Lauren Boitel
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In honor of Take Your Daughter to the Range Month, we wanted to highlight a couple of newer firearms geared towards younger girls.
The Browning X-Bolt Micro in Buckthorn Pink
A scaled down (just over 13" length-of-pull and barrel length of 20 - 22") version of Browning's X-bolt with a stock geared towards female shooters with pink buckmarks. It comes with a top tang safety as welll as a bolt unlock button for additional safety; a free floating barrel, adjustable trigger and detachable box magazine. Available in 243 Win, 270 WSM, 308 Win and 7mm-08 Rem. Browning Arms Company was founded in Ogden, Utah and manufacturs firearms, fishing gear, sport bows and other outdoor gear.
The Savage Axis and Axis II XP Youth Muddy Girl Camo
Also available chambered in 223 Rem, 243 Win and 7mm-08 Rem, the Savage Arms Axis and Axis II XP youth features a 20" free floating barrel, a detachable box magazine with a 4 round capacity and even a matching scope. The Savage Arms Company is based in Westfield Massachusettes and makes a variety of rimfire and ceterfire rifles, including marketing the Stevens single-shot firearms.
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The Supreme Court has not heard a second amendment case in 4 years; not since McDonald v. Chicago in 2010 where the court ruled against federal, state and municipal prohibitions. Last week, Drake v. Jerejian, was up for review by the highest court in the land as it challenged New Jersey's practice of discretionary approval of concelaed firearms permit applications. New Jersey, is a "may issue" state; meaning that approval requires the applicant to demonstrate a specific "need" to be granted approval for a license or permit. Essentially, permit approvals are considered privilages to be granted at the whim of local officials; not a right of all citizens. In fact, New Jersey only approves .02% of all applications. It, along with Hawaii and Maryland are considered "non issue" states because of how difficult it is to get approval.
While seemingly obvious in the affirmative to us, whether or not these laws are restrictive enough to be anti-constitutional is still uncertain from a federal perspective. Drake was looking to get clarification from the Supreme Court on these uncertanties that allow "may issue" laws and others like them at the state and local levels.
While the second ammednment desperately needs this clarification, the Supreme Court is offerend 8,000 cases each year and only accepts 1% of those. They are etremely picky and some pundits believe that Drake was not the right case to make this argument. When the Supreme Court does examine a case/issue, they are disinclined to re-examine it for about 20 years. That being said, the case to offer to the court on these issues needs to be as strong as possible and lead by a formidable legal team. Many consider Drake problematic in these areas. Another case to consider, and thought stronger, is Peruta v County of San Diego where the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit found that San Diego's restrictive policy (of requiring an permit applicant to "provide documention of good cause that distinguishes the applicant from the mainstream and places them in harm's way before issuing a permit) along with California's prohibition on open carry resulted in a violation of law abiding, responsible citizens' right to bear arms. Unless overriden, this decision will force California to become a "shall issue" state. California Attorney General Kamala Harris has asked the Ninth Circuit to intervene in Peruta. If this happens, the case will likely go to the Supreme Court next year or early 2016 and will most likely color the results of the 2016 presidentail election.
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Not Your Mama's 1911
As a self-proclaimed Glock girl, I was surprised at my seemingly instantaneous need to purchase my first 1911. I received an email from a local gun store with an offer of 25% off a brand I had never heard of. Para.
I did a quick google search and watched a tactic-cool video about the manufacturer's history and dedication to precision. Couple that with a mail-in rebate of an additional $100 off and some quick math and I headed down to the gun store. Of course, I also did my research - I shot a quick text to a few friends and "gun geeks" about the brand and read through several online forums. The results were inconclusive as they were all mixed reviews. It seemed as though gun owners either loved or hated their Paras. I asked the salesman behind the counter what the real story was. He told me there were some reliability concerns with the brand during the acquisition by Freedom Group (most known for the Bushmaster and Remington brands) and the move from Canada to North Carolina but other than that, he had sold a handful and hadn't heard any complaints. I did look at other 1911s: Sig, Rock Island Armory, even a gorgeous and extrememly tempting Kimber. Not wanting to give up 20 points on my credit score, I quickly returned the Kimber to its case. I kept going back to the black ops double stack Para. So, I bought it. And I love it. It shoots beautifully, it fits my hand surprisingly well and its a pleasure to have on the range. There are a few things I had to get used to of course: staging my hand on the thumb safety when presenting, figuring out which notch to line up for re-inserting the slide lock during re-assembly after cleaning to get that audible, highly sought after "click" into place, etc. None of these things are too onerous and I have had no reliability issues. Having equal magazine capacity to my Glock 19 mixed with the comfortable weight and slick trigger press of a 1911 make this gun the perfect addition to my firearms family. The next time you are in the gun store, look around for the Para case and check one out - you won't regret it.
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15 Rebels gathered in the UNLV Student Union on Tuesday, April 15th for the University’s inaugural Students for Concealed Carry Chapter meeting. ADAPT Academy CEO and Director of Training, Eric Loden, was in attendance as an Academic Advisor along with Assemblywoman, and longtime gun rights advocate, Michelle Fiore, and representatives of the Nevada Firearms Coalition Education and Training Division.
The meeting was kicked off with introductions by Chapter President Alex Murdock and Vice President/Co-founder Zachary Guymon. The two discussed the purpose of the chapter and their emphasis on gun safety and firearms education and training.
Loden spoke next about his credentials in the firearms industry as well as his own story of petitioning then Community College of Southern Nevada leadership to carry when he studied Criminal Justice at the College in 2009.
“ADAPT is proud to see a Chapter of Students for Concealed Carry at UNLV. It is vitally important that the future leaders of our community, just like every other citizen in the state, have the right to protect themselves while they seek out a higher education.” Said Loden. “Gun free zones are not only dangerous but they violate the constitutional rights of over 100,000 Nevada students and employees.”
Students then heard from Assemblywoman Fiore who commended the creation of the Chapter and explained the history of AB 143, the Campus Carry Bill, as well as her desire for the legislation to achieve bipartisan support in the upcoming 2015 session. Fiore’s passion for this bill was illustrated when she recounted Amanda Collins’ campus rape story and the subsequent Reno murder of Brianna Dennison.
Next, the students engaged in a lively Q&A discussion to ask how they can better help support good gun policies in the state as well as a unanimous decision by the group to participate in regular firearms training events with ADAPT. The Chapter agreed to meet bimonthly for on campus discussions to move the Chapter forward as well as an off campus meeting each month at a local shooting range. For more information on Students for Concealed Carry national, visit: concealedcampus.org
Lauren Boitel
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Have you ever found yourself driving north in the valley, noticing that the green street signs are now blue and wondering what that means for your gun rights? I have. I work in Las Vegas and live in North Las Vegas. I have heard from many sources that I can't open carry in North Las Vegas, and they have different ordinances about carrying in your vehicle. And what about Boulder City? When I carry, which is most of the time, I am thinking about situational awareness, safety, and myriad other things. I don't want to have to think about municipal boundaries as well! I have taken ADAPT's CCW course so my knowledge of state and local gun laws is pretty good, but should it have to be? Should you need to carry flashcards on you everytime you leave your house? No. I don't think so, and niether does the Nevada Firearms Coalition (NVFAC).
NVFAC recently started a Political Action Committee (PAC) to ensure that Nevada gunowners have a voice and a presence in Carson City; especially moving into the 2015 legislative session. Until now, Nevadans have had to rely on the national NRA to fight the big fights. With this new political action arm of NVFAC, we have a much closer power house defending our rights at the capitol. NVFAC supports:
- Elected officials who uphold our rights that are enumerated in the Nevada and US Constitutions
- Ownership and safe use of firearms for self-defense, competition, recreation and hunting
- One uniform gun law throughout Nevada
- Ending handgun registration in Clark County
- Eliminating “gun-free” zones that create targets for criminals
- Strengthening self-defense laws like the Castle Doctrine
- Expanding Nevada’s carry laws
And opposes:
- So-called “universal background checks” that lead to gun registration and ultimately confiscation
- Elected and appointed officials who put party or personal gain ahead of the rights of the citizens
- Tax increases on ammunition
- Laws that infringe upon the rights of our veterans or mentally ill seeking help
Further, NVFAC has estabished a list of 4 criteria to determine if new awsa are to be proposed, supported, or opposed based on:
- NVFAC-PAC supports legislation that will result in one gun law for all Nevada citizens applied equally throughout the state.
- NVFAC-PAC will support any firearms legislation where analysis shows an enhancement of personal liberty and significant public benefits.
- NVFAC-PAC will actively work to repeal existing firearms codes and ordinances that only apply to local jurisdictions. This includes the elimination of the Clark County Handgun Registration Ordinance and ordinances in Mesquite, North Las Vegas, Las Vegas, Henderson, Boulder City and Clark County that are in violation of state wide pre-emption laws.
- NVFAC-PAC will oppose any firearms legislation where analysis shows that the public safety benefits are an intrusion into personal liberty.
NVFAC is requesting your help in contacting two Nevada legislators (Assemblyman Pat Hickey and Senator Michael Roberson) and asking for their support of our gun rights. I have contacted both and recieved a message from Assemblyman Hickey stating that he was with me on these issues. It is important for all gun owners to reach out to the public figures who serve us and make sure they are hearing our voices and representing us appropriately. Thank you for your support of ADAPT, NVFAC (PAC) and the second amendment!
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Our friend, and National Sales Manager, Jeff Spalding, unveiled Caracal’s new firearm offerings at SHOT Show this year after an evaluation of the company’s products and an important merger. The two main firearms that survived this evaluation and were deemed viable for the US market are the CP Series Pistol and the CS 308 Precision Rifle.
Last year, Jeff came out to the range and allowed ADAPT staff to try out the “OG” Caracal pistol – the C series. We had a blast shooting that smooth handgun with almost zero perceptible recoil. We’re hoping we can convince Jeff to come back and bring these two new kids on the Caracal block sometime soon.
Caracal CS 308 Precision Rifle
Caracal’s entry into the high end precision rifle market, the CS 308 is manufactured from aerospace grade aluminum, available in .308, 338 or 50 caliber and features very light recoil with almost zero muzzle rise due to the muzzle break manufactured specifically for this rifle. Some of the cooler features are the adjustable, spring-loaded comb on the butt stock and customizable rake adjustment, length of pull and weight of the second stage of the trigger. This is a very adaptable firearm for any shooter with guaranteed sub-MOA accuracy. (Sub-MOA means accuracy exceeding one “minute of angle” or 1/60th of 1 degree; i.e. a 10 inch grouping at 1,000 yards.)
Caracal CP Series Pistol
The second generation of the caracal pistol, the 9 mm CP series is available in a full size 18-round capacity, a compact 15-round capacity, or a subcompact 13-round capacity. The frame, ergonomics, light recoil and trigger were left pretty much the same but there are several new features built in to this pistol based on consumer feedback from the American market. Deeper serrations on the one-piece slide to allow better grip for manipulations and interchangeability options for the sights are a few of these new features.
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I sought and followed Eric's advice when purchasing my first holster and went with the Serpa. I love it and have never had a problem with its performance or durability. I recommend this holster to anyone who asks. As to the speed issue - while I don't have the fastest presentation (yet!), I notice that my speed actually decreases with other holsters I've had to use when lending my Serpa to new students, friends or family.
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