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State of the Union: 2015 vs. 2013
We understand that President Obama’s 2013 State of the Union Speech contained eight instances where Obama mentioned guns or gun violence (sic). He called for more background checks as well as restrictions on firearms and standard capacity magazines. This year, not so much. We are aware of NO mention of guns, firearms, or background checks, and the only mention of […] Read More
1 pro-gun and 3 anti-gun bills in Congress
US Rep. Morgan Griffith (R-VA) introduced H.R. 131, a bill that would more comprehensively address the legal interstate transportation of firearms and ammunition for law-abiding gun owners. Current federal law (Firearm Owners Protection Act) guarantees the right of law-abiding persons to transport (unloaded in a locked case, not carry) firearms between two interstate locations where they have a legal right […] Read More
A few democracy & gun control quotes
“Democracy is mob rule.” — Townhall.com “The real destroyer of the liberties of the people is he who spreads among them bounties, donations and benefits.” — Plutarch “Gun control is not kosher.” — seen on the side of an AR-15 “We understand people get worried about bad press and run from it. We are running into it because we have […] Read More
January 16, 2015 product highlights
Alliant has two new powders, Reloder 23 and Reloder 26. Reloder 23 is similar to Reloder 22, but resists the effects of temperature extremes. Reloder 26 falls in between Reloder 22 and Reloder 33 in burn rate. Its high density permits larger powder charges and, like Reloder 23, resists the effects of temperature changes. Alliant says Reloder 26 will produce […] Read More
Benchmade Snipers
Benchmade Knife Company has partnered with AmericanSnipers.org to assist in their support of American law enforcement and military snipers. AmericanSnipers.org is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization comprised of active and retired law enforcement and military snipers who volunteer their time to raise equipment and monetary donations which go towards the procurement of requested supplies that will deploy with snipers to help […] Read More
Chris Reed, Top Shot’s Season 2 winner
Outlaw Sporting Goods, Greenwood, MS. Partner-owner Chris Reed, Top Shot’s Season 2 winner.
Read MoreRJF/Hayden update
We understand that the child abuse charges brought against former “Sons of Guns” stars Stephanie Hayden Ford and Kris Ford have been dropped. We also have a report that Red Jacket Firearms “owner” Will Hayden was indicted on two counts of aggravated rape and one count of forcible rape, to which he pleaded not guilty. If convicted of aggravated rape, […] Read More
NRA leadership shakeup report from Mike Vanderboegh
Bob Dowlut (who has a shady past) retired as General Counsel. John Frazer (formerly ILA research director, who’d gone into private practice about a year ago) was named as his replacement. Dowlut was a (NRA EVP Wayne) LaPierre loyalist. Frazer is known as a (NRA-ILA Director Chris) Cox loyalist. Chuck Cunningham (director of State Affairs) was made “senior adviser” i.e., […] Read More
Army guns and Army bullets
Army guns In early December, Beretta USA, the maker of the US military’s M9 pistol for 30 years, submitted its improved M9A3 as a possible alternative to head off the Army’s Modular Handgun System program to replace the Beretta M9 with a “more better” pistol. But last month the Army’s Configuration Control Board decided not to evaluate the M9A3, according […] Read More
More (lack of) safety news
A Cambridge, MA, fire captain was hospitalized this week and is now on sick leave after he accidentally shot himself in a fire station. The captain was in a stairwell of the fire station when he was removing a personal firearm and holster from his jacket pocket in an attempt to attach it to his belt when it fired, hitting […] Read More
