PA Supreme Court Guts Philadelphia Gun Control, Upholds State Preemption Law

Gun Owners of America (GOA) today praised yesterday’s unanimous decision by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court in the case of Crawford v. Commonwealth, which upholds the preemption provisions of the Pennsylvania Uniform Firearms Act (UFA). This landmark ruling reaffirms the authority of the state legislature to regulate firearms and prevents local governments from enacting their own, potentially conflicting, firearms regulations.

The City of Philadelphia has repeatedly violated the state firearms preemption law. Most recently, local officials attempted to ban firearms in city parks and outlaw the private manufacturing of firearms.

In this decisive ruling, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court rejected the claims of Stanley Crawford (a local anti-gun activist in Philadelphia) and his co-appellants, instead emphasizing the importance of a uniform regulatory framework for firearms across the Commonwealth. The Court highlighted that the General Assembly’s preemption of local firearms regulations is a legitimate exercise of its legislative authority, aimed at ensuring consistency and protecting the constitutional rights of Pennsylvania’s citizens. GOA’s amicus briefs to the court, which were separately filed in May 2021 and December 2022, made these very same arguments.

Dr. Val Finnell, GOA’s Pennsylvania State Director, issued the following statement: “The Supreme Court of Pennsylvania just unanimously upheld Pennsylvania’s firearms preemption law by throwing out this frivolous lawsuit. Not only was Philadelphia’s challenge doomed from the start, but it was equally a gross violation of the constitutional separation of powers.” Read more

Buck Knives 60th Anniversary of the Iconic 110 Folding Hunter, Exclusive Anniversary Edition

POST FALLS, ID — Buck Knives, Inc., a widely-recognized global leader in the hunting, outdoor, and everyday carry (EDC) knife markets, is proudly recognizing that the company’s iconic 110 Folding Hunter knife has been available for 60 years. A great milestone–and a great knife choice for hunters and EDC knife carriers everywhere.

In 1964, the newly opened Buck Knives factory, located in San Diego, California, began full production of the 110 Folding Hunter knife after prototype testing. The 110 Folding Hunter was designed to meet the requests of hunters who wanted a sturdy knife that could be folded and placed into a pack or a sheath worn on the belt. The 110 did not disappoint and revolutionized the industry as one of the first folding knife with a lockback mechanism. Read more

Buck Knives’ Custom Knife Shop Expands Blade Steel Options with MagnaCut

Buck Knives, Inc., a widely recognized global leader in the hunting, outdoor, and everyday carry (EDC) knife markets, wants all knife owners to have a knife in their hands that meets their needs–and personal preferences. That’s a top reason the Post Falls, Idaho manufacturer provides the option of ordering a one-of-a-kind knife directly from the Buck Knives Custom Knife Shop. Ten Buck knife models can be customized to your preference, with selections ranging from steel to handle materials.

New to 2024, Buck now offers MagnaCut steel on several Custom Knife Shop models. Magnacut is a proprietary steel developed by Larrin Thomas and produced by Crucible Industries, renowned for their innovations in metallurgy. It falls into the category of high-performance, powder metallurgy steels, which are known for their exceptional properties compared to traditional steels. MagnaCut steel has outstanding edge retention, remarkable balance between hardness and toughness, and good corrosion resistance, which comparably makes it superior to other knife steels. On top of all that, MagnaCut is relatively easy to sharpen compared to other high-performance steels.

As the holiday season approaches, keep the Buck Custom Knife Shop in mind. Knives make great gifts, especially when custom-built. Read more

Knife Rights Sues Minnesota over Unconstitutional Switchblade Ban

Knife Rights has filed a federal lawsuit challenging Minnesota’s complete ban on switchblades (automatically opening knives) on Second Amendment grounds. Despite the Supreme Court’s binding Second Amendment precedent, the State of Minnesota virtually completely prohibits the manufacture, transfer and possession of common automatically opening knives. The sole exception to this ban is for possession “by museums or collectors of art or for other lawful purposes of public exhibition.” The State’s ban denies individuals who reside in or visit Minnesota their fundamental, individual right to keep and bear these common, constitutionally protected arms.

Joining Knife Rights in the case are Knife Rights members David Johnathon Draeger, Cameron Wallin Sjodin and Kevin Crystal. Plaintiffs are represented by attorneys John W. Dillon at the Dillon Law Group and Harry N. Niska of CrossCastle PLLC.

Named as defendants are Keith Ellison in his official capacity as the Attorney General of the State of Minnesota as well as the chief law enforcement officials in the counties where the individual plaintiffs reside. The lawsuit, Knife Rights, Inc. v. Ellison, was filed in U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota.

Click here to read the complaint.

Bass Pro Shops Announces Plans for New Outdoor World serving Lansing, Michigan

The Great American Outdoor Store’s newest Michigan location in Lansing will showcase vast assortment of quality gear at low prices

Bass Pro Shops announced plans for a new Outdoor World retail location in Lansing, Michigan.

Bass Pro Shops’ newest store will be the company’s sixth in the great state of Michigan. The 85,000 square-foot Outdoor World retail destination will be in the Delta Crossing development and is expected to open in early 2026.

“It’s an honor to have the opportunity to serve the sportsmen and women in the Lansing area. We are excited to provide a broad selection of high-quality products at remarkable low CLUB prices and to support customers with genuine friendly, expert service,” said legendary angler, noted conservationist and Bass Pro Shops founder Johnny Morris.

Since its founding in 1972, Bass Pro Shops has blazed a new trail in the retail experience for outdoor enthusiasts. As millions of families know, a trip to a Bass Pro Shops is more than a retail experience; it’s an adventure, a mini-vacation, a celebration of nature and an educational and enriching outing for the entire family.

People leave a Bass Pro Shops store with more than a bag of outdoor gear. They leave with a smile, a greater appreciation for nature and a dream of spending more time fishing, hunting, camping and hiking. Read more

Buck Knives Offers Hunting Knife Selection Success

Buck Knives, Inc., a widely recognized global leader in the hunting, outdoor, and everyday carry (EDC) knife markets, knows that one of America’s most popular pastimes is hunting. The Idaho-based company offers these tips in selecting the right–and best–hunting knives for the chores all hunters must complete.

*Make the first selection criteria based on the primary purpose of the knife. Will it be used mostly for field dressing deer or to skin small game like rabbits and squirrels? This information can help users select the best blade style, ranging from the thinner clip-point design, such as that found on the popular Buck Knives’ Model 110 Folding Hunter Knife, to the sweeping design of the Buck Knives’ Model 113 Ranger Skinner knife with a larger curved-belly style.

* Materials matter, and Read more

MidwayUSA Announces New MidwayUSA Rewards Program

COLUMBIA, MO –

MidwayUSA is excited to announce the launch of the new MidwayUSA Rewards loyalty program. Customers who join the program will receive rewards points for their purchases, which can be exchanged for MidwayUSA Reward Coupons on future orders. Members will receive a new weekly email featuring exciting bonus point promotions, and new members receive 250 bonus points instantly for joining the program.

“This great new program helps us reward our loyal Customers for their continued support,” said Adam Augustine, VP of eCommerce. “I encourage all of our Customers to join today so that they start earning MidwayUSA Rewards points.” Read more

Buck Knives Offers Take-a-Hike Tips

Buck Knives, Inc., a widely-recognized global leader in the outdoors, hunting, and everyday carry (EDC) knife markets, knows that warmer days across America means more outdoors enthusiasts are getting outside. At the top of the list for many adventurers is taking a hike.

Buck Knives offers these tips for everyone heading out on a hike:

*Research routes and trails you wish to travel on, then plan accordingly. Many trails are now rated in difficulty and some trails and routes also require permits before you can hike there. Online research and contacting the local, state or federal agency that oversees the lands where the trail is located could help you determine the necessary details. Make plans now.

*Select the right footwear and socks. While some hiking trails are paved and can be mostly completed in casual footwear, many hiking trails in America require the hiker to select and wear sturdy hiking boots with lugged or aggressive soles. If you have hiking boots that have not been worn recently, try those on and ensure a proper fit before beginning a hike. Select the right socks also, and avoid mostly cotton socks. Nothing ruins a hike faster than a blister.

*Pack along water, snacks, rain gear, emergency items–and a knife. Compact folding knives, like Buck’s iconic 110 Folding Hunter, have been the top choice for many hikers since 1963. The 110 Folding Hunter can be carried in a sheath on the belt or easily placed in a pants pocket or daypack side pocket. Other knives to consider packing–these also fold and take up less space–are Buck’s popular 112 Ranger, 055 The 55 Knife, and the 110 Slim Pro TRX knife. The 112 Ranger comes with a sheath and the 110 Slim Pro TRX has a cerakoted pocket clip to aid with easy access. Additional details such as knife blade length and steel used can be found at www.buckknives.com. Read more

Buck Knives Announces Release of New Knife Models

POST FALLS, ID— Buck Knives, Inc., a widely-recognized global leader in the hunting, outdoor, and everyday carry (EDC) knife markets announces more than 20 new knife models and all available now at www.buckknives.com and in retail stores across America. These knives include several new Legacy models and nearly two dozen new hunting knives.

Leading the Legacy knife releases is the 084 BuckMaster 2.0 with a 6.75-inches long spear-point cerakoted black blade crafted from 420HC steel. This iconic knife utilizes an ambidextrous, reversable and removable armor black cerakoted stainless steel emergency anchor wing (EAW) and is considered a great tactical, survival or diver’s knife.

Other new additions to the Buck Knives’ Legacy series include: the 402 Akonua fixed-blade skinner knife; the 838 Deploy, an EDC push-button-opening knife; the popular 112 Ranger folder with a scalloped handle; the 112 Slim PRO TRX Titanium folding knife; and the 500 Duke Carbon Fiber folding knife. Many of these new knives are expansions of the company’s popular lines and follow customer requests and feedback.

The nearly two dozen new additions to the company’s Alpha Series and Paklite hunting knives product lines include: the cutting-edge 663 Alpha Guide Pro series; three versions of the fixed-blade Alpha Elite (Scout, Guide and Hunter) hunting knives crafted with MagnaCut satin steel and equipped with textured G10 handles to aid with control; eight new Alpha Select series hunting fixed-blade knives utilizing stonewashed 420HC steel blades and choices of either black or orange glass-filled nylon handles with Versaflex; and the innovative–and much requested–631 and 635 PakLite Field Kits. The 631 PakLite knife is designed for field dressing big game and the 635 PakLite is designed for caping animals. Now both are combined in a Field Kit that includes sturdy black polypropylene sheaths that can be combined with an included joiner. These kits are available with Standard or Pro PakLite knife options. The Standard PakLites are available with either black or orange handles and the Pro PakLite knives have OD green handles. Read more

CCRKBA: Australia Horrors Show Deadline Danger of Disarmament

The bloody rampage by a knife-wielding madman in Sydney, Australia over the weekend underscores the deadly danger of public disarmament in a nation whose restrictive gun control strategies are often envied by U.S. gun control advocates, the Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms said.

A second mass stabbing at a church in western Sydney left four people injured, including a church bishop. The Monday attack occurred while the church service was live streaming. Police have taken that suspect into custody.

Six people were killed at a shopping mall Saturday before the killer, identified as Joel Cauchi of Queensland, was fatally shot by a police officer. CCRKBA Chairman Alan Gottlieb noted the irony of the scenario, where a man committing mayhem with a knife had to be stopped by a man armed with a gun.

“American gun prohibitionists frequently whine about the alleged ‘insanity’ represented by millions of private citizens who are legally armed in public,” Gottlieb observed. “True insanity is disarming the public, leaving them defenseless against madmen who attack without warning, and literally face no resistance from their victims.

“By contrast, Australia banned a wide array of firearms following the 1996 massacre in Port Arthur,” he recalled, “and carrying firearms in public, openly or concealed, is prohibited. One might suppose that after the events of this weekend, Australia will try to ban knives. Read more

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