Category: Firearms

Minnesota Hunter Loses War of Words

Roger Schmid was cited for hunting without a license and even though he claimed not to be “pursuing” deer, officials pursued his attempt to skirt the law.  It seems that Schmid wanted to argue that sitting in a deer blind with a loaded firearm was not actually pursuit (statute language).   A judge disagreed and the wordsmith is now defined as a poacher.  Too bad for the cheater, but he rightfully earns a place in my poacher category, nonetheless.  Details here…

Thanks to the OutdoorPressroom.

Firearms, Hunting, Poachers

Hunters in the Crosshairs

From USSA…

Posted on December 20, 2013

Recent studies show a steady increase of hunting and fishing participants since 2006.  Couple that with the public’s approval of hunting at 79 percent and wildlife populations abundant and growing, things seem to be looking up for sportsmen.  Unfortunately, these facts have not deterred the animal rights lobby and sportsmen are finding themselves in the crosshairs now more than ever.

Why are sportsmen facing more opposition considering these facts?

“It really comes down to some segments of the public not understanding why all hunting is important and key to conservation programs here and abroad.” said Nick Pinizzotto, USSA President and CEO. “Hunters are providing vital funds and services to protect wildlife globally and are also the most effective and efficient group to control burgeoning wildlife populations.  That fact has been lost to the general public to some degree.  Simply put, a lack of education is at fault.” Read more

Animal Rights, Firearms, Hunting, Wildlife

More Criminals Support Gun Control

GW”  This from John Lott

Karl Pierson, the 18-year-old Arapahoe High School student who engaged in an attack last Friday, apparently was a strong gun control proponent.  On his Facebook account he wrote:

“The Republican Party: Health Care: Let ’em Die, Climate Change: Let ’em Die, Gun Violence: Let ’em Die, Women’s Rights: Let ’em Die, More War: Let ’em Die. Is this really the side you want to be on?” Read more

Firearms, Gun Control

Ruger Expands the Popular Line of Lightweight Compact Revolvers with the Addition of the LCRx

Ruger Expands the Popular Line of Lightweight Compact Revolvers with the Addition of the LCRx Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE: RGR) announces the introduction of the LCRx™, the newest variation of the revolutionary Lightweight Compact Revolver (LCR®). Chambered in .38 Special +P, the LCRx™ features an external hammer that allows it to be fired in single-action mode. Read more

Firearms, Self Defense

Model 95 Combo from HatsanUSA Inc. Offers Industry Leading Technology in a Break Barrel Style Airgun

 

For many shooters, their first experience in shooting began with a BB Gun or airgun. In many cases, they were able to pass down their introductory gun to their children or younger family members. While many well-known airgun manufactures of the past have cut corners to reduce the price of their products, the world-renowned craftsmanship of Hatsan has remained constant. The Model 95 Combo is testament to that. Read more

Firearms

BATFE Implicated in More Rogue Operations

This from the NRA…

Over the last several years, the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (BATFE) has been plagued by mismanagement, scandal and rogue operations, the most infamous of which has been the ill-fated and deadly “Fast and Furious” debacle.  Despite these ongoing problems and the criticism and calls for reform they have generated, BATFE has continued its practice of questionable tactics and judgment.
In fact, over the course of the last week, numerous media outlets have reported on yet another dubious BATFE operation–this one lowering the bar to a new, disturbing level.
As Fox News reports, BATFE agents in cities across the country used rogue tactics to go after guns on the street by allegedly luring mentally ill individuals to participate in sting operations, then later arresting many of these same individuals.  There are also reports that BATFE agents allowed minors to smoke pot and drink alcohol in connection with these operations. Read more

Firearms, Gun Control

Here We Go Again: Heller II

He is the lead plaintiff of five District of Columbia residents who state that their constitutional rights are being infringed by the registration requirements. The city claims the process is necessary for “to protect police officers and to aid in crime control.”  A judge will decide.

Read more: http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2013/dec/11/dick-heller-challenges-dcs-gun-registration-files-/#ixzz2nLoNeJFf
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Ammunition, Firearms, Gun Control, Self Defense
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