Nitrex Optics, makers of tough and rugged riflescopes and binoculars for big game hunters, is pleased to announce their TR one 3-10x50mm riflescope has received the Best Value award in Field & Stream's 2008 "Best of the Best Awards." Nitrex proudly accepts this honor from one of the industry's most respected publications and views the award as validation of their manufacturing process and marketing focus.

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.

A newly designed "Universal Shooting Rest" which accommodates all types of gun stocks and still swivels 360° - exclusive to BOG-PODs.

The 20th annual Sporting Clays National Championship got underway at the National Shooting Complex in San Antonio today, with a record number of shooters competing on four fields in the main event. At the end of the day's 75-target first round, two shooters led the field of over 1400 shooters with perfect scores.

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.

Anthony Matarese, Jr. has become the 20th Sporting Clays National Champion, beating more than 1400 shooters for the top prize and edging former champion Wendell Cherry by one target. The four-day, 300-target main event, sanctioned by the National Sporting Clays Association, concluded Sunday evening at the National Shooting Complex in San Antonio.

While Glock pistols don't require many tools for disassembly, armorers and other pros use some special items to make the job easier. Brownells, the Montezuma, Iowa gunsmith supply house, has combined them all into one compact, self-storing unit, theirScrewdriver Set for Glock (#080-000-408).

FNH USA has new products and many modifications to its line for 2009. Highlights include:

SCAR 16S and SCAR 17S
As close to USSOCOM as you can get without enlisting.

What's new about a throwing knife? SOG has engineered in a special adjustable balance weight that runs the length of the knife's handle. This adjustable weight allows the knife owner to dial in their own custom balance point for their particular throwing style and rotation speed.

Brownells just honored their one-millionth customer, Mr. Jason Wright, by presenting him with a personalized Bushmaster AR-15 in Mr. Wright's caliber choice, .450 Bushmaster, at their Montezuma, Iowa facility.