Original Story: hwww.rollcall.com/ With the nomination of David Chipman expected to be withdrawn, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) will continue to operate without a Senate-confirmed director, as it has since 2015. President Joe Biden’s decision to pull back Chipman’s nomination came as it was clear that he could not secure the...
The newly introduced Smith & Wesson M&P12 bullpup shotgun is a compact & maneuverable 12 gauge pump-action package designed for home protection. Chambered for 12 gauge, the M&P12 bullpup offers maximum ammo adaptability to suit the needs of the user and accepts a combination of standard 2 ¾”, 3” magnum, as well as mini-shell loads. ...
Introducing the new Smith & Wesson Model 19 Carry Comp. Designed for concealed carry, this new Model 19 Carry Comp® features a 2.5″ PowerPort™ vented barrel for exceptional recoil management in a small and strong k-frame package. This Model 19 Carry Comp® also features a tritium front night sight, fully adjustable rear sight, trigger overtravel...
What Does the New Proposed Rule Mean? On May 7, 2021, the Attorney General signed ATF proposed rule 2021R-05, Definition of “Frame or Receiver” and Identification of Firearms. The goal of the proposed rule is to ensure the proper marking, recordkeeping, and traceability of all firearms manufactured, imported, acquired and disposed by federal firearms licensees. This...
The U.S. Concealed Carry Association (USCCA), which is one of the fastest growing organizations in the country advocating for responsibly-armed Americans, said today that the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to hear a major case regarding an individual’s right to carry a firearm for self-defense outside of their home represents a critical moment for all Americans...
Original Story from USA Today U.S. gun sales in January surged 60% to 4,137,480. This makes it the largest single month since figures started to be recorded in 1998. The rise is part of a trend. Gun sales in the United States rose 40% last year to 39,695,315. The figure also represents the high-water mark...
Subway’s firearm policy now states that the restaurant chain requests “guests (other than authorized law enforcement) refrain from openly displaying firearms inside restaurants — even in states where ‘open carry’ is permitted,” according to Guns.com. This new ban applies even in states where open carry is legal. On June 29, 2020, CEO John Chidsey was reportedly...
A new group of voters may change the course of the Presidential election as both the COVID-19 pandemic and nationwide protests have led to a surge in new gun owners. Many activists believe and are leaning towards Pro-Second Amendment candidates in upcoming elections. Watch as spokesperson for Gun Owners of America, Antonia Okafor Cover, gives...
Several House-passed gun control bills advanced out the Virginia Senate Judiciary Committee on Monday, including red-flag laws, expanded background checks and restrictions on minors having access to weapons. Both chambers passed their own versions of red-flag laws and expanded background-check laws, but the Judiciary Committee advanced substitute versions of these bills that conform them to...
Virginia lawmakers in the Virginia Senate have passed three gun measures, sending to the House for consideration. The three bills include requiring background checks on all firearm sales, limiting gun purchases to one in a 30-day period, and allowing localities to ban guns from public events. SB 35, which would allow localities to ban guns from...
A MESSAGE FROM USSF: A disturbing trend that we are seeing all too much these days is the blatant virtue signaling by major corporations and financial institutions. Apparently, if someone decides to engage in hunting, the shooting sports, or decides to carry or own a firearm to protect one’s family, they should be shunned, made...
FedEx, the U.S. shipping group, is ending a program that offers discounts for business members of the National Rifle Association, the company confirmed to Reuters Breakingviews. It’s a quiet reversal: eight months ago, FedEx stood by the gun-rights lobby group as other companies scrapped deals. They were reacting to the NRA’s stance after the Parkland...
The Crime Prevention Research Center (CPRC) has just issued their annual report on the number of concealed handgun permits in the US. Executive Summary Despite the expectations of many after the 2016 elections, the number of concealed handgun permits has again increased. In 2018, the number of concealed handgun permits soared to over 17.25 million...
As reported by CBS: Canadian online-store provider Shopify is prohibiting the sale of many types of guns and ammunition, saying that “solely deferring to the law” no longer works amid political gridlock and the internet’s rapid pace. In an update of its rules earlier this week, the Ottawa-based e-commerce giant, which services more than 600,000 small businesses,...
ATTENTION SIG P320 OWNERS: SIG SAUER is offering a voluntary upgrade program for P320 pistols. This will include an alternate design that reduces the physical weight of the trigger, sear, and striker while additionally adding a mechanical disconnector. For more information, visit: www.sigsauer.com Related Stories: Four Rules For Safety: Handgun Tip
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