Western Shooting Journal stops by the NRA annual convention in Houston

We had a great time at the NRA’s annual convention last weekend, met lots of new people and reconnected with many in the industry. Saw so many new products and organizations I couldn’t possibly remember them all, but here are a few photos of some of them below. The city of Houston was very accommodating […]

Mike Raahauge, owner of Raahauge Hands-on Shooting Sports Fair, passes away

It is with great sadness that we report the passing away of Mike Raahauge, one of the legends in the firearms community.  He died at age 72 of esophageal cancer diagnosed in August.  His Raahauge Shooting Enterprises puts on one of the biggest gun shows in the country every year, which uniquely features the ability […]

Women of the NRA: See the new energy of some top female shooters

From NRAWomen.TV NRA Women’s mission is to expose the public to the female face of the NRA – focusing on the “New Energy” of women in the shooting sports who are making their voices heard. We are excited to share the stories of female gun owners and what they are passionate about.

Top exhibitionist shooter Tom Knapp has passed away

Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family. Western Shooting Journal recognizes Tom as one of the greats in clay target shooting. Here is his bio from tomknapp.net: Tom Knapp is recognized as the greatest exhibition shooter of modern times. With TV appearances and more than 100 live shows a year in the United […]

10 Millionth Mossberg 500 Pump-action Comes Off The Line

(O.F. MOSSBERG & SONS PRESS RELEASE) Since the first model came off the line on August, 21, 1961, the Mossberg 500 Pump-Action shotgun has received accolades from sportsmen and women, law enforcement and military personnel alike for its reliability, versatility and affordability; and notably for its distinctive ambidextrous top-mounted safety. Now this true American classic […]

The New Glock G30S: ‘A More Concealable .45 That Still Carries 10 Rounds’

(GLOCK GROUP PRESS RELEASE) GLOCK, Inc. announced a new addition to its pistol lineup – the GLOCK 30S. The conceal-and-carry hybrid pistol features impressive stopping power consisting of a factory-made 36 slide on top of a 30SF frame. Its compact design and simple operation allow smooth drawing in a .45 caliber pistol. The 30S packs 10 […]

Zombie Go Boom Special!

Zombie Go Boom (http://www.youtube.com/user/ZombieGoB…) is a great resource for every Zombie enthusiast. They do what normal people can’t: Testing the effectiveness of weapons against Zombies. Here at The Slingshot Channel, we have been ZGB fans from the very beginning, and we have followed the huge enhancements the ZGB team achieved over time. This last iteration […]