Outdoor commentary and legislative issues.
ROCHESTER, NY – American Tactical Imports is proud to introduce the FX 45 Titan Lightweight, exclusively from ATI. The new Titan LW weights only 24.8 ounces empty, making it ideal for conceal carry situations. The lightweight version of the popular Titan is an officers model 1911 pistol with 3.13″ barrel length, 3 3/8″ bull barrel and an overall length of 6.93″. Read more
Fairfax, Virginia – National Rifle Association programs have experienced significant growth since 2008 thanks to an increased national interest in the shooting sports, personal safety and hunting. Read more
On Wednesday, the Senate rejected a gun control agenda that President Obama has adopted as his own over the last few months, but to which other gun control supporters have bitterly clung for years: banning an ever-lengthening list of semi-automatic firearms, banning magazines that hold more than 10 rounds, and expanding background check requirements to require government permission for many transfers of firearms among private citizens. Read more
NEWTOWN, Conn. — Today, the U.S. Senate voted on several measures that would have impacted the firearms and ammunition industry and our Second Amendment rights. Thanks to the hard work of our allies in the Senate, in the end no anti-gun measures were adopted. Read more
Later today, the U.S. Senate is expected to begin debate on gun-control legislation including The Public Safety and Second Amendment Rights Protection Act, S. Amdt. 715, proposed by Sens. Manchin (D-W.Va.) and Toomey (R-Pa.) that will hurt our industry and infringe upon your Second Amendment Rights. Your senators need to hear from you now!
The Manchin-Toomey Amendment, which is co-sponsored by anti-gun Sens. Schumer (D-N.Y.) and Kirk (R-lll.), would effectively shut down all storefront National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) checks on weekends by requiring that gun show checks must be COMPLETED before any store check can be completed. Read more
Overland Park, Kan. – Uncle Mike’s, a leading provider of shooting accessories for more than 60 years, has launched the Ultimate Tactical Sweepstakes, a prize package that includes a Daniel Defense rifle, Bushnell Tactical optics, and tactical accessories from Butler Creek Tactical, Millett, and M-Pro 7. Read more
Police officers were asked questions relative to gun control proposals and how they would affect crime. The results are here…
Late word yesterday that the American Wildlife Conservation Partners (AWCA) has
decided not to hold its 2013 meeting in Colorado. The decision to relocate was
prompted by “concerned messages” from the National Shooting Sports Foundation
and others regarding Colorado’s anti-gun legislation aimed at criminalizing
law-abiding gun owners.
The U.S. Senate has announced that anti-gun legislation will be heard on the floor next week. While that could change at any time, right now it means that your Second Amendment freedoms are on the chopping block, and you need to take immediate action to save them. Read more
Overland Park, Kan. – Uncle Mike’s, a trusted leader in shooting accessories for more than 60 years, has announced a new mail-in-rebate program on Uncle Mike’s and Uncle Mike’s Law Enforcement holsters. Consumers who purchase a holster in April are eligible for a 50 percent rebate on the purchase price throughout the month of April. Read more
BELLEVUE, WA – The controversial Arms Trade Treaty passed by the United Nations General Assembly (GA) with the United States’ support represents an alarming policy shift, and a potential threat to American gun rights, the Second Amendment Foundation said. Read more