Outdoor commentary and legislative issues.
The Michigan House Judiciary Committee is reviewing an important and long-overdue bill that would eliminate the state handgun “permit-to-purchase” and registration requirements. Although a date has not been announced, House Bill 5225 will be heard in the House Judiciary Committee sometime after the spring recess. Read more
Fans of the .22 long rifle and other rimfire cartridges are invited to save $50 on a Nikon PROSTAFF® Rimfire riflescope this spring. With the “Rock Your Rimfire” promotion, anyone who purchases a qualifying Nikon PROSTAFF Rimfire riflescope between March 24 and April 28, 2012 will receive a $50 mail-in rebate. Read more
Yonkers, NY – Kimber Mfg., Inc., one of America’s leading firearms manufacturing companies located in Yonkers, has announced strong opposition to both the proposed microstamping legislation and its inclusion in the budget (AB 9055C) under consideration by the New York State General Assembly. In addition to the Governor’s office, Kimber has contacted the Mayor of Yonkers and a number of elected representatives regarding this issue. Read more
Cabela’s and its customers teamed up recently to raise nearly $11,000 for the USA Shooting Team to help with preparations for the 2012 Olympics this summer in London, England. During a Spring Great Outdoor Days promotion, Cabela’s pledged a $2 donation to the USA Shooting Team for each case of Winchester Super Target shotshell ammunition sold. Cabela’s customers purchased more than 5,000 cases of the ammunition, nearly doubling internal expectations for the event.
The gun grabbers at the Brady Campaign have downplayed and even attempted to distort just how many guns are being sold in the past few years. In fact, things are so bad, Ruger must suspend new orders – not because business is bad; it’s simply too good!
SOUTHPORT, CT –Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE-RGR), announced today that for the first quarter 2012, the Company has received orders for more than one million units. Therefore, the Company has temporarily suspended the acceptance of new orders.
Chief Executive Officer Michael O. Fifer made the following comments:
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The rule is “Keep your finger off the trigger until your sights are on the target.” During the act of placing a handgun in a holster the muzzle is, by definition, off of the target. It’s essential to keep the trigger guard clear as the pistol is placed into the holster.
The picture depicts a polymer holster into which a gunshot was fired. The expended round shown in the picture is nicely expanded. It was found on the ground near the shooter who holstered the autopistol with finger on the trigger. It clearly passed through the shooter’s leg before coming to rest on the ground.
Keep your finger off the trigger until your sights are on the target.
WEST HARTFORD, Conn. – For the first time since the introduction of the iconic and standard-setting M4 in the 1990s, Colt Defense is offering a rifle to law enforcement and civilian shooters as close as possible in configuration to the M4A1 military carbine. The Colt LESOCOM rifle is ideal for any law enforcement officer, marksman or hunter looking for a firearm that is most similar to what is used by the military. Read more
COTTONWOOD, AZ (March 2012) -LaserLyte® , the leader in laser innovation and technology for the shooting sports market for 25 years, has developed the LaserLyte® LT-380 laser trainer cartridge to fit all Ruger LCP’s, Kel-Tec’s, and Smith & Wesson .380’s. Read more
COLUMBIA, MO -Every year for the past 10 years, MidwayUSA has released the Master Catalog, the perfect guide to thousands of products covering Just About Everything® for Shooting, Reloading, Gunsmithing and Hunting. This year, MidwayUSA announces the launch of a digital version, an online buying guide with high quality photos, comprehensive product information, firearm schematics and a detailed index to help you find exactly what you need. Read more
Overland Park, Kan. – Simmons, a leader in high-quality, high-value sporting optics for more than 25 years, has introduced a new laser rangefinder featuring the company’s exclusive Tilt IntelligenceTM. The new LRF 600 TI laser rangefinder from Simmons features a 600-yard laser rangefinder with +/- one-yard accuracy and 4x magnification.
In addition to providing the line of sight distance to a target, the exclusive technology calculates the true horizontal distance of the shot for more accurate aiming at a steep incline or decline.