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Negligent Discharge by Pilot on US Airways Flight

By Richard on March 24, 2008 No Comments

Negligent discharges are not only dangerous to people who are around when the bullet exits the muzzle, but they are also dangerous to all gun owners. A single negligent discharge may run on the evening news or on the front page of the local paper, whereas the millions of people who safely handle firearms every day are never mentioned. A single mistake tarnishes all of us.

In this case, we have a commercial airline pilot who appears to have negligently discharged a firearm while the plane is on a cross-country flight. We can assume it was a negligent discharge because there is no mention of any reason the firearm would have been intentionally discharged.

So, the Flight Deck Officer program, which the TSA has been dragging their feet on for the past six-plus years, now has a black eye. This will, no doubt, be a reason that the TSA and Congress can point at to “prove” the program of training and arming pilots is a bad idea.


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30-rd High Capacity 10/22® Magazine

By Richard on March 24, 2008 No Comments

10/22 High Capacity Magazine .22 LRShoot more and shoot longer with Shooters Ridge’s 30-rd High Capacity 10/22® Magazine.

This sleek, compact, double stack magazine features a factory style header for consistent feeding and ejection and a removable bottom panel for easy cleaning. With a constant spring force providing easy loading and feeding—from first shot to last—shooters now have an great way to maximize their trigger time.


Works with Shooters Ridge 10/22 magazine loader.

MSRP is $29.95 each.

Features & Benefits

  • High capacity cuts down on loading time
  • Use with SR mag loader for the ultimate 10/22 shooting companion
  • Factory style header for consistent feeding and ejection
  • New compact double stack design
  • Removable bottom panel for cleaning
  • Magazine also works with 96/22 and 77/22
  • Constant force spring for easy loading and feeding first shot to last
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Don’t Quit Before The Battle Is Won: A Sad Self-Defense Story

By Richard on March 23, 2008 No Comments

In Largo, Florida in 2002, an 88-year-old man and his 86-year-old wife were attacked in a daytime home invasion style robbery. The couple was attacked in their condo by a 19-year-old convicted drug dealer as they returned from a nearby supermarket.

The 88-year-old victim was able to retrieve his .38 Special revolver (loaded with +P hollow points) and placed two well aimed shots on the attacker. The first shot hit the convicted felon in the face. As the attacker fell, the second shot struck him center mass in the back.

With the criminal down, the homeowner set his revolver down and turned to call 911. Police arrived three minutes later. When the officers arrived, they discovered that the would-be robber had gotten up, taken the gun the elderly man had set down, and murdered the man with a single gunshot to the head. Police apprehended the murderer on scene, as his bleeding had rendered him semi-conscious by this time.


What should have been the textbook case for the right to keep and bear firearms for self-defense, ended tragically because the victim mistaken believed the man he shot twice was no longer a danger. He paid for that mistake with his life.

It is not my intention to blame the victim for his own death, rather to encourage everyone else to learn from his mistake. Hollywood has taught us that if you shoot a person, they will fall down and die immediately. Nothing could be farther from the truth.

If you carry or own a firearm for self-defense, you have to understand rapid incapacitation is only achieved through a hit to the central nervous system (unlikely) or through massive bleeding. The murderer in the above case was hit by +P .38 hollowpoints in the face and center mass. Both were well-placed shots made by an older man with a partial disability on a younger, faster assailant. Both shots, with time, proved to be incapacitating to the felon. However, neither were enough to instantly stop the attack.

If you own a firearm for self defense, train to keep shooting until the threat ceases. That may be one shot…or it may require many shots.

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RCBS Introduces a High Capacity Case Trimmer for Handloading

By Richard on March 23, 2008 No Comments

RCBS high capacity case trimmerRCBS has introduced a new high capacity case trimmer for handloading and reloading. The High Capacity Case Trimmer is designed to handle big bore cases such as the .50 BMG and .416 Barrett cartridges.

The High Capacity Case Trimmer is backed by the RCBS lifetime warranty. The RCBS is available through the RCBS website for $109.95.


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Winchester Ammunition Introduces a New Line of Safari Loads

By Richard on March 22, 2008 No Comments

Winchester Ammunition Safari cartridgesWinchester Ammunition has introduced a new series of ammunition designed for big game hunters.


From Winchester Ammunition:

When Africa calls, so does the need for being equipped with the proper ammunition to take down the game on your hunting list-and being prepared for game that may not be. Winchester’s new Safari Ammunition line was engineered to not only tackle the toughest game in Africa and the rest of the continents with supreme confidence, but to provide performance and versatility in virtually any situation.

Offered in the venerable .375 H&H Magnum, .416 Rigby and .458 Winchester Magnum, as well as the .416 Remington Magnum cartridge, the new Winchester® Safari line makes the most of these popular and proven African cartridges by pairing them with the finest bullet choices available-Nosler® Partition® and the new Nosler SolidTM.

Nosler Partition bullets-with copper alloy jackets and lead-alloy cores-have long been favored around the world for accuracy and terminal performance on game. The new Nosler Solids-featuring a unique design and homogenous lead-free alloy construction-provide spectacular penetration and an impressively straight wound channel on large, thick-skinned game.

According to Glen Weeks, Winchester Centerfire Product Manager, “The Safari line was developed to meet the most demanding hunting needs. Each of the cartridges in the line provides the energy and knockdown power needed for the largest and most dangerous game. The Partition offerings are ideal for dangerous, or large thinner skin game, while the Solids will offer maximum penetration on the toughest hide and bone.”

Winchester Safari Ammunition features nickel-plated cartridge cases and is packaged in reusable 20-round plastic boxes with labels featuring recently discovered vintage Winchester artwork. The line will be available summer 2008.

For more information about Winchester Ammunition and its complete line of products visit www.winchester.com.

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81 Year Old Georgia Man Uses Firearm to Defend Against Home Invader

By Richard on March 20, 2008 1 Comments

An 81 year old man was forced to shoot and kill a home invader. Robert Jenkins defended himself and his 78 year old wife from the would-be felon who had broken into their home.


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Winchester Ammunition Introduces Low Noise .22 Long Rimfire Cartridge

By Richard on March 20, 2008 No Comments

Winchester Ammunition introduced a new .22 Long rimfire cartridge desgined for accuracy and low noise. The SUPER-X CB-match .22 Long round pushes a 29 grain bullet at 770 fps.


From Winchester Ammunition:

New for 2008, Winchester® offers a highly accurate rimfire load designed to feed and function in single shot rifles chambered for the vintage .22 Long (L) and .22 Long Rifle (LR) cartridges.

The low-noise Winchester SUPER-X® CB-match with a lightweight 29-grain conical lead bullet is well suited for practice and ideal for discreet outdoor pest control.

The new CB-match grade round is engineered for pinpoint accuracy and a quiet report, producing a muzzle velocity of 770 feet per second (fps) and 38 foot-pounds of muzzle energy. This new 22 CB load feeds smoothly from conventional magazines and ejects reliably in .22 L and .22 LR chambered bolt-action rifles and single shots, but is not recommended for semi-autos. This round joins Winchester’s wide selection of rimfire products designed for precision target shooting, silhouettes, plinking, small-game hunting and pest control.

The new Super-X .22 Long CB-match features:

  • 29-grain conical ball lead round nose bullet
  • Low noise and discreet pest control
  • Chambers in rifles designed for 22 Long and 22 Long Rifle cartridges (not recommended for semi-autos)
  • Muzzle velocity of 770 fps
  • Muzzle energy of 38 foot-pounds

For more information about Winchester Ammunition and its complete line of products visit www.winchester.com.

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Winchester Ammunition Introduces the XP3 Bullet in .325 WSM

By Richard on March 19, 2008 No Comments

Designed to take larger North American game, Winchester Ammunition introduced the XP3 bullet in a .325 WSM cartridge. The heavy 200 grain bullet promises “deep penetration through thick, tough skin, heavy muscle tissue and bone” and a “high retained weight.”

Winchester has not yet published any ballistics information on this cartridge.


From Winchester Ammunition:

For 2008, Winchester® has turned up the performance even further on its highly popular, field-proven .325 WSM cartridge with the addition of XP3TM bullet technology. Ideal for everything from big mule deer and whitetail to moose and brown bear, the .325 WSM Supreme Elite® cartridge features a new 200-grain XP3, Winchester’s flagship hunting bullet design.

The new .325 caliber, 200-grain XP3 bullet utilizes Winchester’s advanced 2-Stage ExpansionTM technology, which combines a solid copper alloy jacket with deep expansion chamber at the front of the bullet and bonded lead core at the rear. Upon impact, the jacket curls back in four uniform petals for a large frontal area – delivering massive shock and tissue damage – while the rear body of the bullet expands to support the front mushroom for deep penetration and high weight retention.

According to Glen Weeks, Winchester Centerfire Product Manager, “The real beauty of the XP3 is that along with extreme effectiveness on animals, it is one of the most accurate big game bullets in the world. The boattail design and polycarbonate tip provide precision accuracy and long range ballistic performance, while the Lubalox® black oxide coating reduces barrel fouling.” The XP³ design combines all the best-known technology features into one bullet to deliver precision accuracy, awesome knock-down power and deep penetration.

The XP3 .325 WSM features:

  • 2-Stage expansion
  • Less perceived recoil than .338 Win. Mag.
  • High weight retention
  • Precision accuracy
  • Deep penetration
  • Massive knock-down power
  • Lubalox coating for reduced barrel fouling
  • 20-round box or 200-round case
  • Heavy 200-grain XP³ bullet

For more information about Winchester Ammunition and its complete line of products visit www.winchester.com.

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Winchester Ammunition Introduces the E-Tip Lead Free Bullet

By Richard on March 18, 2008 No Comments

Winchester Ammunition introduced a new lead-free bullet called the E-Tip.

From Winchester Ammunition:

The E-TipTM lead-free bullet from Winchester® Ammunition is one of the latest new products developed for big-game hunters and it also complies with current state non-toxic regulations.

This bullet was co-developed with Nosler® and features an E2TM energy expansion cavity, which promotes consistent upset at a variety of impact ranges. The bullet is made up of gilding metal instead of pure copper, which helps prevent barrel fouling and provides for a high performance sporting bullet that is lead-free.

The polycarbonate tip, like that featured on XP³TM Accubond-CT® and Ballistic Silvertip® bullets, prevents deformation in the magazine, boosts aerodynamic efficiency and initiates expansion. The new E-Tip’s high quality and consistent performance provides unsurpassed penetration and weight retention.

Key features of the Winchester E-Tip bullet include:

  • E2 Cavity promotes expansion at long and short ranges and improves accuracy
  • Gilding metal lead-free design provides near 100 percent weight retention and helps prevent barrel fouling compared to pure copper bullets
  • Polycarbonate Tip resists deformation, improves down-range ballistics
  • Boat-tail Design reduces drag and provides a more efficient flight profile for higher retained energy at long range

Lubalox® Coating helps prevent barrel foulingE-Tip is loaded exclusively by Winchester and will be initially available in the following calibers:.30-06 SPRINGFIELD
.300 WSM.
.300 WIN-MAG
.308 WINCHESTER

Ideal for big game hunting or recreational shooting, the E-Tip is a step above today’s “pure copper” bullets. The E-Tip’s alloy provides less fouling, while exhibiting superior accuracy and consistent performance over traditional pure copper designs.

To view Winchester Ammunition’s E-Tip products and prices visit www.winchester.com/products/catalog/cfrlist.aspx?bn=5&type=71.

For more information about Winchester Ammunition and its complete line of products visit www.winchester.com.


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Winchester Ammunition Introduces a Reduced Recoil .460 S&W Magnum Load

By Richard on March 17, 2008 No Comments

Winchester Ammunition has brought out a reduced recoil loading for the .460 S&W Magnum cartridge. Winchester claims an almost 50% reduction in recoil, but still throws a 250 grain JHP at 1450 fps. As way of comparison, Winchester’s .44 Magnum cartridge launches a 250 grain JHP at only(!) 1230 fps.


From Winchester Ammunition:

For 2008, Winchester® Ammunition offers a reduced recoil load for the .460 S&W Magnum, allowing shooters more pleasurable target sessions and hunting options. A proven big bore hunting caliber, the .460 S&W provides excellent energy transfer and deep penetration. The new Winchester Super-X® .460 S&W Reduced Recoil round features a 250-grain jacketed hollow point bullet, a muzzle velocity of 1,450 feet per second (fps) and an impressive 1,167 foot-pounds of muzzle energy.

Engineered to offer nearly 50 percent reduction in recoil compared to full power loads, while still retaining enough energy for hunting at normal handgun distances, the new .460 S&W Reduced Recoil load is an ideal choice for deer-sized game, predators and target shooting. The more manageable recoil also allows hunters the benefit of quicker follow-up shots.

Long recognized as the leader in big bore handgun products, Winchester continues its dedication to offering shooters a wide array of options to better match their load with their chosen sport or hunt. The new Reduced Recoil load joins the Winchester Supreme® .460 S&W 260-grain Partition Gold® full power load introduced in 2007, as well as a full complement of other big bore handgun cartridge loads.

The new .460 Super-X S&W Reduced Recoil features:

  • 250-grain jacketed hollow point bullet
  • More manageable recoil for quicker follow-up shots
  • Muzzle velocity of 1,450 fps
  • Muzzle energy of 1,157 foot-pounds
  • Suited for deer-sized game, predators and target shooting

For more information about Winchester Ammunition and its complete line of products visit www.winchester.com.

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