Don’t give up if a replacement firing pin is unavailable from your catalog suppliers. Instead, use these tips to solve the problem.

One of the things some gun owners—engineers or fairly well-educated hobbyists who have a good grasp of mechanical things—ask about is how to handle the different kinds of pins in their guns. Particularly, they often want to know if their punches are the right ones, or if they can use a slightly different one without damaging their pins.

“Shouldn't an army base be the last place where a terrorist should be able to shoot at people uninterrupted for 10 minutes? After all, an army base is filled with soldiers who carry guns, right? Unfortunately, that is not the case. Beginning in March 1993, under the Clinton administration, the army forbids military personnel from carrying their own personal firearms and mandates that 'a credible and specific threat against [Department of the Army] personnel [exist] in that region' before military personnel 'may be authorized to carry firearms for personal protection.'

From MonroeRising.com: Recently, a friend and I were lamenting the steady dissolution of our Constitution. It seemed to us that the further our politicians have strayed from the spirit, meaning and intent of the Constitution, the more enervated, disunited and dispirited our nation and its people have become. Discussing how best to remedy the nation’s decline and to restore Constitutional governance, we briefly alluded to the discredited doctrine of nullification about which neither of us knew very much at all. So, I decided to briefly revisit the subject to see what I could learn. In a nutshell, this is it. I hope it will be of some interest to you.

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News - Ammo

Sturm, Ruger wins 3rd Firearms Manufacturer of the Year Award

Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. has been presented with the Firearms Manufacturer of the Year award by the National Association of Sporting Goods Wholesalers for the third consecutive year.

GunPal Ramps Up as Replacement for PayPal on Firearms Transactions

PayPal's 'Acceptable Use Policy' prevents electronic transaction of firearms and many firearms accessories, but the GunPal money-transfer service is expanding its services to solve that problem.

Schwarzenegger Signs Bill Restricting Ammunition Sales in California

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger signed into law legislation that bans all mail-order and internet sales of handgun ammunition in the state, as well as other regulations.

Hornady Shooters and Ammo Score Big at Camp Perry

GRAND ISLAND, Neb. -- Earlier this month, GunReports.com told you about the California Grizzlies, a civilian junior rifle team that took the 2009 National Trophy Infantry Team Match (NTIT), August 4th at Camp Perry, Ohio. The Grizzlies were the first-ever junior team to win the event, and the first time a civilian team beat out a military team in 79 years. Here's what they shot: Hornady 223 Rem 75-gr. BTHP match bullets.

Extreme Shock Ammunition Offers Magwell, Lightwell Accessories for AR-15

Extreme Shock Ammunition has introduced two new products, the Extreme Shock Magwell and the Extreme Shock Lightwell. These two products are built for use with an M4 or AR-15 to offer better grip, allow for faster reloads, improve stance for CQB and protect the gun itself.

Do Travel Writers Who Hate the 2nd Amendment Disturb You? Then Consider Skipping ‘Frommer’ Destinations

The travel writer Arthur Frommer has authored dozens of Frommer’s Travel Guides, and he writes a blog called Arthur Frommer Online. Now he’s trying to organize a boycott of Arizona’s travel industry because he disagrees with its gun laws.

Soldiers Take Time Out to Teach New Shooters

Every summer at Camp Perry, Ohio, prior to the National Rifle and Pistol Trophy Matches, soldiers from the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit pass their shooting knowledge on to the next generation of American shooters at the Small Arms Firing School.

The school was instituted in 1918 by the Department of Defense and is conducted by the USAMU, along with assistance by members of the Air Force, Navy, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, and Army Reserve and National Guard.

Guns and Hummers in Missouri

Lynch Hummer, a $7.5 million Hummer facility in an upscale St. Louis suburb, has announced the opening of the world's first combined Hummer and firearms dealership.

Gun Tests Test Inventory Available for Purchase: August 24, 2009

Houston-based B.A. Brooks Sports is a Federal Firearms License dealer who supplies firearms for Gun Tests evaluations. B.A. Brooks Sports sometimes has guns acquired for Gun Tests evaluation that readers might want to purchase. The following list describes those firearms and accessories.

Save 10% on B&P Dove Loads

BENSENVILLE, Ill. -- Dove shooters can get 10% off on selected Baschieri & Pellagri shotshells through August 30, 2009.

Winchester to Deliver 200 Million 40-Cal. Rounds to Homeland Security

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Winchester Ammunition was recently awarded a contract by the Immigration, Customs and Enforcement (ICE) division of the Department of Homeland Security to supply a maximum of 200 million, 40 cal. rounds over the next five years.

Remington Issues 17 HMR Ammo Recall

Remington has been notified by its supplier of 17 HMR ammunition that 17 HMR ammunition is not suitable for use in semi-automatic firearms. The use of this ammunition in a semi-automatic firearm could result in property damage or serious personal injury.

Remington Non-Lead Hunting Ammunition Receives California Certification

MADISON, NC – Remington’s Premier Copper Solid Rifle, Premier Copper Solid Sabot Slugs and Premier Disintegrator Varmint lines of ammunition have been approved by the California Department of Fish and Game for use in the hunting zones within the range of the California condor, pursuant to its July 2008 law prohibiting ammunition containing lead in those areas.

Remington Offers Rebates on Ammo, Shotguns, Rifles

MADISON, NC – Remington Arms Company is offering cash-back savings for valid retail purchases through December 31, 2009.

Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. Reports Second Quarter Earnings

Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE-RGR) announced last week that for the second quarter of 2009, the Company reported net sales of $72.4 million and earnings of 46¢ per share, compared with sales of $38.7 million and earnings of 5¢ per share in the second quarter of 2008.

Quarterly Firearm and Ammunition Excise Taxes up 43%

The National Shooting Sports Foundation reports that according to the most recent Firearms and Ammunition Excise Tax Collection Report released last week by the Department of the Treasury, firearm and ammunition manufacturers paid more than $109.8 million in the first calendar quarter of 2009; up 43% over the same time period reported in 2008.

Wietfeldt, Heiden Win Trap Championships at 2009 Shotgun JOs

The 2009 Shotgun National Junior Olympics came to a close on August 1 with Collin Wietfeldt (Hemlock, Mich.) and Rachael Heiden (Clinton, Mich.) earning titles in the Trap event.

$10 Off on Selected B&P Shotshells

BENSENVILLE, Ill. -- Shotshell manufacturer Baschieri & Pellagri (B&P) is offering a $10-off deal on five shotshells.

Making the Case for Sporting Firearms at the United Nations

As president of the Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers' Institute, a Non-Governmental Organization member of the United Nations, Steve Sanetti addressed the U.N.'s  Open-Ended Working Group last week with the goal of explaining the legitimate uses of firearms and ammunition for sporting purposes and hunting by many millions of law-abiding persons worldwide, and urging that civilian firearms should be beyond the scope of any proposed U.N. consideration of fully automatic military firearms when its deliberations turn to small arms and light weapons as part of an International Arms Trade Treaty.

NICS Checks Up 18.1 Percent in June

Data released by the FBI's National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) reported 968,145 checks in June 2009, up 18.1 percent from the 819,891 reported in June 2008.

Extreme Shock Ammunition Adds Two .223 Rounds

CLINTWOOD, Va. – Extreme Shock Ammunition has added the .223 100-grain Short Ranged Tactical (SRT) to its line of hunting and tactical ammos and the .223 55 grain CT-2 (Copper Training/Tactical) to its lead free “green” ammo selections.

Louisville Church and Guns: Weapons O.K. at Service

The congregating arsenal was all perfectly legal as well as perfectly acceptable to the leaders of New Bethel, an Assemblies of God church in Louisville, Kentucky, that invited people to bring their unloaded guns to this first-ever event.

New batch of Tenex wins gold

MINWORTH, England -- Australian shooter Warren Potent recently won his third Gold medal at the fourth stage of the ISSF World Cup held in Milan using his new selected matched batch of Tenex.

ATK Receives $42 Million in Military Small-Caliber Ammunition Orders

MINNEAPOLIS --Alliant Techsystems (NYSE: ATK) has received an additional $42 million in small-caliber ammunition orders from the U.S. Army Sustainment Command in Rock Island, Ill.

Winchester Offers Commemorative USA Shooting AA Packs

Beginning in June, Winchester Ammunition will offer a commemorative USA Shooting Shotgun Team, AA Target 100 Round Value Pack. The Value Pack will consist of four 25-round boxes of 12 gauge AA in Light Target, Super-Handicap and Sporting Clays loads.

Eley Claims All Five Gold medals in 50m Events in Munich

Shooters using Eley ammunition won five of five gold medals in 50-meter events at the third stage of the ISSF World Cup Series held at the Olympic Shooting Range in Munich, Germany from May 12-20, 2009.

NSSF Answers Ammunition Availability Questions

NEWTOWN, Conn. - Is the perception that there's a shortage in ammunition accurate? The National Shooting Sports Foundation has compiled a short information sheet regarding the topic.

USA Shooting and ELEY Extend Partnership through London 2012

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - USA Shooting is pleased to announce a partnership extension with ELEY Limited through the 2012 Olympic Games in London. ELEY Limited has been the official sponsor and official supplier of .22 rimfire ammunition of the USA Shooting rifle and pistol teams since 2000.

More than 100 Olympic Medals won with Eley Tenex since 1964

British-based ammunition manufacturer Eley Limited has reached a century in Olympic medals.

U.S. Army Renews Lake City Army Ammunition Plant Contract--First Orders Under New Contract to Total $481 Million

MINNEAPOLIS -- Alliant Techsystems (NYSE: ATK) has been awarded a contract from the U.S. Army Contracting Command, Rock Island Contracting Center, Rock Island, Ill., to continue operating the Lake City Army Ammunition Plant (LCAAP) for an additional four years.

NRA Competitions Division Staying Busy

The NRA Competitions Division recently announced four bits of news important to shooters:

Frank Advice from Frank Brownell on Buying AR15s

Administrator's Note: We saw Frank Brownells' advice in the March 27 Brownells Web Bench e-letter and thought his comments about current AR15 market shortages were on point. We got permission to post them on GunReports.com.

U.S Military Awards Winchester 9mm Frangible Ammunition Contract

The U.S. Military has awarded Winchester Ammunition a five-year contract with a maximum value of $30 million for 9mm frangible training ammunition.

Butler Creek introduces Strip Loader for Mini-14s

or 2009, Butler Creek introduces a Strip Loader for Mini-14 rifles. This lightweight strip clip loaders make it easy to load magazines from clips.

Update: DoD Ammo-Case Destruction Policy Withdrawn

The Department of Defense has announced it has scrapped a new policy that required destruction of fired military cartridge brass.

DoD Dictates 'Mutilation' of Used Ammo Cases, Affecting 223, 308, 50-Cal Availability

The attack on gun ownership has begun in earnest, but in an asymmetrical way. Log on to the Georgia Arms website, and you’ll see this notice: Due to new government regulations concerning the purchasing of surplus brass, we are removing sales of all 223 and all 308 until further notice.

Brady Campaign State Scorecards: California, NJ Restrict Freedom the Most

WASHINGTON, D.C.–The Brady Campaign has released its annual state scorecards, which the group claims 'rate each state on the strength of its gun laws.'

Winchester Ammunition Adds to Super-Target Family

Winchester Ammunition is adding a 12-gauge, 2-3/4-inch, 1-ounce load to the Super-Target line.

Winchester Rolls Out Super-X Power Max Bonded Whitetail Bullet

ORLANDO, Fla. -- Winchester Ammunition's new Super-X Power Max Bonded(TM) is being billed as a whitetail deer jacketed bullet design.

NC Ammunition proposal would require permits to buy

DURHAM, NC -- An effort to get Durham officials to seek legislation that would require people buying ammunition to first obtain a permit has touched off a lobbying campaign by both supporters and opponents.

Brenneke Introduces Quik-Shok Copper Lead-Free Centerfire Rifle Ammunition

The German firm Brenneke is introducing its Quik-Shok Copper centerfire rifle bullets to the U.S.

Sierra Adds .30 Caliber 155 gr. HPBT MatchKing Palma

SEDALIA, Mo. -- For 2009, Sierra has introduced a 30 caliber 155 grain HPBT Palma to its MatchKing line.

Winchester Dual Bond Bullet Introduced

The new Winchester Supreme Elite Dual Bond bullets, introduced for 2009 in big-bore handgun cartridges and shotgun slug product lines, uses a'bullet within a bullet' design that splits into 12 segments.

Fiocchi Introduces Extrema .32 Auto XTP

Fiocchi Ammunition has introduced a .32 Auto 60-grain hollow point cartridge using the XTP bullet. The XTP bullet offers controlled expansion, terminal penetration and superb accuracy, Fiocchi claims.

Hornady rolls new ammo for 2009

Hornady's new-ammo introductions for 2009 include Critical Defense concealed carry and personal defense ammunition.

Winchester Ammunition Rolls Out Xpediter High-Velocity 22LR Round

Winchester has announced the Supreme Xpediter 22 long rifle varmint and small game round. The copper plated 32-grain lead hollow point bullet achieves a muzzle velocity of 1,640 feet per second.

ATK Awarded $87 Million Contract to Supply Non-Standard Ammunition for Afghanistan

MINNEAPOLIS -- Alliant Techsystems has been awarded an $87 million contract by the U.S. Army Sustainment Command in Rock Island, Ill., to supply various types of non-standard (non-NATO) ammunition in support of emergent requirements for Afghan National Security Forces.

Fiocchi Adds 9mm Subsonic Cartridge

Fiocchi Ammunition has added a 9mm Luger 158-grain full-metal-jacketed subsonic load to its Shooting Dynamics line.

NASGW Announces Winners of 2008 Industry Achievement Awards

ATLANTA — The National Association of Sporting Goods Wholesalers has announced the 2008 winners of its Industry Achievement Awards at the associations’ Annual Expo in Atlanta’s Mart Facility.

Federal Premium and Ruger Introduce New Revolver Cartridge

ANOKA, Minn. – Federal Premium has partnered with Ruger to introduce a new personal-defense revolver cartridge designed to deliver 357 Magnum ballistics out of a 32-caliber diameter platform—and with 20-percent less recoil.