Issues involving the Use of Deadly Force From Front Sight
On issues involving the Use of Deadly Force, we have laws to guide us, but ultimately the standard of conduct is set by the courts and juries through their decisions in criminal and civil trials. Their decisions filter down and impact the policies of the District Attorney’s Office, your local law enforcement agencies, and civil litigation attorneys. Our own, individual decisions on the Use of Deadly Force may or may not conform to the accepted standard of conduct of the collective group of people we interact with.
House Holds AG Holder in Contempt of Congress
The U.S. House of Representatives voted to hold Attorney General Eric Holder in contempt of Congress on Thursday for his role in suppressing and withholding Fast & Furious documents from congressional investigators. The bi-partisan vote marks the first time in history that the U.S. Congress has held an attorney general in contempt.
SAF Sues Alameda County For Civil Rights Violation In Gun Shop Case
The Second Amendment Foundation today filed a federal lawsuit against Alameda County, California and the county's Board of Supervisors for violating the constitutional rights of three businessmen by wrongfully denying them permits to open a gun shop.
Magnum Research Introduces New .22 LR Semi-Automatic Rifle
Magnum Research, Inc.'s new Magnum Lite .22 LR semi-automatic rifle, the MLR22AT, includes an ambidextrous lightweight thumbhole 10/22 stock, a graphite bull barrel, and a 22 LR Benz target chamber designed specifically for semi-automatics. The MLR22AT weighs only 4.25 lbs., has a barrel length of 17 inches, and an overall length of 35.5 inches.
Remington and Bushmaster Sponsor Major Rifle Matches
(GunReports.com) – Remington and Bushmaster recently sponsored two of the biggest long range and high-power rifle competitions of the year at the Remington-Bushmaster Open-Long-Range Regional Championship and the Freedom Group Classic- High-Power Regional Championship.
Stag Arms Lands Contract With Cleveland PD
Stag Arms has said that the Cleveland, Ohio police department has chosen a custom configured Stag Arms Model 2 as the official rifle of the department. The rifles are being delivered this week.
Nosler Offers “Varmageddon Varmint Package” Facebook Giveaway
Varmint season is officially underway, so Nosler, Inc. is giving a gift a day for 30 days to their Facebook fans. Each day a Varmageddon Prize Package will be given away to one lucky entrant. The Prize Package will consist of Nosler's Varmageddon promotional items including a T-shirt, Hat, Poster, Counter Mat, and Sticker.
GunReports.com Video: Fulton Armory FAR-308 Phantom Range Review
The Gun Tests/GunReports.com video team recently did a range review of the Fulton Armory FAR-308 Phantom, a $1,910 retail unit before optional equipment is added. The gun’s basic weight is 9.65 pounds before the upgrades.
Nominate a Conservationist for Capstick Award
Nominations are being accepted through July 30 for a prestigious award that recognizes significant contributions to wildlife and habitat conservation, as well as sustained commitment to the heritage of hunting.
Fast And Furious: Executive Privilege Is Illegitimate to Shield Wrongdoing
Todd Gaziano, Director of the Center for Legal & Judicial Studies at The Heritage Foundation and a former lawyer in the DOJ’s Office of Legal Counsel, recently called into question President Obama's using executive privilege to shield Fast & Furious documents from scrutiny:
NRA’s Facebook Page Reaches 1,500,000 Likes
NRA's Facebook page has exploded in popularity, and this week reached its latest milestone of 1,500,000 likes.
NRA Applauds Resolution that Recommends Finding Holder in Contempt of Congress
By a vote of 23 to 17, the U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform passed a resolution recommending that the House find Attorney General Eric H. Holder, Jr. in contempt of Congress.
