Winchester Ammunition

East Alton, IL – -(Ammoland.com)- Olin Corp. (NYSE:OLN), makers of Winchester ammunition, reported that fourth quarter Winchester division sales were up 8.7 percent compared to the same period last year.

Segment earnings were $500,000, down from $3.6 million in the fourth quarter of 2010.

The company said the decline in segment earnings reflects the impact of a less favorable product mix, higher commodity metal costs, higher manufacturing costs and costs associated with the relocation of the centerfire operations to Oxford, Miss., partially offset by higher selling prices.

Ammunition will continue to be a big seller in 2012.

Frank Brownell - Brownells.com

Des Moines, Iowa – -(Ammoland.com)- What an amazing year 2011 has been!

Since this is our final WebBench for the year, we wanted to take a little time to review just how the year has gone… and what we expect to see happen in the upcoming year, 2012.

Well, we would have to say 2011 was the year for home defense and personal protection firearms with their related accessories and equipment.

With the of expansion of concealed carry through all the states – except for Illinois, which we understand is working on the issue [and New Jersey which will have to be sued into submission] – this interest in self-protection has fueled much of the firearms sales, training, and accessorizing. When you layer over that the really tough economic times that have been thrust upon us, you get a tsunami of new and re-engaged firearm owners in America.

Falling Crime Rates
The amazing impact of all of this is that crime has fallen nationally for the 5th straight year in a row. So, the realization that more and more people are ready to protect themselves – and are equipped and properly trained to do so – has had an amazing effect on those heretofore inclined to crime. Their targets of opportunity are narrowing considerably, as people become more and more intent on not being a victim. Of course, there are no numbers supporting how many potential crimes have been stopped or prevented by trained and armed citizens exercising their right of personal protection and taking control of potentially dangerous situations – and there never will be. Nor does there need to be. All we have to do is watch those crime statistics continue to fall, even in these times of cutbacks in police budgets, and we know that those of us who take personal protection seriously and get ourselves trained properly are part of the cause of these decreasing crime rates.

Of course, we must also realize this was also the year for having fun out at the range – with tactical rifles taking the lead, and all the building/rebuilding, accessorizing and tinkering you can do with these great guns and calibers.

There seems to be no end to what you can do if you’ve a mind to do it with these guns, and we’ve seen some mighty innovative things come out of this particular venue.

Women Shooters
Another continuing trend is the amazing increase in the number of women taking part in the shooting sports. The gals are discovering that not only is it a lot of fun to go out to the range and shoot, but they are competing in more and more events. And they’re getting their friends, kids and partners involved if it wasn’t their guy who got them there in the first place. I love it, and I’m happy to see the woman in my life getting into shooting. It’s one of the things a couple can do together for fun, or even serious competition if they’ve a mind to do so.

Three Gun
Another huge growth factor this year is the increase in the various types of competitions and the huge growth in attendance we’ve seen at some of them. Coming to mind first, of course, is the proliferation of 3-gun matches. Lots of places, some wonderfully creative stages, and more and more of these matches being held. They are lots of fun, and the necessity of becoming proficient with 3 different firearms not only makes them more challenging – but also easier to screw up. This type of competition has practical applications for self protection…the different scenarios of the stages and the stress of competition really start to build a person’s skills. We believe the growth of shooting at the range has actually surpassed the growth of golf. Think I saw these numbers somewhere, but of course in putting this WebBench together I can’t find a source now.

Well, we can do the old political thing about “if you say it loud enough and long enough, everybody’s gonna believe it“, and just make it so!

SO FOR 1212, what do we see coming down the pike? Hate to be stuck in a rut here, but we all agree that it basically is going to be a repeat of 2011 for tactical rifles, the AR’s and clones and calibers. And more people shooting for the sheer pleasure of shooting and tinkering and fiddling with their guns. But, most importantly of all, 2012 is definitely going to be another year for personal protection, self-defense firearms and the training and accessories that make this all work… and, of course, ammunition!

2012 Election
Let’s look at it – we know 2012 will be heavily influenced by the major election coming in November. We know the gun issue may not get top billing because of the huge potential to do damage to one of the major parties. But, it definitely will be a sub-plot that plays out in the polls due to the enormous impact of voters watching out for their firearms ownership, personal protection and Second Amendment rights. We know that tensions in the Middle East are not going to go away – not in our lifetimes anyway. And the potential threat of terrorists’ activities on our shores further fuels serious thinking about the need for personal protection. We know the economy, the massive debt and housing crisis, and unemployment cannot be cured by election time – or for that matter even for some time after.

Ammunition
All of these issues put stress on our cities and citizens and everyone concerned with their own personal safety and their access to ammunition – the one expendable part of the personal protection equation. Ammo’s one thing we all run out of, given enough time, so it will be a big selling item in ’12, and we truly expect for the foreseeable future. The issues hanging over 2012 are not curable in just one year – not a one of them – so our projection goes well through 2012 and likely further.

It will most assuredly be another year for the growth of ammunition sales. An astronomical year of ammunition sales. You want it, and we’ve got it. How could it be any better?

From all of us here at Brownells, our very best wishes to you personally for a most Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah and Happy New Year.

This has been an amazing year of joys and growth and family and good times – may 2012 be an even better one for all of you. Be sure to include your family and friends in your prayers and most especially include our Law Enforcement and Military members and their families – these are the professionals who are truly keeping our homeland safe for the rest of us.

Brownells.com

About:
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Lucky Gunner.com

KNOXVILLE, TN --(AmmoLand.com)- Those of you who follow online ammo news won’t be surprised to learn that LuckyGunner.com recently obtained its Federal Firearms License (FFL) and plans to begin offering firearms for sale on its website in the coming weeks.

What’s the reason for the expansion?

The answer is simple: to continue adding value for its customers with an ever increasing product lineup. While LuckyGunner.com has historically been focused on becoming the number one retailer for all things ammo, the customer requests for related product lines has continued to increase over time.

For these same reasons, LuckyGunner.com recently started carrying primers, especially offering small pistol primers for sale and plans to attack firearms with equal ferocity. With a steady following of ammo customers and the successful addition of reloading supplies to the growing array of products LuckyGunner.com carries, the Lucky Gunner team expects that the addition of firearms will be received well by its customer base.

The same In Stock-Shipping policy will hold true for all LuckyGunner.com inventory- including firearms. If you see it on our website, it will be in stock and ready to ship. Our live inventory counter ensures that what you see is what we’ve got. Every time. No exceptions. As is always the case with LuckyGunner.com, when you order before 3pm EST on a business day, your order will ship the very same day. Orders placed after 3pm EST or on a weekend ship out the next business day.

If you’re in the market to purchase a firearm and aren’t sure how to place your order, the process is simple.

Buying a Firearm from LuckyGunner.com

1. Order Online
2. LuckyGunner.com Coordinates Shipment with FFL Dealer of Your Choice
3. You Pick Up Firearm from FFL Dealer

Please note: When picking up your firearm, you will be required to fill out a firearm transfer form and any forms required by your state and local authorities.

Visit www.luckygunner.com and watch for the launch of our firearms line- we’d be happy to guide you through the process of purchasing a firearm online from LuckyGunner.com.

Happy Shooting!

State Ammunition

Ventura, Cal --(Ammoland.com)- A legal challenge to California’s online handgun ammunition sales ban and fingerprint purchasing requirement (AB962) was recently filed in federal court.

A copy of the lawsuit is available at the following link: http://tiny.cc/4k6ae

The lawsuit was filed by the Chaffin Law Office (WWW.chaffinlaw.com) of Ventura, California, on behalf of three Plaintiffs including State Ammunition Inc., a California company selling ammunition online at www.stateammo.com, as well as individuals Jim Otten and Jim Russell, both retired members of the United States Marine Corps.

Jim Otten, a Minnesota resident, is the owner of www.a1ammo.com, a company outside California claiming that as a result of AB962, it will no longer be able to sell to California residents and Jim Russell, a retired Marine Corps Major and a Shooting Sports Director for the Paralyzed Veterans Association of America, who claims that as a result of AB962, he will be unable to purchase bulk handgun ammunition online which he uses to help disabled veterans with rehabilitative organized shooting activities.

The legal action claims that AB962 violates the Commerce Clause of the United States Constitution by banning handgun ammunition sales in anything other than a face-to-face transaction, and therefore eliminating the ability for California residents to buy ammunition from companies outside the state, as well as the ability for companies inside the state to sell to out-of-state residents.

Plaintiffs also argue that AB962 violates Equal Protection and Due Process rights by criminalizing sales of handgun ammunition to various prohibited persons without defining handgun ammunition, and without giving people to ability to know who is actually a prohibited purchaser.

The case follows a flurry of anti-gun legislation recently emerging from the Democrat controlled legislature in Sacramento, including AB50 (2004 ban on 50 caliber BMG rifles), AB1471 (2007 requirement for ballistic microstamping technology), SB585 (2009 attempted ban of gun shows at San Francisco Cow Palace), AB1934 (2009 ban of open carry of unloaded firearms in public), AB1810 (2010 attempt to require permanent registration of long guns), AB2223 (2010 attempt to expand the “lead free” Condor Zone banning the most common and most affordable types of ammunition), among numerous other gun relates laws and regulations.

Armscor Ammunition .380 Auto

Lucky Gunner Ammuntion

Knoxville, TN --(AmmoLand.com)- After a successful trip to the recent SHOT Show in Las Vegas, LuckyGunner.com is pleased to announce a direct relationship with Armscor Ammunition.

At a time when most manufacturers are delaying shipments and taking ever-lengthening back-orders, Armscor is delivering newly manufactured, precision ammunition on-time to LuckyGunner.com.

Unbeknown to many, Armscor is the largest ammunition manufacturer in Southeast Asia and maintains advanced operations in both the United States and the Philippines. Since the end of World War II, Armscor has been producing award-winning firearms and ammunition.

As a new distributor of Armscor Ammunition, LuckyGunner.com is proud to announce the recent order and, more importantly, timely delivery of 50,000 rounds of bulk .45 ACP ammo.

In addition to the recent arrival of the .45 ACP ammo, LuckyGunner.com also now has Armscor 22 LR ammo and Armscor 5.56×45 ammo in stock with plans to add 30 carbine in the near future.

Armscor Ammunition

For those unfamiliar with the name, Armscor is the company behind the popular (and well-regarded) Rock Island Arms 1911 series. Armscor’s operations in the Philippines are some of the most advanced in the world, with the company maintaining the rigorous ISO 9001 manufacturing certification.

Armscor Ammunition is a great addition to the product offering at LuckyGunner.com. More importantly, the inclusion of Armscor is yet another indication of LuckyGunner.com’s commitment to keep the site’s customers stocked up and happy.

Lucky Gunner Ammunition

Knoxville, TN --(AmmoLand.com)- Having just completed a successful trip to the SHOT show in Las Vegas, LuckyGunner.com is proud to announce the introduction of a new internal accounting system that lowers our transactional costs.

As a result, we’re passing these internal savings directly on to our satisfied customers by lowering our prices across the board!

As of today, LuckyGunner.com has dropped the price by $1 on all handgun & rifle ammo in boxes of 50 rounds (or less). Best of all, this even includes hard-to-find ammo that we’ve got in stock like .380 auto or .45 acp.

We are constantly striving at LuckyGunner.com to lower our prices to our customers, either through better supply sources or more efficient ways to deliver our products. When we do achieve these cost savings, we pass along those savings. It’s a win-win for everyone. So if you haven’t had a chance to check out LuckyGunner.com and our 100% in-stock cheap ammo yet, give us a shot – no pun intended!

Plus, in addition to our hard work at saving everyone more money on their ammo, we also run weekly specials, which you can find by searching for “special pricing” on LuckyGunner.com. Just type in “weekly specials” when you’re at LuckyGunner.com, up in the top-right search bar. The specials are always changing so be sure to check back often.

It’s just another way to “get lucky” with LuckyGunner.com!

Total NICS Gun Buyer Background Checks 2009

AmmoLand Gun News

Washington, DC --(AmmoLand.com)- Data released by the FBI’s National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) for the year reported 14,033,824 NICS Checks for the year of 2009, a 10 percent increase in gun purchases from the 12,709,023 reported in 2008.

So far that is roughly 14,000,000+ guns bought last year!
The total is probably more as many NICS background checks cover the purchase of more than one gun at a time by individuals.

To put it in perspective that is more guns than the combined active armies of the top 21 countries in the world. countries by number of troops

Of the NICS background checks preformed less than and average .005% were denied, showing, overwhelmingly, that law abiding American citizens are the ones buying guns and that criminals are getting their guns elsewhere.

14,033,824,000 billions rounds of Ammo
Assuming each gun buyer bought 1000 rounds of ammo for each purchase, and you and I know that it is way, way more than that, that would be easily 14,033,824,000+ billions rounds of ammo fired by USA gun owners.

What percent of people were killed or injured by this ammo…it is just to infinitesimally small for me to calculate?

Crime At Record Lows
This record year in firearms background checks show that Americans are solidly in-favor of exercising their civil right to Keep and Bear Arms.

In a year were crime has reached an all time record low what is plainly clear is that more guns equal LESS CRIME!

Countries By Number Of Troops: Source Wikipedia

This is an evaluation of overall firearms and ammunition purchases based on low end numbers per Federal NIC instacheck data base Statistics. The numbers presented are only PART of the overall numbers of arms and ammunition that have been sold.

The actual numbers are much higher.

Firearms Manufactures Working Hard To Keep Up

Lucky Gunner.com

Knoxville, TN --(AmmoLand.com)- In honor of the upcoming Christmas holiday and the big shopping rush that’s going to be taking place this Thanksgiving weekend, LuckyGunner.com is offering a $20 off coupon for everything on their site for orders of $200 or more.

This coupon is only good this Friday through Monday, during the period commonly known as Black Friday til Cyber Monday.

In order to receive the $20 discount, enter the coupon code “merrychristmas” on the checkout page when your order is over $200. Keep in mind that everything on LuckyGunner.com is 100% in stock, including all of the ammo listed on the site. LuckyGunner.com currently has hard to find .380 ammo in stock as well as good deals on bulk .223 PMC ammo and 9mm ammo from American Eagle. The “merrychristmas” coupon expires at the end of this Monday, Nov. 30th but the cheap ammo prices and always in stock guarantee from LuckyGunner.com are good year-round.

In addition to the “merrychristmas” coupon code, LuckyGunner.com has recently released ammo gift cards that are the perfect stocking stuffers this Christmas season. The gift cards range in value from $25 to $1000 and are redeemable towards any purchase on LuckyGunner.com, including ammo purchases.

If your loved one has a boatload of guns but no ammo to shoot, give them a gift card this Christmas season from LuckyGunner.com and let them choose which caliber suits their shooting needs the best. LuckyGunner.com has rifle, handgun, shotgun, and rimfire ammo in stock and ready to ship any time. Your loved one will love you for giving him or her a gift that goes bang!

About:
Lucky Gunner.com was started by two businessmen whose passion for sport-shooting has helped to build a following of law enforcement officers, members of our military, and many responsible citizens. Our focus at this time is narrow: to source and supply law enforcement and defense agencies as well as responsible citizens with quality ammunition for a competitive price. Visit: www.LuckyGunner.com