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January 18th, 2025American Suppressor Association Issues Statement of Support for Hearing Protection Act Reintroduction
January 18th, 2025WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the American Suppressor Association (ASA), issued a statement of support for the introduction of the Hearing Protection Act for the 119th Congress by U.S. Representative Ben Cline.
“The Hearing Protection Act is the epitome of commonsense legislation. Law-abiding citizens should not have to pay a tax to protect their hearing when they exercise their Second Amendment rights,” said Knox Williams, President and Executive Director of ASA. “The American Suppressor Association applauds Rep. Cline for his leadership and willingness to fight for the rights of gunowners across the United States. We look forward to continuing productive conversations with members of Congress and the incoming administration to ensure the best policy outcomes for the suppressor industry and entire gun-owning community.”
The Hearing Protection Act would remove suppressors from the burdensome requirements of the National Firearms Act (NFA) and require purchasers to pass an instant NICS check, the same background check used during the sale of long guns. This change will make it is easier for law-abiding hunters and sportsmen to access these hearing safety devices. Congressman Cline’s bill is an enhanced version of the HPA introduced in every Congress for the last decade. The legislation includes a technical change intended to clarify which part of a suppressor must be marked with a serial number.
Background
Suppressors have been federally regulated since the passage of the National Firearms Act of 1934.
In order to purchase a suppressor, prospective buyers must live in a state where suppressors are legal, send in an application including fingerprints and passport photos to the ATF, pay a $200 transfer tax, notify their local Chief Law Enforcement Officer (CLEO), and wait an indeterminate amount of time for ATF to process the application.
Using the same science as car mufflers, suppressors help reduce noise pollution, allowing hunters and recreational shooters to be good neighbors and good stewards of the environment.
Often referred to as “silencers,” suppressors are widely misunderstood by the public due to this misnomer. A suppressor only reduces the sound level of a gunshot to 110-120 decibels, about as loud as a jackhammer or ambulance siren.
Private suppressor ownership is currently legal in 42 states, and hunting with a suppressor is legal in 41 states.
For more information on the Hearing Protection Act and the American Suppressor Association, visit americansuppressorassociation.com.
Olympic Athlete Graduates USAF BMT
January 18th, 2025
Airman Anita Alvarez smiles with her family after the Basic Military Training Coin Ceremony, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, January 8, 2025. Alvarez is a three-time Olympic athlete joining the Department of the Air Force World Class Athlete Program upon graduation from Basic Military Training. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2d Lt Kate Anderson)
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas —
Three-time Olympic athlete, Anita Alvarez, graduates Air Force Basic Military Training on Jan. 9.
After winning a silver medal in the 2024 Paris Olympics, Alvarez made her way to the 737th Training Group to complete 7.5 weeks of basic military training. The newly graduated athlete is now also known as Airman Alvarez.
“My BMT experience is one I will carry with me for the rest of my life,” said Airman Alvarez. “The regimen, discipline, teamwork and resilience needed to get through the past 7.5 weeks felt similar to what was needed to make it to and through three Olympic games and all the challenges I’ve faced along the way.”
Alvarez is one of 781 airmen to graduate from BMT this week. However, her Air Force journey will look a little different than most. Alvarez will be joining a premier group of athletes in the Department of the Air Force World Class Athlete Program to continue her training as an artistic swimmer.
Dale Filsell, Chief, Department of the Air Force WCAP and Shooting Program, shares, “DAF WCAP affords elite athletes, such as Airman Alvarez, the opportunity to qualify for the Olympic games and proudly serve their country at the same time.”
The DAF WCAP, managed by Air Force Services Center, was established in 1995 and is open to Active Duty, National Guard and Reserve Air Force and Space Force personnel who rank the highest in their sports. Since its inception, 14 WCAP athletes have represented Team USA at the Summer and Winter Olympics.
“The DAF WCAP is delighted to welcome Airman Anita Alvarez to the program,” said Filsell “Airman Alvarez is WCAP’s first-ever recruited Olympic medalist and the program is looking forward to supporting Airman Alvarez as she trains and competes to become a four-time Olympian at the LA28 Summer Olympics.”
Although WCAP athletes train full-time in their given sport, they are also required to complete all annual and ancillary training, professional military education, fitness assessments and other mandatory tasks required of all Airmen and Guardians.
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- Trainee Anita Alvarez, 331st Training Squadron, leads from the front during the run portion of her official physical fitness test during week five of Basic Military Training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas on December 23, 2024. Alvarez is a three-time Olympic athlete joining the Department of the Air Force World Class Athlete Program upon graduation from Basic Military Training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Gregory Walker)
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- Trainee Anita Alvarez, 331st Training Squadron, hangs from the bars during the Confidence Course at PACER FORGE during one of her final weeks at Basic Military Training on Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Annex, Texas on January 2, 2025. (U.S. Air Force photo by Daniel Cruz)
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- Trainee Anita Alvarez, 331st Training Squadron, completes the push up portion of her official physical fitness test during week five of Basic Military Training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas on December 23, 2024. Alvarez is a three-time Olympic athlete joining the Department of the Air Force World Class Athlete Program upon graduation from Basic Military Training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Gregory Walker)
For more information about the Air Force World Class Athlete Program visit their website: myairforcelife.com/air-force-wcap
By 2nd Lt Kate Anderson, 37th Training Wing Public Affairs
Savage Arms Announces New Left-Handed Models
January 18th, 2025WESTFIELD, Massachusetts – January 16, 2025 – Savage Arms®, an iconic firearm manufacturer, is excited to announce the availability of left-handed models of its 110 Trail Hunter and 110 Trail Hunter Lite.
“Savage Arms® is proud to offer left-handed models that cater to the diverse needs of our customers,” said Beth Shimanski, Director of Marketing at Savage Arms. “We understand that every shooter deserves the opportunity to enjoy our products, and we are thrilled to expand our lineup to include these new options.”
Savage debuted the 110 Trail Hunter in late 2023 as a collaboration with Hogue and quickly followed it with the 110 Trail Hunter Lite in 2024. Hogue Overmolded rifle stocks have long been known to provide outstanding performance and grip. The Cerakote ceramic coating on the barreled action helps to seal out the worst that mother nature can dish out. These rifles help fill tags despite the weather or hunting conditions.
Product No. / Description / MSRP
58301 / 110 Trail Hunter LH 243 Win / $639
58302 / 110 Trail Hunter LH 6.5 Creedmoor / $639
58303 / 110 Trail Hunter LH 308 Win / $639
58304 / 110 Trail Hunter LH 350 Legend / $639
58305 / 110 Trail Hunter LH 400 Legend / $639
58306 / 110 Trail Hunter LH 270 Win / $639
58307 / 110 Trail Hunter LH 30-06 Spfd / $639
58308 / 110 Trail Hunter LH 7mm PRC / $639
58309 / 110 Trail Hunter LH 300 WM / $639
58310 / 110 Trail Hunter Lite LH 243 Win / $669
58311 / 110 Trail Hunter Lite LH 6.5 Creedmoor / $669
58312 / 110 Trail Hunter Lite LH 308 Win / $669
58313 / 110 Trail Hunter Lite LH 350 Legend / $669
58314 / 110 Trail Hunter Lite LH 400 Legend / $669
58315 / 110 Trail Hunter Lite LH 270 Win / $669
58316 / 110 Trail Hunter Lite LH 30-06 Spfd / $669
58317 / 110 Trail Hunter Lite LH 7mm PRC / $669
58318 / 110 Trail Hunter Lite LH 300 WM / $669
58236 / 110 Trail Hunter Lite LH 20” Barrel 7mm Backcountry / $669
58238 / 110 Trail Hunter Lite LH 16.5” Barrel 7mm Backcountry / $669
For more information about Savage Arms and its extensive line of leading firearms, visit savagearms.com.
Coming Soon: The Folding Defensive Platform from Magpul x ZEV
January 17th, 2025I know, I know, you’ve heard it before, but they really mean it this time guys. Magpul partnered with ZEV Technologies (now owned by SilencerCo) to bring the Folding Defensive Platform or FDP over the finish line.
First unveiled as the FMG-9 during SHOT Show 2008, it eventually became two separate firearms based on the same technology, the FDP (pistol) and FDC with the C for Carbine or SBR variant (requires ATF approval) after Magpul teamed with ZEV in 2021. Since then, we’ve had an annual update on the status around SHOT Show. However, I’m told the firearms are ready and sales should begin this quarter.
Although these are based on the Magpul design, they will only be available for sale from ZEV Technologies which shows a current price of $1699.
I must say, the images and video look like they’ve got it together. Hopefully, it’s really happening. I really want one.
Learn more at magpul.com/fdp-fdc and www.zevtechnologies.com/shop/fdp.
Franklin Armory’s New Binary Trigger for FN SCAR
January 17th, 2025The New SKR-C1 Gives FN SCAR® Owners the Longed-for Ability to Fire on Both the Pull and Release Functions of The Venerable Gas Piston Semiautomatic Rifle
MINDEN, Nev. – January 16, 2025 – Franklin Armory, Inc., one of America’s most innovative manufacturers of firearms and accessories, announced today the latest model in the patented Binary Firing System® lineup. The new SKR-C1 is Franklin Armory’s first Binary® trigger for the popular FN SCAR®. Now, FN SCAR owners can experience the thrill of shooting in Binary mode that hundreds of thousands of Americans have come to enjoy on many other firearm platforms.
“From social media engagements to customer surveys, the FN SCAR consistently ranked among the most requested platforms for our next Binary trigger design,” said Franklin Armory President Jay Jacobson. “Our engineers enthusiastically pursued this project and did a fantastic job of adapting our Binary technology to the renowned SCAR platform.”
Franklin Armory’s new SKR-C1 provides the same three-position selectable functionality found in all of its Binary® triggers for rifles and pistol caliber carbines: Position One, safe; Position Two, traditional semiautomatic; Position Three, Binary®. In Binary mode, a single round is fired when the trigger is pulled and a single round is fired when the trigger is released. One of the Binary Firing System’s revered safety features is the ability to cancel the release round by simply moving the integrated selector switch from Binary® to the “semi” or “safe” position before releasing the trigger. More information on the operation of the Binary Firing System can be viewed in the video “How Binary® Works.”
MSRP for the new SKR-C1 Binary Trigger for FN SCAR is $499.99. Franklin Armory anticipates shipping the SKR-C1 before end of the first quarter 2025.
For more information about the SKR-C1 Binary trigger for FN SCAR and other triggers in the patented Binary Firing System lineup, visit FranklinArmory.com. You can also keep up to date on new product announcements by following the organization on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube. To inquire about testing and evaluation for Binary triggers and other Franklin Armory products, please email media@franklinarmory.com.
ARIC Compatible Rail Adapter Plate from LAW Tactical
January 17th, 2025
LAW Tactical has realized a now rail adapter plate for use with the Law Tactical AR Internal Carrier (ARIC).
Features:
• Allows ARIC equipped firearms to use 1913 Picatinny Rail Type Stocks and Braces.
• 17-4 Stainless Steel Construction.
• Integrated QD sling sockets.
• Enables the firearm to Fire with Picatinny stock or brace folded with ARIC.
• Allows the firearm to fire without a Stock or Brace installed with ARIC.
• Retains toolless disassembly of the firearm for maintenance.
• For use with your existing DI upper, combined with the ARIC and the RAP.
KGM Suppressors Unveils the FDP Suppressor with Fast Attach, Modular Design
January 17th, 2025January 17, 2025 – KGM Suppressors is proud to announce the official release of the highly anticipated FDP Suppressor model by FD Suppressors. Following a groundbreaking partnership revealed in 2024, the FDP Suppressor is set to enter production in Q1 2025, with shipments beginning in April 2025. This innovative product is a unique and capable suppressor that does not require a threaded barrel on a pistol host, instead attaching via a patented method that uses the accessory rails incorporated into a pistol’s frame.
As a part of US commercialization, the FDP Suppressor has a newly redesigned and modular mounting interface, specifically engineered to meet U.S. regulatory standards. This design allows users to have multiple unregulated adapters, enabling seamless compatibility with different host platforms. This updated design of the FDP Suppressor has been reviewed by the BATFE Firearms and Ammunition Technology Division (FATD), with approval received in December 2024.
MSRP for the FDP Suppressors is $750, with additional adapters available for an MSRP of $165.
Launch Configurations
The initial release of the FDP Suppressor includes adapters for the following host platforms:
• Glock 17 Gen 5
• Glock 17 Gen 3/4
• Glock 19 Gen 5/19X/45
• Glock 19 Gen 3/4
• HK VP9
Key Design Features
• Fast attach and removal design that does not require a threaded barrel.
• Does not require a Nielson device/booster for cycling.
• Does not affect cycling and reliability of the pistol, allowing maximum ammunition compatibility.
• Has minimal to no point-of-impact shift between suppressed and unsuppressed.
• Does not interfere with the vision of pistol sights.
• Offers comparable sound suppression to conventional pistol suppressors.
• Easy take-apart design for cleaning.
“The FDP Suppressor model is a uniquely capable suppressor that we are excited to bring to the US market,” said Sean Murphy, VP of Product Management. “After we signed the partnership with Fischer Development to bring their design to the US, we found a few design changes needed to meet US regulations. We are excited to have an approved modular mounting system so that users can customize their suppressor setup to fit their preferred host. Work is already underway for additional adapters that fit other popular pistol platforms.”
Availability and Ordering
The FDP Suppressor and its launch adapters will be available for pre-order starting February 2025, with shipments commencing in April 2025. Existing KGM Suppressors dealers will have access to this product, and interested FFL/SOTs are encouraged to inquire about dealer pricing. Additional adapter designs are already in development, ensuring continued expansion of compatibility options in the near future.
See the FDP Suppressor at SHOT Show in the KGM Suppressors booth, located in Caesar’s Forum at booth 75223.
For more information about the FDP Suppressor, its features, and availability, visit www.fd-suppressors.com or contact info@fd-suppressors.com.
