Outdoor commentary and legislative issues.
Environ-Metal, Inc., the makers of HEVI-Shot has introduced a new self-defense round that is ideal in close quarters. HEVI-Duty™ is well worth its weight – a single round certain to become a best friend when close-quarters protection is necessary. Read more
August 12, 2013 (Rochester, NY) – LaserMax® today announced the debut of “Native Green,” a breakthrough in laser technology distinguished by its compact size and maximum output power stability over a broad temperature range. Read more
California’s Public Safety Committee will hear bills already passed by the state Senate that would ban all semi-automatic rifles with detachable magazines, make it a crime to leave a gun unlocked when you’re out of the house and require those who own high-capacity magazines to get rid of them. More of the same from California here…
On August 2, Executive Director of Mayors Against Illegal Guns Mark Glaze managed the twin feat of offering self-defense advice that surpassed Vice President Joseph Biden’s in its ignorance, while simultaneously making MSNBC’s Chris Matthews seem like a voice of reason on the topic.
While a guest on Matthews’ Hardball, the host discussed with Glaze whether he would consider an attacker wielding an ax handle as armed for the purpose of gauging whether the person’s victim should have the right to defend himself or herself with a gun, resulting in the following exchange:
Matthews: Would you consider the guy with the ax handle armed or not? Read more
Remington Arms Company, LLC (“Remington”) broke ground Thursday on the expansion of its operations at the Remington Ammunition Plant in Lonoke, Arkansas. Work on the expansion, which will include the construction of a new building, is projected to be in operation by the second quarter of 2014. Read more
The guide spells out how to talk about gun control and when to press the issue, the best time being in the wake of a publicized shooting. For example, it calls on gun control advocates to speak out, “don’t wait” for the facts, after a shooting like Martin’s heightens awareness of the issue. Here’s more…
Ideal for polymer frame handguns and other substrates, including most plastics, metals and woods, where a customized rubber feel is desired. Simply apply the rubber particles to the entire grip or to select areas where you want to improve your grip. This kit can also be used to create one-of-a-kind designs and patterns. Read more
Anti-gun U.S. Representative Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) recently urged members of Congress to uphold their oath to “protect and defend” the Constitution by passing harsher gun control laws. Yes, Pelosi is proposing that Congress should support the Constitution by radically violating it. Such is the deconstructionist mindset of modern-day gun-control advocates. Read more
Police said an officer received some unexpected backup from an armed citizen, who helped capture a man accused of driving away from the scene of a crash and throwing drugs into the woods. Details here…
Buckeye Firearms Foundation will raise funds to buy Zimmerman a new firearm, holster, flashlight, and anything else he needs…
DELAWARE, OH – According the Daily Mail, “The U.S. Department of Justice, overseen by Attorney General Eric Holder, has ordered the Sanford, Florida police department to keep possession of all the evidence from George Zimmerman’s second-degree murder trial – including the exonerated neighborhood watch volunteer’s gun.”
“We find this action outrageous,” said Jim Irvine, President of Buckeye Firearms Foundation. “Whatever you think about the case, Mr. Zimmerman was tried in a court of law and found not guilty. And now all evidence should be returned to the rightful owners, including Mr. Zimmerman’s firearm. Read more