Join the NRA now for only $25/year. You can pay for that by skipping one night of going out to eat.
Don't wait for your gun rights to be taken away to decide it is time to join the fight.
- Greg
You don't have to be a gun shop or ammo manufacturer to know what a roller coaster the last 2 years have been for the gun industry. Changing political climate, supplying troops, unemployment.... These factors (and a few others) have caused supply and demand graphs to show unbelievable trends. From gun-related business owners, to sportsmen, to military & L.E, we have all felt the impact.
I recently read an article about a relatively new company that sells ammo. I won't keep you in suspense.... They are Lucky Gunner. You have seen me write about them before. They have been an ArmsVault supporter for a few years.
Anyway... This article discusses how a group of entrepreneurs was able to turn a bad situation into something good. In the process, they have built something that is great for the industry and for all gun owners. Isn't that EXACTLY the kind of thing that has made this country great?!
Anyway, before I get too preachy, or tell you about the whole article, I'll just tell you to read the whole thing by clicking HERE.
We are very proud and thankful to have Lucky Gunner as a supporter. So, when you are in search of a wide selection of ammo, and need it to be shipped immediately, be sure to check them out at LuckyGunner.com.
- Greg
What is Straw Purchasing?
Buying a gun for someone who is prohibited by law from possessing one or for someone who does not want his or her name associated with the transaction is a "straw purchase."
1.An illegal firearm purchase (straw purchase) is a federal crime.
2.An illegal firearm purchase can bring a felony conviction sentence of ten years in jail and a fine of up to $250,000.
3.Buying a gun for someone who can't can cost you your good name and land you in big trouble.
Never buy a gun for someone who is unwilling or unable to do so.
Whatever you do, Don't Lie for the Other Guy!
- Greg
The following information is on the Colt site regarding the current Colt Recall:
Colt's Manufacturing Company LLC has determined that the Slide Lock Safety and the Recoil Spring Guide Pad in certain Colt model pistols were not manufactured to Colt specifications and must be replaced. All of these Colt models were sold after March 2007 and the range of serial numbers affected by this product recall is as follows:
1911 WWI Replica (O1911)
From: 4597WMK To: 5414WMK
1918 WWI Replica (O1918)
From: 1001WWI To: 3431WWI
New Agent (O7810D)
From: GT01001 To: GT04505
Combat Elite (O8011XSE)
From: CG10000E To: CG11293E
Defender (O7000D)
From: DR33036 To: DR35948
Talo Night Defender (O7000NDF)
From: NDF0001 To: NDF0400
Visit Colt's site for more recall information.
- Greg
$30,000 in College Scholarships Available to Students
Application Deadline - March 2nd
The National Rifle Association is currently accepting applications through March 1st from outstanding high school sophomores and juniors to participate in the 12th Annual Youth Education Summit July 7th-13th.
Approximately 40 students are chosen to take part in this expense-paid, seven-day event in Washington D.C. The summit encourages young adults to become active and knowledgeable U.S. citizens by learning about The Constitution and Bill of Rights, the federal government, and the importance of being active in civic affairs.
Activities on this year's schedule include:
- Guest speakers at NRA Headquarters and the National Firearms Museum.
- Competitive debates with other high school students from across the nation.
- Informative tours at historic sites and monuments in and around Washington, D.C.
YES participants also compete for a total of $30,000 in college scholarships. $10,000 is given at the conclusion of the week, based on their initial application, on-site debates and speeches, and participation during the week's activities.
$20,000 involves a second application, available to the participants after they go through YES. Since the program's inception in 1996, over $200,000 in scholarships have been awarded.
For additional information on the 2009 Youth Education Summit, please visit http://www.nrafoundation.org/yes/, or call 1-800-672-3888, ext. 1342.
- Greg
The contract was awarded along with a first delivery order for 20,000 pistols intended for the Iraqi military. Delivery of pistols against the contract has already begun.Grants supply badly needed funds for student participation.
The Scholastic Shooting Trust has approved school grants totaling $27,095 to twenty-six school shooting teams. Without these funds, many students would not be able to participate on a school shooting team. Larry Potterfield, President of MidwayUSA Foundation, said, “It’s vitally important to provide these kids the opportunity to participate.” The trust allocated the funds in August and the teams will receive the funds this fall.
The Scholastic Shooting Trust was formed to provide funding for shooting sports education in traditional public and private high schools, colleges and universities, so that participating students can improve their confidence, discipline and leadership skills. Alumni, families of team members and community members fund the grants through donations to the Scholastic Shooting Trust so that youths have a better opportunity to compete in the shooting sports. The Trust (http://www.scholasticshootingtrust.org/) is a mission of the MidwayUSA Foundation, Inc. started by Larry and Brenda Potterfield in 2007 to support education in shooting sports, hunting, firearms safety and outdoor skills.
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Thanks to MidwayUSA for the great work they are doing for our children and our Second Amendment Rights!
- Greg
- Greg
U. S. Supreme Court Strikes Down D.C. Gun Ban!
Declares That the Second Amendment Guarantees an Individual Right to Keep and Bear Arms
Fairfax, VA – Leaders of the National Rifle Association (NRA) praised the Supreme Court’s historic ruling overturning Washington, D.C.’s ban on handguns and on self-defense in the home, in the case of District of Columbia v. Heller.
“This is a great moment in American history. It vindicates individual Americans all over this country who have always known that this is their freedom worth protecting,” declared NRA Executive Vice President Wayne LaPierre. “Our founding fathers wrote and intended the Second Amendment to be an individual right. The Supreme Court has now acknowledged it. The Second Amendment as an individual right now becomes a real permanent part of American Constitutional law.”
Last year, the District of Columbia appealed a Court of Appeals ruling affirming that the Second Amendment to the Constitution guarantees an individual right to keep and bear arms, and that the District’s bans on handguns, carrying firearms within the home and possession of functional firearms for self-defense violate that fundamental right.
“Anti-gun politicians can no longer deny that the Second Amendment guarantees a fundamental right,” said NRA chief lobbyist Chris W. Cox. “All law-abiding Americans have a fundamental, God given right to defend themselves in their homes. Washington, D.C. must now respect that right.”
To stay up to date on Second Amendment issues, visit the NRA-ILA.
- Greg
While on a recent vacation, my daughter was a bit bored during the long drive so she began digging through my billfold. Fortunately, one of the many things she pulled out to investigate was my Georgia Firearms License. Much to my surprise, it was due to expire in Aug08.
If you are a Georgia Firearm License holder, you may be aware of how much of a hassle getting a firearm license has been in the past. The first step was always to visit the probate court, then you would be sent to the local sheriff's department for fingerprinting. If memory serves, you were then sent back to the probate court. I am pleased to report that this process has been greatly streamlined!
Fingerprinting is now done at the probate court. The entire process took no more than 20 minutes. And MUCH to my surprise, I received my new Firearm License via USPS within 4 days! In the past it has taken several weeks!
So.... the point of this message.... If you are a Georgia resident, you can rest assured that the process of applying for and receiving a Georgia Firearms License has been greatly improved.
That being said, be sure to check your Firearm License periodically to ensure you are aware of the expiration date.
- Greg
