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(GunReports.com)--Gun Tests Magazine has named the Browning BPS Micro Trap as the publication’s “Best in Class” Shotgun for 2010.

(GunReports.com) -- A case brought against Cook County challenging its 'assault weapon' ban passed in 2006, been decided favorably for the Illinois State Rifle Association-backed plaintiffs. The case of Wilson, et al. vs Cook County et al., was returned to the State Appellate Court pursuant by the state Supreme Court, which also ordered the First District Appellate Court to vacate its decision and reconsider the case based on the recent decision in McDonald vs. City of Chicago.

(GunReports.com) —The holidays are here. As hunters, shooters, collectors or just plain plinkers, it's a natural instinct to want to share our enjoyment of firearms with others. What better way to do that than to make a gift of a firearm to a family member, close friend or relative?

(GunReports.com) -- New GunReports.com Videos: 1: Tips on buying a gun safe, including internal features, setup, and locating. 2: Todd Jarrett demonstrates how shooting on the move using Crimson Trace laser sights helps accuracy. 3: Watch how to operate and maintain the H&K .22 Rimfire 416 D145RS Tactical Rifle.

The U.S. Army has unleashed a new weapon in Afghanistan — the XM25 Counter Defilade Target Engagement System, a high-tech rifle that can be programmed so that its 25-mm. ammunition detonates either in front of or behind a target.

(GunReports.com) -- For those GR users who also happen to have machine-gun licenses, here's a fun item for your MAC-11 380 ACP open-bolt submachinegun. Tactical Innovations, Inc., of Bonners Ferry, ID, has an AM15 full-auto upper receiver for the M11/9 SMG that allows you to shoot unmodified .22LR American 180 drums, in either 165 round, 220 round or 275 round capacity on your full auto M11/9 machine gun host receiver.

(GunReports.com) -- From the GunPoliticsNY.com blog: Today is the 17th anniversary of the Brady Law and the Brady Bunch are celebrating. They are clearly hoping to relive their glory days.

(GunReports.com) -- In celebration of the 100th anniversary of the classic 1911 pistol designed by John M. Browning, Browning has introduced a scaled-down, 22 L.R. version of this firearm for 2011. The new Browning 1911-22 pistol is almost an exact replica of the original 1911, just smaller. The new Browning 1911-22 is 85% the size of the original 1911 John M. Browning design.

(GunReports.com) -- Smith & Wesson Corp. is introducing a limited-edition Model 27 revolver dedicated to the 75th Anniversary of the .357 Magnum. Covered with American style scrollwork, the engraved Model 27 revolver features the hand drawn artwork of Smith & Wesson engraver David Mishichak.

(GunReports.com) -- Smith & Wesson Corp. is shipping the new Bodyguard 38 and Bodyguard 380 First Edition firearm sets. The limited edition sets feature one Bodyguard pistol and one Bodyguard revolver with corresponding serial numbers and laser engraving.

(GunReports.com) -- The Nevada Department of Public Safety DPS has chosen to equip its officers with new patrol rifles from Smith & Wesson, according to the firearms company. The Nevada DPS has received 500 M&P15X tactical rifles to complete the agency’s full conversion to the new Smith & Wesson firearms. Nevada DPS joins a number of law enforcement agencies that have converted to Smith & Wesson tactical rifles, including the Nebraska State Patrol, which also recently selected duty rifles from the company’s M&P Series.

(GunReports.com) -- Friends of NRA has announced its 2011 Gun of the Year: a custom-made Colt 1911 that honors the firearm's 100 years of service in the United States Armed Forces. Offered only at local Friends of NRA events, each pistol has a 5-inch barrel, carbon steel polished blued finish, 7+1 capacity, standard grip safety, spur hammer and custom rosewood grips with an NRA medallion recessed on both panels. Every specially produced Colt commemorative pistol in…