Texas Man Sentenced for Possessing Molotov Cocktails During Republican National Convention
MINNEAPOLIS -- A 23-year-old man from Austin, Texas, who was connected to a group that planned to disrupt the Republican National Convention (RNC) in September 2008, was sentenced in federal court to possessing destructive devices.
Republican “Leaders” Looking to Replace Specter with Noted Gun Banner
In a recent Gun Owners of America email, the group called out Republicans who support gun control, in particular Tom Ridge of Pennsylvania.
Remington Offers New 870 Express Compact Shotgun In Mossy Oak Pink Camouflage
MADISON, NC -- Remington's new 870 Express Compact with Mossy Oak comes outfitted with pink camouflage.
Creedmoor Sports Donates To M1 For Vets Project
Creedmoor Sports is donating $5 from every internet order over $100 to the M1 For Vets Project.
College Profs Ask for Campus Concealed Carry
Three professors of finance and economics in Texas wrote a gun rights–related op-ed piece that was distributed to several newspapers in the state last week. In the article, they said, 'As college professors, we want to reduce the odds of a Virginia Tech massacre happening on a Texas college campus. That's why we encourage the Texas Legislature to allow concealed carry on the state's college campuses.'
NRA Bianchi Cup to Include Production Division and Pro-Am Event
COLUMBIA, Mo. -- The 2009 NRA Bianchi Cup will mark the 30th anniversary of the shooting event. New additions including a Production Division and Pro-Am shooting event are being introduced in celebration of the competition's 30th anniversary.
Ten U.S. Shotgun Shooters to Compete at Cairo World Cup May 3-9
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. -- The first ISSF World Cup of the season for Shotgun kicked off on Sunday, May 3 in Cairo, Egypt. Ten U.S. shotgun shooters are competing in Cairo, including 2008 Olympians Jeff Holguin (Yorba Linda, Calif.) and Sean McLelland (Mission, Texas).
Gander Mountain Company Announces Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2008 Results
ST. PAUL, Minn. -- Gander Mountain Company's (Nasdaq: GMTN) fiscal fourth quarter 2008 results included record consolidated sales of $334.1 million compared to consolidated sales of $317.6 million for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2007, a 5.2 percent increase.
Detroit Police Department Converts to Smith & Wesson M&P40 Pistols & M&P15 Tactical Rifles
DETROIT -- The Detroit Police Department will equip its force with Smith & Wesson Military & Police (M&P) Series pistols and with M&P Series tactical rifles.
Birchwood Casey Acquires RIG Gun Care Products
Birchwood Casey recently announced that effective February 27, 2009, the company had acquired RIG and Bore Runner gun care products from the Fenton, Missouri-based Jackson Safety Company (Silencio).
Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation Board Elects Three New Members
WASHINGTON, DC -- The Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation's Board of Directors recently elected three new members: Tom Hornish, Melissa Simpson, and Paul Miller.
American Tactical Imports Adds New Addition to its Line of German Sport Guns
ROCHESTER, NY – American Tactical Imports has added the GSG Kalashnikov to its firearm list.