INSIDER 🔫 Monthly Roundup of Guns, Optics & Ammo

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No talk on tariffs, riots or immigration in this email. Just a quick ode and RIP to Beach Boy Brian Wilson. For now, double check the available balance on your credit card and dig in to our roundup of deals on guns, ammo and optics.

In Today’s Edition:

• Did you know? The shortest war in history (it was 38 minutes!).

• Featured:

  • Guns + Optics + Ammo ON SALE

  • Silence Meets Thermals in this Modern Game-Getter Rifle Build

  • Winchester Ammo on Patriotic No. 3 RCR Chevrolet

  • Hot New Pistols and Rifles from Springfield for 2025

• Pro Tip: Tame the Trigger, Don't Tickle It!

• Brag Shot 🤩

• Poll of the Week ❓

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DID YOU KNOW…? 🤔

The shortest war in history, the Anglo-Zanzibar War of 1896, lasted 38 minutes and was partly sparked by a dispute over a sultan's palace. British forces used early Maxim machine guns, among other firearms, to bombard the palace into submission. These water-cooled beasts, firing up to 600 rounds per minute, were so devastating that they reshaped warfare—and the sultan’s ambitions—faster than you can reload a six-shooter!

Featured

Guns + Optics + Ammo ON SALE
Your monthly roundup of the hottest deals on the internet, brought to you by our INSIDER brands, is here. We’re talking HK’s HK416 for under $500, more than $400 off the Daniel Defense Delta 5, plus savings from Ruger, Springfield, Sightmark and MORE. Savings so good you gotta click to see them all.

Silence Meets Thermals in this Modern Game-Getter Rifle Build
With the help of a little technology, hunting has gone from an ancient necessity to precision sport, even possible in the dark of night. Meet the Modern Meat Harvester Build, combining the Savage Axis 2 Pro in .308, SilencerCo’s Scythe STM, and Pulsar’s Thermion 2 LRF XL60 thermal riflescope. This modern-day setup is designed for precision, lightweight handling, and suppressed shooting—ideal for day or nighttime hunting missions.

Winchester Ammo on Patriotic No. 3 RCR Chevrolet
Let your star-spangled flag fly! Winchester Ammunition joins Bass Pro Shops to sponsor Austin Dillon’s iconic No. 3 Chevrolet in the 2025 Coca-Cola 600, honoring fallen heroes with a stunning red, white, and blue livery. This high-octane tribute, unveiled at a hero’s dinner, celebrates conservation and military support. 

Hot New Pistols and Rifles from Springfield for 2025
Springfield Armory kicked off the year with the announcement of electrifying new firearms. The Model 2020 Heatseeker rifle blends bolt-action precision with AR-style modularity. The Kuna, a 9mm large-format pistol, redefines personal defense with its roller-delayed action. The 1911 DS Prodigy Compact and Hellcat Pro Comp pistols deliver high-capacity firepower and reduced recoil for concealed carry dominance.

🔫 PRO TIP: Tame the Trigger, Don't Tickle It!

When you're squeezing a trigger, treat the process like a firm handshake with an old friend: smooth, deliberate, and with no hesitation. Jerking it like you're swatting a fly will send your shots wilder than a ricochet in a funhouse. Focus on a consistent, straight-back pull, while keeping your sights steady and your mind steadier. Practice dry-firing at home (make the gun safe first, hotshot!) to build the muscle memory that’ll make your range time look like a PRS shooter’s highlight reel.

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BRAG SHOT 💪

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