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Kim Rhode Wins 2010 World Cup; 2012 Olympics Next!
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Kim Rhode took an important first step towards her quest to set an all time record for individual American Olympic athletes by winning the initial International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup competition in Acapulco, Mexico.
The four-time Olympic medalist Rhode, 30, started the final round in the lead with 72 hits after the qualifications, tied with Italy’s Diana Bacosi. In the final round, Rhode did not miss a single target while Bacosi missed three allowing Yu Xiumin to claim the silver medal with another perfect final round.
Rhode’s final perfect score gave her a combined total of 97 targets, one better than the Chinese silver medalist who finished with a 96. Amber English also shot a combined score of 96.
S&W Offers Rebates for America’s Military
Posted by: | CommentsSmith & Wesson is offering substantial rebates for all active duty and retired military servicemen and women. Buy a M&P-15 rifle chambered in 5.56/.223 and receive either $100 back or five (5) free Magpul PMAGs. Purchase a M&P pistol, and S&W will reimburse you $50 or give you two free magazines. Lastly, if you pick up one of several M&P revolvers, they’ll cut you a check for $25.
The deal is good through June 30, 2010. All sorts of restrictions apply. Check out Smith & Wesson’s info page for the details.
I’m not a Smith & Wesson employee, nor are they a sponsor. However, if you were to purchase a S&W gun from Impact Guns, I would receive a small referral fee which helps keep the site running. I think that covers the FTC stuff.
Magpul 20% Off Coupon at Botach Tactical
Posted by: | CommentsBotach Tactical is having a 20% off sale on all of the Magpul items they carry. Use the coupon code of “magpul” when checking out. Example: the Magpul CTR stock is only $73.72 after discount. They also carry other Magpul stocks, slings, PMAGs, grips and more.
I don’t know how long the coupon will be good for, so use it while it works.
Botach is not a sponsor.
Wilson Combat Sponsors GunsHolstersAndGear.com
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GunsHolstersAndGear.com welcomes Wilson Combat as our newest advertiser.
Since 1977, Wilson Combat has made some of the world’s finest 1911 pistols, AR-15′s and shotguns. Additionally, Wilson Combat’s 1911 magazines are legendary for their reliability and durability in competition and combat. Wilson Combat also makes tactical knives and high-quality leather gear.
I’ve personally had the chance to shoot Wilson Combat pistols, as have other members of the GunsHolstersAndGear.com staff. Without a doubt, these are some of the finest shooting 1911 pistols I have had the pleasure of shooting, and the craftsmanship in these handguns is first rate.
In addition to being a top-tier firearm maker, Wilson Combat is an unwavering supporter of the Second Amendment. Every Wilson Combat employee is a member of the National Rifle Association, and many are NRA life-members and members of other pro-rights groups like Gun Owners of America.
If you are looking for high-quality firearms and accessories, please visit Wilson Combat and consider doing business with them. It is because of Wilson Combat and all of our advertisers that GunsHolstersAndGear.com is able to bring you in-depth product reviews and the latest information on the gun industry.
I Like Guns!
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Upillar.com – Free Gun Ads
Posted by: | CommentsMillions of people use Ebay, but they have a strict “no gun” policy. So, online auction sites like Gunbroker.com popped up to fill this niche. However, these sites generally charge a fee. Free sites like Craigslist have strict “no gun” policies (illegal activities like prostitution seem ok, though.) Enter Upillar.com.
Upillar is a classified ad site site that combines the best aspects of Craigslist (free ads) and Gunbroker (can list guns.) Free to all private users, Upillar allows the posting of ads for all of your guns and gear, including Class III items!
The site is still relatively new, but a check of the site a few minutes ago show hundreds of listings under the firearms (and related items) section.
Upillar does more than just guns. Pretty much anything (except pornography) is available through Upillar.
FTC notice – Upillar is not a sponsor, and they haven’t given me anything more than the free account everyone gets. I receive no money or other compensation from them. However, if they wish to advertise…
Urban Shooter Podcast 147 – A Preacher and a Rabbi
Posted by: | CommentsThe Urban Shooter Podcast, the official podcast of the Second Amendment March, released episode #147: A Baptist Preacher and a Jewish Rabbi Talk Guns.
In this episode, Kenn Blanchard, the original Black Man with a Gun, has a long discussion with Dovid Bendory, The Gun Rabbi. As with previous discussions between Kenn and Dovid, I found this one to be enlightening.
If you don’t already listen to the Urban Shooter Podcast, give it a try. Kenn’s pro-gun variety show is unique, high-quality entertainment.
Computer Geek
Posted by: | CommentsIn addition to being a firearms enthusiast, I’m a bit of a computer geek. New gear and hard drives came via Big Brown this morning. The rest of the day will be spent formatting drives, transferring data, setting up a better redundant back-up system and other geek things. Just add Coca Cola and classic rock for ‘Nerd Nirvana’ in the office today.
No site outages should be experienced, but e-mails may not get responded to immediately, and I will probably not have more firearms postings until Thursday.
Happy New Year!
Posted by: | CommentsThe old year is gone, and the new one just begun.
2009 was an unprecedented year in many ways. The government of the US, the one that is supposed to be of the people and by the people, has uniformly ignored and alienated itself from the people. Government take-overs of banks and industry, started in late ’08, have continued. Government control of your health care seems assured. Our representatives (in both parties) no longer listen to their employers, and they have seized enough power to continue their existence in perpetuity.
2010, I hope, will be the beginning of the process to reverse all of this.
Firearms Safety
Posted by: | CommentsGet a new gun for Christmas? Congratulations! Owning a firearm is a very positive thing, but it comes with the very serious responsibility of safe handling, storage and use.
Handling
A firearm will never discharge without human intervention. This means a loaded gun laying on the table is no threat to anyone, unless a person walks over and begins to handle it. So, the firearms community developed a set of four rules to follow when handling a firearm.
Merry Christmas
Posted by: | CommentsMerry Christmas to all of our readers. I sincerely appreciate your continued readership.
Please Welcome LuckyGunner.com as the Newest Sponsor
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Ammunition dealer LuckyGunner.com joined GunsHolstersAndGear.com as an advertiser.
Selling ammunition for rifles, handguns and shotguns, LuckyGunner has been one of the few places you could go to and buy the tough-to-find calibers in this year’s ammo drought. Looking for .380 ACP? No problem! It is in stock. The same for .45 ACP and 9mm. In fact, they have ammo for more than 20 calibers of handgun, rifle and shotgun ready to ship today.
LuckyGunner uses a live inventory system, meaning if you see it on the website, it is in stock and ready to ship. And, they offer very fast shipping. Orders received by 2 p.m. ship same day; the rest go out on the next business day.
The LuckyGunner website is easy to navigate and placing orders is simple. I wish more companies selling gun gear would have clean, intuitive sites like LuckyGunner.com.
Let’s take care of our sponsors. They make this site possible! If you are looking for ammo, check out LuckyGunner.com.
