Davidson’s Exclusive Remington R1

PRESCOTT, Ariz.- Davidson’s is pleased to announce its new exclusive, the Remington R1 Long Slide Hunter, finished in Oil Rubbed Bronze. Davidson’s has teamed up with Remington Arms Company to offer a unique 10mm pistol built on the trusted 1911 platform.

Matt Nicholson, Davidson’s Vice President of Sales stated, “the Remington R1 ORB Hunter in 10mm is a great looking piece; the Oil Rubbed Bronze PVD finish really makes it unique. With the limited quantities available on this Davidson’s Exclusive we don’t expect them to be around long.”

Remington re-entered the handgun market in 2011 with the launch of the R1 1911 semi-automatic pistol. Remington is no stranger to the 1911 after building them under government contract for WWII and takes pride in manufacturing 1911’s that offer a new level of performance.

The Davidson’s Exclusive Remington R1 LS Hunter is a handgun built with sporting in mind. Features of the R1 LS Hunter include an extremely accurate 6 inch stainless match-grade barrel chambered in 10mm, wide front and rear cocking serrations, a picatinny accessory rail, and an extended beavertail grip safety. The pistol is also assembled with an ambidextrous thumb safety, full length guide rod, target style adjustable rear sight, red fiber optic front sight, and a set of VZ Premium Operator II G10 grips. The Davidson’s Exclusive model features a unique Oil Rubbed Bronze PVD (Physical Vapor Deposition) finish. The PVD finish provides a strong resistance against corrosion while retaining a beautiful and smooth bronze look. Read more

Firearms

Pelican 7600 Tactical LED Flashlight

Pelican™ 7600 Tactical LED Flashlight is one of the most advanced tactical and safety lighting products designed by Pelican™ Products, Inc. At 6.19″ long, its compact size will fool you. This little light blasts a blinding 944 lumens for over 3 hours on high and 29 hours on low with a 225 meter beam distance on high. In addition, its array of features makes it one of the best flashlights around. It has a USB rechargeable lithium-ion battery, a high-performance white LED, green and red LEDs for night vision preservation, a rotary collar to control the LED color selections and a tail cap switch for easy operation. The 7600 Tactical Flashlight is perfect for home security, law enforcement, hunting, fishing and military maneuvers. An optional slip-on wand can be used for traffic control.

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Optics

Michigan Constitutional Concealed Carry Bills Introduced

The text for House Bill 4416, the main bill in the constitutional concealed carry package introduced this past week in the Michigan House of Representatives can be found HERE. The bill is straightforward. It simply repeals the requirement to have a license to carry concealed in Michigan. It does not address pistol free zones or registration. We anticipate future bills on those issues this legislative session.

Article 1, Section 6 of the Michigan Constitution states that “Every person has a right to keep and bear arms for the defense of himself and the state.” Currently that constitutional right only protects open carry. A license is required in Michigan to carry concealed. HB 4416 would treat concealed carry the same way open carry is today. Michigan Concealed Pistol Licenses would still be available for those who want them for other reasons such as out-of-state carry with reciprocity, etc.
While MCRGO’s board has yet to take a position on these brand new bills, the board has voted to support the concept of constitutional concealed carry. Despite the “blood in the streets” fears, there is no evidence in states that have already adopted constitutional concealed carry that there has been an increase in the number of unjustified shootings as a percentage of the total number of people carrying outside the home. By helping to increase the number of people carrying legally for self defense, constitutional concealed carry could contribute to fewer violent crimes in our state. Read more
Self Defense

NSSF Commends Reintroduction and Action on Sportsmen’s Act of 2017

The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), the trade association for the firearms, ammunition, hunting and shooting sports industries, praised the U.S. Senate’s bipartisan reintroduction of S.733, the Sportsmen’s Act of 2017 and the quick action to favorably report it out of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Similar legislation was agreed upon by both the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate late last year, but stalled in a joint House-Senate conference committee. The bipartisan legislative package expands and enhances sportsmen’s access by making federal lands throughout the nation “open unless closed” for fishing, hunting, recreational shooting, and other outdoor activities.

The legislation is sponsored by Sens. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska), Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), both members of the Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus, along with CSC leaders Sens. Jim Risch (R-Idaho), Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) and Heidi Heitkamp (D-N.D.).

“The Bipartisan Sportsmen’s Act will help ensure that our nation’s hunting, fishing and shooting traditions are preserved, protected and promoted,” said Lawrence G. Keane, NSSF senior vice president and general counsel. “This legislation addresses many priorities for American hunters, anglers and recreational shooters and its reintroduction in the Senate and immediate committee hearing is representative of the commitment these senators and the Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus shares for the sportsmen’s community and for America.”

The proposed legislation package would:
•Reauthorize federal lands are “open unless closed” policy for hunting, fishing, and recreational shooting;
•Allow transport of bows and crossbows on National Parks lands;
•Exempt film crews of three or less from commercial filming fees and additional permits;
•Implement the “Hunt Unrestricted on National Treasures” (HUNT) Act, improving access to federal lands for hunting, fishing, and outdoor recreation;
•Increase states’ authority to allocate Pittman-Robertson funds for construction and maintenance of public recreational shooting ranges;
•Permanently establish the Wildlife and Hunting Heritage Conservation Council Advisory Committee to advise the Secretaries of the Interior and Agriculture on wildlife and habitat conservation, hunting, and recreational shooting issues. Read more

Fishing, Hunting

Arizona: Mexican Wolf Captured in Chiricahuca Area

PHOENIX — A female Mexican wolf originating from an ongoing reintroduction effort in Mexico was captured March 26 on private ranch land in southeastern Arizona by the Interagency Field Team (IFT) and relocated to the Sevilleta Wolf Management Facility in New Mexico, where it is in good health. Management agencies in the United States and Mexico will determine the most appropriate long-term management action for this wolf.

The wolf was first sighted in the United States on March 19 by an Arizona Game and Fish Department wildlife manager and again on March 22 by ranch employees. In the latter instance, the wolf exhibited minor problem behavior by not retreating after the reporting party tried to haze it out of the area. The wolf is believed to have been traveling alone, as there have been no other wolf sightings in the area.

The wolf was initially described as wearing a GPS radio collar, and the Arizona Game and Fish Department conducted an aerial telemetry flight on March 22 to detect any signal emanating from the collar; however, no signal was detected, and the collar was later found to be non-functional. Read more

Wildlife

“Shot Heard ‘Round the World Day” is April 19


Recreational shooters to reflect on rich American heritage, freedomsPHOENIX — The world-class Ben Avery Shooting Facility will be the place to be Wednesday, April 19, a day when recreational shooters can join together to symbolize the first shot fired in 1775 to mark the beginning of the American Revolution, while enjoying a fun shooting event.

It will be 242 years to the day when the “Shot Heard ‘Round the World” was fired in the pre-dawn light in Lexington, Mass., between the colonial militia and British army, regarded as the start of the American Revolutionary War.

The inaugural event, being promoted at public shooting ranges across the nation, also will provide an opportunity to increase participation and boost the economic benefits that shooting sports provide. As recreational shooters check in and visit BASF’s small bore range from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., they will be connected to recreational shooting mentor groups and shooting industry manufacturers and retailers inside the nearby indoor air gun and archery building. Read more

Firearms

Nosler Adds New Long-Range Model to M48 Lineup

Bend, OR – Nosler®, Inc. is excited announce a new offering to their semi-custom, bolt-action rifle lineup with the Nosler® Model 48 Long Range™. Designed from the ground up with the serious hunter and target shooter in mind, Nosler’s robust action is machined from a solid block of steel and built to provide a rigid platform for the utmost in tack driving accuracy. The bolt rides smoothly on precisely machined action rails, while the front of the receiver is faced perfectly square to true up with the mirror smooth, match grade 26″ Shilen stainless steel barrel.

The Model 48 Long Range™ uses a crisp, single stage Timney trigger with integral two position safety. The action is precisely bedded with the barrel free-floated in a Manners® MCS-T stock that incorporates both aluminum pillars along with a forgiving recoil pad for those long days at the range.

Specifications:
• Nosler Model 48 Custom Action
• Stainless Match Grade Shilen Barrel
• Glass & Aluminum Pillar Bedding
• Hinged Floorplate
• 2-Position Rocker Safety
• Timney Trigger
• Cerakote™ All-Weather Finish
• Guaranteed M.O.A. Accuracy with prescribed Nosler Ammunition
• Manners MCS-T Elite Tac 100% Carbon Fiber stock
• Removable muzzle brake
• 1/2-28 Threaded Muzzle (Protective cap included)

Now available in the following chamberings:
6.5 Creedmoor
26 Nosler
28 Nosler
300 Win Mag
30 Nosler
33 Nosler

More details about the M48 Long Range rifle can be found at www.Nosler.com

Firearms

Senate Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus Members Introduce Legislative Package for Hunting, Fishing

(Washington, DC) – This week, Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus (CSC) Members Senator Lisa Murkowski (AK) and Senator Martin Heinrich (NM), along with CSC leaders, Senators Jim Risch (ID), Joe Manchin (WV), Deb Fischer (NE), and Heidi Heitkamp (ND), introduced a bipartisan sportsmen’s package of legislation (S. 733) in the Senate.

Provisions within this bill would increase access to public lands for outdoor recreation, and enhance opportunities for pursuing hunting, angling, and recreational shooting traditions. Key provisions within S. 733 include:

  • Reauthorizing federal land open to hunting, fishing, and recreational shooting;
  • Reauthorizing the Federal Land Transaction Facilitation Act;
  • Exempts commercial filming permits for film crews of three or fewer, or for news gathering purposes;
  • Authorizing the Hunt Unrestricted on National Treasures (HUNT) Act
  • Amends the Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act to allocate funds for construction and expansion of public target ranges on federal land;
  • Permanently establishes the Wildlife and Hunting Heritage Conservation Council Advisory Committee to advise the Secretaries of Interior and Agriculture on wildlife and habitat conservation, hunting, and recreational shooting.
  • Allows the transport of bows or crossbows across National Park Service (NPS) land;
  • Allows use of qualified hunter volunteers to manage wildlife on NPS land. Read more
Fishing, Hunting

Johnny Morris’ Wonders of Wildlife Museum & Aquarium Opening Set

National celebration planned with commemorative events honoring positive conservation impact of hunters and anglers

Springfield, MO – Johnny Morris, founder/CEO of Bass Pro Shops and leading conservationist, in partnership with noted conservation partners from around the world, today announced the all-new Wonders of Wildlife National Museum and Aquarium in Springfield, Missouri will celebrate its grand opening on National Hunting & Fishing Day, September 21, 2017.

“I am proud and excited that this special facility dedicated to those who love the outdoors will open in the heart of America in our hometown, Springfield, Missouri,” said Johnny Morris. “We are deeply grateful to the many remarkably talented individuals and world-class conservation organizations that have come together for the past nine years to help make this vision a reality. It is our shared hope that the tremendous investment of time, energy and resources will have a profound, positive long-term impact on the future of hunting, fishing and conservation in America.”

Wonders of Wildlife National Museum and Aquarium will be the largest, most immersive fish and wildlife attraction in the world. Read more

Wildlife

Judge Approves Settlement to Protect Farmers’ Privacy

WASHINGTON — The American Farm Bureau Federation and the National Pork Producers Council yesterday closed the final chapter of their lawsuit challenging EPA’s release of farmer and rancher personal information, when a federal judge approved a settlement that secures the private information of thousands of livestock and poultry farmers in 36 states.

“This lawsuit has won a major victory for personal privacy,” said American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall. “Months ago, we won a court decision that vindicates the rights of farmers and all Americans to protect their personal information from dissemination by the government. This settlement is the final step, requiring that EPA scrub all personal information from the records involved and train its staff on the proper handling of personal information.” Read more

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