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Dealers Only Giveaway! pg. 35 www.shootingindustry.com2013-01-02T19:33:38+01:00http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/ShootingIndustry/Jan2013/?Page=2http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/ShootingIndustry/Jan2013/?Page=22013-01-02T19:33:38+01:00http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/ShootingIndustry/Jan2013/?Page=3http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/ShootingIndustry/Jan2013/?Page=3hunt/hit/harvest “You are going hunting-deer, antelope, hog, bear, bighorn, elk, etc. When it’s time to hunt, be sighted in and ready with Fiocchi Ammunition because we use the bullets you would if you loaded them yourself. Top of the line bullets like Hornady InterLock® and SST® and Sierra GameKing® (in addition to our standard soft points and boat tail soft points from the same manufacturers) will give you hunting ammo that shoots more like match ammo. Fiocchi’s technicians combine the best bullets with precise cases, the right powders, and reliable primers to deliver a high level of accuracy with exceptional terminal performance. All of this at a price that lets you get to the woods, mountains, high desert, or wherever your game is found. The right bullet on target means you get a successful hunt. More bang for your buck means Fiocchi.” For the Fiocchi dealer near you, Call 417.449.1043 / visit www.fiocchiusa.com2013-01-02T19:33:38+01:00http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/ShootingIndustry/Jan2013/?Page=4http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/ShootingIndustry/Jan2013/?Page=4Business Year Page 46 SI DIGITAL New SINCE 1955 — THE INDUSTRY’S BUSINESS MAGAZINE JANUARY 2013 • VOLUME 58 • NUMBER 01 Features 46 Hot Link New Business Year SI DIGITAL Hot Link Russ Thurman 56 62 80 2013 Will Be A Great Year ear For Business — But With Challenges! 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Subscribe to SI DIGITAL www.shootingindustry.com • NEW BUSINESS YEAR EXTRA 20132013-01-02T19:33:38+01:00http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/ShootingIndustry/Jan2013/?Page=5http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/ShootingIndustry/Jan2013/?Page=5SAME SMALL PACKAGE. SAME BIG PUNCH. BRAND NEWATTITUDE. The NEW .380 Mustang. Improved accuracy. Improved reliability. More comfortable to shoot. TheLegend Continues. Visit your dealer or go to www.coltsmfg.com MADE IN THE USA2013-01-02T19:33:38+01:00http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/ShootingIndustry/Jan2013/?Page=6http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/ShootingIndustry/Jan2013/?Page=6INTRODUCING 20 1 3 PRODUCT INTRODUCTIONS Critical Duty® 45 Auto +P Critical Defense® 32NAA | 32 H&R | 38 Special Lite 410 Triple Defense™ Superformance® Shotgun Slugs Heavy Magnum® Coyote MAKE IT A KNOCK-DOWN, DRAG-OUT HUNT. Opening day of deer season comes only once a year. 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If it was their father or uncle’s gun, then we help them. We are also finding that the more you discount, the more they expect. We appreciate loyal second- and third-time buyers to our store, and will help them if they want to buy a classic from the Internet. Michelle Suika Stallion Firearms Deland, Fla. In a small town, it’s possible not to do transfers. Let’s look at the numbers. Selling a gun at MSRP is unlikely, unless the gun is hard to get. In Mr. Jones’ scenario, if he marked the gun to 5 percent below MSRP, he would only make $57. He makes $38 by doing a transfer, and he gets a chance to convert the customer by explain- Email the Editor editor@shootingindustry.com ing to him that he has only saved $19. Then, the dealer has the opportunity to sell him ammo and accessories at higher margins. Chris Rhodes Spring Guns and Ammo Spring, Texas Convert The Customer I just read Dave Jones’ letter and wanted to add a thought. Not only are we being squeezed by the Internet biggies, we are also competing with the very manufacturers we are representing. This morning a customer called, looking for an upper receiver that we sell. We went to my website, and I didn’t have a picture of the one he was interested in. I helped him go to the manufacturer’s website to look for a picture and in so doing, found them selling it to the public for the same price as we would sell it for. It was exactly what he wanted and in his attempt to purchase it, he accidentally ordered it from them instead of me. So we are now in direct competition with the very manufacturers we are representing. In my mind, we will be put out of business by these folks, as well. We really don’t need Washington to shut us down as our industry is doing a great job from within. J. L. Gibson, President 2 Sons Guns Normangee, Texas 9 In Direct Competition 8 177x127_USA_ShootingInd_WM.indd 1 Subscribe to SI DIGITAL www.shootingindustry.com • NEW BUSINESS YEAR EXTRA 2013 13.11.12 07:562013-01-02T19:33:38+01:00http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/ShootingIndustry/Jan2013/?Page=9http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/ShootingIndustry/Jan2013/?Page=9LAR-15LH LEF-T ELITE OPERATOR-L / WITH HALF QUAD, FREE FLOAT MID-LENGTH HANDGUARD LH1276 SPECS: 5.56MM NATO CHAMBER / 16 INCH, CHROME-MOLY, 1:9 LH TWIST BARREL / FORGED A4 LEF-T UPPER RECEIVER / FORGED RRA LAR-15LH LOWER RECEIVER / RRA TACTICAL MUZZLE BRAKE / RRA TWO-STAGE TRIGGER GROUP / RRA WINTER TRIGGER GUARD / AMBIDEXTROUS CHARGING HANDLE AND MAGAZINE RELEASE / STANDARD LH SAFETY SELECTOR / RRA OPERATOR CAR STOCK / ERGO SUREGRIP PISTOL GRIP / RRA HALF QUAD, FREE FLOAT MID-LENGTH HANDGUARD / 8 POUNDS/37 INCHES / 1 MOA AT 100 YARDS / INCLUDES MAGAZINE, CASE, MANUAL AND RRA LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY MSRP: $1050 LH1278 TACTICAL (LH1278) AND ENTRY (LH1277) OPERATOR-L MODELS ALSO AVAILABLE LEFTIES REJOICE AT www.rockriverarms.com LH1277 VISIT US AT SHOT SHOW BOOTH #142712013-01-02T19:33:38+01:00http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/ShootingIndustry/Jan2013/?Page=10http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/ShootingIndustry/Jan2013/?Page=10Industrynews By Russ Thurman Firmer Grip On Grip Sales — pg. 30 Industry Poised For Incredible Business Year T he business outlook for the firearms industry for 2013 may be the “most interesting” of any new year in decades. Propelled by record-crushing sales, the industry is poised to increase its market reach to levels unimaginable a few years ago. In firearm sales, the industry entered December 2012 and the peak of the holiday buying season far ahead of any year in modern history. At the end of November and 11 months of business, many companies likely had already exceeded their sales for all of 2011. During 2012, the number of NICS background checks from January through November exceeded the record-setting number for all of 2011 by 7 percent. In November, NICS conducted 1,525,177 (NSSF-adjusted) background checks, a 38.5 percent increase over November 2011. It was the 30th straight month of increases, as compared to the corresponding months in previous years. November also marked the highest monthly figure in the history of NICS; it exceeded the previous high month of December 2011 by 8.1 percent. These records were driven by massive sales following the national election, and those on Black Friday and Cyber Monday. In early November, the reelection of President Obama ignited a firestorm of sales, with firearms dealers reporting high doubledigit to low triple-digit growth in business that far surpassed the record sales following the 2008 elections. On Black Friday, Nov. 23, NICS set a single-day record with 154,873 background checks, nearly a 20-percent increase over the previous high day: Black Friday 2011. Black Friday is an important day for business as it begins the holiday buying season, The industry is poised to increase its market reach to levels unimaginable a few years ago. when companies hope to move out of the red and into the black in profits. For many in the industry, Black Friday was very good for business. Three days later, Cyber Monday brought more sales, and new records. GunBroker.com reported a 22.7-percent increase in 2012 Cyber Monday sales activity over 2011. Not only are the increases in business good for companies and dealers, but they also are rewarding those who have invested in publicly traded companies. “In the first nine months of 2012, the company returned $17.5 million to its shareholders through the payment of dividends. An additional $7.3 million in dividends will be paid to shareholders on Nov. 26, 2012,” said Mike Fifer, Ruger CEO, in late October. These dividends were in addition to a special dividend Ruger paid in December. (See story below.) The golden opportunities for business in 2013 are contrasted by anti-industry, anti-gun rhetoric that has increased since the November election. It will likely grow to mind-numbing volume, with the potential for business-hampering obstacles. Yes, 2013 will be a most interesting year for business. Ruger Declares Special Dividend S&W Posts Strong Second Quarter turm, Ruger & Co. announced in mid-November that its board of directors voted to declare a special dividend of $4.50 per share on the company’s issued and outstanding shares of common stock. The cash dividend was paid on Dec. 21 to shareholders of record as of Dec. 7. Mike Fifer, Ruger CEO, said the special dividend was based on the company’s ability to fund its high-rate growth and its quarterly dividend, while growing cash reserves at a modest rate. “This special dividend reflects our confidence in the future to be able to pursue good opportunities that come our way. We remain committed to our new product development strategy, and will continue to seek accretive acquisition opportunities and prudently expand our manufacturing capacity,” Fifer said. Visit www.ruger.com/corporate. S mith & Wesson Holding Corp. announced in mid-November that its preliminary sales for its fiscal 2013 second quarter ending Oct. 31, 2012, were approximately $136 million. This is an increase of approximately $44 millio2013-01-02T19:33:38+01:00http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/ShootingIndustry/Jan2013/?Page=11http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/ShootingIndustry/Jan2013/?Page=11Introducing the New Colt Competition Rifle. CR PRO VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR ALL CALIBER AND MODEL VARIANTS , INCLUDING CR EXPERT OPTICS AND CR PRO, CR MARKSMAN SERIES RIFLES. NOT INCLUDED . The fastest, most precise AR to ever wear the Colt name. The new Colt Competition Rifle series is total race-ready performance built on proven reliability and handcrafted quality. Engineered for sub-MOA accuracy and dynamic handling capabilities, the new CCR series makes an aggressive statement of performance that shines through every single component of the rifle. Completely hand-fitted and craftsman-tuned, the new Colt Competition Rifle is not just a show piece. Its beauty, accuracy and precision assure that it will become one of the most coveted and best performing firearms in your possession. COLT COMPETITION RIFLES are licensed products of New Colt Holding Corp. and manufactured by Bold Ideas of Canby, Oregon, USA. ColtCompetitionRifle.com 1.855.308.COLT2013-01-02T19:33:38+01:00http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/ShootingIndustry/Jan2013/?Page=12http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/ShootingIndustry/Jan2013/?Page=12st 1 E Y TH ONL & OL E ST R Made in Texas, , USA Industry news Sports South Supports USA Shooting Team ports South LLC recently donated $100,000 to USA Shooting. The national distributor says it made the contribution to help support USA Shooting’s preparation for the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. “Sports South LLC is happy to help, if even in a small way, to ensure the future of shooting and the future of the USA Shooting Team. America’s proud heritage of gun ownership is something all of us at Sports South treasure,” said Skipper Dickson, Sports South chairman and CEO. “At the 2012 Games, with generous support from the shooting sports industry, our team achieved great things,” said Buddy DuVall, USA Shooting Team Foundation executive director. “The USA Shooting’s team preparation for Rio and beyond is ongoing, and this tremendous support from Sports South will help build upon the momentum of our four-medal performance in London.” Visit www.internetguncatalog.com and www.usashooting.org. H S The newest, t, most innovative ative concealment device on the market! Clip. 1 The Versacarry is the most comfortable and covert way to carry a compact handgun that I have found. Richard Mann Contributing Editor NRA, FMG & Harris Publications 45° Remington Arms Co. Acquires TAPCO Click. R Available at these fine distributors: 2 Bangers Ellett Brothers RSR Group Sports South LLC Williams Shooters Supply, Inc. Zanders Sporting Goods Conceal. 3 emington Arms has acquired The American Parts Co. Inc. (TAPCO). TAPCO is a designer and marketer of American-made aftermarket firearm accessories and replacement parts. “We are excited about the breadth of the products they bring to our portfolio, and we look forward to utilizing our resources to ensure our consumers and OEM partners benefit from this important acquisition,” said Scott Blackwell, Freedom Group president. TAPCO will continue day-to-day operations at its Kennesaw, Ga., facility. Visit www.remington.com and www. tapco.com. 855.278.9678 www.versacarry.com 12 Revolver Models NOW Available! SHOT Show Booth # 16327 www.shootingindustry.com • NEW BUSINESS YEAR EXTRA 2013 Subscribe to SI DIGITAL2013-01-02T19:33:38+01:00http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/ShootingIndustry/Jan2013/?Page=13http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/ShootingIndustry/Jan2013/?Page=13STOP BY BOOTH 11840 AT SHOT SHOW AND CHECK OUT ALL OF THE GREAT NEW RUGER® PRODUCTS FOR 2013. R U G ER D I STRI BUTORS: ALABAMA Bangers L.P. (Birmingham), 800-226-4377 ILLINOIS Williams Shooters Supply, Inc. (Quincy), 217-222-4195 Zanders Sporting Goods (Sparta), 800-851-4373 M O N TA N A AcuSport Corporation (Billings), 800-543-3150 MT Sports, LLC (Billings), 800-243-1610 P E N N S Y LV A N I A AcuSport Corporation (Morgantown), 800-543-3150 Ellett Brothers, LLC (Downingtown), 800-845-3711 Jerry’s Sport Center (Jenkins Township), 800-234-2612 ALASKA V.F. Grace, Inc. (Anchorage), 907-272-6431 KANSAS ARIZONA Davidson’s (Prescott), 800-367-4867 Simmons Gun Specialties, Inc. (Spring Hill), 800-444-0220 N E VA DA Ellett Brothers, LLC (Reno), 800-845-3711 LOUISIANA CALIFORNIA AcuSport Corporation (Roseville), 800-543-3150 AWR Sports* (Fresno), 800-545-5654 Ellett Brothers, LLC (Granite Bay), 800-845-3711 Lipsey’s, LLC (Baton Rouge), 800-666-1333 Sports South, Inc. (Shreveport), 800-388-3845 NORTH CAROLINA Henry’s, LLC (Morehead City), 800-545-5654 SOUTH CAROLINA OHIO Ellett Brothers, LLC (Chapin), 800-845-3711 MASSACHUSETTS Camfour, Inc. (Westfield), 800-347-3276 AcuSport Corporation (Bellefontaine), 800-543-3150 Ellett Brothers, LLC (Lakeview), 800-845-3711 Outdoor Sports Hdqtrs., Inc. (Dayton), 800-444-6744 W. L. Baumler (Lorain), 800-321-2501 TEXAS L.M. Burney Distributors, LLC (Waco), 800-737-3006 Hill Country Wholesale, Inc (Pflugerville), 800-777-2666 AcuSport Corporation (Arlington), 800-543-3150 M I N N E S O TA GEORGIA AcuSport Corporation (Duluth), 800-543-3150 CSI Sports, LLC (Sauk Rapids), 800-328-7087 AcuSport Corporation (Waite Park), 800-543-3150 Bill Hicks & Co., Ltd. (Plymouth), 800-223-0702 OREGON All-Sports* (Clackamas), 800-545-5654 * Parts and Accessories Only F O R M O R E I N F O R M A T I O N , C A L L Y O U R R U G E R D I S T R I B U T O R T O D A Y. WWW.RUGER.COM ©2012 Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc. 1204122013-01-02T19:33:38+01:00http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/ShootingIndustry/Jan2013/?Page=14http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/ShootingIndustry/Jan2013/?Page=14Industry news GunBroker.com Hits $2 Billion In Sales unBroker.com announces it reached $2 billion in cumulative merchandise sales on Nov. 10, 2012. The site reached $1 billion in sales 10 years after its launch, and achieved $2 billion in sales less than three years later. “Doubling sales in less than three years to reach the $2 billion mark is an incredible accomplishment and one we are extremely proud of. We have made significant enhancements to the site over the past couple of years that are proving to be a catalyst for continued success,” said Steve Urvan, GunBroker.com CEO. G GunBroker.com reports the site ranks as the 646th largest U.S. website according to Quantcast (Nov. 10, 2012), and the third largest “Shopping and Classifieds — Auctions” site, behind eBay and eBay Motors, on Hitwise’s rankings. For more information, visit www.gunbroker.com. DoubleTap Selects New Manufacturer oubleTap Defense LLC announced in early November that it has chosen Florida-based Azimuth Technology LLC to manufacture the DoubleTap pistol. In October, Raymond B. Kohout, the pistol’s inventor and founder of DoubleTap Defense, announced, “We have terminated our relationship with Heizer Defense, our manufacturing partner, due to their inability to manufacture the DoubleTap pistol.” The DoubleTap has received a lot of attention since its introduction in November 2011. However, the ongoing delayed delivery of the DoubleTap led to numerous complaints. “When we announced that DoubleTap was looking for a new manufacturing partner, we were pleasantly surprised by the positive response from the firearms manufacturers and other precision manufacturing companies,” Kohout said. “Out of all the responses we received, it became very clear that Azimuth Technology was the perfect fit in corporate philosophy, facility capability and plain, old-fashioned, rollup-your-sleeves determination to bring this product to market in a timely fashion.” Kohout has not announced a delivery date for the pistol. For more information, visit www.doubletapfirearmsllc.com. D DoubleTap Defense DoubleTap 14 Subscribe to SI DIGITAL www.shootingindustry.com • NEW BUSINESS YEAR EXTRA 20132013-01-02T19:33:38+01:00http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/ShootingIndustry/Jan2013/?Page=15http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/ShootingIndustry/Jan2013/?Page=15AFTER MONTHS ON THE RANGE thousands of rounds an understanding boss and a family who gets me SCAR 17S I HAVE WHAT IT www.fnhusa.com TAKES TO WIN Distinct Advantage2013-01-02T19:33:38+01:00http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/ShootingIndustry/Jan2013/?Page=16http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/ShootingIndustry/Jan2013/?Page=16Industry news Taurus Announces Expansion T aurus International Manufacturing has finalized the purchase of a multi-acre property adjoining its current facilities that includes a modern manufacturing and distribution building. The new facility will add 30-percent more capacity to Taurus’ current factory, according to company officials. “We are clearly in the midst of revitalization here at Taurus, and are capitalizing on all growth opportunities,” said Mark Kresser, Taurus president and CEO. Taurus also announces its new Canadian Warranty Center, Location Snap Shots Inc., headquartered in Sainte-Martine, Quebec. The center opens this month. “Taurus has recruited a team of customer-focused, forward-thinking individuals to elevate the company to a new level of commitment with its industry partners and consumers,” Kresser said. Visit www.taurususa.com. Starline Brass Expands Facilities tarline Brass is expanding its Sedalia, Mo., plant to accommodate additional production and inventory for the growing reloading community. The 15,000-square-foot facility will increase the company’s manufacturing capacity by 50 percent. “We have seen an incredible surge in demand for our brass over the past several years,” said Robert Hayden Jr., Starline general manager. “The most popular calibers never see the inside of our inventory bins because they are out the door almost as fast as they come off the line.” S Starline was on track to complete the expansion project by Thanksgiving in order to handle the high volume of orders they traditionally receive in the first few months of a new year. The company offers customers more than 80 different calibers. Visit www.starlinebrass.com. We’re Calling You Out! — Page 110 Join FMG in Cody, Wyo., for the 11th Annual Shooting Industry Masters Showdown! 16 Subscribe to SI DIGITAL www.shootingindustry.com • NEW BUSINESS YEAR EXTRA 20132013-01-02T19:33:38+01:00http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/ShootingIndustry/Jan2013/?Page=17http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/ShootingIndustry/Jan2013/?Page=17Auto-Ordnance Supports Big Hearts uto-Ordnance and the family of firearm companies that include Magnum Research Inc. and Kahr Arms recently donated a Thompson 1927A-1 to Big Hearts Under the Big Sky (BHUBS). Founded in 2008, BHUBS is a charitable organization that works in partnership with the Montana Outfitters and Guides Association to provide Montana outdoor adventures to U.S. servicemen and women, children with life-threatening illnesses and women fighting breast cancer. A Auto-Ordnance Thompson 1927A-1 The donation from Auto-Ordnance is in keeping with parent company Kahr Arms’ ongoing outreach to U.S. troops and other Americans who are fighting life-threatening personal battles. BHUBS plans to place the Thompson 1927A-1 up for auction at a fundraising event in April 2013. Visit www.bigheartsmt.org, www.facebook.com/KahrArms and www.auto-ordnance.com. Blue Heron Marks Quarter Century B lue Heron Communications is celebrating its 25th anniversary. Founded in 1987 by Gary Giudice, the company operates out of its facility near the campus of the University of Oklahoma and employs more than 20 people. “We consider ourselves fortunate to work in a place where we can merge our passion for the outdoors with our professional skills,” said Giudice, Blue Heron president. “It is this passion, coupled with our proficiency as marketers, that has brought us to this important milestone and will help us reach future ones.” Blue Heron Communications’ clients include BLACKHAWK!, Boone and Crockett Club, The Coleman Company Inc., Dallas Safari Club, IFA Kayak Fishing and Redfish Tours, National Hunting and Fishing Day, Pure Fishing, Ranger Boats, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, Smith & Wesson, Stratos Boats, Texas Team Trail, Thompson/Center, Triton Boats and U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service. 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The D 2,000-acre preserve was the site of a 2011 “bioblitz” in which ESF scientists and students inventoried many plant, animal and fungus species. The preserve “has become a gateway for the Garretts to share their passion through affiliations such as the National Rifle Association, Quality Deer Management Association, Wounded Warrior Project and various other community organizations,” according to a SUNY-ESF news release. Visit www.otisgun.com. new – green now powered by crimson trace. THERE’S GREEN, THEN THERE’S CRIMSON TRACE GREEN – A GREEN LASER SOLUTION THAT MEASURES UP TO OUR RIGOROUS STANDARDS. THAT MEANS LONGER BATTERY LIFE, A BRIGHTER, MORE CONSISTENT BEAM, AND EQUIPPED WITH THE INDUSTRY LEADING AND PATENTED INSTINCTIVE ACTIVATION. NO ONE ELSE CAN CLAIM THAT. NO ONE ELSE BUILDS THEM CLOSE. EQUIP YOUR FIREARM TODAY WITH THE NEW STANDARD IN LASER TECHNOLOGY – THE GREEN LASERGUARD. 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The move will accommodate the company’s recent acquisition of several new brands and support a plan for continued growth. The company brands include Cass Creek Outdoors game calls, Extreme Dimension Wildlife Calls, Pro Ears hearing protection, Benchmaster Shooting Products, Bughat, Woodland Whisper, Harmon Scents, Heart Stopper Lures and Pro Hood. The company’s new address is 6893 Sullivan Road, Grawn, MI 49637. Visit www. altusbrands.com or call 1-800-891-3660. A Mossy Oak, Brothers In Arms Fight Cancer ossy Oak and Brothers in Arms Game Calls have teamed up to support breast cancer research. A portion of the sales of The Survivor turkey call in Mossy Oak Pink will be donated to Susan G. Komen for the Cure. “We are an organization comprised of past and present military, police, firefighters and EMS, and we want to give back. My mother was diagnosed with breast cancer this year, and is now in remission due to catching it in its early stages. So we decided to make a turkey call in Mossy Oak Pink and name it The Survivor,” said Jason Humble of Brothers in Arms Game Calls. “We’re thrilled to be partnering with Brothers in Arms Game Calls for this one-ofa-kind call that’s tied to such a wonderful cause as breast cancer research. In one way or another, we’ve all been touched by the disease,” said Chris Paradise Sr., VP/CSO at Mossy Oak. Visit www.brothersinarmsgamecalls.com and www.mossyoak.com. 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Over the next several months, the new GSM logo will be integrated across all marketing platforms, including the company’s 2013 catalog, website, advertising campaigns, packaging and apparel. The new catalog will combine all brands into one master GSM “workbook,” adding 80 or more pages. The company’s website is also getting a facelift that will include dealer locaters, interactive G video content and social media integration. GSM also plans to introduce new products throughout 2013 as part of its rebranding efforts. Dealers interested in carrying GSM Outdoors products should call (469) 586-0428. Also, visit www.gsmoutdoors.com. 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Matt Emmons earned a bronze medal at the 2012 Olympic Games, earning him $18,000 from USA Shooting and another $10,000 from the USOC. Visit www.usashooting.org. MidwayUSA Receives Technology Award idwayUSA has been named to the Information Week (IW) 500 list of top companies, and has earned the additional honor of being named a Top Master of Technology for its technology strategies. The IW list recognizes U.S. companies whose business technology teams have made a notable improvement to how their company operates. “MidwayUSA has great processes and innovative ideas to M help us collect and manage advanced ways to improve our systems and meet our company goals,” said Joel Felten, vice president of information systems. “As we strive toward our vision to be the best-run business in America, this is an award we can all be proud of.” Visit www.midwayusa.com. gotcha. 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He understands our business needs, as well as the needs of our customers and vendors. He’s a very quick study and has a great grasp on our industry,” said Chuck Walker USC senior B. Johnson vice president. United Sporting Companies Names Board Chairman Bushnell Outdoor Products has hired Jason Harris as product manager for Primos. He will manage the Primos hunting gear and accessory product lines. Harris brings more than 10 years of outdoor industry experience to Primos. For the past five years, he served as archery accessory product manager at Easton Technical Products. He holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of West Florida. Bushnell also has hired Mitch Cooper as an assistant product manager in the riflescope division. He will be involved in riflescope product management and new product development for the Bushnell, Millett, Simmons and Tasco brands. Cooper previously was a product manager with Pacific Cycle in Madison, Wis. He holds a bachelor’s degree in communications from Pittsburg (Kan.) State University. Bushnell Outdoor Products Names Product Managers Weigl as senior vice president for government affairs. Weigl, who served for many years as a senior government and military consultant to FGI, is now responsible for the strategic direction and goals of the government relations department. “In his new role, Col. Weigl will further cultivate the strong multi-state government relations practice he helped engineer — an effort that built our company infrastructure with commercial, military and foreign customer sales,” said George Kollitides, FGI chairman and CEO. Prior to his work with FGI, Weigl spent four years at the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA). He also served as the senior military assistant to the Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Affairs. sponsible for creating promotional events for monthly fliers and emails, among other duties. He has been with MidwayUSA since 2002 and previously was the company’s marketing communications manager. Costello holds a bachelor’s degree in biology from the University of MissouriColumbia. Full-Throttle Communications Inc. has hired Ashley O’Kray as an account coordinator. O’Kray holds a bachelor’s degree in communication studies from California State University, Channel Islands and is pursuing her master’s degree in communications at California State University, Northridge. A. O’Kray Full-Throttle Communications Names Account Coordinator Otis Technology has promoted Brad McIntyre to director of international and government sales. McIntyre and his team are responsible for sales to international sporting goods customers, foreign militaries, the United States military and law enforcement agencies. McIntyre has 12 years of experience with the company in a variety of sales and B. McIntyre marketing roles. Otis Technology Names International Director MidwayUSA has promoted Michael Jennings to optics product line manager. He is responsible for sales, margins, product mix and product information. Jennings has been with MidwayUSA for almost six years, working as a publications specialist and, most recently, as a purchasing specialist for the optics category. MidwayUSA also has promoted Josh Costello to promotions manager. He is re- MidwayUSA Announces Promotions J. Harris M. Cooper Freedom Group Inc. (FGI) has appointed retired U.S. Marine Col. Otto 26 Freedom Group Appoints Senior VP M. Jennings J. Costello USA Shooting (USAS) has promoted Olympian and 10-year national rifle coach Dave Johnson to director of operations. Johnson oversees the shooting disciplines, including the high-performance plan and resident athlete program. He also supervises the competitions division 2013-01-02T19:33:38+01:00http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/ShootingIndustry/Jan2013/?Page=27http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/ShootingIndustry/Jan2013/?Page=27Industrynewsmakers Olympic bronze medalist Wanda Jewell is now working with USAS CEO Bob Mitchell as an administrative assistant. A longtime employee and volunteer for USA Shooting, Jewell is also taking an active role in the administration of the shotgun discipline and shotgun resident program in Colorado Springs. Taurus International Manufacturing announces Scott Rothenberg is its new sales director. Rothenberg’s responsibilities include developing and implementing strategic S. Rothenberg sales plans, directing channel development activity and coordinating sales distribution. Rothenberg will meet with key clients and assist sales representatives with maintaining industry relationships and creating new ones. Rothenberg joins Taurus with a 14year sales background in the outdoor and shooting industry. Taurus International Hires Sales Director Brownells announces that longtime COO Matt Buckingham has been appointed president of the company. Pete Brownell, who previously held the title of president, remains CEO. Dur- M. Buckingham ing his eight-year tenure with Brownells, Buckingham has served as the COO and general manager. “Matt’s blend of cultural awareness and operational expertise make him a solid leader and a great advocate for our company and its values. With this change, Matt can focus on managing the company day-to-day. This will allow me to focus on strategic development, corporate governance and representing Brownells companies to our industry,” said Pete Brownell. A graduate of the University of Northern Iowa and Northwestern University’s Executive Scholars Program, Buckingham is currently an Executive MBA candidate at the University of Iowa’s Tippie College of Business. NEW BUSINESS YEAR EXTRA 2013 • www.shootingindustry.com 27 Brownells Names President/COO2013-01-02T19:33:38+01:00http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/ShootingIndustry/Jan2013/?Page=28http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/ShootingIndustry/Jan2013/?Page=28Industrynewsmakers Walther Arms has hired Mark Thomas as its director of marketing. Thomas comes to Walther from Kimber Manufacturing, where he was director of product marketing. Prior to joining Kimber, he was NSSF’s managing director of marketing and communications. In the 1980s, he was the director of public relations at Remington. Outside the firearms industry, Thomas has led marketing efforts for Volvo-Penta, Sea-Doo Watercraft, Invisible Fence and Amadeus GDS. He holds a bachelor’s degree in electronic media/journalism from what is now Missouri State University in Springfield, Mo. Walther Arms Hires Marketing Director “Penny’s wealth of experience has been a key part of Leupold’s growth and success over the past 30 years,” said Kevin Trepa, vice president of global sales and business development. Leupold & Stevens has promoted Penny Reichen, a longtime Leupold employee, to sales operation manager. Reichen will lead the entire sales team, including independent rep groups, with more than 70 sales staff members across the country. Leupold & Stevens Promotes Sales Manager Benchmade Knife Co. has hired Kristine Gittins as vice president of finance, responsible for overseeing all financial and accounting policies and procedures at the Benchmade headquarters in Oregon City, Ore. Gittins brings to Benchmade more than 25 years of financial experience, with a strong background in strategic planning and operations management. Prior to joining Benchmade, she was the director of finance and operations at Sokol Blosser Winery, Dayton, Ore. Gittins is a graduate of the University of Oregon with a bachelor’s degree in accounting, and is a CPA. Additionally, Benchmade has named Brian Montgomery business development manager of federal law enforcement sales. Benchmade Knife Co. Hires Finance VP, L.E. Manager Montgomery comes to Benchmade from Wild Things LLC, where he was law enforcement sales manager. He has more than 18 years of public service and law enforcement experience. Prior to his L.E. career, he was with Al Mar Knives. Brandon Butler has joined Callis & Associates as director of outdoor markets, focusing on business development and account management. Butler previously was the marketing B. Butler manager at Battenfeld Technologies. Prior to that, he was the public affairs specialist for the Indiana Department of Natural Resources. 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Almost as soon as the Glock hit the USA, a little more than a quarter century ago, some shooters figured out they could benefit from more traction between “hand and handle.” The original homemade fix was a short piece of bicycle inner tube. Soon Hogue, Uncle Mike’s and others were making grip sleeves, not just for Glocks, but for all manner of semiautos. One brand that has recently hit the market seems a step ahead of the others. TUFF1 grips are offered with a variety of textures and looks. Among those is the Thin Blue Line model, for which the manufacturer makes a donation to C.O.P.S. for each one sold. C.O.P.S. stands for Concerns of Police Survivors, a support group for families of police officers killed in the line of duty. There’s a TUFF1 Thin Blue Line sleeve on one of my Glocks. Sales and safety tip: All grip manufacturers will tell you and you must tell your customers: Do not use grip sleeves on pistols with grip safeties — this will deactivate the safety. 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ST HE MO T R O NED F DESIG RIFLE E OF TH IMP RT NT PA A T R O I recently attended a barbecue for shooters where more folks were open carrying on the private property venue than not. I was one of three attending the event carrying bright-blue, discontinued classic Smith & Wesson revolvers that were wearing genuine stag handles. One woman carried an early-model Smith & Wesson Chief Special that had genuine ivory stocks to complement the gun’s fancy engraving and gold inlay. These grips aren’t everyday sales, but they aren’t sales you want to ignore, either. The older your customers get, the more they realize, “Life is too short for ugly guns.” And don’t forget that, as in the days of Lew Sanderson and Walter Roper, handgun stocks can be both functional and beautiful. My favorite among my Beretta 92s is an Ernest Langdon-tuned specimen that wears handsome Hogue Cocobolo stocks, which you can order for your customer. I get lots of compliments on the looks, but one reason I’ve won a bunch of matches with that gun is that the Hogues fit my hand better than what came on the gun in the first place. (Thank you, sons of Guy Hogue, for staying in the family business.) Another great resource for fairly priced stocks both functional and fancy is Eagle Grips. Fitting the customer is as important in gun sales as it is in clothing sales. So is lookin’ good. Today’s grip accessories make it easier for dealers to sell the primary gun and make ancillary sales. 9 Ergo Grips’ new Slim Line rail covers are made to protect the shooter, rails and other gear from damage and to provide a great grip. Slim Line rail covers are available in Black, Dark Earth, OD Green, Pink and Z-Green. GRIPS | RAIL COVERS | STOCKS VERTICAL FOREGRIPS | ACCESSORIES Ergo Grips P.O. 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CALL TODAY www.davidsonsinc.com Does Davidson’s GuaranteeD Lifetime Replacement make that much of a di erence? I T W I L L W H E N YO U N E E D I T !2013-01-02T19:33:38+01:00http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/ShootingIndustry/Jan2013/?Page=34http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/ShootingIndustry/Jan2013/?Page=34Outdoor Outdoor marketplace Streamlight Pink Products In Demand ome in the industry believe the “pink craze” has long passed, but it’s clear many consumers are still purchasing pink products. Evidence: Streamlight’s donation of $107,000 to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF) during October. To date, the company has donated nearly $336,000 to BCRF from sales proceeds of its pink flashlight products, designed to raise awareness for the disease. “Breast cancer affects millions of women and their families, and Streamlight is proud to continue doing our part to help raise money for a cure,” said Loring Grove, Streamlight’s global brand manager and a breast cancer survivor. The company donates $5 from each sale of its Pink Strion LED tactical light and $1 from sales of pink versions of its Nano Light and 2AA ProPolymer flashlights. The American Cancer Society estimates that 226,870 women were diagnosed with invasive breast cancer in 2012, while 39,510 were expected to die from the disease. Men also are affected, with J.K. Autry S Streamlight Pink Strion 2,190 men projected to be diagnosed and 410 estimated to die from the disease last year. Breast cancer is a disease that touches many of our friends and families in the industry. Companies that offer pink products in support of BCRF, and dealers who are carrying pink products like Streamlight’s Pink Strion LED tactical light, show customers that the industry cares. For more information on Streamlight’s work with the BCRF, visit www.streamlight.com. edring is offering dealers three introductory promotional packages valued at up to $679. Promotional packages include Redring demo sights, freestanding demo stand, brochures, hats, authorized dealer stickers, wall decorations and window signs. The first dealer package includes two Redring shotgun sights, three neoprene covers and one hat, valued at $429. The second package includes three Redring shotgun sights, four neoprene covers and three caps, valued at $579. The third package includes six Redring shotgun sights, seven neoprene covers and six caps, valued at $679. The Redring shotgun sight was developed for use on any shotgun with a rib. The Redring features smart technology that allows the shooter to immediately take fast and instinctive shots with both eyes open. This Redring introductory offer is limited to a first-come, first-served basis. For more information, contact info@redringuRedring Demo Stand sa.com or visit www.redringusa.com. R Redring Unveils Dealer Program CCY recentSCCY CPX ly launched a Retail Rewards Program, which awards dealers with a free SCCY pistol after selling 15 SCCY firearms. “We’re very excited to offer retail sales professionals the opportunity to earn free SCCY firearms for doing what they already do every day,” said Craig Dutton, SCCY president. The program began Nov. 1, 2012, and currently has no expiration date. “This is a way for us to thank the staff who work the sales counter. We hope the extremely attractive price and ‘no-questions-asked’ Lifetime Warranty that stays with the gun help make it the ideal 9mm for concealed-carry users,” said Joe Roebuck, SCCY founder and CEO. For more information and to download the Retail Rewards Redemption form, visit www.sccy.com. S SCCY Launches Retail Rewards NSSF Announces 2013 Retailer Seminars SSF has announced its 2013 schedule of free seminars for firearms retailers. Seminar topics include properly filling out Form 4473, inventory control, store security, straw purchase awareness and the NICS background check process. Seminars conclude with a question-and-answer session. Seminar dates are: Feb. 12, Miami, Fla.; March 12, Nashville, Tenn.; March 14, Montgomery, Ala.; April 16, Dallas, Texas; 34 N April 18, Oklahoma City, Okla.; May 14, Greensboro, N.C.; June 11, St. Louis, Mo.; June 13, Kansas City, Mo.; July 16, Des Moines, Iowa; Aug. 13, Cincinnati, Ohio; Aug. 15, Cleveland, Ohio; Sept. 10, Salt Lake City, Utah. For further information, contact Pat2013-01-02T19:33:38+01:00http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/ShootingIndustry/Jan2013/?Page=35http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/ShootingIndustry/Jan2013/?Page=35WIN! ENTER TO WIN! Dealers, enter for a chance to win the Freestanding Floor Display Package from Crosman. GIVEAWAY! Package Valued At Over $1,000 DEALERS ONLY CROSMAN FREESTANDING FLOOR DISPLAY PACKAGE The Crosman Freestanding Floor Display — normally only available to qualified dealers who place a minimum order of $3,000 — features a 7-inch color video monitor and video loop. The metal display also includes a rifle rack and accessory hanger. The Crosman package includes an informative CD, “What Crosman Can Do For Your Business,” 36x18-inch Crosman/Benjamin Authorized dealer banner, counter mat explaining the benefits of Nitro Piston break barrel technology, and six Crosman caps and six Benjamin caps. (Unit does not include guns, ammo or shooting accessories.) ENTER ONLINE www.shootingindustry.com Dealers, to win the Crosman Freestanding Floor Display Package, visit www.shootingindustry.com, click “Giveaway” and complete a brief, four-question survey. You will be automatically entered to win. Entries must be received before March 1, 2013.2013-01-02T19:33:38+01:00http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/ShootingIndustry/Jan2013/?Page=36http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/ShootingIndustry/Jan2013/?Page=36Outdoor marketplace Continued from page 34 Mossy Oak, ScoutLook Launch Hunters App T oday’s hunters are taking their hightech tools and skills to the field, and the industry is responding to meet the needs of these web-connected customers. The latest high-tech hunting tool comes from Mossy Oak, which has partnered with ScoutLook weather to bring big-game hunters a free smartphone app for hunting weather. “Mossy Oak made this free version of our original app possible, and we’re proud of our association with them,” said Bill Little, ScoutLook co-founder. “The new app remains a world-class resource with location-based weather details, so hunters can get important information where they are or where they need it.” The app features the map-based weather, solunar and popular ScentCone wind tool, which help hunters decide where, when and how to hunt. Hunters can save their favorite stand or hunting locations for quick reference, and manage them or create new spots with a free account at www. scoutlookweather.com. Available for the iPhone and Androidbased phone, the app can be downloaded at www.scoutlookweather.com/mossyoak. NavELite Introduces Backlit Compass avELite recently introduced the NavELite Backlit Magnetic Compass (BLMC), which the company bills as the world’s first on-demand, backlit magnetic wrist-worn compass. The BLMC retails for $79.99. The BLMC keeps correct magnetic orientation while providing an on-demand illuminated face to aid with orienteering and direction-finding in low- or no-light situations. Dealers interested in carrying the NavELite BLMC should email info@navelite.com for dealer package and application. 9 N a NavELite BLMC Email your Programs, Rebates & Promotions to: editor@shootingindustry.com SI DIGITAL DRIVING SALES: Consumer Promotions: Ongoing Programs, Rebates & Promotions For a weekly updated listing, visit www.shootingindustry.com Nikon • $30 instant savings; with purchase of Coyote Special riflescope • $50 instant savings; with purchase of Archer’s Choice Laser Rangefinder Through Jan. 10 www.nikonpromo.com Bonus O.F. 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Promote, protect and preserve our hunting and shooting sports. We are the National Shooting Sports Foundation, the trade association of the firearms, ammunition and shooting industry. Whether it is in the field, on the range, in Washington, D.C. or 50 state capitals, we stand proudly as your voice. F WWW.NSSFMEMBERSHIP.COM2013-01-02T19:33:38+01:00http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/ShootingIndustry/Jan2013/?Page=39http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/ShootingIndustry/Jan2013/?Page=39One Voice. National Shooting Sports Foundation® H elp us make your voice louder and stronger where it counts. Now more than ever, it’s time to become a NSSF member. To join contact Bettyjane Swann at (203) 426-1320 or bswann@nssf.org. The future of your business depends on it. Scan this QR code with your smartphone to watch our membership video2013-01-02T19:33:38+01:00http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/ShootingIndustry/Jan2013/?Page=40http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/ShootingIndustry/Jan2013/?Page=40Arms Arms and the woman Lisa Parsons-Wraith Create “Fiercely Loyal” Customers Through Sincerity incerity is an important part of serving female customers well. Every woman can relate stories of how the guy at the garage tried to get her to pay for a service her car didn’t need. Many women have equal stories of gun shops trying to sell them a gun they didn’t want. Preying on inexperience and upselling gives a store a bad reputation — but sincerely explaining why you are making a recommendation in a non-condescending manner creates a loyal customer base. According to Wade Duty, co-owner of Precision Firearms & Indoor Range in Baton Rouge, La., women are an important part of the shooting industry. “Retailers need to aggressively pursue the women’s market,” Duty said. His ideal customer is a young, professional, single The staff at Precision Firearms & Indoor Range in Baton Rouge, La., take the woman. time to listen to female customers. “In return, you get fiercely loyal customers,” “They have their own income, they see gun ownership said co-owner Wade Duty. as a personal safety issue, and they don’t mind spending money if you are sincere in your recommendations,” Duty said. they perceive that your staff is sincere, then it makes sense. I “You have to take the time to listen. In return, you get fiercely recommend they stay with the .22 until it gets boring, and then loyal customers.” move up,” Duty said. Most of the women who come to Precision Firearms are interThe idea of a rimfire for training and a more serious-caliber ested in personal-defense guns. gun for personal-defense makes a lot of sense. Duty said his store “You’ve got to spend time with a customer and determine her stocks a range of firearms in the same family that have a similar goals,” Duty said. “The Smith & Wesson J-Frame .38 revolver is operation. For example, the Walther P22 is similar to the PPK the first one guys try to sell women, but it’s often the wrong gun .380 and PPS 9mm in operation. for a new shooter, with its heavy trigger pull and recoil.” “Walther’s modular system is a normal progression from Duty encourages women to purchase a .22 rimfire semiauto training to self-defense,” he said. or revolver as a training gun. He uses an analogy: Just as most Another firearm family Duty recommends is the Ruger LCR people don’t learn to drive on a high-performance car like a Fer- .38 Special and .22 caliber. rari, most people shouldn’t learn the fundamentals of shooting “Smith & Wesson also does the same thing in its revolvers — using a higher-caliber semiauto. .22, .38, .357,” he continued. “Kimber offers a .22 conversion unit Rimfire .22s are easy to shoot, have less felt recoil and the for use on its centerfire frames to include 9mm/.45. The shooter ammo is much cheaper, according to Duty. can train with the conversion unit, and then have the same trigger “Once you educate women (about the benefits of rimfires) and pull and frame when they switch back to a centerfire caliber.” S Suggested Add-Ons At Precision Firearms W hen it comes to add-on sales, Duty said he always suggests women purchase a good quality flashlight. “Streamlight and SureFire are reliable, and they put out a tremendous amount of light,” he said. The difference between those quality brands and the cheap flashlights found in big-box stores is immediately obvious, Duty noted, and women are willing to pay for quality. Precision Firearms also does a brisk business in Kimber Pepperblaster pepper sprays. “Many women want something they can use right now,” Duty said. “Pepper sprays are easy, effective and small enough to carry all the time.” The main advantage to the Kimber Pepperblaster is it is not a pressure-based aerosol pepper spray. It has two highly concentrated pepper solution charges that shoot spray 13 feet at 90 miles an Continued on page 42 Wade Duty encourages women to purchase a .22 rimfire semiauto or revolver as a training gun, and recommends the Ruger LCR .22 (shown) and .38 Special2013-01-02T19:33:38+01:00http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/ShootingIndustry/Jan2013/?Page=41http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/ShootingIndustry/Jan2013/?Page=41TRAdITIon, EvoLvEd. ™ Equipment changes. Bonding with friends, connecting with nature, challenging yourself, teaching a child respect and responsibilty. these things do not. Whatever hunting means to you and your family, get more out of the experience with the latest modern sporting rifles from Ambush Firearms. They are lighter, more dependable, more accurate and more customizable than any traditional rifle. Available in your choice of 5.56mm, 6.8 SPC, or 300 BLK for whatever game you hunt, all backed with lifetime warranties and responsive customer service. Check out our website, or call us today for more information about seeing the future without forgetting the past. BLACK CREEK, GA | 1.855.AMBUSH2 | AMBUSHFIREARMS.com | Find us on2013-01-02T19:33:38+01:00http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/ShootingIndustry/Jan2013/?Page=42http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/ShootingIndustry/Jan2013/?Page=42Arms and the woman Continued from page 40 hour. Since it is not pressure-based, the spray has a three-year shelf life. The Pepperblaster comes in discreet gray and “warning” red. Selling quality products to women and taking the time to really address their needs has been a successful formula for Precision Firearms. Duty said they have two separate women’s groups that meet regularly to train. One of the groups grew out of a book club, and the other is comprised of young professionals. Precision Firearms has also recently started hosting A Girl & A Gun (AG & AG) events. Duty said AG & AG has brought a “broader focus” of women to his store. “We’ve reached some folks we obviously weren’t reaching,” he said. The women coming in via AG & AG are about 50-percent new shooters, and many are interested in non-personal-defense types of shooting. He said welcoming women’s groups will “increase future sales and create more pro-shooting, responsible citizens.” Precision Firearms’ success in reaching women shooters demonstrates that a sincere approach of education and practicality is a winning combination in the women’s firearm market. Personaldefense-minded women view firearms as a tool, and they want the right tool for the job. Offer non-lethal personal-defense methods while women are getting comfortable with their new firearm, and encourage them to move up in caliber when they are thoroughly comfortable with their training gun — a strategy that has built a strong customer base at Precision Firearms. Ultra Light Hearing Protection A Successful Formula W earing a pair of earmuffs can be a real pain for many women. They can feel very bulky, and the weight of them often makes them slip around on a woman’s head. Not to mention the fact that standard earmuffs can seriously get in the way of a woman mounting a gun to her shoulder. Sound Sensor Hearing Protection from Allen may be the answer for many of your female customers. This headband-style hearing protection is lightweight, weighing in at 1.7 ounces, and folds neatly into a pocket. Allen says the Sound Sensor — with a 26 Noise Reduction Rating — outperforms electronic hearing protection, filtering out most damaging sound frequencies, and allows for echo-free conversation. The Sound Sensor comes in orange, black and pink. Women will like that they are small enough to take anywhere, and will live permanently in a range bag without running out of batteries. For more information, Allen visit www.allencompany.net. 9 Sound Sensor Hearing Protection 42 Subscribe to SI DIGITAL www.shootingindustry.com • NEW BUSINESS YEAR EXTRA 20132013-01-02T19:33:38+01:00http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/ShootingIndustry/Jan2013/?Page=43http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/ShootingIndustry/Jan2013/?Page=43NEW Pack! 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Now, researchers say this can be useful in finding victims of earthquakes, hurricanes and bombings, but come on — you think this technology is gonna be ignored by the super-snoopers? The geeks have found that by stimulating hair-like receptors on the roaches’ bellies and their antennae, they can be made to back up, go forward and make complex turning movements. They say that equipping a buncha roaches with this gear allows them to create “. a mobile web of smart sensors” that are “. robust and able to infiltrate small spaces.” Yeah, we know how “robust” cockroaches can be, don’t we? Here’s the best part: The researchers wanted to use the strongest and most survivable cockroaches possible, so they’re recruiting giant Madagascar hissing cockroaches. They grow 2 to 3 inches in length, can climb straight up bare glass surfaces, and their thick exoskeletal “plate armor” makes ’em even tougher to kill than regular cockroaches. Just wait until a couple dozen of these “mobile sensors” are deployed in a big building — or an airport? — and something goes wrong with the control system techie-toys, and the “Mad Hissers” get loose. Gee, cockroaches don’t actually reproduce, do they? Oh, well. Just listen for the hiss . and run! Illustration by Nick Petrosino So you think you’re a good shot, huh? Yeah? So what was your longest confirmed bullseye-accurate shot? Five hundred an’ twelve yards? Eight hundred and four? How ’bout 22 miles? The Marine Corps recently confirmed that Golf Battery, 2nd Battalion, 11th Marines, made a record-breaking one-shot kill on an entire group of armed Taliban in the Musa Qala district of Afghanistan. They used a pretty big gun to do it — an M77 howitzer — and a pretty special round, the Raytheon-developed, GPS-guided 155mm Excalibur round. But still, c’mon, that was some super-sharp shootin’! The Marines launched that round from Forward Operating Base Zeebrugge, in a completely different district, in neighboring Kajaki, 36 kilometers away. The Marine Corps Times said it set a new record for the Corps’ longest operational artillery shot, and another record for the longest Excalibur shot. A representative of Raytheon says they might make even longer shots in the future, because the round is 44 Twenty-Two Mile Shot designed to maintain precision accuracy out to 23.3 miles — 37.5 kilometers — under any weather conditions, and despite any attempts at electronic jamming. And check this: the Excalibur can also be fired accurately at targets as close as 500 feet from the gun! That means if you want to attack Golf Battery, you’ll have to wiggle over 22 miles of ground in which you can get whacked at any moment by a sledgehammer outta the sky! As a flock of San Angelo cops pursued a high-speed, recklessly maneuvering stolen truck over miles and miles of West Texas roads, they had every intent of bringin’ it to a halt and stuffin’ the driver into their jailhouse. They just didn’t expect to complete those tasks in the way it finally worked out. The stolen truck “halted,” all right. It crashed into the administrative wing of the San Angelo police station, doing over $100,000 in damages. They’ll have to wait to book the driver, though. Amanda Jeffreys, 24, of Manor, Texas, had to be hospitalized with serious injuries. When she’s released from her hospital bed, the local prosecutor says they’ve got a bed waiting for her in the calaboose. Cops responding to a gunshot call at a residence in Decatur, Ala., didn’t know for a while if they were investigating an attempted suicide,2013-01-02T19:33:38+01:00http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/ShootingIndustry/Jan2013/?Page=45http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/ShootingIndustry/Jan2013/?Page=45WE PROUDL Y SUPPORT THE STOCKING DEALERS! SHOT SHOW 2013 BOOTH # 16549 BERETTA STOCKING STOCKING PROGRAMS DEALER PACKAGES DEALER PACKAGES DEALER PACKAGES PROGRAMS MANY SHOW SPECIALS AND DATING PROGRAMS! Sign up for the 2013 AmChar Dealer Trade Expo February 24th – 26th At Turning Stone Casino & Resort EVEN MORE GIVEAWAYS THAN LAST YEAR! Sign up today, call an AmChar Sales Rep at 1.800.333.06952013-01-02T19:33:38+01:00http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/ShootingIndustry/Jan2013/?Page=46http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/ShootingIndustry/Jan2013/?Page=46New 2013 Will Be A Great Year For Business — But With Challenges! Business Year By Russ Thurman T he firearms industry begins the new business year with a significant amount of momentum. Firearms sales were already setting records before they were propelled to even greater heights by the reelection of President Obama. October was the 29th straight month of increased NICS background checks. Then, with the results of the national election clear, consumers began another buying frenzy. The stock market also responded positively to firearms companies following the election, with Ruger shares increasing 9 percent and Smith & Wesson shares rising 8 percent from Election Day through the week’s closing bell on Friday. Then came Black Friday, Nov. 23. Consumers stood in line at gun stores and set a single-day record for NICS background checks. “We sold a gun every two minutes on that day, and happiness, smiles and excitement was the atmosphere,” said Miles Hall of H&H Shooting Sports Complex in Oklahoma City. Yes, the industry is setting sales records in firearms, with other segments enjoying robust sales, also. At the end of October, Ruger reported its third-quarter sales increased 47 percent over the previous year. Smith & Wesson reported its second-quarter sales were up 48 percent over 2011. Freedom Group reported its third-quarter sales were up 20 percent. Are the record-setting sales of 2012 sustainable? While the over-the-top buying frenzy will subside, the momentum of 2012 will drive sales to impressive levels in 2013. That said, there are dangers ahead. Foremost is the “fiscal cliff” facing the nation. Then there is the reenergized anti-industry/anti-gun movement, driven by a president unfettered with getting reelected. Continued on page 48 46 Subscribe to SI DIGITAL www.shootingindustry.com • NEW BUSINESS YEAR EXTRA 20132013-01-02T19:33:38+01:00http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/ShootingIndustry/Jan2013/?Page=47http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/ShootingIndustry/Jan2013/?Page=472013-01-02T19:33:38+01:00http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/ShootingIndustry/Jan2013/?Page=48http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/ShootingIndustry/Jan2013/?Page=48Continued from page 46 Business Has Never Been Better W hat impact will the reelection of President Obama have on the industry? “There’s a mixed bag,” said Steve Hornady, Hornady Manufacturing president. “The first thing is the election is over; let’s move on. Second, as far as any political activity in Washington, I don’t believe we’ll see any overwhelming threats against the industry because we have basically the same balance of power between the House, in control of the Republicans, and the Senate, in control of the Democrats. Neither side is going to let the other side do anything that looks like they may have won something.” However, the industry should not become complacent. “I think we have to be vigilant about regulatory assaults on us. This administration has demonstrated and has avowed that they are not particularly friendly to the firearms industry, and so I think there are some risks going forward that they could use executive powers of the government,” Hornady said. From a business standpoint, Hornady forecasts another successful year. “We were projecting a good year for 2013, regardless of who won. And virtually everyone who I talked to in this business has had exactly the same feeling. Business is good — not necessarily as a result of this election, but due to increased participation in the shooting sports. This is the best thing we have going for us — we have more people shooting than we’ve had in the past. That’s what is working for us,” Hornady said. This increase in the “fun aspect” of shooting is a shift from the fear of the loss of firearms. “There is no question that after the last election there was a certain amount of panic, but that’s a long time in the past. Everyone was concerned that consumers were hoarding, hoarding and hoarding. Well, if they’ve been hoarding, they’ve been hoarding for the last four years, because business has never been better. And I will say that for every manufacturer in my segment — the ammunition and reloading side. Business has never been better for all of us,” Hornady said. Travis Hall, Browning president and CEO, said the industry must continue to work together to counter any anti-gun attacks. “Although we have a competitive marketplace and we’re all working to make our companies successful, we need to come together,” Hall said. “One of the most important things we can do is present the shooting sports — hunting, target shooting, whatever it is — in a positive manner. If we’re positive — if we get out and share the shooting sports with people, show them what we call Continued on page 50 Send A Positive Message One of the most important things we can do is present the shooting sports — hunting, target shooting, whatever it is — in a positive manner. Travis Hall, Browning president and CEO 48 Subscribe to SI DIGITAL www.shootingindustry.com • NEW BUSINESS YEAR EXTRA 20132013-01-02T19:33:38+01:00http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/ShootingIndustry/Jan2013/?Page=49http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/ShootingIndustry/Jan2013/?Page=49From the makers of Impact Sport ® • Amplifies communication on range • Noise Reduction Rating 30 • New electronic earmuff Protect More Hearing loss can occur with exposure over 90 dB N RR 3 0 How loud is your favorite handgun? • • • • .22 Magnum – peak noise level 157 dB .38 Revolver – peak noise level 161 dB .38 Pistol – peak noise level 163 dB .357 Revolver – peak noise level 161 dB For more information call 866.786.2353 NEW BUSINESS YEAR EXTRA 2013 • www.shootingindustry.com © 2012 Honeywell International Inc. 492013-01-02T19:33:38+01:00http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/ShootingIndustry/Jan2013/?Page=50http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/ShootingIndustry/Jan2013/?Page=50Continued from page 48 the ‘fun of the gun’ — that will have a major impact.” Hall says that positive approach will produce positive results. “The more people we can reach with that message, the more likely they are to contact their legislators when anti-gun issues arise,” Hall said. “There is a positive view in America right now about firearms. It’s fun. We’re conservationist. We’re safe, sane people, and that’s what we have to promote.” While Hall strongly recommends presenting a positive message, he’s clear on how to respond to anti-industry attacks. “When we have to, we stand together to fight for our Second Amendment, God-given rights, and we do what we have to do,” Hall said. “I think everyone needs to keep their eyes wide open,” said Mark Kresser, president and CEO of Taurus International, regarding the next four years of the Obama administration. “There is an opportunity for us to be flanked if we’re not careful.” Kresser said the past four years have been relatively easy for the industry. “We’ve gotten maybe a little bit relaxed, because nothing significantly has impacted our business in a negative way. However, there are a lot of things that are teed-up that could cause us significant harm as an industry, and I think everyone needs to work very closely together,” Kresser said. He strongly recommends supporting the NSSF and NRA. “It’s absolutely imperative we fill their coffers and make sure we are ready. This is not the time for animosity among us as manufacturers. We all need to join arms,” Kresser said. Kresser points to the importance of solidarity in the industry. “We made it through some very difficult times many years ago. Now there’s a new generation of people who need to talk to the folks who were around then, and understand that everyone had to dig deep to make it through and to get to where we are today. Without organizations such as the NSSF and NRA, we may not have made it. So everyone needs to lock arms. We’re in this together, and we need to fight for the same common cause,” Kresser said. Lane Tobiassen, Crimson Trace president, said countering anti-industry attacks begins with supporting the legislative efforts of the NSSF and NRA-ILA. “We must make sure everyone in government knows the consequences of acting against the Second Amendment,” Tobiassen said. “That’s not going to stop them completely, of course, but we have to double down on our message and effort.” Tobiassen also recommends promoting the positive aspect of firearms. “As an industry, we must work together more than ever, and also present a positive message about gun ownership and shooting. Take people shooting. Support the NSSF’s First Shots program. Don’t take these things for granted,” Tobiassen said. Personal involvement in countering anti-gun efforts is vital, Tobiassen said. “What I do is talk to people about the guns I like to shoot. So, talk to people about going shooting, even those people you don’t associate with all the time. 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MRAD™ NEW BUSINESS YEAR EXTRA 2013 • www.shootingindustry.com 512013-01-02T19:33:38+01:00http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/ShootingIndustry/Jan2013/?Page=52http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/ShootingIndustry/Jan2013/?Page=52Continued from page 50 Facing Anti-Gun/Anti-Industry Issues he president’s reelection presents new challenges for the industry; however, there are also opportunities, according to Steve Sanetti, NSSF president and CEO. “We will doubtless see many changes in the leadership and staffing of many federal departments and agencies, and their philosophies and willingness to work with America’s firearms and ammunition industry will be tested,” Sanetti said. “We have seen many initiatives to make our industry more competitive on a global basis with nations that, ironically, do not permit widespread personal ownership and enjoyment of firearms, yet allow their manufacturers to readily export to the U.S. and other nations,” Sanetti said. “This disparity will have to be addressed, since both political parties have vowed to make American industry more competitive in the face of a shrinking world.” International firearms control rules are also a concern, Sanetti said. “Proponents of the UN Arms Trade Treaty will attempt to resurrect this effort, and both the proposed International Small Arms Control Standards and the ‘UN Programme of Action to Eliminate the Illegal Traffic of Small Arms in All Its Aspects’ must be carefully watched,” Sanetti said. “Conversely, the ATF will likely issue proposed or amended regulations concerning imports of firearms, ammunition, components and accessories. These bear careful watching — particularly as the recreational shooting sports continue to evolve, and the kinds of firearms used by law-abiding Americans for legitimate uses continue to change.” Sanetti points out that the attacks on traditional ammunition and its components will continue, as will the push to force manufacturers to adopt microstamping. In addition, Sanetti said other “failed proposals” might be resurrected. “These might include restrictions of semiautomatic firearms, their magazines or other accessories, various ammunition purchase restrictions and attacks upon gun shows,” he said. Despite all the anti-industry possibilities, Sanetti sees plenty to be positive about in 2013. “We will see increased efforts to promote opportunities for hunting and all the shooting sports, such as the Families Afield program, increasing momentum to remove Sunday hunting bans, and renewed efforts to enact the Sportsmen’s Package group of some 20 bills currently languishing in Congress. The legislation will increase opportunities and public access for hunting and shooting ranges, further clarify the legitimacy of traditional ammunition, permit the importation of lawfully taken hunting trophies, and further fund conservation efforts to sustain wildlife populations for all to enjoy,” Sanetti said. For more information on these and other issues, visit www.nssf.com/industry. T The ATF will likely issue proposed or amended regulations concerning imports of firearms, ammunition, components and accessories. Steve Sanetti, NSSF president and CEO Southwick: Consumers Need A Place To Shoot ob Southwick, president of Southwick Associates, is an expert in tracking consumer trends. How does he see 2013? “The economy in the short run should continue to see steady growth — assuming the ‘fiscal cliff’ issue, which might derail the slow and fragile growth we’re seeing, is avoided,” Southwick said. “In the longer term, addressing federal debt will become more important if people are to have the discretionary income to regularly enjoy hunting and shooting sports. Any economic uncertainty should help maintain sales of handguns and other self-defense products. “Much of the unprecedented growth in our industry relates to increasing interest in modern sporting rifles, or AR platforms. These enthusiasts are also contributing significantly to growth in ammo sales. There’s nothing on the radar at this time showing a potential slowdown.” Beyond politics, what challenges is the industry facing? “In regards to maintaining sales growth, with the increase in the number of new shooting enthus2013-01-02T19:33:38+01:00http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/ShootingIndustry/Jan2013/?Page=53http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/ShootingIndustry/Jan2013/?Page=53I carry. At Taurus, we’re making the gun industry better because we’re making better guns. It’s our challenge. It’s our responsibility. 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What is Southwick’s forecast for consumer spending in 2013? “We’ll see continued gradual increases, if our elected leaders can avoid mishandling the ‘fiscal cliff’ issue,” Southwick said. For additional insight and data from Southwick Associates, visit www.southwickassociates.com. 9 EXOTIC HARDWOODS EXTREME FOLDING & FIXED BLADE KNIVES Designed by ALLEN ELISHEWITZ FREE DEALER DISPLAY PACK GRIPS, STOCKS & KNIVES OVERMOLDED RUBBER STOCKS IN A VARIETY OF COLORS & CAMOS HOGUE INC • 1-800-GET-GRIP (438-4747) P.O. BOX 1138 • PASO ROBLES, CA 93447 Your BATF Agent & Business Manager • Sales and Order Processing • Inventory Control • Membership Tracking • Purchasing Advise 2013 New Business Year Dealers Re-Brand To Create Entertainment Experience And Success 2013 “We Are In The Entertainment Business” New Business Year F I By Lisa Parsons-Wraith ndependent gun dealers are the innovators of the shooting industry, as well as its backbone. They have the ability to swiftly identify trends in their market, and move quickly to stock products and provide services their customers want. Election years always create turmoil in the firearms industry, but savvy dealers are looking beyond 2012, and banking on quality products and excellent customer service to create success in 2013. Gun dealers are re-branding themselves and marketing their businesses as part of the entertainment industry. They’re capturing that elusive discretionary dollar by providing products and services that serve a practical purpose, but are also a heck of a lot of fun. Success in the coming year also depends heavily on how dealers market their businesses. The Internet and social media cannot be ignored. People in their 20s and 30s exclusively use their smartphones and computers to gather and share information. In order to capture this group of influential customers, an attractive and informative website with a Facebook link is a must, along with connecting through blogs, Twitter, YouTube and other high-tech tools. Here’s a look at the strategies successful dealers are putting in place to keep their businesses profitable in the coming year. lawless customer service, quality products and a strong Internet presence have been a winning strategy for Miles Hall, founder and president of H&H Shooting Sports Complex in Oklahoma City, Okla., an NSSF Five Star facility. Hall said he’s seen his full-service business grow substantially in the last few years, and says profits were up 48 percent in his store in 2012. “In February of 2008, there was a swell of new faces,” Hall said. He refers to those e2013-01-02T19:33:38+01:00http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/ShootingIndustry/Jan2013/?Page=55http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/ShootingIndustry/Jan2013/?Page=55TRIGGER SYSTEM SINGLE-STAGE • DROP-IN • 4.5 LB PULL regulated gas piston weapon systems AMERICAN OWNED • AMERICAN MADE NEW BUSINESS YEAR EXTRA 2013 • www.shootingindustry.com 552013-01-02T19:33:38+01:00http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/ShootingIndustry/Jan2013/?Page=56http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/ShootingIndustry/Jan2013/?Page=56The 2012 U.S. Olympic Shooting Team competed in the London games, representing not only the United States, but also the entire shooting sports industry. For Being Part Of The Team USA Shooting Excels With Support Of Shooting Sports Industry By USA Shooting Staff Thank You he performance of U.S. Olympic shooting athletes at the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games in London was historical. Built on years of training, the team’s achievements demonstrated individual athletic excellence, backed by unprecedented support from companies and organizations throughout the shooting sports industry. Four U.S. shooting athletes reached the podium at the Olympic Games: Kim Rhode of El Monte, Calif. (gold in women’s skeet), Vincent Hancock of Eatonton, Ga. (gold in men’s skeet), Jamie Gray of Lebanon, Pa. (gold in women’s 3-postion rifle) and Matt Emmons of Browns Mills, N.J. (bronze in men’s 3-position rifle). The Olympic Games and all of 2012 were highly significant for USA Shooting, the United States’ National Governing Body for the sport of shooting. “We at USA Shooting are proud of our athletes’ shooting accomplishments, as well as the way they represented our country, organization, sport and industry on the Olympic world stage and in international competitions throughout the year,” said Buddy DuVall, executive director, USA Shooting Team Foundation. DuVall emphasized that the shooting sports industry is instru- T mental in helping USA Shooting build this tradition of success. “Quite simply, USA Shooting exists as a result of the benefits received from its association with many of the industry’s top companies and organizations. The direct and indirect support that is provided through these relationships — the team behind the team — furthers our ability to continue the winning tradition — a tradition that wouldn’t be possible without this generous support,” DuVall said. This support is not taken for granted by the USA Shooting athletes. “Some of the most vital members of our team are our sponsors, donors and partners who provide support and share in our success,” said Emmons, a three-time Olympic medalist. “Without them, the dreams of our athletes, our staff and millions of Americans are simply not possible. We thank them for being a part of our team.” While most countries support their Olympic teams with government funding, that isn’t the case in the United States. USA Shooting’s annual budget of $4.4 million comes primarily from three sources: the U.S. Olympic Committee, direct mail contribu- USA Shooting Team Sponsors 56 Subscribe to SI DIGITAL www.shootingindustry.com • NEW BUSINESS YEAR EXTRA 2013 U.S. Olympic Committee/Bob Long2013-01-02T19:33:38+01:00http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/ShootingIndustry/Jan2013/?Page=57http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/ShootingIndustry/Jan2013/?Page=57tions and funds raised through the USA Shooting Team Foundation. The foundation generates support through corporate sponsorships, fundraisers, grants and individual gifts programs. “Without the help and support of our sponsors, we would not be able to continue competing at an elite level,” said Gray, a twotime Olympian and 2012 Olympic gold medalist. “Every bit of support helps, and I honestly cannot thank everyone enough for putting the time, effort and dollars into our USA Shooting athletes. Everything from clothing and bullets to travel expenses has helped us get to where we are today. We would not be a successful shooting nation without all the wonderful support.” With ammunition and target costs associated with each pull of the trigger, shooting is one of the most expensive Olympic sports. USA Shooting Team members fire millions of rounds of ammunition annually. They train year-round for national and international competitions such as World Cups, World and National Championships, and various selection matches and team training camps, all in preparation for the Olympic Games. For over a decade, Winchester Ammunition and ELEY have been the exclusive ammunition sponsors and suppliers to the USA Shooting Team. Since 1999, Winchester has provided over 10 million rounds of AA shotshells manufactured to international specifications specifically for the team. Winchester shotshells have been used by the U.S. Team members to win seven Olympic medals in the past three Olympic Games. ELEY supplies U.S. rifle and pistol teams with select lots of .22 TENEX, along with testing services to match these lots of ammunition to each athlete’s equipment. ELEY TENEX has been Supporting Champions part of five Olympic medal-winning performances since 2004. H&N (Haendler & Natermann), exclusively imported by Pyramyd Air, supports USA Shooting’s air rifle and air pistol disciplines with millions of pellets for training and competition. USA Shooting Team members also enjoy a close relationship with Krieghoff, Pardini, Perazzi and Walther Competition Shooting, all of which support and supply athletes with competition firearms specific to their events. These manufacturers also support the USA Shooting Team Foundation with in-kind firearms for fundraising initiatives, demonstrations and local club use. Over the years, firearm manufacturers have found creative ways to support the team. Since 2004, Kimber Manufacturing has led the way through the sale of the Kimber Team Match II pistol. Kimber’s partnership has generated over $1 million dollars in support for the USA Shooting Team through sales proceeds from 10,000 Kimber Team Match II pistols. This year, Ruger teamed up with TALO Distributors to produce the fifth limited edition rifle in a series of limited edition rifles and pistols, with proceeds benefiting the team. This partnership has raised over $400,000 for USA Shooting. GunBroker.com provided a unique opportunity for industry companies to support the team through online auctions. Twentythree donated items from 17 companies — Chiappa, Colt Manufacturing, Diamondback, Freedom Group brands (Remington, PARA, DPMS, Bushmaster, Marlin, AAC and Dakota), Hornady, Kimber, North American Arms, Smith & Wesson, Turnbull Manufacturing, U.S. Firearms and Winchester Ammunition — generated over $55,000. Ruger conducted a separate yearlong auction on GunBroker. com featuring Ruger rifles and pistols from their archives, which In January 2012, Leslie Edelman (center left), Kimber owner and CEO, presented a $1 million check to Buddy DuVall, executive director, USA Shooting Team Foundation, and USA Shooting athletes. 2012 U.S. Olympic medalists (from left) Vincent Hancock, gold medal: men’s skeet; Kim Rhode, gold medal: women’s skeet; Jamie Gray, gold medal: women’s 50m rifle 3-position; and Matt Emmons, bronze medal: men’s 50m rifle 3-position. NEW BUSINESS YEAR EXTRA 2013 • www.shootingindustry.com 572013-01-02T19:33:38+01:00http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/ShootingIndustry/Jan2013/?Page=58http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/ShootingIndustry/Jan2013/?Page=58IF YOU SELL BULLETS YOU SHOULD SELL SAMPLES Give your customers a chance to experiment with Sample Packs of great bullets from Barnes, Berger and Nosler Great Packaging Great Value Great Selection See us at Shot Show booth 1717 VISIT WWW.BULLETPROOFSAMPLES.COM 58 generated an additional $50,000. The National Shooting Sports FounNational Shootin g Sports Foundation ® dation, a longtime USA Shooting sponMaking history, setting records, showing the wor ld the fun and excitement of the sor, has made significant contributions shooting sports. not only in financial support, but also You’ve made us proud! in developing the athletes through the establishment of youth organizations such as the Scholastic Clay Target Program and Progressive Pistol Program. The NSSF also has been instrumental in promoting the shooting sports, and VINCENT HANCOCK featured the 2012 Olympic shooting KIM RHODE Became the rst skeet medalists in a full-page USA Today shooter to win two Became the rst Ameri consecutive Olympic gold can advertisement following the London ever to medal in ve medals. He also won gold consecutive Olympic Game in Beijing in 2008. Set s two in an individual sport. Olympics. Set a Olympic records. new Olympic record and tied The Sporting Arms and Ammunia world record. tion Manufacturers’ Institute (SAAMI) selected USA Shooting as the beneficiary of its annual fundraising event, for the 12th consecutive year. JAMIE GRAY MATT EMMONS SAAMI and its members have doSet two new Olympic record nated more than $200,000 to USA s in Added to the gold and silver both the nal and quali cation medals he earned in 2004 rounds of the event. Shooting. and 2008 in the men’s prone event. FMG Publications’ generous Join the millions of men and women support of the team helps promote who safely enjoy recreation al shooting. Visit wheretoshoot.org . Olympic shooting and provides exposure for the team through free advertising placements throughout the year in GUNS Magazine, American WWW.NSSF.ORG Handgunner and Shooting Industry magazines. Additionally, members NSSF, a major spo nsor of of the USA Shooting Team were U.S. Olympic shooting USA Shooting, paid tribute to medal once again involved in FMG’s an- appeared in USA Today in ists in a full-page ad that August 2012. nual Shooting Industry Masters, helping raise money for USA Shooting through the Masters’ Rent-A-Ringer pro- for success,” DuVall said. “While shootgram, and instructing new shooters in the ing is an individual sport, it is a team effort that makes winning possible. USA Masters First Shots Orientation. USA Shooting Team’s partnership Shooting is fortunate to have an induswith Cabela’s increases awareness of the try that embraces the Olympic Shooting team through a variety of outlets, ties to- Sports and participates in the success of gether other sponsors in promotions and our American shooters.” Even as the industry was celebrating raises funds through a line of USA Shootthe success of the U.S. Olympic Shooting Team branded gear. Conservation organizations such as the ing Team in London, USA Shooting Team Dallas Safari Club, Mule Deer Founda- athletes were competing in international tion, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, events, continuing a tradition of repreSafari Club International, Sportsmen for senting the industry and the nation on the Fish & Wildlife and Wild Sheep Founda- shooting ranges of the world. “USA Shooting is grateful for all of tion have partnered with USA Shooting. They have welcomed team members to our sponsors, partners and supporters that participate in their annual conventions, have made this Olympic Games a success. which raises awareness and support. Guns We are also proud of our industry that concustomized by Baron Technology and tinues to keep the shooting sports strong other sponsors auctioned at conservation in America. 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From a low point three years ago, the show has bounced back. “I’m really pleased everyone has been able to work so well together to make the necessary changes,” said Steve Sanetti, NSSF president and CEO, recalling the poor rating the 2010 show received. “Going into the next show, it was palpable — everyone was looking at us very harshly, and saying, ‘OK, what are you guys going to do to fix this show?’ And I’m happy to say we succeeded. We wouldn’t have without the work, patience and cooperation we got from everyone.” Evidence of the event’s turnaround is borne out in the NSSF SHOT Show 2012 Report, sent to exhibitors in the fall. From a low satisfaction rating of 32 percent in 2010, exhibitor satisfaction rose to 75 percent in 2012. Attendee satisfaction went from 49 percent in 2010 to 82 percent during 2012 show. “I think the overall experience will be better, and attendees and exhibitors will continue to see improvements in the show,” said Chris Dolnack, NSSF’s senior vice president and chief marketing officer. “I feel really good about how far we’ve come, and the direction we’re headed with the SHOT Show.” Mark Kresser, president and CEO of Taurus, said NSSF has done a good job of dealing with some of the problems that plagued the show. “There’s been a high level of consistency over the past couple of years, and that’s what people were looking for: predictability and consistency. Now people know exactly what to expect when they go to the SHOT Show, and they’re getting good at navigating the venue,” Kresser said. Upgrades For 2013 SI DIGITAL Hot Link 62 Neither NSSF nor the Sands has been complacent since the highly rated 2012 show, officials say. “The Sands is undergoing a renovation,” said Deidra Cauley, NSSF’s director of exhibitions and conferences. “They’re renovating www.shootingindustry.com • NEW BUSINESS YEAR EXTRA 2013 Subscribe to SI DIGITAL2013-01-02T19:33:38+01:00http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/ShootingIndustry/Jan2013/?Page=63http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/ShootingIndustry/Jan2013/?Page=632013 UPDATE! the front lobby area, as well as Level 1. Their goal is to update the area and open it up, and provide better traffic flow. They’re making changes to the stairs and the escalators that will make it easier for attendees to get back and forth between exhibits on the first and second floors. We also will be able to offer more seating on Level 1 near the New Product Center.” In addition, NSSF is increasing the use of upgraded signage to help attendees navigate the show. “One thing we learned from last year is electronic signage really made an impact,” Cauley said. “As a result, we’re going to continue to use electronic signage, and we’re supposed to have some additional video screens for more signage.” ArmaLite Inc. is once again the sponsor of SHOT Mobile for the show. Attendees will find the SHOT Mobile app an invaluable tool for searching exhibitors, navigating the show floor via interactive maps, finding new products, learning about show specials, viewing the show’s education schedule, setting up appointments with exhibitors, requesting callbacks and finding show services. During the show, NSSF plans to provide better coverage for attendees who use smartphones and high-tech tablets. Last year, attendees experienced some bandwidth issues with the SHOT Show mobile app, so along with the renovation, NSSF is working with the convention center to address those issues. “We’re going to have four hot spots like we had last year,” Cauley said. “If the cell phone communication improvements come through as planned, we may not need any more hot spots.” Cauley said NSSF is working with the convention center to upgrade cell phone communication throughout the facility. “The current plan is to have 4G on all major carriers in time for the show,” she said. “However, I need to stress that we’re reliant on the carriers to make these changes.” Dolnack said the increase in 4G coverage means attendees’ phones should work anywhere in the exhibit hall. “In addition, the amount of information attendees can download should increase by about a third,” he said. “When they’re using their mobile app, they should be able to download that data more quickly. Both NSSF and the Sands recognized we needed to make these changes for the benefit of our customers.” Developing The Right Exhibitor Mix auley said NSSF is continuing to refine the type of exhibitors permitted at the show. “We’ve gone back to the core categories for hunting and shooting,” she said. “We have grandfathered in a few other exhibitors, because they’ve been with the show for many years. But as we go through the waiting list, if a potential exhibitor is not appropriate for the show, we’re telling them that now, and removing them from the waiting list. That lets us move firearms and ammunition companies up the wait list a little faster.” Finding the right mix of core categories and accessory manufacturers is a delicate balance, Cauley said. NEW BUSINESS YEAR EXTRA 2013 • www.shootingindustry.com Sponsored by ArmaLite, the SHOT Mobile app provides access to extensive show information. Visit www.shotshow.org to download. C “We’re trying to get away from things people don’t use when they’re hunting or shooting,” she said. “It’s a tough call for us.” Dolnack called finding that delicate balance “a journey.” “It’s never going to be a destination,” he said. “Last year we had the best satisfaction rating we’ve ever had, but it wasn’t 100 percent. We still want continuous improvement. We have eliminated categories and repurposed the SHOT Show exhibit floor so we can get more firearms and ammunition and core accessory companies into the show and off the waiting list. We’ve removed 100 companies from the waiting list that don’t fit the show. All of this was done for the long-term health of the show, which pro632013-01-02T19:33:38+01:00http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/ShootingIndustry/Jan2013/?Page=64http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/ShootingIndustry/Jan2013/?Page=64NSSF continues to refine the type of exhibitors permitted at the show. vides 80 percent of the revenue for NSSF.” Even with these changes, Cauley said, the waiting list continues to hover around 300. “One of the issues with the renovation is the Level 1 ballrooms where we had law enforcement exhibitors is no longer available,” she said. “As a result, we’re losing about 7,000 square feet of exhibit space.” The need to relocate exhibitors displaced from Level 1 means clearing the waiting list is even more challenging, Cauley said. NSSF continues its tough stand against companies that don’t pay for booth space, but attempt to promote their products to attendees. “We have an ongoing problem with suitcasing,” Cauley said. “Over the past couple of years we’ve tried to better educate our exhibitors about this issue. We’ve taken action every time we’ve had a solid lead.” It’s taken a couple of years for retailers to recognize and understand what suitcasing is, and to know that NSSF takes it very seriously, Cauley said. “When an exhibitor calls to report suitcasing, we have security there immediately,” Cauley said. “We’ve been very diligent about making sure these issues are resolved, and are taken care of immediately.” Offenders are removed from the floor, she said. “If it’s an issue of counterfeiting or something like that, we turn it over to the correct authorities,” Cauley said. “In addition to removing these people from the show, they won’t be allowed back the following year.” No Suitcasing Gun Care all in one step Education At The Show t is likely a number of the business educational opportunities at the show will be sold out by early January. To determine what may still be available, visit www.shotshow. org and click “Education.” SHOT Show University will be held on Jan. 14. This year’s lineup of classes will bring a new level of education and interaction for dealers. Six Retail Seminars will be held on Jan. 15 and 16 — three each day — during show hours. Classes range from “Co-op Advertising,” “FBI/NICS: Alien & Non-Immigrant Alien Presentation,” “Financials for the Firearms Retailer,” “How to Write a Business Plan,” “Store Security & Inventory Procedures” and “Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Social Marketing.” The ATF Seminars will be held on Jan. 16, with two classes: “Detecting and Avoiding Illegal Straw Purchases” and “ATF From the Inside & Out: Providing You with the Tools to Excel.” The seminars will conclude with “ATF/NICS Town Hall Meeting” from 1 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. NSSF is again partnering with Law Officer Magazine to present education programs for those in the law enforcement community who are attending the show. Visit www.shotshow.org and click “Education” to learn what seminars are still available. 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The SHOT Show auction commemorates these 100 years by pairing a Model 1913 in new condition with a modern, appropriately engraved S&W Model 1911. The pristine Model 1913 .35 auto is certified as in “New Condition” by Smith & Wesson historian Roy Jinks. The historic handgun will include the original box and owner’s manual, and a specially prepared history of the Model 1913 written and signed by Jinks. A factory-engraved Model 1911 represents the modern end of the century of manufacturing history. The high bidder for the pair of handguns will be invited to Smith & Wesson headquarters to meet with Jinks and company executives and, if the buyer so desires, will have his/her initials engraved on the 1911’s triggerguard. The handguns will be on display at the Smith & Wesson booth, #13731. Saluting 100 Years To celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Winchester Model 70, the company produced 500 limited edition Model 70 Jack O’Connor Tribute rifles to honor outdoor writer Jack O’Connor. The rifles sold out quickly, but Winchester set aside the last gun for this auction. The rifle is hand-engraved by Baron Engraving, and features a whitetail buck on the buttplate, a rendition of the North American Sheep “Grand Slam” on the magazine floorplate and O’Connor’s signature in gold on the triggerguard. The receiver includes the following engraved inscription: “If the hunter does his part, the .270 will not let him down.” The SHOT Show Tribute rifle is equipped with a new Leupold Mountaineer (O’Connor’s preferred scope) and Leupold rings and mounts. The rifle may be viewed at the Winchester booth, #15929. Winchester Jack O’Connor Tribute Rifle Last Of Limited Editions Turnbull Manufacturing produces state-of-the-art, carbon steel .308 semiautomatic rifles, and presents serial number “TAR001” of the new model as a 2013 SHOT Show rifle. The upper and lower are made from 8620 carbon steel that has been color case hardened with the Turnbull bone charcoal process. The barrel and chamber is chrome lined. The gun has been engraved by Adams and Adams, and features gold inlay. The stock, forend and pistol grip are select walnut by Lucent Solutions. The rifle may be viewed at the GunBroker.com booth, #15147. Turnbull Mfg. .308 TAR-001 State-Of-The-Art Rifle Smith & Wesson Model 1911 & Model 1913 The 2013 SHOT Show knife is serial #001 of the new Canal Street Cutlery Highland Skinner. This collectible was designed by Oleh Stecyk. The 8 5/8-inch skinner features a stabilized presentation-grade Musk Ox handle, D2 blade steel, mirror-polished, double-taper, flat-grind, belt edge, with razor buff, wet-formed, full-grain leather sheath and a presentation case. The knife is hand-and-laser engraved in a hunting heritage theme by Baron Engraving. The knife may be viewed at the Canal Street Cutlery booth, #2048. NEW BUSINESS YEAR EXTRA 2013 • www.shootingindustry.com Handsome Skinner Each of these unique collector items is available exclusively on www.GunBroker.com. SHOT Show attendees may place their bids at the GunBroker.com booth, #15147. Bidding closes at 2 p.m. on the final day of the SHOT Show, Friday, Jan. 18. Canal Street Cutlery Highland Skinner 652013-01-02T19:33:38+01:00http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/ShootingIndustry/Jan2013/?Page=66http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/ShootingIndustry/Jan2013/?Page=662013 SHOT Show COMPANY BOOTH COMPANY BOOTH COMPANY BOOTH COMPANY BOOTH 10 Minute Deer Skinner . . . . . . . . . . . . 1608 3Point5 .com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1041 4-H Shooting Sports Foundation . . . . . . L334 4sevens LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8211 5 .11 Tactical Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13162 9G Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2718 A . Uberti S .p .A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13356 Accro-Met Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15558 Accuracy Int’l, NA Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20049 Accusharp Int’l/Fortune Products . . . . . 15922 Accu-Shot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20135 Acme United Corp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1410 ACR Electronics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3843 Action Sport Games USA . . . . . . . . . . . . 2643 Action Target . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10562, 10564 Act-Mag Srl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12479 Acusport Corp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15741 Adams Arms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8207 Adams Industries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6409 ADCO Arms Co Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15431 ADCOR Defense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7608 Ade Advanced Optics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1509 ADS Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20415 A Courtesy of Reed Exhibitions as of Nov . 30, 2012 . Adstar Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2946 Advanced Interactive Systems . . . . . . . 13775 Advanced Technology International . . . . . 620 Advanced Training Systems . . . . . . . . . 20557 AdvanTac Technologies . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6605 Adventure Lights Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27501 Adventure Medical Kits . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3841 AE Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20639 Aetco Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10063 AGI/American Gunsmithing Institute . . . 2110 Aguila Ammunition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16845 Aim Sports Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4053 Aimpoint Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14573 AimSHOT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1459 Aimtech Mount Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . 1043 Air Venturi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2007 AirForce Airguns/AirForce Intl . . . . . . . . 2036 Aker International . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10662 Al Mar Knives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16524 Alessi Holsters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2142 All Weather Outerwear Co Inc . . . . . . . . 11251 Allen Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14522 Alliant Powder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14562 Alot Enterprise Co . Ltd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2862 Alpha Industries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1751 Alphacasting Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11755 Alpine Innovations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 558 ALPS Outdoorz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4049 Alta Industries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7603 Altamont Co . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2346 Altus Brands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3057 AlumaGrips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2114 Amchar Wholesale Inc . 15161, 16538, 16549 American Body Armor . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12762 American COP Magazine . . . . . . . . . . . 16327 American Derringer Corp . . . . . . . . . . . . 2741 American Handgunner Magazine . . . . . 16327 American Innotek, Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3427 American Metals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3105 American Military/Freedom Hunters . . . L338 American Pioneer Powder Inc . . . . . . . . . 1343 American Plastics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2231 American Rifle Company . . . . . . . . . . . . 3761 American Security Products . . . . . . . . . 15723 American Spirit Arms Corp . . . . . . . . . . . 2736 American Technologies Network . . . . . 14973 AmericanSnipers .org . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L339 Americ2013-01-02T19:33:38+01:00http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/ShootingIndustry/Jan2013/?Page=67http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/ShootingIndustry/Jan2013/?Page=67COMPANY BOOTH COMPANY BOOTH COMPANY BOOTH COMPANY BOOTH Atsko Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10959 Austin Sheridan USA . . 11755, 12251, 12752 AWC Silencers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8110 B & F System Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3943 B .E . Meyers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20361 B .S .N . Technology Srl . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11729 Bad Boy Buggies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1444 Badger Ordnance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20440 Badlands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10119 Balist Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16755 Bandera-Cal-Bind . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1131 Barbour Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10022 Barnaul Cartridge Plant . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2206 Barnes Bullets Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14229 Barnett Outdoors LLC . 15522, 15527, 15727 Baron Technology Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15929 Barrett Firearms Mfg Inc . . . . . . . . . . . 11371 Barska Optics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3257 Bates Uniform Footwear . . . . . . . . . . . 12262 Battenfeld Technologies Inc . . . 15334, 15335 Battle Comp Enterprises . . . . . . . . . . . 20068 Battle Lake Outdoors . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10053 Battle Rifle Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10873 BCS Distributing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10035 BDS Tactical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20427 Bear & Son Cutlery Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 446 Beaver Trail/Otter Outdoors . . . . . . . . . 3853 Bedford Industries Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2636 Beeman Precision Airguns . . . . . . . . . . 11757 Bell & Carlson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4242 Bell/Ranger Outdoor Apparel . . . . . . . 10240 Benchmade Knife Company Inc . . . . . . 10357 Benelli Armi SpA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13158 Benelli Corp ., USA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13356 Beretta Corp ., U .S .A . . . . . . . . . 13956, 13962 Berger Bullets Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1425 Berry’s Mfg Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2819 Bersa Firearms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2610 Bianchi International . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12762 Big Game Treestands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214 B Big Sky Racks Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1948 Big Spring Enterprises . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1617 Bill Wiseman & Co . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2325 Bill’s Sewing Machine Co . . . . . . . . . . . 10267 Birchwood Casey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1211 Birdland Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 618 BKL Technologies Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2036 Black Hills Ammunition . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3019 Black Hills Shooters Supply . . . . . . . . . . 3225 Black Powder Products Inc . . . . 14516, 14814 Black Rain Ordnance Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . 2221 Blackhawk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14562 Blackheart International LLC . . . . . . . . 20214 Blackinton & Co Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20560 Blade-Tech Industries Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . 1625 Blaser Jagdwaffen GmbH . . . . . . . . . . 15153 Blazer Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1561 Blue Book Publications Inc . . . . . . . . . . 16258 Blue Force Gear Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26209 Blue Ridge Knives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 821 Blue Stone Safety Products Co Inc . . . . . . . 859 Bluegrass Armory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2331 BlueWater Ropes/Yates Gear Inc . . . . . 20609 Bob Allen Sportswear . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13312 Boberg Arms Corp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2827 Bobster Eyewear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7407 Boca Shield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 719 Body Specs Sunglasses & Goggles . . . . 25010 Bogs Footwear/ The Combs Company . 10132 Boker USA Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13376 Bolle Eyewear/Bushnell Outdoor . . . . . 12519 Boly Media Communications . . . . . . . . . 3762 Boston Leather Inc . .2013-01-02T19:33:38+01:00http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/ShootingIndustry/Jan2013/?Page=68http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/ShootingIndustry/Jan2013/?Page=68COMPANY BOOTH COMPANY BOOTH COMPANY BOOTH COMPANY BOOTH Colorado Gun Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2259 Colt Defense Llc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10962 Coltellerie Fox Oreste Frati SNC . . . . . . 11729 Colt’s Mfg Co Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12529 Columbia River Knife & Tool . . . . . . . . . . 414 Columbia Southern University . . . . . . . . 7605 Combined Systems Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20119 Command Arms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12571 Compass Industries Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1611 Condor Outdoor Products . . . . . . . . . . 25403 Condor Tool & Knife . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1218 Conquest Scents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1351 Consorzio Armaioli Italiani . . . . . . . . . 11729 Coonan Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2619 Cooper Firearms of Mt Inc . . . . . . . . . . . 3659 Cor-Bon/Glaser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12274 Corcoran Footwear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10674 Coronado Arms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3060 Corsivia S .A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15738 Counter Assault Pepper Sprays . . . . . . 20236 Counter Sniper Military Optical . . . . . . . 13167 Crackshot Corp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 916 Creative Pet Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20212 Crest Ultrasonics Corp . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10270 Crimson Trace Corp . . . . . . . . . 15553, 16731 Critical Safety Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . 8002 Crooked Horn Outfitters . . . . . . . . . . . . 1757 Crosman Corp . Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13940 Crye Precision LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27403 Custom Metal Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1306 Cutting Edge Bullets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2330 Cygnus Law Enforcement Group . . . . . 27306 CZ-USA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16351 D & H Industries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2239 DAC Technologies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3830 Dakota Arms Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14229 Dallas Safari Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2032 Damascus Worldwide Inc . . . . . . . . . . . 20071 Danalco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10029 D Daniel Defense . . . . . . . . . . .20171 - 20571 Danner Inc ., Lacrosse Footwear . . . . . . 10770 Dan’s Whetstone Washita Mountain . . . . 3464 Dark Operatons Fighting Knives . . . . . 13167 Dark-Ops Holdings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13167 Darn Tough Vermont . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6308 Dasan USA Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2728 Dave Manson Precision Reamers . . . . . . 2308 Davidson’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13946 DAW Technologies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6210 Daystate Ltd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13707 DDupleks Ltd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2805 Dead Ringer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11755 Deadly Decoys Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208 Decot HY-WYD Sport Glasses Inc . . . . . . . 1243 Deep Conceal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229 Defense Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12762 Defiance Machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1861 Delorme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 646 Del-Ton Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25407 DeSantis Holster Company . . . . . . . . . 11162 Desert Tactical Arms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26502 Desiccare Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1652 Designer Concealed Carry LLC . . . . . . . . 1259 Diamondback Firearms . . . . . . . . . . . . 11329 Diamondhead, USA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8503 Diana - Mayer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15249 Dillon Aero . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8011 Dillon Precision Products Inc . . . . . . . . . . 3014 Display Solutions of Topeka . . . . . . . . . . 1921 Dixie GUN Works Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16746 DMT/Diamond Machining Technology . . . 825 Do-All Traps/Do-All Outdoors . . . 3249, 3453 Dogtra Co . . . . . . . 2013-01-02T19:33:38+01:00http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/ShootingIndustry/Jan2013/?Page=69http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/ShootingIndustry/Jan2013/?Page=692013-01-02T19:33:38+01:00http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/ShootingIndustry/Jan2013/?Page=70http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/ShootingIndustry/Jan2013/?Page=70COMPANY BOOTH COMPANY BOOTH COMPANY BOOTH COMPANY BOOTH Filson Corp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15324 FIME Group LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11218 Final Approach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12519 Fiocchi, USA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15942 Firefield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1648 First Lite. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10020 First Samco Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11966 First Texas Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 846 First-Light USA LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20414 FirstSpear. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8103 Fisher Space Pen Company . . . . . . . . . . 2961 Flambeau Outdoors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14822 Flashfog Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 Flextone, Wildgame Innovations . . . . . 15727 FLIR Systems Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . 1409, 6507 Flitz International Ltd . . . . . . . . 10875, 1204 FMG Publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16327 FNH USA LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13462 Foiles Migrators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1257 Force Multiplier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25513 Force One LLC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8303 Forensic Source. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12762 Forster Products Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16449 Fort Knox Security Products. . . . . . . . . . 1710 Foshan City Mold Products. . . . . . . . . . . 1027 Fox Outdoor Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27010 FoxFury Action Lighting Systems . . . . . 20458 Foxpro Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3448 Franchi. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13356 Franklin Armory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26306 Franklin Sports Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20649 Franzen Security Products Inc. . . . . . . . 1328 Freedom Arms Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16735 Frogg Toggs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10219 Front Line. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20039 Frost Cutlery Company . . . . . . 16520, 16726 FTC, Friedheim Tool. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3211 FTI Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1646 FTS Technologies, Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26110 G & A Investments Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1821 G&G Trading Co. LTD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1130 G. Recknagel e.k. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15249 G.A. 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WWW.NSSFMEMBERSHIP.COM2013-01-02T19:33:38+01:00http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/ShootingIndustry/Jan2013/?Page=78http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/ShootingIndustry/Jan2013/?Page=78COMPANY BOOTH COMPANY BOOTH COMPANY BOOTH COMPANY BOOTH Tiger-VAC Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4059 Timney Mfg Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1846 Tink’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11019 Tisas-Trabzon Gun Industry Corp . . . . . . . 2217 Titan Security Products Inc . . . . . . . . . . . 2127 TMB Designs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13707 Tony’s Customs LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20334 Top Brass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16933 TOPS Knives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20401 Torrey Pines Logic Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20671 TR&Z, USA Trading Corp . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3426 Traditions Performance Firearms . . . . . 16532 Trajectory Technologies Inc . . . . . . . . . . . 7403 Trans World Arms LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15238 Traser H3 watches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2225 Tread Lightly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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L332 Uselton Arms Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1619 Valdada Enterprises-IOR Optics . . . . . . 25108 Valley Operational Wear LLC . . . . . . . . . 8411 Vang Comp, Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14579 Vanguard Inc ., USA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14825 Vega Holster srl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7009 Versa-Pod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10070 Versatile GUN Rack Co . . . . . . . . . . . . 15822 Vertx/Fechheimer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126 Victorinox Swiss Army Inc . . . . . . . . . . . 14202 Viper Spirit SRL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7406 Viridian Green Laser Sights . . . . . . . . . . 4445 U V-Line Industries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2748 Vltor Weapon Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20531 Volquartsen Custom Ltd . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2020 Voodoo Tactical . . . . . . . . . . . . 10170, 10172 Vortex Optics . . . . . . . . . 20439, 4151, 42013-01-02T19:33:38+01:00http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/ShootingIndustry/Jan2013/?Page=79http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/ShootingIndustry/Jan2013/?Page=79ACCEPTS STANDARD AR-15 STYLE MAGAZINES ULTRA SMOOTH, SPIRAL-FLUTED BOLT FLUTED, BUTTON-RIFLED BARREL Made in the USA Always use the proper ammunition for your firearm CHAMBERED FOR 5.56mm NATO/.223 REM. & .204 RUGER PATENTED ADJUSTABLE TRIGGER COMING SOON 7.62mm NATO2013-01-02T19:33:38+01:00http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/ShootingIndustry/Jan2013/?Page=80http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/ShootingIndustry/Jan2013/?Page=80Hundreds Of New Products Usher In The New Business Year New Products EXTRA! 2013 By Roxanne Smith & Carolee Anita Boyles W Browning elcome to the New Business Year. Throughout the industry, companies are putting the finishing touches on their 2013 new product offerings. The following pages present Shooting Industry’s second look at new products being launched this year, and serve as a guide to help dealers maximize the New Business Year buying season. sucTogether, the December and January issues present the tools needed for a suc cessful 2013, including forecasts from industry leaders on what to expect in the new year, and updated information on SHOT Show 2013, including a pullout floor map and Exhibitors Guide. Here’s to a prosperous 2013. Readers of SI Digital: Click here to see additional new products featured in the December issue. (801) 876-2711 www.shootingindustry.com/browning SI DIGITAL Hot Link n shotgun offerings for 2013, Browning introduces a new High Grade Program, with two Citori 725 models. The 12-gauge Grade III and Grade V feature 26- or 28-inch barrel lengths. The Grade III 725 receiver features high-relief engraving of pheasants on the left and mallards on the right with a dog on the bottom with silver nitride finish. The new Grade V 725 High Grade receiver features full coverage, high-relief engraving with gold enhanced pheasants on the left, mallards on the right. Also new for 2013, the Citori 725 Feather 12 gauge has a lightweight alloy receiver with steel breech face and hinge pin. The low-profile receiver has accented, high-relief engraving with a silver nitride finish. I Buck Mark 22 Camper Stainless UFX Citori 725 Grade III The A5 12-gauge semiauto is now offered in the new Mossy Oak Shadow Grass Blades camo. Browning expands its Micro Midas line of youth-oriented shotguns to include the new BT-99 Micro Midas 12-gauge trap and BPS Micro Midas pump (12, 20 and 28 gauge, .410), both with 13-inch length-of-pull stocks. Browning also expands the Maxus line of 12-gauge gas-operated semiauto shotguns to include the new Maxus Ultimate and Maxus Sporting Golden Clays. Both come with an ABS case and are available in 26-, 28- and 30-inch barrel lengths. The Maxus Sporting Golden Clays model features gold-enhanced engravings, with a satin nickel finish. The shotgun comes with five Invector-Plus choke tubes, Inflex Technology recoil pad, Hi-Viz Pro-Comp fiber-optic front sight, shim adjustment and two 1/4-inch stock spacers. In rifles, the X-Bolt Full Line Dealer Hunter features a lowluster finish on the receiver and matte blued free-floating barrel. The satin-finish walnut stock has a raised cheekpiece. The rifle, available to Browning Full Line Dealers only, is available in short- and long-action, and magnum calibers. In handguns, Browning expands its Buck Mark 22 line with the Buck Mark Camper UFX and Camper Stainless UFX models. Both pistols feature a new grip style: the Overmolded Ultragrip FX, an ambidextrous design in black and gray, Pro-Target adjustable sights and lightweight alloy receivers in a matte blued finish. Visit Us At SHOT Show Booth # 16327 80 Subscribe to SI DIGITAL www.shootingindustry.com • NEW BUSINESS YEAR EXTRA 20132013-01-02T19:33:38+01:00http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/ShootingIndustry/Jan2013/?Page=81http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/ShootingIndustry/Jan2013/?Page=81NEW BUSINESS YEAR EXTRA 2013 • www.shootingindustry.com 812013-01-02T19:33:38+01:00http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/ShootingIndustry/Jan2013/?Page=82http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/ShootingIndustry/Jan2013/?Page=82New EXTRA! Products The 12-gauge turkey version of the M3500 Realtree APG shotgun features a pistol grip, 24-inch barrel, 4+1 magazine capacity, red bar sights, a full set of chokes and a 14 3/8-inch length of pull. Also available is a 12-gauge tactical/home defense M3500 with black synthetic pistol grip, 18 1/2-inch barrel, a fixed C choke and blade front sights. The 12-gauge Longfowler side-by-side and 12-gauge Longfowler over-and-under shotguns feature 30-inch barrels, a single trigger, IC and M chokes, a brass bead sight and a 14 1/2-inch length of pull. Stoeger 1-800-264-4962 www.shootingindustry.com/stoeger toeger introduces a 12-gauge tactical/home defense version of their M3000 shotgun, featuring a black synthetic pistol grip and an 18 1/2-inch barrel. It has a magazine capacity of 4+1, a fixed C choke, blade front sights and a 14 3/8-inch length of pull. Also available is a 12-gauge Realtree APG M3000 with pistol grip, 24-inch barrel, IC, M and XFT chokes, and red bar sights. S 2013 AUSTRALIAN OUTBACK E X T R E M E P E R F O R M A N C E - W H AT E V E R T H E W E AT H E R Bianchi International (909) 923-7300 www.shootingindustry.com/bianchi-int T CO N MI G O SO N he Bianchi Model 100T Professional Tuckable inside-the-waistband holster features a C-clip that wraps around the belt for minimal visibility and enables the holster to be worn with a tucked-in shirt. The C-clip’s three-way adjustability feature ensures a proper firing grip, regardless of where the holster is positioned on the waist. Additional features include a suede-lined exterior to provide a nonslip material next to the body, and a high-cut rear so it rides comfortably against the torso. Constructed of highgrade, full-grain leather in a plain-tan finish, the Model 100T fits a variety of semiautomatics, including Glocks, Rugers and Smith & Wesson models, and is available for 1 1/2-inch belt widths. Featuring BTI (Ballistic Temperature Independence) technology. Assuring consistent extreme high velocity and ultra-reliability across extreme temperature ranges w w w.outbackammo.com.au outbackammo.com.au outbackammo .223 Rem., 55gr., Sierra BlitzKing .223 Rem., 69gr., Sierra HPBT MatchKing .308 Win., 165gr., Sierra SBT GameKing .308 Win., 168gr., Sierra HPBT MatchKing .308 Win., 150gr., Swift Scirocco II BTS IMPORTED BY DKG TRADING INC 82 We’re Calling You Out! page 110 Subscribe to SI DIGITAL www.shootingindustry.com • NEW BUSINESS YEAR EXTRA 20132013-01-02T19:33:38+01:00http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/ShootingIndustry/Jan2013/?Page=83http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/ShootingIndustry/Jan2013/?Page=83Kroll International NEW BUSINESS YEAR EXTRA 2013 • www.shootingindustry.com 832013-01-02T19:33:38+01:00http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/ShootingIndustry/Jan2013/?Page=84http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/ShootingIndustry/Jan2013/?Page=84DREAM GUN” SWEEPSTAKES enter at booth #805 New EXTRA! Products Stop by the Brownells booth and enter to win a “Dream Gun” loaded with the latest performanceboosting accessories Brownells offers. The Dream Gun Sweepstakes prize package includes: • Winner’s pick of one of 12 Dream Guns • A 5-Day course at Gunsite Academy • $2,000 cash for travel expenses You are providing your information to Brownells, Inc. with your sweepstakes entry. By participating in this promotion you agree to a complete release of Brownells, Inc. from any claims. Participation in this promotion is subject to the official rules provided at time of sweepstake entry. The sweepstakes winner will be subject to all U.S. federal, state and local laws and regulations. Void where prohibited. Taxes on prize are the sole responsibility of the winner. The firearm awarded will be a replica of one the displayed dream guns. Prize package does not include case or ammunition pictured. 2013 BLACKHAWK! (757) 436-3101 www.shootingindustry.com/blackhawk mong BLACKHAWK!’s bag offerings is the Block Go Bag, which features internal and external S.T.R.I.K.E. webbing and seven mesh interior pouches. The Brick Go Bag features a single padded shoulder strap and a loop-lined main compartment with adjustable dividers. The Courier Bag has a large padded compartment for laptop or concealed handgun. The Night-Ops Legacy Tactical Handheld Flashlights have a maximum output of 200 lumens (L-2A2) or 570 lumens (L-6V) in an aluminum body. The Night-Ops Ally Compact Handheld Flashlights have a maximum output of 100 lumens (L-1A2) or 150 lumens (L-2A2, L-3V). Among BLACKHAWK!’s holster offerings are the GripBreak Leather Holster, made of drum-dyed Italian leather, and the GripBreak Nylon Holster, made of 1,000-denier Cordura nylon. The Leather Kydex Tuckable Pancake Holster Combo combines three holsters in one, giving the option of inside-the-waistband, tuckable or belt-mounted wear. BLACKHAWK! Field Operator Watch is constructed of 316L stainless steel and is precision milled for waterproofness. Available in an Advanced version. The Race Operator Watch features a chronograph design. Deep Sea Operator Watch meets ISO 6425 water-resistant standards. For 2013, BLACKHAWK! Sportster introduces a Tactical Carbine Case, Standard Holster, Shooting Rest Weight Bags and Bandolier Scoped Handgun Holsters. BLACKHAWK! has multiple new apparel offerings for 2013, including jackets, pants, shirts, hoodies, vests and caps for men and women. A FNH USA (703) 288-3500 www.shootingindustry.com/fnh-usa T he FN FNS Compact, a smaller, concealable version of the FN FNS striker-fired, autoloading service pistol, weighs 23 ounces and has a 3 1/2-inch barrel. It’s offered in 9mm or .40 S&W, matte black or stainless steel finishes, with a 10- or 12-round magazine capacity. The FN FNX-45, a double-action/single-action, hammer-driven pistol, features ambidextrous manual safety/decocking levers, slide stop lever and magazine release. The slide and barrel are stainless steel, and the checkered polymer frame has multiple interchangeable backstraps. It features a MIL-STD 1913 mounting rail. Designed and built by Unique Alpline AG and commercialized by FNH USA, the FN/Unique Alpine Ballista is a fully modular, multi-caliber (.338 Lapua Mag., .300 Win. Mag. and .308 Win.) rifle. It features a vibration-isolated aluminum alloy receiver; quick-change 26-inch fluted barrels, and ambidextrous, adjustable folding stock. FN SPR A5 XP bolt rifle is designed for tactical competition. It features a threaded muzzle to accept suppressors, threaded tactical bolt knob, 1:12-inch twist to accommodate suppressed fire and a McMillan Integral cheek rest. All models of the SPR A5M platform will be replaced with new SPR A5 XP models. The SCAR barrel assemblies are free floating, cold hammer forged, chrome lined and built to MIL-SPEC standards. They include front sight and gas block assemblies, gas piston, 6 o’clock rail and flash hider. They are av2013-01-02T19:33:38+01:00http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/ShootingIndustry/Jan2013/?Page=85http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/ShootingIndustry/Jan2013/?Page=85THROUGH COMPLETELY NEW EYES NEW ATX / STX: MODULAR SPOTTING SCOPES ATXSTX.SWAROVSKIOPTIK.COM The ATX/STX series takes functionality to a new level for you. For the first time, the spotting scopes's performance can be adjusted through the size of the objective lens. As an example, you could choose the compact 65-mm objective lens for challenging hunting trips in the mountains. And if you want to observe from a fixed location, which is the case, for instance, with target shooting, you can rely on the 95-mm objective lens. You will be better equipped for any hunting situation, guaranteeing you reliable and accurate target acquisition. ATX 25-60x65 ATX 30-70x95 ATX 25-60x85 SEE THE UNSEEN WWW.SWAROVSKIOPTIK.COM SWAROVSKI OPTIK NA LTD. Tel. 800-426-3089 info@swarovskioptik.us facebook.com/swarovskioptiknorthamreicahunting NEW BUSINESS YEAR EXTRA 2013 • www.shootingindustry.com 852013-01-02T19:33:38+01:00http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/ShootingIndustry/Jan2013/?Page=86http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/ShootingIndustry/Jan2013/?Page=86New EXTRA! Products Range Bag Cody Range Bags 1-888-435-5855 www.shootingindustry.com/cody ll Cody Range Bags are made with a heavyweight cotton shell and durable nylon lining, with a thick layer of foam in between. Heavy-duty YKK zippers with dual sliders can be secured with a padlock. New for 2013 is the Mini Clutch, a pint-sized version of the full-size case for smaller handguns. Also new are the redesigned range bags, which will be more than double the size of the original Mini Range Bag. Cases come in a variety of prints and are made in the USA. A 2013 Active Pro Gear 1-800-479-8056 www.shootingindustry.com/active-pro-gear T he Model 36 Leather Pocket with Guard Holster features an anti-print guard panel, which can be detached. The Model 36 is made of top-grain leather with heavy-duty stitching. The rough side out keeps the holster in place in the pocket, and smooth leather inside allows a fast draw. The Model 37 Leather Quick Release Belt Slide Holster allows one-handed reholstering. The open muzzle allows carry of similar frame-size guns with different barrel lengths. A leather flap on the back of the holster wraps around the belt to hold the holster in place. Holster fits belts up to 1 1/2 inches and comes in right- and left-hand draw models. The Model 38 Leather Low Profile Belt Slide Holster carries the gun between the belt and pants, and is inserted through the belt slots in the front of the holster. The open muzzle allows carry of similar frame-size guns with different barrel lengths. The Model 38 is made from top-grade American steer hide, fits belts up to 1 1/2 inches and comes in right- and left-hand draw. 86 Subscribe to SI DIGITAL www.shootingindustry.com • NEW BUSINESS YEAR EXTRA 20132013-01-02T19:33:38+01:00http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/ShootingIndustry/Jan2013/?Page=87http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/ShootingIndustry/Jan2013/?Page=87Winchester Repeating Arms 2 EAsy sCREWs .243 WIN .260 REM (801) 876-3440 www.shootingindustry.com/winchesterrepeating-arms W inchester returns the Model 1873 lever action — The Gun that Won the West. Like the original Model 1873, it features an oil-finished walnut stock, classic blued steel crescent buttplate and 20-inch round barrel. Other features include a full-length magazine tube and semi-buckhorn rear sight with Marble Arms gold bead front sight. Also new for 2013, the Model 94 Carbine features a 20-inch barrel, au walnut stock with satin finish, authentic straight grip and blued steel carbine strap buttplate. It’s availavail able in .30-30 Win. and .38-55 Win. New to the Model 70 bolt-ac bolt-action line are the Ultimate Shadow Hunter SS and Ultimate Shadow Hunter. Both rifles feature light lightweight synthetic stocks in Mossy Oak Break-Up Infinity and gray overmolded rubberized surfaces. intro In shotguns, Winchester introduces the Super X Pump 12-gauge 3-inch Field model. It has a hardwood stock and forend in satin finish with traditional checkering. It features .742 Back-Bored barrel technology. The Super X Pump Marine Defender features matte, hardchrome plating on its barrel and magazine tube. The 18inch barrel has the InvectorPlus choke system. Also new in the Super X Pump (SXP) line is the Black Shadow fea Deer 12 gauge 3-inch. It features black synthetic stock and forend, and 22-inch full-rifled barrel. The Super X3 semiauto Waterfowl Hunter features the new Mossy Oak Shadow of Grass Blades pattern. It’s offered in 12-gauge 3 1/2inch, 12-gauge 3-inch and 20-gauge 3-inch models with 26- or 28inch barrels. .338 FEDERAL 7MM-08 REM 6.5 CREEDMOOR LOOsEN one, remove the other, switch barrel. that’s it. that’s why lmt® weapons are the most versatile weapon systems available today. B EC AU S E FAILU RE IS NOT AN OPTION PhONE: 309-732-9527 sALEs@LMtDEFENsE.COM WWW.LMtDEFENsE.COM LMt offers numerous barrel options for each and every one of our mrp® weapons. allowing you to customize your rifle for your specific mission. this versatility, plus our rigorous quality and testing program is why sportsmen, law enforcement officers and military ranks around the world have been choosing LMt® weapons to complete their missions. Gear Keeper (805) 658-9922 www.shootingindustry.com/gear-keeper T he Retractable Smart Phone Keeper keeps a hunter’s smartphone secure in the field, in a compact and functionally simple 40-pound breakstrength industrial retractor that extends to 36 inches. The device is slightly larger than a quarter, and prevents the phone from dangling or getting in the way. It connects with multiple mounting systems, including a snap clip to D-ring and an SS threaded stud to secure inside any pocket. Retractable Smart Phone Keeper NEW BUSINESS YEAR EXTRA 2013 • www.shootingindustry.com 872013-01-02T19:33:38+01:00http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/ShootingIndustry/Jan2013/?Page=88http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/ShootingIndustry/Jan2013/?Page=88New EXTRA! Products Diamond Archery www.shootingindustry.com/diamond-archery Barnes Bullets (435) 856-1000 www.shootingindustry.com/barnes-bullets 2013 B arnes introduces a new .270, 129-grain bullet into its LRX (Long-Range X Bullet) lineup, which features an optimized ogive and boat tail length to increase B.C. values and improve downrange ballistic performance. LRX bullets feature all-copper, lead-free bodies with a polymer tip, and multiple rings cut in the shank. Bullets produce pass-through penetration, while retaining almost 100 percent of their weight. The TAC-XPD line of Personal Defense Ammunition is loaded with Barnes TAC-XP bullets, and features all-copper construction and a large, deep hollowpoint cavity. Bullets retain nearly 100 percent of their original weight and track straight. Specially engineered loads produce almost no muzzle flash. Techni-Crom-plated shells feed smoothly. Available in .380 Auto, 80-grain TAC-XP; 9mm Luger, 115-grain TAC-XP +P; .40 S&W, 140-grain TAC-XP and .45 Auto, 185-grain TAC-XP +P. T he Core, a R.A.K. (Ready, Aim Kill)-equipped bow, is ready to shoot right out of the box with accurate preset components. The Core weighs 3.2 pounds with an axle-to-axle length of 31 inches and a brace height of 7 1/4 inches. Without changing limbs, the draw length ranges from 25 to 30 inches and the draw weight can be set from 40 to 70 pounds. Available in Mossy Oak Break-Up Infinity. The Infinite Edge, designed for progressive shooters, features adjustable technologies. It has a draw length setting adjustable between 13 and 30 inches, an infinite draw setting, and a draw weight range between five and 70 pounds. With a 31-inch axle-to-axle length and a 7-inch brace height, the 3.1-pound Infinite Edge can shoot arrows at speeds up to 310 feet per second. Available finishes include BlackOps, Pink Blaze and Mossy Oak BreakUp Infinity. The Core Introducing the newest member of the CENTERFIRE™ family. MSRP $129 Designed specifically for the Ruger® LCR®. Visit us at SHOT Show. Booth #12771 Learn more at www.lasermax.com 88 Subscribe to SI DIGITAL www.shootingindustry.com • NEW BUSINESS YEAR EXTRA 20132013-01-02T19:33:38+01:00http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/ShootingIndustry/Jan2013/?Page=89http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/ShootingIndustry/Jan2013/?Page=89Booth 2060 M10 - 762 Modernized with cold-hammer forged, chrome-lined barrel, quad rails, Hogue pistol grip, and adjustable front & rear sight. tel: 303.522.1278 cnI M + M Glock Carbine Now offering USA Made Barrels: 5.56x45 | 7.62x39 | 300 Blackout USA Barrels Introducing first completely legal Glock Carbine. Completely manufactured in the USA. Barrel supplied through M+M Inc and stock through Phoenix Technology. fax: 888.236.2619 email: mmincsales@gmail.com www.m10-762.com2013-01-02T19:33:38+01:00http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/ShootingIndustry/Jan2013/?Page=90http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/ShootingIndustry/Jan2013/?Page=90New EXTRA! Products Sellmark (817) 225-1625 www.shootingindustry.com/sellmark-corp 2013 Timney Triggers 1-866-4TIMNEY www.shootingindustry.com/timney he Timney replacement trigger for the Savage Axis/Edge rifle is CNC machined from solid steel and case hardened. It’s fully adjustable for pull weight, sear engagement and over-travel. The trigger’s pull weight can be adjusted from 1 1/2 to 4 pounds. Trigger is available in the standard blued version and nickel plated. Timney also announces a replacement trigger for Winchester Model 70 rifles with MOA Trigger Systems. All working parts are CNC machined with all contact/ wear surfaces hardened and polished. The trigger components are machined from high-grade solid steel using electrical discharge machines. Trigger is also available nickel plated. Pull weight can be adjusted from 1 to 3 pounds and trigger has an adjustment for over-travel. T Replacement Trigger for Winchester Model 70 with MOA n Sellmark’s Pulsar line, the Challenger GS 4.5x60 Night Vision Monocular features CF-Super Gen 1+ image intensification technology, which provides edge-to-edge image clarity and increased resolution. The Challenger features an IR illuminator, along with durable housing and a compact, ergonomic, lightweight body style. The Sightmark Solitude XD line of binoculars features 7x36XD, 8x42XD and 10x42XD models with phase-corrected, fully broadband multicoated optics, XD, extra low dispersion glass and Bak-4 roof prisms. The magnesium bridge makes bin90 I Sightmark H2000 oculars lightweight and non-corrosive. The Sightmark H2000 Tactical Flashlight features Cree LEDs that provide 2,000 lumens. The H2000 is constructed with Type II mil-spec anodizing aircraftgrade aluminum and features two hours of continuous battery life. In the Firefield line, the Firefield Bipods feature a padded stock mount and adjustable legs that extend to lengths ranging from 6 to 9 inches on the compact bipod and 9 to 14 inches on the standard bipod. www.shootingindustry.com • NEW BUSINESS YEAR EXTRA 2013 Subscribe to SI DIGITAL2013-01-02T19:33:38+01:00http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/ShootingIndustry/Jan2013/?Page=91http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/ShootingIndustry/Jan2013/?Page=91Visit Crosman booth #13940 at SHOT Show to see the display! DEALER P.O.P PROGRAM Streamlight 1-800-523-7488 www.shootingindustry.com/streamlight treamlight adds two new High Lumen (HL) models to its TLR family of gun-mounted lights. The Streamlight TLR-1HL and TLR-2HL feature a shockproof C4 LED that delivers 630 lumens of illumination in a wide beam flood pattern and features a strobe. The TLR-2 HL comes with a 640-660 nanometer integrated red aiming laser. The lights mount directly to all MILSTD-1913 Picatinny rails and handguns with Glock-style rails, are constructed of 6000 series machined aluminum and offer 1 1/4 hours of continuous runtime. TLR-1HL S • • • • KIT INCLUDES Metal floor display with 7” color video monitor and video loop Authorized dealer banner Nitro Piston counter mat Crosman and Benjamin caps AUTHORIZED DEALER What crosman can do for your business! Enter into a drawing for a Texas whitetail hunt with Jim Shockey! A DU LT H U N T I N G A I R RI F LE S crosman.com …WITH AN AIRGUN! SPEED THRILLS BUT IT’S ENERGY THAT KILLS THE NITRO PISTON DELIVERS THE FOOT POUNDS FOR SERIOUS AIRGUN HUNTING. 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BAUMLER ZANDERS 509-535-3040 800-633-5634 800-234-2612 310-327-3582 847-715-1212 407-677-1333 318-797-4848 440-288-1271 618-443-2400 Untitled-2 1 11/30/12 9:11 AM TLR-2HL Fusion 1-800-831-0850 www.shootingindustry.com/fusion usion MSR loads feature primer, propellant, bullet and case that are optimized for modern sporting rifles, with a skived bullet tip, molecularly fused jacket and boat-tail bullet design that is ideal for hunting. Available in .223 Rem., 6.8 SPC, .308 Win. and .338 Federal. Fusion Handgun .50 Action Express with a 300-gr. Fusion bullet features a uniform copper jacket electromechanically applied to the core and a skived, pre-programmed nose. MSR F Commitment to serving you, the American shooting sports Dealer. Celebrating 50 Years of Committment Always providing you the utmost in customer service and satisfaction. Stock and maintain the inventory that you need each and every day. Priced right, with meaningful specials and programs to increase margins. New warehouse system gets you the goods you need fast and sure. That’s the Zanders’ Commitment to each and every one of our Dealers. The Commitment Company T: 800-851-4373 www.gzanders.com NEW BUSINESS YEAR EXTRA 2013 • www.shootingindustry.com 912013-01-02T19:33:38+01:00http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/ShootingIndustry/Jan2013/?Page=92http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/ShootingIndustry/Jan2013/?Page=9292 Subscribe to SI DIGITAL www.shootingindustry.com • NEW BUSINESS YEAR EXTRA 20132013-01-02T19:33:38+01:00http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/ShootingIndustry/Jan2013/?Page=93http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/ShootingIndustry/Jan2013/?Page=93New EXTRA! Products ΜΟΛΟΝ ΛΑΒΕ “Come and take them!” Versatile Gun Rack (323) 588-0137 www.shootingindustry.com/ versatile-gun-rack T he Portable Rifle & Shotgun Rack allows convenient storage of up to four shotguns or scoped rifles, both in and out of soft gun cases. The Rack is made of heavy gauge formed steel wire, and is powder and plastic coated to protect firearms’ finishes. It collapses for easy storage, is designed for indoor and outdoor use, and is made in the USA. Portable Rifle & Shotgun Rack DSA Inc. your source for quality U.S. made AR type rifles and accessories. We make the real deal, not imported air soft parts. 2013 P A3 UP ER RE CEIVE R ZM-4 UPPE rided R - Nit Barrel and B ore Break Free 1-800-347-1200 www.shootingindustry.com/break-free Z ID-L M-4 M ENGTH UPPE rided R - Nit Barrel and Bo re ZM-4 R LOWE R E RECEIV M4 TA CTICA L STO CK afariland releases Break Free Precise Lube, a lubricant for chain-driven equipment in a precision applicator for targeted, hard-to-reach areas. The lube is formulated to increase the performance of any mechanism that turns, pivots, pulls, screws, rotates, slides or coils on bicycles, motorcycles or any chain-driven equipment. Its formulation consists of extreme pressureresistant synthetic oils, plus anti-wear inhibitors, which provide a well-lubricated slick metal treatment for prolonged use. The lube resists build-up of dust, dirt, sand and grit while withstanding high ambient temperature and Precise Lube pressures. S ZM-4 Rifles P.O. Box 370, Barrington, IL 60011 Tel: 847-277-7258, Fax: 847-277-7259 Email: customerservice1@dsarms.com Website: www.dsarms.com Moultrie Products 1-800-653-3334 www.shootingindustry.com/moultrie-feeders oultrie Products introduces their first panoramic game camera, the Panoramic 150, which uses three infrared motion sensors to cover a 150-degree detection area. The 8-megapixel camera’s Silent-Slide lens rotates to take photos or videos in the zone where motion is detected. The IllumiNight sensor features a low-glow infrared flash that reaches up to 100 feet at night. Motion Freeze reduces nighttime blur. The Panoramic 150 also features time-lapse and multi-shot modes, and captures up to 9,000 images on an SD card. M Panoramic 150 93 NEW BUSINESS YEAR EXTRA 2013 • www.shootingindustry.com2013-01-02T19:33:38+01:00http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/ShootingIndustry/Jan2013/?Page=94http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/ShootingIndustry/Jan2013/?Page=94New EXTRA! Products The new Armscor.com is live and brings an unprecedented level of accessibility to the industry. CHECK OUT OUR BRAND NEW WEBSITE AT ARMSCOR.COM 2013 94 Browning Camping 1-877-459-2825 www.shootingindustry.com/browning B rowning Camping’s Shadow Series pop-up ground blinds consists of four hub-style models: the Mirage, Phantom, Phantom PC and Powerhouse. All feature 600D fabric, heavier-thannormal mesh, aluminum hubs, fiberglass poles, oversized #10 zippers and sport Realtree Xtra. The corners have extra fabric for reinforcement and bartacks for strength. All window flaps can be adjusted to multiple positions and include a bow hanger. Carry bags are made of 600D fabric and include shoulder straps and zippered pockets. Mirage Blind Explorer Tactical (213) 626-1111 www.shootingindustry.com/explorer-tactical T he Car Holster is inserted between the driver’s seat and middle console with four elastic hooks, the passenger seat and console, or at the vertical side of the passenger seat. It contains a handgun holster, belt clip, large iPhone pocket, zipper-close pocket, a holder for three magazines and a square pocket with Velcro inside for a hidden holster. Car Holster Subscribe to SI DIGITAL www.shootingindustry.com • NEW BUSINESS YEAR EXTRA 20132013-01-02T19:33:38+01:00http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/ShootingIndustry/Jan2013/?Page=95http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/ShootingIndustry/Jan2013/?Page=95NEW BUSINESS YEAR EXTRA 2013 • www.shootingindustry.com 952013-01-02T19:33:38+01:00http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/ShootingIndustry/Jan2013/?Page=96http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/ShootingIndustry/Jan2013/?Page=96New EXTRA! Products Critical Duty .45 Auto+P Hornady 1-800-338-3220 www.shootingindustry.com/hornady ornady American Whitetail ammunition is loaded with InterLock bullets and features optimized loads tailored specifically for deer hunting. It is offered in .243 Win., .25-06 Rem., .270 Win., 7mm-08 Rem., 7mm Rem., .30-30 Win., .308 Win., .30-06 Springfield and .300 Win. Mag. Critical Duty .45 Auto+P features the 220-grain FlexLock bullet with Flex Tip design, jacket-to-core InterLock band, lowflash propellants and nickel-plated cartridge cases with sealed primers and case mouths. Critical Duty meets the FBI protocol handgun ammunition terminal performance test requirements. New to the Critical Defense lineup are .30 Carbine, .32 H&R Magnum and .32 NAA, which feature Flex Tip technology. In reloading, the Lock-N-Load Hot Tub Sonic Cleaner has a H 2013 9-liter capacity, and is long enough to accommodate and clean a 16-inch AR-15 upper. The Lock-N-Load LED Light Strip has an adhesive backing and can be used on any press or reloading bench to eliminate shadows. The Lock-N-Load Balance Beam Scale is consistent to within 1/10th of a grain. Smith & Wesson 1-800-331-0852 www.shootingindustry.com/smith-wesson T he M&P C.O.R.E. (Competition Optics Ready Equipment), offered in four models, will accept six popular styles of competition-based optics. Models are available in 9mm and .40 S&W with a 4 1/4-inch or 5-inch barrel, and retain original design features including a polymer frame with a through-hardened stainless steel slide and barrel, ambidextrous operating controls, striker fire action and Melonite finish. The Model 41 target pistol is now available in an optics-ready platform with an integral Picatinny-style equipment rail across the top of the slide. Chambered in .22 LR, the Model 41 features a carbon steel frame and slide with a 5 1/2-inch barrel. Other features include an external thumb safety, custom wood target grips, a blue finish, a removable front sight and adjustable rear sight, and a Performance Center-tuned action. The Custom SW1911 features a stainless steel slide and frame with a 5-inch barrel, and is chambered in .45 ACP. Features include a hand-cut chamber, hand-polished feed ramp, hand-tuned action job and hand-lapped frame and slide rails. Competitionbased features include a match-grade trigger with over-travel stop, M&P C.O.R.E. Round Butt SW1911 speed configuration hammer and 3 1/2- to 4-pound trigger pull. The Round Butt SW1911 features a scandium frame and stainless steel slide and barrel, and measures 7.95 inches overall with a weight of 29.6 ounces. Ideal for concealed carry or recreation shooting, the Round Butt features a Performance Center action job, throated barrel, polished feed ramp and precision crowned muzzle. Savage Arms (413) 642-4262 www.shootingindustry.com/savage-arms AXIS Youth, Muddy Girl avage Arms’ lineup of long-range rifles chambered in .338 Lapua Magnum has been expanded to include a Model 110 BA in a left-hand orientation. This left-hand model is also available in .300 Win. Mag. The Model 25 Walking Varminter joins the line of lightweight varmint rifles. It features a synthetic stock with Realtree Extra, and is available in .223 Rem., .204 Ruger and .17 Hornet. Two new rifle/scope packages in youth configuration have been added to the AXIS line. Both models feature a Bushnell 3-9x40 scope, mounted and bore sighted. One rifle features Real96 S tree Xtra and the second rifle features Muddy Girl pattern. New to Savage’s line of break-open combination guns is the Model 42, .22 WMR, which features a .22 WMR barrel over a .410 shotgun. www.shootingindustry.com • NEW BUSINESS YEAR EXTRA 2013 Subscribe to SI DIGITAL2013-01-02T19:33:38+01:00http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/ShootingIndustry/Jan2013/?Page=97http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/ShootingIndustry/Jan2013/?Page=97Rinehart POW’RBALL DOES IT ALL! Glaser’s Pow’RBall® is designed for finicky-feeding pistols, making it a great choice for all of your semi-auto pistols. ® (608) 757-8153 www.shootingindustry.com/rinehart-target R inehart has expanded its line of archery practice targets with the Raptor Series, which features the Rinehart Smart Core that withstands hits from arrows and crossbow bolts. Raptor-infused outer lining features quality graphics and printing and is weatherproof. Two lightweight sizes are available, and are easily transported via heavy-duty, rubberized handles with molded grips. • Polymer ball creates reliable feeding and eliminates clogging • Patented V-shaped lead core to initiate expansion • Custom scored jacket for consistent expansion Shot Show Booth #12274 Raptor Series See the Glaser Pow’RBall® along with the entire line of COR®BON/Glaser Ammunition at the 2013 Shot Show! 605.347.4544 • 1.800.626.7266 www.corbon.com • info@corbon.com SureFire 1-800-828-8809 www.shootingindustry.com/surefire T he SureFire 2211 WristLight straps to the support-hand wrist of users, and aligns with pistols in a two-handed grip. A high-performance LED produces 200 lumens focused by a refractive optic into a diffuse beam. Ambidextrous switching allows selection from three levels of light. Lithium-ion rechargeable battery provides one hour of runtime. WristLight is machined from aerospace aluminum and hard anodized. WristLight NEW BUSINESS YEAR EXTRA 2013 • www.shootingindustry.com 972013-01-02T19:33:38+01:00http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/ShootingIndustry/Jan2013/?Page=98http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/ShootingIndustry/Jan2013/?Page=98New EXTRA! Products We’re Calling You Out! page 110 Join FMG in Cody, Wyo., for the 11th Annual Shooting Industry Masters Showdown! 98 2013 Bushnell 1-800-423-3537 www.shootingindustry.com/bushnell T he Elite Tactical 1-8.5x24mm riflescope features a BTR-2 illuminated, mil-hash reticle, and the Ignition illuminated BTR-2 reticle with 11 brightness settings. The scope is built with a 34mm one-piece tube from forged aluminum alloy, and features T-Lok locking target turrets, fully multi-coated optics, anti-reflective Ultra Wide Band coating and is fog-, shockand waterproof. The Bushnell Elite Tactical 8-40x60mm Spotting Scope features ED Prime glass, BAK-4 prisms and fully multi-coated optics, plus the H32 reticle from Horus Vision. Featuring a rubber-armored housing, the scope is fog-proof, meets IPX7 waterproof standards and includes a detachable Picatinny rail. The AR Optics line features six riflescopes that range from 1-4x24mm to 4.5-18x40mm. All scopes feature fully multi-coated optics, are constructed of a onepiece tube and are water- and fog-proof. Four scopes in the line feature side parallax focus; all scopes have a fast-focus eyepiece. Bushnell has partnered with Team Primos to introduce The Truth laser rangefinder, which offers hunters 5 to 850 yards ranging performance, with distance readings also available in meters. In bow mode, it features Angle Range Compensation (ARC) technology. The rangefinder is waterproof. The Fusion One Mile laser rangefinding binoculars, available in 8x32mm, 10x42mm and 12x50mm, feature BAK-4 prisms with PC-3 phase-corrective coating, fully multi-coated optics with XTR technology. Also featured are distance-measuring capabilities from 10 to 1,760 yards, ARC and Variable Sight-In (VSI) Distance technology, and the Matrix Display, visible under any light conditions. Users may choose between three modes of operation depending upon terrain and conditions. Binoculars are water- and fog-proof and feature a rubber chassis. The Scout DX 1000 ARC laser rangefinder provides distance readings from 5 to 1,000 yards with +/- 1/2-yard precision. Its E.S.P. processor provides fast 1/10th-yard display precise within 125 yards. The Scout DX 1000 features ARC and VSI technology, three modes of operation and a waterproof housing. The Trophy Cam HD line has been upgraded to include hybrid capture mode, hyper PIR, freezeframe shutter and an ultralow flash mode. Ontario Knife Co. 1-800-222-5233 www.shootingindustry.com/ontario-knife-company T he Ontario Knife Decima is part of the new Fortune Series, which is comprised of tactical knives designed for personal defense and field use. The Decima features a 3-inch 420 steel blade, gray texture powder coating, G10 handle and thumb ramp. The Wyvern Axe multi-tool, designed for the Air Force Para Rescue team and ideal for first responders and general shop and fieldwork, features a cutting edge, pick and breaching claw. Axe features a 5160 alloy steel body, black texture power coating and black canvas Micarta handle. Decima Subscribe to SI DIGITAL www.shootingindustry.com • NEW BUSINESS YEAR EXTRA 20132013-01-02T19:33:38+01:00http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/ShootingIndustry/Jan2013/?Page=99http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/ShootingIndustry/Jan2013/?Page=99The Robar Companies (623) 581-2648 www.shootingindustry.com/ robar-companies-inc T he Uni-Pro Sight Tool is manufactured from the highest quality tool steels, and protected with Mil-Spec powder coating. The heat-treated sight pusher assembly features a fine thread, making firm clamping of the sight stable and secure. Permanently attached synthetic pads help prevent marring of the firearm’s surfaces. The Uni-Pro features extra-long tightening for extra torque. The Uni-Tool works on the front and rear sights of the majority of semiautos and revolvers. Manufactured by Kaiser Shooting Products and distributed by The Robar Companies Inc. Uni-Pro Sight Tool Bet you didn’t know that steel case ammo could be this good. • Ultra Reliable • Highly Accurate • Shoots Clean • Most Affordable ™ Caliber/Gauge .223 Rem. .308 Win. 7.62x39 7.62x54R 9mm Luger 9x18 Makarov .410 Bore Brown Bear—steel case coated with a proprietary lacquer. ™ Caliber/Gauge .223 Rem. .308 Win. 7.62x39 7.62x54R 5.45x39 9mm Luger 9x18 Makarov .380 ACP .410 Bore 12 ga. Silver Bear—steel case coated with a zinc plating. ™ Caliber/Gauge .223 Rem. 7.62x39 30-06 Spgfld. 9mm Luger .410 Bore Golden Bear—steel case coated with a brass emulsion. Exclusively distributed in the U.S. by DKG Trading, Inc., Evansville, IL www.dkgtrading.com Bear-SHOTBus-Ad.indd 1 Se et Don’t miss the introduction of Lansky’s Vis Bo SHO 7/13/12 it T o he NE t h SHO W 11 W 20 9 13 1 Pr 9 od uc ts! 1:08 PM New Products for 2013!! FIREClean (240) 347-3253 www.shootingindustry.com/fireclean Lansky’s T.A.S.K. Tactical Apocalypse Survival Kit 4 Brand New Items Exciting new designs destined to be top sellers IREClean Advanced Gun Oil is non-toxic and odorless. It melts carbon while providing long-lasting lubrication. Designed to withstand the highest possible temperatures, FIREClean also conditions metal to resist carbon fouling. FIREClean has such an affinity for metal that it can’t be wiped off. F 6 Amazing Redesigns An entire line redesigned and now made in the USA 2 Combo Packs New combos featuring top sellers plus new 2013 products Plus other new products, show specials and more! Advanced Gun Oil www.lansky.com FREE catalog: Lansky Sharpeners P . O. Box 800, Dept. SHI Buffalo, NY 14231 USA • PHONE: 716-877-7511 NEW BUSINESS YEAR EXTRA 2013 • www.shootingindustry.com 992013-01-02T19:33:38+01:00http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/ShootingIndustry/Jan2013/?Page=100http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/ShootingIndustry/Jan2013/?Page=100New EXTRA! Products 2013 Federal Premium 1-800-831-0850 www.shootingindustry.com/federal-premium-ammunition merican Eagle Suppressor ammunition features propellants, bullet weights and profiles selected for suppressed firearms. Available in .22 LR 45-gr. CPRN, 9mm 124-gr. FMJ, .45 Auto 230-gr. FMJ and .300 Blackout 220-gr. OTM. American Eagle Rifle 6.8 SPC is optimized for use in modern sporting rifles and features Federal brass cases that are highly reloadable. Also available is the 5.7x28mm load. American Eagle .22-250 Rem. 50-gr. jacketed hollowpoint bullets are ideal for varmint hunting, and feature Federal brass cases that are highly reloadable, and Federal primers. Personal Defense HST is available in 9mm Luger, .40 S&W and .45 Auto. The hollowpoint expands reliably when passing through a variety of barriers. Vital•Shok Trophy Copper features a tipped bullet cavity, grooved bullet shank and a copper-alloy design. New for 2013 is the 225-gr. .338 Win. Mag. Vital•Shok Trophy Bonded Tip features a solid copper shank with exterior skiving on the nickel-plated bullet. New for 2013 are the 140-gr. .270 Win., 140-gr. .270 WSM and 200-gr. .338 Win. Mag. Vital•Shok TruBall Slugs have a plastic ball between the wad and the slug’s rear cavity for centering. New for 2013 are 3-inch 12- and 20-gauge offerings. New in the Federal Top Gun Target line is a 7/8-ounce load featuring Alliant Powder Extra-Lite propellant. Federal Safari Woodleigh Hydro Solid is a copper-alloy bullet with a concave nose and flared pressure ring, along with a polymer nose cap, grooved shank and Federal Premium nickel-plated case, that is ideal for large, dangerous game. Federal Premium Unprimed Brass is now packaged in more manageable casecounts. A variety of unprimed brass for a full range common rifle and handgun cartridges is available. A Personal Defense HST Woodleigh Hydro Solid MICOR Defense (256) 560-0770 www.shootingindustry.com/micor T he Leader 50 BMG Rifle is compact and lightweight, measuring 39 inches with a 24-inch barrel and weighing less than 20 pounds. It maintains an average velocity of 2,800 fps using M33 ball ammo. Its gas-operated action and 10-round magazine allow for multiple shots on rapidly moving targets, while minimizing muzzle climb and generating less recoil. This smaller size allows the rifle to be discharged from positions other than prone. Leader 50 BMG Rifle 100 Subscribe to SI DIGITAL www.shootingindustry.com • NEW BUSINESS YEAR EXTRA 20132013-01-02T19:33:38+01:00http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/ShootingIndustry/Jan2013/?Page=101http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/ShootingIndustry/Jan2013/?Page=101SkullHooker (541) 887-8622 www.shootingindustry.com/skull-hooker kullHooker — inventor of the European skull-mounting system — introduces the Horn Hooker, which features full adjustability to change the up-and-down perspective, giving a trophy rack an upright, natural look. A skullcap cover plate is available, which covers the skullcap without taking away from the overall presentation. Also available in the SkullHooker line are the Little Hooker for European-skulled small- to midsized game, and the Big Hooker for large-skulled species from around the world. S ANYTIME. TUFF ANYWHERE. ANY WEAPON Fits All Firearms Better Weapon Retention Lifetime Warranty Gun Grip Covers 1 TM PATS. PEND. CRKT 1-800-891-3100 www.shootingindustry.com/crkt C RKT introduces the full-tang, onepiece Chogan and Kangee THawks, designed by Ryan Johnson. The T-Hawks are ideal for breaching, emergency extractions and more. Heads are made of SK5 Carbon Steel and are black powder coated. Glass-filled nylon handles feature an EDM finish. The Chogan features an axe-edge front with hammer on back; the Kangee features an axe-edge front with spike on back. Each T-Hawk comes with a black Kydex sheath. Kangee T-Hawk Available at Your Distributor or Contact TUFF1 for More Information TUFF Gun Grip Covers 1 TM PATS. PEND. 8543 N. 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Montefeltro Synthetic OutWest Systems (855) 697-6228 www.shootingindustry.com/outwest “Standing flat-footed during a sunny afternoon on the square range won’t sell you on XS® Sights. Move your feet, shoot on your back, negotiate a shoot house—then you’ll appreciate the value of the 24/7 Big Dot sight.” - Paul Markel, studentofthegun.com T he OCAT System from OutWest Systems helps shooters identify mistakes by tracking the location, order and timing of their shots. The firing-pinactivated laser shows and tracks hits on a computer view of the target just as if the shooter fired live ammunition. OCAT System We’re Calling You Out! page 110 Join FMG in Cody, Wyo., for the 11th Annual Shooting Industry Masters Showdown! 102 Subscribe to SI DIGITAL www.shootingindustry.com • NEW BUSINESS YEAR EXTRA 20132013-01-02T19:33:38+01:00http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/ShootingIndustry/Jan2013/?Page=103http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/ShootingIndustry/Jan2013/?Page=103Legacy Sports International 1-800-553-4229 www.shootingindustry.com/ legacy-sports-int T See us at SHO Booth# 16144 ailable Now! lack Rhinos Av R TO D AY. B & l ke ic N Brushed N D EA LE U R LO CA L G U YO CT TA N CO L egacy adds a 9mm to its Citadel M-1911 line. Available in full-size and compact models, the pistol has wood grips, skeletonized hammer and trigger, and Series 70 firing system. The ISSC SPA 22/17 has been added to Legacy’s .22 rifle line. The straightpull-action rifle has an adjustable trigger and is available in three stock options: wood, synthetic and AW (Arctic Warfare). Legacy is reviving its Howa laminate stock series of Varminter Supreme, Thumbhole Varminter Supreme and Thumbhole Sporter rifles. They are available in blued/nutmeg or stainless/ pepper configurations, and feature the Howa M1500 barreled action. The 20-gauge Escort Supreme 20 semiauto in right- and left-hand models has a high-gloss Turkish walnut stock and forend, and nickel chrome molylined 26-inch barrel proofed for steel shot. Escort Youth semiauto shotguns are now available in Realtree MAX4 and AP camo. Legacy’s new line of Howa Whitetail combo guns is available in Moon Shine Muddy Girl, Outshine and Harvest Moon camo. The three patterns are also offered on Howa Youth rifles, Howa M1500 rifles and ISSC M22 pistols. Escort Youth and ladies’ model semiauto shotguns are available in Moon Shine Muddy Girl, a pink/black/silverwhite brush pattern. Citadel M-1911 9mm O N I H R ! 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The Patriot-15 is a blend of seven different materials and comes in multiple calibers with metal FCG. Now accepting dealer orders. NEW BUSINESS YEAR EXTRA 2013 • www.shootingindustry.com 1032013-01-02T19:33:38+01:00http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/ShootingIndustry/Jan2013/?Page=104http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/ShootingIndustry/Jan2013/?Page=104Offer Customers A Fully Stocked ONLINE STORE Now Your Website Can Offer Over 10,000 Products DISTRIBUTOR CATALOG 2013 Harness the power of the world-wide-web to bring new customers to your door. Increase Your Sales New EXTRA! Products Franchi 1-800-264-4962 www.shootingindustry.com/franchi ranchi introduces the Aspire over-and-under shotgun, available in 28 gauge and .410. It has a 28-inch barrel, vent rib, IC, M and Full chokes, and a low profile, round action. Stock is European walnut with rubbed oil finish and case-colored receiver. The Affinity Sporting semiauto shotgun features a 30-inch barrel, magazine capacity of 4+1 (plugged to 2+1), three extended chokes and raised target rib with a red bar front sight. Length of pull is 14 3/8 inches. Stock is black synthetic with a brushed nickel anodized receiver. The 20-gauge Affinity Compact semiauto features a synthetic stock with Realtree APG Max4, IC, M and F chokes, and a red fiber optic bar sight. F Affinity Compact 20-gauge www.outdoorbusinessnetwork.com Call Today for a Free Consultation and Online Demo Toll Free: 1-800-699-0820 WHAT ’S NEW FOR 2013! TP-9 Semi-Auto Pistol, Cal. 9mm Para Watch video! Comes with two 18 rd. mags., poly holster, paddle attachment, belt attachment, spare backstrap, cleaning rod and brush. Barrel: 4″, Overall: 7.25″, Weight: 1.65 lbs. HG2846-N (Black Chrome Plated) HG2846C-N (Chrome Plated) - Distributor Product & Inventory Link - One-Click-To-Ship - Custom Design & Branding Redfield 1-877-798-9686 www.shootingindustry.com/redfield T he Battlezone 3x9x40mm riflescope is ideal for tactical hunters and AR-15/M16 shooters. The Battlezone features tactical adjustment 1/4-MOA dials, calibrated for .223/5.56mm or .308/7.62x51mm rounds. Both dials are included and can be changed rapidly. Also new to the Redfield lineup is the Tac MOA reticle, a tactical-style reticle calibrated to MOA adjustment dials. Battlezone 3x9x40mm **CALL FOR DETAILS!** Stingray-C Semi-Auto Pistol, Cal. 9mm Para Watch video! Comes with two 13 rd. mags., cleaning rod and plastic case. Barrel: 3.5″, Overall: 6.75″, Weight: 2.3 lbs. HG2024-N (Black Chrome Plated) HG2024C-N (Chrome Plated) Condition: New These pistols are not available for sale in CA; DC; HI; MA; Cook County, IL or where prohibited by law. Security Equipment Corp. 1-800-325-9568 www.shootingindustry.com/security-equipment-corp T 430 South Congress Ave. Toll Free: 1.800.527.1252 Suite 1 Dept. 1301SI Tel: 561.265.4530 Delray Beach, FL 33445 Fax: 561.265.4520 SEE US AT SHOT SHOW BOOTH #15931! WWW.CENTURYARMS.COM he Frontiersman Bear-Resistant Storage Barrel prevents animal access to food, and meets U.S. Forest Service specifications for use in national parks and areas requiring food storage. Inert Practice Spray for pepper spray units allows users to develop skill and accuracy with their pepper spray so they are prepared for high stress situations and develop the necessary muscle memory. Practice Spray is available for the Hard Case, Spitfire and Economy Model. Campus Safety Pepper Gel is designed for college students. Pepper Gel formula is safe to use indoors, has no effect on bystanders and reduces wind blowback. Quick-release key ring is included. Available in pink and black models. Frontiersman Bear-Resistant Storage Barrel 104 Subscribe to SI DIGITAL www.shootingindustry.com • NEW BUSINESS YEAR EXTRA 20132013-01-02T19:33:38+01:00http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/ShootingIndustry/Jan2013/?Page=105http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/ShootingIndustry/Jan2013/?Page=105Viridian Green Laser Sights 1-800-990-9390 www.shootingindustry.com/viridian T he Reactor 5 Green Laser Sight for pocket pistols is up to 50 times brighter than red lasers, according to Viridian. Reactor 5 features a seamless fit, pulse and constant-on modes, 24/7 visibility and a pocket holster enabled with Enhanced Combat Readiness (ECR) technology, which activates the laser instantly upon draw. Reactor 5 fits the Ruger LCP. The Reactor TL taclight features Radiance lightbeam technology, which compresses energy into a wide, horizontal light field, with no energy wasted above or below the target area, and features more than twice the common beam width. Reactor TL features a pocket holster enabled with ECR technology, and is strobe/constant-on selectable. Viridian Elite Red laser sights — C5L-R and X5L-R — feature a 635nm laser wavelength that produces a brilliant red dot. Elite Red sights are ambidextrous with a multi-programmable design, and feature ECR technology that is compatible with all Viridian TacLoc holsters, and a low-profile, no-overhang design. The C5L-R features Radiance Technology wide-beam taclights. Thank you to all our loyal customers for your business and patience. As reloaders ourselves, everyone at Starline knows how difficult it has been to find quality reloading components on a regular basis. We thank you for sticking with Starline. Please keep your orders coming to starlinebrass.com, even when your favorite caliber is backordered, so you can maintain your place in the delivery process. From everyone in the Starline family, thank you for your loyalty to the Starline brand. Your customers expect the best, so trust Starline to prove to them – A Great Shot Starts with Starline. 1300 W. Henry St. Sedalia, MO 65301 Elite Red C5L-R www.starlinebrass.com | 1-800-280-6660 Swarovski Optik 185.30611 Jan 13 Shooting Industry Customer Thank You Dealer.indd 1 11/26/12 11:07 AM 1-800-426-3089 www.shootingindustry.com/swarovski-optik warovski Optik introduces the TX/STX spotting scopes, with a modular, ergonomic design. The zoom and focusing rings are adjacent to each other so the user can adjust both with one hand. This design offers two eyepiece modules (angled or straight) and three objective modules with diameters of 65, 85 and 95mm. Scopes feature HD lenses and offer a wide field of view, extended eye relief and Swarovski’s specialty coatings: Swarodur, Swarotop and Swaroclean. S TX/STX Spotting Scopes NEW BUSINESS YEAR EXTRA 2013 • www.shootingindustry.com 1052013-01-02T19:33:38+01:00http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/ShootingIndustry/Jan2013/?Page=106http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/ShootingIndustry/Jan2013/?Page=106New EXTRA! Products VX-6 3-18x44mm Leupold & Stevens 1-800-538-7653 www.shootingindustry.com/leupold-stevens T he VX-6 3-18x44mm and 3-18x50mm riflescopes feature a 6:1 zoom ratio, Leupold’s Quantum Optical System with Xtended Twilight lens coatings and DiamondCoat 2. Illuminated models featuring Leupold’s FireDot illumination system are also available. Leupold’s Mark AR MOD 1 for the AR-15/M16-platform hunter has been revised for 2013, and now features Leupold’s FireDot illumination, in addition to a Mil-based reticle. Scopes also have been upgraded with knurled, tactical .1 Mil adjustment 2013 dials and Multicoat4 Lens Coatings. The Mark AR MOD 1 is available in 1.5-4x20mm and 3-9x40mm. The Dual Aperture Gunsight Riflescope (DAGR) System integrates the Leupold Mark 6 3-18x44mm riflescope with the Aimpoint Micro T-1. The DAGR System is a government contract submission for Miniature Day/Night Sight Enhanced Combat Optical Sight — Optimized (MDNS ECOS-O). The system will be available to consumers in 2013. AR Armorer’s Professional Kit Wheeler Engineering 1-877-509-9160 www.shootingindustry.com/wheeler-engineering T he Wheeler Delta Series AR Armorer’s Professional Kit contains all of the tools a gunsmith or armorer needs to complete a full rifle build, make repairs or perform maintenance on AR15/M16 platform rifles. The Armorer’s Kit includes AR Armorers Vise, AR-15 Combo Tool, Torque Wrench, Upper Vise Block Clamp with Gas Tube Alignment Tool, Maintenance Mat with Exploded View AR-15, Pivot Pin and Roll Pin Installation Tool, AR Front Sight Tool, Delta Ring Tool, Strap Wrench, AR-15 Bore Guide, AR-15 Adjustable Receiver Link, Bore Brush, .22 Cal. Bolt Carrier Brush, Chamber Brush, Magazine/Upper Receiver Brush, Nylon Brush Handle, Double-ended General Cleaning Brush, Cleaning Pick Set, and Custom Fitted Carrying Case. All tools fit inside the durable carry case. The Wheeler Delta Series AR Armorer’s Essentials Kit is a seven-piece compact version. Century International Arms 1-800-527-1252 www.shootingindustry.com/century-international-arms T he Zastava PAP Pistols are AK-style pistols featuring a hammer-forged barrel, stamped receiver, 30-round magazine capacity and a Krinkov-style hinged top cover. The M92 PV is chambered in 7.62x39mm and the M85 PV Pistol is chambered in .223/5.56x45mm. The PW87 Lever Action Shotgun in 12 gauge is based on a Browning design. Barrel length is 19 inches with a weight of 7.9 lbs. Century introduces three pistols made in the Slovak Republic by Grand Power. The K100 Mk7 is a fully ambidextrous 9mm semiauto featuring an external hammer and interchangeable grip panels. Frame is steel-reinforced GF-30 polymer. The P1 Mk7 is a shorter, compact version of the K100 with four interchangeable grip backstraps. The P11 Mk7 DA is a sub-compact pistol with a polymer frame, CrNiMo steel slide and rotating barrel system. The TP-9 Pistol is a polymer-framed, striker-fire 9mm pistol made in Turkey by Canik55. The TP-9 features a black chromelined, cold forged barrel, ambidextrous top-slide-mounted decocker, click-adjustable three-dot sighting system and front accessory rail. Also made by Canik55, the Stingray-C 9mm Pistol is black chrome plated, and features an ambidextrous safety lever Zastava PAP M92 and slide release, chrome-lined cold-forged barrel, loaded chamber indicator, windage adjustable rear sight and a MIL-STD-1913 Picatinny rail. The Yugo N-PAP rifles are imported from the Zastava factory and are now offered in six configurations. New from Century are the N-PAP high-capacity and low-capacity semiauto rifles in 7.62x39mm, available with thumbhole stock and polymer handguard; wood buttstock and handguard; pistol grip, plastic handguard and stock (high-cap only); and plastic handguard and T6 collapsible stock (high-cap only). Visit Us At SHOT Show Booth # 16327 106 Subscribe to SI DIGITAL www.shootingindustry.com • NEW BUSINESS YEAR EXTRA 20132013-01-02T19:33:38+01:00http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/ShootingIndustry/Jan2013/?Page=107http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/ShootingIndustry/Jan2013/?Page=107World’s Finest Magazines Buck Commander (318) 387-0588 www.shootingindustry.com/ buck-commander MEC-GAR is proud to offer “Optimum” - our new and unique series of high capacity flush-fit pistol magazines. 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Mail: PO Box 299 West Hurley NY 12491 — or — 226 Williams Lane, Kingston NY 12401 We’re Calling You Out! page 110 York Mountain Hunting Pack NEW BUSINESS YEAR EXTRA 2013 • www.shootingindustry.com Join FMG in Cody, Wyo., for the 11th Annual Shooting Industry Masters Showdown! 1072013-01-02T19:33:38+01:00http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/ShootingIndustry/Jan2013/?Page=108http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/ShootingIndustry/Jan2013/?Page=108New EXTRA! Products RutWear 1-866-521-5012 www.shootingindustry.com/rutwear T he Endurance Series is constructed of RutWear’s ABL (Anti-microbial/Breathable/Layering) fabric that provides four-way stretch, wind- and water-resistance and high breathability. Exterior stretch fabric is bonded to an ultra-light fleece to provide warmth in mid-season temperatures. The line consists of the Endurance Jacket, Pant, Quarter-Zip Pullover and Vest, and is available in Mossy Oak Break-Up Infinity. Endurance Jacket 108 2013 Weaver 1-800-635-7656 www.shootingindustry.com/weaver W eaver announces a complete upgrade of its Grand Slam scopes, including improvements to the Micro-Trac erector system, fresh exterior design and new packaging. The 4x scopes are offered in 10 models with several reticle options. The 30mm model KASPA 1-4x24mm riflescope with three reticles — turkey, slug/ muzzleloader and Dual-X — features 1/4-inch MOA adjustments and fully multicoated lenses. The KASPA Tactical 1-4x24mm scope has an illuminated reticle. The new non-magnified Weaver Micro Dot mounts to most firearms, offering unlimited eye relief and adjustable brightness. Weaver has also upgraded its Grand Slam Rings, including the Windage Adjustable models, to a sleek, modern look. Made of solid steel, the rings feature a four-hole design with Torx screws, plus integrated recoil lug. In its tactical line, Weaver introduces Picatinny Four-Hole Rings. Made of aircraftgrade, 6061-T6 aluminum, the rings have a Type-III hard coat anodized finish. Designed for AR-style rifles, Weaver’s Thumb-Nut SPR (Special Purpose Rifle) mounts 1-inch or 30mm tubes and offers optimal height with a forward cantilever. The Tactical-Style Scope-Mounted Picatinny Adaptors are made from aircraftgrade, 6061-T6 aluminum for 1-inch and 30mm tubes. Also new is the Thumb-Nut Flat Top Riser Rail for AR-15/M16 platforms. Also new, the Thumb-Nut 30mm Aimpoint Mount allows flattop AR owners to mount Aimpoint 30mm optics. Weaver’s Optics Window Mount features padded mounting paddles to protect window glass. Weaver Magnetic Boresighter attaches to most firearms and features an internal target for quick adjustments. Buck Commander’s Soft-Sided Tool Kit includes most common tools to fix bows, firearms and other gear, and includes a heavy-duty, soft-sided pouch in Realtree AP Gray camouflage. Armscor USA (775) 537-1444 www.shootingindustry.com/armscor-precision-intl R ock Island Armory’s 10mm Tactical VZ 2011 has a fully supported ramped barrel, ambidextrous safety, extended beavertail, fiber optic front sight, adjustable low-profile rear sight, full dust cover Picatinny rail and VZ Grips. The Rock Island 10mm VZ Tactical II features an ambidextrous safety, extended beavertail, full magazine well, adjustable low-profile rear sight, fiber optic front sight, full guide rod and VZ grips. Rock Island expands its line of 22 TCM pistols, chambered in .22 TCM. The 22TCM FS 2011 is equipped with ambidextrous safety, Picatinny rail, VZ grips, low-profile adjustable sights, fiber optic front sights, and a 17-plus-one capacity magazine. These features also are on the 22TCM MS 2011 VZ Grip model, which has a 4 1/4-inch barrel. Also offered is the 22TCM Mid-Size Standard model. The 22TCM Bolt-Action Rifle is the first in a new line of centerfire rifles for Rock Island Armory. Chambered in the .22 TCM cartridge, the bullet travels at over 2,800 feet per second when fired from the rifle. The five-round magazine can be interchanged with the 17-round .22 TCM pistol magazine. www.shootingindustry.com • NEW BUSINESS YEAR EXTRA 2013 Subscribe to SI DIGITAL2013-01-02T19:33:38+01:00http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/ShootingIndustry/Jan2013/?Page=109http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/ShootingIndustry/Jan2013/?Page=109CALL 1(800)SA2-1911 “the MAG GUIDE people”™ when only the BEST will do! ORDER DIRECT and SAVE! Safariland $36.95 $95.95 1-800-347-1200 www.shootingindustry.com/safariland Mainspring Housing Full Para Mag Guide (For P14/P16 only) Available in: Flat/Arched-SS/BL 20 LPI AL AL T he Model 22 Wallet Profile Holster is designed to give the impression of a wallet. The holster features a sewn, bottom-hinge design that allows the backing to swing away from the holster, allowing for a sure grip on the firearm. 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Increase your AR’s versatility, capability and engagement speed with Ballista. MADE IN THE USA BallistaTactical.com NEW BUSINESS YEAR EXTRA 2013 • www.shootingindustry.com 1092013-01-02T19:33:38+01:00http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/ShootingIndustry/Jan2013/?Page=110http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/ShootingIndustry/Jan2013/?Page=110We’re Calling You Out! Old Trail Town, Cody, Wyo. 2013 Shooting Industry Masters Heads To Cody, Wyoming If you’re looking for the ultimate team-building and industry-networking opportunity, you need to make sure your company rides into the 2013 Shooting Industry Masters. Enjoy two incredible days of shooting events in the heart of the Old West. The match also supports the National Shooting Sports Foundation’s First Shots program, which introduces new folks to the shooting sports. Entry fee includes everything you need for two days of shooting fun, plus many extras. Space is limited, so you’ll want to reserve your team spot right away. Barn-Bustin’ Events Include: • Mystery handgun, rifle and shotgun events. • Exciting side matches. • Reception at the Buffalo Bill Historical Center, featuring the most comprehensive collection of American firearms in the world. • Cowboy cookout and tour at Old Trail Town. • Guns, ammo and lunches. • Awards dinner, raffle and auction. • Easy access to Yellowstone National Park. / 110 Strap on your sixguns. Adjust your steely-eyed stare. Join us for the 2013 Masters! 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Time To Flex Your Trigger Finger 11th Annual Showdown July 19-20, 2013 Team Taurus, 2012 match Spirit Award winner. 2012 Shooting Industry Masters Teams: Accurate Innovations Aimpoint ATK Barrett Benchmade Benelli Brownells Browning Bushnell Callis & Associates Cabela’s Colt’s Manufacturing Corbon Crimson Trace Daniel Defense Diamondback Firearms DoubleTap Ammunition DPMS FNH Freedom Hunters Galco Glock HAVA Hodgdon Hornady Hot Caliber JP Rifles Lancer Systems LaserLyte Leupold Lipsey’s MKS Supply MTM Case-Gard Nation’s Best Sports Nordic Components NRA NSSF OF Mossberg Oneida Plastics P2K Range Para USA Pathfinders PolyOne Remington RSR Group Ruger Shooter’s Supply Sierra Bullets Sportsman’s Team Challenge SSK Industries Streamlight Taurus Timney Triggers Trijicon United Sporting Companies Viridian Warne Scope Mounts XS Sights Youth Shooting Sports Alliance Zanders Sporting Goods Enjoy Three Main Events Plus Side Matches Like These From 2012 Benelli – Uberti’s Old West Tactical Crimson Trace/Umarex – Shoot House DoubleTap/Colt – Bowling For Clays FNH USA – Machine Gun Challenge Glock – Gen4 Shoot & Move Real Time Targets – Huckleberry Challenge Redring & Benelli – IPSC Knockdown Scholastic Pistol Program – Go Fast ShotResponse – Zombie Challenge SureFire – Low Light Shoot Thompson/Center – Blackpowder Blast Enter Your Team Today! 2012 Match Sponsors: 2013 Sponsorship Opportunities Available Contact: Shari LeGate shari@shootingindustry.com NEW BUSINESS YEAR EXTRA 2013 • www.shootingindustry.com (719) 237-4609 1112013-01-02T19:33:38+01:00http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/ShootingIndustry/Jan2013/?Page=112http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/ShootingIndustry/Jan2013/?Page=112Advertisers Index Of Advertisers Page Advertiser 86 41 45 115 69 94 82 109 28 51 37 42 48 67a 84 67a 58 54 104 11 5 47 14 97 18 91 90 75 33 23 Advertiser Page Advertiser AirForce Airguns Ambush Firearms AmChar Wholesale American Tactical Imports ArmaLite Armscor Precision Inc. 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Mossberg & Sons 67a, 79 Outdoor Business Network 104 Packing in Pink 67a, 70 Patriot Ordnance Factory Inc. 55 Pearce Grip 27 Phoenix Technology 89 Precision Reflex 67a ProGrade Ammunition 31 PrOlix 64 Redding Reloading Equipment 76 Rock River Arms 9 Rossi Firearms 19 Ruger 13 SAGE Ordnance Systems 67a Savage Arms 2 SEAL 1 98 Security Equipment Corp. 66 Shooting Search 108 Sierra Bullets 67a SIG SAUER 29 SKB 68 Skull Hooker 20 Smith & Alexander Inc. 109 Smith & Wesson 21 Springfield Armory 59 Starline Brass 105 STI International Inc. 67a, 74 Sun Optics USA 103 Swarovski Optik 85 Taurus International 53 TenPoint Crossbow Technologies 60 Triple K Mfg. Co. 35a Tuff Products Brand 101 Versacarry 12 Viridian Green Laser Sights 116 Walther 71 XS Sight Systems 102 Yankee Hill Mfg. 67a Zanders Sporting Goods 91 112 Subscribe to SI DIGITAL DECAL GRIP ¨ www.decalgrip.com www.shootingindustry.com • NEW BUSINESS YEAR EXTRA 2013 GRIP TAPE2013-01-02T19:33:38+01:00http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/ShootingIndustry/Jan2013/?Page=113http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/ShootingIndustry/Jan2013/?Page=113Industrywatch Continued from page 114 Email the Editor: editor@shootingindustry.com PistolPay Aims To End Frustration istolPay, the online transaction platform, was created out of frustration. Ira Goodstadt, PistolPay’s COO, well remembers the day he was so upset he had to step outside his home. “I was angry. I paced up and down. I had bought a computer from someone on the Internet and I got a box of rocks. A box of rocks! I couldn’t contact them and my money was gone. I knew there had to be a better way,” Goodstadt said. PistolPay was born. Pro-firearm and backed by its strategic partners, Merchant Services LTD and BB&T Bank, PistolPay provides a secure method of conducting online transactions. A buyer is protected when PistolPay receives payments, and the company also protects the seller by verifying the receipt of the buyer’s funds. PistolPay holds the funds until the buyer has verified the purchase. To learn more about how PistolPay can work for you, call 1-866-927-3222, email customerservice@pistolpay.com and visit www.pistolpay.com. P Cabot Guns Crafts Unique 1911s abot Guns Co. crafts unique made-in-the-USA firearms. The company’s handguns are impressive. At SHOT Show, the company will launch two pistols. “The ‘Jones Deluxe’ is our crowning achievement to date,” said Robert A. Bianchin, company president. “It’s priced at $9,450, and is available in sets of leftand right-handed mirror-image pistol sets.” The “American Joe” model is an art gun. “America was built on hard work, innovation and freedom,” Bianchin said. “The American Joe 1911 is forged out of the same principles, and it is a true red, white and blue representation of the glory, romance and legend of the 1911.” Both handguns, along with other Cabot firearms, will be on display at the company’s SHOT Show booth #1919. Contact Bianchin at 1-855-THE-1911. Also, visit www.cabotguns.com. C IWI US Inc. Offers TAVOR SAR, UZI PRO sraeli Weapon Industries (IWI) Ltd. has opened a U.S. subsidiary and leased a 21,000-square-foot facility in Harrisburg, Pa. The new company, IWI US Inc., will introduce its bull-pup TAVOR SAR (Semi-Automatic Rifle) and UZI PRO pistol at SHOT Show. “It’s a great opportunity, and I’m really excited about introducing American shooters to one of the most state-of-the-art firearms I’ve ever seen,” said Michael Kassnar, IWI US Inc. vice president of sales and marketing. The .223 TAVOR SAR is crafted from polymer, with a black or I flat dark earth finish. It has a removable 16 1/2- or 18-inch CHF CrMoV chrome-lined barrel, fulllength integral Picatinny rail and short rail, plus other features. Visit the IWI US Inc. booth #15238 at SHOT Show. Contact Kassnar via email: marketing@iwi.us. Also, visit www.iwi.us. Brownells Gives Away Dream Gun Package ealers, put “Brownells” on your must-visit booth list at SHOT Show. Yes, Frank, Pete and company will showing off all their latest firearms parts, tools and accessories, but they’re also giving away a custom Dream Gun package. The Brownells Dream Gun Sweepstakes package includes the winner’s choice of any one of the Brownells Dream Guns, a course of their choice at the Gunsite Academy in Arizona, plus $2,000 travel cash. To be eligible to win, you must visit the Brownells booth #805 and have your show credentials scanned. Among the 12 Dream Guns on display at the booth and available for the winner’s choosing are: highly customized AR-15s, Remington and Benelli shotguns, a Glock 17, 1911s, and more. Visit www.brownells.com. NEW BUSINESS YEAR EXTRA 2013 • www.shootingindustry.com USA Shooting At SHOT SA Shooting is inviting those attending SHOT Show to stop by their Hall of Champions room located in Bassano #2709 of the Venetian. “Our athletes had a very successful 2012, including winning four medals at the Summer Olympics. This is our way to greet our many sponsors and friends, and to thank the industry for their tremendous support,” said Buddy DuVall, executive director, USA Shooting Team Foundation. For m2013-01-02T19:33:38+01:00http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/ShootingIndustry/Jan2013/?Page=114http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/ShootingIndustry/Jan2013/?Page=114Industry watch HAVA — Needed More Than Ever AVA — Honored American Veterans Afield — is dedicated to helping disabled combat veterans, and injured active duty military and their families. Since 2007, HAVA has assisted disabled veterans with their healing process through guided hunts, shooting events and other outdoor sports activities. In November, the organization held its Fifth Annual HAVA National Family Day in Texas, co-hosted by the San Antonio Police Department (SAPD). It was a day of shooting, prizes, family fun, food and fellowship. Nearly 300 disabled veterans and injured active duty military and their families attended the event at the SAPD Training Academy. “These warriors’ commitment to America’s defense was unwavering during their service, and HAVA is committed to their support. With the help of the SAPD and all of the San Antoniobased military community, we will continue to increase our service to these deserving families who were ‘all-in’ when their nation called,” said Tom Taylor, HAVA chairman. HAVA plans to hold its Sixth Annual HAVA National Family Day in San Antonio in November. Between now and then, the organization will sponsor hunts, special events, field a team for the Shooting Industry Masters and hold its Second Annual National Family Day — East in June at the ACADEMI training facility in Moyock, N.C. HAVA is needed more than ever. We still have soldiers, airmen, sailors and Marines on the battlefield. Some of them will return wounded, injured. There are thousands of others who are still in Russ Thurman H A disabled veteran takes part in the Fifth Annual HAVA National Family Day. recovery, and will be for years. As the nation turns its attention to other matters, our citizens may waver in honoring and helping our warriors. While we cannot control what others will do, we as an industry must never lessen our commitment to those who have gone in harm’s way to defend our country. To learn how you can support HAVA, contact Tom Taylor at (781) 789-2539. Also visit HAVA’s new website, www.honoredveterans.org. Packing In Pink Partners With Blade-Tech im Page, founder and president of Packing in Pink, is delighted with her partnership with Blade-Tech Industries, which is manufacturing her line of pink holsters and magazine pouches. “It has been a mind-blowing experience,” Page said. “The whole team at Blade-Tech has really gone above and beyond for this project. To see the words ‘Packing In Pink has partnered up with Blade-Tech’ left me in awe.” The new line of pink thermoplastic gear is made in the USA, and is designed for daily concealment wear, use at the range or during competition. All the holsters are IDPA and IPSC legal. K The new line is available now. At SHOT Show, Page will present the line at the BladeTech booth #1625. Be sure to visit her and place a massive number of orders. You can reach Page by email: kim@packinginpink.com. Also, visit www.packinginpink.com. The Fumble Of Bob Costas BC’s Bob Costas fumbled his attempt to lecture the nation on firearms and “our current gun culture” during his halftime commentary on Sunday Night Football Dec. 2. Addressing the murder-suicide of a Kansas City Chiefs player, Costas said, “Handguns do not enhance our safety. They exacerbate our flaws, tempt us to escalate arguments, and bait us into embracing confrontation rather than avoiding it.” The fallout was predicable, with NBC appropriately blasted. Initially, Costas said “My mistake is I left it open for too much miscommunication,” but then appeared on talk shows, further expanding his opinion on guns, while reinforcing that he really 114 N doesn’t know what he is talking about. While we have complimented NBC for its expanded coverage of our U.S. Olympic Shooting Team’s performances at this year’s Summer Games, we will not let such misguided, uninformed dialogue, such as presented by Bob Costas, to go unchallenged. Just as we did earlier this year in our cover story “Remington Calls Out NBC TV,” we will conf2013-01-02T19:33:38+01:00http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/ShootingIndustry/Jan2013/?Page=115http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/ShootingIndustry/Jan2013/?Page=115Now, More Than Ever. 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