Outdoor commentary and legislative issues.
Featuring Cowboy CompTM U.S. Action Job
A Cowboy CompTM U.S. action job and a 25% shorter hammer stroke are standard features with Cimarron’s new Eliminator Series. This series was designed specifically with SASS and CMSA shooters in mind. Cimarron is proud to introduce The Eliminator8, The EliminatorC, and The EliminatorTS. The Eliminator series is made exclusively for Cimarron by Pietta. Read more
SUFFIELD, Conn. – Savage Arms™ continues its track record of innovation with the all-new A17, the first high-performance semi-automatic rimfire rifle specifically designed for the 17 HMR cartridge. Shipments of this rifle are currently being delivered to distributors.
The A17’s unique delayed-blowback action performs to its peak with new A17 Varmint Tip ammunition, which CCI® developed specifically for the rifle. The A17 also provides safe, reliable operation with standard 17 HMR loads. The hard chrome bolt, case-hardened receiver, 10-round rotary magazine and button-rifled barrel boost performance even further, while the user-adjustable AccuTrigger™ provides a crisp, light pull for the best possible accuracy. Read more
More than 100 years ago on April 21, 1909 President Theodore Roosevelt began an 11-month safari in Africa. With him was a Winchester lever-action rifle chambered in .405 Winchester, and Roosevelt soon deemed it Big Medicine for animals that might bite back—lions in particular. The president knew that he needed a hard-hitting and fast-firing repeater to deal with animals with an attitude. It is no different today, but now we have a rifle that retains the reliability and fast-firing capabilities of Roosevelt’s famous Winchester chambered in a cartridge with even more attitude than the one the president used.
However, if Roosevelt was alive today, there’s a good chance he might have taken Big Horn Armory’s Model 89 rifle with him to the Dark Continent. Chambered for the bone-crushing .500 Smith & Wesson Magnum, this American-made rifle is tailor made for hunting big animals at moderate ranges. When fired from a 22-inch barreled Model 89, the .500 S&W Magnum has 10-percent more velocity than the .405 Winchester and 11-percent more energy. The Model 89 churns up some 38-percent more velocity and 45-percent more energy than the time-honored .45-70 Government factory load. Read more
Syllabus
HENDERSON v. UNITED STATES CERTIORARI TO THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE ELEVENTH CIRCUIT
No. 13–1487. Argued February 24, 2015—Decided May 18, 2015
After being charged with the felony offense of distributing marijuana, petitioner Tony Henderson was required as a condition of his bail to turn over firearms that he lawfully owned. Henderson ultimately pleaded guilty, and, as a felon, was prohibited under 18 U. S. C. §922(g) from possessing his (or any other) firearms. Henderson therefore asked the Federal Bureau of Investigation, which had custody of his firearms, to transfer them to his friend. But the agency refused to do so. Henderson then filed a motion in federal district court seeking to transfer his firearms, but the court denied the motion on the ground that Henderson’s requested transfer would give him constructive possession of the firearms in violation of §922(g). The Eleventh Circuit affirmed.
Held: A court-ordered transfer of a felon’s lawfully owned firearms from Government custody to a third party is not barred by §922(g) if the court is satisfied that the recipient will not give the felon control over the firearms, so that he could either use them or direct their use. Read more
FEATURED FINISHES FROM REALTREE®, MOON SHINE CAMO®
BLOOMFIELD, NY – The preferred air rifle of serious hunters is now available in popular camouflage finishes in a limited edition run available exclusively on crosman.com. The Benjamin Marauder .25 caliber precharged pneumatic rifle can be ordered in Realtree MAX-1, Realtree Xtra or Moon Shine Camo’s Muddy Girl.
The Marauder delivers lethal accuracy to 75 yards on small game and 40 yards on furbearers and predators. With a factory-installed shroud and suppression system, neighbors or nearby game animals won’t hear the shot, giving shooters more hunting opportunities.
The Marauder has long been considered a rifle that shoots beyond its price point and the addition of an adjustable comb and increased shot count have added to its reputation as the definitive air rifle for hunters. Read more
SPRINGFIELD, MA — Smith & Wesson Corp. announced today that select J-Frame Models (Model 642, Model 442, Model 637 and Model 638) are now available with a factory installed LaserMax CenterFire laser sighting system. Adding enhanced versatility to this popular line of small frame revolvers, the new models extend the company’s line of self-defense firearms. Read more
Fort Lauderdale, FL — Gamo® Outdoor USA (http://www.gamousa.com), is launching the new Mach 1 Pigman Edition air rifle. The new air rifle features the latest in Gamo technology – the IGT MACH 1™. The MACH 1 replaces the standard spring powerplant with an Inert Gas Cylinder. But the IGT MACH 1’s monster 33 milimeter cylinder delivers more Velocity and Terminal Penetration. The pneumatic cylinder rockets pellets up to 1420 Feet Per Second in .177 Caliber with PBA Platinum Ammo. Not to mention smooth and consistent cocking efforts with constant power delivered to any pellet you fire. The Mach 1 Pigman Edition™ line also offers the exclusive CAT™ (Custom Action Trigger) technology which allows Gamo air rifle owners to be able to independently adjust the 1st and 2nd Stages of their trigger. Read more
“I came out of the office, saw the man with the gun, told everybody to leave out the back quickly that there was a man in the parking lot with a gun, and I was not kidding,” said Gary Knoll, a firefighter for New Holland.
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Carroll, IA – Volquartsen Custom is excited to announce the release of our Lightweight Barrel and Stock for the Ruger 10/22 Takedown®.
We have combined premium accuracy and a lightweight design into a complete drop-in kit for the increasingly popular takedown design. This kit includes everything needed to convert the Ruger 10/22 Takedown® into a lightweight tack driving set up. Read more
(Wilsonville, OR)– Crimson Trace, the industry leader in elevating laser sighting systems to standard equipment on concealed carry and personal defense firearms, now offers gun owners several avenues to education for those firearm uses. First-time gun buyers and female gun owners often are the leading groups seeking more information about firearms and shooting skills improvement.
According to the National Shooting Sports Foundation’s “First-Time Gun Buyers” report, one of the most important factors behind a first gun purchase is preparing for home- and self-defense. That NSSF report also indicates that “prior to purchasing a first gun, most (buyers) have had some form of instruction, formal or informal. After the purchase, approximately two?thirds of first?time gun buyers obtained some form of training for their gun.” Gun stores and other facilities across America report that concealed carry certification courses continue to be very popular and most classes are full. Read more