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Armed Citizens and the 1966 University of Texas Sniper Attack
by Students for Concealed Carry
Texas Students for Concealed Carry on CampusAustin, TX -(Ammoland.com)- The August 1, 1966, sniper attack at the University of Texas at Austin bears little resemblance to more-recent campus shooting sprees (e.g., Virginia Tech and Umpqua Community College).
Rather than walking from classroom to classroom, executing victims, the shooter used a scoped rifle to pick off victims from an elevated position. Police officers on the ground quickly realized that their handguns were of little use against a sniper barricaded in a tower.
Of all the college massacres that have...
Media Bias Goes Extreme
Media Bias Goes Extreme NRA – Institute for Legislative Action
Fairfax, VA -(AmmoLand.com)- The national and local media bias against the Second Amendment reached bizarre heights this week when a newspaper headline proclaimed “Shooter kills 4; 30 injured.”
The problem? Well, even a casual reader would note that the tragedy described in the article had nothing to do with a “shooter” but was about a individual who drove her car through a homecoming parade at Oklahoma State...
National Right-to-Carry Reciprocity Legislation
National Right-to-Carry Reciprocity Legislation NRA – Institute for Legislative Action
Fairfax, VA -(AmmoLand.com)- Thanks to your continued calls and emails, NRA supported Right-to-Carry bills have seen increases in co sponsorships over these past few weeks.
Please continue to contact your elected officials and urge them to cosponsor and support these important bills:
S. 498 – Introduced by U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-Texas), this legislation would respect the rights of individuals who...
Michigan State Parks Celebrate 1 Million Camp Nights for 2015
Michigan State Parks Celebrate 1 Million Camp Nights for 2015 Michigan Department of Natural Resources
Michigan -(Ammoland.com)- The Michigan Department of Natural Resources marked an attendance milestone for state parks Thursday by celebrating the 1 millionth camp night of the 2015 camping season.
Cameron Wells of New Hudson, Michigan, made the 1 millionth camp night reservation at the Proud Lake Recreation Area campground in Oakland County, where he was camping with his mother, Linda Wells. DNR staff members surprised Linda at the campsite with balloons, noisemakers and a Pure Michigan prize package for the Wellses,...
Washington Post Reports Bloomberg Group Planned Deceptive Racially-Charged Ads
Washington Post Reports Bloomberg Group Planned Deceptive Racially-Charged Attack Ads in Virginia State Senate Contest NRA – Institute for Legislative Action
Fairfax, VA -(AmmoLand.com)- A hallmark of NRA, and one of the reasons we garner significant support from Americans across the political spectrum, is our sole dedication to issues pertaining to the right to keep and bear arms.
To be sure, there are plenty of facets to our mission (hunting, Right-to-Carry, self-defense laws), but it is all connected to the American peoples’ right to possess...
Obama to Police Chiefs: Crack Down on Gun Owners
Obama to Police Chiefs: Crack Down on Gun Owners NRA – Institute for Legislative Action
Fairfax, VA -(AmmoLand.com)- On Wednesday; October 28, President Obama addressed the 122nd Annual Conference of the International Association of Chiefs of Police (a transcript is available at this link).
The president aptly praised the work of America’s law enforcement community. He mentioned the “astonishing statistic” that “over the last 20 years, police have helped cut the violent crime rate and...
Schumer Puts Military at Risk by Playing Politics with Their Sidearms
Military NRA – Institute for Legislative Action
Fairfax, VA -(AmmoLand.com)- In 1995, Bob Dole said of Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), “the most dangerous place is between him and a camera.”
On Friday, October 23, Schumer publicly announced a plan to require bidders for a $580 million Department of Defense contract to supply the U.S. Army with handguns to submit to questioning regarding efforts to push a gun control agenda. The fact is, Schumer’s attempt to subject the vital fighting equipment of our nation’s servicemen and...
Unmasked! Oregon Gun Control Group Reveals Prohibitionist Manifesto
Masked Gun Banners National Rifle Association Institute For Legislative Action (NRA-ILA)
Fairfax, VA –-(Ammoland.com)- Elsewhere in today’s alert, we note that President Obama insisted to a group of police chief it’s “just a fact” that “young people” in various communities within the United States have more ready access to guns than to books or fresh vegetables.
Meanwhile, on Wednesday, the firearm...
International Chief’s Convention – A Gun-Control Circus
Chicago Superintendent of Police Garry McCarthy Illinois State Rifle Association
Illinois –-(Ammoland.com)- The rabidly anti-gun International Association of Chiefs of Police rolled into Chicago recently to hold its annual convention at McCormick Place.
With the bloodstained streets of the South Side as a backdrop, the Chiefs attacked lawful gun owners, vilified...
BAE Systems Receives $245.3 Million U.S. Army Contract to Continue M109A7 Production
M109A7 Self-Propelled Howitzer BAE Systems
Sterling Heights, MI -(AmmoLand.com)- The U.S. Army awarded BAE Systems a contract option worth $245.3 million to complete the low-rate initial production (LRIP) of the M109A7 self-propelled howitzer and M992A3 ammunition carrier.
“The success of this program is directly attributable to the partnership between the Army and BAE Systems,” said Adam Zarfoss, director of Artillery and Bradley programs at BAE Systems. “We’ve worked as a team to bring this much needed enhanced combat capability to the soldier to address immediate needs while providing a platform...
Interview OPP: Experts & Celebs in Chesterfield for Gander Mountain’s Grand Opening
Gander Mountain Stores Gander Mountain
St. Paul, MN -(AmmoLand.com)- Gander Mountain is celebrating the Grand Opening of its Chesterfield store with a four-day event next weekend featuring some notable folks.
Join us at the VIP Media Event next Wednesday, Nov 11, the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Thursday, Nov. 12 at 9:40 a.m. and schedule interviews with the following:
- Professional Football Player Todd Gurley
- Swamp People star Troy Landry
- Professional Hockey Player David Backes
- St. Louis Hockey Legends Brett Hull & Kelly Chase
- St. Louis Cardinals’ Manager Mike Matheny and Hitting Coach...
Hiram Maximus & The Maxim 9
Maxim Vice – “Fight the Noise” SilencerCo
West Valley City, UT -(AmmoLand.com)- The hero we deserve . . . the hero we need.
Click the video below to see Hiram Maximus, a watchful protector and (almost) silent guardian, fight the noise and battle the bad guys in true 80’s style in this launch video for SilencerCo’s integrally suppressed Maxim 9.
Initially debuted at the SilencerCo Maxim Vice event in Miami, this action-packed, tongue-in-cheek video will leave you saying f#*k earplugs and seriously wondering what you did with your white linen suit . . .
Truth About Open Carry – Erroneous Claims Exposed
Truth About Open Carry – Erroneous Claims Expose Unified Sportsmen Of Florida
Florida –-(Ammoland.com)- Many folks remember that during the fight to pass Florida’s Concealed Carry law, the Florida Sheriffs Association opposed concealed carry.
They literally said they didn’t like “hidden guns.”
At the time, open carry was legal in Florida...
Ontario Knife Company Promotes Paul Tsujimoto to Vice President of Engineering
Veteran Knife Designer Recognized for His Contributions to New Product Development, Quality Control, and Manufacturing Processes at OKC
Ontario Knife Company Promotes Paul Tsujimoto to Vice President of Engineering Ontario Knife CompanyFranklinville, NY -(Ammoland.com)- Ontario Knife Company is proud to announce the promotion of renowned industry veteran Paul Tsujimoto to his new role as Vice President of Engineering.
In this senior executive position, Tsujimoto will continue his leadership of OKC’s efforts to design new products and update existing product...
Calling All Georgia Artists!!
Your design could be featured on the next hunting and fishing license card
Georgia -(Ammoland.com)- Do you think you have what it takes to have your artwork chosen for the next plastic hunting and fishing license card?
If so, be sure to enter into your design for all the bragging rights!
The contest is open to anyone and the winning design will be produced on the Agency’s next plastic...
Michigan DNR Seeks Denned Bears in Northern Lower Peninsula
Michigan DNR wildlife biologist Mark Boersen working with a radio-collared bear is available below for download. Michigan Department of Natural Resources
Lansing, MI -(AmmoLand.com)- The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is looking for denned bear locations in the northern Lower Peninsula, and is asking those...
Winchester SX3 Universal Hunter in Mossy Oak Break-Up Country
(AmmoLand.com) Winchester Repeating Arms® is now offering the SX3 Universal Hunter autoloading shotgun in Mossy Oak® Break-Up Country® camo for 2015. It is offered in both 12 and 20 gauge models.
The SX3 Universal Hunter features a synthetic stock with textured gripping surfaces. The back-bored barrels and the Invector-Plus Choke Tube System combine to deliver a consistent and reliable shot pattern. The 12 gauge model has 3½” chambering with 26” or 28” barrel lengths. The 20 gauge model has 3” chambering and is also offered with 26” or 28” barrels.
The proven Active Valve gas system cycles a wide range of loads, and the SX3 comes with a Inflex Technology recoil pad to help reduce felt recoil. For long-term reliability, the SX3 has a hard chrome-plated chamber and bore that are resistant to wear and corrosion.
The Universal...
ARES Defense Announces Belt-Fed MCR Lite at NASGW
ARES Defense Belt-Fed MCR ARES Defense Systems
MELBOURNE, FL –-(Ammoland.com)- ARES Defense Systems, the country’s leading manufacturer of innovative, mission-configurable firearms, parts and accessories announced the introduction of its belt-fed MCR Lite at NASGW in New Orleans.
The MCR Lite is an upper receiver assembly that fits standard AR15/M4 lower receivers and just like the full-featured MCR (Mission Configurable Rifle) upper receivers, it features gas-piston operation, a true (3 second) quick-change barrel assembly and the...
Lightforce LED 180 Proves Power & Performance Can Still Be Efficient
Lightforce Driving LED 180 Lamp LIGHTFORCE
Adelaide, SA -(AmmoLand.com)- The wait is over! No longer do off-roaders and 4×4 enthusiasts have to choose between performance and efficiency as Lightforce introduces the powerhouse Lightforce LED 180 to its driving lamp line.
Available in either spot or combination configurations, LED 180 spotlights are built to the high standard that customers have come to expect from the Lightforce brand. Refusing to compromise, Lightforce’s LED 180 is amongst...
GDI ANNOUNCES PRODUCT AVAILABILITY FOR CONSUMER
Manufacturer Brings Weapon Optic Mounts to Shooting Enthusiasts, Hunters and More
Temecula, CA – Global Defense Initiatives (GDI), manufacturers of mount interface devices for use with day optics, red dot sights, laser aiming, illumination, night vision and thermal imaging systems, has announced that their products will now be available to both Military/Government and Commercial customers; thereby allowing shooters in the precision long range, hunting, and 3-Gun competition arenas to equally take advantage of their top of the line mounts.
GDI’s ruggedized mounts are designed to improve accuracy and marksmanship in the harshest field use and environmental settings. In serving those who serve, GDI has gained a reputation in the defense community by building optic mounts that exceed military specifications through their precision engineering, manufacturing, and quality craftsmanship standards. Now, GDI is excited to offer...
