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Smith & Wesson to Equip South Australia Police Force

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Smith & Wesson Corp. will arm the South Australia Police Force's (SAPOL) 4,000-officer front-line force with the company’s M&P 40 pistols.

Brenneke Introduces Quik-Shok Copper Lead-Free Centerfire Rifle Ammunition

The German firm Brenneke is introducing its Quik-Shok Copper centerfire rifle bullets to the U.S.

Timney Replacement Trigger for Ruger 10/22 to be Unveiled at 2009 SHOT Show

PHOENIX - Timney will display its new replacement trigger for the Ruger 10/22 rimfire rifle at the 2009 SHOT Show. The trigger will retail for $150.

Notice to All Federal Firearms Licensees Regarding ATF Form 4473 Shortage

As a result of an unprecedented increase in demand for ATF Forms 4473 (5300.9) Part I Revised August 2008, inventory of the form at the ATF Distribution Center is running low.

Hunters and Shooters Fear Incoming Administration Will Make Firearms Purchases More Difficult

By a large majority, hunters and shooters feel that the coming changes in Washington D.C. will make it more difficult for them to purchase firearms, according to a recent poll.

LE and Military Listen Up: New Agenda Six Suppressor Is Lighter, Smaller

PHOENIX – AWC Systems Technology's redesigned Agenda Six suppressor is a lighter, smaller-diameter unit than the previous Agenda Six suppressor.

Winchester Dual Bond Bullet Introduced

The new Winchester Supreme Elite Dual Bond bullets, introduced for 2009 in big-bore handgun cartridges and shotgun slug product lines, uses a'bullet within a bullet' design that splits into 12 segments.

Sierra Adds .30 Caliber 155 gr. HPBT MatchKing Palma

SEDALIA, Mo. -- For 2009, Sierra has introduced a 30 caliber 155 grain HPBT Palma to its MatchKing line.

N.J. Seeks to Limit Handgun Purchases to One a Month

New Jersey could soon become the fourth state to limit handgun purchases to one a month.

National Rifle Association Expected To Settle Lawsuit On Housing Authority Gun Ban

The NRA is expected to drop the City and County of San Francisco as a named party in the lawsuit, and there are reports of a settlement with the Housing Authority itself that may moot out the suit.

Federal Appeals Court Panel Rules That Gunshop’s Defamation Case Belongs in State Court

A federal appeals court panel has ruled that a defamation case brought by gun store owners against New York Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg should proceed in Georgia's Cobb County Superior Court, not federal court.

SHOT Show Auctions Highlight Bianchi, Colt, Marlin Specialty Guns

Besides the deluge of new product announcements coming out this week, there’s other happenings slated for the show.Of most interest to gun owners, two auctions will honor America's firearms traditions.The 2009 package features one-of-a-kind offerings from Bianchi, Colt Manufacturing Co., Marlin Firearms, Hornady and Remington Arms.

Listen to Mexico’s lawsuit against Smith & Wesson

I know you won’t do it, but I want to encourage you anyway. Go listen to the oral arguments attached to the blog entry entitled,...