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Texans: NRA-ILA Wants Help on ‘Parking Lot’ Law

NRA-ILA marked the one-year anniversary of Senate Bill 321 taking effect in Texas, a law which allowed the transportation and storage of firearms in locked, employee-owned motor vehicles parked on company-controlled parking lots.

AAC cancels suppressed 10/22 orders

AAC is canceling all of its 10/22-SD orders, effective immediately, Nick Leghorn at The Truth about Guns blog reports.

NRA’s Ultimate Gun Guide App Now Available on Apple iTunes

Thanks to the folks over at NRA E-Media, it's now easier to get the specs on your favorite gun using the new NRA Ultimate Gun Guide for iPad.

Nicole R. Goeser receives NRA’s 2012 Sybil Ludington Women’s Freedom Award

The National Rifle Association has selected Nicole R. Goeser of Nashville, Tennessee, to receive the 2012 Sybil Ludington Women’s Freedom Award.

GunAuction to Watch: Springfield Armory’s Model 1911 GI

If you’re looking for a good Cowboy Action “Wild Bunch” pistol or just a durable 45 ACP, Springfield Armory’s Model 1911 GI is worth a look. These are made to look and feel exactly like the classic WWII G.I. Colt 1911s.

Nevada Committee Passes On “Assault Weapons” Hearing

On Tuesday, August 28, the state Advisory Commission on the Administration of Justice (also called a legislative interim committee) was to hold a public hearing in Carson City that included 'Assault Weapons' as its third topic.

BATFE’s McMahon Is Drawing Two Paychecks

BATFE’s William McMahon, the agency's Assistant Deputy Director for Field Operations who approved the “Fast and Furious” operation, is being allowed to receive his six-figure federal paycheck for nearly half a year, while working full-time as investment bank J. P. Morgan’s executive director for global security and investments in the Philippines, NRA-ILA reports.

Physics Prof Rebuffed Over Canceling Classes with “Carry” Students

University of Colorado Chancellor Phil DiStefano recently notified the Boulder campus faculty members -- in particular Professor Jerry Peterson, chairman of the Boulder Faculty Assembly -- that professors 'do not have the right to shut down a class or refuse to teach' should they learn that one of their students is lawfully carrying a gun under a concealed-carry permit.

D.C. Proposal: Lower Penalties for “Honest Mistakes”

Washington, D.C., Council Chairman Phil Mendelson has introduced legislation that would allow prosecutors to offer 'administrative dispositions' to nonresidents accused of possessing unregistered firearms or ammunition, allowing them to avoid criminal convictions.

GOP May Approve ‘Super’ Pro-Gun Platform

Delegates to the Republican National Convention are considering the most pro-gun political platform ever, supporting national concealed-carry reciprocity, opposing domestic restrictions on ammunition sales, and resisting United Nations interference in gun sales.

Combat-wounded vet ready to make Paralympic history

Years of determination, hard work and resiliency have led Sgt. 1st Class Josh Olson on the cusp of making history at the 2012 London Paralympic Games.

Handl Defense Upgrades FN SCAR-H with SCAR25 Lower

Handl Defense has introduced the SCAR25, a major upgrade for the FN SCAR-H platform.

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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