Winchester secured a Homeland Security contract for up to 200 million rounds of .40 S&W, ammo that will be used by Immigrations, Customs and Enforcement. The load is a 135-grain hollowpoint. No ballistics are available as this load is not yet cataloged, but it will fall under the Winchester Ranger brand.

Fans of the TV show “NUMBER3S” may have noticed green laser beams emanating from some of the guns wielded by the show’s protagonists. Those are Viridian laser units, as the company proudly points out. The company says its gun-mounted lasers will be seen in several upcoming episodes as well.

If you own a semiautomatic in .17 HMR, both CCI and Federal are advising owners to check with their guns’ manufacturer before firing said ammo in these guns. Many semis have been found to be incompatible with the ammunition, which could result in serious injury.

And in another warning, Streamlight is cautioning owners of its weapon and other lights to stick to high-quality, name-brand batteries of U.S. manufacture following an incident in which a Houston police officer suffered minor injuries when his light exploded during use. Streamlight further cautions users not to mix battery brands in its lights.

FNH USA has donated 27 FNP pistols to the New Roads, Louisiana, police department. These guns replace duty guns that were lost during a fire in 2007.

Smith & Wesson secured a contract with the North Carolina Highway Patrol to equip its officers with M&P357 pistols, which will become the primary duty sidearms. And for those who thought the bell had tolled for the .357 SIG, guess what the M&P357s are chambered for?