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Posted: 10/12/2010 6:42:24 PM
Vortex Optics Provides Support for NSSF's First Shots NEWTOWN, Conn. — Newcomers to the shooting sports will be assured of a clear view of their target thanks to Vortex Optics, which has generously pledged its support to First Shots®, the introductory shooting program developed by the National Shooting Sports Foundation. NSSF is proud to add Vortex Optics to the growing list of industry supporters of First Shots, which helps shooting ranges nationwide provide introductory seminars in handgun, rifle and shotgun. Vortex has been in the optics business since 1986 and is one of the few family owned and operated U.S. companies in the industry. A staff of about 40 dedicated and hard-working employees manufactures rifle scopes, binoculars, spotting scopes, red-dot scopes and other optics products. All products are designed to the company's own specifications and inspected and serviced at a modern facility located in Middleton, Wis. "Introducing and recruiting new participants to the shooting sports in a safe, positive and fun format is something Vortex Optics believes in," said company president Dan Hamilton. "NSSF First Shots is dedicated to facilitating just that. Their mission aligns perfectly with our company's core values. Supporting the NSSF First Shots program simply makes sense, and we are proud and excited to be working with them." Said Cynthia Dalena, manager of the First Shots program, "NSSF greatly appreciates the support of Vortex Optics and the contribution their fine products will make toward growing the ranks of recreational shooters." Hosted by independent shooting facilities, First Shots seminars provide participants with a comprehensive introduction to shooting by qualified range operators and instructors. The seminars cover firearm safety, local ownership requirements, shooting fundamentals, hands-on instruction and information on how and where to continue shooting. First Shots is one of many NSSF programs working to increase awareness of and participation in the shooting sports. For more information on First Shots, visit www.firstshots.org. |
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Posted: 10/13/2010 6:16:29 PM
Ammo-Makers Expand Production and Hire Workers in IdahoTwo ammunition manufacturers in Lewiston, Idaho, plan to add "significant numbers of workers” this year and next. Alliant Techsystems (ATK), parent of CCI, Alliant Powder, RCBS and other companies, expects to add about 100 jobs by the end of 2010, and Extreme Bullet plans to expand its facility and add about 100 jobs over the next few years. ATK’s employee ranks will grow to approximately 1,200 workers by the end of this year.
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Posted: 10/13/2010 6:19:31 PM
Potterfields Donate $1 Million to National Wild Turkey Federation |
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Posted: 10/13/2010 6:23:20 PM
Shouldn’t Illegal Immigration Take a Back Seat to Guns Crime Control vs. The Bill of Rights by Arizona State Sen. Russell Pearce Arizona ––(Ammoland.com)- The entire world, driven by news reports, has fixated on the enormous illegal-immigrant invasion Arizona has suffered under for years. The invasion had previously been ignored, a news-media black hole from which little information escaped. The catalyst for the attention is my bill SB1070, empowering our law-enforcement agencies to deal with the invasion. We passed it because the federal government is aiding and abetting the invaders, instead of stopping them and defending the nation against a flood of biblical proportions. But SB1070 is a simple criminal statute, enacted to treat symptoms of a harmful crime — sneaking into our nation to commit felonies, leach off our successes, eat out our substance. A different law, SB1108, for which I am equally responsible, is the more important act. SB1108 is no simple crime-control law. It repeals outrageous infringements to the Bill of Rights, reinstating wholesome fullness to the right to keep and bear arms. The media however, driven by a nearly fanatical racist miasma, blindly focused on the immigration-crime law — finding racism where none exists – at the expense of even noting the strengthened Bill of Rights, despite a packed news conference for SB1108. http://www.ammoland.com/2010/10/13/shouldnt-illegal-immigration-take-a-back-seat-to-guns/ |
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Posted: 10/13/2010 6:27:25 PM
[Last Edit: 10/13/2010 6:27:53 PM by aztec223]
Not all 'crime guns' have been used in crimes One of the expressed concerns raised by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobaccco, Firearms and Explosives over the Korean surplus rifle dispute discussed in yesterday's column is to not add another source for "crime guns." Unsurprisingly, this is also one of the main arguments used to introduce restrictive new U.S. laws as a purported means of disarming Mexican narco-terrorists, as well as a centerpiece for New York City Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg's anti-your guns crusade. It's used because it's a powerful term. "Crime gun" evokes a hardboiled detective recovering one from a crime scene, no doubt picking it up with a pencil through the trigger guard, or a white-coated CSI technician lining up recovered bullet striations under a microscope, all leading to the inevitable outing of the villain. It was Col. Mustard with the .45 in the library. This isn't to discount the validity of these investigative techniques––they are used and can be crucial to establishing justice for victims and extracting dangerous characters from peaceable society. http://www.examiner.com/gun-rights-in-national/not-all-crime-guns-have-been-used-crimes?cid=examiner-email |
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Posted: 10/14/2010 7:46:36 PM
This is from the National Association for Gun Rights.
See what we've created for Nevada: With barely three weeks left before the November election, it is critical citizens in Nevada, Kentucky, Alaska, and Colorado know where their candidates stand on the right to keep and bear arms. That's why I've planned a full scale State Targeted Education Program that will do just that. http://www.nationalgunrights.org/ |
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Posted: 10/14/2010 8:14:46 PM
Hodgdon Announces New 2011 Reloading ManualThe 2011 edition of the Hodgdon® Annual Manual has just been announced, and should be at newstands in January 2011. Now in its 8th year, the Hodgdon Annual Manual includes over 5,000 rifle and pistol loads, with information on 29 Hodgdon, 19 IMR® and 10 Winchester® brand powders, with updated propellant burn rate and usage charts.
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Posted: 10/14/2010 8:17:55 PM
[Last Edit: 10/14/2010 8:18:26 PM by aztec223]
IANSA & UN Would Ban Surplus Ammunition Sales
The other equation with surplus ammo is that it has red tape that can "gum up the works” because this involves international and global markets. Thus the normal "supply and demand” equation is still true, but government regulations can actually create a problem with supply, which only further increases the demand. The Soviet era ammo that was once impossible to find, and then became plentiful could again dry up as some anti-gun / anti-freedom groups look to block its entry into the United States. "Ironically, the BATF along with the Hillary Clinton State Department, is trying to end the importation of ammuntion and arms,” says Summerhill, noting that while the government can claim to have made no attempts to regulate firearms, a backdoor gun ban is possible if the government tightens control on surplus ammo. "They’re trying to block the importation of ammo. There are no laws to stop the importation, but they’re trying to increase regulation, which would still block the ammo from coming in. That’s what we’re seeing now. It is going to be interesting to see what surplus ammo is allowed in the country.” http://www.ammoland.com/ |
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Posted: 10/14/2010 8:28:09 PM
"So, Harry, why the long face?"
Oh . . . now we understand. New polling results show Democrat leader of the U.S. Senate Harry Reid is at least 3 points down to challenger Sharron Angle. And when you're the Majority Leader of the U.S. Senate, it's very hard to handle the fact you may LOSE your Senate seat on November 2nd. But that's where Harry Reid finds himself. How can this happen? It may be that Reid's constituents have finally realized that every time his mouth is moving, he's telling tall tales. Like when he says he's pro-gun, after casting anti-gun votes more than 42 times in the Senate. And his latest votes may be his worst. You can't vote to confirm Sonia Sotomayor and Elena Kagan to the United States Supreme Court and say you're pro-gun. You can't vote to confirm radical anti-gun Eric holder as U.S. Attorney General and say you're pro-gun. Fact is–– you can't claim to be pro-gun if you're Harry Reid, and Nevada voters are finding that out. Pro-gun, GOA endorsed candidate Sharron Angle will need to keep the pressure up on "Dingy Harry" from now right up to Election Day. http://gunowners.org/a100710.htm |
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Posted: 10/14/2010 10:39:03 PM
[Last Edit: 10/14/2010 10:40:28 PM by aztec223]
USSA searching for volunteer Local Field Directors10/14/10 The USSA is looking for dedicated sportsmen and sportswomen to take a lead role in protecting our heritage by becoming Local Field Directors (LFD). Becoming an LFD puts you on the front lines in preserving the right to hunt, fish, shoot, and trap for future generations. Local Field Directors play an indispensable role in helping the Alliance organize our nationally recognized Trailblazer Adventure Program. They are on the ground at locations around the country facilitating Trailblazer events to ensure youth and their families have the kind of experience that will keep them "coming back for more.” The Trailblazer Program just surpassed a major milestone of having its one millionth participant since the program’s launch in 2001. LFDs also visit local sportsmen's clubs to promote the USSA and USSAF’s mission, help organize political and fundraising rallies, and a variety of other activities. http://www.ussportsmen.org/page.aspx?pid=2547 |
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Posted: 10/15/2010 6:33:42 PM
Gun owners must consider more than NRA grades Those who follow gun blogs know there's a recurring debate between gun owners who prefer National Rifle Association political strategies and those who challenge them. I'd like to address a few of the more contentious points I see being raised on blogs and discussion boards: Gun Owners of America grades candidates on issues that have nothing to do with the Second Amendment, for instance, they counted a vote against Candidate X because he/she voted for what they call "anti-gun Obamacare." That has nothing to do with guns. Harry Reid didn't think so when he offered an amendment to the health care bill––one, incidentally, that would do nothing to protect gun owners caught afoul of any of the innumerable patchwork anti-gun edicts that exist throughout the land. And despite the claim that with this "victory" we have nothing else gun-related to worry about from the health care takeover, if one willfully defies it to get standing to challenge its Constitutionality (or even does not but is adjudicated willfully noncompliant anyway), a whole new opportunity to be convicted on felony charges and to become a "prohibited person"––barred from owning guns forever––has just been created. http://www.examiner.com/gun-rights-in-national/gun-owners-must-consider-more-than-nra-grades?cid=examiner-email |
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Posted: 10/15/2010 6:51:16 PM
[Last Edit: 10/15/2010 6:56:51 PM by aztec223]
NRA Emergency Gun Rights Survey
We can't allow Chicago politicians –– or any other government officials –– to ignore the Supreme Court and take the law into their own hands. To fight back, please answer the following questions to let your elected officials know where you stand. When you answer your survey, please make a generous contribution to help NRA fight upcoming battles in the courts, in Congress, in your state legislatures, and in the national media. Thank you for your participation and support. https://www.nrahq.org/chicagosurvey/default.asp?st=1&ek=Y0JWHOSC&mid=157987874 After you complete the survey you get this response: On behalf of NRA members and gun owners across America, I want to thank you for taking the time to complete NRA's Emergency Member Survey. Anti-gun politicians are attempting to cut the heart out of the Supreme Court's McDonald decision that guarantees your individual Right to Keep and Bear Arms. They're building a barricade of regulations and red tape designed to make sure honest citizens like you never get through the process and never get a gun. Your answers to NRA's Emergency Member Survey help us prove to the anti-gun politicians that gun owners stand united and ready to fight this attack on our freedoms, and keep it from spreading like a virus –– city by city, county by county, and state by state all across America. In closing, I have a special request for you. The battle for the future of our Second Amendment Right to Keep and Bear Arms is only beginning. To win, we'll need the help of every American gun owner. Please click here to forward this important survey to friends or family members, and urge them to fill it out and join our fight! Thank you again for your support of NRA. I look forward to working with you in the days and months ahead. |
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Posted: 10/15/2010 7:08:45 PM
Bushmaster Recalls ACR Rifles Due to Potential for Full-Auto Fire |
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Posted: 10/15/2010 7:13:32 PM
[Last Edit: 10/15/2010 7:14:43 PM by aztec223]
Suit Filed on Behalf of Veteran Denied Gun RightsIn July 1968, Schrader, then 21, was found guilty of misdemeanor assault and battery relating to a fight involving a man who had previously assaulted him in Annapolis, MD. The altercation was observed by a police officer, who arrested Schrader, then an enlisted man in the Navy, stationed in Annapolis. The man he fought with was in a street gang that had attacked him for entering their "territory,” according to the complaint. http://bulletin.accurateshooter.com/2010/10/suit-filed-on-behalf-of-veteran-denied-gun-rights/ |
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Posted: 10/15/2010 7:17:48 PM
CMP Seeks Volunteers for Gun Gauging and Grading ProgramInspecting and grading thousands of surplus rifles is a huge task. Accordingly, the Civilian Marksmanship program seeks volunteer manpower to help with this process. In an effort to give the Garand shooting and collecting communities an opportunity to view and participate in CMP Inspection and Repair processes and to reduce labor costs, the CMP established a volunteer program starting in July, 2010. Most volunteers work for 3-5 days. |
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Posted: 10/15/2010 8:18:00 PM
[Last Edit: 10/15/2010 8:23:46 PM by aztec223]
Senators to Secretary Clinton: Backdoor Gun Ban Violates Americans' Constitutional RightOctober 6, 2010 The Honorable Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of State U.S. Department of State 2201 C Street, Northwest Washington, DC 20520 Dear Secretary Clinton: We write today out of serious concern regarding recent reports indicating the State Department—in conjunction with the Department of Justice and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives—has arbitrarily chosen to ban the sale of surplus M1 Garand and M1 Carbine rifles from South Korea to qualified buyers in the United States. We strongly urge you to reverse this decision. According to recent reports, although the Obama Administration had approved the sale of these vintage, American-made rifles last year, your Department chose to reverse the decision because the firearms "could potentially be exploited by individuals seeking firearms for illicit purposes." A spokesman for your Department went on to say, "We are working closely with our Korean allies and the U.S. Army in exploring alternative options to dispose of these firearms." This decision amounts to no more than a backdoor gun ban that lacks any basis or justification under current Federal law and policy. This decision violates law-abiding citizens' constitutional right, protected under the Second Amendment, to purchase these firearms for legitimate purposes such as target shooting, hunting, collecting, and self-protection. As you may know, the M1 is the rifle that helped our American troops claim victory in World War II. In Korea and Vietnam, our troops went into battle armed with this rifle that in the words of General George S. Patton, "is the greatest battle implement ever devised." Today, the M1 is lawfully used by American citizens for recreational activities and is also a highly collectible firearm for those interested in American history. Furthermore, according to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives Guidebook on Firearms Importation, it is legal to import M1s because they are more than 50 years old and therefore qualify as "curios or relics." Moreover, any individual wishing to purchase one of these firearms would be subject to the National Instant Check System. Essentially, the sale of these historic rifles—each a piece of America's proud history—pose no greater risk than the sale of any other firearm legally sold in the United States. To this end, we request an explanation of your reasons for blocking the importation and sale of American-made rifles from South Korea, and we strongly urge you to reverse your decision in the interest of protecting Americans' Second Amendment rights. Furthermore, we encourage you to consider utilizing the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) as a means for the sale of these rifles. Currently, the principal rifles sold today through the CMP—a federally chartered non-profit organization dedicated to training and educating U.S. citizens in the responsible use of firearms—are World War II-era M1 Garand rifles. Thank you for your prompt consideration of this matter. Sincerely, John Cornyn, United States Senator Mike Enzi, United States Senator Tom Coburn, United States Senator Jon Tester, United States Senator Richard Burr, United States Senator James Inhofe, United States Senator Judd Gregg, United States Senator Mike Crapo, United States Senator John Barrasso, United States Senator John Thune, United States Senator Roger Wicker, United States Senator Bob Bennett, United States Senator Lisa Murkowski, United States Senator Mark Begich, United States Senator Jeanne Shaheen, United States Senator Chuck Grassley, United States Senator http://www.buckeyefirearms.org/node/7474 Anybody notice Tom or Jeff signing this? |
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Posted: 10/16/2010 11:11:57 PM
^^^
Based upon reason. Wrong language for HRC and her ilk... |
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Posted: 10/17/2010 10:01:38 PM
CNBC Attacks Remington in Upcoming BroadcastOn October 20th, CNBC plans to air a television "exposé” about Remington Arms. The hour-long show argues that there may be a safety issue associated with the Remington 700 series of rifles. We haven’t viewed the show yet, but Jim Shepherd of The Shooting Wire is familiar with its contents. Jim, a veteran journalist, recently wrote a cogent commentary on CNBC’s "investigation” of Remington. Given the important insights Jim reveals, his commentary is well worth reading. Yesterday morning, I received a promotional piece from CNBC, touting an hour-long investigation into America’s largest firearms company. The promo piece teases "Remington Under Fire: A CNBC Investigation” a story that CNBC says will "take viewers inside a 10-month investigation of the world’s most popular hunting rifle and examines whether a company has gone too far in protecting their signature product.” That product being the Model 700 bolt-action rifle. With more than five million sold, it is hard to argue its domination of the bolt-action rifle market. |
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Posted: 10/18/2010 7:34:54 PM
[Last Edit: 10/18/2010 7:49:35 PM by aztec223]
Citibank Continues to Deny Credit to Firearms IndustryOnce again Citibank has drawn the ire of the firearms community over its credit policies. This time it deals with not extending lines of credit to businesses even remotely related to the firearms industry. As many people remember back in January 2008, NSSF took Citi Merchant Services to task over its decision to stop processing credit card transactions involving the lawful sale of firearms by law-abiding, federally licensed, firearm distributors/retailers. Unfortunately, it became evident that the decision was not a mistake of a single employee, but was rather a corporate-wide policy. Fast forward to October 2010 when the Warne Scope Mounts Company of Oregon, manufacturers of scopes and components, decided to submit an application for a business line of credit to purchase materials from the Home Depot. The credit line was initially approved, only to be rescinded the next day by Home Depot Credit Services, Citibank (South Dakota), N.A., Creditor based upon the simple explanation that, "It’s because of the industry you are in.” The term industry simply meant that the company "makes parts for the gun industry.” A law-abiding manufacturer that wanted to purchase materials from the Home Depot NOT to be used in the making of their products was denied credit simply because of the association with the firearms industry. http://www.nssfblog.com/citibank-continues-to-deny-credit-to-firearms-industry/ |
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Posted: 10/18/2010 7:39:50 PM
[Last Edit: 10/18/2010 7:48:55 PM by aztec223]
HUMANE SOCIETY WRITES $250,000 CHECK TO DEFEAT 'RIGHT TO HUNT'
It was reported last week that the Humane Society of the United States wrote a check for $250,000 in its continued push to defeat Proposition 109 in Arizona, which would protect the right to hunt and fish in the state. This extremist anti-hunting group, which has vowed to end hunting "state by state," will stop at nothing to take away the right to hunt and fish. Fortunately, support for Prop 109 is slightly ahead, according to a poll published last week, by a tally of 42 percent to 35 percent. This is entirely too close, and NSSF urges all sportsmen in Arizona to cast a "yes" vote on Proposition 109. http://nssf.org/bulletpoints/current.cfm |
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Posted: 10/18/2010 7:43:23 PM
[Last Edit: 10/18/2010 7:48:34 PM by aztec223]
MICROSTAMPING TAKES CENTER STAGE IN N.Y. GOVERNOR'S RACE
New York gubernatorial candidate Andrew Cuomo (D) is continuing his assault on the Second Amendment long after his threatened litigation of the firearms industry by now supporting microstamping. Microstamping is a patented, sole-sourced concept that independent studies have found to be flawed and easily defeated by criminals. Republican candidate Carl Paladino strongly opposes microstamping, saying, "Not only will I defend against further assaults . . . against existing gun-owner rights, but I will look for opportunities to roll back any existing state law that infringes upon the right to bear arms." http://nssf.org/bulletpoints/current.cfm |
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Posted: 10/18/2010 8:11:31 PM
[Last Edit: 10/18/2010 8:11:55 PM by aztec223]
Ted Nugent fires up tea party supporters |
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Posted: 10/19/2010 4:48:48 PM
Mayors Against Illegal Guns Twists The Truth About Firearms Trace Data NEWTOWN, Conn ––(Ammoland.com)- In a recent report by the Mayors Against Illegal Guns (MAIG) coalition, an anti-gun organization led by New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, the group misuses firearms tracing data in order to push its own gun-control agenda. Let’s set the record straight: The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) has repeatedly stated, "The appearance of [a licensed dealer] or a first unlicensed purchaser of record in association with a crime gun or in association with multiple crime guns in no way suggests that either the federal firearms licensed dealer (FFL) or the first purchaser has committed criminal acts. Rather, such information may provide a starting point for further and more detailed investigation.” (Crime Gun Trace Analysis Reports, ATF, 1998). According to ATF, the average time to recovery in the U.S. is more than 10 years. In other words, from the time a firearm is first purchased at retail (following a background check) to the time it is recovered by law enforcement, more than a decade has elapsed. If one were to isolate the top 10 source states, the time to recovery stays a similarly high 9.9 years. These numbers, state ATF, are not indicative of firearms trafficking. Furthermore, every state, every one, is its own top source state for recovered firearms. http://www.ammoland.com/2010/10/18/mayors-against-illegal-guns-twists-the-truth-about-firearms-trace-data/ |
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Posted: 10/19/2010 4:51:36 PM
[Last Edit: 10/19/2010 4:52:11 PM by aztec223]
Originally Posted By aztec223: CNBC Attacks Remington in Upcoming Broadcast
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Posted: 10/19/2010 5:00:45 PM
.50 Caliber machine guns bought over the counter in the US
Direct from the video "50 caliber machine guns bought over the counter in the United States" Thank you MSNBC for throwing credibility straight out the window http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/39712020#39712020 |
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