Category: Self Defense

Smith & Wesson® Addresses California Microstamping Legislation

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (January 23, 2014) — Smith & Wesson Corp. announced today that although it continually seeks ways to refine and improve its firearms so that consumers have access to the best possible products, the State of California is making that impossible when it comes to California residents.

 
Under California’s “Unsafe Handgun Act,” any new semi-automatic pistol introduced into that state must comply with microstamping laws.  In addition, California asserts that anything other than a cosmetic change to a handgun already on the California Roster of Handguns Certified for Sale, including performance enhancements and other improvements, requires it to be removed from the roster and retested. For semi-automatic pistols, this means it must comply with the microstamping requirements, as well.

 
Smith & Wesson does not and will not include microstamping in its firearms.  A number of studies have indicated that microstamping is unreliable, serves no safety purpose, is cost prohibitive and, most importantly, is not proven to aid in preventing or solving crimes.  The microstamping mandate and the company’s unwillingness to adopt this so-called technology will result in a diminishing number of Smith & Wesson semi-automatic pistols available for purchase by California residents. Read more

Ammunition, Firearms, Gun Control, Self Defense

Concealed Carry Stops Mayhem in Dollar Store

“The deceased individual had his [gun] in his hand, waving it. The customer actually had one in a holster covered up. We’re in the process of checking on permits and all of that. To have a gun concealed, you need a permit. To carry it open carry, you don’t. But you have a sign in a place of business, that’s letting you know that the people inside that place of business do not want guns in there,” the sheriff said. 

OK.  So the store’s sign didn’t deter the bad guy.  Duh!  And, the hero, who may have saved lives – including his own – is under investigation to see if he had legal permission to defend himself and others.  Yeah, and don’t forget he may have violated the civil rights of the gun-waving guy, too.

Details of a thwarted robbery, and whatever else would have ensued, are here…

Firearms, Gun Control, Self Defense

ATTEND THE NRA UNIVERSITY IN DUNDEE, MI!

Join NRA-ILA Grassroots staff on Saturday, February 8, for our FREE NRA University (NRA U).   NRA University (NRA U) is a FREE training seminar geared toward college students, but open to all interested in learning more about NRA, the Second Amendment, the real facts surrounding the gun control debate and how to become an even more effective grassroots activist. Attendees who are not current NRA Members will receive a complimentary one-year membership to NRA, along with hats, t-shirts, and other important materials.

At this NRA U you will hear from NRA staff on the challenges and opportunities we will face this year and what you can do to ensure the preservation of our Second Amendment rights. Success in the 2014 elections is critical if we are to preserve our Second Amendment rights from a relentless barrage of attacks by President Obama and Michael Bloomberg, and victory in November is dependent on your activism, which has never been more important. Read more

Ammunition, Firearms, Gun Control, Hunting, Self Defense

Streamlight Weapon Light/Laser

EAGLEVILLE, PA  – Streamlight® Inc., a leading provider of high-performance lighting and weapon light/laser sighting devices, has introduced the TLR-4™ G, an ultra-lightweight, compact weapon-mounted tactical light for sub-compact and compact weapons. The new light features a white C4® LED, as well as an integrated green aiming laser with wide temperature range technology. Read more

Firearms, Self Defense
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