Robbery suspect shot, killed by intended victim in East Atlanta
From the Atlanta Journal-Constitution of January 15, 2009A robbery suspect was shot and killed by his intended victim outside an East Atlanta Village bar on January 14, Atlanta police said.
SIG Sauer P220 .45 ACP
The P220 is available with options that can put the MSRP upwards of $958, but our P220 was the blued base model. Available options include night sights and a nickel-coated slide. The special K-Kote finish is no longer available.
The combination of the white dot on the front sight and the white vertical line inside the rear notch offers fast sight acquisition. If you feel more comfortable with tritium sights, a set of Siglite night sights will cost an extra $100 if sold as original equipment. Send your slide to Sigarms and the factory will install a set of Siglites for $195.
American Tactical Imports Introduces Special Edition GSG-5 at SHOT Show
ORLANDO, Fla. – American Tactical Imports Inc is unveiling a limited supply 2009 SHOT special edition version of its popular GSG-5 rifle.
Winchester Rolls Out Super-X Power Max Bonded Whitetail Bullet
ORLANDO, Fla. -- Winchester Ammunition's new Super-X Power Max Bonded(TM) is being billed as a whitetail deer jacketed bullet design.
Orlando Sentinel sides with self-defense by gun owners in editorial
ORLANDO, Fla. — Two days before the 2009 SHOT Show is to open, a major urban newspaper, the Orlando Sentinel, took the side of self-defense by gun owners in an editorial.
Obama and the Second Amendment
By John R. Lott, Jr.Despite a huge Democratic Senate majority, Eric Holder's confirmation hearings are going to be difficult. He has a long record to defend. Whether it is his involvement and inconsistent statements about Bill Clinton's pardon of fugitive financier Marc Rich or his pushing Clinton's clemency of the FALN terrorists or his failure to disclose his work for troubled Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich after Blagojevich's legal problems surfaced, he faces tough questions.
NC Ammunition proposal would require permits to buy
DURHAM, NC -- An effort to get Durham officials to seek legislation that would require people buying ammunition to first obtain a permit has touched off a lobbying campaign by both supporters and opponents.
Registration Opens for 2009 Eastern CMP Games and Creedmoor Cup Matches
The Official Program for the 3rd 2009 Eastern CMP Games and Creedmoor Cup Matches that will take place at Camp Butner, North Carolina on 2-10 May, is now posted and available online.
Gun Sales Continue to Increase
NEWTOWN, Conn. -- Despite a weak economy, gun sales are continuing to increase amid concerns that incoming lawmakers will institute a new gun ban on law-abiding Americans, according to data derived from the FBI's National Criminal Background Check System (NICS).
Smith & Wesson to Equip South Australia Police Force
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Smith & Wesson Corp. will arm the South Australia Police Force's (SAPOL) 4,000-officer front-line force with the company’s M&P 40 pistols.
Brenneke Introduces Quik-Shok Copper Lead-Free Centerfire Rifle Ammunition
The German firm Brenneke is introducing its Quik-Shok Copper centerfire rifle bullets to the U.S.
Timney Replacement Trigger for Ruger 10/22 to be Unveiled at 2009 SHOT Show
PHOENIX - Timney will display its new replacement trigger for the Ruger 10/22 rimfire rifle at the 2009 SHOT Show. The trigger will retail for $150.