Guns Safety Notice: Compass Bolt Action Rifle Recall Industry News September 23, 2016 Join the Conversation We've received word from Smith & Wesson that any owning a T/C Compass Rifle should stop using it immediately. The Thompson/Center Arms bolt action weapon has the potential to fire if dropped. The Compass, expected to be gain popularity during the Fall 2016 hunting season, was announced at SHOT and only recently released. TC Arms is a Smith & Wesson brand. You can find them online here and on Facebook SPRINGFIELD, Mass., September 21, 2016 — Thompson/Center Arms has identified a condition that may exist in Compass rifles. We have determined that there may be some instances, depending on the height and position of the rifle and other factors, where a chambered round may fire if the firearm is dropped with the safety in the fire position. Safety is paramount to us, so we are taking this measure to further enhance performance and to meet our customer expectations, with the goal of reducing the chance of an accidental discharge should the rifle be dropped. This recall applies to all COMPASS rifles manufactured by Thompson/Center Arms prior to September 16, 2016. STOP USING YOUR RIFLE AND RETURN IT TO THOMPSON/CENTER AT ONCE. Because the safety of our customers is our utmost concern, we ask that you stop using your rifle until corrective action can be taken. To facilitate the inspection and repair of your rifle, please contact Thompson/Center at 855-512-5935 to receive instructions and a pre-paid shipping label for the return of your rifle to Thompson/Center. Thompson/Center will repair the rifle at no cost to you, and return it to you as quickly and efficiently as possible. Additional information will be available shortly on our website at http://compassrecalltcarms.com. In the meantime, if you have any questions about this recall, please contact Thompson/Center at 855-512-5935. Explore RECOILweb:Creative Ways to Lock Up Your GunsThe Agent Knife: Hoback Knives & Agency Arms CollaborationTo Roll ’Em Or Not: The Economics of ReloadingEAA’s 1911-Based Guttersnipe NEXT STEP: Download Your Free Target Pack from RECOILFor years, RECOIL magazine has treated its readers to a full-size (sometimes full color!) shooting target tucked into each big issue. Now we've compiled over 50 of our most popular targets into this one digital PDF download. From handgun drills to AR-15 practice, these 50+ targets have you covered. Print off as many as you like (ammo not included). Get your pack of 50 Print-at-Home targets when you subscribe to the RECOIL email newsletter. We'll send you weekly updates on guns, gear, industry news, and special offers from leading manufacturers - your guide to the firearms lifestyle.You want this. Trust Us.
