In the latest tactical shooting sports news:
FN America has released a limited-edition FN 509 Tactical with a black frame and flat dark earth slide through Davidson’s retailers nationwide.
The FN 509 Tactical features a 4.5-inch threaded barrel with four-inch slide, FN Low-Profile Optics Mounting System, and suppressor-height night sights that co-witness with miniature red dot optics. It has 17-round standard and 24-round extended magazines; 10-round versions are available for states with magazine capacity restrictions.
To inquire about purchasing these limited-edition pistols exclusive to Davidson’s, please call Davidson’s at 1-800-367-4867 or visit www.galleryofguns.com.
Adaptable Belt Mount from High Speed Gear
The Adaptable Belt Mount mounting system from High Speed Gear Inc. is available for 30 of HSGI's most popular products.
The ABM attachment format offers a sturdy, belt width adjustable, anti-slide application for mounting HSGI products to a belt. This attachment method uses a strip of durable, vinyl-backed 1000D Cordura nylon laminate and reliable YKK snap closure to create a belt loop. Two laser cut slits enable the user to thread the loop smaller or larger for 1.5” – 1.75” belts or 1.75” -2” belts, respectively. The inside of this fashioned belt loop features a patch of hook Velcro designed to match up with the interior loop Velcro of HSGI rigger belts to lock the pouch in the desired position on your belt.
Additionally, ABM pouches feature a vertical channel behind the mounting panel. On some larger pouches, such as the ABM TACO or Stun Gun TACO, this channel is large enough to pass a belt through to mount the pouch sideways.
“Sliding a product onto your belt through a belt loop is a simple way to attach it. The Adaptable Belt Mount allows customers to put on their mag pouches, handcuff pouches, tourniquet pouches or other gear quick and easily,” explained Bill Babboni, High Speed Gear vice president of sales and operations. “Keeping the process simple allows the customer to have the gear they need when they need it.”
The ABM is available 30 High Speed Gear products, including TACOs, medical pouches, radio pouches, handcuff pouches, general purpose pouches, stun gun pouches and shotgun shell pouches. Find the ABM at your favorite High Speed Gear Dealer.
Close Quarters Tactical Acquires Georgia Training Site
Close Quarters Tactical, which is based in Shelby Township, Mich., has acquired the former National Security Associates training facility in Cusseta, Ga.
The new CQT Georgia facility is a state-of-the-art 700-acre training facility with extensive breaching equipment for all types of mechanical, ballistic, thermal and explosive breaching, a 6000 sq. ft. covered shoot house, multiple ranges from 25-1,000 yards and more. CQT provides law enforcement, government and military courses for tactical professionals in real-world facilities to support training missions and readiness. Turn-key, deployment-ready preparation and detail specific follow-through is guaranteed with all CQT training.
CQT Georgia also provides the defense industry an excellent venue to conduct testing, evaluation and demonstration of cutting edge technologies and capabilities. Our facility provides a convenient location to exhibit new capabilities to the Fort Benning Combat Developers and Integration Directorate personnel.
With facilities that can accommodate up to 100 people, CQT can offer one-stop training for law-enforcement, private security, military and special operations teams. Course lists include breaching, precision rifle, SWAT, patrol tactics, active shooter and much more.
Contact sales@cqtusa.com for a customized quote.
HAVA, ACADEMI Range Day a Success
Honored American Veterans Afield and ACADEMI Corp had a successful 8th Annual HAVA/ACADEMI Family Day at the ACADEMI 4,000-acre training facility in Moyock, N.C.
Threatened by thunder storms that never arrived, nearly 300 disabled veterans, family members, kids and volunteers participated in this all-day event which featured eight shooting stages on the range, two meals, gift bags, kids events and a police attack-dog demonstration.
After dinner, each attending child won a raffle prize and the event was capped with a free raffle for disabled veterans. Many won substantial prizes including 14 guns from contributing sponsor companies including Sig Sauer, Glock, Ruger, FN and SCCY.
“HAVA and ACADEMI have been partners in this event for eight years,” said HAVA Chairman Tom Taylor. "Our combined efforts have served those deserving veterans and their families well. We salute the 22 HAVA sustaining sponsors listed below and the dozens of others who continue to support our goal of convincing disabled veterans that the best of life is still ahead.”
NSSF-McGruff Gun Safety Videos Win Awards
The National Shooting Sports Foundation's McGruff on Gun Safety videos in partnership with the National Crime Prevention Council, Not Cool, Kyle and Molly’s Mischief, each have been awarded Bronze Tellys in the Social Responsibility category for Branded Content in the 40th Annual Telly Awards.
The Telly Awards honors excellence in video and television across all screens. It is judged by leaders from video platforms, television, streaming networks, production companies and including Vice, Vimeo, Hearst Digital Media, BuzzFeed and A&E Networks.
NSSF partnered with NCPC to teach youth the importance of gun safety through two short videos featuring McGruff and his nephew Scruff. In the videos, Scruff teaches his friends what to do if they find a gun or see someone bring a gun to school.
“NSSF is pushing the boundaries for video and television innovation and creativity at a time when the industry is rapidly changing,” said Sabrina Dridje, Managing Director of the Telly Awards. “This award is a tribute to the talent and vision of its creators and a celebration of the diversity of work being made today for all screens.”
“NSSF believes strongly in teaching young children and their parents about firearms safety, and we are thrilled to have the McGruff videos, a creative collaboration with NCPC, honored with prestigious Telly Awards,” said Steve Sanetti, CEO of the National Shooting Sports Foundation. “We hope this recognition will mean an even larger viewership of these videos and their important safety messages.”
“NCPC is delighted to be recognized for the work we’ve done with NSSF on educating children and their families on gun safety,” said Ann Harkins, President and CEO of the National Crime Prevention Council. “The McGruff videos are an informative and fun way to learn about the 4-steps to gun safety, and to get families talking about it together.”
The McGruff on Gun Safety videos were created by Danger Pigeon Studios.
