The Weapon Blog
Gov. Jerry Brown Signs New Handgun Ban AB 1964
In a Legislative Update issued earlier today, California Governor Jerry Brown announced that he has signed Assembly Bill 1964 (Dickinson), a measure that will eliminate the “single shot” exemption to California’s Roster of “not unsafe” handguns. AB 1964’s changes to section 32100 of the California Penal Code, which will go into effect on January 1, 2015, will make it virtually impossible for law-abiding residents of the Golden State to acquire a “non-Roster” handgun in common use for lawful purposes, like self-defense.
Read the rest of the article: http://www.calffl.org/2014/07/gov-jerry-brown-signs-new-handgun-ban-ab-1964/
An Unapologetically American Look At The Second Amendment
Greg Drobny gives a great no-nonsense look at some of the myths surrounding the second amendment.
...Federal Bill To Restrict The Content Of Gun Advertising
From the “Children’s Firearms Marketing Safety Act,” proposed by Rep. Robin Kelly:
...Blood Brothers
In May of 2011, Buckeye, Arizona police officers Chris Paz and Rolando Tirado were working off-duty security detail at a popular Phoenix event when an altercation with a reckless driver turned deadly. This is the powerful story of the bonds of brotherhood between two officers who work side-by-side every day, and the aftereffect of what happens when one half of a partnership dies in the line of duty.
Transition with a Handheld Light
If you find yourself in a personal defense situation, the reality is you’ll probably be in a nighttime setting such as a dark parking lot. To combat this, Tatiana suggests always carrying a handheld light. Tatiana Whitlock is a Refuse to Be a Victim® and NRA-certified basic pistol instructor, trained range safety officer, Krav Maga student and self-defense expert.
SOF Prefers 9mm over .45 Caliber
Pistol-caliber choices are personal and everybody has an opinion. But opinion isn’t fact, and there is some misinformation out there that needs to be addressed.
Many readers are under the impression that U.S. special operations forces have returned to using .45 caliber pistols since the adoption of the M9 9mm in 1985.
This has some truth to it, but in most cases SOF units use 9mm, experts maintain.
Read the rest of the article: http://kitup.military.com/2014/07/sof-prefers-9mm-45-caliber.html
Mid July Contest Updates
Fifteen new contests added to the contest page today. You can’t win if you don’t enter….
Executive Order 13662
Saiga shotguns — specifically those manufactured by Izhmash & Kalashnikov — have been banned for importation per executive order 13662.
Read the full text of the brief and associated references for full details.
http://www.treasury.gov/resource-center/sanctions/OFAC-Enforcement/Pages/20140716.aspx
IDPA
Justin over at GunsAmerica has written a primer for those interested in getting started in IDPA.
Petitions (For Redress Of Grievances)
A couple of petitions if you are not already aware of them.
Short Barreled Rifles (SBR)
Suppressors
https://petitions.whitehouse.gov/petition/remove-suppressors-nfa-regulated-item/wVgXbqP8
I figure since the government already knows where I live, how much money I make, who I talk to on the phone and the contents of my emails — putting my name on these petitions won’t give them any more information than they already know about me.
10 Tips For Concealed Carry Beginners
Brandon’s got some good advice for beginners and a refresher for folks that have been doing this a while.
Get Yourself Some Firearms
Proposed cuts in the local Miami-Dade County budget that could lead to the firing of hundreds of law enforcement officers have led one police association spokesman to issue a stark warning to local citizens: Better buy some guns.
...The Agency That Brought You The Internet Has Created A Self-Guided Bullet
he U.S. government says it has developed the first ever self-guided bullets that can lock onto a target more than a mile away and maneuver midflight in order to hit its mark.
...Tatiana Whitlock on Personal Protection: Situational Dry Fire Practice
Tatiana is a Refuse to Be a Victim® and NRA-certified basic pistol instructor, trained range safety officer, Krav Maga student and self-defense expert. In her first Tips & Tactics episode, Tatiana explains the importance of dry fire practice in preparing for self-defense situations. Remember: always check to make sure your gun is unloaded before dry firing!
Bill To Dissolve Federal ATF Agency
The U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives would be eliminated under a bill in the works from U.S. Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner (R-Wis.).
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Saab’s 84mm Recoilless Rifle
A five-year framework agreement for supply of ammunition to five countries has been signed by the European Defense Agency and Saab Dynamics AB.
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