It’s time for another ConcealThis Poll.  Those that carry handguns for protection know that you should always have fresh defense ammo at all times and most like to cycle through and swap them out from time to time.  The question is…how often do you swap old ammo?  Some like to do this every three to six months and others are not so concerned.  However, based on all the elements that can take a toll on your carry ammo such as heat, sweat and lubricants, it is always best to routinely cycle through them.

As an example, to your left above is a Federal 9mm LEO HST round that has been carried for 6 months next to a fresh round to your right.  Which one will you carry?

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Southport, CT –-(Ammoland.com)- Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc. (NYSE:RGR) is proud to announce that a Ruger handgun has been named the Shooting Industry Academy of Excellence “Handgun of the Year” for the third straight year.

The Ruger SR9c, the first line extension in the SR9 striker-fired pistol, is the compact version of one of the slimmest and most ergonomic 9mm pistols on the market today.

“Ruger is honored to receive this award for the third year in a row,” said Ruger President and CEO Mike Fifer. “We are gratified that Ruger’s innovation and excellence in product design has once again been recognized by members of the firearms community.”

The SR9c compact pistol gives customers a very comfortable carry option in a reliable, 9mm platform. Incorporating the best features of the full-sized SR9, the SR9c offers an even smaller, more concealable option, ideal for discreet carry. “The SR9c reflects our commitment to provide consumers with affordable, quality products that meet their needs,” Fifer said.

The award was presented during the 8th Annual Shooting Industry Masters in Grand Island, Nebraska on July 23rd. The Academy, a 500-member group consisting of manufacturers, editors, writers, distributors and retailers from within the shooting industry, votes to honor outstanding achievements in product design and service to the industry.

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Went to a local gun show today specifically to take a closer look at the new Smith & Wesson Bodyguard .380 which has just started to hit the market.  For those who are not aware of this new little pistol, its main feature is a built-in Insight laser.  But is this little gun worth buying?  There are a couple of things to note before you go ahead and shell out your hard earned money on one.

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A 1911 chambered for the .357 Magnum?  Yes, it’s real.

Blaine, MN - -(AmmoLand.com)- Coonan, Inc. is proud to announce production of our world famous Coonan Classic .357 Magnum Automatic Pistol.

With classic 1911 styling, and stainless steel construction, this pistol will deliver the dependability you demand along with the awesome firepower of the .357 Magnum chambering.

Each Coonan Classic .357 Magnum Automatic pistol ships with an embroidered custom case, a gun lock, one magazine and an instruction manual. Upgraded sight packages are available as well as additional magazines. Several grip styles are offered as accessories.

For a limited time you can choose your own serial number from a list of the first 500 pistols we will manufacture. Just go to our website at www.coonaninc.com ; sign in or register and select “Pistols”. Once you enter the required information, you will have several minutes to select your serial number. The numbers are listed in order of when they will be manufactured. No custom numbers; only the ones listed. Pistols will ship in 8-12 weeks from receiving your order and payment.

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BELLEVUE, WA – -(Ammoland.com)- A new Rasmussen poll showing a majority of Americans believe cities cannot ban handguns “goes along with what we have been saying, and what the Supreme Court affirmed,”the Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms said today.

“The high court ruled in its 2008 Heller decision that the handgun ban in Washington, D.C. violated the Second Amendment,” noted CCRKBA Chairman Alan Gottlieb, “and this week’s McDonald ruling incorporates the Second Amendment to the states. That effectively nullifies municipal gun bans nationwide. The court has spoken twice, and a majority of Americans concur.

“The recent Rasmussen survey also revealed,” he continued, “that only 35 percent of adults support stricter gun control, proving that gun prohibitionists are in the minority, and their influence is shrinking.”

Rasmussen conducted its survey earlier this week among 1,000 adults. The margin of error is +/- 3 percentage points. The survey also found that only 14 percent of the respondents who live with someone who owns a gun believe cities can ban handguns, while a whopping 80 percent say cities do not have that authority. Fifty-five percent of those without guns in the home also agree, Rasmussen said.

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Berryville, AR - -(AmmoLand.com)- Enhanced grip texture, Enhanced sight picture and Wilson Combat’s legendary attention to detail add up to a unique new offering destined to be a top choice of working operators everywhere.

The new bi-directional, X-Tac frontstrap and slide treatment offer enhanced grip and improved durability over traditional checkering in severe and hard-use environments.

Scientifically designed to work with dry or wet hands, with our without tactical gloves, the X-Tac pattern redefines secure shooting comfort and gun handling without the coarse, often painful nature of other grip treatments. In tandem with our G-10 Starburst grips, the X-Tac tread pattern locks securely into the firing hand and will reduce muzzle flip without snagging on clothes or cover garments.

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Source: AmmoLand