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JUNE 20, 2023

The National Rifle Association of America announced that the NRA World Shooting Championship, presented by Walther Arms, will take place at Camp Atterbury, Indiana, April 4 – 6, 2024.
The Tactical Games Sniper Challenge was a new competition for PROOF Research®’s Weapons Test Specialist Greg Hamilton and Sean Murphy of Nightforce Optics, but it did not slow down their winning streak. The duo took 1st Place Team at the Tactical Games Sniper Challenge.
During the 2023 Civilian Marksmanship Program’s Bianchi Cup International Pistol Tournament, Bruce Piatt, 62, of Damascus, PA, made history as he earned the overall National Champion title and his seventh Bianchi Cup – 30 years after he earned his first.

The Advanced Ankle Holster has a wide, elastic ankle band with a hook and loop adjustment and an opening for an extra magazine or knife. Its synthetic shearling-backed polymer leg panel, as well as its elastic provide a comfortable, close fit.
Steiner Optics announced its partnership in the launch of theBenelli Lupo KAOS hunting rifle. This collaboration for the Benelli KAOS Giveaway brings together two industry leaders in firearms and optics to offer participants a chance to win an extraordinary prize package.
Celerant Technology, along with FastBound, team up to offer an informative webinar helping dealers more effectively manage their gun shops and compliance. On Wednesday, June 21, 2023, at 1:00 PM EST, the session will kick-off with an in-depth discussion about the integration of FastBound and Celerant systems.

Streamlight, Inc. has renewed its sponsorship of Concerns of Police Survivors for the 24th year in a row. The company’s support helps to underwrite ongoing programs and activities for survivors of fallen officers.
ZeroTech Optics announced its partnership with E.C.P. Europe Chasse, a distributor in the hunting and sport shooting sector. This collaboration aims to provide the France region with access to the world's best optics, revolutionizing the shooting experience for enthusiasts and professionals alike.
The Headrest Safe Company announces they are now actively looking for additional dealer partners. For those interested in carrying the line, please click here for more information about becoming an authorized dealer or buying direct from The Headrest Safe Company.

The Double D Foundation launched their Red, White, and Boom Raffle, which features a pallet (104 flats of 26,000 rounds) of Winchester AA 12ga ammunition valued at $16,000. Tickets are $25 each, 5 for $100, or 13 for $250, and all resources raised help the Foundation advance freedom through shooting sports.
SIG SAUER, Inc. announced that the Canadian Armed Forces has officially transitioned to the SIG SAUER P320 and received the official designation of C22. The initial delivery of 7,000 pistols is complete and soldier fielding of the C22 is in progress to replace the Browning 9mm adopted in 1944.
The Second Amendment Foundation today filed a challenge of Pennsylvania’s promulgated firearms regulation and its enforcement by the Pennsylvania State Police and Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, which includes warrantless searches.

Franklin Armory, Inc. has begun shipping its newest BFSIII (Binary Firing System - Third Generation) trigger, the “22plinkster Edition” drop-in trigger for the Ruger 10/22. The “22plinkster Edition” is the result of a partnership between Franklin Armory and one of YouTube’s fastest-growing trick shooting stars, 22plinkster.
Patriot Ordnance Factory Inc. introduced the latest iteration of the Renegade+ rifle. This new variant, available exclusively through POF-USA's premium dealer network, Black Label Dealers, features a more compact profile.
Anderson Manufacturing has launched their AM-15 Dissipator, a modernized take on an iconic, Vietnam-era rifle. This rifle, upon initial launch, will be available exclusively through Classic Firearms.

Mesa Tactical has announced the availability of the new SureShell carriers with Fallon rails specifically designed to utilize the pre-drilled and tapped mounting holes located on the top of the Mossberg 590 Shockwave and the Remington Tac-13/Tac-14 firearm (12-GA) receivers. These SureShell carriers include integrated Picatinny rails that extend the length of the barrel.
Federal Ammunition introduces an expansion of its line of Premium hunting loads to now feature Hornady ELD-X hunting bullets. The full lineup will soon be available in ten centerfire cartridge options from 243 Win. to 300 Win. Magnum.
Bear Creek Arsenal offers their new Nickel Boron Bolt Carrier Group. Nickel Boron is an advanced metal finish that offers high resistance to wear, and corrosion, offering smoother cycling, and less lubrication is required.

The DeSantis Gunhide #213, Persuader, an IWB holster, is now available for the GLOCK 19/19X/G19 Gen 5 with or without the Streamlight TLR-7/7A and with or without a pistol mounted optic.
HeadHunters NW recently launched a new episode of the HeadHunters NW Podcast featuring Larry Keane and Patrick Rothwell of NSSF®. Hosted by Shaylene Keiner, President of HeadHunters NW, this episode explores the expansive impact the NSSF has on the shooting, hunting, and outdoor industry.
MidwayUSA Foundation is hosting a variety of events throughout the country in the coming months that benefit youth shooting sports. These events will allow communities to come together to support their local youth shooting programs, all while participating in exciting activities.
Galco's Royal Guard 2.0 IWB Holster is now available for the Staccato P. Constructed of premium horsehide, the Royal Guard™ 2.0 has the rough side of the leather out for greater stability in the pants, while the smooth side of the leather lies against the handgun for a slicker draw feel.
CrossBreed® Holsters is pleased to announce availability of numerous holster solutions for the Lone Wolf Dusk 19 semi-auto 9mm pistols. These include all the mainline IWB and OWB holster models like the SuperTuck IWB, SnapSlide OWB, Freedom Carry IWB, DropSlide OWB, SuperSlide OWB, and Modular Belly Band Package 2.0.
Faxon Firearms announced its 2023 Summer Savings Event. During the Faxon Summer Savings Event, customers will have the opportunity to enjoy discounts on all their favorite Faxon products.
CrossBreed Holsters gives an appreciative nod to fathers across the country this year with a mega Father's Day sale. But this is not a one-day event. The CrossBreed Holsters Father's Day sale will run from June 17-25.
MidwayUSA announces Kelbly’s as one of the latest additions to their offering of custom actions.
Silencer Central offers "the fastest barrel threading service in the Nation." The unique service allows customers to simply strip their rifle down to a barreled action for easy handling, while Silencer Central handles the rest.
 

In observance of our 15th Anniversary yesterday, this feature is from an early edition, the July 10, 2008 issue of our service. The threat of a disarm is still real; it’s critical to have an understanding of that and to prepare countermeasures.

I was accosted by a young police officer of some experience who is currently facing a crossroads in his career. He asked about holsters, specifically about a particular make and model. Made by a company which has been a pioneer in officer safety, it was a model of great popularity. A component, made by the company, to add to the safety and security aspects of the holster, was mandated by the agency when the rigs were bought.

If the holster has three independent safety features, have them all engaged until you need to get the firearm out. Having three levels of retention and using only two is silly.

While it makes the holster safer from gun grab attempts, it makes the holster no quicker for most to draw from. Many officers simply don’t use the additional safety device. This leads us to the problem: We fight to prevent a tragedy of one sort while we fail to prepare for another dread result that is more likely to occur than the first.

Over the many years of my career, I’ve seen the officers killed statistics from FBI/UCR vary. For the longest time, around 20% or so of officers feloniously killed were killed with their own gun or a partner’s gun.

That is far too high.

One intervention that sought to minimize that number was the advent of the security holster. It worked . . . to a degree. But it’s one component to an overall safety plan first articulated by legendary police trainer Massad Ayoob. It’s not the whole enchilada.

It misses one major category of gun-grabs: the assault on the drawn handgun. Lindell gun retention instructors have found that fully one-half of gun-grab attempts are launched on a gun already drawn. The holster is of no import in that event.

Besides, the risk of seizure of a holstered handgun is dwarfed by the likelihood of someone bringing his own firearm – or edged weapon – to the fight. In that event, quick access to the handgun, being able to fight in confined space engagements, and being quick-witted enough to move-draw-move-fire-cover-fire (if needed) are vastly more important than a security holster.

To bring everyone up to speed, Ayoob’s layered gun retention safety net is made up of:

Awareness (Anticipate the assault)

Concealable body armor

Security holster

Backup gun

Weapon retention and disarming skills

Awareness is the cornerstone of “the deal.” You have to think “GUN” on contacts or whenever you’re around people you don’t know. This means you will turn the holstered gun away from people you escort or interview. It means that you rest your forearm on the gripping area of the holstered handgun so you can feel the touch of inquisitive fingers.

Body armor is helpful in shootouts even if you are being shot with your own gun. Make sure your duty load won’t perforate your armor. A backup gun? It’s there in case the gungrab attempt is successful. Remember the first rule in a gunfight? According to Mark Moritz, it’s “have a gun.” For us, two is one. One can get lost, be broken, be taken from us, etc.

The security holster is an asset. I like them. It’s absolutely essential that you be able to draw from them quickly, confidently and surely. Don’t mess this up. If the holster is complicated, you have to spend more time with it. Do so. You have a family to return to, a duty to do when you come back to work.

Gun retention and disarming skills are very helpful. My favorite, because I have the most experience with it, is the Lindell system. Instructor training is available at the National Law Enforcement Training Center, Kansas City MO. To really learn the skills, learn to teach them. It makes you a better practitioner.

Why disarming skills? Well, if the offender gets your gun away from you, the quickest course of action is to snatch it back.

(For more information on gun retention and disarming, check http://www.www.nletc.com/)

-- Rich Grassi

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