Punxsutawney Phil’s on Hit List
It’s true we can’t do much but complain about the weather but one Ohio prosecutor wants the “weatherman” dead. See his indictment here…
Category: General
Technical Difficulty with NY Magazine Ban
New York Governor Cuomo has realized that his hasty, knee-jerk reaction to ban magazines capable of holding more than seven rounds is ignorant, at best. Now he knows the de facto ban has ruled out almost all magazines “but New Yorkers will still be required to keep no more than seven bullets in them.”
That’ll make the bad guys mend their ways.
Man, this guy’s a genius! Not surprisingly, some people are up in arms…
A coalition of New York firearms groups and the National Rifle Association have filed suit in U.S. District Court in Buffalo against New York Governor Mario Cuomo, Attorney General Eric Schneidermann and others, asking for injunctive relief from the recently passed Secure Ammunition and Firearms Act (SAFE). The lawsuit also names State Police Commissioner Joseph A. D’Amico, Erie County District Attorney Frank A. Sedita and Lancaster Police Chief Gerald J. Gill. “Governor Andrew Cuomo and the New York State Legislature usurped the legislative and democratic process in passing these extreme anti-gun measures with no committee hearings and no public input,” said Chris W. Cox, executive director of NRA’s Institute for Legislative Action in a prepared statement. “This obvious disrespect for New Yorkers and their Second Amendment rights will not be tolerated.” The NRA is joined in the action by the New York State Rifle and Pistol Association, the Westchester County Firearms Owners Association, Sportsmen’s Association for Firearms Education, New York State Amateur Trapshooting Association, Bedell Custom, Beikirch Ammunition Corporation, Blueline Tactical & Police Supply, and three individual citizens. No timetable announced – yet- for hearings on the suit.
Michigan Commercial Fishing Harvest Valued Over $4 Million for 2012
The Department of Natural Resources’ Fisheries Division recently released data from its 2012 state-licensed commercial fishing season. An often overlooked component of Michigan’s world-class fisheries resources, state-licensed commercial fisheries in 2012 caught 3,762,000 pounds of fish with a dockside value of $4,087,000 prior to processing, marketing and retail sale. Read more
FFL Retailers Overwhelmingly Oppose ‘Universal Background Checks’
NEWTOWN, Conn. — An online survey of federally licensed firearms retailers conducted this week by the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), the trade association for the firearms industry, reveals that those who would be on the front line of implementing what is touted as “universal background checks” have serious concerns both about whether such proposals would work as well as the potential negative effects on their businesses. Read more
FoodSaver® GameSaver® Asks Amateur Cooks ‘What’s Your Game Plan?’
BOCA RATON, FLA. – It’s game on for outdoor food connoisseurs around the country. To launch the new FoodSaver® Outdoors Facebook page, cooks are being asked to submit their favorite wild game and fish recipes in the “What’s Your Game Plan?” sweepstakes and contest now through April 8. The Grand Prize winner will appear on the popular outdoor cooking television show “HuntFishCook,” hosted by Scott Leysath, and receive $500 cash. Read more
States to Obama: Don’t Tread on Me
More states are exempting themselves from federal gun regulations by criminalizing efforts to enforce them. The line is drawn here…
UN Arms Trade Treaty on the Table Again
“As the greatest defender of liberty and freedom in the world – and we have been for the last 236 years – why would we ever sit down with bad actors and let them decide what our policy will be going forward? [It is a] bad, bad idea. It doesn’t make sense,” said Rep. Mike Kelly, R-Pa at a press conference Thursday.
It’s no great surprise that Secretary of State John Kerry looks forward to working with other countries to reach consensus on an Arms Trade Treaty. More here…
Michigan Second Amendment March
Michigan’s Second Amendment March will be held on Wednesday, March 20 at Michigan’s Capitol. The march will begin at 9:30 a.m. with a sidewalk procession from the corner of Michigan and Pennsylvania to the Capitol. From 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. people will meet with their state representatives. Musical entertainment and pro-gun speakers will take the stage from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. From 1 p.m. until 2 p.m. people will meet with their state senators. The Michigan Legislature is in session that day. We’ll be showing them the political strength of Michigan’s legal gun owners. The march is being organized by Skip Coryell’s Second Amendment March and jointly promoted and funded by the Michigan Coalition for Responsible Gun Owners, Michigan Open Carry, Michigan Gun Owners and Michigan Students for Concealed Carry. Click the image below for details:
Gun Grabbers Just Getting Started
Plans for an assault weapons ban and private-sales background checks were only the beginning of a broader gun control agenda extending to handguns as well, according to Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-IL). Details here…
TSA to Allow Small Knives Onboard Aircraft
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Transportation Safety Administration administrator John Pistole says that, effective April 25, the TSA will lift its ban on small knives in passenger cabins. Allowable knives will be limited to “retractable blades shorter than 6 centimeters (2.4 inches) and narrower than 1/2 inch at the widest point. Box cutters and razor blades, however, will still be banned. Allowing these small knives on board will align the United States with ICAO and European standards and allow screeners to focus on the highest priority threat, non-metallic explosive devices. Keychain sized knives like the Victorinox “Classic” Swiss Army Knife or Leatherman “Squirt” or “Style” multi-tools are allowed.
Click here to read the the “Changes to Prohibited Items List (PIL)” and see the graphic examples of the TSA’s Approved versus Non-Approved examples.