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Friday, April 10th, 2015ASA Seeks Support for Iowa Suppressor Legislation
Tuesday, April 7th, 2015We received this update on suppressor legislation in Iowa from the American Suppressor Association.
Iowa is well on its way to becoming the 40th state to legalize suppressor ownership, despite some hiccups in the legislative process. Since we last updated you, the bill numbers have changed several times as Iowa legislators fight over specifics, but the ASA is happy to inform you that last Wednesday, the House Judiciary Committee voted 19-2 to approve Senate File 427. This bill originated in the Senate, where it began as a stand-alone bill to legalize suppressor ownership. It passed the Senate 46-4, before moving to the House, where it was amended to include several additional pro-Second Amendment provisions.
SF 427 is now an omnibus bill that includes a “Shall Sign” provision, which would require Chief Law Enforcement Officers (CLEOs) in Iowa to sign suppressor applications within 30 days of receipt, unless the applicant is found to be a prohibited person. If passed, SF 427 would make Iowa the 40th state to allow private ownership of suppressors. Similar legislation has been introduced in Illinois, Minnesota, and Vermont this session.
The ASA is very excited about the prospects of this bill becoming law, but there is still work to do before we can declare victory. We need your help to push this effort past the finish line! Using this link, please identify, call, and email your legislators and politely urge them to support SF 427.
Find your legislator here: www.legis.iowa.gov/legislators
With your help, we will get this legislation to Governor Branstad’s desk and legalize suppressor ownership for 3 million Iowans.
americansuppressorassociation.com
Snake Hound Machine 3rd Annual Shoot Heard Round The World Hosted By Freedom Hill Gear
Saturday, March 21st, 2015
Hosted by Snake Hound Machine and Freedom Hill Gear as the event coordinators, the 3rd Annual Shoot Heard Round the World is taking place in Keene, New Hampshire on April 18th at Cheshire County Fish and Game.
This year’s shoot will feature multiple events, including machine gun rentals, training classes, and guest appearances from Rob Pincus and Jim Erwin.
S3F Tactical will be running a 3-gun course for all attendees with a chance to win prizes. Additionally, all attendees will receive a gift bag with an exclusive event t-shirt and patch, along with other giveaways.
Event sponsors, along with those already mentioned, include:
– Samson
– Breakthrough Clean
– Wicked Weaponry
– Ares Armor
– Highlander Safety System
– Twin State Hydrographics
– Bastion
– Warrior Culture Gear
– Alex and Ryan Design
– Blue-U Defense
– Action Targets
– Original S.W.A.T
– Wishes for Warriors
– Beyond the Brand Media
– Schultz Photography
Attendance to the Shot Heard Round the World will be limited. For more information, and to purchase tickets, visit snakehoundmachine.com/store/home/34-3rd-annual-shoot-heard-round-the-world
SilencerCo Wants You To #FightTheNoise
Monday, March 16th, 2015
BATFE Issues Statement Regarding M855 Ammunition
Tuesday, March 10th, 2015About an hour ago the BATFE issued the following statement on their Facebook page regarding their intent to ban the commercial sale of the M855 cartridge by removing its exemption as Armor Piercing Ammunition. If you haven’t commented, do it.
Notice to those Commenting on the Armor Piercing Ammunition Exemption Framework
Thank you for your interest in ATF’s proposed framework for determining whether certain projectiles are “primarily intended for sporting purposes” within the meaning of 18 U.S.C. 921(a)(17)(C). The informal comment period will close on Monday, March 16, 2015. ATF has already received more than 80,000 comments, which will be made publicly available as soon as practicable. Although ATF endeavored to create a proposal that reflected a good faith interpretation of the law and balanced the interests of law enforcement, industry, and sportsmen, the vast majority of the comments received to date are critical of the framework, and include issues that deserve further study. Accordingly, ATF will not at this time seek to issue a final framework. After the close of the comment period, ATF will process the comments received, further evaluate the issues raised therein, and provide additional open and transparent process (for example, through additional proposals and opportunities for comment) before proceeding with any framework.
Teddy Was an NRA Life Member
Sunday, March 1st, 2015
Help Save M855 Ammo!
Monday, February 23rd, 2015Wear This Shirt at Your Own Risk
Monday, February 23rd, 2015
Nitelife Promotions offers Open Carry T-shirts that look real. While they were created by a Pro-2A business owner Paul Liebe to promote firearms, even he admits that they could be mistaken by law enforcement for a real gun. In fact, he includes this warning in his site as well as with each shirt.
They are available in a variety of sizes, colors and styles but regardless, they look real enough that it could cause some tension. I’d say that if you’re going to wear it under a vest or jacket like this photo suggests, you might as well expect some unwanted attention.
I don’t doubt the man’s dedication, I’m just questioning the execution. I’ll file this one in the “even though you could, you shouldn’t have” folder.
