Posted on 04/22/2012 9:27:21 AM PDT by Kaslin
The gun manufacturing company Remington is standing strong against NBC, which has been going after the manufacturer for what it deems a flaw that allows the gun to be fired without the trigger being pulled. Despite the fact that Remington and the plaintiff came to an agreement, NBC kept on pressing and indicated Remington has been hiding the truth for years.
Remington's statement is a strong response to what it indicates is much more than a concern about gun safety:
"NBC continues to attack Remington and the firearms industry through sensational and factually inaccurate reporting. On April 11, 2012, Brian Williams again demonstrated NBC’s anti-gun agenda with the claim that the Model 870, Model 1100 and other Remington firearms have a design flaw. That claim is demonstrably false and Remington stands fully behind the safety and reliability of the most popular shotguns in the world. It wasn’t enough for NBC to attack over 20 million Remington firearms; they also called the Second Amendment into question by suggesting that there is a need for increased government regulation of firearms. Model 870 and 1100 owners know the truth – these shotguns are used extensively under the most demanding conditions. Tens of billions of rounds have been fired through these firearms, which are valued for their performance and durability by millions of hunters, shooters, law enforcement and military personnel who have relied on Remington. As the basis for its attacks, NBC continues to rely upon paid “experts” who have been repeatedly hired by plaintiff’s attorneys to testify against Remington and at least 16 other firearms manufacturers. The facts show that the Model 870 and 1100 are two of the most reliable shotguns ever produced – only one lawsuit has been filed in the last seven years and no litigation is pending against the trigger mechanisms of these firearms. Deceptively editing and ignoring readily available documents and video evidence to drive NBC’s agenda is an all too familiar tactic. Remington stands by the reliability and safety of its firearms and will fully respond to NBC’s attempt to disparage these iconic American products."
If you want to watch the NBC pieces, there are several videos here, and have Remington's full responses by checking out respectremington.tv.
NBC's integrity in this matter, according to the NRA-ILA, isn't spotless, either. They document why viewers should think twice about trusting NBC on this here.
What a joke!
The Remington 870 is the best selling shotgun in history.
Ooooh. Me likey.
Who would trust NBC regarding any report?
I have the Mossberg 590a1 and like it. I’d really like a bernelli semi-auto though. :)
I highly recommend taking a look at the 590.
I went with the 500 Special Tactical Pump with the MarineCoat Steel Nickel finish. It has an 18.5” barrel and 3” chamber. Take the block out and it holds 5 rounds + 1 in the chamber.
Love it.
I keep the 500 in its pistol grip configuration for in-home defense. The long stock version is at hand for outside duties. Both are loaded in my old LEO ammo model...alternating 00-buckshot and deerslug, with a deer slug out first.
I’ve used these (and other) 500’s for many years, and find them reliable, functional, affordable. Nothing fancy. They just work.
Woops 590
Guess ill have to go buy me a Remington i don’t own one of those yet !
My newest shotgun is a sears/roebuck 20 gauge lol
NBC refuses to cover Fast & Furious, an Obama Administration CRIME that has resulted in hundreds of murders by arming criminals.
So, tell NBC to SHUT THE FETCH UP!
If you are ever charged for using the shotgun, you want the gun to be your "hunting gun that just was handy when you needed it." You use bird shot because at close distances it hits like Thor's hammer, but does not penetrate walls that well, e.g. the kids' room.
I also recommend a pump because they are very reliable and the sound they make when being loaded is the international sound of "you are in a heap of trouble boy."
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