A Simple New Invention Seals Gunshot Wounds in Seconds and Could Save Countless Soldiers
Fact: hemorrhage is a leading cause of death on a battlefield. Another fact: the highest percentage of survivable battlefield deaths from 2001-2009 came from major trauma hemorrhage. This simple invention could change those facts: The new battlefield gadget is called X-STAT, and it uses a novel twist on simple science, offering a different way to treat […]
Anchorage Cabela’s Store Set To Open
News out of Sidney, Neb. today is exciting news for outdoors-crazed Alaskans: The state’s first Cabela’s store is set to hold its grand opening on April 10. Here’s the release from the Cabela’s folks: Cabela’s Announces Official Opening Date of Anchorage, Alaska, Store Ribbon-cutting scheduled for 10:45 a.m.; doors to open at 11 a.m. […]
Ruger Supports Second Amendment Foundation’s Challenge to California’s “Unsafe Handgun Act”
In response to unrealistic legal requirements in the State of California, Ruger CEO Mike Fifer provided a declaration in support of a lawsuit filled by the Second Amendment Foundation. The lawsuit seeks to overturn the ill-conceived laws depriving California residents of their constitutional rights. To learn more about the declaration, read the filed document (for HTML version, click […]
Revolt against California microstamping
There appears to be something of a revolt in progress by handgun manufacturers Sturm, Ruger and Smith & Wesson against the State of California’s microstamping requirement. Ruger has issued the following statement: “Ruger is committed to its customers in California. Unfortunately, the ill-conceived law requiring the incorporation of microstamping technology into semi-automatic pistols is forcing Ruger pistols […]
New Outdoor Television Series “Run2GunTV” Launches
Run2Gun-Customized Athletic Training for Hunters & Outdoorsmen Announces Outdoor Television Series “Run2GunTV” Sioux Falls, SD (Dec 23, 2013)- Athlete and hunter meet in a new television show produced in South Dakota called Run2Gun TV. With its unique approach to outdoor television, Run2Gun TV will take you inside the gym showing you the training methods used […]
Concealed Carry Means Fewer Murders, Says New Study
Quinnipiac University economist Mark Gius has published a new study, “An examination of the effects of concealed weapons laws and assault weapons bans on state-level murder rates,” in the journal Applied Economics Letters. Click here to read the article.
Both anti-gun, pro-gun measures expected to make Washington ballot
Initiative 591 which would keep background checks mandatory only for sales by licensed dealers. Initiative 594 would require background checks for all types of gun sales. Read the full article at The Seattle Times.
Gunfire Claims Fewest Cops Since 1887
Shotgun News has a great article on the decrease in deaths of police officers by firearms. “Only 33 police officers were killed by gunfire in 2013, the lowest number since 1887, according to data from the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund.” This is great news considering the number of firearms continues to increase. Read why […]
Top exhibitionist shooter Tom Knapp has passed away
Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family. Western Shooting Journal recognizes Tom as one of the greats in clay target shooting. Here is his bio from tomknapp.net: Tom Knapp is recognized as the greatest exhibition shooter of modern times. With TV appearances and more than 100 live shows a year in the United […]