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First Handgun Choice
Asking “which gun should I buy?” is about the same as asking “which vehicle should I buy?” There is no correct answer because it depends on the purpose and preference. For this post we will stick with handguns and cover rifles later.
Read the rest of the article filled with sage advice by my friend Dustin: http://fishgame.com/2015/03/choosing-your-first-handgun/
ATF Director Steps Down Following Days Of Rumors
B. Todd Jones, director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, confirmed this morning that he is leaving that post, nine days after a leading national gun rights organization called on him to step down or be fired primarily because of the controversy over the agency’s recent proposal to ban a popular type of ammunition for modern sport-utility rifles.
...Red vs Green
My eyes are more partial to the green…
...Single Stack 9mm Glock 43
Recoil Magazine (issue 18) has started arriving to individuals, and located inside is a two page article on the single stack 9mm Glock 43. Note that Glock has not formally announced the 43 as of yet. Glock is expected to officially announce on Friday, March 20. The article states that models will be available in stores shortly after the April 2015 NRA annual meeting, with a MSRP of $580.
Texas Senate Approves Open Carry of Handguns
The Texas Senate has given preliminary approval to allowing licensed open carry of handguns in the state.
The first major gun-rights vote of the legislative session came Monday after more than two hours of debate. A final vote to send the bill to the House is expected Tuesday.
Texas has allowed concealed carry of handguns since 1995, but a recent push for open carry has been taken up by new Republican leaders such as Gov. Greg Abbott and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick.
Texas is just one of six states that ban open carry of handguns. Abbott says he’ll sign an open carry bill into law if passed.
Gun-rights groups call the bill an important Second Amendment protection. Opponents say openly carrying guns intimidates the general public.
Source: http://www.kbtx.com/home/headlines/Texas-Senate-Approves-Open-Carry-of-Handguns-296502351.html
House Bill Would Ban AR-15 Bullet
Democrats are pressing new legislation in the House that would ban forms of armor-piercing ammunition.
...It’s Not Just M855
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives on Thursday raised new concerns about surplus military ammo used in popular AR-15 rifles and pistols just days after pulling back on a proposal to ban the ammo because it could threaten police safety.
In a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing, ATF Director B. Todd Jones said all types of the 5.56 military-style ammo used by shooters pose a threat to police as more people buy the AR-15-style pistols.
“Any 5.56 round” is “a challenge for officer safety,” he said. Jones asked lawmakers to help in a review of a 1986 bill written to protect police from so-called “cop killer” rounds that largely exempted rifle ammo like the 5.56 because it has been used by target shooters, not criminals.
Read the rest of the article: http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/atf-raises-new-worries-about-ar-15-ammo/article/2561422
No Until The Fat Lady Sings
AMMO BAN – Its not over . . . Or . . .Did the BATFE just pull a fast one on us? YES THEY DID!
Sure . . they backed down on the ammo ban.
But what they didn’t tell us is that the United States Supreme court just ruled that agencies such as the BATFE do not have to submit rule changes to public comment. They can just change the rules when and where they want to!
So yes, BATFE has “shelved” the ammo ban for now.
But they have merely set it back to wait for the public furor to die down and for the attention of Congress to wander elsewhere!
Then, they will make the rule changes without notice.
This includes the reclassification and ban of ammo and even ATF-41P.
Please continue to submit your comments on the ammo ban for the next 4 days.
Please write your Congress Critters and ask them to change the law and require rule making agencies to submit rule changes to public comment.
This is the only way to fix the supreme court’s decision.
Source: https://www.facebook.com/TexasGunTrust/posts/855939001114934
Court Filing Argues Post-1986 Machine Gun Ban ‘Defies Constitution’
Claiming the “ban on the quintessential militia arm of the modern day defies the protections our Constitution guarantees,” the legal team led by attorney Stephen D. Stamboulieh filed a sur-reply February 27 in the case of plaintiff Jay Aubrey Isaac Hollis against Attorney General Eric H. Holder, Jr. and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Director B. Todd Jones. The additional reply was in response to “defendants’ reply to plaintiff’s response in opposition to defendants’ motion to dismiss, or in the alternative, for summary judgment.”
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Why the ATF’s AR15 Ammo Ban Is Pointless
At present, the ATF has decided to re-think its ban on M855, but not permanently shelf the idea. Alex at TFB details why the ban on M855 could be a slippery slope towards the ban of all rifle ammunition.
BREAKING: ATF Pulls Proposal to Ban AR-15 “Green Tip” Ammunition
After an unprecedented response, the Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms has temporarily pulled its proposal to ban common AR-15 M885 “green tip” ammunition.
...March 2015 Gun/Gear Contests
At the risk of reducing my own chances to win, http://www.weapon-blog.com/contests/ has been updated with all the gun and gear related contests that The Weapon Blog is aware of for the month.
Go forth and win… As always, feel free to share wherever you can.
If you are aware of any that are not on the list, please use the form located at http://www.weapon-blog.com/contest-notification/ to get it added to the list.
Tactical Gear
When the average layperson thinks of the words “tactical gear”, many images can come to mind. Military, guns, ammunition, camouflage gear and maybe survival kits are just some examples. However, you don’t need to be a military veteran or be preparing for a zombie apocalypse to enjoy our products. At https://www.rangemastertacticalgear.com/ it’s easy to find everything that will benefit your every day life. Here are a few things to consider:
...Common AR-15 Green Tip Ammunition Already Banned in New ATF Regulation Guide
A review of the timeline:
...Dismantle The ATF
Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner (R-Wis.) has reintroduced legislation to do away with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF).
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