To paraphrase a line from the book John M. Browning, American Gunmaker, the story of Browning's genius is the story of the evolution of modern firearms. John M. Browning was issued 128 patents on at least 80 models in nearly every caliber from .22 Short up to the 37mm cannon shell. Those patents covered automatic, semi-automatic, lever, and pump actions.

Brownells makes it very easy for any shooter, experienced or not, to convert his Ruger Mini-14 into a tricked-out rifle that meets your exacting wants and needs. The first step in this customization process is to determine what I am going to use the rifle for. Foremost, I wanted this rifle for varmint hunting, particularly night-time hunting. My secondary use is for self-defense purposes at home.

Trophy-class specimens of whitetail deer, Stone's sheep, Dall's sheep, desert sheep and grizzly bears are becoming more common afield, based on newly compiled records by the Boone and Crockett Club. However, trophy records are declining for caribou.

For the past five years, the National Shooting Sports Foundation has surveyed federally licensed firearms retailers across the country to find out what products are the biggest sellers and who is buying. NSSF has just issued the latest version of that report from an online survey conducted last month. The data shows which types of firearms and ammunition were most popular in 2012, and at the same time allows retailers to compare their businesses to that of other gun stores across the country.

News - Industry Notes

NSSF Updates Firearms Retailer Survey Results

For the past five years, the National Shooting Sports Foundation has surveyed federally licensed firearms retailers across the country to find out what products are the biggest sellers and who is buying. NSSF has just issued the latest version of that report from an online survey conducted last month. The data shows which types of firearms and ammunition were most popular in 2012, and at the same time allows retailers to compare their businesses to that of other gun stores across the country.

Firearms Safety and Conservation Are Topics of Free Video-for-Schools Campaign from NSSF

The National Shooting Sports Foundation has launched its annual nationwide offer to schools to receive--free of charge--educational videos that teach children about firearm safety and wildlife conservation.

Galco M6X Holster Wins Golden Bullseye Award

Galco Gunleather’s patented M6X Auto Locking Holster has received the 2013 NRA Golden Bullseye Award for “Shooting Accessory of the Year.

CCRKBA: Data Conflicts with Gun Control Rhetoric

Newly-released data from the Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) proves that more guns in private hands do not lead to more murders, and a Pew Research study showing widespread ignorance of this fact suggests that the public has been misled, the Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms says.

Armscor Doubles Production Capacity To Meet U.S. Ammo Shortage

In the face of a national ammo shortage, Armscor USA and Armscor International have doubled their manufacturing capabilities and committed $4 million in new equipment and facilities.

T/C Arms Dimension Wins NRA Golden Bullseye

The Thompson/Center Arms Dimension Bolt-Action Platform has received the Golden Bullseye Award for “Rifle of the Year” from American Hunter magazine, published by the National Rifle Association. This year’s nomination marks the fourth time Thompson/Center Arms has received the prestigious award in the rifle category with past winners including the Encore Pro Hunter, ICON and Venture rifles.

Uberti Announces Silverboy 22 Magnum Lever-Action

Uberti introduced a new caliber for the Silverboy small-bore lever-action rifle at NRAAM. The 22 Magnum Silverboy lever action uses a unique cartridge-control mechanism inside the action so that the gun can be fired and cycled while held at any angle, even when upside down.

2013 NRA Annual Meetings Open Tomorrow in Houston

The National Rifle Association’s 142nd Annual Meetings & Exhibits opens tomorrow at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston.

Aimpoint’s Military Product Development Benefits Hunters and Shooters

Aimpoint is now offering new optical mounts to give hunters and sport shooters the same advantages employed by military end users.

San Antonio Police Department Converts to Smith & Wesson M&P40 Pistols

The San Antonio Police Department has selected the M&P40 as its new service firearm and has begun to convert officers to the new handgun platform. Gun Tests has its own rating of the pistol.

Precision-Guided Firearm Company
Hires Tech Industry Veteran

TrackingPoint, creator of the world's first Precision Guided Firearm (PGF) system, today announced that Marsha L. Osborn has joined the company as Senior Vice President of Operations. Osborn has more than 25 years of executive experience in operations, supply chain, quality, logistics and organization management.

Check Out Newest
Leica Sport Optics
at 2013 NRA Meeting

Leica Sport Optics invites shooters to stop by booth #3811 during the NRA 2013 Annual Meeting & Exhibits to see and handle some of its newest products. Leica is officially unveiling the new Leica ER i riflescope models during the NRA event to be held in Houston, Tex., May 3-5 2013. Get a close-up look at the ER i 2.5-10x42 and the ER i 3-12x50 riflescopes, as well as the new Geovid HD-B laser rangefinder binoculars.

Barnes Sponsors NRA Woman’s Outlook

Barnes Bullets L.L.C. has become an inaugural sponsor of the National Rifle Association (NRA) Woman’s Outlook, a new online presence for NRA women.

NRA Programs’ Growth Fueled
by Increased Interest in Firearms

National Rifle Association programs have experienced significant growth since 2008, thanks to increased national interest in the shooting sports, personal safety, and hunting.

SSCY Industries Announces Support for DEA Survivors Benefit Fund

SCCY, a Florida-based handgun manufacturer, will donate ten custom-made 9mm pistols in 2013 to help the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration Survivors Benefit Fund (DEASBF).

Brownells Releases Personal
Protection & Home Defense Catalog

Brownells’ Personal Protection & Home Defense Catalog #1 is a full-color, 64-page catalog filled with the best-selling and most-popular accessories, parts, holsters, magazines, cleaning supplies and ammunition wanted by those who wish to protect themselves and their families.

Local Boy Scouts Councils
Apply for Grants from NSSF

For the third year, the National Shooting Sports Foundation will make available a total of $100,000 in challenge grants to encourage local Boy Scouts of America Councils to develop or expand their activities in target shooting and marksmanship.

Uncle Mike's Launches
Ultimate Tactical Sweepstakes

Uncle Mike's, a leading provider of shooting accessories for more than 60 years, has launched the Ultimate Tactical Sweepstakes, a prize package that includes a Daniel Defense rifle, Bushnell Tactical optics, and tactical accessories from Butler Creek Tactical, Millett, and M-Pro 7.

Weatherby taps new sales vp,
marketing coordinator

Weatherby Inc. has named Jason Evans as vice president of sales and product development, and Taylor Nahrgang as marketing, special projects coordinator.

Brownells 7th Annual Gunsmith
Conference & Career Fair
Sees Record Turnout

More than 400 attendees and 50 exhibitors filled the Des Moines, Downtown Marriott, March 27-28, for the Brownells 7th Annual Gunsmith Conference & Career Fair.

Bushnell Rolls
New Zombie Assault Sight

The new 1X MP Zombie Assault sight from Bushnell features one power magnification and a versatile illuminated reticle that allows shooters to quickly acquire targets in shooting games, competition, or while honing their skills at the range.

Kahr Firearms Group Takes Action
to Support Gun Rights

Justin Moon, CEO of the Kahr Firearms Group, has stepped forwarded to make generous donations in support of three critically important gun-rights groups – The NRA Firearms Civil Rights Defense Fund, NRA Freedom Action Foundation and the NSSF PAC.

Rock River Arms Mourns
Loss of Co-Founder Mark Larson

Rock River Arms President Mark Larson passed away Friday, April 5, 2013, at the age of 50. Larson, along with his brother Chuck, founded Rock River Arms in 1996 when they began producing high-quality 1911-style pistols and AR-15 style rifles. Since that time, they have earned the reputation of building some of the most sought after firearms in the industry.

Kahr Arms Wins Lawsuit
against Diamondback Firearms

On Thursday, March 25th, a jury in Florida found Diamondback Firearms guilty of patent infringement of Kahr Arms’ (Saeilo, Inc.) patent number 5,502,914. The lawsuit filed in 2011 states that Diamondback Firearms infringed upon the patent by using Kahr’s exclusive cocking cam trigger system into their own firearms.

On Point Flashlights
From Browning Offer Flexibility

The 90° angle head design of Browning's new On Point and On Point Max gives users a new way to use a flashlight. The design allow the lights to stand vertically on a level surface and features a deep pocket-carry clip that rotates 360° for hands free use.

Cannon Safe Introduces
EMP Locking System

With its new EMP Lock, Cannon Safe is now the only safe company to offer a dual-access locking system that combines the day-to-day simplicity of an electronic lock with the long-term assurance of a manual combination lock.

Smith & Wesson Flashlight Maker Picks Marketing Firm

PowerTech, Inc., worldwide licensee and manufacturer of the Smith & Wesson Flashlight line, has hired Blue August LLC to assist PowerTech with the Smith & Wesson Flashlight line's marketing direction, public relations and social media applications.

FNH USA Partners with Peacemaker National Training Center

FNH USA will partner with Peacemaker National Training Center (PNTC), one of the largest competitive shooting facilities in the U.S., to support enhancements to Peacemaker’s main shooting complex, Liberty Range located in Gerrardstown, West Virginia, and a separate 250-acre area used for 3-gun competition.

Bushnells' New NatureView Cam HD Series
Puts Game on Candid Field Camera

Bushnell Outdoor Products' new line of NatureView Cam HD camera traps allows wildlife enthusiasts to remotely capture high-quality images and high definition (HD) videos that are difficult or time consuming to capture in person.

Weatherby Offers New 20-Gauge Pump Shotgun Models

Weatherby now offers a 20-gauge version of three PA pump shotgun models: PA-08 Synthetic, PA-08 TR, and PA-459 TR.

Training Cartridges Meet
All SAAMI-Specs and Weights

Traditions Performance Firearms’ new Training Cartridges are the only training cartridges available that meet all SAAMI (Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufactures Institute) specifications for dummy ammunition.

Colt Employees Remind Lawmakers About Jobs, History

Samuel Colt's legacy is alive and well. On March 14, 550 workers from the two Colt operating companies, successors of the Colt Armory that once made iconic Colt Peacemaker revolvers, boarded buses that brought them to the Legislative Office Building, part of the state Capitol complex in Hartford.

Senator Tom Coburn Joins CCRKBA's National Advisory Council

U.S. Senator Tom Coburn (R-OK) has agreed to join the National Advisory Council of the Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms, CCRKBA Chairman Alan Gottlieb announced today.

73 and Counting: Manufacturer Participation
in LE Sales Restriction Grows

Since an article appeared in the Cheaper Than Dirt! Shooter's Log last week about a handful of manufacturers not selling equipment to state and local law enforcement that local citizens can't own, 65 additional companies have joined the effort.

GunsAmerica Is Auctioning
Sisk Rifle for Charity

You have a chance to own one of the most accurate rifles on the planet while supporting the men and women who have gone in harm's way to protect your freedom.

Mossberg Donates 42 Shotguns to Help Fund YSSA

The Youth Shooting Sports Alliance (YSSA) recently announced that O.F. Mossberg & Sons, Inc. has continued its support of the YSSA with a donation of 42 new Mossberg shotguns.

Hornady Wants You in the Game

Ammunition maker Hornady is asking its customers to 'protect your rights' by providing a form letter gun owners can use and send to political representatives.

In the Gun Tests Feb 2013 Issue:
40 S&W Ammo Test

Harvey Berger, a Gun Tests reader who lists his home state as the Peoples Republic of Kalifornia, praised the just-published comparison of 40 S&W ammo in the February 2013 issue. But there’s a “but.” He wrote:

Federal Retools Premium Ammo Website

The new FederalPremium.com makes choosing the right ammunition quick and easy. Hunters and shooters can easily navigate the new website to find photography, educational graphics, and one-of-a-kind tools.

MidwayUSA Foundation, Inc.
Announces 2013 Matching Program

The MidwayUSA Foundation, Inc. and Scholastic Shooting Trust, a public charity established by MidwayUSA founders Larry and Brenda Potterfield, will continue to match both proceeds from its fundraising promotions as well as private donations to endowment accounts.

Birchwood Casey Rolls Out
Pink Shoot-N-C Targets

Birchwood Casey's Shoot-N-C Targets are known for leaving a bright ring around bullet holes for instant feedback. For 2013, Birchwood Casey has introduced Shoot-N-C Pink Reactive Targets.

NSSF Providing Free
Firearm Safety Materials
to Returning Servicemen and Women

Once President Obama announced the return of 34,000 servicemen and women from Afghanistan within a year, the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) said that it will continue providing free firearm safety materials, including gun locking devices, to America's returning armed services members. NSSF is the trade association for the firearms, ammunition, hunting and shooting sports industry.

Funny: Journalist's Guide
to Firearms Identification

As discussions continue about gun and magazine bans, talking heads on the TV get their gun terminology all messed up. Maybe it's because the reference they're using isn't quite up to snuff:

NSSF Promotes Don't Lie
for the Other Guy
Program in Texas, Arizona

As part of an ongoing national effort to help prevent illegal 'straw' purchases of firearms, the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), the trade association for the firearms industry, is reminding the public along the Southern border in Texas and Arizona that stiff penalties are in place for individuals convicted of such purchases.

Nikon Debuts ACULON A211 Binocular

The ACULON A211 binocular officially launches Nikon’s all-new ACULON optics family to the world, with seven fixed-power and two zoom models.

Rock Island Armory Debuts TCM 22 Rifle

Rock Island Armory debuted the TCM 22 centerfire rifle at SHOT Show 2013. The new rifle is chambered for the Armscor TCM .22 cartridge exclusive to Armscor.

Winchester’s AA TrAAcker Shows Shot String Track

A fired 12-gauge shotgun shell unleashes a column of shot from a shotgun barrel at about 1,200 feet per second – too fast for the human eye to see the pellets in flight. This can make it extremely difficult to master the correct lead on flying clay targets or game birds. What if that changed? What if it was possible to track the flight of the shot string? Thanks to Winchester Ammunition, it’s happening in 2013.

GOA: Biden Proposals Would Affect 50-80% of All Guns

Press reports now make it clear what Vice President Joe Biden’s gun control package will look like. Biden wants to impose:

Glock Unveils New 30S Pistol Model For 2013

At SHOT Show 2013, Glock, Inc. announced the Glock 30S, a conceal-and-carry hybrid pistol that blends a factory-made 36 slide on top of a 30SF frame -- a compact design that shoots the 45 ACP round.

‘Heritage Edition’ Canal Street Cutlery High Country Skinner is 2013 SHOT Show Auction Knife

A '1 of 1' Edition of the new Canal Street Cutlery High Country Skinner is one of the 2013 SHOT Show auctions, which may be bid on at GunBroker.com. The 2013 SHOT Show is set to run Jan. 15-18 in Las Vegas.

Model 70 Jack O'Connor Tribute Rifle Featured as 2013 SHOT Show Auction

One of the 2013 SHOT Show auctions features the very last .270 Winchester Model 70 Jack O'Connor Tribute Rifle, which may be bid on at GunBroker.com. The 2013 SHOT Show is set to run Jan. 15-18 in Las Vegas.

2013 SHOT Show Auctions Feature Doug Turnbull TAR-10 308

One of the 2013 SHOT Show auctions features a Doug Turnbull TAR-10 .308 Semi-Automatic. The 2013 SHOT Show is set to run Jan. 15-18 in Las Vegas.

SHOT Show Auction Features Smith & Wesson Semi-Auto Handguns

The 2013 SHOT Show auctions include a pair of Smith & Wesson handguns commemorating 100 years of semi-automatic handgun production.

Elite Tactical Unit: S.W.A.T. Debuts This Week on Outdoors Channel

Elite Tactical Unit: S.W.A.T. is a character-driven, adrenaline-fueled reality show featuring the fierce competition between active-duty S.W.A.T. officers who are put into realistic missions that are both mentally rigorous and physically dangerous. It debuts this week on Outdoors Channel.

BATF Signs Up Finland in eTrace Program

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) that will provide eTrace, an electronic system used to trace illegal firearms, to Finland.

FBI Reports Record Gun Sales Last Month — Up 1 Million over December 2011

The Federal Bureau of Investigation said Wednesday that it had conducted a record number of instant background checks on those wishing to buy firearms in December

Illinois Gun and Magazine Ban Measures Move Out of Committee

On Wednesday, Illinois Senate Democrats advanced bans on semiautomatic rifles and pistols and some magazines.

Harry Reid Prepares to Annihilate Second Amendment

On Election Day last November, several Democrat Senators were campaigning for reelection in pro-gun states. And in order to get their constituents’ votes, they promised fealty to the Second Amendment.

NYC: How will police confiscate banned guns?

Amid talk of reinstating the assault weapons ban that expired eight years ago, police departments nationwide are thinking of ways to confiscate such weapons.

Full Transcript: NRA Statement on Newtown

The National Rifle Association broke its silence on last week's shooting rampage at a Connecticut elementary school that left 26 children and staff dead. NRA Executive Vice President Wayne LaPierre addressed the media on Friday. Here is the full transcript:

Charter Arms Moves to New Expanded Headquarters

Charter Arms recently moved into an expanded office and production facility. The company’s new location increases production space from 8,000 to 28,000 square feet providing a major increase in manufacturing finished goods capacity.<

NRA Statement: After Long Silence, News Conference Set for Tomorrow

The National Rifle Association released this statement regarding the Newtown, Connecticut, shootings on Tuesday:

‘Armageddon Arsenals’ Debuts on Discovery

‘Armageddon Arsenals’ debuted last night on Discovery’s Destination America network. The series explores the weapons and security aspects of the massive new prepping movement, focusing on individuals and families across the country who are preparing for a variety of worst case scenarios–many of them more plausible now than ever.

SAF Wins Huge Victory For Carry In Illinois

The Second Amendment Foundation has won a huge victory for the right to bear arms outside the home, with a ruling in the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals that declares the right to self-defense is 'broader than the right to have a gun in one's home.'

CBS links Belcher murder-suicide to a lack of gun control inside the NFL

Jim Axelrod filed a one-sided report on Tuesday's CBS This Morning linking the Jovan Belcher murder-suicide to a lack of gun control inside the NFL. Axelrod sourced the piece with only gun-control advocates – Brady Center flack Marcellus Wiley, NBC's Bob Costas, and New York Times sportswriter William Rhoden.

Bob Costas Sucker-Punches Sunday Night Football Fans With Gun Control Lecture

John Hayward, writing on the HumanEvents.com blog, said this week, “It never takes long for gun-control fanatics to exploit tragedy for their political ends. NBC’s Bob Costas put on a particularly disgusting and unacceptable display on Sunday night, as he hijacked a football broadcast to sucker-punch fans with a gun-control sermon following the horrible Jovan Belcher murder-suicide.

Mossberg Sponsoring Smith & Wesson IDPA Indoor Nationals

The International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA) announced that O.F. Mossberg & Sons, Inc., will be one of the major sponsors of the Smith & Wesson IDPA Indoor National Championship. The 2013 Smith & Wesson IDPA Indoor National Championship will take place February 21-23 on the indoor ranges of the Smith & Wesson Shooting Sports Center in Springfield, Massachusetts.

2012 Elections: Defeat for the NRA?

Writing at the American Prospect, Paul Waldman asserts that the NRA had a bad 2012 election season. In fact, he wrote, “they lost almost everywhere they tried to make a difference.”

ArmaLite Announces New AR-10 LE Carbine

ArmaLite’s new AR-10 Law Enforcement Carbine takes the durability and performance of the company’s LE carbines chambered in .223/5.56X45mm NATO and mixes in the stopping power of the .308 cartridge.

Ruger Offers Free Shipping on Magazines Through Nov. 30

Ruger is offering free ground shipping when you order any three magazines through Nov 30. See the details in the adjacent ad.

Free Shipping on some ASYM Precision Ammunition through Dec. 1

When you order one (or more) cases of ASYM Precision Ammunition through Dec. 1, 2012, the company will ship your entire order free.

GunBroker.com Returns as Exclusive Sponsor of NSSF Member Lounge and Business Center at SHOT Show

GunBroker.com, the world's largest online auction site for firearms and related accessories, will return as exclusive sponsor of the NSSF Member Lounge and Business Center for the 2013 Shooting, Hunting and Outdoor Trade (SHOT Show).

MidwayUSA Launches Improved Website

MidwayUSA has announced a major upgrade to its commerce site, MidwayUSA.com. The new MidwayUSA website features:

Burris Eliminator II and III LaserScopes Now Shipping

Burris is pleased to announce that the much anticipated Eliminator II and Eliminator III LaserScopes are now being shipped to dealers across the country. The new 3.5x-10x-50 Eliminator LaserScope, which was introduced in August, starting shipping in October.

ATF and FBI Join Forces to Increase Reward to $102,000 in I-96 Corridor Shootings

Special Agent in Charge David L. McCain of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) Detroit Field Division, and Special Agent in Charge Robert D. Foley III of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Detroit Division announced today that each agency is contributing $50,000 to the reward being offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the individual (s) responsible for the I-96 corridor shootings.

Connecticut State Police Award Pistol Contract to SIG Sauer

SIG Sauer, a U.S.-based leading manufacturer of law enforcement and military firearms, is pleased to announce that the Connecticut State Police has selected the SIG SAUER P220 as the agency’s next service firearm.

Fifth Circuit Upholds Ban on Gun Sales to People Under 21

Last week, an appeals court upheld a federal law that prohibits people under the age of 21 from purchasing handguns from dealers, rejecting the first challenge to the age rule since the Supreme Court recognized an individual’s right to keep and bear arms.

AcuSport Adds FireClean Brand to Gun Cleaning Lines

AcuSport Corporation, a leading distributor of shooting and hunting products, has added FireClean advanced gun oil to its cleaning products lines. FireClean is non-toxic and odorless, and is designed to melt carbon while lubricating and conditioning the gun in one step.

Hornady Releases 9th Edition Handbook of Cartridge Reloading

The 9th Edition of Hornady’s Handbook of Cartridge Reloading becomes available December 1, offering reloaders more than 900 pages worth of the latest reloading data representing 233 different cartridges, 146 powders, and 304 bullets.

New Howard Leight Impact Sport MIL Earmuff Provides Active Hearing Protection

Honeywell Safety Products’s new Howard Leight Impact Sport MIL sound amplification earmuff provides passive hearing protection from firearms while allowing the shooter to hear range commands.

Delaware State Police Unit Chooses SIG Sauer SIG516 as Duty Rifle

The Delaware State Police Special Operations Response Team (SORT) has chosen SIG Sauer’s SIG516 as its new duty long arm.

Special Knife Deal Offered for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

KnifeWorks and Doug Ritter are offering a special combination of Ritter's Pink Mini-RSK MK1 knife and the DR Limited Special Edition Pink Photon illuminator for $120 during Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Walther Recalls Some PK380 Pistols

Carl Walther GmbH has found that manual safeties on some PK380 pistols don’t work properly. Certain PK380 pistols may permit a round to be discharged if the trigger is pulled, despite the manual safety being engaged.

National Law Enforcement Museum Wins Rare Eliot Ness Items in Auction

During an auction in Worcester, MA on Thursday, September 27, the National Law Enforcement Museum won a rare and sought-after collection of photos, notes, telegrams, and other documents related to prohibition-era government agent Eliot Ness, from the estate of Winifred (Winnie) Higgins, Ness's secretary.

Glock, Inc. Makes $50,000 Donation To Concerns Of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.)

Glock, Inc. recently donated $50,000 to the Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.) at a ceremony at the GLOCK booth at the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) conference. This marks the sixth consecutive year that Glock has donated to C.O.P.S., bringing total Glock contributions to the organization to $300,000.

Join Brownells Zombie Elimination Crew

As Halloween approaches, the Brownells Zombie Elimination Crew (ZEC) promotion is in full swing. The ZEC is made up of mismatched, post-Apocalyptic characters bent on saving the world from the wrath of the Undead. Their single commonality: absolute preparedness for an outbreak. Their continuing existence is evidence that when fully-equipped, anyone can survive.

Weekend Destination: Gun Rights
Policy Conference in Orlando

Meet national gun rights leaders and grassroots activists at the 27th Annual Gun Rights Policy Conference in Orlando, Florida, September 28-30.

More BATFE, DOJ Officials Need
To Lose Jobs in Fast and Furious Scandal

The chairman of a House committee investigating the Fast and Furious gunrunning operation praised a report by the Justice Department's Office of Inspector General on what went wrong in the bungled investigation but said more people involved need to lose their jobs.

Leupold Offers $50 Rebate
on Mark AR Scopes

Customers who purchase select Leupold Mark AR scopes (SKUs 67170, 67165, 67160, 67405, 67400, 67390, 67395) can receive a $50 rebate starting October 1. The rebate program continues until December 31st, 2012.

Gun-News Stash

Here’s our weekly collection of gun-related legislation, offbeat gun news, and other items of interest to the gun-owning community. Feel free to add links to other items in the comments section.

Del-Ton Introduces
New Rifle for 2013

Elizabethtown, NC-based Del-Ton has introduced a new rifle 2013 designed for the sport shooter. The DTI Evolution, $1300, weighs 6.5 pounds and is built for sporting applications, but in particular 3-gun competition. The DTI Evolution will begin shipping in the first quarter of 2013.

Brownells Latest “Big Book” -
Catalog #65 is Now Available

Brownells, The World’s Largest Supplier of Firearms Accessories and Gunsmithing Tools, is proud to announce its largest-ever catalog, #65, is now available.

AGI Celebrates 19th Anniversary
with Low Gunsmithing Course Prices

American Gunsmithing Institute (AGI), producers of instructional gunsmithing DVD courses, is celebrating its 19th year in business by offering low prices on AGI’s newest video courses now through October 5th, 2012.

Blackwash: So Far, Only Two Take the Fall for 'Fast and Furious'

Released Wednesday, the Justice Department’s Inspector General report on the Obama administration’s “Fast and Furious” gun-walking scheme blamed more than a dozen senior officials within the department and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) for a variety of professional mistakes in administering the program, according to a story in the Cheaper Than Dirt! Shooter’s Log.

Sportsmen Celebrate National Hunting and Fishing Day

NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver/owner Tony Stewart and other sportsmen will celebrate National Hunting and Fishing Day 2012 on Saturday.

Shooting Skills for Hunters:
The .30-30 Drill

The effective range of the .30-30 is about 150-170 yards. Some of the wizzy new Magnums can outperform this by roughly 300 percent, at least on paper. But can the hunter outperform the .30-30? Can you?

Retailers Prepare for Surge
in Gun Demand
if Obama is Re-Elected

As Cabela's Inc. prepares the selection of guns it will sell for the holiday season and winter hunting, the outdoor-gear retailer has two plans: one if President Barack Obama is re-elected, and one if he isn’t, the Wall Street Journal reports.

New Stealth Cam Professional HD
Incorporates ZX7 Processor

Stealth Cam's new Professional HD Camera is an ultra-compact game camera that features the ZX7 Processor, which produces a faster trigger speed and longer battery life.

National Firearms Dealer
Network Creates Virtual Gun Mall

A recent technology breakthrough has transformed the shopping experience for gun enthusiasts across the country. NFDN (National Firearms Dealer Network) has teamed with leading manufacturers and distributors to establish the world’s first firearms shopping mall.

Maybe $20 Will Buy You
a McMillan Custom Rifle

(GunReports.com) -- You can win a one-of-a-kind McMillan hunting rifle while helping an organization that protects hunters' rights and promotes wildlife conservation.