Texas Welcomes Gun Manufacturers
Chicago’s mayor, Rahm Emmanuel, has urged banks not to do business with Smith and Wesson and Sturm Ruger. A response to the bullying tactics is here…
Category: Firearms
Nosler® Introduces Addition To AccuBond® Lineup
Bend, Ore. – Nosler, Inc. the world’s leading manufacturer of the finest grade hunting bullets has announced a new .30 caliber, 125 grain AccuBond®. Designed to provide .30 caliber cartridges with limited case capacity such as the 300 AAC Blackout, 308 Winchester, 30 AR, 308 Marlin Express and 30 TC the option of a bonded core bullet, the .30 125gr AccuBond® is ideal for a wide range of large and small game. With the increased popularity and hunting use of these cartridges, Nosler® felt it was important to manufacture a bonded, light-for-caliber hunting bullet that provides precise accuracy and deadly terminal performance. Read more
Alpen Optics New WBDC-TACT Reticle for Pinpoint Accuracy in 2013
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RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif. – Alpen’s new WBDC-TACT reticle is designed for pinpoint accuracy at any distance. The reticle is designed with 1 MOA and 5 MOA increments across both the horizontal and vertical axis to help find the best target range. It is available in the Apex XP (Xtreme Performance) 6-24×50 Apex Riflescope model 4058. Read more
NRA Focuses on Legal Issues during Michigan Training Session
Personal protection in the home was the subject matter and the NRA had a full house. Good to see that people are learning from the experts. A brief overview is here…
HSUS and its Politcal Agenda
Fresh off defeat at the polls in North Dakota, Iowa, and Arizona, HSUS is targeting South Dakota, Michigan, and possibly Idaho for ballot initiatives.
Statement from Chris W. Cox Regarding “Universal” Background Checks
An article appearing on TheHill.com yesterday asserted that Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.V.) is working on a bill with the NRA that would implement universal background checks.
NRA does NOT support universal background checks and is not working with Manchin to implement this type of legislation. NRA opposes, and will continue to oppose, universal background checks and registration schemes.
We do believe that records of those who are prohibited by law from purchasing firearms (including those whose mental health history puts them in this category) ought to be included in the federal instant check system.
Michigan Legislator Wants NY Guns Business
“Michigan workers are second to none and because of many bold reforms last session, our state is open for business,” said Michigan Senator, Mike Green, who represents Arenac, Bay, Huron, Sanilac and Tuscola counties . “We also respect constitutional rights and legal commerce in state law, so in light of New York’s recent gun control legislation, we’re encouraging this American icon (Remingon Arms) to bring their plants and thousands of jobs to Michigan.” More here…
Winter Nutcrackers in Michigan
By Glen Wunderlich
Old Man Winter has finally made an appearance and has blessed Michigan with frozen everything from toes to water pipes. The wintering birds are flocking to feeders –and, yes, mourning doves by the dozen, too – in their never-ending quest to survive. Animals have an innate response to harsh weather by feeding heavily before ominous weather fronts approach, and with that understanding and a trusty .22 caliber rimfire, I headed to the woods at dawn in search of squirrels.
In Michigan, squirrels aren’t hunted as much as they are in some of the southern states and are quite under-utilized making for little competition from other hunters in most areas. I learned early in life that the .22 rimfire was the best tool for the job – not that a shotgun won’t bring them down – but, who needs the hidden lead pellets, extra holes, extra noise, extra cost, etc. Read more
Nikon Offering Savings on Long-Range Riflescopes
Now’s the time to pick up a high magnification riflescope with Nikon’s Precision and Long Range Riflescope Savings. The promotion runs from Jan. 25 through March 10 and features up to $100 Instant Savings with the purchase of any eligible Nikon long-range riflescope. Read more
HEVI-Shot Offers Line of Hunting Choke Tubes
Sweet Home, OR – Environ-Metal Inc., manufacturers of the HEVI-Shot® family of premium products has the answer to their most common customer service question, ‘What choke tube should I use with HEVI-Shot®?’ In November of 2009 we answered that question with a line of 12 gauge mid and extreme range waterfowl choke tubes and a line of 12 gauge turkey choke tubes. In 2010 we added a full line of 20 gauge choke tubes in both our waterfowl and turkey lines. Read more