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JULY 29, 2025

Beretta USA congratulates Team Beretta athletes Anthony Matarese Jr., Desirae Edmunds, and Connor Daniel on their impressive performances at the 2025 World English Sporting Clays Championship, held in England this July.

Safe LivinG announces its stop at the Army & Air Force Exchange Service (the Exchange) location at Fort Meade, Maryland, August 1-2, 2025. Safe LivinG offers attendees a unique opportunity to engage in various activities centered around personal security and firearm safety.

Luth-AR, title sponsor of the 2025 Sturgis Gun Rally, will be exhibiting at the Liberty Lot during an all-new firearms industry event held during the iconic 85th Annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, August 1st–7th, in Sturgis, South Dakota.

SLG2, Inc. will be making a stop with its Shoot Like A Girl experience at Bass Pro Shops in Memphis, Tennessee, August 1-3 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The interactive event offers a welcoming and safe environment designed to introduce women and their families to the exciting world of shooting sports.

SDS Arms announces that the company will be attending this year’s Ducks Unlimited Expo, being held in Memphis, Tenn., running from August 1st to 3rd.

Introduced at SHOT Show, the Mepro RMR Shotgun Plates, are providing shooters a new add-on solution for one of the fastest-growing segments in the optics market: red dot-equipped shotguns.

Dead Air Silencers announces the appointment of Jared Rehm as the new Director of Marketing. Jared will spearhead Dead Air's strategic brand marketing and communications initiatives, ensuring the brand's continued leadership in both existing and emerging markets.

PROOF Research® announces the appointment of Brandon Hulzebosch as its new Commercial Director of Sales. In this executive leadership role, Hulzebosch will oversee sales, marketing, and customer service operations, with a focus on accelerating market growth and strengthening relationships with dealers, partners, and customers throughout the industry.

SDS Arms is looking to hire a Product Manager with experience in developing and launching firearms, specifically shotguns and rifles. Based in Knoxville, Tenn., SDS Arms has been growing over 20% for the past few years by introducing commemorative, modern and tribute handguns and shotguns.

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that California’s law requiring a background check for each ammunition purchase violates the Second Amendment in Rhode v. Bonta—a case backed by the National Rifle Association and California Rifle and Pistol Association.

Laser Ammo USA Inc. continues its partnership with the United States Deputy Sheriff's Association (USDSA). Through this ongoing collaboration, Laser Ammo and USDSA are able to combine its expertise and resources to support law enforcement with effective training services. 

Global Ordnance, LLC, announces a partnership with Zanders Sporting Goods. This collaboration aims to enhance the distribution of high-quality products to consumers across the United States.

After two years of weekly releases, thousands of listeners and multiple industry accolades, the No Lowballers podcast has hit a major milestone: 100 episodes.

Accuracy starts with precision. The Hornady® Lock-N-Load® Concentricity Tool helps shooters identify and correct bullet runout in hand-loaded and factory ammo, so every shot is as consistent as the last, whether on the range or in the field.

XTech Tactical launched the MAG47 line up with one offering in a single color (Black 30rd). Since that time the company has stayed true to its core of giving customers a voice. Nine full production variants and dozens of special editions later, we have the best AK47 magazine line up on the market.

High-powered airguns have inherent disadvantages for everyday use. Namely, the size and weight of the cylinders can be a subjective deterrent for recreational and quick use. Hatsan highlights four air pistols perfect for everyday needs.

NEXTORCH North America introduces the TA30C MAX Tactical Flashlight – Green Edition. Delivering a powerful 3000 lumens of output and a beam throw of 390 meters, the TA30C Max combines compact size with maximum tactical performance.

Rost Martin announced the launch of their RM1C Compact bundled with a Crimson Trace CTS 1500 red-dot open reflex sight, and available exclusively through Davidson’s.

Springfield Armory® announces the launch of the 1911 Operator® AOS Threaded in .45 ACP. Available in Cerakote Coyote Brown, OD Green, Tungsten Gray or black, the new suppressor-ready pistols deliver the duty-grade features serious shooters demand.

Bear & Son Cutlery introduces their newest folding pocketknife — the Lawman. With its precision craftsmanship and unmistakable American-made pedigree, the Bear & Son Lawman is an elegant yet hardworking tool for those who demand both style and substance in a carry knife.

With various target loads or shooting sports, an over/under shotgun is a welcome sight. Announced for SHOT Show 2025, Escort’s Optima Shotguns fit the bill perfectly. Now, the long wait is over as the Optima is available today.

Galco’s Stow-N-Go™ concealed carry holster, now available for the SIG-Sauer P365XL, with or without a mounted red dot optic, merges Galco’s historic quality, comfort, and high performance with extreme affordability as an option for daily CCW needs.
 

FEATURE

This is Rangemaster’s “Drill of the Month” – a piece that has become a part of our feature rotation. It is part of that company’s monthly newsletter. As always, start slow before trying to progress. If you’re not familiar with use of the holster – especially from concealment – and, the most dangerous thing you’ll do at the range, REholstering – seek education first. You can shoot the whole thing from low ready, just to see how you fair. The Rangemaster instructors travel. Check the website. From Rangemaster  -- 

“Throughout 2025 we will be running a Drill of the Month in each edition of the newsletter. The goal is help motivate folks to get to the range and 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.”

This drill was designed by well-known trainer Chris Edwards. Chris is a former law enforcement officer who retired this year from Glock’s training division. He is also a high-level competition shooter and a Rangemaster certified firearms instructor. 

You will need a cardboard silhouette (any) and 2 B-8C type bullseye targets. Attach one B-8C to the chest of the target. Cut out “the black” (the 9 and 10 ring) of another B-8C and place that in the silhouette’s head. 

Scoring- In the chest, a hit “in the black” is worth 10 points. A hit outside the black but inside the 8 ring counts 5 points. Everything else is a miss.  In the head, hits “in the black” count 10 points, any other hit in the head counts 5. 12 rounds, possible score of 120. 100 or above is “passing”.

10 yards: Start at Ready. On signal, fire 2 rounds to chest and 1 round to head, in 3 seconds.
7 yards: Draw and fire 3 rounds to the chest in 3 seconds.
7 yards: Start gun in hand, in dominant hand only, at the ready. On signal fire 2 rounds to the head in 3 seconds.
5 yards: Start gun in hand, in non-dominant hand only. On signal fire 1 round to chest and 1 round to the head, all in 3 seconds.
3 yards: Draw and fire 2 rounds to the head in 3 seconds.

When done, you should have 6 rounds in the chest and 6 rounds in the head. 

I recently shot this drill 3 times, scoring 115, 115, and finally, 120. I think it’s a great drill. Give it a try.

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