Outdoor commentary and legislative issues.
The Department of Natural Resources regrets to inform you that the Rose Lake handgun range berm work will require a one-day closure of the rifle/pistol range on Monday, October 8. The work is necessary to enhance safety at the range. The range will reopen to the public on Wednesday, October 10. The trap and archery ranges will remain open to the public. We appreciate your patience as the work is concluded. Read more
GW: Good to see this common-sense legislation moving forward. There are sure to be more adequately suited firearms available to youngsters and old timers alike, thus aiding in deer hunting participation.
House Bill 5249 – Passed by House Sep 27th: The bill would allow the use of certain specific rifles during the regular firearm deer season in the area that is currently restricted to only shotguns, muzzleloaders, and certain types of pistols. Read more
The Quality Deer Management Association (QDMA) extends its gratitude to Bass Pro Shops for its support of QDMA and for making September “QDMA Month” at all Bass Pro Shops stores and online at www.basspro.com. Read more
(Wilsonville, OR) Drawing heavily on technology developed in support of America’s warfighters by its defense division, Crimson Trace is proud to introduce a line of InfraRed (IR) laser sights (http://www.crimsontrace.com/products/type/infrared-laser-sights) for the civilian market. Read more
Lawrenceville, GA – Advanced Armament Corp., LLC (“AAC”) is proud to announce an economical option for 300 AAC BLK enthusiasts – The AAC Handi-Rifle chambered in 300 AAC BLK. Read more
ANOTHER LEW HORTON EXCLUSIVE Lew Horton Distributing announces a new Walther Special Edition (WUSVAH38001cgs), a PPK/S with a black Cerakote finish and gold embellishments. Read more
RADFORD, Va. – Alliant Powder was recently awarded a Field & Stream “Best of the Best” award for its Black MZ™ black powder replacement. Winners of the “Best of the Best” awards face rigorous testing by some of the most respected staff members of Field & Stream Magazine. Winners are chosen for their innovation and high quality of design. The Best of the Best is the highest honor Field & Stream bestows on gear. Read more
I always thought this would be a good idea – and, it is! Why should we pay police to go through the motions of crime control by offering to buy guns from citizens and then spend more money to destroy them? We shouldn’t. A better solution for those that want to “turn in” unwanted, working firearms is here…
Colorado Springs, CO — OutWest Systems, Inc. (www.ocats.com) unveils an entirely new and affordable high-tech firearm training system for shooters anywhere. Read more
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – Thompson/Center Arms announced today that it will offer a fall rebate program on two of the manufacturer’s best-known models – the MOA guaranteed T/C® Venture™ bolt-action rifle and the Triumph® Bone Collector® muzzleloader. The mail-in rebate program will be available to consumers who purchase any new T/C Venture or Triumph Bone Collector model from September 1, 2012 through November 30, 2012 in the United States or Canada. Read more