Outdoor commentary and legislative issues.
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Smith & Wesson Corp. announced that the company is currently offering a consumer promotion for any individual who purchases a new M&P15-22 rifle. The M&P15-22 Tin Can promotion will be available to consumers in the continental United States who purchase any new Smith & Wesson modern sporting rifle in .22LR from January 25, 2014 through April 30, 2014. Read more
“A little over a year ago, I offered the answer for school violence,” said the NRA’s Wayne LaPierre, “and the media elite called every nasty name imaginable. Fortunately, Americans disagreed.” That was the opening shot, and LaPierre never stopped firing at the “media elite” and the political figures he says are dedicated to “fundamentally changing America” as he addressed the attendees of the National Conservative Political Action Conference outside Washington. Read more
Facebook today acted to provide clarification to its policies on postings concerning firearms and agreed to provide educational messaging on its platform. We are in agreement that all applicable laws should be observed in the private transfer of firearms. We would have welcomed the opportunity to provide our industry’s perspective, however, and regret that we were not consulted. Facebook’s clarification will not affect the lawful commerce in firearm and ammunition products for NSSF members and their customers.
The Department of Natural Resources will once again offer Demonstration Days for mentored youth hunters at its shooting ranges in July and August. This fun event gives young hunters – and would-be hunters – an opportunity to shoot various firearms, crossbows and archery equipment. If you have children under 10, this is a great opportunity to familiarize them with firearms that are just their size.
The Demo Days events will be held: Read more
NORTH CHESTERFIELD, VA, (March 3, 2014) – Carl Zeiss Sports Optics, the world’s leading manufacturer of premium sports optics, is kicking off their Spring Promotion by offering seasonal rebates of up to $125 when purchases are made between March 1, 2014, and May 4, 2014. Read more
GW: OK, so we got rid of all the guns in China – at least among the commoners. Now whoever wields the longest blade wins. Gun Control means that at least none of the law-abiding citizens were killed with guns. Ah, but they’re stone dead, nonetheless.
The killers stormed the Kunming train station in Yunnan province and started attacking people in the late evening. See the results of complete gun control here…
An Afghanistan veteran is taking his business elsewhere, because his credit union will not allow him to exercise his Second Amendment rights within its doors. Details here…
Senator Green: “…there’s a whole bunch of people on the gun boards who feel they can deny [permits]. Some counties have been less than congenial in issuing the permits and dragging it out.” Solution: get rid of gun boards and reduce costs to those that want to exercise their Second Amendment rights. Details here…
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FAB legal* high-capacity magazine performance improves tactical readiness even where a 10-round magazine maximum is law. One reason for civilians to own an AR platform is to be able to deliver 20, 30, 40 or more rounds downrange fast, when a maximum tactical response is necessary to protect life and limb in an extreme emergency. Where high-capacity magazines have been banned, the new FAB Defense OMC or PMC Couplers can restore a civilian’s high-capacity safety edge…legally.* Read more
Today, both Senate Bill 610 and the Firearms Confidentiality Package were passed in the Michigan House Judiciary Committee. These important bills now go to the House floor for consideration, and it is important that you contact your state Representative TODAY in support of these critical pro-gun reforms. Read more