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One of our Texas & U.S. Law Shield facilities, Defender Outdoors in Fort Worth, recently covered the introduction of several new lines of Springfield Range Officer Elite handguns in Compact, Target, Champion, and Operator series. The new Springfield Armory  1911 models are chambered in 9mm and .45 ACP. The 1911 RO Elite is Springfield’s latest addition to their growing line of handguns, including the recently released XD-E. The Geneseo, IL-based firearm manufacturer is also offering a limited-time offer that all new RO Elite 1911’s ship with a Springfield Armory range bag, four additional magazines, a Springfield Armory holster, and a double mag pouch. For more information on the RO Elite 1911 line, read on.

Ruger has introduced a new 10mm pistol, a new target revolver, and a new stainless-finish rifle. The SR1911 in 10mm Auto will likely make hog hunters and aficionados of major power-factor cartridges happy. This full-size, stainless-steel SR1911 10mm Auto features the same Bomar-style adjustable sights as the SR1911 Target model. It also has a tight-fitting,... [Read More]

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New regulations, new fees, and mountains of red tape could endanger the livelihood of current Illinois firearms dealers, and deter prospective owners from starting new ones to take their place, under Senate Bill 1657, which has now been approved by an Illinois House committee. The bill, sponsored by Sen. Don Harmon (D-Oak Park), will, among... [Read More]

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A correct shooting grip is one of the most important fundamentals in mastering pistol shooting, but most don’t know to do it! Find out…   We asked Team Springfield shooters to assemble some of their go-to tips to benefit Members out there looking for some pro advice. The first topic we threw out to them was the... [Read More]

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  Do harsh winter conditions or a full schedule keep you from getting to the shooting range as often as you’d prefer? For us too, but that shouldn’t mean you can’t get in a little practicing. Dry fire practice can be an important (and better yet, inexpensive) part of your training. And it’s convenient because... [Read More]

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Want to shoot better — that is, faster and more accurately, at the same time? Then watch this video by Springfield Armory’s Rob Leatham to learn a simple, but vital, technique that will improve your shot-to-shot recovery and your ability to center hits on the target.  

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A good Samaritan who shot a man attacking a deputy has a new gun, courtesy of Shoot Straight in Fort Myers, a U.S. Law Shield of Florida-affiliated facility. Ken Cohen, manager of the Shoot Straight Fort Myers store, said that Khaled Akkawi, the owner of the Shoot Straight chain of firearms stores and ranges in... [Read More]

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