(FirearmsGuide.com) - “Don’t give up, don’t ever give up.” – Basketball Coach Jim Valvano
Coach Valvano was talking about the fight with cancer that claimed his life, but he meant it as advice for everything in our lives. It’s great advice. Not so easy to follow though, right? We’ve all done it. We’ve all had those times when enough is enough. It’s why Navy Seals are the chosen few. You only get to be a Seal if you don’t give up. Ever.

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. - (FirearmsGuide.com) - Hoppe’s, the best-known name in gun care products, welcomes three new stars to its team: Missy Gilliland, Maggie Reese and John Scoutten. They join Jesse Duff, one of the most accomplished competitive shooters in the world, who has been a Team Hoppe’s member since 2014.

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. - (FirearmsGuide.com) - BLACKHAWK! welcomes 2016 National Rifle Association (NRA) Annual Meetings and Exhibits attendees to the Vista Outdoor booth (No. 4623), during the show, May 20 to 22, at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Kentucky, to meet shooting celebrities Jessie Duff, Todd Jarrett, Grady Powell and John Scoutten.

ACCOKEEK, Md. (FirearmsGuide.com) - It defies convention, but Benelli's first over-and-under shotgun, the 828U, continues to garner accolades worldwide for its exquisite form, flawless function and rock-steady performance in the field and on the range. The Benelli 828U has added another coveted award to its already-lengthy resume as it has been named Shotgun of the Year by American Rifleman. The 828U will receive a 2016 Golden Bullseye Award at the upcoming NRA Annual Meetings and Exhibits in Louisville, Kentucky.

ENTER TO WIN a Walther Q5 Match gun - Deadline for entry: May 22, 2016 midnight CT (FirearmsGuide.com) In celebration of 130 years of making top quality firearms, Walther Arms will be giving away a newly released Q5 Match pistol. NRA show attendees can come by the booth to get an extra chance to win. Those unable to attend the show may enter to win on this page. A random drawing will take place after the show concludes.

MOORESTOWN, NJ  (FirearmsGuide.com) — Vero Vellini—world-renowned for its hand-crafted, comfortable slings—launched its new branded website today, www.vero-vellini.com. This new site offers full product information plus the ability for the consumer to purchase directly through the company’s new e-commerce website. This new site marks the first step towards Vero Vellini’s ambitious plans for growth and expansion.

NEWTOWN, Conn. (FirearmsGuide.com) - The National Shooting Sports Foundation® (NSSF®), the trade association for the firearms industry, is pleased to announce its lineup of top industry officials headlining a special session during the upcoming 2016 Industry Summit. "A View From the Top" will feature Steve Hornady, President of Hornady Manufacturing Co., James Debney, President and CEO of Smith & Wesson, Chris Killoy, President and Chief Operating Officer for Sturm, Ruger & Co., and Bruce Pettet, President and CEO of Leupold & Stevens. The session will be moderated by Chris Dolnack, NSSF Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer.

ACCOKEEK, Md. (FirearmsGuide.com) - Leading outdoor retailer Cabela's, as part of its annual recognition of a select group of merchandise suppliers, has named Benelli USA as its Hunting Vendor of the Year for superior performance and partnership throughout 2015.

Houston, TX - (FirearmsGuide.com) – Houston Safari Club (HSC) is pleased to share the good news of its support for The Tashinga Initiative. The HSC Board of Directors has approved a grant for a forward anti-poaching base in the central Lower Zambezi Valley, to enhance the efficacy and efficiency of anti-poaching units and reaction time to incursions by poachers.

Riverside, CA, (FirearmsGuide.com) – Ankomn http://www.ankomn.com announced today that Savior, the world’s most powerful non-electric vacuum sealed container ever made for food storage, has won the coveted Red Dot Award for Product Design 2016.

Athens, AL – (FirearmsGuide.com) – Shoot Like A Girl’s state-of-the-art, 52-foot mobile range will be showcasing a new logo on their trailer this year at  the NRA Annual Meeting, Weatherby Inc. has signed on as a corporate sponsor with the company.

COAST Products, in partnership with Team USX, is supporting the first ever Armed forces climb to the summit of Mount Everest. Raising awareness about and funds for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is the goal of Team USX - and empowering veterans to inspire others. By the end of May, the ambitious USX team expects to reach the top of Everest.

by Carla Babb for GlobalSecurity.org (FirearmsGuide.com) - The U.S. military has looked at 11 locations for a potential second base in Africa, according to a spokesman for the U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM).Colonel Mark Cheadle, speaking to VOA in Brussels on Tuesday, would not disclose which locations the military is considering for a possible second base, other than to specify that "Nigeria isn't one of them."

 

DALLAS, TX (FirearmsGuide.com) - DSC submitted its official comment yesterday in response to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's call for comments regarding the future of the African elephant.