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Supreme Court Declares D.C. Gun Ban Unconstitutional

On Thursday, the Supreme Court rediscovered the Second Amendment. More than five years after six Washington, D.C. residents challenged the city’s 32-year-old ban on all functional firearms in the home, the Court held in District of Columbia v. Heller that the law is unconstitutional.

Second Amendment Foundation: Justices Uphold Individual Right!

fundamental, individual civil right,” said SAF founder Alan M. Gottlieb. “For six decades, anti-gun rights extremists have engaged in a monumental fraud that has been unfortunately perpetuated by activist judges who erroneously insisted that the right to keep and bear arms applies only to service in a militia.

Groups Take Aim At Florida Gun Law

Florida’s 'guns at work' law is set to take effect July 1 unless a suit by the Florida Chamber of Commerce and the Florida Retail Federation stops the legislation, which allows Floridians to keep a gun in their locked cars on work premises if they have a concealed weapons permit.

American Hunters And Shooters Association Marks Second Anniversary

The NRA’s two-year-old nemesis competitor, the American Hunters and Shooters Association (ASHA) just won’t go away.

WV Town To Drop Gun Ban Proposal

Ranson, West Virginia, Mayor David A. Hamill says he doesn’t expect the Ranson City Council to approve a proposed firearms ban because of the opposition it has drawn.

New Miss Tennessee Carries

Ellen Carrington, 21, who was recently crowned Miss Tennessee, has a concealed weapons permit.

Vitter To Introduce Concealed Carry Reciprocity

Senator David Vitter (R-LA) is planning to introduce a concealed carry reciprocity bill next week.

Seattle Mayor Greg Nickels Exploits Gun-Show Loophole

Writing in the Seattle Post-Intelligencer, gun-rights advocates Alan Gottlieb and Joe Waldron wrote that “Seattle Mayor Greg Nickels, behaving like the would-be ruler of a ‘city state,’ has decided to ignore Washington's longstanding firearms statute regarding the legal carry of concealed handguns by licensed private citizens on city property.”

Remington Taps Brian Marvin to Lead Global LE/Military Team

Brian Marvin, former president of Heckler & Koch USA Defense, has accepted the newly-created position of senior vice president — US and international military and law wnforcement enforcement markets at Remington Arms Co.

Crimson Trace Offering Galco Pocket Protector Holster For Kel-Tec Handguns

Crimson Trace and Galco Gun Leather are offering a package consisting of a set of Lasergrips for the Kel-Tec P3AT/P32 and a custom Galco Pocket Protector holster.

Browning Citori XS Sporting 12 Gauge

This gun is considered a classic over-and-under that is similar to the popular Model 425, which has been discontinued, and the current production Model 525 Sporting. They are all made in Japan with similar frames and locking systems that use lugs in the bottom of the receiver to help reduce recoil.The tapered locking bolt, recessed into the bottom of the receiver, also allows the bolt to set deeper through extended usage to keep the system tight as a drum.

Nosler Introduces Largest Partition

For 2008, Nosler offers the largest Partition to date. Designed for .458 Winchester Magnum and .460 Weatherby Magnum, the .458 Partition is ideal for dangerous game like Cape Buffalo.

Weirdness in the Ammo Market

As the holidays arrive and we all think about buying presents for our loved ones, I wonder if we’ll have any money left over...
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