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Entries from April 2008

FNH USA and NRA join forces to offer Women’s Wilderness Escape in July 2008

April 29th, 2008 · No Comments

FNH USA is sponsoring the NRA Women’s Wilderness Escape scheduled for July 16-24, 2008 at the NRA Whittington Center in Raton, New Mexico. The event is described as a nine-day “get away” opportunity to experience the softer side of firearm education with an exposure to a wide variety of shooting sports activities and an array […]

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Tags: NRA · Training

ATK Acquires Weaver Optics

April 28th, 2008 · No Comments

ATK has announced its acquisition of Weaver® Optics from Meade Instruments effective April 24, 2008. This acquisition further heralds ATK’s return to the optics category and integrates yet another trusted and respected name into the well-known family of ATK brands.
This strategic move, coupled with the 2007 launch of Nitrex Optics™ establishes ATK as a significant […]

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Tags: General Information · Optics and Sighting Systems

Maryland State Police to Carry Beretta PX4 Storm Pistol as Duty Gun

April 27th, 2008 · No Comments

Beretta proudly announces that the Maryland State Police have chosen the Beretta Px4 Storm to replace their Beretta 96D pistols. The Beretta Px4 Storm is the next generation in law enforcement pistols. The Maryland State Police will issue 1,065 Px4 Storm D Model pistols in .40 S&W to their officers.“
“The Maryland State Police are pleased […]

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Tags: Pistols

Mayor Bloomberg’s Latest Anti-Gun Group: County Executives Against Illegal Guns

April 14th, 2008 · No Comments

Mayor Michael Bloomberg is very anti-gun and has formed groups like Mayors Against Illegal Guns in an attempt to further his agenda of disarming the citizens of the United States. Bloomberg’s latest venture is called County Executives Against Illegal Guns.
County Executives Against Illegal Guns is a newly formed coalition of anti-gun county executives who […]

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Tags: Second Amendment Issues

Bloomberg Brings 12 More Into His Gun Banning Coalition

April 13th, 2008 · No Comments

New York Mayor brought twelve more Massachusetts mayors into his anti-gun group, Mayors Against Illegal Guns, just days before their 2008 general meeting in Washington D.C.
The new mayors are from the Massachusetts cities of Amesbury, Cambridge, Easthampton, Fall River, Gardner, Lawrence, Lowell, Malden, Newburyport, Revere, Salem, and Weymouth.
If you are a resident of one of […]

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Tags: Second Amendment Issues

Five Gun Dealers Fold Against Bloomberg’s Abhorant Anti-Gun Tactics

April 13th, 2008 · No Comments

In a previous post, I talked about Jay Wallace and Adventure Outdoors of Smyrna, GA. Wallace owns Adventure Outdoors and he has been targeted by the anti-freedom gun-banner, Mayor Mike Bloomberg.
As most of you will recall, Bloomberg set up an elaborate (and criminal) operation in which he paid non-law enforcement people to travel around […]

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Tags: Second Amendment Issues

Ruger Issues Recall Notice for SR9 Pistols: Pistol Can Fire If Dropped According to Ruger

April 12th, 2008 · No Comments

A product recall notice on the Ruger SR9 Pistol from Sturm, Ruger & Company:
Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc., announces that it has determined that Ruger SR9 pistols manufactured between October 2007 and April 2008 can, under certain conditions, fire if dropped with their manual safeties in the “off” or “fire” position and a round in […]

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Tags: Pistols

Second Amendment Supporter Bob Barr May Run for President

April 6th, 2008 · 1 Comment

The pro-gun former congressman from Georgia, Bob Barr, may be making a third-party run for the White House.
I don’t know if a third party candidate is a viable option, but I do know a few things. First, a lot of people are fed up with both the Republicans and Democrats.
Second, neither party is offering […]

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Tags: Second Amendment Issues

National Shooting Sports Foundation Awards Grants to 12 States

April 4th, 2008 · No Comments

A Record $724,980 Earmarked for Hunter Recruitment and Retention
NEWTOWN, Conn. — For the sixth consecutive year, the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) has announced grants to states for projects designed to enlist new hunters, and retain existing ones.
“These grants were awarded on the strengths of the concepts […]

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Tags: Uncategorized

New 10/22 Thumbhole Stocks from Shooters Ridge

April 3rd, 2008 · No Comments

Get a better grip on your shooting action! Introducing the new 10/22 thumbhole stocks from Shooters Ridge®.
Custom built for a superior fit, these stocks use computer enhanced designs and a steel pillar to provide the ultimate in repeatability and a high cheek piece for improved shooting comfort. Get steady and improve your accuracy with our […]

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Tags: Misc Gear · Rifles