The Congressman showed sincere interest and concern about the critical role that small business plays in providing quality jobs and healthcare in today’s challenging economy. Further, we were able to highlight our company’s contributions to our nations defense and on-going support of America’s Warfighters. Our sincerest appreciation is extended to Congressman Hurt for his visit. May God Bless Our Great Nation!

Information being presented to Congressman Hurt on emergency preparedness and disaster response water purification.

Congressman Hurt in Ashbury's Engineering Services Group Rapid Product Development Center with a poly carbonate 3D model of a human femur bone.

Gary Vance Manager of Engineering Services demonstrating Ashbury Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) capabilities.

Gary Vance showing the Congressman examples of the rapid product development process going from plastic 3D models to finished aerospace alloy parts.

Gary Vance showing the Congressman examples of the rapid product development process going from plastic 3D models to finished aerospace alloy parts.

Ashbury CEO Morris Peterson briefing Congressman Hurt on TACT3 Tactical Tripod Kit deliveries to the US Army.

Manufacturing Technician and CNC Machinist David Breeden showing parts production using Ashbury's Haas CNC Lathe and Vertical Mill.

James Slaughter Ordnance Assembly Technician showing Congressman Hurt the SABER®-FORSST® modular rifle chassis manufactured by Ashbury.

Gary Gregory Ashbury's Firearms Production Manager and Morris Peterson showing Congressman Hurt ordnance products built our Ruckersville, VA. facility.

Matthew Peterson, Product Development Coordinator and Pamela Bergeret Ashbury's Executive Vice President briefs Congressman Hurt on the APO ASW50 Precision Tactical Rifle.

For those of you that did not get the opportunity to attend the SHOT Show, or might like to check out some of the APO media coverage here’s a consolidated media list. Pictures and individual video’s from the 2012 SHOT Show can be found on our homepage in the image and video galleries. Please enjoy the 2012 SHOT Show Wrap-Up Video!

We’ve re-printed her blog post from Core77.com with permission. Copyright 2012 Core77.com – Barbra Eldredge. Keep an eye out for our APO SHOT Show Wrap-Up next week. NSSF did a great job on this years exhibition.

SHOT Show 2012: APO’s Custom Firearms

Gear heads love to mod their cars and shooting sports aficionados love to mod their guns. It makes sense then that Ashbury Precision Ordnance (APO) developed a unique modular firearm that enables user customization and changeability. Their SABER-FORSST Modular Rifle Chassis System lets one choose between interchangeable options for the gun’s shoulder stock, center, and barrel/forend while sporting rails that accommodate non-proprietary accessories like sights.

I had the opportunity to fire one of the newest incarnations of the system, the ASW50. “ASW” stands for Asymmetric Warrior—asymmetric war is the kind of conflict where the combatants are not equal in resources and military power. Think guerrilla warfare. Think insurgency. The ASW50 is a long-range “precision tactical rifle” with manageable recoil and an easy trigger. It may look a little imposing, but with this rifle I was able to hit a spade-shaped target 300 yards away (and I’m no crack shot).

More interestingly, APO’s parent company Ashbury International runs a Rapid Product Development Center that helps users bring customization to a whole new level. Firearm components, just like many other industrial products, are CAD drawn and CNC produced. If I had a brilliant idea for a new trigger mechanism or a maybe bump-firing butt-stock, I can send my sketch and concept to Ashbury’s RPDC and have it made into a reality. I spotted several companies at SHOT that performed CNC machining or metal injection molding but Ashbury’s was the only one that offered to manufacture products without pre-made CAD renderings.

Obviously there is no better time to launch this site than during the SHOT Show in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Media Day at the Range was an outstanding success, and the first day of the show was wicked busy! We are meeting tons of new people and appreciate your interest in our products. Our new HUNTER chassis and soon to be released Modular Hunting Rifles are getting alot of attention. We are astounded with the great reception our new ASG Airsoft Sniper Rifle is receiving here at the SHOT Show. Check out this video interview we did yesterday at the show! The ASW338LM is truly the “wicked stick”! More to come from the 2012 SHOT Show.

In addition to it’s sexy appearance, the Ashbury ASW338 LM airsoft rifle will be compatible with VSR10 internals, compatible with standard AEG barrels, cast aluminum construction and weighing in at a realistic 6kg (13.2lbs). Out of the box, the ASG APO ASW338 LM sniper rifle will clock in at 330 FPS with endless upgrade opportunities. To top it off, will be adorned with authentic Ashbury Precision Ordnance (APO) licensing. ASG and VFC have done a magnificent job building a faithful representation of our rifle! Also our thanks to the Everything Airsoft website for their coverage. This ASG Airsoft Rifle is one BAMF!!

If you are a member of the media or trade press attending the SHOT Show this year, please stop by and see the ASG Ashbury ASW338LM Sniper Airsoft Rifle and shoot the real ASW338LM_20A2 Precision Tactical Rifle. Check out all the smokin hot new Airsoft replica’s at the ActionSportGames Booth #2643. We look forward to meeting you at our Ashbury Booth #26407.

Contact Bob Collins at ActionSportGames USA 805/522-7707 for information on where to purchase the ASG Ashbury ASW338LM Sniper Airsoft Rifle. You can also visit the ActionSportGames Website (www.actionsportgames.com)

Safe travels to Las Vegas!

We’d like to greatly thank Armada Magazine for including our APO equipment and information in their Armada Compendium Special Operations Equipment 2011 “Land Power= Firepower + Mobility” article that came out in December 2011 (copyright Armada Magazine). Please visit the Armada Magazine website to read the entire edition. Stay tuned for the soon to be launched new Ashbury Precision Ordnance Mfg website!

Although we are sure these Marines would rather be at home for Christmas, we hope our gifts make this platoons Christmas holiday just a little bit brighter!

We as Americans owe all of America’s Warfighters our eternal gratitude for the sacrifices they and their families make to protect our great nation! American Warfighters hold a special place in our hearts and we appreciate the difference they make for freedom on the field of battle everyday!

We pray that these Marines, and every other American Warfighter stay safe and return home to your families. May God bless you, your fellow Scout Snipers and the United States of America! Please show your support for our brave men and women in the US Military now during the Christmas Holiday season and throughout the year.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Hi everyone, we got the first prototypes of our new SABER® HUNTER Forend hot off the FDM machine. This particular HUNTER is configured for a Remington 700 Long action (RLA-A1A). The new HUNTER forend has been contoured with tradition long gun lines, sporting a heavy rearward taper. So when you bring your non-shooting hand to the rear and pull the rifle into your shoulder it fills your hand. What a nice feel! This particular prototype is textured with a non slip surface molded into the forend.

It takes all of about 15 minutes to uninstall the barreled action out of the factory stock and install it into the new SABER® HUNTER chassis. Torque the action screws to 65 inch pounds and it’s off to the range you go. Before we zeroed the rifle I started to fit the rifle to me, using the fully adjustable shoulder stock. We set the cheek piece for the proper sight alignment with the 5.5-22×56 NSX Night force rifle scope. Then I set the length of pull for a good fit, shooting off of a tripod support.

After getting the length of pull dialed in, the HTA shoulder stock also allowed for the recoil pad to move up and down; we’re sure you’ve felt the agony of shooting a large caliber light weight hunting rifle with the recoil pad only “half way” in your shoulder pocket! It’s a bone rattling experience, but not with the SABER® HUNTER! In addition to the other ergonomic features of the HUNTER chassis it also uses a nifty AI type 5 round detachable magazine.
On this model there are 4 flush cups and 2 sling studs for mounting slings, bipods or shooting stick attachments. We’re getting input from the hunting community on the final configuration. Stay tuned for the upcoming video of us at the range with the new SABER® HUNTER chassis with a custom .300 Remington Ultra Magnum (RUM) featuring the “little bastard” muzzle brake made by American Precision Ordnance. Please stop by our SHOT Show booth #26407 and take a look see!

Let us all seek to make every day “Veterans Day”. Whenever we see an American Soldier, Sailor, Airman, Marine or Guardsman, may we all take just a few seconds to thank them for the sacrifices they make every single day to protect the United States of America.

On a personal note, we wish to express our gratitude to a great veteran from our own family who served this country during some of our most perilous times. We will truly miss you, Cousin Cliff.

Oct 25 2011

New Mexico, Rio Rancho

Retired Lieutenant Colonel Clifford William Morrow, 96, of Rio Rancho, New Mexico, died Thursday, October 13, 2011 in Albuquerque, NM. He was born March 11, 1915 to William Noah and Caroline Mae (Emmons) Morrow in Milan Ohio.

 Lieutenant Colonel “Cliff” Morrow graduated from Milan High School in 1933 and attended Georgetown University. Colonel Morrow entered the armed forces with the 145th Infantry of the Ohio National Guard’s 37th Division. He commanded L Company, 145th Infantry in the assault of New Georgia in the Solomon Islands and was awarded the Silver Star Medal for Gallantry in Action.

 During the defense of the American forces beach head on Bougainville, Colonel Morrow commanded G Company, 145th Infantry, in defense of Hill 700 and was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for Valor. Later, he left the South Pacific Theater of Operations and was assigned to the 7th Army Headquarters as an air-ground liaison officer with the 324th Fighter Bomber Wing of the U.S. Army Air Corps.

 During the Korean Police Action, Colonel Morrow commanded the 1st Battalion, 31st Infantry, during the action on “Pork Chop Hill” and was awarded a second Bronze Medal for Valor. Colonel Morrow also held other military decorations including the Combat Infantry Badge with Star for service as an infantryman in two wars and the Distinguished Marksman Badge for excellence in marksmanship competitions.

 For a time, Cliff served as a conservation officer with the Ohio Division of Natural Resources. He was instrumental in creating the preserve known as Magee Marsh Wildlife Area near Lake Erie. He also served as a training officer for the Ohio National Guard. In 1963, Colonel Morrow began working for the National Rifle Association (NRA) as the coordinator for their national matches. He later became the director of Hunting and Conservation Activities for the NRA and organized the Hunting and Conservation Division, which was later named the Hunter Services Division. Colonel Morrow retired in 1977 and made his home in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. He was the published author of three books.

 Private services will be held with interment at the Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia. The date is to be determined.