Category: Firearms

NSSF-Adjusted NICS Background Checks for July 2024

The July 2024 NSSF-adjusted National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) figure of 1,064,790 is an increase of 4.0 percent compared to the July 2023 NSSF-adjusted NICS figure of 1,023,903.

For comparison, the unadjusted July 2024 FBI NICS figure of 2,021,235 reflects a 1.7 percent increase from the unadjusted FBI NICS figure of 1,987,650 in July 2023.

July 2024 marks the 60th consecutive month, 5 years, that has exceeded 1 million adjusted background checks in a single month.

Please note: Twenty-four states currently have at least one qualified alternative permit, which under the Brady Act allows the permit-holder, who has undergone a background check to obtain the permit, to purchase a firearm from a licensed dealer without a separate additional background check for that transfer. The number of NICS checks in these states does not include these legal transfers based on qualifying permits and NSSF does not adjust for these transfers.

The adjusted NICS data were derived by subtracting out NICS purpose code permit checks and permit rechecks used by states for CCW permit application checks as well as checks on active CCW permit databases. NSSF started subtracting permit rechecks in February 2016. Read more

Firearms

C&H Precision Partners with Taurus, Tyrant CNC for Dog Days of Summer Giveaway

C&H Precision has joined Taurus and Tyrant CNC in a prize packed giveaway to help shooters battle the summer heat. One randomly selected grand prize winner will receive a prize package consisting of different products carefully selected by each brand. The promotion begins at 9:00 a.m. EST on August 6, 2024, and ends on August 16, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. EST.

To enter and view the full terms and conditions, visit the sweepstakes entry page here.

2024 Dog Days of Summer Giveaway Grand Prize: Read more

Contests, Firearms

Luth-AR Launches Exciting August Giveaway

Buffalo, MN – Luth-AR, the leading provider of high-quality AR accessories, is thrilled to announce its latest giveaway for the month of August 2024. This month, participants have the chance to win an AR Armorer Wrench™.

The AR Armorer Wrench Is crafted with meticulous attention to detail, the AR Armorer Wrench, from Luth-AR, is a versatile and indispensable companion for every firearm enthusiast. It combines durability, functionality, and ease of use to deliver unparalleled performance. This wrench effortlessly handles a wide range of tasks, including barrel nut installation and removal, castle nut tightening, flash hider installation, and more.

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Firearms

Springfield Armory Announces New Echelon Gear Up Promotion

GENESEO, ILL. – Beginning August 1st, customers who purchase any new Springfield Armory® Echelon™ 9mm pistol will qualify to receive a “Gear Up” package featuring three extra magazines and a Springfield Armory dual pistol bag with the Crossed Cannon™ logo. This entire package totals up to a $170 added value.

The Echelon sets a new standard for modern, striker-fired duty pistols. With a host of patent-pending features, this modular and highly adaptable handgun is designed around a robust stainless steel chassis and revolutionary optics mounting system. Engineered with superior ergonomics and built to withstand the harshest conditions, the Echelon takes its rightful place at the front of the pack.

“Since its launch last year, the Echelon has proven itself to be a serious contender in the duty-grade 9mm pistol market with its robust performance and extreme adaptability,” said Steve Kramer, Vice President of Marketing for Springfield Armory. “With this new Gear Up promotion, customers will get the added value of three additional spare magazines and a high-quality range bag for this unparalleled 9mm pistol.” Read more

Firearms, Promotions

Springfield Armory Announces Hellcat and Hellcat® Pro Gear Up Promotion

Beginning August 1st, customers who purchase any new Springfield Armory® Hellcat® or Hellcat® Pro 9mm pistol will qualify to receive a “Gear Up” package featuring a Viridian® RFX11 green dot optic, three extra magazines and a Springfield Armory dual pistol bag with the Crossed Cannon™ logo. This entire package totals up to more than $300 in added value.

The Hellcat series of 9mm pistols offers CCW enthusiasts a pistol that combines impressive capacity with proven performance. Featuring a best-in-class capacity of 11+1 and 13+1 with the included extended magazine, the pistol is available in 3” models as well as the RDP (Rapid Defense Package) variant that adds in a high-performance Self Indexing Compensator and threaded barrel. The slightly larger Hellcat Pro extends the barrel to 3.7” and lengthens the grip to offer an astounding 15+1 capacity in the included flush-fit magazine, and 17+1 in the included extended magazine.

The Viridian RFX11 green dot included in this Gear Up package is a compact reflex optic that direct-mounts to Hellcat OSP and Hellcat Pro OSP pistol slides, allowing for co-witnessing with the pistol’s excellent U-Dot iron sights. The optic weighs just 4 oz. and feature a 3 MOA green dot, “instant on” and auto shut-off operation, an ambient light sensor, and more than 30,000 hours of run time on a single CR2032 battery. Read more

Firearms, Promotions

Franklin Armory Launches Three New Binary AR Pistols with Braces

Franklin Armory, Inc., one of America’s most innovative manufacturers of firearms and accessories, announced today three new AR-style pistol models, each equipped with the patented Binary Firing System® and Franklin Armory’s linear compensating and flash suppressing Triumvir® muzzle device. All three pistols offer high-end furniture combinations and are built with 100 percent American-made parts and materials.

The C12 Pistol features a 12.5-inch barrel, mid-length gas system, forged receiver set, B5 grip, and the new SBA5 pistol brace from SB Tactical. The C12 Pistol’s combination of a mid-length gas system, Binary® trigger, and Triumvir muzzle device makes it a smooth-shooting, entry-level AR pistol for optimal close quarter applications. MSRP for the C12 Pistol is $1,289.99.

The Salus® Pistol features a 12-inch barrel, carbine-length gas system, premium billet receiver set, Franklin Armory’s FSR handguard, Ergo grip, Triumvir muzzle device, and SBA3 pistol brace. The Salus Pistol is a premium option for anyone seeking an in-vehicle or home-defense tool with the Binary trigger’s pull-and-release firing capabilities. MSRP for the Salus Pistol is $1,699.99.

The PDW-C7 features a 7.5-inch barrel, pistol-length gas system, forged receiver set, Franklin Armory’s FST handguard with Magpul M-LOK hand stop, Magpul K2 grip, Triumvir muzzle device, and SBPDW pistol brace. The PDW-C7 is a superior compact personal defense weapon that provides a genuine Binary pull-and-release firing option for ultimate flexibility in defensive situations. MSRP for the PDW-C7 is $1,559.99. Read more

Firearms

Kimber Releases New Carbon Compact

Kimber Mfg. has released the New Carbon Compact chambered in 9mm.

Kimber continues to develop compelling handguns with the latest addition to its striker fired line of pistols. The new Kimber Carbon Compact is a larger, more feature rich striker fired gun than its competitors. Built around a true Carbon Fiber Matrix filled grip housing, the new Carbon Compact has been sculpted to deliver the most efficient ergonomics of any polymer handgun available today. This new Carbon Fiber matrix delivers a superior strength ratio that withstands over double the impact force of standard firearms. Plus, the Carbon Fiber frame features a forward “Gas Pedal” or thumb rest for a thumb forward shooting grip style prevalent in today’s shooters. Also, the R7 has a high undercut and flared magwell that is normally found as aftermarket accessories from custom shops.

The pistol is also fully ambidextrous, and these attributes combined with the industry leading Kimber performance carry trigger deliver the best polymer striker fired handgun available in its class. This new model also features a longer 3.9-inch barrel, 4 interchangeable backstraps and comes with two magazines. A TFS model featuring a threaded barrel and direct mount Holosun 407K optic will also be available. The new Carbon Compact is built to exact tolerances found in the current highly reliable striker fired pistols from Kimber. This latest addition highlights the continuing shift toward optic and light bearing firearms demanded by today’s concealed carry owner.

“Mountie Mizer – Vice President of Sales for Kimber stated: This new Carbon Compact delivers on all the attributes that our consumers have been asking for and will make more people familiar with where Kimber is headed with our deeper offering of polymer striker variants which feature the best triggers on the market.”

The new Carbon Compact is shipping now and is the third product line extension from Kimber in 2024 with more new introductions on deck in the coming months! For more information on the Carbon Compact, or other premium firearms, please visit kimberamerica.com. Read more

Firearms

Washington AG Ferguson On Losing Side in Gun Case, Again

Washington State Attorney General Bob Ferguson was on the losing side in a significant Second Amendment case in Minnesota when a three-judge panel ruled unanimously in favor of the plaintiffs, including the Second Amendment Foundation, in a case affirming that Minnesota’s ban on concealed carry by young adults is unconstitutional under the Second Amendment.

Ferguson has boasted he has never lost a Second Amendment case, but he was among 20 attorneys general submitting an amicus brief supporting the state prohibition, which the appeals court panel unanimously ruled was unconstitutional. The case is known as Worth v. Jacobson. SAF is joined by the Firearms Policy Coalition, Minnesota Gun Owners Caucus and four citizens, Austin Dye, Alex Anderson, Joe Knudsen and Kristin Worth, for whom the case is known.

“This isn’t the first time Ferguson has been on the losing side in a SAF case challenging a gun prohibition for young adults,” SAF founder and Executive Vice President Alan M. Gottlieb recalled. “His team also lost back in March in the case of Lara v. Evanchick, which challenges Pennsylvania’s prohibition against young adults in the 18- to 20-year-old category from carrying firearms for personal protection.

“Indeed,” Gottlieb continued, “Ferguson seems to be on the wrong side consistently when it comes to gun control, and specifically when it involves the rights of young adults. When he could be on the right side, as in our lawsuit challenging outright violations of Washington State’s firearms preemption statute by the City of Edmonds, he didn’t even take action to defend the 40-year-old law. Instead, we had to do his job and we won a unanimous ruling from the State Supreme Court in April 2022 while Ferguson and the Attorney General’s office were AWOL.” Read more

Firearms, Gun Control

Springfield Armory Announces Release of Model 2020 Boundary Rifle

Springfield Armory® is proud to announce the release of the Model 2020 Boundary, expertly crafted bolt-action rifles manufactured in Geneseo, Illinois, that deliver unrivaled precision and quality.

The carbon fiber-stocked Boundary offers the sleek lines of a classic hunting rifle with premium, modern features. The result is a rifle that combines classic and traditional styling with the benefits of cutting-edge performance and modern materials.

The rifle features a patent-pending robust one-piece hinged floorplate bottom metal design that is compatible with Model 700 receivers. This design eliminates fitment and complexity issues by combining the box and the bottom metal, resulting in one universal bottom metal setup for short-action calibers. The PRC and non-PRC long-action calibers use the same bottom metal and have two follower lengths and an added spacer that fills the area left by the shorter follower. Read more

Firearms

Federal judge: New Jersey’s ban on the AR-15 rifle is unconstitutional

A federal judge has ruled that , but the state’s cap of ten rounds passes constitutional muster. U.S. District Judge Peter Sheridan issued a 69-page opinion saying he was compelled to rule that way due to the Supreme Court’s 2022 Bruen decision. The judge has delayed his order for 30 days to allow both Second Amendment advocates and the state attorney general to file planned appeals. Both the Firearms Policy Coalition’s Brandon Combs and New Jersey Attorney General Matt Platkin say they’re planning appeals.
Firearms, Gun Control
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