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Olin Winchester Hosts Members of Congress in Washington, D.C.
Olin Winchester hosted legislators and outdoor industry representatives at a special event in Washington, D.C. Olin Winchester Hosts Members of Congress in Washington, D.C., to Discuss the Value of the Shooting Sports and Shoot United™ Initiative EAST ALTON, IL (April … Continue reading
HELLO 2021 !
It’s Friday and time to think about kicking off the weekend with our first shoot the shit of the year. Christmas and the Holiday Season is now behind us and we march into 2021 hopeful that the challenges and stressors … Continue reading
NDIA asks Congress to reconsider several defense legislative proposals
May 7, 2020 ARLINGTON, VA – The National Defense Industrial Association is among members of the Acquisition Reform Working Group voicing concern to the Senate and House Armed Services committees over several legislative proposals that the groups say could harm … Continue reading
NDIA commends Congress’ passage of latest aid package of $484 billion.
April 23, 2020 ARLINGTON, VA – The National Defense Industrial Association applauds Congress’ passage today of additional funds to help small businesses weather the COVID-19 crisis. The $484 billion bill, which also assists hospitals and funds more coronavirus testing capacity, … Continue reading
NDIA leads associations calling on Congress to cover contractors during COVID-19 response
ARLINGTON, VA — With the COVID-19 virus response directing people to avoid contact and stay at home, Congress needs to give sound guidelines “to ensure the health and economic security” of thousands of federal government contractors who work … Continue reading
NDIA’s Carlisle calls on Congress to protect contractors in COVID-19 response
ARLINGTON, VA — With rising concern for the COVID-19 pandemic’s effect on the defense industrial base, NDIA’s Hawk Carlisle has asked Congress for actions that ensure businesses and contractors can keep working and keep national security intact.Calling the Coronavirus crisis … Continue reading
WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU DOING?
It’s Friday once more – it seems like Friday comes around every week doesn’t it? It’s also time to think about the weekend BBQ, range session or just kicking back and relaxing, well deserved I might add. It’s also time … Continue reading
I Want A Raise!
Man, what a week! Fortunately, I was able to get quite a bit done, but I did have a great Memorial Day weekend and I hope you did as well. So, it’s Friday and time for our weekly shoot … Continue reading
NSSF Honors U.S. Rep. Scalise as 2018 Legislator of the Year
NEWTOWN, Conn. — The National Shooting Sports Foundation® (NSSF®), the trade association for the firearms, ammunition, hunting and shooting sports industries, awarded U.S. House of Representatives Minority Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) the 2018 Legislator of the Year at the … Continue reading
DOGS ARE GREAT BUT LINE THE CAGE WITH THE WASHINGTON POST
It’s that time of the week where we look forward to a couple of days off. I hope you’ve all had a productive week. The weather is improving and the outdoors is looking great; however, please keep in mind those … Continue reading
WOULD YOU LIKE TO COME UP TO MY ROOM AND SEE MY BAT MITZVAH PICTURES ?
Readers this has been an unbelievable week, did someone slip Washington D.C. Ex Lax while we weren’t looking. It’s amazing! We now have men walking around with inferiority complexes and contemplating suicide. For weeks we’ve been hearing from the media … Continue reading
DON’T TONGUE ME BRO!
TGIF! We made it through another week and looking forward to a relaxing weekend, right! You can forget that idea with Thanksgiving coming our way. For that reason, we’ve called this shoot the shit to blow off a little steam. … Continue reading
PENTAGON ASKS CONGRESS FOR $585.3bn IN FY 2016
The Pentagon and White House are asking Congress for $585.3 billion to fund the country’s defense. $534.3bn is base budget money and an increase of $38.2bn from the prior year. The challenge here of course is that the requested amount exceeds … Continue reading
Letter To The 113th Congress.
Distinguished members of Congress, Some of your colleagues have responded to the Newtown, CT tragedy with a promise of new legislation to ban standard magazine capacities and modern semi-automatic rifles, erroneously referred to as assault rifles. I respectfully submit that … Continue reading
I’m Holding My Breath Until I Turn Blue…
Democrats are making increasingly explicit threats about their willingness to let nearly $600 billion worth of tax hikes and spending cuts take effect in January unless Republicans drop their opposition to higher taxes for the nation’s wealthiest households. One of the headlines in … Continue reading
Do You Favor DHS Scanning Social Media As Part of Its Intelligence Gathering Process?
Some of you may not be aware that the Department of Homeland Security, DHS, funds and co-operates with the host states a total of 11 fusion centers across the United States. Fusion centers are data mining facilities supported by advanced … Continue reading
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