Ramos family and community members speak about police being murdered
The N.Y. City mayor hears from his critics over siding with protesters in the wake of a recent double murder of its police officers.
Category: Firearms
Teen thug dead over athletic shoes robbery attempt
Thou shall not steal. Truth and consequences in a story of a good guy with a gun here…
Michigan Legislative Update
This from MCRGO…
Senate Bill 789 passed the Michigan Legislature this past Friday and is on its way to Governor Snyder, who is expected to sign it into law. The bill includes comprehensive reform of the concealed pistol licensing process. Highlights include:
- Makes Michigan a true shall-issue state by eliminating county gun boards
- Raises the cost to $115 but eliminates photo requirements and all other fees
- Provides for renewal by mail/on-line by 2018
- Requires that renewal notices be sent out to CPL holders
- Extends CPLs automatically pending renewal if application is made before expiration
- Requires reporting of CPL fee collections and expenses (to provide data to lower fees in the future)
Tips for Better Wing & Clay Shooting – Stance
GW: From the Gould Brothers Exhibition Shooting
Your stance is the foundation for successful wing and clay shooting. Setting up with a good stance will go a long way in helping you become a better shot. Your stance should be orientated according to your target break point, where you believe you will shoot the target. Let’s start off with foot placement.
U.S. Appeals Court Expands Gun Rights
A Cincinnati appeals court deemed unconstitutional a federal law that kept a Michigan man from owning a gun, because he was briefly committed to a mental institution decades ago. Details here…
First-Ever Hornady Rifle is 2015 SHOT Show Auction Gun
Grand Island, Nebraska–The first and only firearm ever manufactured by the Hornady Manufacturing Company will be featured as the 2015 SHOT Show rifle and made available to Hornady fans around the world on www.GunBroker.com.
Recognized for decades as one of the most respected and innovative names in ammunition and reloading equipment manufacturing, Hornady has placed its name on a firearm for the first and perhaps only time in the company’s history.
“We don’t mean to alarm our friends at Remington, Winchester or Ruger. Hornady has no plans of going into the gun business,” commented Hornady President, Steve Hornady in announcing the gun. “The concept of creating a one-of-a-kind Hornady rifle has been percolating for several years and we are excited to make “The Hornady Number One” a reality for 2015– especially since the gun has been selected as the 2015 SHOT Show Rifle.”
Hornady has teamed with the Hunting Heritage Trust and some of the most innovative and respected names in the shooting sports industry to create “The Hornady Number One”. The rifle is a hunting-style bolt action in .300 RCM caliber with serial number H-001. Read more
Guns & Ammo Names Leupold Mark 6 3-18×44 2014 Optic of the Year
Leupold & Stevens, Inc., is proud to announce the Mark 6® 3-18x44mm riflescope has been named Guns & Ammo 2014 Optic of the Year.
The 2014 award winners were chosen by a select group of staff and contributors from Guns & Ammo magazine. The awards were judged based on merits of performance, proven long-term durability, product value and availability to the consumer.
The staff was impressed by the Mark 6 3-18x44mm’s Tremor 2 reticle, 1/10th-mil pinch-and-turn turret adjustments, DiamondCoat™ 2 lens coatings, front focal plane reticles, power selector, Xtended Twilight Lens System™, length and weight. Read more
Home Invader Shot Dead by Teen Protecting Grandmother
A would-be robber is shot dead by a 14-year old, while trying to steal some prescription medications from a North Carolina residence. Details here…
Heizer Defense Ships the Pocket AR Pistol
Heizer Defense is excited to announce the shipping of the new PAR1 “Pocket AR Pistol” in .223. The pistol is the next caliber offering in the Heizer Defense Pocket Pistol Family. The Pocket Pistol Family currently consists of the PS1 “Pocket Shotgun”, chambered in 45LC/410 & the PAR1 “Pocket AR”, chambered in .223, and the Hedy Jane Empowered line, geared for women. The pistols are multi-caliber with interchangeable barrels. Accessory barrels and a number of new caliber offerings will be launched throughout 2015. Read more
Beretta USA Presents Next Generation Handgun to the Department of Defense
Accokeek, MD. (Dec 18, 2014) – After delivering over 600,000 M9 pistols to the DOD and on the heels of being awarded a new contract for up to 100,000 M9s, Beretta USA announced today the presentation of the M9A3 to the US Army. The M9A3 introduces major improvements to the M9 that will increase the operational effectiveness and operational suitability of the weapon. The improvements include design and material enhancements resulting in increased modularity, reliability, durability, and ergonomics. They are being submitted via an Engineering Change Proposal (ECP) in accordance with the terms of the current M9 contract.