Baltimore OKs Gun-Theft Reporting Mandate, Despite Legality Questions
Gun owners in Baltimore whose firearms are stolen would be required to report the theft to police under legislation approved by the City Council yesterday—despite questions about whether the proposal is legal.
Bloomberg Tries Again On Gun Control
The Michael Bloomberg-funded Mayors Against Illegal Guns announced it has sent a six-question survey to both John McCain and Barack Obama that focuses on the foolish and misguided steps the group says should be made to the existing NICS background check system. The coalition sent a similar survey to the major-party candidates during the primaries, but didn't get a response. Now that the field has tightened to two, the “mayors” hope they'll have better luck.
Blackwater Supports Training Restrictions
Blackwater Worldwide announced its support of AB2498, proposed legislation that would prevent prohibited persons from unlawful access to and possession of firearms.
Firearms and the 2008 Democratic Party’s Draft Platform
The 2008 Democratic Party’s draft platform confirms that the party still “doesn’t get it” about Second Amendment gun rights versus the Utopian fantasy that gun control laws will somehow make neighborhoods safer, the Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms has said.
Carl Bernosky Wins NRA National High Power Rifle Championship
Carl Bernosky took home top honors as the overall champion for the 8th time at the 2008 National Rifle Association (NRA) High Power Rifle Championship Matches at Camp Perry, Ohio.
Ruger Mini-14 Mag Promo
Buy a Ruger Mini-14 rifle at a participating Ruger dealer between August 11, 2008 and October 31, 2008, and receive a free Ruger-manufactured, 20-round magazine.
Brownells Releases Catalog #61
Brownells recently released Catalog #61 contains 576 pages filled with more than 36,000 total products, over 1100 of them are new.
American Glenn Eller Claims Olympic Gold Medal in Double Trap
BEIJING, China (August 12, 2008) — Glenn Eller (Katy, Texas) captured the gold medal and set two Olympic records in the Men’s Double Trap competition Tuesday at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing.
American Corey Cogdell Captures Olympic Bronze in Women’s Trap
BEIJING, China — Twenty-one year old Corey Cogdell, (Eagle River, Alaska) took home the first medal for the U.S. Shooting team at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing Monday, claiming the bronze after an exciting shoot-off in the Women's Trap competition.
New Solutions From Hoppe’s Clean, Sanitize and Rejuvenate
The Elite line of gun cleaning products from Hoppe’s are known for being “green”... Overland Park, KS — The Elite line of gun cleaning products from Hoppe’s are known for being “green” — biodegradable, non-toxic and safe for the environment. The Elite line has been expanded in 2008 with three new cleaning solutions that include a stain remover, hand cleaner and plastic stock rejuvenator
New Sporting Clays Shooting Bags Keep Shells Handy, Organized
Five new shell bags from Kolpin solve the problem of transporting and organizing shot shells and accessories...
Men’s Trap, Women’s Air Pistol Events Conclude at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing
BEIJING, China (August 10, 2008) — The Women's 10m Air Pistol event was held today and the Men's Trap competition concluded at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing with U.S. shooters Dominic Grazioli (San Antonio, Texas) and Bret Erickson (Bennington, Neb./Muenster, Texas) taking the 22nd and 23rd spots in trap, while Brenda Shinn (Riverside, Calif.) and Beki Snyder (Colorado Springs, Colo.) finished in 37th and 41st places respectively in air pistol.
Bringing ‘Lawfare’ Against Glock
Perhaps you’ve seen local news stories in your area about so-called “Glock switches,” which are more accurately described as “autosears.” They are added to...