Outdoor commentary and legislative issues.
OLD TOWN, ME- MG Industries, manufacturers of the MARCK 15 “Hydra” platform, a base system which the user can configure to any mission-specific rifle, announces that the 5.56 Hydra configuration in complete weapon system or as a conversion package is now shipping. The complete weapon system comes in a standard pistol case. Read more
He’s a different kind of big-city cop, because he’s bold enough to tell it like it is. Instead of disarming citizens, he understands that calling 911 may not be enough. From his mouth to your ears, the video is here.
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WEST HARTFORD, CT – Colt’s Manufacturing Company, one of the world’s leading designers, developers and manufacturers of firearms, announces the launch of a new promotion for customers. The “Spring Fever” promotion offers a free Bulldog® rifle case with the purchase of any Colt modern sporting rifle from March 11 through May 31, 2014. Read more
The Caldwell CrossWind Professional Wind Meter was designed to be the best wind meter on the market for ballistic application. Knowing wind speed gives the shooter the ability to more accurately judge shot placement in varying wind conditions. The 90ï‚° rotating anemometer head allows you to measure exactly how much CrossWind will be applied on the side of your bullet without ever having to move the wind meter or do angle calculations. Read more
Overland Park, Kan. — Bushnell Outdoors, an industry-leader in outdoor product innovation, has introduced five new flashlights in its new RUBICON line of lighting products. From the compact, do-it-all 152-lumen flashlight to the almighty 1080-lumen flashlight, there are a total of six RUBICON flashlights for virtually every task and adventure.
Purposefully crafted to offer brighter and more consistent light, the RUBICON flashlights pair top-quality Cree® LEDs with proven optics technology developed during Bushnell’s 65-year history. The innovative Total Internal Reflective (TIR) optic collimates light for better visibility, while the Cree LEDs provide bright, consistent illumination throughout the beam. Read more
(MANSFIELD, TEXAS) – Sightmark® is excited to announce the release of the Photon 5×42 Digital Night Vision Riflescope, an exclusively modified unit never before accomplished in the market. By taking a daytime riflescope, removing the objective lens, and replacing it with a cutting-edge night vision attachment complete with a CCD sensor and built-in infrared illuminator, Sightmark has created a unique product capable of vivid daytime and nighttime viewing. Read more
Birchwood Casey’s new Rigid 10-Clay Silhouette Target provides hours of shooting fun while helping shooters hone their skills. The 10-Clay Silhouette Target is constructed of heavy corrugated cardboard that will last for hundreds of shots. It features die cut holes to fit any standard size clay bird. The target measures 23″x35″ and holds up to 10 clay birds. Simply shoot the clays and fill the target back up for more shooting entertainment.
The 10-Clay Silhouette Target sells for a suggested retail price of $5.60. Read more
Meanwhile NRA Continues the Fight
Posted on March 7, 2014
On April 4, 2013, Connecticut Governor Dan Malloy (D) signed Senate Bill 1160 into law, unleashing one of the most draconian gun control laws in the nation on his constituents. Among other things, the 140-page law bans large classes of firearms and magazines that had been obtained lawfully by tens of thousands of Connecticut residents. Limited grandfather provisions apply to those who registered otherwise banned items before January 1, 2014. Others in possession could face felony penalties for violations. President Obama himself was in Connecticut four days after this bill became law, praising it as a model for the nation. Read more
“The homeowner was able to retrieve his weapon, and fired hitting one of the
burglars,” Johnson said. “He ran away and collapsed in the driveway. The other
burglar was able to escape.”
From The Detroit News: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140306/METRO01/303060100#ixzz2vH4eVyAS
Mail-in Rebates Available Until April 30, 2014
SPRINGFIELD, Mass.- Smith & Wesson Corp. announced that Thompson/Center Arms™ is currently offering mail-in rebates for consumers who purchase any new T/C Venture™ rifle. Where allowed by law, the mail-in rebate program will be available to consumers who purchase a T/C Venture rifle from January 25, 2014 through April 30, 2014 in the United States or Canada. Read more