Federal Weapons Arrests On The Rise
Weapons arrests were one of three fastest-growing categories of federal suspects arrested and booked by the U.S. Marshals in 2005, the Justice Department's Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) announced September 30.
Smith & Wesson Expands M&P Pistol Series With New Julie Goloski Model
Smith & Wesson has introduced the M&P9 JG (Julie Goloski) as part of the new Smith & Wesson Champion Series.
Brit Richard Faulds Takes Home Gold at World F.I.T.A.S.C.
Great Britain’s Richard Faulds beat U.S. shooter Anthony Matarese, Jr., and fellow Brit Ben Husthwaite to win the 30th World F.I.T.A.S.C. Sporting Championship September 22-29 in Limassol, Cyprus.
Sporting Arms Industry Statement on Failures of Ballistic Imaging Database
The Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers' Institute (SAAMI)--an association of the nation's leading manufacturers of firearms, ammunition and components based in Newtown, Connecticut--has released a statement in response to an AP article about the failure of New York and Maryland's ballistic imaging databases.
ATK and FNMI Team to Win $53.4 Million Mk19 Grenade Machine Gun Contract
Alliant Techsystems (NYSE: ATK) and FN Manufacturing, LLC (FNMI), have received a $53.4 million contract from the U.S. Army Joint Munitions and Lethality Life Cycle Management Command, Picatinny Arsenal, New Jersey, to produce Mk19 Mod-3 Grenade Machine Guns (GMG).
Uncle Sam to Upgrade Existing M-24 Rifles
More than $3 million in congressionally-directed funding secured by U.S. Representative Michael A. Arcuri (D-Utica) and Senator Charles Schumer (D-NY) for Remington Arms to begin upgrading the U.S. Army's fleet of 3,000 M-24 Sniper rifles was approved Sept. 30.
Sig Sauer Sues Former Chairman for Safari Expenses
Sig Sauer Inc. has sued its ex-chairman Herbert M. Rudolf for more than $1 million, alleging that Rudolf used company funds to pay his personal tax bills and to fund hunting safaris in Africa.
Dunn, Hancock Take Silvers in Skeet at Shotgun World Cup Final
Haley Dunn (Eddyville, Iowa) brought home the first medal of the 2008 ISSF World Cup Final for the U.S. team September 29 when she captured the silver in women’s skeet. The Shotgun World Cup Final is taking place in Minsk, Belarus and runs through September 30.
PA State Appeals Court Rules Against Setting Tougher City Gun Ordinances
A state appeals court ruled last week that Philadelphia officials cannot enact gun laws tougher than Pennsylvania state law.
New Jersey Court Cancels Gun-Sales Law
A NJ state appeals court has struck down a controversial Jersey City law that limited the number of handguns people can buy.
Three States Added to South Carolina RTC Permits
The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) has added Virginia, Florida and Kentucky to the list of states whose valid Right-to-Carry (RTC) permits will now be recognized in South Carolina. These additions are due to the passage of H 3212, the RTC reciprocity reform legislation passed earlier this year.
Fulton Armory FAR-15 Predator Varmint Precision 223 Rem.
The coolest and costliest gun in our test provided the best overall accuracy, although it just missed the claimed “1/2 inch MOA or better” guarantee. Each gun is built to order, so you can pick and choose the options you prefer to lower the price, but southpaws should request something other than the right-handed pistol grip normally provided.
Court Overturns MO 2A Amendment Protection Act
A federal appeals court has overturned Missouri’s interesting “Second Amendment Protection Act,”a measure that was passed by the state legislature and signed into law...