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on March 5, 2016 in Gun Page World News

Smith & Wesson Sales Up ‘61.5%’ over Same Time Last Year

by AWR Hawkins At the close of the quarter, ending January 31, Smith & Wesson’s sales were up “61.5%” compared to the same time last year. The jump is sales is largely attributed to the growing market for compact, self-defense handguns and Smith & Wesson’s continued developments in that market. According to CNN Money, Smith & Wesson CEO James Debney commented on the surge in sales by pointing to a “long-term trend toward personal protection.” And he said, “smaller handguns designed for concealed carry and personal protection” are very popular right now. In fact, Debney pointed out that such handguns made up… View Article

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on March 4, 2016 in Gun Page World News

Trump Says No Restrictions on Second Amendment, Let the People Shoot Back

by AWR Hawkins Trump said there should be no restrictions on the Second Amendment and stressed that attacks on innocents can be prevented or curtailed if the people have the ability to shoot back. Fox News host Bret Baier pointed out that Trump had voiced support for an “assault weapons” ban in 2000, and Trump responded by saying he does not support such a ban. Baier asked Trump if he thinks there should be any restrictions on the Second Amendment and Trump answered, “No.” Trump added: I’m a big defender of the Second Amendment. And if you look at what’s happened,… View Article

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on February 25, 2016 in Gun Page World News

Democratic Rep. Introduces Gun Ban for Persons Convicted of Hate Crimes

by AWR Hawkins Rep. David N. Cicilline (D-RI-1st) is sponsoring legislation that would prohibit persons convicted of hate crimes from purchasing guns, even if that crime was non-violent in nature. The legislation is titled, the Hate Crimes Prevention Act. The Hill points out that felony convictions of hate crimes already include a prohibition against gun possession and gun purchases. Cicilline’s bill would expanded that prohibition to cover misdemeanor convictions as well. He argues that misdemeanor hate crimes are “often a precursor of more severe attacks” down the road. Cicilline lists “vandalizing a place of worship” as a misdemeanor hate crime that… View Article

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on February 24, 2016 in Gun Page

Alleged Robber Unknowingly Targets Concealed Permit Holder, Dies In Parking Lot

by AWR Hawkins An alleged armed robber was shot and killed Monday night when he unknowingly targeted a concealed carry permit holder in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota. The incident occurred just after 8 p.m. According to WCCO, the concealed permit holder was standing at the end of a driveway when a 20-year-old male allegedly “tried to rob him at gun point.” The permit holder then pulled his own gun, shots were exchanged, and the suspect ran across the street, where he died. Brooklyn Park Police Chief Mark Bruley said, “Responding officers did locate an adult male 20-years of age deceased in… View Article

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