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Nj Senate Committee Passes .22 Rifle Ban, Magazine Ban By 3 To 2 Vote
On May 5, New Jersey’s Senate Law and Public Safety Committee passed SB993, the ban against magazines holding more than 10 rounds and .22 rifles–along with other guns–with fixed magazines holding more than ten rounds.
...5 Top Weapons That Make Sense To Own
Firearms owners fall across a wide spectrum of individuals, from dedicated sportsmen and women, to those interested primarily in self-defense. Particular guns lend themselves to each task called-out by their owners, so covering your needs in the most efficient manner includes a look at several types of firearms. While you may not be in the market for one of each, the following categories represent some of the most common firearms solutions sought by gun buyers.
...Supreme Court Won’t Rule On Carrying Guns In Public
The Supreme Court appears hesitant to wade back into the national debate on guns.
...Florida Senator Introduces ‘Zombie Apocalypse’ Amendment
A Florida senator introduced an amendment to state Senate Bill 296 on Tuesday that would change the title from “An act related to carrying a concealed weapon or firearm” to “An act relating to the zombie apocalypse.”
...Lehigh Defense Giveaway Winner
The Lehigh Defense NRA Show giveaway amassed 224 entries.
Today, I went to http://www.random.org and selected a winner.
Random selection
James C Barcliff Sr, you are the lucky winner. If I do not hear from Mr. Barcliff by May 9, 2014 another winner will be drawn.
Report: Pentagon To Destroy $1Billion In Ammunition
The Pentagon plans to destroy more than $1 billion worth of ammunition although some of those bullets and missiles could still be used by troops, according to the Pentagon and congressional sources.
It’s impossible to know what portion of the arsenal slated for destruction — valued at $1.2 billion by the Pentagon — remains viable because the Defense Department’s inventory systems can’t share data effectively, according to a Government Accountability Office report obtained by USA TODAY.
The result: potential waste of unknown value.
Read the rest of the article: http://www.stripes.com/report-pentagon-to-destroy-1b-in-ammunition-1.280372
NRA-ILA Leadership Forum
1-4p ET / Noon-3p CT
Confirmed speakers: Wayne LaPierre, Governor Bobby Jindal, Governor Mike Penace, Senator Marco Rubio, Senator Mitch McConnell, Senator Dan Coats, Senator Rick Santorum, Mark Levin, Adam Vinatieri and Sheriff David A. Clarke Jr. More info here: http://www.nraam.org/special-events/nra-ila-leadership-forum.aspx
Late April Contests
Multiple contests added to http://www.weapon-blog.com/gun-giveaway-contests/ today. Some of these new additions expire at the end of the month, so get your entries in while you can.
Not So Rimfire Anymore: 17 WSM AR-15 Given Dramatic Upgrade
MORGAN HILL, Calif., April. 22, 2013 — Franklin Armory, maker of quality AR style firearms, announced today that their F 17-L chambered in .17 Winchester Super Magnum will now include a piston system.
...R.I.P. One AR-15 Rifle – Another 300 Blackout / .223 Kaboom
I’ve read a few stories recently about someone, somewhere, shoving a 300 AAC Blackout cartridge into a .223 / 5.56mm rifle and pulling the trigger – subsequently blowing their gun to bits. Some folks call BS and say it can’t happen as the rifle won’t go into battery and fire.
Well, I’m a believer now, considering a guy 3 lanes down from me blew up his fairly nice looking AR today. In the confusion, I was not able to get the brand of the rifle, but that matters little. Containing 55,000 pounds per square inch of pressure is not in the job description.
Read the rest of the article: http://mygunculture.com/r-i-p-one-ar-15-rifle-another-300-blackout-223-kaboom/