Outdoor commentary and legislative issues.
A young girl was forced to wear an NRA shirt. Somehow the ignorant decided the shirt violated the school’s dress code: “… prohibits clothing that promotes or depicts violence, criminal activity and anything that is degrading to ethnic values.” I expect the teacher’s are good at getting the kids to read – between the lines. More here…
COMER, GA – MasterPiece Arms, manufacturers of the MPA MAC Line of pistols, carbines, suppressors and MPAR Rifles, is pleased to announce the new MPAR 556 Sporting Rifle is now shipping. This feature heavy, stamped steel design has been under development since 2012 and was first unveiled at the 2013 SHOT Show. It features some serious upgrades, including a short stroke piston design and a lightweight, free floating, two piece hard-anodized aluminum handguard with user located picatinny rails. It also includes an innovative front handguard cap to keep debris out of the internals of the handguards while providing strength and stability to the assembly. Read more
SACRAMENTO, CA — Earlier this morning, Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) Managing Director Brandon Combs, joined by California Association of Federal Firearms Licensees (CAL-FFL) Legislative Advocate Craig DeLuz, delivered 65,000 letters from individuals urging California Governor Jerry Brown to veto the 14 gun control bills currently on his desk. Read more
Columbia, MO – The youth shooting industry continues to grow and that is in large part due to the generosity of Larry and Brenda Potterfield. Their latest contribution of over $426,000, given in September alone, will go to the MidwayUSA Foundation where it will directly benefit youth shooting organizations. Read more
Lyons Falls, NY: Otis Technology, for the third consecutive year, offers an enticing hunting & holiday season consumer mail-in rebate. Beginning October 1 and running through December 31, 2013, this program encourages consumers to try one of their new products as well as save on its flagship product – the Otis Elite®. Read more
As of this morning, there was no deal in place to avert the impending government shutdown. In the event of that shutdown, the FBI says their NICS Section is set to remain fully operational and maintain normal business hours. However, the National Shooting Sports Foundation reports the ATF’s Office of Enforcement Programs and Services (EPS) would effectively be shut down, operating with minimal staff.
BELLEVUE, WA – The Second Amendment Foundation filed suit Friday in federal court seeking to enjoin the State of New York from enforcing provisions of the so-called “SAFE Act” that limit the use of gun magazines containing more than seven cartridges.
SAF is joined in the lawsuit by the Shooters Committee for Political Education (SCOPE) and Long Island Firearms LLC. They are represented by New York attorneys David Jensen and Robert P. Firriolo. Read more
This model 81 Marlin (produced in 1937) chambered in .22 Long Rifle has become a genuine asset in the squirrel woods. It sports a Hawke mil dot scope and with its new trigger job, will shoot with the best of today’s production guns. A young fox squirrel testifies.
Marlin Model 81 Manufactured 1937
WEST HARTFORD, Conn. – Colt, in conjunction with Cooper Firearms of Montana, is expanding the M2012 bolt action rifle family with the introduction of two new models. The M2012MT308T and M2012LT308G/M2012LT260G follow their predecessor in the line, the M2012SA308. All M2012 models feature a custom fluted, match grade barrel and a single stage, adjustable Timney trigger. A signed, serial numbered and dated test target is included with each rifle as a testament to its accuracy. Read more
MISSOULA, Mont.–Conservation groups are gathering behind a Boone and Crockett Club-initiated push to resolve decades of controversy over legal challenges against the US Forest Service, Fish and Wildlife Service and other federal conservation agencies.
A joint letter from many of the nation’s top wildlife, sporting and conservation organizations is circulating this week to lawmakers in Washington D.C. The letter urges support and co-sponsorship for the bipartisan bill H.R. 2919–The Open Book on Equal Access to Justice Act. Read more