News and Information Nov. 1, 2019

This week on High Caliber Radio, We talk to notes Zombie Expert, Chelsea Shipley.  We discuss the origins of Zombies and the like;ihood of a Zombie Apocalypse.  We also discuss firearms for defense against zombies (lone walkers or hordes) and preparations for a zombie apocalypse.  Other topics include the British and Israeli versions of the Trilux Indvidual Infantry Sight and the evolution of optical sights for the Infantry soldier.  Next week join us on the air for our annual Veteran’s Day Show or joing us in person at the Waunamacher Gun Show in Tulsa, OK.

 

 

Norma BONDSTRIKE Extreme Hunting Ammunition

Hunters across the country are counting down the days until the opening of fall hunting seasons. Norma® BONDSTRIKE™ Extreme is a line of hunting ammunition engineered for long-range accuracy and reliable performance on game at all distances. Retailers across the country have this top-performing round available in five .30 caliber options.

BONDSTRIKE’s polymer tip lowers drag in flight and ensures easy feeding. The BONDSTRIKE bullet’s proprietary bonding results in excellent weight retention on impact, and the match-style boat-tail shape allows for consistent repeat accuracy. The combination of these features gives BONDSTRIKE the ideal balance of long-range precision, deep penetration and effective terminal ballistics.

BONDSTRIKE is available in five .30 caliber configurations that are ideal for hunting whitetail and mule deer, elk, antelope, moose or any other medium to large-sized game.

·308 Win 180gr BONDSTRIKE Extreme

·30-06 180gr BONDSTRIKE Extreme

·300 Win Mag 180gr BONDSTRIKE Extreme

·300 WSM 180gr BONDSTRIKE Extreme

·300 RUM 180gr BONDSTRIKE Extreme

“Hunters are constantly searching for a round that combines reliable terminal performance with the long-range accuracy,” said Paul Lemke, Vice President and General Manager for RUAG Ammotec USA. “Now they have it. BONDSTRIKE’s bonded bullet provides controlled expansion and tremendous weight retention at all distances, and its efficient low-drag design keeps the round on target. This is the perfect choice for fall hunting season.”

More information on BONDSTRIKE EXTREME and why it stands out among the competition is available at norma-ammunition.com.

 

 

USCCA Celebrates Defeat of Pittsburgh Gun Laws

CONTACT: Press@USCCA.com

USCCA Update: America’s Responsible Protectors Win Their Day in Pennsylvania Court

USCCA Celebrates Defeat of Illegal Pittsburgh Gun Laws

The USSCA is hailing a long overdue decision by a Pennsylvania judge this week for striking down all three of Pittsburgh’s restrictive and unlawful gun ordinances that were passed by the City Council earlier this year. Calling it “a huge victory for self-defense and gun rights advocates,” the USCCA has been a vocal opponent of the Pittsburgh ordinances since they were first announced last December.

USCCA’s President and Founder Tim Schmidt made the following statement today:

“Of course, we’re thrilled with the decision. It’s just not every day you see a victory like this for responsibly armed Americans. A huge part of the problem is that many people simply don’t understand this simple fact: Responsible gun owners are amongst the most law-abiding citizens in the country. At the end of the day, we’re focused on protecting the people we love.”

In April 2019, the Pittsburgh City Council voted to break Pennsylvania law and approved the three new gun restrictions, which unlawfully regulated firearms and ammunition within the city. The USCCA was among those who warned the City Council that its actions were illegal. In January, the USCCA delivered a letter directly to the city council urging them not to further restrict the residents’ right to defend themselves and to instead focus their attention on supporting responsibly armed Americans, such as law enforcement and concealed carry permit holders, who are often the first line of defense in active shooter situations.

“I do believe we are making progress. I have a lot of hope for the future. But we know there are still many more battles to come. There will be new laws restricting law-abiding gun owners. There will likely be appeals to overturn our hard-earned victories. We need to stay strong and keep our focus on what really matters. We need to continue to defend and empower law-abiding Americans to be the strongest protectors they can be,” Schmidt concluded today.

The decision also comes right as responsible gun owners prepare to rally for their rights in Washington, D.C., on November 2 and USCCA’s Director of Content Kevin Michalowski will be among those in attendance this Saturday.

 

 

Court Rules No Compensation for Companies Forced to Destroy 75,000 Bump Stocks

The court ruled that, as a sovereign power, the government has the authority to take property that is “dangerous.” (Photo: Slidefire)

A federal judge ruled last week that companies forced to destroy nearly 75,000 bump stocks will receive no compensation from the government.

Two companies and two individuals had sued the federal government after the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (ATF) issued a rule re-classifying bump stocks as “machine guns” thus forcing bump stock owners to surrender or destroy the devices. The plaintiffs argued that the ATF’s decision violated their Fifth Amendment rights and they were seeking $500,000 as compensation for their lost property.

Loren A Smith, a senior circuit judge for a federal court in Washington, D.C., dismissed the suit, arguing that because the ATF was exercising its “police powers” in its bump stock decision, the Fifth Amendment’s Taking Clause does not apply.

“The law is different in this case because the government, as the sovereign, has the power to take property that is dangerous, diseased, or used in criminal activities without compensation,” Smith wrote in a nine-page ruling. “Here, ATF acted properly within the confines of the limited federal police power.”

SEE ALSO: Watch as 60,000 Bump Stocks Are Destroyed

The judge expressed sympathy for the plaintiffs and acknowledged that his ruling would have been different if legally-possessed firearms had been confiscated by persons not committing a crime. But because, according to Smith, machineguns are not protected under the Second Amendment and the Takings Clause does not apply to property “injurious to the health, morals, or safety of the community,” bump stocks can be confiscated without fair compensation.

The ATF has waffled for decades on how the federal restrictions on machinegun ownership apply to bump stocks. In 2006, the agency determined that a type of bump stock device known as the Akins Accelerator constituted a machinegun and was thus subject to the National Firearms Act and the Firearm Owners Protection Act.

In subsequent years, however, the ATF determined that similar (though not identical) devices did not meet the definition of machinegun. American gun owners purchased hundreds of thousands of these bump stock-style devices until 2018, when, following a massacre in Las Vegas, the ATF reversed course again and classified all bump-stock style devices as machineguns.

SEE ALSO: Federal Court Rejects Bump Stock Ban Injunction, Appeal Filed

Since bump stocks cannot be registered or legally owned after the rule took effect on March 26, 2019, the ATF forced bump stock owners to surrender or destroy the property the agency had previously considered legal.

The plaintiffs have not indicated whether they plan to appeal the ruling.

 

 

Taurus 1911 Commander 9mm

Now Shipping!

(Miami, FL) – Taurus adds a new model to its popular 1911 Commander series with the introduction of the 1911 Commander 9mm Luger.

Built with the same key specifications and dimensions as the original 1911 Commander .45 ACP, the new model is chambered for 9mm Luger and offers additional capacity at nine rounds.

Since its introduction, the 1911 Commander has served as a reliable defensive handgun for shooters who favor the robust 1911-style construction, features, and full grip but prefer a shorter profile for daily or concealed carry. The all-steel slide and frame in matte black finish combined with the aggressively checkered grip delivers a substantive feel in the hand and the kind of durability that has made this handgun popular for those who demand dependability and reliability in their home defense or personal carry firearm.

The Single Action Only 1911 Commander provides the familiar hammer-fire design in conjunction with a grip safety, manual safety, and firing pin block. With a barrel length of 4.2 inches, an overall length of eight inches, and an extended beaver tail, the 1911 Commander 9mm Luger is both comfortable to shoot and to carry. Drift-adjustable Novak front and rear sights ensure an optimal sight picture and fine-tune zero for any shooting style.

The new 1911 Commander 9mm Luger is now shipping to authorized dealers and distributors nationwide.

Taurus 1911 Commander 9mm Luger

Item No.: 1-191101COM-9MM

Caliber: 9mm Luger

Capacity: 9 rounds

Finish: matte black

Grip: checkered black

Firing System: hammer

Action Type: SAO

Safety: firing pin block, grip safety, manual safety

Sights Front: Novak drift-adjustable

Sights Rear: Novak drift-adjustable

Slide Material: alloy steel

Slide Finish: matte black

Overall Length: 8.0”

Overall Width: 1.3”

Overall Height: 5.8”

Barrel Length: 4.2”

Weight: 38.08 oz. (unloaded)

Magazines Included: 1

MSRP: $639.45

To learn more about Taurus firearms, click here.

About Taurus:

Taurus Holdings, Inc. (“Taurus”) and its subsidiaries continues to evolve and produce revolutionary new products. In addition, new standards for quality and efficiency help deliver reliable and affordable guns to the market. Taurus is based in Miami, Florida. Taurus is owned by Taurus Armas, S.A. which is a publicly traded company based in Brazil. Taurus Armas S.A. manufactures a wide variety of consumer and industrial products that are distributed worldwide. For additional information, visit www.taurususa.com.

 

 

DHS Awards Federal Ammunition Tactical Buckshot Ammunition Contract

ANOKA, Minnesota – – The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) recently awarded Federal Premium a major ammunition contract. Starting delivery in 2019, the contract provides for up to 2,227,500 shells of 12-gauge 2-3/4 Inch, 00 Buckshot (Reduced Recoil) duty ammunition to multiple Department of Homeland Security law enforcement components and other federal agencies for up to five (5) years. This contract will provide the organization’s agents and officers with 12-gauge Tactical Buckshot duty ammunition.

“We are proud to provide the highest quality duty ammunition to DHS agents in the field,” said Federal Ammunition President Jason Vanderbrink. “Officers in the field require the highest quality ammunition at their disposal, in their vigilant fight to protect our freedoms. Federal Tactical ammunition ensures the highest performance threshold, and absolute officer confidence in terminal performance.”

Federal Tactical is a trusted partner for some of the most intense conditions encountered by law enforcement. The ammunition utilizes the highest quality Federal brass, projectiles and primers. The ammunition awarded in this contract is similar to Federal’s LE133 00 load. This Federal Law Enforcement shotgun ammo features a FLITECONTROL wad. Tactical Buckshot also features copper-plated shot and recoil reduction that, when combined with the FLITECONTROL wad, result in the most dependable and predictable pattern performance available.

ICE, which was created in 2003, is tasked with promoting homeland security and safety, as well as enforcing federal laws governing border control, immigration, customs and trade. The agency has more than 20,000 employees in more than 400 stateside offices and 46 foreign countries. ICE executes its mission through the enforcement of more than 400 federal statutes, and focuses on immigration enforcement, terrorism prevention and combating the illegal movement of people and trade.

Federal is one of the world’s leading manufacturers in Tactical and Law Enforcement shotgun, rifle and handgun training ammunition. For more information on Federal ammunition, visit www.federalpremium.com.