Outdoor commentary and legislative issues.
This from MCRGO…
Q: What should I do if I ever need to use my gun in self-defense?
A: You should first be certain that the threat is removed before you lower your guard. Then, call 911 and say that there has been a shooting. Describe the immediate need for ambulance and police (and fire department if applicable). Tell the 911 operator where you are, how many people are wounded etc. Do not have your gun in your hand Read more
This Wednesday, July 18, the Michigan Senate Judiciary Committee will hold a special hearing on legislation to repeal Michigan’s “permit-to-purchase” and registration requirements for handguns. House Bill 5225, which seeks to replace the state handgun “permit-to-purchase” requirement with the FBI’s National Instant Criminal Background Check System, has already passed in the state House of Representatives by an overwhelming 74 to 36 vote on June 13. Additionally, the Senate Judiciary Committee will hear the two companion bills to HB 5225, House Bill 5498 and House Bill 5499, both of which also passed the state House and were sent to the Senate last month. Read more
The Department of Natural Resources’ Becoming an Outdoors-Woman (BOW) program will offer its popular beginning handgun and shotgun shooting classes in southeast Michigan this July. Read more
A downstate Illinois pro-gun group says it turned payouts from Chicago’s firearm buyback program last weekend into a fund-raiser for a youth summer camp sponsored by none other than theNational Rifle Association. The model for future gun buy-backs is here…
“He said ‘don’t shoot me again.” But, 66-year old Rosa Myles answered the intruder’s plea with another bullet. “I said you just came into my home and tortured me,” she said. “You don’t tell me what to do.” The Flint, Michigan woman’s story of survival is here…
In perhaps the clearest case in the country addressing the right to bear arms outside the home for self-defense, oral arguments took place June 8 in Chicago, before the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit. Shepard v. Madigan involves lead plaintiff Mary Shepard, an Illinois resident and trained gun owner with no criminal record, who is licensed to carry a concealed handgun in both Utah and Florida. Unfortunately, she has no legal way to do so in Illinois as soon as she steps away from her home or place of business. The National Rifle Association is funding this case, and our state affiliate, the Illinois State Rifle Association, is a co-plaintiff on behalf of its members who share Mrs. Shepard’s plight. Read more
A young Texas father found a man sexually molesting his 5-year old daughter and proceeded to pummel him to death with his fists. The Grand Jury decides justice has already been served. A most refreshing means to eliminate court costs and costs of incarceration are here…
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
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.
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