SAF Files Appeal Brief in Challenge of Delaware Gun, Magazine Ban

BELLEVUE, WA – Attorneys representing the Second Amendment Foundation and its partners in a challenge of Delaware’s ban on so-called “assault weapons” and “large capacity magazines” have filed a brief with the U.S. Third District Court of Appeals in a consolidation of cases.

SAF is involved in two of the three cases, known as Graham v. Jennings and Gray v. Jennings. The appeal brief focuses on three questions: Whether Delaware’s ban on commonly-possessed rifles, mischaracterized as “assault rifles” and the ban on “large capacity magazines” violates the Second Amendment, and whether the District Court erred in refusing to grant a preliminary injunction in both cases.

SAF and its fellow plaintiffs are represented by attorneys Bradley P. Lehman at Gellert Scali Busenkell & Brown in Wilmington, Del., and David H Thompson, Peter A. Patterson and John D. Ohlendorf at Cooper & Kirk in Washington, D.C.

Other plaintiffs are Firearms Policy Coalition, DJJAMS LLC and individual citizens Owen Stevens and Christopher Graham, William Taylor and Gabriel Gray.

“Delaware has banned the most popular rifle in the country, along with the standard-capacity magazines supplied by manufacturers to consumers in most other states,” noted SAF founder and Executive Vice President Alan M. Gottlieb. “The laws being challenged have literally criminalized ownership of these popular arms and the magazines supplied with them, essentially jeopardizing an act of self-defense if it involves one of the affected firearms or magazines.” Read more

Outerwild Outpost: A Dealer’s, Builder’s, and Gun Enthusiast’s One-Stop Online Shop

(LAKE ZURICH, IL) – Outerwild Manufacturing produces original equipment for the firearm industry’s top brands and takes great pride in working with these companies to solve manufacturing challenges. Today, Outerwild offers the same high-quality components to dealers, smaller manufacturers, builders, and gun enthusiasts with no minimum purchase commitment at www.outerwildoutpost.com. The online store extends access to specific, individual components, replacement parts or cohesive kits and matched billet sets for any level. “We don’t sell inventory we do not have on our floor, making shipping fast. Product pages show a ‘notify me’ button when inventory is out, and by clicking on that, an email is sent immediately when stock is back online” notes Leanne Lally, Marketing Director, Outerwild. “The advantage of an online store is the convenience to shop 24/7 from anywhere to acquire just the parts you need to start a build, or every component to build an entire rifle or fleet of arms!”

“Most recently, we launched our own brand of AR-15s including the Outerwild Timbrwlf and Razrback rifles. These fully assembled rifles are purpose built from the ground up using corrosion-resistant materials and finishes and all the efficacies of our manufacturing facility.” said Lally. “Using only 100% American-made materials Outerwild focuses on quality and craftsmanship.” Whether you need an all-around Range Repair kit, a competitive, precision barrel or a corrosion-resistant and reliable bolt carrier group, Outerwild Outpost supports its customer needs with great service for those who ultimately support its business. The additional Dealer Advantage Program is easy to sign up for and promotes exclusive sales and a custom variance program while guaranteeing a “built-in profit” over retail prices. Shop Outerwild Outpost’s comprehensive selection and latest promotions at https://outerwildoutpost.com/

Michigan State-Managed Land Available via Online Auctions in August, September

Contact: Michael Michalek, 517-331-8387 or Walter Linn, 517-930-9874

Work for Michigan’s DNR in Forestry or Firefighting

Hands-on thinkers and doers who care about the outdoors, enjoy varied job duties and can operate trucks or heavy machinery – a career in wildland firefighting or forestry with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources may be for you! The department is hiring foresters, forest technicians, and full-time and part-time firefighters.

Learn about open positions and requirements in the postings below. For more information, email DNR-Forestry@Michigan.gov Read more

Elite Survival Systems Hide-Away Security Wallet

The Hide-Away Security Wallet not only carries wallet essentials, but sports an ankle holster to carry a lightweight micro-pistol.

  • Built-in elastic wallet gun holster with adjustable hook and loop retention strap
  • Easily concealable and discreet, designed to be worn on the ankle
  • Built to last, constructed of soft pack-cloth nylon with double stitched, bound edges
  • Hook and loop closure
  • Eleven storage compartments: two zippered, three hook and loop, one passport, four easy-access pockets, and one ankle wallet holster

Elite Survival Systems has become known as a manufacturer of some of the most inventive, highest quality, and best-respected nylon tactical gear lines in the shooting industry.

Your genuine Elite Survival Systems gear never quits—guaranteed.

For more information, visit: www.EliteSurvival.com or call 866-340-2778

MidwayUSA Foundation Provides $900,000 in Range Development Grants

MidwayUSA Foundation has provided cash grants for the third year in a row to help ranges across the country expand and encourage more youth shooting sports activities. This year, $900,000 has been awarded to 45 recipients. These grants ensure our country’s ranges are able to support our youth with the best shooting experience possible.

This is just one of the many programs that MidwayUSA Foundation offers to provide funds to grow and sustain youth shooting sports. Since this grant program’s inception, some funded improvements have included creating bigger and better parking areas to allow a range to host larger youth events, handicap accessibility for ease of athletes and spectators, the addition of sporting clays courses to offer youth shooters another way to compete, and more. MidwayUSA Foundation’s Range Development grant program ensures that the future of youth shooting sports continues to progress.

Since 2021, the Foundation has awarded 122 grants, totaling $2,150,000, for range improvements. These funds have been dispersed throughout the entire United States. The Northeast region has received $631,681.84 and the Northwest region has received $571,597.61. In the south, ranges in the east received $540,722.05 and the west region received $405,998.50 in range development funds. To see the full list of MidwayUSA Foundation Range Development grant recipients, visit https://www.midwayusafoundation.org/grants/ Read more

Drop the Hammer with the New Taurus TH45

Bainbridge GA – What’s the only way to improve on the best selling TH-series of Taurus pistols? Clearly, make it in a bigger caliber: announcing the Taurus TH45. This polymer framed, double-action/single-action semi-auto packs 13 rounds of 45 ACP into an easily controllable package for shooters who want a little more “oomph” in their defensive pistol.

The TH45 didn’t just take the existing TH-series and “make it bigger” though. Each action component was carefully thought out to take the increased punishment that a big bore cartridge like 45 ACP will deliver. This was done while preserving the smooth double action pull on the TH45, and still delivering a crisp, duty-ready single-action trigger. Plus, like all other TH-series pistols, the TH45 can be carried “cocked-and-locked” thanks to Taurus’ innovative thumb safety/decocker.

“I can’t think of anything better than launching a 45 ACP the same week as Independence Day,” said Caleb Giddings, Brand Marketing Manager at Taurus. “The 45 ACP is a quintessential American cartridge, and the TH45 is the perfect platform from Taurus to expand into this particular caliber.”

The Taurus TH45 is a semi-automatic, polymer framed handgun chambered in 45 ACP. It features a traditional double action trigger, meaning the first shot has a long, smooth trigger pull like a revolver. But all subsequent shots are in single action mode for fast, precise shooting. Its 13 round capacity makes it an excellent choice for personal protection, home defense, and competition shooting. Lastly, the new TH45 use industry standard sight dovetails so the sights can be easily swapped for different models. Read more

Colors Added for Taurus 856

Bainbridge GA – Add a little character to your carry gun with the selection of multi-color finishes on the Taurus 856! The popular 6 shot 38 Special revolver is now available for a limited time with several special edition finishes.

The best thing about the new color options for the 856 is that at its heart, the gun is still one of the best carry guns on the market. All the new color options are built off the 856 Ultra-Lite, which tips the scales at 16 ounces unloaded. With 6 rounds of 38 Special on board, it offers a 20% increase in firepower over other 5 shot models. Read more

NSSF-Adjusted NICS Background Checks for June 2023

The June 2023 NSSF-adjusted National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) figure of 1,110,696 is a decrease of 19.6 percent compared to the June 2022 NSSF-adjusted NICS figure of 1,382,287. For comparison, the unadjusted June 2023 FBI NICS figure 2,152,187 reflects a 14.8 percent decrease from the unadjusted FBI NICS figure of 2,527,308 in June 2022.

June marks the 47th month in a row that has exceeded 1 million adjusted background checks in a single month.

The second quarter 2023 NSSF-adjusted National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) figure of 3,654,134 reflects a decrease of 6.7 percent as compared to the second quarter 2022 figure of 3,916,986.

Please note: Twenty-four states currently have at least one qualified alternative permit, which under the Brady Act allows the permit-holder, who has undergone a background check to obtain the permit, to purchase a firearm from a licensed dealer without a separate additional background check for that transfer. The number of NICS checks in these states does not include these legal transfers based on qualifying permits and NSSF does not adjust for these transfers.

The adjusted NICS data were derived by subtracting out NICS purpose code permit checks and permit rechecks used by states for CCW permit application checks as well as checks on active CCW permit databases. NSSF started subtracting permit rechecks in February 2016. Read more

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