Outdoor commentary and legislative issues.
GW: You knew it was coming and now the Dems are out of the closet. At the service for the dead victims of yet another “gun-free zone” attack in Wisconsin, Attorney General, Holder had to slip in his gun-control thoughts about needing more gun laws. Another page from their playbook to cease the moment during a crisis. More on what lies ahead given an Obama second term from the Washington Times here…
Anniversary Model 70
For 75 years the Winchester Model 70 has been the chosen rifle for thousands of sportsman on hunting adventures all around the world. The reliability and the smooth-handling pre-’64 style action and legendary accuracy has allowed this rifle to stand the test of time making it “The Rifleman’s Rifle.” To commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Model 70, Winchester Repeating Arms has introduced the Model 70 75th Anniversary Super Grade. Read more
This from the NRA…
Just when you think the news about the disastrous “Fast and Furious” gun-walking operation can’t possibly get any worse, a U.S. government report has disclosed that Mexican drug cartel operatives used a firearm from the infamous scheme in a failed attempt to assassinate a high-ranking Mexican law enforcement official. Read more
A brief overview of the differences in tasers used by law enforcement and those for civilians. Did you know that identifying confetti is expelled when the taser is fired? More here…
BEAVERTON, Ore. – From August 1 to September 30, 2012, hunters can receive an $80 rebate on the purchase of select Leupold® VX®-3 riflescopes. Read more
GREELEY, Colo. (August 8, 2012) – Burris, the unequivocal expert in ballistic laserscope technology, is pleased to announce the expansion of its Eliminator line. This family of scopes will now include three new models: 4x-16x-50mm Eliminator III, 4x-12x-42mm Eliminator II and Eliminator 3.5x-10x-40mm. These models are in addition to the original 4x-12x-42mm Eliminator. Read more
La Grande, OR, August 7, 2012 – Steve West, founder and host of Steve’s Outdoor Adventures TV (stevesoutdooradventures.com), has taken the Muzzleloader World Record grizzly bear. The previous record of 23 2/16″ was shattered when West’s grizzly was scored at 26 1/16″, eclipsing it by almost three inches. Read more
A story about a man in Texas who defended himself and a police officer with his .357 handgun is here. The attacker is not here, however, and never will be again. Oh, yeah. Where’s the anti-gun crowd screams about the evils of handguns in society?
On Monday, July 30, U.S. Sen. Frank Lautenberg (D-N.J.) and U.S. Rep. Carolyn McCarthy (D-N.Y.) introduced legislation that would impose sweeping new–and not so new–restrictions on ammunition sales.
The bills, S. 3458 and H.R. 6241, are known as the “Stop Online Ammunition Sales Act.” The bill itself has four elements: Read more
Mona, UT – Industry innovator Barnes® Bullets is offering a cash-back rebate through December 31 2012, on select VOR-TX® Ammunition to United States and Canada Customers. The 2012 Barnes Consumer Rebate will be redeemable for $5 per box, up to $20 excluding VOR-TX Safari ammunition. Read more