SAF Files MSJ in Challenge to Caretaker Gun Ban

BELLEVUE, Wash. —— Attorneys representing the Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) have filed a motion for summary judgment in its lawsuit challenging Illinois law that bans firearms in homes licensed to provide foster or day care.

The Foster Home and Day Care Home Rules and statutes in Illinois ban adults licensed to foster parent or provide day care in their own homes from keeping functional firearms for self-defense, even if they are otherwise allowed to possess them.

“Being a caretaker does not come at the expense of your fundamental rights,” said SAF Director of Legal Operations Bill Sack. “The constitutional analysis is no different here than for any other type of gun control. The burden is on the state to prove a historical tradition of similar regulation at the time of the Founding, and that tradition simply does not exist.” Read more

Gun Control

FN Awarded DoD Contract for Additional M240/M249 Machine Gun Barrels

(McLean, VA) FN America, LLC, is pleased to announce that the company has been awarded an additional $6.9m in orders for M240 and M249 machine gun barrels spread across nine deliveries by the U.S. Department of Defense’s (DoD) Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Land and Maritime.

“The contract to provide these barrels for M240 and M249 machine guns is a testament to our partnership with the U.S. DoD, which dates back nearly five decades,” said Mark Cherpes, President and CEO for FN America, LLC. “We are honored to support the U.S. military with the highest-quality cold hammer-forged barrels. The durability and accuracy of FN barrels provide our servicemen and women with the most effective and highest-performing products available.” Read more

Firearms

Experience Unparalleled Durability with the Millennium Buck Hut Magnum

Pearl, MS – The Buck Hut Magnum from Millennium Treestands® is a water-resistant soft shell hut designed for the modern hunter, delivering unparalleled durability, versatility, and comfort in the field.

Incorporating tough, water-resistant soft shell material and durable powder-coated steel design, the Buck Hut Magnum is constructed to tackle the roughest hunting conditions – season after season. The blind is designed not to spook game animals, featuring 14 black windows and a black interior. Suitable for bows, crossbows, and firearms, each window utilizes an adjustable height shooting rest for rock-solid shots. Additionally, it boasts a roomy interior and 7-foot height, making it ideal for standing shots with a bow.

Its sturdy tower features two adjustable legs to guarantee stability on any terrain. Lastly, the Buck Hut Magnum has a removable platform pad that can be removed during hot weather or added to provide extra warmth for those cold winter hunts.

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Hunting

Ohio’s Sandhill Crane Count Shows Increasing Population

Volunteer observers reported 428 sandhill cranes in Ohio during the 2025 Midwest Crane Count, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. The count was coordinated by the Division of Wildlife, International Crane Foundation, and Ohio Bird Conservation Initiative.

During the 2024 count, volunteers observed 412 cranes. The 2025 results show a 4% increase in reports in one year. Volunteers surveyed 31 counties this year and found cranes in 24 of them. The five counties with the most sandhill cranes reported during the 2025 count were Wayne (101), Lucas (97), Ottawa (59), Geauga (51), and Sandusky (19).

The inaugural Midwest Crane Count was in 2021 and has grown in each ensuing year. This was the fifth year for the count. Ohio’s count results, by year: Read more

Wildlife

GunBroker, Savage Arms Team Up to Offer Chances to Win Precision Backcountry Rifles

GunBroker, Savage Arms Team Up to Offer Chances to Win Precision Backcountry Rifles

With hunting season right around the corner, Savage Arms and GunBroker.com kick off the Savage Arms Precision Backcountry Hunting Sweepstakes by GunBroker, giving hunters the chance to win one of four rifles tailored for big-game pursuits. Entries are open now through Sept. 30, and participants can return daily for bonus entries that boost their odds of winning.

“Backcountry hunts demand preparation, reliable gear and confidence,” said Beth Shimanski, Savage Arms VP of Marketing. “The 110 High Country and Axis 2 Pro Woodland deliver the accuracy and rugged finishes serious hunters demand. We’re excited to partner with GunBroker to put these rifles in the hands of four lucky winners just in time for fall.”

“GunBroker’s community lives for days in the field,” said Allen Forkner, vice president of PR and brand management at GunBroker.com. “This sweepstakes helps hunters gear up with proven Savage platforms and reminds everyone to come back every day in September for bonus entries.” Read more

Contests, Firearms

Michigan Forest Association Stands Ready to Help Landowners

Around 400,000 people in Michigan own land with trees on it. These forests may be small woodlots where families live, or larger forests up north used for recreation or investment. Collectively these “family forest landowners” manage 9 million acres, which comprises almost half of Michigan’s 20 million acres of forest and more than double the 4 million acres of state-owned forest land.

Taking good care of a forest is hard work and some guidance is helpful for any landowner. Many people, programs, agencies and organizations in Michigan serve family forest landowners, but how can any of them help 400,000 people with woodlands in all 83 counties?

Public-private partnerships are when the government works with the private sector to solve a complex problem together. Helping 400,000 family forest landowners is certainly a team sport with many agencies and organizations working together. One growing partnership is the collaboration between the Department of Natural Resources and the Michigan Forest Association. It is made possible with generous funding from the USDA Forest Service.

What is the Michigan Forest Association? Read more

Wildlife

MDT ACC Premier Gen 2 Now Available for Tikka T3/T3x and Remington 700 Long Action Platforms

MDT Sporting Goods Ltd. is proud to announce the expansion of the MDT ACC Premier Gen 2 Chassis System lineup, now available for the Tikka T3/T3x Long Action (Right Hand) and the Remington 700 Long Action CIP (Right Hand).

The ACC Premier Gen 2 is engineered to deliver next-level performance for competitive shooters and precision hunters alike. Building on the success of the original ACC platform, the Gen 2 features enhanced ergonomics, improved adjustability, and an integrated weight management system, allowing shooters to fine-tune balance and recoil control for maximum precision.

With the addition of the Tikka T3/T3x and Remington 700 long-action platforms, more shooters than ever can experience the advantages of the ACC Premier Gen 2. Both configurations maintain MDT’s reputation for uncompromising build quality, modularity, and innovation.

Key Features of the MDT ACC Premier Gen 2: Read more

Firearms

BLM Law Enforcement Holds Recreational Shooters Accountable for Idaho Wildfires

Following investigation by Bureau of Land Management law enforcement, two recreational shooters will pay more than $24,000 to the BLM after firing illegal exploding ammunition that sparked the 2024 Leeds and Chalky Butte fires in southwest Idaho. Together, the fires scorched more than 700 acres of public land, underscoring the costly risks of illegal ammunition use. The BLM continues to urge safe, responsible recreation to protect communities and natural resources.

“These settlements show that unsafe recreation has real consequences, while ensuring the public is repaid for the damages and restoration of Idaho’s BLM lands,” said BLM Boise District Manager Shelly Lynch.

Recreational target shooting has been the leading cause of human-caused wildfires in Idaho during 2025, despite restrictions outlined in the Bureau of Land Management’s Idaho Fire Prevention Order. Common violations include the use of steel component ammunition, shooting at steel targets, and using exploding targets—among several restrictions designed to reduce wildfire risk.

“Fires that recklessly originate on public lands often impact private property and harm our community,” said Acting U.S. Attorney Justin Whatcott. “In both cases, our BLM Idaho Fire partners were able to control the spread of these two fires and protect private property. The restitution paid by both perpetrators was necessary to offset the damages and fire suppression costs and will serve as a deterrent against improper use of our public lands in the future.”

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Wildlife

Win a Winchester Safe During NSSF’s Gun Storage Check Week

Enter free at GunStorageCheck.org

WASHINGTON, D.C.—During Gun Storage Check Week’s September 1-7 observance, NSSF®, The Firearm Industry Trade Association, invites people to enter the Gun Storage Check Week® Sweepstakes for a chance to win a Winchester Safes Bandit 19 full-size safe.

Gun Storage Check Week is a national campaign that reminds gun owners and their families to check on their firearm storage practices to ensure that unauthorized persons—an unsupervised child, someone with suicidal thoughts or a thief—cannot access an unsecured gun. The campaign’s slogan is “Make Sure It’s Secure®.”

“We thank Winchester Safes for its generous donation of a full-size gun safe to the Gun Storage Check Week Sweepstakes,” said Bill Brassard, NSSF Senior Director, Communications, who oversees Gun Storage Check Week. “The Bandit 19 safe symbolizes how we can secure and protect our firearms from unwanted access.” Read more

Firearms, Promotions
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