The Chicago Mayor’s efforts to punish Illinois gun owners for Chicago’s out-of-control crime problem continue in the Illinois Senate.
Shooting Industry News
Arizona Bill Would Stop Arbitrary Creation of Gun Free Zones by Local Government
Current law allows the operator of any state or local government property, choosing to ban firearms, to simply slap up a “no firearms” sign.
Ruger Suspends Orders Taking After Booking Orders for One Million Firearms
Despite Ruger’s continuing efforts to increase production, the incoming order rate exceeds the capacity to rapidly fulfill these orders. Consequently, Ruger has temporarily suspended new orders.
Louisiana Bill Will Provide Clear Definition of Switchblades
Senator Morrish, who actually goes by Senator Dan “Blade” Morrish, quickly realized the problem with the statute and the confusion over what is and is not a switchblade.
Colt LESOCOM Carbine Brings Military Innovation to LEO & Civilian Shooters
For the first time, Colt Defense is offering a rifle to law enforcement and civilian shooters as close as possible in configuration to the M4A1 military carbine.
SAAMI Withdraws Its Name from Tainted U.N. Small Arms Program
Because the U.N. has ignored contrary facts and opinions and quelled debate, the U.N. has done itself and ISACS a disservice. They have negatively affected the credibility of all parties involved.
Remington Launches Opposition to Firearms Microstamping in New York
In a letter sent to key New York legislators and Governor Cuomo, Remington at once dispelled misinformation that it microstamps firearms for the military – it does not.
Hearing Tuesday on Georgia Knife Preemption Bill
The hearing on SB432 will be held Tuesday, March 20. It is Knife Rights’ Knife Law Preemption bill that would repeal all local knife ordinances more restrictive than state law.
George Kollitides, New Acting CEO & Executive Chairman of Freedom Group
Cam Edwards talks to George Kollitides, New Acting CEO and Executive Chairman of Freedom Group, in his first interview since accepting his new position.
ATF Offers New Information in Monroe Car Bombing Investigation
There may be more than one subject involved in this crime. This factor will increase the likelihood that others beyond the pair may be aware of the truth behind this crime.
ATF Warning on Firms Guaranteeing the Issuance of Federal Firearms Licenses
ATF has recently become aware of web-based companies which guarantee the issuance of an FFL if a prospective applicant purchases the company’s application packet and advice about how to obtain an FFL.
A Look Inside the ORSIS Arms Factory
When I was going to visit ORSIS, the media broadcast a program about an old Russian weapons factory manufacturing elite hunting rifles.
Will It Expand? Hornady Critical Defense vs. Grape Jelly
All y’all have some pretty weird suggestions for our semi-serious ammo testing. Here we are, trying to be all scientific, and you keep sending suggestions for silly random things to shoot.
AR Rifle Market Saturation
When you reach market saturation as we have with ARs, manufacturers really have to focus on setting themselves apart in some significant way in order to create consumer demand.
Israel Weapon Industries to Showcase Light Weapons for Military & Special Ops
The company will present at FIDAE its wide range of Assault Rifles such as the X95, TAVOR, and ACE 5.56 families, and the NEGEV family of LMGs with next-generation NG7.
VCDL to VA Gun Dealers – Release Guns If No Background Check After 3rd Business Day
If the State Police later determine the sale should have been denied, they can send an officer out to retrieve the gun from the purchaser.
ATF Revokes Federal Firearms License
Records that federally licensed gun dealers are required to maintain are vital to ATF’s efforts to trace firearms used in crimes. Less than 1 percent of dealers have their licenses revoked by ATF.
Ex Glock CEO Guilty of Racketeering
Jannuzzo, 55, could face up to 30 years in prison for the theft and racketeering charges for which he was indicted in 2009.
More Than 300 New Shooters Christened in Miami and Sacramento
The 20 filled-to-capacity seminars in these two areas were yet another demonstration of the growing interest in gun ownership across America.
February 2012 NSSF-Adjusted NICS Background Checks Up 31.4 Percent
February 2012’s NSSF-adjusted National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) figure of 1,266,344 is an increase of 31.4 percent over February 2011.
Israel Weapon Industries – World’s Only 7.62mm Caliber Light Machine Gun
The NEGEV NG7 is the only 7.62mm caliber LMG in service today with semi-automatic mode, capable of pinpoint, single bullet shooting for enhanced firing accuracy.
World’s First Luxury Gun Lounge Opens in Las Vegas
Machine Guns Vegas Combines VIP Ultra Lounge Ambiance with Ultimate Firearms Experience.
Exotic Dancing, Narco Trafficking, and .45ACP Gospel – Our Talk With Kenn Blanchard
The best thing about putzing about the gun and shooting industry, and I do mean putzing, is the variety of interesting people I get to meet.
10 Sentenced for Involvement in Firearms Straw Purchase & Export Ring
Ten people have been sentenced today for their roles in making false statements on the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives forms 4473 in the acquisition of firearms.
Remington Named Top Brand for Rifles, Shotguns & Rifle Ammunition in Recent Survey
Southwick Associates announced the brands hunters and shooters purchased most frequently in 2011 from 41,923 internet surveys by hunters and target shooters.
Men vs. Women in Competitive Shooting
You will get little argument from many of today’s top shooters, both male and female, as to the shooting abilities of women throughout USA Shooting’s ranks.
Gun Traffickers Arrested in Stockton After Selling Guns to ATF Undercover Agents
ATF announced Dennis William Estes and Kevin John Webber were arrested Friday morning in Stockton, CA after conspiring to manufacture and sell firearms without a license to ATF undercover agents.
Oklahoma Supressor Bill Passes A Critical Hurdle
This is a great turn of events for suppressor owners and gun owners, but it’s far from over.
Hornady Critical Defense vs. SPAM
Because you never know when you might encounter an especially irritable Spam while attending to more urban chores, we tested a couple of common personal defense loads.
Civilian Marksmanship Program Announces New Distinguished Shooters
The CMP extends its congratulations to the following competitors for achieving this prestigious status.