Outdoor commentary and legislative issues.
Spring is here, and this weekend’s weather will finally start to feel like it. The temperatures will be in the 40s on Saturday and low 50s on Sunday with sunny skies. Forget the yardwork and have some fun target shooting this weekend! Read more
Governor Rick Snyder (R) has signed Senate Bill 610 into law, making it Public Act 63 of 2014. SB 610, sponsored by state Senator Michael Green (R-31), repeals Michigan’s ban on the private ownership of short-barreled rifles and shotguns. Read more
Just one more example why good guys with guns are good.
This legislation is to protect Idaho law enforcement officers from being directed, through federal executive orders, agency orders, statutes, laws, rules, or regulations enacted or promulgated on or after the effective date of this act, to violate their oath of office and Idaho citizens’ rights under Section 11, Article I, of the Constitution of the State of Idaho.
Any official, agent or employee of the state of Idaho or a political subdivision thereof who knowingly and willfully orders an official, agent or employee of the state of Idaho or a political subdivision of the state to enforce any executive order, agency order, law, rule or regulation of the United States government as provided in subsection (2) of this section upon a personal firearm, a firearm accessory or ammunition shall, on a first violation, be liable for a civil penalty not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000) which shall be paid into the general fund of the state…
By Glen Wunderlich
At long last, the migratory birds are beginning to arrive and some of the perching birds are already in mating mode. It may be hard to believe that within a month, Michigan’s early spring turkey hunting season will be upon us. So, if you have a youngster that has expressed an interest in joining the hunting ranks, it’s time to prepare. Read more
U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.), sponsor of the federal “assault weapon” and “large” magazine “ban” of 1994-2004, is asking President Barack Obama to direct the BATFE to reinterpret a provision of the Gun Control Act of 1968 to prohibit the importation of various semi-automatic firearms and their parts. Read more
For 2014, TriStar Arms will continue to expand its line of handguns providing consumers additional choices for personal protection or recreational shooting, by introducing the P-120 Series in 9mm. Read more
Overland Park, Kan. – Hoppe’s, the industry leader in gun care cleaning products and accessories since 1903, has introduced a new advanced synthetic gun oil for high-performance modern firearms. The new Hoppe’s No. 9 Synthetic Blend Lubricating Oil features the recognizable Hoppe’s No. 9 scent and lubricating properties in a new non-flammable and biodegradable formula. Read more
Mfour .22 LR Rimfire carbine still a great and low cost fun firearm. The Chiappa Mfour fires economically priced .22 Rimfire ammunition for a ton of serious practice for its “bigger” 5.56mm /.223 brothers. Even in today’s .22LR hoarding situation the .22 LR is a real bargain compared to center fire ammunition. Read more