ICYMI: Headlines From
July 18 — July 22, 2022
NSSF Fires Back At Gun Control’s Attempts To Chill First Amendment Rights
NSSF defended the First Amendment rights of firearm manufacturers in a letter to the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) Bureau of Consumer Protection Director Samuel Levine. The letter was in response to several complaints by special-interest gun-control groups falsely accusing NSSF members of violating the Federal Trade Commission Act.
Letters were sent to the FTC by gun-control groups Everytown for Gun Safety, The Brady Campaign, Giffords Law Center and similar special-interest groups.
“These gun-control groups are not content in attacking and denying one Constitutional right. They are now bent on attacking another,” said Lawrence G. Keane, NSSF SVP and general counsel. “These groups are attempting to abuse the levers of government to deny the right to advertise a lawful product even as they use those same complaints as fundraising tools. This is a disgusting attempt to twist the role of a federal agency as a neutral arbiter to one that uses the weight of federal authority to deny not one, but two Constitutionally protected rights.”
The FTC is an independent agency of the U.S. government. As such, it must guard against political activists attempting to bend the authority of that office to advance special-interest agendas.
For more info: www.nssf.org
WOOX Introduces 100 Years Of Service Program
WOOX, producer of accessories for the outdoorsman made in the U.S. and Italy, announced additions to its customer service: 100 years of free blade sharpening for the company’s knives and axes, and 100 years of free technical assistance for its stocks and chassis.
“WOOX has always provided premium support services for customers and the addition of free blade sharpening is a natural extension of this post-purchase experience,” said Danilo Minelli, CEO of WOOX. “Our WOOX Garage consultation service has been a great success for consumers before they purchase, and 100 years of technical support after the purchase demonstrates the confidence we have in our stocks and chassis.”
WOOX blade sharpening is available for WOOX-branded knives and axes. Chassis maintenance includes a complete material review for worn or damaged parts that may occur during normal use. Technical consultation, conducted by email, telephone or video conference, is available to discuss compatibility, installation, how to use accessories with WOOX products and other related topics.
For more info: www.wooxstore.com
Henry Repeating Arms President Andy Wickstrom (left) presents a $50,000
donation to VFW Commander-In-Chief Matthew M. “Fritz” Mihelcic (right)
at the 123rd VFW National Convention on July 20, 2022.
Henry Continues Silver Anniversary Pledge With $50,000 Donation To VFW
As part of a $1,000,000 charitable pledge in honor of Henry Repeating Arms’ 25th anniversary, Henry President Andy Wickstrom presented a $50,000 check to Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Commander-In-Chief Matthew M. “Fritz” Mihelcic at the 123rd VFW National Convention in Kansas City on July 20.
“Henry Repeating Arms has been a longtime supporter of organizations that take care of our veterans, and no one does that better than the VFW,” said Wickstrom.
In late 2016, Henry Repeating Arms partnered with the VFW to establish a fundraising program that would raise money on a national level and offer individual posts the opportunity to enhance their fundraising efforts. Other direct monetary contributions to the organization now total more than $150,000.
Henry Repeating Arms CEO and Founder Anthony Imperato’s Silver Anniversary Pledge distributes, under the company’s Guns For Great Causes banner, a philanthropic arm benefitting a wide variety of charities and non-profits, including children’s hospitals, organizations supporting military veterans, first responders, law enforcement, wildlife conservation, hunting and shooting sports education and Second Amendment advocacy groups.
For more info: www.henryusa.com
RSR Group’s E-Vault Featuring GLOCK
RSR Group’s 2022 E-Vault Virtual Show featuring GLOCK starts Tuesday, July 26 at 11 a.m. ET, and concludes Friday, July 29 at 11:59 p.m. ET. This unique online event allows dealers to take advantage of incredible deals and savings on GLOCK products available only at www.rsrgroup.com.
Taking place entirely on the RSR Group website, the 2022 GLOCK E-Vault will feature 24-hour access to exclusive, limited-time promotions on GLOCK products. Dealers who log in to visit virtual booths will benefit from specials, new product announcements, exciting daily prize giveaways and extended terms for qualified accounts.
For more info: www.rsrgroup.com
