West Virginia Hitchhiker Confesses to Shooting Self
A West Virginia man promoting his book “Kindness in America” was shot hitchhiking in Montana. Turns out he may have shot himself. More here…
Category: Firearms
Michigan House Votes Overwhelmingly to Repeal Permit-to-Purchase and Registration
Yesterday, the Michigan House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly to repeal the state handgun “permit-to-purchase” and registration requirements. House Bill 5225 passed in the state House by a 74 to 36 vote. HB 5225 would repeal the bureaucratic state “permit-to-purchase” handguns and instead utilize the FBI’s National Instant Criminal Background Check System. House Bill 5498 and House Bill 5499 also passed in the state House along with HB 5225. These three bills now go to the state Senate where they will be assigned to the appropriate committees. Read more
Holder Continues to Dance Around “Fast and Furious” Questions
The casting directors for “Dancing with the Stars” may wish to contact U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder for an audition because, clearly, Holder can dance.
During yet another hearing this week, Holder testified before the House Judiciary Committee about his personal role–and the roles of senior Justice Department officials–in the disastrous “Fast and Furious” gun-walking operation, which resulted in the murder of Border Patrol agent Brian Terry.
Mayes Sets Skeet World Record – 200 Perfect, 100-Straight Scores of .410 Bore
Madison, NC – Skeet shooter Wayne Mayes achieved what could be regarded as the most amazing feat in skeet history: 200 perfect, 100-straight scores of .410 bore. Using Remington® Premier® STS® Target loads, Mayes set the new world record at the Pan American shoot at the Dallas Gun Club held on May 31 – June 3, 2012. Read more
New Sporting Arms Maker Opens in New Hampshire
ROCHESTER, NH, June 18, 2012 – LHR Sporting Arms, LLC is proud to announce the opening of their new facility in Rochester, New Hampshire. LHR Sporting Arms, LLC was founded in May 2012 by four former Thompson Center/ Arms® employees (Mark Laney, Karl Ricker, Patrick Hanley and Michael Garland) who combined have over 80 years of experience in the firearms industry. LHR Sporting Arms, LLC will be releasing its first rifle “Redemption” in January 2013 and will be unveiling it for the first time to the public in February 2013 at the Eastern Sportmans Show in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Read more
U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance Seeks Michigan Volunteers
The U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance is searching for a few good men—and women—who live in Michigan and who have a strong interest in supporting and protecting our hunting heritage. Several programs are in need of volunteers immediately.
First, we are in the midst of building a network of sportsmen’s clubs Read more
New handgun shooting opportunities coming to the Rose Lake State Wildlife Area shooting range
The Department of Natural Resources will, starting June 11, temporarily close portions of the Rose Lake State Wildlife Area shooting range in Clinton County for the construction of a new handgun range. During construction the rifle and pistol area will be closed on weekdays and open on Saturdays and Sundays. The archery and hand trap area will remain open on regularly scheduled days. Work is scheduled to be completed by Thursday, July 12. Read more
Michigan DNR Has Clay Throwers Available at Ranges
The DNR shooting ranges will have clay throwers available on Sundays in June. The ranges are open Thursday-Monday. The Ortonville and Pontiac Lake ranges are open from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., and the Rose Lake and Sharonville ranges are open from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Read more
Smith & Wesson Introduces SD9 VE and SD40 VE Pistols
SPRINGFIELD, MA – Smith & Wesson Corp. today announced that it has unveiled two new handgun models designed to assist with self protection and home defense needs. Chambered in 9mm and .40 S&W, the new Smith & Wesson SD9 VE™ and SD40 VE™ semi-automatic pistols combine value with enhanced features that deliver top-grade performance into a reliable option for both home and personal protection uses. Read more
Fun at the Shooting Range
By Glen Wunderlich
Getting ready for hunting season always seems to be a seasonal ritual. Annually, many hunters get the hunting firearm out of its storage place, grab some ammo, and shoot just enough rounds to perforate a few paper targets and declare, “Good enough.” But, that style of “preparation” has a way of developing excuses afield, where there are no do-overs or instant replays to analyze. Now is the time to practice. Read more