Archive for April 30, 2012

Wisconsin’s Concealed Carry Program Celebrates 100,000th Permit

Last week Wisconsin’s Department of Justice (DOJ) reached an important milestone, issuing its 100,000th concealed carry permit. After only six months, this record-breaking number of applications and licenses demonstrate the demand for these permits and the success of this program in Wisconsin, NRA-ILA reports.
Gun Reports – News

NYT: Unexpected Praise for ‘Quietly Subversive’ Top Shot

New York Times writer Jeremy Egner delivers unexpected praise for History Channel’s ‘Top Shot’ program recently:
Gun Reports – News

House Committee Could CiteHolder for Contempt

The Associated Press is reporting that the House Oversight Committee is preparing a 48-page Contempt of Congress citation against Attorney General Eric Holder in ongoing Fast and Furious gun-running investigation.
Gun Reports – News

Replace Flat Sear Springs With Coils

With apologies to Chet Atkins, a guitar string makes a fine substitute when you need a replacement spring in a hurry.
Gun Reports – Special Reports

Quebec, Canada Clash Over Long-Gun Registry

Gun-control advocates in the province of Quebec applauded last week when a judge prevented the Canadian federal government from completely abolishing the country’s long-gun registry.
Gun Reports – News

Mossberg SA-20 No. 75771 3-Inch 20 Gauge

One of the major reasons hunters choose a 20 gauge over a 12 gauge is the former’s smaller frame, weight, and recoil. Though they may already own a 12, many field sportsmen wind up reaching for their 20s because the smaller gun is just easier to handle, and there are just a few hunting situations—layback goose hunting and spring turkey hunting, to name two—in which the bigger payload might make a difference. Gun Tests magazine recently tested an autoloader in 20 gauge that offers quite a savings in physical form over its bigger stablemates. Its 3-inch-chamber 20 gauge was a Mossberg SA-20 No. 75771, 6.
Gun Reports – Gun of the Week

Mossberg SA-20 No. 75771 3-Inch 20 Gauge

One of the major reasons hunters choose a 20 gauge over a 12 gauge is the former’s smaller frame, weight, and recoil. Though they may already own a 12, many field sportsmen wind up reaching for their 20s because the smaller gun is just easier to handle, and there are just a few hunting situations — layback goose hunting and spring turkey hunting, to name two — in which the bigger payload might make a difference. Gun Tests magazine recently tested an autoloader in 20 gauge that offers quite a savings in physical form over its bigger stablemates. Its 3-inch-chamber 20 gauge was a Mossberg SA-20 No. 75771, 6.
Gun Reports – Gun of the Week

S&W Model SW1911 No. 178017 9mm

Gun Tests Magazine recently tested a 9mm 1911-type pistol in the SW1911 Pro Series (No. 178017, 83).
Gun Reports – Gun of the Week

In Florida, People Use Refunds to Buy Guns

At FOX 35 News in Orange County, Fla. comes this report: ‘Forget about paying the bills with your tax refund, some are heading to the gun shop instead. Over at Shoot Straight employees say more people are taking a shot at a owning a gun, thanks to Uncle Sam.… As people debate the Stand Your Ground law, many worry about losing the right to own a gun, ‘Any time people feel their second amendment right might be taken away or altered, they get concerned and buy the guns that they can buy now, while they can.’
Gun Reports – News

Ruger Offers New 22/45 Lite Pistol

Ruger’s new lightweight Ruger 22/45 pistol has a new aluminum upper receiver, making the 22 LR one of the lightest full-size rimfire pistols available.
Gun Reports – News