Specialty Longguns

Remington’s Model 870 Wingmaster with Claro Walnut Stock

Madison, NC – Remington’s recently-introduced Model 870 Wingmaster with Semi-Fancy Claro Walnut solid wood stock and fore-end offers hunters and shooters a beautiful new version of this classic shotgun in both 12 and 20-gauge offerings.

Robert Hoppe Sets 600 Yard NBRSA Record

Robert Hoppe of Nevada shattered the standing 600-yard light gun five-shot group record at a National Benchrest Shooters Association (NBRSA) registered match in Sacramento, California on October 28, 2007. Hoppe's 0.5823' certified record group was shot with Hornady 105-grain A-MAX bullets, using Varget powder from a 6mm Dasher (Light Gun) with a 28' Hart Barrel, Panda action with Jewell trigger, Dierks carbon fiber stock, and Nightforce 8-32X scope. …

New Orleans mayor appeals to legislature

FinalCall.com is reporting that New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin kicked off a series of closed-door sessions in Baton Rouge to encourage state legislators, in part, to curb access to what he called 'assault weapons.' Banning assault weapons is one of his legislative priorities for sessions that began April 2 and could last until late June. …

Wal-Mart Agrees To Gun-Retailing Restrictions

Wal-Mart has agreed to adopt a 10-point retailing system pushed by the anti-gun group Mayors Against Illegal Guns. Wal-Mart, the largest seller of firearms in the nation, cooperated in the drafting of and adopted what the Mayors Against Illegal Guns group calls the Responsible Firearms Retailer Partnership. …

Emmons Wins Silver Medal in Men’s Air Rifle at Beijing World Cup

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.--2004 Olympic Gold Medalist and 2008 Olympic Team qualifier, Matt Emmons (Browns Mill, N.J.) earned the silver medal in Men's Air Rifle Monday at the Beijing World Cup. The World Cup, officially named the 'Good Luck Beijing' 2008 ISSF World Cup, is the test event for the upcoming 2008 Olympic Games. …

Heston’s Political Commandment: Thou Shalt Not Abridge Gun Rights

WASHINGTON -- As Moses, Charlton Heston thunderously rallied his people with the Ten Commandments in hand. The tablet of his political life was carved with something else - the Second Amendment.Heston was not just the public face of the gun-rights movement but a good deal of the fire in its belly during a transformational time in the decades-old debate. He lived to see Democrats running away from a cause they once embraced, scared…

Gallup Poll: Public Believes Americans Have Right to Own Guns

The often fierce debate over the Second Amendment has centered on whether it was intended to protect the rights of all Americans to own guns, or only those who are members of state militia groups. The poll makes it clear which side Americans come down on. Gun owners (roughly one-third of the U.S. adult population) are nearly universal in endorsing the view that the Second Amendment guarantees their right to own guns. Non-owners are less likely to view the amendment this way, but a majority still do.

Colleges to Shoot for National Titles in San Antonio

More than 255 shooters from 33 colleges and universities will shoot for a national title in shotgun sports April 10-13 at the National Shooting Complex.

Smith & Wesson Launches Training Program with 3point5.com

Smith & Wesson Corp., announced today that it has entered into an agreement with the online training company 3point5.com to provide retail sales training support for the Company’s Smith & Wesson, Walther and Thompson/Center Arms products.

Arizona Crowns Youth Sporting Clays Champs

Young sporting clay shooters from across Arizona earned state titles at last weekend’s Scholastic Clay Target Program Commissioner’s Cup Sporting Clays State Championship.

Winchester Super X3 Waterfowl Semiautomatic 12 Gauge, $1216

This gun is billed as the fastest semiautomatic on the market, capable of cycling 12 shots in 1.442 seconds. According to Winchester officials,...

Browning Cynergy Classic Trap Unsingle Combo

The newest addition to Browning's diverse line of high-performance trap shotguns is the Cynergy Classic Trap Unsingle Combo that will give trap shooters one of the most advanced over and under shotgun designs to use in either singles or doubles competition.

Worrisome Questions From SCOTUS

I am uneasy after hearing oral arguments in the Supreme Court case, Garland v. VanDerStok, and reviewing a transcript from the October 8, 2024 session....