Chicago’s Weekend Produces 7 dead
Another shining example of the lunacy of gun free zones has materialized in mass mayhem. Who in their right mind would feel safe there? Details here…
Category: General
Zero Tolerance for Zero Tolerance
GW: This from the NRA and I couldn’t agree more…
We’ve been reporting very regularly on ridiculous cases involving over-zealous school officials misinterpreting and wrongly enforcing “zero-tolerance” rules.
In March, we reported on an outrageous case of a seven-year-old Baltimore, Md. student who, according to a March 2, Daily Caller article, was suspended for two days for the nefarious act of shaping a breakfast pastry into what his teacher thought looked like a gun. Yes, a breakfast pastry. Read more
Arlington Heights man, police in dispute over confiscating his guns
GW: A fine way to treat a war veteran…
Officers entered his home without his consent and seized his three guns and FOID card. When Arthur Lovi asked if they had a warrant, he was told “they could go get a warrant and if he insisted they do that, they would come back and tear the (expletive) out of his house,” according to the suit. Details here…
House Natural Resources Committee Passes Legislation To Protect All Hunting Opportunities On Public Lands
Washington, DC – Safari Club International (SCI) thanks the 28 members of the U.S. House Committee on Natural Resources for their bipartisan vote to pass H.R. 1825, the Recreational Fishing and Hunting Heritage and Opportunities Act of 2013, today. Further, SCI commends Congressman Dan Benishek (MI) for his leadership to advance H.R. 1825. SCI respectfully requests that this important legislation be brought to the House of Representatives for a floor vote soon. Read more
Hawke Sport Optics Expands Tracer Lighting Line
Hawke® Sport Optics has announced an expansion to its Tracer® line of lights and lighting accessories. In addition to the current product offering of hunting and tactical lights, the Tracer® line will also include remote mounted vehicle lights, as well as larger, higher powered gun lights. Read more
Hunt for Michigan’s State Christmas Tree Begins
Lansing – The search for the State of Michigan Christmas tree is under way. The state is now taking nominations for the 2013 Christmas tree that will ultimately sit on the front lawn of the Capitol this November. The Department of Technology, Management and Budget (DTMB) announced today they are now searching for a 65-foot spruce or fir. Read more
Obama’s Legacy
History is what it is
Michigan to Offer Free On-Water Boating Intro June 8
Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Michigan Boating Industries Association (MBIA), and the Association of Marina Industries Partner to Entice New Boaters
As part of a nationwide observance, Michigan is celebrating Welcome to the Water on National Marina Day, June 8, by inviting anyone interested in learning more about what it takes to get into boating to try a free, on-water demo at any of the participating destinations. Read more
Americans: No More Gun Control
Tornado in Shiawassee County Michigan 5/28/13
Tornadic activity, Shiawassee County, MI
A tornado forms in this shot through the rain-soaked lens of my Day 6 Plotwatcher Pro. In Shiawassee County, Michigan on May 28, 2013. The National Weather Service confirmed three tornado touchdowns in the county.