TRISTAR EXTENDS THE VIPER G2 LINE FOR SOUTH PAWS
In 2013, the TriStar Arms Viper G2 semi-automatic line will include left-handed models in both a synthetic stock and camouflage stock. Read more
Category: Ammunition
National Shooting Sports Foundation Issues Statement After Senate Votes
NEWTOWN, Conn. — Today, the U.S. Senate voted on several measures that would have impacted the firearms and ammunition industry and our Second Amendment rights. Thanks to the hard work of our allies in the Senate, in the end no anti-gun measures were adopted. Read more
NSSF Urges Calls to Senators to Oppose Manchin-Toomey
Later today, the U.S. Senate is expected to begin debate on gun-control legislation including The Public Safety and Second Amendment Rights Protection Act, S. Amdt. 715, proposed by Sens. Manchin (D-W.Va.) and Toomey (R-Pa.) that will hurt our industry and infringe upon your Second Amendment Rights. Your senators need to hear from you now!
The Manchin-Toomey Amendment, which is co-sponsored by anti-gun Sens. Schumer (D-N.Y.) and Kirk (R-lll.), would effectively shut down all storefront National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) checks on weekends by requiring that gun show checks must be COMPLETED before any store check can be completed. Read more
NSSF Offers Ranges $30,000 in Grants for Steel Targets
The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) has announced a Steel Target Grant Program to provide support for shooting ranges that plan to begin or expand Ruger Rimfire Challenge target-shooting events. A total of 26 steel target grant packages worth $30,000 are available, with targets suitable for both indoor and outdoor target shooting ranges. Read more
Uncle Mike’s Ultimate Tactical Sweepstakes
Overland Park, Kan. – Uncle Mike’s, a leading provider of shooting accessories for more than 60 years, has launched the Ultimate Tactical Sweepstakes, a prize package that includes a Daniel Defense rifle, Bushnell Tactical optics, and tactical accessories from Butler Creek Tactical, Millett, and M-Pro 7. Read more
Orders for NSSF Safety Education Materials Top 1 Million for Q1 2013
NEWTOWN, Conn. — Demand for the National Shooting Sports Foundation’s (NSSF) safety and education materials skyrocketed in the first quarter of 2013, with more than 1 million safety literature items and safety DVDs being ordered. Read more
Senate to Take Up Anti-Gun Legislation
The U.S. Senate has announced that anti-gun legislation will be heard on the floor next week. While that could change at any time, right now it means that your Second Amendment freedoms are on the chopping block, and you need to take immediate action to save them. Read more
Brownells’ New Firearm Maintenance Videos; A Great Resource For All Gun Owners
Brownells – The World’s Largest Supplier of Firearms Accessories, Ammunition and Gunsmithing Tools™ – is proud to announce that its new series of firearms maintenance videos is now available on Brownells.com and the Brownells YouTube channel. Read more
Animal Rights Groups Owe $Millions
Remember the legal odyssey involving Feld Entertainment, owner of the Ringling Bros. circus, and a cabal of animal rights groups? If you don’t, here’s the summary: Animal rights groups sued the circus alleging elephant abuse and lost. The court concluded that their key witness was a essentially a “paid plaintiff and fact witness” who was “not credible.” Feld countersued under federal RICO statutes, alleging racketeering, fraud and witness bribery.
The second case is ongoing, but it is in the first lawsuit that there is news. Lots more here…
SAF Alarmed At Absence Of Civilian Arms Rights In UN Arms Treaty
BELLEVUE, WA – The controversial Arms Trade Treaty passed by the United Nations General Assembly (GA) with the United States’ support represents an alarming policy shift, and a potential threat to American gun rights, the Second Amendment Foundation said. Read more