Category: Firearms

Firearms Retailers, NSSF File Federal Suit Against Massachusetts AG

Firearms Retailers, NSSF File Federal Suit against Attorney General Healey’s Overreaching ‘Enforcement Notice’

NEWTOWN, Conn. – Four federally-licensed Massachusetts firearms retailers and the National Shooting Sports Foundation® (NSSF®), the trade association for the firearms and ammunition industry, today filed action in United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts to challenge on Constitutional grounds the “Enforcement Notice” issued by state Attorney General Maura Healey. The lawsuit states that her office overstepped its legal authority and deprived the retailers of their due process protections guaranteed under the U.S. Constitution. The action seeks declaratory relief and a permanent injunction enjoining enforcement.

The retailers are Pullman Arms Inc. of Worcester; Guns and Gear, LLC of Agawam; Paper City Firearms of Holyoke; and Grrr Gear of Orange.

“Attorney General Maura Healey’s actions were unconstitutional. Firearms retailers in Massachusetts cannot determine the meaning or scope of the Attorney General’s Enforcement Notice and subsequent explanations,” said Lawrence G. Keane, NSSF Senior Vice President and General Counsel. “Because criminal penalties can result due to Attorney General Healey’s unilateral reinterpretation of a state statute done without administrative process or input from affected parties, her office exceeded its lawful authority and retailers were deprived of their due process protections under the Fifth and Fourteenth Amendments.”

“In addition, if the Attorney General’s Enforcement Notice is understood as applying to all semi-automatic firearms, it violates the Second and Fourteenth Amendments to keep and bear arms because it bans the manufacture, sale and possession of a broad range of firearms in common use by the citizens of Massachusetts,” Keane said. “Unfortunately, Attorney General Healy’s unconstitutional action has left us no other option than to seek relief from the courts.”

Representing NSSF and the retailers are the Boston-based law firm of Kenney and Sams, P.C., and Michael Sullivan of the Ashcroft Law Firm, who is a former United States Attorney for the District of Massachusetts and former Acting Director, U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.

Read the Civil Action at: http://www.nssf.org/share/pdf/092216-Complaint_for_Declaratory_Relief_As_Filed.pdf. Read more

Firearms, Gun Control

Honor Defense Adds “Long Slide” Pistol


Honor Defense is pleased to announce that it has added a “Long Slide” version to the Honor Guard line. The Honor Guard Long Slide will be shipping this month through distributors.The Honor Guard Long Slide delivers the same high-quality Honor Defense performance and reliability as other models, but with these additions:
— 3.8″ stainless steel barrel
–Integrated rail for accessories.

“The Long Slide version has been a request from consumers since we first launched.” said Gary Ramey, President of Honor Defense. “A key benefit with the longer barrel, is the integrated rail for lights or other accessories. The firearm features the same chassis system as the Sub-Compact, this highlights the modularity of our firearms.” Read more

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Browning Offering New Models of the 1911-380 Semi Auto Pistols

Black Label 1911-380 Pro

Black Label 1911-380 Pro with Rail

Browning adds two new models to the 1911-380 semi auto pistol line for 2016, the Black Label 1911-380 Pro and Black Label 1911-380 Pro with rail. Like other models in the 1911-380 family of pistols, these new 380 ACP cartridge pistols are scaled down, 15% smaller versions of the original 45 ACP chambered model designed by John M. Browning.

The two new models are available with either steel three-dot combat sights or night sights. The grips are made of G-10 composite. The rust-resistant barrel is 4 ¼” long and includes a target crown. Each pistol has an extended, ambidextrous manual thumb safety, extended slide release and beavertail grip safety. Read more

Firearms

Guncrafter Industries HOSS 1911


Guncrafter Industries announces the most significant upgrade to the 1911 since 1911, the Heavy Operating Shooting System- HOSS.Designed to meet and exceed the needs of the most demanding users – this is the toughest 1911 ever made!

“Even the 1911 pistol can be improved upon. Being a user, gunsmith, and engineer my universe has revolved around Browning’s masterpiece for more than 35 years” said Guncrafter founder Alex Zimmerman. “I identified the parts under the most stress, and the most likely to fail: The extractor, slide stop, plunger tube, ejector, barrel link, barrel bushing and the barrel. We’ve made these parts much stronger, more reliable and simply better- yet they look and operate like standard parts. These upgrades do not affect the weight or function of the pistol – they just don’t break or malfunction”. Read more

Firearms

Boy Scouts of America Partners with SASP


The Boy Scouts of America (BSA) has partnered with the Scholastic Action Shooting Program (SAS) to help promote competitive pistol shooting within the organization.”The Boy Scouts of America is pleased to partner with Scholastic Action Shooting Program to provide our Venturing youth with a challenging program,” Curt Palmer, BSA senior outdoor administration specialist, said. “Young men and women love to shoot firearms and this partnership will give them opportunities to learn safe handling while competing against their peers from around the country. It is an exciting way to teach them the values of Scouting while providing them an activity they love.” Read more
Firearms

Best AR-15 Magazine?


Loveland, CO– Yes really! Hexmag, LLC www.hexmag.com the maker of the most advanced and versatile AR-15 platform magazine in the market announces the release of their new Series 2 magazine.For years the Hexmag Series 1 magazines proved a reliable and durable hit with shooters across the country. As with the Series 1, the Series 2 will be available in .223/5.56 x 45 and will also reliably support .300AAC Blackout, .458 SOCOM and .50 Beowulf rounds. Read more
Ammunition, Firearms

SB Tactical Videos on YouTube


Saint Petersburg, Fla. – SB Tactical™, inventors and manufacturers of the Pistol Stabilizing Brace™, has updated their YouTube channel, SB Tactical, with exciting and informative videos. SB Tactical’s product offerings include Pistol Stabilizing Braces for a multitude of AR, AK, HK, and specialty firearms platforms, like the CZ Scorpion, the Kriss Vector, and the IWI Uzi Pro. The Shooting Techniques and Applications and Advantages videos, are intended to educate viewers on the use, benefits, and legality of Pistol Stabilizing Braces. Additionally, SB Tactical has released a series of installation videos that provide fit tips and easy-to-follow instructions on installing braces on different pistol platforms.Visit SB Tactical at www.sb-tactical.com to check out the full line of SB Tactical products and follow @SB Tactical on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube.

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Firearms

Taurus GunBroker Auction for NRA-ILA


MIAMI –– Taurus® will donate a 10th Anniversary Judge® to be auctioned on GunBroker.com to benefit the NRA-ILA and support their ongoing efforts. The NRA-ILA continues to be an important voice for the firearms industry and responsible firearms owners.Taurus rang in 2016 by celebrating the 10th anniversary of one of the most innovative revolvers in the industry, the Taurus Judge. The Judge, with its versatile 410 shotshell/45 Colt platform, captured the attention of shooting enthusiasts beginning in 2006 and continues to gain momentum in the marketplace. Taurus hopes that the popularity of this firearm generates a significant contribution to the NRA-ILA. Read more
Firearms

Browning Adds Small Gauges to 725 Line


Browning has expanded its Citori 725 Sporting and Field over/under line-up to include 28 gauge and 410 models for 2016. Both feature Browning’s Fire Lite Mechanical Trigger system that provides a light, crisp trigger pull with minimal overtravel.Citori 725 Sporting models will be offered with 30″ or 32″ ventilated rib barrel lengths and supplied with five extended Standard Invector choke tubes. The receiver has a silver nitride finish with gold accented engraving. Stock and forearm are Grade III/IV walnut with gloss oil finish. Weight for the new Citori 725 Sporting small gauges is 7 lbs. 4 oz. – 7 lbs. 7 oz.

Suggested Retail, $3,199.99.

The new Citori 725 Field small gauge models will feature a silver nitride finish receiver with accented, high-relief engraving. Stock and forearm are Grade II/III walnut with close radius pistol grip in gloss oil finish. Available with 26″ or 28″ ventilated rib barrels, weight is 7 lbs. – 7 lbs. 3 oz.

Suggested Retail, $2,539.99. Read more

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