The 1 Inch to 100 Yards Warrior Conference

Khyber Interactive Associates

Fort Mohave, AZ --(Ammoland.com)- Khyber Interactive Associates, a world-class emergency response training, research and consulting company, today announced that the Reno (NV) Police Department will be the official host of the 2012 ’1 Inch to 100 yards Warrior Conference’ and Expo. The conference will be held August 14-17 in Reno, Nevada at the Grand Sierra Resort & Casino.

According to Khyber founder Wes Doss, “Everyone at Khyber is thrilled that the Reno Police Department has agreed to be the official host of our annual 1 inch to 100 Yards Warrior Conference and Expo this year.”

Doss went on to say, “It is truly an honor to work with a dedicated professional organization such as the Reno Police Department. We feel that this partnership will be a huge asset to our conference and anticipate that the 2012 conference will be our best one yet!”

In 2010 the Reno Police Department assisted the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office in supporting the ’1 Inch to 100 yards Warrior Conference’ and Expo. The department provided man power at the Expo site and at the offsite live fire range area. This year the Reno Police Department will be the exclusive host of the conference.
Reno PD will be providing dedicated logistical and staffing support to help make the 2012 ’1 Inch to 100 yards Warrior Conference’ and Expo a memorable one. Reno Police Officer and event liaison, Charlie de St. Maurice, had this to say about the conference.

“The Warrior Conference provides valuable training and networking resources that help agencies and individual officers grow and better provide a safer and more efficient service to the communities they are sworn to protect.”

The Reno Police Department Honor Guard will be present at the ’1 Inch to 100 Yards Warrior Conference’ Annual Mixer to post the colors and launch the event. Khyber and Reno PD will also host a two day tactical training vendor expo during the conference. The Expo will feature some of the largest and most reputable companies in the tactical industry.

Both the 1 inch to 100 Yards Warrior Conference and Vendor Expo offer great networking opportunities to vendors, attendees, and participating sponsors. The sponsorship cost and booth cost below the industry average and the conference and expo provides tremendous exposure for participants.

The last ’1 Inch to 100 Yards Warrior Conference’ was covered by Fox News and the Outdoor Channel. The Outdoor Channel taped an entire episode during the 2011 conference for the Shooting Gallery and is still being shown today.

This year’s conference will take place at the Grand Sierra Resort and Casino. The resort has standard, luxury summit, and grand sierra suites all at special rate for the conference. Travel is easy with direct flights from many airports in the United States and daily connections from international flights and shuttle service provided by the Grand sierra for the 1.5 mile trip from Reno airport.

For information on Khyber’s 1 Inch to 100 Yards Warrior Conference and for sponsorship and registration information, please visit www.warrior-conference.com . For additional information on Khyber Interactive Associates, please log on to www.khybertraining.com .

About the ’1 Inch to 100 Yards Warrior Conference:
The Annual 1 Inch to 100 Yards Warrior Conference and Expo, founded by internationally recognized trainer and tactical subject matter expert, Wes Doss is a unique event that offers military, law enforcement, first responders and private citizens the opportunity to receive and share vital information on state-of-the-art products, equipment and training. Attendees have the opportunity to take part in a variety of training sessions and live fire range courses. Training topics include active shooter response, edged weapons, tactical weapons, concealed carry tactics, less lethal, unarmed defense, tactical medical, K9 programs, breaching and much more!

About Khyber Interactive Associates, LLC:
Arizona based Khyber Interactive Associates (Khyber), founded in 1992, is a world-class emergency response training, research and consulting company recognized world-wide for delivering unparalleled tactical training services to Law Enforcement, Military, security and Private Sector clients. The company, led by world-renowned tactical subject matter expert, Wes Doss, has been providing comprehensive training and operational support to warriors in the United States, Canada, Central America, Asia and Europe for over two decades.

Khyber’s proven real-world training programs are designed to enhance the conditioning, mechanical skills and psychological performance of the warriors that they train. Khyber programs, available for both individuals and teams, are offered at select training facilities and host agencies world-wide. Khyber’s specialized services range from precision weapons and VIP security courses to defense tactics and K9 operations programs. For more information on Khyber, or to view the full range of programs that they offer, please log on to www.Kybertraining.com .

Safariland.com

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. –Safariland, a BAE Systems business, will honor five law enforcement officers who have been saved in the line of duty by their Safariland gear.

The officers are honored for their courage as they put their lives on the line to protect our communities. During the presentation the officers will detail their stories, explaining how their team members, training, and equipment helped to save their lives.

At SHOT Show, these members of the Safariland Saves Club® will receive a Saves Club commemorative coin, plaque, polo shirt and range bag. The body armor or duty gear that helped to save their lives will be replaced with the latest Safariland design in armor and duty gear.

Join us for the presentation at the SHOT Show:

A summary of each officer’s story is included below.

Officer Malin Reynolds, SAVE #1779, Idaho Falls Police Department
In June 2011, Officer Reynolds joined a search for a wanted suspect who had fled from the State Police. When they encountered the suspect’s vehicle, the suspect fled to his residence. While being pursued, the assailant shot Officer Reynolds on his Second Chance® Summit SM01 Level II vest just one inch from the edge. Officer Reynolds was still able to tackle the assailant to the floor where he and other officers returned fire, killing the assailant. Officer Reynolds was taken to the local hospital as a precaution. This was the first confirmed NIJ 0101.06 ballistic Save for Safariland.

Officer Katie Lawson, SAVE #1742, Oklahoma City Police Department
On August 29, 2010, Officer Lawson was leaving the scene of a traffic stop when she observed a suspicious person. The suspect immediately opened fire with an AR-15 with multiple rounds going through the door and windows of Officer Lawson’s patrol car. Though wounded, Officer Lawson exited her car and returned fire giving chase to her now fleeing attacker. She radioed the location of the attackers and all three were eventually taken into custody. She was hit six times during the gun fire, but her ABA® armor took the hits and saved her life.

Sgt. Bob Mefford, SAVE #1770, West Virginia State Police
On March 19, 2011, Sgt. Bob Mefford was working with the WVSP Special Response Team as they responded to a call of a barricaded suspect who was firing toward the officers. Upon entry into the residence, the assailant fired upon the team with a .357 Magnum round, fatally wounding the K9 and striking Sgt. Mefford on the bottom edge of PROTECH® Rapid Response armor. Sgt. Mefford was initially removed from the residence but re-entered to assist on the final sweep. The assailant was found deceased from a gunshot wound. Sgt. Mefford was treated by EMTs at the scene and released. He immediately returned to duty.

Sgt. Randy Crowther, Orem, Utah Police Department
Sgt. Crowther and another officer attempted to detain a man who was the object of a disturbance complaint at an apartment complex. During a scuffle to detain the man, the suspect grabbed the grip of Sgt. Crowhter’s service pistol, which was secured in his Safariland® Raptor 6270 holster. Sgt. Crowther’s focus immediately shifted to retaining his pistol, and the fight went to the ground. Sgt. Crowther was confident enough in his holster’s capabilities to retain his service pistol that he was able to draw his concealed back up pistol and eventually gain compliance. Sgt. Crowther credits his Safariland duty holster with giving him the confidence to focus on the fight, eventually draw his back up pistol, and by doing so was spared serious injury or death.

Officer Janine Triolo, Pittsburgh Bureau of Police
Officer Janine Triolo was in the process of patting down a large, 18-year old male suspect when the suspect turned and pulled a handgun from his waistband. The handgun malfunctioned, so the suspect used it to hit her several time in the face, knocking the officer to the ground. The suspect then attempted to grab Officer Triolo’s weapon from her Safariland® Model 6280 SLS™ Duty Holster, literally lifting her from the ground. The suspect was unable to gain control of her weapon as it stayed secure in the holster. Continuing to beat her, he then crawled on top of her, reaching again for his handgun. At this point, Officer Triolo was able to reach down, draw her weapon from her Safariland holster and shoot the suspect who later died.

About Safariland
Safariland, LLC is a premier provider of law enforcement and security products and services, delivering a full-range of customer-specific solutions. Offering many of the world’s most recognizable branded products in the public safety market, Safariland is committed to saving lives. For more information about Safariland, please visit www.safariland.com.

NRA News

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Cam Edwards talks to Frank Borelli from Officer.com on the past years rise in officers deaths and Attorney General Eric Holder placing the blame on more guns with no mention of Fast & Furious.

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• Eric Holder’s Hubris is Stunning
• Attorney General Eric Holder Blames Americans for Gun-Running
• Attorney General Eric Holder Should Resign

About:
Established in 1871, the National Rifle Association is America’s oldest civil rights and sportsmen’s group. Four million members strong, NRA continues its mission to uphold Second Amendment rights and to advocate enforcement of existing laws against violent offenders to reduce crime. The Association remains the nation’s leader in firearm education and training for law-abiding gun owners, law enforcement and the military. Visit: www.nra.org

Remington Model 870 Police Pump Shot Gun

Remington Arms Company

Madison, NC --(Ammoland.com)- Remington Arms Company, LLC (“Remington”) is proud to announce that the Albuquerque Police Department again chose the Remington Model 870 Police Magnum as their department issued shotguns.

“We’re looking forward to receiving our most recent shipment of 100 Remington 870 P shotguns,” stated Commander Tim Gonterman – Albuquerque Police Department. “They have long been a large and integral part of our firearms and less-lethal inventory.”

The Albuquerque Police Department (“APD”) is one of the largest law enforcement entities in the State of New Mexico, serving the city of over one-half million residents.

They face many unique challenges in their jurisdiction and have found unique ways to address the problems. APD has a highly visible equestrian division which patrols downtown and events in the city. Police in Albuquerque are well-known for helpful, friendly, community policing.

The police department is a leader in the area for training with firearms and tactics having multiple ranges with diverse capabilities. Kirkland Air Force Base is located in Albuquerque bringing the pride, resources and challenges a military base brings to a community.

Remington is the leading law enforcement shotgun manufacturer in the United States and has produced more than 10-million Model 870 shotguns. The Model 870 was introduced in 1950 and continues to be a staple of hunting, competition, recreational and law enforcement. It is built with a solid steel receiver machined from an 8-pound block of ordinance steel. The dual action bars offer the most reliable operating system of any pump action shotgun.

The shotgun chosen by APD is the Model 870 Police Magnum which features an 18- inch barrel, parkerized metal finish, black synthetic stock and low-profile sight system. The sight system offers fast, accurate shot placement and reduced time to get back on target.

For more information on the Model 870 Police Magnum and other Remington Law Enforcement products, please visit www.remingtonle.com .

About Remington Arms Company:
Remington Arms Company, LLC, headquartered in Madison, N.C., designs, produces and sells sporting goods products for the hunting and shooting sports markets, as well as solutions to the military, government and law enforcement markets. Founded in 1816 in upstate New York, the Company is one of the nation’s oldest continuously operating manufacturers. Remington is the only U.S. manufacturer of both firearms and ammunition products and one of the largest domestic producers of shotguns and rifles. The Company distributes its products throughout the U.S. and in over 55 foreign countries. More information about the Company can be found at www.remington.com.

Wisconsin Carry

Wisconsin --(Ammoland.com)- The following letter was submitted to the state legislature this morning regarding Assembly Bill 237 which would grant police new statutory authority to arrest citizens for civil forfeiture violations (dog at large, fireworks violations, sending unsolicited fax) and hundreds of other minor infractions which currently police many not arrest for, only issue a citation.

Please share this letter with your state representatives and senators.

Last night Representative Farrow REMOVED himself as a co-author of the bill thanks to the efforts of our members who contacted him.  Please contact your reps and senators, share this letter, and ask them to REJECT Assembly bill 237.

You may locate your state legislators here:

http://legis.wisconsin.gov/w3asp/waml/waml.aspx

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Dear Rep. Bies, Assembly rules committee, Assembly Criminal Justice Committee, et al,

On October 5th of this year a letter was submitted by Asst. Police Chief Dean J. Collins who is championing a request for the legislature to change state law with regard to forfeiture violations.

Currently there are violations which the state legislature felt were not serious enough offenses to warrant potential incarceration. Those violations are punishable only by civil forfeiture (fine).

Wisconsin Carry is mindful that the legislature is faced with a diverse assortment of requests for potential new legislation.  We are also aware that, unfortunately, it is nearly impossible for you to become an expert in each piece of legislation that you will evaluate and vote for in your capacity as a legislator.  For that reason you rely on what you hope to be the honest and truthful input from your constituencies.

The purpose of this letter is to bring to your attention some glaring and significant misrepresentation of fact that we have become aware of which occurred in both the letter submitted to the Criminal Justice Committee on October 5th, as well as the testimony given by Brookfield Asst. Police Chief Dean J. Collins on October 24th.

A copy of the letter is available here:

http://legis.wisconsin.gov/lc/comtmats/files/ab0237_20111019134400.pdf

A link to the video testimony is available here: (note Chief Collins testimony begins at approximately the 54 minute mark)

http://www.wiseye.org/videoplayer/vp.html?sid=7103

In the letter and video testimony, Asst. Chief Collins suggests that this legislation is necessary to protect municipalities from lawsuit for unlawful arrest.  Mr. Collins uses a lawsuit that Wisconsin Carry filed against the City of Brookfield and some of its police officers as evidence that this legislation is necessary.  It is important for the committee and legislature to be aware that the primary reason Brookfield was sued was because their officers initiated a felony stop with guns drawn against, made an unlawful arrest of, unlawfully searched a vehicle of, and unlawfully seized property of, one of our members *without probable cause* nor *reasonable suspicion* that she had committed any crime OR violation of any statute.

Let me be perfectly clear. Brookfield was not primarily sued because they lacked the statutory authority to arrest for unlawful transport.  Brookfield was sued because they had no probable cause or reasonable suspicion to detain or arrest our member for any reason at the time they initiated the felony stop against her.  Brookfield officers violated our members 14th amendment due process rights which incorporate the 4th amendment rights to be free from unlawful search and seizure.  If you pass this law, Brookfield would still have faced a nearly identical lawsuit and the outcome would have been identical.

Changing this law vastly expands police authority, but it *will not* protect Brookfield or any other municipality from the very same litigation that they faced and that other departments who violate the civil rights of our members will face in the future. It is our hope that we never have to file another lawsuit.  This will be possible if police departments around the state train their officers to understand the basic concepts of reasonable suspicion and probable cause before detaining or arresting people.  AB 237 will have the opposite affect.  It will perpetuate a false belief that police can arrest anyone, at any time.  Ironically, Wisconsin Carry believes that despite the months that have passed for Brookfield to conduct a full review of their procedures, Asst. Chief Collins testimony and his misconceptions about why his department was sued make a convincing argument that the people of Wisconsin need MORE legislative protections from law enforcement personnel who fail to grasp the basic US Constitutional rights that his officers violated in this situation, not less protections.  When civil rights are violated, the solution ought not to be to request new legislation to expand police power and erode citizen’s rights so they cannot be violated, but rather to end the practice of violation of people’s civil rights.

Furthermore, in the video testimony from Asst. Chief Collins he makes the statement that if the legislature does not pass this bill there will be “nothing the police can do” to enforce civil forfeitures.  This is also categorically false.  Police will continue to be able to issue citations for fines in these situations.  If those fines go unpaid,courts can and will continue to issue bench warrants for the arrest of the persons who do not pay their civil forfeiture.  This procedure has worked very well throughout the history of our state.

It is intellectually dishonest for Asst. Chief Collins to misrepresent this truth to the Criminal Justice Committee in his testimony.

State civil forfeiture violations are things the legislature felt were not serious enough violations to be punishable by jail, rather only monetary penalty.  Therefore the authority to arrest a person for those very same violations was not appropriate.  If the legislature now believes that there are some violations that are currently only civil forfeitures that the legislature believes *should* be punishable by greater penalties than we would encourage the legislature to address those individually and make those specific violations crimes so that law enforcement can exercise the statutory authority to arrest that already exists under state law, and NOT create new legislation that gives the police blanket authority to arrest citizens for violations so simple as “dog at large” “sending an unsolicited fax” or “fireworks violations” just to name a few.

We recognize the police would surely like to have the power to arrest anyone at any time for any violation no matter how minor, but we believe that a *critical* role of government has always been to limit the authority of law enforcement to a specifically defined set of parameters and thus protect the civil rights of citizens and provide protection from an over-reach of authority and prevent a move toward a police state.

Thank-you for your thoughtful consideration.  On behalf of the Wisconsin Carry, Inc. Board of Directors and our membership in the State of Wisconsin, we urge you to reject Assembly Bill 237.

Carry On,

About:
Wisconsin Carry, Inc. is a non-profit corporation dedicated to the preservation and reclamation of the rights of law-abiding Wisconsin residents to carry in the manner of their choosing. We believe that “open carry” and “concealed carry” are choices to be made by law-abiding citizens based on their situation and preference. Wisconsin Carry, like many gun-rights organizations in Wisconsin, is investing a great deal of resources to get Wisconsin law changed to allow concealed carry this next legislative session by proposing Constitutional Carry. Wisconsin Carry, Inc. will continue to use legal recourse to deter unlawful treatment of law-abiding Wisconsin residents who currently exercise their right to open carry, and soon will exercise their right to concealed carry in Wisconsin. Visit: www.wisconsincarry.org

AmmoLand Gun News

Eatontown, NJ – The law firm of Evan F. Nappen, Attorney at Law, PC won an appeal of a gun possession case in which their client, M.R. (a juvenile) had been adjudicated delinquent for the of unlawful possession of a firearm.

The law firm did not represent M.R. in the Court below where M.R. was found guilty and sentenced him to 60 days in custody (suspended) and one year probation.

M.R. had gone target shooting with his grandfather on the previous Sunday.

Unbeknownst to M.R., a firearm had been left in the trunk of his grandfather’s car that M.R. had borrowed to drive a friend home.

On the day in question the car got a flat tire and the police became involved and sussquently ended up seizing the gun and bringing charges.

Today the Appeallete Division in STATE OF NEW JERSEY IN THE INTEREST OF M.R. reversed the guilty finding of the Court below. Louis P. Nappen, Esq. wrote the appeal brief.

The Appellate Decision in its entirety may be read HERE.

Remington 870 Police Marine Magnum Shotgun

Remington Law Enforcement

Madison, NC --(Ammoland.com)- Remington Arms Company, LLC. is proud to announce that the Los Angeles Police Department again chose the Remington Model 870 Police Magnum and Model 870 Police Marine Magnums as their department issued shotguns.

“We are excited and proud to supply LAPD its shotguns as we have continued to produce our police weapons to the highest standards in our custom police build area to insure the quality of our weapons going out to police departments across this great nation” said Rick Johnson, Director of Law enforcement sales.

With a roster of nearly 10,000 officers protecting and serving more than 4 million residents in an area covering approximately 500 square miles, the LAPD is one of our nation’s finest police forces. To help meet their demanding law enforcement challenges, the LAPD is ordering another 96 Model 870 Police Magnum shotguns. These unique shotguns have a special choke barrel only available in special build configurations of our most popular 18-inch, rifle-sighted barrels. Unique numbering for the agency is being provided at their request to track the number of shotguns purchased in any given year, as well as a unique number to the shotgun for agency issuing and tracking purposes.

For their officers assigned to water and harbor protection, the LAPD also ordered Remington Model 870 Police Marine Magnums. These models feature an Electroless Nickel Plate finish for long life in the harsh sea salt environment inherent to this assignment. The finish is also used on internal parts for protection of the operating parts. The LAPD’s unique property number system will be a part of these shotguns as well as the other duty shotguns.

Remington is the leading law enforcement shotgun manufacturer in the United States and has produced more than 10 million Model 870 shotguns. The Model 870 was introduced in 1950 and continues to be a staple of hunting, competition, recreational and law enforcement. It is considered by many to be the only shotgun a person need ever own. It is built with a solid steel receiver machined from an 8-pound block of ordinance steel. The dual action bars offer the most reliable operating system of any pump action shotgun.

About Remington Arms Company, LLC
Remington Arms Company, LLC, headquartered in Madison, N.C., designs, produces and sells sporting goods products for the hunting and shooting sports markets, as well as solutions to the military, government and law enforcement markets. Founded in 1816 in upstate New York, the Company is one of the nation’s oldest continuously operating manufacturers. Remington is the only U.S. manufacturer of both firearms and ammunition products and one of the largest domestic producers of shotguns and rifles. The Company distributes its products throughout the U.S. and in over 55 foreign countries. More information about the Company can be found at www.remington.com.

Remington Model 870 Police Shotguns

Remington Law Enforcement

Madison, NC --(Ammoland.com)- Remington Arms Company, LLC is proud to announce the Company has been awarded two West Virginia Law Enforcement contracts.

Remington Law Enforcement Sales was awarded a statewide term contract to supply the West Virginia State Police with Remington Model 870TM Police shotguns. The shotguns, which are specially built to the West Virginia State Police specifications, are based on the law enforcement tested and proven Model 870 pump action platform and are available to Law Enforcement Agencies across West Virginia through the state contract. The West Virginia State Police took delivery of their first contract order in August 2011.

After decades of service in West Virginia, Remington Law Enforcement Sales was selected and awarded a contract to supply the Charleston Police Department, West Virginia’s capital city, with two different versions of the time tested Model 870 Police shotgun. These two models of the 870 Police shotguns are being manufactured to the police department’s exact specifications.

Partnering with Town Police Supply, the Remington Authorized Law Enforcement wholesaler for West Virginia, Remington will proudly service the needs of the West Virginia Law Enforcement community for years to come.

Since its introduction in 1950, over 10 million Model 870 shotguns have been produced and the Model 870 Police remains the overwhelming choice of law enforcement agencies due to its historical dependability and proven performance.

About Remington Arms Company
Remington Arms Company, LLC, headquartered in Madison, N.C., designs, produces and sells sporting goods products for the hunting and shooting sports markets, as well as solutions to the military, government and law enforcement markets. Founded in 1816 in upstate New York, the Company is one of the nation’s oldest continuously operating manufacturers. Remington is the only U.S. manufacturer of both firearms and ammunition products and one of the largest domestic producers of shotguns and rifles. The Company distributes its products throughout the U.S. and in over 55 foreign countries. More information about the Company can be found at www.remington.com.

Bushmaster M4-Type Patrolman’s Carbine rifles

Bushmaster Firearms

Overland Park, KS --(Ammoland.com)- Bushmaster Firearms International (BFI) was recently awarded a contract to supply the Maryland-National Capital Park Police with 17 best-selling, Bushmaster M4-Type Patrolman’s Carbine rifles.

These lightweight, gas-operated custom rifles feature a quad-rail split handguard, Magpul rear MBUS sights, six-position stock, 16-inch barrel with flash suppressor and a tough Parkerized finish.

“We are grateful to have the Maryland-National Capital Park Police and other agencies in the D.C Metropolitan regions of Maryland and Virginia, selecting Bushmaster rifles for their departments,” stated Rick Johnson, Director of Law Enforcement sales for Bushmaster. “Bushmaster has provided high-quality firearms to law enforcement agencies around country for many years. The Freedom Group Family of Companies is committed to the highest quality products for our law enforcement officers.”

The contract is being awarded through Lawmen Supply Company of Maryland.

Magpul and MBUS are registered trademarks of the Magpul Corporation.

About Maryland-National Capital Park Police
The Maryland-National Capital Park Police was founded in 1953 by the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission and is presently a department with 120 positions that operates through the park system of Montgomery County. Their jurisdiction covers 33,000 acres of parkland that has over 14 million visitors each year.

About Bushmaster Firearms International
Bushmaster Firearms International (BFI) is the leading supplier of AR15/M16 type rifles in the United States for Law Enforcement, security and private consumer use. Headquartered in Madison, NC, BFI supplies aluminum and advanced carbon fiber-based rifle platforms in calibers ranging from 5.56mm/223 to 50BMG. These and associated accessories manufactured by BFI meet the tactical rifle needs of US customers as well as Military, Law Enforcement and Security clients from over 50 countries worldwide. Visit our web site at www.bushmaster.com.

Bushmaster M4-Type Patrolman’s Carbine Rifles

Bushmaster Firearms

Madison, NC --(Ammoland.com)- Bushmaster Firearms International (BFI) was recently awarded a contract to supply the Amtrak Police Department with 100 best-selling, Bushmaster M4-Type Patrolman’s Carbine rifles.

These lightweight, gas-operated custom rifles feature a Magpul collapsible stock, A.R.M.S. flip-up front and rear sights, 16-inch barrel with flash suppressor and a tough Parkerized finish.

“We are extremely proud to be providing rifles to a national agency like Amtrak, with their critical mission to provide safety to our country’s railroad passengers,” stated Rick Johnson, Director of Law Enforcement Sales for Bushmaster. “We continue to produce high-quality rifles for the law enforcement community and look forward to more opportunities in the future.”

The contract is being awarded through Markl Supply Company of Pennsylvania.

Magpul is a registered trademark of the Magpul Corporation. A.R.M.S. is a registered trademark of Atlantic Research Marketing Systems (A.R.M.S.) Inc. Amtrak is a registered trademark of the National Railroad Passenger Corporation.

About Amtrak Police Department
The Amtrak Police Department is a national police force dedicated to protecting the passenger and employees of Amtrak and safeguarding the trains and rails throughout the country.

About Bushmaster Firearms International
Bushmaster Firearms International, (BFI) is the leading supplier of AR15/M16 type rifles in the United States for Law Enforcement, security and private consumer use. Headquartered in Madison, NC, BFI supplies aluminum and advanced carbon fiber-based rifle platforms in calibers ranging from 5.56mm/223 to 50BMG. These and associated accessories manufactured by BFI meet the tactical rifle needs of US customers as well as Military, Law Enforcement and Security clients from over 50 countries worldwide. Visit our web site at www.bushmaster.com.

Smith & Wesson M&P40 Polymer Pistols

Smith and Wesson

SPRINGFIELD, Mass.--(Ammoland.com)- Smith & Wesson Holding Corporation (NASDAQ: SWHC), parent company of Smith & Wesson Corp., the legendary 159-year old company in the global business of safety, security, protection and sport, announced today that the West Virginia State Police and the Wyoming Highway Patrol recently chose to upgrade their current department-issued side arms with new pistols from Smith & Wesson.

The West Virginia State Police selected the Smith & Wesson Model 4566 TSW pistol and has received 750 pistols chambered in .45 ACP. The Wyoming Highway Patrol selected the Smith & Wesson M&P40 pistol and is currently in the process of transitioning its officers over to the new duty firearm.

West Virginia State Police
After evaluating competitive firearms, officials within the West Virginia State Police Department chose to continue using the Smith & Wesson 3rd Generation Model 4566 TSW metal frame pistols. The new firearms ordered by the department feature two new enhancements over the previously issued side arms. As requested by the department, the new pistols feature a Picatinny-style equipment rail for optional accessories and a Melonite® finish for increased durability. With the deployment of the new pistol, Department officers are currently using Smith & Wesson products for both their pistol and their patrol rifle duty firearms.

The West Virginia State Police issued the following statement regarding the new firearms:

“The West Virginia State Police Department has selected the Smith & Wesson 4566 TSW pistols in addition to the recent procurement of the Smith and Wesson M&P15 patrol rifles. Smith & Wesson’s Law Enforcement support team has been exceptional in the understanding and insight provided for the selection of these weapons for the West Virginia State Troopers. The West Virginia State Police expects to maintain this professional relationship with Smith & Wesson to ensure that its troopers are adequately equipped to help ensure the safety of the public and the law enforcement officers themselves.”

Wyoming Highway Patrol
The Wyoming Highway Patrol has received 237 M&P40 pistols that replace currently issued, firearms supplied by a European manufacturer. Officials at the Wyoming Highway Patrol indicated that they selected the .40 S&W polymer-frame pistol because of its enhanced ergonomics, accuracy and the ability to customize the firearms to each individual officer’s preference.

James Debney, President of Firearms for Smith & Wesson, said, “We are pleased to continue our longstanding relationship with the men and women of the West Virginia State Police and we are pleased to begin a new relationship with the officers at the Wyoming Highway Patrol. Together, we have concentrated our efforts on supplying these first responders with the high-quality, professional products on which law enforcement officials have come to rely from Smith & Wesson. Our M&P40 and 4566 TSW pistols, along with our M&P15 tactical rifles, were engineered to meet the exact specifications of each department and all three models adhere to the strict qualifications we place on every Smith & Wesson firearm in terms of quality, durability and accuracy.”

About Smith & Wesson
Smith & Wesson Holding Corporation (NASDAQ: SWHC) is a U.S.-based, global provider of products and services for safety, security, protection, and sport. The company delivers a broad portfolio of firearms and related training to the military, law enforcement, and sports markets, and designs and constructs facility perimeter security solutions for military and commercial applications. Smith & Wesson companies include Smith & Wesson Corp., the globally recognized manufacturer of quality firearms; Universal Safety Response, Inc., a full-service perimeter security integrator, barrier manufacturer, and installer; and Thompson/Center Arms Company, Inc., a premier designer and manufacturer of premium hunting firearms. Smith & Wesson facilities are located in Massachusetts, Maine, and Tennessee. For more information on Smith & Wesson and its companies, call (800) 331-0852 or log on to www.smith-wesson.com; www.usrgrab.com; or www.tcarms.com.

Michigan Coalition For Responsible Gun Owners

Michigan - -(Ammoland.com)- – Responsibilities of Individuals With a Concealed Pistol License

1. An individual licensed to carry a concealed pistol who is stopped by a police officer (traffic stop or otherwise) while in possession of a pistol shall immediately disclose to the police officer that he or she is carrying a concealed pistol either on their person or in their motor vehicle. Failure to disclose this information to a police officer carries the following penalties:

• First offense = State Civil Infraction – $500 fine and 6-month CPL license suspension.
• Second offense = State Civil Infraction – $1000 fine and CPL license revocation.

2. An individual licensed to carry a concealed pistol shall have the license in his or her possession at all times he or she is carrying a concealed pistol.

• Failure to possess CPL license when carrying a concealed pistol is a State Civil Infraction and a $100.00 fine.

3. Upon request, an individual licensed to carry a concealed pistol shall show both of the following to a police officer:

• His or her license to carry a concealed pistol
• His or her driver license or personal identification card

Failure to show CPL license and Michigan driver license or Michigan personal identification card when carrying a concealed pistol is a State Civil Infraction and $100.00 fine.

4. A pistol carried in violation of numbers 1, 2, or 3 is subject to immediate seizure by a police officer.

If a pistol is seized for failure to possess a CPL while carrying a concealed pistol:

Individual has 45 days in which to display their license to carry a concealed pistol to the law enforcement agency that seized the pistol and the pistol shall be returned.

• If the individual does not display their license to carry a concealed pistol within 45 days the pistol is subject to forfeiture.
• To Ensure safety during police encounters if you are stopped by a law enforcement officer you should:
• Keep your hands where an officer can see them. Cooperate fully with the police officer.
• If you have a gun with you, tell the police officer as soon as possible.
• Do not make any quick movements, especially toward the weapon.
• If in a vehicle at night, turn on your vehicle’s dome light.

In certain circumstances, a law enforcement officer may take temporary possession of the weapon during interaction with the individual to ensure the safety of the officer and others. The police officer will return the pistol at the end of the stop unless the individual is being charged with a violation of the act or any other law that allows for the weapon to be seized.

Frequently Asked Question
Q: Does the prohibition on carrying concealed pistols in schools and on school property (except while in a vehicle on school property while dropping off or picking up if a parent or legal guardian) apply when school is not in session? I often take my children to play on the swings/play structures in the school yard during the summer when school is out and would like to carry on those occasions.

A: MCL 28.425o which prohibits carrying concealed in schools and on school property does not provide an exemption for occasions when school is not in session such as on weekends and during the summer months. Consequently, apart from other exceptions, schools and school property remain “pistol free zones” even when school is not in session or closed.

About:
The Michigan Coalition for Responsible Gun Owners is a non-profit, non-partisan organization. Formed from just eight people in 1996, we now have thousands of members and numerous affiliated clubs across the state. We’re growing larger and more effective every day.

Our mission statement is: “Promoting safe use and ownership of firearms through education, litigation, and legislation” Visit: www.mcrgo.org

National Rifle Association

FAIRFAX, Va. --(Ammoland.com)- The National Rifle Association has learned that the Washington State Patrol (WSP) has sent a letter, apparently to every firearms dealer in the state of Washington, as part of an investigation into “a missing/stolen AR-15.”

The WSP has requested an incredible amount of information regarding dealer’s sales and acquisitions of AR-15’s and lower receivers over the last nine months.

They want names, dates of births, addresses and more… from the past nine months! A statewide search through a mountain of information for ONE missing/stolen AR-15?

It seems preposterous to the NRA that the WSP would conceivably request this massive amount of sensitive data, in a search for ONE AR-15! It is the NRA’s view that there must be more to this story, a lot more. The NRA has placed two phone calls into the WSP today in search of clarifying information but has yet to receive any response on the matter. The NRA has also followed up with a letter of inquiry which notes that dealers are under no obligation to comply with the request.

We will keep our members apprised of any information that is forthcoming from the WSP. In the meantime, NRA suggests that you contact your State Legislators and let them know about this far-reaching and overly-broad request of firearm dealers by the state law enforcement agency. Ask your legislators to contact the WSP in an effort to find out what is going on in this case. You may contact your state Representative or state Senator by clicking here. If you don’t know who your elected officials are you may look them up here.

Also, please contact Governor Chris Gregoire, let her know about the requests currently being asked of Washington’s firearms dealers by the WSP and urge her to find out what is going on in this case. You can contact the Governor by clicking here.

National Rifle Association of America Washington State Police Inquiry

About:
Established in 1871, the National Rifle Association is America’s oldest civil rights and sportsmen’s group. Four million members strong, NRA continues its mission to uphold Second Amendment rights and to advocate enforcement of existing laws against violent offenders to reduce crime. The Association remains the nation’s leader in firearm education and training for law-abiding gun owners, law enforcement and the military. Visit: www.nra.org

Remington Model 870 Police Pump Shot Gun

Remington Arms Company

Madison, NC --(Ammoland.com)- Remington Arms Company, Inc. announced today it has been awarded a contract to provide the Pennsylvania State Police with 1,200 new Model 870P, 12 gauge shotguns.

“We selected Remington shotguns after a complete test and evaluation process”, said Captain Acken of the Pennsylvania State Police. “We are excited to work with Remington to provide weapons our Troopers need. We discussed the 870’s with several other agencies and found that the shotgun we selected is the best for our use.”

In addition, courses will be provided by The Remington Armorer’s School instructors to train Pennsylvania State Police personnel how to repair and maintain the Remington Model 870P shotguns used by their officers.

“We are very excited to win this award”, said Rick Johnson, Business Manager – Remington Law Enforcement Sales. “These shotguns were tested thoroughly and will provide the Troopers with years of service.”

Delivery of the shotguns will begin in March, 2011.

Since its introduction in 1950, over 10 million Model 870 shotguns have been produced. It remains the overwhelming choice for law enforcement divisions due to its historical dependability. Through numerous configurations and variants, the Model 870 platform is used for law enforcement, military applications and sporting purposes in more than 50 countries including the United States.

For a complete listing of Remington LE firearms, ammunition and accessory products, please visit our web site at www.remingtonle.com

Remington 2011 Law Enforcement Products Catalog

About Remington Arms Company, Inc.
Remington Arms Company, Inc., headquartered in Madison, N.C., designs, produces and sells sporting goods products for the hunting and shooting sports markets, as well as solutions to the military, government and law enforcement markets. Founded in 1816 in upstate New York, the Company is one of the nation’s oldest continuously operating manufacturers. Remington is the only U.S. manufacturer of both firearms and ammunition products and one of the largest domestic producers of shotguns and rifles. The Company distributes its products throughout the U.S. and in over 55 foreign countries. More information about the Company can be found at www.remington.com.

Safariland.com

JACKSONVILLE, Florida --(Ammoland.com)- Safariland, a BAE Systems line of business, will recognize three members of its Saves Club, which honors law enforcement officers who have been saved in the line of duty while wearing one of Safariland’s life-saving products.

This year, Safariland will honor one of its very first Saves as well as two more recent Saves. Each Save honored has already received their replacement vest.

At the SHOT Show presentation, they will receive a Saves Club commemorative coin, plaque and range bag.

Join us for the presentation at the SHOT Show:

During the presentation, each officer will tell his/her story, which is summarized below.

A cold February night in 1976 marks the date that Richard (Dick) Sheehan’s life was saved by his Safariland vest. It was 11:52 p.m., and as a patrolman for the City of Colorado Springs, Colorado Police Department, Dick observed two individuals behind a local business. When they started to run, Dick exited his patrol car and began pursuing them around the corner of the building, where he lost sight of the individuals. That’s when he was shot in the back twice by a .22 cal rifle. The Safariland vest that he was wearing saved his life that night.

Officer Britt Sweeney, Seattle Police Department, had been on the job just seven months when she and her Field Training Officer were ambushed by an assailant who was wanted for firebombing several police cars. It was Oct. 31, 2009 and as Officer Sweeney and her partner were pulled off the highway writing reports, the assailant pulled along side and opened fire with a .223 rifle. Sweeney’s partner was killed instantly, and Officer Sweeney was struck on her ABA Xtreme HP across the back/shoulder area. She was able to radio for help and exit the vehicle where she returned fire striking the vehicle of the assailant who was later taken into custody.

Officer Al Fong, Saginaw Michigan Police Department, was executing a narcotics raid on Oct. 30, 2010 with his tactical team when the suspect opened fire. Officer Fong was struck in his chest with two rounds. His PROTECH armor defeated the rounds and the team returned fire striking the suspect, who was then taken into custody without further incident.

“We are honored and extremely happy to bring together one of our very first Saves as well as two of our more recent Saves,” said Ed Hinchey, Safariland Saves Club liaison, and himself a member of the Saves program. “Nothing reflects the spirit of Safariland and its people more than the Safariland Saves Club and its long tradition of honoring those who protect us. With each product we make, we put emphasis on protecting the lives of those who use them.”

About Safariland
Safariland, LLC is a premier provider of law enforcement and security products and services, delivering a full-range of customer-specific solutions. Offering many of the world’s most recognizable branded products in the public safety market, Safariland is committed to saving lives. For more information about Safariland and its body armor products, as well as information on the new NIJ-06 standard, please visit www.safariland.com.

About BAE Systems
BAE Systems is a global defense, security and aerospace company with approximately 107,000 employees worldwide. The Company delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. In 2009 BAE Systems reported sales of £22.4 billion (US$ 36.2 billion).

Smith & Wesson M&P15 Tactical Rifles

Smith & Wesson

SPRINGFIELD, Mass.--(Ammoland.com)- Smith & Wesson Corp., the legendary 159-year old company in the global business of safety, security, protection and sport, announced today that it has recently filled orders from three agencies for duty firearms from its Military & Police (M&P) Series.

In Hawaii, the state’s Sheriff’s Office has chosen to equip all of its officers with M&P9 polymer pistols, while the Plymouth, MA, Sherriff’s Office opted for the M&P45 pistol. In addition, the West Virginia State Police has received specially made commemorative M&P15 tactical rifles to serve as the agency’s new duty patrol rifle.

Hawaii Sheriff’s Office
Based out of Honolulu, the Hawaii Sheriff’s Office has received 350 M&P9 pistols that will replace the department’s currently issued steel framed side arms. Chambered in 9mm, the M&P9 received high marks in officer evaluations in the categories of accuracy, reliability and functionality. Evaluators at the Hawaii Sheriff’s Office indicated that the M&P pistol incorporated several key features including the ability to change the grip size of the pistol to meet individual officer’s needs along with the pistol’s ambidextrous controls and ease of maintenance.

Plymouth Sheriff’s Office
In Plymouth, MA, the Sheriff’s Office received 593 M&P45 pistols that will replace currently issued, non-Smith & Wesson firearms supplied by a European-based manufacturer. During the evaluation process for a new pistol, the M&P45 pistol was noted for its advanced ergonomics, ambidextrous operating controls and interchangeable grip sizes. The enhanced features of the M&P pistol along with its reliability and accuracy during live fire assessment drills were all primary factors in the agency’s decision-making process. The agency also noted that the M&P pistol was backed by a wide variety of services from Smith & Wesson, further supporting their decision to transition to the new pistol.

West Virginia State Police
After evaluating new patrol rifles for its officers, the West Virginia State Police elected to purchase 752 Smith & Wesson M&P15 tactical rifles. Each rifle, specifically manufactured to meet agency requirements, is packaged with a variety of custom features requested by the agency. Along with a specialized control number on both the upper and lower receiver, the M&P15 rifle is laser engraved with the West Virginia state patch. The commemorative rifles also feature the addition of night sights, a single-point sling and a BLAM2 accessory mount for optional accessory items such as bi-pods or lights.

During the evaluation period, the West Virginia State Police acknowledged the M&P15 rifle for its accuracy and high quality components. The department also noted that the semi-automatic rifle was fully supported with a robust package of training and support services from Smith & Wesson.

“We look forward to expanding our relationships with each of these agencies as they now join numerous law enforcement agencies within the United States that have likewise selected products from our M&P Series,” said Leland Nichols, Senior Vice President of Sales for Smith & Wesson.

“Whether supplying a new duty side arm or working directly with an agency to custom fit an existing model to their specific requirements, Smith & Wesson is dedicated to delivering quality products with enhanced features to law enforcement professionals.”

About Smith & Wesson
Smith & Wesson Holding Corporation (SWHC) is a U.S.-based, global provider of products and services for safety, security, protection and sport. The company designs and constructs facility perimeter security solutions for military and commercial applications, and delivers a broad portfolio of firearms and related training to the military, law enforcement and sports markets. SWHC companies include Smith & Wesson Corp., the globally recognized manufacturer of quality firearms; Universal Safety Response, a full-service perimeter security integrator, barrier manufacturer and installer; and Thompson/Center Arms Company, Inc., a premier designer and manufacturer of premium hunting firearms. SWHC facilities are located in Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, and Tennessee. For more information on Smith & Wesson and its companies, call (800) 331-0852 or log on to www.smith-wesson.com; www.usrgrab.com; or www.tcarms.com.

U.S. Department of Justice

Nashville, Tenn. --(Ammoland.com)- Edwing Ronal Morales, a former Metropolitan Nashville police officer, was found guilty on December 15, 2010 by a jury, after a two day trial in U.S. District Court in Nashville, of two counts of making false statements to a firearms dealer during two attempted purchases of handguns in 2009.

Announced Jerry E. Martin, U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Tennessee; Glenn N. Anderson, Special Agent in Charge of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), Nashville Field Division; Jon Ruttencutter, Resident Agent in Charge of the Department of Homeland Security, Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), Nashville Field Office; and Steve Anderson, Interim Chief of Police, Metropolitan Nashville Police Department.

According to the trial testimony, Morales went to Guns and Leather, a federal firearms licensee, located in Greenbrier, Tennessee on two occasions in May and July of 2009. Morales attempted to purchase handguns for a friend and co-defendant in the case, Julio Rojas-Lopez. During the attempted purchases, Morales, a Nashville police officer since September 2007, falsely represented on a Firearms Transaction Record, commonly known as a 4473 Form, that he was the actual buyer of handguns that were actually intended for Rojas-Lopez, who was illegally transporting guns to Guatemala.

Morales was terminated from the police department in September 2009.

Smith & Wesson M&P40 Polymer Pistols

Smith & Wesson

SPRINGFIELD, Mass.--(Ammoland.com)- Smith & Wesson Corp., the legendary 158-year old firearms maker, announced today that the Springfield, MA Police Department (PD) has chosen to equip all of its officers with primary duty side arms from the company’s Military & Police (M&P) Pistol Series.

The M&P40 will be issued to each officer to replace pistols that had previously been in service at the department. Springfield PD has received a total of 580 M&P40 pistols and is currently in the process of transitioning officers over to the new firearms.

Officials within the Springfield PD indicated that the M&P40 would provide a safe and innovative firearm that will allow its officers to best serve and protect the citizens of the city. The department added that the M&P pistol was well suited to meet the needs of the department’s diverse officer makeup, noting such features as the firearm’s interchangeable grips sizes and ambidextrous controls. During Springfield PD’s testing of the new side arm, the M&P pistol was further recognized for its ease of maintenance, accuracy and flexibility to adapt to a wide variety of applications in the field.

“Throughout history, Smith & Wesson and the Springfield Police Department have enjoyed a long-standing partnership,” said Leland Nichols, Vice President of Sales for Smith & Wesson. “It is with great pride that we continue to build that relationship today. We look forward to working closely with the men and women of the Springfield PD, as together we remain focused on exploring new and innovative ways to best assist the citizens of our great community and state.”

Each of the Smith & Wesson M&P40 pistols will be laser engraved with ‘Springfield Police Department’ on the slide along with a special control number across the top. In addition to the new duty side arm, the Springfield PD is currently using M&P15 tactical rifles as the department’s issued patrol rifles.

During a special presentation at Smith & Wesson’s headquarters on Tuesday, November 9th, the company presented the engraved firearms to the Springfield PD Command Staff. As part of the presentation, the command staff was also taken on a tour of the firearm manufacturer’s facilities. Several high-ranking officials including Springfield Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and the Commissioner of the Springfield PD, William J. Fitchet, attended the event.

About Smith & Wesson
Smith & Wesson Holding Corporation (NASDAQ: SWHC) is a U.S.-based, global provider of products and services for safety, security, protection and sport. The company designs and constructs facility perimeter security solutions for military and commercial applications, and delivers a broad portfolio of firearms and related training to the military, law enforcement and sports markets. SWHC companies include Smith & Wesson Corp., the globally recognized manufacturer of quality firearms; Universal Safety Response, a full-service perimeter security integrator, barrier manufacturer and installer; and Thompson/Center Arms Company, Inc., a premier designer and manufacturer of premium hunting firearms. SWHC facilities are located in Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, and Tennessee. For more information on Smith & Wesson and its companies, call (800) 331-0852 or log on to www.smith-wesson.com; www.usrgrab.com; or www.tcarms.com.

L to R: Craig Dutton, GLOCK, Inc.; Richard Crock, Supervisory Special Agent of the DEA; and R. Lee Ermey

Glock Pistols

SMYRNA, Ga. --(Ammoland.com)- GLOCK, Inc. made two donations totaling $70,000 on Monday, Oct. 25, during the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) Conference held in Orlando, Fla.

Craig Dutton, Assistant National Sales Manager for GLOCK, Inc. personally presented a donation of $50,000 to the Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.) Charity and $20,000 to Drug Enforcement Administration Survivors Benefit Fund (DEA SBF) during the ceremony at IACP.

In 2010, GLOCK, Inc. will have donated more than $550,000 to a variety of non-profit causes across the country.

On hand to represent C.O.P.S. will be Suzie Sawyer, Executive Director; Jennifer Thacker, Director of National Outreach; and Linda Gregory, National President. Representing the DEA SBF was Richard Crock, Supervisory Special Agent of the DEA.

This is the fourth consecutive year that GLOCK, Inc. has donated to the C.O.P.S. organization for a total of $200,000. C.O.P.S. is dedicated to supporting friends and families of Law Enforcement officers dealing with the grief caused after the loss of an officer. The nonprofit organization supports families with scholarships, child and teen camps, counseling and programs designed for spouses and parents, as well as support for the department in which the fallen officer served.

This will mark the first significant donation to the DEA SBF by GLOCK, Inc. The DEA SBF is a non-profit charitable organization that supports the surviving family members of United States Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration Employees and deputized Task Force Officers killed in the line of duty.

“GLOCK, Inc. has a long history of supporting the individuals and families of those that go in harm’s way,” stated Dutton. “We are proud to contribute to these two great organizations which make such a vital impact in the communities in which we all live.”

About GLOCK, Inc.
GLOCK, Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of pistols and accessories. GLOCK’s superior engineering has produced a pistol with only 34 parts and a rugged polymer-frame, providing industry-leading reliability shot after shot. GLOCK is renowned for its pistols which are safe, featuring three safeties; simple, offering a low number of components to provide reliability; and fast, with no encumbering parts to slow the speed to fire. This combination makes GLOCK pistols the first choice among consumers and law enforcement, with 65% of agencies nationwide choosing to carry GLOCK. Austrian-engineered, the company has manufacturing facilities in the United States and Austria. Based in Smyrna, Ga., GLOCK, Inc. is an advocate for our nation’s law enforcement and military personnel, as well as all citizens’ Second Amendment right to bear arms. For more information, please visit www.teamglock.com.

Revision Wolfspider Goggle Giveaway To Outfit An Entire Tactical Team With Eye Pro

Revision Eyewear

Essex Junction, VT --(Ammoland.com)- Revision, leading developer of ballistic protective eyewear for military and law enforcement forces worldwide, is closing in on the final days of their Wolfspider Goggle Giveaway sweepstakes.

The promotion, which ends August 31st, provides law officers with the opportunity to win a set of Wolfspider Goggles for their entire tactical team, up to a maximum 50 pairs.

To enter the drawing, law officers can visit revisioneyewear.com/protecttheteam.

The precision engineered Wolfspider Goggle streamlines size, weight and design for superior comfort and equipment compatibility. It provides an uncompromised field-of-view, best-in-class ballistic protection and dual-material frame technology for comfortable, extended wearability.

Of the goggle’s performance, Special Response Team Commander T.M. says, “I have always avoided goggles due to their awkward bulkiness, but the Wolfspider goggles are very light and low profile. During training I would sometimes forget that I was even wearing goggles at all.”

The system features flawless optics, OcuMax coated interchangeable lenses for fog-free vision, and is 100% UV protective for tactical performance. The two-lens Essential Kit retails for $159.99 MSRP.

ABOUT REVISION
Revision develops and delivers purpose-built eye, face and head protection solutions for military and tactical clients worldwide. We are specialists in integration for the optimum and necessary balance of protection and performance. To that end we bring the most advanced expertise, state-of-the-art facilities and finest technical minds. Clients include the U.S. Department of Defense, the Canadian Department of National Defence, the Netherlands Defence Materiel Organization, the Swiss Federal Department of Defence and the UK Ministry of Defence. Privately owned and ISO 9001:2008 certified, Revision’s operational headquarters is located in Essex Junction, Vermont, USA, with additional offices in the Netherlands and Canada. For more information, visit www.revisioneyewear.com, write info@revisioneyewear.com, or call +1 603.438.9052.

Action Target

Provo, Utah --(Ammoland.com)- As the nation’s largest manufacturer of shooting range equipment for the last 25 years, we have been the dominant force in designing and installing ranges for law enforcement, military and commercial purposes around the world.

For 18 years Action Target has been providing the Law Enforcement Training Camp (LETC), one of, if not the best, firearm-related instruction for sworn personnel in the world.

So if you were not able to attend LETC this year, let us bring it to you. We feel training is that important! We will pay an instructor to come train your officers, Rangemasters, SWAT Team or any other sworn staff. You only have to pay for the instructor’s travel-related expenses, and that is all.

Action Target will have Bank Miller travel to your range and train from 1-20 officers a day. Bank has over 30 years of combined military, local and federal law enforcement experience. He was the Chief Firearms Instructor for the DEA, FBI Academy and the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) and the National Narcotics Training Institute for 12 years. Bank has also served as the Director of Training for the Sigarms Academy and is currently the Senior Firearms Instructor for the Action Target Academy.

ACTION TARGET is proud to have Bank provide any or a combination of the following courses:

• Handgun Safety & Handling
• Sighted vs. Unsighted Shooting
• Alternate Shooting Positions and Ground Fighting
• Multiple Threats / Multiple Shots
• Shooting While Moving
• Engaging Moving Threats
• Dominant & Support Hand Drawing, Firing, Reloading, and Stoppage Clearing
• Advanced Practical Handgun

Details of this offer:
ACTION TARGET will pay Bank’s instructor fee to train from 1-20 officers each day. The cost to your agency is for his travel-related expenses, which include airfare, car and food. For the first day of Bank’s instruction, the cost to your agency is $750. Each day after that, the cost drops to $350 a day for 2-5 days. Where else can you have someone with Bank’s extensive background train up to 20 officers for $750…nowhere! To schedule a training session or for more information, please call Richard Matthews, Director of Training. His contact information can be found above.

Visit: www.actiontarget.com

Time For Citizens To, Arm Up - Image by Olegvolk.net**

Second Amendment Foundation

BELLEVUE, WA --(Ammoland.com)-Plunging government revenues may have the unintended consequence – so far as tax-and-spend (and spend some more) public officials are concerned – of reminding people that we are ultimately responsible for our own safety.

The pie plate is empty and inevitable cutbacks in important public services, including law enforcement, are on the horizon. It is already happening in Oakland, CA where the police chief has announced that officers will no longer respond to a broad list of crimes, if department layoffs go as planned.

What’s a citizen to do? Perhaps they will follow the advice of Ashtabula County, OH Judge Alfred Mackey and Hudspeth County, TX Sheriff Arvin West. In the past few months, both have advised their neighbors to arm themselves.

Said the judge, according to a report on WKYC back in April, “Be very careful, be vigilant, get in touch with your neighbors, because we’re going to have to look after each other.”

Oakland Police Chief Anthony Batts is no less a victim of government spending out of control than, say, King County, WA Sheriff Sue Rahr. She is appealing to voters to approve a small sales tax hike to pay for sheriff’s department services, and maintain the county prosecutor’s office. It will likely be rejected. Last year, Rahr advised county residents during a series of public meetings on public safety that, faced with the possibility of a burglary or home invasion, or some other crime and the nearest deputy being several minutes away, she would “have a gun.”

According to King County Sgt. John Urquhart, without additional funds, his agency will be forced to trim 48 sworn positions from its patrol staff for unincorporated areas of the county, Washington’s most populous. That is a 20 percent reduction. On top of that 16 sworn positions for regional policing will be cut.

Government is supposed to provide certain services, chief among them public safety. Over the years, budget priorities have become whatever self-serving politicians wanted them to be, however. Special programs for key special interest groups have taken priority over basic services, and have become “entitlement” projects.

Some who have made a career of elected office rather than a temporary detour from private enterprise - as the Founding Fathers had originally envisioned public service – evidently never believed that the well would run dry. They were horribly wrong and the public is about to pay the price.

The Drudge Report posted this headline: “Criminals Delight: Oakland Cops Won’t Respond to Minor’ Crimes.” It is a sad, and sorry, signal to be sent by a law enforcement agency, but this situation must be kept in perspective. Perhaps many Americans will now re-discover what made this nation great in the first place: self-reliance.

This is not a call for anarchy but for a return to reality. Too many in public office have tried to create their Utopian dream on the backs of taxpayers, and at the expense of basic public needs. In the process, they have squandered fortunes on projects that were good for a headline, but didn’t work and accomplished nothing.

There is a saying in the firearms community: “When seconds count, police are minutes away.”

This is about to change, in Oakland and elsewhere that police agencies are financially strapped and facing reductions in staff and service. Rural agencies may be hit the hardest. When seconds count, police may be hours away, if they come at all. Faced with that potential, citizens have two choices: submit to victimization or fight back.

Nobody is advocating “vigilantism,” which is what gun prohibitionists say when private citizens arm themselves for personal protection. Nobody is “taking the law in their own hands.” Armed citizens who carry guns or keep them in their homes or businesses are acting within existing law, and thanks to the Supreme Court’s recent McDonald ruling, they now have the full force of the Second Amendment behind them.

Some communities may be in for a rough ride, and people who heretofore have been indifferent about their personal safety may find themselves grateful we have a right to keep and bear arms. Instead of anarchy, that right may insure order and civility.

Alan Gottlieb is executive vice president of the Second Amendment Foundation. Dave Workman is senior editor of Gun Week. They are co-authors of America Fights Back: Armed Self-Defense in a Violent Age.

**Image: by Olegvolk.net

Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives

Hammond, Indiana - -(Ammoland.com)- Special Agent in Charge Andrew L. Traver of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) announces the arrest of Eric Caldwell, a 34 year old Country Club Hills, Illinois resident, for the illegal possession of a firearm by a felon. Caldwell was arrested on May 24, 2010 in Hammond, Indiana.

On Friday May 28, 2010 Caldwell appeared before United States Magistrate Cherry for a preliminary hearing. Caldwell waived a probable cause hearing and was released on an unsecured $20,000 bond.

In addition to Caldwell, Delekeists Q. Walls, a 19 year old Harvey resident and a juvenile offender were also arrested. Walls was charged by the Lake County Indiana Prosecutor’s Office in Crown Point, Indiana with the illegal possession of a machine gun and a 9 mm semi-automatic pistol. Walls appeared today before Judge Kathleen Sullivan in the Lake County Indiana Superior Court. Bond was set at $20,000. The Juvenile is being held in Juvenile Detention for Juvenile Delinquency.

If convicted Caldwell could face up to 10 years in prison and a fine of $250,000. Walls is facing a Class C Felony punishable by 2 to 8 years in prison and a fine of up to $10,000. The arrests culminated from a burglary investigation of the Harvey Police Department’s firearms range in Harvey, Illinois earlier this month. These subjects were arrested by ATF Agents along with officers from the Harvey Police Department, the Cook County Sheriff’s Police and the Hammond Police Department. As a reminder, in all cases, criminal complaints are an allegation of criminal violations of law, all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

On May 20, 2010 ATF posted a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the recovery of firearms stolen from the Harvey Police Department’s storage container at their outdoor firing range in Harvey, IL. Sometime between May 8th and May 10, 2010, individuals broke into a building at the Harvey Police Departments outdoor range and stole 27 firearms comprised of shotguns, rifles and handguns. The firearms stolen also included several weapons classified as being able to fire Fully-Automatic (more than one round with the single pull of the trigger).

To date 17 of the firearms have been recovered through the work of ATF and the Harvey Police Department. The goal of this reward is to facilitate the expeditious recovery of these law enforcement weapons and to ensure the safety of the community. ATF agents and the Harvey Police Department continue to actively pursue all leads and will work with our state and local counterparts to recover these weapons.

Anyone who has information on the location of the remaining stolen firearms or individuals who possess the stolen firearms should contact ATF’s firearms hotline at: 1-800-ATF-GUNS (1-800-283-4867). Persons can also provide anonymous tips or information at the same number.

Questions regarding the ongoing investigation should be directed to the Harvey Police Department directly.

Virginia Citizens Defense League

Virginia Beach VA. – -(AmmoLand.com)- Unbelievably, Virginia Beach Police Chief Jake Jacocks, Jr., speaking for the state association of the chiefs of police, has asked Governor McDonnell to veto SB 334, the restaurant ban repeal, because guns in bars would be a “recipe for disaster.”

Hmmm. The only people that the bill allows to mix guns and alcohol are police officers (on duty, off duty, and retired) and Commonwealth Attorneys and their deputies. So it sounds like Chief Jacocks is afraid of his own officers carrying guns and being able to drink responsibly. That’s a sad commentary on his department and the other departments that are backing this position. I wonder if these chiefs prohibit their officers from driving cars to restaurants, too?

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: a whole lot of chiefs of police are nothing more than political hacks that did not work their way up through the ranks and don’t share the beliefs of their rank and file officers on such matters.

Also, the Sheriff’s Association did NOT share the bogus concerns of the Chiefs.

I personally don’t donate to the Fraternal Order of Police for their past and current interference with our gun rights and I also have no intention of contributing to anything from the Association of Chiefs of Police, either, for the same reason. The Sheriffs Association doesn’t pull this kind of baloney.

The good news is that according to the article, the Governor is going to stand strong and sign the bill:

“McDonnell will sign the bill, said Taylor Thornley, the governor’s spokeswoman. While McDonnell appreciates the work and comments of the police chiefs, he will ‘continue to protect and uphold the Second Amendment rights of law-abiding citizens,’ Thornley said.”

Here is the story:

State’s police chiefs seek veto of guns-in-bars bill

http://hamptonroads.com/node/546409

By Deirdre Fernandes The Virginian-Pilot © March 17, 2010 VIRGINIA BEACH

Calling guns in bars a “recipe for disaster,” the state’s police chiefs have pleaded with Gov. Bob McDonnell to veto legislation that would ease Virginia’s concealed weapon laws.

Virginia Beach police Chief Jake Jacocks Jr. sent a letter to McDonnell last week on behalf of the state association of chiefs comparing the combination of firearms and alcohol with drinking and driving.

“We can fully expect that at some point in the future a disagreement that today would likely end up in a verbal confrontation, or a bar fight, will inevitably end with gunfire if you sign this legislation into law,” Jacocks wrote.

SB334′s requirement that anybody with a gun is prohibited from drinking and could be charged with a misdemeanor is “absurd,” Jacocks said, and can’t be enforced. [PVC: In that case, perhaps we need to just get rid of the penalty altogether or make it a civil fine.]

On Tuesday, Jacocks got support from Virginia Beach Mayor Will Sessoms, a McDonnell supporter and gun owner.

“Not only is it stupid,” Sessoms said, “I think it could be a fatal mistake.”

But their efforts seem unlikely to sway McDonnell.

McDonnell will sign the bill, said Taylor Thornley, the governor’s spokeswoman. While McDonnell appreciates the work and comments of the police chiefs, he will “continue to protect and uphold the Second Amendment rights of law-abiding citizens,” Thornley said.

The bill deals only with concealed weapons; in Virginia it’s legal to carry a gun openly without a permit.

SB334 and its House counterpart, along with legislation that allows gun owners without concealed-carry permits to store firearms in locked vehicle compartments, were among the gun-friendly bills approved by the General Assembly this year. The Democratic-controlled Senate formed a special subcommittee late in the session to kill several gun-rights bills, including a repeal of the state’s one-handgun-purchase-a-month limit.

The police chiefs association has opposed the guns in bars bill in the past, but it also had a more sympathetic ear. Former Democratic Gov. Timothy M. Kaine twice vetoed such bills.

The Virginia Association of Chiefs of Police didn’t come out strongly against the bills during the session because it was spread too thin trying to preserve state funding for police departments, said Dana Schrad, the organization’s executive director. [PVC: Life does have its priorities ]

“We didn’t duck and cover on this one,” Schrad said. “We had to prioritize on budget issues.”

The Virginia Sheriffs’ Association, the other large law-enforcement lobby in the General Assembly, did not take a stand on the legislation, said John Jones, the organization’s executive director.

“No, we’re not going down that road,” Jones said.

But association members recently did vote on a resolution supporting Second Amendment rights, Jones said.

Jacocks and Schrad did acknowledge that the letter was a last-ditch effort.

“It was important to let him know directly how we felt about this issue,” Jacocks said.

If police across Virginia see an increase in gun violence at bars, the association will come back and ask the General Assembly to reconsider its decision, Schrad said. [PVC: Or course any such violence would have to be unjustified and perpetrated by CHP holders, police, or Commonwealth Attorneys. Even then, that is why we have laws - to punish bad people, not to punish the good ones.]

Statistics on gun-related incidents at establishments with liquor licenses were not available Tuesday. [PVC: Again, unless they deal with CHP holders acting unlawfully, such statistics are irrelevant.]

About:
Virginia Citizens Defense League, Inc. (VCDL). VCDL is an all-volunteer, non-partisan grassroots organization dedicated to defending the human rights of all Virginians. The Right to Keep and Bear Arms is a fundamental human right. Visit: www.vcdl.org

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JACKSONVILLE, FL. – -(AmmoLand.com)- Safariland, a BAE Systems line of business, recognized three members of its Saves Club®, which honors law enforcement officers who have been saved in the line of duty while wearing one of Safariland’s life-saving products.

Previously known as either the Legion of Life or Second Chance Saves, the Safariland Saves Club brings together these outstanding programs to collectively honor those who protect us.

Jacksonville FL Sheriff’s Office Detective Jared Reston, Cedar City UT Police Officer Jason Thomas, and Missouri State Trooper Cody Dunfee were honored at the 2010 SHOT Show. As part of the Saves Club, each has already received a replacement vest. At SHOT Show, they also received a Saves Club commemorative coin, plaque and range bag.

During the presentation, each officer told his story, which is summarized below.

• Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office Detective Jared Reston was alerted of a shoplifting incident at the Regency Square Mall. While running from Reston, the suspect turned and fired six shots, hitting Reston in the face, chest and leg. Reston returned fire on the suspect, who died at the scene. Reston was wearing an ABA® HP vest, which saved his life.
• Cedar City Utah Police Officer Jason Thomas attempted to assist a man who appeared to be stuck in the snow off the road. As Thomas approached, the man pulled out a 12-gauge shotgun and opened fire on Thomas. Thomas sustained two injuries to his side and left shoulder. He was wearing a Second Chance® Summit vest, which saved his life.
• Missouri State Trooper Cody Dunfee and other officers were attempting to apprehend a suspect who was wanted in connection with attempted murder cases in two states. While attempting to execute a warrant, Trooper Dunfee was shot. Dunfee was wearing a PROTECH® Tactical Vest with an IMPAC™ Plate, which saved him from the shots from the Marlin .30-.30 rifle.“We are honored and extremely happy to be able to recognize Jared Reston, Jason Thomas and Cody Dunfee for their heroic acts,” said Ed Hinchey, Safariland Saves Club liaison, and himself a member of the Saves program. “Nothing reflects the spirit of Safariland and its people more than the Safariland Saves Club. With each product we make, we put emphasis on protecting the lives of those who use them.”

Safariland, LLC is a premier provider of law enforcement and security products and services, delivering a full-range of customer-specific solutions. Offering many of the world’s most recognizable branded products in the public safety market, Safariland is committed to saving lives. For more information about Safariland, please visit www.safariland.com.

About BAE Systems
BAE Systems is the premier global defense, security and aerospace company delivering a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. With approximately 105,000 employees worldwide, BAE Systems’ sales exceeded £18.5 billion (US $34.4 billion) in 2008.

“Choose this day whom you will serve.”: An Open Letter to American Law Enforcement.

Things fall apart; the centre cannot hold;
Mere anarchy is loosed upon the world,
The blood-dimmed tide is loosed, and everywhere
The ceremony of innocence is drowned;
The best lack all conviction, while the worst
Are full of passionate intensity. — William Butler Yeats, “The Second Coming.”

Sipsey Street Irregulars

USA - -(AmmoLand.com)- Gentlemen and Ladies of American Law Enforcement,

There is a growing perception among many Americans that we are headed for one of those periodic moments in our history when our reactions to events will redefine who we are as a people, where we are going as a country and who gets to call the shots when we get there — what George H.W. Bush called “that vision thing.”

This is happening in the middle of unprecedented external and internal stresses on our social order, the results of which you see daily on the streets.

It is going to get worse.

Odds are, it is going to get MUCH worse before it gets better.

IF it gets better any time soon, which I doubt.

And so, ladies and gentlemen of American law enforcement, the prudent among you should be considering this question now, rather than later:

“What am I going to do when we get to ‘much worse’?”

Consider first where we are.

The Justice Department’s National Gang Intelligence Center estimated last year that there were over a million hard-core gang members in this country who were responsible for over 80% of the crimes. Other experts have suggested that when you add in the gangs’ “extended families” and wannabes the number is closer to between five and ten million. As unemployment has increased, their numbers have likewise swelled.

But the gangs, as bad as they are and as great a threat as they pose to public order, are nothing compared to the larger problem, and that is this.

Respect for duly constituted authority and social trust are essential ingredients of civilization. These elements represent the basic glue of society.

Respect for duly constituted authority is, as every cop knows, at an all-time low. There are two general reasons for this, one systemic and the other so personal that if you look yourselves honestly in the mirror you can see it.

Systemically, “duly constituted authority” derives its legitimacy from the founding documents of our country, the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution and from the Founders’ concepts of the rule of law. These have all been under attack for a hundred years or more by both corrupt political parties and their union and business familiars. The Constitution has become for some a joke and for others an inconvenient speed bump on the road to tyranny. As long as this degradation of the legitimacy of our political and legal system was perceived by a narrow portion of the population, it was manageable in a societal sense. This is no longer true. When a president and Congress robs one set of people to enrich their cronies, when they violate the settled rule of law regarding bankruptcy to stiff secured creditors in the case of General Motors while rewarding anointed unsecured creditors — their political allies, the auto unions — the rest of the population cannot fail but conclude that we are no longer under the rule of law, but the rule of men, which is to say, the law of the jungle. Or, put another way, they — the “authorities” — can do anything that the citizenry can’t or won’t stop them from doing. This is the societal Catch 22 we are now in (and have been for a while) that I call “Waco Rules.”

Other cases such as that of David Olofson, a veteran and marksmanship instructor and family man who was railroaded by the ATF on an automatic weapons charge when his semi-automatic AR-15 malfunctioned — and he was chosen for prosecution simply because the ATF did not care for his low opinion of them — have convinced many that a fair trial is no longer possible in federal court if an agency decides to “deal with” them. And if we are no longer guaranteed a fair trial in the federal court system, then if we are innocent and decide that we do not wish to play drop the soap with either the Aryan or Muslim Brotherhoods, our only guarantee is the right of an unfair gunfight when the ATF comes calling.

And remember that Olofson is merely one example of federal misadventure. There are many others, as there are plenty of similar cases in local and state jurisdictions. When the law-abiding rightfully no longer trust the law enforcers and begin to view them as a class of criminals merely acting under color of law, anarchy is not far away.

Yet, you will say, “don’t blame me, I enforce the law, I don’t make it.” True, but insufficient as an excuse, and here we get down to that look in the mirror.

My friend and fellow gun rights blogger David Codrea over at WaronGuns has a description for feral cops. He calls them the “Only Ones.” His daily blog is filled to overflowing with example of rogue cops, their partners who never rein them in and the prosecutors and judges who find reasons to go easy on even the most heinous of criminals with badges. You know who I’m talking about. If you say there are none of these currently operating or in the making within your department then you are either lying or uninterested in seeing the truth, which amounts to the same thing.

Everyone knows what happens to honest cops who “rat out” their uniformed criminal associates. They are hounded, despised, disciplined and shunned — and that’s on a good day. Can you blame many of us who pay attention to such law enforcement corruption for concluding that you may merely be a member of an “official gang” as opposed to a freelance one? Such dereliction of duty begs the question: If your excuse is that you don’t make the law, you just enforce it, and then you don’t enforce it upon yourselves, why should we be paying tax dollars to support “official” law breaking?

There is another image that many of you can see in the mirror if you choose to take an honest look — that of tax collector and nanny state bully boy. Yes, we know, you didn’t make the laws, some liberal puke with a control fetish did. But when you write speeding tickets for 3 miles over the limit because you’ve been told to write “x amount” of dollar value or when you pull people over for “seatbelt violations” at random roadblocks and then ransack their cars without probable cause, can you understand how such behavior eats away like acid on your reputation — individually and collectively — as servants of the citizenry? What part of “to protect and serve” does that represent?

But worse than all that is the militarization of the police — in equipment, tactics and, worst of all, attitude — and the federalization of all law enforcement over the past forty years, but especially in the last ten. There were, last time I checked a few years ago, something like 750,000 full time state, city, university and college, metropolitan and non-metropolitan county, and other law enforcement officers in the United States. Add to that another 150,000 or so full time law enforcement personnel working for the federal government. With the growth of new agencies like the TSA during the “war on terror” (who, because of political correctness can’t seem to figure out who the real “terrorists” are so they merely oppress the rest of us in order to be “fair”) that number has certainly risen.

In any case, there are hardly enough Feds to work the administration’s will upon a nation so vast and a people so numerous, so much thought and effort has gone into suborning and subverting local and state law enforcement for federal purposes — “Joint Task Forces” and “fusion centers” being two principal ways. Yet, as the Founders quite clearly understood, it is one of the duties of local law enforcement, especially the county sheriffs, to interpose themselves between the federal government and the people of their jurisdictions when the federal government becomes oppressive.

Now, however, local law enforcement is looked upon by federal agents as force multipliers and willing stooges — “local yokels” in their parlance. And as a mark of how successful their campaign has been, many local law enforcement officers agree and happily lick the boots that kick them.

A recent case in point. Two county sheriff’s deputies showed up at the doorstep of a man out west who had expressed his contempt for Nancy Pelosi and and other federal politicians in letters and emails. These deputies, saying that the FBI had sent them, interrogated the man, threatened him “with Leavenworth” and engaged in intimidation of political speech. These local cops, having no jurisdiction to do anything of the sort, would have been laughed off of my porch here in Alabama and told to bugger off and return with real federal cops, if that was in fact their intention. Too often these days, when the federal man says “frog” many of you merely ask “how high?”

Of course, if this intimidation had back-fired on the locals in any way, the Fibbies would have been the first to disavow them, leaving them hanging out in the legal laundry to dry. So when y’all are looking in that mirror, ask yourselves how truly stupid you actually are when it comes to enforcing an agenda and not the law just because the Feds ask you to.

Because here’s the essential thing: you, ALL OF YOU, took an oath to, among other things, “preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic.” You swore that, the overwhelming majority of you, to God. Did you think that oath had a shelf life? Do you think that now that you have by your reckoning faithfully upheld that oath for, say, twenty years now that tomorrow it is okay to forget it? You swore, whether you realized it at the time or not, an OATH, before GOD, and it was a LIFETIME oath.

While you are looking in the mirror, evaluate your career based upon that oath. It was not to a man, or an administration, or a political party but to an idea — the idea of ordered liberty as codified in the Constitution of the United States of America. So ask yourself, did you or did you not intend to faithfully uphold that oath? Because the answer to that question is going to become very important very quickly as this politically divided and morally fractured society continues to spin out of control.

To quote Joshua, “Choose this day whom you will serve.”

Katrina showed us many things. It showed that in a disaster many cops will look to their families and not the public duty, leaving their fellow law enforcement officers with an even greater burden. It showed us that cops can be opportunistic criminals as well, partaking in looting with as much energy as professional criminals. It also showed us that the police no longer trust the law-abiding citizen with arms, depriving them of their only means of self-defense once the cops have moved on, leaving them to the tender mercies of robbers, rapists and murderers.

It is perhaps dangerous to make too large of a generalization, for there are many rural jurisdictions where this still does apply, but the fact of the matter is that by and large, the police no longer trust the people they are supposed to protect, and they especially do not trust an armed citizen, even if he represents no danger to the cop. This is standing the oath on its head. The people do not exist to serve the servant, but rather the other way around.

When a policeman pulls over a driver whose computer record shows not only the driver’s license of the vehicle’s owner, but the fact that they have a concealed carry permit, it is too often SOP for the cop to approach the vehicle, gun drawn, order the man or woman from the car, put them on their knees and cuff them before anything else transpires. These are not the acts of public servants but rather of an occupying army. And with each breach of trust, the glue holding society together is further weakened. For the more you distrust us, the more we are reminded to distrust you.

It is important to remember, Mr. and Ms. Law Enforcement Officer, that you need us, the law-abiding armed citizenry, one hell of a lot more than we need you. Just ask any criminal. Who is it that they fear most? The encounter with a policeman or a would-be victim who turns out to be armed? I tell you this uncomfortable truth and I hope you have the honesty to admit it — the criminals of this country are far more scared of the armed citizenry than they are of the police.

It is not the fear of the patrol car that inhibits criminal behavior the most, but rather the prospect of screwing up and getting his brains blown out by a citizen in righteous self defense. And so, when you participate in citizen disarmament efforts, whether gun seizures like Katrina, or merely identifying otherwise friendly peaceable folks as “the enemy” just because they are armed, you are alienating your most valuable friends and empowering your most vicious enemies. Not to mention the fact that you are violating that sacred oath you took.

So ponder that deteriorating social trust that holds civilizations together, and then ponder this: the worst is yet to come.

What will happen when we are faced, God forbid, with some dislocating national disaster — natural or man-made — that makes Katrina look like a kindergarten playground? Now, even if you intend to run off like some New Orleans policemen did to see to the safety of their families rather than keep order in the city, you are still going to need the cooperation of the armed citizenry in your home neighborhood to protect your family.

You — ALL of you — law enforcement officers, will then need us, the armed citizenry — ALL of us willing and competent to muster — to defend public order against the tide of chaos represented by five or ten million gang members and the tens of millions of panicked unprepared refugees or opportunistic criminals left unrestrained by a breakdown.

Do you seriously think that federal police, all 150,000 of them, will actually help you in that event, beyond issuing orders that they will not be personally endangered with carrying out?

You will then be on your own, and you will have us. At least those of you will who have the sense to plan now to make that happen in the event.

You might start by remembering your oaths, by beginning to trust us, by refusing to engage in petty harrassments of CCW permit holders and by strengthening your department’s auxiliary program (or starting one if you do not have one).

But first and foremost you must quit looking at and treating the law-abiding armed citizenry of the United States as the enemy. For if you don’t, we certainly will be.

Convince us by your actions that you are no better than the gangs who commit crimes without uniforms and we will treat you similarly. And there ain’t nearly enough of you to shove us around in a real national emergency.

Remember, Americans are nothing if not a practical people. We’re predisposed to help and support you. Please, take our hand when it is offered, BEFORE it is needed.

Unofficial California Law Enforcement Open Carry Discussions

AmmoLand Gun News

Sacramento Ca --(AmmoLand.com)- We received this by email with no further explanation but it gives a great inside look at California Open Carry law.

Read the Document Above and the text below to see what fears and concerns regular police officers face with regards to open carry in California.

It is also a good primer for those considering Open Carry in California of the consequences and possible out comes of open carry encounters with police.

Thank you for your inquiry. This is a very in depth topic and hopefully I can give you the information you are looking for.

My references for my answers are found in Penal Code 1025 and 12031. Both are relatively lengthy sections so I will try to synopsize them for you.

In a nutshell, you are allowed to openly (NOT concealed by a shirt or jacket, etc) a firearm. You are also allowed to carry a loaded magazine on your person (NOT in your gun) at the same time (12031 (g).

The gun itself CANNOT have a live round in the chamber. Provided you ARE the registered owner of the gun AND you have not been convicted of a felony, or been convicted of a crime against a person (assault of some type) or property or of a narcotics or dangerous drug or have served time (10231 (2)(E)), you may openly carry a firearm.

I would advise you to please read both sections thoroughly and contact your attorney for further clarification if needed. I can only assume what your intent to carry a firearm is. But, I want to make it clear that you understand our position as a law enforcement agency.

Though we recognize the Penal Code allows a person to carry a firearm legally, the law also allows us to take pro-active measure to insure our safety and the safety of the public.

For that reason, it would NOT be deemed unreasonable for an officer who is responding to a call of an armed subject or if the officer suddenly discovered an armed subject (whether or not the subject may have a firearm in their hands at the time of contact) to draw their firearm and point their loaded weapon at the subject until they are able determine who the subject is and their intentions.

This scenario has occurred more times than I can count. It can be an extremely volatile situation as the officer may perceive it to be a life or death situation. I only mention this to not sway you from your rights to carry a firearm, but to better inform you of the realities of our job and for you to weigh the risks versus benefits of carrying a firearm in public.

I hope this information has helped you.

National Shooting Sports Foundation

NEWTOWN, Conn. --(AmmoLand.com)- In a recent letter to California Attorney General Edmund G. Brown, the California Police Chiefs Association (CPCA) expressed concern over the “hasty implementation” of firearms microstamping in California and called for further in-depth study of the technology before it is implemented by law in California.

In the letter, CPCA Acting President Susan E. Manheimer wrote, “There are too many unanswered questions with microstamping in its current iteration” and raised concerns that “statements about the capabilities of microstamping may have been technologically premature.”

In 2007, CPCA supported legislation (AB 1471) to require firearms microstamping in California.

“We appreciate the California Police Chiefs Association call for further study of the technology,” said NSSF President Steve Sanetti. “Clearly, concerns over the reliability of firearms microstamping are continuing to grow, especially within the law enforcement community.”

Firearms microstamping is the process by which firearms manufacturers would have to micro laser-engrave a gun’s make, model and serial number on two distinct parts of each gun, including the firing pin, so that in theory the information would be imprinted on the cartridge casing when the pistol is fired. Legislation mandating microstamping in California was signed into law in 2007 by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger (R-Calif.) and was slated to take effect this New Year’s Day (2010); however, since the technology remains encumbered by patents it cannot be certified by the California Department of Justice and therefore has not been implemented.

The letter continues, “We support further research of microstamping in light of the new information that has surfaced since California passage of the legislation. Publicly available, peer-reviewed studies conducted by independent research organizations conclude that the technology does not function reliably and that criminals can remove the markings easily in mere seconds. We believe that these findings require examination prior to implementation.” The CPCA also expressed concerns over implementing the technology during a very difficult budget environment and the negative impact on law enforcement budgets which are already under significant pressure.

Members of the firearms industry, through the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) – the industry’s trade association – have long supported further study of microstamping since legislation was first introduced in California.

As many in law enforcement now recognize, independent research has demonstrated the technological failures of firearms microstamping and the need for further study,” said NSSF Senior Vice President and General Counsel Lawrence G. Keane.

“Understanding this fact, and taking into account the current fiscal crisis in California, we anticipate more groups will follow the CPCA lead and rethink support for this unreliable and easily defeated technology.”

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 4,000 manufacturers, distributors, firearms retailers, shooting ranges, sportsmen’s organizations and publishers. For more information, log on to www.nssf.org.

GSG-5 Rifle with 10 Round Magazine

Associated Gun Clubs of Baltimore

Maryland --(AmmoLand.com)- Contrary to previous reports regarding multiple types of .22 caliber rifles being considered to be copies of “assault weapons”, the Maryland State Police have so far defined only 1 model .22 rifle as a copy of an “assault weapon.”

In a letter dated October 7, 2009; the Maryland State Police wrote:

“Thank you for your September 7, 2009, electronic mail requesting a complete list of the .22 caliber rifles that have been determined to be copies of “assault weapons” and therefore subject to the seven-day waiting period and background check.A review of the Department’s files indicates that there are no records that provide a list of .22 caliber rifles that have been determined to be copies of assault weapons and subject to the seven-day waiting period and background check. Please note however, that the .22 Caliber, German Sport Gun (GSG-5) Rimfire is considered a copy of an assault weapon that is listed in the Annotated Code of Maryland, Public Safety Article, Title 5, and thereby subject to the seven-day waiting period and background check.

/s/
Laura L. Herman, Captain
Commander, Licensing Division
Department of State Police”

A call to the Maryland State Police (MSP) was place by the AGC at 12:30 PM on October 16, 2009. The AGC asked the (MSP): “Which of the guns on the firearms listed in the Annotated Code of Maryland, Public Safety Article, Title 5 is the German Sport Gun (GSG-5) considered to be a copy of?” The Sergeant who took the call did not know, and he promised to check and call back with an answer. After 45 minutes, the Sergeant called back and advised the AGC that, based upon its appearance, the .22 caliber rimfire GSG-5 is considered a copy of the 9mm H&K 94.

When questioned, the Sergeant also indicated that if anyone who purchased one of these firearms and subsequently sells it in a private sale, both the buyer and the seller could be prosecuted. The Maryland State Police have no plans to publish and distribute their new ruling to Maryland dealers, much less the general public.

Law abiding citizens are difficult to control, so it appears that the Maryland State Police are now working to expand their control by “creating” criminals out of unsuspecting law abiding citizens.

About:
Associated Gun Clubs of Baltimore, Inc. (AGC), located in Marriottsville, Maryland. The Associated Gun Clubs of Baltimore, Inc. was formed on July 1, 1944 when a number of World War II veterans in the Baltimore, Maryland area began looking for a place for recreational and competitive shooting. They organized with several other Baltimore area shooting clubs to form the “AGC”

Left to right, Police Chief Kevin McDonald, FNH USA's Bryan Piester, Lt. Shael Stringer of the NRPD and New Roads Mayor, Tommy Nelson. Photograph by Tommy Comeaux

FNH USA

McLean, Va. --(AmmoLand.com)- In the course of conducting a product demonstration, Bryan Piester, a regional sales manager for FNH USA, listened to some of the recent difficulties experienced by the New Roads, La. Police Department.

After the Department building was destroyed by fire in 2007 — along with several duty handguns — budgetary constraints prohibited replacement of the lost guns. Additionally, the duty weapons currently in use by the New Roads PD are over 10 years old: Parts from damaged guns were in use to keep the weapons safe and working.

Upon learning of the situation, Ken Pfau, vice president of law enforcement and commercial sales at FNH USA, donated twenty-seven FNP pistols to the New Roads PD, so that every sworn officer could have a brand new duty pistol at his or her disposal.

“There are a lot of law enforcement agencies out there struggling with reduced funding right now. This was an instance where we could really make an impact and help this Department, and we were glad to do it,” said Pfau.

Of the donation, Chief of Police Kevin A. McDonald had this to say, “We were in the process of doing our 10 year phase out – which is a longer time than most departments keep their firearms, and here comes FN – a blessing in disguise. This was truly a very great asset to the Department. As with most small agencies, we operate on a modest budget, and this generous donation means a great deal to us.”

FNH USA is the sales and marketing arm of FN Herstal, S.A., Belgium. Its corporate mission is to support the needs of the defense, law enforcement and commercial markets by delivering superior products and the finest in training and logistical support. Visit www.fnhusa.com to view the entire line of FNH USA products and services. FNH USA, P.O. Box 697, McLean, VA, 22101, U.S.A.

Smith & Wesson M&P40 Polymer Pistols

Smith & Wesson

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. - Smith & Wesson Corp., the legendary 157-year old firearms maker, announced today that the Washington State Patrol (WSP) has selected firearms from the company’s Military & Police (M&P) Pistol Series for duty use.

The Smith & Wesson M&P40, which is made in the United States, will be issued to each officer of the Washington State Patrol to replace firearms supplied by a European-based manufacturer that had previously served as the primary duty sidearm.

The Washington State Patrol has ordered 1,400 M&P40 pistols. The company has also recently completed shipments of 1,300 M&P pistols to be used by the Washington State Department of Corrections (DOC).

The WSP selected the M&P pistol after an extensive testing and evaluation process, which included various competitors. State Patrol evaluators indicated that the M&P pistol incorporated several key features including enhanced ergonomics and ambidextrous controls that are valuable for their officers. The evaluators added that the polymer pistol’s interchangeable grip sizes, ease of maintenance and level of support offered by Smith & Wesson were all primary factors in their recommendation that the WSP acquire the M&P pistol. In addition to the State Patrol’s high remarks on the performance of the M&P pistol during testing, officials at Washington State DOC commended Smith & Wesson for its customer service, product warranty and armorer’s training conducted by the company.

“Contracts from departments such as the Washington State Patrol and other various organizations within the Washington State DOC, demonstrate the diversity of the M&P pistol series as well as the ability of the M&P product line to meet a broad range of applications and requirements,” said Leland Nichols, Smith & Wesson’s Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing. “The recent orders from the multiple state agencies within Washington include contracts for not only the M&P40 but also for the M&P9 and M&P45 pistol. Our ability to supply each of these agencies with duty firearms that meet their individual needs reflects our continuing commitment to provide law enforcement personnel with the most advanced and innovative products in the marketplace.”

Divisions within the Washington DOC that have converted to the M&P pistol include the Correctional Facility, Women’s Correction Facility and the Washington State Penitentiary along with several other state institutions.

The M&P pistol features a Zytel® polymer frame reinforced with a rigid stainless steel chassis and a through-hardened black Melonite® finished stainless steel barrel and slide for durability; a passive trigger safety to prevent the pistol from firing if dropped; and a sear release lever that eliminates the need to press the trigger in order to disassemble the firearm. A loaded chamber indicator is located on top of the slide. The firearm also features an ambidextrous slide stop and a reversible magazine release, as well as an enlarged trigger guard designed to accommodate gloves. The M&P40 has a 15 + 1 capacity and the Smith & Wesson lifetime service policy is standard with each pistol. The M&P pistol series is available in 9mm, .40S&W, .357SIG, and .45ACP calibers. Compact versions of the M&P pistol are also available for concealed carry and back-up use.

About Smith & Wesson
Smith & Wesson Holding Corporation, a global leader in safety, security, protection and sport, is parent company to Smith & Wesson Corp., one of the world’s largest manufacturers of quality firearms and firearm safety/security products and parent company to Universal Safety Response, a full-service perimeter security integrator, barrier manufacturer and installer, as well as parent company to Thompson/Center Arms Company, Inc., a premier designer and manufacturer of premium hunting rifles, black powder rifles, interchangeable firearms systems and accessories under the Thompson/Center brand. Smith & Wesson licenses shooter protection, knives, apparel, and other accessory lines. Smith & Wesson is based in Springfield, Massachusetts with manufacturing facilities in Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire and Tennessee. The Smith & Wesson Academy is America’s longest running firearms training facility for law enforcement, military and security professionals. For more information on Smith & Wesson, call (800) 331-0852 or log on to www.smith-wesson.com. For more information on Universal Safety Response, log on to www.usrgrab.com. For more information on Thompson/Center Arms, log on to www.tcarms.com.

Beretta USA

ACCOKEEK, MD --(AmmoLand.com)- Beretta U.S.A. revealed full details today of its revamped law enforcement sales force.

In 2008, Beretta U.S.A. had five employees dedicated to direct sales to law enforcement agencies, dealers and distributors. With its reorganized structure, the number of sales personnel calling on law enforcement customers has increased to thirty.

“Beretta U.S.A. offers a deep and broad line of highest quality tactical products, including the new Beretta Px4 Storm pistol, the Benelli line of tactical shotguns, the Sako TRG and Tikka T3 sniper and marksman-level rifles, and supporting services such as armorer and firearm transitional training and specialized product engineering,” noted Gary Ramey, Beretta U.S.A.’s Vice President for Sales and Marketing.

“What we needed to match these products and capabilities was a strong team of on-the-ground sales staff who could meet with the numerous law enforcement agencies, dealers and distributors throughout the country to learn more about their needs and to introduce them to our remarkable products”.

To achieve this objective, Beretta U.S.A. has hired four law enforcement sales agencies that will focus on law enforcement agency and dealer sales.

These agencies and their respective territories are:

• Covering the East Coast is Sports Marketing South. They are headquartered in Norcross, GA. Skip Dahlstrom is president of the company, which has been in business for 25 years. The office phone number is 770-453-7787.
• The Mid-Central region is handled by Schueler, LaFond, Spry & Associates. Robert Schueler is president of the 30 year-old company. The office headquarters is in Palatine, IL, and the office phone number is 847-991-6119.
• Western Frontier Sales serves the Western Region and is headquartered in Jackson, CA. William Kuchan is president of the company, which has been in business for more than 8 years. The office phone number is 209-274-4800.
• The South Central Region is covered by Owens Outdoor Sales, a 5 year-old company, which is headquartered in Bourne, TX. The president of the company is Waylan Owens. The office phone number is 830-537-4472.

Within Beretta U.S.A.
The support for law enforcement customer sales and service remains the responsibility of a dedicated team of experienced Company employees.

Len Lucas is the Manager of Law Enforcement and Defense Markets, Customer Service and Training Division. Mr. Lucas can be reached at Llucas@berettausa.com, or at (301) 283-2191, x1372. Mr. Lucas, who has been with Beretta U.S.A. Corp. for eleven years, has during that time, trained thousands of law enforcement and military personnel and firearm users. Mr. Lucas is a United States Marine with many years of active duty experience. He is a combat veteran who has participated in military operations all over the world. His duties encompassed all aspects of land, sea and air warfare applications, extensive training in various small arms, small unit tactics, demolitions, unconventional warfare and maritime operations.

Additionally, Mr. Lucas currently serves with a major Virginia Sheriff’s Office as a Sr. Patrol officer and with special units in the department.

Beretta U.S.A.’s Law Enforcement Operations Manager is Ms. Ann Ringenberg. Ms. Ringenberg can be reached at Aringenberg@berettausa.com, or at (301) 283-2191, x1306. Ms. Ringenberg has been a Beretta U.S.A. employee for ten years, serving during most of her tenure on customer service issues. Both Mr. Lucas and Ms. Ringenberg are supported within Beretta U.S.A. by a dedicated team of talented Company employees.

For additional information on Beretta U.S.A.’s law enforcement products and services, visit www.berettale.com

About:
Beretta, established in 1526, is the oldest industrial dynasty in the world tracing its roots through 16 generations of continuous family ownership. Firearms bearing the Beretta name have been sold for almost 500 years. Beretta USA Corp. was founded in 1977 and supplies the standard sidearm to the U.S. Armed Forces. Today, Beretta manufactures, distributes and markets a complete line of firearms, accessories and apparel. Beretta also owns and operates six retail Beretta Gallery stores worldwide. For additional information, visit www.berettausa.com.

Maryland Shall Issue.org

Maryland - -(AmmoLand.com)- We’ve receiving reports of more gun owners receiving visits from the Maryland State Police to “check up on” their regulated firearms.

It’s too early to get a clear picture of exactly what’s going on but it’s being looked into.

In the meantime remember, “May I have your name and the agency that you work for?” and “Do you have a warrant?”.

There is nothing in Maryland law that gives the Maryland State Police, or any other agency, the authorization to “check on” your firearms without a warrant.

Maryland gun owners if you are visited by MD State Police please notify Maryland Shall Issue.

About:
Maryland Shall Issue is an all volunteer, non-partisan effort dedicated to the preservation and advancement of all gunowners’ rights in Maryland, with a primary goal of CCW reform to allow all law-abiding citizens the right to carry a concealed weapon; and to the education of the community to the awareness that ’shall issue’ laws have, in all cases, resulted in decreased rates of violent crime.”

Maryland Shall Issue.org

Maryland --(AmmoLand.com)- For your daily dosage of circular logic, we present the Maryland State Police’s response to the budget suggestions website that Governor O’Malley used to accept our input on the financial benefits of shall issue legislation.

It seems that Maryland, despite amongst the most restrictive laws regarding permits to carry a firearm, is still by the Superintendent’s own admission one of the most violent states in the union.

His flawed logic seems to indicate that he believes that it’s the citizens who purchase their firearms lawfully and are willing to submit to a grueling permitting process who are the ones that are the cause of our consistently high rate of violent crime.

It’s a true pity that there is such a disconnect between the political appointees that occupy senior law enforcement positions and the honorable men and women who serve on the streets who mostly understand the simple fact that it is not law abiding gun owners who cause the crime.

If these political creatures were in touch with their line officers, they would find that the vast majority of them support shall issue legislation.

Thank you for your submission to Governor Martin O’Malley with your suggestion on budget reductions for the State of Maryland. Your suggestion to make Maryland a shall issue concealed carry weapons permit State has been forwarded to my office to review for consideration.

The Maryland State Police receives on average in excess of 4,000 applications for handgun permits and renewals each year. The process takes at least 90 business days to complete. For the State to make a substantial profit and continue to pay for the program, it would have to rely on receiving several thousand new permits each year at the higher fee rate. Increasing the permit fees alone would not offset the cost to manage the program as well as provide surplus funds to the general fund. Raising the fee to guarantee substantial profits could prevent the permit for someone who truly has a good and substantial reason.

Maryland is one of the most violent states in the country due to gun violence. Shall issue laws would provide for more firearms on the streets and could impact public safety. Firearm sales in Maryland alone have increased over 200% since January of 2009.

The Maryland General Assembly has considered wear and carry legislation for years. Each year the legislation fails to pass out of committee.

Again, thank you for your email to Governor O’Malley.

Sincerely,

Terrence B. Sheridan
Superintendent

About:
Maryland Shall Issue is an all volunteer, non-partisan effort dedicated to the preservation and advancement of all gun owners’ rights in Maryland, with a primary goal of CCW reform to allow all law-abiding citizens the right to carry a concealed weapon; and to the education of the community to the awareness that ’shall issue’ laws have, in all cases, resulted in decreased rates of violent crime.”

S&W and Magpul M&P15 Rifle - MOE - Flat Dark Earth

Smith and Wesson Guns

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. --(AmmoLand.com)- Smith & Wesson Corp., the legendary 157-year old firearms maker, announced today that the North Carolina Highway Patrol has chosen to equip all of its officers with Smith & Wesson Military & Police (M&P) Series pistols and with M&P Series tactical rifles. The M&P357 pistols and M&P15 tactical rifles will be issued respectively as the primary duty firearms and standard issue patrol rifles.

M&P357 Polymer Pistols
The North Carolina Highway Patrol has purchased 1,840 Smith & Wesson M&P357 polymer pistols chambered in .357 SIG. The new duty sidearm will replace non-Smith & Wesson pistols that were previously issued by the department. The M&P pistol’s reliability, ambidextrous operating controls and three interchangeable palm swell grip sizes were noted by officials within the agency as key reasons for the selection of the new duty sidearm. The North Carolina Highway Patrol added that the polymer pistol’s accuracy, reliability during testing and ability to disassemble the firearm without pressing the trigger were all primary factors in their decision-making process.

Colonel Randy Glover, Commander of the North Carolina State Highway Patrol, said, “The North Carolina State Highway Patrol is confident that the M&P357 will prove to be a reliable service weapon for our officers.”

M&P15 Tactical Rifles
The agency has also purchased 300 M&P15 tactical rifles. The semi-automatic rifles will be issued to select officers upon the completion of a certification course. While reviewing new options for patrol rifles, the North Carolina Highway Patrol compared the M&P15 against other competitive rifles. After an extensive evaluation process, the M&P15 was acknowledged for its accuracy, ability to perform in diverse field applications as well as for the training and support services offered by Smith & Wesson.

During the last fiscal year, the Smith & Wesson M&P Pistol Series and Tactical Rifle Series experienced significant growth. To date, 570 domestic law enforcement agencies have adopted or approved the M&P for duty use while 251 domestic law enforcement agencies have approved or adopted the M&P15 rifle. Currently, the company offers over five different configurations of the M&P pistol, incorporating four caliber options. The M&P Rifle Series has also continued to evolve and is today offered in 16 variants. The enhanced design and flexibility of each M&P firearm has played a crucial role in the popularity of the M&P Series, as well as its ability to adapt to a wide variety of applications and requirements.

“As the M&P Series of pistols and tactical rifles expands its reach, we continue to receive new contracts as well as positive reports from the field,” said Leland Nichols, Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Smith & Wesson. “Not only is the M&P Series being adopted by state and federal agencies, but it is also being selected extensively by college and nuclear security agencies as well as by elite groups such as the United Nations Security Force, the Ministry of Interior Agencies and the U.S. Armed Services.”

Nichols continued, “As part of our support network with each of these agencies, Smith & Wesson has remained committed to the highest level of service by providing essential elements to help facilitate the transition to the new firearms. Each member of our law enforcement sales team is cross-trained as a certified armourer in order to provide on location instruction and our international sales staff has continued to grow in order to meet the needs of the marketplace. In addition, the Smith & Wesson Academy has also played an important role in our success by conducting a wide array of classes designed specifically for military and law enforcement professionals.”

About Smith & Wesson
Smith & Wesson Holding Corporation, a global leader in safety, security, protection and sport, is parent company to Smith & Wesson Corp., one of the world’s largest manufacturers of quality firearms and firearm safety/security products and parent company to Universal Safety Response, a full-service perimeter security integrator, barrier manufacturer and installer, as well as parent company to Thompson/Center Arms Company, Inc., a premier designer and manufacturer of premium hunting rifles, black powder rifles, interchangeable firearms systems and accessories under the Thompson/Center brand. Smith & Wesson licenses shooter protection, knives, apparel, and other accessory lines. Smith & Wesson is based in Springfield, Massachusetts with manufacturing facilities in Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire and Tennessee. The Smith & Wesson Academy is America’s longest running firearms training facility for law enforcement, military and security professionals. For more information on Smith & Wesson, call (800) 331-0852 or log on to www.smith-wesson.com. For more information on Universal Safety Response, log on to www.usrgrab.com. For more information on Thompson/Center Arms, log on to www.tcarms.com.

Smith & Wesson

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. --(AmmoLand.com)- Smith & Wesson Corp., the legendary 157-year old firearms maker, announced today that the Maryland Natural Resources Police (NRP) has equipped its entire officer force with primary duty side arms from Smith & Wesson’s Military & Police (M&P) Series of advanced-design polymer pistols. The Smith & Wesson M&P40, chambered in .40 S&W, will be issued to each officer of the Maryland NRP to replace currently issued non-Smith & Wesson firearms supplied by a European-based manufacturer.

Officials at the Maryland NRP indicated that the M&P pistol incorporates several key features that are valuable for their officers, including enhanced ergonomics and ambidextrous controls. The department added that the polymer pistol’s interchangeable grip sizes and ease of maintenance, as well as the officers’ ability to disassemble the firearm without pressing the trigger were all key factors in their decision-making process.

Other full-conversion in-state police departments and agencies that have selected the M&P pistol for use in Maryland include the Charles County Police Department, the Gaithersburg Police Department, Howard County Probation, Queen Anne’s County Police Department, Seat Pleasant Police Department, St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office and the Greenbelt Police Department. The contract with Maryland DNR represents the first Maryland state agency that has converted to the M&P Series of pistols.

Leland Nichols, Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Smith & Wesson said, “We are extremely pleased with the continued success that the M&P pistol has achieved in police departments across the nation. Contracts from sizeable state agencies such as the Maryland NRP not only provide a respected endorsement for the M&P Series, but they also allow other departments within the state the ability to access the testing and evaluation results. This often saves smaller agencies the time, expenses and manpower of conducting their own analyses.”

The M&P pistol features a Zytel® polymer frame reinforced with a rigid stainless steel chassis and a through-hardened black Melonite® finished stainless steel barrel and slide for durability; a passive trigger safety to prevent the pistol from firing if dropped; and a sear release lever that eliminates the need to press the trigger in order to disassemble the firearm. A loaded chamber indicator is located on top of the slide. The firearm also features an ambidextrous slide stop and a reversible magazine release, as well as an enlarged trigger guard designed to accommodate gloves. The M&P40 has a 15 + 1 capacity and the Smith & Wesson lifetime service policy is standard with each pistol. The M&P pistol series is available in 9mm, .40S&W, .357SIG, and .45ACP calibers. Compact versions of the M&P pistol are also available for concealed carry and back-up use.

About Smith & Wesson
Smith & Wesson Holding Corporation, a global leader in safety, security, protection and sport, is parent company to Smith & Wesson Corp., one of the world’s largest manufacturers of quality firearms and firearm safety/security products and parent company to Thompson/Center Arms Company Inc., a premier designer and manufacturer of premium hunting rifles, black powder rifles, interchangeable firearms systems and accessories under the Thompson/Center brand. Smith & Wesson licenses shooter protection, knives, apparel, and other accessory lines. Smith & Wesson is based in Springfield, Massachusetts with manufacturing facilities in Springfield, Houlton, Maine, and Rochester, New Hampshire. The Smith & Wesson Academy is America’s longest running firearms training facility for law enforcement, military and security professionals. For more information on Smith & Wesson, call (800) 331-0852 or log on to www.smith-wesson.com. For more information on Thompson/Center Arms, log on to www.tcarms.com.

StolenWeapon.com - Stolen Guns And Weapons Database

StolenWeapon.com

Leitchfield, Kentucky - -(AmmoLand.com)- Welcome to StolenWeapon.Com, the internet’s #1 resource for submitting and recovering Stolen Guns and Stolen Weapons. We hope that you find our database easy to use and a resource that you can continue to use well into the future. If you would like to submit your Guns and make use of our system, please register so you can submit your Stolen Gun or search our ever growing database.

We have set out to create a place for victims of gun theft to post their stolen firearms as well as a place for the rest of the world to easily search for stolen gun serial numbers. We have worked very hard to make this site user friendly but at the same time secure. Please feel free to contact us with your suggestions as we are evaluating all feedback as we move forward.

Although gun recovery is difficult, it is not our website’s only purpose. At the moment, a stolen weapon is instant cash for any thief, but with our website’s capability it will now allow the general public to privately and easily identify a stolen gun. This will ultimately drive down the value of these guns; therefore, possibly preventing and deterring a thief from stealing firearms. Remember, after logging in you can enter as many stolen weapons into the database as you see fit. There is no limit and no need to register multiple accounts.

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Kimber Firearms

Yonkers, New York - -(TheTacticalWire.com)- At the 2009 SHOT Show, Kimber® owner and CEO Leslie Edelman presented a check for $40,000 to the Los Angeles Police Memorial Foundation. This presentation marked the continuation of a partnership formed in 2007 with the Foundation, one based on sales of the Kimber SIS .45 ACP pistol family. For each SIS pistol sold, Kimber contributes $15 to this worthy cause.

The Los Angeles Police Memorial Foundation is a cornerstone of the Department’s Wellness Program. In their 35th year, the Foundation has granted over $11,000,000 to Officers and their families who have experienced catastrophic circumstances. Kimber’s contribution and ongoing commitment gives the Foundation added assurance that financial assistance will be available in times of greatest need.

Complete information on Kimber firearms, accessories and Less-Lethal products is available at www.kimberamerica.com or by phone at (800) 800-2418. For a detailed product catalog, please mail $2 to Kimber, 1 Lawton Street, Yonkers, NY 10705.

About:
Kimber Mfg. Inc., is an American company that designs and manufactures premium firearms for sporting, law enforcement and military markets. Kimber also distributes accessories and less-lethal self defense products. Information is available at www.kimberamerica.com.

Savage Arms

SUFFIELD, CONNECTICUT – -(TheShootingWire.com)- Savage Arms has joined the global war on terror with the delivery of 111 custom Model 10 sniper rifles to the Philippine National Police. The rifles were delivered in May and already have been utilized successfully in operations with the Special Action Force, which is the main counterterrorism unit of the PNP.

The rifles are built on the legendary Savage Model 10 action, with a 22″ Savage heavy barrel and HS Precision fiberglass tactical stock. The barrel has a precisely machined taper and thread to accommodate an Ops-Inc. Suppressor.

The PNP-SAF model also includes the revolutionary Savage AccuTrigger, which is adjustable from 1.5 to 6 lbs.; Karsten adjustable cheek piece, one-piece scope rail and detachable box magazine. Each rifle was also shipped with a bipod and Storm case.

About:
Savage Arms is proud of its’ reputation for product improvements and has become the standard for accuracy in the industry. Recently, the company introduced the new AccuTrigger™, a trigger design so revolutionary it will forever change the way shooters expect triggers to function. It’s another example of Savage’s fresh innovation in setting new standards. At Savage Arms, the entrepreneurial spirit that originally defined the company is still evident today and history is currently being written!

National Rifle Association

US Border States- -(AmmoLand.com)- NRA-ILA has recently received several calls from NRA members in border states who have been visited or called by agents of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. In some cases, agents have asked to enter these people’s homes, and requested serial numbers of all firearms the members possess.

In each case, the agents were making inquiries based on the number of firearms these NRA members had recently bought, and in some cases the agents said they were asking because the members had bought types of guns that are frequently recovered in Mexico.

This kind of questioning may or may not be part of a legitimate criminal investigation. For example, when BATFE traces a gun seized after use in a crime, manufacturers’ and dealers’ records will normally lead to the first retail buyer of that gun, and investigators will have to interview the buyer to find out how the gun ended up in criminal hands. But in other cases, the questioning may simply be based on information in dealers’ records, with agents trying to “profile” potentially suspicious purchases.

On the other hand, some of the agents have used heavy-handed tactics. One reportedly demanded that a gun owner return home early from a business trip, while another threatened to “report” an NRA member as “refusing to cooperate.” That kind of behavior is outrageous and unprofessional.

Whether agents act appropriately or not, concerned gun owners should remember that all constitutional protections apply. Answering questions in this type of investigation is generally an individual choice. Most importantly, there are only a few relatively rare exceptions to the general Fourth Amendment requirement that law enforcement officials need a warrant to enter a home without the residents’ consent. There is nothing wrong with politely, but firmly, asserting your rights.

If BATFE contacts you and you have any question about how to respond, you may want to consult a local attorney. NRA members may also call NRA-ILA’s Office of Legislative Counsel at (703) 267-1161 for further information. Whether contacting a local attorney or NRA, be sure to provide as many details as possible, including the date, time, and location, agent’s name, and specific questions asked.

About:
Established in 1871, the National Rifle Association is America’s oldest civil rights and sportsmen’s group. Four million members strong, NRA continues its mission to uphold Second Amendment rights and to advocate enforcement of existing laws against violent offenders to reduce crime. The Association remains the nation’s leader in firearm education and training for law-abiding gun owners, law enforcement and the military.