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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Volokh: Criticism of "Guns Did Not Protect Those Who Possessed Them from Being Shot in an Assault”

Conspicuously missing from the press release and the news story were two critical limitations that were admitted in the original study. These qualifiers mean that the press release headline, as well as all the other statements and implications of causation, were quite mistaken.

Streamlight Appoints Dineen as VP Sales and Marketing

EAGLEVILLE, Pa. – Streamlight, Inc., the lighting manufacturer, has announced the appointment of Michael F. Dineen to the position of vice president of sales and marketing. In his new role, Dineen will be responsible for overall sales management and leadership for all Streamlight markets. He also will lead the development and execution of the company's marketing strategy.…

It’s 2 More National Titles for Glock’s Jessie Abbate

LAS VEGAS, Nev. — For the second year in a row Jessie Abbate has won back-to-back national titles at the Smith & Wesson 2009 U.S. Practical Shooting Association’s (USPSA) National Handgun Championships.

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.

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.

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.

“Diamond Dave” Smashes ATA Singles Trap Long-Run Record

MADISON, NC –- David Shaeffer, Jr. has set a new Amateur Trapshooting Association’s (ATA) Singles Long-Run record of 2,166 registered singles targets.

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.

Norman Houle wins 2009 NRA High Power Rifle Championship

CAMP PERRY, Ohio – Norman Houle's 2387-124x score was a point better than 2008 champion Carl Bernosky's total, earning Houle his third NRA High Power Rifle Championship Aug. 14.

NRA Announces 2009 Outstanding Achievement Youth Award Winners

FAIRFAX, Va. -- Three of the National Rifle Association's top Junior Members have been selected to receive the 2009 Outstanding Achievement Youth Award, recognizing their accomplishments in the community, the classroom, and the shooting sports.

Koenig Wins 2009 Masters International Shooting Championship

BARRY, Ill. -- Doug Koenig easily outdistanced Tom Langley and Lee Atkins and about 60 other competitors to win his 11th consecutive Masters International Shooting Championship at PASA Park.

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.

Should Bambi Be Able to Sue Hunters?
Czar Nominee Sunstein Says Yes

SPRINGFIELD, Va. -- The U.S. Senate will vote this week on whether radical animal-rights advocate Cass Sunstein will become the nation's new 'Regulatory Czar,' and the Gun Owners of America group is mounting an email effort to get the nomination scuttled.

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.

USAMU welcomes new senior enlisted advisor

FORT BENNING, Ga. -- Sgt. Maj. Martin Barreras assumed responsibility of the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit from Sgt. Maj. Thomas Fuller at a ceremony Aug. 28 at Pool Indoor Shooting Complex.

Winchester's Herb Parsons Inducted into Outdoor Hall of Fame

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Former Winchester exhibition shooter Herb Parsons was recently inducted into the Legends of the Outdoors National Hall of Fame.

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).

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.

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.

NC Federal Grand Jury Indicts 9 in Firearms Thefts Ring

NC Federal Grand Jury Indicts 9 in Firearms Thefts Ring, Organized Firearms Home Theft Conspiracy Revealed

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 Owners Help Oust Seattle Mayor in Primary

SEATTLE -- Seattle gun owners can take much credit for the ouster of anti-gun Mayor Greg Nickels in this week's primary election, the Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms said.

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.'

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.

Vincent Hancock Captures Skeet World Championship Title

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.– 2008 Olympic gold medalist Vincent Hancock (Eatonton, Ga.) won his second World Championship title in the Men’s Skeet event at the 2009 ISSF Shotgun World Championships in Maribor, Slovenia.

History Made in 2009 National Trophy Infantry Team Match

CAMP PERRY -- If you were trying to predict the winner of the 2009 National Trophy Infantry Team Match (NTIT), odds are your discussion centered around the top military teams in the event. This makes sense; especially considering that the last time a civilian team won the NTIT was in 1930. That is until a group of juniors from California stepped up to the firing line at Camp Perry on 7 August and made history.

Post a Hunting Photo, Go to Jail

A case to be heard by Supreme Court of the United States might result in felony charges and jail time for any person, outlet or entity that shows or sells depictions of hunting activities. Taking, selling or publishing images of hunting, fishing or trapping could mean felony charges and jail time.

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.

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.

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.

USAMU Soldier Shoots His Way into Record Books

CAMP PERRY, Ohio — U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit Service Pistol Team shooter Sgt. 1st Class James Henderson swept every major individual award at the annual National Pistol Championships July 12-19, breaking national records along the way.

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.

Sixteen New Shooters to Compete for Team Smith & Wesson

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – Smith & Wesson has finalized its Team Smith & Wesson roster for the 2009-2010 competitive shooting season.

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.

The New York Times Errs on Guns and Mexico

With its editorial 'Death and American Guns in Mexico' on June 25, The Times misinformed its readers about a host of topics: federally licensed firearm retailers, the guns they sell, Mexican gun violence and the tracing of guns used in Mexican drug crimes.

Senior Gun Rights Activist Blasts Obama at July 4th Tea Party

ARLINGTON, Va. -- The Public Affairs Director of the Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms blasted the Obama Administration for his shifting support of the 2nd Amendment at the Prince William County Tea Party in Woodbridge, Virginia, a suburb of Washington, D.C.

Mickle, McCampbell Win FNH USA-Leupold Long Range Precision Shooting Competition

McCLEAN, Va. -- Officer Nate Mickle and PFC Rich McCampbell of the Baltimore County PD SWAT team took top overall team honors in the 2009 FNH USA--Leupold Long Range Precision Shooting Competition June 1-5.

Internet Radio Talk Show Host Hal Turner Arrested for Threatening Three Federal Appeals Court Judges in Chicago Over Recent Decision Upholding Handgun Bans

CHICAGO -- Hal Turner, an Internet radio talk show host and blogger, was arrested June 24 by FBI agents at his home in North Bergen, N.J., on a federal complaint filed in Chicago alleging that he made Internet postings threatening to assault and murder three federal appeals court judges in Chicago in retaliation for their recent ruling upholding handgun bans in Chicago and a suburb.

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.

SIG Sauer's Colonel Peter M. Kujawski Receives the Legion of Merit Medal

EXETER, NH – Colonel Peter M. Kujawski, Vice President of International Sales for SIG Sauer in Exeter, New Hampshire, received the Department of Defense Legion of Merit Medal for exceptionally meritorious service during his 30 years of service to his country and the United States Army.

Remington Arms Company Inc. COO Receives Business Recognition

MADISON, NC -- Joseph Gross, Chief Operating Officer of Remington Arms Company Inc., was recently honored in a special ceremony sponsored by the Herkimer County Chamber of Commerce.

Smith & Wesson Holding Corporation Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Fiscal 2009 Financial Results

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. -- Smith & Wesson Holding Corporation (Nasdaq: SWHC), parent company of Smith & Wesson Corp., today announced financial results for the fiscal year and the fourth fiscal quarter ended April 30, 2009.

Lautenberg Legislation Cloaks Gun Ban Agenda as Anti-Terror Tool

BELLEVUE, Wash. – Legislation introduced June 22 by veteran anti-gun New Jersey Senator Frank Lautenberg is designed to expand his gun prohibition agenda under the cloak of national security, the Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms said.

Gun Cases Coming Before Supreme Court

Each of the cases now at the Court or on the way focuses focus singly, or mainly, on whether the Second Amendment individual right to have a gun for self-defense at home restricts gun control laws at the state and local government level, not just federal laws. It is an issue the Justices mentioned but did not decide in their rulng last Term in District of Columbia v. Heller, recognizing the new individual right “to keep and bear arms” at least in some private surroundings.

Obama's Court Pick Keeps Gun Stocks Soaring

Louis Navellier has written on MSN Money: President Obama's nomination of federal appeals court Judge Sonia Sotomayor to replace retiring Supreme Court Justice David Souter heralds yet another victory for gun-makers. Yes, you read that right.

Sotomayor Nomination Brings Heller "Incorporation" Into Doubt

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Second Circuit Court Judge Sonia Sotomayor has been nominated to replace retiring Justice David Souter on the U.S. Supreme Court, but she has a thin, but worrisome, resume on 2nd Amendment issues.

NRA Files Suit Against San Francisco for 2nd Amendment Violations

The National Rifle Association has filed suit against the city of San Francisco, Mayor Gavin Newsom and Police Chief Heather Fong, taking aim at city laws it contends violate the Second Amendment right to bear arms.

U.S. Shooters Add Four Medals to 2009 ISSF World Cup Medal Tally in Munich

MUNICH, Germany – The USA Shooting team won four medals at the ISSF World Cup in Munich, Germany in the past two days with Josh Richmond taking home the gold in Men’s Double Trap.

Retired Naval Commander David P. Holt Joins S&W

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. -- Retired Navy Commander David P. Holt has been named Smith & Wesson's vice president of military programs.

College Profs Ask for Campus Concealed Carry

Three professors of finance and economics in Texas wrote a gun rights–related op-ed piece that was distributed to several newspapers in the state last week. In the article, they said, 'As college professors, we want to reduce the odds of a Virginia Tech massacre happening on a Texas college campus. That's why we encourage the Texas Legislature to allow concealed carry on the state's college campuses.'

Ryan Hadden Captures Gold, Rachael Heiden Claims Bronze in Trap at Cairo World Cup

CAIRO, Egypt – Ryan Hadden (Pendleton, Ore.) captured his first ISSF World Cup medal today when he took home the gold in Men’s Trap at the Shotgun World Cup in Cairo, Egypt.

Leatham, Munson Win Single Stack Titles

BARRY, Ill. — Rob Leatham and Lisa Munson captured the 2009 U.S. Practical Shooting Association (USPSA) Single Stack National Championship May 2 at the PASA Park range here.

Ten U.S. Shotgun Shooters to Compete at Cairo World Cup May 3-9

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. -- The first ISSF World Cup of the season for Shotgun kicked off on Sunday, May 3 in Cairo, Egypt. Ten U.S. shotgun shooters are competing in Cairo, including 2008 Olympians Jeff Holguin (Yorba Linda, Calif.) and Sean McLelland (Mission, Texas).

Obama Administration Gets Negative Marks on Guns in First 100 Days

WASHINGTON, DC -- A recent Zogby International/O'Leary Report 100-Days Poll shows that President Obama's Attorney General Eric Holder, Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel, and Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano's recent statements about new or expanded forms of gun control met with overwhelmingly negative public reaction.

SIG Sauer Appoints New VP of International Sales and Training

EXETER, NH -- SIG Sauer has announced the appointment of Pete Kujawski as vice president of International Sales and Training.

Sanderson Captures Rapid Fire Gold in Beijing

BEIJING, China – Keith Sanderson (San Antonio, Texas), a 2008 Olympian, claimed the gold medal in the Men’s 25m Rapid Fire Pistol event at the 2009 ISSF Rifle/Pistol World Cup in Beijing. Sanderson won the gold on the same range where he finished in fifth place at the 2008 Olympic Games in the same event.

Attorney General Eric Holder Names New Leadership for ATF

WASHINGTON -- Attorney General Eric Holder today announced that he will appoint Kenneth E. Melson to serve as acting head of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF).

Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation Board Elects Three New Members

WASHINGTON, DC -- The Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation's Board of Directors recently elected three new members: Tom Hornish, Melissa Simpson, and Paul Miller.

Michael McPhail Wins Bronze in Prone at Beijing World Cup

BEIJING, China – Michael McPhail (Darlington, Wis.) claimed the second medal of the 2009 ISSF World Cup season for the U.S. on April 20 by taking home the bronze medal in the Men’s 50m Prone Rifle event at the 2009 ISSF Rifle/Pistol World Cup in Beijing, China.

Torbeck Named CEO of Freedom Group, Inc., Remington

MADISON, NC — Remington Arms Company and its parent, Freedom Group, Inc. (FGI) has named Theodore (Ted) Torbeck as their chief executive officer and board of director member for both entities.

Sanderson Captures Silver in Men’s Rapid Fire Pistol at Changwon World Cup

CHANGWON, Korea - Keith Sanderson (San Antonio, Texas), a 2008 Olympian, took home the first 2009 ISSF World Cup medal for the U.S., claiming the silver in the Men’s 25m Rapid Fire Pistol event in Changwon, Korea.

Matt Rawlings Finishes Fourth in Men’s Air Rifle at Changwon World Cup

CHANGWON, Korea - The first final of the 2009 ISSF World Cup Series was held in Changwon, Korea today with U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit (USAMU) member Matt Rawlings (Wharton, Texas) finishing barely out of medal contention in the fourth spot in Men’s 10m Air Rifle.

Blackhawk! Appoints New Director of International Business

NORFOLK, VA -- Blackhawk! Products Group, which manufactures tactical gear for the military and law enforcement, has promoted Lt. Col. Tom O’Sullivan, US Army (Ret.) to the position of Director of International Business.

Norris Crowned Steel Master At U.S. Steel National Championships

BJ Norris of Tyler, Texas, was crowned the Steel Master at the Smith & Wesson U.S. Steel Nationals in Titusville, Fla.

NRA Competitions Division Staying Busy

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

Top Shooters Battle For Coveted Double Tap Championship

Competition at the USPSA STI Double Tap Championship runs March 26-29 at Double Tap Ranch in Wichita Falls, Texas.

NSSF Summit Set

The National Shooting Sports Foundation's 2009 Shooting Sports Summit is set for June 1-3 at the Hyatt Regency Bonaventure in Weston, Fla. Leaders from the firearms industry, shooting sports organizations and wildlife conservation groups are invited and encouraged to attend.

Record-Breaking Turnout at College Clay Target Championships

SAN ANTONIO -- It may not get the amount of attention that college basketball's March Madness receives, but for a record 37 schools and 337 clay target shooters, it is the biggest event of the year.

John Lott Editorial: “What Not To Learn From Europe: More Gun Control”

John Lott, Jr., noted gun-rights advocate and author of Freedomnomics, had a reasoned response to recent shootings in Alabama and Germany, which spurred new calls for gun confiscation:

Caucus Co-Chair Dan Boren To Lead Task Force On Gun Rights

Congressional Sportsmen's Caucus House Co-Chair Oklahoma Rep. Dan Boren will serve as co-chair of a new National Rifle Association task force on gun rights.

Cabela's Names Thomas L. Millner Chief Executive Officer and President

SIDNEY, Neb -- Cabela's Incorporated (NYSE: CAB) has announced that Thomas L. 'Tommy' Millner has been named as Cabela's CEO and president, and a member of the board, effective April 6, 2009.

Big Firms, such as Weyerhaeuser Corp., Whirlpool Corp., and ConocoPhillips, Must Adjust to Legality of Guns in Workplace Parking Lots

A new ruling by a federal appeals court means managers in a growing number of states must accept that their employees have the legal right to keep guns in their cars at work, said attorney James P. Anelli, an attorney in law firm LeClairRyan's Labor and Employment Group.

Supreme Court Refuses to Hear New York City's Lawsuit Against Gun Makers

NEW YORK -- Putting an end to nine years of litigation, the U.S. Supreme Court refused to hear New York City's request to continue a lawsuit that sought to hold firearms manufacturers responsible for the criminal misuse of firearms.

How Good is the Gun Business? Barron's says Pretty Dang Good

From Barron's, the financial publishing firm: 'The stay-at-home hobbyist speculator crowd has been manically betting that societal unrest will have us all arming ourselves.'

$1000 CMP ROTC Scholarships Available

CAMP PERRY, Ohio - If you know of a JROTC high school senior or ROTC college underclass cadet in good standing who participates on a competitive rifle club or varsity team, it's time to spread the word that applications are available to apply for a $1,000 CMP ROTC scholarship. The deadline for applications is March 5, 2009.

Palin Expresses Support for Concealed Weapons Regulations

JUNEAU - Governor Sarah Palin encouraged U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar to support recently adopted regulations allowing concealed weapons in national parks and wildlife refuges. Secretary Salazar has directed a review of the regulations that were approved by the previous administration.

SCOTUSblog: Heller Sequels in the Works

Writing on SCOTUSblog, a website that reports on Supreme Court activities, Lyle Denniston said:'On a pace that very likely will put them in the Supreme Court at its next term, three significant test cases on the scope of the Second Amendment — the “gun rights” Amendment — are moving along in the lower courts. Briefing on the core question of whether state and local governments must obey the Amendment — and thus allow private ownership of handguns, for example — will be completed in the Seventh Circuit Court by mid-March. Argument and a decision by summer appear likely.

Wisconsin Teacher Placed on Leave for Facebook Posting with Rifle

Beaver Dam school officials placed a middle school teacher on administrative leave after discovering a photograph of the teacher with a gun on the teacher's Facebook page.

Winchester, USA Shooting Extend Partnership Beyond 2012 London Olympics

Big-time competition calls for big-time players, which is why Winchester Ammunition and the USA Shooting Shotgun Team will take on the world's toughest competitors, together, for the next five years. Winchester Ammunition has been the exclusive ammunition sponsor of the USA Shooting Shotgun Team since 1999, supporting the team in all major worldwide competitions.

Stephen Halbrook Testifies Against Confirmation of Eric Holder for Attorney General at Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing

OAKLAND, Calif. -- The Senate Judiciary Committee began hearings January 15 for the controversial nomination of Eric Holder to the position of Attorney General of the United States. Independent Institute Research Fellow and attorney Stephen Halbrook is among the witnesses testifying, arguing that Holder's reputation as a steadfast opponent of Second Amendment rights makes him an unfit candidate for the job.

Carlisle, Fox to be inducted into U.S. International Shooting Hall of Fame

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Daniel Carlisle and Ruby Fox will be inducted into the U.S. International Shooting Hall of Fame for 2008 and all six of the 2008 USA Shooting Olympic medalists will be honored in a ceremony hosted by USA Shooting at the 2009 SHOT Show in Orlando, Fla.

SHOT Show Auctions Highlight Bianchi, Colt, Marlin Specialty Guns

Besides the deluge of new product announcements coming out this week, there’s other happenings slated for the show.Of most interest to gun owners, two auctions will honor America's firearms traditions.The 2009 package features one-of-a-kind offerings from Bianchi, Colt Manufacturing Co., Marlin Firearms, Hornady and Remington Arms.

Federal Appeals Court Panel Rules That Gunshop’s Defamation Case Belongs in State Court

A federal appeals court panel has ruled that a defamation case brought by gun store owners against New York Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg should proceed in Georgia's Cobb County Superior Court, not federal court.

National Rifle Association Expected To Settle Lawsuit On Housing Authority Gun Ban

The NRA is expected to drop the City and County of San Francisco as a named party in the lawsuit, and there are reports of a settlement with the Housing Authority itself that may moot out the suit.

N.J. Seeks to Limit Handgun Purchases to One a Month

New Jersey could soon become the fourth state to limit handgun purchases to one a month.

Ohio Man, 93, Shoots Alleged Intruder

Police are investigating a weekend shooting of an alleged intruder by a 93-year-old homeowner.

Boone and Crockett Club Confirms New World's Record Elk

MISSOULA, Mont.—Perhaps the largest elk ever produced in the wild—a Utah bull taken in 2008 by a hunter on public land—has been confirmed as a new world's record Jan. 2 by the Boone and Crockett Club.

California's Bad Santa Exposes Failure Of Gun Control Laws

News of a man dressing up in a Santa suit and murdering nine people in Los Angeles on Christmas Eve dominated cable news headlines for days after the event. News reports suggest Bruce Pardo took as many as four handguns and a homemade flame-thrower to the home of his ex-wife's parents, where at least 25 people were enjoying a Christmas Eve party. Pardo shot at partygoers and burned down the house, murdering at least nine people before committing suicide hours later.