Good guy with a gun stops assault, robbery in downtown Fargo
Two men without permanent addresses with two female accomplices were interrupted while robbing a man after knocking him out. See how it ends here…
Category: Firearms
Governor Snyder Rejects Air Gun Reclassification
In short, the enactment of these four senate bills would result in a situation that would be extremely confusing for both law enforcement and gun owners…Governor Rick Snyder.
The full text of his explanation is here…
State lawmakers launch gun control coalition
GW: John Lott points out that the group consists of only 2.7% of the 7,383 state legislators. Never mind that; they’ll make plenty of noise, even if they don’t have the support of the vast majority of Americans. Details here…
Court rules against environmentalists seeking EPA regs for lead bullets
“Given that bullets and shot can become spent only if they are first contained in a cartridge or shell and then fired from a weapon,” the environmental groups “have identified no way in which EPA could regulate spent bullets and shot without also regulating cartridges and shells,” precisely what the law prohibits, said the decision by appeals judge David Tatel, a nominee of President Bill Clinton. The other two judges on the case were Patricia Millett and Cornelia Pillard, both nominees of President Barack Obama.
The details of the ruling is here…
Ramos family and community members speak about police being murdered
The N.Y. City mayor hears from his critics over siding with protesters in the wake of a recent double murder of its police officers.
Teen thug dead over athletic shoes robbery attempt
Thou shall not steal. Truth and consequences in a story of a good guy with a gun here…
Michigan Legislative Update
This from MCRGO…
Senate Bill 789 passed the Michigan Legislature this past Friday and is on its way to Governor Snyder, who is expected to sign it into law. The bill includes comprehensive reform of the concealed pistol licensing process. Highlights include:
- Makes Michigan a true shall-issue state by eliminating county gun boards
- Raises the cost to $115 but eliminates photo requirements and all other fees
- Provides for renewal by mail/on-line by 2018
- Requires that renewal notices be sent out to CPL holders
- Extends CPLs automatically pending renewal if application is made before expiration
- Requires reporting of CPL fee collections and expenses (to provide data to lower fees in the future)
Tips for Better Wing & Clay Shooting – Stance
GW: From the Gould Brothers Exhibition Shooting
Your stance is the foundation for successful wing and clay shooting. Setting up with a good stance will go a long way in helping you become a better shot. Your stance should be orientated according to your target break point, where you believe you will shoot the target. Let’s start off with foot placement.
U.S. Appeals Court Expands Gun Rights
A Cincinnati appeals court deemed unconstitutional a federal law that kept a Michigan man from owning a gun, because he was briefly committed to a mental institution decades ago. Details here…
First-Ever Hornady Rifle is 2015 SHOT Show Auction Gun
Grand Island, Nebraska–The first and only firearm ever manufactured by the Hornady Manufacturing Company will be featured as the 2015 SHOT Show rifle and made available to Hornady fans around the world on www.GunBroker.com.
Recognized for decades as one of the most respected and innovative names in ammunition and reloading equipment manufacturing, Hornady has placed its name on a firearm for the first and perhaps only time in the company’s history.
“We don’t mean to alarm our friends at Remington, Winchester or Ruger. Hornady has no plans of going into the gun business,” commented Hornady President, Steve Hornady in announcing the gun. “The concept of creating a one-of-a-kind Hornady rifle has been percolating for several years and we are excited to make “The Hornady Number One” a reality for 2015– especially since the gun has been selected as the 2015 SHOT Show Rifle.”
Hornady has teamed with the Hunting Heritage Trust and some of the most innovative and respected names in the shooting sports industry to create “The Hornady Number One”. The rifle is a hunting-style bolt action in .300 RCM caliber with serial number H-001. Read more