Outdoor commentary and legislative issues.
Sinclair International – The World’s Premier Supplier of High-Quality Reloading Tools, Components, Ammunition, and Accessories – now carries Bullet Proof Sample Packs, an innovative, but simple must-have product for reloading enthusiasts. Read more
For big game hunting in Alaska or anywhere else in the world, the new Winchester Repeating Arms Model 70 Alaskan comes back with all the features that have made the Model 70 a favorite among big game hunters. The Model 70 Alaskan will be available in three calibers 30-06 Sprg, 300 Win Mag and 338 Win Mag. Read more
BELLEVUE, WA – Wayne County, MI employee John Chevilott should be honored, not fired for turning over a loaded gun to the police that he found while on the job, the Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms said today. Read more
Old Saybrook, CT (May 2012)- Traditions™ Performance Firearms, known for their extremely accurate and dependable muzzleloaders is honored to receive the Editor’s Choice Award for their Vortek™ Ultralight LDR from Petersen’s Hunting magazine. Read more
Newsflash from Michigan Open Carry, Inc.
I write to you today because 13 Michigan House Democrats (see below for who) have seen it fit to attack our liberty. These lawmakers want to restrict your right to defend yourself when you are out and about (away from your home). They have introduced a bill, HB 5644, that would require that you retreat before you defend yourself or your loved ones. So if someone is pointing a gun at you, you should try to run away first. Read more
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…