FPC Files Opening Brief in Suit Challenging Ga. Ban on Handgun Carry by Young Adults

ATLANTA, GA – Today, Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) announced the filing of an opening brief with the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals in Baughcum v. Jackson, which challenges Georgia’s ban on the right to bear arms as to young adults. The brief can be viewed at FPCLegal.org.

“Georgia has singled out 18-to-20-year-olds for differential treatment from other adults, seemingly out of a concern that they are too young to be trusted with the right to carry a firearm,” argues the brief. “Yet the Founders knew all about 18-to-20-year-olds; they required them to possess firearms in good working order and to know how to use them so that they could be ready to serve as members of the militia if the need arose. They never enacted a single ‘distinctly similar’ ban on carriage by them.”

“Despite the Supreme Court’s insistence that the right to bear arms outside the home is fundamental, Georgia continues to insist that fundamental rights don’t apply to all legal adults,” said Bill Sack, FPC Director of Legal Operations. “This case, and others like it in FPC’s national litigation strategy, are about undoing the immoral and unlawful double standards states like Georgia have undertaken. Individuals with all of the responsibilities of adulthood are also afforded all of the fundamental rights. There is no titration of rights based on arbitrary ages made up by state lawmakers.” Read more

Gun Control

‘Black Friday’ NICS Checks Tick Up in 2022

 

WASHINGTON, D.C. — NSSF®, The Firearm Industry Trade Association, revealed that the FBI’s National Instant Criminal Background Checks System (NICS) completed 711,372 background checks for the purchase of a firearm at retail during the week leading up to and including Black Friday. FBI’s NICS recorded 192,749 background checks on Black Friday alone, ranking it third in the Top 10 Highest Days for NICS checks and a 2.8 percent increase from Black Friday 2021, when 187,585 background checks were completed. The NICS checks are unadjusted, representing raw data from the FBI and are inclusive of all background checks related to firearms.

NSSF has worked with firearm retailers to spread out special sales offers to customers throughout the week leading up to Black Friday so as not to overwhelm FBI NICS on Black Friday which can result in longer than normal wait times.

“Background checks for firearm purchases were already trending to make 2022 the third strongest year on record, coming off of the outsized years of 2020 and 2021,” explained Joe Bartozzi, NSSF President and CEO. “These figures tell us that there is a continued strong appetite for lawful firearm ownership by law-abiding Americans and that firearm manufacturers across the country continue to deliver the quality firearms our customers have come to expect.”

Annual background check data indicated that firearm sales will typically rise during the final month of the year coinciding with hunting seasons and holiday sales. Read more

Firearms

Leupold Denounces Oregon Ballot Measure 114

BEAVERTON, Ore. — Leupold & Stevens, Inc., provider of the world’s most rugged, lightweight, and clear sport optics, denounces recently passed Oregon Ballot Measure 114 and has announced full support for the National Shooting Sports Foundation’s (NSSF) upcoming legal challenge to the misguided measure.

Ballot Measure 114, which narrowly passed a general vote on Nov. 8, 2022, is a citizen-initiated ballot measure that will amend state statute. It mandates that a non-existent permit-for-purchase system be put in place in Oregon for every firearm sale. The permit system will require an application, photographs, fingerprints, FBI background check and a new undefined mandatory state firearms class. Measure 114 also requires a ban on magazines or firearms holding more than 10 rounds, which will include many hunting rifles and shotguns.

“Oregon leaders have failed to explain how Measure 114 will be implemented and what exactly passage means for law-abiding firearm retailers, ranges and manufacturers,” the NSSF said in an official announcement, “Your trade association will not abandon the fight now and has filed a lawsuit to invalidate this egregious Ballot Measure. We’re also evaluating legislative options to implore the Oregon Legislature to delay implementation of the law until it is rightfully struck down as unconstitutional by the courts.”

The ballot measure will go into effect at 12 a.m. on Dec. 8, 2022. With no framework or plans for implementation in place, the legal sale of firearms in Oregon will indefinitely cease at that time. Read more

Firearms

The RG1000 is Rogue Ridge’s Fastest, Longest-Lasting E-Bike

Minden, LA – Rogue Ridge’s RG1000 is the company’s fastest fat tire e-bike and can go an impressive distance on a single charge.

Equipped with a 1,000-watt motor and 13 amp hour battery, the RG1000 has plenty of power to blast up the steepest hillsides. It can reach up to 30 mph with five different power levels, with a range of up to 50 miles and a charge time of just 2.5 hours.

With high-quality fat tires that easily tackle any terrain from sand and rocks to snow and mud, the RG1000 is the perfect partner for all outdoor adventures. The 6061 aluminum hardtail frame weighs 66 pounds and is load-rated for 350 pounds.

The e-bike comes off-road ready with a rear pannier rack, 48v 2a charger, mud fender, tire liners, and a 1-year warranty. With a Dark Earth finish, the RG1000 is a reliable workhorse at $4,499.99.

To learn more about the RG1000 and browse the full lineup of e-bikes, visit rogueridge.com.

General

CMP Western Games Return to Arizona in 2023 with New Pistol Bundle Offer

PHOENIX, Ariz. – The Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) Western CMP Games and Highpower Matches is set to return to the Ben Avery Shooting Facility in Arizona, March 10-19, 2023. This recreational marksmanship event is comprised of a full lineup of friendly, challenging competitions on the range as well as educational opportunities. The event is open to anyone with an interest in the sport – regardless of experience.

The Western CMP Games and CMP Highpower Matches present a mix of marksmanship opportunities for guests to enjoy. CMP Games events like the Garand, Springfield, Vintage Military, Modern Military, Rimfire Sporter, Carbine and Vintage Sniper will again fill the rifle competition schedule, while those wanting more educational experiences may sign up for the Pistol or Rifle Basic courses, which teach firearm fundamentals in a one-on-one classroom setting.

A series of pistol opportunities like the Pistol 2700, .22 Rimfire Pistol, EIC Pistol, 1911 and Military & Police Service Pistol events will also resume for the second year. New for 2023, the CMP has added a Service Revolver EIC Match to the schedule. Read more

Firearms

ExxonMobil awards Ducks Unlimited $500,000 for Louisiana Wetland Restoratio

Funds will restore and support wetlands in Vermilion Parish

Photo Caption: ExxonMobil representatives presented Ducks Unlimited funding for coastal restoration at the recent DU Pecan Island event.

L-R Brandon Maxwell, ExxonMobil; Jay Owen, Ducks Unlimited; PR Burke, Vermilion Corporation; Joe Coletti, ExxonMobil; Bob Dew, Ducks Unlimited; Paloma Pareja-Fernandez, ExxonMobil

Mike Smith, ExxonMobil

LAFAYETTE, La. – Nov. 28, 2022 – ExxonMobil recently committed $500,000 to Ducks Unlimited (DU) to help support the Bayou Chene restoration project in Vermilion Parish.

“We are pleased to see this partnership renewed and elevated,” said DU Director of Development Bob Dew. “ExxonMobil and Ducks Unlimited share a significant interest in ensuring the coastal wetlands that make Louisiana an incredible place to live, work, and visit are here for generations to come. For example, ExxonMobil has supported conservation efforts at Sherburne and Pointe-aux-Chenes Wildlife Management Areas, which are owned and managed by the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries.”

ExxonMobil and DU first partnered in 1993 on the Leck Mayes Reservoir project in Wyoming. Since then, ExxonMobil has focused the majority of its support on wetlands conservation efforts in Louisiana, and its overall investment in conservation through Ducks Unlimited reached $1.5 million.

“ExxonMobil is committed to protecting biodiversity where our people work, live and enjoy the unique Louisiana culture that revolves around this sportsman’s paradise,” said Joe Colletti, Louisiana asset manager, ExxonMobil Low Carbon Solutions. “The important wetland restoration and protection work that DU does through its Gulf Coast Initiative provides vital habitats for waterfowl, wildlife and fisheries, along with storm protection for coastal communities.” Read more

Wildlife

Maverick Hunting to Offer Cyber Monday Savings

Pulaski, WI — Maverick® Hunting is offering exclusive savings of 15% sitewide for Cyber Monday.

This special offer will apply to all of Maverick’s high-quality hard-sided blinds and hunting products, including the company’s original turnkey design, the 6-Shooter, and its biggest, most versatile model, the Maverick XL. Maverick blinds feature a rotomolded polyethylene construction, which is extremely durable, UV-stabilized, and paintable.

This Cyber Monday promotion is only available Monday, November 28, 2022.

To learn more and browse Maverick’s full lineup of hard-sided blinds, visit maverickhunting.com.

Hunting

Silencer Central’s Buy-One-Get-One Sale

Sioux Falls, South Dakota –– Silencer Central, America’s largest silencer dealer, has announced their biggest sale of the year, the buy-one-get-one Cyber Monday sale. Silencer Central fans that buy a Banish suppressor will receive a FREE Banish 22k rimfire silencer (a $465 value).

“We’re making buying silencers simple and celebrating the holidays by getting products from our iconic Banish line into your hands this season,” said Brandon Maddox, CEO of Silencer Central. “With our sales specialists on-hand and ready to take calls, customers can get two suppressors sent directly to your door.” Read more

Firearms

Silencer Shop, Nine Line Partner for Limited Edition Christmas Apparel

Austin, TX- Silencer Shop, the #1 NFA distributor in the US, has partnered with Nine Line Apparel for a limited edition collection of Christmas apparel.

In 2021, photos of Silencer Shop’s holiday shirt received over 15K Likes on Instagram and this holiday season, a collection of t-shirts, baseball tees and hoodies are available for firearms enthusiasts. When choosing a manufacturing partner, the stakeholders at the Texas-based Silencer Shop instantly connected with the relentlessly patriotic team at Nine Line Apparel. Available for purchase for the first time, Silencer Shop knew this holidaywear had to be produced in the USA and Nine Line’s Georgia-based facility fit the bill.

Nine Line strives to be our brother’s keeper and supports a variety of charities including their own Nine Line Foundation. This 501(c)(s) raises awareness for severely wounded veterans and soldiers and with no overhead, 100% of all funds raised are dedicated to the recipient. Silencer Shop has been a supporter of the Nine Line Foundation, as well as other pro-2A organizations such as Gun Owners of America (GOA), National Rifle Association (NRA), American Suppressor Association (ASA), A Girl and a Gun, Battle Buddy 3Gun and the Daniel Defense Double D Foundation.

The Silencer Shop holiday collection debuted last week when it was worn by the on-camera talents Eric and Chad from the YouTube channel Iraqveteran8888. These respected voices in the gun community have amassed over 2.1+ million YouTube subscribers and 500+ million video views.

Checkout the Silencer Shop collection at Nine Line’s website: https://www.ninelineapparel.com/collections/silencer-shop-christmas-sweater

Firearms

Primary Arms Optics Releases New SLx 5-25x56mm FFP Rifle Scope for Long Range Precision

HOUSTON, TEXAS – Primary Arms Optics has released the all-new SLx 5-25x56mm FFP Rifle Scope, designed to excel in long-range marksmanship while remaining an exceptional value. At just $599.99, these new rifle scopes are the perfect way to equip your rifle for long-range performance.

The SLx line built Primary Arms Optics’ reputation for innovation and reliability. Like all SLx optics, the new 5-25x56mm FFP Rifle Scope was subject to extensive field testing during its development, ensuring it could perform in even the most demanding environments. This is the first 34mm long-range optic made for the SLx line, inheriting many of the new features and technologies developed for Primary Arms’ premium rifle scopes.

These features include select-quality glass, locking turrets, an integrated return-to-zero, and Primary Arms Optics’ new ‘UML’ dovetail throw-lever. Since this optic is optimized for long-range performance, it features a full 56mm objective lens and 34mm body diameter, though its 13.98” length retains your rifle’s balance and profile. Read more

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