Outdoor commentary and legislative issues.
Preparing for hunting season is a never-ending endeavor – be it food plot work, custom ammunition loading, target shooting, or even equipment upgrades and/or tweaking. So, last year, when I decided to opt for more optical magnification for my go-to muzzleloading rifle, another project evolved. Read more
“This is not about guns; it’s about violence,” Woodrow Stanley, D-Flint said. “The whole intent here is to ratchet down the environment (for violence).” Always the Democrats! So, if we let bad guys have their way with victims, how does that protect anyone but bad guys? It ain’t gonna fly. And, all this comes from one of the top cities for crime. Any clues why? More here…
Smith & Wesson Corp. announced that the Company has added a new revolver to its legendary Classic line with the introduction of the Model 586. Deemed the Distinguished Combat Magnum when first introduced by Smith & Wesson in 1980, the new revolver reunites collectors and .357 Magnum® aficionados with one of the most sought after law enforcement firearms of its time. Read more
Wilsonville, OR — Ruger and Crimson Trace continue to enhance their working relationship with Crimson Trace equipped firearms for the hugely popular LC9, LCP and LCR (.38, .357 and .22) models. Available direct from the manufacturer, these ideal concealed carry pistols are available with factory-installed Crimson Trace laser sights which provide the customer with the world’s finest low-light sighting solution. These packages build on the relationship developed when Ruger introduced the category-defining LCP pocket pistol, which rapidly became the biggest selling SKU for both companies. Read more
A Wayne County Michigan man has been fired for turning in a handgun he found while performing grounds duties. Apparently, the Detroit police never showed up when he called, so he took it to his local police department. It seems that Wayne County has a policy against its employees possessing a gun on work property – even if you do the right thing. Apparently, it would have been better if John Chevilott just left it there where he found it. More nonsense here…
MISSOULA, Mont.?The Boone and Crockett Club has launched a series of classic hunting and adventure books now digitally re-mastered as eBooks. Works from Theodore Roosevelt, William T. Hornaday, Charles Sheldon, Frederick C. Selous and others are being converted to high-quality versions for eReader and iPad users. Read more
Yesterday, the Michigan House Judiciary Committee held a hearing to review an important and long-overdue bill that would eliminate the state handgun “permit-to-purchase” and registration requirements. This committee heard House Bill 5225 and considered amendment language that will be used as a substitute for HB 5225. The committee will again consider HB 5225 next week with a possible vote on Thursday, May 24. Read more
On May 18, U.S. House Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio), Majority Leader Eric Cantor (R-Va.), and Majority Whip Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.), joined House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chairman Darrell Issa (R-Calif.) in sending a letter to U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder demanding full cooperation with the ongoing Congressional investigation into the infamous “Fast and Furious” operation, and the tragic death of Border Patrol Agent Brian Terry. Read more
Michigan: House Committee Considers Legislation to Repeal Permit to Purchase and Registration this Thursday, May 17
As previously reported, the Michigan House Judiciary Committee will have a hearing this Thursday, May 17, to review an important and long-overdue bill that would eliminate the state handgun “permit-to-purchase” and registration requirements. This committee will hear House Bill 5225 and consider this proposed amendment language that will be used as a substitute for HB 5225 when this hearing takes place. Read more
NEWTOWN, Conn.–A pilot program launched last year by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) used e-marketing campaigns to boost hunting license sales by 4.2 percent, one of the largest increases demonstrated in test promotions funded by grants from the National Shooting Sports Foundation. Read more