“personal protection”

The three-day Carry Guard Expo hosted by NRA begins Aug. 25 at the Wisconsin Center in Milwaukee. The nearly 200,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art facility will be filled with the industry’s latest guns, gear and services dedicated to personal protection.

Nighthawk Custom, the Berryville, Ark., gun maker best known for its top-of-the-line 1911 pistols, has created quite a buzz at the 145th NRA Annual Meetings and Exhibits by rolling out a new line of revolvers for hunting, personal protection and competitive shooting.

The knives detailed here are fine examples in form and function, and should appeal to consumers with refined tastes, but more practical budgets.

Effective immediately, bowhunters may carry any caliber of firearm for personal protection afield.

Smith & Wesson announces that it has produced and shipped over 3 million of its M&P Shield pistols.

Speer Ammunition has announced its Gold Dot Carbine ammo. Tuned specifically for carbine-length barrels and velocities, this 9mm Luger comes loaded with 135-grain projectiles, for an expected muzzle velocity around 1170 fps.

The NRA Adaptive Shooting Program and Business Alliance announced the launch of the online Adaptive Product Database to provide members with information on businesses delivering services, gear and training to assist individuals with disabilities enjoy shooting and the great outdoors.

Cabela's has announced that the 2014 edition of its "NRA Weekend" event will be hosted by the company's retail locations this coming weekend, Sept. 13 and 14, respectively. All new and current NRA members who join or renew their membership during NRA Weekend will receive a $25 Cabela’s gift certificate.