Outdoor commentary and legislative issues.
Firearm deer season is right around the corner, Nov. 15-30. Are you ready? Here are a few tools you may find helpful as you plan your fall hunt!
Confused about the new antler point restrictions in the northwest Lower Peninsula? Whether you hunt with a firearm, muzzleloader or bow, these restrictions apply.
Despite its name, the Humane Society of the United States only gives 1% of its budget to pet shelters, and the organization doesn’t run a single pet shelter. Last year The Center for Consumer Freedom polled over 1,000 self-identified donors to the Humane Society of the United States to figure out just what they knew about the group. As it turned out, many donors—like the general public—had a false impression about how their money was being used. They still do.
South San Francisco, CA – American Technologies Network Corp. (ATN), makers of military, law enforcement, security and outdoor night vision and thermal applications, have developed the latest advancement in thermal imaging technology with the ATN TICO-series of thermal clip-ons. The TICO-Series mounts in front of a day-time scope and enables thermal vision in day or nighttime operations. There is no shift of impact, no need to re-zero or change of eye relief. Every individual ATN TICO-Series is tested and aligned to the highest tolerances for perfect alignment every time it’s attached. Read more
Colona, IL – Rock River Arms, Inc., an industry leader well-known for producing a full line of high-quality AR15-style rifles, components, parts, and accessories upgrades their Varmint Series Rifles with their New RRA TRO Handguard, representing further growth in RRA’s expanding line of high performance hunting, precision shooting and competitive firearms. Read more
Ruger is looking to its fans and aficionados to help design a Ruger® 10/22® rifle to commemorate the 50th anniversary of America’s favorite rimfire rifle. Legal residents of the 50 United States of America who are 21 years or older may enter the contest by submitting a photo and additional information regarding their customized 10/22® rifle. Read more
A young girl was forced to wear an NRA shirt. Somehow the ignorant decided the shirt violated the school’s dress code: “… prohibits clothing that promotes or depicts violence, criminal activity and anything that is degrading to ethnic values.” I expect the teacher’s are good at getting the kids to read – between the lines. More here…
COMER, GA – MasterPiece Arms, manufacturers of the MPA MAC Line of pistols, carbines, suppressors and MPAR Rifles, is pleased to announce the new MPAR 556 Sporting Rifle is now shipping. This feature heavy, stamped steel design has been under development since 2012 and was first unveiled at the 2013 SHOT Show. It features some serious upgrades, including a short stroke piston design and a lightweight, free floating, two piece hard-anodized aluminum handguard with user located picatinny rails. It also includes an innovative front handguard cap to keep debris out of the internals of the handguards while providing strength and stability to the assembly. Read more
SACRAMENTO, CA — Earlier this morning, Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) Managing Director Brandon Combs, joined by California Association of Federal Firearms Licensees (CAL-FFL) Legislative Advocate Craig DeLuz, delivered 65,000 letters from individuals urging California Governor Jerry Brown to veto the 14 gun control bills currently on his desk. Read more
Columbia, MO – The youth shooting industry continues to grow and that is in large part due to the generosity of Larry and Brenda Potterfield. Their latest contribution of over $426,000, given in September alone, will go to the MidwayUSA Foundation where it will directly benefit youth shooting organizations. Read more
Lyons Falls, NY: Otis Technology, for the third consecutive year, offers an enticing hunting & holiday season consumer mail-in rebate. Beginning October 1 and running through December 31, 2013, this program encourages consumers to try one of their new products as well as save on its flagship product – the Otis Elite®. Read more