SAF Files Appellate Brief Challenging Medical Marijuana 2A Ban

BELLEVUE, Wash. —— The Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) has filed its opening brief with the Third Circuit in its case challenging the federal ban on gun ownership by medical marijuana users.

Greene v. Bondi is now on appeal before the Third Circuit from a district court opinion dismissing the suit. SAF is joined in the case by two private citizens – Warren County, Pa., District Attorney Robert Greene and James Irey. Greene currently possesses a medical marijuana ID card (MMID) under Pennsylvania law and desires to possess firearms and ammunition. Irey is a disabled veteran who wishes to obtain a MMID to treat his service-related injuries but not forfeit his Second Amendment rights in the process.

“Unlike prescription pain pills, marijuana is federally classified as a Schedule 1 narcotic, even if a state has legalized it for medical purposes,” said SAF Executive Director Adam Kraut. “That poses a dilemma for anyone who legally uses medical marijuana – either give up your Second Amendment rights or receive relief from your symptoms. This is an absurd choice to force someone to make, especially given that anyone taking prescription pain killers, such as oxycodone, are allowed to purchase firearms.” Read more

Gun Control

NSSF-Adjusted NICS Background Checks for August 2025

The August 2025 NSSF-adjusted National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) figure of 1,091,342 is a decrease of 9.9 percent compared to the August 2024 NSSF-adjusted NICS figure of 1, 210,995.

For comparison, the unadjusted August 2025 FBI NICS figure 1,743,509 reflects a 19.4% percent decrease from the unadjusted FBI NICS figure of 2,163,540 in August 2024.

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Firearms

Hunting in Warm Weather Requires Extra Care to Prevent Meat from Spoiling

Plan ahead to ensure you end up with quality game meat in the freezer.

Some early season hunting opportunities have already begun in Idaho, with additional archery seasons and moose hunts starting in September. While early season hunts can provide an excellent opportunity to harvest a big game animal, warm weather brings additional challenges when it comes to properly caring for game meat to prevent it from spoiling, especially when dealing with larger animals like moose and elk.

The key to preserving meat in hot weather is to begin the cooling process as quickly as possible. Meat spoils the quickest around the ball joints in the hip and underneath the front shoulders. Your harvest should be immediately skinned, reduced to quarters, and quickly transported to cold storage. In larger animals it may even be necessary to make some cuts in between muscles to the bone to allow heat to escape. Larger muscle masses take a long time to cool, and meat can spoil in a matter of hours if heat cannot escape.

Failure to cool meat down fast enough may result in what is commonly referred to as bone souring. Read more

Hunting

Ralph & Vicki Celebrate 25 Years with a Massive Giveaway

This year marks a major milestone for Ralph and Vicki Cianciarulo—25 years of sharing their passion for the outdoors with fans and fellow hunters across the country. As a heartfelt thank you to the community that has supported them through the years, Ralph and Vicki are launching an epic giveaway celebration.

To celebrate this incredible journey, one lucky winner will be selected each month—now it’s September! You can now enter for your chance to win the September prize package, with the winner being announced beginning of October.

Each month’s giveaway will feature a rotating selection of top-tier hunting and outdoor gear from some of the industry’s most trusted brands. For September, the prize bundle includes:

ALPS Outdoorz Impulse Pack (Coyote Brown)

12 FMJ Max Arrows & Easton 3-Tube Flipside Quiver

Dallas Safari Club 3-Year Membership

Daisy Red Rider & GAMO Viper Swarm

Innerloc (2 pkgs Broadheads & Merch)

Hunter Safety Systems (Choice of Vest & Lifeline)

But that’s not all! The giveaway will also include additional items from:

  • Griffin Armament (Orange Hat & Tumbler)
  • Spypoint Trail Cameras (Flex Dark)
  • ThermaCell Mosquito Repellents (MR300F & R10 Refill)
  • Traditions Firearms (Merch)
  • VAT Gear (Head Hauler)
  • STAN (Archery Release)

How to Enter

Just click this link https://makeyourchoice.co/WIRE_2509_Giveaway follow the instructions to enter. Make sure to get your entry in before September 30th to be eligible for this month’s prize drawing. Also make sure to check in our comments for secret codes! Read more

Contests

Fall electrofishing surveys to start soon as Michigan DNR checks on young walleye

Sept. 3, 2025

Contact: Emily Martin, 231-495-1310 or John Bauman, 906-786-2351

A Michigan Department of Natural Resources crew conducts a nighttime electrofishing survey.Planning to be on the water this fall? Be on the lookout for Michigan Department of Natural Resources personnel conducting nighttime walleye recruitment surveys from late September to mid-October.

These surveys are an important tool for fisheries managers to determine whether walleye that hatched in the spring (known as young-of-year) hatched in the wild or were stocked, as well as how many of those fish are present in an area. This information about the status of young walleye in lakes helps the DNR make informed management decisions.

Using electrofishing boats, crews will survey shallow areas near the shoreline of lakes at night with the goal of capturing young-of-year walleye. Read more

Fishing

Michigan DNR Confirms State’s First Cases of EHD for 2025

Public is encouraged to continue reporting sick or dead deer

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is reporting Michigan’s first detected cases of epizootic hemorrhagic disease in 2025.

The DNR Wildlife Health Section, Michigan State University Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory and the Southeastern Cooperative Wildlife Disease Study confirmed the EHD virus in free-ranging white-tailed deer from Eaton, Jackson, Van Buren and Washtenaw counties. As samples are submitted from additional counties, any further detections will be posted on the DNR’s EHD webpage.

EHD is a viral, sometimes fatal disease that periodically affects white-tailed deer in Michigan. It is transmitted through the bite of an infected midge, or biting fly. Deer cannot transmit the disease directly to one another; the virus must pass through the insect. Read more

Wildlife

Kent Cartridge Introduces “Bag Limits, Save Bucks” Rebate

Kent Cartridge is proud to introduce our “Bag Limits, Save Bucks” rebate promotion, created specifically for upland hunters who demand the very best in performance and value. For a limited time, customers can receive up to $75 cash back on qualifying purchases of Ultimate® FastLead® upland shotshells.

Running from August 31 through October 31, 2025, this rebate is perfectly timed to help hunters prepare for upland season. The offer provides $2.50 back per box of Ultimate® FastLead®, with a minimum rebate of $5 (2 boxes) and a maximum rebate of $75 (30 boxes). Whether you’re stocking up for the first big push of the season or ensuring you have reliable shells for late-season hunts, this promotion gives you more value for every box you buy. Read more

Ammunition, Promotions

Chiappa’s 86 Wildlands Angle Ejection Takedown

A great firearm comes from heritage and prestige, with a cultivated history sought after over other options. Nothing fits that definition better than the lever-action rifle. The design has been cemented into culture since its inception and requires few, if any, changes. Chiappa continues the tradition with the 86 Wildlands Angle Ejection Takedown, a firearm worth the heritage and a close look.

The 86 Wildlands Angle Ejection Takedown is a modern take on the old lever-action classic. Chambered in 45/70, it is a fully capable rifle that moves to add modern characteristics. Built with a 1:18 twist 16.5-inch barrel and a magazine tube capacity of 4+1, it is a heavy hitter that can easily follow up, shot after shot. The barrel is 5/8×24 threaded to attach muzzle devices, accept thread protectors, recoil mitigation devices, or suppressors.

The stock is skeletonized with an adjustable comb and outfitted with an attachment point for accessories or cartridge holders. An integrated adjustable cheek rest allows for precise comfort. The forend is made from overbuilt aluminum with M-LOK adaptability and features an over receiver rail for optics attachments. The lever is wrapped in black paracord for easy use and comfortable operation.

The 86 Wildlands Angle Ejection Takedown is finished in a matte blued style, adding a tactical look and style. Once fired, spent cases are ejected to the side, accommodating any optic. Read more

Firearms

Hatsan Unleashes the Factor Sniper Long and TacBoss Competition PCPs

The distance between range-day practice and match-day dominance just got shorter. Hatsan’s new competition-grade PCP rifles—the Factor Sniper Long and TacBoss—are not just built for performance; each rifle is built to win. Whether dialing in tight groups at 100 yards or chasing personal bests in local matches, these rifles offer full adjustability, serious air capacity, and the kind of precision that separates the gear-heads from the guessers.

Factor Sniper Long

The Factor Sniper Long is Hatsan’s flagship precision rifle, overbuilt by design. Available in .22, .25, .30, and .35 calibers, it brings significant power in a match-ready platform. A fully adjustable hammer preload and externally adjustable regulator enable fine-tuned power curves to match the preferred pellet of choice and shooting conditions. Whether launching .22s at 1050 FPS or sending .35 caliber slugs downrange at 169 foot-pounds of energy, this rifle makes no apologies and takes no shortcuts. Read more

Firearms

Wilson Combat Unveils Limited Edition Tribute 40th Anniversary NULA Model 20

Wilson Combat is proud to release the 40th Anniversary Melvin Forbes Tribute NULA. This limited-edition rifle is a testament to Melvin Forbes’s mission to build lightweight, accurate firearms, celebrating four decades of innovative craftsmanship and the enduring legacy of Forbes’s design.

Forty years ago, Melvin Forbes revolutionized hunting rifles, giving us all one of the most innovative firearms of modern times: The NULA Model 20. Forbes dropped rifle weights to unheard of lows by pioneering the use of space-age composites. Not stopping at weight savings, he designed his rifles to an exacting level of precision, giving hunters unfailing accuracy they could depend on. For his work on the NULA, legendary writers like David E. Petzal have called Forbes “…one of the handful of men most responsible for the radical transformation of the American hunting rifle.”

The limited edition 40th Anniversary Melvin Forbes Tribute NULA is chambered for the versatile .284 Winchester, known for its flat trajectory and excellent long-range performance. It features a meticulously crafted tapered barrel with a 1-8.5 twist rate, a Timney Elite Hunter trigger with a smooth 2.75- to 3.25-pound trigger pull, and a redesigned one-piece bolt handle for smoother operation and improved ergonomics.

Following the NULA tradition, each rifle is furnished with an ultra-lightweight AG Composites carbon-fiber stock with reinforced receiver walls for increased strength. Read more

Firearms
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