T68 M60 Paintball Machine Gun

RAP4

San Jose, CA --(Ammoland.com)- Real Action Paintball is proud to introduce the T68 M60, the paintball-only field machine gun that will revolutionize your game.

With the exact look, feel, and ergonomics of the popular M60 general purpose machinegun (GPM), the T68 M60 is ready to make your scenario gaming incredibly realistic.

RAP4 believes in helping you train like you’re going to fight. That’s why we’re proud to introduce the new T68 M60, the ultimate training arm for simulating the role and responsibility of a general purpose machinegun (GPM) in field maneuvers. Rifle teams and patrol units count on GPMs for heavy cover fire, focused firepower on hardened targets, and defense against vehicles and multiple threats. The role of the machine gunner is highly specialized, and requires teamwork between the machine gunner, an ammunition bearer, and tripod bearer. Together, these three personnel transport the machinegun into action and keep it loaded and ready throughout the engagement.

That teamwork requires training and extensive drilling which is prohibitively expensive for National Guard and Reserve units, and difficult to integrate into many training routines. The RAP4 T68 M60 solves both of those problems with one piece of clever new technology. Now military forces and security contractors have a compressed-air powered GPM that shoots paintballs and non-marking training projectiles at an impressive 400 round per minute cyclic rate. The T68 M60 reproduces the ergonomics, look, feel, and tactical role of the M60 machinegun. but is far less expensive to operate for training, and the paintball and non-marking rounds do not require the sort of backstops, targets, and dedicated ranges required for firing live 7.62x51mm ammunition.

Many combat units receive training with paintball-based arms ahead of deployment. RAP4 proudly supplies Marine and Army units with paint marking guns that replicate the M4, so personnel receive force-on-force training against role players and other personnel with the kinetic feedback of getting hit with non-harmful projectiles.

That training can now incorporate a GPM with the T68 M60. Personnel can drill in the proper deployment of the machinegun and the proper manning of that crew-served weapon by carrying extra paintballs or non-marking ammunition, the bipod, and the T68 M60, bringing them together under fire to establish an effective machinegun position. This level of realism in combat-simulation training has not been experienced before.

.but RAP4 and the T68 M60 make it happen.

Each T68 M60 accepts 250 round detachable RAP4 Box Magazines. These revolutionary magazines hold the paintballs or non-marking rounds under constant pressure from an internal feeding device for positive feeding regardless of cyclic rate, replicating the reliability of the belt-fed M60.

Reloads are easily accomplished, and spare RAP4 Box Magazines or pods can be carried by the squad machine gunner and other squad members to replicate combat armament and duties.

When your unit needs to train like they’re going to fight, they need the unparalleled authenticity of paintball-based combat simulation and they need the unparalleled realism of the T68 M60 general purpose machinegun.

RAP4-As Real as it Gets!

About:
RAP4 is recognized as a leader in compressed air-powered marking technology, with patented innovations for military and law enforcement tools and industry-leading paintball sport equipment. Headquartered in San Jose, California, RAP4 has distributors across America and around the world. Trained staff members are available by phone or in person for consultations, and to troubleshoot or train your personnel on use of their equipment. visit www.rap4lesslethal.com

Concealed Carry Handbags

Gun Talk Radio

MANDEVILLE, LA --(Ammoland.com)- It’s concealed carry handbags, a luxury shooting range in Las Vegas, and more, this week on Tom Gresham’s Gun Talk (R) Radio, the original nationally-syndicated radio talk show about guns and the shooting sports.

In 2008, after exhaustively searching high and low for a stylish handbag that would allow her to conceal carry her Smith & Wesson M&P 9mm, Kate Woolstenhulme decided to go into the handbag business for herself.

She now owns Woolstenhulme Designer Bags, and is currently working on new product lines, including a high-end luxury line, and a Made in the USA line.

Her handbags feature a locked pocket on the outside to protect not only a handgun, but other valuables as well. See more at www.designerconcealedcarry.com.

Even though “machine gun” is in the name, visitors to the new, luxury shooting range in Las Vegas – Machine Gun Vegas – will have the opportunity to shoot other exotic firearms and handguns as well on the 16 public lanes in the 10,000 square foot facility right off the Vegas Strip. Mike Heck, Director of Training and Development at MGV, visits Gun Talk this Sunday to talk about what visitors can expect. More information is available at www.machinegunsvegas.com.

Also on this Sunday, Event Manager Mitch Cox, with info on the Remington VERSA MAX tour hitting Louisiana this week, with stops in Jennings and Port Allen, before arriving at Southern Shooting Center in Thibodaux on Saturday, November 12th, and High Point Shooting Grounds in Belle Chasse on November 13th. Find out more at www.remington.com/pages/community/versa-max-ontour.aspx. And don’t forget – Remington and Gun Talk are giving away the new VERSA MAX Shotgun! Enter to win at www.guntalk.com.

About:
In its 17th year of national syndication, Tom Gresham’s Gun Talk Radio airs live on Sundays from 2PM-5PM Eastern, and runs on more than 130 stations, plus on XM (Ch. 165) Satellite Radio. All Gun Talk shows can be downloaded as podcasts at http://www.guntalk.libsyn.com and Apple iTunes, or through one of the available Apps: the Gun Talk iPhone App, the Blackberry Podcast App, the Android App and the Gun Talk App for Android on Amazon. More information is available at www.guntalk.com.

My Gun Culture

USA --(Ammoland.com)- Meet Edwin. He’s a stud muffin – mainly because he walks around dressed in full WWI battle regalia.

All his buddies in the U.S. Army 79th Infantry Division think he’s a total bro because he’s a new BAR man. BAR as in Browning Automatic Rifle that is.

Meet Edwin. He's sporting the BAR Booger Picker Pocket.

Edwin has come to war equipped with a cup, as all good privates should. Mainly so the private can protect his privates. It’s not like you think, however, as Edwin’s cup, or pocket, protects him in an entirely different way. Offensively, not defensively.

Early BAR men were issued an automatic rifleman’s belt with a special metal “cup” between the BAR magazine pouches and pistol magazine pouch. This cup was intended to support the BAR’s stock as the shooter fired from the hip in a concept called “walking fire.”

The idea behind this was to make an automatic weapon portable enough to accompany advancing troops. The Vickers Machine Gun was a tad too bulky and heavy for this use, even by a hunk like Edwin, and the Chauchat Machine Rifle, which was portable, was entirely French in terms of reliability and performance.

Enter the Browning Automatic Rifle. Awfully heavy to shoulder fire under control while dashing across the shell-cratered battlefields of France, designers developed the ‘walking fire‘ concept. The stock was snugged in to a pocket or cup on the shooters ammo belt, thereby supporting some of the weight of the rifle and allowing a semblance of controlled hip firing. Historians are unclear as to whether elite troops like the German salsa-dancing belt buckle guard were specifically recruited. Among other problems with the ‘walking fire’ concept was that the very first BAR’s featured a top mounted ejection port.

The original Browning Automatic Rifle with top ejection port (Browning Museum, Ogden, UT)

Admit it. We all have been known to ‘dig for gold’ now and then, but very few of us would voluntarily choose to cleanse our nasal passages with burning hot .30-06 brass at a rate of 500 to 650 rounds per minute. Semi-automatic maybe, but no way would I fire my favorite index finger in favor of steaming brass ejecta.

As you can imagine, early testers, even those with serious allergies, complained. Something had to be done. So Mr. Browning went back to the drawing board and relocated the ejection port to the side of the BAR’s receiver. Burning booger problem solved.

And now you know the real story behind development of the BAR’s side mounted ejection system.

About: Tom McHale describes himself as a conservative gun-totin’ bible-clingin’ literary assault dude who enjoys finding humor in just about anything. His web blog My Gun Culture is an irreverent, twisted look at gun news bordering on the ridiculous. It covers shootin’ stuff, loud noises, defending your own, the occasional mall ninja, and about 200 years of the American way. “These are the (partially) true stories of… My Gun Culture” says Tom. Visit: www.mygunculture.com

Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives

Washington, DC --(Ammoland.com)- David B. Fein, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, Guy N. Thomas, Special Agent in Charge of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, Boston Field Division, and Robert Nivakoff, Chief of the Stamford Police, today announced that 16 individuals have been charged with various federal offenses related to the alleged trafficking of firearms, including machine guns, and narcotics in southwestern Connecticut.

More than 100 firearms have been purchased or seized during the investigation.

On May 10, a federal grand jury sitting in New Haven returned a 20-count indictment charging a total of 15 individuals. The indictment was unsealed following the arrest of 13 defendants today. One individual also was arrested on a federal criminal complaint. Two of the defendants are in state custody on unrelated charges.

“I want to commend all of the law enforcement officers involved in this investigation,” stated U.S. Attorney Fein. “Their coordinated efforts both today and over the past several months have removed scores of dangerous weapons from the streets, disrupting what we allege to be a significant gun trafficking network.”

“We believe that ATF’s collaborative work with Stamford Police Department and our other law enforcement partners in this complex investigation, culminating in today’s safely executed operations, will have a significant impact on reducing violence and improving the quality of life for residents of Stamford and surrounding communities, stated ATF Special Agent in Charge Thomas.”

“I want to thank the ATF, DEA, U.S. Marshals Service, Bridgeport Police, Norwalk Police and the Connecticut Department of Correction for their work during this investigation, which has taken many dangerous heavy weapons out of the wrong hands,” stated Stamford Police Chief Nivakoff. “We’re proud to have been involved in this operation, which now includes the largest seizure of firearms in the history of the Stamford Police Department.”

The indictment and today’s arrests represent the culmination of a long-term joint investigation conducted by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, the Drug Enforcement Administration, the United States Marshals Service, the Stamford Police Department, the Bridgeport Police Department, the Norwalk Police Department and the Connecticut Department of Correction. The investigation was funded in significant part by the United States Attorney’s Office Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force and supported by the Office’s Project Safe Neighborhoods and Anti-Gang programs.

The indictment alleges that, on multiple occasions beginning in approximately July 2010, PATRICK UZAR of Stamford acquired firearms from relatives, as well as fellow members and associates of the Stamford Chapter of the Latin Kings, sold the firearms to a third party and distributed some of the sale proceeds to members of the conspiracy. The indictment further alleges that UZAR and others also were involved in the distribution of cocaine and Ecstasy.

During the investigation, law enforcement acquired several firearms, including machine guns, through controlled purchases. Today, in association with the arrest of the defendants, law enforcement officers executed multiple federal search warrants and seized dozens of firearms, ammunition, firearm parts and related material.

Charged in the indictment are:

• PATRICK UZAR, aka “Pistol” and “Pepe,” 24, of Lafayette Street, Stamford;
• CHRISTIAN ANDRE ALIAGA, aka “Frost,” 29, of Cove Road, Stamford;
• JAMES BLACKBURN, aka “Mar” and “Mars,” 24, incarcerated in state custody;
• ALFRED BROWN, aka “Viddy,” 27, incarcerated in state custody;
• AGUSTIN CRESPO, aka “Auggie” and “Warlord,” 34, of Spruce Street, Stamford;
• JOHN DAVIS, aka “Silk,” 25, of Haig Avenue, Stamford;
• LOUIS FELICIANO, aka “Cano,” 25, of Pepper Ridge Road, Stamford;
• KEVIN GOULBOURNE, aka “Kev,” 38, of Lockwood Avenue, Stamford;
• ANALISA MARTINEZ, aka “Lisa,” 28, of Spruce Street, Stamford;
• WILLIE NIEVES, aka “Willo” and “Flaco V,” 47, of West Broad Street, Stamford;
• JEFFREY NUNEZ, aka “J Free” and “Brother Jeff,” 27, of E. Main Street, Stamford;
• RODOLFO REVELLO, aka “Rudy,” 38 of Unity Road, Trumbull;
• ANTHONY UZAR, SR., 49, of Lafayette Street, Stamford;
• GEORGE UZAR, SR., 47, of Granite Drive, Norwalk;
• SANTOS ZAMBRANA, aka “Tos,” “Inca” and “Pres,” 24, of Montauk Drive, Stamford.

In addition, ANTHONY UZAR, JR., 28, of Frederick Street, Stamford, was arrested today on a federal criminal complaint charging him with possession of firearm and ammunition by a previously convicted felon.

The Indictment charges PATRICK UZAR and GEORGE UZAR, SR. with one count of conspiracy to sell machine guns and four counts of possession and transfer of machine guns. If convicted, each defendant faces a maximum term of imprisonment of five years and a fine of up to $250,000 on the conspiracy charge, and a maximum term of imprisonment of 10 years and a fine of up to $250,000 on each of the possession and transfers charges.

PATRICK UZAR, GOULBOURNE, ZAMBRANA, DAVIS, BLACKBURN and ANTHONY UZAR, SR. are each charged with one count of conspiracy to engage in illegal firearms dealing and one count of illegal firearms dealing. Both of these charges carry a maximum term of imprisonment of five years and a fine of up to $250,000.

GOULBOURNE and BLACKBURN are each charged with one count of possession of a firearm by a previously convicted felon. If convicted of this charge, each defendant faces a maximum term of imprisonment of 10 years and a fine of to $250,000.

PATRICK UZAR, CRESPO, REVELLO and FELICIANO are charged with conspiring to distribute and to possess with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of cocaine. If convicted of this charge, each defendant faces a mandatory minimum term of imprisonment of five years, a maximum term of imprisonment of 40 years and a fine of up to $2 million. The indictment also charges PATRICK UZAR with four counts and CRESPO with two counts of possession with intent to distribute cocaine. UZAR is charged in one of these counts with possession with intent to distribute cocaine and MDMA (“Ecstasy”). This charge carries a maximum term of imprisonment of 20 years and a fine of up to $1 million, on each count.

PATRICK UZAR, BROWN and NUNEZ are charged with conspiring to distribute and to possess with intent to distribute MDMA (“Ecstasy”). If convicted of this charge, each defendant faces a maximum term of imprisonment of 20 years and a fine of up to $1 million.

Finally, MARTINEZ, NIEVES and ALIAGA are each charged with one count of using a telephone to facilitate a drug trafficking offense, which carries a maximum term of imprisonment of four years and a fine of up to $250,000.

U.S. Attorney Fein stressed that the charges are not evidence of guilt. The charges are only allegations, and the defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.

This matter is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorneys Anthony E. Kaplan and Marc H. Silverman.

Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives

NEWARK, NJ --(Ammoland.com)- Cory Melvin was sentenced today to 121 months in federal prison for offenses related to his illegal possession and sale of firearms, including the sale of a machine gun in Newark, U.S. Attorney Paul J. Fishman announced.

Melvin, 36, of Newark, previously pleaded guilty to charges of unlawful transfer of a machine gun, illegally dealing in firearms, unlawful possession of 11 firearms, and conspiracy before U.S. District Court Judge Joseph A. Greenaway. The case was later reassigned to Judge Dennis M. Cavanaugh, who presided over today’s sentencing.

According to documents filed in this case and statements made in court: Melvin admitted that between September 2008 and February 2009, he, along with coconspirator Rashan Clark, sold multiple firearms on four separate occasions for profit and without a license. During this five–month period, he and Clark sold a total of 11 guns – including a machine gun, two shotguns, and eight handguns – in the city of Newark. Melvin also admitted that he possessed the firearms after having been convicted of a felony.

In addition to the prison term, Judge Cavanaugh sentenced Melvin to three years of supervised release.

Clark previously pleaded guilty to unlawful transfer of a machine gun and was sentenced to 36 months in prison by Judge Greenaway.

U.S. Attorney Fishman credited special agents of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, under the direction of Special Agent in Charge Matthew W. Horace, for the investigation of the case.

The government is represented by Assistant U.S. Attorneys Sarah Wolfe and John E. Clabby of the U.S. Attorney’s Office Criminal Division in Trenton.

Rocky Mountain Machine Gun Shoots

Chance, Colorado --(Ammoland.com)- Shoot a Subgun for free April 29th-30th-May 1st, 2011!

At the Rocky Mountain Machine Gun Shoots 13th Annual Machine Gun Shoot & Military Vehicle Display

Last Chance, Colorado (Only 1 hour and 15 minutes from Denver, I-70 and Pena Blvd.)

New RMGO members who join at the event get a free mag through a PPSH submachine gun.

Existing members of RMGO get a discount to shoot the PPSH.

Weapon and ammo courtesy of Denver Bullets Inc. Come see a variety of Military Vehicles and Re-enactors in uniform

A FUN EVENT FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY

• Friday, April 29th 8:00 am – Dusk
• Saturday, April 30th 8:00 am – Dusk
• Sunday, May 1st 8:00 am – 3:00 pm

Admission Fees:

Spectators ages 15 and over $15 per day or $25 for the weekend
Children age 6-14, Military or LE (with ID) $5 per day or $10 for the weekend

Children under age 6 free
(Minors, 17 and under must be accompanied by an adult)

Parking is free

Camping free for the weekend, no reservation needed (no hookups, no open fires)

- SPECTATORS MUST USE HEARING AND EYE PROTECTION! -

For more information please visit WWW.RMMGS.COM

Directions to Shoot:

Denver: I-70 East to Byers Exit 316 (aprox. 31 miles), Left onto US-36 to town of Last Chance (aprox. 35 miles), Right onto CO-71 (9 miles), Left onto CR-3 (1 mile), Left to Shoot site (1 mile).

Colorado Springs: US-24 East to Limon (aprox. 64 miles), Right onto US-287/Main St (1.8 miles), Left onto 1st Ave/CO-71

(27 miles), Right onto CR-3 (1 mile), Left to Shoot site (1 mile)

Eastern Colorado: I-70 West to Limon Exit 361, Left onto US-287 (0.6 miles), Right onto 1st Ave/CO-71 (27 miles), Right onto CR-3 (1 mile), Left to Shoot site (1 mile)

Northeast Colorado: I-76 to Exit 92, Continue to follow I-76-BL (1.4 miles), Left onto CR-71 (45.5 miles), Left onto CR-3

(1 mile), Left to Shoot site (1 mile)

No alcoholic beverages allowed on the property

We Shoot Rain, Snow or Shine!!!

Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives

COLUMBUS --(Ammoland.com)- A federal grand jury here has indicted Todd Allen Lamb, 37, of Bellefontaine, accusing him of illegally possessing five machine guns.

He is also charged with making false statements on paperwork filed with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF).

Mark T. D’Alessandro, Acting United States Attorney for the Southern District of Ohio; Robert J. Browning, ATF Special Agent in Charge, and Logan County Sheriff Andrew J. Smith announced the indictment today.

The indictment alleges that Lamb possessed five machine guns. Logan County deputies discovered the weapons when they responded to a call for service at Lamb’s business.

The indictment also alleges that Lamb filed a firearm tax renewal and registration form with ATF on June 12, 2006 claiming that his business, Almite Services, Inc. had a license to sell machine guns, knowing that it was not a licensed dealer.

Each count of possession of a machine gun is punishable by up to ten years imprisonment. Making false statements is punishable by up to three years imprisonment.

Lamb will have an initial appearance before U.S. Magistrate Judge Elizabeth Preston Deavers at 11 a.m. on March 2.

D’Alessandro commended the cooperative investigation by ATF agents and Logan County deputies assisted by the Ohio Highway Patrol, and Assistant U.S. Attorney Dale E. Williams, Jr., who is prosecuting the case.

An indictment merely contains allegations, and the defendant is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.

The Battleship Missouri’s 40mm quad gun has returned home, on indefinite loan from the Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum in South Carolina. (Dec. 8, 2010; photo courtesy of the Battleship Missouri Memorial)

USS Missouri Memorial Association

Pearl Harbor, HI --(Ammoland.com)- What do you get the battleship that has everything? Something with firepower, of course.

If battleships could smile, the “Mighty Mo” would have been beaming on Dec. 8 when a 40mm quad gun was delivered from Patriots Point Naval and Maritime Museum, “home of the USS Yorktown,” in South Carolina.

The 40mm quad is an old friend of sorts. It was one of two quads traced back to the USS Missouri that, until last month, guarded the Patriot’s Point entrance. Former USS Missouri crewmembers had arranged to have the guns placed at Patriot’s Point well before the decommissioned Missouri opened in 1999 as a memorial in Pearl Harbor. Recently, the two historic attractions teamed up to secure permission from the Naval Heritage and History Command, who owns the guns, to have one of the WWII-era quads returned to the Missouri on extended loan.

“During World War II and the Korean War, the USS Missouri had 20 40mm quad mounts and 49 20mm guns, all of which were removed during modernization in the 1980s, replaced with four Vulcan/Phalanx 20mm Gatling guns,” said Mike Weidenbach, the Missouri’s curator. “It is important that we remember the entire five-decade active-service history of USS Missouri, which ran from World War II to the Korean War to Operation Desert Storm. Through the Missouri, we are uniquely able to portray the evolution of defense technology. For example, the 40mm quad mount will be installed on the main pier, within view of the modern CIWS gun mount that made the 40mm and 20mm anti-aircraft guns obsolete prior to action in Operation Desert Storm.”

The 40mm anti-aircraft gun has a unique history of it own, as it was one of a very few types of weapon systems used by both sides in World War II. Manufactured by neutral Switzerland, it was used on almost every major U.S. warship. Known for its efficiency, the 40mm proved itself in close-in air defense until outflanked by the Kamikaze attacks in the final months of WWII. Each twin 40mm fired 160 rounds per minute, per barrel effectively up to 4,000 yards. The quad’s seven-man crew included a gun captain, pointer, trainer, two first-loaders and two second-loaders.

Other historical items with ties to the Missouri, such as the “Surrender Plaque” (marking the site of Japan’s World War II surrender) and ship’s bell are similarly on extended loan to the memorial. Just last month, the Missouri’s “defenses” received a boost in the form of eight .50-caliber machine guns from the Naval Surface Warfare Center in Crane, Indiana. They were restored to their original mount locations around the perimeter of the Missouri’s main deck as a tribute to a time when formal Marine Detachments (MARDETs) served on Navy ships as dedicated units.

Gunner's Mate Second Class Charles J. Hansen works on a 40mm quad machine gun mount during the USS Missouri’s shakedown period, circa August 1944. His tattoos commemorating service on the USS Vincennes (CA-44) and shipmates lost with her in the WWII Battle of Savo Island on Aug. 9, 1942. (August 1944; U.S. Navy photo)

A 40mm quad gun mount’s crew is in action in the lower foreground, moments before the USS Missouri (BB-63) is hit by a Japanese A6M “Zero” Kamikaze during the WWII Battle for Okinawa. The plane hit the ship’s side below the main deck, causing minor damage still visible today but leaving no crew casualties. Remarkably, Capt. William Callaghan ordered a formal burial at sea with honors for the pilot, whose body was found on the deck amongst the plane’s wreckage. Callaghan stated that the young Japanese pilot had done his job to the best of his ability for his own country. (April 11, 1945; photo by Buster Campbell)

About:
The Battleship Missouri Memorial, located a mere ship’s length from the USS Arizona Memorial, completes a historical visitor experience that begins with the day of infamy that saw the sinking of USS Arizona in Pearl Harbor and ends with Imperial Japan’s unconditional surrender aboard USS Missouri in Tokyo Bay. Following an astounding career that spans five decades and three wars, from World War II to the Korean conflict to the Liberation of Kuwait, the “Mighty Mo” was decommissioned and donated to the USS Missouri Memorial Association, Inc., a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, which operates the battleship as a historic attraction and memorial. The association oversees her care and preservation with the support of visitors, memberships, grants and the generosity of donors. For more information, visit ussmissouri.org.

SureFire M620V Scout Weapon Light

SureFire Tactical Lights

Fountain Valley, CA --(Ammoland.com)- SureFire, LLC, manufacturer of high-end illumination tools and tactical products, has been awarded a contract for a Visible Bright Light III (VBL-III) in support of the U.S. Special Operations Command weapons accessories program.

The $14.9 million contract, for an indefinite quantity of SureFire weapon-mounted lights, was awarded by officials of the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division, in Crane, Indiana.

The objective of the VBL-III is to provide improved illumination capability for the small arms used by special operations forces. SureFire will be fulfilling the contract with its new “V-Series” LED WeaponLights, specifically, the M620V Scout Light® and M720V RAID™ light, both of which feature high-output white-light and infrared illumination from the same sealed unit. Unlike incandescent weapon-mounted lights, which require an infrared filter to produce enough infrared illumination for use with night vision devices, V-Series LED lights require no IR filter. To convert from white to IR light (or vice versa), the user need only twist the light’s self-locking selector ring, even on the fly.

Work on this contract will be performed by SureFire at their Southern California facilities and is expected to be completed by September of 2015. For more information on the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division, visit www.navsea.navy.mil/nswc/crane/default.aspx. To learn more about SureFire or their V-Series LED WeaponLights, visit www.surefire.com.

SureFire M720V RAID Weapon Light

About SureFire
Located in Fountain Valley, California, SureFire is a leading manufacturer of high-performance flashlights, weapon-mounted lights, and other tactical equipment for those who go in harm’s way, or anyone who demands the ultimate in quality, innovation, and performance. SureFire illumination tools are used by more SWAT teams and elite special operations groups than any other brand. SureFire is an ISO 9001:2000-certified company.

SureFire’s HellFighter WeaponLight

SureFire Tactical Lights

Fountain Valley, CA --(Ammoland.com)- SureFire, LLC, manufacturer of high-end illumination tools and tactical products, has been awarded a major military contract to produce the VBL-H (visible bright light heavy) fire control device for the crew-served weapon systems used by U.S. Special Operations Forces.

The $16.6 million contract, for an indefinite quantity of SureFire HellFighter heavy-gun WeaponLights, was awarded by officials of the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division, in Crane, Indiana.

The primary objective of the VBL-H program, a subsystem of the Miniature Day/Night Sight – Crew Served Weapons project of the U.S. Special Operations Command Weapon Accessories program, is to provide increased optical augmentation to crew-served operators. This increased optical augmentation is expected to help crews with target detection, recognition, and identification in low-light/observation conditions on the battlefield.

SureFire’s HellFighter WeaponLight – designed specifically for the M2HB .50 caliber machine gun, M134 Mini-Gun, and M240—generates 3,000 lumens of focused, HID (high intensity discharge) light capable of reaching hundreds of yards into the darkness. HellFighter has been used in combat operations in both Iraq and Afghanistan and has proven to be an effective target illuminator and searchlight, as well as a non-lethal escalation-of-force preventer.

In addition to mounting to the .50 caliber M2HB, M134 Mini-Gun, and M240-variant machine guns, HellFighter can also be hand carried as a searchlight or mounted to a vehicle or watercraft.

Work on this contract will be performed by SureFire at their Southern California facilities and is expected to be completed by September of 2015. For more information on the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division, visit www.navsea.navy.mil/nswc/crane/default.aspx. To learn more about the SureFire HellFighter, go to www.surefire.com/heavygunweaponlight.

About SureFire
Located in Fountain Valley, California, SureFire is a leading manufacturer of high-performance flashlights, weapon-mounted lights, and other tactical equipment for those who go in harm’s way, or anyone who demands the ultimate in quality, innovation, and performance. SureFire illumination tools are used by more SWAT teams and elite special operations groups than any other brand. SureFire is an ISO 9001:2000-certified company.

M249 SAW Machine Gun Kit with Tippmann A-5 Marker

Real Action Paintball

San Jose, CA --(Ammoland.com)- Real Action Paintball is proud to announce the hottest body mod yet for heavy gunners: the M249 SAW Body Shroud for Tippmann A5 markers.

This upgrade takes your reliable Tippmann A5 and turns it into the very image of the M249 SAW Machine gun.

Many scenario teams have “heavy gunners,” the equivalent of a squad machine gunner. This player loads him or herself down with extra pods and takes to the field planning on spraying everything in range – providing cover fire, searching fire, suppressive fire, and a lot of noise. Now heavy gunners have the perfect mod for their markers, to take their role and truly run with it: the M249 SAW Body Shroud.

This metal body kit bolts right over your existing A5, leaving your controls free…but changing everything else into the most realistic M249 SAW experience you’re going to get in paintball. The body kit clamps around your A5, and an extended barrel – with a threaded muzzle crowned by a removable muzzle break – replaces your factory barrel. Behind your marker, the distinctive M249 stock is replicated, with a new back block that slips into your A5 with minimal effort…and maximum stability.

Just like the latest models of the real deal, the M249 SAW Body Shroud is covered in mil-spec accessory rails: one on each side of the barrel shroud, two on the top, one below, and two more right up against the extended, threaded-muzzle barrel. That gives you seven different sections of rail, to which you can attach tactical grips, the Body Shroud’s detachable bipod, flashlights, sights, lasers…

Real Action Paintball has a full line of accessories perfect for the M249 SAW Body Shroud, including compressed air powered paintball grenade launchers…when the power of a Squad Automatic Weapon alone just isn’t enough!

The body kit installs quickly, and all necessary parts and tools are included with the kit. No matter your familiarity with Tippmann products, the installation is straightforward, simple, and easy to reverse when you need to strip it off to run light for awhile.

You can deck out your team’s spare A5 with the M249 SAW Body Shroud, install the bipod and set it up to defend your base – you’ll have the only flag station guarded by that much firepower.

But when you’re ready to charge the field with it, you’ll be thankful for the all-metal construction that will take just about any beating you can live through – the real M249 SAW is just that tough, and so is the M249 Body Shroud.

Real Action Paintball – As Real as it Gets!

About:
RAP4 is recognized as a leader in compressed air-powered marking technology, with patented innovations for military and law enforcement tools and industry-leading paintball sport equipment. Headquartered in San Jose, California, RAP4 has distributors across America and around the world. Trained staff members are available by phone or in person for consultations, and to troubleshoot or train your personnel on use of their equipment. visit www.rap4lesslethal.com

National Shooting Sports Foundation

NEWTOWN, Conn --(Ammoland.com)- NSSF President and CEO Steve Sanetti sent a letter to Steve Capus, president of NBC Nightly News, concerning a report by Richard Engle.

Iin which the senior correspondent alleges “most of the cartel-related killings in Mexico are carried out with assault rifles and .50 caliber machine guns bought over the counter in the United States.”

Sanetti noted that while this piece was particularly troubling, it is one of many that include erroneous information concerning cartel-related violence.

Watch the NBC video above.

NSSF President Steve Sanetti NBC Letter

About NSSF
The National Shooting Sports Foundation is the trade association for the firearms industry. Its mission is to promote, protect and preserve hunting and the shooting sports. Formed in 1961, NSSF has a membership of more than 5,500 manufacturers, distributors, firearms retailers, shooting ranges, sportsmen’s organizations and publishers. For more information, log on to www.nssf.org.

Exceptional Original Colt, Model 1921/1928 U.S. Navy Over Stamp Thompson Submachine Gun

FirearmsTruth.com

Michigan --(Ammoland.com)- Separating the truth from the fiction can be difficult at times. When it comes to buying certain types of guns you certainly don’t want to cross into any gray area.

This is especially true when it comes to machine guns.

Despite numerous anti gun media misconceptions, buying a fully functional machine gun involves a lot more than merely going to a gun show. It can be a long and often times tedious process, one that includes no small amount of paperwork, see:(National Firearms Act Forms and Their Use) and when all that is done, be prepared to do some waiting.

With the kind help from our friends at GunBoards.com they offered some thoughts on what it is actually involved in buying a machine-gun.

Currently, there are basically 4 types of machineguns in the US market today:

• C&R (curio and relic) transferable Machine Guns, including Deactivated War Trophy Guns
• Transferable Machine Guns
• Pre May Dealer Sample Machine Guns
• Post May Dealer Sample Machine Guns

“The first is the C&R (curio and relic) transferable machine guns,” says Frank, an advanced collector of firearms. “These guns are original factory guns registered generally prior to the end of December, 1968 when the Gun Control Act of 1968 passed, banning the import of machine-guns for civilian sales.”

He notes that DeWaTs (Deactivated War Trophy) are in this group. These are registered as “unserviceable firearms” and transferred via 5320.5 or form 5 tax exempt.

“Those were guns that came in under the US DeWaT (Deactivated War Trophy) program. The GCA 1968 defined the receiver of a firearm as the firearm owner and since most DeWaT’s were deactivated in a manner that left the receiver intact they were allowed to be registered during the amnesty in December of 1968. If they were registered they can be reactivated legally and returned to functional status.”

Next up are machine guns that were manufactured in the US after the 1968. “These guns are transferable but unless they are put on the C&R list individually they aren’t normally C&R. These guns had to be built and registered in the United States in order to be transferable. Many original guns were cut in half to destroy them then re-welded and registered during the period between the Gun Control Act of 1968.”

This cutting and rebuilding was the only way to take an existing “contraband” machinegun and make it legal.

All this changed on May 19, 1986 with the signing of the McClure-Volkmer Act or Gunowners Protection Act. This “controversial act” banned the further manufacture of all machineguns for civilian sales

“Pre May (May 19, 1986) Dealer samples are machine-guns that were imported between the Gun Control Act of 1968 and May 19 of 1986. It wasn’t legal to import machine-guns for civilian sales after 1968 so anything imported could only be sold to a class 2 or class 3 dealer as a ‘Dealers Sales Sample.’ As such the guns could be kept by the dealer after he gave up his Federal Firearms License (FFL) or Special Occupational Taxpayer (SOT) but could only be sold to another SOT paying FFL. They never become transferables but since the dealer can keep it they call them keepers. Also they don’t require any special paperwork above and beyond the normal forms for transfers so they are easy and simple for dealers to buy. They will transfer on form 3s between active dealers and if the seller has given up his FFL/SOT then the transfer will be via tax paid form 4.”

Post May Dealer Samples therefore refer to any machine gun made or imported after the McClure-Volkmer Act.

“These guns can only be registered to an SOT paying FFL holder who has a letter from a recognized and certified law enforcement agency asking for a demonstration of the firearm. The letters are a pain to get and the guns have to be abandoned, sold, destroyed or otherwise transferred out of the SOT’s inventory when he gives up his FFL/SOT. The value of these guns is the lowest because the market is very limited.”

For this reason C&R guns are usually the most valued.

“These will transfer on form 3s tax exempt between active FFL/SOT holders, on form 4s tax paid if a non FFL/SOT is at either end of the transfer or a form 5 tax exempt if the firearm is unserviceable or transferring to or from a government agency. Transferables are next in value and transfer the same as the C&R’s.”

Special Occupational Taxpayer and this is what converts an otherwise ordinary every day FFL dealer into a class 3 dealer.

Disclaimer: Consult with local law enforcement to clarify the laws in your area. The above statements are meant for background information only and should not be used as a legal recommendation.

Peter Suciu is executive editor of FirearmsTruth.com, a website that tracks and monitors media bias against guns and our Second Amendment rights. Visit: FirearmsTruth.com

Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives

SACRAMENTO, Ca --(Ammoland.com)- United States Attorney Benjamin B. Wagner and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Special Agent in Charge Stephen C. Herkins announced that Robert John Ronning, 42, of Salida, owner of Ronning Arms Inc. in Modesto, a federal firearms licensee, was arrested today on charges of illegal gun sales, including the unlawful transfers of unregistered silencers and a machine gun.

According to a criminal complaint filed earlier this week, ATF became involved in an investigation of a drug trafficking organization in approximately February 2009. As part of the investigation, quantities of methamphetamine, machine guns, and assault weapons were purchased. It appeared that some of the firearms came from Ronning Arms Inc. More discussions about Ronning

Following the arrest of the initial targets of this investigation, an undercover agent and others were able to purchase two silencers, seven assault weapons, and a machine gun from Robert Ronning at his place of business, in violation of federal law.

U.S. Attorney Wagner said, “Selling guns to unknown individuals, especially those without identification, is a dangerous business. Guns trafficked back to Mexico help fuel the cartels and perpetuate the violence over the border. Licensees who hide behind their licenses to traffic in guns violate the trust that the government bestows upon them.”

“ATF partners with local law enforcement agencies to aggressively pursue firearms traffickers who are diverting firearms from lawful commerce into the hands of violent criminals,” stated Special Agent in Charge Stephen C. Herkins.

“In this case, the illegal sales of several high-caliber firearms that were earmarked for the black market were purchased and intercepted by an ATF Agent acting in an undercover capacity. This is an excellent example of ATF doing what we do best, preventing criminals from possessing guns.”

The maximum statutory penalty is 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine for unlawfully possessing or transferring a machine gun and 10 years in prison for unlawful transfer, receipt and possession of an unregistered firearm and the related conspiracy. The actual sentence, however, will be determined at the discretion of the court after consideration of any applicable statutory factors and the Federal Sentencing Guidelines, which take into account a number of variables.

Ronning Arms Inc Criminal Complaint

This case is the product of an extensive Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force investigation by special agents of the ATF, in conjunction with the Drug Enforcement Administration and the San Joaquin County Metropolitan Task Force. Assistant United States Attorney Jill Thomas is prosecuting the case.

The charges are only allegations and the defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.

Knesek Gun's Critical Mass Shooting Event At Huge Success

Knesek Guns, Inc

Van Buren, AR --(Ammoland.com)- Knesek Guns hosted the first annual Critical Mass shooting event at their ranges in Van Buren, Arkansas Saturday, August 28th and drew an overwhelming crowd from around the US.

Director of Business Development for Knesek Guns, Max Rodriguez stated that “[We are] really pleased how many people came out to support this.

We’re going to start planning now for next year….this was definitely a good start to something we can keep going”

Vendors hard at work at Knesek Gun's Critical Mass Shooting Event

Manufacturers and partners of KGI traveled to showcase new products and demonstrate some of their mainstay items.

Among the crowd was Bill Ritchie of EDM Arms displaying his new .338 and .308 rifles, Jason Falla of Redback One directing a carbine course, Kel Whelan of GemTech and Chad Resnik with Andy Anders of TSW displaying a variety of suppressors.

Brett Williams of ALS Technologies demoing a variety of less lethal munitions and systems, and Cliff Eisenbarger of Umarex who had a moment to discuss the items he brought to display.

“We’ve got .22LR versions of the Colt M4, the HK 416 and the MP5 SD with a mock suppressor,” said Eisenbarger. “We’re glad we got a chance to show the new stuff.”

Vendors interested in displaying their products for KGI’s Critical Mass 2011 can contact Knesek Guns directly at sales@knesekguns.com .

About:
Knesek Guns, Inc. is a global distributor specializing in law enforcement and military grade weaponry. KGI is a fully licensed importer and exporter of firearms and maintains full registration and compliance with ITAR.

We assist some of the largest companies in the industry with international trade processes as well as ensuring proper end user delivery.

Knesek Gun's Critical Mass Shooting Event At Huge Success

Ingram Machine Pistol: Non Gun replica of an Ingram-type machine pistol that can simulate a MAC-10 or MAC-11.

FirearmsTruth.com

Michigan --(Ammoland.com)- It might seem like a strange thing to buy; a machine gun that doesn’t actually shoot.

But for collectors this really isn’t such an odd thing. Consider that military airplanes in museums don’t exactly fly, and those tanks you’ll see outside National Guard posts aren’t going to be doing any fighting any time soon. So while it may seem like heresy to the faithful gun collector, one alternative when it comes to machine guns is actually getting one that is “non-gun” or “dummy gun.” But there is a lot more to it.

Actually until the last decade even machine guns that couldn’t fire had been strictly regulated in many states. However, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), now sees that the only part to be concerned with in a machine gun is the receiver. For a long time even non-operable machine guns had to be registered.

Today the rules have changed, and that “receiver” is the key to the puzzle.

These are built from what are called “parts kits,” and then assembled in a way to make the gun look complete, but still remain completely harmless as a firearm. These cannot fire or even chamber ammunition. The receiver, the portion of the gun that chambers and essentially operates the weapon, is replaced or cut. This renders the weapon inoperable, and for this reason ATF has no actual classification for dummy or non-guns, except to say what is not a gun.

The Gun Control Act of 1968 defines the term “firearm” to mean in part, “…any weapon (including a starter gun) which will or is designed to or may be readily converted to expel a projectile by the action of an explosive” or “the frame or receiver any such weapon.”

Furthermore, the National Firearms Act specifies that a “machinegun” is “…any weapon which shoots automatically more than one shot, without manual reloading, by a single function of the trigger…[and] the frame or receiver of any such weapon.”

The most important part regarding this matter is listed in the NFA as well in terms of how to create a proper non-gun:

“A machinegun receiver that has been properly destroyed may be used to assemble a ‘dummy gun’ that is not subject to the controls of the National Firearms Act or Gun Control Act. When sections of destroyed machinegun receivers are used to build a dummy gun and the severed sections welded back together, the dummy gun receiver must be at least one (1) inch shorter than the original machinegun receiver. The bolt, if present, must be welded to the receiver in the closed position. The breech of the barrel must be welded closed and an obstruction welded into the barrel. Alternatively, a solid metal/plastic bar in the same shape and configuration as the original model maybe used as a ‘dummy receiver.’”

Thus if the gun can’t fire or operate, it isn’t technically a machine gun in their eyes and is legal for ownership – but as always check the local laws. For example, dummy guns are still legal in California, but these require an orange plug at the end and the size of the magazine is restricted, while New York City has cracked down and banned anything that looks like a gun – including all toy guns. But if you can own these, the dummy guns make a good way of filing a hole in your collection.

Alex Cranmer, vice president of International Military Antiques (ima-usa.com) agrees that non-guns are a great way to round out a collection.

“You really can’t tell until you go to see if the action moves. What I like to say is that we’re selling Model T Fords with solid engine blocks. That’s the difference between replica guns and a display gun. The display is 90 percent original parts.”

One thing to keep in mind however is how the conversion was done. Some states have laws on modifying guns, this reporter has personally encountered a “non-gun” that probably would have been able to chamber and cycle rounds, thus it wasn’t really a “non-gun” after all. ATF can confirm if a firearm meets the criteria, but it will need to actually see the example.

While this might seem fairly complex, the best advice is to purchase any non-guns from a specialized and reputable dealer, rather than from an individual at a militaria show or online, unless you are certain the item meets the aforementioned standards. As previously mentioned you should check for local laws, and be sure to ask any sellers if they are familiar with the National Firearms Act or Gun Control Act. If they say “no” then they can’t possibly claim to be compliant to ATF standards. In those cases it is best to walk away from any potential transaction.

Alternatively some collectors opt to go a bit to rely on a modern-made display copies, and these similar to non-guns, except in that none of the parts are real, but from any distance they look good. Still many collectors prefer the machine guns where at least “most” of it was actually there.

However, the days of non-guns maybe coming to an end, at least in terms of availability. In 2005 a ban was been placed on the importation of these parts kits. Thus the items that are in the country are the last of the so-called “new” ones will be seeing. So get those machine guns anyway you can, and while you can.

Peter Suciu is executive editor of FirearmsTruth.com, a website that tracks and monitors media bias against guns and our Second Amendment rights. Visit: FirearmsTruth.com

British Sterling Sub-Machine Gun Legal to Own in the USA

FirearmsTruth.com

Michigan --(Ammoland.com)- The mainstream anti-gun media does a terrible job in reporting on guns, and much of it is misunderstood even when the reporting is close to accurate.

The media would have you believe that “assault weapons” are in fact “machine guns,” but that’s not really the case. Here is why.

Anyone who has studied issues such as the assault weapon ban will tell you that the media gets upset about nothing – the truth is that assault weapons or rather firearms that look like assault weapons are often just commercial version of military firearms. These aren’t actually “machine guns” in the true sense. You certainly can’t go to most gun shows and buy a machine gun, nor can you go to the local sporting goods chain and buy one either.

Machine Guns are Legal
Machine guns can be legally purchased - but you should check with your local law enforcement agency as it still could be banned in your city or state.

To understand how to purchase a live and firing machine gun, as opposed to a non-firing “dummy gun,” you need to understand the National Firearms Act (NFA) of 1934, which was enacted on June 26, 1934. It imposes a statutory excise tax on the manufacture and transfer of “certain firearms” and mandates the registration of said items. This essentially came about as a result of the crime waves of the 1920s and early 1930s during prohibition.

“This required that guns be registered with the government, and that those registering the guns had to pay the excise tax of $200,” explains advanced collector Ken Niewiarowicz. “Who had an extra $200 to spend to buy a gun in 1934?”

This registration explains Niewiarowicz was actually done through the IRS, and it wasn’t just limited to live guns. Those aforementioned “dummy guns,” which today are sold by companies such as IMA-USA.com previously had to be registered as well.

“Most of the guns brought home by the GIs after World War II were deactivated and those still needed to be registered.”

The first major update to the old laws occurred in 1968 with the passage of the Gun Control Act, when guns were added to the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Alcohol and Tobacco. This restricted certain categories of individuals from owning guns – including felons, users of controlled substances or those who were convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence. This year also made it legal for “new” machine guns to be produced with old parts. Thus many older guns suddenly came out of the woodwork.

The law changed again in 1986, which essentially banned the creation of new machine guns again. As a result it is only possible to own machine guns that were produced prior to 1986. To obtain a gun an individual doesn’t actually need a special license either – this is a common misconception - but instead needs to live in a state (as well as city) that allows for ownership, and to pay to receive the $200 transfer stamp.

Again, this isn’t as easy as going to a large gun show and throwing a wad of cash. A background check is conducted and it can take weeks, or even months for the stamp to come through. Interesting enough, the 1934 produced stamps are still being used today.

Curio and Relic (C&C) License
Another major misconception when it comes to collecting antique firearms is what exactly is the purpose of obtaining a 03 Federal Firearms License, sometimes called the Curio and Relic (C&C) license. It should be stressed that holding a C&R FFL doesn’t actually make one a dealer, but rather this is a special license for firearms collectors. It allows these collectors to purchase C&R FFL eligible guns across state lines and to receive them directly. Introduced as part of the Gun Control Act of 1968, the 03 FFL does not entitle those individuals to be in the business of reselling guns as a dealer. The C&R list changes yearly and readers should consult the list to determine if a specific gun is on said list.

Gun Show Loophole
Now the issue of “dealer” comes up, because of the so-called “gun show loophole” that anti-gun zealots actually preach about. What exactly is a “gun show loophole” is never really made clear by the anti-gun crowd, but it basically targets any sale that is done from private individual to private individual so it clearly isn’t aimed at just those transactions taking part at gun shows.

“To require guns to be sold through dealers would mean additional taxes on the item,” says Dean Sova, promoter of the Old Time Gun, Military & Sporting Shows in Michigan.

“On a used item it has already had taxes paid and claimed by the government. This would just be further government intrusion to tax an item again.”

Ironically say many gun collectors, weren’t taxes what the whole Revolution and later the purpose of including the Second Amendment in the Constitution was all about?

Peter Suciu is executive editor of FirearmsTruth.com, a website that tracks and monitors media bias against guns and our Second Amendment rights. Visit: FirearmsTruth.com

Thompson 1927A-1"Deluxe Semi-Auto" Gun

Kahr Arms

PEARL RIVER, NY –-(AmmoLand.com)- Kahr Arms is proud to announce that it has partnered up with LAN World, Inc. to introduce CA legal Tommy Guns to the market.

LAN World, Inc. had a device called a Bullet Button designed for them that attaches to the lower receiver of the Thompson style rifles. The Bullet Button prevents the actuation of the magazine release lever by hand. Following California law, if the user needs to use a *tool* to release/remove a magazine, then the firearm is considered to no longer have a detachable magazine. Without a detachable magazine, the firearm is allowed to have the *Assault Weapon* features such as a pistol grip or flash hider. The LAN World, Inc device attaches to the rifle and restricts the user to use a *tool* to remove the magazine, therefore being compliant in the state of California.

Thompson style semiautomatic center fire rifles have traditionally fallen short of complying with restrictions in the state of California because of the following:

• accepting a detachable magazine
• magazine with the capacity to accept more than 10 rounds
• overall length of less than 30 inches

Kahr Arms and LAN World, Inc. have chosen 6 of the Thompson model rifles that, with the Bullet Button device kit applied, will be California compliant and will come with 10 round stick or drum magazines, depending on the model. With this kit, the Thompson rifles will:

• remove the ability to accept a detachable magazine
• include a magazine that does not have the capacity to accept more than 10 rounds
• fall into the acceptable length range of more than 30 inches

This device does not modify the firearm in any way, and is able to be removed once outside of the state of California. The manufacturer endorses this device; therefore, the manufacturer’s warranty is still intact.

The following Thompson models will be available as CA compliant:

• T1–1927A-1 Deluxe, Semi Auto Carbine .45 caliber
• T5–1927A-1C Lightweight, Semi Auto Deluxe .45 caliber
• TM1–M1 Semi Automatic Carbine .45 caliber
• TM1C–M1 Lightweight Semi Automatic Carbine .45 caliber
• T1-C—1927A-1 “Commando” Semi Auto Carbine .45 caliber
• T1D-1927A-1 Deluxe w/10 round drum only

Lan World, Inc

To fill orders for the CA compliant Tommy guns, Kahr will ship the firearms directly from the factory to LAN World, Inc at their Salt Lake City, Utah facility. Here LAN World, Inc. will install the product, test and certify the device, and ship with the appropriate California paperwork to the end dealer for their customer. All orders will go directly through LAN World, Inc, not Kahr Arms. For more information or to purchase a CA compliant Tommy gun, contact LAN World, Inc. at www.lanworldinc.com or (801) 878-4880.

LAN World Bullet Button

Visit www.auto-ordnance.com to learn more about Tommy Guns and the other Thompson and Auto-Ordnance products

Critical Mass 2010 Machine Gun Shoot

THOR Global Defense Group

Fort Smith, AR --(AmmoLand.com)- AmmoLand readers you are the first to know of THOR Global Defense Group upcoming Critical Mass 2010 Machine Gun Shoot.

Shoot Machine guns and silenced weapons, open to the public. More information as it becomes available.

For more information, about THOR Global Defense Group or to request information on training programs please visit their website www.THORGDG.com or contact their office at (479) 474-3434.

Northern Rockies Mountain Machinegun and Cannon Shoot

Wyoming Gun Owners

Casper, WY --(Ammoland.com)- The Northern Rockies Mountain Machinegun and Cannon Shoot is this weekend in Casper, don’t miss out, while your’re there meet up with WyGO members and say “Hi”.

The Wyoming NFA Shooters Club is sponsoring this event, this is your chance to join in on rapid fire action as a spectator or you can participate in fully automatic gun fire. (Machinegun rentals available)

To get directions and event info click here

Stay safe…

WyGO – Wyoming Gun Owners
1740H Dell Range Blvd. #149
Cheyenne, WY 82009
1-866-970-1890
www.wyominggunowners.org

About:
Wyoming Gun Owners mission is to advocate, protect and defend the God given and inalienable right to bear arms as in the Second Amendment of the United States Constitution and Article 1 Section 24 of the Wyoming Constitution.

Gun Talk Radio

Natchitoches, La - -(AmmoLand.com)- A grass roots action of gun rights supporters against the Marriott Hotel chain following the NRA Convention in Charlotte, NC, comes to Tom Gresham’s Gun Talk (R) Radio, the only nationally-syndicated radio talk show about guns and the shooting sports, airing 2-5PM Eastern.

Paul Valone, president of Grass Roots North Carolina, will discuss how the Marriott Charlotte City Center put up “no guns” signs during a gun rights event in the hotel, making those who were otherwise legally carrying guns criminals. Valone says that despite the hotel chain’s claim that it has removed the signs (after stating that it has a policy of not allowing firearms into any of its hotels), the signs have not come down

Author Gary Johnston has just completed an exciting encyclopedia of sorts to add to your library. The World’s Assault Rifles, written by Johnston and Thomas Nelson, covers assault rifles from the 1900s on up, with over 1200 pages and more than 2000 illustrations.

“This book weighs eight pounds, and it’s worth every ounce,” said show host Tom Gresham. “Anyone interested in the history of firearms, or who just enjoys the science of military weapons, will want a copy.”

Trijicon’s Director of Sales and Marketing, Tom Munson, will be talking about updates to favorite Trijicon products, like the RX34 Reflex sight with smaller 4.5MOA amber dot. Trijicon, a leading supplier of optics to U.S. military forces, also offers a complete line of rifle scopes for hunting.

Also on Tom Gresham’s Gun Talk this Sunday will be Bob Morrison, President and CEO of Taurus. Morrison brings information on the newest additions to the Taurus line-up this week, including the brand new Circuit Judge – a “revolver rifle” which fires .45 Colt cartridges as well as .410 shotshells.

About:
Tom Gresham’s Gun Talk Radio is in its 15th year of national syndication and runs on 94 stations, plus SIRIUS XM Satellite Radio. All Gun Talk shows are available as a podcast through Apple iTunes or at www.guntalk.libsyn.com. More information is available at www.guntalk.com

Rocky Mountain Machine Gun Shoots

Cheyenne Wells, CO --(AmmoLand.com)- Rocky Mountain Machine Gun Shoots provides spectators hours of fun watching and … The Cheyenne Wells Shoot is on for April 30th through May 2nd, 2010.

The Cheyenne Wells Shoot is on for April 30th through May 2nd, 2010. After some hard negotiations, the rental fees have been set, and the show goes on as the biggest machine gun shoot west of the Mississippi River.

You are invited to shoot at targets from more than a mile away, as well as model airplanes in flight, moving cars, and many other types of reactive targets, all within a safe venue.

Dealers who would like the opportunity to rent their firearms to the public at the Cheyenne Wells Shoot, and for you folks who would just like to bring your own guns out to shoot, please contact us for line space rental information.

The Fort Morgan Shoot, which ran for seven years, is no more. The state revoked the recreation lease we had on the land; apparently, they don’t need our money. I’m sure the government will make it up in new taxes.

Rocky Mountain Machine Gun Shoot's Cheyenne Wells Shoot Is On

Photo Galleries

• Fort Morgan Shoots RMFCSA sponsored shoots in Fort Morgan, CO
• Cheyenne Wells Shoots Annual RMFCSA-sponsored shoots in Cheyenne Wells, CO
• Clinics RMFCSA training events Cheyenne County Fair & Rodeo – Town of Cheyenne Wells, Colorado Mar 19, 2010 … 10th
• Annual Machine Gun Shoot & Military Vehicle Display April 30 – May 2nd, 2010 A benefit for the Cheyenne Wells Volunteer Fire Department … www.townofcheyennewells.com/upcomingevents.htm

Video results for cheyenne wells machine gun shoot Cheyenne Wells Machine Gun Shoot Highlights 10 min – Nov 20, 2007 www.youtube.com/user/vedicwarrior

Visit Rocky Mountain Machine Gun Shoots for more: www.rmfcsa.org

World War I Machine Gunners

Montana Shooting Sports Association

Montana --(AmmoLand.com)- Below is an important message from the staff of Montana’s lone congressman, Rep. Denny Rehberg (R-MT).

Denny has sponsored H.R. 442 to allow an amnesty period for registration of prohibited firearms that U.S. veterans have brought home from overseas.

Although there are over 100 cosponsors to this bill, it has not yet been granted a committee hearing.

Once again, Montana takes the lead on an important issue, but we need help from other states.

Please circulate the link to this article to all your friends in and out of Montana. Ask them to contact their members of the U.S. House and ask them both to cosponsor H.R. 442, AND insist on a committee hearing for the bill.

The bill is called the Veterans Heritage Firearms Act. I have attached a short summary below. We’re looking for more grassroots pressure on this because even with the NRA pushing it, we’re just not seeing the movement in a Dem Congress.

This is the information published by the NRA:

The “Veterans’ Heritage Firearms Act of 2009,” introduced by U.S. Representative Dennis Rehberg (R-Mont.), would provide a 90-day amnesty period during which veterans and their family members could register firearms acquired overseas between June 26, 1934 and Oct. 31, 1968, without fear of prosecution. Congress granted a limited amnesty in 1968, but most veterans did not receive enough notice to participate.

The bill would not apply to all firearms brought home by veterans. The only firearms that normally have to be registered at the federal level are those subject to the National Firearms Act (NFA). More common trophies, such as bolt-action rifles or semi-automatic pistols, need not be registered. Therefore, H.R. 442′s proposed amnesty would only apply to machine guns and other NFA firearms. (It also would not apply to “destructive devices” such as bombs and grenades.)

H.R. 442 states that “in the absence of clear and convincing evidence to the contrary the Attorney General shall accept as true and accurate any affidavit, document, or other evidence submitted by an individual to establish that such firearm meets the requirements.” This allows for the fact that in the chaos of wartime troop movements, many veterans may have acquired war trophy firearms lawfully under military regulations, but without receiving official paperwork to document the guns. Naturally, too, many veterans or their family may have lost such paperwork over the years.

Under the bill, the Attorney General would have to create and distribute clear printed notices providing information regarding the amnesty period and the requirements for registering a firearm during such period.

Recognizing that veterans’ trophies represent an important part of the nation’s history, H.R. 442 would require the Attorney General to transfer each firearm that has been forfeited to the United States to the first qualified museum that submits a suitable request. The Attorney General would be prohibited from destroying any forfeited firearm until the end of the 5-year period beginning on the date of such a forfeiture. Information about forfeited firearms would have to be made available to the public within 60 days after the forfeiture. Lastly, H.R. 442 would amend federal law relating to machineguns, allowing their “transfer to or by, or possession by, a museum which is open to the public and incorporated as a not-for-profit corporation under applicable State law.” Current law only allows transfer of machineguns to government museums, but many of America’s finest collections of historic firearms are in museums run by private organizations, rather than by the government.

Here is a link to a news story about an NFA weapon found in Massachusetts: http://tinyurl.com/3alpp8

And another in Illinois: http://tinyurl.com/y5v8brs

If possible we would like to drum up more support from members of the committee and subcommittee that has jurisdiction over this issue. Sometimes they will stay off bills because they don’t want to overstep, but any extra support we could drum up would be great.

Here are links to the names of the Members on those committees:

http://judiciary.house.gov/about/subcrime.html

The way we see it this bill is not just a guns issue, it is a vets issue. Mr. Rehberg does not want to see our veterans losing their property or being labeled criminals because of an antiquated rule.

Any help you can offer would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks loads for your help. Best wishes,

About Montana Shooting Sports Association:
MSSA is the primary political advocate for Montana gun owners. Visit: www.mtssa.org

MasterPiece Arms 460 Rowland Pistol

MasterPiece Arms

BRASELTON, GA – -(AmmoLand.com)- MasterPiece Arms, the nation’s only true MAC-10 manufacturer, introduces the MPA 460 Rowland, a brand new addition to its unique and impressive product line.

These firearms are chambered for the 460 Rowland Round. The .460 Rowland round is a high performance proprietary cartridge intended to attain .44 Remington Magnum level performance in a semi-automatic pistol or carbine. The overall cartridge length is identical to a 45 ACP, but the case length is 1/16” longer. The overall performance of the 460 Rowland Cartridge is nearly double that of a standard 45 ACP round.

The 460 Rowland is offered in three varieties of firearms:

• The 6” 460 Rowland Pistol, the 10” 460 Rowland Pistol, and the 460 Rowland Carbine.
• The 6” 460 Rowland Pistol, or MPA460-10, is chambered for 460 Rowland ammo, has a 6” threaded barrel with muzzle break, scope mount, side charger and 30 round magazine. The MSRP is $579. Also available with extra 45 ACP Upper included for $669.
• The 10” 460 Rowland Pistol, or MPA460-15, is also chambered for 460 Rowland ammo, has a 10” threaded barrel with muzzle break, scope mount, side charger, and 30 round magazine. Its MSRP is $675, but is available with extra 45 ACP Upper for $799.
• The 460 Rowland Carbine, or MPA460-1, is chambered for 460 Rowland ammo, has a 16” threaded barrel with muzzle break, AR-15 hand guard, scope mount, 2-7×32 scope with illuminated reticule, side charger, MPA low profile fixed stock, 30 round magazine, 1:16 barrel twist- RH, 3.8 lbs trigger pull, parkerized finish, American-made, Lifetime guarantee. The MSRP is $853, but is also available with extra 45 ACP Upper for $999.

MasterPiece Arms uses state of the art CNC machining, turning, laser cutting and bending in its manufacturing process. MPA puts more than a year and a half into engineering, testing and re-testing its weapons to provide customers with one of the most enjoyable guns available. With versatile uses such as protection, hunting, tactical or novelty interests, MPA products are one of a kind and backed by a lifetime warranty for original owners.

Learn more MasterPiece Arms products at www.masterpiecearms.com, call 866.803.0000

MPA Side-Cocking Mechanism for MAC-10 Pistols

MasterPiece Arms

BRASELTON, GA –-(AmmoLand.com)- MasterPiece Arms, the nation’s only true MAC-10 manufacturer, is known for their innovative alterations to the traditional MAC-10. MPA has taken the simplicity of the firearm’s function to a new level of versatility with the implementation of a side-cocking mechanism.

The placement of the cocking handle has been an issue for some with the MAC-10. Traditionally sitting on top of the barrel, the handle can cause an obstruction of view through the gun’s sights for some shooters. MasterPiece Arms saw this as a creative challenge and emerged with a new design for the cocking mechanism, the side-cocker.

Placing the cocking handle on the side of the gun removes any obstruction from the line of sight on top of the barrel. Additionally, MPA techs have placed a scope mount on the vacant space atop the barrel. With the ability to add your own optics, your MAC-10 becomes customized to your needs to give you the best results and the maximum accuracy available.

About:
MasterPiece Arms uses state of the art CNC machining, turning, laser cutting and bending in its manufacturing process. MPA puts more than a year and a half into engineering, testing and re-testing its weapons to provide customers with one of the most enjoyable guns available. With versatile uses such as protection, hunting, tactical or novelty interests, MPA products are one of a kind and backed by a lifetime warranty for original owners.

Learn more MasterPiece Arms products at www.masterpiecearms.com.

ATK

MINNEAPOLIS, MN --(AmmoLand.com)- Alliant Techsystems (NYSE: ATK), developer of the combat-proven 30/40mm Mk44 Bushmaster cannon system, has enhanced the system’s effectiveness and performance to accommodate integration into various ground combat vehicles, including the United Kingdom’s Warrior Infantry Fighting Vehicle.

The enhanced cannon offers various vehicle mount and feed configurations, with either the traditional bayonet mount with a single recoil damper and linked feeder, or with a bespoke integral mount with dual recoil dampers and linkless feeder. The linkless feed system is driven from the cannon’s integral electric motor and feeder gearing, eliminating the need for a separate magazine drive motor and associated burden on the vehicles’ electrical system.

The enhanced cannon utilizes a modified 30mm Mk44 with additional recoil stroke capacity that reduces recoil loads associated with 40mm x 180mm (“Super 40″) ammunition. The cannon can be easily upgraded to fire Super 40 ammunition with simple component changes by the end user.

Technical maturity of Super 40 ammunition was proven on the Mk44 during the U.S. Army’s Advanced Light Armament for Combat Vehicles (ALACV) program, initiated to evaluate increased lethality in medium-caliber cannons. The ALACV program included live-fire tests of Target Practice-Tracer (TP-T), Programmable Airbust Munition (PABM), and Armor Piercing Fin Stabilized Discarding Sabot – Tracer (APFSDS-T) rounds and demonstrated a technology readiness level six (TRL-6) in 2003. Subsequent development of the “Super 40″ system (cannon and ammunition) resulted in a common 180mm case design for both the full and sub-caliber rounds. The overall round design significantly improves system performance, accuracy, and reduced barrel wear.

As with previous Mk44 cannons, the enhanced cannon system is compatible with ATK’s PABM, and offers the user increased tactical flexibility and greater lethality as compared to conventional high-explosive ammunition.

ATK has applied its integrated weapon systems capability to develop the most cost effective, compact and lightweight 40mm cannon system available today. A live fire demonstration of the Super 40 system is planned by December 2009.

About:
ATK is a premier aerospace and defense company with more than 18,000 employees in 22 states, Puerto Rico and internationally, and revenues of approximately $4.8 billion. News and information can be found on the Internet at www.atk.com.

Soviet Guryunov SG43 Belt Fed 7.62x54R Machine Gun.

AimSurplus Guns & Ammunition

Middletown, OH - -(AmmoLand.com)- Super Neat Semi-Automatic version of the Soviet Guryunov SG43 Belt Fed 7.62x54R Machine Gun. Built from original kits out of Poland on new US receivers.

The original Goryunov was develpoed in WWII as a replacement for the Maxim, and saw service throughout the Communist world.

Comes as shown with ammo can, 250 links, and carriage. Barrel 28.3″, overall 44.1″ total weight 96lbs. Packed in a wood crate, Rifle, carriage with spoked wheels and a 250rd belt and can.

Item#SG43

Price: $4,399.95

Read more at AimSurplus.com

About:
AimSurplus is the web’s biggest surplus ammunition and surplus firearms dealer in the USA and maybe the world. We offer great prices on top quality ammo in bulk and low low prices on unquie used firearms and parts. Visit us on line at Aimsurplus.com for more info.

M2 Flex Machine Guns

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – -(AmmoLand.com)- The U.S. Army TACOM-Rock Island, Ill., has awarded General Dynamics Armament and Technical Products a four-year indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract for the production of M2 flex machine guns. Production under initial delivery orders valued at approximately $100 million is scheduled to be completed by April 2012. General Dynamics Armament and Technical Products is a business unit of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD).

Dean Gagnon, General Dynamics Armament and Technical Products gun systems senior program manager, said, “The M2 flex is a belt-fed, recoil-operated, air-cooled, crew-served weapon capable of right- or left-hand feed. The weapon’s accuracy, durability and versatility make it ideal for offensive and defensive operations.”

The guns will be produced at General Dynamics Armament and Technical Products’ Saco, Maine, facility, which has delivered more than 35,000 M2 machine guns to the U.S. government since 1979. Program management will be performed at the company’s Burlington, Vt.-based Technology Center.

General Dynamics Armament and Technical Products’ site in Saco is the company’s production site for single- and multi-barrel aircraft and crew-served weapon systems. This site, along with the Burlington, Vt. location, provides complete production capabilities, from design and development to manufacturing, testing and integration.

M2 Heavy Barrel (M2HB) 12.7mm Machine Gun

General Dynamics Armament and Technical Products produces the .50 Caliber M2 Heavy Barrel (M2HB) machine gun, a belt-fed, recoil operated, air-cooled, crew-served weapon capable of right or left-hand feed. The weapon’s lethality, durability and versatility make it ideal for offensive and defensive operations.

Specifications

• Caliber 12.7mm (NATO)
• Weight (Complete Gun) 84 Pounds (38.2 kg)
• Length 65.13 inches (1,654 mm)
• Width 9 Inches (230mm)
• Rate of Fire 450-600 Rounds Per Minute
• Maximum Effective Range 2,000 Yards (1,830m)
• Maximum Range 7,440 Yards (6,800m)
• Muzzle Velocity (M33) 3,050 feet per second (930 meters per second)
• Barrel Weight 26 pounds (11.79 kg)
• Barrel Construction Stellite®-Lined, Chrome-Plated

About:
General Dynamics, headquartered in Falls Church, Va., employs approximately 92,000 people worldwide. The company is a market leader in business aviation; land and expeditionary combat systems, armaments and munitions; shipbuilding and marine systems; and information systems and technologies. More information about General Dynamics is available online at www.generaldynamics.com.

BATFE

Los Angeles, CA - -(AmmoLand.com)- An investigation into guns being trafficked from Arizona to California has led to the arrest of four individuals, one of whom sold several machine guns to a undercover operative and claimed to be tied to a Mexican drug cartel.

The four defendants were arrested early this morning by special agents with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and investigators with the Los Angeles Police Department. During the course of the 10-month investigation, authorities purchased or seized 50 firearms, including 17 guns that were discovered during the execution of search warrants this morning.

During the investigation, an undercover operative made a series of gun purchases from three of the defendants. The purchases included guns similar to AK- 47s, Uzis and AR-15s, some of which were fully automatic weapons.

Those arrested today are:

• Edgardo Prado Casteneda, aka “Primo,” 26, of Azusa, who claimed to be a Southern California operative of the La Familia drug cartel based in Michoacan, Mexico;
• Vicente Garcia Jr., aka “Chevy,” 38, of Azusa;
• Steven Scott Blanks, 47, of Norco; and
• Victor Velasquez, aka “Fingers,” 34, of El Monte, who is accused of delivering a quarter-pound of methamphetamine that was purchased by the undercover operative.

The four defendants are scheduled to make their initial appearances this afternoon in United States District Court in Los Angeles.

“Today’s arrests and enforcement actions conclude a successful investigation by LAPD and ATF into a firearms trafficking ring with possible ties to Mexican drug cartels,” said Christopher Shaefer, Acting Special Agent in Charge of ATF’s Los Angeles Field Division. “Many firearms were taken off the street that may have otherwise ended up in the hands of those determined to further their criminal activity. ATF will continue to utilize our expertise in conducting firearms trafficking investigations, and will trace each firearm purchased or seized in this operation to determine who else may be facilitating illegal firearm sales.”

LAPD Captain Kevin McCarthy stated: “Today’s arrests were the result of a collaborative effort between the Los Angeles Police Department, ATF and the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. By bringing together each agency’s unique expertise, we were able to effectively and efficiently stop this firearm and drug trafficking ring. LAPD will continue to work jointly with other agencies to further reduce crime in our city.”

The arrests were made today as Prado apparently made plans to collect a “debt” and possibly kidnap a man he said owed money to La Familia. Over the past several weeks, Prado allegedly had a series of conversations with the undercover operative about helping collect a large “debt” that a man owed to La Familia. According to the affidavit, Prado told the informant that a boss in the cartel that he called “Cuete” had sent a courier to Mexico to transport narcotics, but the courier was arrested and provided information to Mexican authorities that led to the arrest of another high-ranking cartel member in Mexico City. As a result of this, “Cuete” owed the Cartel $3 million. If the informant participated in the collection of the “debt,” Prado promised him a share of money that would be paid by the cartel.

A criminal complaint filed in United States District Court in Los Angeles charges Prado with selling firearms without a license and distributing methamphetamine. Garcia is charged with being a felon in possession of a firearm.

Blanks is charged with possession of a machine gun. Velasquez is charged with distribution of methamphetamine.

If convicted of the crimes alleged in the criminal complaint, the defendants would face maximum potential sentences of at least 10 years in prison.

A criminal complaint contains allegations that a defendant has committed a crime. Every defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.

The investigation that led to today’s arrests was conducted by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and the Los Angeles Police Department. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department provided substantial assistance in this morning’s operation.

CONTACT: Special Assistant United States Attorney Shawn Nelson Violent and Organized Crime Section (213) 894-5339 Release No. 09-090

About:
ATF – Is a unique law enforcement agency in the United States Department of Justice that protects our communities from violent criminals, criminal organizations, the illegal use and trafficking of firearms, the illegal use and storage of explosives, acts of arson and bombings, acts of terrorism, and the illegal diversion of alcohol and tobacco products.

We partner with communities, industries, law enforcement and public safety agencies to safeguard the public we serve through information sharing, training, research, and use of technology.

Gun Owners' Action League - The Official Firearms Association of Massachusetts

Massachusetts - The Patrick Administration through the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security has proposed yet another change in regulations regarding firearm issues. This particular change would alter 501 CMR 6.00 MACHINE GUN LICENSE BONA FIDE COLLECTORS OF FIREARMS.

This regulation determines who is eligible to receive a machine gun license under Chapter 140, Section 131(o)(ii) and 131 (p).

(o) No person shall be issued a license to carry or possess a machine gun in the commonwealth, except that a licensing authority or the colonel of state police may issue a machine gun license to:
(ii) a bona fide collector of firearms upon application or upon application for renewal of such license.
(p) The executive director of the criminal history systems board shall promulgate regulations in accordance with chapter 30A to establish criteria for persons who shall be classified as bona fide collectors of firearms.

While the intentions of the newly proposed regulations are not spelled out, what is clear is that they will further restrict machine gun license holders.

Comparing the current regulations and the newly proposed, the administration is removing the words “demonstration” and “test firing” from the regulatory language. The new language also adds the ability of licensing authorities to establish restrictions on the license and set further conditions on the actual licensing. This is the same abused authority that is currently given to local licensing authorities over Licenses to Carry.

To understand what is being done here we must cross reference several things (all found below):
1. Sections 9, 11, 12 and 15 of the Governor’s legislative package H.4102 “An Act to Reduce Firearm Violence” that deal with changing the laws regarding machine guns, and
2. The last sentence of the proposed Firearms Exhibition regulations, and
3. The proposed regulations concerning “Bona Fide Collector”

After reviewing these items collectively, it appears that what the administration is attempting to establish is a license that might allow a citizen to possess a machine gun, but that the licensee would never be allowed to fire it. For certain, they would never be allowed to let anyone else fire it.

Once again, the citizens of Massachusetts are facing a systematic erosion of our Second Amendment rights and the continuation of a culture of government that continually abuses and persecutes lawful citizens. GOAL urges our members to oppose these regulations and the combined effort of the Patrick administration to erode our rights.

The regulations are scheduled to have a public hearing on Monday, July 20, 2009 at 10:00 am at the Massachusetts State Police Headquarters, 470 Worcester Road, Framingham, MA 01702. To submit written comments in advance of the hearing, please send them attn: Catherine Bailey, Assistant General Counsel, Executive Office of Public Safety and Security, One Ashburton Place, Room 2133, Boston, MA 02108. An official copy of the proposed regulations may be obtained from the same address.

Current Regulatory Definition:

Bona Fide Collectors of Firearms: A “bona fide collector of firearms”, for the purpose of issuance of a machine gun license, shall be defined as an individual who acquires firearms for such lawful purposes as historical significance, display, research, lecturing, demonstration, test firing, investment or other like purposes. For the purpose of issuance of a machine gun license the acquisitions of firearms for sporting use or for use as an offensive or defensive weapon shall not qualify an applicant as a bona fide collector of firearms. An individual licensed pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Chapter 44 Sections 921-929 and 27 CFR part 178 shall be deemed a bona fide collector of firearms for the purpose of this regulation.

Newly Proposed Regulation Definition:

Bona Fide Collectors of Firearms: A “bona fide collector of firearms”, for the purpose of issuance of a machine gun license, shall be defined as an individual who:

(a) Is licensed to carry firearms pursuant to M.G.L. c. 140, S 131:
(b) Is licensed to engage in the business of importing, manufacturing, or dealing in firearms, or importing or manufacturing ammunition, or is a person licensed to be a collector of curio and relics pursuant to 18 U. S.C. c. 144, SS 921 through 929 and 27 CFR Part 478;
(c) Meets at least one of the following criteria
1. Is an individual who can demonstrate that he collects firearms for investment purposes; or
2. Is an individual who can demonstrate that firearms are necessary for historical display or research or lecturing conducted by the individual; and
3. Is subject to such license conditions and restrictions as the licensing authority deems proper.

Newly Proposed Firearm Exhibition Language

Firearms Exhibition means any event held at a sporting or shooting club or facility open to the general public or to non-members where firearms, rifles, shotguns or ammunition, all as defined in M.G.L. c.140 § 121, are provided to attendees for the regulated shooting on the premises of the said sporting or shooting club or facility.

(2) Machine Guns. The use of machine guns, as defined in M.G.L. c.140 § 121, is prohibited at any firearms exhibition.

Sections of H.4102 pertaining to changes in the machine gun laws:

SECTION 9. Section 129C of chapter 140, as so appearing, is hereby amended by inserting after the word “purpose”, in line 84, the following words:- , provided, however, that nothing in this subsection shall allow for the holding, handling, or firing of a machine gun by any person other than a person licensed to possess a machine gun under section 131(o) or police personnel receiving instruction from a firearm instructor certified by the municipal police training committee or the colonel of the state police.

SECTION 11. Section 130 of chapter 140 of the General Laws, as so appearing, is hereby amended by 70 inserting after the word “shotgun”, in line 8, the following words:- or machine gun

SECTION 12. Section 130 is hereby further amended by inserting after the word “years”, in line 28, the following words:- ; and provided further, that nothing in this section shall allow for the holding, handling, or firing of a machine gun by any person other than a person licensed to possess a machine gun under section 131(o) or police personnel receiving instruction from a firearm instructor certified by the municipal police training committee or the colonel of the state police

SECTION 15. Section 131 is hereby further amended by striking out, in lines 341-347, subsection (o) and inserting in place thereof the following subsection:-

(o) No person shall be issued a license to carry or possess a machine gun in the commonwealth, except that a licensing authority or the colonel of the state police may issue a machine gun license to an individual who possesses a valid license to carry under this section and is:

(i) a firearm instructor certified by the municipal police training committee for the sole purpose of firearm instruction to police personnel;

(ii) a bona fide collector of firearms upon application or upon application for renewal of such license; or

(iii) a law enforcement officer employed by such licensing authority or a law enforcement officer employed by or appointed as a special state police officer by the colonel.

About:
Gun Owners’ Action League is the official state firearms association in Massachusetts. We are an association of law-abiding citizens who believe in the basic right of firearms ownership for competition, recreation and self-protection. GOAL works hard to defend the Constitution and the Bill of Rights against those in Massachusetts who wish to infringe upon the freedoms guaranteed by our forefathers. The programs sponsored and developed by Gun Owners’ Action League are supported by competitors, sportsmen, recreational shooters and law enforcement throughout the state. We were formed in 1974 to protect the right to keep and bear arms for lawful purposes in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. We are recognized as the state’s premier gun rights association. www.goal.org

MK19 Grenade Machine Guns

General Dynamics

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – -(AmmoLand.com)- General Dynamics Armament and Technical Products, a business unit of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD), has been awarded a $10 million contract extension by U.S. Army TACOM-ARDEC for the production of MK19 grenade machine guns. Deliveries are expected to begin in April 2010 and will be completed in July 2012. This award brings the total contract value to date to over $67 million.

According to General Dynamics Armament and Technical Products gun systems program manager, Jeffrey Gramse, “The MK19 has been in service for over 20 years, providing lethal fire against a variety of targets. The weapon’s high lethality and broad versatility gives the U.S. Armed Forces an essential weapon for use in both offensive and defensive operations.”

Production work will be performed at General Dynamics Armament and Technical Products’ Saco, Maine, facility using its existing workforce. Program management will be performed in Saco with support from the company’s Burlington, Vt.-based Technology Center.

General Dynamics Armament and Technical Products’ site in Saco is the company’s production site for single- and multi-barrel aircraft and crew-served weapon systems. The site provides complete production capabilities, from design and development to manufacturing, testing and integration.

General Dynamics Armament and Technical Products’ site in Burlington is the company’s Engineering Center of Excellence. The campus spans four buildings: Lakeside offices, an engineering development lab, a systems modernization initiative office, and an expansive test facility. More information is available online at www.gdatp.com.