The Weapon Blog
June 2015 Contests
At the risk of reducing my own chances to win, http://www.weapon-blog.com/contests/ has been updated with all the gun and gear related contests that I am aware of for the month.
Go forth and win… As always, feel free to share wherever you can.
If you are aware of any that are not on the list, please use the form located at http://www.weapon-blog.com/contest-notification/ to get it added to the list.
Tech Used For Stroke Victims Now Helping Soldiers Shoot Straight
Researchers at the US Army Research Lab are testing a carbon-fiber exoskeleton arm originally developed to assist in the rehabilitation of stroke victims as a way to help stabilize firearms and allow soldiers to aim them more accurately. The Mobile Arm eXoskeleton for Firearm Aim Stabilization (MAXFAS) project has thus far only been used in static testing with external hardware, but experiments have shown that it can help improve the aim of soldiers with handguns even after they’ve stopped wearing it.
...Gun Blogs, Videos, Web Forums Threatened By New State Department Regulation
Commonly used and unregulated internet discussions and videos about guns and ammo could be closed down under rules proposed by the State Department, amounting to a “gag order on firearm-related speech,” the National Rifle Association is warning.
In updating regulations governing international arms sales, State is demanding that anyone who puts technical details about arms and ammo on the web first get the OK from the federal government — or face a fine of up to $1 million and 20 years in jail.
Read the rest of the article: http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/nra-gun-blogs-videos-web-forums-threatened-by-new-obama-regulation/article/2565762
ATF Rule 1140-AA43
The Department of Justice is planning to finalize a proposed rule to amend the regulations of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) regarding the making or transferring of a firearm under the National Firearms Act. As proposed, the rule would; (1) add a definition for the term “responsible person”; (2) require each responsible person of a corporation, trust or legal entity to complete a specified form, and to submit photographs and fingerprints; and (3) modify the requirements regarding the certificate of the chief law enforcement officer (CLEO).
http://reginfo.gov/public/do/eAgendaViewRule?pubId=201504&RIN=1140-AA43
2015 Texas Legislative Session – Passed Gun Bills
The following bills were passed this legislative session:
...Obama’s DOJ To Circumvent Congress With ‘More Than A Dozen’ New Gun Controls
Obama’s Department of Justice is working on “more than a dozen” new gun control regulations it plans to begin implementing apart from Congress. Some of the regulations are set to be put in place by November, others simply by the end of the Obama administration.
...BREAKING: Texas Passes Campus Carry
From the TSRA:
...BREAKING: Texas Passes Licensed Open Carry
From the TSRA:
HB 910 by Rep. Larry Phillips (R-Sherman) was taken up in the House today to clean up differences between the House and Senate versions. This happened around 5:00 pm and it passed!
Half an hour later in the Senate, Sen. Craig Estes (R-Wichita Falls) was recognized by Lt. Governor Patrick to take up the conference committee report, same reason, to clean up differences between the Senate and House versions. Sen. Rodney Ellis seemed a bit surprised! You see he had threatened to filibuster the bill and talk it dead. That did not happen and minutes later, HB 910 by Phillips and Estes, is finally passed and headed for Abbott’s desk!
House Bill Would Require Gun Owners To Have Liability Insurance
House Democrat Rep. Carolyn Maloney (N.Y.) has introduced a bill that would require gun owners to carry liability insurance. The Firearm Risk Protection Act, unveiled Friday, would require gun buyers to have liability insurance coverage before being allowed to purchase a “weapon”, and would impose a fine of $10,000 if an owner is found not to have it.
If you believe their agenda is just about background checks, think again.
http://thehill.com/regulation/243425-house-bill-would-require-gun-owners-to-carry-insurance
Deadline Looms for Open Carry Legislation in Texas!
Members who have fought long and hard for the passage of Open Carry legislation this session must continue to call their state Senator and state Representative and strongly urge them to adopt the conference committee report on HB 910 when it comes before them for consideration. Otherwise, the bill will die on Sunday if the legislative process is not complete. This is our last chance this session! Click the button below to take action now!
...5 Basic Safety Tips For Your Personal Firearm
Whether you’re interested in joining the armed forces, becoming a police officer, getting armed security guard certification, or are simply buying your first handgun for home protection and self-defense, the very first thing on your mind should be firearm safety. And while the military and police force will teach you how to properly handle your firearm, if you’re a civilian, or are hoping to become an armed guard, your weapons training is pretty much up to you.
...5 Tips for Shooting at Beginner Level
Not everybody grew up around firearm enthusiasts. Despite the wild antics you see in TV and movies, shooting a gun is not as easy as taking aim and pulling the trigger. Sharpshooters train their whole lives, practicing for hours with different weapons and ammunition, and firing at different targets from different ranges, to get themselves to where shooting is a natural skill. Shooting is an art, and learning to fire a weapon is no different from learning an instrument.
...How to Stop Anticipating When You Shoot
If you flinch or anticipate when you shoot, I’ve got some good news and some bad news.
The good news is the way to fix it is easy and scientifically proven to work. The bad news is that it’s not a quick fix and it’s gonna take some time!
Read the rest of the article: http://www.itstactical.com/warcom/firearms/two-for-flinching-how-to-stop-anticipating-when-you-shoot/
NORB-C No Ordinary Range Bag – Compact
NORB-C, a range bag designed for busy women who multitask jobs, family, errands, and range time.
If you’re interested, this project is in the funding phase. Visit the link below to learn more.
https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/norb-c-no-ordinary-range-bag-compact
UPS Will Not Ship Suppressors
On a daily basis, United Parcel Service (UPS) delivers over 15 million packages to 6.1 million customers in more than 220 countries and territories around the world. It now appears that those packages will no longer include firearm suppressors. According to the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), UPS recently made the decision to stop shipping suppressors, even between licensees. As of yet, UPS has not given a reason for its abrupt change in policy.
“NSSF is working with UPS executives to determine what prompted the enforcement of this unwarranted policy. We are unaware of any thefts or losses that would explain the shipping company’s sudden decision to enforce a prohibition against shipment,” stated the NSSF in a press release.
UPS has not yet made an official announcement regarding the policy change, but appears to have modified the section of its website that describes its firearms policy to reflect that firearm “mufflers” and silencers will no longer be shipped by the company.
Read the rest of the article: http://www.outdoorhub.com/news/2015/05/18/ups-refuses-ship-suppressors/
Texas Open Carry Bill Sent To Senate Floor
A Senate committee on Monday approved an open-carry bill that had been stripped of a House amendment seeking to ban police stops to check for concealed handgun licenses.
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