The Social Media Reload: October 2, 2015

Gone are the days of newspapers, magazines and network television. Social media is today’s top source for news, entertainment and information. But with the quick pace of trending topics and 140-character updates, unless you live online, you’re bound to miss something. Luckily for you, that’s my job. The Social Media Reload features the most popular, interesting, entertaining and controversial content in the firearms and outdoors industry from the past week and repackages it into a quick list with a bang. Read on and see what you missed this week.

THE DRY ICE TEST
We’ve seen torture tests melt guns, but it’s not often we see videos that test the other side of the temperature spectrum. Matt and Adam of LFD Research (also of Geeks Gadgets and Guns) have released a video series testing frozen firearms using dry ice. Packing a crate with dry ice, the guys shoot, freeze and attempt to shoot again a number of guns, including a Yugoslavian SKS M59/66, Ruger Mini-14, AK-47, IWI Tavor, AR-15 and Glock 17. They even froze the ammunition. As you can probably predict, shooting and handling the frozen guns was no easy task. It should be noted that dry ice itself can be dangerous, let alone flash freezing guns with it. For their sake, we’re just glad the worst thing that happens is a gun not firing. (via Outdoor Hub)

GUN RETURNED AFTER 33 YEARS
Here’s a story that will make you feel all warm and fuzzy inside. Recently, Richard Montague of Lee Township, Michigan received a visit from the Calhoun County Sheriff Department who surprised him with his Remington Nylon 66 .22 caliber rifle that had been stolen 33 years ago. Stolen during a home burglary on Sept. 1, 1982, the gun was recently recovered more than 600 miles away in Covington, Tennessee. Police said the gun was purchased at an estate sale years ago, but when the new owner attempted to sell it recently the serial number was checked and it was recorded as stolen in Michigan. Montague was understandably dumbfounded, telling the Battle Creek Enquirer “I hadn’t thought about it in years and we never expected to get it back.” More good news for Montague, the rifle still fires and is in great condition. (via Guns.com)

BROWNING AMMUNITION COMING SOON
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve probably seen or heard that Browning has partnered with Winchester to introduce Browning Ammunition, a new line of “superior performance ammunition for hunting, personal defense and target shooting.” Winchester will be responsible for product development, manufacturing, marketing and sales, according to a press release from Browning. In what seems like an obvious move for Browning, its initial offerings will including 12 gauge, .380 Auto, .270 Winchester, .30-06 Springfield, rimfire and more. And while we can expect to see these in action and on display at SHOT Show in a few months, the public will have to wait until February 1, 2016 to find out if they truly are “The Best There Is.”

Did we miss something interesting, entertaining or controversial? Shoot us a link in a comment below and stay up to date with our Social Media Reload archive.

American Built Arms Company Joins the National Association of Sporting Goods Wholesalers

American Built Arms Company (A*B Arms), a veteran-owned, Type 07 U.S. manufacturer of firearms and firearms parts and accessories to the civilian, law enforcement and defense industry, has become a Manufacturers Member of the National Association of Sporting Goods Wholesalers™ (NASGW).

A*B Arms recently introduced their MOD*X Modular Rifle System for the Remington Model 700 short action. With the continued growth of the company and the addition of new products to the shooting sports markets, partnering with NASGW was the obvious next step.

“American Built Arms Company has been in business for five years and has now grown to the point that we need to reach out to the major distributors in the marketplace and NASGW was the most logical choice to make that happen,” said Jason Combs, President and Founder of American Built Arms Company. “We see an exciting opportunity to network with the different organizations involved with NASGW and look forward to growing our business with them.”

A*B Arms will exhibit at the upcoming NASGW Expo & Annual Meeting, booth #478,  to be held in New Orleans, Louisiana, Oct. 27 – 30, 2015.

To see the full line of products available for purchase, please visit www.abarms.com.

Customize Your Grip with the Command Arms UPG16 AR15/M16 Pistol Grip

CAA USA’s AR15/M16 pistol grip, the UPG16, offers shooting enthusiasts and tactical operators a versatile grip solution that enhances user comfort and control. Not a “one-size-fits-all” pistol grip, the UPG16 comes standard with six easily interchangeable rubberized grip inserts; three front and three rear, allowing the user to completely customize their choice of finger grooves, palm swell and contoured backstraps for better control and more comfort. Customization of the firearm’s pistol grip reduces the user’s hand fatigue by improving control, which increases the overall handling and accuracy of the firearm.

Each of the interchangeable front and rear rubberized grip inserts mount securely in place with no gunsmithing required. The UPG16 pistol grip also has a capped storage area for small items or an optional cleaning kit.

Command Arms UPG16 Specifications:

Part Number:  UPG16
Fits:  AR15/M16
Materials:  Polymer-Rubber
Weight:  3.7 ounces
Width:  1.375 inches
Length:  2.25 inches
Height:  4.5 inches
Color:  Black
MSRP:  $36.75

For more information on CAA USA, visit www.commandarms.com. Join the conversation on Facebook.

CAA USA Announces Winner of “Best Dad in the USA” Contest

Winning submission from Edward Inzauto.

CAA USA today announced Edward Inzauto as the 2015 “Best Dad in the USA” contest winner. Inzauto’s winning photo was selected from tons of entries, winning a CAA USA gift certificate valued at $500 for his father. The photograph captures his father Sal, a Vietnam combat veteran plinking soda cans with an old .22 rifle. Sal’s father was awarded two Bronze Star Medals by the U.S. Army, each with an accompanying Valor Device for “participation in acts of heroism involving conflict with an armed enemy.”

“My dad had only just turned 22 years old when he joined the 1^st Calvary Division on the Cambodian Campaign, deemed by many, including President Nixon and General Abrams, to be ‘the most successful military operation of the entire war,’” commented Inzauto on his winning photo.

He continued, “He taught me everything he could, from math to home improvement, and built a good life for our family, coming from nothing – an immigrant who once shared a one-room home with his parents and four brothers. He’s always been there for me, and has never faltered. Not once.”

“We had so many wonderful entries into our first Father’s Day contest that it was hard to choose a winner, but in the end we couldn’t be happier for Edward and his father Sal. Their story and photograph embodies exactly what this contest was all about and we hope they enjoy their gift certificate; we know they’ll find exactly what they need in our online store,” commented Bill Silver, vice president of sales for CAA USA.

The “Best Dad in the USA” contest ran from June 8 – June 19, 2015 through CAA USA’s Instagram account. Participants had to post a photo to Instagram tagged to @command_arms_accessories with hashtags #CAAUSA and #dadusa. Captions had to include information on why their Dad was the best in the world and why he deserved the prize.

 

For more information on CAA USA, visit www.commandarms.com. Join the conversation on Facebook or Instagram.

Dead Air Armament™ Demoing Suppressors at Deliberate Dynamics Range Days

Dead Air Armament™, the strikingly silent suppressor company, will be allowing curious firearms enthusiasts to turn up the silence themselves by testing out Dead Air suppressors at Deliberate Dynamics Range Days June 24 – 25, 2015 at the Desert-Tech Training Facility located near Tremonton, Utah.

Dead Air Armament™ will be demoing its suppressors to the military, law enforcement, federal agency and first responder personnel only June 24 and will open up to the public June 25. Anyone who can legally own a firearm can attend on the second day. Swag bags full of gear and pro deal coupons will be provided and each attendee will receive a free raffle ticket for the opportunity to win a suppressor on both days.

To participate in the Law Enforcement / Military Only Range Day, please email rangeday@deliberatedynamics.com to sign up. To attend the Civilian Range Day, visit www.deliberatedynamics.com for more information and to sign up.

For more information on Dead Air Armament™ and their line of suppressors, please visit www.deadairsilencers.com or join the conversation on Facebook or YouTube.

Mission First Tactical’s New TEKKO KeyMod™ Picatinny Rails and Sling Mounts

Mission First Tactical, LLC (MFT), developer of select rifle/carbine accessories specifically for the military, law enforcement and civilian sport shooting markets, is proud to introduce the Tekko Metal KeyMod™ 3” and 6” Rails and the Quick Detach Sling Mount.

“Our Tekko Metal KeyMod™ Picatinny Rails and Sling Mounts are made of the highest quality material available. These rails and mounts get the job done right every time and don’t quit, period. We’re proud of them and we know you’ll like them,” said MFT’s Vice President David Edelman.

The 3” and 6” rails are MIL-STD 1913 Picatinny Rails that will mount to any KeyMod™ mounting surface. The rails are made out of high quality Type 3 hard coat anodized 6061 aluminum. The rails are easy to attach and remove and include a self-contained assembly that eliminates the common problem of losing the mounting hardware. These Picatinny rails allow for the mounting of mission specific accessories that wouldn’t be possible with the stock handguard.

The Tekko Metal KeyMod™ Quick Detach Sling Mounts are designed for use with the standard push-button quick-detach sling swivel. The sling mount can attach to any KeyMod™ surface. The sling mounts are made out of lightweight Type 3 hard coat anodized 6061 aluminum. They are low-profile, snag resistant and feature a braked, 4-position (360 degree) non-rotating, locking surface. Like the rails, the sling mounts also include a self-contained assembly.

Both the Tekko Metal KeyMod™ Rails and the Sling Mounts are made with pride in the USA and have a lifetime warranty. The 3” rail retails for $24.99, the 6” for $39.99 and the Quick Detach Sling Mount for $19.99. They can be purchased on the Mission First Tactical website.

CAA USA Launches “Best Dad in the USA” Contest

CAA USA today announced its 2015 “Best Dad in the USA” contest. This Father’s Day, CAA USA is looking for the dad most in need of a firearm accessory upgrade. By spreading the word through Instagram, Facebook and Twitter, CAA USA is looking for people to share photos of their fathers, preferably taken with or around the responsible use of firearms.

“There are many people who love celebrating their Second Amendment rights on the range, during a hunt, or at a local competition with their fathers. Sometimes, these dads can’t afford new firearm accessories, and that’s where our contest comes in,” commented Bill Silver, vice president of sales for CAA USA. “We hope this contest allows for families and friends to share photos of their dads responsibly enjoying the use of their firearms. You never know who the lucky dad could be to take home the $500 gift certificate.”

CONTEST DETAILS:

Contest Dates: June 8 – June 19, 2015. The winner will be announced the week after Father’s Day.

Prize: CAA USA gift certificate valued at $500.

Entry Process: Photos should be posted on Instagram, tagged to @command_arms_accessories and include hashtags #CAAUSA #dadusa. Captions should include info on why your Dad is the best in the world and why he deserves this prize.

Judging Criteria: Photos can be funny or sentimental, and preference will be given to those taken with or around responsible use of firearms. They could be at the range, on a hunt or showing off their latest firearm purchase.

Winner Notification: The winning entry must agree to send in photographs of themselves with their CAA USA products purchased using the $500 gift certificate (what he buys is up to him). He must also agree to the use of the photos for CAA USA promotional purposes in marketing materials, press releases and / or social media efforts.

To see the full contest rules, please visit: http://ow.ly/NQ29x

For more information on CAA USA, visit www.commandarms.com. Join the conversation on Facebook.

Command Arms Exhibiting at NRA 2015 and Offering Promo for Attendees

 

CAA USA will be exhibiting at the National Rifle Association (NRA) 2015 Annual Meetings & Exhibits on April 10 – 12, 2015 held at the Music City Center in Nashville, Tennessee. As a way of saying “thank you” to their customers for their continued support, CAA USA is announcing two new promotions.

The first promotion starts at the NRA show’s opening on April 10^th and goes through the last day, April 12, 2015, NRA attendees can purchase any CAA product at booth 101 and receive a 20% discount.

Second, CAA USA is offering any customer the opportunity to take $100 off any CAA firearms accessories purchase of $150 or more at their favorite retailer. Simply, bring in the CAA USA coupon to any retailer and receive the discount. The offer expires June 30, 2015 and is limited to one coupon per customer.

Retailers will also have the opportunity to enjoy the benefits of this limited CAA USA promotion. For every coupon redeemed at their store location, the discount applies to the price of a stocking dealer order of $500 or more. (Limit one coupon redemption for every $500 order.) Retailers interested in saving 20% off of every redeemed in-store purchase can call CAA USA ahead and stock up prior to this promotion by calling Mike Grandy at 215-949-9944 x105 or Rick Young at 2-15-949-9944 x103.

The CAA USA Promotion coupon can be found and downloaded at Command Arms website and Facebook. Visit the new CAA USA Facebook fan page to get all the upcoming information and promotions.

For more information on CAA USA, visit www.commandarms.com. Become a fan on the new CAA USA Facebook page.

American Built Arms Company presents the A*B Arms Mission Critical Kit™

 

American Built Arms Company (A*B Arms), a veteran-owned, Type 07 U.S. manufacturer of firearms and firearms parts and accessories to the civilian, law enforcement and defense industry, has launched the A*B Arms Mission Critical Kit™ (MCK™).

The A*B Arms Mission Critical Kit™ is a collection of critical replacement parts for you and your AR-15/M-4 that are there to serve you in your time of need. The MCK™ is manufactured for military and law enforcement, as well as civilian firearms enthusiasts. The MCK™ will make sure you have what you need, when you need it.

The Mission Critical Kit™ includes the following items:

• One A*B Arms Complete Nickel Boron Coated Bolt Assembly: The A*B Arms Nickel-Boron coated bolt assembly is a high-quality, Swiss machined replacement for your existing bolt should the cam pin hole or lug area crack.
• One A*B Arms Firing Pin: The A*B Arms chrome plated firing pin is used as a replacement for the bent or flattened firing pin tips.
• One Firing Pin Retaining Pin: These are usually lost or damaged when replacing your bolt or by prying and pounding on it.
• One A*B Arms Extractor: Always good to have an A*B Arms, Swiss-machined extractor available when your existing extractor tooth breaks.
• One Extractor Axle: Replacement extractor axle in case it’s lost while cleaning your bolt.
• Six Gas Rings: Existing gas rings are usually bent or broken by slamming the bolt into the carrier when re-assembling the bolt group. We’ve got you covered twice on this one!
• One Bolt Assembly Instruction Card: Never hurts to have an instruction card when you’re in a stressful situation.
• Two UV Resistant Black Gear Bands: These UV resistant gear bands will keep it all together when needed.
• One A*B Arms Latex Barrel Cover: Don’t let this part fool you. It will come in handy at one time or another.
• One 5.56 Broken Shell Extractor: Helps get those stubborn shell casings removed from your chamber at exactly the right time.
• Two vials of 3ml Breakthrough™ Battle Born High-Purity Oil: We’ve included two convenient spray vials of this synthetic, non-toxic gun oil. Great for areas where friction and wear are expected.
• Two Latex-Free Adhesive Bandages and Alcohol Prep Pad: Great for those annoying cuts when you’re out in the thick of it.
• One Tactical Black, Ballistic Nylon Case with Multiple Gear Pockets: This 5”x 3.5”x 1” compact zippered pouch is an EDC style kit that’s small enough to fit into your pocket or gun bag.

“There are hundreds of cleaning kits on the market today, but no real kit to help you replace mission critical parts,” said Jason Combs, A*B Arms President and Founder. “We wanted to design and manufacture a kit that would meet those goals. We accomplished that with the MCK™.”

Big Gun Giveaway Launched on Facebook

Beginning today, Nemo Arms, Kryptek, Gemtech, PROOF Research, Leupold, Magpul CORE, and other industry partners launched what may be the most complete shooter’s giveaway to date for a single winner. The online promotion includes a Nemo Arms .300 Blackout Tango-6 AR with a PROOF Research carbon fiber barrel, a titanium Gemtech GMT suppressor, $2,500 in Kryptek apparel, a custom Leupold optic, two carbine training packages from Magpul Core, Kifaru pack, a case of Gemtech 300BLK ammunition, Ghost Stryke digital ear-pro, and other high-quality products for a total package valued at over $12,000.

The promotion is for Facebook users who register for the giveaway and answer a few brief questions. The Big Gun Giveaway starts February 10 and ends April 1, 2015, when one name will be randomly selected from the list of entrants.

Giveaway registration, entry details and a complete list of the giveaway package can be found at http://www.kryptek.com/big-gun-giveaway/.

If the winner is not qualified to own a suppressor but can legally own an AR-type rifle, the award package will be awarded without the suppressor, and the suppressor will be awarded to another randomly selected winner who is legally qualified to own a suppressor. Entrants not qualified to own an AR-style rifle are not eligible to win. To be eligible to win entrants must be 21 or older. See the complete list of Giveaway Rules at: http://www.kryptek.com/big-gun-giveaway/.