Outdoor commentary and legislative issues.
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GW: This isn’t rocket surgery and is totally predictable – just what the gun grabbers desire.
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) today released a new report demonstrating the negative effects that the State of California’s ban on the use of traditional lead ammunition in hunting will have on hunters, the state’s economy and wildlife conservation. That report, commissioned by NSSF on behalf of the firearms and ammunition industry, was presented today at a public hearing of the Wildlife Resource Committee of the California Fish and Game Commission. Read more
At a blazing speed of 365 fps with a 13 3/8-inch power stroke, 118 ft. pounds of kinetic energy, 19 7/8-inch Axle to Axle and only weighing 7.1 pounds, the BCX leaves nothing to chance.
The Barnett BCX features an ADF (Anti Dry Fire) Trigger, a state-of-the art mechanism that protects the user from shooting the weapon without an arrow in place. The patented Anti Dry Fire Trigger has a spring loaded redundant safety bar that remains in place until the arrow is seated properly, which finally allows the user to switch the safety off and shoot the bow. Read more
Purchase a new ultra-light, but durable full-size Leica Ultravid HD from any authorized North America Leica Dealer and receive a classic and versatile Filson Medium Field Bag ($250 value). Send in your mail-in rebate form and a copy of your sales receipt for your purchase, made between Sept. 15 and Dec. 31, 2014, to Leica to receive the field bag. Read more
Bay City and Unionville residents win crossbow, rifle
Two Michigan hunters were presented with new hunting equipment by the Michigan Involvement Committee of Safari Club International at last week’s meeting of the Natural Resources Commission in Two Michigan hunters hold a new crossbow and rifle with representatives from Safari Club International.Lansing, Michigan. The gear – a Weatherby rifle and a TenPoint crossbow – was given by the committee as thanks for all hunters’ participation in Department of Natural Resources hunter surveys. Read more
For a limited time only, purchase a new high-quality, yet rugged Leica CRF Rangemaster 1000-R or 1600-B Compact Laser Rangefinder from any authorized North America Leica Dealer and receive a Surefire G2X-Pro flashlight and lanyard ($85 value). Read more
Adams Arms announces a new line of piston driven 300BLK products, complete with the Adams Arms legendary Lifetime Warranty and accuracy guarantee. Our new line of piston driven 300BLK uppers and pistols are available in multiple configurations and barrel lengths with the same clean running, reliable system you have come to expect from Adams Arms and the accuracy and durability of Voodoo Innovations Melonited barrels, combined with the benefits of the .30 caliber 300BLK cartridge. Read more
EDGEFIELD, S.C. – The National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) recently appointed Becky Humphries its new chief conservation officer.
“I am excited to lead NWTF’s conservation efforts in this new role,” said Humphries. “Our staff is working hard to conserve the focal landscapes we have identified across the country. We also are focused on the future site of the Palmetto Shooting Complex, ensuring we continue to lead by example when it comes to wildlife and habitat management plans.” Read more
The National Shooting Sports Foundation’s “Bullet Points” reports the NSSF’s Larry Keane will be presenting the economic impact of California’s ban on the use of traditional lead ammunition in hunting before a public hearing of the Wildlife Resource Committee of the California Fish and Game Commission on Wednesday, September 17. Read more
Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE: RGR) is proud to announce eleven new additions to the Ruger American Rifle® bolt-action family in a variety of left-handed and Ranch versions. The left-handed versions are available in .223 Rem., .22-250 Rem., .243 Win., 7mm-08 Rem., .308 Win., .270 Win. and .30-06 Sprg.. New Ranch versions with a 16.12″ threaded barrel are available in standard and compact lengths and chambered in 5.56 NATO/.223 Rem. and .300 BLK. Read more
