Over the weekend, an image of Kel-Tec’s R50 hit social media.
This SBR version of the P50 features a side-folding stock. It still offers 50 rounds of 5.7mm and a threaded barrel. Available now.
www.keltecweapons.com/firearm/rifles/r50
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Monday, October 30th, 2023Commerce Departments Pauses Firearms Exports for 90 Days
Sunday, October 29th, 2023On Friday, 27 October, 2023, the Commerce Department’s Bureau of Industry and Security which controls the export of commercial firearms from the United States issued a notice stating that it was halting the approval of export licenses for “certain firearms, related components, and ammunition under its jurisdiction” for “approximately 90 days.”
The notice goes on to state:
During this “pause” period, the Department will further assess current firearm export control review policies to determine whether any changes are warranted to advance U.S. national security and foreign policy interests. The review will be conducted with urgency and will enable the Department to more effectively assess and mitigate risk of firearms being diverted to entities or activities that promote regional instability, violate human rights, or fuel criminal activities.
Specifically, the halt relates to ECCN 0A501, ECCN 0A502, ECCN 0A504, and ECCN 0A505, that are destined for non-governmental end users worldwide apart from those located in Ukraine, Israel, or a country in Country Group A:1 (Wassenaar Arrangement Participating States), Supp. No. 1 to part 740 of the EAR.
The notice does state that this does not affect previously issued/received export licenses and that exporters may continue to submit license applications to BIS regardless of whether the items on the application are subject to the pause. Applications subject to the pause, however, will be placed on “Hold Without Action” (HWA) and will not be processed until the end of the pause. Furthermore, applications currently in process are affected by the pause. BIS will contact exporters when the pause is lifted.
It’s interesting to note that this action comes on the heels of calls from Congress for the Biden Administration to explain how Hamas terrorists used US weapons during the attacks on Israel earlier this month. Still no acknowledgement of whether any of those arms were from the $7 billion in weapons and equipment abandoned in Afghanistan. We know they have shown up in the Kashmir conflict.
EAA & Girsan: Taking the Gloves Off for NASGW…Unbeatable Products for 2024!
Tuesday, October 24th, 2023Cocoa, FL- At the NASGW 2023 event, EAA and Girsan are set to unveil their most exciting array of new products to date. These innovative offerings are poised to set new standards in the USA small arms market, boasting exceptional quality, advanced features, and extremely competitive pricing. We invite you to visit the EAA booth #710 at NASGW to discover more about these groundbreaking products. If you don’t stock EAA products, your competition will or is!
The Girsan 1911 Influencer™ is designed to cater to a wide range of preferences, offering multiple barrel lengths, including a 5” barrel (S) model, 4.4” barrel (C) model, and 3.4” barrel (SC) model options, and an array of calibers, such as 9mm, 45acp, 10mm, and 38 Super. This versatility ensures that shooters can find the perfect fit for their needs.
What truly sets the Influencer™ apart is its commitment to excellence without breaking the bank. With a choice of three unique finishes – All-Black, Two-Tone Tungsten, and Black Camo – it’s a pistol that not only performs but also looks the part.
But that’s not all; the Influencer™ is Optic Ready for RMS/RMSc footprint and features ambidextrous safeties, a 3-holed trigger, extended beavertail, magazine well, limited lifetime warranty, and an accessory rail (S and C models). Matched with comfortable polymer grips providing a secure hold, ensuring that every shot counts.
The Girsan 1911 Untouchable™ is a firearm dedicated to its own name of offering untouchable quality at an untouchable price!
Available in three barrel lengths, 5” barrel (S) model, 4.4” barrel (C) model, and 3.4” (SC) model, catering to various shooting preferences. Customers can choose from different calibers, including 9MM or 45ACP, as well as different finish options such as All-Black, Two-Tone Tungsten, Black Camo, or OD Green Camo. Out of the box, the EAA / Girsan Untouchable™ series is the best value in the USA 1911 platform today. All EAA / Girsan 1911s are made from forged frames and bar stock slides and barrels (No castings).
The Girsan MC9 Disruptor™ is a pistol designed to disrupt the industry with its exceptional features and unprecedented affordability. Aimed to exceed expectations, the Disruptor™ will be available in two captivating Cerakote finishes: OD Green Camo and Black Camo.
Chambered in 9mm with a 17+1 capacity, the EAA/Girsan MC9 Disruptor™ is a paragon of reliability and durability. Key features for the Disruptor™: Optic Ready (RMS/RMSc), Threaded Barrel, Accessory Rail, Enhanced Striker Trigger, Hi-Tech Cerakote Camo Finish, and Modern Low-Profile Sights. Despite its exceptional features, EAA remains committed to affordability, offering a pistol priced to disrupt the market!
“We take pride in delivering quality firearms at prices that make them accessible to all enthusiasts,” said Chase Duffey, Sales and Import Manager at EAA Corp. “The Disruptor™ is going to redefine what is possible for polymer striker-guns at such an unbeatable price.”
The Girsan 1911 and Regard MC Liberador Series
One of the highlights of the Liberador series is the Regard MC model, adorned with exquisite Santa Muerte engraved grips. Its striking mirror-polished slide, complemented by polished gold controls and small parts, exudes elegance and sophistication. The Girsan Regard MC Liberador will come complete with, an accessory rail, adjustable sights, ambidextrous slide safety/decocker, lightweight design, custom engraved grips, an 18-round magazine, and an English/Spanish manual and hangtag. MAP is $611.
The remaining four variants belong to our MC 1911 series, featuring captivating Sugar Skull pearl-like grips set against a backdrop of a polished stainless-steel slide and frame, accentuated by gold controls and small parts. The MC 1911 Liberador will come in a standard government model in either .45ACP or 9MM with an adjustable rear sight, or a Commander model chambered in 10MM with an adjustable rear sight. EAA/Girsan will also offer a government model with a standard rear sight in .45ACP. All variants will feature an accessory rail, ambidextrous safety, extended beavertail, deep slide serrations, 3-hole trigger, magazine well, low-profile sights and, an English/Spanish manual and hangtag. MAP starts at $882.
We are transitioning to a bilingual website, manuals, and hangtags in Spanish, ensuring that Spanish-speaking gun owners have access to the same high-quality resources as our English-speaking customers.
The Liberador series is a testament to our commitment to respect and appreciation of the diverse heritages that enrich our nation. We invite all firearm enthusiasts to explore the Liberador series and celebrate the unity that firearms can bring to our diverse community.
The Liberador series, and other newly announced products, will be showcased at the 2023 NASGW Expo in Columbus, OH – from Oct 25-27 in booth #710.
It’s your right to bear arms. It’s your responsibility to abide by the law and use firearms safely.
SIG P365-AXG LEGION Available for Pre-Order
Tuesday, October 24th, 2023Available via pre-order exclusively for LEGION members, the new P365-AXG LEGION combines an all-metal AXG grip module paired with their patent-pending slide-integrated expansion chamber.
Utilizing the AXG (Alloy XSeries Grip) all-metal grip module finished in the distinctive LEGION Gray Cerakote Elite, the P365-AXG LEGION is still 1” wide and accepts a full-size 17+1 capacity magazine into the thin, iconic profile of the P365. The P365-AXG LEGION’s grip module is fitted with exclusive custom LEGION Hogue G10 grips and an extended magwell for fast, easy reloads.
The slide comes optic-ready to accept the SIG SAUER ROMEOZero Elite or ROMEO-X Compact red dot optics.
Features:
Two port slide-integrated expansion chamber for recoil mitigation
Optic-ready slide with enhanced serrations
AXG grip module with installed magwell and Hogue Custom G10 grips
XSeries flat trigger
XRAY3 Day/Night sights
www.sigsauer.com/program/p365-axg-legion
Smith & Wesson Introduces All-New RESPONSE PCC
Thursday, October 19th, 2023
MARYVILLE, TN., (10/19/2023) – Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc.
(NASDAQ Global Select: SWBI), a leader in firearm manufacturing and design, today announces the release of its new pistol caliber carbine, the S&W® Response™.
This exciting new offering is Smith & Wesson’s first MSR-style PCC, which makes it easily compatible with many existing MSR parts and accessories. Chambered in 9mm, the Response has a 23+1 capacity out of the box and ships with two 23-round M&P double-stack magazines. The premier feature of this new carbine is rooted in its innovative and easy-to-install FLEXMAGTM System. Its design consists of interchangeable magwell adaptors that allow the firearm to operate using a variety of S&W and other manufacturer magazines. Included with the Response are two FLEXMAG kits that are compatible with either M&P double-stack or G17® /G19® magazines.
Loaded with features, the Response has a 16.5” threaded barrel, polymer handguard with Picatinny-style rail and M-LOK® slots, MAGPUL® MOE SL stock, flat face trigger, and an M&P® grip with four interchangeable palmswell adapters. It has an overall length of 35-3/8 inches fully extended and weighs just under 6.0 pounds.
“The Smith & Wesson Response is our solution for the PCC shooter that enjoys MSR platforms and prefers interfacing capabilities with various pistol magazines available in the market today. Its compatibility with the vast network of MSR aftermarket accessories allows the user to easily customize the Response to their specific preferences and needs. Smith & Wesson listened to the consumer and our goal was to deliver a completely versatile pistol caliber carbine that would be a perfect companion to your sidearm. This design is our response,” said John Myles, Senior Product Manager.
The new Smith & Wesson Response is built on a platform to optimize the user’s needs and breaks barriers for those looking to enter the PCC market. Embrace adaptability with the Smith & Wesson Response. MSRP $799.
For more information on the S&W® Response, visit www.smith-wesson.com.
VK-1 Wins The Golden Triggr Award for Most Innovative Long Gun at TriggrCon 2023
Sunday, October 15th, 2023Wichita, Kansas– VKTR Industries is proud to accept the Golden Triggr Award for Most Innovative Long Gun presented at TriggrCon 2023. Representing a showcase for the most cutting-edge developments in the industry, TriggrCon fosters new technologies and recognizes innovation in design and execution.
Our submission, the VK-1, is a lightweight, low-profile, feature-rich, piston-driven AR-15 for the discerning shooter. It features patented state-of-the-art internal components, offering shooters a flatter, cleaner, more consistent shooting experience than traditional DI or legacy piston-driven ARs in the lowest profile footprint on the market. VK-1 is fully ambidextrous, including a patented billet machined magazine release and bolt catch. Heat-treated billet construction on these components ensures they will perform for a lifetime of service even in the most hostile conditions.
At its core, VKTR Industries firmly believes in evolution through design, and the VK-1 represents the precision, craftsmanship, and innovative design necessary to deliver the highest standard of quality in firearms manufacturing.
For more information on the VK-1, visit vktrind.com.
EAA/Girsan Now Shipping Witness2311
Monday, October 9th, 2023(Cocoa, Florida) – European American Amory Corporation (EAA Corp) is proud to announce that the Witness2311® by Girsan is now shipping to distributors for dealers nationwide.
The new Witness2311® is a double-stacked 1911 built to compete with the highest quality double-stack 1911s on the market while keeping an affordable price. This state-of-the-art semi-automatic pistol boasts a sleek design with ergonomic space age grips, optic ready slide, accessory rail, multiple barrel lengths, calibers, and model configurations. In an industry where quality often comes at a premium, the Witness2311® stands out as a true game-changer. EAA and Girsan understand the importance of providing high-quality firearms accessible to a wider audience, and that’s why the Witness2311® is priced competitively without compromising on its quality.
The EAA/Girsan Witness2311® will come in seven different variations, with more to follow. The first 3,000 units will ship with a free EAA FAR-DOT optic as an added value.
Keith Bernkrant, President of EAA, stated: “We do not rush our products to market like some of our competition. I am proud to say the Witness2311® is one of the finest products we have ever distributed. Many have said we must be “out of our minds!” at the retail price of $999 including optics for the first 3,000 optic ready units.”
4.25” Commander Optic Ready, 9MM |SKU: 395030| SRP: $999
5” Government Optic Ready, 9MM |SKU: 395020| SRP: $999
4.25” Commander Optic Ready, 10MM |SKU: 395010| SRP: $1,029
5” Government Optic Ready, 10MM|SKU: 395000| SRP: $1,029
6” Hunter, Supersight, 10MM |SKU: 395070| SRP: $1,029
4.25” Commander Optic Ready, 45ACP |SKU: 395050| SRP: $999
5” Government Optic Ready, 45ACP |SKU: 395040| SRP: $999
EAA and Girsan earning your respect, one gun at a time.
For more information on the Witness2311®, please visit: EAACorp.com/Witness2311
Introducing the Next-Gen Girsan High Power MCP35 PI Light-Weight (LW)
Monday, October 2nd, 2023Cocoa, FL- EAA Corp and Girsan Firearms are excited to unveil the latest innovation in the world of firearms – the EAA/Girsan High Power™ MCP35 PI LW. This cutting-edge pistol redefines the standards of concealed carry firearms with its exceptional lightweight design and versatility, all while retaining a traditional lightweight metal frame and single-action trigger.
But that’s not all – with the help of our partners, you can experience the MCP35 PI LW for yourself through our exclusive dealer range event. This groundbreaking pistol features an alloy metal frame, making it up to 1/2lb lighter than the traditional steel frame Girsan High Power™. This enhancement not only ensures superior comfort but also facilitates effortless carrying for extended periods, a feature showcased during test firing sessions at participating ranges. Don’t miss out on the chance to test fire and truly appreciate the MCP35 PI LW’s performance at a range near you. To find a list of participating ranges, please visit our website at eaacorp.com/dealer-range-list.
Key Features of the EAA/Girsan High Power™ MCP35 PI LW include:
1. Multiple Configurations: The MCP35 PI LW is available in four distinctive variants, ensuring that every shooter can find the perfect fit for their needs. Choose from a Two-Tone Tungsten or all Black finish, with or without a rail (OPS or MATCH), to suit your preferences.
2. Optic Ready: All variants of the MCP35 PI LW come optic-ready, accommodating RMS and RMSc footprint optics, providing enhanced accuracy and target acquisition for shooters of all skill levels.
4. 9mm Chambering: Chambered in the widely popular 9mm caliber, the MCP35 PI LW combines manageable recoil with a substantial 15+1 rounds capacity magazine, making it an ideal choice for self-defense and target shooting.
5. Perfect for Concealed Carry: With a compact 3.88″ barrel and an overall lighter weight of 1.34 lbs., the MCP35 PI LW model is optimized for concealed carry, ensuring both comfort and discretion for everyday carry.
6. Additional Features: The MCP35 PI LW (OPS or MATCH) continues to offer shooters a generous number of features to include: G10 grips, ambidextrous safeties, an extended beavertail, straight trigger, fiber optic front sight and no magazine disconnect.
Girsan High Power™ 3.88” 9mm Black OPS | SKU: 390434 | SRP: $749
Girsan High Power™ 3.88” 9mm Two-Tone OPS | SKU: 390436 | SRP: $772
Girsan High Power™ 3.88” 9mm Black MATCH | SKU: 390430 | SRP: $749
Girsan High Power™ 3.88” 9mm Two-Tone MATCH | SKU: 390432 | SRP: $772
“EAA Corp and Girsan have come together to create a pistol that offers unmatched performance, versatility, and comfort for concealed carry,” said Chase Duffey, National Sales and Imports Manager at EAA Corp. “The MCP35 PI LW is a game-changer, and we are excited to introduce it to firearms enthusiasts who demand the best. I think if John Browning was around today he would give us a Thumbs Up for the MCP35 PI LW”
For more information about the EAA/Girsan High Power™ MCP35 PI LW and to stay updated on all of EAA’s current products, follow us on Instagram and Facebook, or visit our website at eaacorp.com.
