Outdoor commentary and legislative issues.
California’s laws requiring gun purchasers to wait at least ten days before taking possession of their lawfully-acquired firearms are one step closer to being history, reports The Calguns Foundation, a gun rights group headquartered in the Sacramento suburb of Roseville. Read more
NSSF Statement on Jay Leno Cancellation of SHOT Show Appearance
We are clearly disappointed by Jay Leno’s decision not to perform at the 2015 SHOT Show State of the Industry Dinner. He unilaterally cancelled his promised appearance due to pressure from the anti-gun lobby, which included false statements about our industry and its commitment to genuine firearms safety, which we attempted to personally correct with him, but to no avail.
We are not deterred by their publicity seeking nor are we unfamiliar with the bullying political tactics of the gun control groups that seem to have as little respect for the First Amendment as they continually demonstrate with regard to the Second Amendment.
We are proud of the many programs that we run that meaningfully contribute to public safety including our long standing Project ChildSafe and Don’t Lie for the Other Guy initiatives in addition to our members everyday work in compliance with comprehensive federal and state laws. We will not allow the lawful commerce in firearms nor our industry to be demonized and we will continue to speak out for the Second Amendment rights of the millions of law-abiding citizens who are our customers.
Despite Mr. Leno’s cancellation, we look forward to having our biggest and best State of the Industry Dinner to date with a performer that respects the contributions of our industry and the customers it supports.
Pros are paired with new shooters to take on long distance shooting challenges at the Bushnell Tactical GAP Grind in the Florida panhandle. Then, it’s one of the most popular competitions at the National Matches, when shooters compete with the legendary M1 Garand. Plus, how the fictitious Buntline Special is now one of History’s Guns, even without real history. And John Paul shows us some unusual shooting positions that will lead you to a win.
Shooting USA’s Impossible Shots – Taran from the Hip
This time it’s a trip to Hollywood California and the home range of Pro Shooter, Taran Butler. Anytime we work with Taran, we never know who might show up and throw some lead down range. This time its Josh Duhamel, star of the Transformers movies, tuning-up his gun handling for his next film. Then it’s Taran’s turn. His Impossible Shot is fast-draw, with his production Glock, at speeds you will not believe! Read more
SPRINGFIELD, MA- Smith & Wesson Corp. announced that the company is currently offering consumers two free magazines with the purchase of a new full-size or compact M&P pistol. The promotion is available to consumers in the continental United States who purchase any new Smith & Wesson M&P pistol in 9mm, .40 S&W or .45 ACP from November 14, 2014 through December 3, 2014.
During the Smith & Wesson promotion, consumers who purchase a new M&P pistol can obtain an online claim form from the company’s website at http://bit.ly/1EHC9Zg for two free magazines. The promotion is not valid with the purchase of the M&P Shield™ and is only available while supplies last. Due to state and local laws, residents of Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New York City are not eligible to participate in this promotion. Read more
LOS OSOS, Calif. – Apex Tactical Specialties announced the release and immediate availability of the new Flat-Faced Forward Set Sear & Trigger Kit. Previewed at the 2014 NRA Show in Indianapolis, the design of the Flat-Faced Forward Set Trigger was extremely popular with customers who were looking to replicate the feel of a flat 1911 type trigger but in an M&P pistol.
“Following on the success and popularity of our Forward Set Trigger, we looked to further increase the performance of the M&P’s fire control system with a trigger profile closer to what 1911 shooters experience. The new Flat-Faced Forward Set Trigger delivers a feel and performance of a factory 1911 type trigger at an approximate weight of 4.0 to 5.0 lbs,” explained Randy Lee, president at Apex Tactical Specialties. Read more
OCALA, FL – CORE Rifle Systems of Ocala Florida is pleased to announce the release of the new HARDCORE X Series precision rifle systems.
This latest addition to the CORE family of quality products includes a multitude of base features and is available in four feature packed systems: HARDCORE X1, X2, X3 and X4. This new rifle system is the result of many hours of research, development and testing across all venues.
CORE’s Lifetime Warranty coupled with other features that are unique to the HARDCORE line, this new rifle product line chambered in .223/5.56 x 45 mm NATO, has the potential of rivaling other rifles well above its price range. Read more
ANN ARBOR, Mich. – EOTech is proud to announce the introduction of two new models in its line of Holographic Weapon Sights (HWS). The new series includes the Model 518 and 558 and will hit retail stores just in time for the holiday gift-giving season.
In response to customer demand, EOTech took all of the best features of its HWS products and combined them into these highly functional and easy-to-use new sights. The 518/558 models both feature the highly sought-after quick-release base and side-button functionality of the EXPS series and run on AA batteries (lithium or alkaline), the most common batteries in the world. Read more
Wixom, MI- The Trijicon Reflex is a robust, battery free, dual-illuminated sight highly regarded for its ability to provide fast, both-eyes-open, target acquisition and pinpoint accuracy. New for 2014, Trijicon has added highly anticipated green dot reticle options into the Reflex line of products, resulting in the ideal combination of speed and accuracy. With several mounting options available, the Trijicon Reflex is a perfect choice for
rifle, carbine, and shotgun applications.
The unique green reticle offerings function as a highly visible reference for close-in shooting that provides a precision aiming point without obscuring the target at extended ranges. The new reticle options will be available in 4.5 MOA and 6.5 MOA dot sizes. Read more
BESSEMER, Ala. – Steyr Arms announced today that it has expanded its Scout Rifle line with the introduction of OD Green and “MUD” stock variants, both of which are now on American soil. Steyr also announced a substantial across-the-board reduction to the suggested retail price of its Scout Rifle offerings.
Due to the increased popularity of the Scout Rifle and a large purchase order from its parent company in Austria, Steyr is now offering a lower retail price of $1,699 for a Black, Gray, OD Green or MUD Scout Rifle in .308 Win. And now through the end of 2014, Steyr is offering an additional $200 savings, making a new Scout Rifle just $1,499. Read more
BREAKING: Calif. Gun Dealers Move to Strike Down Law Banning Handgun Ads
SACRAMENTO, CA – Moving quickly to strike down a California law that bans the on-site display of handguns and handgun ads by licensed gun dealers, lawyers for four retailers suing state Attorney General Kamala Harris and Department of Justice Bureau of Firearms Chief Stephen Lindley filed a motion for preliminary injunction today in an effort to prevent it from being enforced.
The dealers say that California Penal Code section 26820-first enacted in 1923-prevents them from displaying any “handgun or imitation handgun, or [a] placard advertising the sale or other transfer thereof anywhere that can be seen outside the four corners of its store,” and that the law “unconstitutionally prevents firearms dealers from advertising even the most basic commercial information-‘Handguns for Sale’-at their places of business.”
The sale of handguns is not only legal-it is constitutionally protected. Read more