcel Sporting shotgun. The National Rifle Association presents the Golden Bullseye Awards for products that epitomize excellence and innovation in the firearms and firearms accessories industry. “It is an honor to have our newest sporting shotgun, the A400 Xcel Sporting recognized by the NRA, and it is with great pride that we accept the prestigious 2012 Golden Bullseye Award for ‘Shotgun of the Year’ from American Hunter Magazine,” said Ryan Muety, Director of Marketing and Consumer Direct.

The A400 Xcel sporting shotgun from Beretta features many of the same innovative technologies found on the ground-breaking A400 family of shotguns. These three revolutionary shotguns share: the Blink® operating system that allows the shotgun to cycle 36% faster than any inertia driven system; the recoil dissipating Kick-Off® system which reduces felt recoil by 60%; the lightweight Micro-Core recoil pad and the very best cold-hammer forged barrels in the world featuring the Optima Bore HP® geometry, delivering unparalleled ballistic performance.

Competition shooters however will find three features unique to the A400 Xcel; the pioneering Gun Pod, the Balance Cap System and the receiver, both of which feature a unique finish exclusive to Beretta. Available as both a standard feature and as an aftermarket addition, the Gun Pod delivers a digital readout of the ambient air temperature, the cartridge pressure of the round fired and the overall number of rounds fired through the shotgun; vital information the serious shooter cannot live without.

Three interchangeable weights comprise the Balance Cap System allowing shooters to achieve that perfect point where the shotgun becomes but an extension of them. An anodized finish on the balance cap protects the system from the elements allowing the shooter to compete anytime, anywhere.

Chambered for 2 ¾” and 3″ shells, the Xcel performs time and again from the endless practice rounds to that final round, making it the perfect semi-automatic competition shotgun. The royal blue anodized finish featured on the receiver, as well as on the balance cap, announces to the world that you chose the Beretta Xcel.

Beretta, established in 1526, is the oldest industrial dynasty in the world tracing its roots through 16 generations of continuous family ownership. Firearms bearing the Beretta name have been sold for almost 500 years. Beretta USA Corp. was founded in 1977 and supplies the standard sidearm to the U.S. Armed Forces. Today, Beretta manufactures, distributes and markets a complete line of firearms, accessories and apparel. Beretta also owns and operates six retail Beretta Gallery stores worldwide. For additional information, visit www.berettausa.com.

Kuche Safaris: Hunting the Next Level

TimS — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 18:13:19 +0000

Through a special partnership with Kuche Safaris, H&H Shooting Sports Complex is now offering free 3 day safari vouchers valid in 2013 or 2014, with a purchase of select rifles and bows starting in February 2012.

South African Safaris offered by Kuche Safaris provide a professional personal and top quality hunting experience in a safe area. There are over 30 hunt-able species available. The hunts are conducted on privately owned concessions mainly in Ellisras / Lephalale area where good trophies can be found. Kuche Safaris also undertakes big five hunts in other areas and African countries like Namibia, Botswana, Burkina Faso and Mozambique.

For sight seeing, Kuche Safaris can take you to Sun City, Crocodile breeding farms, Lion breeding programs, Bushmen drawings, game drives, an 18 hole golf course and Elephant back rides. To do photographic safaris with Kuche Safaris is an unforgettable experience. We undertake tours to Kruger National Park and Victoria Falls.

Kuche Safaris offers availability for Bow, Rifle, Black Powder, and Handgun hunting. Rifle hunting is mainly done on foot, by walk and stalk, spot and stalk or hunting from the truck. Bow hunting is done from blinds which are prepared in advance of your arrival to ensure a successful hunt. You can also try walk and stalk. The best time for bow hunting is the 1st of June to the end of October. Rifle hunting is done all year round.

Kuche Safaris hunts out of different hunting camps depending on your specie needs. Their facilities are always of the highest quality and standards. They hunt all over South Africa as well as Mozambique, Botswana and Burkina Faso. The main camp is about 3 hours drive on a tarred road from Johannesburg International Airport. The main camp has 8 double en-suite rooms. Rooms are serviced on a daily basis. Every room has a filtered air conditioner and electricity, adaptors will be provided for your electronic appliances. The Kuche Safaris main camp features an open bar facility, bottled water is provided in camp and during the hunt. You can also relax around the swimming pool in the main camp. Food is prepared daily and you will be provided 3 meals a day, or lunch-boxes depending on your hunt. The Kuche Safaris facilities are suitable for disabled hunters and will gladly accommodate all hunters.

For more information please visit Kuche Safaris or email hunt@kuche.co.za

Nation’s Passion for Firearms Reflected in SHOT Show

TimS — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 16:16:21 +0000

LAS VEGAS–Energized by unprecedented gun sales nationwide, firearms industry professionals turned out in record numbers to the Shooting, Hunting and Outdoor Trade ShowSM (SHOT Show®), and many made a point of saying “the best is yet to come.”

“It’s a wonderful time to be in our industry,” said Sandy Chisholm of North American Arms, a handgun manufacturer. “We’ve seen tremendous enthusiasm on the part of sellers and buyers, and we see the prospect of a very good year ahead.” Many agreed with that assessment of the market and of the SHOT Show.

The largest trade show of its kind in the world and the fifth largest trade show in Las Vegas, a city of trade shows, the SHOT Show set an overall attendance record of more than 61,000, including new highs for buyers at 36,383 and media at 2,466. Though show organizers deliberately reduced the size of the show to better accommodate attendees at the Sands Expo and Convention Center, still some 1,600 exhibitors filled booth space covering 630,000 net square feet. The show attracted industry professionals from all 50 states and 100 countries.

The SHOT Show is owned by the National Shooting Sports Foundation, the trade association for the firearms, ammunition, hunting and shooting sports industry. Revenues from the show support NSSF’s many programs that carry out its mission of promoting, protecting and preserving hunting and the shooting sports. “The SHOT Show allows NSSF to do many good things for industry, shooting and hunting,” said NSSF President and Steve Sanetti. Added Chris Dolnack, NSSF senior vice president and chief marketing officer, “We have worked hard to make sure SHOT is a great selling and buying experience, and it has resulted in our best show ever.”

Thanks to Americans’ passion for firearms, the $4 billion firearms and ammunition industry has been a bright spot in the down economy. The industry supports many small businesses and helps preserve the 180,000 jobs associated with the shooting sports. In 2011, company executives saw records set for background checks, a reliable indicator of sales, including the most ever in a single month (December) and single day (Black Friday). Many in the industry believe, however, that Americans’ interest in owning firearms will continue to grow in 2012, fueling their unabashed optimism about the year ahead. Many also said they would not be surprised to see supporters of the Second Amendment react as they did before the last presidential election when their fears over candidates who were unfriendly toward firearms ignited a sales surge.

From the opening bell, buyers filled the aisles to review products, many of them new offerings that will make their way to retail stores during the year. “Traffic is like we’ve never seen it before,” said Mark Malkowski, president of Stag Arms, maker of modern sporting rifles (AR-style rifles), a big seller over the past several years. “Retailers we’ve talked to are expecting a record year.”

One firearms retailer, Todd Vance of Vance Outdoors in Columbus, Ohio, agreed. “We had our best-ever year in 2011, and we’ve started off this year great and expect to be up.” In his store, Vance said buyers are interested in concealable handguns, home-defense firearms, ammunition and tactical rifles, particularly new .22 caliber models.

Another handgun manufacturer, Sig Sauer, reported having its best first day at SHOT since the company began keeping sales records. “The market is stimulated,” said Bud Fini, vice president of marketing, who added that the company’s shooting academy is seeing many new gun owners. “First-time buyers, that’s where the expansion is coming from,” Fini said.

Accessories, from holsters to rifle slings to optics, are an important part of the SHOT Show. “We are selling sights like you can’t believe,” said Aimpoint’s Roger Bell of the company’s pro staff. “We signed up a lot of new dealers, and that says to me the market is expanding.”

In the Mossberg booth, Tom Taylor, vice president of marketing, said, “This is about as much excitement as I’ve seen at a SHOT Show. People are buying optimistically, and we’re going to build optimistically.”

For first-time exhibitors, the SHOT Show can provide a big lift. “When you are a start-up company without a big marketing budget, the SHOT Show helps put you in front of the right audience,” said Jeane Stewart of U.S. RAC, maker of firearm safety products for law enforcement. Stewart said her company great valued the show’s New Products Center.

Any SHOT attendee will tell you the show is more than about selling and buying; it’s a powerful display of industry unity and its resolve to meet any challenge affecting the right to make, sell and own firearms. At the NSSF State of the Industry Dinner, NSSF President Steve Sanetti said, “I have never seen us so unified and united in our purpose.” As evidence, he pointed to NSSF’s fast-growing membership, which now tops 7,000, an all-time high.

More than 2,000 NSSF supporters filled the sold-out hall for the State of the Industry Dinner, which was sponsored by Outdoor Channel and included a review of NSSF’s accomplishment from the past year and entertainment from hugely popular comedian Larry the Cable Guy.

Opportunities abound at the SHOT Show, and some who attend are selling more than products. At South Dakota’s booth, representatives had a goal of convincing manufacturers they should be making products in the state. “Last year South Dakota connected with more than 50 companies. Within four months, two of those companies expanded their operations to South Dakota,” said economic development commissioner J. Pat Costello.

Many awards are presented at the show. NSSF presented Larry Potterfield of Midway USA with its Ken Sedlecky Achievement Award for his generous and longstanding contributions to programs that promote youth target shooting. The Professional Outdoor Media Association and NSSF honored veteran communicator and best-selling author S.P. Fjestad with the prestigious POMA/NSSF Grits Gresham Shooting Sports Communicator Award. Fjestad publishes “The Blue Book of Gun Values,” a widely consulted database.

The show continues to benefit from the broadbased press contingent that lavishes attention on newly released products. The media, of course, are usually the first to spot celebrities, who this year included American Idol judge and rock star Steven Tyler, and NFL Hall of Famer Lynn Swann. A big success was SHOT Show Media Day at the Range on the day prior to the show, where credentialed press reviewed and tested products. More than 1,100 press and 100 exhibitors attended Media Day–more than ever before.

NSSF ramped up its use of social media to keep its members and consumers informed about the show, making frequent posts to the SHOT Show Blog and providing Twitter updates that showgoers followed on “Twitterfall” screens placed throughout the venue. An expanded NSSF press room sponsored by Budweiser accommodated the record number of press with free Wi-Fi, a large working press area and other amenities.

In conjunction with the SHOT Show, NSSF sponsored the PGA Charities’ Birdies for the Brave golf tournament that raised funds for injured armed service veterans.

The SHOT Show will return to the Sands Expo & Convention Center next year January 15-18.

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About NSSF
The National Shooting Sports Foundation is the trade association for the firearms industry. Its mission is to promote, protect and preserve hunting and the shooting sports. Formed in 1961, NSSF has a membership of more than 7,000 manufacturers, distributors, firearms retailers, shooting ranges, sportsmen’s organizations and publishers. For more information, log on to www.nssf.org.

H&H Shooting Sports Complex’s Founder and President addresses others in the Shooting Sports Industry

TimS — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 21:28:56 +0000

H&H Shooting Sports Complex’s Founder and President, Miles Hall, gave a speech to a sold out room of other independent gun shop, and firearm range owners. As a member of the National Shooting Sports Foundation, Mr. Hall was asked to address the crowd and offer his take on the future of the industry and some insight into what it takes to operate a shooting range and retail facility. After his speech Mr. Hall took questions from the crowd to help those who are interested in launching their own shooting range and retail facility. Hall said that it was his pleasure to offer advise to new business owners as a way to “grow and promote the shooting sports”.

ArmaLite AR-10 SuperSASS

HHAdmin — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 20:27:26 +0000

The latest evolution in the Era of AR Innovation, the ArmaLite AR-10 SuperS.A.S.S. is the ultimate suppressor capable, long range rifle system available.

Engineering innovations include the adjustable gas system to optimize rifle function with suppressor as well as the AR design enhancements that our engineers have made standard on every ArmaLite AR-10.

Franchi’s New Instinct SL, L, and Affinity

HHAdmin — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 20:04:18 +0000

Franchi has come out with three new models for 2012. The Instinct SL, L, and the Affinity!

Instinct SL

Franchi’s Instinct SL over & under is a modern classic that combines the best of Italian tradition and craftsmanship with the latest innovative technology for the right look-the right feel. Available in both 12 and 20-gauges, the Instinct SL features an attractive polished aluminum alloy receiver and is available with either 26- or 28-inch barrels that are fitted with a red fiber-optic front sight for quick and positive target acquisition.

Instinct L

The Instinct L features an all-steel, extra-strong color-case receiver with the name “Instinct L” engraved in gold on the right side. The distinctive receiver includes a tang-mounted automatic safety that also acts as a barrel selector. An attractive gold-plated trigger completes the Instinct L’s stylish look. The Prince of Wales style stock is cut from A-Grade satin walnut and features cut checkering on the slim forend and pistol grip. A traditional satin oil-finish complements the wood’s beautiful grain and protects the stock from the elements of weather.

Affinity

The sleek, perfectly balanced Affinity is a versatile Inertia Driven semiautomatic shotgun. Its slim fore end, light weight, precise symmetry and refined design allows responsiveness that only few shotguns in history can claim. The integration of form and function makes the Affinity a natural extension of the shooter. As soon as you shoulder the Affinity you instantly know it feels right and simply, when your gun handles like it’s second-nature you have the confidence to make shots that you might not have even tried before.