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…Citty, speaking at a news conference by a coalition of social services, clergy and community groups opposed to gang violence, said he believes in a citizen's right to carry firearms but that too many guns are reaching the hands of gang members.

…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.

Weatherby has expanded its offerings to hunters with the introduction of two new custom Vanguards engineered for specific environments – the Sage Country for sparse, open prairie and the Back Country for high altitude hunting.

Mossberg’s latest addition to their line of special purpose firearms is the new 100 ATR Night Train.

In the Mossberg International tradition of providing rugged, dependable sporting arms packed with fatures – yet affordably priced – comes the all-new line-up of Reserve Series of side-by-side shotguns.

Remington makes it easy for today’s handloader by offering convenient consumer pack reloading components.

…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.

The Toronto National Post reports that Toronto Mayor David Miller has announced a plan that would make all handguns illegal in Toronto, institute a series of measures that will effectively shut down gun ranges and make it all but impossible to manufacture, assemble or store firearms within city limits. The measures are contained in a report prepared by city staff that is to be presented to the executive committee next week. The report, 'City-Based Measures to…

…A step was taken this week toward securing a $5.4 million funding authorization for Remington Arms, which the company would reportedly use to upgrade the Army's cache of 3,000 M-24 sniper rifles. Remington Arms already builds the majority of M-24 rifles the Army uses, and provides the replacement parts, Remington Vice President of Firearms Manufacturing Joe Gross said.

Remington has added the original Core-Lokt bullet, along with the super-accurate Premier AccuTip...