News

Shooters Ridge has created the ultimate in shooting bench portability and versatility. Introducing the Voyager Shooting System (MSRP: $384.49)—available summer of 2008.

ONALASKA, Wis. – Gunslick, announces a new gun cleaning kit for the active shooter on the go. The Roll-Up Cleaning Kit (MSRP: $25.95) combines 26 pieces of cleaning chemicals and tools with a rugged, absorbent gun mat that rolls up neatly into one self-contained package. Available spring of 2008.

Oroville, Cal. – January 3, 2008 – RCBS teaches shooters the reloading craft with their new 45-minute Precisioneered Reloading DVD (MSRP: $9.95). Available spring 2008.

ANOKA, Minn. – Federal Premium has partnered with Ruger to introduce a new personal defense revolver cartridge designed to deliver 357 Magnum ballistics out of a 32-caliber diameter platform—and with 20-percent less recoil.

…During the week of April 21-25, 2008, thousands of college students will attend classes wearing empty holsters, in protest of state laws and school policies that disarm law-abiding citizens licensed to carry concealed handguns virtually everywhere else.

…Both candidates said they support and respect an individual's right to own guns, but the positions they endorsed -- an ‘assault weapons’ ban, expanded police access to federal gun-trace data, and keeping guns out of the ‘wrong hands’ -- are straight out of the gun-control play book.

…The Associated Press reported last week that a judge had temporarily blocked Philadelphia from enforcing five gun-control ordinances pending a challenge from the National Rifle Association.

…Barack Obama’s presidential campaign has worked to assure uneasy gun owners that he believes the Constitution protects their rights and that he doesn’t want to take away their guns.

A report in the Minneapolis Star Tribune said a proposal to ban the use of lead shot by small-game hunters on public lands in Minnesota's agricultural region has been shot down by the bill's chief author.

…While Green Bay Packers fans continue to debate whether Brett Favre will ever come back to play, the iconic quarterback has just finished filming two new commercials that will debut nationally in a few months.

Volokh's compilation of state constitutional guarantees of gun rights is interesting reading – particularly Pennsylvania’s very clear language dating from 1776 and 1790.

ONALASKA, Wis. – Champion now offers comfortable, stylish shooting glasses and hearing protection. From soft silicone gel plugs (MSRP: $1.99) to standard or electronic muffs (MSRP: $17.99-$35.49) Champion expands their reputation for safety and protection. Available spring 2008.