Outdoor commentary and legislative issues.
By Chris W. Cox The Daily Caller June 22, 2012
Attorney General Eric Holder’s continued refusal to turn over “Fast and Furious” documents to House investigators – even in the face of being held in contempt by Congress – is another symptom of the disease of lawlessness that has been rotting our republic ever since President Barack Obama took office. Read more
Fairfax, Va. – The U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform passed a resolution recommending that the House find Attorney General Eric H. Holder, Jr. in contempt of Congress by a 23 to 17 vote. Read more
Minneapolis, MN – In-Range Supplies, manufacturers of live fire shooting products for the military and law enforcement communities, introduces their Portable Encapsulator to the consumer market. Read more
NEWTOWN, Conn. — The National Shooting Sports Foundation hailed today’s passage by the U.S. House of Representatives of the Target Practice and Marksmanship Training Support Act (H.R. 3065), which will ensure that shooters and hunters have high-quality public facilities at which to participate in recreational shooting sports and to learn about firearms safety. Read more
Overland Park, Kan. – Bushnell Outdoor Products, an industry-leader in high performance sports optics for more than 60 years, has introduced a new line of short to mid-range riflescopes (SMRS). The Bushnell Elite Tactical SMRS 1-6.5x 24mm is available with two illuminated tactical reticles in both first and second focal plane.
The new tactical SMRS 1-6.5x 24mm scope combines close quarters precision with outstanding mid-range capability. Read more
“To have someone come into our community and make a hoax that makes us look like were a bunch of criminals shooting people – that disturbs us greatly in northeastern Montana,” Valley County Sheriff Glen Meier said. “We’re good people.” Ray Dolin, a freelance photographer, who was travelling to promote kindness in America, told the AP after the shooting that he was traveling across Montana on the way to Washington state to collect material for his book. Looks like he’s changed his plans. More on how he was caught here…
The Natural Resources Commission (NRC) presented Michigan United Conservation Clubs (MUCC) with a Partners in Conservation Award at its regular monthly meeting Thursday, June 14, in Lansing. The award honored the group’s 75th anniversary. Read more
TRUSSVILLE, AL – World-renowned for its gold-medal winning competitive rifles, Anschütz has introduced the MSR RX22 small-bore tactical training rifle. Read more
House Bill 5225 H-4 passed the full Michigan House of Representatives on Wednesday, June 13 on a vote of 74-36 along with companion legislation HB 5498 and HB 5499. These bills repeal the permit to purchase process and registration requirements for pistols in Michigan. MCRGO actively supports these bills and has been laying the groundwork for the repeal of mandatory registration over the past five years.
NICS checks would remain in place for FFL dealers. The legislation would require state and local police agencies to destroy their pistol registries within six months following the effective date of the new law. Michigan is currently one of a very small minority of states that maintain mandatory state registration. The federal government is legally prohibited from maintaining a national pistol registry.
The H-4 version of HB 5225 can be found here
The Michigan Legislature began its summer recess on Friday, June 15. The bills are expected to be taken up by the Michigan Senate this fall.
A bill that would change the definition of a pistol is headed to Governor Snyder’s desk for signature. Once signed, it will bring Michigan in line with other states’ laws making it easier for manufacturers to sell firearms here. More details here…