Hold that dull bit up to the light, then head for the grinder. Your eyes can detect problems as well as any gauge.

We have yet to meet a gunsmith who knows all there is to know about repairing, improving and servicing all kinds of firearms. Nor have we ever met one who’s discomfort level fails to rise when a gun he’s never worked on, or hasn’t seen in years, comes in. Unless you specialize—rifles only, pistols only, shotguns only, stocks, engraving—you can ill afford to turn down work unfamiliar to you, yet you can’t afford not to if performing it could create a dangerous situation. That’s why books take up much space in the best shops. They’re our safety net, and they have proven their value many times by showing a way to fill a customer’s needs.

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.

WASHINGTON, D.C.--The United States Senate recently approved the FY2010 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Bill Conference Report, which included an amendment to protect the use of pocketknives.

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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.

LaserMax to Add M&P Guide Rod Laser in mid-December

ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- In December, LaserMax will add a full-size 40-caliber Smith & Wesson M&P guide rod laser to its lineup of guide-rod lasers.

Troy Industries Makes Factory Move

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

Long-Range Tactical Binocular Receives Armor Upgrade

MOORESTOWN, N.J. — Steiner's 15x80mm Military binocular and the more powerful 20x80 Military have been upgraded with a new NBR (nitrile butadiene rubber) armor coating.

AMU's Horner Crushes Tactical Div. Field At USPSA Multi-Gun Nationals

BOULDER CITY, Nev. — Daniel Horner of the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit crushed a field of nearly 85 shooters to win the Tactical Division title at the 2009 U.S. Practical Shooting Association’s (USPSA) Multi-Gun National Championships.

Wilson Combat Chambers Four 6.8 SPC ARs

BERRYVILLE, Ark. -- Wilson Combat has begun chambering custom AR platform rifles in 6.8 SPC caliber.

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.

Search of Residence Results in ATF Seizure of 48 Firearms

SAN DIEGO -- David F. Morgan, 55, of La Mesa, California, has been arrested by agents of ATF for illegally purchasing firearms and ammunition in Arizona and transporting them into California.

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.

Jeff Holguin Wins Bronze at Shotgun World Cup Final

BEIJING, China – Jeff Holguin (Yorba Linda, Calif.), a 2008 Olympian and 2009 World Championship silver medalist, earned the bronze medal in Men’s Double Trap at the ISSF World Cup Final for Shotgun in Beijing.

Matt Emmons Captures World Cup Final Gold in Men’s 3P

WUXI, China – For the third year in a row, two-time Olympic medalist Matt Emmons (Browns Mills, N.J.), claimed the gold medal in the Men’s 50m 3 Position Rifle event at the ISSF Rifle/Pistol World Cup Final.

Ruger Announces Updated Website

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

Eleven Members/Associates of Ummah Charged with Federal Violations, One Subject Fatally Shot During Arrest

DETROIT--A federal complaint unsealed last week charges Luqman Ameen Abdullah, a.k.a.Christopher Thomas, and 10 others with conspiracy to commit several federal crimes, including theft from interstate shipments, mail fraud to obtain the proceeds of arson, illegal possession and sale of firearms, and tampering with motor vehicle identification numbers. The eleven defendants are members of a group that is alleged to have engaged in violent activity over a period of many years, and known to be armed.

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.

Nullification Redux: Resisting Federal Domination

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.

Caitlin Connor Finishes Fourth in Skeet at World Cup Final

BEIJING, China – Caitlin Connor (Winnfield, La.) had the highest finish for the U.S in the Women’s Skeet event at the 2009 ISSF World Cup Final, taking fourth place.

Carl Bernosky Joins Team Hornady

GRAND ISLAND, Neb. - Eight-time NRA National High Power Champion Carl Bernosky recently became a member of Team Hornady and will shoot and promote the company's products.

Homeland Security Budget Vote Also Protects Pocketknife Use

WASHINGTON, D.C.--The United States Senate recently approved the FY2010 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Bill Conference Report, which included an amendment to protect the use of pocketknives.

Under Armour and Wounded Warrior Project Unveil Camo Football Uniforms

BALTIMORE--Under Armour will provide specially designed head-to-toe black and desert-camouflage uniforms for the University of South Carolina and University of Maryland football teams to wear on Nov. 14 to promote the Wounded Warrior Project, a not-for-profit organization that provides programs and services for injured service members and their families.

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.

Anti-Hunting Connecticut Couple Refuse Access, Allow Legally-Killed Deer to Rot

REDDING, Conn. -- This from the Connecticut Post: There is a dead deer lying about 40 yards beyond Lynn Gorfinkle's back deck.

Pennsylvania to Consider Nullifying Some Federal Gun Laws

The Tenth Amendment Center reports that Pennsylvania State Rep. Sam Rohrer has introduced the “Firearms Freedom Act” (HB1988) for consideration in the state legislature. The bill is “An Act prohibiting certain firearms, firearm accessories or ammunition from being subject to Federal law or Federal regulation.”

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.

SWFA Photo Contest Offers Swarovski Glass

RED OAK, Texas--Optics retailer SWFA is offering two high-end Swarovski products to the winners of its current photo contest promotion, due to close January 31, 2010.

Georgia Junior Shooters Learn from Army Marksmen

FORT BENNING, Ga.- Twice a week 52 local kids attend firearms training sessions with members of the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit's International Rifle team.

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.