Brownells unveiled their brand new website, boasting easier navigation and a great new look. In addition to all of their products, the Brownells site also has hundreds of tech articles on gunsmithing and gun projects.
If you have never heard of Brownells, they are a top-notch outfit for gun parts, accessories, and gunsmithing products. They have an expert staff who can talk you through a vast range of gun projects and problems.
From Redding:
Redding Reloading Equipment introduced several new die sets for 2009, including the new 338 Marlin Express. Customers will be pleased to know that the die sets for this new caliber have been produced, tested and are now shipping to Redding dealers and distributors throughout the US and the world. Read More…
Two new laws in Tennessee give back some gun rights to it’s citizens, much to the dismay of the Tennessee governor and the New York Times. The laws allow the concealed carry of a firearm into places 
that serve alcohol, and the assertion of the 10th Amendment for any firearms made and sold in Tennessee.
While the ranting by the increasingly irrelevant New York Times is expected, Tennessee Governor Phil Bredesen’s opposition to the state’s citizens is highly concerning. Read More…
From Wilson Combat:
TR-TTU – Tactical Trigger Unit® – The TTU® is without doubt the world’s most advanced DROP-IN trigger unit. All parts are fully CNC machined from stainless steel and then melonite coated (think Glock slide) for maximum durability. Assembled with stainless steel springs in a hard anodized aluminum housing utilizing standard pins. The trigger pull is preset at a crisp 3 ½ # to 3 ¾ #.
From the Tactical Wire:
ROCHESTER, NY – American Tactical Imports has launched a new line of high-quality ammunition; focusing on the demand for a quality product at an affordable price.
The new line of ammunition is available in both a 5.56 x 45 caliber and 7.62 x 51 caliber. This ammunition is available through ATI and is ready for dealer shipping. Read More…
According to the Associated Press, Sturm Ruger & Co is looking at more than $255,000 in potential fines due to OSHA violations that happened late last year, and the first half of 2009.
Whether or not the OSHA allegations are accurate remains to be seen. Ruger can appeal the allegations, but is not saying how they will approach the matter. Read More…
From Wilson Combat:
The new Wilson Tac-Pen is the perfect hybrid of a stylish, fine writing instrument and discreet last-ditch self-defense tool that is equally at home on the range or at the office.
AIM, Inc. has gotten in .32 ACP, .38 Special, and .380 ACP ammunition made by Prvi Partizan, a Serbian manufacturer. These three cartridges have been difficult to find lately, with the .380 ACP being probably the hardest to locate.
The Prvi Partizan ammo is brass cased, Boxer primed, and non-corrosive. The ammo is available in 50 round boxes and is priced at $12.95 for .32 ACP, $13.95 for .38 Special, and $16.95 for .380 ACP.
I’ve shot Prvi stuff before, and I have never had any issues with it. AIM, Inc. is not a sponsor, but I have bought rifles and ammo from the before. They always shipped quickly, and I am getting ready to place another order with them tonight.
*** UPDATE ***
Less than five minutes after I posted this article, and less than 25 minutes after I received notice from AIM, all of the .380 ACP was sold out. .32 ACP and .38 Special is still available…right now, anyway.
From the National Shooting Sports Foundation:
Data released by the FBI’s National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) reported 1,023,102 checks in May 2009. This figure is a 15.4 percent increase from the 886,183 reported in May 2008.
FBI background checks are required under federal law for all individuals purchasing either newly manufactured or used firearms from federally licensed retailers. The checks serve as a gauge of actual sales but do not reflect the actual number of firearms sold. Read More…
[Update 12/18/2009: Gen 4 Glock photo is here.]
Pistol-training.com is reporting that they received private confirmation of the new Glock models from another industry professional at the National Association of Police Equipment Distributers (NAPED).
So, despite Glock’s statements, someone at the NAPED conference is saying new adjustable grip Glock’s will be rolling out within a year. It makes me wonder if someone let something “slip” at the convention, and Glock is still putting the new models through testing. Read More…
