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Judge Blocks California Ammunition Background Check Requirement

A federal judge blocked California's background check requirement for ammunition purchases, calling it "onerous," unconstitutional and that "the rights of California citizens have been gravely injured."
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Tactical Shooting Sports News: Armament Systems and Procedures Increases Production; Vista Lands Australia Contract

In the latest tactical shooting sports news, Armament Systems and Procedures increases production of disposable restraints due to demand and Vista Outdoor brands land an ammunition contract with Australia.
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Shooting Sports News: OSHA Warns Against Retaliation; XS Sights Expands for Taurus, Canik

In the latest shooting sports news, the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration warns employers about retaliation, and XS Sights has expanded its line to specific Taurus and Canik pistols.
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Outdoors Industry Shines During Coronavirus Pandemic

Companies throughout the outdoors industry offer support by repurposing manufacturing facilities amid the COVID-19 crisis.
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Shooting Sports News: Sierra Bullets Taps Ohlson; Celerant Technology Joins NASGW

In the latest shooting sports news, Sierra Bullets has named Matt Ohlson as vice president of industrial sales and Celerant Technology has teamed with the National Association of Sporting Goods Wholesalers.
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Firearm Industry Excise Tax Filing, Payment Due Dates Delayed by TTB

The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau is providing firearm and ammunition manufacturers and importers a 90-day delay from the required filing and payment dates of Pittman Robertson excise tax payments.
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Shooting Sports News: Otis Technology Fights Coronavirus; LSI Offers Howa, Remington Kits

In the latest shooting sports news, Otis Technology joins the fight against the coronavirus, and Legacy Sports International offers new conversion kits for Remington and Howa rifles.
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Department of Homeland Security Includes Firearm Manufacturing, Distribution, Retail and Ranges as Essential Critical Services

The Department of Homeland Security has deemed the firearm industry’s manufacturing, distribution, retail and range businesses as essential critical services that should remain open during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Weekend Changes for NICS, Due to COVID Workload

NICS officials alerted firearm retailers about changes to the Transfer Process for the weekend of March 28-30 due to system overload because of the coronavirus.
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Gun Checks Backlogged, Sales Skyrocket as Officials Navigate Covid-19 Issues

Long lines, skyrocketing sales of guns and ammo, diminishing supplies and frustrations with background check delays are what NSSF is helping navigate during the coronavirus pandemic.
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NSSF Collecting State-by-State Orders to Inform Firearm Industry

The NSSF has established a special web page to track governmental orders and how they affect firearm and ammunition manufacturing and retailers on a state-by-state basis.
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Shooting Sports News: Vermont State Police Pick Sig M400; Citadel Boss 25 Shipping

In the latest shooting industry news, Vermont State Police have picked the Sig Sauer M400 rifle and the Citadel Boss 25 shotgun is now shipping.
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NRA Cancels 149th Annual Meeting in Nashville

The National Rifle Association has canceled its 149th Annual Meeting in Nashville, Tennessee, due to the Covid-19 pandemic.