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Hornady is recalling seven lots of 500 S&W 300 grain FTX Custom pistol ammunition it determined may exhibit excessive chamber pressures. Lot numbers 3101327, 3110256, 3110683, 3110695, 3110945, 3111388, 3111885 can be found printed on the lower portion of the box label and were sold between September 9, 2010 and October 17, 2011. Use of the product may result in firearm damage and/or personal injury. For further information call 800-338-1242. Hornady will arrange for the return and replacement of the product. |
Clyde Howell 14th annual Youth Shooting Sports Camp for 10-16 year old Boys and Girls
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Security safe manufacturer GunVault is giving their Facebook fans a chance at winning three new GunVault products before anyone can buy them. To participate, upload a photo of you in action with a firearm utilizing the Photo Contest Tab on their Facebook page. The person with the most votes will win a prize pack that includes a SpeedVault Biometric, a DrawerVault Biometric and a MicroVault XL. A second runner-up will receive a GV1000 and a third runner-up will receive a NanoVault 200. The contest ends March 12, 2012. |
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Remington has introduced its Model 700 SPS (Special Purpose Synthetic) Tactical 300 Blackout rifle.
Chambered for the 300 AAC Blackout, it features the Model 700 action, a machined solid-steel, cylindrical receiver, and a solid bedding area. Unique to the rifle is the 16 ½ -inch, heavy-contour clean barrel threaded to accept AAC and all 5/8 x 24 threaded flash hiders, muzzle breaks and suppressors. It comes with a five round magazine, has a 16 ½-inch barrel (1 turn in 7 inches) and is tapped for a scope. Suggested retail price for the seven pound rifle is $817.31. |
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Bushnell has redesigned its popular H20 binocular line.
The H2O series binoculars are O-ringed sealed, nitrogen purged, 100 percent waterproof and fog-proof. The rubber-coated chassis has been enhanced with a new soft-texture grip. In addition, BaK-4 prisms and multi-coated optics deliver maximum light transmission and bright, optimal clarity at any distance. They feature a large center-focus knob for quick focus and twist-up eyecups that provide expanded eye relief. The H2O line includes 24 models ranging from compact to full size in porro and roof prism models with an MSRP from $69.95 to $173.95. |
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Streamlight is offering the compact Night Com UV flashlight
featuring six UV LEDs to provide ultraviolet light and a white LED for general and distance use. It's rated for a 50,000-hour lifetime and offers 115 lumens and 4,200 candela peak beam intensity on the high setting, and 50 lumens and 1,600 candela on the low. On the UV setting the six UV LEDs provide 24 mW measured system output and feature a 100,000 hour lifetime. It has an MSRP of $90.00. |
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Chicago mayor pushes anti-gun agenda
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel is reportedly turning up the heat on his anti-gun crusade. Described by some in the media as a bully when it comes to promoting certain aspects of his political agenda, it would not be a stretch to presume that he would resort to bullying Illinois lawmakers into passing several bills that should be considered anathema to our nation's long history of promoting freedom for its citizens.
Emanuel's anti-gun efforts are currently focused on two bills. HB 5167 would not only impose the two percent ammo tax, but would also establish that the funds be used by the Illinois Department of Public Health to fund a newly-created High Crime Trauma Center Grant Fund. The tax revenue would allegedly be used to defray the financial cost violent criminals inflict on society when their illegal acts result in someone needing emergency treatment at a trauma center in "high crime areas."
In other words, if the criminal actions of gang-bangers, drug dealers, rapists, and thugs lands someone in a trauma center, Emanuel is basically telling law-abiding gun owners, "It's your fault, now pay up!" When someone who owns firearms for personal protection, hunting, competitive shooting, plinking, or any lawful activity buys ammunition, Emanuel wants to impose a "sin tax" on that person to address the violent crime he is incapable of, or unwilling to, address with real crime-fighting measures.
HB 5831 would impose a $65 registration fee for each handgun lawfully acquired in Illinois, as well as require a renewal fee for registration of $25 every five years. Failure to comply with the law could result in a felony conviction. If you forget to renew your registration, you could go to jail. If you move and forget to notify the authorities within 72 hours, you could go to jail. If you take your handgun to the range, remember your FOID card, but forget your registration certificate, you could go to jail.
As a final insult, the legislation seeks to impose what should be called a "Crime Victim Victimization Law," which would impose penalties on an otherwise law-abiding gun owner if he or she fails to report the theft or loss of a firearm in an arbitrarily-determined amount of time. So, if someone breaks into your home, steals your property, and you do not report it in a way that satisfies Emanuel, you could face criminal penalties.
With Emanuel ratcheting up his attack on law-abiding gun owners and the Second Amendment, it is imperative that you contact your state Representative today and urge him or her to oppose House Bills 5167 and 5831. (Source: National Rifle Association) House Bill 5167, introduced by state Representative Kelly Cassidy (D-14), seeks to impose a two percent tax on firearm ammunition purchases. House Bill 5831, sponsored by state Representative William Davis(D-30), would implement a statewide handgun registry scheme. These bills can best be described as attempts to use punitive taxes and unwarranted bureaucratic fees to discourage the law-abiding residents of Illinois from exercising their rights protected under the Second Amendment. Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel is reportedly turning up the heat on his anti-gun crusade. Described by some in the media as a bully when it comes to promoting certain aspects of his political agenda, it would not be a stretch to presume that he would resort to bullying Illinois lawmakers into passing several bills that should be considered anathema to our nation's long history of promoting freedom for its citizens. |
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Journalist takes anti-gun donation
David Brock, head of Media Matters, is apparently obsessed with his own personal protection. He has hired a Glock-toting bodyguard to go everywhere with him as he makes his rounds in Washington, D.C. This is the same spinmeister that accepted a $400,000 donation from the rabidly anti-second amendment Joyce Foundation as part of its $600,000 media initiative on gun and public safety issues. Sure is easier to accomplish when you simply pay off the media. Media Matters, engaged in a concerted effort to have Fox News taken off television, is a known outlet for liberal talking points that are sent to mainstream media as facts. One also has to wonder if the Foundation personnel realized as they handed Brock the check they were only a couple feet away from their worst nightmare - an armed citizen. One also have to wonder if they'd have handed over the check if they knew Brock lies through his teeth when he says no one should own a gun. But then again, like Rosie O'Donnell, he doesn't own one, he just hires people that do. Lovely rationalization and the press wonder why no one with an IQ higher than an eggplant pays attention to them anymore. If it weren't for bird cages newspapers would pretty much be history. |
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NRA - push for National Right-to-Carry Act
The individual right to carry a concealed handgun for self-defense took a major step forward with House passage of H.R. 822 - National Right-to-Carry Reciprocity Act of 2011 then went on to be stalled in the Senate. "The National Right-to-Carry Reciprocity Act of 2011 is very good legislation for gun owners. The time is past due to dispel the alarmist rhetoric about the bill and to set the record straight," a spokesman for the NRA said. "H.R. 822 is a good bill and is good for gun owners. It enhances Americans' right to self-defense by enabling millions of permit holders to exercise their right to self-defense while traveling outside their home states." Illinois remains the only state with no method for individuals to carry a concealed firearm for self-defense yet Chicago has a sky rocketing murder rate, violent crime is up and both Illinois and Chicago have been listed as the most corrupt state and city in America. Contact your U.S. Senator and urge passage of the National Right-to-Carry Reciprocity Act of 2011. |
Survey lists top brands in 2011
Southwick Associates has announced the brands hunters and shooters purchased most frequently in 2011. The internet-based surveys garnered over 41,000 responses from hunters and target shooters. It showed the top rifle brand in 2011 was Remington at 16% of all purchases, Remington also led the list of shotguns purchased. Sturm, Ruger had the highest handgun sales at 17.15 of all handgun purchases, Bushnell hit 16.7% of all scopes sold, Remington rifle ammunition garnered 25.5% of all purchases, Winchester shotgun ammo was 32.1% of the market, and top handgun ammunition went to Winchester at 20.7%. Thirty-three percent of reloaders buying bullets bought Hornady with Hodgdon powder taking 36.7% market share. Blackhawk holsters garnered 15.1% of holster sales, Shoot-N-C targets captured 25.7% of all targets bought and 42.4% of trap shooters favored White Flyer clays. John Depalma, president of brand intelligent marketing for Southwick Associates, told On Target the reports range from $850 to $1000 for single category reports. An annual subscription (6 bi-monthly reports) to the Hunting/Shooting trend report is $4000. "We do a lot of custom reports," he said. Information may be found at Southwick's website. |
Research on value of peer influence
The Hunting Heritage Trust and National Shooting Sports Foundation have partnered to commission a major new study to help determine the impact of peer influence on youth participation in the hunting and shooting sports. "The results will be announced on March 16th at the 77th North American Wildlife Conference in Atlanta," Bob Delfay, president of Hunting Heritage Trust, told On Target." The study, which will include both focus group interviews and a major telephone survey of young men and women aged 8-17, is designed to measure the positive and negative impacts of peer influence on hunting and shooting sports recruitment. It is being conducted by public opinion researcher Responsive Management which has extensive experience working with conservation organizations, shooting sports groups and state fish and wildlife agencies. "There is a lot of great work being done right now to facilitate youth introduction into the hunting and shooting sports and the NSSF and Hunting Heritage Trust felt it would be important to understand and measure the impact of peer influence on these efforts," Jim Curcuruto, NSSF Research Director, said. |
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