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Elderly Couple Holds Burglar at Gunpoint

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An elderly couple held a burglar at gunpoint while waiting for police to arrive at their Stroudsburg home Saturday morning.

Devin Tyler Ayala, 24, of Stroudsburg ripped a screen on a porch, climbed through and entered the Sarah Street home through a door.

That set off an alarm. Read more

Source: Poconorecord.com

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Homeowner Who Shot Intruder Talks

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ROSSVILLE, GA (WRCB) — It has been nearly two months since Gary Anderson shot a man that broke into his home. His first television interview is with Channel 3 Eyewitness News.

Anderson was upstairs when the men came through the back door. Andersongrabbed his gun and ran down stairs to the kitchen. There he came face to face with the two intruders. Jenkins ran out the front door. Anderson says he shot Wallace after the man pinned him up against the wall.

“I'd never taken that pistol out of that night stand in four years,” said Anderson, “but I got it that day and I'm glad I did.” Read more

Source: wrcbtv.com

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Woman Shoots, Wounds Dog After it Attacks Her 6-Year-Old Daughter

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A Lake Forest woman shot a dog after it attacked her 6-year-old daughter outside their home Wednesday morning, authorities said.

Thegirl and the woman's 3-year-old daughter were walking to a neighbor's house on a quiet cul-de-sac when a dog, thought to be a boxer or a pit bull mix, attacked the older girl, said Orange County Sheriff's Department spokesman Jim Amormino.

The woman tried to scare the dog away by yelling and stomping, but whenthat failed to work, she got a 9-millimeter Glock semiautomatic pistol from the house and shot it once in the neck, Amormino said. Read more

Source: latimes.com

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Police Say Man Shot, Killed Stepfather After Threats with Ax

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ROAN MOUNTAIN — A Roan Mountain man shot and killed his stepfather on the back porch of his residence Friday morning after he said his stepfather threatened to break into his house with an ax and cut off his and his wife’s head, according to police.

The initial investigation by the Carter County Sheriff’s Department indicated the man was trying to break into the home when he was shot by the homeowner.

Carter County deputies Lt. Patrick Johnson and Sgt. Kenny Cornett responded at 12:18 a.m. to a call about an intruder trying to break into the residence at 309 Sawdust Trail. Upon arrival, the deputies found Gary D. Parker, 46, 305 Sawdust Trail lying on the back porch. He was suffering from a single gunshot wound to the head A short time later the Carter County Rescue Squad arrived and the paramedics were unable to find any signs of life.

A sheriff’s department news release said the investigation revealed that Parker had been “very confrontational, threatening and belligerent with his neighbors for some time.” Witness statements and evidence at the scene indicated that Parker was trying to break into the residence of Jonathan and Ashley Townson at 309 Sawdust Trail. Parker was said to be using an ax to break in.

Parker allegedly threatened the Townsons saying “he had an ax and was going to cut their heads off,” after he had broken through the back door. Townson had a rifle in the residence and he used it to shoot and kill Parker, according to the sheriff’s department release. Read more

Source: Johnsoncitypress.com

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Thief Shot in Head; Police Probing Whether it was Justifiable

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The attempted theft of a Wave runner led a juvenile to kill the suspected thief with a shotgun.

Miami-Dade police are investigating whether a juvenile armed with a shotgun was justified in killing an intruder who tried to steal his family’s wave runner.

During the confrontation, the unidentified juvenile shot Reynaldo Muñoz, 20, in the head, and he died at the scene, police said. Muñoz’s girlfriend has been charged with felony murder for her participation in a crime that caused the death of another.

The attempted burglary happened about 2:30 p.m. Saturday when Muñoz and Carolina Lopez, 19, drove to Pelican Marine Harbor Marina in Miami Shores. He parked his truck, and Muñoz put his own Wave runner in the water, navigating it to a waterfront home at 9275 N. Bayshore Avenue.

Police said he then jumped into the water and started walking along a concrete seawall onto the property. As he removed the family’s Wave runner, he was “confronted by the homeowner who armed himself with a shotgun in an attempt to protect his family,’’ the police affidavit said. Read more

Source: miamiherald.com


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Tacoma Homeowner Opens Fire on Burglars; 1 Dead, 1 Wounded

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TACOMA, Wash. — Tacoma police are calling a fatal shooting self defense after a homeowner shot two burglars who were trying to break into his home, killing one burglar and wounding the other.

The incident happened around 4:40 a.m. Monday at a home in the 400 block of South 38th Street.

Neighbor Trudi Mann woke up to sounds of people arguing next door, then heard two gunshots.

“A little before four, I heard gunshots and at that point called police,” she said. “It's scary. My kids are grown, but I told my son I'd be a little concerned. He keeps our garage really locked up.”

Tacoma police said the homeowner was woken up by dogs barking. He had been a victim of burglaries recently and went outside to investigate.

The man spotted two burglars trying to break into his garage and home.

“He was armed, held them at gun point. And at one point while he was detaining them, both subjects charged at him. He fired at both and hit both of them, ” said Mark Fulghum, Tacoma Police Department. Read more

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Denver Shooting Labeled Self-Defense

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A reported argument among housemates at 5545 Xanadu Street proved deadly, with Denver Health staffers unable to revive a man transported there on Saturday night after being shot.

However, Denver Police aren't calling the incident a murder. Instead, they characterize it as an act of self-defense.

At this point, neither the dead man nor the alleged shooter has been identified. No charges have been filed to date.

Update: At this point, the Denver Police Department continues to characterize a Saturday night shooting at 5545 Xanadu Street as an act of self-defense. Now, however, we know the identity of the man who died in the incident.

The Denver coroner's office has ID'd him as Gary Chavez, 51. Cause of death: a “penetrating gunshot wound of the abdomen.” Read more

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Return of The White Plains Firearm and Knife Show

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The show ran there for 15 years and is well remembered by the attendees. The reopening of this show will feature high quality collectable, utilitarian sporting firearms, military firearms, the best custom knives shown by the makers and purveyors and an impressive display of antique firearms.

Featured among the large number of quality dealers will be George Neumann who is an expert in Revolutionary War weapons and accouterments and has authored several books on the subject.

Additionally there will be a great deal of related accessories, holsters, swords, parts, ammunition at great prices and an engraver is planned. In the services area Smoke n Gun Shop will provide a course that will facilitate getting a Westchester pistol permit. Perfect Trigger will offer a course to obtain a Utah pistol carry permit which is honored by numerous states.

The show will have some 300 tables in the most prestigious trade show facility between the Javits Center and Albany. Collectors and those interested in purchasing hunting, target and home defense firearms as well as those looking for an accessory or ammunition will be well served by this revived show.

The single defining quality of this show will be the wide variety of purchasable items. Attendees are encouraged to bring in any firearms they wish to sell or trade to dealers there. All firearms will be checked for safety at the door.

The Westchester County Center is a refurbished art deco style building with air conditioning. The building is at the point Rt. 119, the Bronx River Parkway and Central Ave. come together in White Plains. Ample parking is available.

June 19-20, 2010.

Show hours are 9AM to 5PM Saturday and 9AM to 3PM Sunday. Admission is $11. with $1.50 going to the County of Westchester. Children under 12 are free with a parent.

The public is encouraged to attend as early in the day as practical for the best choices and to attend the courses.

The number to the Westchester County Center is 914- 995-4050.

Dealer information is 914-248-1000.

Calderon Blames U.S. Guns for Violence

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Mr. Calderone said he respects the Second Amendment, but argued that violence south of the border spiked in 2004 after the expiration of a U.S. ban on semiautomatic weapons. Echoing statements made by President Obama Wednesday, Mr. Calderon said the U.S. bears some responsibility in propping up the drug trade with its demand for narcotics and supply of guns.

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Pointedly, he warned that U.S. failure to rein in weapons dealing leaves America vulnerable to the drug-war violence wreaking havoc in Mexico.
 
"With all due respect, if you do not regulate the sale of these weapons in the right way, nothing guarantees that criminals here in the United States with access to the same power of weapons will not decide to challenge American authorities and civilians," he said.

Mr. Calderon told a joint session of Congress that of the 75,000 guns seized by Mexican authorities over the last three years, 80 percent are traced to the U.S.

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That assertion is suspect as gun-rights advocates and several media outlets have debunked similar figures in the past. Indeed, Mr. Calderon's comments drew a harsh rebuke from the National Rifle Association on Thursday.

"The answer to Mexico's drug and violence problem does not lie in dismantling the Second Amendment; it lies in making sure that the Mexican government takes care of problems on their side of the border," NRA spokesman Andrew Arulanandam said. "With all due respect to the president, he's either intentionally using false data, or he's unknowingly using bad numbers." Read more.

Source: WashingtonTimes.com

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Most States Allow Gun Carry in Airports

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Last year a man was arrested by the Pittsburgh Airport Police for open carrying a holstered handgun in Pittsburgh International Airport.  In Pennsylvania, like most states, no permit is usually required to open carry a handgun at age 18.

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But the Allegheny County ordinance enforced by the police was in conflict with Pennsylvania law – and thus the law, not the gun, was illegal.  The judge entered a judgment of "not guilty."

According to OpenCarry.org's Pennsylvania is not alone in allowing gun carry in airports as 42 states appear to allow gun carry in airports.

But US Senator Frank Lautenberg (D-N.J.) has introduced a bill in Congress to ban gun carry in the non-sterile non-federally controlled portions of all US airports.  Neither house of Congress is expected to override the judgment of forty some states on this issue, and the bill may also have significant constitutional problems. Read more.

Source: Examiner.com

Oklahoma House Sustains Open Carry Veto

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The House voted 65-29 vote to override Henry's veto of the bill, three votes shy of the two-thirds majority needed. Two-thirds of the 48-member Senate must also agree before a measure can become law without the governor's signature.

The measure would give Oklahoma residents with a concealed-carry permit the right to carry firearms openly. It originally passed the House 74-24.

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Its author, Rep. Rex Duncan, R-Sand Springs, said pressure from the Democratic governor may be the reason 11 Democrats who originally voted for the bill either voted against the veto override or did not vote at all.

"The swing was due to Democrats," Duncan said after the vote.

Democratic Leader Danny Morgan of Prague said the concerns of constituents, not pressure from the governor's office, was the reason some Democrats changed their minds.

"I think it was just a matter of hearing people from around their districts," said Morgan, who voted for the bill on May 4 but was absent when the override vote was taken. "It was amazing the number of calls some of our members received. It's a concern of ours."

Henry expressed the same concerns in a veto message he delivered on May 14 that said the measure could endanger citizens as well as police officers. Read more.

Source: Newson6.com

The OAS Firearms Convention Is Incompatible with American Liberties

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The convention appears to be an end run around domestic obstacles to gun control. Furthermore, ratification of the convention would undermine U.S. sovereignty by legally binding it to fulfill obligations that some current signatories already disregard.

The U.S. would be best served by continuing existing programs, cooperating with other countries on a bilateral basis, and making and enforcing its own laws to combat the traffic in illicit arms.

President Barack Obama has called on the Senate to ratify the Inter-American Convention Against the Illicit Manufacturing of and Trafficking in Firearms, Ammunition, Explosives, and Other Related Materials.[1] President Bill Clinton signed the convention in 1997, but neither he nor President George W. Bush sent it to the Senate for advice and consent for ratification.

The convention, commonly known by its Spanish acronym CIFTA,[2] was negotiated under the auspices of the Organization of American States (OAS).

The convention poses serious prudential risks to liberties associated with the First and Second Amendments. Specifically, it seeks to criminalize a wide range of gun-related activities that are now legal in all states, and it would clash with the First Amendment’s protection of free speech.

It would also entitle foreign governments to legal assistance from U.S. authorities when pursuing extradition requests, including requests to arrest individuals exercising their First Amendment rights. These are serious prudential risks. Finally, it would create a chilling climate for the freedom of speech of foreign nationals both in the United States and in the Western Hemisphere as a whole.

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More broadly, the convention poses risks to American sovereignty. Because the convention has no enforcement mechanism, by ratifying it, the U.S. would impose one-sided obligations upon itself, thereby illegitimately constraining American governing institutions. In some cases, these obligations would be constitutionally unacceptable and could not be enforced.

This would place the U.S. in the position of ratifying a treaty that it cannot entirely fulfill, creating an opening for critics to condemn the U.S. for failing to live up to its international obligations.

The conflict between the U.S.’s treaty obligations and the Constitution would also be useful to domestic advocates who argue that the Constitution is a barrier to U.S. compliance with “international norms.” Thus, the convention fits neatly into a broader transnationalist strategy to reduce the ability of the U.S. to govern itself through laws and institutions of its own making.

By backing the convention, its advocates also advance the idea that the U.S. should act at the suggestion and under the guidance of other states and ultimately of the “international community.”

The defects in the convention are serious and pose prudential risks that cannot be remedied without a substantial number of U.S. reservations to the convention. It is particularly troubling that Harold Koh, a key Administration appointee, offered an unqualified endorsement of the convention before taking office and expressed doubt about the legal validity of reservations.

While his criticism of the legality of reservations is baseless, the number and extent of the necessary reservations would be substantial and incompatible with the core of the convention. The U.S. can therefore neither properly ratify the convention with reservations nor safely ratify it without reservations.

Furthermore, the convention is fundamentally an arms control treaty but is not being treated with the seriousness that should attend arms control agreements. This is dangerous, and the Senate should be wary of these problems if it considers the convention. Read more.

Source: heritage.org

Firearms Estate of Respected Collector Drives Bidding Interest

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Volcanic Lever Action Navy Pistol
Magnificent Factory Cased and Engraved Volcanic Lever Action Navy Pistol. Price Realized: $74,750.00

April 30, May 1 & 2, 2010. Rock Island Auction started the year strong with its first premiere sale of 2010 attaining over $7.6 million! Bringing the yearly total over $10 million!

While dazzling stories of shockingly high prices excite many readers, this auction held much that will encourage the majority of firearms collectors. Prices set not by high auction house reserves but competing collectors proved that mid-range items are valuable for firearms collectors.

The main draw of the auction was no surprise, C. W. Slagle’s unique derringers, palm pistols and curio type firearms. Well known in the firearms world as a collector of the unusual, the antique derringer and curio type weapons in this auction drew bidding attention.

An extremely rare AM. Sterling marked solid sterling silver Colt second model derringer pistol attained $69,000. Other examples include a large Morrill, Mosman & Blair Elgin patent cutlass pistol, serial number 52 bringing $13,800, and an unusual Sedgley fist gun selling above estimate at $8,625. A cased Femme Fatale pistol ring also hammered above estimate at $5,750

This auction included an extraordinary selection of Winchesters. The top seller of the auction was a magnificent factory cased and engraved Volcanic lever action navy pistol commanding $74,750.

An exquisite one of a kind custom engraved gold and nickel plated Winchester model 1873 lever action rifle with carved ivory stock and forearm relief realized $40,250; while $28,750 took home an outstanding rare deluxe special order Winchester 1873 lever action rifle in rare 22 short with a factory mounted Winchester A5 scope.

Several outstanding 1866’s were sold including an exceptional Winchester model 1886 lever action rifle with casehardened receiver and factory letter bringing $25,875.

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Extremely Rare AM. Sterling Marked Solid Sterling Silver Colt Second Model Derringer Pistol. Price Realized: $69,000.00

During the three day sale other genres also brought impressive prices. Colts were vastly represented with over 650 in this auction. The high seller was a magnificent Gustave Young factory engraved, J.P. Lower shipped Colt model 1878 sheriff model double action revolver with factory letter that went near the high estimate at $46,000.

Other examples are an exceptional Colt Bisley frontier six shooter flattop target revolver with factory letter and a scarce 44 rimfire black powder Colt single action army revolver with factory letter attaining $25,875 and $18,400.

Rock Island Auction proves that it is the auction house for buying and selling all military genres. Beginning with the Civil War, an excellent unissued condition Burnside carbine sold for $9,775 while a rare Confederate Richmond marked percussion carbine with an original sling sold for $8,625.

The swords did exceptionally well, featuring an exceptional historical Civil War inscribed presentation 9th Illinois cavalry officer's saber and a historical high grade 17 Michigan Infantry (Stonewall regiment) inscribed presentation Civil War staff and field officer's sword both selling above estimate at $9,200 and $8,050 respectively.

Moving on to WWI & WWII brought sniper rifles, edged weapons and semi-automatic pistols. Of the 1911’s and early automatics most sold at or above estimate, the leader being a rare WWII Singer contract U.S. M1911A1 semi-automatic pistol with parkerized finish reaching $34,500.

Royal Pair of Gold Inlaid Winchester Pre 64 Model 70 Bolt Action Rifles
Royal Pair of Exquisite Custom Built and Engraved, Gold Inlaid Winchester Pre 64 Model 70 Bolt Action Rifles Owned by Prince Abdorreza Pahlavi Imperial Highness of Iran. Price Realized: $51,750.00

An extremely rare U.S. army first contract Colt model 1900 automatic pistol serial number 93 with holster estimated at $25,000 – 37,500 sold above at $43,125. A rare Savage trial military model 1907 semi-automatic pistol went out at $31,625. An excellent and rare Nazi WWII Luftwaffe model 30 survival drilling with original case and accessories drew bids to $20,700 and rare WWII German "bnz" single claw sniper rifle with Hensoldt scope sold at $8,625.

The rare and beautiful military presentation swords featured an inscribed, 2nd pattern, Luftwaffe general officer's sword which sold for $12,650. This section also included 12 Class III items, $12,650 was paid for a transferable late production U.S. Army contract fully automatic "M2" inland carbine with ATF registration papers.

An outstanding array of sporting arms boasted a custom order Luciano Bosis over and under shotgun with gold inlay selling at $43,125 while an extremely rare engraved Parker Brothers model AH double barrel box lock shotgun in 28 gauge took $34,500.

The sporting rifles in general did well lead by a royal pair of exquisite custom built and engraved, gold inlaid Winchester pre-64 model 70 bolt action rifles owned by prince Abdorreza Pahlavi imperial highness of Iran with a low estimate of $45,000 commanded $51,750.

A rare collector’s set of twenty Browning shotguns and rifles that feature the same collector number (00109) prefix in the serial number stole bidding interest garnering $25,875 and a factory engraved Belgium Browning Pointer Grade B25 superposed shotgun with original box reached $10,925.

The April Premiere Auction was a success, combining an impressive sell through rate and sales over $7.6 million. With Rock Island’s yearly sales reaching over $10 million and an impressive 97% plus sell through rate year to date it is again on track to be the #1 auction house in the world in dollars of guns sold as well as number of guns sold. The market continues to show high quality items at attainable prices thus satisfying both buyers and sellers, a goal for any auction house.

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For more information on selling at auction contact Pat Hogan or Judy Voss at 800-238-8022.

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Pocket Size and Powerful: Leupold’s® New Compact MXc™ Series Flashlights

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New tactical lights from LeupoldLeupold’s new compact MXc flashlights comfortably fit in a pocket, built to provide powerful, reliable illumination for law enforcement and military personnel under the harshest field conditions.

The MXc line includes six models (five are multi-mode), each one inch in diameter, five inches or less in length, and weighing less than three ounces. Each is designed to produce a perfectly focused beam for virtually any field situation.

Anodized to exceed military standards, MXc flashlights are exceptionally rugged, corrosion resistant and waterproof to 132 feet.

Especially suited for tactical situations, the MXc-421 model features a disorienting 120-lumen strobe as well as a screw-in Alumina striker with serrated edges as a self-defense enhancement.

“We streamlined our new MXc flashlights and made them easy to carry and operate without sacrificing quality, performance, runtime, or versatility,” said Kevin Trepa, vice president of tactical sales and marketing. “The MXc may be small, yet it is tough enough for heavy-duty on the blackest nights or stormiest days.”

Regulated by advanced drive electronics and tuned for optimum performance, each MXc utilizes a bin-sorted, True White™ LED assembly that includes a Total Internal Reflection (TIR) lens to produce a tight, powerful beam for warm and natural illumination. The assembly is protected by a highly durable and scratch-resistant sapphire window.

A total control switch in the MXc’s tailcap is easy to locate in the dark and allows the user to quickly click between modes. Each MXc has a reversible clip that securely fastens to the bill of a cap for hands-free illumination, or keeps the flashlight safely tucked away in a shirt or pants pocket.

New tactical lights from LeupoldMXc flashlights run on CR-123A lithium batteries and are compatible with specialized 20mm threaded Alumina filters. The red Alumina filter lowers the intensity of light output, preventing night-vision impairment that can be caused by white light. The blue Alumina filter can be used to track blood trails in failing light.

Key specifications for each model are as follows:

MXc-111
– versatile 30-lumen output that lasts more than 360 minutes on a single CR-123A lithium battery. One-cell maintube. Runtime: six hours. Weight and length: 2.4 ounces, 3.5 inches.

MXc-221
– battery-friendly 10-lumen low setting and a versatile 40-lumen high setting. Two-cell maintube. Runtime: low – 33 hours, high – 10 hours. Weight and length: 2.7 ounces, 4.8 inches.

MXc-321
10-lumen low setting and a vibrant 70-lumen high setting. Comes with one- and two-cell maintubes which can be freely switched without losing intensity. Runtime: low (one-cell) – 20 hours, low (two-cell) – 33 hours, high (one-cell) – two hours, high (two-cell) – five hours. Weight and length: 2.7 ounces, 4.8 inches.


MXc-421
– 10-lumen low setting, an intense 120-lumen high setting and a 120-lumen strobe. Two-cell maintube. Runtime: low – 33 hours, high – two hours, strobe – three hours. Weight and length: 2.8 ounces, five inches. Screw-in Alumina striker included.

MXc-521

– 10-lumen low setting and a 120-lumen high setting. Comes with one- and two-cell maintubes which can be freely switched without losing intensity. Runtime: low (one-cell) – 20 hours, low (two-cell) – 33 hours, high (one-cell) – 0.9 hours, high (two-cell) – two hours. Weight and length: 2.7 ounces, 4.8 inches.

MXc-621
– 10-lumen low setting, 120-lumen high setting and a 40-lumen SOS signaling mode. Comes with one- and two-cell maintubes which can be freely switched without losing intensity. Runtime: low (one-cell) – 20 hours, low (two-cell) – 33 hours, high (one-cell) – 0.9 hours, high (two-cell) – two hours, SOS (one-cell) – eight hours, SOS (two-cell) – 13 hours. Weight and length: 2.7 ounces, 4.8 inches. Red and blue Alumina filters included.

MXc flashlights are covered by Leupold’s Golden Ring® Lifetime Warranty. For more information, visit a local dealer, call 1-800-Leupold or go to www.leupold.com.


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Ruger Introduces the LCR .357 Magnum

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Ruger has just released the LCR .357, the Lightweight Compact Revolver chambered for the powerful .357 Magnum cartridge.

The LCR-357 is the newest addition to the LCR family of revolvers, chambering the powerful .357 Magnum in a compact, five-shot revolver that weighs only 17-1/4 ounces. Although the same size as the original LCR chambered for .38 Special +P, the LCR-357’s new blackened stainless steel frame easily handles full power .357 magnum loads. Its weight effectively tames recoil when coupled with the LCR’s patented recoil-absorbing polymer fire control housing and Hogue cushioned Monogrip.

“With the new LCR-357, we continue our pursuit of innovation and our commitment to law-abiding firearms owners looking for quality and value,” said Michael O. Fifer, Ruger CEO. “The LCR-357 is a result of our Voice of the Customer program that helps identify the needs and desires of consumers. We listen to America’s gun owners and, through our continued design and manufacturing process improvements, are able to bring award-winning products to market.”

The double-action-only LCR-357 boasts the patented friction reducing cam introduced in the original LCR. Shooters of all abilities, from first-time gun owners to experienced shooters, are sure to appreciate the non-stacking trigger pull that makes it the best feeling factory DAO trigger on the market.

“The new LCR-357 is perfectly optimized for the .357 Magnum,” remarked Joe Zajk, Ruger’s Chief Engineer for revolvers. “Its 17-1/4 ounce weight is just heavy enough to make shooting full-house .357 loads manageable, yet it is still small and light enough for discreet carry. It has all the features that made the original aluminum-framed LCR in .38+P such a success, but, with the steel frame, we now offer a model that makes shooting .357 Magnum a practical reality.”

The new LCR-357 accepts all accessories available for the original LCR, including holsters, speed loaders and sights. The Crimson Trace Lasergrip model is also now available for those who desire fast, low-light target acquisition in a more compact grip.

For more information on the new LCR-357, or to learn more about the extensive line of Ruger firearms, visit www.Ruger.com. To find accessories for the LCR-357 and other Ruger firearms, visit www.ShopRuger.com.

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You fight like you train… But you've never trained like this.

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Up close and personal… as realistic as it comes without anyone getting killed. As you watch this video remember the wounds are not real. But the training is as real as it comes.

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You need to see this and you need to tell your friends. If possible, find some grant money to run your SWAT team through this.

Stay Safe.

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