Retailers to Participate in Free Shipping Day 2013
We just got a note letting us know that Brownell’s, “the world’s largest supplier of firearms accessories and gunsmithing tools,” will be participating in Free Shipping Day, an annual one-day event started in 2008 and held in mid-December. On the promotional holiday, consumers can shop from both large and small online merchants that offer free shipping with guaranteed delivery by Christmas Eve.
Brownell’s is offering customers free shipping on December 16 and 17 on any orders over $99 or more using the code EBX with another special offer in the works for Free Shipping Day on December 18, 2013.
If you are still trying to beat the clock for your holiday shopping, be sure to check out the GunLink Holiday Shopping Guide, which includes other outlets, like Tac Daddy and Infringed Apparel, who are offering free shipping – in some cases through the end of the year with no coupon code necessary.
Other retailers are also getting in on the action. Cabela’s is offering free shipping through 12/18 with promo code 3WINTER with no minimum purchase. Bass Pro Shops is offering free shipping with no minimum order when you use code CYBER13 online or code L3FH on phone orders. Vertx guarantees Christmas delivery (and free shipping on $99+ orders) if the order is in by 5PM EST on Free Shipping Day. Dick’s also offers free shipping with no minimum order and orders with standard shipping made by 11:59PST on Free Shipping Day are guaranteed to show up on or before Christmas Eve.
If you know of other deals on firearms and gear, be sure to share them in the comments below or in the Gun and Gear Promo Codes thread on the forums.
SAF Launches ‘Guns Save Lives Day’ National Advertising Effort
Guns Save Lives Day is coming up on December 15, coinciding with Bill of Rights day. According to the event website, there are a number of ways to participate and show your support for the second amendment, including petition signing and promoting awareness on social media. Patriots can also use the opportunity to voice their opinions on gun control legislation using tools such as PopVox (see speakup.GunLink.info and the associated forum thread).
BELLEVUE, WA – The Second Amendment Foundation is launching a nationwide television advertising effort, calling attention to “Guns Save Lives Day” on Dec. 15, in conjunction with Bill of Rights Day.
SAF founder and Executive Vice President Alan Gottlieb announced the campaign, noting that the organization has bought “hundreds of thousands of dollars of air time” on Fox News, DISH TV, and Glenn Beck’s Blaze Network. He has also purchased air time on national conservative radio talk shows, SiriusXM satellite radio and major radio stations.
“Our message points out that guns do save lives,” Gottlieb said, “and that it is not in the interest of public safety to create so-called ‘gun-free zones’ where people are Continue reading
Busy Show Season Approaching for Firearms, Shooting and Outdoor Aficionados
Firearms enthusiasts, hunters, outdoorsmen, law enforcement personnel and members of firearms related industries will have ample opportunity to see the latest and greatest new offerings over the course of the next few months. The first half of the 2014 calendar is host to a number of large shows and exhibitions catering to these markets, including the NSSF SHOT Show, NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits and the Great American Outdoor Show. There may have been a few shake-ups in the world of firearms shows over the past year but, as they say, the show must go on…
It’s hard to believe that it’s only a month away, but the year starts off with a bang in January at the National Shooting Sports Foundation’s (NSSF) Shooting, Hunting and Outdoor Trade Show (SHOT Show). The annual industry-only show is held Continue reading
The GunLink Holiday Gift Buying Guide
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The holiday season is upon us and with it comes the tradition of gift giving. Black Friday is coming right up and, with ammo still scarce and firearm prices still high, shopping for the firearms enthusiast in your life might seem like a daunting task, but fear not. Whether it’s going under a tree, into a stocking, around a Festivus pole or elsewhere, GunLink is here to make it easy to find the right gift. While you’re at it, go ahead and pick up something for yourself. You deserve it. And if you are going gun shopping on Black Friday, don’t forget about the extended Black Friday NICS background check hours.
The Gift That Keeps On Giving
We’ll start off with the easy stuff. How about the gift of the Second Amendment? Gifting a membership to RKBA organizations or making a charitable donation is easy, affordable and beneficial to us all. In addition to helping defend 2A rights, membership in some organizations (e.g. NRA) includes extra benefits like magazines, firearms insurance and more. Memberships can generally be purchased online, so you don’t even have to get dressed to go shopping for them. Save $10 on NRA memberships here. The offer is good on new memberships as well as renewals, so you can get one for the whole family, even if they’re already members. There are plenty of other great organizations as well, such as GOA, JPFO (bonus points for ironic Christmas gifting), SAF, The Firearms Coalition and more, so you have plenty of choices.
Something to Hold On To
Looking for something more tangible? Maybe something… wearable? Something to make a Second Amendment statement? Check out some of the slick shirts from Infringed Apparel. A USMC veteran-owned company, Infringed Apparel offers a selection of great no-bones-about-it pro-gun gear. As their mission statement says, they’re “taking this fight directly to the liars who are attacking our US Constitution.” It might not be wearing your heart on your sleeve, but it’s wearing your love of the Constitution on your chest. You can also find more RKBA gear such as shirts, iPhone cases, mugs and more in the GunLink Store.
Firearms enthusiasts love getting new gear and Continue reading
Businesses Honor Our Heroes for Veterans Day 2013
Our heroes in uniform deserve our gratitude 365 days a year, but there is one day each year that they get extra special attention. Veterans Day 2013 is this Monday, November 11 and each year many businesses honor veterans and service members by offering veterans discounted or free goods and services during Veterans Day weekend. Below is a partial list of some of the tokens of gratitude available for service members this Veterans Day.
Keep in mind that not all franchise locations participate in their national chain’s Veterans Day programs, so be sure to contact your local establishment to make sure that the offer is good there. Also keep in mind that, in most cases, proof of military service may be required. This might include military ID, DD-214, VA card, VFW/DAV/AmVets identification, etc.
Have a great Veterans day and, as always a big THANK YOU to all of our men and women in uniform, past and present! So, without further ado, here’s the list: Continue reading
SHOT Show Offers Educational Opportunities
The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) Shooting, Hunting and Outdoor Trades Show (SHOT Show) ins’t just about seeing the latest and greatest guns and gear that is coming down the line. The show offers great opportunities to get the education you need to be successful in your field, wether it’s law enforcement, operating a shooting range or selling firearms and accessories.
SHOT Show University
SHOT Show University, held January 13 (the day before SHOT Show starts), offers four separate course tracks that you can check out based on your educational needs: ATF Compliance, Marketing, Retail Operations and Range Operations. These courses cover everything from Error Proofing your 4473 Forms to using social media, from taking inventory to hiring the right people and everything in between.
Retailer Seminars
Retailer Seminars run from January 14-17 and cover a variety of topics including grassroots political organizing, NFA compliance, background checks, loss prevention and much more.
Law Enforcement Education Program
This program, which also runs the duration of the show, January 14-17, is presented by NSSF and Law Officer Magazine. The LEEP covers topics including advanced sighting systems, illumination systems, recruiting practices, low light training, enhanced weapons systems and more.
Visit the SHOT Show Education page to see the full schedules and register for courses to help you get the most out of your SHOT Show attendance.
