From the ATF: “Receiver blanks that do not meet the definition of a “firearm” are not subject to regulation under the GCA. The ATF has long held that items such as receiver blanks, “castings” or “machined bodies” in which the fire-control cavity area is completely solid and un-machined have not reached the “stage of manufacture” which would result in the classification of a firearm per the GCA.”
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ATF answers critical questions on 80 percent receivers: are they legal, are they firearms?
Published: November 11, 2014 { 10 comments }
Taurus USA Firearm Factory – Miami Florida – Photo Essay
Published: November 7, 2014 { 86 comments }When I got an invite to the factory at Taurus Firearms, I thought I had just scored a free trip to Brazil! But little did I know, Taurus makes many of their guns right here in the USA, near my stomping grounds in Miami. Those of us who were invited from the gun media family got to see how they make the Taurus tipup pistols, called the small frame or Model 22, and many of the .380 TCP parts being made, as well as guns from Taurus’s Heritage cowboy gun series and even some of the OEM parts that Taurus builds for other manufacturers.
ATI products to appear in MC Sports stores
Published: October 31, 2014 { 0 comments }ATI announced this month that it’s products will begin appearing in MC Sports stores across the midwest.
Ruger 10/22 Rifle – The Original American Rifleman 1964 Review
Published: October 22, 2014 { 0 comments }Not very frequently does GunsAmerica post written reviews from other gun publications, but in this particular instance we felt posting American Rifleman’s original review of the Ruger 10/22 which appeared in the Sept. 1964 issue was warranted considering the celebration that is going on today at Ruger. If you haven’t heard, Ruger is holding a special sweepstakes today to honor the 50th anniversary of the 10/22. Check it out!
DIY AR-15 Lower Self Contained CNC Machine (Pre-orders This Week)
Published: October 1, 2014 { 60 comments }From the man who brought you the first open-sourced 3-D printable firearm, now comes the Ghost Gunner, a miniature CNC mill that allows one to readily make AR lower receivers at home.
Beretta Breaks Ground in Tennessee
Published: September 8, 2014 { 0 comments }Beretta has broken ground on a new factory in Gallatin, Tennessee. The festivities were lavish, and brought some news. Beretta isn’t just phasing in new lines in Tennessee, as they’d originally announced–they’re moving everything to Tennessee, lock, stock, and barrel.
Mississippi Tax Free Holiday starts Today!
Published: September 5, 2014 { 0 comments }Mississippians, go out and buy yourself a firearm, a bow, ammunition or other hunting supplies this weekend and you won’t have to pay the state’s 7 percent sales tax!
More signs of a buyer’s market, gun demand eases
Published: August 29, 2014 { 0 comments }More signs of a buyer’s market, if you’re looking to purchase a new firearm, now might be the best time to do it.
Remington to lay off 105 workers
Published: August 20, 2014 { 1 comment }Remington Arms is laying off 105 workers at its facility in Herkimer County in central New York, local media reports.
Where’s all the .22 rimfire?
Published: August 12, 2014 { 6 comments }Where’s all the .22 rimfire? The communications director for Federal Premium Ammunition has an answer.