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JANUARY 7, 2025

FightLite® Industries announces their Herring 2024 Modern Lever Action has been named Tactical Product Of The Year by the NRA’s American Rifleman.  

Military Armament Corp (MAC) announces the MAC1014 has been named the 2025 American Rifleman Shotgun of the Year, as awarded by the National Rifle Association (NRA). The MAC 1014 Shotgun is based on an iconic firearm that has served troops around the globe for over two decades.

announces they are exhibiting their state-of-the-art vehicle safes in booth #413 at the Arrow 2025 Exhibitor’s Showcase. The event will be held Tuesday, January 7th, 2025, and Wednesday, January 8th, 2025, at the Sheraton New Orleans Hotel, New Orleans, LA.

WEKnife announces its first appearance at the Archery Trade Association (ATA) Show from January 8-10, 2025, at the Indiana Convention Center.

announces they are exhibiting their state-of-the-art vehicle safes at the ultimate direct sales conference to learn, network and thrive, the 2025 D2DCon. The conference is scheduled to take place January 7-9, 2025, at the Salt Palace Convention Center in Salt Lake City, UT.

Celerant Technology will sponsor and exhibit at ATA 2025, the archery and bowhunting industry's largest trade show. The expo takes place January 8-10 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, IN.

Riton Optics will be attending the Archery Trade Association Show (booth 2650) in Indianapolis, Indiana January 8-10. This marks the first time Riton will be in attendance for the ATA show.

X-Vision Optics is exhibiting at the Big Rock Sports Expo in Nashville, Tenn. Big Rock Expo provides the perfect opportunity for X-Vision Optics to showcase its latest innovations and connect with industry leaders at booth #1154.

Camfour, a leading distributor in the shooting sports industry for over 70 years, is seeking high-performing Sales Representatives to join the team. The company seeks individuals with a hunter mentality motivated by an unlimited commission potential capped only by your drive and desire to succeed.

Samson Manufacturing adds to their S.A.S Folding Stock lineup. Introducing the Integrated Endcap versions for the MP5/MP5K and clones. No spinny wheels, no tools required, just push-button adjustability on the fly — this easily adjustable metal folding stock provides a streamlined and formidable solution.

Hunters can now build their ideal glassing kit with the GlassPak Pro thanks to seven new GlassPak Pro accessories. Featuring the same quick, one-handed operation, and DWR treated exterior as the GlassPak Pro, these new accessories put all your must-have gear at your fingertips.

High Speed Gear® (HSG®) announces the launch of the Duty Flex Line, a series of high-quality, general-purpose pouches. Built for durability, versatility, and ease of use, the Duty Flex Line features four distinct pouch models. 

Galco’s Concealable™ 2.0, now available for the SIG SAUER P365 Fuse, is a thoroughly modern version of the strongside belt holster. Cut low at the front, the new design accommodates most popular carry-style red dot optics and is constructed of premium steerhide, in black or tan, and made to fit belts up to 1 1/2”.

The Galco Corvus, a Kydex belt/IWB holster, is now available for the SIG-Sauer P320 with a Streamlight TLR1 installed. The Corvus comes complete with belt slots in both 1 ½” and 1 ¾” widths, as well as straps for conversion to inside the waistband carry.

PROOF Research, a leader in composite technology, announced the appointment of Richard Hunter as its new Chief Executive Officer. With over 25 years of leadership in the aerospace, defense, and industrial manufacturing sectors, Hunter brings a wealth of experience to the company.

EOTECH announces its 30th anniversary. For three decades, EOTECH has designed, developed, and manufactured dependable, high-performing optics for military, law enforcement, competition, recreation, and home or personal defense.

Samson Manufacturing announces the Rebranding of their export arm. Samson International is now Samson Worldwide, reflecting changes in the corporate structure and leadership in this business unit.

Introducing GOVIEW USA, a newer optical brand, founded in 2021, by a team of highly skilled industry experts whose goal is to revamp and overhaul the optical industry with an innovative and modern collection of must-have optical devices and accessories. GOVIEW optics are game changing binoculars & monoculars.

AGM Global Vision announces the addition of Keith Weaver to the team as our new Key Account Manager. With 20 years of experience in the shooting optics industry, Keith brings expertise, strategic insight, and a proven ability to drive growth and foster strong relationships with key accounts.

NSSF released the final figures for NSSF-adjusted FBI National Instant Criminal Background Check System verifications for December 2024 and the 2024-year-end totals. December’s totals topped 1.6 million background checks for the sale of a firearm at retail. That brought the 2024 annual total to over 15.2 million background checks for the sale of firearms at retail.

Over its four decades in business, Otis Technology has grown from a small manufacturer to an internationally recognized leader in gun cleaning products and accessories – providing its USA-made products to the military, law enforcement, and sporting goods markets.

VKTR Industries announced the selection and subsequent delivery of VK-1 rifles and HUXWRX suppressors to the Mt. Juliet, Tennessee Police Department. VKTR Industries VK-1 rifles and HUXWRX Flow 556K suppressors were chosen to outfit the patrol and tactical units within the agency.

On December 26, 2024, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals reinstated the nationwide injunction against the CTA Reporting Requirement, which had been previously lifted. This means that the deadlines to file beneficial ownership information reports are once again suspended, pending full review by the Court.

Outtech announces the retirement of Jay Scholes, the company’s founder and a visionary leader whose dedication has been pivotal to its growth and achievements.

Banshee Brands Inc., the parent company of RETAY USA, the North American sales and distribution for RETAY ARMS and makers of innovative shotguns, announced a strategic partnership with Lipsey’s, one of the largest independently owned firearms distributors in the United States.

Military Armament Corp (MAC) introduces the MAC Duty 9 Double Stack. This newest 1911 offering from MAC is designed in Knoxville, Tenn. and built to exacting standards by Tisas, with a new slide cut design. Built for any mission, the MAC Duty 9 Double Stack features a factory RMR pattern optic cut on the slide and universal light rail on the frame.

WATCHTOWER Firearms introduces the BRIDGER 7mm PRC rifle. This firearm pays homage to the legendary frontiersman Jim Bridger while setting a new standard for precision and reliability in long-range shooting.

The 500 platform has set the industry standard for pump-action shotguns for nearly 60 years. For 2025, Mossberg has added three Slugster models (12 gauge, 20 gauge and 410 bore) to the company’s extensive line of field and sporting 500 pump-action shotguns.

As part of Discovery 2025, Primary Arms Optics unveiled the new PLx HTX-1, the company’s first-"Made-in-USA" optic. This enclosed-emitter reflex sight combines advanced materials, innovative engineering, and modern manufacturing techniques to set a new standard for American pistol optics.

Taurus announces the launch of the Taurus GX2, a firearm designed to meet the needs of first-time shooters while redefining what an entry-level firearm can deliver. With its affordable price point, the GX2 offers reliable features such as Striker-Fired Action with Hinged Trigger Safety and a Manual Safety, Sharpshooter Barrel, Steel Dovetail Sights, MIL-STD-1913 Accessory Rail and a 13-Round Capacity.

Mossberg introduces the new 590R and 590RM (Mag Fed) 12-gauge shotguns with Rotary Safety Selector and AR-style ergonomics. New ground-breaking features include a redesigned user-serviceable forend; integrated barrel/single heat shield; and ambidextrous, rotary safety selector. Four models are available, including two standard offerings and two mag-fed versions, utilizing the first production double-stack magazines for pump-action shotguns.

Mossberg has added a 590M Standoff pump action to its line of 590 magazine-fed firearms. This 12-gauge, 2.75-inch pump action features a 14.25-inch heavy-walled, standoff barrel and is fed from the first production shotgun double-stack magazine. The 590M offers added versatility with the convenience of 5, 10, 15, 20-round accessory magazines.

Foxtrot Mike Products has introduced the VFM-9, a new line of 9mm Upper Receivers that combines the same superior quality, durability, and innovation customers expect, at a more accessible price point.

Mossberg has released a dedicated version of its popular Patriot bolt-action rifle with shorter barrel lengths, optimized for use with suppressors. Key features include threaded barrels; compact barrel lengths of 16.25, 18, and 20-inches; a wide range of chamberings from 22-250 Rem to 7mm PRC; and durable black synthetic stock with complementing matte blue metal finish.

Pulsar unveils a new flagship family of thermal riflescopes, the Thermion 2 LRF 60 series. Comprised of three models, XL60, XG60 and XP60, Thermion 2 LRF 60-Series riflescopes pack the industry’s latest innovations and cutting-edge technologies into the pristine image quality, rich feature sets, intuitive design and consistent reliability Pulsar has built its reputation around.

Silencer Central announces a new strategic partnership with LMT Advanced Technologies, a sister company of LMT Defense, to fulfill online suppressor purchases through the Delivered by Silencer Central program.

Executive recruiter Shaylene shares her expertise in a new podcast episode, answering a pivotal question for the C-Suite: how to hire the right recruiter and what value they bring to an organization.

Primary Arms Optics has launched its annual Discovery 2025 event, showcasing an extraordinary lineup of new optics set to define the brand in 2025. With 16 new optics revealed, this event marks the debut of many groundbreaking technologies.

Galco's EDC Wallet is a slim design with angled slots to carry your ID, CCW permit, debit/credit cards, etc. Behind the slots is a pocket to carry your cash. A flap covers your cards and cash. On the back is an open slot for your most often-used card.

Orion Wholesale announces they have partnered with Half Face Blades to distribute their versatile, high-quality knives that are useful for every person, in every walk of life.

Primary Arms Optics announces Discovery 2025, scheduled for Tuesday, January 7, 2025. This event offers a first look at Primary Arms Optics’ 2025 catalog, featuring the latest cutting-edge optics set to hit the market throughout the coming year.

Speer Ammunition announced that it was awarded a duty rifle ammunition contract with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). The contract calls for Speer to supply the agency with Gold Dot Tipped ammunition in .308. The contract has a ceiling value of $7 million over five years.

Shell Shock Technologies, LLC. launched a customer referral program that keeps on giving. The Shell Tech Refer-A-Friend Program allows you to invite friends to purchase any Shell Tech pistol or rifle ammunition, or casings, and unlock ten dollar discounts for you and each referred customer.

Henry Repeating Arms launched the Lever Action Supreme Rifle (LASR). Available in .223 Rem/5.56 NATO and .300 Blackout, and now shipping to Henry dealers nationwide, the LASR represents the culmination of over 150 years of lever-action evolution and Henry’s exploration of cutting-edge manufacturing technology and techniques.

Winchester Safes, a manufacturer of gun safes and secure storage solutions, announced its participation in the SHOT Show 2025, taking place January 21-24 at the Venetian Expo + Caesars Forum in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Avient Corporation announced it will highlight its comprehensive portfolio of advanced composite technologies and engineered polymer formulations, including its new Composite Heat Release technology for firearm barrels, at the SHOT Show Supplier Showcase in Las Vegas, Nevada on January 20– 21.

NEXTORCH  North America announces they will be exhibiting at the 2025 SHOT Show. If you are planning to attend the SHOT Show, please stop by booth #40716, in the Venetian Expo Center, to see all of the best-in-class products NEXTORCH has to offer.

Tactical Mia™ has made a name for herself in the shooting arena, amassing an impressive list of sponsors and influencer partnerships, including several within the GSM Outdoors brand family, whose logos adorn her competition jersey: Walker’s®, Birchwood Casey, GPS and TRUGLO®.

MyOutdoorTV is dropping more than 30 new seasons from fan favorite series to break-out hits available to stream in January within the most extensive, popular, and exclusive collection of outdoor lifestyle programming.
 

FEATURE

We’re starting our year with Rangemaster’s Drill of the Month. Part of the company’s monthly newsletter, it’s an opportunity for practice on a different exercise each month of the year. If you have little or no experience drawing from a holster, work up to drawing and reholstering; don’t start with that. And never quickly reholster. If you’re on a range where drawing from a holster is proscribed, lay the pistol on a table, start from there. For any defense use of firearms, a required component is getting access to the gun. As always, start slow and build up. You can also seek training and the Rangemaster instructors travel. Check their website.
 
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DRILL OF THE MONTH, January 2025

Throughout 2025 we will be running a Drill of the Month in each edition of the newsletter. The goal is to help motivate folks to get to the range and actually shoot their defensive weapons, and to have some fun in the process. Each month we’ll post a drill or a short course of fire. You are encouraged to go to the range, shoot the drill, and then post your thoughts and a photo of your target on the Rangemaster Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/groups/rangemaster/ .

 2/2/1 Drill

IALEFI-Q, IDPA Cardboard, or RFTS-Q target.  10 points for any hit inside the 8-inch circle in the chest, or inside the head ring. 5 points for any hit inside the silhouette but outside the circles. (Except on IDPA target, D Zone is zero points.)

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Drill- 

Begin with the weapon holstered and concealed, loaded with two rounds only. On signal, draw, fire 2 rounds to the chest, conduct an empty gun reload, fire 2 more rounds to the chest, then one to the head circle. Record the time for the string.

Fire the drill at 5 yards and record the time.

Fire the drill at 10 yards and record the time.

10 rounds total. 100 points possible. Add all the times up.

Total points divided by total time = score.

Par score = 6      Goal is a score of 6 or higher.

This drill covers a concealed presentation from the holster, fast accurate shooting, an empty gun reload, and both a spatial transition and a transition to a smaller target. It also requires a timing shift when changing from 5 yards to 10 yards. This integrates a number of important skills in one fairly quick, low round count exercise. Give it a shot. Here is a video demo: 
https://youtu.be/by6kGXGb_es?si=2hoZYhn5mfMaBM4R

— Tom Givens, Chief Firearms Instructor, Rangemaster Firearms Training Services
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