CCRKBA: Failure of Gun Laws, Legal System Allowed Rancho Tehama Rampage


BELLEVUE, WA – The horrible truth emerging in the aftermath of the Rancho Tehama Reserve rampage is that California’s legal system and restrictive gun control laws failed miserably, allowing killer Kevin Neal to remain loose and commit mass mayhem, the Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms said today.”After Assistant Sheriff Phil Johnston’s acknowledgement that his department knew, or at least suspected, that Neal had firearms in violation of a court order and did not take proactive steps, it is clear that the legal system in Tehama County, if not the entire state, is a train wreck,” said CCRKBA Chairman Alan Gottlieb. “Johnston’s revelation that Neal had four guns illegally, and that he was able to manufacture two rifles at home prove that the state’s Draconian gun control laws are a joke to be laughed at by any criminal or crazy person who wants a gun.”

Johnston told reporters Wednesday that, “we’re seeing that the more restrictive that the laws come to people that purchase firearms, we’re going to see those criminal elements build their own. That’s what they do.”

“Sheriff Johnston’s astonishingly candid remark literally eviscerates California’s piecemeal gun prohibition strategy,” Gottlieb observed. “Here was a man who was out on bail, on multiple felony charges, and who was a walking violation of every major gun control law in the state.

“The explanation for not confronting Neal is simply outrageous,” he continued. “Johnston said Neal was ‘not law enforcement friendly.’ What a shock! Neal was facing felony prosecution, his neighbors had a restraining order and he had apparently been shooting guns that he wasn’t supposed to have, on his property. Of course he’s not going to be friendly, but that’s why we have search warrants and SWAT teams and jails. Read more

Gun Control

Kimber KHX Family of 1911 Handguns

YONKERS, N.Y. — Kimber Mfg., Inc., a leading American firearms manufacturer, today announced the release of the optics-ready Kimber® KHX of 1911-style handguns. Available in five new variants, all KHX models are available chambered in 9mm or .45 ACP.
With a remarkable yet functional design, Kimber KHX 1911’s are ideal for a wide range of product uses, such as, concealed carry, home defense and target shooting.

The optics-ready (OR) Kimber KHX is available in Custom (5″) and Pro (4″) sizes, and features an optics ready milled slide that accepts optics plates for Vortex, Trijicon, and Leupold red dot sights, a rear white-dot site mounted plate for use when an red dot sight is not present, a co-witnessing sized front white dot sight, stepped hexagonal slide serrations and top strap serrations for positive slide manipulation, a match-grade barrel, KimPro® gray finish on slide and frame, Hogue® Enhanced MagGrip G10 grips with matching G10 mainspring housing, stiplex front strap stippling for grip confidence, and a premium aluminum trigger. The Pro-sized model comes with a rounded heel frame. Read more

Firearms, Optics

Kimber Introduces Stainless 1911 Long Slide

YONKERS, N.Y. — Kimber Mfg., Inc., a leading American firearms manufacturer, today announced the introduction of the Stainless™ 1911 Long Slide (LS). The Stainless (LS) is available in .45 ACP and 10mm

With Kimber’s signature modern-classic style, the new Stainless (LS) embody all the custom features found standard on every Kimber 1911, proving once again that Kimber simultaneously produces America’s highest quality 1911 and offers the best value.

The Stainless (LS) is built from superior quality raw materials that are both machined and hand-crafted into the 1911 that all others are measured against. Each Stainless (LS) features a 6″ barrel and slide hand-fitted to the frame, dovetail mounted rear adjustable target sight and front red fiber optic sight, a beveled magazine well, match-grade trigger, and refined scallop/checkered rosewood grips with the Kimber logo. Available in both .45 ACP and 10mm, the suggested retail prices are $1,075 and $1,055 respectively. Read more

Firearms

Kimber Introduces New Precision Rifles

YONKERS, N.Y. — Kimber Mfg., Inc., a leading American firearms manufacturer, today announced the introduction of the new for 2018 Kimber® Advanced Tactical SOC II and Advanced Tactical SRC II precision rifles with a .5 MOA accuracy standard.
The Advanced Tactical SOC II and SRC II both incorporate Kimber’s legendary 8400 action which includes a full-length Mauser claw extractor for absolute dependability of controlled round feeding and extraction. The SOC II and SRC II also have a 3-position wing safety that is positive, quiet and fast and a match grade trigger carefully tuned to break clean at 2.5 pounds. The SOC II has a 22″ barrel and the SRC II has a 16″ barrel – muzzles are 5/8-24 threaded to accept a standard muzzle break device or sound suppressor. Read more

Firearms

Kimber Adds New Micro and Micro 9 Models


YONKERS, N.Y. — Kimber Mfg., Inc., a leading American firearms manufacturer, today announced the expansion of its Micro and Micro 9 product line to include eight new variants. The Kimber® Micro™ and Micro 9™ are premium micro-compact carry pistols chambered in .380 ACP and 9MM respectively.The Micro/Micro 9 platform blends Kimber dependability with superior design, offering sought-after small-scale 1911 ergonomics, a single action trigger, superior safety features, all-metal construction and American-made quality. Read more
Firearms

Bushnell Announces New Elite Tactical XRS II

OVERLAND PARK, Kansas – November 15, 2017 – Bushnell, an industry leader in high-performance optical solutions, announces an enhanced level of precision and performance with a new Elite Tactical flagship riflescope – the XRS II.

Delivery of precise rounds at extreme distances requires skills honed through rigorous practice. It also demands optics that are crafted to be precision tools. The XRS II is crafted to the most exacting standards to lead the Elite Tactical line of precision optics and perform at distances that were once unimaginable.

Delivering stunning edge-to-edge clarity in any condition with ED Prime glass, plus an impressive 4.5-30x zoom and wide 50mm objective lens, the XRS II is purpose-built to easily acquire targets more than 1,000 yards distant. Water, fog, dust and debris are no match for the exclusive, patented, EXO Barrier protective lens coating. Read more

Optics

New Iowa law allows approved pistol cartridges for use in rifles to hunt deer


New law allows approved pistol cartridges for use in rifles to hunt deer. Only rifles shooting straight wall ammunition .357 caliber or larger with an expanding-type bullet is allowed.Iowa hunters will have a new option this fall while hunting deer during the youth season, disabled hunter season and both shotgun seasons – rifles that are capable of shooting straight walled cartridges.

The law was enacted to allow for a lower recoil option for older and younger hunters, but is available to all hunters in those four seasons. Read more

Ammunition, Firearms, Hunting

Ahead of golden anniversary, Michigan’s first rail trail boasts innovative mile markers

Nearly a half-century ago, a group of public and private partners saw the potential of an abandoned railroad corridor in the central Upper Peninsula to become a multiuse recreational trail. Today, supporters are enhancing the value of Michigan’s first rail trail by installing innovative mile markers along the Haywire Grade’s 32-mile route.

A new partnership between the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, the Hiawatha National Forest, the city of Manistique, the Hiawathaland Trail Association and the Schoolcraft County Motorized Trail Association has kicked off plans for a grand 50th-anniversary celebration of the Haywire Grade in 2020 with the installation of mile markers that combine function and historical references along Michigan’s pioneer rail trail. Read more

General

Sportsmen Urge Senate to Reject Plan to Drill Arctic Refuge

MISSOULA, Mont. – As Senate members prepare to advance legislation that would open the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska to oil and gas development, public lands sportsmen and women are amplifying calls to reject the measure.

On Wednesday, the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee will hold a markup of the bill, introduced by Sen. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska and touted as an economic booster. Read more

Wildlife

Springfield Armory SAINT EDGE


Out-Front AR-15: New SAINT™ Edge from Springfield Armory®Latest model packs proprietary performance into a battle-smart platform

GENESEO, ILL. – Springfield Armory’s SAINT series is capturing the attention of AR-15 enthusiasts – and the SAINT line is growing in lock step to meet demand.

The latest, just-released SAINT Edge carries an armload of proprietary features that make it the most advanced SAINT yet: lightweight, with a slick billet machined lower receiver with Accu-tite™ tension system, patent-pending full-length free float handguard, modular trigger system, unique mid-sized charging handle – even the new SA-Lite™ muzzle brake is a special Springfield Armory design.

The new SAINT Edge builds on the popular 5.56 NATO (.223 REM) AR-15 design Springfield Armory introduced in November, 2016 and has been expanding ever since. Read more

Firearms
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