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Ruger Redhawk KRH-45-4 Revolver Chambered in .45 Colt

By Richard on March 16, 2008 8 Comments

Ruger Redhawk KRH-45-4 Revolver in .45 Long ColtFor 2008, Sturm, Ruger & Co. introduced the model KRH-45-4 Redhawk Revolver chambered in .45 Colt.

In 1979, the Redhawk was introduced in a variety of chamberings, including .45 Long Colt. However, over the years Ruger scaled back production so only the .44 Magnum was available. However, with the renewed interest in revolvers, Ruger has reintroduced a .45 Colt Redhawk.

The .45 Redhawk is available with a 4″, 5 1/2″, and 7 1/2″ barrels. The double action Redhawk features a triple locking design for strength.


Ruger states the KRH-45-4 has a “rugged frame, designed specifically to handle powerful magnum loads, (and) includes extra metal in top strap, sidewalls and barrel mounting areas.” So, this Ruger should be able to handle the hot handloaded hunting loads and the commercially available hot loadings offered by companies such as CorBon.

Ruger is taking orders for these revolvers now.

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Illinois Gun Owners: Your Action is Needed Today!

By Richard on March 16, 2008 No Comments

From the National Rifle Association:

Stand Up and Make Your Voice Heard!

Rabid freedom-hating zealot, Cook County Commissioner Larry Suffredin and the Cook County Board are conducting a telephone poll where callers can voice their opinion on ordinances which would close all gun shops as well as ban and confiscate most firearms owned by citizens of the county.


WE MUST NOT STAND IDLE!
THE FUTURE OF THE SECOND AMENDMENT IN COOK COUNTY
AND ILLINOIS DEPENDS ON IT!

Please take the time to call-in TODAY and make your voice heard that you oppose these onerous attacks on our Second Amendment freedoms. You do not have to be a resident of Cook County to vote. To vote in the telephone poll, please call 1-312-603-6400 and select Option #1 when prompted. At the next prompt, select Option #1, again. When prompted to vote on the gun control ordinance, press #2. Finally, please forward this alert to your friends, family, and fellow gun owners and urge them to do the same.

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Winchester Ammunition Introduces 3″ Supreme Elite XP³ Slugs

By Richard on March 16, 2008 1 Comments

Winchester Ammunition has introduced a 3″ version of their Supreme Elite® XP³ slugs. In a nutshell, you have a lead-free, 300-grain sabot moving along at a snappy 2100 fps.


From Winchester Ammunition:

Hot on the heels of its highly successful launch of the Winchester® Supreme Elite® XP³TM 2-3/4-inch Slug in 2007, the renowned ammunition maker is following it up with a new 3-inch variation for even more knockdown power at near-centerfire rifle distances. The Supreme Elite XP³ 3-inch Slug features a patented, one-piece, 300-grain sabot designed to deliver high energy and deep penetration on big game. Winchester developed the highly accurate lead-free-alloy projectile to extend consistent, ethical and lethal big game hunting ranges beyond 175 yards in 12-gauge rifled barrel slug guns.

“Hunters will be extremely impressed with the increased performance of the new 12-gauge 3-inch XP³ Slug,” said Winchester Shotshell Product Manager Brad Criner. “This is a consistent and innovative product, one that pushes long-range accuracy, penetration and stopping power to the extreme.”

The new Supreme Elite XP³ 3-inch Slug features:

  • One-piece, lead-free alloy, 300-grain, tipped sabot
  • Plastic tip for improved down-range ballistics
  • High velocity at an incredible 2,100 feet per second
  • Deeper penetration at longer ranges
  • Tin core – lead free

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

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The Soaring Cost of Ammunition

By Richard on March 14, 2008 No Comments

Blame it on the weakened dollar, the worldwide demand on metals, the demand on existing stocks of ammo, or all of the above. The fact is ammunition is getting much more expensive.

How much more expensive? Well, I pulled out one company’s catalogs and looked at the numbers. Here is what I found:

Ammo Cost Chart

As you can see the prices have gone up significantly across the board. What you may also notice is the price increases are not done yet. The Sellier and Bellot ammo showed a noticable increase in cost from the March to April catalogs.


The price increases match what I have seen in the local gun stores, other catalogs, and even at the local Walmart.

The bottom line is you should buy what you can now, because prices are not going to be dropping in the near future.

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Check out the November 2008 update to this article.

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Florida Mayors Unite Against Freedom: Anti-Gun Officials Join the Bloomberg Ban Team

By Richard on March 13, 2008 No Comments

With Florida mayors facing budget cut backs due to the recent property tax roll backs, now seems like an especially poor time to advocate curtailing their constituent’s constitutional freedom to keep and bear arms. Florida residents have overwhelmingly supported the “shall-issue” concealed carry law, the Castle Doctrine, and now the roll back of the local authority’s ability to tax property owners.

It would seem to the casual observer that the citizens of Florida are reigning in the often unchecked power and spending of local officials. Now, these 20 Florida mayors are the latest to have joined New York City Mayor Bloomberg’s quest to confiscate guns from all Americans.


Interestingly, a check of the web sites of some of these mayors, such as Tampa Mayor Pam Iorio, Tarpon Spring Mayor Beverly Bellris, and Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer don’t list their new affiliation with Bloomberg. Maybe the voters of these cities need to let them know what they think. If they get enough calls and letters, they will get the message.

  • Atlantic Beach Mayor John Meserve
  • Dundee Mayor Linda Riner-Mizell
  • Fernadina Beach Mayor Bill Leeper
  • Keystone Heights Mayor Mary Lou Hildreth
  • Malone Mayor Gene Wright
  • Miami Lakes Mayor Wayne Slaton
  • Midway Mayor Dolores Madison
  • Neptune Beach Mayor Richard A. Brown
  • Opa Locka Mayor Joseph L. Kelley
  • Ormond Beach Mayor Fred Costello
  • West Palm Beach Mayor Lois Frankel
  • High Springs Mayor Larry Travis
  • Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer
  • Niceville Mayor Randall Wise
  • North Palm Beach Mayor Edward M. Eissey
  • Pompano Beach Mayor Lamar Fisher
  • Tampa Mayor Pam Iorio
  • Tarpon Springs Mayor Beverly Belliris
  • Windermere Mayor Gary Bruhn
  • Winter Park Mayor David C. Strong
Categories : Concealed Carry, Second Amendment Issues, Self-Defense Issues
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Wyoming Protects Rights of Citizens in Disaster

By Richard on March 12, 2008 No Comments

On Friday, March 7, Wyoming Governor Dave Freudenthal (D) signed House Bill 57 into law.

Sponsored by State Representative Allen Jaggi (R-18), HB 57 will prevent government authorities from confiscating firearms from law-abiding citizens, such as occurred in New Orleans in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. This legislation will prevent the state of Wyoming from restricting the possession, transfer, sale, transport, storage, display, or use of firearms or ammunition during a declared state of emergency.


Please contact Governor Freudenthal and thank him for protecting our Second Amendment rights. The Governor can be reached by phone at (307) 777-7434 or visit http://governor.wy.gov/contact-dave/default.html to send email.

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RKBA Holsters: Pocket Holsters for your S&W J-frame, Glock, and NAA Mini Mag

By Richard on March 11, 2008 4 Comments

RKBA Holsters j-frame S&W revolver pocket holsterRKBA Holsters is a small firm making leather pocket holsters for Smith and Wesson J-frames, sub-compact Glocks, and the North American Arms .22 Magnum mini revolvers.

Owned and operated by Stephen McElroy, RKBA Holsters specializes in making pocket holsters, holsters that are specially designed to conceal and securely carry a firearm in a pants pocket. The ideal pocket holster will hide the shape of the gun, making the pistol or revolver appear as a wallet, cell phone, or one of the other numerous things we normally carry around. Read More…

Categories : Concealed Carry, Holsters
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Another Anti-Gun, Bloomberg Backed Group Forms to Take Away Your Freedom

By Richard on March 10, 2008 1 Comments

Michael Bloomberg is attacking the freedoms of U.S. citizens once again. This time he has helped organize SLAIG: State Legislators Against Illegal Guns.

This new group, a thinly veiled coalition to disarm the citizens of the United States, was recently formed and announced in Jacksonville, FL, at the Mayors Against Illegal Guns Conference. Hosting the event was anti-gunner Jacksonville Mayor John Peyton. Read More…

Categories : Gun Owners of America, NRA, Second Amendment Foundation, Second Amendment Issues
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Gun Rights Policy Conference 2008 Announced by the Second Amendment Foundation

By Richard on March 10, 2008 No Comments

Each year the Second Amendment Foundation sponsors the Gun Rights Policy Conference. This conference brings together gun rights advocates, policy makers, and gun owners in one place to discuss the issues surrounding the Second Amendment.

This year’s Gun Rights Policy Conference is being held in Phoenix, Arizona, from September 26-28. The speakers have not been announced, but past speakers include Ron Paul, Bob Barr, Alan Gottlieb, John Lott, Wayne LaPierre, Michael Reagan, Ken Hamlin, and more. The agenda will be published a later date, but I imagine we will see topics that will cover the presidential election and the Heller decision.


As always, the SAF will give away a stack of books and other information -for free- to each and every person that attends.

The SAF always organizes a top notch event. Registration information is on the Second Amendment Foundation’s website. Oh, and did I mention that this year’s conference…like every year before it…is FREE. Make sure you say “thank you” to the Second Amendment Foundation and the conference sponsors: the National Rifle Association, the National Shooting Sports Foundation, Women and Guns, The New Gun Week, and KeepAndBearArms.com.

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What’s In Store At GunsHolstersAndGear

By Richard on March 7, 2008 No Comments

In the month of March, here are some of the things you can expect to see at GunsHolstersAndGear:

  • A review of a line of reasonably priced, very good concealed carry holsters being custom made;
  • an interview with a modern day champion of the Second Amendment;
  • a discussion on the use of sights –and what really works– on a handgun during a violent encounter;
  • a complete review of the Smith and Wesson M&P;
  • information about a new legal defense program for armed citizens; and
  • a discussion of the SKS as a utility rifle.

Plus, you can also expect to see ongoing updates of legislative activity, new product announcements, and more throughout the month.  So, stick around for all the fun!


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