Outdoor commentary and legislative issues.
GW: A fine way to treat a war veteran…
Officers entered his home without his consent and seized his three guns and FOID card. When Arthur Lovi asked if they had a warrant, he was told “they could go get a warrant and if he insisted they do that, they would come back and tear the (expletive) out of his house,” according to the suit. Details here…
“Even though that dog was barking, he still was desperate to get in. So who knows what may have happened if she didn’t fire that round,” said Jim Amormino, spokesman for the Orange County Sheriff’s Department. Details of the attempted break-in are here…
GW: A perplexing case in which a man hid in the gun store’s closet and took what he wanted after the store was closed. Sounds like he had a plan but I’m sure it didn’t include having his photograph spread all over the country. Just a matter of time before he’s caught.
Details at the link here…
Washington, DC – Safari Club International (SCI) thanks the 28 members of the U.S. House Committee on Natural Resources for their bipartisan vote to pass H.R. 1825, the Recreational Fishing and Hunting Heritage and Opportunities Act of 2013, today. Further, SCI commends Congressman Dan Benishek (MI) for his leadership to advance H.R. 1825. SCI respectfully requests that this important legislation be brought to the House of Representatives for a floor vote soon. Read more
GW: This bill died last year but should make it through this time around. Perception can be altered through education, if substantive resistance from the public becomes an issue. From the MUCC…
Hunters and shooting sports enthusiasts are one step closer to seeing the ability to use a rifle loaded with straight walled pistol cartridges in Michigan’s shotgun zone during the firearm deer season.
In recent weeks, Michigan’s House of Representatives passed HB 4283, sponsored by Rep. Matt Lori (R-Constantine), which would allow a number of certain cartridges to be used in rifles in Michigan’s southern limited firearms area, more commonly called the “shotgun zone” during the firearm deer season. The measure seeks to bring Michigan in line with surrounding states like Indiana, and could potentially get more women and youth participating in firearm season in the shotgun zone. Read more
BELLEVUE, WA – In response to Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s national anti-gun ad campaign, the Second Amendment Foundation Monday launched a public education and awareness effort on more than 160 radio station websites and the Fox News Radio website. Read more
Published on Monday, 10 June 2013 08:57
Overland Park, Kan. — Bushnell Outdoor Products, an industry-leader in high performance sports optics and outdoor accessories for 65 years, has announced The Truth About Rangefinders Sweepstakes. Commemorating the launch of the new Team Primos approved The Truth laser rangefinder, the sweepstakes (valued at $14,000) prize package includes a Polaris Ranger EV, Bushnell optics, and a gear collection from Primos Hunting. Read more
A key to accuracy with a handgun centers on a shooter’s ability to manage the trigger. The natural tendency is to pull the trigger until the gun fires and instantly release. A better method is to pull the trigger through the cycle and pin it to the rear for a short time.
More tips from Gunsite here…
The California Assembly recently passed a ban on traditional ammunition containing lead that may result in a complete ban on all hunting ammunition.
Assembly Bill 711, which would outlaw the use of lead for hunting in California, passed the State Assembly on May 22nd by a vote of 44-21. In a twist that presents a threat to all hunting, passage of AB 771 by the California Senate could stop all hunting with rifles as the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) may consider alternative rifle ammunition as “cop killer bullets” triggering a ban on those, as well. Read more
Hunters, anglers and trappers are the original conservationists. We fund Michigan’s conservation efforts through license fees and excise taxes on sporting equipment. Governor Snyder’s proposed license package would simplify the license system and raise over $18 million per year for the habitat and enforcement work that supports our outdoor activities.
As part of the Governor’s license package, the DNR released a list of outcomes from increasing hunting and fishing license revenue, with the bulk going toward additional fish and wildlife habitat work, fish stocking, and more conservation officers. They’re asking for a strategic investment in our state’s fish and wildlife by hunters,anglers and trappers and they’re being open and transparent with how they’ll invest it.
We have an opportunity to maintain, improve and provide more great opportunities to hunt, fish and trap. The bill containing the license structure changes passed the House of Representatives yesterday by an overwhelming bipartisan 77-32 vote. The bill now goes to the Senate. Read more