Firearm Industry Members Ask U.S. Supreme Court to Review Mexico’s $10 Billion Lawsuit

Firearm industry members targeted by Mexico’s $10 billion lawsuit petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court to review the case that seeks to blame them for the harm caused by lawless narco-terrorist drug cartels in Mexico. Mexico’s lawsuit also seeks to dictate how firearms are made and sold throughout the United States through a federal court injunction, in effect usurping the role of Congress and 50 state legislatures. The industry defendants in Estados Unidos Mexicanos v. Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc., et al., have asked the Supreme Court to consider two questions – whether the lawful production and sale of firearms in the United States is the “proximate cause” of alleged injuries to the Mexican government stemming from cartel-driven violence and if that also amounts to “aiding and abetting” illegal firearms trafficking because Mexico alleges these manufacturers know their products are unlawfully trafficked.

The Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (PLCAA) precludes frivolous lawsuits against the firearm industry for damages caused by the criminal and unlawful acts of remote third parties. A U.S. District court dismissed the case, finding the claims were barred by the PLCAA. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit, however, revived the case on Mexico’s appeal, holding Mexico’s claims alleging that the defendants know their regular business practices contribute to illegal firearm trafficking fit within a narrow exception to the PLCAA. Read more

Firearms, Gun Control

U.S. Military Academy at West Point Defends Title at 2024 SIG SAUER Relentless Warrior Championship

SIG SAUER, Inc. is honored to announce the conclusion of the Fifth Annual SIG Relentless Warrior Championship. On April 5th and 6th, 2024, one hundred and thirteen cadets from the United States Air Force Academy, United States Naval Academy, United States Coast Guard Academy, United States Military Academy at West Point, Norwich University, Texas A & M, The Citadel, Virginia Military Institute, Virginia Tech, the Royal Military College of Canada, and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy competed in the SIG Relentless Warrior Championship at the SIG SAUER Academy in Epping, New Hampshire followed by an award banquet featuring Medal of Honor recipient Sergeant Major Thomas P. Payne as the guest speaker.

The course of fire consisted of six mission stages that tested the marksmanship and leadership skills of these future military leaders. For the fourth year in a row, the U.S. Military Academy at West Point Combat Weapons Team defended their title to earn the honor of 2024 SIG Relentless Warrior Champion.

“We embarked on this season with the unwavering SIG Relentless Warrior ethos at our core, committing every day to excellence—in leadership, marksmanship, and strategy,” exclaimed Gary Salman, Head Coach, ARMY West Point Combat Weapons Team. “From their first day, our cadets dive deeply into the complexities of firearms, mastering everything from the fundamentals of marksmanship to the intricacies of tactical and competitive shooting. Read more

Firearms

Lost For 30 Years: New Potential #3 Whitetail and Illinois State Record Entered

This post courtesy of the Boone & Crockett Club

By PJ DelHomme

A typical whitetail scoring 207-7/8 was stashed in an Illinois basement for 32 years until some electrical work needed to be done. When the electrician saw it, he was shocked!

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After a long day of hunting pheasants in Lasalle County, Illinois, Sam Aiuppa put the dog away and climbed into a stand along the timber. He replaced birdshot with a slug in his Remington 870 shotgun and waited for evening. Read more

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Grand Reopening May 2: Historic Tawas Point Lighthouse

GW:  Funding through $455,500 in federal COVID-19 relief funding from the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 – more borrowed money to fuel inflation.

After extensive restoration work, the Tawas Point Lighthouse – located in Tawas Point State Park in East Tawas, Michigan – is set to reopen soon for the spring/summer season, but the public can get a sneak peek at a grand reopening Thursday, May 2 – a fitting date that marks 147 years since a light first shone from the tower’s lantern room onto Tawas Bay and Lake Huron.

The event, running from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., will kick off with the official reopening ceremony. Following the ceremony, visitors can check out a variety of vendor booths, including the Tawas Bay Art Gallery, Heritage Coast Sailing and Rowing and Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary, enjoy live music and lunch from local food trucks, browse the gift shop and take a FREE tour of the lighthouse. Read more

General

Kimber Announces KDS9c Redemption Promotion

Kimber, Mfg., Inc., has announced a new promotion in support of the highly successful KDS9c and KDS9c Rail.

The new Kimber KDS9c redemption promotion puts the market’s premier personal protection firearm in the hands of consumers and gives them the ability to customize this firearm right out of the box! This promotion features the ability to select an additional pair of G10 Grips in a deep olive or red tone with high texture, and very high textures for increased grip. Plus, depending on the region in which the buyer resides, they will also receive two free 15 round, or 10 round magazines depending on the state’s limitations.

The KDS9c has been a runaway success and features a very ergonomic profile and comfortable grip. This combined with a stainless-steel slide, light weight alloy frame as well as high-capacity magazines deliver the attributes that have been demanded by Kimber’s loyal customer base. The KDS9c Rail is a full featured gun with light and optics mounting capability. The highly desirable concealed carry design also features a fully fluted and crowned 4-inch barrel, external extractor, ambidextrous safety and reversable magazine release. Read more

Firearms, Promotions

The Breda 930i Sporting Series Shotguns

The Breda 930i Sporting Series of shotguns is the culmination of today’s advanced firearm design and manufacturing technologies, along with the meticulous craftsmanship Breda is known worldwide for.

Breda America Group (Breda AG), a division of Banshee Brands Inc., is proud to announce that the Breda 930i Sporting Series of shotguns are now available to sport shooting enthusiasts here in the United States. Utilizing advanced inertia shotgun design, the 930i series is a favorite in clay competitions around the world.

Made in Italy, the Breda 930i series of semi-automatic shotguns were the first sporting shotguns to use inertia technology in a semi-auto designed specifically for clay shooting. Superior accuracy and patterning from the 930i’s precision-drilled barrel, made in a painstaking process using Breda’s proprietary “Acciaio” steel, as well as the optimized forcing cone, improve velocity and significantly lower felt recoil. Oversized charging handles and bolt releases increase ease of use and functionality, especially in stressful competition. For added strength without compromising weight, the Breda 930i series features a trigger group CNC machined from a solid block of ergal 7075 alloy. Highly reliable, and fast on the target, the 930i series shotguns incorporate multiple adjustment points to fine-tune the gun to the user. Competitors rave about the perfect balance and intuitive handling of the 930i series. Read more

Firearms

GForce Arms Announces the Huckleberry LTAC357 Lever Action Rifle

GForce Arms is proud to announce the newest addition to their esteemed Huckleberry line – the LTAC357 lever action rifle. The Huckleberry LTAC357 sets a new standard for affordability and versatility in the lever action rifle market. The LTAC357 comes equipped with a carbine length 16.5-inch threaded barrel (1/2-28 muzzle threading) that’s ready for muzzle brake or suppressor installation. Sporting an aircraft-grade aluminum forend that ensures durability and a modern tactical aesthetic. The forend harbors a number of Picatinny rails and M-lok slots, inviting modularity to meet each shooter’s preference. Read more

Firearms

U.S. Postal Service Will Process Electronic Fingerprints for Firearm Challenges

The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) will soon begin to offer electronic fingerprint services for individuals presenting challenges and appeals for FBI National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) denials.

The USPS entered into an Interagency Agreement in October 2022 with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Division to begin development on electronic fingerprint capture on behalf of the FBI for the Identity History Summary Checks (IdHSC), Firearm Challenge and Voluntary Appeal File (VAF) processes. An individual submitting a firearm challenge or applying for the VAF will have the option to have their fingerprints captured at their local post office for a $50 fee (set by the USPS). USPS is scheduled for deployment of the functionality on April 23, 2024. Read more

Firearms

Plaintiffs File Brief in Challenge of Illinois Public Transit Carry Ban

Plaintiffs in a federal challenge of the Illinois Public Transit carry ban have filed a brief in support of their earlier motion for summary judgment in the case, which is financially supported by the Second Amendment Foundation.

The case is known as Schoenthal v. Raoul and is currently in U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, Western Division. Plaintiffs are Benjamin Schoenthal, Mark Wroblewski, Joseph Vesel, and Douglas Winston. They are represented by attorney David G. Sigale of Lombard, Ill. The defendants are Attorney General Kwame Raoul and State’s Attorneys Rick Amato (DeKalb County), Robert Berlin (DuPage County), Kimberly M. Foxx (Cook County) and Eric Rinehart (Lake County), all in their official capacities.

“As noted in the brief,” said SAF founder and Executive Vice President Alan M. Gottlieb, “this case asserts the Illinois Public Transportation carry ban cannot stand unless it is consistent with the historical tradition of firearms regulation at the time of the ratification of the right to keep and bear arms. It is abundantly clear the defendants can’t provide such information, and in their response, they have failed to offer any Founding-era evidence supporting the ban.” Read more

Gun Control

Walther Arms and Hornady Consumer Promotion: T-Minus Two Weeks Left

The Walther Arms, Inc. and Hornady Security consumer promotion is quickly coming to an end. With only two weeks left (through April 30, 2024), consumers are eligible to receive a Hornady Treklite Lockbox XXL or a Hornady One-Gun Keypad Vault with the purchase of the following listed Walther handguns.

Tier One:

Purchase any Walther P22, CCP, WMP, or PD380 handgun and receive a Hornady Treklite® Lock Box XXL (MSRP $53.99). Read more

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