Newsletter – Vol 8. / Issue 2

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Newsletter – Vol 8. / Issue 2


Volume 8, Issue 2 | February 2019
ON THE MARKET:
MARK ELIASON, VP SALES AND MARKETING
New Wood Patterns!
As we look at what to add to our product line in 2019, we’re investigating all kinds of options – including this beautiful wood-grain prototype we debuted at SHOT!
This dip from
Wicked Water Graphics
was a big hit at the show, and we’re looking forward to offering it soon!
To see all ou
r rifles and accessories, go to
www.windhamweaponry.com
 or call us for a free catalog at 1-855-808-1888 – we’d love to hear from you!
As always, hunt and shoot safely, and feel free to contact us with any AR related questions.
POLL:
Do you like this new wood grain dip?
Yes
No
FEATURED PRODUCTS:
6.5 CREEDMOOR BARREL ASSEMBLY AND BARREL KIT
MATT HASTY, SALES AND MARKETING PROJECT MANAGER
WINDHAM WEAPONRY 6.5 CREEDMOOR
BARREL ASSEMBLY
This 6.5 Creedmoor barrel assembly is ready for you to build a tack-driver! The barrel offers a 5/8″ x 24 TPI threaded muzzle so that muzzle brakes or sound suppressors can be fitted.A low-profile gas block is included to allow easy installation of a free floating handguard. Button rifling is 1 turn in 8 inches – right hand twist for optimum accuracy
WINDHAM WEAPONRY 6.5 CREEDMOOR
BARREL KIT
This 6.5 Creedmoor barrel kit includes everything forward of the upper receiver, plus a dual-ejector bolt. The barrel and gas tube are covered by a 15” Windham Weaponry free-floating handguard. The kit also includes a bolt with dual ejectors machined from Carpenter 158 steel; a low-profile gas block; QD sling swivel; and a 2″ 1913 military standard rail section for accessories.
CUSTOMER SERVICE CORNER:
CHERYL ELIASON, CUSTOMER SERVICE MANAGER
Question:
I am interested in purchasing a new barrel. Do I need a barrel assembly or a barrel kit? What is the difference?
Answer:
Barrel Assemblies
generally include the barrel, barrel nut and gas block (exceptions listed below).
Barrel Kits
are everything forward of the upper receiver – all of the above plus the handguards, delta ring kit if applicable, gas tube and pin, flash hider and crush washer or thread protector (on 6.5 Creedmoor).
Barrel Assemblies on the AR15 platform:
  • 223/5.56 and .300 Blackout barrel assembly includes the barrel, barrel nut and gas block. Exception: .223 Varmint Exterminator (VEX) ships with the barrel, bolt and gas block.
  • 7.62×39 barrel assembly includes the barrel, barrel nut, gas block, bolt and enhanced firing pin.
  • .224 Valkyrie barrel assembly incudes the barrel, gas block and bolt.
On our .308 Platform:
  • .308 barrel assembly includes the barrel, barrel nut and gas block.
  • 6.5 Creedmoor barrel assembly includes the barrel, gas block and bolt.
If changing to a different caliber, for example 7.62×39 to .224 Valkyrie, you will also need the correct AR style magazine to fit that caliber.
If you have any questions, please email us at
information@windhamweaponry.com
or call us toll free 1-855-808-1888.
PHOTO CONTEST WINNER!
Pat Creech submitted this
photo of himself with his Windham rifle and a wild cat he took down with it.
Congratulations, Pat!
SEND US PHOTOS,
WIN WINDHAM SWAG!
Send us photos of how you enjoy using your Windham Weaponry
rifle or pistol for the chance to win some Windham swag!
One winner announced each month. Photos/videos must be sent to 
Erik at his bench
WINDHAM WEAPONRY GUN GARAGE
ERIK WINTER, WINDHAM WEAPONRY GUNSMITH
LAW ENFORCEMENT:
CINDY THOMPSON,
LAW ENFORCEMENT SALES MANAGER
THANKS TO EVERYONE !
Shot Show was amazing and I would like to personally thank everyone that stopped by to say hello. It was great to meet so many officers from all around the country that I have been doing business with over the previous years. The show was very well attended and it gave us the opportunity to display new products, such as the 9MM Pistol. 
SPRING IS HERE
It’s hard to believe but spring is finally here and with spring come firearms buying season.  So if you’re looking for ways to spend your tax return this year please reach out to myself so that we can help you purchase a new rifle or some needed accessories.
ILEETA IS COMING UP
I
will be attending ILEETA (International Law Enforcement Educators and Trainers Association) Conference in St. Louis March 19
th
-21
st
.
I welcome all of you to come by the WW booth to say hello. 
UPCOMING TRAINING CLASSES
We have armorers classes coming up around the country.  
Our next class is in Lenexa, Kansas in March, hosted by the Lenexa Police Department.
The March 5-6 class filled up so quickly that they’ve recently added a second class for March 7-8 – get your seats today! 
If you are interested in attending an armorer’s course, we have several scheduled all over the country for 2019 – including one in April at our factory in Maine! Please check the link below for the classes we have scheduled. 
If you need pricing, or have questions on any class we are having, please contact me at
CThompson@windhamweaponry.com
Stay Safe out there,
Cindy Thompson
Law Enforcement Sales Manager
We’ve Got Your Windham!
Check us out before buying from those large box stores, as we have great prices on many Windham Weaponry rifles, and they also come with free range time with purchase.
Upcoming Training Events
EFFECTIVE
DRAW STROKE
Sunday, Feb. 17 | 10a-12p
This two-hour course discusses both concealed carry and open carry draw stroke. WISR instructors will guide you through the Four-Step Draw Stroke sequence, which is a critical skill to ensure a safe, quick and efficient presentation. Topics will include: accessing your handgun, garment control, gun hand grip, two handed presentation, shooting fundamentals and holstering. This class is hands on with practicals and live fire drills. Students taking this class will be authorized to use a holster on our range at 20% speed.
TRAUMA FIRST AID
Saturday, Feb. 23
9am-12pm
Trauma First Aid is a 3-hour class designed to develop basic medical skills that can be successfully employed in life threatening situations in and out of the home. Management of traumatic injury until EMS can arrive is the focal point of this training. The class will consist of lectures, demonstrations, and hands-on practical stations to include both self-aid and “buddy” aid. Whether you’re taking the course because of a past traumatic experience or a desire to be better prepared, this course will give you the skills to accomplish the mission.
INTRO TO MODERN HANDGUN
Sunday Feb. 24 or Saturday, March 2
9am-12pm
This course is designed to educate students in safe gun handling skills & use of handguns best suited for personal protection or home defense. Topics will include handgun safety, cycle of operation, vocabulary, caliber selection & accessories. Our experienced instructors will also cover handgun management, shooting fundamentals (stance, grip, sight picture, trigger press and breathing), effects of stress and myths vs. reality. Instructors will identify your handgun needs and suggest the best handgun for you. This is a classroom only training.
This course meets the basic requirements for Maines CCW permit.
THANK YOU!
Thanks to everyone who came out for our blood drive two weeks ago – it was a great success. We’ll see you again on March 25!
For more details on all that the Windham Indoor Shooting Range & Retail Store has to offer every day, visit:
or follow us on
Facebook!
The Windham Indoor Shooting Range, 
where “Training Begins at the Door.”
999 Roosevelt Trail, Windham, ME 04062 | Tel.: 207-892-0274
STAY CONNECTED WITH US!
We regularly respond
to questions and topics
on this informative
website.
Find all our gunsmithing videos, copies of our live events, and promotions of our new products here! 
Hear about all our new products and what’s happening in the
firearms industry.

 

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