SEDRO-WOOLLEY, Wash. — The Scholastic Steel Challenge (SSC) announced that firearms maker GLOCK Inc. has donated 60 pistols, valued at nearly $42,000, to the new youth shooting program. Two of GLOCK’s most popular models, the model 17 and 19, will include four magazines each and will be used in support packages to help new SSC shooting teams get started in the program. The company will also offer special pricing on additional pistols to further assist teams as they grow.

If you’re one of those who believe the Smith & Wesson Model 19 was the last great handgun ever built then the International Confederation of Revolver Enthusiasts known as ICORE, might just be your game.

“Build it and they will come” describes the 138th Annual NRA Convention held in Phoenix Arizona May 14 – 17th, 2009. Attendees flocked to the Phoenix Convention Center an estimated 64,000 strong, standing in lines up to 2 hours for a chance to get into the show. Reportedly the largest convention to date held at the Phoenix Convention Center.

Hey Revolver enthusiasts Smith & Wesson is running a promotion awarding prizes for competing in matches with a revolver. Just enter eligible matches in ICORE, IDPA, NRA Action Pistol, SCSA, or USPSA and you might win a certificate for a gun.