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Beretta to open Gallatin facility Friday
by Daniel TerrillBeretta USA will enter a new chapter this week in its nearly 500-year history by officially opening its facility in Gallatin, Tennessee.
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Beretta done making M9s at Maryland plant
by Eve FlaniganBeretta finished production of the last batch of M9 pistols for the military at its manufacturing facility in Maryland as the company has been shifting operations down south.
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GenDyn to make barrels for Smith & Wesson’s military handgun bid
by Daniel TerrillAs the Army processes submissions for the handgun competition, General Dynamics has taken to producing gun barrels for Smith & Wesson’s M&P pistols that enter the competition — and will eventually release to consumers.
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Air Force to allow more guns on bases to counter active shooters
by Chris EgerLast week the U.S. Air Force issued guidance to base commanders that will lead to more guns in the hands of more current and former service members on base.
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Field testing the Beretta M9A3 with all the goodies (VIDEO)
by Chris EgerHickok45 clocked in with Beretta's latest Italian stallion, the updated M9A3 complete with a Gemtech suppressor and extended mag.
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Obama signs defense bill, civilians to get 10,000 M1911s for starters
by Chris EgerPresident Obama last week signed the NDAA into law, which, among other pro-gun reforms, will allow the Civilian Marksmanship Program to sell surplus Army .45s.
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MAC does 24 minutes of Beretta M9A3 9mm pistol (VIDEO)
by Joey ClementineBeretta has introduced the new M9A3 pistol in a bid to retain their U.S. military contract. The M9A3 is a modernized M9 / M9A1 that has several improvements.
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President will veto ‘must pass’ military spending bill containing 1911 transfer language
by Chris EgerThe White House announced President Obama would officially veto the National Defense Authorization Act, which includes several pro-gun measures, on Thursday afternoon.
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Plan to sell milsurp 1911s through CMP one step from White House
by Chris EgerAn add-on to the 2016 NDAA includes a plan to transfer the U.S. Army’s remaining stock of .45 ACP 1911A1 pistols to the Civilian Marksmanship Program.
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Army officially solicits new handgun—finally
by Daniel TerrillThe U.S. Army solicitation for a handgun to replace the M9 has been put off for almost a year, but that officially ended last week.
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Smith & Wesson in final running for Army handgun contract, CEO says
by Daniel TerrillDuring the call investors wanted updates on Smith & Wesson's progress from when it entered the competition with defense giant General Dynamics in November.
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DOJ casting doubt on proposal to transfer surplus M1911s to marksmanship group
by Chris EgerAn Army whitepaper released Monday questions a plan sending as many as 100,000 "untraceable" 1911s to the Civilian Marksmanship Program.
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