Outdoor commentary and legislative issues.
State Senator Evie Hudak resigned her seat Wednesday, just before gun-rights Americans were prepared to submit petitions to boot the lefty Democrat from office. The move enables the Dems to appoint another anti-Second Amendment politician, thus retaining the Dem’s majority. Details of the maneuver are here…
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (November 26, 2013) — Smith & Wesson Corp. announced today that Thompson/Center Arms is offering sportsmen the chance to win a hunt of a lifetime through “The Real Hunter Giveaway” sweepstakes. The new sweepstakes promotion, which lasts until December 31, 2013, provides entrants the opportunity to win an all-expense paid Texas exotic game hunt with Wade Middleton to be filmed for American Outdoors®. In addition to the fully outfitted trip, the grand prize winner will be provided with the ultimate hunter package which includes a Thompson/Center Venture™ .308 bolt-action rifle, a Leupold® scope, 200 rounds of Hornady® American Whitetail™ ammunition, a pair of Zeiss binoculars, a Steamlight® flashlight, an Otis® cleaning kit and Ripcord, a Plano® hard rifle case plus much more. Read more
NORTH CHESTERFIELD, VA – Carl Zeiss Sports Optics the world’s leading manufacturer of premium sporting optics, is kicking off their holiday promotion by offering seasonal rebates when purchases are made between November 15, 2013 and December 31, 2013.
Rebates are being offered on award-winning binoculars that have been recognized by some of North America’s most respected birding and outdoor publications. Read more
The Henry Repeating Arms Company generously donated 200 Henry Lever Action Youth .22 rifles to the Youth Shooting Sports Alliance (YSSA). The rifles will be used to create a special YSSA 2014 edition to support the vital mission of the YSSA. Read more
Weatherby® has expanded its popular WBY-X™ line with new rifle and shotgun models for hunters and shooters who want to make a statement about who they are and what they carry afield. The new models feature edgy, unconventional camouflage patterns such as Kryptek™ Typhon™, Kryptek Highlander™, Proveil™ Reaper™ Black and Boneyard Camo Legends Blaze™. A new semi-auto shotgun model, the SA-08 GH2 (Girls Hunt 2), is designed for women and young shooters, as well as those who want the benefit of a more compact firearm. Read more
The law attempts to declare that federal firearms regulations don’t apply to guns kept in the state where they were manufactured. Details of the case are here…
COTTONWOOD, AZ – LaserLyte®, innovators in firearms laser technologies, is proud to introduce the innovative and entertaining Laser-Plinking-Can. When hit with a laser from any of the LaserLyte® training cartridges or other laser trainer tools, the cans react by jumping up and falling over just as a real can would. This reaction is all powered by a 9V battery (included) and a spring loaded plunger released by a solenoid. To reset the cans, simply stand them up and depress the plunger. Read more
PEARL RIVER, NY – USA based, Magnum Research, Inc. (MRI) newest 1911 offering addresses the high consumer demand for a smaller, ultra-compact, ultra-light concealed carry firearm in a .45 ACP caliber. Introducing, Magnum Research’s DE1911U, Undercover model. Read more
Hatsan, known throughout the world as a premier airgun manufacturer, has entered the U.S. market with HatsanUSA Inc.. To mark its debut, the company has turned up the cool factor with its tactical style air rifle that is perfect for target shooting, pest control and anything in-between. The AT44-10TACT is able to shoot high-density lead pellets with a muzzle velocity of up to 1070 feet per second, squashing the common misconception that airguns just aren’t that powerful. Available in three calibers – .177cal (1070fps), .22cal (970fps), and .25cal (870fps) – this tactical airgun is able to reach such powerful velocities by utilizing a Pre-Charged Pneumatic (PCP) system. Read more
Weatherby® adds “Range Certified” accuracy assurance to its Mark V® rifle line with the new Ultra Lightweight RC, which comes with a SUB-MOA guarantee as well as a factory-shot target signed by company President Ed Weatherby. Read more