North Haven, CT – Though referred to as the “modern rifle”, the AR-15 semi-automatic rifle has been deployed with military personnel and law enforcement agencies for decades; and more recently, this very adaptable and versatile platform has become popular with recreational shooters and hunters alike. Mossberg is pleased to offer MMR Hunter rifles with advanced features specifically-designed for the avid hunter and a line of MMR Tactical rifles configured with the components most highly desired by competitive shooters and tactical operators. The initial offerings of the MMR Hunter and MMR Tactical rifles will be chambered in 5.56mm NATO (.223 Rem). Read more

SHELBY — A Shiloh man injured after he used smokeless gunpowder in a muzzle-loaded rifle lost his bid to hold Sportsman’s Den legally responsible for his medical bills.

The Fifth District Court of Appeals sided with the Shelby-based sporting goods store, rather than with Horace D. and Katherine A. Cook, in a ruling issued last week.  More here…

National Rifle Association’s Executive Vice President Wayne LaPierre addressed the United Nations this afternoon. He told the U.N. to not interfere with the Second Amendment freedoms of Americans and pledged to continue the fight to preserve civilian ownership of firearms in the U.S. He said the NRA will oppose any U.N. provision that seeks to prohibit or regulate U.S. civilian firearm ownership.  LaPierre said in his remarks, “The cornerstone of our freedom is the Second Amendment. Neither the United Nations, nor any other foreign influence, has the authority to meddle with the freedoms guaranteed by our Bill of Rights, endowed by our Creator, and due to all humankind.”

United Nations Arms Trade Treaty

Preparatory Committee – 3d Session

New York, July 11-15, 2011

Statement of the National Rifle Association of America Read more

By Glen Wunderlich

More young hunters are sure to be heading to the woods this fall as new legislation awaiting Governor Snyder’s signature will remove the arbitrary minimum hunting age requirements.  The concept will allow Michigan youngsters to hunt with adult mentors under a program administered by the state’s Natural Resources Commission.  But, before putting youngsters behind a firearm, it is wise to consider which gun may fit them best.  A good starting point is always a .22 rimfire.

Mossberg Model 152

The last thing an experienced mentor should do is “over-gun” youth.  Firearms that are suited to adults are often too large and too abusive to youngsters, and therefore, careful consideration should be given to proper fit.  With the surge in youth participation in shooting sports across the nation, many inexpensive youth model firearms are on the market that can help in the introductory process.  And, there is no better choice than a .22 rimfire. Read more

Here, one of our cats learns that birdseed is not just for the birds.

BIG SKY — Montana will allow hunters to take 220 wolves during the fall hunting season, the state’s wildlife commission decided this morning.

During its meeting at this mountain resort south of Bozeman, the five-member Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks commission voted unanimously to approve the hunting quota that would reduce Montana’s gray wolf population to at least 425 during what one FWP official called the state’s “first full-fledged wolf hunt.” More here…

A Springfield father and son are both barred from hunting for life

In the words of a prosecutor, hunting season will now be jail season for a Springfield, Oregon father and son who pleaded guilty Tuesday to more than 130 poaching-related charges.

Rory Donoho, 60, and Shane Donoho, 37, received the unusual sentence for leading what is purportedly Oregon’s largest illegal hunting scheme, wiping out the deer population in a portion of the McKenzie Wildlife Management District near Vida.

Instead of presumptive prison terms of three years and 6½ years, respectively, for their racketeering, identity theft and poaching convictions, the Donohos must report to the Lane County Jail for a 90-day sentence on Oct. 1, the first day of deer season, in each of the next four years. More here…

SALT LAKE CITY — An animal rights activist who burned down a Colorado sheepskin store, as well as a leather store and restaurant building in Salt Lake City, pleaded guilty to federal charges Wednesday.

Walter Edmund Bond, 35, pleaded guilty to felony counts of arson and violence involving animal enterprises. He has already been sentenced to five years in Colorado and could face between five to 20 years for the Utah fires when sentenced Sept. 19.

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