Outdoor commentary and legislative issues.
Governor Rick Snyder (R) has signed Senate Bill 610 into law, making it Public Act 63 of 2014. SB 610, sponsored by state Senator Michael Green (R-31), repeals Michigan’s ban on the private ownership of short-barreled rifles and shotguns. Read more
U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.), sponsor of the federal “assault weapon” and “large” magazine “ban” of 1994-2004, is asking President Barack Obama to direct the BATFE to reinterpret a provision of the Gun Control Act of 1968 to prohibit the importation of various semi-automatic firearms and their parts. Read more
Spring is rapidly approaching. Which means that the weather is getting warmer, daylight is lasting later, and Nikon’s Rock Your Rimfire promotion is back. Now through May 11, 2014, shooters will be able to save up to $40 on select models of Nikon’s rimfire-dedicated riflescopes, all of which are compatible with Nikon’s Spot On Custom Turrets. Read more
Grand Island, NE – Since its inception in 2007, Hornady’s® annual Get Loaded™ redemption program has grown to become one of the company’s most popular promotions. The 2014 Get Loaded™ program offers an excellent lineup of innovative reloading tools and accessories that qualify buyers for either 500 or 100 free bullets from a select group of calibers. Read more
Synopsis As Introduced
Creates the Firearms Registration Act. Provides that every person in the State must register each firearm he or she owns or possesses in accordance with the Act. Provides that a person shall not purchase or possess ammunition within this State without having first obtained a registration certificate identifying a firearm that is suitable for use with that ammunition, or a receipt demonstrating that the person has applied to register a suitable firearm under the Act and that the application is pending. Provides that the Department of State Police must complete a background check of any person who applies for: (1) a registration certificate for a firearm that was lawfully owned or possessed on the effective date of the Act, was brought into the State by a new resident, or was acquired by operation of law upon the death of the former owner; or (2) a renewal of a registration certificate unless, within 12 months of the date the renewal application is submitted, the applicant passed a background check conducted by the Department in connection with the applicant’s acquisition of another firearm. Provides exceptions. Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Provides that it is a Class 2 felony to sell or transfer ownership of a firearm to another person without complying with the registration requirement of the Firearms Registration Act.
The Caldwell CrossWind Professional Wind Meter was designed to be the best wind meter on the market for ballistic application. Knowing wind speed gives the shooter the ability to more accurately judge shot placement in varying wind conditions. The 90ï‚° rotating anemometer head allows you to measure exactly how much CrossWind will be applied on the side of your bullet without ever having to move the wind meter or do angle calculations. Read more
Meanwhile NRA Continues the Fight
Posted on March 7, 2014
On April 4, 2013, Connecticut Governor Dan Malloy (D) signed Senate Bill 1160 into law, unleashing one of the most draconian gun control laws in the nation on his constituents. Among other things, the 140-page law bans large classes of firearms and magazines that had been obtained lawfully by tens of thousands of Connecticut residents. Limited grandfather provisions apply to those who registered otherwise banned items before January 1, 2014. Others in possession could face felony penalties for violations. President Obama himself was in Connecticut four days after this bill became law, praising it as a model for the nation. Read more
“A little over a year ago, I offered the answer for school violence,” said the NRA’s Wayne LaPierre, “and the media elite called every nasty name imaginable. Fortunately, Americans disagreed.” That was the opening shot, and LaPierre never stopped firing at the “media elite” and the political figures he says are dedicated to “fundamentally changing America” as he addressed the attendees of the National Conservative Political Action Conference outside Washington. Read more
Facebook today acted to provide clarification to its policies on postings concerning firearms and agreed to provide educational messaging on its platform. We are in agreement that all applicable laws should be observed in the private transfer of firearms. We would have welcomed the opportunity to provide our industry’s perspective, however, and regret that we were not consulted. Facebook’s clarification will not affect the lawful commerce in firearm and ammunition products for NSSF members and their customers.
EAST ALTON, Ill.- Hunters across North America have experienced firsthand what true innovation means in waterfowl ammunition ever since Winchester® Ammunition developed the Blind Side® line. In 2014, Winchester Ammunition will expand its high velocity lineup with new offerings in both 12 and 20 gauge. Read more