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Newsby Staff WriterAugust 22, 2011

ATF Introduces Firearms App

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) has introduced a pair of mobile apps for Android and Windows 7 that provide information about firearms types and nomenclature. In addition to the new apps, the ATF also updated its app available for Apple iPhone.

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Newsby Staff WriterAugust 19, 2011

CCW Breakaways Launches Concealed Carry Pant

"Breakaways" pants with built-in holster pockets enable a faster one-handed draw to help prevent a race with an adversary for who gets their weapon into play first.

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Articlesby Nick JacobellisAugust 19, 2011

Springfield Armory XD(M) 3.8 Pistols

As you probably have already noticed, the XD(m) 3.8 and the XD(m) 3.8 Compact get their names from their 3.8 inch-barrel, as opposed to the four-inch barrel standard on the original XD Pistols. The Compact designation is assigned to the 3.8 Pistol, which has the short "Compact/Sub Compact" style grip.

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Newsby Staff WriterAugust 17, 2011

Glock Announces Youth Philanthropy Initiatives

Glock provides support to various philanthropic and educational organizations benefiting youth, the company announced.

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Newsby Staff WriterAugust 16, 2011

S&W Delivers New Sidearms to West Virginia State Police and Wyoming Highway Patrol

The West Virginia State Police selected the S&W Model 4566 TSW pistol and has received 750 pistols chambered in .45 ACP. The Wyoming Highway Patrol selected the S&W M&P40 pistol and is currently in the process of transitioning its officers over to the sidearm.

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Photo Galleriesby Staff WriterAugust 11, 2011

POLICE-TREXPO 2011 In Pictures

Attendees to the POLICE-TREXPO 2011 conference in Chantilly, Va., from Aug. 10-12 had the chance to hear Lt. Col. Dave Grossman give the keynote, "The Bulletproof Mind: Psychological and Physiological Preparation for Combat." They were also able to take advantage of a pair of defensive-tactics traing sessions, including Al Giusto's techniques for disarming suspects armed with edged weapons. Range Night included an instructional session from Chris Cerino of "Top Shot" fame.

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Newsby Staff WriterAugust 4, 2011

Gun Dealers Sue ATF to Halt Reporting of Multiple Rifle Sales

The National Shooting Sports Foundation has filed a lawsuit challenging the legal authority of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) under the Gun Control Act to compel 8,500 federally licensed firearms retailers in Arizona, California, New Mexico and Texas to report the sale of two or more rifles.

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Newsby Staff WriterAugust 4, 2011

POLICE-TREXPO 2011 to Include Live Fire Classes

This year, POLICE-TREXPO East 2011 will boast one of the most ambitious schedules of training and programs presented in the long history of the conference and exposition. The following is a quick look at some of the highlights in each training track Aug. 10-12 in Chantilly, Va.

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Newsby Staff WriterAugust 4, 2011

10-8 Performance Introduces Rear Sight for S&W 1911s

Hilton Yam's 10-8 Performance has introduced a replacement rear sight for Smith & Wesson 1911 fixed-sight model pistols. The sight body is contoured and dehorned for comfortable handling and carry. All rear sights feature a plain black blade finished in matte black oxide.

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ProductsJuly 29, 2011

Hybred Mag-20 Shotgun Slugs

The newest Lightfield round, the distinctive red hull Lightfield Hybred Mag-20 slug, fills the entire bore with a thin, two-piece plastic sabot gripping the rifling and imparting stabilizing spin on the slug.

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