The gun buyback program in New Zealand is not progressing as officials had hoped. After the county’s parliament banned most semi-automatic weapons in the wake of a deadly massacre, less than one percent of the now-prohibited firearms have been turned in.
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New Zealand Compliance Rate for Gun Buyback Program Stands at Less than 1 Percent
Published: July 2, 2019 { 40 comments }
SAF, Calguns and Partners Asking Injunction Against ‘Age Based Gun Ban’
Published: July 1, 2019 { 0 comments }he Second Amendment Foundation and Calguns Foundation are seeking an injunction against a section of California’s penal code that prohibits young adults, ages 18-20 from purchasing or acquiring firearms, and they are asking the federal court to declare this prohibition to be unconstitutional.
New Study: Enforcing Existing Laws Would Have ‘Immediate and Substantial Impact on Gun Crime’
Published: July 1, 2019 { 25 comments }A new study from researchers at Duke and the University of Chicago suggests that stricter enforcement of current gun laws would have an “immediate and substantial impact on gun crime” because most criminals obtain their firearms illegally and within six months of committing a crime.
Fed. Judge Denies DOJ Motion to Dismiss SAF California Registration Case
Published: July 1, 2019 { 0 comments }A federal judge has denied a motion to dismiss a lawsuit against the California Department of Justice and Attorney General Xavier Becerra over the state’s failure and refusal to establish a properly functioning internet-based firearms registration system that was mandated by law.
The Evolution Series Continues to Grow with the Introduction of the KC9 Lightweight
Published: July 1, 2019 { 0 comments }Ed Brown Products, Inc. announces the KC9 Lightweight as the newest model in the Evolution Series.
Meprolight USA Hires General Manager, VP of Sales and Marketing
Published: July 1, 2019 { 0 comments }Meprolight USA, the US Subsidiary company of Meprolight®, a world leader in a variety of optic solutions from electro-optics sights, thermal sights and devices, self-illuminated sights, and innovative pistol sights, has announced that is has named Bill Yerby as General Manager, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Meprolight USA.
Car Dealer Gives Away Shotgun with Purchase –Until Ford Pulled the Plug
Published: June 28, 2019 { 75 comments }A Ford dealership in Alabama used a classic marketing technique this week, but instead of a free hotdog or free movie tickets with purchase, they were offering a free shotgun. But once corporate got involved, the promotion was short-lived.
Exclusive Interview: Soldier Who Shot Never-Before-Seen Perfect Score at High-Power Event
Published: June 27, 2019 { 7 comments }A member of the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit shot a perfect score at a National Rifle Association High-Power Event earlier his month, a feat never-before accomplished with a service rifle at this type of competition.
Robert Reese, Founder of Springfield Armory, Passes at 87
Published: June 27, 2019 { 8 comments }Robert R. Reese, 87, of Geneseo, Illinois, iconic founder of Springfield Armory, passed peacefully Saturday, June 22, 2019, in Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House, Bettendorf, Iowa
Faxon Firearms Introducing New Custom Pistols with Polymer80
Published: June 27, 2019 { 3 comments }Faxon Firearms, well-known for their AR-15 rifles, parts and accessories, is now offering complete semi-custom Glock-pattern pistols