ICYMI: Industry News From
Feb. 6–Feb. 10, 2023
NSSF Applauds U.S. Sen. Kevin Cramer’s Fair Access To Banking Act Introduction
NSSF applauded U.S. Sen. Kevin Cramer’s (R-ND) introduction of the Fair Access to Banking Act, S. 293, which would work to end the discriminatory lending practices of major banking institutions seeking to circumvent the legislative process and set social policy from the boardroom. The legislation has 36 co-sponsors.
The Fair Access to Banking Act would require banks to provide access to services, capital and credit based on the objective risk assessment of individual customers, rather than subjective broad-based decisions affecting whole categories or classes of customers.
“Senator Cramer’s ‘Fair Access to Banking’ legislation is a bold and principled stand that will put an end to ‘woke’ financial discrimination,” said Lawrence G. Keane, NSSF SVP and general counsel. “This legislation will ensure financial institutions make decisions to offer services to lawful businesses based on verifiable financial data and not the shifting political or social views of banking executives that are unaccountable to the American voter.”
The Fair Access to Banking Act would stop corporate banks from picking winners and losers based on executives’ personal politics. It also protects banks from outside pressure by special interest groups seeking to use the banks as a political weapon to advance their agenda.
For more info: www.nssf.org
SK Customs Donates Collectible Firearms Set For NWTF’s 50th Anniversary
SK Guns is showcasing a new collectible firearm set to celebrate the National Wild Turkey Federation’s 50th Anniversary through the SK Customs division and the SK Gives Back initiative.
SK Customs recently donated two sets of custom designed and laser-engraved Henry Golden Boy Silver .22 LR and a new model Smith & Wesson 1911 chambered in .45 ACP to be auctioned off during the NWTF’s annual Convention and Sport Show, Feb. 15–19, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn.
The package is sold as a set and will be featured during the Grand National Live Auction on the evening of Sat., Feb. 18 and on the NWTF’s Online Hunt Auction throughout the weekend.
Simon Khiabani, owner and founder of SK Guns, said, “We’re honored to be a partner of the NWTF’s celebration with this limited-edition set of firearms and to showcase our commitment to the NWTF’s mission.”
For more info: www.skguns.com
MAUSER Celebrates 125th Anniversary With Limited-Edition Series Rifle
In celebration of its 125th anniversary, MAUSER introduced a limited-edition series of the original MAUSER 98 bolt-action rifle.
Built by MAUSER’s master gunsmiths in the style of classic safari rifles from times past, the MAUSER 98 125th Anniversary Rifles are a milestone of modern firearms technology. Only 25 are available worldwide and each one in the series is numbered.
“The MAUSER 98 action is regarded as the forefather of all modern bolt-action rifles. Built in the millions, copied by the thousands, but never matched,” said Jason Evans, CEO, Blaser Group. “We will have the first 125th anniversary rifle, marked #1 in the series, for sale at the upcoming SCI Convention in Nashville, Tenn., and it is truly a work of art.”
The action, bolt handle ball, trigger guard, pistol grip cap and magazine base of these limited-edition rifles are color case-hardened and, together with gold damascening, English ornaments and an exquisite wood grade 8 stock with a red recoil pad, give these masterpieces a unique and elegant look.
For more info: www.blaser-group.com
SIG SAUER Introduces SHOOT SIG: A Fun, New Competition Experience
SIG SAUER announced the introduction of SHOOT SIG — a brand-new shooting experience that takes plinking to the next level. The collaboration between SIG SAUER and Team SIG professional shooter Daniel Horner, SHOOT SIG is a membership community that welcomes all levels of firearms enthusiasts, encourages participation in the shooting sports and offers generous member-only benefits.
SHOOT SIG is a competition series aimed at getting people from the house to the range in a fun, approachable atmosphere. Member benefits include the ability to register for SHOOT SIG matches across the country with a generous prize opportunity for every participant, participation in the SHOOT SIG Product Purchase Program, access to purchase a custom SHOOT SIG gun of the year, entry into an aspirational annual member sweepstakes, quarterly giveaways, webstore discounts, member newsletters, events and a SHOOT SIG welcome pack.
“Max Michel, Daniel Horner, and Lena Miculek are the top shooters in their respective disciplines. For 2023, the collective goal of Team SIG is to reach new firearms owners and expand participation in shooting sports. While they each relish the competition and the thrill of the win, it’s equally important to each of them to create an avenue to share the passion for their sport and a have a vehicle to encourage others to get involved,” said Tom Taylor, chief marketing officer and EVP, commercial sales. “SHOOT SIG is the vehicle to encourage firearms owners to get to the range with their SIG with the value-added benefits a SHOOT SIG membership affords.”
For more info: www.shootsig.com
