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REPORTS | OPENING SHOT

“I Love It When A Plan Comes Together”

hat line, from actor George Peppard—as Col. John
“Hannibal” Smith in the ’80s-era television series
Tabout falsely accused, renegade commandos, “The
A-Team”—is a likely reaction when fans of the Ruger between Samson Mfg. and Sturm, Ruger & Co., the metal
Mini-14 factory folding stock used in the show realize that side-folder is faithfully re-created by Samson using mostly
those shown here are newly manufactured examples of parts supplied by Ruger from its original casting molds and
models now available for sale. The result of a collaboration upgraded walnut wood, along with modern polymer grips to
REPORTS | NEWS & NOTES

T-Series L2C Holsters Recall Updated Pistol Course Goes Live

lackhawk has issued a recall for a limited number of its RA Education and
T-Series L2C Holsters after, “An internal review of the Training has updated
Breferenced holster with the military rearm (M17/M18) Nthe NRA Guide: Basics
showed that the holster may interfere with the mechanical Of Pistol Shooting course, and

re safety switch of the M17/M18.” A notice on the company’s incorporated comments and
website explains “There is nothing per se wrong with the hol- feedback from NRA instruc-
ster … ” but when used with SIG Sauer’s versions of the P320 tors and training counselors
marketed to consumers as the M17/M18, conditions were such nationwide. The new version

that the rm voluntarily noti ed the U.S. Consumer Product contains updated content
Safety Commission (CPSC) and issued a fast-track recall. and newly inserted graphics,
Enthusiasts who own one of the roughly 3,100 holsters all with the intent of improv-
in circulation should discontinue its use immediately and ing the learning process. The
contact Blackhawk for a full refund. Call (888) 343-7547 course handbook’s landscape
from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. layout and spiral binding are
Only Blackhawk T-Series L2Cs designed for use with intended to make it easier
SIG Sauer P320/P250s are affected. To determine if your for students to follow along
Blackhawk holster is subject to the recall, inspect the during a class. The course
exterior of its black, molded-polymer body and locate the also includes updated content
model number. If it reads “2101213 A,” discontinue use and new lesson plans, with
immediately and contact the company. blackhawk.com detailed information in the
notes section visible only to the instructor. Lesson plans even
include live links to web-based resources and videos when
used in a classroom with Internet access.
The NRA plans to apply lessons learned from instructor
surveys to develop future versions of ri e, shotgun and
concealed-carry courses. Users are urged to provide any
feedback they have through telephone, email and survey
responses, as well as in comments on future installments
of the “Instructors Notebook” by calling the NRA Training
Dept. at (703) 267-1500. training@nrahq.org
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