The Good Old Days?
When I was young (how I regret that phrase), the old guys used to bore me with stories of how much better the hunting was, how much better the guns were, how much better—and simpler—cars and trucks were or even how much prettier the girls were when they were young. Now that I am among the old guys I am sometimes tempted to wax similarly. But was it really better 20, 30, 40 or even 50 years ago?
SHOT Show Mid-Week
The numbers are not in yet, but I’ll be surprised if this show does not set an attendance record. Wading through the sea of gunning humanity has been a challenge; nonetheless I have found a few more nuggets that tripped my trigger.
Thompson/Center Dimension Bolt-Action Platform
Thompson/Center is changing the way consumers think about bolt-action rifles with its new Dimension bolt-action platform. The Dimension features interchangeable barrels and other components that allow users to to change calibers—.204 Ruger to .300 Win. Mag.—while still maintaining Minute-of-Angle accuracy.
Spotted: Bear Grylls of "Man Vs. Wild"
Alert: Bear sighting at SHOT Show in Las Vegas, Nev.! Oh, whew. Not that kind of bear.
New Bow Technology: Barnett Crossbows Vengeance
We swung by the Barnett Crossbows booth to check out the company's new bow prototype the Vengeance.
Shooting the new Browning A5 Shotgun
Browning is releasing a new version of its classic A5 model shotgun, and it was a hit at SHOT Show's Media Day at the Range. The gun retains the A5's iconic humpback-shape, but is new and improved in all other respects. Reliable, fast-cycling, recoil-operated, the Browning A5 is poised to be a popular new buy among shotgun fans.
Five Guns We Can't Wait to Shoot at SHOT Show!
SHOT Show has plenty to offer, but ultimately the first thing the NRA Editors look for is the same thing you'd want to see yourself—the new hardware. It all starts on Monday, Jan. 16 with the annual Media Day at the Range.
Gearing Up: Your Home for SHOT Show 2012 Coverage
There’s no doubt about it, the SHOT (Shooting, Hunting, Outdoor Trade) Show is a big deal. The largest and most comprehensive trade show for the shooting, hunting and law enforcement industries, SHOT Show attracts firearms retailers, manufacturers and outdoor media from all 50 states and more than 100 countries. Approximately 1,500 exhibitors are expected to set up shop at the Sands Expo & Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nev., and more than 50,000 attendees are anticipated to descend on this outdoor enthusiast’s paradise.
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