Buckets of Federal’s Award-Winning Syntech Range Ammunition Now Available

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November 8, 2019

I was skeptical of these plastic jacket rounds, I will admit. They boggled my mind. But, a few hundred rounds of their hollow point ammo haven’t caused an issue yet.

And now, they’re by the bucket.

ANOKA, Minnesota – November 6, 2019 – From the largest ammunition manufacturer of the world comes all-new Syntech Bulk Buckets boast 250 to 500 rounds packed in rugged plastic buckets that stack, store and transport easily. Shipments of this product have been delivered to dealers.

“Conventional ammunition causes metal-on-metal contact between the bullet and bore, which can shorten barrel life and rob accuracy. The polymer-encapsulated Syntech bullet prevents this, while eliminating copper and lead fouling,” explained Federal Handgun Ammunition Product Manager Chris Laack. “Combined with specialized clean-burning powders, your gun will stay cleaner, longer, so you can shoot more and shoot better. The exclusive Catalyst primer provides the cleanest most consistent ignition possible. That’s why it received the 2017 NRA Golden Bullseye Award. And now, we sell it by the bucket full.”

The one-of-a-kind TSJ projectile uses a polymer jacket to eliminate metal fouling and drastically reduce damaging barrel heat and friction. The bullet style also minimizes splash-back on steel targets. Its exclusive Catalyst primer provides hot, reliable ignition without the use of lead. There’s never been a better way to have an epic day at the range.

Features

250- to 500-round loose bulk packs
Rugged plastic buckets stack, store and transport easily
Catalyst high-performance lead-free primer
Total Synthetic Jacket prevents metal fouling
Drastically reduces barrel heat and friction
Minimizes splash-back on hard targets

Part No. / Description / MSRP

AE9SJ2B500 / 9mm Luger 124-grain Syntech TSJ 500-count bucket / $193.95

AE9SJ2B250 / 9mm Luger 124-grain Syntech TSJ 250-count bucket / $96.95

AE40SJ1B350 / 40 S&W 165-grain Syntech TSJ 350-count bucket / $174.95

AE45SJ1B300 / 45 Auto 230-grain Syntech TSJ 300-count bucket / $187.95

Learn more at Federal and all its ammunition products visit: www.federalpremium.com.

Talon Infinity – New ASP Baton

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Keith Finch

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November 8, 2019

Armament Systems and Procedures, maker of among other things my favorite EDC light, the Tungsten, has released their latest baton system. The Talon Infinity is an evolution on their popular Talon line that targeted one thing above all else, low maintenance durability? The upgraded coating on the Infinity has been formulated to resist dirt, binding, and stoppage problems and simplify maintenance to a minimal wipe down to clear debris on occasion.

Why?

People don’t clean their gear. Just a fact. Solution – Baton that doesn’t need it. Even as it sits in a dirt and debris filled environment, the outside world while riding in on a belt, it won’t resent the wearer from neglecting it among all the other equipment that also needs care. The only maintenance the Infinity should ever need is a section swap if it gets creased in use.

Appleton, WI, September 10, 2019— Armament Systems and Procedures (ASP), a leading provider of law enforcement products and training, has introduced what it calls “the next major advance in tactical batons,” with the launch of the new Talon Infinity expandable baton. The new impact weapon features a patent-pending design with fewer moving parts than previous push-button release batons, smoother extension and retraction, and friction-reducing materials and construction that reduce or eliminate the need for supplemental lubrication. The “Infinity” designation represents the long-term durability and reliability of the new baton, which ASP is backing with an unconditional, no-questions-asked lifetime guarantee that it says is unprecedented in the industry.

ASP founder and CEO Kevin Parsons says that the Talon Infinity has been in development for over a year. “We’ve produced literally hundreds of prototypes, testing different materials, components and tolerances, and we’re thrilled with the results,” he says. “Most importantly, the feedback we’ve received from officers—many of them also defensive tactics instructors—is that this is the smoothest, most precise baton they’ve ever used.” Parsons says that the testing and user reviews gave the company so much confidence in the design, quality and durability of the baton that it decided to offer an unprecedented warranty, covering the product for any reason—even misuse—forever. The company reports that distributor and agency demand has been immediate and significant, with orders and pending orders for many thousands of Talon Infinities.

Talon Infinity Batons are launching in three sizes (40, 50 and 60 cm extended lengths), in either black chromed 4140 steel, electroless nickel plated steel or Airweight 7075 T6 aluminum. Grip options include foamed vinyl and an all-new new Vector™ molded grip. For more information or to find an ASP Distributor, visit www.asp-usa.com.

About ASP: “Protecting Those Who Protect”

ASP is a leading manufacturer and supplier of Batons, Restraints, LED Lighting, OC and Training products to the law enforcement industry. The company has stood for innovative designs, flawless function and an unmatched standard of service since Kevin Parsons, PhD, founded the company in 1976. ASP holds more than 150 product patents and provides almost $2 million in free training each year to law enforcement professionals. ASP is ISO 9001:2015 certified, ANSI FL1 compliant and is a founding member of the Portable Lights American Trade Organization (PLATO). All products are designed in the United States.

MAGPUL BIPOD – SLING STUD QD

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Keith Finch

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November 8, 2019

The Magpul Bipod – Sling Stud QD is the next offering in the Magpul bipod line. Able to mount on the Uncle Mike’s® Sling Swivel Stud that’s common to nearly every sporting rifle made, the Magpul Bipod – Sling Stud QD is the strongest, most fully featured bipod available with direct sling stud mounting.

With its rapid-attach sling stud mounting system, the Sling Stud QD bipod takes the effort out of aligning and tightening that comes with traditional sling stud-mount bipods. The stainless-steel mounting system self-locates and aligns perfectly every time, and an ergonomic thumbwheel allows for excellent grip to ensure easy tightening. Additionally, two sizes of non-marring, high-durometer rubber mounting gaskets are provided to ensure optimized fit and load distribution on narrow sporter-contour or wider target-style forends. The ability to mount a sling with standard locking sling swivels on the forend is maintained with a low-profile sling stud on the rear of the Sling Stud QD mount, which also provides for a quick detachment when it’s needed.

Providing the same premium features available in the existing line of Magpul bipods, the Sling Stud QD bipod brings you the high performance associated with higher-priced bipods at a significantly more affordable price. Spring-tensioned, Mil-Spec hard anodized 6061-T6 aluminum and injection-molded, reinforced polymer legs stow neatly forward and snap down and lock into place with one hand. Leg extensions slide and lock securely with the push of a button on any of the seven locking detents extending from 6.6” to 10.0”. An industry-exclusive 50° of total tilt are controlled by a glove-friendly, knurled, tool-less, bipod locking knob located between the extended legs, allowing easy adjustment between shots. A soft rubber bipod locking knob cap is attached to the locking knob, giving users a steady, non-marring forward rest while the bipod is folded. Additionally, its staggered soft rubber feet hold fast on a variety of shooting surfaces and are easily removed with a roll pin punch. Should users choose to change feet, the Sling Stud QD’s legs accept most Atlas-pattern bipod replaceable feet. The streamlined housing and legs fit neatly under the barrel and are just under 2.5” deep and 3.3” wide when folded.

Features

• Rapid-attach, self-locating stainless-steel mounting system attaches to Uncle Mike’s Sling Studs on narrow or wide forends, while also providing a quick detachment capability

• High strength reinforced injection-molded polymer, Steel and Mil-Spec hard anodized 6061 T-6 aluminum construction

• (+/-) 25 degrees of tilt about the longitudinal axis of weapon for a total of 50 degrees

• Uncle Mike’s-style sling stud on rear of mounting body

• Rapid leg deployment with efficient single-handed adjustability

• Quiet and positive leg deployment, adjustment and stowage

• Adjustable friction knob for setting tilt and ease of movement

• Individually adjustable leg lengths in 0.5” increments for a total of seven positions

• Removable rubberized feet are compatible with B&T Industries Atlas pattern replaceable feet

Compatibility

• Wide or narrow forends or M1913/M-LOK® adapters using the Uncle Mike’s pattern QD sling stud

Colors

BLK and FDE

Price:

$129.95

‘Americans should hold on to their guns’ – Family Member of Mexican Massacre Victim Speaks Out

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Keith Finch

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November 8, 2019

Kendra Miller is quoted in this very oddly slugged (digital sharable title) and titled Daily Mail piece. However, in it, the one victim of the massacre in Mexico’s sister-in-law makes the case about the absolute defenselessness of the Mexican population, as legislated by their central government. That very same government who lost a fight to the cartels over keeping a single cartel head imprisoned for criminal prosecution. They caved when attacked.

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-7657505/Relative-slain-Mormon-family-advocates-gun-control.html?fbclid=IwAR3yZGbSqqosbLrNjMPRCZ_hjX2LcNmpC-SWA42Z87-WvBZ7kJWS41LgOQA

Speaking from her home in La Mora, where she is due to get married next week, Miller told CNN that her family constantly face threats from the cartels.

Miller brought up the issue of gun control and urged Americans to fight against any bans on weapons.

‘I don’t know where you’re standing on the whole (idea of) trying to take away the guns in America right now, but I say fight for those guns,’ she said.

‘These things are happening here in Mexico because people can’t protect themselves because by law they’re not allowed to own these guns.

‘So since the government isn’t doing their job of protection in the way that they should, these cartels can just wreak havoc and the people are left defenseless.

‘So I say hold onto your guns, people.’

Three mothers and six children, aged between six months and 12 years, were killed in the cartel ambush after leaving their La Mora religious community, which is a decades-old settlement in Sonora state founded as part of an offshoot of the Mormon church.

The Mexico Reality

The situation just south of our border is something entirely alien to those here in the U.S. The brutal criminal elements can openly influence what the Mexican National Government does, through force. They are effectively a ruling power in the hemisphere. This is something Americans have a hard time wrapping our heads around. Our domestic forms of corruption and quid pro quo are nearly universally financial and clandestine. Those are done with handshakes and personnel placements and the exchange of money for services.

Just over the border they are literally done at the barrel of a gun, or rocket launcher. The cartel who’s the majority in that region doesn’t like someone, they just openly remove them in a brutally violent manner. Violence isn’t a final option with dire consequences, it could very well be the easiest way to get what they want.

Imagine that reality, even in crime ridden Chicago, imagine a criminal organization so powerful they could just kill a mayor or city council member and the combined forces of the Chicago PD, County Sheriff, and Illinois National Guard couldn’t really do anything about it. The manhunt that would occur here is a dream there.

Here, in my local metro area, when a man shot and killed 7 of his family members he was chased and hunted by dozens of officers. They flew helicopters. They cornered him with overwhelming force and stopped him. That is so far from Mexico’s reality it might as well be a heroic novela of what an ideal world would be like for citizens of our southern neighbor.

The cartels have a legitimate slice of power, open and backed by force. They might as well be their own state, with their own laws and rules, that is in conflict with Mexico over territory.

But… the Democrats would love themselves some Mexican style gun control laws.

Safety Mentality

Imagine, again the reality where these folks lived and where they were killed, but imagine a world in which you, Joe or Jane Americano, must convoy with other neighbors and family in order to safely go visit your relatives. Getting into your car and going anywhere isn’t an option available to you, there exists a real threat of attack. Not the ‘wrong place wrong time’ crime that everyone worldwide is under threat of for any number of reasons, but of deliberate targeting and attack by a hostile group openly operating in defiance of your local PD, Sheriff, and the Army, all who actually cannot stop them. They are incapable of stopping them.

Carrying a gun in such a place would be the most sensical thing you could do, for yourself and your family. But it is illegal there. The citizenry and the nations guests must rely on a provenly ineffective armed force and the good will of the hostile cartel.

SIG SAUER Introduces 6mm Creedmoor Elite Match Ammunition

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Keith Finch

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November 7, 2019

NEWINGTON, N.H., (November 7, 2019) – SIG SAUER, Inc. extends its line of Elite Match premium competition ammunition with the addition of 6mm Creedmoor.

Featuring a 107gr Sierra MatchKing^® bullet, the new 6mm Creedmoor Elite Match OTM load has a muzzle velocity of 2,950 fps and muzzle energy of 2,068 ft-lbs.

“6mm Creedmoor is a popular long-range round that performs well in wind thanks to its high ballistic coefficient and flat trajectory,” said Brad Criner, Senior Director, Brand Management and Business Development, SIG SAUER Ammunition. “We are pleased to offer this highly accurate round for competition shooters along with 6.5 Creedmoor and numerous other match grade loads.”

SIG Elite Match ammunition is currently available in the following calibers: 223 Rem, 300BLK, 308 Win, 30-06 Springfield, 300 Win Mag, 6mm Creedmoor and 6.5 Creedmoor.

SIG SAUER Elite Match ammunition features a temperature-stable propellant that delivers consistent muzzle velocity in all weather conditions. Premium-quality primers ensure minimum velocity variations, and the shell case metallurgy is optimized in the SIG Elite Match OTM cartridge to yield consistent bullet retention round to round. All SIG SAUER rifle ammunition is precision loaded on state-of-the-art equipment that is 100% electromechanically monitored to ensure geometric conformity and charge weight consistency

The SIG SAUER 6mm Creedmoor Elite Match ammunition is now available for purchase at the https://www.sigsauer.com/store

All SIG SAUER Elite Ammunition is manufactured by SIG SAUER at its state-of-the-art ammunition manufacturing facility in Jacksonville, Arkansas to the same exacting standards as the company’s premium pistols and rifles. For more information, visit www.sigsauer.com/ammunition

Get Social: follow SIG SAUER on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube for the latest news, product announcements, events, and updates.

About SIG SAUER, Inc.

SIG SAUER, Inc. is a leading provider and manufacturer of firearms, electro-optics, ammunition, airguns, suppressors, and training. For over 150 years SIG SAUER, Inc. has evolved, and thrived, by blending American ingenuity, German engineering, and Swiss precision. Today, SIG SAUER is synonymous with industry-leading quality and innovation which has made it the brand of choice amongst the U.S. Military, the global defense community, law enforcement, competitive shooters, hunters, and responsible citizens. Additionally, SIG SAUER is the premier provider of elite firearms instruction and tactical training at the SIG SAUER Academy. Headquartered in Newington, New Hampshire, SIG SAUER has almost 2,000 employees across eight locations in the U.S. and around the world. For more information about the company and product line visit: sigsauer.com.

Remington Arms Co. v. Soto – SCOTUS Considers Hearing a Challenge to PLCAA

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Keith Finch

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November 7, 2019

The NY Times has a piece tracking the progress of a case type that has been repeatedly tossed by lower courts. It challenges the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (PLCAA). For those in the industry, the PLCAA is shield against being snuffed out entirely by those with enough money to bury the gun industry in blame for actions beyond their control. For those with that money, they are trying to get the Supreme Court of the United States to remove that liability protection and potentially making every wrong action taken by anyone who purchases a weapon, legally or not, the fault of the manufacturer.

This would be the ultimate win for gun controllers, they wouldn’t have to ban anything. They can just bankrupt manufacturers, distributors, and retailers with a few cases that would basically only have to prove that guns are lethal and that they built the gun. Make no mistake, the folks who want arms removed entirely don’t actually care about the “responsibility of advertising” of a rifle, they want an avenue to eliminate them. This is that avenue, it is their best avenue by far for net effect. They don’t even have to win very often, just bring enough cases to eat every available cent a company has. Given the prevalence of small but popular companies in this space, it could be a financial death sentence.

Remington Arms Co. v. Soto

This is the case attempting to hold Remington accountable for the actions of Adam Lanza. Lanza murdered his mother and took her rifle, a Bushmaster XM15, and then drove to the Sandy Hook Elementary school where he would kill 6 staff members and 20 children before putting the last round fired into his own head.

It alleges that Remington’s advertising campaigns contributed to Lanza’s preoccupation with violence and somehow encouraged acts like murdering children. Lanza’s diagnosed Aspergers, depression, anxiety, and OCD, were all ruled blameless in 2014. Mind influencing prescriptions have also not seen the attention as contributing factors… so it has to be an ad about the “Man Card” being reissued in a time period where ads were popularizing the “dumb dad” stereotype.

I’m not saying it was a great ad, I’m saying that on the list of things going on in Lanza’s brain I think the preoccupation with other mass killers was probably a tad more influential than a print ad. I’m putting forward the proposal that the number of mass killers on mind altering prescription substensaces is absurdly high. And I’m positing the, perhaps absurd, notion that despite the diagnosis and the prescriptions, Lanza was still culpable for his own actions and the place to lay the blame died when he ventilated his own skull.

Remington is 100% culpable to what they say. They, like everyone else on this planet, are not culpable to someone twisting anything they said into some dark mutant form of the original message. But if SCOTUS sides against Remington, then every firearm company is in mortal danger for every ad they have ever produced in any time period if it could be misinterpreted, or is just tone deaf by today’s standards, and seen as an instrument of inciting violence.

STREAMLIGHT® Introduces USB Rechargeable FlipMate

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Keith Finch

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November 6, 2019

EAGLEVILLE, PA, November 5, 2019 – Streamlight^®, Inc., a leading provider of high-performance lighting, launched the compact and powerful FlipMate^TM, a USB rechargeable light with a blade that rotates 270 degrees on its body to provide area lighting as well as color matching. Offering four lighting options, the new light delivers up to 500 lumens.

The FlipMate includes cool white LEDs for bright area illumination and High Color Rendering Index (CRI) LEDs with Streamlight’s proprietary Color-Rite technology for automotive and industrial color matching applications. The light can stand on its tail-end with the light bar angled in any position. Its weighted base includes magnets for attaching the flashlight to metal surfaces for task-specific lighting. A handy folding hook to hang the light as a cordless drop light is also provided for added versatility.

“The FlipMate gives auto technicians and industrial workers two lights in one – area lighting to illuminate large areas anywhere on a vehicle, as well as color matching to identify differences in wiring, or in paint colors for detailing and painting jobs,” said Streamlight Vice President, Sales and Marketing, Michael F. Dineen. “It also features the convenience and cost savings of USB rechargeability.”

Featuring the latest in power LED technology, the FlipMate uses cool white LEDs to deliver 500 lumens on the high setting and 250 lumens on low, with run times of 2.5 and 5.75 hours, respectively. The light’s High CRI LEDs offer 400 lumens on high with a 2.5 hour run time; on low, they provide 200 lumens with a 6-hour run time.

The FlipMate uses a lithium ion 3800 mAh cell battery, which can be recharged via a USB cord; charge times vary depending on the USB source’s voltage. The light can also be recharged in 4.5 hours with an AC wall charger. The light is made from nylon and aluminum construction with a replaceable polycarbonate lens that is gasket-sealed.

Weighing just 8.7 ounces, the FlipMate is 4.58 inches in length, 1.3 inches thick, and 2.56 inches wide when folded. With the light bar fully extended, the FlipMate measures 7.94 inches in length.

The light is IPX4 rated for water-resistant operation and impact resistant to two meters.

The FlipMate has an MSRP of $125.00, and includes Streamlight’s Limited Lifetime Warranty.

About Streamlight

Based in Eagleville, PA, Streamlight, Inc. has more than 45 years of experience making tough, durable, long-lasting flashlights designed to serve the specialized needs of professionals and consumers alike. Since 1973, the company has designed, manufactured and marketed high-performance flashlights, and today offers a broad array of lights, lanterns, weapon light/laser sighting devices, and scene lighting solutions for professional law enforcement, military, firefighting, industrial, automotive, and outdoor applications. Streamlight is an ISO 9001:2015 certified company. For additional information, please call 800-523-7488, visit streamlight.com or connect with us on facebook.com/streamlight; twitter.com/Streamlight; instagram.com/streamlightinc; https://www.linkedin.com/company/streamlight-inc./; and youtube.com/streamlighttv.

WORK SHARP Release Five New Manual Sharpeners

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Keith Finch

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November 6, 2019

ASHLAND, Ore. (November 6, 2019) — Work Sharp Outdoor, the industry-leading manufacturer of knife and tool sharpeners, launches a new line of high-value manual sharpening products that deliver on the quality, performance and innovation people have come to expect.

The five new Work Sharp manual knife sharpeners are the Pivot Knife Sharpener, Pivot Plus Knife Sharpener, Pivot Pro Knife & Tool Sharpener, Micro Sharpener & Knife Tool, and the Angle Set Knife Sharpener.

While their current manual sharpening products have added value to consumers and retail partners alike, Work Sharp did not have a full line that positioned the brand as the complete solution and industry leader in manual sharpening innovation.

“These five new manual sharpeners will invite new customers into the brand and give them every reason to stay,” says Kyle Crawford, Work Sharp Brand Manager. “We’re excited to introduce these new products to market, bring new customers into the Work Sharp experience and position our business as the leader in sharpening.”

These products deliver sharpening innovation in familiar form. Work Sharp’s exclusive Convex Carbide Sharpening System creates a superior convex edge quickly and easily. Convex edges cut smoother and hold their edge longer. The Convex Carbides also provide the innovative Pivot Response Technology. This technology allows the carbides to follow the curve of the blade when sharpening and provides increased control of material take off to restore an edge quickly. In addition, Pivot Response can be locked to decrease material take off for quickly restoring a lightly dulled edge.

“Work Sharp’s innovative technologies allow more control of the sharpening results you want without adding complexity,” says Crawford. “Our engineered simplicity puts the skill into the tool so you get sharper edges faster.”

Darex, the makers of Work Sharp Knife & Tool Sharpeners, is proud to be an American company. Darex has produced industry-leading sharpening tools in the USA for nearly 50 years. Today, Darex is more than 120 co-workers strong and has sold over 8 million sharpeners.

Visit WorkSharpTools.com to learn more about our new line of products.

Babes With Bullets Says Farewell

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Dr LateBloomer

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November 6, 2019

This past weekend in Fresno, California a pillar of women’s shooting instruction for the past 15 years took its farewell bows with a final shooting camp.

Babes With Bullets began in 2004 when women’s shooting icon Kay Miculek hosted an event at her home range, Shootout Lane, to help other female shooters get ready for an upcoming competition. This event started a collaboration between Kay Miculek and Deb Ferns for a traveling firearms instruction academy, for women, instructed by women, held in a “gals weekend” sleepover camp atmosphere. This proved to be a very popular combination, because nearly 6000 women have become “Babes” over the years – producing not only competent firearms enthusiasts, but also lasting friendships which span the country.

In addition to Camp Director Deb Ferns, Head Instructor Kay Miculek, and Senior Instructor Lisa Munson, Babes’ roster of instructors over the years has included many well-known names in women’s shooting, including Sheila Brey, who was the first woman to achieve Master classification in USPSA in the 1990’s; Annette Aysen, who is known as the First Lady of Revolver; and more recently, Olympian Biathete Lanny Barnes.

Although I had already begun shooting IDPA with a handgun before I attended my first Babes camp in 2011, it was that experience which made me realize that I was NOT a weirdo for being a woman who enjoyed guns. It was such a revelation and relief to see that every woman in attendance liked firearms! I wanted to jump for joy that I was not alone! I signed up for four more camps over subsequent years, dragging my two daughters along as well in 2013.

Babes has provided not only firearms instruction, but also mentorship and leadership – opening doors and encouraging women to embrace the firearms community (and it them) – with many alumni becoming instructors and leaders in their own right. Babes planted the seeds from which grew an entire harvest of female firearms enthusiasts.

Babes became known for providing a safe and supportive firearms experience for women.

It was Deb Ferns of Babes who encouraged my own first efforts at blogging several years ago and who guided me through getting media credentials for SHOT Show. These women have given back to the firearms community in uncounted ways both tangible and intangible. I and women like me all over the country consider these fine women to be our “Godmothers of the Gun”. We are saddened to see the experience come to an end.

But the party isn’t over yet! Babes founders have created a new venture called LACE, for Ladies Adventure Camp Experience, which is working to introduce women to hunting and fishing. I personally will be attending a LACE Ladies Doe and Hog Hunt in Texas in a few weeks, with my Aero Precision M5 in tow, so stand by for even more adventures!

The 2nd Amendment Rally

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DRGO

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November 6, 2019

(from dailytruthreport.com)

This past weekend I celebrated my First Amendment right to free speech and peaceable assembly on the Capitol Lawn at the first 2nd Amendment Rally with perhaps two thousand of my fellow Second Amendment supporters from around the nation.

It was a particularly apropos moment. Elections are just days away here in Virginia that could dramatically alter the direction of the Commonwealth, and it is only a week before we celebrate the service of military veterans who sacrificed so that we could enjoy these rights.

Unlike the subsidized Bloomberg minions, this event was entirely grassroots. Speakers paid their own way and, as NRA Board of Directors member Anthony Colandro said, the attendees “Paul Revere’d” their “you-know-whats” there however we could. We don’t have to be paid to speak out on behalf of our rights, because we all know that we must advocate strongly, persistently and united, or we will surely lose them.

This rally had two very important themes. The first is that each and every gun owner is the gun lobby. We aren’t a well-heeled special interest group with fancy lobbyists. #Wearethegunlobby is everyday people from every walk of life who know that all of our rights depend on having a healthy constitutional republic that governs justly only with our consent. #Wearethegunlobby is the final defensive line against tyranny. We know that government cannot be everywhere to protect us. All we require is to be free to defend ourselves and those we love.

The second theme was unity. Not all speakers saw eye-to-eye on all the details that follow the above assertion, but differences paled in comparison to those core beliefs. They all came together to speak against the confiscationists. Leaders of ‘Save the Second’ spoke after NRA directors and Dan Gross, former president of the Brady Campaign, to a crowd that wore MAGA hats mixed with liberal gun owners (r/liberalgunowners on Reddit), members of the LGBTQ community, and people from every ethnic background. The Second Amendment is demonstrably the largest tent there is. What brings us together is so much more important than any of those elements.

There were several poignant moments that made it clear that this advocacy isn’t just about words on yellowed documents written by dead white men. Gabby Franco, a world-class Olympic shooter, described her former country Venezuela’s descent into tyranny and runaway crime after civilian disarmament in 2012. Kerry Sloane of ‘We the Female’ described her triumph over past domestic violence and her mission to ensure that women are able to defend themselves. Kevin Dixie of ‘No Other Choice’ said that where we have come from (slavery and racist violence) must not define where we go as a unified group. Such a degree of honesty and acknowledgement of our differences while modeling unconditional acceptance is hard to find anywhere else.

We celebrated victories and took notice where challenges lie ahead. Dick Heller of the Heller vs. D.C. case, in which the Supreme Court struck down D.C.’s unconstitutional infringements against the individual right to keep arms appeared, as did Cam Edwards now of Bearing Arms. They emphasized that there are twice as many constitutional carry (no permit needed) states as there are “may issue” states. Anthony Colandro called for everyone to pitch in to help states like his New Jersey, because what takes root there has had a record of spreading to other states. Joshua Prince spoke of his successful litigation against a slew of infringements that have been attempted in Pennsylvania.

The rally opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and it closed with our National Anthem. The lawn was left as spotless as we found it. We were commissioned to continue our grassroots efforts: knock on doors for political allies, invite and educate the uninitiated to our sports, and to continue to assemble and speak out against unconstitutional infringements wherever we find them.

Let’s do it!

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–Dennis Petrocelli, MD is a clinical and forensic psychiatrist who has practiced for nearly 20 years in Virginia. He took up shooting in 2019 for mind-body training and self-defense, and is joining the fight for Virginians’ gun rights.

All DRGO articles by Dennis Petrocelli, MD

64% of Americans Say Gun Laws Should Be “Stricter” – Gallup

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Keith Finch

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November 6, 2019

The problem with Gallup’s question is defining what “stricter” is. It might as well just say “better” instead. Americans want our gun laws to be “better” and produce a lower violent crime rate. That’s what we want. The problem, what are we actually getting? What are the fruits of the law’s labor. Did we improve upon our goals, how did we, and could we do so in a less invasive manner for the American citizenry?

Here’s Gallup’s chart. Again with the vague “more strict” descriptor. But if we begin chopping this into actual policies, like “handgun ban” for example, the support shifts wildly. A handgun ban, despite being objectively the most widely used firearm classification in crime, has only 29% support.

Even the question is absurdly vague, I know this is how we get base opinion data but the issue is politicos take this as a license to try and pass literally anything flashy instead of crafting an policy designed for positive effect.

The data based on primary party affiliation.

Looking at the second chart this is so very clearly a partisan issue with partisan messaging its depressing. Democrats identifying voters have swung nearly universally along the extreme of their party line when it comes to firearm policy, especially when that policy is put in vague positive sounding terms like “stricter” and not detailed down like what a Universal Background Check is or just how absent due process is in a ERPO.

It’s telling that the minute you begin to explain these policies to reasonable democratic voters, even in basic terms, support drops off rapidly. Democrats are largely as well meaning and well reasoned as we are on topics they have a grasp of. It’s clear that they are as we see specific policies lose the mass support and only the extreme end of gun controllers who want an all out arms prohibition remain.

A ban on handguns, again arguably a move that would significantly impact crime rates (both positively and negatively) has no majority support. Even among democrat voters it’s only 44% compared to the 88% who want “stricter” gun laws. That would certainly be stricter. When a policy is cloaked in generalization is easier to elicit a ‘positive’ response from the general population who all have the same general goal of living a “better” life.

After a spate of deadly shootings this summer, Trump appeared open to gun reform, but administration officials have recently said that he has backed away from any proposals and will take no action on the issue. Meanwhile, Democratic presidential candidates have aggressively campaigned for gun reform. – Gallup

Trump and the Republicans can suffer that same fate, being caught in generalization. Everyone can agree something must be done. It’s when that something actually has to become something written down as a policy to enforce that it all the support vanishes.

Gallup, I know that low poll numbers on this or that topic wouldn’t look compelling but it would be illustrative just how many people support something like a UBC or ERPO/Red Flag law after being fully educated on the policy, how it works, and what its impact and limitations are.

I would hazard a guess that the hardcore supports of many of these policies are ideologues without any practical understanding of the enforcement mechanisms. I want to see the chart of persons who support a Universal Background Check vs. those who understand what a UBC is and can articulate, even basically, an infrastructure to support it.

Understanding is still key.

The TS12 – IWI Calls Shotgun

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Keith Finch

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November 5, 2019

I’m sitting here with my other IWI products and we are awaiting the arrival of this space age shotgun from Israeli Weapon Industries. I’m not a shotgun guy, I’m not. But I love the concept of this shotgun.

The Tavor TS12 12 gauge shotgun is a gas regulated bullpup shotgun with an innovative design that feeds from one of three (3) individual magazines which can hold four 3 inch shotgun shells or five 2 ¾ inch shotgun shells each. This means that the potential overall capacity from all three (3) individual magazines is 15 rounds plus one additional round in the chamber. The TS12 has a unique feature that automatically loads a round in the chamber once the subsequent loaded magazine is rotated into position. It can be fed and unloaded from either side.

Additional features of the TS12 include four (4) sling attachment points, M-LOK compatible rails, a continuous Picatinny rail on top, Benelli/Beretta choke tube compatibility, and the reliability expected of all IWI products. Although the TS12 has an 18.5 inch barrel, the overall length is still only 28.34 inches.

It’s a lot of lead flying. 16 rounds of buckshot is a substantial amount of on deck and ready to go for a home defense or cruiser gun. Being under 29″ doesn’t hurt its portability in the slightest.

Meanwhile enjoy this video of James playing with a prototype.

SIG SAUER Super Target Air Pistol and New Line of Pellets Now Available

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Keith Finch

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November 5, 2019

Newington, N.H. (November 4, 2019) – SIG SAUER is pleased to announce the SIG SAUER Super Target .177 caliber, single-shot pneumatic air pistol is now available, along with a new line of pellets from SIG AIR. The new Super Target is a highly accurate, all-metal, entry-level 10-meter target pistol featuring a 7.5-inch rifled barrel for increased accuracy and a crisp, fully-adjustable trigger.

“We are excited to offer our first pneumatic air pistol and the Super Target truly lives up to its name. It is a super pistol for target shooting – accurate and precise, delivering match-grade performance,” said Matt Handy, Director, SIG AIR

The Super Target is designed and optimized for ease of use with a muzzle velocity of up to 400 fps. To operate the Super Target, simply release the slide by pulling the hammer back, while simultaneously pulling the slide up and over until completely open. Insert the pellet, close it, and you are ready to fire. The Super Target is powered through a pneumatic operation system and requires no CO₂cartridge for use.

Super Target Air Pistol:

Total length: 10.25”	Barrel length: 7.5”	Weight: 2.5 lbs
Finish: All Metal/Wood Grips	Muzzle Velocity: up to 400 fps	Caliber: .177
Capacity: 1	Power Source: Single-stroke pneumatic

MSRP: $399.99

SIG SAUER is now offering the following new airgun pellets:

The Zero Pb is a hollow point lead pellet available in .177 and .22 calibers with bullet weights of 8.18gr and 16.66gr respectively. This pellet is designed for pest control and hunting small game.

The Dagger Pb is a domed lead pellet available in .177 (8.18 gr) and .22 (16.66 gr)

calibers and is optimal for pest control. It is also great for training, target practice and plinking.

The Venom Pb is a round lead pellet available in .177 (7.87gr) and .22 (14.50 gr) calibers. This pellet is optimal for training and great for plinking.

The Match Pb is a flat lead pellet optimized for training and great for plinking. Available in .177 cal (7.71gr).

The SIG AIR Super Target and new line of pellets are now available for purchase at the sigsauer.com/store.

About SIG SAUER, Inc.

SIG SAUER, Inc. is a leading provider and manufacturer of firearms, electro-optics, ammunition, airguns, suppressors, and training. For over 150 years SIG SAUER, Inc. has evolved, and thrived, by blending American ingenuity, German engineering, and Swiss precision. Today, SIG SAUER is synonymous with industry-leading quality and innovation which has made it the brand of choice amongst the U.S. Military, the global defense community, law enforcement, competitive shooters, hunters, and responsible citizens. Additionally, SIG SAUER is the premier provider of elite firearms instruction and tactical training at the SIG SAUER Academy. Headquartered in Newington, New Hampshire, SIG SAUER has almost 2,000 employees across eight locations in the U.S. and around the world. For more information about the company and product line visit: sigsauer.com.

Breaking: Ambush in Mexico Kills at Least 9 Americans, 6 Children.

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Keith Finch

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November 5, 2019

sonoraambush — Image pulled as a screenshot from video from Rhonita Miller's family member. SUV is destroyed and victims burned to death.

From NBC News:

At least nine U.S. citizens, including six children, were killed in a massacre in the Mexican border state of Sonora Monday, a relative to many of the victims told NBC News.

The victims were descendants of mormon settlers with family in Utah, the attack has been described as a motorcade ambush by relatives of the survivors.

The victims were identified by Miller as Christina Marie Langford Johnson, 29, Dawna Langford, 43, and Trevor Langford, 11, and Rogan Langford, two-and-a-half. Also killed were Rhonita Miller, 30, Howard Miller, 12, Krystal Miller, 10, and 8-month-old twins, Titus and Tiana Miller.

Violence in Mexico has recently been well publicized. Most famously perhaps in the assault by organized cartel gunmen that freed a Sinaloa Cartel leader, the attackers filmed themselves driving into the attack bringing belt-fed automatic weapons, explosives, and shoulder launched rockets.

A 13-year-old, Devin Langford, escaped uninjured and then walked for about 14 miles to La Mora for help after hiding his wounded siblings in bushes and covering them with branches, she said.

Meanwhile, Mckenzie Langford, 9, had gotten grazed in the arm with a bullet — but after Devin did not come back, she also went to find help. Miller said Mckenzie got lost and walked for hours in the dark before she was found by search parties.

As of now it is unknown if everyone in the convoy is accounted for, several vehicle were shot to pieces and one at least ignited, reportedly burning the occupants to death. Reports are listing one child, at least, as still missing. President Trump has indicated his full readiness to assist the Mexican President in bringing down the cartels by force.

This is the time for Mexico, with the help of the United States, to wage WAR on the drug cartels and wipe them off the face of the earth. We merely await a call from your great new president!— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) November 5, 2019

THE GRUNT’S GREATEST GAT

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The Armory Life

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November 4, 2019

On July 7, 1944, Sergeant Thomas Baker was gravely wounded while fighting fanatical Japanese defenders during the Battle for Saipan. His primary weapon had been ruined during vicious hand to hand fighting. Not wanting to endanger his comrades, Sergeant Baker asked for a 1911 pistol containing eight rounds of ammunition. When last seen alive he was resting with his back against a tree in a jungle clearing.

The Springfield Armory 1911 Mil-Spec is shown on the right. On the left is an original 1944-production M1911A1 bearing the sweetheart grip my wife’s grandfather carried through two years of combat in Europe.

When American forces later assaulted through the area they discovered Thomas Baker’s lifeless corpse. The slide was locked back on his empty pistol, and there were eight dead Japanese soldiers scattered about the clearing. Sergeant Baker’s posthumous Medal of Honor stands in profound testimony to unimaginable personal courage. The G.I. pistol he carried is an American icon.

The Springfield Armory 1911 Mil-Spec is a slightly modernized reproduction of the classic military handgun generations of American soldiers used to free the planet.

The M1911 pistol earned its place in Sergeant Baker’s hand that fateful day as a result of a grueling head to head trial between John Moses Browning’s design and one from Savage. The competition came down to a two-day torture test, winner take all. A single example of each gun fired six thousand rounds. When the guns got hot they were simply immersed in water to cool them off. The other had thirty-seven stoppages. John Moses Browning’s 1911 had none.

After more than 2.7 million GI-issue pistols later, the M1911 has formed the foundation of modern pistol craft. Even more than a century after its introduction the 1911 still has more than its share of rabid acolytes. I am one of them.

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