Gun Rights Examiner David Codrea

USA --(Ammoland.com)- “As one of the thirteen original colonies, North Carolina maintains the moral and legal concept that the right to keep and bear sporting arms is one of the fundamental privileges granted by our American Democracy,” North Carolina Governor Terry Sanford informed GUNS Magazine when asked for a public comment on his stance on the issue.

“This privilege should be infringed upon only when deemed necessary, through the will of the people in a democratic action, to insure public safety or to prescribe the manner of taking game,” he continued. “We do not anticipate any legislation abrogating these premises.”

No, but anticipate it or not, defining a fundamental right as a granted privilege subject to majority consensus on something as nebulous as “public safety” opens the door for literally anything those who want to abridge those rights can think up and manipulate public opinion on. Presumably, Gov. Sanford would also have no objection if enough voters could be bamboozled into backing a state-imposed religion or no religion at all, or prohibitions on free speech, or the lifting of them on warrantless searches or cruel and unusual punishment…

But wait a second: Terry Sanford? North Carolina’s governor is Bev Perdue. Sanford gave up that office back in ’65.

Continue reading on Examiner.com http://www.examiner.com/gun-rights-in-national/nc-governor-right-to-sporting-arms-a-privilege-granted-by-democracy

About David Codrea:
David Codrea is a long-time gun rights advocate who defiantly challenges the folly of citizen disarmament. He is a field editor for GUNS Magazine, and a blogger at The War on Guns: Notes from the Resistance. Read more at www.DavidCodrea.com.

S&W Governor Seeks Reader Endorsement In GUNS Magazine February Issue

FMG Publications

San Diego, Calif. --(Ammoland.com)- The Smith & Wesson Governor featured on the cover of February GUNS Magazine is one of many articles lobbying readers to elect shooting sports as the number one activity for the new year.

Holt Bodinson gives an inside look at Smith & Wesson’s new revolver, the Governor, in “The Governor Governs.” A large handgun, the Governor weighs in at 2 pounds, 4 ounces when loaded with six Winchester .410 PDX shells. Unique to the Governor, it can be loaded with either a standard 6-round moon clip or a 2-round clip, enabling the shooter to load with two or four rounds of .45 ACP plus, .45 Colt and .410 shot shells in any arrangement desired.

“Above all,” says Bodinson, “the Governor is fun to shoot with .410 shotshells. It’s a quality Smith & Wesson handgun, and offering one more shot than the competition, the Governor has just taken over the State House.”

In “Resurrection: Bringing a Rare K98k Sniper Rifle Back into Service,” Mike “Duke” Venturino tells of his acquisition of a rare, 1943 German sniper rifle. While he did run into a few speed bumps, restoring this historical rifle was relatively easy compared to his other restoration projects. Follow Duke’s search for a scope and mounting system as he “resurrects” a worn K98k sniper rifle.

Many eastern hunters feel stifled by the lack of variety of game available to them locally. While hunting Western big game can be pricy, there are many options of upland birds sure to satisfy. In his article, “Shotguns for Western Upland Birds,” John Barsness gives readers all the info they need when out west; from regulations to be wary of, to a variety of shotguns that will put a smile on any hunter’s face.

This month, readers have a chance to win a .40 S&W P226 Extreme from SIG SAUER. Also included in the GUNS Magazine’s February Gun of the Month package is a LocSAF PBS-001 safe, a Mantis Knives MT-9C Tough Tony, Elzetta’s Model ZFL-M60 Tactical Weapon Light and an Advantage Tactical Sights Tac Sight kit.

GUNS Magazine’s all-digital edition is reaching more readers than ever. It includes a number of bonus features, including expanded content, hotlinks and search options. To sign up for a free digital subscription, visit www.gunsmagazine.com/digital-editions.

For more information or to purchase a print edition of the February issue, visit www.gunsmagazine.com.

2012 GUNS Magazine Combat Special Edition

FMG Publications

San Diego, Calif. --(Ammoland.com)- The 2012 GUNS Magazine Combat Special Edition features the Mossberg 500 Chainsaw, plus other combat-inspired, heavy-duty guns and gear.

While the Mossberg 500 Chainsaw does well at range shooting, John Russo explains how this purpose-designed shotgun really excels at breaching in “The Chainsaw Breaks Down Barriers.”

“Take an unloaded [standard] shotgun and hold it against a door, now imagine how you will manage the recoil and also quickly cycle the action after firing it at this awkward angle. This is where the Chainsaw truly shines. The pistol grip and new fore-end grip take advantage of these angles, maximizing the shooter’s ability to control the weapon while using it as effectively as possible.”

MGI Military’s MGI Marck-15, or Hydra, looks like a fairly ordinary AR-15, until you convert it to one of the many different calibers and conversion kits—in just a minute and a half. In “The Hydra: Strikes Hard with Many Heads,” Pat Cascio was happy to have his doubts about this handy AR proved wrong.

Michael Janich writes that in most close-quarters situations, guns skills are not enough on their own. In “Ass Kicking for Gunfighters: You Gotta Be Well-Rounded,” Janich explains empty hand skills that will let a shooter stay alive long enough to have the opportunity to draw his firearm.

Every war of magnitude has brought about extraordinary advances in weapons and gear, many of which translate over into the public sector. John Connor’s “Combat Spin-Offs” details just a few of the numerous innovations companies are now offering that originated in recent combat situations.

American Handgunner Editor Roy Huntington recently visited American Spirit Arms’ shop and watched the crew there hand build his test rifle. In “ASA’s Modern Defensive Rifles,” Roy writes of the precision and detail that go into making this custom ASA rifle, and the improvements he noticed on the shooting range.

The Combat Special Edition features the 2012 Buyer’s Guide, including over 90 pages of handguns, rifles, shotguns, knives, lights and more.

For more information on the GUNS Magazine Combat Special Edition, visit www.gunsmagazine.com/combat.

GUNS Magazine Goes Extreme With December Issue 2011

GUNS Magazine

San Diego, Calif. --(Ammoland.com)- GUNS Magazine kicks off the holiday season with a look at SIG SAUER’s new P226 Extreme .40 S&W, 100 years worth of US infantry rifles, the 2011 Christmas Gift Guide and more in its December issue.

John Barsness gives readers an inside look at SIG SAUER’s P226 Extreme .40 S&W in “Going Extreme: SIG SAUER P226 Extreme .40 S&W, That Is.” Readers will learn why many military units use this versatile semi-auto handgun across the globe.

“Along with compact variations, it serves around the world as a military and police sidearm for a long list of organizations including … the United Arab Emirates Army and the US Navy SEALs who recently visited Osama bin Laden,” says Barsness. “It’s just about everywhere because it’s an extremely reliable and tough handgun.”

GUNS Magazine also checks out Ruger’s SR-556E in “The ‘Essential’ AR.” Find out why author Mike Cumpston thinks this AR makes a great defensive long gun, as well as being perfect as an outdoor utility gun.

In “A Century of US Army Infantry Rifles,” Mike “Duke” Venturino takes a look at 100 years of US Army history, and the wood and steel guns that were used until production stopped in 1963. Duke talks about the different modes of operation, calibers, cartridge loading systems and more as he explores the evolution of infantry rifles.

John Connor makes shopping for friends and loved ones easy this Christmas with his “2011 Christmas Gift Guide.” Some of the best new knives, apparel and cool gear are included, along with where to get them — all without setting foot inside a mall!

Be sure to enter for the chance to win the Gun of the Month giveaway. This month’s package features Diamond Firearms’ DB9 Sub-Compact DAO. Also included are a Crimson Trace Laserguard, GripSwell Gloves, a Benchmade 585 Mini Barrage, an Impact Steel Target Rolling Steel Target to keep your aim in top shape and G96 synthetic lube to keep your gun up and running.

GUNS Magazine’s all-digital edition is reaching more readers than ever. It includes a number of bonus features, including expanded content, hotlinks and search options. To sign up for a free digital subscription, visit www.gunsmagazine.com/digital-editions.

For more information or to purchase a print edition of the December issue, visit www.gunsmagazine.com.

GUNS Magazine

San Diego, Calif. --(Ammoland.com)- Gun enthusiasts will get an in-depth look at the award-winning new Ruger Scout rifle, four new models of the 1911, plus holiday gift ideas for our troops and more, in the Nov. issue of GUNS Magazine.

Ruger’s .308 M77 Gunsite Scout Rifle was designed to be a “general purpose rifle,” as inspired by Jeff Cooper, who was involved in the development of the “Scout” concept rifle.

This rifle is a serious multitasking tool.

GUNS Magazine Nov. Issue Reviews Award-Winning Scout Rifle, A Fresh Batch Of 1911s And More

As Holt Bodinson says in the cover article, “Versatility Defined: Ruger’s .308 M77 Gunsite Scout Rifle,” the rifle “demands to be handled and handy it is with its short 16-1/2″hammer-forged barrel and an out-of-the-box overall length of 38-1/2″.”

The Nov. issue brings readers more models of the 1911. In “4 x 1911,” Mike “Duke” Venturino takes a look at four new models: Browning’s 1911-22 made in Utah; the Colt 1911-22, made in Germany, imported by Umarex USA and finished by Colt; the Regent R100, made in Turkey and imported by Umarex USA; and the Cimarron Arms M1911, made in the Philippines.

For those who have friends and loved ones “deployed forward,” John Connor’s “For the Serving Soldier” provides readers with a selection of gear any grunt would be proud to own. Also in the giving spirit, this month’s “Odd Angry Shot: A Card, A Can, A Plan” presents charities and organizations that help our servicemembers and their families, as well as suggestions of what goodies to send.

Check out the Nov. Gun of the Month giveaway, which features a Krebs Custom AK-103K, built on a Russian Saiga carbine. Included in the package is a custom Wicked Zippo lighter and three high-risk environment training DVDs from Paladin Press, usually only offered to military and law enforcement personnel.

GUNS Magazine’s all-digital edition is reaching more readers than ever. It includes a number of bonus features, including expanded content, hotlinks and search options. To sign up for a free subscription, visit www.gunsmagazine.com/digital-editions.

For more information and to read the Nov. issue, visit www.gunsmagazine.com.

FMG Publications

San Diego, Calif. --(Ammoland.com)- The CZ 75 is one of the most popular pistols in the world.

It is used by more military and police agencies worldwide than any other pistol, it is commonly used in competition and is becoming more and more well-known with US competitors.

Aside from its sleek look, which has been copied extensively, it can function as a traditional double-action/single-action pistol.

Writer Dave Anderson says about the CZ 75B gracing the cover of the September issue of GUNS Magazine, “…a pistol which is extremely reliable, durable, accurate, easy to shoot well and fast, needs no further justification. The fact it is gorgeous is just a bonus.”

According to Anderson, the collapse of the Soviet bloc and removal of trade barriers, along with the return of the Czech Republic have made CZ firearms much more affordable.

“How long such prices can be maintained I can’t say, but currently CZ 75 pistols (and CZ firearms in general) are remarkable values,” he said.

September 2011 GUNS Magazine Cover

Also in this issue is September’s gun giveaway featuring the Nighthawk Falcon 1911. This is a worthy gift for any pistol aficionado, but there are extras, too, such as an Old West Reproductions No. 112 flower carved and buckskin lined holster in a style popular with the Border Patrol and Texas Rangers into the 1940s. Additionally, the package includes a Biometric Personal Gun Safe from LockSAF, a Drago Gear Assault Backpack and a Tactical Pen, which can serve as a last ditch defensive tool. This is a GUNS giveaway you don’t want to miss out on.

September’s giveaway is valued at $3,667.89 and is up for grabs by visiting www.gunsmagazine.com and following the “Giveaway” link. While there, visitors can purchase a copy of the September issue of GUNS Magazine.

About:
FMG Publications provide the connection to virtually every segment of the shooting sports market. Shooting enthusiasts and marketers alike, look to FMG Publications as the source for industry news and product information. FMG Publications include: GUNS Magazine, the first firearms magazine introduced on the newsstand in 1955; Shooting Industry, the first firearms trade magazine introduced in 1955; American Handgunner, the first magazine devoted 100% to handguns introduced in 1976; and American COP, written by cops, for cops first published in 2005.

To browse all the features of the updated Guns Magazine website visit www.gunsmagazine.com today.

FMG Publications

San Diego, Calif. --(Ammoland.com)- Gun enthusiasts who visit GUNS Magazine and American Handgunner online are enjoying new, user-friendly websites.

The new website designs feature an improved layout with easy navigation to exclusive content.

Easy-access links to digital editions enable readers to view current issues from their computer or smart phone at any time.

Both websites have links to columns and features where readers can now post comments and leave feedback about the articles. Readers can also now easily share their favorite articles with friends with the new “share” links to social networking sites such as Facebook, Twitter, MySpace and Google.

Another helpful resource on the websites is the extensive Product Index, featuring digital links to hundreds of companies. In the Product Index readers can choose to view products featured in FMG Publications digital editions or follow links to the companies’ websites. Website visitors can also use the Store link to easily order print subscriptions, single and special editions of GUNS Magazine and American Handgunner.

Readers can also research and order GUNS Magazine and American Handgunner articles from 1982 to present by visiting the new Archives link.

“One of the many things I enjoy about working with FMG is the constant striving for excellence in every category. That shows itself yet again in the dramatic new re-design of our Handgunner and GUNS websites. They are easy on the eye, a snap to navigate through and easily become a must-have tool for any shooter, hunter, collector or someone who just loves guns of all kinds!” said publisher Roy Huntington.

“I encourage you to check out what our staffers have created! It’s sure to become a go-to resource for you.”

To browse all the features of the updated American Handgunner website visit www.americanhandgunner.com today.

To browse all the features of the updated Guns Magazine and American Handgunner websites visit www.gunsmagazine.com and www.americanhandgunner.com today.

February GUNS Magazine Reviews the Remington R-15/30 Rifle

FMG Publications

San Diego, Calif. --(Ammoland.com)- San Diego, Calif. — GUNS Magazine’s February issue delivers an action-packed issue, featuring the Remington R-15/30 on the cover.

Remington engineers designed a cartridge for deer-sized game, which mated well with the AR-15 lower; the result was the .30 Remington AR.

In GUNS Magazine’s review, the Remington R-15/30 .30 Remington cartridge combo really delivered.

“The R-15 in .30 Remington AR is a classic. Creating a potent 20-caliber cartridge for the universal AR-15 platform was a stroke of genius,” writes Holt Bodinson. Readers will find the full review in the February issue.

Also in this issue, GUNS takes a look at iron sights for hunting rifles. While there is a common notion that iron sights are outdated and inaccurate, author John Barsness argues otherwise.

“This is not the case! Despite the development of modern lens coatings that repel water, iron sights work better than scopes in really nasty weather,” according to John Barsness.

“Irons are also very useful backups. Despite increased reliability, scopes are the most delicate part of a hunting rifle,” explains Barness, “there is a certain freedom in using iron sights. You don’t have to worry about banging a scope on the landscape, or cleaning lenses.”

See the complete article for more pointers on hunting with iron sights.

This exciting issue also features a look at Youth Rifles, the Shoulder Holster, a review of the Stoeger Cougar .45 ACP and more.

This month’s gun giveaway is a Kahr PM9 9mm with a Crimson Trace Lasergaurd, that John Taffin describes as “Pocket Pistol Perfection.” As an added bonus, this package includes an Al Mar Eagle Talon folding knife, a LockSAF Biometric Safe PBS-001 and a copy of the Thunder Ranch Defensive Firearms Techniques DVD.

February’s giveaway is valued at more than $1,500 and is up for grabs by visiting www.gunsmagazine.com/ and following the “You Can Win” link. While you are there, purchase your copy of the February issue of GUNS Magazine.

Colt’s New Agent .45 DAO Review in January GUNS Magazine

FMG Publications

San Diego, Calif. --(Ammoland.com)- The 1911 is one of the most popular pistols in the world.

Over the years it has been produced by dozens of manufacturers, taken on many different looks and been made in several different cartridges, such as the .45 ACP, .38 Super and 10mm.

The Colt New Agent, a brand new design from the storied, iconic firm, is a departure from the single-action 1911 the company has made for 100 years, and it welcomes the New Year on the cover of GUNS Magazine’s January issue on sale now.

One of the biggest changes in Colt’s New Agent is it’s a double-action-only .45.

“Many double-action pistols are double action for the first shot, and then become single actions for subsequent shots,” writes John Taffin. “With the New Agent it is pure double-action-only, meaning every pull of the trigger is the same.”

January GUNS Magazine Reviews Colt’s New Agent .45 DAO

The New Agent also features a trench-style sight that is approximately 1/8″ wide and runs from the back of the slide to the front of the pistol, eliminating snag and making it much more pocket friendly.

According to Taffin, “It may look ‘cute’ but this is a serious pistol for nasty situations— up close situations where sights are really not necessary. At what are normally considered self- defense distances from 15′ to 20′ it is just a matter of drawing with no danger of catching on clothing, point and shoot.”

“There are no external safeties of any kind and the slide locks open when the last shot is fired. The New Agent fed everything flawlessly with never a stutter or hesitation and never a failure to eject fired cases positively,” Taffin records.

GUNS Magazine’s editor Jeff John says, “The New Agent redefines what other pocket pistols in its class can only aspire to be by combining the power of the .45 ACP with a light weight, double-action-only mechanism, and a snag-free draw.”

Also in this issue is January’s gun giveaway featuring a stunning Remington Arms Tactical 870 Pump Shotgun which has been personalized by Nighthawk Customs.

This package is decked out with add-ons including a Pride/Fowler Spec Ops compact Red Dot sight, a SureFire 318LM Weapon Light Fore-end with 100 lumen light and built in pressure switch, ShotLock Solo-Vault, which is a universal shotgun vault made of 14-gauge steel, mounts on a wall or in a vehicle and has a 1000+ combination programmable push-button lock. Finishing up the package are two Katz Knives—a fixed-blade Kagemusha and a Phantom Tactical Folder, making this a GUNS giveaway that you don’t want to miss out on!

January’s giveaway is valued at more than $2,500 and is up for grabs by visiting www.gunsmagazine.com and following the “You Can Win” link. While you are there, purchase your copy of the January issue of GUNS Magazine.

Blade-Tech Double Pistol Rifle (DPR) Combination Mag Pouch

BladeTech Industries

Puyallup, WA --(Ammoland.com)- Blade-Tech Industries, the leading manufacturer of custom thermoplastic and injection molded tactical holsters, knife sheaths and magazine pouches, introduces their Double Pistol Rifle (DPR) combination mag pouch.

Blade-Tech’s DPR assists in expanding the amount of gear carried on a belt and patrol officers, combat officers and 3-gun competitors will find this new combo mag pouch indispensable.

The DPR pouch is configured with injection molded Millennium Double Pistol Mag Pouch affixed to the outside.

Tucked in behind the pistol mag pouch is an ambidextrous, injection molded AR15/M4 mag pouch. This rifle magazine pouch is built to allow the user to carry their mags either bullets facing forward or back.

This space saving design allows for quick, easy access to pistol & rifle magazines without the need for additional buttons or straps for retention. In addition, the DPR:

• Is made from high quality polymer construction for increased durability
• Holds one rifle & 2 pistols mag pouches
• Come with Tek-Lok hinged attachment for easy on and off belt adjustments or the Sting Ray Belt attachment for greater stability on the belt

Blade-Tech Double Pistol Rifle (DPR) Combination Mag Pouch

About:
All Blade-Tech holsters and pouches are light and comfortable while remaining tough and durable. Each design is custom molded to specific weapons giving them excellent retention qualities while providing extremely fast presentation. Blade-Tech utilizes rigorous field-testing on all its products, conducted by firearms instructors, law enforcement and military personnel. Blade-Tech also produces its own line of quality field knives. 253-655-8059 www.blade-tech.com

American Handgunner: Reality Check 2011 Issue

FMG Publications

San Diego, Calif. --(Ammoland.com)- When it comes to planning survival resources, water should be at the very top of your list.

It’s a medical fact most people can survive for weeks without food; however, after only a few days without water, some very bad things start happening to your body due to dehydration.

As such, American Handgunner Reality Check Special Edition contributing editor Michael Janich addresses this critical issue in his article, “Water, Water Everywhere: Can You Drink It?”

Janich’s multi-layered approach goes beyond stored cases of bottled water. He teaches readers how to tap into untraditional water resources and make it safe to drink. Like any other survival issue, the best time to prepare your water plan is now.

“In addition to drinking water considerations, you should also develop primary and backup plans for water to be used for cooking, personal hygiene and sanitation during a critical incident,” writes Janich.

“Assemble the tools, material and knowledge you need and take a few hours to go through the process at least once. In a real survival situation that experience and the confidence it provides could save your life.”

Janich’s article represents one of the dozen-plus survival-driven articles in the 2011 Reality Check Special Edition. With the idea that survival preparedness isn’t one-size-fits-all.

The magazine features topics such as:

• Menu For Survival: A Realistic Approach
• Stronghold: One Man’s Plan to Protect His Family
• Emergency Box: Every Vehicle Should Have One
• Lifesaving Modular Kit: Don’t Head Out Without It
• Young Guns: Teaching Kids To Shoot
• Carrying Concealed: Are You Responsible Enough?
• and much more.

“If you are like me, you want to arm yourself with the tools, supplies and knowledge needed to survive life-threatening situations,” said editor Sammy Reese.

“Our Reality Check Special Edition is a survival guide for the real world. It’s a sobering read, but it’s a must read. “From surviving in the woods, to surviving on the streets, we address the plans you need to put in place and the tools you have to have. At the end of the day, you have to decide what’s the best survival plan for your family, but our Special Edition is the best place to start.”

The 2011 Buyer’s Guide, is also included in the magazine. The Buyer’s Guide features 94 pages of guns, knives and more survival tools.

American Handgunner Reality Check is available now, while supplies last. To order online visit, www.americanhandgunner.com and follow the Special Editions link from the store menu.

Guns Magazine September Issue 2010

FMG Publications

San Diego, Calif. --(Ammoland.com)- Like the lever-action rifle, the pump shotgun and 1911 autopistol are uniquely American. And, in true American fashion, there’s always room for more success stories.

Nighthawk Custom is such a story. Nighthawk Custom began making custom 1911-style pistols in 2003, and in a remarkably short time established itself as one of the premier names in this highly competitive field. Success in that endeavor led to expansion into manufacturing and distributing custom rifles, shotguns, gun leather and knives.

Armed with their latest firearms, GUNS Magazine contributing editor Dave Anderson put Nighthawk Custom’s Tactical 870 Pump Shotgun and T3 .45 ACP 1911 pistol to the test in the pages of the September issue, hitting stands July 19. The duo faced more than one critic at the magazine.

“Sometimes, simply because a gun design is a classic, doesn’t mean it can’t manage to perform an important role today,” said Roy Huntington, Publisher of FMG’s consumer magazines and editor of American Handgunner.

“Nighthawk keeps updating these classic designs to keep pace with changing modern technology.”

Through his in-depth evaluation, Anderson believes Nighthawk Custom truly hit the defensive nail on the head.

“If I were carried back in time to the year 1911 and wanted three guns for personal-defense, I would feel very well armed with a 1911 .45 auto, a Winchester 1897 shotgun, and a Winchester 94 or Savage 99 .30-30 rifle,” Anderson writes.

“And today? You can still make mine a 1911-style .45 and a 12-gauge pump shotgun, and I’d be very happy indeed with the Nighthawk T3 pistol and 870 Tactical shogun.”

One lucky reader will also be very happy with GUNS Magazine’s September giveaway package.

“I like to think we’re a bit out of control with our giveaway packages,” laughed Roy Huntington.

“They keep getting bigger, better and more interesting. This month’s GUNS package is a real head-turner, with the American Spirit Arms AR-15 rifle, Countersniper Scope, TOPS CQT-Magnum knife and more!”

September’s giveaway is valued at $2,600 and is up for grabs by visiting www.gunsmagazine.com and following the “You Can Win” link. While you are there, purchase your copy of the September issue of GUNS Magazine.

2011 Special Edition GUNS Annual

FMG Publications

San Diego, Calif. --(Ammoland.com)- Hunters who hit the mountain hard and don’t stop until their trophy is on the ground or the season is over, may have found their golden ticket according to 2011 Special Edition GUNS Annual contributing editor Richard Mann.

Equipped with the Remington Model 700 XCR II, Mann set out to prove why the Winchester Model 70 may be known as the rifleman’s rifle, but the Remington Model 700 XCR II is the hunter’s rifle.

“It would appear Remington has once again succeeded in making the Model 700 even better,” Mann writes. “The affordability, accuracy and aesthetically pleasing lines of the 700 give it mass appeal. Remington’s newest Model 700, the XCR II, might be the best 700 yet. As least as far as real hunters are concerned.”

Mann modestly includes himself in that group.

“I’m just a simple hillbilly who likes to hunt,” Mann writes.

“Many years ago my best friend showed me a rifle to do this with. Years later, when I was assigned as a designated marksman at my police department, the same rifle worked just as well in that role. It was a Remington Model 700.”

Other features include:

• Novekse’s Caribine: Reliable As It Gets
• African Big Bore: The Robar Way
• DPMS Raptr: Firepower On Patrol
• Cimarron’s .45-75: Roosevelt’s Favorite
• S&W i-Bolt: A Solid Performer
• All 1911: All The Time
• Hornady 6.5 Creedmoor: Yes, It’s A Hunting Cartridge
• and many more.

Additionally, the 2011 Special Edition GUNS Annual is jam-packed with the news, notes and anecdotes readers have come to expect from its monthly magazine counterpart in the last 55 years. Publisher Roy Huntington treats the Annual Special Edition as icing on GUNS Magazine’s cake.

“With a wide cross-section of articles covering topics from hunting and target shooting, to self-defense — the GUNS Annual offers insight and skills for any level of shooter,” said publisher Roy Huntington. “To know more about many topics is important — specialization is for insects.”

The 2011 Special Edition GUNS Annual also includes the first look at 2011’s Buyer’s Guide, FMG Publications’ catalog of currently available handguns, rifles, shotguns, knives and lights.

The 2011 Special Edition GUNS Annual is available now, while supplies last. To order online visit, www.gunsmagazine.com and follow the Special Editions link from the store menu.

Wilson CQB Custom 1911 Handgun

GUNS Magazine

San Diego, Calif. --(Ammoland.com)- GUNS Magazine, celebrating its 55th year, commemorates its July issue by offering one lucky reader a chance of winning a prize package valued at more than $3,000. Custom is the name of the game in GUNS July giveaway, and few guns define “Custom Production” like Wilson Combat.

The Wilson CQB is a masterpiece defensive handgun and offers features usually unheard of in a production gun. A Custom Exotic Concealable Galco holster is included and rounds out July’s GUNS’ prize package.

“Wilson Combat pretty much wrote the book on custom 1911 handguns and this issue’s giveaway package showcases Wilson’s quality and innovation,” said Roy Huntington, publisher of GUNS. “Pair the CQB 1911 with a custom Galco holster and you’ve got a self-defense duo able to handle any situation.”

“The Wilson CQB is a top-quality 1911 .45 ACP built by one of the original companies to offer custom 1911 pistols to the competitor and serious student of self-defense,” said Jeff John, editor of GUNS. “Bill Wilson knows how a defensive pistol should be made and the CQB is the result. Since this pistol combines function with beauty, we decided to offer an elegant holster, too. We chose the Galco Custom Shop’s Concealable Model in alligator skin lined with horsehide. Such a holster is both durable and smooth to the draw as well as a beautiful.”

Participants may enter online at www.gunsmagazine.com. To complete registration, readers must answer a quick, three-question survey, as well as fill out contact and FFL Dealer information. Entry deadline is Aug. 1, 2010. No purchase necessary to enter. Visit the website for complete entry details and restrictions.

Boone and Crockett Club

Bethesda, Md --(AmmoLand.com)- Boone and Crockett Club President Lowell E. Baier of Bethesda, Md., is among several stalwart big-game conservationists named to Outdoor Life’s list of 25 people who’ve had the greatest positive impact on hunting, fishing and conservation.

As a way to thank Lowell for his outstanding work in conservation, please cast a vote for Lowell Baier as “Readers’ Choice.”

For four decades, Lowell has dedicated his life to wildlife conservation. He got his start by founding the National Capitol Area Chapter of Safari Club International and became one of the original founders of the Foundation for North American Wild Sheep.

Boone and Crockett Club President Lowell Baier

Most importantly, Lowell spearheaded an intensive effort to preserve Roosevelt’s historic Elkhorn Ranch in North Dakota’s badlands. The ranch is where Roosevelt crystallized his commitment to making conservation a national priority. In 2008, Lowell was honored as Budweiser’s Conservationist of the Year for his efforts and he then directed the $50,000 prize back to the Elkhorn Ranch for wildlife habitat restoration projects.

Please take a few minutes to help a fellow sportsman by casting a vote for Lowell Baier for the Outdoor Life 25 “Readers’ Choice.” Please CLICK HERE to cast your vote for Lowell.

Thanks in advance for your support and time.

About the Boone and Crockett Club
Founded by Theodore Roosevelt in 1887, the Boone and Crockett Club promotes guardianship and visionary management of big game and associated wildlife in North America. The Club maintains the highest standards of fair-chase sportsmanship and habitat stewardship. Member accomplishments include protecting Yellowstone and establishing Glacier and Denali national parks, founding the National Forest Service, National Park Service and National Wildlife Refuge System, fostering the Pittman-Robertson and Lacey Acts, creating the Federal Duck Stamp program, and developing the cornerstones of modern game laws. The Boone and Crockett Club is headquartered in Missoula, Mont. For details, visit www.booneandcrockettclub.com .

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War on Guns

Northeastern OH - -(AmmoLand.com)- AmmoLand.com’s featured Gun Blogger of the Month, for November 2009, is the The War on Guns Blog at www.waronguns.blogspot.com.

The War on Guns Blogs is the personal blog of David Codrea, National Gun Rights Examiner for Examiner.com, Co-founder, GunTruths and Citizens of America. His commentary has been featured in GUNS AND AMMO, HANDGUNS and GUNS magazines (where he is a featured columnist). Other work of his has been featured on numerous freedom-oriented Internet sites and, to his surprise,  he has become a much followed Gun Rights activist who is changing minds on the War on Guns!

War on Guns Blog Interview:

Q: What is your Blog’s Official Name?
A: The War on Guns: Notes from the Resistance
waronguns.blogspot.com

Q: What is your Name?
A: David Codrea

Q: What is your Online Name that you may post under?
A: I generally post under my real name. On some social media sites, I post as dcodrea.

Q: Where are you located?
A: Northeastern OH.

Q: What is the point of view or purpose of your blog?
A: No-compromise/no sacred cows gun rights activism mixed with social commentary, argument, and occasional twisted humor.

Q: How long has your Blog been active?
A: Since Jan. 2005

Q: What do you do for a living or is your blog a full time job?
A: The blog pays nothing–well, that’s not quite true–I think I make a couple hundred bucks a year off of Google ads that never seem to relate to the subject matter. I also am a paid columnist for Guns Magazine and Examiner.com. Stuff I do that’s not gun-related I keep separate.

Q: Do you have a specific agenda or goal of your blog?
A: To point to hypocrisies and injustices, and to encourage gun owners to adopt creative ways of responding to them. And also to attract/nurture like minds.

Q: Do you have any other digital sites?
A: Yes, I am the National Gun Rights Examiner for Examiner.com.
www.examiner.com/x-1417-Gun-Rights-Examiner
and my Guns Magazine columns appear at
Gunsmagazine.com

Q: What is one thing that you want your readers to know about you?
A: I do this primarily for me.

Q: What was the best thing you did on your blog that go the most reaction from your readers?
A: I don’t consider successes based on reader reactions. I’m happy to help nudge the dialog in the direction of what some would call a more “radical” insistence on having our rights recognized.

Q: What was the worst thing you did on your blog that go the most reaction from your readers?
A: I just don’t think in terms of bests and worsts. There will always be those who don’t like what I do or the way I do things. I truly don’t let it bother me.

Q: Obviously since we are featuring you your blog is Pro gun? What do you think the outlook is for the future of gun rights in America?
A: Without a major social upheaval, which history shows us can happen to any people at any time, I believe we’re looking at some expansion on the status quo, with continued federal, state and local efforts to advance “reasonable restrictions.” In other words, I don’t believe any group in power voluntarily cedes it without some form of “or else” disincentive. I fear all that needs happen for an infringement to stand is for the Supreme Court to refuse to hear a challenge and for gun owners to accept it.

Q: What is your favorite firearm and why?
A: I guess my M1 Garand. It’s fun, plus I appreciate its history and ingenious design, and have never once hurt my thumb.

Q: What hunting or shooting sports hobbies do you have?
A: When I get time, I enjoy introducing new people to shooting more than any other aspect of it.

Q: Of the topics you cover what do you enjoy writing about the most?
A: I always get a kick out of letting rights abusers know what I think of them. And it’s fun to expose celebrity hypocrites and ignorant propagandists masquerading as journalists.

Q: What things would you like to do or expand in your blog to in the future?
A: The blog itself will probably stay as is for a while. I’ve got a domain name for it but it’s still on blogspot, and I suppose I could jazz up the template, but I’m really more into substance than appearance and it’s just not a big enough priority for me, especially with the focus on writing daily Gun Rights Examiner columns.

Q: What would you like to say to those that are anti gun or maybe just unsure of the purpose of guns in our society today?
A: I don’t try to change minds. There are plenty out there trying to fill that niche, and that’s not for me. I will encourage and welcome those with open minds. If I can get them to dip their toe in the pool, then maybe wade in and splash around, some will venture into deeper waters. But my function is to say what’s on my mind. If it resonates with some, fine. If it doesn’t, I’m not going to let them impede my efforts.

Q: What parting remarks or comments you would like to make or promote?
A: I’d like to ask those who regularly read my stuff, those who think they get value from it. to help me promote it by sharing links. The Examiner column in particular has proven to be quite an interesting adventure. I started out with a local column just over a year ago and it has now expanded to a national column with other Gun Rights Examiners in 16 cities. That has potential to reach an even wider audience, but we can’t do it alone–we hope our readers will share links and an intro paragraph with their friends in emails, on blogs, forums, etc (but please don’t republish the entire column or people won’t visit our pages.) And don’t forget to check out Guns Magazine every month.

Thanks for the opportunity to introduce myself to your visitors here. I appreciate it.

The War on Guns Blog is a great place to check out daily for Davids’ personal comments and quick notes on The War on Guns.

Visit: WarOnGuns.blogspot.com

Is Outdoors Magazine

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• Whitetail Grunt Call Basics
• Bull Reds on the Beach
• Westervelt Lodge
• What’s hot and what’s new

About: The Interstate Sportsman Outdoors
Hosted by Brock Ray and Don Kirk, heard each week on Voice America at 9:00 AM Central everyday./ Interstate Sportsman is the first nationwide hunting and fishing radio program designed specifically to meet the needs of the professional truck driver.

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Guns Magazine

San Diego, CA - -(ShootingWire.com)-  In a move to stimulate the shooting sports and create added value for advertisers, FMG Publications has made GUNS Magazine free to 1,463,632,361* Internet users.

GUNS Magazine is now available at no charge to anyone with access to an Internet connection by visiting www.gunsmagazine.com. The new interactive digital edition of GUNS Magazine uses the latest dynamic flash, flip-page technology to create a real-time, page-turning, online magazine viewing experience. Embedded links in featured products and advertisements allow visitors easy, single-click access to manufacturer Web sites. The April 2009 digital edition also includes embedded video files that provide a glimpse of the multimedia enhancements viewers can expect in future editions.

“Why should the government get to have all the fun,” said publisher Roy Huntington, as he announced the latest offering from FMG Publications. “We want to stimulate the shooting sports economy by introducing GUNS Magazine to the world. We have an incredible group of Americans who write for each of our titles. Sharing their firearms skill, knowledge and enjoyment of the shooting sports will provide more incentive for consumer involvement and hopefully, spending.”

GUNS Magazine is the third FMG Publication to make the jump into cyberspace, joining business title Shooting Industry magazine and trade publication American COP in the digital arena. The bonus Internet circulation created by the digital editions is provided to current advertisers for free as an added value incentive package.

“With the click of a computer mouse, over one billion potential readers have access to GUNS Magazine,” continued Huntington. “We’re very excited about the possibilities of this technology, and are pleased to be leading the way.”

FMG Publications also includes American Handgunner, six annual Special Editions and the Thunder Ranch video training series. For more information, visit www.fmgpublications.com .

*Based on worldwide Internet usage statistical information provided by www.internetworldstats.com.

About:
FMG Publications provide the connection to virtually every segment of the shooting sports market. Shooting enthusiasts and marketers alike, look to FMG Publications as the source for industry news and product information. FMG Publications include: GUNS Magazine, the first firearms magazine introduced on the newsstand in 1955; Shooting Industry, the first firearms trade magazine introduced in 1955; American Handgunner, the first magazine devoted 100% to handguns introduced in 1976; and American COP, written by cops, for cops first published in 2005.

ShootingUSA.com

This Week:

The first of the big money handgun matches celebrates 30 years.

Then our guys find out just how hard Bianchi Cup competition really is.

Shooting USA – The Bianchi Cup
It’s the championship of NRA Action Pistol Competition that is better known by the name of the championship trophy – The Bianchi Cup. John Bianchi returns to Columbia, Missouri for the 30th anniversary of the match he co-founded to help create a better image for handgun competition. In 30 years it’s become the most prestigious tournament in the world.

Sighting In with Shooting USA – The Guns of the Bianchi Cup
We’re Sighting In on the highly specialized guns seen in action at the most prestigious of all handgun championships. We’ll show you the custom guns designed to help the top competitors win. Next, 11 Time Champion, Doug Koenig shares his secrets for shooting the Bianchi Cup. Then we’ll see if his coaching helps, as John, Mike and Carlos test their skills shooting the four famous stages of fire.

Shooting USA’s Impossible Shots – Coins and a Cause
Bob Munden shoots coins out of the air with his .45 Colt. Then Jerry Miculek puts on a show for America’ s wounded warriors. Plus, Byron Ferguson takes on some fast-moving aerial targets with his longbow. Brian Speciale hosts the series with the world’s best exhibition shooters.
See it all Wednesday on Outdoor Channel

We Have a Winner:
Freddy Cortez of Rancho Cucamonga, California is the lucky winner of the January Gun of the Month. Freddy wins the Smith & Wesson Model 22A Autoloading 22 Pistol. He thought that would be quite nice, since he had been out shooting a buddy’s 22A last weekend. Now they’ll have two for next weekend’s plinking session.

Magazines go High Tech at FMG Publications:
Our friends at Guns Magazine, and American Cop Magazine are now publishing on-line at no charge to the reader. It’s some of the best editorial you’ll read on the web and now you don’t have to wait for your paper copy to show up, when the postal service decides it’s a working day for them.

Check out Guns Magazine at www.gunsmagazine.com And American Cop, for our Law Enforcement Viewers at www.americancopmagazine.com

Kudos to Publisher Roy Huntington for getting you info from the FMG staffers, like Clint Smith, sooner via the internet.

The Travel Schedule:
We’re flying while your reading this note. We hope to see you competing at the IDPA Indoor Nationals this week at the S&W Sport Shooting Center in Springfield, Mass.

Jim Scoutten;   www.ShootingUSA.com