Microstamping Threat in Massachusetts
 ANTI-GUN BILL TO BE HEARD IN COMMITTEE . . . Once again politicians in Boston are more concerned about burdening law-abiding gun owners and retailers and forcing the closure of major Massachusetts manufacturers rather than focusing on economic problems facing the state. State Sen. Anthony Petruccelli's microstamping legislation (S.835) will be heard in the Joint Judiciary Committee this Wednesday at 1 p.m. in Room A-1. Microstamping is a patented, sole-sourced concept that independent studies have proven to be flawed and easily defeated by criminals. Smith and Wesson, Kahr Arms and Savage Arms and their nearly 2,000 jobs would be impacted by this legislation. The companies would most likely have to abandon the state. The firearms industry in Massachusetts contributes more than $1.1 billion dollars in economic activity yearly. NSSF encourages everyone in Massachusetts to contact members of the Joint Judiciary Committee to express opposition to this legislation.
Industry News
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 SHOT BUSINESS OCTOBER-NOVEMBER ISSUE . . . The latest issue of SHOT Business magazine is now available online at shotbusiness.com. In this issue, the magazine takes an in-depth look at the personal defense market. Another article, which is a must-read for all FFLs, focuses on "willful" violation of laws, rules and regulations that can put your livelihood at stake. Also find the most recent news briefs, what's selling where, ATF Q&A, find out what's new from NSSF and much more.
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SMITH & WESSON ANNOUNCES CEO TRANSITION . . . Smith & Wesson Holding Corp. (NASDAQ:SWHC) announced that P. James Debney has been appointed president, CEO and a member of the board of directors, effective immediately. Debney previously served as vice president of Smith & Wesson Holding Corp. and president of the company's firearm division. Michael Golden, who has been Smith & Wesson's president and CEO, will continue as a member of the board of directors and has been appointed co-vice chairman of the board.
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CABELA'S ANNOUNCES ADDITION TO EXECUTIVE TEAM . . . Cabela's (NYSE:CAB) has announced the addition of Scott K. Williams to its executive team. Williams will be joining Cabela's as executive vice president and chief marketing and e-commerce officer. Williams most recently served as president of online retailer Fanatics Inc.
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ATK AMMO CONTRACTS . . . ATK announced last week that it has been awarded two U.S. military ammunition contracts. The first is an order valued at more than $58.7 million from the U.S. Army Contracting Command, Direct Fire Munitions Branch, Rock Island Contracting Center (RICC), Rock Island, Ill., to produce multiple variants of 20mm PGU-series ammunition. ATK has also been awarded a $46.5 million firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for AA40 5.56mm frangible ammunition by the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division in Crane, Ind.
SHOT Show
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 STATE OF THE INDUSTRY DINNER TICKETS ARE GOING FAST . . . Are you attending the SHOT Show in 2012? If so, a total experience would include attendance at the State of the Industry Dinner, sponsored by Outdoor Channel. The evening, in addition to a cocktail reception and dinner, will feature important messages and award presentations by industry dignitaries, a video report to NSSF members and an exclusive performance by superstar comedian Larry the Cable Guy. However, tickets are selling fast. In fact, more than 50 percent have been sold already, and no more will be sold after Dec. 15. So lock in your seat now for the Tuesday, Jan. 17, event, by going to the SHOT Show registration page and purchasing your ticket. Tickets cost $100 each or $950 for a table of 10, and they will be mailed with the SHOT Show badges.
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VENETIAN, PALAZZO ARE THE WAY TO STAY . . . The daily commute to and from the SHOT Show can be as simple as taking the elevator. The Venetian and Palazzo hotels offer attendees and exhibitors a prime location, one that provides them with an easy route to their rooms after a long day at the show -- not to mention the wide variety of restaurants and entertainment all under the same roof. Rooms are going fast, so make your reservations today at the Venetian or Palazzo at a reduced rate of $209 (a reduction from 2011 SHOT Show pricing). Search Available Rooms | Hotel & Travel Information
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VICTORY IN FIGHT TO PRESERVE TRADITIONAL AMMUNITION . . . Efforts to protect the rights of sportsmen and gun owners to use the ammunition of their choice received a significant boost last week when a federal judge dismissed part of a Center for Biological Diversity (CBD) lawsuit. The CBD suit challenged the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) denial of a petition to ban traditional ammunition and lead fishing tackle under the Toxic Substances Control Act of 1976 (TSCA). The court ruled it does not have jurisdiction over EPA's refusal to regulate traditional ammunition because the complaint was not filed within the statute of limitations to challenge the EPA decision. The ruling does not apply to the lead fishing gear portion of the petition. Full Story
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RULING DENIES 18-YEAR-OLDS SECOND AMENDMENT RIGHTS . . . Last week a federal judge in the Northern District of Texas ruled that adults aged 18 to 20 do not have an individual constitutional right under the Second Amendment to purchase, after a background check, a handgun or handgun ammunition from a federally licensed firearms retailer. This despite the fact that 18-year-olds can exercise every other individual right guaranteed in the Constitution. Adults aged 18 and over can speak and worship freely, vote, marry and start a family, enter into contracts and serve in the military where they are trusted to use fully automatic firearms. This case will now be appealed to the Fifth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals, where NSSF will seek to file an amicus brief.
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U.S. SUPREME COURT STAYS OUT OF GUN-RIGHTS DEBATE . . . The U.S. Supreme Court has refused to consider whether an individual's Second Amendment rights extend to carrying a firearm outside the home. The justices let stand a ruling by Maryland's highest court (Charles Williams v. Maryland, No. 10-1207) that upheld a state law prohibiting the carrying of a handgun without a permit. Read more.
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FINAL COMMITTEE HEARING ON PA. SUNDAY HUNTING SET FOR OCT. 27 . . . The Pennsylvania House of Representatives Game and Fisheries Committee will hold its third and final public hearing on Thursday, Oct. 27, beginning at 9 a.m. in Room 140 of the Main Capitol Building in Harrisburg, Pa. NSSF along with the Sunday Hunting Coalition is urging all sportsmen to come out and show their support for the removal of this antiquated blue law. Expanding Sunday hunting could have a tremendous economic impact on Pennsylvania to the tune of more than $764 million annually.
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ANTI-GUN GROUP FILES MOTION TO DISMISS IN NSSF LAWSUIT . . . The Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence has filed an amicus brief and the Department of Justice has filed a motion to dismiss in the case of NSSF v Jones (ATF). That lawsuit challenges the legal authority of ATF under the Gun Control Act to compel 8,500 federally licensed firearms retailers in Arizona, California, New Mexico and Texas to report the sale of two or more rifles. More information on the NSSF lawsuit.
Research
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SEPTEMBER NSSF-ADJUSTED NICS BACKGROUND CHECKS UP 14% . . . The September 2011 NSSF-adjusted National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) figure of 878,345 is an increase of 14 percent over the NSSF-adjusted NICS figure of 770,310 in September 2010. For comparison, the unadjusted September 2011 NICS figure of 1,244,604 is an increase of 9.2 percent over the unadjusted NICS figure of 1,139,980 in September 2010. This marks the 16th straight month over month increase in NSSF-adjusted NICS figures. Full Story
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NSSF MONTHLY SURVEY TRACKER . . . The NSSF Survey Tracker is a monthly monitoring service utilizing an online panel of active hunters and target shooters. Sourced by Southwick Associates' HunterSurvey.com, each report features Market Snapshot -- purchases made in the past month along with top-selling brands; Market Leaders -- the top brands purchased in different retail categories; and Question of the Month -- insight into opinions and attitudes of today's recreational hunters and target shooters. Click here for the most recent Survey Tracker. NSSF members should look for monthly Survey Trackers in the NSSF Member News e-newsletter and members can view historical reports by logging in.
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 HANDBOOK AIMS TO GROW OUTDOOR-SKILLS EDUCATION IN SCHOOLS . . . The Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies has released its "Outdoor Skills Education Handbook: A Guide for Developing and Implementing School-based Outdoor Skills Education." The handbook is designed to help fish and wildlife agencies and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) interested in working with their state departments of education, school districts, school administrators and teachers to include wildlife-related outdoor skills as part of the physical education curriculum. One of the successful case studies in the report was the result of an NSSF Hunting Heritage Partnership grant that Oklahoma received in 2010. The project led to 100 school teachers becoming certified hunter education instructors, resulting in nearly 3,100 students receiving hunter education from this new source. Learn more and read the report.
News of Note
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 PROJECT CHILDSAFE IN ACTION . . . After a non-fatal shooting accident involving a toddler, a North Carolina television station checked with law enforcement departments throughout its viewing area and found that the agencies had Project ChildSafe firearm safety kits on hand to distribute to gun owners in their communities. Police said they would distribute the kits, which contain a gun lock and a brochure that discusses safe storage options, to gun owners free of charge, no questions asked. See the WCNC story and video. Law enforcement departments interested in the NSSF-developed program can learn more at projectchildsafe.org.
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RHODE TAKES GOLD AT WORLD CUP . . . American Olympian Kim Rhode of El Monte, Calif., took first place in Women's Skeet at the 2011 International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup Final in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates. The oppressive heat didn't faze the southern Californian, who broke 24 out of 25 targets in the final to secure the victory. Visit the ISSF website for complete results of the World Cup Final.
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COUPLE COMPETES AT USPSA NATIONALS . . . At the recent United States Practical Shooting Association National Championships, CBS affiliate KLAS in Las Vegas covered more than the champions by focusing on USPSA competitor Ann Shaver, who explained how she and her husband, Russ, travel and compete together on the same team. In this video clip, she discusses the support she's received from fellow competitors and the confidence she feels to protect herself and her home now that she knows how to shoot well and safely handle a handgun.
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A RENDEZVOUS IS PATHWAY TO MUZZLELOADING . . . NSSF's Tracking Opportunities in Every State web feature not only reports on new hunting and shooting opportunities in each state but also includes a new article every two weeks that opens up the same kind of opportunities nationwide. The latest in this library is "A Rendezvous with Shooting and History." Here, readers can learn of muzzleloading events that are fun not only for the participant but for the visitor as well.
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 NHF DAY CELEBRATES ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL YEAR . . . On Sept. 24, National Hunting and Fishing Day was celebrated by thousands of outdoorsmen everywhere. Events took place around the country at which attendees learned about the importance of conserving our hunting and fishing heritage. As part of the festivities, President Obama issued a proclamation. Every U.S. President from Richard Nixon through Obama has issued official proclamations of support for the annual commemoration, now recognized as one of the most effective grassroots campaigns ever undertaken to promote traditional outdoor sports. Full Story
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