In case you hadn't heard, one of the very best online resources for firearms enthusiasts, The Firing Line forums, is going away. Click for the full story

Also, just rec'd a notice from the NSSF that Shooters.com and the associated hosting services, etc., are closing down:

SHOOTERS.COM IS SHUTTING DOWN . . . AllVertical.com will be shutting down according to a recorded message callers get when contacting its offices at (888) 200-7121. It says, "we regret to inform you that after years of service to the shooting, hunting and related industries we are forced to close our doors. We will be contacting our current and pending clients via e-mail shortly in order to support you in this transition. We thank you for having been part of the AllVertical family." Founded in 1995 as Shooters.com, AllVertical services several companies through Web site hosting and operates user-focused community sites including Shooters.com, Hunters.com, AllArchery.com, AllBlades.com, AllFishermen.com, AllFlyFishermen.com, and BlackpowderShooters.com. No mention of the impending closure is made on any of these Web site.