Hoping for a shot at the 2012 Olympics, 18 young trap and skeet shooters from 11 states yesterday wrapped up four days of intensive training and evaluation by U.S. coaches.

Mesa Tactical - A Costa Mesa, CA manufacturer of professional grade tactical shotgun accessories, announced delivery of 1,825 four-shot SureShell shell carriers and Ambi Hook Loop Magazine Caps to Remington Arms for installation on the first 1,825 of 3,000 Model 870 tactical police shotguns purchased by the L.A. County Sheriff's Department.

As part of its year-long, 75th anniversary celebration, the National Muzzle Loading Rifle Association is pleased to announce the release and availability of the historic Fifth Edition of the NMLRA/Longhunter Society Muzzleloading Big Game Record Book. The impressive, 256-page, hardbound, large-format volume contains current and updated records of North American trophy animals taken with all types of muzzleloading firearms.

From U.S. Service men and women around the world to law enforcement agencies across the country, Mossberg shotguns have experienced nearly four decades of combat and combat readiness in the hands of armed forces world-wide. Enjoying a long-standing relationship with the U.S. armed forces, Mossberg is the manufacturer of the only 12 gauge pump action shotgun ever to pass the stringent U.S. Military Mil-Spec 3443 standard.

For turkey hunters looking to step up to a high performance autoloader, Mossberg has expanded their offering and introduces two 930 Turkey guns with a new pistol grip stock, allowing greater handling and control when sighting in on Ol' Tom.

Whitetails Unlimited's introduced the Kids on Target as a pilot program in the last part of 2008, and it was an immediate success. As a result, the WTU board has approved the program to run for the entire year in 2009.

Benelli's innovative new website is now online with enhanced, high-level upgrades. Easier, faster-than-ever, search tools make it a snap to find the Benelli products and information you need. Enjoy quick and simple site navigation enhanced by cutting-edge technology that makes www.benelliusa.com the ultimate source for information about Benelli's unparalleled collection of hunting, sporting, target and home defense firearms, as well as parts and accessories.

Smith & Wesson Corp., announces that Team Smith & Wesson members Annette Aysen and David Olhasso earned top honors during the 8th International Confederation of Revolver Enthusiasts (ICORE) International Postal Match. For the third consecutive year, Aysen earned the Limited Top Lady title while fellow teammate David Olhasso placed first in the Open Division.

Kimber has announced the addition of the Tactical Custom HD II™ and the Tactical Entry II™. The Tactical Custom HD II and Tactical Entry II differ from the original Tactical pistols with stainless steel frames and the Tactical Entry II has the integral Kimber Tactical Rail™ for flashlight and accessory mounting.

A leading firearms journalist has created a new gun rights program to put firearms literature -- magazines -- into public places where they receive more exposure. "Operation Mag Drop," is a formal program to expand what many already do, according to radio and television personality Tom Gresham. The host of "Tom Gresham's Gun Talk" radio show, Gresham created the idea, and a web site, to promote leaving used gun magazines where the public can read them and learn more about guns, shooting and gun owners.