Category: Firearms

Runner’s World Promotes Handgun Ban alongside Shoe Reviews, Training Recipes

One of the regrettable consequences of the political class’s obsession with gun control legislation (despite the American public not considering guns a significant problem) is that it encourages people and publications that otherwise aren’t political into sharing their oblivious opinions on the matter.  Such is the case with a November 5th column on the website of Runner’s World magazine.  Nestled on a front page that includes an article on “How Pumpkins Can Help Your Running” and a video titled “Power Yoga for Runners” is a piece by track athlete Nick Symmonds calling for a ban on handguns and popular semi-automatic rifles. Read more

Firearms, Gun Control

Stag Arms New Model 3T & 3T-M Tactical Rifles

NEW BRITAIN, CT – Incorporating the evolution of shooting tactics and rifle accessory technology we created our newest rifle. The new Model 3T provides the shooter with a rifle that is readily usable with many of today’s shooting styles. Working with multiple law enforcement agencies, a few of which learned speed and accuracy from our 3-Gun shooting team, we have tested and determined the features and configuration which will work best with these new tactics. Utilizing these rifles, shooters are able to produce fast and accurate shots from close to long range as is needed in tactical situations and competitions. Read more

Firearms

Potterfields Donate Over $236,00 to Youth Shooting Sports in October

Columbia, MO – The ever-growing industry of youth shooting sports received a donation of just over $236,000 from Larry and Brenda Potterfield this past month.  That donation to the MidwayUSA Foundation will benefit youth shooting organizations across the country.  A large portion of this donation stems from matching every dollar that comes into the MidwayUSA Foundation, through both general donations and those achieved through special Foundation promotions. Read more

Ammunition, Firearms

Michigan Conservation Officer Bi-Weekly Report

Sept. 30 – Oct. 14, 2013

Conservation officers are fully commissioned as state peace officers, with full power and authority to enforce Michigan’s criminal laws. They are a unique class of law enforcement officer, whose duties include enforcing regulations for outdoor recreational activities such as off-road vehicle use, snowmobiling, boating, hunting and fishing. For more information about the work of conservation officers, visit www.michigan.gov/conservationofficers.

Law Enforcement Division district map

District 1

CO Doug Hermanson located a pile of trash on public land and located a shipping label mixed in with the garbage. He tracked the subject down who turned out to be living in a camper. The subject was unemployed with no source of income. He was given the option of returning to the area and cleaning up the entire site instead of a ticket. He agreed and cleaned up the site.

COs Trey Luce and Jason Wicklund checked a well-used bear bait on state land. They located a non-resident hunter sitting over the bait while not wearing hunter orange. The hunter tried to hide the rifle in the brush but Read more

Ammunition, Firearms, Hunting, Poachers, Wildlife

Michigan conservation officers offer top 10 tips for a safe hunting experience

GW:  Some interesting info toward the bottom of this relative to phones…

With Michigan’s rich tradition of fall hunting getting under way, conservation officers at the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) have offered their top 10 tips for a safe outdoor experience.  “Hunting in Michigan is a time-honored activity, rich in tradition, when families and friends come together to enjoy our great outdoors,” said Lt. Andrew Turner, who leads the DNR’s Recreation, Safety and Enforcement Section for the Law Enforcement Division. “Making your hunt a safe and responsible experience is key to having an enjoyable and memorable time. By following these safety tips, hunters can help us all have a good season.” Turner said the top 10 safety tips for hunters to remember are as follows: Read more

Ammunition, Firearms, Hunting, Wildlife

Hawke® Sport Optics Adds Long Range Rimfire Reticle

Hawke Sport Optics is expanding the Sport HD IR family with a scope specifically designed to improve downrange accuracy with your rimfire rifle.   Delivering out-of-the-box 200-yard accuracy, the Hawke Sport HD IR Rimfire scope marries the most popular rifle in the world with innovative yet simple reticle design.  When sighted in at 50 yards the Sport HD IR Rimfire provides 25-yard aim points from 50 to 200 yards, giving the user downrange accuracy never expected from a .22 rifle.  As a bonus, there is no need to memorize aim points, as the yardages are etched directly onto the glass of the reticle. Read more

Firearms, Hunting, Wildlife
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