CTR Guns

HB 2640 and HB 2728 Signed by Governor

cougar — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 07:07:41 +0000

HB 2640 was signed by the Governor on March 21st. This new law prohibits the Game and Fish Commission from limiting magazine capacity on any authorized firearm regulated by the Commission. This law allows more hunters to enter the field while preventing them from having to purchase additional, smaller-capacity magazines. The ability to hunt with [...]

Arizona Gun Sales Spike

cougar — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 06:34:12 +0000

Gun and ammunition sales in Arizona are surging as several factors, including the upcoming presidential election, combine to spur buyers on.

It’s the second major spike in sales since President Obama was elected in November 2008.

At that time, some types of ammunition ran out in Tucson and customers stocked up on high-powered rifles they [...]

Respecting States’ Rights and Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act

cougar — Sun, 25 Mar 2012 09:27:00 +0000

For the second time in as many weeks, a national Right-to-Carry reciprocity bill has been introduced in the U.S. Senate.

On March 20, U.S. Senator John Thune (R-S.D.) introduced Senate Bill 2213, the “Respecting States’ Rights and Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act.” NRA strongly supports this measure. Under this self-defense bill, an individual who has met [...]

Second Amendment NOT Confined to Home

cougar — Sat, 24 Mar 2012 22:12:09 +0000

A federal court in Maryland just ruled that the Second Amendment right to bear arms extends beyond the home. In the case brought by the Second Amendment Foundation, Wollard v. Sheridan, a Maryland resident was denied a concealed carry permit renewal and the court determined that citizens may not be required by the state [...]

Ruger Stocks Soar; Gun maker Not Accepting More Orders Until June

cougar — Sat, 24 Mar 2012 05:14:23 +0000

Shortly after quarterly shareholders reports showed the American gun manufacturer’s stocks have reached a new, record high, Ruger has made the public announcement that they will not be accepting more pistol or rifle orders until June of this year. This isn’t because of any great catastrophe, Ruger simply does not have the manufacturing ability, currently, [...]

Guns on College Campus Reduce Crime in Colorado

cougar — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 06:51:36 +0000

While the University of Colorado spent much of the past decade resisting the state’s concealed-carry law, Colorado State University complied with it. If the gun controllers are right, Colorado State should have seen a surge in crime, while its gun-banning sister institution should have been an Eden of security and lawfulness. That’s not what happened. [...]

Gun Questions at GOP Presidential Debate

cougar — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 09:00:14 +0000

There is a nationally televised GOP candidate debate on Wednesday, February 22, 2012, which will be held in Mesa, Arizona. This debate MUST include a question about guns.

There have been dozens of GOP presidential “debates” and there has not been a single question about the right to keep and bear arms!

How has [...]

Three Armed Men Try To Rob Bar, One is Shot, Killed by Customer

cougar — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 07:31:40 +0000

CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) – January 06, 2012 – Roger’s Sports Pub is your typical neighbor bar, but Friday night the noise wasn’t coming from a band.

“Everybody was chilling, all the sudden a black guy runs in with a ski mask and shoots in the air,” one witness told WAVY.com.

At the time, Roger’s was [...]

Wendy’s Employee Shoots, Kills 1 of 2 Armed Robbers

cougar — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 07:40:06 +0000

AVANNAH, Ga. — December 29, 2011 – Police say a fast-food worker grabbed his gun and shot a man suspected of trying to rob the restaurant near Savannah.

Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police say the suspect’s body was found in the parking lot of the Wendy’s restaurant around 12:50 a.m. Thursday in Wilmington Island.

Detectives say two [...]

Conor Wells gets tased

cougar — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 03:40:14 +0000

Conor Wells recently took the Arizona Concealed Carry Course at the CTR Guns store in Tempe, Arizona. After the course, he volunteered to be tased with a Taser C2 for 5 seconds.

A Taser is considered “physical force” when stopping an aggressor. This is one of the best options available whenever deadly force would [...]

Legislative Update: HB 2729

cougar — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 07:19:56 +0000

On February 15, House Bill 2729 was given a “do pass” recommendation in the House Military Affairs and Public Safety Committee (MAPS) by a 6 to 2 vote. HB 2729, sponsored by state Representative David Gowan (R-30), among other things, amends various sections of the Arizona Revised Statutes (A.R.S) to remove the current prohibition [...]

7-11 Clerk Shoots, Wounds Armed Robber Who Was Then Caught

cougar — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 07:43:59 +0000

VIRGINIA BEACH – January 03, 2012 – Twice in the past week, victims have defended themselves during attempted crimes with gunfire.

In the latest incident, a masked man walked into an Oceanfront 7-Eleven early Tuesday morning, flashed a gun and demanded money, according to a police news release. The clerk, who was working with his [...]

Pizza Delivery Driver Shoots Robbery Suspect

cougar — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 07:49:42 +0000

TEAYS VALLEY, W.Va. – January 20, 2012 – A man has been taken into custody after deputies say he attempted to rob a pizza delivery driver.

Putnam County Sheriff’s deputies tell WSAZ.com it happened about 8:30 p.m. Friday at the Sable Point Apartment Complex in Teays Valley.

Detectives say Desean Saunders approached the driver, reached [...]

Wisconsin Concealed Carrier Shoots Armed Robbers

cougar — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 07:56:24 +0000

February 01, 2012 – A Wisconsin man opened fire on 2 grocery store robbery suspects. The man had just recently taken advantage of Wisconsin’s new laws that allow private citizens to obtain permits to carry guns in public. This is the first documented case of a CCW holder using a gun to stop a crime.

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Legislative Update: HB 2728, HB 2640, SB 1448, SB 1474

cougar — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 07:08:09 +0000

The following pro-rights bills have come out of committees with “Do Pass” recommendations.

HB 2640, which would prohibit the Game and Fish Commission from limiting magazine capacity, passed out of the House Energy and Natural Resources (ENR) Committee on February 6, 2012, by a vote of 6 to 1 with 1 member absent and another [...]