NRA’s Facebook Page Reaches 1,500,000 Likes
NRA's Facebook page has exploded in popularity, and this week reached its latest milestone of 1,500,000 likes.
NRA Applauds Resolution that Recommends Finding Holder in Contempt of Congress
By a vote of 23 to 17, the U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform passed a resolution recommending that the House find Attorney General Eric H. Holder, Jr. in contempt of Congress.
DoD Could Renew Push to Restrict Soldiers’ Personal Weapons
The Pentagon appears ready to take on gun rights advocates this year in order to give commanders the ability to restrict troops at high risk of suicide from keeping their personal firearms easily available in their homes, according to Military.com News.
Different Firing Pin Designs: What They’re Called, How They Work
Everybody knows firing pins detonate primers, but not everyone can define esoteric aspects of these parts.
Fast & Furious: House Committee Holds Eric Holder in Contempt
A House panel voted Wednesday to hold Attorney General Eric H. Holder Jr. in contempt for failing to cooperate with a congressional inquiry into Operation “Fast and Furious,” hours after President Obama asserted executive privilege over related documents, the Washington Post reports.
McMillan Dumps BofA, Now Banks with National Bank of Arizona
Kelly McMillan, managing general partner of McMillan Group International, which formerly did business with Bank of America until BofA company executives told him they preferred not to work with gun companies, extends his thanks to everyone who supported McMillan and 2nd Amendment rights. McMillan’s company is now banking with National Bank of Arizona.
Holder Offers a “Compromised” Compromise
U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder was again on the proverbial hot seat this week as investigations into the infamous 'Fast and Furious' gun-walking scandal continue.
Nominations Open for 2011 NRA-ILA Volunteer Awards
The NRA-ILA 'Jay M. Littlefield Memorial Volunteer of the Year Award' is an annual honor that recognizes an NRA member who demonstrates exceptionally meritorious activism in defense of our Second Amendment rights. Similarly, the 'NRA-ILA Volunteer Organization of the Year Award' is bestowed upon a group that has gone above and beyond in defending and promoting our rights over the past year.
NSSF to Intervene in Latest Lawsuit Against Traditional Ammunition
The National Shooting Sports Foundation will file to intervene in the frivolous lawsuit brought today by the Center for Biological Diversity and six other groups to pressure the Environmental Protection Agency to ban traditional ammunition containing lead components.
NRA Asks Florida Sheriff Candidates Pointed Questions
The NRA’s Florida lobbyist, Marion Hammer, sent a survey on behalf of the NRA and the United Sportsmen of Florida, whom she also represents, to sheriff candidates around the state for the first time ever earlier this month. The questions involve important issues such as the state’s Stand Your Ground law and the sheriffs’ opposition to an “open carry” bill.
Chicago Tribune: The futility of gun turn-ins
Criminals will have trouble finding any appeal in [an offer to turn in their guns]. In the first place, their weapons may have cost far more than $100, as handguns and long guns of good quality usually do.
Cheaper Than Dirt! Asks Customers: Are You Buying Guns? Tell Us Why
A recent post on CheaperThanDirt.com's 'Shooter's Log' blog has generated hundreds of customer comments in response to a simple question: 'Are You Buying Guns? Tell Us Why.'