The National Tactical Officers Association (NTOA) Releases the Fall Edition of The Tactical Edge

Doylestown, Pa. (December 2016) – The National Tactical Officers Association (NTOA) is pleased to announce the fall edition of The Tactical Edge is now available. Widely considered to be the leading authority in tactical operations information, The Tactical Edge reaches over 60,000 law enforcement officers from over 8,000 agencies and divisions.

Featured in this issue is Phil Hansen’s “Values-Driven Leadership in Difficult Times.” In this article, Hansen discusses how it is essential to provide sound leadership and a sense of cohesiveness, even when law enforcement is figuratively and literally under attack, to develop the bonds that bind by shared common values.

Members-only features include Don Alwes’ “Contemporary Active Shooter Instructors” and Dr. Michael Asken’s “Teaming Up to Mitigate Groupthink in Negotiations and Tactical Operations.” Also featured is “Interaction Between Police Tactical and Hostage Teams at Critical Incidents,” by Jack Cambria. The entire issue is available to new members online by joining NTOA.

The NTOA has also made several articles available online to nonmembers, including “Review of Mass Shooting Events Supports Current Trauma Management Guidelines” by Kevin B. Gerold and Mark E.  Gibbons. The article focuses on explaining the findings of the Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery’s March 2016 published research results and is of particular interest for TEMS providers.

Other items of interest are the director’s message by Mark Lomax; an interview with Eugene P. Ramirez, founding partner of the law firm Manning & Kass, Ellrod, Ramirez, Trester LLP, in which he discusses what SWAT operators need to know from a legal perspective and the role he has played in shaping law enforcement tactics over the last two decades; and a look back at the 2016 NTOA Tactical Operations Conference and Trade Show.

The Tactical Edge has been providing the law enforcement community with cutting edge, lifesaving information from leading experts for more than 30 years and is the winner of multiple awards, including the 2006 American In-House Design Award from Graphic Design USA and the 2013 APEX Award for Publication Excellence from Communications Concepts. It is published quarterly in February, May, August and November.

For more information on the National Tactical Officers Association, visit ntoa.org or call 800-279-9127. Join the NTOA today and start receiving the benefits of better training and stay on top of the ever-changing and challenging world of law enforcement.

About the National Tactical Officers Association

The mission of the NTOA is to enhance the performance and professional status of law enforcement personnel by providing a credible and proven training resource as well as a forum for the development of tactics and information exchange. The association’s ultimate goal is to improve public safety and domestic security through training, education and tactical excellence. www.ntoa.org.

Bergara B-14 Woodsman Performance Series Rifle Named to Field & Stream’s “Best of the Best Awards 2016”

The B-14 Woodsman Rifle was selected as one of 13 unparalleled items for outdoorsmen on the coveted “Best of Best” list.

Lawrenceville, Ga. (November 2016) – Bergara Rifles, a division of BPI Outdoors, is proud to announce that its B-14 Woodsman Performance Series Rifle has been named to Field & Stream’s “Best of the Best Awards 2016.” Thirteen items were chosen by the Field & Stream editors for the outdoorsman who deserves nothing less.

“Affordable and damned near perfect, the B-14 is a classic wood-stocked big-game rifle based on Bergara’s own glassy-slick bolt action. It is pillar-bedded, comes in a choice of six calibers and is guaranteed to produce sub-MOA groups with match-grade ammo. I’ve shot it; Bergara is not blowing smoke about those groups,” commented David E. Petzal, Field & Stream rifles editor.

Bergara Rifles introduced the B-14 series in 2015, providing shooting and hunting enthusiasts with many of the same quality features and performance characteristics well-known in their custom guns. The B-14 rifles feature the Bergara B-14 PERFORMANCE action with a coned bolt nose and breech, ensuring consistently smooth feeding and a sliding plate extractor for proper alignment.

The Bergara 4140CrMo steel barrel is finished in matte blue and is available in 22-inches (Short Action) and 24-inches (Long Action). The B-14 Woodsman rifle is built on a classic style, oil-finished walnut stock, with a checkered pistol grip and forend. The Woodsman Rifle is built using either the Bergara B-14 Long or Short Action, a Bergara Performance Curved trigger and is available with a hinged floorplate. The B-14 Woodsman looks, feels and shoots like rifles costing hundreds more and delivers a level of quality and performance that is unmatched in its price range.

The 2016 Bergara B-14 Woodsman caliber offerings include: .30-06, .300 Win Mag, .270, 7mm-Rem Mag, 6.5 Creedmoor, .243 Win, and .308 Win.

Every Bergara B-14 Rifle is capable of producing sub-1.0 MOA groups at 100 yards using factory grade ammunition. MSRP for the Bergara B-14 Woodsman starts at $945.00.

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About Bergara Rifles:

Bergara Rifles, headquartered in Lawrenceville, Georgia, combines the world-class rifle barrels manufactured in Bergara, Spain with U.S. high-tech design and functionality in high demand by hunters, target shooters and professionals for the American market. www.bergarausa.com

About Field & Stream:

Field & Stream is America’s largest outdoor sports magazine brand, delivering extensive service, compelling stories and blogs, and great photography and video to an audience of over 9 million hunters and fishermen. Our multiple platforms – magazine, website, television, consumer shows and social media – provide the information and entertainment these passionate sportsmen desire, and serve as a ubiquitous validation of their lifestyle. www.fieldandstream.com

National Tactical Officers Association’s (NTOA) The Tactical Edge Growing Despite Many Other Law Enforcement Publications Folding

Doylestown, Pa. (November 2016) – The National Tactical Officers Association (NTOA) announces that amid an epidemic of magazines in the law enforcement industry folding, its award winning magazine, The Tactical Edge, is staying strong with its healthy subscribership continuing to grow year after year.

“The Tactical Edge has staying power. Law enforcement officers across the country want our in-depth articles penned by industry experts that give them insights on the strategies, tactics and cutting-edge technology that they need to survive in this rapidly changing and high-risk field. As more and more LE publications fold, this information is becoming scarcer; we want law enforcement officers to know that we’re here for them and that we’re not going anywhere,” said Mark Lomax, executive director of the NTOA.

While primarily a member’s only publication, the NTOA routinely makes several articles available online to nonmembers, including “Finding the Best SWAT Candidates – It’s All About the Interview” by Ed Allen. The article focuses on how to select SWAT team members who not only have the physical skills and abilities to operate effectively, but also the decision-making ability to make the right choice in high risk situations.

Widely considered to be the leading authority in tactical operations information, The Tactical Edge reaches over 60,000 law enforcement officers from over 8,000 agencies and divisions. The Tactical Edge has been in circulation for more than 30 years and is the winner of multiple awards, including the 2006 American In-House Design Award from Graphic Design USA and the 2013 APEX Award for Publication Excellence from Communications Concepts.

To get full access to The Tactical Edge and stay on top of the ever-changing and challenging world of law enforcement, join the NTOA.

For more information on the National Tactical Officers Association, visit ntoa.org or call 800-279-9127.

About the National Tactical Officers Association:

The mission of the NTOA is to enhance the performance and professional status of law enforcement personnel by providing a credible and proven training resource as well as a forum for the development of tactics and information exchange. The association’s ultimate goal is to improve public safety and domestic security through training, education and tactical excellence. www.ntoa.org

Vertx® Announces Winning Law Enforcement and Military Organizations from 5 Days of Thanks Campaign

Vertx® customers chose five law enforcement and military organizations to receive donations during Thanksgiving week.

Cincinnati, Ohio (November 2016) – Vertx®, a leader in low-profile apparel and gear for the prepared professional, announces the winners of its 5 Days of Thanks campaign. The campaign was Vertx’s way of saying thank you to all of its customers and giving back to groups supporting veterans and law enforcement organizations. Vertx customers chose the organizations to receive the daily $500 donations and the one $1,000 donation on Black Friday. Winners included the Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.) on Day 1, the Special Operations Warrior Foundation on Day 2, K9’s for Warriors on Day 3 and the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund on Day 4. The Sua Sponte Foundation won the $1,000 donation on Black Friday.

“The 5 Days of Thanks campaign was Vertx’s way of expressing our gratitude to the men and women who protect our liberties, lives and our country. We wanted to give our customers the opportunity to help us identify those organizations that they felt best represented our military and police forces,” Darrell Morrow, Vice President of Vertx said. “We received a high response from our customers and wanted to thank them for participating in our 5 Days of Thanks. We feel our customers chose some of the most highly regarded organizations to receive these donations.”

The Vertx 5 Days of Thanks kicked-off on Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2016 and ran through Friday, Nov. 25, 2016.

About Vertx®:

Vertx is a premier tactical and outdoor brand for the modern day prepared professional. Vertx designs world-class apparel, bags and packs that are created by best-in-class designers to combine a low visual profile with superior functionality. Since its inception in 2009, Vertx has earned trust among the nation’s top operators for exceptional performance, fit and durability. Vertx is a brand of Fechheimer, a Berkshire Hathaway Company. For more information, visit http://www.vertx.com.

About Fechheimer:

Fechheimer, a Berkshire Hathaway Company, owns and operates a portfolio of brands including Flying Cross™, Vertx® and Justin FR Work™. Founded in 1842, Fechheimer serves the military, public safety, industrial and outdoor markets.

IWI US Announces Cyber Monday Sale

Receive 10 percent off conversion kits and 20 percent off everything else Nov. 28, 2016, only at www.iwi.us/store.

Harrisburg, Pa. (November 2016) – IWI US, Inc., a subsidiary of Israel Weapon Industries (IWI) Ltd., is pleased to announce its Cyber Monday Sale only at www.iwi.us/store. Customers can receive 10 percent off conversion kits and 20 percent off everything else (on in stock products only) from 12 a.m. EST to 11:59 p.m. EST Nov. 28, 2016.

Featured products include: the TAVOR® Complete Case, TAVOR 9mm Aluminum Muzzle Brake – 4 5/8”, Jericho® 941™ 9mm Magazine, UZI® PRO Magazines, TAV-TOOL, TAVOR SAR Aluminum Forearm Picatinny Rail, TAVOR X95™ 9mm conversion kit and UZI PRO Gunsmith Bench Mat. Visit www.iwi.us/store to see the full line of products included in the Cyber Monday Sale.

For more information, please visit www.iwi.us.

About IWI US, Inc.

IWI US, Inc. is the USA based subsidiary of Israel Weapon Industries (IWI) Ltd. of Ramat Hasharon, Israel and a member of the SK Group, a leading defense and security group of companies that operate in the global Defense and Law Enforcement markets. The IWI US line of products includes several configurations of the TAVOR^® X95™, TAVOR^® SAR, Jericho® 941™ pistol, UZI® PRO pistol and Galil ACE® rifles and pistols.

For more information, visit IWI US Inc. at our website – www.iwi.us , on Facebook www.facebook.com/IWIUS – or contact us via email at: marketing@iwi.us.

Liberty Ammunition Announces Black Friday Sale

Buy four boxes of ammunition and get one free of equal or lesser value, PLUS receive an additional 10 percent off all ammunition on Nov. 25, 2016 only at www.libertyammunition.com.

 

 

Bradenton, Fla. (November 2016) – Liberty Ammunition is pleased to announce it will be holding a special sale for Black Friday. For one day only on Nov. 25, 2016, customers can buy four boxes of any ammunition and receive one box of equal or lesser value free, PLUS receive an extra 10 percent off all ammunition purchases at www.libertyammunition.com.

“We decided to really amp up our Black Friday sale with an extra 10 percent off all ammunition purchases for those customers who are looking for an exceptional deal. We hope everyone is enjoying their holiday weekend,” remarked Liberty Ammunition’s VP of Sales and Marketing Matt Phillips.

Ammunition available on the Liberty Ammunition website includes 9mm, 40 S&W, 45 ACP, 380 Auto, .38 Special, .357 Magnum, 10mm Auto, 45 Long Colt and .223 Rem in Liberty Ammunition’s Civil Defense line and .308 Winchester and 30-06 Springfield in Liberty Ammunition’s Animal Instinct line. Check out the entire line of high performance, lead-free Liberty Ammunition, as well as apparel products, at www.libertyammunition.com.

About Liberty Ammunition:

Giving you the “One & Done®” capability our customers deserve whether it be for Hunting, Personal Defense or Tactically for Law Enforcement and Military. www.libertyammunition.com

MasterPiece Arms Introduces the MPA BA Compact Suppressor Ready (CSR) Rifle

The MPA BA CSR Rifle achieves sub ½ MOA groups, is ultra-compact and suppressor ready

Comer, Ga. – (November 2016) – MasterPiece Arms (MPA), manufacturers of the MPA BA Rifles, Chassis Systems, Defender Pistols and Carbines, Suppressors and MPAR Rifles, is pleased to introduce the MPA BA Compact Suppressor Ready (CSR) Rifle. The MPA BA CSR Rifle achieves sub 1/2 MOA accuracy from an ultra-compact platform with a minimal stored footprint and is suppressor ready.

“Our new MPA BA CSR Rifle packs a lot of punch in a small, lightweight package. It’s extremely accurate and suppressor ready. Speaking of suppressor ready… we think our customers are really going to like the buttstock on this rifle. I don’t think there’s anything else quite like it,” said Phil Cashin, president of MasterPiece Arms.

The specially designed folding buttstock can store a suppressor up to 1.5″ in diameter (1.570″) and 9.5″ in length. When folded, the rifle can go from measuring up to 48″ in length with a suppressor attached to an overall length of 27″ with the suppressor stored in the buttstock and folded/locked. Watch the MPA BA CSR Rifle in action:

MPA BA CSR Rifle Specifications:

• Caliber: .308 Winchester, 6.5 Creedmoor
• Custom Throated for Caliber Specific Match Grade Ammo.
• Action: Kelbly’s Atlas Tactical
• Barrel: 416RQ Stainless Steel Spencer/MPA Hand Lapped Barrel – 16″ or 20”
• Barrel Twist: 1:10 (308) 1:8 (6.5 Creedmoor)
• Barrel Length: 16” or 20″
• Barrel Muzzle Thread: 5/8-24 TPI
• Barrel Profile: #5
• Length of Pull: 13.75 – 15”
• Action/Bolt Design: Remington 700 Type
• Chassis: MPA BA Lite Chassis with CSR Buttstock
• Trigger Tech Trigger (1-3 lbs. trigger pull, Customer Specified)
• Magazine: AICS (5 Round Accurate/AICS Type Magazine Included)
• Built-in Bubble Level
• Thumb Notch
• Spigot Mount Ready
• Chassis Weight: 3.6 lbs.
• Rifle Weight: 8.6 lbs.
• MSRP: $2,999.00

The MPA CSR Rifle is available in black, burnt bronze, flat dark earth, gunmetal and tungsten in both left and right handed set ups. All chassis and barrels are Cerakoted® in a multitude of colors and patterns. Solid colors are included. Custom patterns have a +$150 upcharge.

When ordering, customers will need to choose their caliber, barrel length, trigger type/pull weight and color. If the customer does not see their desired caliber choice, simply contact MPA and if the chamber reamer is available, then the rifle can be created. Since MasterPiece Arms hand builds each rifle, expect it to take 6-10 weeks before delivery. To order, visit: http://masterpiecearms.com/shop/mpa-308ba-csr-rifle-compact-suppressor-ready/.

For more information on MasterPiece Arms and their product line of pistols, rifles, carbines and suppressors, visit www.masterpiecearms.com.

About MasterPiece Arms:

MasterPiece Arms main offices, located in Comer, Georgia, combines quality engineering and state-of-the-art manufacturing to design and produce firearms, such as highly successful BA Rifles and Chassis Systems. MasterPiece Arms uses high accuracy CNC machining, turning, barrel making, laser cutting and bending in its manufacturing process controlled by their ISO9002/TS16949 Registered Quality System.

MPA engineers test and retest our weapons to provide customers with one of the most enjoyable guns available. With versatile uses, such as personal and home protection, long range shooting, hunting and tactical interests, MPA products are one of a kind and backed by a lifetime warranty for original owners. Learn more about MasterPiece Arms products at www.masterpiecearms.com or call 866.803.0000.

MasterPiece Arms is on Facebook at www.facebook.com/MasterPieceArms.

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IWI US Shipping Several Models of Galil ACE® Pistols

The Galil ACE® pistol (GAP39-II, 2^nd GEN) and Galil ACE® pistol with SB Tactical™ custom side-folding Stabilizing Brace™ in 7.62x39mm now arriving at local FFL dealers.

Harrisburg, Pa. (November 2016) – IWI US, Inc., a subsidiary of Israel Weapon Industries (IWI) Ltd., is pleased to announce that the new Galil ACE® pistol (GAP39-II, 2^nd GEN) and the Galil ACE pistol with SB Tactical™ custom side-folding Stabilizing Brace™ (GAP39SB) in 7.62x39mm are now shipping. The pistols will be arriving at local FFL dealers toward the middle of November.

The Galil ACE SB features a side-folding Stabilizing Brace produced for IWI US by SB Tactical, designers of the original SB15 and SB47 Pistol Stabilizing Braces. Originally designed as a means for persons with limited mobility to operate and fire the AR-15 pistol, the custom adaptation of the Stabilizing Brace to the Galil ACE pistol takes the application of large frame pistol control and stabilization to a new level. With the IWI brace’s unique side-folding feature, the Galil ACE SB can be fired with or without the brace extended, depending on the shooter’s need. With the brace in the folded position, storage space required in the owner’s safe or range/rifle bag is minimized. In all other respects, the Galil ACE GAP39SB is identical to the GAP39-II.

Improvements made since the original Galil was first developed include the charging handle (reciprocating) moved to the left side of the milled steel receiver, allowing for weak hand operation. Additional advancements include weight reduction with the use of modern polymers, AKM/AK-47 magazine compatibility, full-length two-piece Picatinny top rail and fully adjustable iron sights with Tritium front post and 2-Dot Tritium rear aperture. There is also a Picatinny tri-rail forearm with built-in, slide on/off rail covers with pressure switch access.

The GAP39-II, (2^nd GEN) and GAP39SB are not available for sale in California or Massachusetts. Magazine capacity restrictions may apply in other states.

Galil ACE Pistol Specifications:

Model:	GAP39-II, 2nd GEN	GAP39SB
Action:	Semi-auto	Semi-auto
Caliber:	7.62x39mm	7.62x39mm
Operating System:	Closed rotating bolt, long stroke gas piston	Closed rotating bolt, long stroke gas piston
Magazine Type:	MAGPUL MOE AK/AKM PMAG	MAGPUL MOE AK/AKM PMAG
Magazine Capacity:	30 rounds	30 rounds
Barrel Material:	Cold hammer forged, CrMoV, chrome lined	Cold hammer forged, CrMoV, chrome lined
Barrel Length:	8.3″	8.3″
Overall Length:	18″	26.75”
Weight:	6 lbs. w/out magazine	6.5 lbs. w/out magazine
Rifling:	Right Hand, 1:9.45 inch twist	Right Hand, 1:9.45 inch twist
Brace Color:	N/A	Black
Sights:	Adjustable with Tritium front post and 2-dot Tritium rear aperture.	Adjustable with Tritium front post and 2-dot Tritium rear aperture.
MSRP:	$1,749.00	$1,849.00

For more information, please visit www.iwi.us.

About IWI US, Inc.

IWI US, Inc. is the USA based subsidiary of Israel Weapon Industries (IWI) Ltd. of Ramat Hasharon, Israel and a member of the SK Group, a leading defense and security group of companies that operate in the global Defense and Law Enforcement markets. The IWI US line of products includes several configurations of the TAVOR^® X95™, TAVOR^® SAR, Jericho® 941™ pistol, UZI® PRO pistol and Galil ACE® rifles and pistols.

For more information, visit IWI US Inc. at our website – www.iwi.us , on Facebook www.facebook.com/IWIUS – or contact us via email at: marketing@iwi.us.

Shell Shock Technologies’ 9mm NAS3 Cases Flawless in Grueling 1,000 Round Torture Test

The VSO Gun Channel performed the torture test by continuously firing L-Tech 9mm FMJ with Shell Shock Technologies NAS³ cases through an Angstadt Arms UDP-9.

 Westport, Conn. (November 2016) – Shell Shock Technologies, LLC., an early-stage technology and manufacturing company focused on developing innovative case technologies for the ammunition industry, announces that its revolutionary NAS³ cases  passed a 1,000 round torture test with zero ammunition related failures or malfunctions. In the torture test, Curtis Hallstrom of the VSO Gun Channel continuously fired 1,000 rounds of L-Tech 9mm FMJ with Shell Shock Technology’s NAS³ cases through an Angstadt Arms UDP-9.

“Shell Shock’s new NAS³ two-piece casings are unlike anything I’ve ever seen before and with any new technology I always want to see for myself if the manufacturer’s claims are true. Shell Shock says its cases are stronger and more reliable than brass. Well, we shot one thousand rounds today; a lot of people won’t shoot a thousand rounds in a year and we did not have a single case separation or ammunition related malfunction. From a reliability standpoint, these new casings are flawless. I give Shell Shock Technologies two thumbs way up,” said Hallstrom.

NAS³ cases are 50 percent lighter than brass cases, offer greater lubricity and will not abrade, clog, foul, wear-out or damage breach and ejector mechanisms. The cases also offer greater corrosion resistance, tensile strength (2x stronger) and elasticity than brass. NAS³ cases will not split, chip, crack or grow (stretch) and are fully-reloadable with S3 Reload dies. Customers have reported being able to reload NAS³ cases many more times than brass cases. A video can be found on Shell Shock’s website showing 9mm Luger NAS³ cases being reloaded 32 times using S3 Reload  dies.

NAS³ cases have been tested successfully to pressures over 70k psi. NAS³ cases eject cool to-the-touch and can be picked up with a magnet. The head can be colored for branding purposes and easy load identification.

NAS³ cases are “Best in Class” for maintaining consistent velocity between rounds. In an independent test performed by H.P. White Laboratory (a major munitions testing facility), 9mm rounds fired using NAS³ cases achieved a velocity standard deviation of 0.93 fps (124 grain FMJ bullet, 4.2 grains Titegroup powder, 10 rounds, extreme variation 3fps).

To find out where to buy loaded ammunition with Shell Shock’s new 9mm NAS³ casings visit www.shellshocktech.com. Unloaded cases can be purchased at the website.

 

About Shell Shock Technologies, LLC:

Founded in Westport, Connecticut, in 2015, Shell Shock Technologies, LLC is an early stage technology and manufacturing company focused on developing innovative case technologies for the ammunition industry. Shell Shock is a component manufacturer suppling shell cases to the shooting sports market, as well as to U.S. and foreign ammunition manufacturers, law enforcement, military and other government agencies. Shell Shock does not load ammunition. www.shellshocktech.com

About L-Tech Enterprises, Inc:

Located in Eubank, KY, L-Tech Enterprises is a specialty ammunition manufacturer and test facility for advanced ballistic products. L-Tech manufactures ammunition for the US Military including US special forces and law enforcement. L-Tech also acts as a contract manufacturer for a variety of other ammunition brands. L-Tech manufactures a full range of ball, frangible and personal protection ammo that all features Shell Shock’s NAS³ case technology.

For more information or to order ammunition, please contact L-Tech at (606) 423-9782 or Info@ltechenterprises.com.

Andy’s Leather Holding Black Friday and Christmas Sales

Save 10 percent off all leather goods from now through Dec. 24 and 15 percent off all products, including slings, belts, jingle bells, holsters and accessories, from Nov. 24 – 28, 2016 at www.andysleather.com.

The popular Rhodesian Sling in use.

Nebo, N.C. (November 2016) – Andy’s Leather, purveyor of fine leatherwork for rifles, Scout rifle slings and accessories, is pleased to announce two special sales just in time for the holidays. From now through Dec. 24, save 10 percent off all leather goods during its Christmas sale (use code “Christmas” at checkout). For Black Friday, customers can save 15 percent off all products from Nov. 24 – 28, 2016, including the popular Rhodesian Sling, belts, jingle bells, holsters and accessories (use code “BlackFriday” at checkout). These special offers can be taken advantage of by shopping at www.andysleather.com. (Offers cannot be combined.)

“I’ve found myself in the giving spirit this season and have decided to offer not one, but two exclusive sales, to customers who buy my products direct at andysleather.com. Whether you’re looking for rifle slings or holsters or simply a special, handmade belt to give to dad, I’ve got you covered this year. Come check out what we have and I think you’ll be pleasantly surprised by our pricing,” remarked Andy Langlois, founder and owner of Andy’s Leather.

Andy’s Leather’s fine products are also carried by Ruger®, Gunsite Academy, A.H. Larsen (Denmark), Brownells® and Acme Armament. Holiday discounts and sales may vary by dealer.

For more information on Andy’s Leather, visit www.andysleather.com.