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		<title>FPC Files Reply Brief in Lawsuit Challenging New York Body Armor Ban</title>
		<link>https://thinkingafield.org/2026/06/fpc-files-reply-brief-in-lawsuit-challenging-new-york-body-armor-ban.html</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Glen Wunderlich]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:05:23 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) filed a reply in support of its motion for summary judgment in Heeter v. James, its lawsuit challenging New York&#8217;s unconstitutional body armor ban. FPC is joined in this case by two individual FPC members. The plaintiffs are represented by Nicolas J. Rotsko of Fluet. The motion was filed in Buffalo in the U.S. District Court for the Western]]></description>
		
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		<title>Smith &#038; Wesson Releases Bodyguard 38 2.0 Revolver</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Glen Wunderlich]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:41:19 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[&#160; MARYVILLE, TN. – Smith &#38; Wesson Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ Global Select: SWBI), a leader in firearm manufacturing and design, announces today the release of the Bodyguard 38 2.0. This enhanced small frame revolver is purpose-built to provide dependable personal protection in a compact, lightweight platform. Chambered in .38 S&#38;W Special +P, this double-action only, 5-shot revolver features a 1.875&#8243;]]></description>
		
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		<title>NSSF&#8217;s Protect Liberty PAC Celebrates America&#8217;s 250th Birthday, Launches Line of Patriotic T-Shirts</title>
		<link>https://thinkingafield.org/2026/03/nssfs-protect-liberty-pac-celebrates-americas-250th-birthday-launches-line-of-patriotic-t-shirts.html</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Glen Wunderlich]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 18:52:47 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[NSSF&#8217;s Protect Liberty PAC announces a grassroots effort to celebrate America&#8217;s 250th birthday! To mark this historic milestone, Protect Liberty PAC launched a line of Patriotic T-Shirts — because American freedom is worth fighting for. The Protect Liberty PAC 250th Anniversary T-Shirt Collection consists of unique, hand-drawn designs bringing together bold patriotic imagery and American made craftsmanship across a range]]></description>
		
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		<title>Bear Creek Arsenal Launches Handgun in .380 ACP with Conversion Kit</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Glen Wunderlich]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 13:30:11 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Introducing the newest addition to the Grizzly 102 lineup from Bear Creek Arsenal — the Grizzly 102 .380 ACP. Designed for shooters seeking a compact, easy-to-handle platform, this pistol delivers dependable performance in a streamlined configuration. Along with a dedicated .380 ACP Conversion Kit for existing Grizzly 102 owners. Grizzly 380 ACP Barrel Information Caliber: .380 ACP 416R Stainless Steel:]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Prepared 2 Protect Launches Secure 68P</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Glen Wunderlich]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2025 08:09:13 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Prepared 2 Protect’s newest less-lethal self-defense tool is now available. The P2P Secure 68P is a .68 caliber CO2-powered launcher that features several innovations to help users defend themselves, their families or their property with confidence. The Secure 68P has an effective range up to 80 feet, which allows users to engage a threat at distance, and fires at 350]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Remington Ammunition Announces Golden Saber Savings Rebate On Select Self-Defense Loads</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Glen Wunderlich]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2025 08:24:23 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[LONOKE, Ark. –— Remington Ammunition announces its latest consumer rebate offer, Golden Saber Savings, available July 1 through July 31, 2025. This limited-time promotion offers customers up to $200 back on purchases of select Remington self-defense handgun ammunition. “With Golden Saber Savings, we’re giving customers a chance to stock up on our trusted self-defense handgun loads while getting serious value back,”]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Bond Arms Rowdy XL Flag Package</title>
		<link>https://thinkingafield.org/2025/06/bond-arms-rowdy-xl-flag-package.html</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Glen Wunderlich]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jun 2025 08:03:10 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[In celebration of American pride and craftsmanship, Bond Arms is proud to unveil the Rowdy XL Flag Package, a bold new addition to our 2025 lineup. This specially designed firearm package is a testament to our enduring commitment to honor the United States and deliver exceptional performance. The Rowdy XL Flag Package pairs a uniquely engraved Rowdy XL handgun with]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Core Defense Pepper Ammo from P2P</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Glen Wunderlich]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2025 08:27:37 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Prepared 2 Protect® has announced the release of its innovative .68 caliber pepper-filled Core Defense ammunition, engineered for compatibility with most standard pepper-round launchers. Designed for heightened effectiveness, each round contains a potent 7-percent concentration of PAVA (synthetic capsaicin pepper)—a significant increase compared to the typical 4- or 5-percent found in conventional pepper rounds. At the heart of Core Defense’s]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Bond Arms The First Lady</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Glen Wunderlich]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Jun 2025 07:50:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Over their 30 year history, Bond Arms has exemplified what it means to be “American Tough, American Made,” as the Granbury, Texas-based company has provided firearms enthusiasts with the best products at the best prices. More importantly, the company has proudly worn a label that reads “Made In The U.S.A.” A part of their efforts to honor the traditions of]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Dorsey Reviews New Book From Best-Selling Author Johnny Joey Jones in Forbes</title>
		<link>https://thinkingafield.org/2025/05/dorsey-reviews-new-book-from-best-selling-author-johnny-joey-jones-in-forbes.html</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Glen Wunderlich]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 28 May 2025 08:00:02 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Imagine an America without first responders and ask yourself if that’s a country in which you’d want to live? That is both the cautionary tale and the lament of Behind the Badge, Answering the Call to Serve on America’s Homefront by Johnny Joey Jones. Jones is the insightful Fox News contributor and best-selling author of Unbroken Bonds of Battle, who lost his legs]]></description>
		
		
		
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