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“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.'

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USAMU Teaches Action Shooting to Juniors

FORT BENNING, Ga. — Junior shooters from across the country got instruction from the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit’s Action Shooting team at a junior shooting camp Nov. 6-8.

Blank-Gun Seller IAR to Merge with EMF

SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, Calif. -- After 15 years in business, IAR, Inc. will be closing its doors, according to an email from the company on Nov. 14.

Winchester Receives Second Consecutive Ammunition Manufacturer of the Year Award

RENO, Nev. - For the second consecutive year, Winchester Ammunition has been awarded the Ammunition Manufacturer of the Year award by the National Association of Sporting Goods Wholesalers (NASGW).

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.

James Debney Named President of S&W Firearms Business Unit

Smith & Wesson Holding Corporation announced that James Debney has been named as president of S&W’s Firearms Business unit, reporting to Michael Golden, president and CEO of Smith & Wesson Holding Corporation.

Glock Releases New Rough-Textured-Frame Pistols: G19 RTF2 and G23 RTF2

SMYRNA, Ga. -- At the National Association of Sporting Goods Wholesalers (NASGW) Meeting/Expo, Glock released its two newest pistols: The Model 19 in 9x19 and the G23 in .40 S&W.

Troy Industries Makes Factory Move

WEST SPRINGFIELD, Mass. -- Troy Industries, Inc. is expanding operations and moving to a larger facility.

Cabela's Announces Sale of Wild Wings

SIDNEY, Neb. -- Cabela's Incorporated (NYSE: CAB) has announced the sale of its wildlife-art division, Wild Wings, LLC, to RDE Acquisition Company, LLC, which is owned by a former executive officer of Wild Wings.

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.

Ruger Announces Updated Website

SOUTHPORT, Conn. - Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE-RGR) has redesigned its website.

Cabela's Inc. Announces Plans for Grand Junction, Colo., Retail Store

SIDNEY, Neb.--Cabela's Incorporated (NYSE: CAB) and Macerich (NYSE: MAC) have announced plans to open a Grand Junction Cabela's retail store in early summer of 2010.

Gun Rights Organizations File Lawsuit to Stop Seattle Ban

BELLEVUE, Wash. -- The Second Amendment Foundation, National Rifle Association and five local residents today filed a lawsuit challenging a new Seattle parks regulation that bans firearms, arguing that the ban violates Washington State's long-standing preemption statute. They are joined by the Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms and the Washington Arms Collectors.

Find Browning Buckmark Whisper with Threaded Barrel at Lipsey's

BATON ROUGE, La. -- Firearms distributor Lipsey's is the exclusive source for a Browning Buckmark Whisper 22 LR pistol with a factory-threaded barrel for suppressors, muzzle brakes, and other accessories.

Pete Brownell To Run For NRA Board

MONTEZUMA, Iowa--Pete Brownell, president of the Iowa-based gunsmithing supply company Brownells, has announced that he is running for a seat on the NRA Board of Directors.

WSJ: Cerberus to Launch Freedom Group IPO

MADISON, N.C.--The Wall Street Journal had an interesting piece in the Oct. 21, 2009 issue. The story by Peter Lattman began, 'After bad bets on cars and home loans, Cerberus Capital Management is turning to guns and bullets. The private-equity firm is in advanced preparations for an initial public offering of Freedom Group Inc., said people familiar with the situation, hoping to sell shares in a little-known company it has built into a dominant player in the red-hot rifle-and-ammunition business.'

Olin Announces Third Quarter 2009 Earnings; Winchester Posts Third Consecutive Quarter of Record Earnings

CLAYTON, Mo.--Olin Corporation (NYSE: OLN) announced today that its third quarter 2009 net income was $39.4 million, or $0.50 per diluted share, which compares to $37.7 million, or $0.49 per diluted share in the third quarter of 2008. Sales in the third quarter of 2009 were $397.0 million, compared to $502.9 million in the third quarter of 2008.

NSSF Distributes AR-15 Fact Card

NEWTOWN, Conn.—The National Shooting Sports Foundation is providing a Modern Sporting Rifle Fact Card to get out the mechanical facts of the operation of AR-15-style rifles.

GunBroker.com Hosting Charity Auction of Pink Rifle to Fight Breast Cancer

In support of the fight against breast cancer, GunBroker.com is hosting a charity auction of an unusual pink rifle. The auction ends October 25.

Smith & Wesson Offers 5 Free Magazines with New Rifles

SPRINGFIELD, Mass.--Consumers who buy a new M&P15 Rifle in 5.56mm can get five free magazines under a new promotion that runs through through Dec. 31, 2009.

Washington State Patrol Converts to Smith & Wesson M&P Pistols

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. -- Smith & Wesson Holding Corporation has announced that the Washington State Patrol (WSP) has selected firearms from the company's Military & Police (M&P) Pistol Series for duty use.

RMEF to Raffle $23K in Guns, Gear at ISE Consumer Shows

MISSOULA, Mont.—More than $23,000 in hunting guns, bows and gear will be raffled at five 2010 consumer sports shows in the Ultimate Elk Hunter’s Raffle presented by International Sportsmen’s Expositions (ISE) and the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation.

Brownells Products Awarded Pistolsmith Guild Seal

MONTEZUMA, Iowa--Brownells, the gunsmith-supply business, announced that 21 of its products have received Seals of Approval from the American Pistolsmiths Guild.

Pink For Outdoor Equipment?

In an recent poll from HunterSurvey and AnglerSurvey, sportsmen and women were asked how color, particularly pink, factors into the market for purchasing angling and hunting supplies such as fishing rods and reels, firearms, binoculars, coolers, and other similar outdoor equipment.

HK v. ATI Lawsuit Settled

MILWAUKEE, Wis.--Anthony DiChario, president and C.E.O. of American Tactical Imports, issued a statement last week that said litigation filed by Heckler & Koch, Inc. against German Sport Guns GmbH and its U.S. distributor, American Tactical Imports, Inc., together with all counterclaims, has been settled.

Man Awarded $1.5 million in Taurus Lawsuit

GADSEN, Ala. -- A 28-year-old Boaz man won a $1.25 million judgment in an unintended gun-discharge lawsuit against Taurus International Manufacturing, according to a story in The Gadsden Times.

House Members Join Senators in Support of Traditional Ammunition in National Parks

WASHINGTON, D.C. — A letter signed by members of the U.S. House of Representatives' Second Amendment Task Force raises important questions about the National Park Service's intent to ban the use of traditional ammunition in parks.

Alliant Powder Offers New Power Pro Spherical Powders

RADFORD, Va. — Alliant Powder has introduced the Power Pro series of spherical powders for magnum pistol, light varmint and light/medium/magnum rifles.

Sturm, Ruger Announces Ruger 10/22VLEH Target Tactical Rifle

SOUTHPORT, Conn. — Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc. has introduced the Ruger 10/22VLEH Target Tactical rifle, a new version of the 10/22T Target rifle that provides many of the features offered in the Hawkeye Tactical bolt-action rifle.

New ATI Stock Adjusts for LOP

MILWAUKEE, Wis. -- Advanced Technology International (ATI) has announced a new adjustable hunting stock which telescopes in four positions from 12-3/8” to 14-3/8” in length of pull.

Hunting Communications a Major Focus of Justices’ Questions

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Hunting communications were a central focus of the United States Supreme Court last week as the justices heard arguments in the case U.S. v. Stevens, 08-769.

Remington Purchases Suppressor Company

NORCROSS, Ga. -- Remington announced last week that it has purchased the assets of Advanced Armament Corporation, a suppressor manufacturer.

South Korea to Pick Wholesaler for M1 Garand Sale

SEOUL, S. Korea -- The Korea Times has reported that planned exports of aging U.S. combat rifles will begin this year when two successful wholesalers are selected by the governments of South Korea and the United States, an official at the Ministry of National Defense said October 12.

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.

Beretta U.S.A. Announces Customer Service Changes

ACCOKEEK, Md. -- Beretta U.S.A. Corp. announced that it is launching three major programs intended to significantly enhance its customer-service program.

Firearm Sales Numbers Up for 10th Straight Month

NEWTOWN, Conn. -- Data released by the FBI's National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) reported 1,074,757 checks in August 2009. This figure is a 12.3% increase from the 956,872 reported in August 2008 and demonstrates that sale of new and used firearms are remaining strong and continuing to grow.

GunBroker.com Hits $1 Billion in Cumulative Merchandise Sales

KENNESAW, Ga.-- GunBroker.com hit $1 billion in cumulative merchandise sales on September 3, 2009.

Smith & Wesson Begins Shipping Walther PK380 Pistols

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. -- Smith & Wesson Corp. has begun shipping the new Walther PK380 pistol. The design of the PK380 is engineered on one of Walther’s most popular platforms, the P22.

Production of Remington Model 870 Shotgun Tops 10 Million

MADISON, NC -- Remington Arms Company, Inc. last week acknowledged the milestone of reaching the production of the 10,000,000th Model 870 pump-action.

GOP Candidate Holds 'Machine Gun Social'

GREENVILLE, SC -- A South Carolina candidate for the state's adjutant general position held a 'machine gun social' at Allen Arms Indoor Range as his first campaign fundraiser.

Sig Sauer Appoints AcuSport As New Full-Line Distributor

EXETER, NH – Sig Sauer has appointed AcuSport as a new full-line distributor for all SIG SAUER products.

Tactical Rifle Maker UGSW Relocates to Montana

Mike Bush, president of Underground Skunkworks, LLC, said that his company has just re-located to Columbia Falls, Montana.

Gander Mountain Company Announces Intent to Go Private

ST. PAUL, Minn. -- Gander Mountain Company (www.GanderMtn.com) (NASDAQ:GMTN), the nation's largest retail network of outdoors-equipment stores and a major firearms and ammo retailer, today announced its intent to cease its public company status.

California Firearms Retailers Urge Veto of 3 Anti-Gun Bills

NEWTOWN, Conn. -- The California Association of Firearms Retailers (CAFR) and the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) -- the trade association for the firearms and ammunition industry -- are urging Gov. Schwarzenegger to veto three anti-gun bills in the state.

2009 Gun Rights Policy Conference Slated for Later This Week

ST. LOUIS -- The 24th Annual Gun Rights Policy Conference is set to run Sept. 25-27 at the Airport Renaissance Hotel in St. Louis.

Activision Publishing's
Cabela's Outdoor Adventures
Available Now in North America

SANTA MONICA, Calif. -- Activision Publishing, Inc. has announced that Cabela's Outdoor Adventures is available now for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation 2 and PLAYSTATION 3 computer entertainment systems, and Wii(TM). The PC version ships October 13.

Marlin Offers Deluxe Lever-Action Rifles Through Sept. 30

NORTH HAVEN, Conn. -- Two deluxe versions of Marlin lever-action rifles based on the 1894 and 336 models can be ordered through Sept. 30.

Sturm, Ruger Introduces New SR-22 AR-Style Rifle

SOUTHPORT, Conn. -- Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc. has joined the ranks of manufacturers who are making AR-style rimfire rifles.

Hunting and Gun Rights Opponent Formally Confirmed

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- The sportsmen’s community came within five votes of stopping the nomination of Cass Sunstein to serve as the head of the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA), otherwise known as the “Regulatory Czar, ” according to the U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance.

Smith & Wesson Equips Multiple Police Forces in Mexico

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. -- Smith & Wesson Corp. has commenced shipments of its M&P15 tactical rifles to Mexico’s Secretary of National Defense.

Smith & Wesson Holding Corporation Reports Record Quarterly Sales of $102 Million

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. -- Smith & Wesson Holding Corporation has announced financial results for the first fiscal quarter ended July 31, 2009.

Trijicon's ACTS Sight Provides High-Definition Thermal Sight Technology

WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif. -- Trijicon's Advanced Combat Thermal Sight (ACTS) is the world’s first system providing soldiers with high-definition uncooled thermal sighting with up to 4X magnification for long-distance nighttime operations.

New Kahr PM9 Models Have Loaded Chamber Indicator and External Safety

PEARL RIVER, NY –- Kahr Arms new PM9193 and PM9193N models include a loaded-chamber indicator and external safety feature.

FBI Releases 2008 Crime Statistics

WASHINGTON DC -- According to figures released by the FBI, the estimated number of violent crimes in the nation declined for the second year in a row. Property crimes also declined in 2008, marking the sixth straight year the collective estimates for these offenses dropped below the previous year’s total.

McLallen Named Chairman of the Board of Freedom Group, Inc.

MADISON, NC -- Walter (Wally) McLallen has been named chairman of the board of Freedom Group, Inc. (FGI), effective September 8, 2009.

2009 Firearms Law & The Second Amendment Symposium

CHICAGO — The 2009 'Firearms Law & The Second Amendment Symposium,' sponsored by The NRA Foundation and the Northwestern University chapter of the Federalist Society, will be held on Saturday, September 12, at Northwestern University Law School.

North Carolina Highway Patrol Converts to Smith & Wesson M&P357 Pistols & M&P15 Tactical Rifles

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. -- The North Carolina Highway Patrol is equipping its officers with Smith & Wesson Military & Police (M&P) Series pistols and with M&P Series tactical rifles.

Henry Donates 50 Rifles to NRA Youth Programs

FAIRFAX, Va. -- The National Rifle Association is pleased to announce that Henry Repeating Arms has donated 50 Henry Lever Action Youth Rifles to NRA's Youth Programs Department.

SIG SAUER Gives $200 Cash for Klunker Handguns

EXETER, NH — SIG SAUER's new Cash for Your Klunker Handgun program rebates $200 to shooters who buy new P220, P226, P229, 1911, SIG556 pistol, or SIG556 rifle from your dealer’s inventory from Sept. 7 through Nov. 30th, 2009.

Small Arms Manufacturing Industry Report Stats

DUBLIN -- Research and Markets' Small Arms Manufacturing Industry report says the gun-manufacturing industry's revenue for the year 2008 was approximately $2.7 billion USD, with an estimated gross profit of 40.52%.

Gander Mountain Company Announces Second Quarter 2009 Results

ST. PAUL, Minn. -- Gander Mountain Company (www.GanderMtn.com) (NASDAQ:GMTN), announced results for the second fiscal quarter ended August 1, 2009.

NRA's Training Department Debuts New Website for Instructors

FAIRFAX, Va. -- The National Rifle Association's Training Department has launched a new website, www.NRAInstructors.org, that allows NRA-Certified Instructors to promote firearms training opportunities, allow online student registration, and streamline the process of reporting courses.

A Tribute to Ted Kennedy

As GunReports.com readers probably know, Senator Edward Moore 'Teddy' Kennedy died last week, and the government-licensed media's lionization of him filled airwaves all weekend. We here at GunReports.com send our heartfelt condolences to his wife and family. However, Teddy Kennedy was no friend to gun owners, and we will not overlook the damage he did to our civil liberties.

Supreme Court to Hear Controversial Outdoor Media Case

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The U.S. Supreme Court is slated to hear oral arguments in U.S. v. Stevens on Oct. 6. GunReports.com previously alerted sportsmen to this case, which concerns a 1999 federal statute used to prosecute a Virginia man on animal cruelty-related charges that could similarly be used to prosecute retailers for stocking and selling books, DVDs or art depicting hunting scenes.

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.

Annual Louisiana Second Amendment Weekend Sales Tax Holiday

BATON ROUGE, La. -- The Louisiana Department of Revenue (LDR) has issued rules and dates for the first-ever “Louisiana Second Amendment Weekend Sales Tax Holiday.” The sales tax holiday will take place Friday, September 4, through Sunday, September 6.

Leading Conservation Groups Call on U.S. Senate to Block “Regulatory Czar” Nomination

COLUMBUS, Ohio – Fifteen of the nation’s leading conservation and sportsmen organizations sent a letter yesterday to all U.S. Senators requesting they oppose the nomination of Cass R. Sunstein to head the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA).

SIG SAUER P238s with SN DA000501 to DA003216? Cease Use

EXETER, NH -- SIG SAUER, Inc. has initiated a mandatory safety upgrade pertaining to its new Model P238 pistols.

Clark County Shooting Park--World's Largest Shooting Range?

LAS VEGAS -- In Nevada, 178 acres of the Clark Country Shooting Park (CCSP) were recently added to the rolls of the state's public land, making what's claimed to be the world's largest shooting park.

Gun Groups to Sue Over Montana-made and Retained Firearms

BELLEVUE, Wash. -- The Montana Shooting Sports Association (MSSA) and the Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) have formed a strategic alliance to litigate the principles of the Montana Firearms Freedom Act (MFFA), passed by the 2009 Montana Legislature and signed into law by Montana Governor Brian Schweitzer.

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.

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.

MSNBC Plays Racial Politics With Deceptive Editing, Says SAF

BELLEVUE, Wash. -- The Second Amendment Foundation today accused MSNBC of using deceptively-edited video from a Phoenix anti-tax rally on Monday to invent a racial stereotype in its ongoing effort to demonize and marginalize American firearms owners as 'racists.'

Armed Protests Jeopardize the President, Public

In Arizona and several other states, it happens to be legal for people to purchase and carry these types of weapons without a permit. Gun-rights advocates say they are exercising their constitutional right to bear arms and protest; others who argue for more gun control say it could be a disaster waiting to happen.

FNH USA Offers Polymer Holster with FDE-Finish Pistol Purchase

McLEAN, Va. -- Shooters who purchase an FNP 9 or FNP 40 handgun with a flat dark earth (FDE) finish between Sept 1 and Nov 30, 2009, can receive a specially designed FN Shooter’s Pack with a Blade-Tech FDE molded polymer belt holster and a double magazine pouch.

Thompson/Center Arms Begins Shipping ICON Precision Hunter Rifle

ROCHESTER, N.H. – Thompson/Center Arms Company Inc., a Smith & Wesson company, announced that it has begun shipping the new ICON Precision Hunter bolt-action rifles.

National Firearms Museum to Display Tom Selleck Guns at Reno Cabela’s

FAIRFAX, Va. – Matthew Sharpe of the NRA’s National Firearms Museum will display the Museum’s collection of Tom Selleck’s firearms at Cabela’s in Reno, Nevada, this weekend.

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.

Benelli Rolls Out MR 1 Carbine

ACCOKEEK, Md. -- Benelli's latest consumer offering--the MR 1 rifle--uses the ARGO (Auto-Regulating-Gas-Operated) system developed for the M1014 rifle used by the United States Marine Corps.

NSSF Provides Collegiate Target Shooting Grants

NEWTOWN, Conn. -- The National Shooting Sports Foundation has launched a new grant program to strengthen existing target shooting programs and help form new collegiate club and varsity teams in shotgun, rifle and pistol.

SAF Sues District of Columbia over Handgun Carry

BELLEVUE, Wash. – The Second Amendment Foundation filed a lawsuit last week on behalf of three residents of the District of Columbia and a New Hampshire resident, seeking to compel the city to issue carry permits to law-abiding citizens.

Maryland Natural Resources Police Convert to Smith & Wesson M&P Pistol

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. --- Smith & Wesson Corp. announced last week that the Maryland Natural Resources Police (NRP) has equipped its entire officer force with the Smith & Wesson M&P40, chambered in .40 S&W.

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.

Will Taurus Stay in Florida? Georgia Makes a Run at Company

The Miami-Herald has reported that the state of Georgia is offering free land, new buildings, and tax abatements to convince firearms maker Taurus USA to leave Florida.

Beretta's June Commercial Pistol Sales Up 219%

Beretta U.S.A. Corp. announced outstanding June sales results last week.

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.

SIG Sauer Appoints Ellett Brothers as New Full Line Distributor

EXETER, NH – SIG Sauer has appointed Ellett Brothers as a new full-line distributor for all SIG Sauer product lines.

May Outdoor Sales Show Declines Continuing; Firearms Sales Indicator Remains Strong

For the fourth consecutive month, the Monthly Retail Trade Survey, prepared by the U.S. Census Bureau, reported a drop in sales in sporting goods stores. For the most recent reporting month (May), sales fell 3.9% after dropping 1.0% in April, 2.2% in March and 1.8% in February.

New York DA’s Misinformed View of National Right to Carry

Robert M. Morgenthau, who has served as district attorney for New York county since 1975, wrote the Wall Street Journal prior to last week’s failed attempt to pass a national-right-to-carry bill in the Senate. It failed by two votes. We reprint Morgenthau’s comments in whole to show how elected officials twist and misrepresent the facts on concealed-carry laws to restrict gunowner’s rights.

Remington Custom Shop Announces New Home Online

MADISON, NC – Remington has introduce a dedicated Custom Shop website – www.remingtoncustom.com.

MasterPiece Arms Offers Rifle Version of MAC-10 Pistol

BRASELTON, Ga. — MasterPiece Arms is offering four models of carbine rifles based on the MAC-10 pistols.

Senators Reject Nationwide Concealed-Carry Proposal

ABC News has reported that the United States Senate voted against a proposal that would have allowed certain gun owners to bring concealed weapons across state lines. The Senate's 58 to 39 vote fell just short of the 60 votes needed to tack on the contentious amendment to a massive defense policy bill. Senators will continue to wade through other provisions of the defense authorization bill throughout the week before taking a vote on whether to pass the complete package.

Smith & Wesson Holding Corporation Completes Acquisition of Universal Safety Response, Inc.

Smith & Wesson Holding Corporation has completed its acquisition of Universal Safety Response, Inc. (USR), a privately held, full-service security systems solutions provider.

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.

Beretta Releases Proprietary Online Dealer Tool

ACCOKEEK, Md. — Beretta USA recently released the 2.0 version of its proprietary dealer tool Beretta Interactive Order Form – or BIOF.

National Carry Reciprocity Vote Scheduled for Monday

The Gun Owners of America reported last week that Senators John Thune and David Vitter have sponsored S. 845, a bill that will establish concealed carry reciprocity in several states.

Legal Profession Comments on Sotomayor Confirmation

The ongoing confirmation hearings considering the fitness of Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor to join the nation's highest court have generated a lot of commentary related to constitutional issues that gun-owners care about. Here's a sampling of law-profession comments about her judicial record as it relates to 2nd Amendment, 1st Amendment, and 4th Amendment issues:

Gun Rights Leaders Join in Opposition to Sotomayor Confirmation

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Twenty-five of the nation's leading gun rights activists wrote Congress to oppose the confirmation of Judge Sonia Sotomayor as an associate justice on the U.S. Supreme Court.

Glock Reports "Staggering" Growth in First Quarter 2010

SMYRNA, Ga. -- Handgun manufacturer Glock, Inc., has announced that the company experienced a 'staggering' 71% increase in pistol sales in comparison with the same period’s record sales in fiscal year 2009.