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Imbel Sporter Model 444 308 Win.

Easily the best-looking of the trio, the Imbel-receivered FAL looked thoroughly professional with its even, matte-black finish, The first Brazilian FALs were made under contract by FN, but Brazil initiated production on its own, and our test rifle was made in its entirety in Brazil.

The markings on the receiver indicated the maker was Fbrica de Itajub, the government-owned company that is part of the government-owned IMBEL arms complex. The IMBEL logo and name also appeared on the upper receiver.

Blackhawk! Appoints New Director of International Business

NORFOLK, VA -- Blackhawk! Products Group, which manufactures tactical gear for the military and law enforcement, has promoted Lt. Col. Tom O’Sullivan, US Army (Ret.) to the position of Director of International Business.

U.S. Army Renews Lake City Army Ammunition Plant Contract–First Orders Under New Contract to...

MINNEAPOLIS -- Alliant Techsystems (NYSE: ATK) has been awarded a contract from the U.S. Army Contracting Command, Rock Island Contracting Center, Rock Island, Ill., to continue operating the Lake City Army Ammunition Plant (LCAAP) for an additional four years.

More than 100 Olympic Medals won with Eley Tenex since 1964

British-based ammunition manufacturer Eley Limited has reached a century in Olympic medals.

Firearm Sales Continue to Climb in March

Firearm sales continued to surge across the country for the fifth straight month, extending a trend that began after the November elections. The increase also follows recent comments by several high-profile members of the Obama administration about re-imposing permanently and expanding the ban on modern sporting rifles.

NSSF Provides $50,000 For New Scholastic Steel Challenge Program

NEWTOWN, Conn. -- The National Shooting Sports Foundation will contribute $50,000 to the Scholastic Steel Challenge program of the United States Practical Shooting Association and Steel Challenge Shooting Association.

Norris Crowned Steel Master At U.S. Steel National Championships

BJ Norris of Tyler, Texas, was crowned the Steel Master at the Smith & Wesson U.S. Steel Nationals in Titusville, Fla.

GunReports.com GunGuide: Rifles Update

GunReports.com has compiled the largest collection of rifle data and prices on the web. Updated daily. Bookmark this page for quick and easy reference to pricing, reviews, and accessory links.

Wilson Combat Quad Rail Offers Better Front-End Handling

Wilson’s new Quad Rail offers a more comfortable handhold on the fore end while maintaining four rails for accessories.

NRA Competitions Division Staying Busy

The NRA Competitions Division recently announced four bits of news important to shooters:

Frank Advice from Frank Brownell on Buying AR15s

Administrator's Note: We saw Frank Brownells' advice in the March 27 Brownells Web Bench e-letter and thought his comments about current AR15 market shortages were on point. We got permission to post them on GunReports.com.

Top Shooters Battle For Coveted Double Tap Championship

Competition at the USPSA STI Double Tap Championship runs March 26-29 at Double Tap Ranch in Wichita Falls, Texas.

Ammo Price Increases Are Coming

Since President Donald Trump’s announcement on April 4 about new tariffs — a 10% blanket tariff on all imports, plus targeted reciprocal tariffs —...