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.
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Archive for April 30, 2012
Wisconsin’s Concealed Carry Program Celebrates 100,000th Permit
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:
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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.
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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.
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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.’
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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.
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