Ruger Introduces SR-556 Autoloading Rifle
SOUTHPORT, Conn. -- Sturm, Ruger's new SR-556 autoloading rifle is a two-stage piston driven rifle that the company claims runs cleaner, cooler, and is easier to maintain than gas driven rifles. Chambered in 5.56mm NATO, the Ruger SR-556 also fires .223 Rem. ammunition.
Creedmoor Sports Donates To M1 For Vets Project
Creedmoor Sports is donating $5 from every internet order over $100 to the M1 For Vets Project.
Gander Mountain Company Announces Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2008 Results
ST. PAUL, Minn. -- Gander Mountain Company's (Nasdaq: GMTN) fiscal fourth quarter 2008 results included record consolidated sales of $334.1 million compared to consolidated sales of $317.6 million for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2007, a 5.2 percent increase.
Detroit Police Department Converts to Smith & Wesson M&P40 Pistols & M&P15 Tactical Rifles
DETROIT -- The Detroit Police Department will equip its force with Smith & Wesson Military & Police (M&P) Series pistols and with M&P Series tactical rifles.
Birchwood Casey Acquires RIG Gun Care Products
Birchwood Casey recently announced that effective February 27, 2009, the company had acquired RIG and Bore Runner gun care products from the Fenton, Missouri-based Jackson Safety Company (Silencio).
Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation Board Elects Three New Members
WASHINGTON, DC -- The Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation's Board of Directors recently elected three new members: Tom Hornish, Melissa Simpson, and Paul Miller.
NSSF Answers Ammunition Availability Questions
NEWTOWN, Conn. - Is the perception that there's a shortage in ammunition accurate? The National Shooting Sports Foundation has compiled a short information sheet regarding the topic.
Glock Announces Growth in Fiscal Year 2009; Releases 2nd Rough-Textured Frame Pistol
SMYRNA, Ga. -- Handgun manufacturer Glock, Inc. announced that in the first quarter of 2009, the company experienced a 36% increase in pistol sales over 2008 sales.
Blackhawk! Appoints New Director of International Business
NORFOLK, VA -- Blackhawk! Products Group, which manufactures tactical gear for the military and law enforcement, has promoted Lt. Col. Tom O’Sullivan, US Army (Ret.) to the position of Director of International Business.
U.S. Army Renews Lake City Army Ammunition Plant Contract–First Orders Under New Contract to...
MINNEAPOLIS -- Alliant Techsystems (NYSE: ATK) has been awarded a contract from the U.S. Army Contracting Command, Rock Island Contracting Center, Rock Island, Ill., to continue operating the Lake City Army Ammunition Plant (LCAAP) for an additional four years.
More than 100 Olympic Medals won with Eley Tenex since 1964
British-based ammunition manufacturer Eley Limited has reached a century in Olympic medals.
Frank Advice from Frank Brownell on Buying AR15s
Administrator's Note: We saw Frank Brownells' advice in the March 27 Brownells Web Bench e-letter and thought his comments about current AR15 market shortages were on point. We got permission to post them on GunReports.com.
Weirdness in the Ammo Market
As the holidays arrive and we all think about buying presents for our loved ones, I wonder if we’ll have any money left over...