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ATF Reverses “Transfers” of Firearms Definition After 40 Years

(GunReports.com) -- Reversing an interpretation of the Gun Control Act that has been on the books for more than four decades, ATF today posted a ruling declaring any shipment of a firearm by a manufacturer (FFL) to any agent or business (e.g., an engineering-design firm, patent lawyer, testing lab, gun writer, etc.) for a bona fide business purpose to be a 'transfer' under the Gun Control Act of 1968, according to the NSSF.

GunReports.com Video: Jerry Miculek Demonstrates Proper Trigger Control

Champion shooter Jerry Miculek demonstrates proper trigger control.

Bushmaster LR-24V Varminter .223 Rem.

The Varminter is a variation on the Bushmaster AR-15 platform. It carries a 24-inch fluted 4150 chrome-moly steel barrel, which measures 1 inch inside the aluminum handguard down to 0.75 inch forward of the gas block.The competition-crowned barrel has a 1-in-9 twist. The gun comes with the Bushmaster competition trigger, with what the company claims is a smooth, two-stage, 4.5-pound pull.

Firearms Industry Responds to Mexican President’s Calls for the U.S. to Reinstitute its Ban...

(GunReports.com) -- Following calls by Mexican President Felipe Calderon that the United States re-institute a ban on modern sporting rifles, or so-called 'assault weapons,' the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) - the trade association for America's firearms industry - issued the following statement:

GunReports.com Video: LaserLyte Expands Rear Sight Laser Line for Ruger SR9 Pistols 

Video: LaserLyte Expands Rear Sight Laser Line for Ruger SR9 Pistols. Shows installation, destruction attempt, shooting.

Crimson Trace Introduces MVF-515 Green Foregrip, $649, plus Low-Light Training Video

Crimson Trace's new modular vertical foregrip product, the MVF-515 GREEN, utilizes both a green laser and a white light in one unit. The MVF-515 GREEN provides a laser, white-light, and a robust vertical foregrip in a single, modular package.

Video: Viking Tactics Triple Threat Drill (4:33)

In this video from Viking Tactics, learn how to run the Triple Threat Drill (4:33). The Triple Threat is designed to dial in on CQB-type shooting. It requires a great mix of both speed and accuracy.

Video: Combat Mental Preparation Techniques from Ruger

Ruger Video on Mental Preparation: Before self-defense training can begin, you must mentally prepare yourself for combative situations. (4:46)

GunReports.com Video: Pistol Reload–Acquiring Your Spare Magazine (4:45)

This Ruger how-to video covers fast pistol reloading. (4:45)

Ontario Knife Company Introduces New Designs

Ontario Knife Company has launched its new Ontario Knife Company GEN II™ series designed by industry veteran Dan Maragni. The line features state-of-the-art upgrades to all materials, and unique new heat treatment and manufacturing processes, for an unsurpassed level of craftsmanship and durability. The result is a series of knives perfect for a wide range of tactical, sporting, outdoor survival and rescue personnel applications. The revolutionary new Ontario Knife Company GEN II series starts with a special…

Remington Re-Enters Handgun Market with R1 1911

Remington reenters the handgun market with a hand-fitted 1911 45 ACP, called the R1. Available June 2010.

CTD Weekly Special

Cheaper Than Dirt is running an ammo special that will interest 40 S&W owners.

Shotgunner Rhode Bests Cali Ammo Scheme

A panel of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that California’s law requiring a background check for each ammunition purchase violates the Second...