Outdoor commentary and legislative issues.
“It’s reasonable to wonder, are people choosing gun-free zones to go carry out these massacres because they know they won’t be stopped?”state speaker Jase Bolger asked. “I don’t think it’s a coincidence that such monsters that are carrying these out are going to gun-free zones to do their massacre.” The “Michigan School Protection Act” may allow teachers to carry concealed pistols in schools. Details here…
The bill to be proposed by Senator Mike Green, like its predecessor, seeks to streamline the permit process and eliminate “gun-free zones” by allowing individuals who receive extra training to carry concealed pistols into areas currently forbidden by Michigan law, including sports stadiums, bars and entertainment facilities. More here…
The January 2013 NSSF-adjusted National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) figure of 1,790,154 is an increase of 94.4 percent over the NSSF-adjusted NICS figure of 920,840 in January 2012. For comparison, the unadjusted January 2013 NICS figure of 2,483,230 reflects a 81.4 percent increase from the unadjusted NICS figure of 1,368,816 in January 2012. This marks the 32nd straight month that NSSF-adjusted NICS figures have increased when compared to the same period the previous year. The number reported for January 2013 is the second highest monthly figure ever reported for NICS, surpassed only by the previous high in December 2012. Read moreIn an interview with The Wall Street Journal Live, John Lott explains how the president has lied to the American people about his gun control schemes. The short clip is here…
The Brownells 7th Annual Gunsmith Conference and Career Fair is less than two months away, and spots for the popular, one-of-a-kind event are filling quickly.
Taking place Wednesday and Thursday, March 27th and 28th, 2013, at the Downtown Marriott in Des Moines, Iowa, the event has become the prime place for gunsmithing students, new grads, veteran gunsmiths, industry legends and gun-related companies to come together, talk business and share tips and stories. Companies with job openings will conduct on-site interviews, so interested attendees are encouraged to arrive properly prepared with resumes up-to-date. Read more
CONTACT LEGISLATORS VIA NSSF . . . Severely restrictive gun-control legislation has been introduced throughout the country, including in the U.S. Congress and in California, Colorado, Connecticut, Maryland, Minnesota and New Jersey. Other states are expected to follow suit.
New York has already hastily passed new anti-gun laws, the severe impacts of which are only just being realized. Firearms owners are turning out by the thousands at state hearings, but just as important is letting your legislators know by letter or phone call that these proposed bills are unwarranted and an assault on your Second Amendment rights.
NSSF makes it easy for you to contact your federal or state legislator through our Legislative Action Center website http://capwiz.com/nssf/home/. Take action today to protect your right to own firearms and magazines for target shooting, hunting, personal and home protection and collecting.
The Nebraska Firearms Owners Association (NFOA), in conjunction with 36 other national, state, and local organization members of the National Coalition to Stop the Gun Ban, released an Open Letter to Congress and the American people announcing their opposition to any effort to institute government controls on private transfers of personal firearms between law-abiding individuals. Read more
This video was made recently in the Atlantic and represents sea trials of the stealth and super-sonic F-35B on the USS Wasp. No catapult for launching and no hook for landing.
Michigan HB 4098, co-sponsored by state Rep. Bill Rogers, R-Genoa Township, would amend Michigan’s concealed-pistol law to give school boards the ability to allow school employees, including teachers, to carry concealed pistols at school. More here…
Birchwood Casey’s revolutionary Shoot-N-C® Targets leave a bright ring around bullet holes for instant feedback. The adhesive backing allows shooters to mount the targets without staplers or push pins. Now for 2013 they have introduced Shoot-N-C Pink Reactive Targets for women shooters, or anyone who wants to bring a little pink into their shooting activities. Read more