Archive for NRA Staff

Nikon P-300 BLK and PROSTAFF 5

Nikon had some of its latest riflfescopes on display at the 142nd NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits, including the P-300 BLK (designed exclusively for the popular .300 AAC Blackout cartridge) and its PROSTAFF 5 line.

May 04, 2013

New From GAMO Outdoor USA

Gamo Outdoor USA had three of its newest airguns on display at the 142nd NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits in the Little Cat, Whisper Fusion and Whisper Fusion Pro.

May 04, 2013

New From Cannon Safe

Every firearms owner knows how important it is to keep your guns secure—and Cannon Safe continues to make that task more manageable. Its "Cannon" line of gun safes comes fully equipped with a variety of features that make it easier than ever to maintain the security of your firearms.

May 04, 2013

Bond Girl

Ashley West from the A Girl and a Gun organization proves that women can and do know as much about the way a firearm operates as their male counterparts, as she demonstrates the features of the Bond Girl firearms by Bond Arms. Check out the video of this unique and highly popular pocket pistol, and visit Bond Arms for more information.

May 04, 2013

Springfield XD-S Golden Bullseye Presentation

When you build good products, you're going to get noticed—and few honors are as well recognized as the NRA Publications Golden Bullseye Awards. Springfield Armory took home American Rifleman's Pistol of the Year Honors at the 142nd NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits, for its innovative XD-S.

May 04, 2013

Packing in Pink

Everything is coming up pink! Holsters, earmuffs, training jackets: They're all pink (for now). Soon to be released in other color options, Packing in Pink has been catering to the women's shooting market since 2007, proudly offering Bladetech holsters and many other U.S.-and Canadian-made products. Learn more about the company from President and Founder Kim Page in the video below, and stay tuned for more on Page as we cover her upcoming participation in this year's NRA Bianchi Cup.

May 04, 2013

GunVault's Radio Vault and TacVault

GunVault had its entire line on display at the 142nd NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits, and drew plenty of interest with its Radio Vault and TacVault.

May 04, 2013

Seminar: Practical Tactical

Those wanting to get into 3-gun competition had to look no further than the seminar entitled "Practical Tactical: Competition Shooting Tips, Tricks, Gear And More" to discover how to get started. The presentation, featuring speaker Jacob "Rattlesnake Jake" James, taught more than 100 attendees about the fastest-growing shooting sport, covering topics from gear and techniques to valuable relationships and rules.

May 04, 2013

Winchester's NRA 4 Life Giveaway

A lot of the folks on the floor at the 142nd Annual Meetings & Exhibits are lifetime supporters of the NRA, but Winchester Ammunition wants to make things official.

May 04, 2013

Steve Austin and Meopta USA Partner Up

Pro wrestling hall of famer and action movie / TV star, Steve Austin, and Meopta USA are joining forces at the NRA Annual Meeting and Exhibits in Houston, Texas to introduce a limited edition Broken Skull Ranch riflescope.    Austin, a lifelong hunter, worked closely with Meopta to create a customized special edition Meopta MeoPro 4-12x50 riflescope which features Austin’s Broken Skull Ranch logo on the objective bell and his signature on the ocular.

May 04, 2013

Concealed Carrie

Leslie Deets recognized an opportunity when she saw it: unattractive handbags and awkward methods of on-body carry by women in her handgun training and concealed carry class. After rejecting these fashion faux pas, Deets, who has a background in interior design, responded by creating her own line of concealed carry handbags that are more consistent with the high-end designer bags women prefer. Whether it's the satchel style, tote or even a computer bag, with Deets' Concealed Carrie line, women who carry can now invest in the quality leather and contemporary design of other well-known brands, filling a long-existing gap in the market.

May 04, 2013

Rob Pincus and The Home Defense Concepts Seminar

Rob Pincus, managing editor of the Personal Defense Network, leads two seminars a day at this year's NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits in Houston. Pincus led the Home Defense Concepts seminar, where he talks about tactics, storage, how to respond and work with local authorities and much more. In his second seminar, Fundamental Defensive Shooting Skills, he focuses on the importance of developing a specialized skill set for defensive shooters.

May 04, 2013

TriStar Sporting Arms A-TAC Shotgun

TriStar Sporting Arms Raptor series of semi-automatic shotguns is known for its value, and its latest introduction to the line is no exception. But finding a home-defense shotgun ready to defend right out of the box at a budget price is a welcome surprise. TriStar's new Raptor A-TAC 3-inch semi-auto is a tactical shotgun that features a standard pistol grip, fixed stock, picatinny rail, ghost-ring sight, tactical-style choke tube and much more that makes this gun ready for action. MSRP is $419. For more, go to TriStar Sporting Arms or watch the video below.

May 04, 2013

Rossi USA Releases The Rio Grande

Rossi USA introduces the Rio Grande .30-30 Win. caliber rifle, so named because it is manufactured in the state of Rio Grande do Sul in southern Brazil. This beautiful lever-action rifle comes with buckhorn sights and a hardwood finish. The Rio Grande is available in blue or stainless steel, and also comes in .410 and a .45-70. This gun weighs 7 pounds and comes with an MSRP of $541.

May 04, 2013

The Latest From Taurus: Millennium G2

Taurus releases the newest version of the Millennium G2 with an updated design. This gun is lightweight at 22 oz with a polymer frame and a thin profile. The G2 features a ramped 3.2 inch barrel and comes in two compact models: PT 111 and PT 140. The gun also features an accessory rail, high-profile sights, a loaded chamber indicator on the top part of the slide and a textured grip for a better hold. The G2 has a 12 round magazine and includes the Taurus Security System.

May 04, 2013