Category: Self Defense

Bushnell Tactical Introduces a New Short to Mid-Range Scope

Overland Park, Kan. – Bushnell Outdoor Products, an industry-leader in high performance sports optics for more than 60 years, has introduced a new line of short to mid-range riflescopes (SMRS). The Bushnell Elite Tactical SMRS 1-6.5x 24mm is available with two illuminated tactical reticles in both first and second focal plane.The new tactical SMRS 1-6.5x 24mm scope combines close quarters precision with outstanding mid-range capability. Read more

Firearms, Hunting, Self Defense

Michigan Firearms Legislation Update

House Bill 5225 H-4 passed the full Michigan House of Representatives on Wednesday, June 13 on a vote of 74-36 along with companion legislation HB 5498 and HB 5499.  These bills repeal the permit to purchase process and registration requirements for pistols in Michigan.  MCRGO actively supports these bills and has been laying the groundwork for the repeal of mandatory registration over the past five years.

NICS checks would remain in place for FFL dealers.  The legislation would require state and local police agencies to destroy their pistol registries within six months following the effective date of the new law.  Michigan is currently one of a very small minority of states that maintain mandatory state registration.  The federal government is legally prohibited from maintaining a national pistol registry.

The H-4 version of HB 5225 can be found here

The Michigan Legislature began its summer recess on Friday, June 15.  The bills are expected to be taken up by the Michigan Senate this fall.

Firearms, Self Defense

Michigan House Votes Overwhelmingly to Repeal Permit-to-Purchase and Registration

Yesterday, the Michigan House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly to repeal the state handgun “permit-to-purchase” and registration requirements.  House Bill   5225 passed in the state House by a 74 to 36 vote.  HB 5225 would repeal the bureaucratic state “permit-to-purchase” handguns and instead utilize the FBI’s National Instant Criminal Background Check System.  House Bill 5498 and House Bill 5499 also passed in the state House along with HB 5225.  These three bills now go to the state Senate where they will be assigned to the appropriate   committees. Read more

Firearms, Self Defense

Redding Offers Precision Powder Measuring System for New 17 Hornet and Small Rifle Cases

Cortland , NY…….The 17 Hornet is the hottest new cartridge of the year and handloaders are excited to get going on load development. A serious problem is the apparent lack of a High Precision BR type of powder measure to handle the very light charge weights for this cartridge. Redding solves this by offering their Competition Model 10x Powder measure which was specifically designed as a “bench rest” quality measure originally intended for the silhouette market. Read more

Ammunition, Animal Rights, Firearms, General, Gun Control, Hunting, Poachers, Self Defense, Wildlife

Redding Introduces New Profile Crimp Die for 45-70 FTX Cases

Cortland , NY……. Because the unique Hornaday FTX bullet for the 45-70 cartridge requires cases to be trimmed shorter than the minimum SAAMI length, standard reloading dies cannot properly crimp these cases. Their required length for proper function keeps the case mouth from reaching the crimp ring in a standard die. Responding to the difficulties encountered by handloaders using this bullet, Redding Reloading Equipment has introduced a new Profile crimp dies designed specifically to meet this need. Read more

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Fire danger remains high in northern Michigan, despite rain

A continuing lack of moisture this spring has resulted in exceptional action by Gov. Rick Snyder. On May 25, the governor ordered a ban on outdoor burning in 49 counties in the northern part of Michigan. The Department of Natural Resources warns all residents that although rain has fallen in some areas, the risk of wildfires remains very high. Read more

Ammunition, Animal Rights, Firearms, General, Gun Control, Hunting, Poachers, Self Defense, Wildlife

Easing Restrictions on Michigan Deer Hunters

By   Glen Wunderlich

When State House Representative Matt Lori (R – District 59) called me about my position on HB 5249 – a bill that would make certain straight-wall cartridges legal for deer hunting in Michigan’s southern zone –   I was pleasantly surprised.  For those of you not familiar with the proposed legislation, here it is:  It would allow a .35 caliber or larger rifle loaded with straight-wall cartridges of a minimum case length of 1.16 and a maximum case length of 1.8 inches in Zone III (shotgun zone.)  I had written that the legislation should have been amended to allow all straight-wall cartridges – an argument based on ballistics. Read more

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Duck Lake Fire Media Advisory: DNR to host public meeting for evacuated residents May 27

The Department of Natural Resources will host a public meeting at 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 27, in Newberry for those residents who were evacuated from the area or those who have questions about the evacuations. The DNR will provide general fire information and updates, as well as information about structure losses. Read more

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