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(GunReports.com)--According to a Tulsa World story, Oklahoma could be headed for a showdown with the federal government over firearms regulation and the scope of interstate commerce.

(GunReports.com)--Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott has set his sights on striking down strict state and local gun laws, and a pending Supreme Court case could help him do it, according to the Kansas City infoZine.

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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.

Check Out GunReports.com Videos!

GunReports.com rolls out several videos on new product introductions at the SHOT Show in Las Vegas: Included are reviews of 22 Rimfires in Tactical Platforms (4:00), Beretta U22 Neo 22 pistol/carbine combo (0:53 secs), FN Report (3:02 mins), Smith & Wesson Bodyguard 380 and Bodyguard 38 Special (2:08) w/integral Insite laser, and Steyr AUG A3 bullpup 223 (1:16).

Mac-Style Handgun Now Available in 22LR

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

Hornady GMX Bullet Commercial Wins Award--See It Here

Hornady Manufacturing was honored with a 2009 Davey Award for the new GMX® bullet and ammunition television commercial. See the video here.

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.

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.

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.

Smith & Wesson Introduces New Bodyguard Pistol, Revolver with Integrated Laser System

LAS VEGAS -- Smith & Wesson Corp. has announced the introduction of company's newest line of firearms designed for personal protection — the Smith & Wesson Bodyguards.

Uberti Introduces New Rifles, Single-Action Handguns

LAS VEGAS – Uberti, a subsidiary of Benelli USA, has introduced several new products for 2010:

Blackhawk Adds Items to Warrior Wear Line

NORFOLK, Va.--Blackhawk Products Group has added a new 1700 Shirt, TNT OPS Tactical Pant, a Performance Cotton Tactical Pant and Lightweight Tactical Shorts to the Warrior Wear line.

New Steyr AUG Now Available in 5.56mm

TRUSSVILLE, Ala. — Two decades after it was banned from importation, the Steyr AUG is available in firearm stores across America.

MOJO to Unveil New Decoys at SHOT

LAS VEGAS--MOJO Decoys will unveil new motion decoys at the upcoming SHOT Show.

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.

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.

Benelli to Roll Out "Lightest" Shotgun, New Combat Carbine

ACCOKEEK, Md.--Benelli has begun advance-promoting some of its 2010 introductions, two of which are the self-proclaimed 'lightest shotgun' and the MR 1 combat carbine in 5.56mm NATO (.223 Rem.)

ATI Introduces AT92 9mm Handgun

ROCHESTER, N.Y.–-American Tactical Imports has released a new handgun model, the AT92 pistol.

Kel-Tec To Unveil PMR-30 22 WMR Handgun

COCOA, Fla. -- Kel-Tec has announced the newest gun to their lineup, the PMR-30 pistol chambered in .22WMR. The PMR-30 is a double-stack semiautomatic pistol that has a 30-round magazine.

FNH USA Introduces Products for 2010

McLEAN, Va. -- For 2010, FNH USA is rolling out a handful of handgun and rifle additions to its extensive firearms lines.

Beretta Unveils A400 Xplor Unico Semiautomatic Shotgun

Beretta claims its just-released A400 Xplor Unico semiautomatic shotgun has the weight of a 3” semiautomatic but it fires 3½” shells.

C3 Defense Adding 22 LR Suppressor

HIRAM, Ga. -- C3 Defense, a southeastern manufacturer that builds defense products and parts, has added a 22 Long Rifle suppressor to its product line.

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.

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.

Wilson Combat Chambers Four 6.8 SPC ARs

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

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.

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.

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.

Leupold Introduces Mark 4 ER/T M3 Front Focal Riflescope

BEAVERTON, Ore. — Leupold’s line of Mark 4 Extended Range/Tactical (ER/T) riflescopes now includes a 4.5-14x50mm M3 Front Focal model.

LaserLyte Pairs Subcompact V2 Laser and New FlashLyte

COTTONWOOD, Ariz. -- LaserLyte has combined its Subcompact V2 laser and new FlashLyte to create a small laser/light package.

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.

Optics Eye-Candy: Zeiss's New Victory NV 5.6x62 T* Night Vision Scope

CHESTER, Va. – Carl Zeiss's new Victory NV 5.6x62 T* Night Vision Scope features a 2+ generation image amplifier tube with 20,000x light amplification, making it an ideal device for observation at night.

Bushnell Introduces Sport 600 Laser Rangefinder

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. -- Bushnell's new Sport 600 laser rangefinder has an operational range of 5 to 800 yards, a 20mm objective, fully-coated optics and a 4x magnification.

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.

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.

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.

Colt 1911 Handgrips with Magazine Funnel

FARMINGDALE, N.Y. -- The Mako Group's new polymer handgrips for the Colt 1911 incorporate a magazine funnel.

New Eliminator Cargo Blind (E.C.B.) Gives Hunters Mobility Afield

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. -- The new Eliminator Cargo Blind (E.C.B.) from Final Approach allows waterfowlers to easily move a ground blind, decoys, guns, and other gear.

Uncle Mike's Law Enforcement Adds New Conceal-and-Carry Products

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. -- Uncle Mike's Law Enforcement has added three new products that are designed for concealed carry of handguns.

ATN 6015-WPT Night Vision Monocular Now NTOA Tested and Recommended

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. – American Technologies Network Corp. (ATN) announced today that the National Tactical Officer’s Association (NTOA) has completed its review and testing of the ATN 6015-WPT Night Vision Monocular and has received an overall score of 4.9 out of a possible 5 in their Member Tested and Recommended Program ratings.

DeSantis Quick On-and-Off Holster for LE

AMITYVILLE, N.Y. -- Are you an on‐duty officer who must remove his firearm and holster upon entering any courthouse, or jail, prison, headquarters or similar facility? The DeSantis E‐Z Hanger Keeper U87, $30, might offer some help.

Austrian Sporting Arms' ISSC M22 Now Shipping

WARE, Mass. – The ISSC M22 .22 LR pistol is arriving in dealerships across the United States.

Nikon Rolls Out EDG Fieldscopes

MELVILLE, N.Y. -- The performance of Nikon's EDG binocular is now available in a new EDG Fieldscope spotting scope.

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.

Carl Zeiss Expands Victory RF Rangefinder Binocular Line

New Victory 8x56 and 10x56 T* RF laser rangefinder binoculars join the previously introduced 8x45 and 10x45 models in Carl Zeiss’ RF binocular line. The RF binoculars include rangefinding capability, LED display and integrated BIS™ ballistic calculator.

LaserLyte LT-PRO Offers Cheap Training Option

COTTONWOOD, Ariz. -- LaserLyte's new Laser Trainer Pro (LT-PRO) is a laser-training device that fits most popular pistol calibers, mounts inside the barrel and features a sound-activated switch, indicating bullet impact with a laser dot.

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.

Smith & Wesson Begins Shipping M&P15-22 Rifles

Smith & Wesson Corp. has begun shipping the new M&P15-22 tactical rifles.

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.

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.

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.

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.

See And Don't Be Seen

NIVISYS' TQP (Tactical Quick Peek) tri-fold periscope is a hand-held unit that can be deployed in 15 seconds from its compact carry take-down configuration. Price: $406.

Model 1892 Takedown Now Available After 76 Years

MORGAN, Utah -- Winchester Repeating Arms and Davidson's Gallery of Guns have begun producing the Model 1892 in a takedown version after a 76-year hiatus.

CAA Rolls Out Bipod with Picatinny Rail

BENSALEM, Pa. -- Command Arms Accessories has released a redesigned and improved bipod that includes a 3' Picatinny rail added to the base of the mount. The feet and leg extension push buttons have also been redesigned.

Two New Tactical Scopes Join Bushnell's Elite 6500 Line

Bushnell has added two new tactical riflescopes to the Elite 6500 line. The new tactical scopes include a 2.5-16x42mm and a 4.5-30x50mm model.

Insight Tech-Gear Ships New MRDS

LONDONDERRY, NH — Insight Tech-Gear has begun shipping its new MRDS Mini Red Dot Sight.

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.

Ruger Announces Limited Edition SASS Vaquero

NEWPORT, NH -- Sturm, Ruger & Company's new Ruger Single Action Shooting Society Vaquero is a high-gloss stainless steel revolver with a lower/wider Montado-style hammer found on the Ruger Montado.

Streamlight Launches TLR-3 Tactical Light For Compact Guns

EAGLEVILLE, Pa. – Streamlight's new TLR-3 is a compact, lightweight rail-mounted tactical light for compact and sub-compact guns used for home defense.

Brownells Begins Delivering On 30-Round Magazine Contract

MONTEZUMA, Iowa -- Brownells has just completed the first successful live-fire test of its military contract of building M4/M16 magazine with the latest follower design.

Insight Tech-Gear Introduces New Mini Red Dot Sight

LONDONDERRY, NH -- Insight Tech-Gear new MRDS Mini Red Dot Sight is a lightweight reflex sight that mounts to many existing optics as well as MIL-STD 1913 Picatinny and Weaver-style rails.

Creedmoor Unveils AiR-15

OCEANSIDE, Calif. - Creedmoor Sports's new AR-style air rifle is the first gun certified for the CMP's new National Match Air Rifle discipline. The first Creedmoor prototype was recently unveiled at a test competition in Anniston, Alabama.

Wilson Combat Adds Spec Ops 9 Polymer 1911-Style Gun

BERRYVILLE, Ark. -- Wilson Combat has added the Spec Ops 9 to its family of custom pistols. The new 29.8-oz polymer 1911 sports a 4.5” barrel with 16+1 rounds of 9mm on board.

SIG Sauer Resumes Shipping Commercial Pistols with Two Magazines

EXETER, NH – SIG Sauer will resume shipping all standard commercial pistols with two magazines. SIG Sauer suppliers increased production to meet the heightened consumer demand, thus allowing SIG Sauer to resume shipping two magazines with every commercial handgun.

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.

So Where is Charter Arms New Rimless Revolver?

Charter Arms has released an explanation about why the company’s new rimless-ammunition firing revolver is not yet out.

DoubleStar Introduces 12-Inch DS-420 Handguard for 20-Inch ARs

DoubleStar Corp. is selling the DS-420 Handguard, which is 12 inches of aircraft-grade 60-61 T6 aluminum.

XS Sight Systems' CSAT Combat Sight Replaces AR-15/M-16 Sight

FORT WORTH, Tex. -- The XS CSAT Combat Sight eliminates the guesswork shooters face when trying to accurately engage targets in close quarters with the aperture sight commonly used on AR style rifles.

Thompson/Center Arms Begins Shipping Triumph Bone Collector Muzzleloaders

Thompson/Center Arms Company Inc. has begun shipping the new Triumph® Bone Collector™ Series of muzzleloaders. The series consists of two .50 caliber magnum muzzleloaders that carry the look, feel and attitude of Michael Waddell’s “The Bone Collector” series currently airing on The Outdoor Channel.

LaserLyte Presents First Rear Sight Laser

COTTONWOOD, Ariz. -- LaserLyte's Rear Sight Laser (RSL) is a new laser design incorporated into the rear sight.

Ruger Introduces SR-556 Autoloading Rifle

SOUTHPORT, Conn. -- Sturm, Ruger's new SR-556 autoloading rifle is a two-stage piston driven rifle that the company claims runs cleaner, cooler, and is easier to maintain than gas driven rifles. Chambered in 5.56mm NATO, the Ruger SR-556 also fires .223 Rem. ammunition.

Remington Offers New 870 Express Compact Shotgun In Mossy Oak Pink Camouflage

MADISON, NC -- Remington's new 870 Express Compact with Mossy Oak comes outfitted with pink camouflage.

Bushnell Offers New DOA Riflescope Reticle

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. -- Bushnell's new DOA (Dead On Accurate) riflescope reticle provides both hold-over aiming points and trophy estimation of both whitetail and mule deer.

Traditions Introduces Vortek Muzzleloader

Traditions Performance Firearms has added the Vortek unit to its muzzleloader line.

American Tactical Imports Adds New Addition to its Line of German Sport Guns

ROCHESTER, NY – American Tactical Imports has added the GSG Kalashnikov to its firearm list.

Rossi Introduces Tuffy .410 Youth Shotgun

MIAMI -- Rossi's new Tuffy single-shot .410 youth shotgun features a fast-handling thumbhole grip.

New Muzzle Brake From Brownells Reduces .223 Muzzle Rise

MONTEZUMA, Iowa -- Brownells new ½'-28 thread, .22 caliber, Tactical Muzzle Brake solves a problem for shooters using the AR-15: muzzle rise.

Winchester Repeating Arms Announces 30-40 Krag 1895 Saddle Ring Carbine

MORGAN, Utah -- In conjunction with Winchester Repeating Arms, Davidson's Gallery of Guns is offering a 1895 Model lever action rifle in 30-40 Krag.

Kahr Arms Offers “Black-Out” PM45

PEARL RIVER, NY – Kahr Arms recently released the newest addition to its .45 ACP line, the all-black PM4544.

Camfour's Ruger KNV-455 EC Cowboy Pair Offered

WESTFIELD, Mass. -- Camfour, a gun distributor based in Massachusetts, is offering a limited run of a pair of Ruger Cowboy-style single actions.

A Tool for the AR-15 & M16 Owner

So, you’ve got that brand-new AR-15 sitting in front of you. What better way to get familiar with your new gun than with American Tactical Imports’ brand new AR-15 Combo Tool? An entire AR can essentially be assembled and disassembled with this one tool.

Leupold Introduces Three New Products

BEAVERTON, Ore. – Leupold has rolled out three new optical products.

ATN Rolls Omega 7x50RF Daytime Binocular

South San Francisco, CA – American Technologies Network has rolled out a new 7x50 daytime binocular.

Browning Expands T-Bolt Rimfire Rifle Line With New Left Hand Models

Morgan, Utah -- Browning has added twelve new left-hand offerings to its T-Bolt rimfire rifle line.

Wilson Combat Quad Rail Offers Better Front-End Handling

Wilson’s new Quad Rail offers a more comfortable handhold on the fore end while maintaining four rails for accessories.

Remington Introduces 11-87 Compact Sportsman Shotgun

The 11-87 Compact is a gas operated semi-automatic shotgun with a SuperCell recoil pad. The Compact’s length of pull of 13 inches can be adjusted with an included Length of Pull kit.

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.

LaserLyte’s New Universal Laser Trainer Hits the Spot

LaserLyte’s new Universal Laser Trainer is a hammer-activated (sound activated) laser that is temporarily installed in a firearm’s barrel and produces a laser dot on a target downrange, giving instant results.

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.

Bushnell Introduces Sport 600 Laser Rangefinder

Bushnell’s new Sport 600 laser rangefinder from has an operational range of 5 to 800 yards. The Sport 600 can be operated with just one hand.

Trijicon Introduces RMR Red-Dot Sight

Trijicon has introduced its new Trijicon RMR Sight—a patent-pending new generation Ruggedized Miniature Reflex unit.