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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
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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
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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
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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
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Ruger introduces the new-for-2013 SR45 Center-Fire Pistol. This gun has a .45 caliber 10-round magazine capacity. It comes in either a black over alloy steel or stainless steel slide. The SR45 also features an ambidextrous manual safety and mag catch, along with 3-dot sights that are adjustable for windage and elevation. The gun comes with a loaded chamber indicator, an interchangeable backstrap and a picatinny rail. The grip frame is black, high performance and made with glass-filled nylon. The SR45 has a barrel length of 4 1/2 inches, 8 inch length, and 5 3/4 inch height. The MSRP is $529.
May 04, 2013
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Smith & Wesson's M&P line, a dominant force on the market since its inception, is expanding to previously untraversed territory with the new M&P10. The world's first .308 that comes in M&P, the rifle received plenty of attention during the first day of the 142nd NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits in Houston, Texas.
May 04, 2013
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Rock River Arms looked to make a gun specifically for 3-Gun events, which are rapidly growing in popularity. They arrived at the RRA LAR-15 R3 Competition Rifle, which features a new RRA Tro-XL free float handguard, Tro-Top Rail Octagonal, RRA Two Stage Trigger and Hogue Grip. The RRA LAR-15 R3 comes with a choice of an RRA Operator A2 stock or a CAR stock. It also features a cryo treated 18-inch fluted stainless steel barrel with RRA's directionally tuned and ported muzzle brake. The RRA LAR-15 R3 has a weight of 7.6 pounds and an MSRP of $1,310. For more information on the RRA LAR-15 R3 and other products, visit RockRiverArms.com or watch the video below.
May 04, 2013
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By Ed Friedman
There's more than one person can possibly see in a single day at the 2013 NRA Annual Meetings and Exhibits in Houston, Texas, but here are some of the cooler products I came across before my feet decided to tell me it was time to return to my room and start writing.
May 03, 2013
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Beretta has long been a respected name in pistols, and this year the company is prepared to add another one to its storied line: the Beretta Pico.
May 03, 2013
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NRA Publications kicked off the 142nd NRA Annual Meetings and Exhibits in Houston, Texas, this morning with an invitation-only breakfast recognizing the recipients of the 2013 NRA Golden Bullseye Awards. Selected by a panel of NRA Publications senior staff members, the prestigious Golden Bullseye Awards bestowed by American Rifleman, American Hunter and Shooting Illustrated celebrate the quality, innovation and value exemplified by recently introduced firearms, accessories and related equipment.
May 03, 2013
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Norma USA's Ron Petty talks about the company's American PH and African PH loads, and shows off the new protective packaging for its brass. Learn more in the video below.
May 03, 2013
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CrossBreed Holsters displayed its entire line of products at the 142nd NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits, particularly one old (but wildly popular) and one new design.
May 03, 2013
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New Finishes for UTS-15
May 03, 2013
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We're currently living in a world where live ammunition can be hard to come by... which can be especially frustrating when you're trying to train. Every round sent down range reduces a supply that may not see reinforcements for awhile. One potential solution, at least for the Military and Law Enforcement community, could be found on the floor of the 142nd NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits: Simunition.
May 03, 2013
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Gun owners know better than most that the unthinkable can sometimes happen—that knowledge is often a part of why they've chosen to own firearms in the first place. But one facet that's not often considered is what happens after a shot has been fired in self-defense. Even if your actions were perfectly legal and within the scope of the law, you could wind up facing legal issues—there's just no way to know how a situation may be viewed by the authorities. Now, though, there is a way to be ready for it: Second Call Defense.
May 03, 2013
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