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Chicago Suburb Gives Up Gun Ban

The Village of Morton Grove agreed August 27 to a stipulated dismissal of a National Rifle Association lawsuit challenging the village’s gun ban. A new town ordinance recognizes the right to private handgun ownership, bringing an end to NRA’s lawsuit against the village. Morton Grove, located in a suburb of Chicago, completely dismissed its ordinance banning handguns and agreed to not replace it with any direct regulation other than to adopt existing state laws.

Randolph Engineering Congratulates Rhode On Silver Medal

Peter Waszkiewicz, CEO of Randolph Engineering, Inc. is congratulating long-time company spokesperson Kimberly Rhode on her silver medal victory at the Beijing Olympics. 'Kim has depended on our eyewear to perform in world-class competitions for a long time. We're absolutely thrilled for her.', said Waszkiewicz.

Bushnell To Acquire Millett Industries, Inc.

MidOcean Partners, a middle market private equity fund, and Bushnell Outdoor Products, a manufacturer in sports optics, premium eyewear, and outdoor accessories for more than 60 years, announced August 26 that Bushnell has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Millett Industries in Huntington Beach, Calif. The transaction is expected to close within the next thirty days. The terms of the purchase agreement were not disclosed.

NSSF: 76 percent of sportsmen say they prefer to elect a president who hunts...

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Sportsmen have a solid history of voting, with 9 in 10 currently registered to vote. Of those registered voters, 83 percent say they will vote in the November election, according to a new survey by the Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation. Overall, there are an estimated 40 million sportsmen of voting age in the United States.

Alliant Powder Blue Dot Product Safety Notice

Alliant Powder’s Blue Dot should not be used in the following applications:

Sig Sauer to Sponsor 2009 NRA Bianchi Cup

COLUMBIA, Mo. - Sig Sauer will again be a major sponsor of the NRA National Action Pistol Championship, also known as the NRA Bianchi Cup, in Columbia, Missouri, May 18-23, 2009.

Charter Arms Offers New Crimson Trace Laser Sight Option

Charter Arms is now offering new Crimson Trace laser-equipped self-defense revolvers as well as retro-fit grips to current Charter Arms owners. Charter Arms will initially offer four Crimson Trace-equipped self-defense factory laser sight revolvers. Due to the self-defense nature of the Crimson Trace laser-grip unit, these Charter Arms revolvers were initially picked due to size, weight and caliber effectiveness depending on the user's choice and needs.

Natural Disasters And Federal Firearms Licensees

As a Federal firearms licensee (FFL), it is your duty and obligation to account for the acquisition and disposition of firearms, and it is essential to ensure that firearms are not diverted to the criminal element whether by theft or pilferage. ATF is dedicated to your success in fulfilling your duties and preventing the unlawful diversion of firearms. The following guidance on required and recommended security measures is intended to assist you in accomplishing these goals.

Air Arms Air Pistols Are Now Available

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — USA Shooting is pleased to announce that the long-awaited air pistols from Air Arms are available to all USAS members and are ready to ship.

Obama’s Concealed Weapon – Gun Control

Gun owners, beware. Hidden in Barack Obama's MTV-style acceptance speech was a message that should send chills up the spines of everyone who values not only the right to own a gun, but the very right of self-defense.

Crimson Trace Announces Sale of 1,200 Lasergrips to Alameda County Sheriff’s Office

WILSONVILLE, OR -- Crimson Trace Corp. has secured an order to supply the Alameda County Sheriff Office with 1,200 Lasergrips for their Sig Sauer duty weapons. Deputy sheriffs from Alameda County will use the Lasergrip-equipped Sig Sauer side-arm as their primary duty weapon.

Shotgun Shooters Invited to San Antonio October 3-11, 2008

Mark your calendar and make plans to attend the 2008 World Skeet Shooting Championships held at the National Shooting Complex in San Antonio, TX, October 3-11.

Ammo Price Increases Are Coming

Since President Donald Trump’s announcement on April 4 about new tariffs — a 10% blanket tariff on all imports, plus targeted reciprocal tariffs —...