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Buy an LWRC piston gun, get a free Micro T1!

Sometimes down but never out, Remington is throwing all its resources and talent behind AAC — one of the tactical world’s most iconic brands.

In an extensive study that spanned over a year and surveyed more than 1,000 gun owners, the nation’s top firearms industry advocacy group tries to unlock the motivations and desires of a market that’s becoming more of a driving force in the gun world.

When the Colorado legislature passed significant changes to gun control in the state following the 2012 mass shooting in an Aurora movie theater, the outcry both within the state and across the U.S. was loud and immediate.

Yes, you heard that right, Sig is making a dramatic entry into that segment, and you can tell by the level of people the company is recruiting to head up new divisions.

Should retailers be worried about a slowdown in sales? And is it “ethical” to hope for a bad political result to scare people into buying more guns?

Being unable to fold the stock limits the AR’s ability to become significantly compact. Hybrid designs that eliminate the buffer tube work, but they tend to be heavy. What customers really needed was the ability to fold a factory AR buffer tube without affecting reliability.

While handguns are far and away the most popular firearms among female gun owners, AR-style rifles are making a major impact in the women’s market.

Sig Sauer just announced it is in full swing producing and shipping to dealers the much-anticipated MPX pistol.

Custom gun making can be a profitable side business, but it’s important to make sure you’ve considered all the benefits — and pitfalls — before you jump.

Popular movies and television shows depicting the coolest guns and accessories can really stoke the flames of customer interest. Be sure to have what’s hot and give prospective buyers a way to see them in action.

When it comes to types of lasers, we need to think in two dimensions. The first relates to how a laser is integrated with the handgun. The second addresses the method of activation. That’s fancy terminology for “how does it turn on and off?”

Try standing out from the pack by offering your customers a firearm made just for them … and make money while you’re at it.

Tactical continues its trend into the practical with this year’s offerings in defensive handguns, marked by concealable frames in bigger calibers. Manufacturers are giving shooters the gun they love in a size they can carry.

Once thought of as a training crutch or an expensive add-on prone to failure, lasers are becoming an essential part of any personal defense handgun setup.

Since its inception in the garage of Navy SEAL Mike Noell, BLACKHAWK! is now one of the largest tactical product companies in the world. We find out what it’s like to be a part of the new Vista Outdoor brand and where the company sees the tactical market heading.

Aim Sports makes its heavy-duty single-point, two-point sling with an interior bungee for a more comfortable fit. Through the end of March, the company is offering special deals to retailers who want to add this accessory to their lineup.