Kowa Sporting Optics Introduces the TSN-IP5 iPhone Adapter for the iPhone 5

Kowa Sporting Optics is pleased to introduce the next generation in the iPhone digiscoping family, the TSN-IP5 iPhone adapter for the iPhone 5. Just like its predecessor, the TSN-IP4S, the TSN-IP5 adapter comes with two standard rings, one for the Kowa 880/770 series scopes and one for the Kowa BD/SV/YF series of binoculars.

San Antonio Police Department Converts to Smith & Wesson M&P40 Pistols

The San Antonio Police Department has selected the M&P40 as its new service firearm and has begun to convert officers to the new handgun platform. Gun Tests has its own rating of the pistol.

Aimpoint’s Military Product Development Benefits Hunters and Shooters

Aimpoint is now offering new optical mounts to give hunters and sport shooters the same advantages employed by military end users.

Check Out NewestLeica Sport Opticsat 2013 NRA Meeting

Leica Sport Optics invites shooters to stop by booth #3811 during the NRA 2013 Annual Meeting & Exhibits to see and handle some of its newest products. Leica is officially unveiling the new Leica ER i riflescope models during the NRA event to be held in Houston, Tex., May 3-5 2013. Get a close-up look at the ER i 2.5-10x42 and the ER i 3-12x50 riflescopes, as well as the new Geovid HD-B laser rangefinder binoculars.

Weatherby Offers New 20-Gauge Pump Shotgun Models

Weatherby now offers a 20-gauge version of three PA pump shotgun models: PA-08 Synthetic, PA-08 TR, and PA-459 TR.

Bushnells’ New NatureView Cam HD SeriesPuts Game on Candid Field Camera

Bushnell Outdoor Products' new line of NatureView Cam HD camera traps allows wildlife enthusiasts to remotely capture high-quality images and high definition (HD) videos that are difficult or time consuming to capture in person.

Senator Tom Coburn Joins CCRKBA’s National Advisory Council

U.S. Senator Tom Coburn (R-OK) has agreed to join the National Advisory Council of the Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms, CCRKBA Chairman Alan Gottlieb announced today.

Traditions Firearms Introduces Single Action Frontier and Rawhide Series Revolvers

Traditions Performance Firearms has introduced a 2013 lineup of single-action revolvers by Pietta. The single actions will be available in two series – the Frontier series and the Rawhide series.

Back Country Rifle Returns in Weatherby’s Vanguard Series 2 Line

Back Country, a lightweight rifle for hunters and shooters, joins Weatherby’s Vanguard Series 2 line in 2013. Weighing just 6.75 pounds, Back Country carries the Weatherby sub-MOA guarantee and other features common to all Vanguard Series 2 rifles. In addition, Back Country’s chrome-moly metalwork with Cerakote Tactical Grey finish provides exceptional corrosion resistance.

Marine Special Operations Command Selects Leupold Mark 8 CQBSS for Combat Troops

The Leupold Mark 8 1.1-8x24mm CQBSS M5B1 Front Focal has been selected by the United States Marine Corps Special Operations Command (MARSOC) for use by front-line Marines in combat.

Birchwood Casey Rolls OutPink Shoot-N-C Targets

Birchwood Casey's Shoot-N-C Targets are known for leaving a bright ring around bullet holes for instant feedback. For 2013, Birchwood Casey has introduced Shoot-N-C Pink Reactive Targets.

Nikon Debuts ACULON A211 Binocular

The ACULON A211 binocular officially launches Nikon’s all-new ACULON optics family to the world, with seven fixed-power and two zoom models.

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