Industry Notes

A Pennsylvania court sided with NRA and issued a permanent restraining order against two of the city of Philadelphia’s municipal gun control measures enacted in April.

…On Thursday June 5, Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen issued Concealed Carry Permit #1 for a retired investigator. Van Hollen said he hoped other agencies would follow his lead. He said he has told them they have the authority to issue such permits under a four-year-old federal law that makes some of the thousands of retired Wisconsin officers able to carry a concealed weapon.

UltimateSlam's Sabot Ballistics Reticle (SA.B.R.) has precise hold points in 50-yard increments up to 300 yards. Pre-calculated markings on the magnification selector allows the reticle to remain accurate for two- and three-pellet muzzleloader loads, as well as most popular 12 and 20 gauge sabot slug loads.

A Butler, Missouri, car dealership is offering a free handgun with every purchase of a used car.

Top officials from state and federal wildlife agencies and conservation organizations will be joined by executives from different sectors of the industry in presenting educational workshops, discussion panels and strategic issues impacting the future of the shooting sports and providing stimulus for the development of coordinated solutions.

The M1 Garand uses an intricate gas port system to cycle the action, but existing 30-06 ammunition can burn too hot, causing the operating system to be driven harder and faster than intended. This new offering from Hornady is purpose built to provide accurate, safe and ultra reliable functioning for the M1 Garand.

DPMS Firearms, LLC is now building a 7.62 NATO Panther Sportical model, an introductory level, large-bore rifle.

LaserLyte has introduced the new Sub-compact Laser Sight Version Two (V2), a small, versatile railed laser with a removable rail.

…Other issues affecting the industry include a rise in domestic-based demand for ammunition, an increased foreign demand of base metals and the daunting task set to the manufacturers to catch-up to the combined demand of the war and law enforcement.

…The bill also removes residency requirements for concealed carry permits. Under current law, residents must live in Missouri for six months before they can receive a permit. The new legislation waives the six month requirement for those who already possess a valid permit from another state.

…If it receives final approval at the Commission on Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks 's, any breech-loading, single-fire rifle of a caliber exceeding .35 caliber and having an exposed hammer will be legal during what used to be a season restricted to muzzle-loading firearms and archery equipment.

…The parent company of Smith & Wesson Corp. announced last week that it has priced a public offering of 6,250,000 shares of its common stock.