Remington Arms Receives Grants

Welcome to the 5th installment of The JSMP Weekly.

Remington Arms located in Ilion, NY recently received two grants totaling $3 million dollars from the New York State Senate and another from the Empire State Development Corp. It is amazing how a depressed economy can change one’s mind about gun manufacturers.

Remington will add $10 million to expand the Ilion facility and add 100 new jobs. However, I think that calling the jobs "new" is a bit questionable... In January, Remington purchased H&R Firearms Co., of Gardner, MA. The "new" jobs are actually being transferred from there. Bear in mind, Remington is owned by Cerberus Capital Management, L.P.

I think consolidation leads to less competition, less consumer choices and higher consumer prices. New York state Sen. James L. Steward said “ This truly will have a ripple effect.” Let’s hope it is for the better and not the worse.

See Ya Next Week,

- Jeff

Using the Correct Adhesive/Thread Locker Can Prevent Damage

We have all used epoxy or a Loctite product to fasten a mating part on to a weapon. We apply a couple of drops to the threads and tighten away. However, when installing critical parts such as Bi Lock Mount for a suppressor (pictured below) we suggest following the instructions completely.


We recommend using Flexbar Rocksett Ceramic Adhesive when attaching threaded components to the muzzle of barrels, because of the extreme temperatures experienced during use. Rocksett Ceramic Adhesive will withstand temperatures up to approximately 2,000 degrees Fahrenheit without breaking down. No epoxy or Loctite product will withstand these temperature extremes. Rocsett Adhesive is available from MSC Supply (1-800-645-7270). Using the correct adhesive or thread locker can prevent damage to a weapon and possible bodily injury.

- Jeff

Great American Past-Time

I coached girls softball for 20 plus years. What was I to do, I had 4 daughters? Now that I'm retired, I attend my grand-daughter's (Shelbi) games as a spectator and love it. Seeing Shelbi full of energy and competitiveness brings back a lot of good memories of her mother and aunts. Shelbi's mother, Kelly, was an awesome catcher. Her aunt Jessie was a pitcher with an outstanding record. Aunt Emily still holds the record for stolen bases. Aunt Ellen had the best eye of any batter there ever was! She still holds the record for most walks in a season. Shelbi is following the foot steps of some local softball legends! I think she may surpass them all in time.



- Papaw

Paper Target Add-Ons

H-Bar Talk: Part 3

Our H-Bar Target Stand modular design lets you easily add a paper target holder so you can print your weapon on a paper target. First, remove the hare-pin clip from the cross rod and remove the cross rod from the uprights. The Paper Target Add-On can then slide easily over either the right or left upright of the H-Bar frame. Then insert the cross rod back into one of the holes located on the uprights, slide on the reactive targets, push the cross rod thru the other hole on the opposite upright and thru the corresponding holes located on the paper target add-on. Then replace the hare-pin clips. You can now shoot paper targets or reactive targets with one target unit.

The paper target add-on is available in two sizes. The AC-002 Paper Target Add-On measures 20” in height with 10” of adjustment. This allows you to set the center of mass of the target at 36” to 46” from the ground up.

The AC-003 Paper Target Add-On measures 30” inches in height with 10” inches of adjustment. This allows you to set the center of mass of the target at 46” to 56” from the ground up.

Supreme Court Strikes Down DC Gun Ban

Supreme Court strikes down DC Gun Ban! Ruling acknowledges that the Second Amendment guarantees a fundamental right to protect ourselves in our homes!

- Jeff

Recommended Safe Distance

Question:
What is the recommended safe distance when using Ballistic Polymer Targets?

Answer:
We have all been use to the old standard of 25 yards for metal targets. That is no longer necessary with our Ballistic Polymer Targets. Our polymer targets can be used at “point blank” range. Our targets do not redirect the path of the bullet. Instead, the bullet continues moving forward, away from the shooter as the bullet passes thru the target.

4-H Announces Fun Day Event Date

The Hamilton County 4-H Shooting Sports will hold their annual Fun Day event on Saturday September 15, 2008 at the Ballistic Technologies Proving Grounds. Fun Day is an all day event that offers the opportunity for children and their parents to experience Archery, Muzzle Loaders, Pistol, Rifle and Shotgun. The day ends with a hog roast and campfire.

JSMP would like to take this opportunity to thank all of the 4-H leaders for their time and dedication to America’s youth and the shooting sports.

Below are photos of last year's 4-H Fun Day.

- Jeff

JSMP Salutes South Carolina Governor

Welcome to the 4th installment of The JSMP Weekly.

South Carolina Governor Mark Sanford signed in to law a bill introduced by State Rep. Mike Pitts that decreased the legal age to buy and sell firearms in South Carolina from 21 to 18. Sen. Brad Hutto agreed with the bill’s intent. Hutto said: “When you turn 18, you’re an adult. You can do everything but drink. You can register to vote. You can go into the military. You can get credit cards. You can enter a contract.”

Gov. Sanford said the deciding factor for him was this: "People who are 18 could serve in the military and carry handguns to protect the rights of others to own guns, but when they return home they couldn’t own a handgun.” Looks like in some places common sense is alive and well.

See Ya Next Week,

- Jeff

Grandson's Birthday

I would like to wish Sonny Andrew Bennett a Happy 1st Birthday. Sonny's mother Jessica is a Ball State University graduate. Sonny's father Aaron is employed at Bam Outdoors.

- Love, Papaw

JSMP Welcomes Applied Tactical Technologies

JSMP welcomes new dealer Applied Tactical Technologies located in West Babylon, NY.

- Jeff

Gun Videos

We would like to congratulate our friends at ArmsVault for their recent appearance on G4 TV's Attack of the Show. This episode showcased some of the best Weapons and Ammo blogs. ArmsVault's Gun Videos Blog was one of the three mentioned. Below is a clip of the G4 TV video.

Be sure to check out Gun Videos Blog to see their great selection of gun videos, including some of ours!

- Jeff

Public School Educators Fall Behind

I recently attended a public meeting between public school educators, parents, business owners and state level officials. The meeting opened with an overview of the evening’s agenda. The goal was to inform the public of the coming year’s curriculum and policy changes. The speaker stated they would welcome input from the audience at the close of the meeting.

As I sat there quietly and listened to the educators speak, I realized that most were out of touch with the general public and the existing situation in America today. It appeared to me that they were 2 to 4 years behind the times and suffered from the “Ostrich Syndrome” (head buried in the sand).

When the floor was opened for input from the audience, the administrators, principals, teachers, etc appeared shocked to hear that large numbers of people were losing their homes and jobs, that businesses were scaling back or closing, that people had to make life-changing decisions that impact their families. It seemed as if the educators lived in another world and were unaware of our world. I began to wonder, where do they receive the news from? How could they not know? Do they not shop at the same stores we do? Where do they buy their fuel?

Never did the educators voice concerns about lack of funds or reductions to their budgets. I find this alarming when most school systems are funded by property taxes. Most states are experiencing a high increase in home foreclosures and homeowners are seeing the value of their homes falling by 20 to 40 percent. I would think the educators would be looking at trimming their budgets as property tax collection declines in the next several years. It appears the public school system has lost the flexibility to change with the times as the rest of us are forced to do. So if the educators are behind because of a sheltered existence, where does that put our children’s education?

See Ya Next Week,

- Jeff

Happy Father's Day

We would like to wish all fathers a Happy Father's Day!

- Jeff

4-H Round Robin Has Record Participants

The Hamilton County 4-H Shooting Sports held their annual Round Robin event on Saturday June 14, 2008 at the Ballistic Technologies Proving Grounds. The event began at 8:30 am and ended at 2:00 pm. The disciplines offered were Archery, Muzzle Loaders, Pistol, Rifle and Shotgun. A record crowd was on hand for this event as 132 youth participated.

JSMP would like to take this opportunity to thank all of the instructors, leaders and parents for their time and dedication.

- Jeff

Number of Females Hunters Increase

We work closely with Fish and Wildlife Agencies across America. We supply them with targets, backstops, shooting range designs and safety products. We are involved in many of their organized youth shooting sports programs such as Hunters Education, Boy Scout Shooting programs and 4-H Shooting programs. I had the opportunity to view first hand the results of several surveys taken recently and I was glad to see a significant increase in the number of females that now hunt.

I have four daughters and they all enjoy shooting. They were raised around guns, but most of their female friends were not, and were a little "gun shy". We did introduce several of their friends to shooting and they loved it, but I never took any of them on a hunt. Hindsight being 20/20, I wish I would have.

The results of the survey shows that the number of female hunters, about 10 percent of the nation’s 12.5 million hunters, has grown slightly since 1991. More importantly, it shows significant growth among the youngest female hunters. According to the survey, 304,000 girls ages 6 to 15 hunted from 2001 through 2006 – a 50 percent increase in the number of young girls hunting from 1991 through 1996. As these young women grow older, they might have an even greater impact on the sport. Children who are brought up hunting will likely pursue the activity for their entire lives and introduce the sport to others.

See Ya Next Week,

- Jeff

Indiana One-Day Getaway

I recently visited Riley Park, located outside Delphi, IN, with my daughter Kelly and her children Shelbi and Jaxon. Delphi is located in Northern Indiana on the Wabash River. We would recommend visiting Riley Park and taking a stroll on the board walk which leads to the suspension bridge over the Wabash River, or a hike on the scenic trails thru the hilly wooded country side.


- Jeff

Cerberus Capital Management's Impact on the Firearm Industry

Welcome to the 1st installment of The JSMP Weekly.

This week we take a look at Cerberus Capital Management and the impact they will have on the firearms industry. Cerberus is a huge investment company. It owns several brand names I’m sure you have heard of, such as: Chrysler, Air Canada, GMAC, National Car Rentals, Alamo Car Rentals and several other companies - too many to list. Recently Cerberus purchased Cobb Manufacturing, Bushmaster, Panther Arms, DPMS, Marlin and Remington.

This could be good for the shooting industry, or it could be a disaster. If they revitalize the firearms industry with new money, innovation and a long-term vision for the future that would be great. However, when one company controls a large portion of any industry, the outcome can be positive or negative. We have witnessed this several times through-out history. Rumors have it that Cerberus is looking at a couple of bullet and handgun manufacturers to buy. We can only hope for the best, but I for one do not believe Bigger is Always Better.

See Ya Next Week,

- Jeff

JSMP Dealer Titan Armament

JSMP welcomes Titan Armament of Cape Coral, Fl as Stocking Dealer.

- Jeff