Open carry was close here in Florida and while it did not pass, there’s a amended bill that is somewhat comforting.

The Senate on Thursday approved a trio of bills that supporters say will ensure citizens’ constitutionally protected gun rights. One measure restricts doctors from asking patients about gun ownership, and another prohibits local governments from passing stricter gun laws than the state. Those two already have been approved by the House and await Gov.Rick Scott‘s signature. The third, which began life as a proposed “open carry” law, was modified to decriminalize the accidental showing of a concealed weapon. It goes to the House, which is expected to also approve it. The accidental display bill (SB 234) was approved by a vote of 26-11. The bill banning local gun control laws (HB 45) passed 30-8. The guns and doctors bill (HB 155) was approved 27-10.

Source: TampaBay via GunNewsDaily

This is proof that most concealed permit holders are knowledgeable and responsible gun owners.  I happen to live in Florida so this is reassuring.

Not only has Florida now issued over 1.95 million permits since October 1, 1987, but as of the March 31 of this year, there were 801,219 active permit holders.

Since Jan. 1, 2008, only four permit holders have had their permits revoked for a firearms violation (“utilized” is very broad here, including such things as accidentally carrying a gun into a gun-free zone).

That comes to an annual revocation rate of about 0.0002 percent. That is two ten-thousandths of 1 percent. How much smaller could that revocation rate be?

Source: Newsmax via GunNewsDaily

Other than their excellent 1911 reviewed here, I’m not a fan of Taurus pistols.  They make excellent revolvers but most of their pistols I just can’t recommend.  However, it looks like there is one other that is an exception…the Taurus Slim 740.  More info below for you to decide…

MIAMI --(Ammoland.com)- The Taurus 740 SLIM has won the 2011 Golden Bullseye Award for “Handgun of the Year” by American Rifleman, a 125-year-old flagship publication of the National Rifle Association.

The award will be presented at an invitation-only breakfast during the 2011 NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits, April 29-May 1, in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania.

“This much-coveted award, now in its ninth year, is a symbol of excellence, innovation and quality in firearms, accessories and related equipment. Our congratulations to the winners,” said Joe H. Graham, Executive Director of NRA Publications.

The 740 SLIM’s compact design and meager weight of 19 ounces make it a must-have for those who prefer concealment carry. Offering potent .40-caliber firepower with 6+1 shot capacity, the SLIM is sure to provide top-quality performance.

Full article…

Source: AmmoLand

Well, it looks like all the rumors are true.  Ruger has officially introduced their 1911 pistol.  There is only one model currently listed on their site, but the features are plentiful and will attract those looking for a full-featured 1911 pistol out of the box.  Expect more models to come.  Like the Taurus PT1911 featured here, it does have plenty of custom features most will appreciate.  Not sure right now if they will compete with Taurus in terms of pricing.  Taurus still earns top spot as the least expensive, full-featured 1911 on the market.  Perhaps this latest release from Ruger will be modestly priced in order to compete well with it and all other options.  They sure need it in order to succeed.

Their first model features a bead-blasted stainless steel frame and slide, lightweight trigger, skeletonized hammer and dovetailed Novak three-dot sights.

Source: Ruger

We briefly covered the Pedator 1911 Shrike in this article with a chance to win one of the beautiful pistols. Now the company has released a compact version of the beauty, the Night Shrike.  Expect to pay a premium for this custom pistol that they ensure will be reliable via testing prior to shipping. More details below…

Tempe, Arizona --(Ammoland.com)- Predator Tactical announces the new Night Shrike 1911.

Day or night this gun is ready for the fight! 100% Made in America to Matt Burkett’s demanding specifications, this stainless and aluminum 4” commander length handgun features a tactical rail, fiber optic or night front sight, adjustable or fixed rear sight, and the exclusive Predator Tac-Well.

The gun is built on the finest 1911 parts available, the Wilson Combat Bullet Proof parts line, and includes a custom Briley match barrel and Crimson Trace Master Series grips.

From practical shooting to tactical operations, the Night Shrike sets a higher standard in custom guns. Each handgun is 100% backed with a no BS warranty and comes with one complete refinishing! Each gun is broken in, zeroed and must pass a 100 round test firing with 100% reliability before it is shipped.

The Shrike ships with 2 fitted and tested 8 round Wilson Combat magazines and a range bag. This gun is built for you. Personalization is available on any part, including finishing. You can have your name on the magazines, side of the gun, etc.

Full article…

Visit their site at http://www.predatortactical.com

Source: AmmoLand

This is very cool.  If you are a gun enthusiast and also love video games, particularly 1st shooters, you’ll find this video quite interesting.  Check it out below…

If you’ve ever wondered how video games get their realistic sound (well, some video games), check out the video above. Red Storm Entertainment, a video game company responsible for the more realistic shooters such as the Tom Clancy games, was showcased on UNC-TV, or North Carolina’s public television.

Source: UNCTV via GunBlog

It’s a new month and that means new giveaway contests to take advantage of.  While not a fan, this one seems great for Glock lovers out there.  Our friends at weapon-blog.com has posted the latest giveaways for you all to jump on.  Visit link below for a full list.

http://www.weapon-blog.com/?page_id=825

Speaking of ugly guns, here is yet another.  Despite this, if you are looking for a really inexpensive carry pistol, this one might fit the bill.

The Bersa .380 concealed carry version is small enough, thin enough, and has all of the sharp edges removed to make it just small enough to fit in your pants pocket.  It has an ergonomically designed grip and very rudimentary sights.

So what don’t I like about this gun?  Well, it isn’t much to look at.  The conventional Thunder .380 is a much nicer looking pistol in my opinion.  It looks like a pistol worth more than it’s price tag.  I just don’t get that same feeling from the CC version.

Full article…

Source: OneInchGroup