Micro Pistols for Women and Concealed Carriers Driving Gun Sales
Gun manufacturing in America has more than doubled since Obama took office, and most recently, it has been driven by surging interest in concealed carry handguns in .380 and 9mm.
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ATF: Gun Production More Than Doubled Since Obama Took Office
The production of guns has more than doubled since President Barack Obama’s inauguration in 2009, amid his frequent demands for more gun-control and fewer guns. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) has released its annual Firearms Manufacturing
Smith & Wesson Sales Up ‘61.5%’ over Same Time Last Year
At the close of the quarter, ending January 31, Smith & Wesson’s sales were up “61.5%” compared to the same time last year.
What Kind Of Gun Does Marco Rubio Own?
After a campaign rally in New Hampshire, Senator Marco Rubio revealed to a voter what kind of guns he and his wife own.
Gun Stocks Surge, Even As Dow Jones Falls
On January 4 Smith & Wesson Holding Corp. and Strum, Ruger & Co. rose sharply while “the Dow Jones Industrial Average tumbled 276 points.”
Value of Gun Maker Stocks Nearly Doubled in 2015 Alone
In a year marked by a relentless Democratic push for more gun control, stocks of two of the most prominent gun makers—Smith & Wesson and Sturm, Ruger & Co—saw their value nearly double.
Daily Beast: Shotguns Preferred to AR-15s Because They ‘Lack Capacity for Mass Carnage’
On December 22, The Daily Beast criticized the ongoing availability of AR-15s, suggesting shotguns are a sufficient type of weapon but are largely rejected as a substitute for ARs because they “lack capacity for mass carnage.”
World View: Puerto Rico to Restructure After Congress Fails to Allow Bankruptcy
Contents: Puerto Rico negotiates restructuring after Congress fails to allow Chapter 9 bankruptcy; China’s military on high alert when US bombers flew over South China Sea; Delusional claims made during the Democratic debate
Gun Stocks Surge Day After Obama Uses Terrorism Address to Push Gun Control
On December 6 President Obama used his terrorism address to call on Congress to pass new gun controls, and on December 7 gun stocks surged.
Wash Post Op-Ed: NRA’s Demise ‘Inevitable’ Because Americans Feel Safe
UCLA law professor Adam Winkler suggested the NRA’s demise is “inevitable” because Americans feel safer than they did in the 1970s and 80s.
Gun Manufacturing Stocks Surge 70 Percent In 2015
While President Obama, Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), Hillary Clinton, and others have been pledging gun control in 2015, investors who own stock in Sturm Ruger, Smith & Wesson Corp., and other firearm manufacturers have seen returns at approximately 70 percent.
Appeal Filed Against Micro-Stamping of California Guns
The National Shooting Sports Foundation and the Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’ Institute are appealing a court decision earlier this year that favored California’s “micro-stamping” requirement.
New York Times to Obama: Use Federal Contracts to Secure Backdoor Gun Control
On July 17 The New York Times reported on the Obama administration’s failure to get any significant gun control passed in Congress by suggesting there is still one avenue open–using federal contracts as a means to backdoor controls on gun manufacturers.
Gun Rights Groups Await Ruling on CA ‘Microstamping’ Requirement
The Second Amendment Foundation and Calguns Foundation are waiting for California Eastern District Judge Kimberly Mueller to issue a ruling in their request to prevent the state from banning the sale of new handguns which lack microstamping technology.
2015 SHOT Show Preview: Second Amendment Nirvana
Over 12.5 miles of aisles full of new handguns, rifles, and shotguns, as well as new firearm optics, laser sights, holsters, ammunition, and other firearm accessories from a total of 1,681 exhibitors will be on display at the 2015 National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) SHOT Show, which takes place in Las Vegas January 20-23.
