Outdoor commentary and legislative issues.
NEWTOWN, Conn. — The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), the trade association for the firearms industry, has offered a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the March 18 assault on a federally licensed firearms retailer and the theft of firearms from his store, Guns and Stuff, in Sage Township, Gladwin County, Michigan. Read more
MISSOULA, Mont.- Young hunters age 16 and under have taken 152 Boone and Crockett-qualifying trophies over the past three years. That total represents a 126 percent increase over the previous three-year period. Read more
NEWTOWN, Conn. — An online survey of federally licensed firearms retailers conducted this week by the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), the trade association for the firearms industry, reveals that those who would be on the front line of implementing what is touted as “universal background checks” have serious concerns both about whether such proposals would work as well as the potential negative effects on their businesses. Read more
GW: Say what you will about the NRC and/or DNR, but one thing they’ve been is open-minded. Now, everyone – including young adults – has a voice. Good luck to our young leaders.
Last year, the Department of Natural Resources put out the call to find a cross-section of young people interested in Michigan’s great outdoors and in sharing their ideas about how to get new generations invested in the future of Michigan’s natural resources. Last week, at the regular monthly meeting of the Natural Resources Commission in Saginaw, the DNR was proud to announce the first 18 people selected to serve on the .
Ranging in age from 14 to 18 and hailing from all parts of the state, the first members of the Natural Resources Commission Youth Conservation Council are: Read more
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Morgan, UT – For 2013 Browning is adding a new 725 Feather 12 ga. model to the Citori line-up. The Citori 725 Feather combines a lightweight alloy receiver with a durable steel breech face and hinge pin for added strength. With a 28″ barrel length, the 725 Feather weighs just 6 pounds 9 ounces. The low-profile receiver design of the Citori 725 Feather features a silver nitride finish and accented, high relief engraving. Read more
The new PROSTAFF 5 riflescope features several technology upgrades that will satisfy even the most demanding hunters. Featuring 4-time zoom range and a bright new optical system with Fully Multi-coated lenses, PROSTAFF 5 riflescopes provide up to 95% light transmission and maximum brightness from dawn to dusk.
With a variety of magnifications and reticles to choose from, there is a PROSTAFF 5 riflescope for almost any application. The PROSTAFF 5 offers spring-loaded instant zero-reset turrets to make field adjustments easier than ever before. Just sight-in as usual, then lift the spring-loaded adjustment knob, rotate to “zero,” and re-engage. Field adjustments are now as simple as ever. Read more
Old Saybrook, CT (March 2013) – Traditions™ Performance Firearms is pleased to introduce their new Training Cartridges for 2013. Read more
Ann Arbor, MI – EOTech, a division of L-3 Warrior Systems, has recently reached an incredible milestone in producing its 1 millionth Holographic Weapon Sight. To celebrate, EOTech announces a year-long Facebook promotion with weekly HWS prizes as well as a grand prize at the end to commemorate the production of their 1Millionth Holographic Weapon Sight. Read more
Weatherby® features “Range Certified” accuracy assurance in its Mark V® rifle line with the new Accumark® RC, which comes with a SUB-MOA guarantee as well as a factory-shot target signed by company President Ed Weatherby. Read more
More states are exempting themselves from federal gun regulations by criminalizing efforts to enforce them. The line is drawn here…
