Springfield Armory Professional Model 1911 9mm

GENESEO, IL  – Springfield Armory announces the release of the Professional Model 1911 in 9mm with a new documentary-style video on its legendary Custom Shop.
 

The Springfield Armory line of custom 1911s are methodically built with a level of patience and precision that honors the tradition of the venerable pistol platform. The Custom Shop pistols are carefully hand-built by master Springfield Armory Pistolsmiths in the pursuit of creating the finest custom 1911s on the market.

Such fine attention to detail has earned Springfield Armory’s Custom Shop the FBI’s coveted Hostage Rescue Team (HRT) pistol contract with the Professional Model in .45ACP, and now available in 9mm. Read more

Firearms

African Elephant Imports on a Case-by-Case Basis Approved

As part of the permitting process, the Fish and Wildlife Service reviews each application received for import of such trophies and evaluates the information provided in the application as well as other information available to the Service as to the status of and management program for the species or population to ensure that the program is promoting the conservation of the species.

Read the entire memo here:

AIA/DMA/BOP/Animal Species Memorandum To: Assistant Director, International Affairs, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Servic From: Principal Deputy Director, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service ,  Date: March 1, 2018 Subject: Withdrawal of Certain Findings for ESA-listed Species Taken as Sporthunted Trophies.

In response to the D.C. Circuit Court’s opinion in Safari Club Int’!, et al. v. Zinke, et al., No. 16-5358 (D.C. Cir., Dec. 22, 2017), the Service hereby withdraws, effective immediately, the 2014 and 2015 Endangered Species Act (ESA) enhancement findings for trophies of African elephants taken in Zimbabwe.

The findings are no longer effective for making individual permit determinations for imports of sport-hunted African elephant trophies.

Consistent with this approach, the Service hereby also withdraws, effective immediately, the following findings: ESA enhancement findings for trophies of African elephants taken in Zimbabwe signed in 1997 and 2017; ESA enhancement finding for trophies of lions taken in Zimbabwe signed in 2017; ESA enhancement findings signed in 1997, 2014, and 2015, and CITES non-detriment findings signed in 2014, 2015, and 2017 for trophies of African elephants taken in Tanzania; ESA enhancement finding for trophies of African elephants taken in South Africa signed in 1995; ESA enhancement finding for trophies of bontebok taken in South Africa signed in 1997; ESA enhancement findings for trophies of lions taken in South Africa signed in 2016 and 2017; ESA enhancement finding for trophies of African elephants taken in Botswana signed in 1997; ESA enhancement finding for trophies of African elephants taken in Namibia signed in 1995; ESA enhancement finding for trophies of African elephants taken in Zambia signed in 2012; ESA enhancement finding for trophies of lions taken in Zambia signed in 2017; and the ESA enhancement and CITES non-detriment findings for trophies of African elephants taken in Zambia signed in 2017.

All of the above referenced findings are no longer effective for making individual permit determinations for imports of those spo11-hunted ESA-listed species. However, the Service intends to use the information cited in these findings and contained in its files as appropriate, in addition to the information it receives and has available when it receives each application, to evaluate individual permit applications.

The Service is continuing to monitor the status and management of these species in their range countries. At this time, when the Service processes these permit applications, the Service intends to do so on an individual basis, including making ESA enhancement determinations, and CITES non-detriment determinations when required, for each application. The Service intends to grant or deny permits to import a sport-hunted trophy on a case-by-case basis pursuant to its authorities under the ESA and CITES. As part of the permitting process, the Service reviews each application received for import of such trophies and evaluates the information provided in the application as well as other information available to the Service as to the status of and management program for the species or population to ensure that the program is promoting the conservation of the species. Each application must also meet all other applicable permitting requirements before it may be authorized.

Hunting, Wildlife

DU moose license auction raises money for conservation

HELENA, Mont. – Montana’s moose habitat conservation initiative will get a boost, thanks to the winning bid of $30,000 at last weekend’s Helena Ducks Unlimited event. The Helena chapter auctioned the rare Shiras moose license during its annual dinner. Proceeds from the license sale will go to Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks’ moose program.

“The conservation dollars that benefit moose also positively affect waterfowl and other wildlife,” said Steve Christian, an organizer of the event. “We want to thank the people who participated and our buyer who is making a major contribution to Montana wildlife.”

Ducks Unlimited won the right to auction off the license from MFWP. Over the Helena chapter’s four years of hosting the auction, the license has brought in $152,500 for conservation. Montana Ducks Unlimited is reimbursed for auction advertising expenses. Read more

Hunting, Wildlife

Whitetails Unlimited Awards $25,000 to WI DNR Apple Tree Project

Whitetails Unlimited continues their partnership with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources for their mini-apple tree project which, will be placed on various public hunting lands throughout the state. The continuation consists of a 3-year, $15,000 commitment, which brings the total WTU has contributed to this project to nearly $25,000. Each mini-orchard will consist of 8 to12 apple trees which will have the ability to bear fruit for the next 50 to 60 years. This project will not only create an additional food source for white-tailed deer, but also generate additional deer hunting opportunities for hunters utilizing these public hunting grounds. Over 300 orchard sites are expected to be in place upon completion. In addition to the mini-apple orchards, 500 miles of trail plantings and 83 acres of grain plots will also be created. Read more

Wildlife

Arizona Mule Deer.org Holds First Board Meeting

Phoenix, AZ  – Arizona Mule Deer.org (AMD), whose focus is the recovery of Mule Deer in the state, conducted their first official Board of Directors’ Meeting in Deer Valley, Arizona on March 1.  The Board had a busy night, adopting the organization’s bylaws, electing its first-ever slate of Officers, and attending to other organization business. Annual membership dues were set at $40 for Individuals and $1000 for a Lifetime membership. Read more

Hunting, Wildlife

Hi-Lux PentaLux TAC-VF 4X-20X FFP Rifle Scope

https://hi-luxoptics.com/products/hi-lux-optics-pentalux-tac-vf-4x-20x-ffp

Specifically designed for the requirements of the tactical and competitive shooter, the Hi-Lux PentaLux TAC-VF 4X-20X FFP features the illuminated CW1-FFP first focal plane reticle. The Mil scale CW1-FFP reticle remains constant at all magnifications and can be use for holdover at any power. The CW1-FFP reticle is available in red or green illumination and includes 3 night vision light levels.

The Gen 2 version has larger, more tactile turrets with increased internal adjustment.  The total adjustment range is 20 Mils for windage and elevation in 0.1 Mils-per-click increments with 120 clicks-per-revolution. Each turret can be re-indexed after zeroing. Read more

Optics

New KAHLES K525i Riflescope

Cranston, Rhode Island – SWAROVSKI OPTIK NORTH AMERICA, a subsidiary of the Austrian based company, announces the NEW KAHLES K525i, the professional choice for the highest demands.

The rugged K525i with its magnification range has been developed for tactical use and long distances. It is intended to help competitive shooters to achieve longer distances. The clearly defined, precise clicks, together with the exceptional repeat accuracy, provide highest precision and reliability. Read more

Optics

Pulsar’s PB8I Power Bank

(MANSFIELD, TEXAS) – Everyone loves thermal and digital night vision, but not everyone loves constantly buying and switching out batteries. For those looking to break the routine of trips to the store for batteries, Pulsar has a new lithium-ion PB8I Power Bank (PL79110).

A 5,100 mAh capacity USB rechargeable external battery pack, the PB8I Power Bank allows up to 20 hours of continuous use on just a single charge. Weapons mountable, this power bank is shockproof and can be mounted to any firearm with a compatible rail system. Perhaps the most useful feature of the PB8I is its built-in, push-button charge level indicator, which displays the charging level for you so you’re never caught by surprise with a dead battery.

Constructed of ABS plastic, this durable power bank can withstand the elements with an impressive IPX7 waterproof rating. Luckily for weight-conscious hunters and tactical shooters, the PB8I Power Bank only weighs 7.8 oz. and is compact enough to not take up needed space on rifles. A thermal and night vision addict’s best friend, the new Pulsar PB8I Power Bank includes a micro USB cable for charging.

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Optics

Victim’s Mother Calls to Reinstate Failed Knife Ban

Yesterday’s Texas Tribune newspaper featured an article about Lori Brown, whose son Harrison was tragically murdered on the University of Texas campus last year by an individual who had previously been involuntarily committed to a mental institution, but who was inexplicably released. The murderer used a knife that at the time was prohibited from being carried. Now Brown is calling for the reinstatement of that same knife ban that didn’t prevent her son’s senseless murder.

There is no clearer repudiation of any knife ban than the fact that the knife used in the murder of Harrison Brown was illegal to carry at the time of his murder. That didn’t stop this severely deranged individual from committing murder. And, let’s not lose sight of the fact that murder is, itself, a capital offense. Criminals are never dissuaded from committing criminal acts by laws or weapons-free zones. Reinstating bans will not be any more effective at stopping some future violence using any knife, banned or not. Read more

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