ATK

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn --(Ammoland.com)- ATK (NYSE: ATK) announced today that it will relocate its corporate headquarters as of October 1, 2011 to Arlington, Virginia, where the company will expand its existing office space. The company will continue to maintain a strong presence in Minnesota, including approximately 210 Minnesota-based corporate employees.

In total, ATK employs approximately 2700 people in Minnesota. ATK currently employs approximately 3500 people in the Mid-Atlantic region, where it operates facilities in Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia.

Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell welcomed ATK to northern Virginia, and said, “We are pleased that ATK is joining the vibrant aerospace and defense community that contributes so much to the commercial base of our state, and look forward to the company’s continued growth and progress here.”

“The relocation of ATK’s headquarters to the Washington D.C. area will provide our company with opportunities for increased engagement with our customers and Congress, as well as with our aerospace and defense industry peers that already are located in the region. Expanding our presence and visibility in the Washington area will support our strategy of creating a more global, diversified company,” said Mark W. DeYoung, President and CEO.

ATK is a Fortune 500 aerospace, defense, and commercial products company with operations in 22 states, Puerto Rico, and internationally, and revenues of approximately $4.8 billion. News and information can be found on the Internet at www.atk.com.

Winchester New Law Enforcement Website

Winchester Ammunition

East Alton, IL – -(Ammoland.com)- Winchester Ammunition unveiled its new Law Enforcement website, www.WinchesterLE.com featuring a new map of Winchester distributors and sales representatives and improved information on all law enforcement ammunition products.

The new site was designed with the latest technology, allowing users to navigate through the site quickly and find detailed product information through enhanced video content, interactive ammunition guides and more.

“It’s important that we keep officers and law enforcement agencies updated on the new ammunition and technology Winchester is providing for those in the line of duty, which is why we’ve developed and launched a world-class website,” said Brett Flaugher, Winchester Ammunition vice president of marketing and sales.

“Winchester has a proud tradition of providing dependable ammunition to our military and law enforcement agencies and we want to make sure they’re well informed and have the latest information when they visit the new www.WinchesterLE.com.”

Visitors to the site will find updated content, new product information, interactive content and more. Users will also be able to research detailed product information (basic info, spec sheets, ballistics and terminal ballistics) when they are viewing a particular symbol without having to go to multiple locations within the site to access this information.

For more information about Winchester Ammunition Law Enforcement, visit www.WinchesterLE.com.

Winchester is Proud to be a Leader in Law Enforcement
For decades, Winchester® Ammunition has provided law enforcement officers with reliable ammunition to help protect and serve against real-world threats. Winchester works closely with many federal and state law enforcement agencies to develop and manufacture both training and service ammunition.

For more information about Winchester and its complete line of Law Enforcement products, visit www.WinchesterLE.com.

Firearms and Ammunition Excise Tax Collection Chart

National Shooting Sports Foundation

NEWTOWN, Conn --(Ammoland.com)- The latest Firearms and Ammunition Excise Tax Collection report released by the Department of the Treasury indicates that firearm and ammunition manufacturers reported tax liabilities of $110.1 million in the first calendar quarter of 2011, up 8.2 percent over the same period last year.

The report, which covers the time period of Jan. 1 through March 31, shows that $37.12 million was due in taxes for pistols and revolvers, $33.71 million for firearms (other)/ long guns and $39.27 million for ammunition (shells and cartridges).

Compared to the same time period in 2010, tax obligations were up 18.5 percent for pistols and revolvers, up 7.19 percent for firearms (other)/ long guns and up 0.74 percent for ammunition (shells and cartridges).

About NSSF
The National Shooting Sports Foundation is the trade association for the firearms industry. Its mission is to promote, protect and preserve hunting and the shooting sports. Formed in 1961, NSSF has a membership of more than 6,000 manufacturers, distributors, firearms retailers, shooting ranges, sportsmen’s organizations and publishers. For more information, log on to www.nssf.org.

Extreme Shock .223 100 grain ASP Ammunition

Extreme Shock Ammunition

CLINTWOOD, VA --(Ammoland.com)- Extreme Shock is at it again, we have improved the .223 100 grain ASP (Advanced Subsonic Product).

In the ASP’s inception, Extreme Shock designed the bullet to function the Colt M4 battle rifle at subsonic velocities in full automatic.

However, due to it’s popularity, shooters was using the round in various weapon platforms.  However, there is a quite a difference in the military M4 as opposed to commercially marketed AR-15 series of rifles.  The military M4 chamber is larger than the commercial ARs.

This resulted in the Extreme Shock technicians and ballisticians developing in 2 separate subsonic loads.  Designing subsonic ammunition is a delicate art, there is no one size fits all as with other ammunition.  To achieve subsonic velocity one must change the powder, powder charge and seating depth.   Extreme Shock has the only 100 grain .223 subsonic round that will fully function a military M4 and/or commercial developed AR-15s.  You’ll have to hear it to believe it. No modifications to the weapon.

With noise comparable to a large air gun, the ASP gives the operator total stealth to achieve their objectives.  Get in, get out without being heard!

Extreme Shock .223 100 grain ASP Ammunition

To learn more about the full range of products offered from Extreme Shock Ammunition, please visit www.extremeshockusa.net, call Extreme Shock USA at (276) 926-6772.

M855A1 Enhanced Performance Round

ATK

MINNEAPOLIS, MN --(Ammoland.com)- ATK (NYSE: ATK) has received orders from the U.S. Army’s Program Manager for Maneuver Ammunition Systems (PM-MAS) for nearly 300 million rounds of the new M855A1 Enhanced Performance Round (EPR).

The EPR is an enhanced version of the M855 5.56mm cartridge, used by U.S. troops since the early 1980s.

ATK is producing the new cartridge at the Lake City Army Ammunition Plant in Independence, Mo. ATK produced the initial 20 million rounds of M855A1, which were delivered to the troops in Afghanistan earlier this year.

“This is a significant breakthrough in ammunition performance for America’s warfighters,” said Mark Hissong, ATK Small Caliber Systems Vice President and General Manager.

“To ensure optimal performance, ATK and the Army put the EPR through the most rigorous and thorough test regime of any round we have ever produced. The result is the successful fielding of a high-performance round that is in theater today, and capable of providing superior firepower in any combat condition.”

ATK partnered with the Army to develop a flexible manufacturing plan to rapidly transition the EPR program into high-volume production. The new round offers a higher velocity for more energy on target, improved hard-target capability, and greater accuracy and consistency for effectiveness at long range.

The round’s technological advancements, coupled with ATK’s innovative approach to ammunition engineering, have delivered what the Army calls “the most significant advancement in general purpose small caliber ammunition in decades.”

ATK is a premier aerospace and defense company with operations in 24 states, Puerto Rico and internationally, and revenues of approximately $4.8 billion. News and information can be found on the Internet at www.atk.com.

Hornady Superformance Varmint Ammunition

Hornady Ammunition

Grand Island, Neb. --(Ammoland.com)- On the heels of the highly successful launch of their Superformance Ammunition line in 2010, Hornady expands its product line with Superformance Varmint Ammunition.

Delivering velocities that are 100 to 200 fps faster than conventional loads, Superformance Varmint features fully optimized propellants specifically blended for each load.

Available in 222 Rem, 223 Rem, 22-250 Rem and 243 Win, each load combines groundbreaking Superformance propellant technology with the industry leading V-MAX bullet. With the 223, Hornady has gone a step further, creating a NEW 53 gr. V-MAX bullet specifically designed to achieve peak performance from the 223 Rem chamber. This new bullet boasts a high .290 B.C. and delivers 3465 fps at the muzzle in the Superformance Varmint 223 Rem load, producing trajectory equaling conventional 22-250 offerings.

Each Superformance Varmint load is carefully tested and produced to deliver greater accuracy, increased range, flatter trajectories, less wind drift and devastating terminal results in all firearm types, including semi-autos.

The new Superformance Varmint product line comes in a 20-count box and is now available at sporting goods and outdoor retailers. Click here to see an overview video and find velocity comparisons and complete ballistic information.

Founded in 1949, Hornady Manufacturing Company is a family owned business headquartered in Grand Island, Nebraska. Proudly manufacturing products that are “Made in the USA”, by over 300 employees, Hornady Manufacturing is a world leader in bullet, ammunition, reloading tool and accessory design and manufacture.

For further information regarding Hornady products visit the Hornady website. Media members who are interested in Hornady winning products for editorial review should contact Steve Johnson.

About:
Founded in 1949, Hornady Manufacturing Company is a family owned business headquartered in Grand Island, Nebraska. Proudly manufacturing products that are “Made in the USA”, by over 300 employees, Hornady Manufacturing is a world leader in bullet, ammunition, reloading tool and accessory design and manufacture. Visit: www.hornady.com

ATK Receives $10 Million in Orders for Non-Standard Ammunition

ATK

MINNEAPOLIS, MN --(Ammoland.com)- ATK (NYSE: ATK) has received additional orders worth $10 million for non-standard ammunition (NSA) in support of its current NSA multi-year contract with the U.S. Army Contracting Command in Rock Island, Ill.

The three-year contract calls for ATK to acquire and deliver a broad range of NSA, or non-NATO ammunition, to Kabul, Afghanistan, to train and sustain allied security forces.

Since December 2008, ATK has successfully delivered more than 220 million non-standard material items to Afghanistan including, but not limited to, small, medium and large-caliber ammunition, mortars, RPG munitions, aviation rockets, and non-standard weapons. ATK deliveries for these products on average have been more than one month ahead of schedule.

ATK is a premier aerospace and defense company with operations in 24 states, Puerto Rico, and internationally, and revenues of approximately $4.8 billion. News and information can be found on the Internet at www.atk.com.

Winchester Ammunition Ranger Bonded .38 Special +P

Winchester Ammunition

East Alton, IL – (AmmoLand.com)- Winchester Ammunition’s new Ranger Bonded .38 Special +P round offers a great, new option for all law enforcement officers carrying .38 Special snub nose revolvers.

The new round is a 130 gr. bonded hollow point and uses the same technology the Federal Bureau of Investigation uses as its primary service round.

The Ranger Bonded line is engineered to maximize terminal ballistics, as defined by the demanding FBI test protocol, which simulates real-world threats.

“The new Ranger Bonded ammunition is capable of penetrating a wide range of barriers from clothing to plywood and still effectively stops a threat,” said Brett Flaugher, Winchester Ammunition’s vice president of sales and marketing.

The proprietary bonding process welds the lead and jacket together to work as one unit, controlling expansion and providing superior retained weight upon impact. By bonding the lead to the jacket, it ensures maximum stopping power.

In addition, this same bonding process is used on the 9mm and 40 S&W ammunition selected by the FBI for use as their duty ammunition.

The bullet offers a six segment jacket design for a consistent and programmed expansion at a variety of impact velocities, including the lower velocities associated with snub nose revolvers, to maximize expanded diameter.

This product is only available to law enforcement divisions through our nationwide network of Winchester Ammunition Law Enforcement Distributors.

For more information about the new Range Bonded .38 Special +P and all of Winchester Ammunition’s products visit www.winchester.com

National Rifle Association

Washington, DC --(Ammoland.com)- NRA-ILA would like to spotlight the passage of H.R. 5552 – the Firearms Excise Tax Improvement Act, and specially applaud the efforts and leadership shown by the bill’s sponsors — Representatives Ron Kind (D-WI) and Paul Ryan (R-WI), and Senators Max Baucus (D-MT) and Mike Crapo (R-ID) for sponsoring companion bill S. 632 in the U.S. Senate.

NRA-backed H.R. 5552 passed the U.S. Senate by unanimous consent on August 5, after passing the U.S. House by a 412-6 vote on June 29.

“I would like to thank Congressmen Kind and Paul Ryan and Senators Baucus and Crapo for their leadership in helping secure passage of this measure,” said NRA-ILA Executive Director Chris W. Cox.

“Firearm and ammunition manufacturers were unfairly mandated to pay their excise taxes biweekly while all other manufacturers paid their taxes quarterly. This was an undue burden on the industry. In addition to being equitable, the change to a quarterly excise tax payment schedule will allow manufacturers to reinvest funds into researching and developing new products, purchasing new manufacturing machinery and creating jobs without establishing a new tax, adding to the burgeoning federal deficit, or using any bailout money.”

The Joint Committee on Taxation has estimated that this legislation will create a net revenue increase of $4 million over 10 years. Accordingly, the bill will increase funding for wildlife conservation through the Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Trust Fund.

Established by enactment of federal legislation in 1937, The Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Trust Fund authorizes the development of wildlife restoration projects across the country. This legislation will neither raise taxes nor exempt firearm and ammunition manufacturers from paying federal excise taxes into the Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Trust Fund.

H.R. 5552 was signed into law on August 16, becoming Public Law 111-237.

About:
Established in 1871, the National Rifle Association is America’s oldest civil rights and sportsmen’s group. Four million members strong, NRA continues its mission to uphold Second Amendment rights and to advocate enforcement of existing laws against violent offenders to reduce crime. The Association remains the nation’s leader in firearm education and training for law-abiding gun owners, law enforcement and the military. Visit: www.nra.org

A Breakthrough in Ammunition Performance from Hornady

Hornady Ammunition

Grand Island, Neb. --(Ammoland.com)-

About:
Founded in 1949, Hornady Manufacturing Company is a family owned business headquartered in Grand Island, Nebraska. Proudly manufacturing products that are “Made in the USA”, by over 300 employees, Hornady Manufacturing is a world leader in bullet, ammunition, reloading tool and accessory design and manufacture. Visit: www.hornady.com

LuckyGunner.com Ammunition Sales

Lucky Gunner.com

Knoxville, TN --(Ammoland.com)- Like most industries in America from the fall of 2008 until recently, the online ammunition business has been a roller coaster ride.

LuckyGunner.com’s story is like most American success stories: a combination of hard work, overcoming adversity, entrepreneurial innovation, and a touch of good fortune.

The co-founders, all under age 30, successfully navigated the Obama-induced ammunition shortage, the Great Recession, and the normal challenges faced by all small-business owners to transform their idea into a website specializing in ammo for sale with over $3,200,000 of revenue in its first twelve months.

Obama Victory Ignites the Ammo Shortage
Leading up to the fall of 2008, the ammunition industry in America was already showing signs of strain. The recent scale-up of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, after a long period of relative peace, consumed a considerable portion of the country’s dwindling ammunition production. Police departments and other law enforcement agencies were beginning to transition from just-in-time inventory to larger stock piles in response to expanding lead-times from manufacturers, who were shipping more output to the Department of Defense and other federal agencies.

Then it happened: Barack Obama won the Presidential election in November 2008. The Obama victory unleashed a wave of public opinion reverberations that ultimately led to empty ammo shelves at almost every Wal-Mart and retail gun dealer in the country. The combination of the already strained ammunition production with the changing political winds was too much. The result: a bonafide ammunition shortage that reminded every shooter in America of the practical implications of too much demand chasing too little supply.

The Great Recession Adds Fuel to the Fire
Americans were already living in uncertain times before the election of a President who many feared would be hostile to firearms and ammunition.

The following events were making weekly headlines in the months preceding the election:

• Bear Sterns had been taken over by JP Morgan Chase in a fire sale to avoid bankruptcy.
• The FDIC was still digesting the Indymac Bank failure, the fourth-largest in US history.
• The Federal government had effectively nationalized Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
• Layoff announcements and bank failures filled the evening news.
• Merrill Lynch was absorbed by Bank of America and Lehman Brothers filed for bankruptcy.
• The Federal Reserve had just lent $85 billion to AIG to stave off bankruptcy.
• Congress was doling out billions of dollars in bailout funds.

In times like these, it doesn’t matter if you are a Republican or a Democrat, a conservative or a liberal, or if you live in a city or the country. There was ample cause for concern for all Americans. As these factors began to sink into the conscience of every day Americans, the demand for ammunition only increased.

From Customers to Co-Founders
While the confluence of the low ammunition production capacity, two foreign battlefronts, the Obama Victory, and the Great Recession created a perfect storm for ammunition demand, the recognition of these macro-forces weren’t the cause that prompted the co-founders of LuckyGunner.com to start a new business.

“We were already customers of other online retailers and simply realized that all our normal sources were chronically out of stock,” recalls one of the founders. This frustration was only compounded by the common industry practice of accepting orders for out-of-stock product and then notifying frustrated customers only days later that the order could not be fulfilled for several weeks or months. Like most businesses, LuckyGunner.com wasn’t the result of years of careful planning and a keen market insight; it was a practical solution to an everyday problem.

Another co-founder recalls with a smile: We decided to make three promises as the foundation of our company:

1. No matter what happens, we will always have a wide variety of ammo available to our customers.
2. Everything on our website will always be in stock and ready to ship or it won’t appear on the website.
3. We will fulfill orders immediately.

While their website has changed over the last 16 months, they still advertise these same principles.

Getting off the Ground
Apart from being customers of other online ammunition retailers, the founders had no previous experience or connections in either the ammunition industry or with e-commerce, but they were not first-time entrepreneurs or strangers to the challenges associated with launching a business.

“We also own a construction company, a software development company, and some investment property. I know it sounds weird, but we really were able to use a lot of these same skill sets at LuckyGunner.com,” says one founder.

The lessons they learned in purchasing, logistics, coding, and customer management have all been directly applied at LuckyGunner.com.

“We take our jobs seriously. Whether that means improving our systems to reduce errors and costs or broadening our supplier base for our customers, this industry is changing and we want to be the tip of the spear.”

They also recall the many 12+ hour work-days spent calling suppliers, checking in products, talking to customers, improving their website, and all the other tasks that go into launching a new venture.

“We have two primary groups of people we are accountable to: customers and suppliers. We take them both very seriously. For our customers, we try to design an easy to navigate website, update it with tools to make their lives easier, keep plenty of quality product in stock, and ship it fast. For our suppliers, we try to promote their brand value and new products to our customers, fulfill our commitments, and always pay on time.”

The End of the Beginning
Despite their age and lack of outside investors, they were able to quickly grow the company to over $3,200,000 in revenue in the first 12 months of its existence.

The company’s first challenges were finding supply and convincing customers to trust them. While these are still obvious priorities, they now have momentum on their side.

“Now that we have a trusted reputation in the industry and a solid lineup of suppliers, we have more time to focus on driving down our costs and making our operation more efficient: both of which lead directly back to solving problems for our customers, which is the reason we started the business.”

The Path Ahead
The business environment has changed since their website was launched. High unemployment and the lingering recession are clearly impacting retail sales across the country. With the ammo shortage winding down (or already over), online ammunition retailers are no longer immune. The co-founders at LuckyGunner.com intend to keep focusing on delivering more value to customers via system improvements and product selection and pricing.

“We have a fun team and have learned a lot in the last twelve months; now we are are eager to apply the lessons and continue adding to our team, which is our biggest asset.” The rest of the team at LuckyGunner.com includes Heidi and Steven in Customer Service, Jake in Purchasing, and Angela in Marketing.

The path ahead for the team at LuckyGunner.com unquestionably involves more struggles and challenges, but they also insist they have a few more surprises to unveil and the energy and enthusiasm to make the future brighter than the past.

Wilson Combat Custom Ammunition

Wilson Combat

Berryville, AR - -(AmmoLand.com)- As makers of the finest custom firearms and accessories for over 30 years we have learned a few things about quality ammunition along the way.

On the test fire and competition range Bill Wilson and the staff of Wilson Combat have fired millions of rounds of test ammunition through our custom guns from every manufacturer.

After years of testing and load development, we have applied this knowledge and have engineered a comprehensive lineup of exceptional defensive, hunting, and practice ammunition, designed and tested in our world-renowned custom firearms.

Great ammunition isn’t just about the highest velocity claims or splashy marketing-it is about matching properly designed bullets to the appropriate caliber with painstaking precision. We have assembled ultra-reliable ammunition with excellent shooting characteristics, match grade accuracy and outstanding terminal performance that you can confidently stake your life on. We are confident that Wilson Combat Custom Ammunition is defensive and hunting ammunition without peer in the ammunition industry.

Wilson Combat Custom Ammunition Features

• The highest quality, USA made brass cases, bullets and other components
• Clean burning, Low-flash powders for preserved night vision and reduced firearm maintenance
• Rigid taper crimping and post-manufacture tumble polishing enhance feed reliability and extraction
• Operating pressures tailored for different firearm barrel lengths
• Enhanced velocity loadings tailored to appropriate bullet construction for controlled expansion and deep penetration tested in real firearms, not test barrels
• 100% Produced and rigorously “white glove” hand-inspected at our facility in Berryville, AR

Wilson Combat Custom Ammunition has been thoroughly evaluated for unsurpassed feed reliability, match grade accuracy, low flash and superior terminal performance.

Wilson Combat Custom is the ideal high-performance ammunition for your fine firearms for sport or defense. It sets the new standard for relentless reliability and Peerless Performance.

“I’ve been reloading ammunition since 1966 and over the years feel like I have become a knowledgeable and experienced handloader. Over the years I have handloaded over a million rounds for my own use plinking, hunting, self-protection and competition shooting. By producing and shooting this volume of ammunition I’ve learned how to develop maximum performance loads for a variety of uses. I’m using this knowledge and experience now to develop high performance loads for the new Wilson Combat line of self-defense and competition ammunition. I think you will find this ammunition to be very accurate, reliable and to deliver Peerless Performance.” – Bill Wilson

Wilson Combat Custom HandLoaded Quality Ammunition

About:
At Wilson Combat we’re proud of our position as the acknowledged leader in customer satisfaction and quality products. We work hard to maintain the reputation we’ve built over almost thirty years, and continue to invest in the human resources, training, capital equipment, research and development to stay on top. We have added new leadership personnel in engineering, manufacturing management, materials, research, design, operations, and business development. One of our goals is to be a little better every single day, and we work hard to meet that goal.

Extreme Shock's .223 30grain AFR Air Freedom Round

Extreme Shock Ammunition

CLINTWOOD, VA --(AmmoLand.com)- Extreme Shock is proud to announce the innovation of new .223 rifle round!

This round embodies the reliability and safety of the handgun Air Freedom Rounds.

Specifically designed for tactical entry teams in an urban environment, where it is crucial to contain the rounds within a limited space.

The frangible characteristics of the new AFR make it a necessity when the situation requires a round with no ricochet, reduced over penetration, and will drop all the kinetic energy inside the target thereby reducing liabilities.

This round is designed to fragment after passing through two ¾ inch sheetrock partitions, thus making your .223 rifle an ideal home-defense weapon.

SPECIFICATIONS

• Cartridge: .223 30gr AFR
• Projectile: 30 grain Tungsten core, copper-jacketed, flat-base, round nose
• Velocity: 3,100 feet per second
• Energy: 816 ft lbs of energy
• Test Weapon: Colt M4 with a 14 inch barrel

To learn more about the full range of products offered from Extreme Shock Ammunition, please visit www.extremeshockusa.net, call Extreme Shock USA at (276) 926-6772 .

About:
Extreme Shock™ is the safest, most technologically advanced small arms ammunition produced in the world. Extreme Shock™ offers superior performance with enhanced safety features that greatly exceed that of lead core ammunition. Visit: www.extremeshockusa.net

ATK's Tank ammunition is the most advanced in the world...

ATK

MINNEAPOLIS, MN --(AmmoLand.com)- Alliant Techsystems (NYSE: ATK) has received a $52 million order for 120mm training tank ammunition from the U.S. Army. The award is for the third year of a four-year contract.

The 120mm training ammunition, used by the M1A1/A2 Abrams main battle tank, include the M865 kinetic energy and the M1002 multi-purpose anti-tank training rounds. These training rounds closely replicate tactical ammunition in appearance and ballistic performance to provide the warfighter with an affordable, yet realistic training experience.

“High-quality ammunition that is extremely reliable in training situations is essential to the warfighter who must be prepared to react decisively on today’s battlefield,” said Bruce DeWitt, ATK Advanced Weapons Vice President and General Manager.

Since 1980, ATK has delivered more than four million rounds of 120mm tactical and training tank ammunition to the U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corps, and allied militaries. Through its proven, system-level contracting approach that reduces the risk to the customer, ATK has delivered a constant supply of 120mm ammunition that is consistently reliable and affordable.

Propellants for ATK’s tank ammunition are produced by ATK at the Radford Army Ammunition Plant, Radford, Va. ATK’s manufacturing center of excellence in Rocket Center, W. Va. provides the high-quality metal and composite components; projectiles; and cartridge load, assembly and pack operations. Program management is headquartered in ATK’s Plymouth, Minn. facility.

As a prime contractor, ATK specializes in developing innovative, advanced weapon systems that provide affordable precision and effectiveness for artillery, mortars, tanks, naval gun systems, and tactical aircraft.

ATK is a premier aerospace and defense company with more than 18,000 employees in 22 states and $4.8 billion in revenue. News and information can be found on the Internet at www.atk.com.

ATK Remains Largest Supplier of Small Caliber Ammunition to the Department of Defense.

ATK

MINNEAPOLIS - -(AmmoLand.com)- Alliant Techsystems (NYSE: ATK) has received orders totaling $372 million to produce 5.56mm, 7.62mm and .50-caliber ammunition for the U.S. Army Contracting Command in Rock Island, Ill.

This is the first significant order in the second year of a four-year contract, with additional orders expected during this fiscal year. ATK operates the Lake City Army Ammunition Plant (LCAAP) in Independence, Mo., where the rounds will be produced.

During the 10 years it has operated the plant, ATK has delivered more than 10 billion rounds of ammunition to the U.S. Army for use by all the military services, while successfully executing a $242 million modernization project to ensure the LCAAP remains a viable national asset.

“ATK has demonstrated the capability to support the tremendous increase in demand, while in parallel, modernizing the facility,” said Mark Hissong, Vice President and General Manager of ATK Small Caliber Systems.

“Our daily focus on continuous improvement in all of our processes has resulted in the world’s best small caliber ammunition and a facility that will support the warfighter for years to come.”

ATK is a premier aerospace and defense company with more than 18,000 employees in 22 states, Puerto Rico and internationally, and revenues of approximately $4.8 billion. News and information can be found on the Internet at www.atk.com.

Winchester Ammunition Dual Bond Bullet

Winchester Ammunition

East Alton, IL – -(AmmoLand.com)- Considered one of the most innovative products in Winchester Ammunition history, the Supreme Elite Dual Bond bullet line is expanding in 2010, adding .44 Rem-Mag and .45-70 Gov’t to the big-bore hunting lineup.

The .44 Rem-Mag features a 240-grain bullet and the .45-70 Gov’t features a 375-grain bullet. The ‘bullet within a bullet’ design delivers dramatic stopping power and massive tissue damage and is suitable for whitetail deer to large dangerous game, such as bear.

“The Dual Bond bullet is technologically unsurpassed by any bullet commercially available today,” said Brett Flaugher, vice president of domestic and international marketing and sales for Winchester Ammunition. “Anyone who shoots this bullet will experience the best Winchester has to offer in our slug and big-bore hunting lineup.”

The outer jacket is designed for maximum upset and to open up into six segments. The inner jacket works with the bonded lead core and forms another six segments at a controlled rate resulting in a an expansion with 12 segments and is 1.5 times larger than the original bullet diameter.

The heavy outer jacket is mechanically bonded to the inner bullet. The inner bullet utilizes a proprietary bonding process, which welds the lead core to a second jacket that results in a design that provides for a combination of knockdown power, deep penetration and significant tissue damage while retaining nearly 100% of the original weight. The Supreme Elite® Dual Bond® has a large hollow point cavity, which provides positive expansion at a variety of ranges and impact velocities. Combined, this patent pending technology results in lethal energy transfer on impact.

SKU  Description  Bullet Wt.

• *S44RMDB   44 Rem-Mag   240
• *S4570DB   45-70 Gov’t.   375
• S454DB   454 Casull   260
• S460SWDB   460 S&W   260
• S500SWDB   500 S&W   375
• SSDB12   12 ga. 2-3/4 slug   375
• SSDB123   12 ga. 3 in. slug   375
• SSDB20   20 ga. 2-3/4 in. slug   260
• SSDB203   20 ga. 3 in. slug   260

*New for 2010

For more information about Winchester Ammunition and its complete line of products, visit www.winchester.com.

Winchester Ammunition prides itself in being a leader of conservation
Winchester Ammunition is involved with numerous partnerships at local, state and national levels. For more than 12 years Winchester has been a proud sponsor of Whitetails Unlimited. During this partnership Winchester has contributed funding to support P.O.L.I.T.E (Permission of Landowner in Order to Enter) and Chronic Wasting Disease projects. In addition, the Winchester Library is housed at Whitetails Unlimited headquarters and Winchester supports many local and state Whitetails Unlimited chapters. For more information about Whitetails Unlimited visit www.whitetailsunlimited.com.

Look at the massive fragmentation inside a ballistic gel block. The CT2 is fully capable of stopping the threat instantly. The 45 ACP 150 grain CT2 was shot at a distance of only 3 yards with no exit.

Extreme Shock Ammunition

CLINTWOOD, VA --(AmmoLand.com)- Constantly working to achieve maximum performance from their products, Extreme Shock is now able to release the improved CT2 (Copper Training/Tactical), thus expanding the CT2 further into the tactical realm.

When it was first released, the CT2 was primarily designed to be a training round. In these monetarily depressed times, The Extreme Shock Team has taken the initiative to produce a more cost efficient self defense round.

By enhancing the core design, our engineers have been able to design the bullet to fragment as expansively as our tungsten core munitions.

You now get the same results from the copper as you do with the tungsten core. The tungsten due to its heavy, dense core provides long range performance. But as most self defense shooting situations occur within 3 yards or closer to your assailant, the CT2 is ideal to a person who wishes to protect their life and the lives of their family members.

The above picture illustrates the massive fragmentation inside a ballistic gel block.

The CT2 is fully capable of stopping the threat instantly. It should be noted that the 45 ACP 150 grain CT2 was shot at a distance of only 3 yards with no exit.

To learn more about the full range of products offered from Extreme Shock Ammunition, please visit www.extremeshockusa.net, call Extreme Shock USA at (276) 926-6772

Winchester Ammunition

Morgan, UT –-(AmmoLand.com)- The Winchester Ammunition heavy-hitting .45-70 Gov’t classic is getting an upgrade in bullet performance for 2010 in the Supreme® Ballistic Silvertip® line.

The new bullet design was co-developed with Nosler® and incorporates a plastic tip to help prevent damage from recoil and improve downrange performance.

The 300-grain bullet also features a black oxide coating to help reduce barrel fouling.

The .45-70 Gov’t bullet has been around for more than 100 years and was originally adopted by the United States Military in 1873 to be used with the single shot Trapdoor Springfield rifle. It later became a popular cartridge for sporting use and is ideal for hunting big game animals, such as whitetail deer, elk and bear.

The polycarbonate tip, like that featured on other Winchester centerfire bullets including: XP³®, Accubond-CT® and e-Tip®, prevents deformation in the magazine, boosts aerodynamic efficiency and initiates a large expansion at a variety of impact ranges.

What does .45-70 mean?

• .45=caliber in decimal inches (ex. .454 inches)
• 70=the weight of the original black powder charge calculated in grains (*Note: smokeless powder is used in the new Winchester Supreme 45-70 Gov’t load.)

“The classic 45-70 caliber now loaded in one of our most popular rounds, the Winchester Ballistic Silvertip, is really a unique combination,” said Brett Flaugher, vice president of domestic and international marketing and sales for Winchester Ammunition.

The Supreme® Ballistic Silvertip® .45-70 Gov’t will feature:

• Bullet Wt = 300 gr
• 20 rds/box – 200 rds/case
• Availability: May 2010

For more information about Winchester and its complete line of products, visit www.winchester.com.

Theodore Roosevelt Limited Edition Cartridges

Winchester Ammunition

Morgan, UT –-(AmmoLand.com)- Winchester® Ammunition’s Theodore Roosevelt commemorative ammunition packaging recently received the 2009 Excellence Award from the Paperboard Packaging Council.

Winchester Ammunition chose this packaging and ammunition line to celebrate 150 years of Roosevelt’s influence and achievement as arguably the greatest conservation hero North America has ever produced.

He was a champion of hunting and wildlife conservation, and used Winchester products on many of his hunting adventures.

The Theodore Roosevelt line features a nickel-plated shell casing bearing a special Roosevelt head-stamp in three popular calibers: .30-30 Win., .45 Colt and Roosevelt’s favorite big bore lever-gun round, the .405 Winchester.

“We are extremely pleased to accept this award that recognizes the creative design for our packaging, which makes Winchester a proven leader, both inside and outside the box,” said Dick Hammett, president of Winchester Ammunition. “Our team did a great job in creating a package that represents our brand and Theodore Roosevelt, a leader in conservation.”

The National Paperboard Packaging Competition recognizes the best of the best in product packaging. Judges evaluated the package samples and the information that was submitted to select the award winners.

The entries had to include the following information:

• An explanation of the package’s development objectives, materials selection and design, printing and converting process.
• Measurements of the package’s impact on production, manufacturing and distribution, including logistics, warehousing, line efficiency, brand enhancement and marketing.
• An evaluation of the package’s impact on retailers and consumers, including merchandising and retail strategy effectiveness, performance, product protection, sustainability and shelf differentiation.

Now in its 81st year, the Paperboard Packaging Council (PPC) is the leading industry association serving suppliers and converters of all forms of paperboard packaging. PPC works to grow, promote, and protect the paperboard packaging industry while providing its members with resources and tools to compete effectively and successfully in the marketplace.

To receive additional information about the Paperboard Packaging Council, visit www.ppcnet.org or call 413.686.9191.

For more information about Winchester and its complete line of products visit the newly redesigned site at www.winchester.com.

Winchester is Proud to be a Leader in the Shooting Sports
Winchester® Ammunition pledged $500,000 to permanently endow the NRA’s Marksmanship Qualification Program, thus becoming the exclusive sponsor of the officially renamed Winchester/NRA Marksmanship Qualification Program.

The Winchester/NRA Marksmanship Qualification Program is a self-paced shooting development program. Open to adults and youngsters alike, the program measures an individual’s shooting proficiency against established par scores in 13 courses of fire across three disciplines: pistol, rifle and shotgun.

By supporting the Winchester/NRA Marksmanship Qualification Program, Winchester is providing everyone the chance to explore the benefits that hunting and the shooting sports have to offer.

To learn more about the Winchester/NRA Marksmanship Qualification Program, please call 800-672-3888 ext. 1505 or visit www.nrahq.org/youth.

Winchester Ammunition

Morgan, UT –-(AmmoLand.com)- Winchester Ammunition recently committed $15,000 to help support the mission of the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF), which is to provide a voice for all sportsmen and women in Congress to promote sportsmen’s issues with elected officials.

Winchester’s support is divided among three groups within the CSF; the Governor’s Sportsmen’s Caucus, the National Assembly of Sportsmen’s Caucuses and the CSF Council.

“It’s important to our company, our customers, our industry…and the future of our hunting heritage that we step up and support organizations such as the CSF that play such a vital role in voicing our concerns for land management, hunting practices and other related issues that impact our industry,” said Dick Hammett, President of Winchester Ammunition.

Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus
The Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus is one of the largest and most effective caucuses in the US Congress with nearly 300 members representing almost all 50 states. With bipartisan leadership in both the House and the Senate, the Caucus is the sportsmen’s ally and first line of defense in Washington promoting and protecting the rights of hunters, trappers and anglers.

National Assembly of Sportsmen’s Caucuses
The National Assembly of Sportsmen’s Caucuses (NASC) serves as the umbrella organization for launching and working with state legislative sportsmen’s caucuses in state legislatures.

Providing a communications network and interaction among state legislators, sportsmen’s groups, industry and media, NASC and state sportsmen’s caucuses are the core of the legislative front protecting and promoting hunting, fishing and wildlife management in state legislatures.

Together, CSF and NASC provide the ultimate protection against legislative attacks on hunting and fishing and deliver results for the advancement of sportsmen’s interests in the political arena.

Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus
The Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation recently announced the formation of the Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus, a bipartisan caucus of governors that will work to protect the interests of America’s hunters and anglers, and advance sound wildlife management policy. The GSC was launched at the National Governor’s Association Annual Meeting in Biloxi, Mississippi, on July 17, 2009.

Guided by a bipartisan leadership team of governors and staffed through the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation, the GSC will complement and enhance both the Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus and the National Assembly of Sportsmen’s Caucuses (NASC).

For more information about Winchester, visit the newly designed Web site at www.winchester.com.

To receive more information about the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation’s efforts to protect the rights of hunters and fishermen, visit www.sportsmenslink.org or contact Lance Lemmonds at (202) 543-6850 ex. 19 or lance@sportsmenslink.org.

Winchester Ammunition
Is proud to be a leader in hunter safety education. The purpose of hunter education is to educate everyone on being safe, knowledgeable and responsible when in the field with a sporting arm. For more than 20 years, Winchester Ammunition has recognized a Hunter Education Volunteer Instructor of the Year and continues to be a major supporter of the International Hunter Education Association. For more information about hunter education, visit www.ihea.com.

Armscor Ammunition .380 Auto

Lucky Gunner Ammuntion

Knoxville, TN --(AmmoLand.com)- After a successful trip to the recent SHOT Show in Las Vegas, LuckyGunner.com is pleased to announce a direct relationship with Armscor Ammunition.

At a time when most manufacturers are delaying shipments and taking ever-lengthening back-orders, Armscor is delivering newly manufactured, precision ammunition on-time to LuckyGunner.com.

Unbeknown to many, Armscor is the largest ammunition manufacturer in Southeast Asia and maintains advanced operations in both the United States and the Philippines. Since the end of World War II, Armscor has been producing award-winning firearms and ammunition.

As a new distributor of Armscor Ammunition, LuckyGunner.com is proud to announce the recent order and, more importantly, timely delivery of 50,000 rounds of bulk .45 ACP ammo.

In addition to the recent arrival of the .45 ACP ammo, LuckyGunner.com also now has Armscor 22 LR ammo and Armscor 5.56×45 ammo in stock with plans to add 30 carbine in the near future.

Armscor Ammunition

For those unfamiliar with the name, Armscor is the company behind the popular (and well-regarded) Rock Island Arms 1911 series. Armscor’s operations in the Philippines are some of the most advanced in the world, with the company maintaining the rigorous ISO 9001 manufacturing certification.

Armscor Ammunition is a great addition to the product offering at LuckyGunner.com. More importantly, the inclusion of Armscor is yet another indication of LuckyGunner.com’s commitment to keep the site’s customers stocked up and happy.

National Shooting Sports Foundation

Washington, DC --(AmmoLand.com)- According to the most recent Firearms and Ammunition Excise Tax Collection Report, released by the Department of the Treasury, firearm and ammunition manufacturers report excise tax obligations to be more than $115.8 million in the third calendar quarter of 2009, up 29 percent over the same time period reported in 2008.

The increase follows a 52 percent increase in excise tax obligations from the previous quarter (2Q, 2009) and more than a year of record-high FBI background checks for firearm purchasers — another strong indicator of firearm sales.

The report, which covers the time period of July 1 through Sept. 30, shows that $29.85 million was due in taxes for pistols and revolvers, $37.09 million for long guns and $48.89 million for ammunition.

Firearms and Ammunition Excise Tax Collection Up 29%

Compared to the same quarter in 2008, collections were up 50.2 percent for handguns, 33.4 percent for ammunition and 11.5 percent for long guns.

Encourage support for excise tax reform legislation:

It is important that members of the firearms and ammunition industry urge their senators and representatives to support S 632 and HR 510 — pro-conservation, pro-business, bipartisan legislation to bring equity to the excise tax payment schedule.

Learn more through NSSF’s Government Relations Web page.

About NSSF
The National Shooting Sports Foundation is the trade association for the firearms industry. Its mission is to promote, protect and preserve hunting and the shooting sports. Formed in 1961, NSSF has a membership of more than 5,000 manufacturers, distributors, firearms retailers, shooting ranges, sportsmen’s organizations and publishers. For more information, log on to www.nssf.org.

Winchester Ammunition’s Supreme Elite Bonded PDX1

Winchester Ammunition

Morgan, UT –-(AmmoLand.com)- Winchester® Ammunition’s Supreme Elite® Bonded PDX1™ has been selected to receive the NRA’s 2010 Golden Bullseye Award for “Ammunition Product of the Year” by Shooting Illustrated magazine.

“We are truly honored to be receiving this award from the NRA,” said Dick Hammett, president of Winchester Ammunition. “It means a great deal to us for our ammunition to be recognized as an award winning product from such an outstanding organization. The PDX1 is the best of the best when it comes to personal protection ammunition, and this award from the NRA continues to prove it.”

“The Golden Bullseye Award honors our winners for bringing to market products remarkable in their utility to shooters and hunters,” said Joe H. Graham, executive director of NRA Publications. “The award is a symbol of excellence and innovation in firearms, accessories and related equipment. We congratulate the winners, and we are confident shooters and hunters will receive this year’s winning products with enthusiasm.”

The Bonded PDX1 line uses the same technology the Federal Bureau of Investigation uses as its primary service round. The Bonded PDX1 is engineered to maximize terminal ballistics, as defined by the demanding FBI test protocol, which simulates real-world threats.

All of the Bonded PDX1 elements working together as one system, help ensure consistent expansion and is capable of penetrating a wide range of barriers ranging from clothing to drywall, to plywood, and auto glass.

NEW Offerings for 2010:

Existing Offerings:

In addition to receiving this 2009 honor, Winchester Ammunition has been awarded several Golden Bullseye awards throughout in recent years.

• 2007—Supreme Elite XP3
• 2004—Winchester Super Short Magnum (WSSM)
• 2003—.270 Winchester Short Magnum (WSM)

Bonded PDX1 “Stop the Threat”
For more information about Winchester® Ammunition and its complete line of products, visit www.winchester.com.

Winchester is Proud to be a Leader in the Shooting Sports
Winchester® Ammunition pledged $500,000 to permanently endow the NRA’s Marksmanship Qualification Program, thus becoming the exclusive sponsor of the officially renamed Winchester/NRA Marksmanship Qualification Program.

The Winchester/NRA Marksmanship Qualification Program is a self-paced shooting development program. Open to adults and youngsters alike, the program measures an individual’s shooting proficiency against established par scores in 13 courses of fire across three disciplines: pistol, rifle and shotgun.

By supporting the Winchester/NRA Marksmanship Qualification Program, Winchester is providing everyone the chance to explore the benefits that hunting and the shooting sports have to offer.

To learn more about the Winchester/NRA Marksmanship Qualification Program, please call 800-672-3888 ext. 1505 or visit www.nrahq.org/youth.

Hornady Ammunition

Grand Island, Nebraska --(AmmoLand.com)- Hornady® Manufacturing was honored with a 2009 Davey Award for the new GMX® bullet and ammunition television commercial.

The Davey Awards honor the finest creative work from the best small firms, agencies and companies worldwide. Winners are chosen from over 4,000 entries from across the US and around the world. Judges include top-tier media, advertising, and marketing professionals from the world’s leading organizations and firms.

“GMX® bullets and ammunition are fantastic new additions to the Hornady® line, and we’re extremely proud to see our marketing efforts for these great new products recognized with a Davey Award.” said Neil Davies, Hornady Sales and Marketing Manager.

The winning GMX® spot is the first full HD, fully animated TV commercial for Hornady. Produced by Master Track Productions of Lincoln, Nebraska, the GMX® spot can be viewed on the Hornady YouTube channel. The 30-second spot is also widely aired during outdoor programming on The Sporstsman Channel, Outdoor Channel and Versus.

The Hornady® GMX®, or Gilding Metal eXpanding bullet is an expanding monolithic solid bullet that is tougher and fouls less than traditional solid copper bullets.

Founded in 1949, Hornady Manufacturing Company is a family owned business headquartered in Grand Island, Nebraska. Proudly manufacturing products that are “Made in the USA”, by over 300 employees, Hornady Manufacturing has become a world leader in bullet, ammunition, reloading tool and accessory design and manufacture.

About:
Founded in 1949, Hornady Manufacturing Company is a family-owned business headquartered in Grand Island, Nebraska. Proudly manufacturing products that are “Made in the USA” by over 300 employees, Hornady Manufacturing has become a world leader in bullet, ammunition, reloading tool and accessory design and manufacture. Visit: www.hornady.com

ATK

MINNEAPOLIS, MN – Alliant Techsystems (NYSE: ATK) has completed its first contract to supply non-standard (non-NATO) ammunition to the Afghan Security Forces (ASF), ahead of the original schedule.

The U.S. Army Contracting Command in Rock Island, Ill., awarded the $87 million contract to ATK in December 2008. The contract required ATK to lead a global supply chain effort to procure and deliver various small, medium, and large caliber ammunition, grenades, and aviation rockets, including mission-critical 57 mm rockets and 12.7 x 108 mm ammunition.

The supply of high-quality, non-standard ammunition directly supports the efforts of the ASF to secure Afghanistan’s borders and protect its citizens in the ongoing fight against insurgent forces.

“Successfully completing this contract once again demonstrates ATK’s commitment to delivering mission-critical, quality products on time. ATK has repeatedly delivered excellent performance in the global marketplace,” said Mark DeYoung, ATK Senior Vice President and President Armament Systems.

“We continue to leverage our technical capabilities, program and supply chain management competencies, and a proven business approach to build our global portfolio and pursue broader international market opportunities.”

ATK recently secured two additional NSA contracts: a three-year contract with the U.S. Army to supply non-standard ammunition to the ASF, and a separate U.S. Army contract to provide non-standard weapons to the ASF.

ATK is a premier aerospace and defense company with more than 18,000 employees in 22 states, Puerto Rico and internationally, and revenues of approximately $4.8 billion. News and information can be found on the Internet at www.atk.com.

Freedom Group, Inc. (FGI)

Madison, NC –-(AmmoLand.com)- Freedom Group, Inc. through a wholly owned subsidiary has entered into a purchase agreement to acquire certain assets of Barnes Bullets. The transaction closed on December 31, 2009.

Barnes Bullets, located in Mona, Utah, is the industry-leading supplier of copper bullets, including copper-tin composite core bullets. These products are used by hunters, shooters, military and law enforcement professionals around the world. With their innovative designs, advanced manufacturing techniques and core focus on the end-user, Barnes Bullets has been a leading choice of commercial consumers, law enforcement and military users since its inception in 1932.

Barnes Bullets

Barnes Bullets will continue day-to-day operations at their Mona, Utah-based location under the guidance of company founder, Randy Brooks.

“We welcome Randy and his team to the Freedom Group family,” commented Ted Torbeck, CEO of the Freedom Group, Inc. “With the acquisition of Barnes; the Freedom Group continues to demonstrate our commitment to the ammunition business. Barnes offers a premium line of high performance bullets for the hunting and shooting communities; and for law enforcement, military and commercial consumers around the world. We are excited about their research and development capabilities and the breadth of the products they bring to our portfolio.”

About Freedom Group, Inc.
Freedom Group is the world’s leading innovator, designer, manufacturer, and marketer of firearms, ammunition, and related products for the hunting, shooting sports, law enforcement, and military markets. As one of the largest manufacturers in the world of firearms and ammunition, we have some of the most globally recognized brands including Remington, Bushmaster, DPMS/Panther Arms, Marlin, H&R, NEF, LC Smith, Parker, EOTAC, AAC, Dakota and INTC. The Company distributes its products throughout the U.S. and in over 80 foreign countries. More information about the Company can be found at www.freedom-group.com.

The Company assumes no obligation to update publicly such forward–looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Barnes Bullets™ is a trademark of BB Acquisitions Holding, LLC.

National Shooting Sports Foundation

NEWTOWN, Conn. –-(AmmoLand.com)- The National Shooting Sports Foundation has notified members that, as demand for ammunition continues to outpace supply,

“it is critically important that an amendment authored by Rep. Sam Graves (R-Mo.) to a seemingly obscure hazardous material bill (HR 4016) be attached to the legislation during consideration on the House floor.”

The NSSF notes that the amendment being pushed by Graves will help protect the shipment of materials necessary for the manufacturing of ammunition, and warns that without the Graves Amendment, the rate of production will slip, perhaps precipitously.

In turn, decreased production of ammunition will lead to decreased availability. This will lead to an increase in ammunition prices directly affecting consumers.

NSSF is encouraging all hunters and sportsmen to contact Rep. Oberstar and urge him to support the Graves Amendment. He can be reached at 202-225-6211.

About NSSF
The National Shooting Sports Foundation is the trade association for the firearms industry. Its mission is to promote, protect and preserve hunting and the shooting sports. Formed in 1961, NSSF has a membership of more than 5,000 manufacturers, distributors, firearms retailers, shooting ranges, sportsmen’s organizations and publishers. For more information, log on to www.nssf.org.

Winchester Ammunition’s Supreme Elite Bonded PDX1

Winchester Ammunition

East Alton, IL – -(AmmoLand.com)- Winchester Ammunition’s Supreme Elite Bonded PDX1 line generated a lot of attention in 2009. To continue meeting the demands of consumers, Winchester has extended the Bonded PDX1 line by offering it in .380 Automatic and .45 Colt for 2010.

The Bonded PDX1 line uses the same technology the Federal Bureau of Investigation uses as its primary service round. The Bonded PDX1 is engineered to maximize terminal ballistics, as defined by the demanding FBI test protocol, which simulates real-world threats.

“The Bonded PDX1 is the best of the best when talking personal protection ammunition,” said Brett Flaugher, Winchester Ammunition’s vice president of domestic and international marketing and sales. “It is capable of penetrating a wide range of barriers from clothing to plywood, and still effectively stops a threat.”

Winchester® Bonded PDX1™ features include:

• Proprietary bonding process—Welds lead and jacket together to work as a unit controlling expansion and providing superior retained weight.
• Hollow point—Works with the bonding process for outstanding performance through tough barriers and impact velocities/ranges.
• Jacket notching—Six segments help promote positive, consistent and programmed expansion at a variety of impact velocities and ranges.
• Copper alloy jacket—Contoured for maximum upset over a wide range of velocities/ranges.
• Nickel plated shellcase—Helps ensure positive gun function through smooth chambering and shellcase ejection.

“All of the Bonded PDX1 design features working together as one system help ensure consistent upset,” said Flaugher. “This technology helped secure the FBI business and is the only choice for personal protection available.”

NEW Offerings:

Symbol  Line  Grain  Jacket

• S380PDB  .380 Auto  95g  JHP Bonded
• S45CPDB  .45 Colt  225g  JHP Bonded

Existing Offerings:

Symbol  Line  Weight  Jacket

• S9MMPDB  9mm Luger +P  124g  JHP Bonded
• S9MMPDB1  9mm Luger  147g  JHP Bonded
• S40SWPDB  40 S&W  165g  JHP Bonded
• S40SWPDB1  40 S&W  180g  JHP Bonded
• S45PDB  45 Auto  230g  JHP Bonded
• S38PDB  38 Special +P  130g  JHP Bonded

For more information about Winchester® Ammunition and its complete line of products, visit www.winchester.com.

Winchester is Proud to be a Leader in the Shooting Sports
Winchester® Ammunition has been the exclusive ammunition sponsor of the USA Shooting Shotgun Team since 1999. The mission of the USA Shooting organization is to prepare American athletes to win Olympic medals, promote the shooting sports throughout the United States and influence other shooters to become interested in international competitions. Winchester has taken the initiative to become a leader in advancing and supporting conservation, hunter education and our country’s proud shooting sports heritage. To receive more information about the U.S. Shooting Team, visit www.usashooting.org.

Winchester Ammunition Web Site

Winchester Ammunition

East Alton, IL – -(AmmoLand.com)- Winchester® Ammunition unveils its all- new Web site, www.winchester.com featuring hot new graphics, an award winning Ballistics Calculator, hunting and shooting tips, and improved information on all ammunition products.

The new Winchester.com was designed with the latest technology, allowing users to navigate through the site quickly and find detailed product information through enhanced video content, interactive ammunition guides and more.

“We’ve developed and launched a world-class web site in the ammunition category for our customers,” said Brett Flaugher, vice president of sales and marketing for Winchester Ammunition. “Technology changes from day-to-day, and in our business we need to keep up with our customers’ needs and wants. They expect accurate and timely information on our products and brands … and that’s what they will get when they visit the new Winchester.com.”

Visitors to the site, both expert and novice alike, will find updated content, new product information, special offers on select Winchester products and gear, downloadable targets and the opportunity to sign up as a member of the Red W Club.

Some special sections on the NEW Winchester.com include:

• Choose Your Ammunition: Users can select the type of game they’re hunting (i.e. big game, upland birds, etc.), the gun they’re shooting and the cartridge they need. Once the items are selected, the user will receive a list of the appropriate ammunition and video content in a detailed, educational format.
• Ballistics Calculator: Allows users to choose their type of ammunition and compare up to five different Winchester products with easy-to-read, high-tech ballistics charts and graphs.
• The Library: Provides video clips showing hunts from Winchester Ammunition’s highly rated television shows on Versus, including Winchester Legends, Winchester Whitetail Revolution, and Winchester World of Whitetail with Larry Weishuhn.
• New Products: Winchester leads the industry with innovative products and this section provides news about Winchester’s latest and greatest products.

Winchester teamed up with Quilogy, a St. Charles, Missouri-based IT consulting company, to develop the new Wincheser.com. Many of the features on the new site were designed using Microsoft Silverlight, a cutting-edge technology that integrates seamlessly into Web browsers and allows users to run highly advanced software applications over the Web.

For more information about Winchester Ammunition, visit www.winchester.com.

NILO Farms:
Winchester Ammunition prides itself on being a leader in conservation. For example NILO Farms, established by John M. Olin in 1952, is Winchester’s prestigious hunting preserve providing guests with quality hunting on more than 640 acres of natural habitat. As one of the finest hunting and shooting facilities in the country, NILO Farms represents the best in game management and safety. Many of the land management practices developed at NILO Farms have proven to be an example for other waterfowl and upland game bird preserves to follow. For more information about NILO Farms visit www.nilofarms.com.

For more information about Winchester and its complete line of products visit www.winchester.com.

ATK

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn - Alliant Techsystems (NYSE: ATK) has received a $5.8 million contract for ammunition from the Crane Division of the Naval Surface Warfare Center.

The contract is for the production of Mk318 5.56mm and Mk319 7.62mm caliber cartridges. The ammunition will be manufactured in Anoka, Minn.

The 5.56mm and 7.62mm products chosen by Crane were optimized under a development contract to complement gun maker Fabrique Nationale Herstal’s (FNH) newly released Special Operations Combat Assault Rifle (SCAR) weapon system.

The SCAR emerged from U.S Special Operations Command (USSOCOM)’s Special Operations Forces Combat Assault Rifle program and is highly modular for easy adaptability to future upgrades and enhanced ammunition designs.

The contract ammunition is also compatible with existing 5.56mm and 7.62mm weapons systems and utilizes ATK’s unique barrier defeat projectile. This feature ensures proper functioning through barriers commonly encountered during warfare. ATK led the cartridge development contract for the Mk318 and Mk319.

“ATK’s ammunition will play a significant role in ensuring the Crane Division of the Naval Surface Weapons Center can perform its duties,” said Mark DeYoung, ATK Senior Vice President and President Armament Systems.

“This successful development effort demonstrates the design and production engineering strengths within our business to achieve our goal of meeting customer requirements. This is a clear example of how well our company works with emerging technologies to design programs that fit with market needs.”

The Crane Division is a shore command of the United States Navy under the Naval Sea Systems Command headquartered in Washington D.C. It’s located in Crane, Ind. and focused on harnessing the power of technology for the Warfighter.

About:
ATK is a premier aerospace and defense company with more than 18,000 employees in 22 states, Puerto Rico and internationally, and revenues of approximately $4.8 billion. News and information can be found on the Internet at www.atk.com.

Winchester Shotshell Personal Defense Ammunition

Winchester Ammunition

East Alton, IL – -(AmmoLand.com)- Winchester® Ammunition launches the most innovative line of personal defense shotshell ammunition in 2010 with two new products: the Supreme Elite® PDX1™ shotshells in 410 and 12 gauge. Both loads deliver threat-stopping power and offer customers more ammunition choices for personal defense.

“Winchester is a leader in technology and these two new personal defense rounds are the most innovative shotshell products available today,” said Brett Flaugher, Winchester Ammunition vice president of sales and marketing. “Both shotshell loads achieved excellent results in our test facility and we are extremely excited to offer them to our customers.”

PDX1 in 410 Gauge
Highly effective in both shotguns and 410 compatible handguns, the PDX1 in 410 gauge features a distinctive black hull and black oxide high-base head and combines three plated Defense Disc™ projectiles and 12 pellets of plated BB shot. The result is the ideal personal protection load for short range engagement with the performance needed to stop threats. This load is also suitable for varmint hunting and pest control. Designed for use in the Taurus Judge, this new personal defense round provides maximum protection at close range.

• 410 ga. 2 1/2”, 3 Defense Disc™ projectiles with 12 BBs
• 10 rd box
• Availability: February 2010

Winchester 410 Shotshell Personal Defense Ammunition

PDX1 in 12 Gauge
The 12-gauge Supreme Elite® PDX1 features a distinctive black hull, black oxide high-base head and 3 pellets of Grex® buffered 00 plated buckshot nested on top of a 1 oz rifled slug.

The result is the ideal, tight patterning personal defense load. The slug/buckshot combination provides optimum performance at short and longer ranges while compensating for aim error.

• 12 ga. Slug/Buck combo
• Load: 12 gauge 2-3/4” 1 oz rifled slug with 3 pellets 00 Buck- buffered
• 10 rd box
• Availability: March 2010

For more information about Winchester and its complete line of products, visit www.winchester.com.

Pheasants Forever

Saint Paul, Minn. –-(AmmoLand.com)- Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever are proud to announce that long-time partner Federal Premium® Ammunition is now the organization’s “Official Ammunition Sponsor.” Over the last decade, Federal Premium’s Pheasants Forever-labeled Wing-Shok® shotshell boxes have helped benefit “The Habitat Organization’s” conservation efforts, and Federal Premium has now produced more than 20 million rounds in support of Pheasants Forever.

“At Federal Premium, we don’t treat conservation as an afterthought; it’s a part of how we operate. Over the years, we’ve been proud to support Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever. And Federal Premium wants to do more to support their vision to the future. Pheasants Forever members are some of the most passionate conservationists you’ll ever meet, and we’re proud to be a part of such a great effort,” said Ryan Bronson, Conservation Specialist with Federal Premium Ammunition/ ATK Commercial Products.

“Federal Premium has been a model supporter of conservation over the years,” said Howard Vincent, Pheasants Forever’s National President and CEO, “Many pheasant hunters and Pheasants Forever members already load up with Federal Premium, and we’re proud to call them the Official Ammunition Sponsor of this organization.”

In addition to Pheasants Forever-labeled Wing-Shok® boxes, Federal Premium produces Quail Forever-labeled Wing-Shok® boxes. Federal makes a donation to Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever’s conservation efforts work for each labeled box sold. Wing-Shok® loads are the fastest upland steel loads and copper-plated lead loads available for your favorite winged game in -20 and 12-gauge offerings.

And as the Official Ammunition Sponsor of Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever, Federal Premium Ammunition will bring you the “In The Field” section in each edition of On The Wing, the monthly eNewsletter from Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever. Federal Premium will also be a Gold Sponsor of National Pheasant Fest 2010, the nation’s largest event for upland hunters and wildlife habitat conservationists. The event will be held February 26, 27 & 28, 2010, at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines, Iowa.

For more information on Federal Premium and their lineup of products, go to www.federalpremium.com.

Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever are non-profit conservation organizations dedicated to the protection and enhancement of pheasant, quail, and other wildlife populations in North America through habitat improvement, land management, public awareness, and education. Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever have more than 125,000 members in 750 local chapters across the continent.

For additional information about Pheasants Forever, please visit www.PheasantsForever.org

Quail Forever

Saint Paul, Minn. -–(AmmoLand.com)- Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever are proud to announce that long-time partner Federal Premium® Ammunition is now the organization’s “Official Ammunition Sponsor.” Over the last decade, Federal Premium’s Pheasants Forever-labeled Wing-Shok® shotshell boxes have helped benefit “The Habitat Organization’s” conservation efforts, and Federal Premium has now produced more than 20 million rounds in support of Pheasants Forever.

“At Federal Premium, we don’t treat conservation as an afterthought; it’s a part of how we operate. Over the years, we’ve been proud to support Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever. And Federal Premium wants to do more to support their vision to the future. Pheasants Forever members are some of the most passionate conservationists you’ll ever meet, and we’re proud to be a part of such a great effort,” said Ryan Bronson, Conservation Specialist with Federal Premium Ammunition/ ATK Commercial Products.

“Federal Premium has been a model supporter of conservation over the years,” said Howard Vincent, Pheasants Forever’s National President and CEO, “Many pheasant hunters and Pheasants Forever members already load up with Federal Premium, and we’re proud to call them the Official Ammunition Sponsor of this organization.”

In addition to Pheasants Forever-labeled Wing-Shok® boxes, Federal Premium produces Quail Forever-labeled Wing-Shok® boxes. Federal makes a donation to Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever’s conservation efforts work for each labeled box sold. Wing-Shok® loads are the fastest upland steel loads and copper-plated lead loads available for your favorite winged game in -20 and 12-gauge offerings.

And as the Official Ammunition Sponsor of Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever, Federal Premium Ammunition will bring you the “In The Field” section in each edition of On The Wing, the monthly eNewsletter from Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever. Federal Premium will also be a Gold Sponsor of National Pheasant Fest 2010, the nation’s largest event for upland hunters and wildlife habitat conservationists. The event will be held February 26, 27 & 28, 2010, at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines, Iowa.

For more information on Federal Premium and their lineup of products, go to www.federalpremium.com.

Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever are non-profit conservation organizations dedicated to the protection and enhancement of pheasant, quail, and other wildlife populations in North America through habitat improvement, land management, public awareness, and education. Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever have more than 125,000 members in 750 local chapters across the continent.

For additional information about Pheasants Forever, please visit www.PheasantsForever.org

Extreme Shock Ammunition

CLINTWOOD, VA –-(AmmoLand.com)- Extreme Shock Ammunition, known for producing the world’s most advanced ammunition, has added the .308 160 grain Short Ranged Tactical (SRT) to its impressive line of hunting and tactical ammo.

The newly developed .308 160 grain SRT was engineered for modern law enforcement and military personnel who require the legendary stopping power of the .308 without suffering the over-penetration common to the heavy bullet.

Extreme Shock 308 Ammo

The SRT allows entry teams to utilize M-14 & AR10s as entry weapons and minimizes the liability aspects of the heavy caliber.

These lead-free rounds are frangible and will fragment on hard surfaces that might cause a lead-core bullet to ricochet. A special coated copper jacket surrounds a compressed tungsten powder core to reduce the bullet’s velocity, producing lower recoil and minimizing muzzle flash, thus allowing faster second shot placement.

The dense tungsten core allows it to penetrate less dense materials with ease, while still remaining frangible. While lead-core munitions are susceptible to over-penetration, these rounds have 745 ft. lbs. of energy combined with a 100% kinetic energy drop, making them the safest yet most lethal CQB/Training round manufactured anywhere in the world today.

The 160 grain SRT has an MSRP of $19.26 for 6 rounds or $66.05 for 20 rounds.

To learn more about the full range of products offered from Extreme Shock Ammunition, please visit www.extremeshockusa.net, call Extreme Shock USA at (276) 926-6772

OnYourOwnAdventures

BOZEMAN, MONTANA --(AmmoLand.com)- On Your Own Adventures, a highly unique series, produced by Warm Springs Productions, featuring hunting adventures and tips for the non-guided, public land hunter today announced that Federal Premium Ammunition has signed on as a title sponsor of the show.

“After an extremely successful first year of production, we’re thrilled to have Federal on board as our title sponsor for year two,” said Randy Newberg, host and founder of On Your Own Adventures. “Federal is a leader in the hunting industry and their product is recognized throughout the self-guided hunting community. We look forward to working with them on another successful On Your Own Adventures season.”

Federal Premium Ammunition is based in Anoka, Minnesota where they employ nearly 1,000 workers. The company manufactures a complete line of shotshell, centerfire and rimfire ammunition as well as other components.

“Federal Premium Ammunition is pleased to be the title sponsor of the television show, On Your Own Adventures,” said Mark DeYoung, President of ATK Armament Systems/Federal Premium Ammunition. “At Federal we endorse all legal forms of hunting, but have a special interest in supporting the self-guided hunter. It is our belief that the future of hunting depends on increasing public land hunting activities and opportunities. Randy Newberg’s show encourages hunters to hunt more often and at the same time encourages new hunters to go afield for the first time. This is exactly what our industry needs. The show is unique because all hunts are 100% “do-it-yourself” adventures conducted on publicly accessible lands, the way most hunting is still done in the United States. We applaud Randy and the On Your Own Adventures staff for delivering a show highlighting the American hunting heritage – facing challenges and reaping rewards by embarking on our own adventures.”

Since the series debuted on the Outdoor Channel, the On Your Own Adventures website has been flooded with thousands of online comments from hunters across America expressing their appreciation of the show’s concept. Additionally, the On Your Own Adventures website has received more than 28,000 visits.

For more information regarding On Your Own Adventures, go to www.onyourownadventures.com.

About:
OnYourOwnAdventures provides resources, video, forums, and blogging focused around do it yourself hunters.

Hornady Ammunition

Grand Island, NE - -(AmmoLand.com)- Superformance ammunition is 100 to 200 fps FASTER than any conventional ammunition on the market today, and achieves this performance in EVERY gun, WITHOUT increases in felt recoil, muzzle blast, temperature sensitivity, fouling or loss of accuracy.

Innovative
Superformance is a cutting edge technological advancement in ammunition design that transcends convention and achieves the highest performance of any ammunition on the market today.

Specialized
Superformance uses ultra progressive propellants that take your favorite SST or GMX bullets to levels of performance that are simply unattainable with conventional propellants. In order to get more velocity in the past – shooters have used a brute force approach – large charge weights of a slow burning powder in a larger cartridge case. Ultimately this leads to more recoil and muzzle blast. The Superformance solution is an elegant approach that utilizes specialized powders…at NORMAL charge weights, that impart ALL useable energy to the bullet reducing the ROCKET NOZZLE EFFECT at the muzzle while still increasing velocity!

Versatile
Superformance provides increased performance, and is safe to use in ALL firearms, including semi-autos, lever gun and pump actions.

Increases in rifle performance, no increases in barrel wear and felt recoil, along with superior temperature stability are all realized with Superformance ammunition.

Increased speed, accuracy, and lethality – Superformance is a new breed of SUPER Premium ammunition that delivers it all!

It really IS… Rocket Science!

To download a comprehensive article on the performance, recoil and comparative testing of Superformance Ammunition, click here.

About:
Founded in 1949, Hornady Manufacturing Company is a family-owned business headquartered in Grand Island, Nebraska. Proudly manufacturing products that are “Made in the USA” by over 300 employees, Hornady Manufacturing has become a world leader in bullet, ammunition, reloading tool and accessory design and manufacture.

Sig Sauer Welcomes Governor Lynch To Exeter NH Facility

SIG Sauer

EXETER, NH --(AmmoLand.com)- SIG SAUER, a leader in manufacturing military, law enforcement and commercial firearms, welcomed New Hampshire Governor, John Lynch, to its Exeter, New Hampshire facility on November 13, 2009.

SIG SAUER Vice President and General Counsel, Steven Shawver, Vice President of International Sales, Peter Kujawksi, and former Congressman for the U.S. House of Representatives, Bill Zeliff, provided a tour of the expanding facility and a preview of new products currently under development for military and law enforcement customers.

The SIG SAUER facility, now undergoing additional expansion, has been increasing manufacturing and research and development capabilities over the past several years, due largely to an overwhelming demand for SIG SAUER products by federal, state, and local agencies, as well as the U.S. military and militaries around the world.

“We are fortunate to have an industry leader like SIG SAUER here in New Hampshire. It is a great New Hampshire company and an important employer for the region,” Gov. Lynch said. “I will continue to work to foster our state’s business-friendly environment so that companies like SIG SAUER can continue to grow.”

“We have increased our New Hampshire employee base significantly in the last twelve months, at least by 25 percent,” commented SIG SAUER’s CEO, Ron Cohen.

“Unlike many manufacturers in our industry, SIG SAUER is dedicated to in-sourcing our capabilities in both manufacturing and manpower, rather than the current trend of out-sourcing both to other countries. SIG SAUER has achieved a leading market share position due to the strict quality control and customer service our New Hampshire employees provide.”

About SIG SAUER, Inc.
SIG SAUER, Inc. is the largest member of a worldwide business group of firearms manufacturers that includes J.P. Sauer & Sohn and Blaser GmbH in Germany and Swiss Arms AG in Switzerland. This global network of companies gives SIG SAUER a world-class firearms knowledge base, unparalleled design expertise, and extensive manufacturing capacity, enabling the company to respond quickly and effectively to changing market conditions and the needs of its military, law enforcement, and commercial markets worldwide. SIG SAUER is an ISO 9001: 2000 certified company with over 385 employees. For more information on SIG SAUER or any of its products, or the SIG SAUER Academy, log on to www.sigsauer.com.

ATK

MINNEAPOLIS, MN --(AmmoLand.com)- Alliant Techsystems (NYSE: ATK) has received a $20 million contract to provide 30mm PGU-46/B High Explosive Incendiary (HEI) ammunition for the ATK-produced Mk44 30mm cannon on the multi-role, MC-130W Combat Spear gunship, which will support operations in Iraq and Afghanistan.

The U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command (SOCOM) Contracting Office at Wright Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio awarded the contract.

ATK will produce the ammunition at the company’s facilities in Radford, Va. and Rocket Center, W.Va. Deliveries will be complete in December 2010.

“ATK is a global leader in integrated weapon systems that include medium-caliber cannons, ammunition, and electronics and fire control systems,” said ATK Armament Systems President Mark DeYoung.

“Our mission is delivering affordable and innovative technology to provide enhanced solutions and capabilities to customers worldwide.”

ATK is a premier aerospace and defense company with more than 18,000 employees in 22 states, Puerto Rico and internationally, and revenues of approximately $4.8 billion.

News and information can be found on the Internet at www.atk.com.

Winchester Ammunition

East Alton, IL – -(AmmoLand.com)- For the second consecutive year, Winchester® Ammunition has been awarded the Ammunition Manufacturer of the Year award by the National Association of Sporting Goods Wholesalers (NASGW).

Each year, the NASGW honors industry excellence with award winners selected by the wholesaler members of the association. The members nominate and vote for outstanding manufacturers that truly embrace partnership with wholesalers and support the two-step distribution system.

Winchester Ammunition received the honor during the NASGW’s 36th annual meeting & expo in Reno, NV.

“We are honored to be named Ammunition Manufacturer of the Year,” said Dick Hammett, Winchester Ammunition president. “Both our Marketing and Sales staffs are committed to promoting and selling our products through our Wholesale Distributors and Independent Dealers. In addition, our New Product Development Department sets new standards in ammunition technology year after year.”

The National Association of Sporting Goods Wholesalers was organized in 1953 and incorporated in 1954. The NASGW is the organizer and sponsor of the industry’s former Hunting Show, now known as the NASGW Annual Meeting/Expo Event. This newly formatted annual event provides educational, marketing and communications opportunity for the hunting and shooting sports wholesaler, manufacturer and sales professional.

For more information about Winchester and its complete line of products visit www.winchester.com.

About:
Winchester Ammunition prides itself on being a leader in conservation
NILO Farms®, established by John M. Olin in 1952, is Winchester’s prestigious hunting preserve providing guests with quality hunting on more than 640 acres of natural habitat. As one of the finest hunting and shooting facilities in the country, NILO Farms represents the best in game management and safety. Many of the land management practices developed at NILO Farms have proven to be an example for other waterfowl and upland game bird preserves to follow. For more information about NILO Farms visit www.nilofarms.com.

National Ammo Day is November 19 2009

National Ammo Day

The goals of Ammo Day:
The goal of National Ammo Day is to empty the ammunition from the shelves of your local gun store, sporting goods, or hardware store and put that ammunition in the hands of law-abiding citizens. Not hard to do considering the recent Ammo Shortages but lets make your support of the Second Amendment known–by voting with your dollars!

There are an estimated 75 MILLION gun owners in the United States of America. If each gun owner or Second Amendment supporter buys 100 rounds of ammunition, that’s 7.5 BILLION rounds in the hands of law-abiding citizens!

The gun and ammunition manufacturers have been taking the brunt of all the frivolous lawsuits, trying to put these folks out of business. Well, not if we can help it! And we CAN help it by buying ammunition on November 19!

The purpose of National Ammo Day is to make it known that ammunition is in the hands of LAW ABIDING CITIZENS, not to frighten anyone or put ammunition in the hands of criminals.

It is CRITICAL that you comply with all the laws of your state and locale if you participate in National Ammo Day.

Before purchasing guns or ammunition, review the laws and safety issues for proper handling and storage. Don’t give the gun-grabbers any “ammo” to use against us!

Contact your local representative or law enforcement agency/office/station for specific information for your state or locale.

For More Info Visit Ammoday.com