State-owned land available at auction now through May 2
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is offering more than 25 state-owned properties in four Michigan counties for sale by sealed-bid auction at www.michigan.gov/landforsale.
Category: Hunting
Animal Rights Groups Owe $Millions
Remember the legal odyssey involving Feld Entertainment, owner of the Ringling Bros. circus, and a cabal of animal rights groups? If you don’t, here’s the summary: Animal rights groups sued the circus alleging elephant abuse and lost. The court concluded that their key witness was a essentially a “paid plaintiff and fact witness” who was “not credible.” Feld countersued under federal RICO statutes, alleging racketeering, fraud and witness bribery.
The second case is ongoing, but it is in the first lawsuit that there is news. Lots more here…
SAF Alarmed At Absence Of Civilian Arms Rights In UN Arms Treaty
BELLEVUE, WA – The controversial Arms Trade Treaty passed by the United Nations General Assembly (GA) with the United States’ support represents an alarming policy shift, and a potential threat to American gun rights, the Second Amendment Foundation said. Read more
Bushnell Trophy Red Dots Offer Fast Target Acquisition for a Variety of Applications
Thursday, April 4, 2013
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Overland Park, Kan. – Bushnell Outdoor Products, an industry-leader in high performance sports optics for 65 years, has introduced a new Trophy Red Dot series designed to give hunters and shooters incredible versatility at a great value. Read more
Parker Lighted Capture Nocks
MINT SPRING, VA — Parker Bows, a manufacturer of high quality Compound bows, Crossbows and RED HOT brand Crossbow Accessories is proud to introduce the new Parker Lighted Capture Nocks, Powered by Lumenok. The New Lighted Capture Nocks feature Press-Fit technology that activates the high visibility L.E.D. when shot and they are available in your choice of Red or Green. Read more
UN approval of arms trade treaty sets up Obama, Senate showdown
The Obama administration thumbed its nose to the Senate on Tuesday by voting to approve a United Nations treaty on the trade of small arms and other conventional weapons. The Emperor in Chief is out on a limb on this one and the story is here…
Michigan State Senator, Joe Hune’s position is here…
Brownells’ New Firearm Maintenance Videos; A Great Resource For All Gun Owners
Brownells – The World’s Largest Supplier of Firearms Accessories, Ammunition and Gunsmithing Tools™ – is proud to announce that its new series of firearms maintenance videos is now available on Brownells.com and the Brownells YouTube channel.
Designed to help gun owners get top performance and a long service life from their firearms, these thorough how-to videos guide viewers through the steps of proper disassembly, cleaning, lubrication, reassembly and function testing of some of today’s most popular firearms. Read more
The New Mauser – M12
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Eagerly awaited – finally launched: The new M12 will feature the Mauser’s acclaimed quality at an affordable price. The rifle is available with a wood stock as well as the M12 Extreme which will feature the synthetic stock. Both provide the proven Mauser features of solid steel construction with a smooth trigger pull and interlocking barrel. Read more
On Point Flashlights From Browning
Morgan, Utah – The 90° angle head design of the new On Point and On Point Max gives users a new way to use a flashlight. The design allow the lights to stand vertically on a level surface and features a deep pocket carry clip that rotates 360° for hands free use.
The On Point Flashlight has a 95 yard effective distance, uses one AA battery and features a Cree XP-E LED light. The On Point Max Flashlight has an effective range of 130 yards, uses two CR123A lithium batteries and features a Cree XP-G LED light. Both On Point lights have a High, Low and Fast strobe output setting. To keep the lights on, they feature a lockout tailcap switch. Read more
Handloading Ammo to Beat the Supply Dilemma
By Glen Wunderlich
The ongoing ammunition shortage has many shooters rethinking their supply strategies. Much like finding a generator in the aftermath of a hurricane, finding ammo or handloading components in today’s marketplace continues to be sporadic and expensive at best. People are settling on whatever they can get their hands on. Forward-thinking handloaders on the other hand are weathering the storm much better, because of the inherent nature of loading their own.
A recent poll from www.ShooterSurvey.com indicates that the art of handloading may be on the rise. Although cartridge component availability remains scarce today, many do-it-yourselfers have been able to dodge supply issues with components from their shelves. Read more