Senators Battle Environmentalists Seeking to Ban Lead in Ammunition, Fishing Tackle

By Aaron Spuler | April 22, 2011 | Comments Off on Senators Battle Environmentalists Seeking to Ban Lead in Ammunition, Fishing Tackle

As environmentalists battle to ban the use of lead in ammunition and fishing tackle out of concern for wildlife and their habitats, several U.S. lawmakers have rushed to defend the tools of hunters and fishermen with a new bill to shield such items from regulation. Sens. Jon Tester, D-Mont, and John Thune, R-S.D., co-chairmen of…

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Mexico Wants To Sue U.S. Gun Makers

By Aaron Spuler | April 22, 2011 | Comments Off on Mexico Wants To Sue U.S. Gun Makers

CBS News has learned that the Mexican Government has retained an American law firm to explore filing civil charges against U.S. gun manufacturers and distributors over the flood of guns crossing the border into Mexico. Sources say Mexico’s frustration with U.S. efforts to stop the flow of weapons has pushed them into this novel approach.…

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Texas Legislative Update

By Aaron Spuler | April 22, 2011 | Comments Off on Texas Legislative Update

Bill: HB 2756 Caption: Relating to the authority of a person who is licensed to carry a handgun to openly carry the handgun. House Committee: House Committee on Homeland Security & Public Safety Status Change: Left pending on April 21st, 2011 Bill: SB 905 Caption: Relating to the application of certain concealed handgun license laws…

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Top Shot 2: Down to the Wire

By Aaron Spuler | April 22, 2011 | Comments Off on Top Shot 2: Down to the Wire

Marksmen shoot while hanging from a 125-foot crane, then shoot from the back of moving jeep. In the last episode before the finale, the final five marksmen face the two biggest challenges of the competition.

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A History of the World in 100 Weapons

By Aaron Spuler | April 22, 2011 | Comments Off on A History of the World in 100 Weapons

Pike A History of the World in 100 Weapons tells the stories of the hundred definitive weapons whose effects have been the most revolutionary, changing the way war is waged and the very world we live in. From the gladius of ancient Rome to the AK-47, all one hundred are revealed in an array of…

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A History of the World in 100 Weapons

By Aaron Spuler | April 21, 2011 | Comments Off on A History of the World in 100 Weapons

P-51 Mustang A History of the World in 100 Weapons tells the stories of the hundred definitive weapons whose effects have been the most revolutionary, changing the way war is waged and the very world we live in. From the gladius of ancient Rome to the AK-47, all one hundred are revealed in an array…

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ATF Director Threatened With Contempt

By Aaron Spuler | April 20, 2011 | Comments Off on ATF Director Threatened With Contempt

“Chairman Issa Chastises ATF for Refusal to Comply with Subpoena,” an April 20 House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform release declares. “If you do not comply with the subpoena, the Committee will be forced to commence contempt proceedings,” the release promises. David Codrea has been on this story since the beginning. Head on over…

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Anatomy of a Shot: Mission Impossible Challenge

By Aaron Spuler | April 20, 2011 | Comments Off on Anatomy of a Shot: Mission Impossible Challenge

The marksmen reach new heights in the Mission Impossible challenge, but will the latest contest be George’s downfall?

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Top Shot Weapons Rundown

By Aaron Spuler | April 20, 2011 | Comments Off on Top Shot Weapons Rundown

Designed to take down moving targets, the Benelli shotgun will test a new set of marksmanship skills.

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AZ State Gun: Colt Revolver

By Aaron Spuler | April 20, 2011 | Comments Off on AZ State Gun: Colt Revolver

Arizona lawmakers have approved a bill to recognize a Colt revolver as the state’s official firearm. The measure won final legislative approval before the session adjourned early Wednesday morning and goes to Gov. Jan Brewer. The House had rejected the bill earlier in the all-night session but later reconsidered its action and passed it. Connecticut-based…

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2025 Texas Gun Legislation

Legislation affecting gun rights in the 2023 session.
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