Need a Great Gift to Put Under the Tree?
With the holidays right around the corner, people are still scrambling to find that perfect gift. It is tough to find gifts that are both needed and wanted, and will make the recipient light up when they unwrap that gift.
Why not try a Tanfoglio Witness pistol from EAA Corp? The Witness is a truly affordable, quality semi-automatic pistol that will surely put a smile on the face of the person that receives one as a gift! The Witness is a remarkably accurate pistol that can be used both for target shooting or defense. Did you know that the World Shoot Champ, Eric Grauffel, shoots Tanfoglio pistols? The Witness started out as a copy of the world famous CZ-75; it now has a reputation of being a great all around pistol.
The Witness line of semi-automatic pistols are available in multiple calibers; 9mm, .38 Super Auto, .40 S&W, .10mm and .45ACP. The Witness line also comes in steel or polymer, small frame or large, and competition-ready. Accessories for the Witness line are available for ordering both online, or can be ordered by calling customer service at EAA Corp. at 800-536-4442.
The other great feature available in the Witness line is the ability to purchase a caliber conversion kit for your existing pistol. This gives you the ability, once the kit is fitted to the gun, to change slides, change the magazine, and end up with two guns in one! For instance, if your gun is chambered in .45ACP, you can change to a .22 conversion kit for plinking or target shooting. Saves on ammo costs too! Also saves you from having to buy a whole new pistol in a new caliber. Conversion kits start at $234 for the .22 kit, and $245 for all other calibers.
So consider a Witness pistol for that someone special this holiday season. Remember, a Witness pistol and conversion kit under the tree – an incredible gift. The look on their face when they unwrap it – priceless!
EAA Corp. / USSG carries a full line of handguns and long guns for all of the gun enthusiasts in your life.
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Holiday Season and Gun Safety
As we are well into the holiday season, and families are coming together (complete with young children!), we as responsible gun owners have an obligation to keep everyone safe.
Remember when you were a kid, and Christmas was near? You, like many kids, went on an adventure hunt to find gifts that your parents had hidden from you. In the houses of gun owners, this could be an adventure that has a very bad outcome; that is if you are not responsible about proper storage of your firearms. Remember that kids + curiosity can = trouble! At this time of year that should be filled with happiness, be sure to make sure to be a responsible gun owner.
Owning a gun is your right, but storing and handling it safely is your responsibility.
Federal and state laws define the rights of a U.S. citizen to own and bear firearms. But if you own a gun, it is your absolute duty and responsibility to see that it is handled and stored in a safe manner, at all times. Every private citizen who owns or handles any type of firearm, whether it’s a handgun, shotgun, or rifle, should participate in a recognized training program made available in most areas by the National Rifle Association. (Law enforcement and military agencies conduct their own on going training programs.) Once you have received training, practice what you have learned.
Guidelines for keeping a gun at home.
You and your spouse should have professional training on handling the gun, even if there is no intention to use it. If you have children, you have probably already taught them respect for a gun, and discussed the consequences of disregarding your wishes. If not, do so immediately. You may have taught them (or had them professionally instructed) how to use the gun safely, and can trust them implicitly to use it only under your direct supervision. You may have even instructed them to use the gun in case of an emergency, such as home protection. But these are rare circumstances.
And what about others’ children, or thrill-seeking youths, or inexperienced adults from outside your own home? They may be in your home when you’re not there. Even some guns on the street in the hands of under-age youths were taken from the home. Add the elements of alcohol and/or drugs and/or peer pressure, and otherwise sensible people, especially the young ones, are prone to changing their normal behavior. That’s when accidents happen. You must be sure your gun cannot be subject to any of these circumstances. And if your child encounters a gun somewhere else, you must be sure he or she knows how to react properly to stay out of danger and out of trouble.
Guidelines for secure storage.
Secure means no one can get to your gun who should not.
1. Clear your gun by removing all the ammunition and then checking the chamber to be sure it’s empty. For a revolver, look through each chamber in the cylinder. For a pistol, rifle, or shotgun, look into the chamber at the back end of the barrel or barrels, and also look to see that the magazine is removed. Take your time and pay attention to each step.
2. Lock up your gun in a theft-proof container out of sight, and out of reach of children. Store it in a manner that will keep it out of anyone’s hands other than your own or someone you want to have access to it.
3. Lock up your ammunition in a different location so that anyone who should not have it can’t get to it.
4. Some people use gun locks, and some states mandate their use. Gun locks are not as secure as a theft-proof container, so use both when necessary.
CAUTION: Gunlocks can give a false sense of security. Some, especially those covering the trigger, do not always fit tightly enough to prevent movement. If they can be moved, the trigger can also move. If the gun is loaded and cocked when the trigger is moved, the gun may fire even with the gun lock in place. A gun lock alone will not prevent anyone from handling the gun, and it will not necessarily prevent them from removing the gun from your home. So keep your gun locked up where no one can get to it.
WARNING: When you leave a gun laying around you are inviting trouble. Kids will look under the bed, under pillows, on top shelves, in nightstands, in basements, in closets, behind clocks, even in the drawers. There is no safe place to “hide” a gun.
Handling the unexpected.
A child who finds a gun, at home—in the street, at school, at a friend’s house—or has one handed to them, may be afraid of it or thrilled by it. Their reaction could save their lives. Prepare them by teaching them these three steps:
1. Do NOT touch the gun. Explain that if they touch it, it may fire and hurt someone.
2. Leave the scene. Explain that this will clear them of the risk of someone else touching the gun.
3. Tell an adult. Explain that an adult can get help quickly to prevent an accident.
A number of states now have laws on the books with which to prosecute people who do not secure their guns adequately. If someone gets your gun and someone gets hurt or killed because you were careless about storing it, you could be held responsible. This can mean added grief to loving parents who have lost their child because of a moment of carelessness.
Like many everyday household items, guns require proper respect, handling, and safeguards.
A quick tour of most households will turn up numerous items that represent a potential threat to personal safety.
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Kitchen – household cleaners and disinfectants.
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Bathroom – prescription and over-the-counter drugs and medicines.
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Laundry area – cleansers and bleaches.
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Basement/workroom – power tools, sharp devices, and flammable aerosols.
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Garage/utility shed – petroleum products, power equipment, and pesticides.
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Patio – propane gas tanks or charcoal lighter fluid.
And to take it to an even broader spectrum, think about gas- matches, electrical appliances and outlets.The fact is, to varying degrees, these and many other items are potential threats to personal safety. But it is also a fact that most people do not consider these items to be an unusual threat. Most people have been taught proper respect, handling, and safeguarding of these items to the extent that it has become second nature to them. Guns require this same level of training and practice in proper respect, handling, and safeguarding.
Do not assume that anyone you are talking with knows proper gun handling and safety. The best practice is to not let others handle your firearms. However, if they do, it is your responsibility to see that the firearm is properly cleared and the action is open before handing it to them. If there is any doubt, instruct them to point the firearm in a safe direction, lay it down and leave it alone until someone with gun-handling knowledge can render it safe to handle.
(Safety info from Women Against Gun Control, http://www.wagc.com)
From all of us at EAA Corp, we wish you the very best for the holiday season!
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New 2011 EAA Corp. / USSG Catalog Available for Download
The new 2011 EAA Corp. / USSG catalog is currently available for download on the EAA website! The complete line of firearms offered by EAA and USSG can be downloaded and printed right from your computer. There are a lot of choices in both handguns and long guns, including the reintroduction of the Baikal line.
Go to the EAA website at http://www.eaacorp.com, and at the top of the homepage will be a button that says “Download Catalog.” You will then be able to print out a complete copy of the entire line of firearms.
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Baikal Firearms are back at EAA Corp. / USSG!
EAA Corp. / U.S. Sporting Goods (USSG) is proud to reintroduce the Baikal line of fine firearms. The Baikal line includes shotguns, rifles, and combo guns – the guns you love at a price you can afford!
Baikal MP310
Baikal (the name of a lake in Siberia) was one of the key holding companies from the former Soviet Union, specializing in the production of quality firearms, and science intensive, complex electronic equipment. Baikal also produced guns for Remington under the “Spartan” name. Baikal SxS and O/U hunting guns are imported and distributed exclusively by U.S. Sporting Goods (USSG), a sister company of EAA Corp, located in Rockledge, Florida.
Baikal MP153
EAA / USSG is carrying Baikal shotguns, Baikal break action rifles, Baikal combo guns (shotgun and rifle in one), and Baikal semi-auto rifles.
Baikal guns can be seen at the EAA / USSG website:
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