NSSF: Biden-Harris Would Weaponize ATF Against Firearm Retailers

NEWTOWN, Conn. – NSSF®, the trade association for the firearm industry, is focusing on former Vice President Joe Biden’s radical antigun campaign promise turn the Bureau of Alcohol. Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) from its’ mission as the nation’s firearms regulatory bureau into a bludgeon to wield against firearm retailers to close off the means by which law-abiding Americans obtain firearms.

“The Biden-Harris ticket will weaponize the ATF against retailers to close them down for even minor clerical errors in inspections,” said Lawrence G. Keane, NSSF Senior Vice President and General Counsel. “This a promise Senator Kamala Harris made from the campaign stage. She has vowed to turn the ATF from an agency which assists family-owned firearm retail businesses to stay within the overwhelming labyrinth of federal and state laws and regulations to one that carries a heavy hammer and will shutter federally licensed retailers for minor administrative errors.”

“I will require that for any gun dealer that breaks the law, the ATF take their license,” said Sen. Harris in a 2019 presidential town hall event.

Currently, ATF Industry Operations Inspectors (IOI) conduct inspections of federally licensed firearm retailers to ensure compliance and educate retailers on firearm laws and regulations. It is common for IOIs to suggest improvements for minor violations to ensure compliance. Under the Biden-Harris plan, that would change from a teachable moment to improve administrative errors to one of license revocation. A single violation can be interpreted as breaking the law and the 1934 Gun Control Act allows ATF to revoke a federal firearm license for a single violation. Former Vice President Joe Biden agrees with this plan. He outlined on his campaign website his intent to restructure the ATF to become a constrictor on the lawful commerce of firearms.

The Biden-Harris campaign promises to return the ATF to what the nation experienced during the Obama-Biden administration when the bureau was embroiled in the ill-fated “Operation Fast and Furious” scandal that cost the life of U.S. Border Patrol Brian Terry. The ATF’s involvement was revealed to be under the direction of the Obama Administration’s Department of Justice when the bureau allowed illegally purchased firearms to cross the United States-Mexico border and failed to track them. Firearms from that bungled operation were recovered at crimes scenes on both side of the border, including a .50 caliber rifle recovered during the arrest of Mexican drug lord and cartel kingpin Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman.

Former Vice President Biden has perpetuated the false narrative that the Obama-Biden administration was scandal-free. Operation Fast and Furious is but one of many that never received a full accounting. Read more

Gun Control

The .308 Win from Red Arrow Weapons

The .308 Win is world renown as a great hunting and shooting caliber. For those who’ve come to know and love the platform, the AR-style rifle system is a dream platform on which to build high end, customizable rifles. What do you get when you mix that capable caliber with that popular of a shooting platform and throw in the high fun, high function of Red Arrow standards all together? The RAW10 in .308 Win.

This rifle comes standard with Red Arrow Weapons Midnight Bronze Cerakote finish. It features an 18” fluted stainless barrel with 1:10 twist rate that’s not so patiently waiting for the pull of the 2.5 lbs single-stage CMC trigger. The 15” M-LOK RAW-Rail ties together the forged T-7075 aluminum upper and lower receivers. The Magpul K Grip and ACS-L Carbine Stock complete the look of this solid, beautiful rifle. The gun also boasts its BCG’s are put through a Black Nitrite process and have a high-pressure firing pin. All dressed up, the .308 from Red Arrow Weapons tips the scales at 8 lbs 7.5 ounces and is ready to handle any hunting or shooting challenge you can throw at it. Read more

Firearms

CCI Maxi-Mag Clean-22 Segmented Hollow Point 22 WMR

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LEWISTON, Idaho – – The Clean-22 coating technology that made rimfire clean is now being used to extend the range and power of 22 WMR. New CCI Maxi-Mag Clean-22 Segmented Hollow Point (SHP) uses an exclusive polymer bullet coating to greatly reduce copper and lead fouling in the barrel—without leaving a residue. Shipments of this new product have begun to arrive at dealers.

The 46-grain SHP bullet splits into three equal-size pieces on impact, tripling the number of wound channels. The polymer bullet coating allows this separation at much lower velocities and longer distances than a conventional copper jacket. The bullet’s overall geometry is optimized for accuracy, and dependable CCI priming and propellant provide flawless cycling through semi-automatics and all 22 WMR firearms. Read more

Ammunition

USCCA Reaches Half a Million Members

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With Record Gun Sales in 2020, Firearms Education and Training Remains a Top Priority For Responsible American Gun Owners

WEST BEND, WI – Today, the U.S. Concealed Carry Association (USCCA) announced that its organization has reached over half a million members and counting, keeping pace with record-breaking firearm-related sales over the last nine months across the nation. This surge in membership demonstrates that as Americans embrace their Second Amendment rights, firearms education and training remains a top priority. After experiencing an all-time record month of membership sales in June, with momentum continuing in the succeeding months, the USCCA also reported a 620 percent increase in online training and education courses through the first nine months of 2020 compared to all of 2019. Read more

Self Defense

Yamaha Wolverine RMAX 1000 Models Now in Select Dealers

MARIETTA, Ga. – Yamaha Motor Corp., USA’s all-new, class-leading 2021 Wolverine RMAX 1000 Side-by-Sides (SxS) have been arriving at Yamaha dealers nationwide since their debut early last month. In addition, Yamaha plans to host a livestream on October 21 to discuss some of the market-leading features and benefits of the Proven Off-Road RMAX 1000 models.

Built with pride and Assembled in the USA at Yamaha’s state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Newnan, Georgia, the Wolverine RMAX2 1000 and RMAX4 1000 are Yamaha’s latest revolutionary Proven Off-Road SxS vehicles available in two- and four-seat configurations. Yamaha dealers are already starting to receive the first production run, with more on the way daily from the U.S.-based factory. Read more

General

SIG SAUER Introduces SIG Custom Works P320 AXG Scorpion

NEWINGTON, N.H. – Utilizing the new AXG (Alloy XSERIES Grip) metal grip module as a foundation, and a carefully selected set of premium options and performance upgrades, SIG SAUER, Inc. is pleased to introduce the SIG Custom Works P320 AXG Scorpion Pistol.

“The P320 AXG Scorpion is an exciting product introduction because it’s our very first commercially available metal P320, and the first pistol release from SIG Custom Works,” said Tom Taylor, Chief Marketing Officer and Executive Vice President, Commercial Sales. “The P320 AXG Scorpion combines the weight and balance of a metal framed pistol with the performance and reliability of the P320, delivering a uniquely refined shooting experience unlike anything else. This SIG Custom Works exclusive delivers performance you can feel.”

The SIG Custom Works P320 AXG Scorpion is a metal, 9mm striker-fired pistol, with the AXG Carry grip module featuring custom Hogue G10 grip panels and backstrap insert, precision machined deep undercut, and an extended beavertail for an ergonomic, comfortable fit. The pistol features an XSERIES optic-ready slide compatible with three direct-mount options for the SIG SAUER Electro-Optics ROMEO1Pro, Delta Point Pro, and RMR Reflex Optics, XRAY3 Day/Night Sights, and an XSERIES flat skeletonized trigger. The P320 AXG Scorpion has an FDE Cerakote finish and ships with (3) P320 magazines, featuring new enhancements including witness holes for each loaded round and a high-visibility follower, a Negrini SIG Custom Works case, challenge coin, and an official SIG Custom Works Certificate of Authenticity. Read more

Firearms

T-Shirt Fundraiser for MUCC


MUCC collaboration t-shirt benefiting conservation still available!

Michigan United Conservation Clubs (MUCC) and The Average Conservationist t-shirt collaboration for conservation has been extended through the end of the year.

The goal is to raise funds for direct conservation work in Michigan. The t-shirt design features the words “Michigan United Conservation Clubs” underneath a forest and white-tailed deer silhouette. To buy one of these exclusive shirts, visit The Average Conservationist.

Marcus Ewing, owner and founder of The Average Conservationist, designed the shirt specifically for MUCC and will be donating 10 percent of the t-shirt’s profits as well as 10 percent of the company’s third- and fourth-quarter (July 1 through Dec. 31) profits to MUCC.

“MUCC is unlike any other conservation organization we have in the state,” Ewing said. “From policy work to a youth camp and habitat programs, there isn’t another organization with that kind of breadth locally.”

MUCC Public Information Officer Nick Green said MUCC is excited to try and reach a new generation of conservationists with the collaboration.

“As we move into a new era of hunting and angling, it is important that we reach people where they are comfortable and how they are comfortable,” Green said. “Marcus is able to do that with his brand, and we look forward to this continued partnership and watching his company grow.”

The Average Conservationist was founded by Ewing in 2019. Born out of true passion for conservation, Ewing’s company donates 10 percent of its profits each quarter back to conservation organizations across the country. His company is a celebration of you – the average outdoorsman and outdoorswoman who helps to conserve and protect our natural resources.

Since 1937, MUCC has been uniting citizens to conserve, protect and enhance Michigan’s natural resources and outdoor heritage. With more than 40,000 members, the organization is the most effective state-based conservation organization in the country.

Working on more than 100 bills each legislative session, creating the next generation of conservation stewards at the Michigan Out-of-Doors Youth Camp and improving thousands of acres each year on Michigan’s public lands are only some of the things your generous donations and partnerships like this help MUCC accomplish.

The funds generated from this campaign will have a direct impact on the work MUCC is able to do in the policy, habitat and education arenas, said MUCC Executive Director Amy Trotter.

“Partnerships like these help MUCC further our mission and bring new, youthful voices to the table,” Trotter said. “We hope those buying these shirts will stay connected with us, come to a policy meeting, learn about our organization and get involved.”

The collaboration t-shirts will be on sale until Dec. 31. They are available for purchase at The Average Conservationist website linked here. Buying a hat or second shirt for that special outdoors person in your life also furthers the mission of conservation in Michigan.

                                                                                                                                                                   

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Fishing, Hunting

Forest management brings nature home for U.P. couple

When Bill and Betty Perkis of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula plan their vacations each year, an enthusiasm for the outdoors always shines through; they love to camp and tour national parks to explore the beauty of nature.

That passion led the couple to wonder — how could they bring the wonders of nature home?

Working with forestry and wildlife experts, the Perkis family incorporated new techniques into their property management to turn the 40-acre parcel around their western Upper Peninsula home into a wildlife paradise. Read more

Wildlife
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