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functionally and visually duplicate the originals. Those early the Mini—and are well-regarded as one of the strongest,
stocks, which relied on stained birch and Bakelite grips, trimmest folders ever. While Ruger has not yet stated
have soared in value in recent years, receiving another whether new folding-stock Minis will be available from the
Hollywood bump when one was depicted on the DVD factory any time soon, Mini-14 and Mini Thirty owners can
cover of a lm reboot of the series starring Liam Neeson. buy them as accessories for retro- tting to existing guns
Regardless of their dramatic DNA, the stocks were originally through shopruger.com. And, for the rst time, a model
sold by Ruger exclusively through law enforcement chan- will be available to t the ever-popular 10/22 rim re.
nels—including on the fully automatic AC-556 version of —BRIAN C. SHEETZ, SENIOR EXECUTIVE EDITOR

Don’t Miss The Great American Outdoor Show Vegas Gun Show

the range, don’t miss the host of semi- Awards $10,000
their effectiveness in the eld or on
nars available to help enhance your
outdoor skillset. These educational
sessions are instructed by experts in
their respective areas of interest. NATIONAL GUN
GAOS also allows those who long COLLECTORS SHOW
to go on a dream hunt or the perfect Las Vegas, NV

shing trip to book the opportunity of 2020
a lifetime thanks to the more than 400
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th
who will be on the show oor.

he Great American Outdoor Show Though there’s so much to see and he 25th Annual NRA National
(GAOS) is always a hit among do at GAOS, the exhibitor list can’t be Gun Collectors Show will take
Toutdoorsmen and women. If forgotten. Nearly 1,000 companies, Tplace at the Westgate Hotel &
you’ve not been to the show before, including industry leaders such as Casino in Las Vegas, Nev., February 28
mark your calendars, and travel to Colt, Smith & Wesson, Savage Arms, to March 1, 2020. Hosted by the Las
Harrisburg, Pa., between Feb. 1 and Ruger, Hoyt, Magpul and Foxpro Inc. Vegas Antique Arms Show, this is one
Feb. 9. And if you have traveled to will be present with representatives of the nation’s premiere gun shows,
GAOS before, then you already know ready to discuss new products and to and the display competition is rich
what amazing things are in store. answer questions. in award money, and is extraordinary

Between the NRA Foundation’s To make the most of your experi- for the rarity of ne arms placed on

Wall of Guns raf e, Eddie Eagle ence, visit the show’s of cial website exhibit. Display tables are still available
Kid Zone and Kids Casting Contest, (greatamericanoutdoorshow.org) where for sale, contact Paul and Karen Balfour
Friends of the NRA Banquet, DockDogs you can get help with planning your at Beinfeld Productions, (951) 970-9669,
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day outdoor extravaganza, the NRA making travel arrangements and more. Open to the public, mark your calen-
Country Concert, there is no shortage And be sure to download the app to dars and be sure to visit the longest
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