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GunReports.com shows how to excess headspace in the 1903 and ’03A3 Springfield rifles better than the way Granddad did it. If you have access to a lathe, use this method to correct excess headspace easily, without the need for an expensive chambering reamer.

(GunReports.com) —  A recent AP story pushed the angle that removing used police firearms from resale channels is good public policy, citing heavily criticized Miami police chief John F. Timoney as a reliable source on the topic and offering no balancing opinion.

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AcuSport adds MasterPiece Arms to Inventory

BELLEFONTAINE, Ohio — AcuSport Corporation has announced that it will sell Masterpiece Arms (MPA) products.

Gun Owners of America makes one final push against ObamaCare

(GunReports.com) — From Gun Owners of America (GOA), a non-profit lobbying organization formed in 1975 to preserve and defend the Second Amendment rights of gun owners: Write your representative one final time. Tell him to oppose the Senate-passed ObamaCare bill ... Remind him that, once Obama and Senate Democrats have gotten what they want, there is no incentive to ignore the Senate rules... You can use the Gun Owners Legislative Action Center to send a pre-written message.

2010 NCAA Rifle Championships Carried Live

(GunReports.com) — The air rifle portion of the 2010 NCAA Rifle Championships will be carried live on internet on Saturday, March 13.

New Jersey Gun Dealer cries foul

A local little league in New Jersey has turned down Matt Carmel's offer to sponsor a team this spring. Why? The league is hedging, but Carmel believes it is because he owns Constitution Arms, a Maplewood-NJ based handgun training and sales company.

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Industry members urged to support excise tax reform bills

(GunReports.com) — All firearms and ammunition industry members and their customers should urge their senators and representatives to support changes in the excise tax payment schedule.

NSSF Stages Congressional Fly-In for Members

The 3rd Annual NSSF Congressional Fly-In is scheduled for April 28-30. All voting members of the NSSF are strongly encouraged to attend this key government relations effort to help advance the firearms industry's federal legislative priorities.

NSSF Stages Congressional Fly-In for Members

The 3rd Annual NSSF Congressional Fly-In is scheduled for April 28-30. All voting members of the NSSF are strongly encouraged to attend this key government relations effort to help advance the firearms industry's federal legislative priorities.

FNH USA is title sponsor of new 3-Gun Nation TV show

MCCLEAN, Va. — FNH USA has announced its title sponsorship of the new 3-Gun Nation, a championship series of 3-gun shooting events set for broadcast on Versus in July 2010.

ATF Claims Toy Guns Are Convertible to Full Auto Firearms

(GunReports.com)—David Codrea writing on the Gun Rights Examiner blog covers a story about ATF confiscating Airsoft paintguns because the agency claims they can be converted to full-auto firearms.

Gun Tests magazine, sister magazine to GunReports.com, has restarted its ammunition testing program after a three-year hiatus

(GunReports.com)—Gun Tests magazine, sister magazine to GunReports.com, has restarted its ammunition testing program after a three-year hiatus.

Will Harvard Online Library of Firearms Research Tilt Anti-Gun?

(GunReports.com)--A new firearms research database launched by the Harvard School of Public Health purports to make scholarly articles more accessible to reporters, law enforcement, public health officials, policymakers, and the general public. But gun owners are right to worry that the database will not be even-handed in reporting both sides of gun ownership.

Analysis: 2d Amendment Extension Likely

The Supreme Court on Tuesday seemed poised to require state and local governments to obey the Second Amendment guarantee of a personal right to a gun, but with perhaps considerable authority to regulate that right.

Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. Reports 2009 Earnings

SOUTHPORT, Conn. -- Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE-RGR), announced that for 2009, the Company reported net sales of $271.0 million and earnings of $1.44 per share, compared with sales of $181.5 million and earnings of 43¢ per share in 2008.

Firearms Industry Elects Clark County Shooting Park Manager to Board of Governors

The National Shooting Sports Foundation Board of Governors has appointed Don Turner, general manager of the new Clark County Shooting Park in Las Vegas, to serve on its board.

Sarah Sets Her Sights On Henry Rifle

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (GunReports.com) -- The Republican Party of Arkansas presented keynote Speaker Sarah Palin with an engraved Henry Repeating Arms Big Boy 44 Magnum rifle at its fundraising event at the Verizon Arena in Little Rock.

Firearms Industry Fires Back Against Proposed Ban on Traditional Shot Shells in California

(GunReports.com) - The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) denounced the introduction of a bill in California to ban traditional shot shells containing lead BBs in state wildlife areas.

Teacher Tackles Gunman Suspected in Colo. Shooting

(GunReports.com)--The gunman was walking through a middle school parking lot and taking shots at students with a hunting rifle as terrified teenagers ran for their lives. He had just wounded two students and seemed ready to unleash more violence when a math teacher named David Benke sprung into action.

Washington State Court Sets a New Gun Rights Precedent

Washington’s state supreme court, deciding an issue that the U.S. Supreme Court will soon face, ruled on Thursday that state and local governments must obey the federal Constitution’s Second Amendment — protecting an individual right to have a gun. “This right,” the state Court ruled over two Justices’ protest, ”is necessary to an Anglo-American regime of ordered liberty and fundamental to the American scheme of justice.”

Chicago Tribune's Steve Chapman Blows Off U.N. Registry Proof

(GunReports.com)--In a recent opinion piece ('Obama Anti-gun? No, anti-gun control'), Chicago Tribune columnist Steve Champan referenced 'Obama's overall refusal to do anything to advance gun control.'

Utah Senators Favor Browning Holiday that Covers MLK Day

(GunReports.com)--Utah Senate leaders say they like the idea of honoring the late Utah gun inventor John Moses Browning with a state holiday, but aren't set on having it share a day with the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday, according to a report in the Salt Lake Tribune.

When Gun Case Is Heard By Supremes, Will Scalia Flip-Flop?

(GunReports.com)--From the Wall Street Journal's Law Blog: “Of course, properly understood, it is no limitation upon arms control by the states.” — Justice Antonin Scalia, writing in 1997 about the Second Amendment.

C.O. Arms Launches New Website

(GunReports.com) – C.O. Arms, a West Tennessee manufacturer of high quality 1911 pistols, has launched its new website at www.coarmsusa.com.

C.O. Arms Introduces Scorpion, Stinger 1911s

MILLINGTON, Tenn. (GunReports.com) – C.O. Arms, a West Tennessee manufacturer of high-quality 1911 pistols, has introduced the Scorpion and the Stinger models.

ATI issues sweeping recall of GSG 5 barrel shrouds

(GunReports.com) — In the wake of a recent ATF reclassificaton of its GSG 5 SD barrel shroud as a suppressor, ATI has initiated an immediate recall of all barrel shrouds on its GSG 5 SD firearms.

Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. Announces Expansion of Its Stock Repurchase Program to $10 Million

SOUTHPORT, Conn.--(GunReports.com)--Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE: RGR) today announced that its Board of Directors has expanded its stock repurchase program from $4.7 million to $10 million. The Company is now authorized to repurchase up to $10 million of its common stock from time to time in the open market or through privately negotiated transactions.

January 2010 Ranks No. 2 in NICS Checks

(GunReports.com)--The National Shooting Sports Foundation's research department reports 1,119,229 NICS background checks were conducted on the sale of firearms in January 2010, ranking the month as the second highest January for NICS checks.

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UPDATE: Trijicon to Remove Biblical Inscriptions from Gunsights

Gun Reports notes a story on ABC News that claims that Trijicon Gunsights shipped to the Marine Corps have biblical inscriptions on them. Update: Trijicon says it will remove the inscriptions on future products and provide kits that will remove the inscriptions on existing scopes.

Mac-Style Handgun Now Available in 22LR

BRASELTON, Ga. (GunReports.com)--MasterPiece Arms has introduced a Mac-10 type pistol in 22 LR.

ATK Delivers Non-Standard Ammunition to Afghan Security Forces

MINNEAPOLIS (GunReports.com) -- Alliant Techsystems (NYSE: ATK) has completed its first contract to supply non-standard (non-NATO) ammunition to the Afghan Security Forces (ASF), ahead of the original schedule.

AZ House Committee OKs Anti-BATFE Regs

EASTVALLEYTRIBUNE.com, Ariz. -- A House panel voted Thursday to let Arizonans make their own guns and bullets - and offer them for sale - without having to comply with federal regulations.

Bill Seeks to Make Permits and Background Checks Optional

PHOENIX — The Arizona legislature is seeking to make Arizona the third state where it is legal to carry a concealed weapon without a permit. Bills in the House and the Senate would also eliminate background checks and training classes for people to carry hidden guns.

Did Virginia Anti-Gun Activist Encourage Attacks on Legislators?

APPOMATTOX, Va.--An Associated Press story designed to paint an anti-gun zealot as a sympathetic figure battling the NRA in Virginia inadvertently gave him the platform to issue a veiled threat against the pro-gun-rights legislature.

Supreme Court ‘Citizens United’ Decision Supports Free Speech for Gun-Rights Groups

ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. -- An editorial in the Historic City News recapped the importance of the Supreme Court’s recent “Citizens United” verdict to the national gun-rights battle:

Charles Daly, KBI Closing Up Shop

From Michael Kassnar, president of K.B.I. Inc: To all our friends, fans, supporters and consumers of Charles Daly and by extension, KBI products, I regret to inform you that the rumors of our demise are true.

SHOT Show 2010 Wrapup

The firearms industry’s annual trade show -- the Shooting, Hunting and Outdoor Trade (SHOT) Show -- returned to Las Vegas last week and saw a rise in attendance over the 2009 show held in Orlando.

Taurus Unveils the New Judge Public Defender Polymer

MIAMI – Taurus has unveiled the new Judge Public Defender Polymer. This scaled down model of the Taurus Judge still gives the ability to fire both .410 and .45 Colt ammunition in a lighter, polymer body frame.

Safariland Announces Concealment Holsters with Integrated Belt Clips

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Safariland announced that three of its best-selling concealment designs will now be offered with an integrated belt clip.

Olin Declares 333rd Consecutive Quarterly Dividend

CLAYTON, MO -- Olin Corporation's (NYSE: OLN) board of directors declared a quarterly dividend of 20 cents on each share of Olin common stock. The dividend is payable on March 10, 2010 to shareholders of record at the close of business on February 10, 2010. This marks the company's 333rd consecutive quarterly dividend.

Winchester Ammunition’s Ballistics Calculator Now On iPhone

iPhone users can now download Winchester Ammunition’s award-winning Ballistics Calculator for free. Winchester has taken all of the features and functionality from its Web site version of the Ballistics Calculator and developed a user-friendly interface for the iPhone.

New Revision Wolfspider Tactical Goggles Appear

ESSEX JUNCTION, Vt. — Revision, which makes ballistic protective eyewear for military and law enforcement forces worldwide, has introduced the Wolfspider Tactical Goggle System.

Leupold Launches New Tactical Optics Division

BEAVERTON, Ore. – Leupold & Stevens, Inc. has announced the launch of a new Tactical Optics Division.

Youngstown Installs ShotSpotter System

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. -- ShotSpotter, Inc., which develops gunshot location systems, has announced that the City of Youngstown and the Youngstown Police Department will employ the ShotSpotter Wireless Gunshot Location System - Stationary Array (WGLS-SA) as its latest tool to track, target, and deter gun crime.

Handgun Sales Boom at Elk Foundation Fundraisers

MISSOULA, Mont.—Ask an elk hunter about their favorite caliber and you’ll hear nary a peep about the .45 ACP. Venerable handgun round, certainly. Big game round, hardly. That’s why Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation officials are pleasantly surprised that a Kimber 1911 in .45 ACP emerged as the top-performing firearm at 2009 fundraisers for elk habitat conservation.

Glock Announces Two New Pistols for 2010

SMYRNA, Ga.-- Glock has unveiled two new pistols for 2010 – the GLOCK 22 Gen4 and GLOCK 17 Gen4.

22 Charged in Foreign Bribery Scheme

WASHINGTON -- Twenty-two executives and employees of companies in the military and law enforcement products industry have been indicted for engaging in schemes to bribe foreign government officials to obtain and retain business.

New Utah Law Would Allow Open Carry

SALT LAKE CITY — Newly proposed legislation here would be a green light for concealed-gun owners to openly carry firearms and, if threatened, draw or exhibit their weapons and verbally threaten deadly force.

Latest Hunting, Shooting and Outdoor Gear Showcased in Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS – Nearly 60,000 shooting-industry representatives are expected to attend the 2010 Shooting, Hunting and Outdoor Trade (SHOT) Show, which opened Tuesday, January 19, at the Sands Exposition and Conference Center here.

Cabela's Announces Executive Promotions

SIDNEY, Neb. -- Cabela's Incorporated (NYSE: CAB) announced a series of executive promotions. The six promoted executives are Patrick A. Snyder, Brian J. Linneman, Ralph W. Castner, Joseph M. Friebe, Charles Baldwin and Michael Copeland.

Steyr Arms Acquires Merkel USA

LAS VEGAS — Steyr Arms has announced the acquisition of Merkel USA.

Special SHOT Programs for Law Enforcement to be Held Jan. 18-19

LAS VEGAS--The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) is offering several classes for law enforcement the day before the official beginning of the Shooting, Hunting, Outdoor Trade (SHOT) Show, January 18-19, 2010 at the Sands Expo & Convention Center.

SHOT Show University to be held Jan. 18

LAS VEGAS--SHOT Show University will once again be holding classes the day before the official beginning of NSSF's Shooting, Hunting, Outdoor Trade (SHOT) Show, January 18, 2010 at the Sands Expo & Convention Center.

NSSF Hosts Free ATF Seminars

LAS VEGAS-- The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) is offering six ATF-compliance and information seminars for retailers on Thursday, January 21, 2010, at the Sands Expo & Convention Center as part of the 2010 Shooting, Hunting, Outdoor, Trade Show and Conference in Las Vegas.

NSSF Offers Free Seminars for Retailers

LAS VEGAS--The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) is offering business-building seminars for retailers on Thursday, January 21, 2010, at the Sands Expo & Convention Center as part of the Shooting, Hunting, Outdoor, Trade Show and Conference in Las Vegas.

Dennis Miller to Headline NSSF State of the Industry Dinner

LAS VEGAS--Award-winning comedian Dennis Miller is scheduled to headline the State of the Industry dinner on Tuesday evening, Jan. 19, in the Palazzo Ballroom of the Venetian Hotel and Casino as part of the 2010 Shooting, Hunting, Outdoor Trade (SHOT) Show and Conference sponsored by the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF).

Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. Appoints Two New Members to Its Board of Directors

SOUTHPORT, Conn.--Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE:RGR) announces that its Board of Directors has voted to increase the number of Directors to nine, and has appointed Amir P. Rosenthal and Phillip C. Widman as Board members effective as of January 4, 2010.

Beretta Shipping New A400 Xplor Shotgun and Stepping Up Marketing Support in 2010

ACCOKEEK, Md.--Following the international launch of the A400 Xplor just over a month ago, shipments of the new shotgun are rolling out to the Beretta dealer network and to other major retailers.

Kruger Optical Dual Tactical Sight Coming at SHOT

SISTERS, Ore. -- Kruger Optical's 1-8x40 Dual Tactical Sight (DTS) will be introduced at the 2010 SHOT Show Jan. 19-22 at the Sands Expo and Convention Center in Las Vegas.

Spook Spann Joins Mossy Oak ProStaff

WEST POINT, Miss. - Mossy Oak has announced the addition of William 'Spook' Spann to its Elite ProStaff roster.

Browning Maxus Selected As Shotgun of the Year by American Hunter Magazine

MORGAN, Utah -- The Browning Maxus recently won 'Shotgun of the Year' honors from American Hunter Magazine.

Indiana: Herald-Times Publishes Gun-Permit Database

FAIRFAX, Va.--The NRA-ILA is asking gunowners to contact the editors and advertising executives of the Bloomington Herald-Times to protest the release of the Indiana gun permit database.

Another TSA Security Goof? Air Marshal Officials Blast Release of Sig Sauer Pistol Info

ABC News reported that with the approval of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), the Sig Sauer gun company has released specific information about the model of pistol that Federal Air Marshals will soon be carrying, data that both current and former Air Marshals say puts the Marshals and air passengers at risk.

Counterfeit Leupold Riflescope Warning

BEAVERTON, Ore.--Leupold is issuing a customer alert to purchasers of products, particularly via Internet sales, in regards to bogus Leupold products that are apparently being illegally imported from the People’s Republic of China.

Safariland Re-launches Protech Tactical Web site

JACKSONVILLE, Fla.--Safariland has re-launched its Protech Tactical product line website, www.protechtactical.com.

Brownells Hires Steve Denny for Law Enforcement Manager Position

MONTEZUMA, Iowa--Steve Denny will fill the newly created position of Law Enforcement Manager for Brownells, the company announced.

Officer Gunfire Deaths Jump 24 Percent from 2008

NEW YORK — The number of officers killed in the line of duty by gunfire increased 24 percent from 2008, according to preliminary statistics compiled by the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund, a national nonprofit organization that tracks officer-related deaths.

ATK Wins $5.8 Million Contract to Supply Ammunition to the Crane Division of the Naval Surface Warfare Center

MINNEAPOLIS -- Alliant Techsystems (NYSE: ATK) has received a $5.8 million contract for ammunition from the Crane Division of the Naval Surface Warfare Center. The contract is for the production of Mk318 5.56mm and Mk319 7.62mm caliber cartridges. The ammunition will be manufactured in Anoka, Minn.

Murder Down, Gun Sales Up; Proof That Guns Don't Cause Crime: SAF

BELLEVUE, Wash. -- A ten percent drop in murders during the first six months of this year at a time when gun sales were up dramatically is more proof that there is no correlation between gun ownership and violent crime, the Second Amendment Foundation said today.

Gun Owners Worry that Big HSA Ammo Order Will Be Used on Them

WASHINGTON, D.C.--An innocuous story posted on GunReports.com on August 22 wound up on dozens of websites and YouTube videos last week as hundreds of gunowners publicly worried that the U.S. Government was planning to use 200 million rounds of 40-caliber ammunition to subdue its citizens.

NSGA Study Shows Which Area of the Country Buys the Most Guns

MOUNT PROSPECT, Ill.--The latest data from the National Sporting Goods Association (NSGA) shows that in 2008, Southern Atlantic states accounted for 31.4 percent of all handguns bought in the United States, among other findings.

Lasers Appear on Kahr’s PM Series Handguns

PEARL RIVER, N.Y.–-Kahr Arms's PM Series PM9 and PM40 handguns are now available with Crimson Trace Laserguards directly from the factory.

Birchwood Casey Files Suit Against Battenfeld Technologies, Inc.

Birchwood Laboratories, Inc. of Eden Prairie, Minnesota has filed suit against Battenfeld Technologies, Inc. of Columbia, Missouri over the recent issuance of a patent to Battenfeld for their reactive targets and method of target manufacturing.

SIG SAUER Sells Air Marshals P250 Pistols

EXETER, N.H.--SIG SAUER, Inc. announced last week that it has secured a multi-million dollar contract to deliver pistols to the Federal Air Marshal Service. The contract provides the Federal Air Marshal Service with SIG SAUER’s P250 Compact pistol in .357 SIG caliber.

Protecting America: A Note from Your Friendly BATFE

WASHINGTON, D.C.--Here's an item from the November 2009 FFL Newsletter (a monthly publication sent to FFL holders) that ought to interest gun owners who might buy 'a large number of the same or similar model firearms,' or who might discuss lunch plans privately while in the gun shop.

Really Like Your New AR-15? Be Careful What You Praise Online

CAMBRIDGE, Mass.--'New FTC Rules Aim to Kill the Buzz on Blogs' is an item posted on the Citizen Media Law Project's website that raises questions about why the Federal Trade Commission want to regulate speech on sites like GunReports.com and gun blogs.

Gun Tests Magazine Selects Smith & Wesson M&P9 209001 9mm as 2009 “Best in Class” Pistol

NORWALK, CT (Dec. 22, 2009)--Gun Tests Magazine has named the Smith & Wesson M&P9 as the publication’s “Best in Class” Pistol for 2009.

Gun Tests Magazine Selects Browning X-Bolt Medallion

NORWALK, CT (Dec. 22, 2009)--Gun Tests Magazine has named the Browning X-Bolt Medallion as the publication’s “Best in Class” Rifle for 2009.

Gun Tests Magazine Selects Benelli SuperNova as 2009 “Best in Class” Shotgun

NORWALK, CT (Dec. 22, 2009)--Gun Tests Magazine has named the Benelli SuperNova MAX-4 HD Camo 12 Gauge as the publication’s “Best in Class” Shotgun for 2009.

Supreme Court Refuses to Hear Case Against Gun Maker

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday handed Beretta U.S.A. and the firearms industry another victory by rejecting the Brady Center's appeal of Adames v. Beretta U.S.A. Corporation challenging the constitutionality of the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (PLCAA).

DPMS Founder and President Retires

ST. CLOUD, Minn.--DPMS Firearms President and Founder Randy Luth retired on Monday, December 14.

S.C. Stores Report Big Business on Gun Tax-Free Weekend

SOUTH CAROLINA--A tax holiday last weekend was likely to spur a month of gun sales in two days during this state's 'Second Amendment Weekend.'

FN Releases Five-seveN Fact Sheet to Counter Negative Ft. Hood Publicity

McLEAN, Va. -- FNH USA's Five-seveN handgun has received scathing and largely erroneous coverage in media reporting about the Ft. Hood shooting. To counter those reports, FNH USA has posted what it calls a 'fact sheet' debunking the reports.

Russia Confronts Pakistan, China Over Copied Weapons

HONG KONG, China — At a press conference held during an international exhibition of defense equipment in Turkey last summer, a Russian military delegation harshly criticized the Pakistan Ordnance Factories Company for copying Russian weapons systems.

ATK Receives $93 Million in Orders for Additional Small-Caliber Ammunition

MINNEAPOLIS -- Alliant Techsystems (NYSE: ATK), has received an additional $93 million in orders for small caliber ammunition from the U.S. Army Sustainment Command in Rock Island, Ill.

Solinsky Earns Ernst & Young Award

PALM SPRINGS, Fla. – Ken Solinsky, president of Insight Technology Incorporated, was named the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year 2009 national winner in the Distribution and Manufacturing category.

ATF Streamlines Required Firearms Markings

WASHINGTON — ATF has issued a ruling authorizing licensed manufacturers who perform a manufacturing process on firearms for another licensed manufacturer not to place their serial numbers and other required identification markings on the firearm, provided the firearm is already properly marked with a serial number and all other requirements of the ruling are met.

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.