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The National Rifle Association released this statement regarding the Newtown, Connecticut, shootings on Tuesday:

Former Gun Tests and American Gunsmith contributor Bryce M. Towsley has written a new novel called The 14th Reinstated. The book lays out a frightening and dark scenario of how the world may look in a few years, and readers will pray it is not a prophecy of the future.

ARES Defense Systems is introducing the ARES-15 Mission Configurable Rifle (MCR), which offers dual-feed capabilities and quick-change barrel.

Magpul is now shipping its XTM Hand Stop Kit, XTM Enhanced Rail Panels, and Pink Magpul Furniture.

The Llama's firing mechanism differs considerably in detail from the 1911. The slide is the main area of interest. For illustration purposes, I chose a rather common Commander-length Llama in 9mm Luger. This pistol is a true compact, however, rather than a short slide on a full-length frame. The extractor is of the external type. There is no extractor tunnel in the slide and no firing-pin stop. While the elimination of the firing-pin stop and internal extractor may seem a good thing, if the treatment is not of high quality, then we have a problem. I've personally never seen a broken firing pin in a Llama pistol, but my friends in the gun-parts business have sold quite a few. On the other hand, I have repaired numerous extractors. The steel seems quite soft and new replacements are not easy to come by (though Gun Parts Corporation and Bob's Gun Shop are places to start looking). I have recut and reshaped these extractors, sometimes convincing the part to last for a time.

Varmint X, the new line of predator and varmint ammunition from Winchester, is being touted as a super-accurate lineup of the most popular centerfire rifle calibers for predator hunting: .204 Ruger, .223 Rem, .22-250 Rem and .243 Win.

Uncle Mike's new line of Side-Armor gear bags are functionally designed to withstand the toughest situations in the field and provide years of service.

Kel-Tec’s new CL-43 flashlight is an extremely bright flashlight designed to be used in conjunction with a firearm. The CL-43 is CNC machined from extruded 6061 aluminum. The light operates via a rearward-click button located midpoint of the flashlight with both constant and momentary-on capabilities.

DeSantis Gunhide Pocket Shot pocket holster now comes in a version that fits the Ruger LCP 380cal with a Crimson Trace LG-431 laser.

MidwayUSA has announced a major upgrade to its commerce site, MidwayUSA.com. The new MidwayUSA website features:

When you order one (or more) cases of ASYM Precision Ammunition through Dec. 1, 2012, the company will ship your entire order free.

Ruger is offering free ground shipping when you order any three magazines through Nov 30. See the details in the adjacent ad.