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>BELLEVUE, WA – The Second Amendment Foundation today filed a lawsuit against the Chicago suburb of Deerfield, Illinois seeking an injunction against enforcement of the ban on so-called “assault weapons” and “large capacity magazines” adopted by the Village Board of Trustees earlier this week.
Joining SAF in the legal challenge is the Illinois State Rifle Association and a private citizen, Daniel Easterday, who resides in the village and is a gun owner. The lawsuit was filed in the 19th Judicial Circuit Court in Lake County. Plaintiffs are represented by Glen Ellyn attorney David Sigale.
The lawsuit challenges the village ban under a 2013 amended state statute that declared “the regulation of the possession or ownership of assault weapons are exclusive powers and functions of this State. Any ordinance or regulation, or portion of that ordinance or regulation, that purports to regulate the possession or ownership of assault weapons in a manner that is inconsistent with this Act, shall be invalid…”
ALEC Submits Brief to Fight Against Online Sales Tax
Arlington, VA – The American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) today submitted an Amicus Brief to the Supreme Court urging the physical presence standard be upheld, as last ruled in Quill Corp. v. North Dakota. If the Court decides to rule against the physical presence standard in the upcoming case South Dakota v. Wayfair, states will be able to reach across their borders and heavily tax main street businesses, small businesses, and entrepreneurs.
“South Dakota is attempting to upend 230+ years of Commerce Clause precedent. The physical presence standard in Quill and expressed in Supreme Court cases since the early 1800’s placed limits on state taxing authority – states can only collect sales tax from entrepreneurs and small businesses that have some type of tangible presence in the state,” said Jonathon Hauenschild, Counsel of record for ALEC. “Repealing the physical presence standard will subject small businesses and entrepreneurs to taxing jurisdictions where they have no ability to vote to influence policymakers.” Read more
Savage Adds New A22 Target Thumbhole
WESTFIELD, Massachusetts –– Savage’s new A22 Target Thumbhole features a precision-built laminate stock and heavy fluted barrel, which help extract even better accuracy from this latest addition to the proven A22 platform. Shipments of these firearms are currently being delivered to dealers.
The A22 Target Thumbhole uses a straight-blowback action in its 22 Long Rifle chambering and Savage’s exclusive delayed-blowback action in the 22 WMR to give both guns extremely reliable semi-automatic performance.
The rifle features the user-adjustable AccuTrigger and the same thread-in headspace system as Savage’s centerfire rifles for the utmost precision and consistency. Read more
Barnes VOR-TX Ammunition Now Available in 6.5 Creedmoor
Mona, UT – Barnes Bullets the leader in bullet innovation and performance, adds 6.5 Creedmoor to the VOR-TX® ammunition lineup.
Barnes VOR-TX is precision ammunition loaded with the deadliest hunting bullets on the planet. Barnes offers hunters the ultimate in accuracy, terminal performance and handloaded precision in a factory loaded round. Offering double-diameter expansion, maximum weight retention and excellent accuracy, the TSX®, Tipped TSX, and TSX FN provide maximum tissue and bone destruction, pass-through penetration and devastating energy transfer. Multiple grooves in the bullet’s shank reduce pressure and improve accuracy. Bullets open instantly on contact – no other bullet expands as quickly. Nose peels back into four sharp-edged copper petals destroying tissue, bone and vital organs for a quick, humane kill.
| ORDER # | CARTRIDGE | BULLET WEIGHT/STYLE |
| 30815 | 6.5 Creedmoor | 120gr. Tipped TSX BT |
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Remington Shipping Golden Saber Black Belt Ammunition
Madison, NC – Engineered in conjunction with law enforcement professionals, for law enforcement professionals, the new Golden Saber Black Belt load is now available. GSBB 9mm and 40 S&W offerings are shipping now.
In tests measuring terminal performance through ordinance gelatin as well as ordinance gelatin with additional barriers such as heavy clothing, steel, wall board, glass and plywood, Remington Golden Saber Black Belt ammunition dominated in head-to-head competition. At the heart of the new line of ammunition is the ground-breaking Black Belt bullet—developed utilizing the stringent FBI Barrier Test Protocol for optimal performance. Read more
Volunteer to help guard Michigan’s sturgeon
Effort takes place on the Black River in Presque Isle County
The Black Lake Chapter of Sturgeon for Tomorrow in Cheboygan County is seeking volunteers to join in its effort, in partnership with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources’ Law Enforcement and Fisheries Divisions, to help protect lake sturgeon from illegal harvest during the annual spawning run.
Every spring, mature lake sturgeon, a fish species that is threatened in Michigan and rare throughout the United States, become vulnerable to poaching as they briefly leave Black Lake for spawning sites upstream in the Black River. Read more
CMMG’s Newest ANVIL
Boonville, MO – CMMG has announced the release of its all-new MkW ANVIL XLR2 chambered in 6.5 Grendel. Featuring a 22-inch medium taper barrel, this new 6.5 Grendel is capable of delivering a knockout punch, even at longer distances out to 800 yards. The rifle includes:
- 22-inch barrel with 1:8 Twist for maximum long-range accuracy
- Geissele Automatics SSA 2-stage Trigger
- Fully Ambidextrous CMMG Charging Handle and Safety Selector
- CMMG SV Muzzle Brake and RML15 MLOK Hand Guard
- Magpul Moe Pistol Grip and PRS Stock
Speer Adds to Grand Slam Hunting Rifle Bullets Line
LEWISTON, Idaho – – Speer is happy to announce it will offer new calibers of Grand Slam hunting rifle bullets for reloaders. The already expansive line now includes a 140-grain 6.5mm, 100-grain 243 cal. and 120-grain 257 cal. Shipments are being delivered to dealers.
With a tapered, precision-drawn jacket and a long nose, Grand Slam is engineered to blow through the thick hides, heavy bones and tough bodies of the world’s biggest game—without sacrificing accuracy. On impact, internal jacket flutes allow consistent expansion, yet the bullet retains most of its weight for deep penetration every time. Read more
Michigan School Safety Reform Plan
Legal gun owners nationwide have been on the defensive following the Parkland school shooting in February. Rather than tackle the root causes of school shootings, anti-gun politicians have proposed a long list of extreme gun control measures including a repeal the Second Amendment. While recent public opinion polling suggests that the voters aren’t buying their arguments, it has sidelined the legislative progress Michigan Coalition of Responsible Gun Owners (MCRGO) made in 2017 on bypassing pistol free zones with an enhanced CPL, provisional CPLs for 18-20 year olds, expanded preemption enforcement, and permitless carry. Such measures may have to wait until the post-election lame duck session.
One measure that likely will be considered in the near future is the Michigan School Safety Reform Plan. Authored by a coalition of law enforcement and education organizations, the plan has bi-partisan support in the Michigan Legislature. The core of the plan is increased funding for school resource officers and school mental health professionals. While it doesn’t permit teachers with CPLs to carry, it recognizes the value of having armed defenders in schools. Most importantly, it contains no gun control measures.
The legislation is expected to be introduced in the coming weeks. Once it is, the MCRGO Board of Directors will review the language and take a position.