Three State Agencies Convert to M&P Pistols
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. - Smith & Wesson Corp. has recently filled orders from three state agencies for duty firearms for its Military & Police (M&P) Pistol Series.
Hornady rolls new ammo for 2009
Hornady's new-ammo introductions for 2009 include Critical Defense concealed carry and personal defense ammunition.
Constitution Arms to build firearm for elderly, disabled
MAPLEWOOD, NJ - Start-up manufacturer Constitution Arms is preparing to build the Palm Pistol, an unusually shaped handgun for the elderly and disabled.
GunSafe rolls Kid-Safe and Crook-Proof Gun Cabinet
ARTHUR, Ill. — GunSafe makes custom hardwood cabinets that let owners enjoy the beauty of their favorite guns while greatly reducing the fear that burglars and children will have access to them.
Industry Launches Blog to Address Inaccuracies Surrounding Firearms
NEWTOWN, Conn. -- The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) has launched a blog aimed at hunting down and correcting inaccuracies about firearms and the firearms industry.
Anti-Hunting Rep. Waxman Assumes Pivotal Committee Chairmanship in Congress
The United States Sportsmen’s Alliance (USSA) has spoken out against U.S. Representative Henry Waxman (D-CA) toppling Representative John Dingell (D- MI) as chair of the House Energy and Commerce Committee.
Ruger Announces Availability of SR9 Pistol in California and Massachusetts
SOUTHPORT, CT – Ruger's SR9 pistol has been placed on the Roster of Handguns Certified for Sale within the State of California, as well as the Massachusetts Approved Firearms Roster.
Fiocchi Adds 9mm Subsonic Cartridge
Fiocchi Ammunition has added a 9mm Luger 158-grain full-metal-jacketed subsonic load to its Shooting Dynamics line.
Smith & Wesson Fills Orders for M&P Series Polymer Pistols
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. -- Smith & Wesson Corp. announced that it has filled orders from three state agencies for duty firearms for its Military & Police (M&P) Pistol Series. Smith & Wesson has filled an order from the Washington Department of Corrections for 500 M&P pistols chambered in 9mm. In addition, the company also shipped 555 M&P357 pistols to the Texas Department of Criminal Justice Services, as well as 100 M&P45 pistols to the Wisconsin Department of Criminal Investigations. Each of the three agencies converted to the M&P pistols from non-Smith & Wesson firearms.
NSSF Posts Fact Sheet to Help Media Understand ‘Assault’ Weapons
November 21, 2008--Found this while going down the rabbit hole looking for news to post on GunReports.com. I thought the GR community might like to see what the National Shooting Sports Foundation is doing to combat the misnamed 'assault weapons' push. --Admin.
ATF Releases Electronic Version of Form 4473 to FFLs
WASHINGTON -- The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) announced the release of an electronic version of ATF Form 4473, the Firearms Transaction Record, which all firearms purchasers are required to complete before buying a gun from a federal firearms licensee (FFL).
Firearms Industry to Offer Reward in Jasper, GA Firearms Theft
NEWTOWN, Conn. -- As part of a new national initiative to help curb the criminal acquisition and misuse of firearms, the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) announced that it will match any rewards issued by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) in the November 8, 2008, theft of 40 firearms from the Bargain Barn, located at 3622 Camp Road in Jasper, Georgia.
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...