Heller Updates: D.C. Stays Astray; Evanston, Morton Grove Yield
The NRA's Institute for Legislative Action reports that D.C. has passed 'emergency' law and new police regulations intended to retain as much of the ban and storage requirement as possible.
Sabre Defense Industries Awarded M16 Contract
Sabre Defence Industries, LLC, a government contractor for the manufacture of machine gun parts and accessories and commercial XR15 rifles, has been awarded an IDIQ contract for a minimum of 4,952 M16A3 and 702 M16A4 rifles to support the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, and foreign military customers.
Rochester, NY Purchases Beretta PX4 Storm .45 Cal Handguns
The Rochester Police Department in New York State has announced the purchase of 775 Beretta Px4 Storm .45 handguns
Nevada ACLU Supports An Individual’s Right To Bear Arms
The Nevada American Civil Liberties Union has declared its support for an individual's right to bear arms, apparently making it the first state affiliate in the nation to buck the national organization's position on the Second Amendment.
Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers Institute Announces New Slate of Officers
The Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers Institute (SAAMI), an association of the leading manufacturers of firearms, ammunition and components, elected new officers at its recent annual meeting.
Acting Director Michael J. Sullivan Statement on Supreme Court’s Decision in District of Columbia...
TF Acting Director ATF Michael J. Sullivan released the following statement on the recent Supreme Court decision in District of Columbia et. al. v. Heller:
Anheuser-Busch: Will It Continue To “Brew” Sports Advertising?
Belgium brewer InBev has agreed to buy Anheuser-Busch for $52 billion. How much will this impact the business of sports, particularly sports with gun themes?
Firearms Industry Applauds Introduction of Excise Tax Reform Bill
HR 6310 will allow the firearms and ammunition industry to pay the FAET on a quarterly basis, the same payment schedule as every other industry that supports conservation.
D.C.’s Bad Joke: New Gun Law
The District, rebuffed by the Supreme Court last month in a landmark decision on its 32-year-old gun ban, could soon be headed back to court over a new gun law that could take effect as early as Wednesday.
John Lott, Jr.: Gun Debate Is Hardly Over
John R. Lott, Jr. recently wrote on FoxNews.com, “The Supreme Court may have confirmed that Americans have the right to own guns for protection, but the gun debate is hardly over. The District of Columbia, whose handgun ban was struck down by the Supreme Court, is still planning on banning most handguns.”
Smith & Wesson Introduces New M&P15R
Smith & Wesson Corp. has introduced the M&P15R, an addition to the company’s M&P tactical rifle series. The new AR-15 style rifle is capable of firing 5.45 x 39mm ammunition and is available as a high-quality semi-automatic rifle or as a complete upper-receiver assembly kit.
Browning Introduces New Fitted Luggage Cases and Flex Case Models
Browning has added new models to its line of fitted and flexible gun cases.
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...