Win a Benjamin Trail Air Rifle on NRAhuntersrights.org
During the month of November, visit www.NRAhuntersrights.org for a chance to win a .22 Benjamin Trail NP XL1100 hunting air rifle, courtesy of Crosman Corporation.
Category: Firearms
U.S. Senator Moran Reaffirms Senate Opposition to U.N. Arms Trade Treaty
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As we recently reported and warned would happen, following the election, the Obama administration moved forward with its plans to support a United Nations Arms Trade Treaty. On Wednesday, November 7–the day after Election Day–the U.S. Mission to the U.N. made clear its support for renewed ATT negotiations, casting a vote in favor of a resolution that calls for a “Final United Nations Conference on the Arms Trade Treaty” to be held in New York City from March 18-28. Read more
Secure Firearms Products Team Members Take Top Honors at NRA World Action Pistol Championships
Carl Junction, MO—As part of the NRA selected American team for the World Action Pistol Championships (WAPC), members of the Secure Firearm Products (SFP) group, recently took many of the top shooting competition awards after competing in the 8th annual WAPC in Phillipsburg, Germany. Read more
CCRKBA Defends Stand Your Ground at Florida Hearing
BELLEVUE, WA – The Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms today defended the legal concept of Stand-Your-Ground, which is the law in 24 states, during a public hearing in Florida, where a movement is underway to change that state’s statute.
CCRKBA Legislative Director Joe Waldron told the committee examining Florida’s law that the state should not change a law that has been working for seven years. Florida Gov. Rick Scott appointed a commission to examine the law earlier this year following public outcry over the shooting death of Trayvon Martin. Read more
Sightmark Introduces Mini Shot Pistol Mounts
Mansfield, TX – The Sightmark Mini Shot Pistol Mounts offer the shooter the ability to mount the Mini Shot Reflex Sight to six different styles of pistols, replacing the stock rear sight. This offers the shooter the ability to acquire a target and fire with both eyes open and gives the shooter the tactical advantage of being able to identify additional targets simultaneously. Read more
Before Shooting that Deer, Think Afield
With firearms deer season only days away, it’s time for all hunters to perform a self-evaluation of their own abilities. Once sighting-in sessions have been completed, each of us has a practical barometer of personal expertise at a given range. However, punching paper from a stable platform under controlled conditions is one thing; when hunting, the moment of truth afield can be far different. Read more
Plan your deer hunt
Nov. 15 is a much-anticipated date for deer hunters: opening day of firearm deer season. Be sure to familiarize yourself with the regulations before the big day. Visit www.michigan.gov/deer or the White-Tailed Deer website for everything you need to know, including deer check station locations. Best of luck to all hunters this season!
DNR Wildlife staff available for hunters’ questions at license retailers Nov. 14
On Wednesday, Nov. 14, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., DNR staff members – including Wildlife Division Chief Russ Mason and Assistant Chief Doug Reeves – will be available for questions at some of the busiest retail stores in southern Michigan. Read more
Contact Your U.S. Senators and Urge Their Support of S. 3525, the “Sportsmen’s Act of 2012”
When Congress reconvenes on November 13, one of the first items the U.S. Senate could vote on is S. 3525, “The Sportsmen’s Act of 2012.” S. 3525 is an essential piece of legislation focused on the expansion and enhancement of hunting, recreational fishing and shooting on federal public land. Read more
Obama Administration Endorses New U.N. Arms Trade Treaty Negotiations
Just as NRA warned would happen, following the election, the Obama administration has moved forward with its plans to support a United Nations Arms Trade Treaty. On Wednesday November 7, the U.S. Mission to the U.N. made clear its support for renewed ATT negotiations, casting a vote in favor of resolution A/C.1/67/L.11. The resolution calls for a “Final United Nations Conference on the Arms Trade Treaty” to be held in New York City from March 18-28. Read more