NSSF has announced the launch of “Where2Shoot,” a mobile app now available for the iPhone and iPod Touch. The app — available for free in the iTunes App Store — puts North America’s most comprehensive directory of shooting ranges in the palm of your hand. It also includes video tips for shooters, news and firearm safety information. Where2Shoot gives users the...

http://gunsandtactics.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/crimsontracelogo.jpg Wilsonville, OR - Crimson Trace today announced plans for the introduction of a powerful, 100-lumen weapon light for the 1911 handgun, available through normal distribution channels in May. Building on the success of their innovative Lightguard platform for polymer handguns, CTC’s engineers designed the new light to fit America’s most popular pistol, while offering the same benefits of instinctive activation...

Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE: RGR) is proud to introduce the Ruger 10/22 Takedown™. Readily separated into two subassemblies, the Ruger 10/22 Takedown offers a convenient transport and storage option for the popular Ruger® 10/22®. As reliable and accurate as every 10/22, the Ruger 10/22 Takedown makes it even easier to keep America's favorite rimfire rifle by your...

The San Antonio-class amphibious warfare ship (technically an LPD, for Landing Platform Dock) has recently begun entering service with the U.S. Navy. The class lead, USS San Antonio (LPD-17), was commissioned in January 2006 and made its first deployment in August 2008. Since then, the New Orleans (LPD-18) was commissioned in March 2007, followed by the Mesa Verde (LPD-19)...

http://gunsandtactics.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/ISNR.jpg This post is sponsored by: 360 Tactical Training Guns & Tactics attended the International Security and National Resilience (ISNR) exhibition and conference this past week. This unique event brings together an entire spectrum of homeland security topics under one roof in one truly amazing location of the Middle East. Held in one of the most beautiful places I've ever visited, Abu...

http://gunsandtactics.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/konuslogo.jpg Konus Optical & Sports System joins the social networking community with the launch of its Facebook page where fans will be able to obtain product news from the company, share hunting stories and photos, and participate in contests to win prizes ranging from Konus products to a hunting trip! And hunting fans will love hearing from guest hunting...

FAIRFAX, Va. –- (gunsandtactics.com) -- The NRA National Action Pistol Championship, also known as the MidwayUSA & NRA Bianchi Cup, has a seen a tremendous growth in sponsorship in 2012. The return of longstanding supporters along with the addition of new sponsors helps the championship to maintain its standing as the richest and most prestigious shooting tournament in the...

Abu Dhabi, 19th March 2012 (WAM) – Leading small arms manufacturer, Caracal, has introduced its first 9mm carbine at ISNR 2012. The Caracal CC 10, adding another level of performance and modularity to Caracal's weapon family, will be available to customers in 2 variants: The CC10 SB (short barrel version) and the CC10 LB (long barrel version). Where the SB version...

A keystone of Thai naval power is the Naresuan-class guided missile frigate (FFG), which is a joint Thai-Chinese design based on—but more advanced than—the Chinese Type 053 frigate. Naresuan is named for a Thai king who liberated Siam (the ancient name for Thailand) from Burma in the 1500s; its sister ship Taksin is named for a former Thai prime...