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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, 2023

Wichita, 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, 2023

Cocoa, 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.

Team Barrett Shines as Justin Wolf Takes 2nd at the 2023 King of 2 Miles with New Barrett Rifle

Wednesday, September 27th, 2023

MURFREESBORO, TENNESSEE — Barrett Firearms announces Justin Wolf and spotter James Archer’s 2nd place finish at the global 2023 King of 2 Miles competition, held at the NRA Whittington Center on September 22-24, 2023. What makes this result even more impressive is that Wolf was 1 of only 3 competitors who successfully engaged all 7 targets, the furthest being 3526 yards in the finals with a new Barrett rifle chambered in .416 Barrett using 500 grain Cutting Edge Lazer Bullets.


Justin Wolf and spotter James Archer’s with a resounding 2nd Place finish at the global 2023 King of 2 Miles competition.

The three-day event attracts the world’s best marksmen and is regarded as the ultimate proving ground for long-range shooting, pushing the boundaries of precision and equipment performance. Of 69 competitors, Barrett represented 11% of rifles competing in the extreme long range event yet reflected 21% of the global Top 14 finalists. Barrett’s competing rifle system was the only factory configured product represented in this year’s competition that typically showcases custom-built rifles.

Wolf said the results were a testament to the new Barrett rifle’s exceptional precision and the promise it holds for the future of long-range shooting. “It’s always amazing to shoot big ELR events like this. The feeling of accomplishment of making the finals and having this success with the new Barrett equipment is second to none.”

Bryan James, President of Barrett Firearms, said: “Justin’s performance with our rifle at the King of 2 Miles competition is a source of immense pride for Barrett. It is a testament to our unwavering commitment to pushing the boundaries of what is possible in long-range shooting. We look forward to officially unveiling this innovation to the world at the 2024 SHOT Show and bringing the same capability to the hands of marksmen who demand nothing but the best.”

Barrett Firearms invites media, industry professionals, and shooting enthusiasts to visit their booth #10344 or Industry Day at the Range during the 2024 SHOT Show in Las Vegas, Nevada, from January 23–26, 2024, where they can experience the new product firsthand and learn more about this revolutionary rifle’s specifications and capabilities.

For more information on Barrett Firearms please visit www.barrett.net.

New Firearms Guide 14th Edition with 24,200 Printable Gun Manuals, Schematics, Blueprints, and Old Catalogs Is Published

Tuesday, September 26th, 2023

Impressum Media Inc., Los Angeles, CA – September 25.2023 – Impressum Media Inc. proudly announces the imminent release of the 14th Edition of the Firearms Guide by Chris Mijic. This new edition contains significantly updated values and information reflecting new changes in the gun industry. For the year 2023/2024, it introduces an impressive array of new firearm makes and models, alongside the inclusion of 3,000 newly added gun schematics, blueprints, manuals, and old guns & ammo catalogs. Notably, this edition features a treasure trove of original printable catalogs and brochures from esteemed manufacturers such as Colt, Smith & Wesson, Savage Arms, Browning, Beretta, Winchester, Charles Daly, Sig Sauer, CZ, FN, and more.

Impressum Media Inc. is currently offering a special promotion during its first launch week. You can enjoy a 25% discount on our products by using the promo code: 14PROMO. Please note that this fantastic deal will expire on October 02, 2023. Don’t miss out on this limited-time offer!   (this special promotion is ONLY advertised in this press release)

Published since 2009 at www.firearmsguide.com for both gun enthusiasts and shooting industry professionals worldwide, Firearms Guide is the world’s largest:

1. A Gunsmithing Library with 24,200 zoomable and printable hi-res gun schematics, blueprints, gun manuals, and old guns & ammo catalogs – for all types of antique and modern guns (3,000 newly added just in this Edition)

• This huge Gunsmithing Library provides gunsmiths with 24/7 access to printable high-resolution gun schematics (exploded views, drawings, or diagrams) with gun parts lists with original parts numbers, blueprints with dimensions for complete guns or gun parts, cross-sectional views, printable complete original gun manuals for antique and modern guns, old guns and ammo catalogs from 1800s to today, and Ammunition Dimensions (Case & Bullet) Guide.

• When they sell antique guns, the Gun Shop owners can print out that gun’s original manual for their customers

2. A Reference Guide that presents over 80,000 antique and modern firearms, air guns, and ammunition with Tech Specs, Hi-Res Color Pictures, Features, Ballistics, and Prices from 1,743 manufacturers from 62 countries.

• With its 14 search criteria like Year, Price, Action, Caliber, Country, Stock Type, etc., Firearms Guide enables fast, complex searches of 80,000 antique and modern guns and side-by-side comparisons of search results – more precise search results than Google.

• Guns are cross-referenced with the searchable Ammo Database with over 7,000 different rounds with ballistics and ammo pictures.

• Over 58,000 high-resolution color pictures of guns in resolutions up to 4000 x 1492.

3. A Gun Value Guide that presents antique and modern guns with gun values online based on 100% – 30% condition ratings

4. Gun Make Codes, Marks, Crests, Stamps, Proofs, and Trademarks Graphic Guide for easier antique and modern firearms identification

• Check visually over 880 Gun Make Codes, Marks, Crests, Stamps, Proofs, and Trademarks to find the same as on your gun and to identify the manufacturer

The New Firearms Guide Flash Drive 14th Edition is published as:

1. A cloud-based, searchable Online Edition

2. A Flash Drive Edition for Windows User

The Flash Drive Edition ensures privacy and discretion, allowing users to conduct research on any Windows computer and print gun blueprints without leaving any online browsing traces. The Online Edition offers free updates and guarantees anonymous activation and use, eliminating any tracking or data collection, unlike conventional internet search engines.

The publisher made this new 14th Edition of the Firearms Guide available for gun shops’ retail distribution on 6-month Activation Cards.

“When purchased in the gun shop, these new Firearms Guide Activation Cards enable a buyer to anonymously activate and use the newest Firearms Guide Online Edition for 6 months,” says Chris Mijic, publisher of Firearms Guide. “Firearms Guide Online Edition Activation Cards represent a modern approach to gun publication sales in gun shops. They empower gun shop owners to provide cutting-edge products to their customers, boosting shop revenue through repeat sales.”

Firearms Guide14th Edition is available at www.firearmsguide.com

Why a Decorated Combat Veteran Sought a Firearm-Storage Solution that Appeals to All Americans

Saturday, September 9th, 2023

STAMFORD, Conn. (September 6, 2023) – There is no shortage of reasons why millions of Americans choose to exercise their right to gun ownership. Whether it is for the protection of life and property, for sport or even collecting, all gun owners are well acquainted with the same realities: an inaccessible firearm is the same as no firearm and storage-solution needs vary from situation to situation.

So how is a responsible gun owner to ensure their firearm is secure from unauthorized use while also keeping it accessible?

“My adult life has been spent serving and protecting others as a United States Marine, a private security contractor and a law enforcement professional. Through this I learned that the right to gun ownership is the only thing that ensures all of our other rights can exist,” said GOSAFE co-founder Mark “Oz” Geist. “But my law enforcement career also showed me some sobering realities: unauthorized gun use is a common denominator in firearm-related accidents, suicides and crimes.”

Geist spent many years in search of a solution that would preserve a gun owner’s right to quick, authorized access while lessening the opportunities for unauthorized access. Recognizing there is never a one-size-fits-all solution for securing firearms, Geist quickly realized the GOSAFE solution would be ideal for a majority of gun owners and firearm carriers, from parents to law enforcement professionals.

GOSAFE’s unique mobile solution was designed by leading firearms experts, including former law enforcement and military professionals, to provide real-world security solutions for all gun owners, which according to the 2021 National Firearms Survey, now represents 81.4 million Americans. GOSAFE reimagines firearms security by putting the safe inside the firearm rather than the firearm inside a safe. Both the Mobile Safe and Mobile Mag products fit safely and securely inside the firearm, in the same manner as OEM magazines, accessible only via a unique-to-user key. Once the firearm is locked in GOSAFE mode, there is no possibility of an unauthorized user intentionally or accidentally gaining access. The patented technology allows gun owners and professionals to go from loaded and ready to locked and safe whenever and wherever they are. 

The GOSAFE line includes the Mobile Safe (MSRP $79.99) and the Mobile Mag (MSRP $99.99). The Mobile Safe is a non-loadable magazine-styled mobile safe that travels inside the firearm, providing speed and access and eliminates the need for cable and trigger locks. It prevents unauthorized and unintended firearm use by blocking the trigger and securely locking the slide closed. Users can easily switch from GOSAFE to their OEM mag in seconds. 

The Mobile Mag is a fully functioning magazine combining mobility and complete security with fast access that cannot be removed from the firearm when locked. Going from ready-to-fire to locked in a matter of seconds, when locked, it blocks the trigger to prevent unintended firing even with a round in the chamber. 

GOSAFE is available to purchase at gosafenow.com and will be arriving soon in retail locations around the country and online. 

Every 15 minutes, an unsecured firearm is stolen from a vehicle or residence. In addition to lessening the instances of accidents and crime, using GOSAFE secure-storage solutions to stop the unauthorized use of firearms will also reduce the number of suicide-by-firearm deaths that occur each year. Every 22 minutes, a person commits suicide by firearm, accounting for three of every five firearm deaths and inflicting long-lasting pain and suffering on the family and friends left behind. The increase in suicides among returning combat veterans has made this an area of particular emphasis for Geist and the GOSAFE team.

“In this next chapter of my life, I’m going to continue to protect people by providing a secure storage solution for gun owners, one that preserves access and autonomy for the gun owner while also mitigating the likelihood of misuse,” Geist said. “The GOSAFE solution for securing firearms is one whose time has come and one that will benefit all Americans, whether or not they choose to exercise their right to own firearms.

To learn more about GOSAFE and the latest product introductions, visit
www.gosafenow.com.

Safety Bulletin: Light Bearing Holsters for Pistols

Thursday, September 7th, 2023

NEWINGTON, N.H., (September 7, 2023) – SIG SAUER is reminding consumers about the risks associated with the use of light-bearing holsters, which have been involved in a number of alleged unintentional discharge incidents. Due to the large openings in these holster designs around the trigger (necessary for accommodating the bezels of attached weapon lights), fingers or foreign objects may be able to enter these holsters and contact the trigger.  This vulnerability may be exacerbated by the use of a light-bearing holster without a compatible weapon light attached.

Placement of a firearm in a holster does not relieve the user from the requirements of proper trigger discipline, and safe firearms handling practices. 

Selection of a proper holster is the responsibility of the user and special care must be taken to ensure a chosen holster complements safe handling practices (including adequate trigger protection) and other philosophy of use considerations.  Holster manufacturers routinely publish warnings about the vulnerabilities of light-bearing holsters, including warnings printed directly in the manuals for these products, and stand-alone bulletins. Examples are reproduced below. If you choose to use a light-bearing holster with your firearm, you should review these warnings closely and ensure the additional risks are acceptable given your intended use.

Blackhawk! T Series Holster Manual Warnings

SAFARILAND 7TS Series Holster Manual Warning

Safariland Service Bulletin | Advisory for Handguns with Lights and/or Lasers Attached (published October 21, 2005)

Certain specific models of light-bearing holsters have also recently been subject to Safety Bulletins issued by the manufacturer relating to firearm retention issues.   These retention issues have been observed to contribute to a risk of unintentional discharge of holstered firearms under certain conditions. Any concerns regarding such holster issues should be directed towards the holster manufacturer directly.

Safariland Safety Bulletin | Safariland® 7TS™ GEN 2 ALS Light Bearing Holsters for Sig P320 / P320C and Surefire X300U (published August 15, 2021)

Safariland Safety Bulletin | Safariland Duty Holsters 7000 Series for Streamlight TLR 7 and similar-sized light attachments (published November 8, 2021)

Safariland Safety Bulletin | UPDATE: Safariland Duty Holsters 7000 Series for Streamlight TLR 7 and similar-sized light attachments (published March, 18, 2022)