Outdoor commentary and legislative issues.
Born from Leica’s 20-year commitment to continuous laser rangefinding innovation, the Rangemaster CRF 1600-B compact laser rangefinder boasts a unique integrated ballistics system that features three modes of application, 12 ballistic curves and three different zeroing ranges to deliver more accurate ballistics information than ever before. The new standards-setting Leica CRF 1600-B also features intuitive, easy-to-use controls. Read more
CHESTER, VA – Carl Zeiss Sports Optics introduces the all new, super-bright VICTORY HT Riflescope line available in 1.1-4×24, 1.5-6×42, 2.5-10×50 and 3-12×56 models. These VICTORY HT 30mm riflescopes achieve an unprecedented light transmission of near 95% thanks to the state-of-the-art proprietary High Transmission (HT) glass by SCHOTT and enhanced T* multi-layer coatings. As a result, Read more
Overland Park, Kan. – With the explosive growth in tactical and competitive shooting, Millett has recognized the need for products that help shooters improve their speed and accuracy. A trusted brand in the shooting industry for decades, Millett has introduced a new Magni-LeverTM power change ring to help marksmen dial the appropriate scope magnification. Read more
BELLEVUE, WA The Second Amendment Foundation is delighted that the Washington State Supreme Court has unanimously denied the City of Seattle’s petition for review in the case of Chan v. City of Seattle, a legal action brought by SAF, the National Rifle Association and five individual plaintiffs. Read more
A customer with a concealed pistol license in a Royal Oak market parking lot appears to have prevented a knife-wielding man from harming people. David Harold Shuten, 43, of Madison Heights, was arrested there Monday on two counts of assault with a dangerous weapon and was forced to remain on the scene at gunpoint until police arrived. You won’t find this story on the Brady Campaign’s website, but it’s here…
Major League Baseball loves the marketing concept of throwback uniforms but won’t let the Houston Astros wear uniforms from the past. Why? Because a pistol is pictured on them. More gun-control nonsense here…
When it comes to gun control, the Brady Campaign doesn’t want you to be in control and opposes the “no-permit” approach to carrying.
Gun grabbers view the efforts as part of a strategy to weaken gun laws across the country, but supporters say armed, law-abiding citizens prevent crime. The move is here…
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The distinctive look of the Winchester 1892 large loop carbine rifle was the dream of many young boys and old men who watched the gun being used on TV shows and in movies 50 years ago. Watching their favorite actor handle the rifle with one hand was the envy of every want-to- be cowboy. Short video here:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GP1GIlUCbiQ
Winchester Repeating Arms is helping make those dreams come true with the introduction of the 1892 Large Loop Carbine back in to their rifle line for 2012. Read more
POTRERO, Calif. (AP) — California authorities indicate a 33-year-old San Diego County woman was killed by a cannonball fired by her husband and another man. U-T San Diego reports the woman was found dead at about 12:15 a.m. Tuesday after the ball slammed into her home at the Twin Lakes Resort mobile home park in Potrero,near the Mexican border. State fire Capt. Mike Mohler says the men told authorities they were working on the cannon nearby when it went off. and one man was treated at a hospital for injuries he suffered when the cannon went off.
I think maybe the cannon needs more work…GW
Some insightful perspectives on crime in D.C. before and after the gun ban and the Heller decision. Chicago never went back to the “Old West” days, as had been predicted. The facts are here…