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(GunReports.com) – Taurus International will continue its sponsorship of the United States Military Academy Cadet Pistol Team in 2010. The team has won three out of the past five national intercollegiate championships and this year swept all competition categories.

(GunReports.com)— The International Confederation of Revolver Enthusiasts (ICORE) announced that Brownells, the world's largest supplier of firearm parts, gunsmithing tools, equipment and accessories, has signed on as a premier sponsor of the organization’s 19th Annual Smith & Wesson International Revolver Championships scheduled for June 4-6 in San Luis Obispo, Calif.

Ontario Knife Company has launched its new Ontario Knife Company GEN II™ series designed by industry veteran Dan Maragni. The line features state-of-the-art upgrades to all materials, and unique new heat treatment and manufacturing processes, for an unsurpassed level of craftsmanship and durability. The result is a series of knives perfect for a wide range of tactical, sporting, outdoor survival and rescue personnel applications. The revolutionary new Ontario Knife Company GEN II series starts with a special…

(GunReports.com) – SIG SAUER announced its first official shooting team to compete in national competitions. Led by National Shooting Champion, and Team Captain Max Michel, Jr., Team SIG will serve as ambassadors to the shooting sports industry, while competing with SIG Sauer pistols and rifles.

(GunReports.com) -- Elite Iron, a high-end custom weapons systems and sound suppressor manufacturer in Potomac, Montana, has announced the development of three new extreme duty suppressors.

(GunReports.com) — Steyr Arms is now chambering its long-range tactical rifle, the SSG 08, in .338 Lapua Magnum. A prototype of the new rifle made its public debut at the 2010 NRA Annual Meetings and Exhibits.

(GunReports.com) - LaserMax Inc. announces its newest Guide Rod Laser sighting system for the Springfield Armory XD(m), both full size, .40 caliber and 9mm.

(GunReports.com) -– Safariland announced today that its two most popular models of nickel finished handcuffs have passed the National Institute of Justice (NIJ) 0307.01 Standard.

(GunReports.com) -- LaserLyte announces its new Rear Sight Laser (RSL) for many popular 1911 pistols with Novak sights. The RSL's ground-breaking new laser design incorporated into the rear sight, compact size and revolutionary performance make it the most extraordinary system LaserLyte has produced. Easy-to-install and easy-to-operate, the new RSL offers a high-power laser with the benefit of not having to replace existing grips or internal stock parts. …

(GunReports.com) –Thompson/Center Arms Company, Inc., a Smith & Wesson company, announced that it has reached an agreement with the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) to become an officially licensed firearms manufacturer of the century old youth organization.

(May 12, 2010) – Thompson/Center Arms Company, Inc., a Smith & Wesson company, announced that it will introduce a new Encore® handgun package as part of the Larry Weishuhn Signature Series at the 2010 National Rifle Association (NRA) Annual Meeting and Exhibits taking place May 14-16 in Charlotte, North Carolina. During the NRA convention, the widely recognized Thompson/Center professional hunter, credited writer and television personality will be on hand to promote the new pistol as well as talk one-on-one with attendees and fans.

(GunReports.com) -- The National Rifle Association will hold its annual convention in Charlotte on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Up to 70,000 attendees are expected.