The Rock River Arms PDS Carbine and Pistol are the first of a new generation of firearms employing Rock River Arms’ patent-pending Piston Driven System (PDS). Utilizing a purpose-designed bolt carrier, an adjustable gas piston and an over-the-barrel spring and guide rod arrangement, the Rock River Arms Piston Driven System is able to completely do away with the traditional recoil system, making for an extremely accurate, fast-handling and versatile weapon platform.

The new PDS Carbine has a full length top mounting rail from the rear of the receiver to the regulator housing, allowing flexible placement of numerous optics, lights, lasers and other accessories. The RRA side-folding 6-position Tactical CAR stock features a receiver extension storage compartment that nicely houses extra batteries for optics. The PDS Carbine hosts an injection molded handguard that is ribbed for a sure grip. The folding ambidextrous, non-reciprocating charging handles may be used independently or in unison to charge the RRA PDS Carbine. The RRA two-stage trigger made its way onto the long list of proven features aiding in accuracy. The two position adjustable regulator can be repositioned for reliability for versatility in ammunition usage and is conveniently located on the right side of the regulator housing.

The RRA PDS Carbine Specifications:

Caliber: 5.56 NATO Chamber for 5.56mm & .223 cal.

Upper: Proprietary, with Extended Top Rail

Charging Handle: Proprietary Ambidextrous Non-Reciprocating

Barrel: 16” Chrome Moly, 1:9 twist

Muzzle Device: A2 Flash Hider/ ½-28 Thread

Trigger: RRA Two Stage

Pistol Grip: Hogue Rubber Pistol Grip

Handguard: Injection molded, Ribbed

Buttstock: RRA Side-Folding 6-Position Tactical CAR Stock with Receiver Extension Storage Compartment

Weight: 7.4 pounds

Length:stock unfolded/Extended 37.75 inches

Length:stock unfolded/retracted 34.5 inches

Length: stock folded 26 inches

Includes: 1 – magazine, Owners Manual, Warranty

MSRP: $1685

For more information on the complete line of Rock River Arms products, contact: Rock River Arms, 1042 Cleveland Rd, Colona, IL 61241 Phone: (309) 792.5780 Fax: (309) 792.5781 www.rockriverarms.com.

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Different from the commercial Crimson Trace brand, all new products have been built from the ground up using new technologies and resources that are innovative solutions for today’s hostile environments requiring white light, IR (infrared) and quick change day-to-night sighting systems.

“Adapt, Enhance and Overcome — those are the key needs for today’s modern day Warfighter”, said Dale Suzuki, Director of CTC Defense. “With the introduction of the heavily featured/modulated MVF-600, the Dual Can sighting system and platform specific solutions (HK, Sig Sauer, etc), we’ve fulfilled our vision for meeting the requirements now faced on the battlefield due to changing environments, close quarter encounters and new technologies”.

“CTC Defense is a natural progression to our growing business model and we are very proud and excited to launch this new brand and division” said Lane Tobiassen, President of Crimson Trace. “With our significant resources, superior innovation and patented technologies, we are able to provide the Military with unique products that expand and enhance their ability to be the supreme force on the battlefield.”

For more information, please contact us at 1-800-442-2406.

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PDW – Personal Defense Weapon

The 2010 jacket is based on the Duck Active Jac and has been made specifically for Ruger in the United States. It boasts12-ounce, firm-hand, 100% ring-spun cotton duck with a 100% polyester thermal lining for on-the-job warmth. It includes a thermal-lined hood, rib-knit cuffs and waist, two large hand-warmer pockets, two convenient inside pockets, and triple-stitched main seams. Made in America. Available in sizes small through XXXL, the jacket has a $75.00 retail value.

Redemption of the free Ruger-branded Carhartt jacket is easy – simply fill out the redemption coupon found at your local firearm retailer and mail it in along with a copy of the sales receipt. Redemption coupons can also be downloaded at www.ruger.com/Carhartt, where you will also find complete promotion details and a copy of the official Terms and Conditions. Offer is for purchases of new Ruger rifles only, and is not valid on rifles previously sold at retail.

Ruger offers a large selection of bolt-action rifles, including the vast M77® Hawkeye® line, as well the M77® Mark II Target, M77® Mark II Magnum, 77/17®, 77/22® and 77/44® models. With 115 offerings in 31 different calibers and an assortment of stock configurations, finishes and barrel lengths, there is a Ruger bolt-action rifle to meet every shooter’s needs. For complete information on the extensive line of American-made Ruger firearms, visit www.ruger.com. To learn more about the full line of Carhartt® clothing and merchandise, visit www.carhartt.com.

About Sturm, Ruger: Sturm, Ruger was founded in 1949 and is one of the nation’s leading manufacturers of high-quality firearms for the commercial sporting market. Sturm, Ruger is headquartered in Southport, CT, with plants located in Newport, NH and Prescott, AZ.

Founded in 1987 FAS provides top notch defensive training for civilian and law enforcement personnel. As one of the sponsors of the Quest for Master Class, FAS donated the use of a dedicated range for the series that allows us to shoot some of the footage that you see on each week’s episode. But FAS isn’t just a good place to practice IDPA, but as mentioned they are a leading provider of defensive training in Washington State.

I first became acquainted with Firearms Academy of Seattle through one of their instructors, Kathy Jackson. Kathy runs the website The Cornered Cat, which is a phenomenal resource for new shooters and focuses on some of the unique issues that female shooters face when entering the sport and making the decision to carry a concealed firearm. FAS quickly jumped on board the Quest for Master Class after that. With facilities for pistol, a dedicated steel range, shoot house, 360 reactive target range, and a rifle range out to 200+ yards FAS has the facilities to cover every aspect of a civilian self defense encounter.

Classes range from basic Handgun Safety and Handgun Selection seminars; which teach gunhandling and self-defense firearm selection fundamentals all the way up to Advanced Tactical Handgun which includes critical force on force training using Airsoft pistols. This course catalog also includes equivalent precision rifle, carbine, and shotgun courses so you can develop your skills across a platform of weapons. Most interestingly to me is the FAS Handgun Master Test, a 54 shot course of fire that tests a shooter’s skills with not only accuracy but low light, moving targets, and weak hand only shooting.

In this week’s video, we have some fun on FAS’ steel range, as well as show you some of the improvements that have been made to our dedicated IDPA bay and have a brief chat with the founder of FAS, Marty Hayes.

If you’re in the Seattle area, whether as a resident or just visiting and are looking to improve your defensive skills with your CCW gun, your home defense carbine or shotgun, or simply want to learn from a great staff at an excellent facility, check out Firearms Academy of Seattle.

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Caleb Giddings is the founder of Gun Nuts Media (www.gunnuts.net). He has been involved in competitive shooting since he was a cadet at the US Coast Guard Academy in 2000 and has attending training courses at Gunsite and the former Blackwater USA. Since shooting his first IDPA match in 2008, Caleb has started the climb through the rankings, earning the title of Master Class shooter in the Enhanced Service Revolver division in 2010.

Airtimes: On Outdoor Channel, Wednesday 09-01-10 at 7:00PM and 11:30PM, Thursday 09-02-10 at 1:30AM, all times Eastern.

On Outdoor Channel: Wednesday September 1, 2010 at 1:30PM and 8:00PM, Thursday September 2, 2010 at 3:00AM, all times Eastern.

A magazine-Fed .50 BMG Upper Receiver for AR-15s

ODESSA, FL (August 22, 2010) – Zel Custom Manufacturing introduces the Tactilite T2, a magazine-fed, bolt-action .50 BMG conversion for AR-15 style rifles.  The T2 utilizes a side-mounted magazine design (similar to a Sten gun) on Zel Custom’s unique steel billet upper receiver.  As a “firearms accessory”, the Tactilite T2 .50 BMG conversion kit requires no special paperwork, background check or waiting period.

“The T2 was developed in response to law enforcement feedback to our single-shot T1,” said Michael Brendzel, president of Zel Custom Manufacturing. “However, consumer demand has already exceeded expectations.”

The T2 receiver is CNC-machined from solid 4140 steel bar stock, heat treated for greater strength and durability, and features an integrated scope rail, for superior accuracy.  The T2 comes standard with a 7075 aluminum quad-rail, black CeraKote finish and one 5-round Accuracy International magazine. Available options include choice of Mossberg or Lothar-Walther barrels, choice of barrel contour and choice of right- or left-handed receiver. Prices start at $2298.

Tactilite T2 and Tactilite T1 (single-shot) uppers are available from Zel Custom (www.tactilite.com), Brownell’s, RSR Group, AcuSport, Amchar Wholesale and Vance Law Enforcement Supply.

About Zel Custom Manufacturing, LLC

Zel Custom Manufacturing, LLC is the manufacturer the Tactilite line of big-bore AR-conversions kits. Zel Custom’s production facilities are located in Odessa, Florida.  For more information, please visit us at www.tactilite.com or www.zelcustom.com.

In this episode, we’ll show you what types of items to put into your survival medical kit, and what you should consider before placing something in there that you may not be qualified to use.

Also, we’ll look at the classic .38 snub nose revolver. If this is the only gun you have in a survival scenario, you need to know the best way to use it effectively.

On Outdoor Channel: Wednesday 09/01/10 at 3:00PM and 7:30PM, Thursday 09/02/10 at 1:00AM (All times Eastern).

First aired: Wednesday 07/21/10 at 3:00PM and 7:30PM, Thursday 07/22/10 at 1:00AM (All times Eastern).