Industry Notes

(GunReports.com) -- Weatherby, Inc. announces the promotion of Daniel Weatherby to marketing coordinator. In his new position, Weatherby plays a key role in various communication initiatives including the annual catalog, website and Weatherby Nation™ online community, as well as advertising and e-mail campaigns.

(GunReports.com) -– Kahr Arms's 100th Anniversary Edition 1911 from Auto-Ordnance will debut at SHOT Show 2011 in January. The 100th Anniversary Edition is a .45 caliber classic style WWII Parkerized 1911 pistol with a 5” barrel. A special engraving on the slide will read “1911 .45 ACP, 1911-2011, 100 Years”.

(GunReports.com) - As a result of a recent anti-hunting court ruling, the U.S. Forest Service is starting a formal review of its Management Plan for the Huron-Manistee National Forest to consider banning hunting with firearms in some areas.

(GunReports.com) -- Online outdoor gear retailer Cheaper Than Dirt has a holiday promotion that's better than a 'partridge in a pear tree.' Here are the 12 Days of Christmas, Cheaper Than Dirt Style:

(GunReports.com)--Gun Tests Magazine has named the Browning BPS Micro Trap as the publication’s “Best in Class” Shotgun for 2010.

(GunReports.com) —The holidays are here. As hunters, shooters, collectors or just plain plinkers, it's a natural instinct to want to share our enjoyment of firearms with others. What better way to do that than to make a gift of a firearm to a family member, close friend or relative?

The U.S. Army has unleashed a new weapon in Afghanistan — the XM25 Counter Defilade Target Engagement System, a high-tech rifle that can be programmed so that its 25-mm. ammunition detonates either in front of or behind a target.

(GunReports.com) -- For those GR users who also happen to have machine-gun licenses, here's a fun item for your MAC-11 380 ACP open-bolt submachinegun. Tactical Innovations, Inc., of Bonners Ferry, ID, has an AM15 full-auto upper receiver for the M11/9 SMG that allows you to shoot unmodified .22LR American 180 drums, in either 165 round, 220 round or 275 round capacity on your full auto M11/9 machine gun host receiver.

(GunReports.com) -- In celebration of the 100th anniversary of the classic 1911 pistol designed by John M. Browning, Browning has introduced a scaled-down, 22 L.R. version of this firearm for 2011. The new Browning 1911-22 pistol is almost an exact replica of the original 1911, just smaller. The new Browning 1911-22 is 85% the size of the original 1911 John M. Browning design.

(GunReports.com) -- Smith & Wesson Corp. is introducing a limited-edition Model 27 revolver dedicated to the 75th Anniversary of the .357 Magnum. Covered with American style scrollwork, the engraved Model 27 revolver features the hand drawn artwork of Smith & Wesson engraver David Mishichak.

(GunReports.com) -- Smith & Wesson Corp. is shipping the new Bodyguard 38 and Bodyguard 380 First Edition firearm sets. The limited edition sets feature one Bodyguard pistol and one Bodyguard revolver with corresponding serial numbers and laser engraving.

(GunReports.com) -- The Nevada Department of Public Safety DPS has chosen to equip its officers with new patrol rifles from Smith & Wesson, according to the firearms company. The Nevada DPS has received 500 M&P15X tactical rifles to complete the agency’s full conversion to the new Smith & Wesson firearms. Nevada DPS joins a number of law enforcement agencies that have converted to Smith & Wesson tactical rifles, including the Nebraska State Patrol, which also recently selected duty rifles from the company’s M&P Series.