Jay Cassell - Shooters Bible, 1

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These were in effect at press time and are subject to change without notice. CONTENTS INTRODUCTION I ts been an odd year in the world of firearms. Sales of guns nationwide were generally flat, perhaps, as some people note, because there is a Republican president in the White House. It seems demand for firearms goes up when the Democratic party is in control, as people fear that there will be more restrictions on firearms, so they go out and buy more guns before any laws change. In contrast, when a pro-gun president and Congress are in charge, people dont panic and dont buy as many firearms. Editor Jay Cassell checks out the new Browning Citori CXS Crossover Sporting over/under shotgun. Editor Jay Cassell checks out the new Browning Citori CXS Crossover Sporting over/under shotgun.

With gold engraving on the steel receiver and polished blued barrels with a lightweight profile, the gun is perfect for sporting clays, skeet, or use in the field. According to recent statistics provided by the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), the trade association for the firearms industry, the number of background checks in 2017 was down compared to previous years. The National Instant Criminal Background Check system (NICS) is used by Federal Firearms Licensees (FFLs) to instantly determine whether a prospective buyer is eligible to buy firearms. Before ringing up the sale, cashiers call in a check to the FBI or to other designated agencies to ensure that each customer does not have a criminal record or isnt otherwise ineligible to make a purchase. It must be noted that the number of calls made to the FBI does not reflect the actual number of guns transferred and sold.

NSSF-ADJUSTED NICS
2008	8,993,964
2009	9,534,131
2010	9,436,182
2011	10,791,275
2012	13,780,285
2013	14,796,872
2014	13,090,383
2015	14,244,240
2016	15,700,471
2017	13,967,825

On the corporate front, meanwhile, Remington Arms, which has been around for more than two hundred years, dating back to 1816 when Eliphalet Remington II worked with a local gunsmith to create a flintlock rifle, announced that it was filing for bankruptcy.

NSSF-ADJUSTED NICS
2008	8,993,964
2009	9,534,131
2010	9,436,182
2011	10,791,275
2012	13,780,285
2013	14,796,872
2014	13,090,383
2015	14,244,240
2016	15,700,471
2017	13,967,825

On the corporate front, meanwhile, Remington Arms, which has been around for more than two hundred years, dating back to 1816 when Eliphalet Remington II worked with a local gunsmith to create a flintlock rifle, announced that it was filing for bankruptcy.

The company employs 3,500 people and is among the largest American manufacturers of ammunition and firearms. People in the industry say that the company is not going away, that it is merely restructuring itself to be a leaner, meaner company in the future. Another American icon, Weatherby, which has been around since 1945, announced that it was moving out of California and heading to Sheridan, Wyoming. In a statement by company president Adam Weatherby, the grandson of the founder, Weatherby is looking forward to operating in a state that truly supports the Second Amendment and provides some of the best big-game hunting in the world. Its tax-friendly environment, low cost of living, and growing workforce will undoubtedly help us grow as we look toward the future. Finally, Kimber, based in Yonkers, New York, for the past twenty-two years, announced that it is building a new factory in Troy, Alabama.

We will be building a large, automated, state-of-the-art design engineering and manufacturing facility in Troy to support Kimbers growth plan and strategy, said Greg Grogan, Kimbers chief operating officer. Troy offers us expansion with a passionate workforce, affordable utility costs, a pro-business environment, experienced local training support, and long-term incentives from the State of Alabama and the City of Troy alike. This expansion, in conjunction with our existing manufacturing facilities, talented and experienced employees, and best-in-class products provides for exciting times here at Kimber. Jamie Wayt of Cimarron Firearms with a replica Model 1860 Henry, at the SHOT Show (Shooting, Hunting, and Outdoor Trade Show) in Las Vegas in January 2018. The rifle was referred to by Confederate troops as that damn Yankee rifle that you load on Sunday and shoot all week. It was good fortune for the South that the genius of Northern military leadership decided the boys in blue were better off with their traditional single-shot rifles.