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Ruger has issued a wide recall of all Mark IV and 22/45 models because of a problem with the safety and sear and has told owners that the pistols should not be used. The company says on its website that any Mark IV pistol produced before June 1, 2017 has “the potential to discharge unintentionally if... [Read More]

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Ruger recently discovered that all Mark IV™ pistols (including 22/45™ models) manufactured prior to June 1, 2017 have the potential to discharge unintentionally if the safety is not utilized correctly. In particular, if the trigger is pulled while the safety lever is midway between the “safe” and “fire” positions (that is, the safety is not... [Read More]

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Smith & Wesson today announced that it has begun shipping the new short-barrel versions of its Model 66 and Model 69 Combat Magnum revolvers. The new Model 66 and 69 revolvers feature a 2.75-inch barrel and are chambered in .357 Magnum and .44 Magnum, respectively. The company said the Combat Magnum revolvers are suited for... [Read More]

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Springfield Armory has announced its all-new patent-pending hammer-fired single-stack 9mm compact pistol, the XDE. The XDE has a sleek frame just an inch wide, for hand and holster fit that is conducive to everyday carry. The patent-pending hammer design grants the XDE a Low-Effort-Slide (L.E.S.) that requires 27% less racking effort when compared to leading... [Read More]

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  Sturm, Ruger & Co. announced today the Silent-SR ISB for the 10/22 Takedown platform. The ISB, or Integrally Suppressed Barrel, is an addition to the Ruger Silent-SR suppressor family. The 10/22 Takedown rifle is the ideal platform for an integral suppressor because the firearm’s overall length doesn’t change with the integral suppressor. Suppressed firearms help to preserve... [Read More]

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Remington Arms Company  announced today that the best-selling shotgun of all time, the Model 870, is now available in a Non-NFA 14-inch-barrel configuration–the Model 870 Tac-14. The Model 870 Tac-14 has a suggested retail price of $443 and comes with a Limited Lifetime Warranty. Order #81230. New for 2017, the Remington Model 870 Tac-14 features a... [Read More]

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  —Review by Scott Thornton, assistant manager and chief range safety officer, Shoot Smart Grand Prairie, a Texas Law Shield facility. Used with permission from Shoot Smart. The Glock 17, in 9×19 mm, is one of the most popular modern handguns in the world. I say “modern” because it has only been in service since 1982.... [Read More]

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Not having the right holster is a problem often encountered by shooting enthusiasts and instructors. As an instructor, I often have students show up for defensive pistol classes wearing belt holsters that work fine as storage devices or for daily carry, but are insufficient and unsafe for serious training.

  Members who shoot competitive handgun events may be interested to hear that Colt has released its next generation of Gold Cup Trophy pistols. Mark Redl, Team Colt Shooter and product manager for Colt, told Texas & U.S. Law Shield, “We started the development of the new Gold Cup Trophy when I decided to compete in the Bianchi Cup.... [Read More]

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    Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. has released its AR-Lower Elite, a fully assembled modern sporting rifle lower receiver. Featuring the Ruger Elite 452 AR-Trigger, Magpul MOE SL stock and Magpul MOE grip, the AR-Lower Elite offers a lot of options for those wishing to assemble their own modern sporting rifle. The AR-Lower Elite... [Read More]

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    Come by and chat with your U.S. Law Shield of Oklahoma representatives at the Wanenmacher’s Tulsa Arms Show to be held April 1-2 at the Tulsa Fairgrounds. With more than 4,100 tables (2,800 8-foot tables and 1300 6-foot tables), just the volume of displays is one of the reasons why Kyle Baggett, state manager for U.S. Law... [Read More]

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Mark Gresham, Smith & Wesson’s district sales manager for Texas and Louisiana, explains the features and benefits of the new Smith & Wesson M2.0 in this Boyert Shooting Centers video. Click the image to watch the YouTube video and see if the new pistol fits your needs as a carry gun. Boyert Shooting Centers in Houston and... [Read More]

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