NRA Annual Meeting Introduction: Sturm, Ruger Rolls Out SR-556E Carbine

(GunReports.com) -- Ruger has introduced the new Ruger SR-556E, a value-priced derivative of the SR-556 with a two-stage piston and multi-stage regulator. The Ruger SR-556E comes with a new adaptable handguard which provides multiple options for mounting optics and other accessories. This new round handguard features a full-length Picatinny rail at the 12 o'clock position, which aligns with the rail on the flattop receiver.

NRA-Backed Employee/Parking Lot Protection Bill Considered in Texas House

(GunReports.com) -- From the NRA-ILA: The Texas House is expected to debate and vote on NRA-backed employee/parking lot protection legislation May 2.

Texas Campus Carry Legislation Stalled in Senate

(GunReports.com) -- A measure to allow Texas concealed carry permit holders to carry a firearm in college campus buildings stalled in the Texas State Senate for the second time earlier this week.

World Champion Todd Jarrett to Appear at Blackhawk’s NRA Booth

(GunReports.com) – Professional shooter Todd Jarrett will be at the Blackhawk booth during the NRA Annual Meetings in Pittsburgh, PA. Visitors will have a chance to visit with this world champion at booth No. 316 on Friday, April 29 from 11 a.m. to noon and 3-4 p.m.

Pyramyd Air Sponsors Air Gun Range at NRA Annual Meeting

(GunReports.com) -- NRA’s Competitive Shooting Division is hosting the “Pyramyd Air” Air Gun Range during the 2011 NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Sponsored by Pyramyd Air, the Air Gun Range will be open from April 28 to May 1 in Room 315 of the David L. Lawrence Convention Center.

Kim Rhode Shines in Beijing World Cup

(GunReports.com) -- Despite battling gusting wind conditions, four-time USA Olympic medalist Kim Rhode earned the silver medal at the ISSF World Cup in Women's International Skeet in Beijing, China, the site of the 2008 Summer Olympic Games.

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(GunReports.com) -- New GunReports.com Videos: 1: Rendered in high-speed video, here’s what a 130-grain .308 Barnes Tipped TSX Lead free bullet looks like when shot into into 3' of ballistics gel. Then it's shot into a longer segment of gelatin. 2: This video shows you the contents of the Brownells DIY S&W J-Frame Revolver Upgrade Kit and how to install the parts. 3:GunReports.com's Kevin Winkle surveys new products at SHOT Show 2011. Here, National Sales Manager Brandon Williams with American Tactical Imports discusses aspects of the company's Filipino-originated 1911s.

Capital One Rejects Hunting Photo for Image Card

(GunReports.com) -- “Express Yourself. Personalize your card with an image of your choice.” That is the claim made by Capital One for anyone who wants to have a personal photo put on a Capital One credit card. You can even design it yourself online with a photo you upload. But you can’t use a hunting photo. Capital One considers them unacceptable, the NRA-ILA reports.

Enter to Win a 3-Gun Competition Package Worth $7,000 at the FNH USA Booth...

(GunReports.com) – Stop by the FNH USA booth (#1326) at the NRA Annual Meetings in Pittsburgh, April 29 to May 1, and enter to win a 3-gun competition package worth $7,000. Simply guess the correct number of fired cases in the container on display at the booth and you may be the winner. There is no fee or purchase required to enter.

Kahr Arms Pursues Patent Infringement Lawsuit

(GunReports.com) -- Kahr Arms, the manufacturer of compact pistols based in Worcester, Mass, is engaged in a patent infringement lawsuit against Diamondback Firearms, LLC, the maker of compact .380 ACP and 9mm pistols based in Cocoa, Florida.

Gun News from Around the Web: Week of April 18, 2011

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SAF Challenges Ex-Pat Gun Ban

(GunReports.com) -- The Second Amendment Foundation’s challenge to a federal law that prevents American citizens who reside outside the United States from purchasing firearms while they are in this country will be allowed to move forward, under a ruling April 15 by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia.

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