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| NEWS NEWS ATF Plans to Finalize Pistol Brace Rule in January | |
| In a recent court filing, the Department of Justice claimed that the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) “expects to publish a final rule in January 2023.” That rule is the Factoring Criteria for Firearms with Attached “Stabilizing Braces” which was first proposed by the agency in June 2021. And, is the most recent in a long line of ATF guidance, rulings, and rules regarding firearms with attached stabilizing braces. | |
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| NEWS NEWS CDC Puts Anti-Gun Politics Over Science | |
| As astute gun owners know, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has been engaged in gun control politics for decades. In the 1990s, their gun control activism most often took the form of funding anti-gun social “science” aimed at convincing Americans and policymakers to forego and diminish the right to keep and bear arms. Now further evidence has come out showing that the agency not only promotes junk science, but suppresses legitimate research into the benefits of gun ownership. | |
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| NEWS NEWS Biden DOJ Angers Gun Control Allies by Truthfully Admitting NICS Can’t Stop Violent Criminals | |
| The Biden White House has for the most part worked hand-in-glove with gun control advocacy groups toward their shared goals of civilian disarmament. But a lawsuit against the government by survivors of the Sutherland Springs attack in 2017 is putting a strain on this harmonious relationship and causing embarrassment to all concerned. That’s because defending the suit has forced the government to admit inconvenient truths about the limitations of gun control. Now Biden & Company face a tough choice: Pony up more than $230 million or appeal the current judgment against the government and incur the wrath of its usual allies by truthfully admitting the top priority of gun controllers doesn’t really stop violent criminals. | |
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| NEWS NEWS Another Strong Year for Gun Sales | |
| According to a recent story by Stephen Gutowski at The Reload, the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) reported that 2022 saw 16.4 million queries run through the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) that were related to firearms. While NSSF has not yet done a complete analysis of 2022 data—where it removes NICS checks that were likely not related to actual firearms sales—it is possible that the final tally will exceed 15 million gun sales for the year. | |
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Join NRA-ILA staff for the 2023 NRA-ILA Grassroots Webinar Series beginning January 24th! | |
| Join NRA-ILA staff for the 2023 NRA-ILA Grassroots Webinar Series beginning January 24th! These online events will feature important updates and details on NRA’s political, legislative, and legal efforts nationwide. | |
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Get Your Tickets for the 2023 Great American Outdoor Show! | |
| Get ready for 9 days of hunting, fishing, archery, outfitters, boats, trucks, and so much more! With 650,000 sq. ft. of exhibit hall space, the Great American Outdoor Show will have something for everyone. From experts in the outdoor industry showcasing their best products and services, to Metal Madness airsoft experience, to some of the world's most elaborate taxidermy displays, and MUCH MORE, you won't want to miss this incredible experience! February 4-12, 2023 in Harrisburg, PA at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex - Get your tickets now! | |
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