Ammunition

In equipment categories with sales of more than $1 billion in 2007, the greatest percentage growth in this category came from air guns, which showed a 15% increase to $283.7 million.

A Pennsylvania court sided with NRA and issued a permanent restraining order against two of the city of Philadelphia’s municipal gun control measures enacted in April.

…On Thursday June 5, Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen issued Concealed Carry Permit #1 for a retired investigator. Van Hollen said he hoped other agencies would follow his lead. He said he has told them they have the authority to issue such permits under a four-year-old federal law that makes some of the thousands of retired Wisconsin officers able to carry a concealed weapon.

Bend, Oregon —Nosler, Inc. is pleased to introduce the new 30 caliber 168-grain Ballistic Tip. The world’s leading manufacturer of premium grade hunting bullets added the 168-grain Ballistic Tip to enhance the already highly versatile lineup for deer and antelope hunters.

The M1 Garand uses an intricate gas port system to cycle the action, but existing 30-06 ammunition can burn too hot, causing the operating system to be driven harder and faster than intended. This new offering from Hornady is purpose built to provide accurate, safe and ultra reliable functioning for the M1 Garand.

New for 2008, Remington has expanded this concept to cover another popular member of the Ultra Mag family of cartridges with the introduction of 7mm Remington Ultra Magnum Power Level Ammunition.

Weatherby’s ammunition line for 2008 has expanded with the introduction of two new bullet weights for big game from both Barnes TSX and Nosler Accubond.

…The latest survey by the Pew Research Center for the People & the Press, conducted April 23-27 among 1,502 Americans, finds that public attitudes about gun control also have shown little change in recent years.

…Other issues affecting the industry include a rise in domestic-based demand for ammunition, an increased foreign demand of base metals and the daunting task set to the manufacturers to catch-up to the combined demand of the war and law enforcement.

…The bill also removes residency requirements for concealed carry permits. Under current law, residents must live in Missouri for six months before they can receive a permit. The new legislation waives the six month requirement for those who already possess a valid permit from another state.

Remington makes it easy for today’s handloader by offering convenient consumer pack reloading components.

…If it receives final approval at the Commission on Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks 's, any breech-loading, single-fire rifle of a caliber exceeding .35 caliber and having an exposed hammer will be legal during what used to be a season restricted to muzzle-loading firearms and archery equipment.