1989 – 2002 Valencia, California 1989 established by Steven Jennings in Valencia, California – nephew of Raven Arms founder George Jennings Raven Arms .25 ACP clone with a built in laser sight one of the “Ring of Fire” Manufacturers 2002 went out of business Sundance Industries Valencia, California About Sundance Industries Sundance Industries was a Valencia, … Read more
established in 1989 Mira Loma, California 1989 established by Jim Waldorf in Mira Loma, California one of the “Ring of Fire” Manufacturers 1993 the number one pistol manufacturer in the United States – produced 341,243 guns 1996 filed for bankruptcy -18 pending product liability, personal injury, and wrongful death lawsuits 1997 emerged from bankruptcy 1998 closed 1999 Waldorf started Standard … Read more
formed July 1988 California, Nevada, Utah 1988 Founded in Redding, California 1992 first National Convention in Reno, Nev 1992 – 2006 national headquarters moved to Reno, Nevada 1995 began publishing Mule Deer magazine 1995 to 2004, MDF experienced highs and lows as a conservation organization 2003, the Board of Directors implemented the Chapter Rewards Program … Read more
1984 – 1990 North Hollywood, CA Lajos John Goncz invented – Hungarian Goncz Armament GS-9 (9 mm) – GS-4 (.45 ACP) – GS-3 (.30) Mauser – 5.5 inch threaded barrel – 16-round magazines – closed-bolt Goncz Armament GA-9 (9 mm) – GA-4 (.45 ACP) – GA- 3 (.30) Mauser – 9.5″ shrouded button rifled match Goncz Carbine GC-9 (9 mm) – walnut … Read more
Calico Light Weapons Systems founded October 1982 California, Nevada, Oregon Oct 1982 in Bakersfield, California – California Instrument Company – totally new concept in firearms magazine technology was developed Pistols and pistol-caliber carbines – with 50 and 100 round magazines May 1985 first working 100 round helical feed .22LR carbine prototype successfully tested 1985 first guns June … Read more
1982 – 1999 Chino, California 1982 established by Jim Davis in Chino, California – previously been the office manager at Raven Arms – also Jennings’ son-in-law sold pocket pistol clones of Raven Arms – in larger calibers (.32acp & .380acp) sold derringers based on the Remington Design one of the “Ring of Fire” Manufacturers 1999, Davis … Read more
– spokesperson for Pink Pistols– social, outreach and training coordinator for the state of California– San Jose Pink Pistol coordinator– https://gunfreedomradio.com/guests/nicki-stallard/ About Nicki Stallard Nicki Stallard is a California gun rights advocate who has served as a spokesperson for the Pink Pistols and as a state-level coordinator for the organization’s social, outreach and training activities, including … Read more
– Dec 2012 Founded Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC)– https://www.firearmspolicy.org/ About Brandon Combs Brandon Combs is the president of Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC), a Sacramento, California-based 501(c)(4) nonprofit that has made litigation a central part of its work. FPC works through lawsuits, legislative advocacy and public campaigns, and it has brought suits against states it argues have not complied … Read more
1979 six-time Olympic medal winner – three gold medals – only woman to have won two Olympic gold medals for Double Trap at age 13 won the World Championship – became captain of the All-American Team 14 National Championship gold medals 35 medals in international competitions six-time national champion in double trap most successful female shooter at … Read more
1978 Irvine, California 1978 founded by Bruce Jennings in Irvine, California – son of Raven Arms founder George Jennings sold pocket pistol clones of Raven Arms – in smaller caliber (.22lr) 2003 Bryco Arms declared bankruptcy 2004 Paul Jimenez, bought the bankrupt Bryco Arms and renamed the company Jimenez Arms About Jennings Firearms Jennings Firearms was a … Read more