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Weatherby Inc. has named Jason Evans as vice president of sales and product development, and Taylor Nahrgang as marketing, special projects coordinator.

Uncle Mike's, a leading provider of shooting accessories for more than 60 years, has launched the Ultimate Tactical Sweepstakes, a prize package that includes a Daniel Defense rifle, Bushnell Tactical optics, and tactical accessories from Butler Creek Tactical, Millett, and M-Pro 7.

For the third year, the National Shooting Sports Foundation will make available a total of $100,000 in challenge grants to encourage local Boy Scouts of America Councils to develop or expand their activities in target shooting and marksmanship.

Brownells’ Personal Protection & Home Defense Catalog #1 is a full-color, 64-page catalog filled with the best-selling and most-popular accessories, parts, holsters, magazines, cleaning supplies and ammunition wanted by those who wish to protect themselves and their families.

Beginning in 2013, Browning will introduce a new High Grade Program. Each year, two exquisite firearms will be added to the line. These limited editions will include additional engraving, gold accents, high-grade wood and other features that separate them from standard models. Two Citori 725 models are kicking off the program for 2013. They include a Grade III and Grade V, both in 12 gauge with 26' or 28' barrel lengths.

SCCY, a Florida-based handgun manufacturer, will donate ten custom-made 9mm pistols in 2013 to help the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration Survivors Benefit Fund (DEASBF).

Rock River Arms President Mark Larson passed away Friday, April 5, 2013, at the age of 50. Larson, along with his brother Chuck, founded Rock River Arms in 1996 when they began producing high-quality 1911-style pistols and AR-15 style rifles. Since that time, they have earned the reputation of building some of the most sought after firearms in the industry.

Justin Moon, CEO of the Kahr Firearms Group, has stepped forwarded to make generous donations in support of three critically important gun-rights groups – The NRA Firearms Civil Rights Defense Fund, NRA Freedom Action Foundation and the NSSF PAC.

The new 1X MP Zombie Assault sight from Bushnell features one power magnification and a versatile illuminated reticle that allows shooters to quickly acquire targets in shooting games, competition, or while honing their skills at the range.

More than 400 attendees and 50 exhibitors filled the Des Moines, Downtown Marriott, March 27-28, for the Brownells 7th Annual Gunsmith Conference & Career Fair.

The National Shooting Sports Foundation, the trade association for the firearms and ammunition industry based in Newtown, Conn., issued the following statement new gun-control laws in the state:

The celebration of youth competitive shooting presses on into its second week Tuesday with the start of the Women’s Air Rifle competition for the 2013 National Junior Olympic Shooting Championships (NJOSC) at the United States Olympic Training Center, April 9-12 in Colorado Springs.