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Sharyl Attkisson, a CBS News investigative correspondent based in Washington, wrote on the CBS News website recently that for more than a year, she has been investigating the Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms' 'Fast and Furious' operation and the controversial tactic of 'gunwalking.'

Taurus USA has acquired Heritage Manufacturing, Inc. of Opa Locka, Florida. Terms of the transaction are undisclosed.

Ohio’s concealed-handgun license law turned 8 years old on that Sunday afternoon. Notably absent from the festivities were blood in the streets, Wild West reenactments and an epidemic of accidental gun injuries. To understand the significance of this event and why today it seems completely unremarkable, simply Google “Ohio concealed carry 2003” and prepare to be astonished.

John Romano, columnist for the Tampa Bay Times newspaper, recently attended concealed carry classes in the Florida city and produced an even-handed account of the people at the classes and their motivations for taking the class. Excerpts:

The first-ever Take Your Daughters To The Range event is scheduled for June 9, offering shooters and gun ranges throughout the nation a way to introduce young women to the shooting sports.

(GunReports.com) -- The Winchester Repeating Arms Super X® Pump is now available in 12 gauge 3½ chambering.

The Associated Press is reporting that the House Oversight Committee is preparing a 48-page Contempt of Congress citation against Attorney General Eric Holder in ongoing Fast and Furious gun-running investigation.

A. Uberti has introduced its Desperado line of branded gun leather, including a holster and cartridge belt. Desperado holsters are specifically designed for the 1873 Cattleman Single-Action revolvers and the cartridge belts are made to hold either .357/.38 or .45 LC cartridges.

Three-time World Speed Shooting Champion and former United States Army Marksmanship Unit (USAMU) team member KC Eusebio will continue his quest for a fourth World Speed title as a member of Team GLOCK.

With apologies to Chet Atkins, a guitar string makes a fine substitute when you need a replacement spring in a hurry.

At FOX 35 News in Orange County, Fla. comes this report: 'Forget about paying the bills with your tax refund, some are heading to the gun shop instead. Over at Shoot Straight employees say more people are taking a shot at a owning a gun, thanks to Uncle Sam.… As people debate the Stand Your Ground law, many worry about losing the right to own a gun, 'Any time people feel their second amendment right might be taken away or altered, they get concerned and buy the guns that they can buy now, while they can.'

New York Times writer Jeremy Egner delivers unexpected praise for History Channel's 'Top Shot' program recently: