Category: Ammunition

Bureau of State Canvassers Certifies Citizens for Professional Wildlife Management Petitions

Citizen Initiative Garnered Almost 300,000 Signatures from Registered Michigan Voters

LANSING—The Michigan Board of State Canvassers has certified the Citizens for Professional Wildlife Management (CPWM) petitions for a citizen initiative to allow the Natural Resources Commission to make science-based decisions on fish and wildlife conservation issues, including naming game species and issuing fisheries orders.

The Secretary of State Bureau of Elections staff report estimated that the pro-hunting group turned in at least 297,051 valid signatures of registered Michigan voters in support of the Scientific Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act, which also creates a $1 million rapid response fund to protect fisheries from invasive species like Asian carp, and allows active military members to hunt and fish for free.

“We’re excited that so many registered Michigan voters directly petitioned their elected representatives under the Michigan Constitution to protect their outdoor heritage by making sure we make fish and wildlife conservation decisions with sound science,” said Matt Evans, legislative affairs manager for Michigan United Conservation Clubs. “Almost 300,000 registered voters have asked their legislators to pass this law, and I sincerely hope they listen to their constituents.”

The citizen initiative is now before the Legislature, which will have 40 days to pass the initiative. Both chambers are expected to meet on August 13, which would be within the 40-day timeframe.

The citizen initiative would render moot two referendums pushed by out-of-state anti-hunting and animal rights organizations that are trying to ban wolf hunting, despite biologists’ recommendations, by stripping the ability of the Natural Resources Commission to name game species using biologists’ recommendations.  Read more

Ammunition, Animal Rights, Firearms, Gun Control, Hunting, Wildlife

Hodgdon® Reloading Data Center launches How-to Videos

Shawnee Kansas- Hodgdon®, has launched three new professionally produced how-to videos on its popular Reloading Data Center. Rifle, pistol and shotshell reloading basics are shown in an easy to understand step-by-step format. For shooters on the go these informative videos can also be viewed on a smart phone or tablet in less than three and a half minutes each.

The Reloading Data Center (RDC) is not only the most innovative free web source of Hodgdon®, IMR® and Winchester® reloading data to ever be offered by the shooting industry, it’s now the education resource. In addition to the new videos there is a complete section of reloading for beginner’s information, safety procedures, frequently asked questions, tips and tricks and much more for every handloader.

To see the reloading videos go to the Reloading Data Center at hodgdon.com

Ammunition, Firearms

Keys to Rifle Accuracy

By Glen Wunderlich

During a recent session at the rifle range, I pulled out one of my most accurate firearms: a Remington model 700 in .22-250 caliber.  I wanted to see where it was hitting at 200 yards, after having sighted it in at 50 yards.  The computer indicated that the home-brewed 50-grain Nosler Ballistic Tip bullets would be on target.

At the 200-yard target, the first 2 shots were a scant one-inch low but grouped a respectable .625 of an inch.  Since I had only 7 rounds remaining in the box, and wanted to save them for hunting coyotes, I was putting it away, when my friend, Joe, piped up, “Shoot it again.  That could have been a fluke.”

Mind you, Joe has a .300 Winchester Magnum that’s his go-to, show-off gun and I’m quite sure that first group challenged his best of the day.  I explained that I’d that I’d have to change ammo to satisfy his curiosity.

Again, I had already done a bit of testing with the other ammo, but only at 50 yards.  However, the 50-yard results were just as good, but the groups were low and right compared to the other ammo.

“Alright, Joe, here goes.  But, understand the group will be low and right.”  Three more shots and the issue was settled:  .687 of an inch at 200 yards – a bit low and right.  No more from Joe.

To pull this off, several factors come into play.  Read more

Ammunition, Firearms

House votes to limit DC from enforcing gun laws

Rep. Thomas Massie’s (R-Ky.) amendment to the fiscal 2015 Financial Services and General Government appropriations bill passed by a vote of 241-181 and would prohibit funding to enforce its handgun ban and other gun laws.

Of course, the liberals are crying fowl, because their attempts to continue to infringe on the Second Amendment, and therefore, its citizens rights, would not be supported.  Trouble is, it won’t get past the Senate.  Good try, however.

Details here…

 

Ammunition, Firearms, Gun Control, Self Defense

The First Annual Concealed Carry Expo Offers Attendees Outstanding Entertainment, Shopping and Education

The 2015 USCCA Concealed Carry Expo is the first expo of its kind dedicated to the concealed carry lifestyle. The event is completely funded, promoted and supported by the United States Concealed Carry Association (USCCA). With more than 125,000 member/subscribers, the USCCA is the fastest-growing advocate for concealed carry and the industry leader in self-defense insurance.

The Concealed Carry Expo will host booths by a number of retailers and manufacturers including many featured in Concealed Carry Magazine, in addition to informative concealed carry, home and self-defense classes and other educational opportunities.

The Expo will also host a fun and informative Concealed Carry Fashion show on Saturday night, May 9th. Attendees will get the chance to see the newest designs in clothing and gear for the concealed carry lifestyle, with the opportunity to visit the manufacturers’ booths to purchase the items afterwards. Read more

Ammunition, Firearms, Self Defense

City of Chicago Ordered to Pay NRA’s Legal Fees – Again

Fairfax, Va. – The United States District Court in the Northern District of Illinois has ordered the City of Chicago to reimburse $940,000 in legal expenses incurred by the NRA. The NRA had challenged Chicago’s ban on gun sales within city limits in Benson v. City of Chicago. The Benson case was consolidated into Illinois Association of Firearm Retailers v. City of Chicago and that case challenged five aspects of Chicago’s law: (1) the ban on any form of carriage; (2) the ban on gun stores; (3) the ban on firing ranges; (4) the ban on self-defense in garages, porches, and yards; and (5) the ban on keeping more than one gun in an operable state.

This is the second time that the City of Chicago has been ordered to reimburse legal fees in a suit sponsored by the NRA. The first was following the U. S. Supreme Court’s landmark ruling in McDonald v. City of Chicago in which Chicago was ordered to reimburse the NRA more than $600,000.

Ammunition, Firearms, Gun Control, Hunting, Self Defense

Non-Lead Ammo Shortages Ahead?

PHOENIX – If you want to use non-lead ammunition for your hunt this year, now is the time to start shopping. The Arizona Game and Fish Department is expecting a repeat of last year’s non-lead ammunition shortage this hunting season. Those intending to hunt big game in California or in condor areas in Arizona (Game Management Units 12A, 12B, 13A and 13B), are strongly encouraged to buy their non-lead ammunition supplies as soon as possible. Read more

Ammunition, Firearms, Hunting

Practice Like The Pros With Eze-Scorer 23”x35” Targets From Birchwood Casey

Birchwood Casey® has added a host of new targets to the Eze-Scorer™ line.

The new targets measure 23”x35” and work great at indoor or outdoor ranges. Nine new target designs include a standard BC-27, BC Transitional Blue, BC IPSC, 52-Card Shoot-up, Double Bulls Eye, Multiple Bulls Eye and three versions of the BC Bad Guy in black and white, yellow and black, and black and white overlay.

The non-reactive Eze-Scorer Paper Targets offer shooting fun at an affordable price, allowing shooters to maximize their time at the range.

Eze-Scorer 23”x35” Paper Targets come in packs of five for $6.70, or are available individually in multiples of 100 for $1.00 each.

Visit the Birchwood Casey website at www.birchwoodcasey.com, write to 7887 Fuller Road, Ste. 100, Eden Prairie, MN 55344 or call 800-746-6862 for more information.

Ammunition, Firearms, Self Defense

NSSF Issues Report on Combined Spending by Hunters and Target Shooters

NEWTOWN, Conn. — National Shooting Sports Foundation’s “Hunting in America” and “Target Shooting in America” reports reveal the broad impact that spending by hunters and target shooters have on America’s economy. Now, responding to demand for a combined report, NSSF has issued “Economic Impact of Hunting and Target Shooting in America,” showing, among other significant statistics, that spending by America’s sportsmen and women results in a total impact of $110 billion annually to the U.S. economy. Read more

Ammunition, Firearms
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