SAF Wants DOJ Probe Of Alleged Gun Purchases By Couric Crew

BELLEVUE, WA – The Second Amendment Foundation is today calling for a Justice Department investigation of possible illegal firearms transactions apparently involving an unidentified producer of Katie Couric’s “Under the Gun” film that were revealed four months ago by director Stephanie Soechtig during an interview on the BYOD program on TheLipTV.

In this interview, Soechtig tells BYOD host Ondi Timoner, “We sent a producer out and he was from Colorado. He went to Arizona, and he was able to buy a Bushmaster and then three other pistols without a background check in a matter of four hours. And that’s perfectly legal. He wasn’t doing some sort of underground market.”

But founder and Executive Vice President Alan M. Gottlieb pointed out that transactions described by Soechtig really aren’t legal at all. He added that no amount of “walking back” the allegation Soechtig made on camera is going to square her or Couric, or the unidentified producer, with existing federal law.

“There can only be two explanations for this,” Gottlieb explained. “Either federal gun laws were violated, or Soechtig made the whole thing up. If the latter is true, then her credibility just went out the window, taking Couric’s along with it. If the former is true, and the unidentified producer actually did buy the guns, and if he was sent to do that – as Soechtig’s remarks imply – then that’s possible evidence of a criminal conspiracy, or at the very least being an accessory. Read more

Gun Control

NSSF-Adjusted NICS Background Checks for May 2016


The May 2016 NSSF-adjusted National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) figure of 928,532 is an increase of 1.1 percent compared to the May 2015 NSSF-adjusted NICS figure of 918,707. For comparison, the unadjusted May 2016 FBI NICS figure of 1,860,699 reflects an 18.4 percent increase from the unadjusted FBI NICS figure of 1,570,893 in May 2015. To learn more about last month’s NICS report, log in to the member side of www.nssf.org.

The adjusted NICS data were derived by subtracting out NICS purpose code permit checks used by several states such as Connecticut, Illinois, and Utah for CCW permit application checks as well as checks on active CCW permit databases.

Though not a direct correlation to firearms sales, the NSSF-adjusted NICS data provide an additional picture of current market conditions. In addition to other purposes, NICS is used to check transactions of firearms sales and transfers on new and used handguns and long guns. FBI NICS and NSSF-adjusted NICS figures do not account for firearm sales using approved alternate permits such as a concealed carry license. Several states allow the use of such alternate permits. It should be noted that these statistics represent the number of firearm background checks initiated through the NICS. They do not represent the number of firearms sold or sales dollars. Based on varying state laws, local market conditions and purchase scenarios, a one-to-one correlation cannot be made between a firearm background check and a firearm sale.

Firearms

B&C Three-Year Findings Give Insight to Trends in Big Game


MISSOULA, Mont. – Record-class specimens of Canada moose, desert sheep, non-typical American elk and Columbia blacktail deer, Roosevelt’s elk and typical Sitka blacktail deer have become more common afield, based on newly compiled records by Boone and Crockett Club.Conversely, records reveal a stable or opposite trend for other categories of native North American big-game species.

The Club recently compiled records for the period 2013-15 in preparation for its triennial tribute to big-game conservation and management – the 29th Big Game Awards, July 14-16, in Springfield, Missouri. The event, hosted by Bass Pro Shops, features a public exhibition of the largest trophies from this three-year period, including two new World’s Record Alaska-Yukon moose and pronghorn and records-book specimens taken by youths. The exhibit is open free to the public May 9 – July 31 at the Bass Pro Shops store. Go to www.biggameawards.com for event details. Read more

Hunting

Gun Digest’s Competitive Pistol Book


Iola, Wisconsin – Find expert advice, tips and techniques to get started and hone your skills in the most popular pistol shooting events in the nation today, with Gun Digest Shooter’s Guide to Competitive Pistol Shooting, authored by Steve Sieberts. The latest publication from Gun Digest Books’ Shooter’s Guide series is a crash course in competitive pistol events, with information on everything from selecting a firearm to fine-tuning your skills. The book will be available starting June 21 at www.gundigeststore.com, Amazon, Barnes & Noble and other major and specialty retailers. Read more
Firearms

Century Arms Announces Limited Edition AK-47


Delray Beach, Fla. –– Century Arms, North America’s premier manufacturer of the AK-47 rifle, has announced a limited edition of their new, 100% American Made, AK-47 semi-automatic sporting rifle, the RAS47. The limited edition model includes the premium features of the standard model RAS47, but features lustrous, high-quality walnut wood furniture. The rifle was unveiled at this year’s NRA’s Annual Meetings in Louisville, Kentucky on May 20th as a summer special limited edition.The lustrous, oil finished walnut stocks give the rifles an enhanced look while still providing a traditional feel. Each unit comes equipped with the smooth, crisp RAK-1 Enhanced Trigger Group, a chrome moly 4150 nitride-treated barrel for durability and weather resistance, larger T-shaped magazine catch, and are compatible with standard AKM furniture, which allows users to easily drop-in any standard AKM stocks. Read more
Firearms

?ZEISS Offers Father’s Day Savings


NORTH CHESTERFIELD, VA. – Carl Zeiss Sports Optics, the world’s leading manufacturer of high performance sports optics, is pleased to announce their annual Father’s Day savings promotion. Father’s Day is a time to celebrate, so if you are searching for that perfect gift for dad this year, why not avoid the standard gift options and consider a great gift from ZEISS.”Spending time outdoors with your Dad is one of those magical activities that creates incredible memories,” said Tom Andrews, Vice President of Carl Zeiss Sports Optics. “With Father’s Day approaching, ZEISS has decided to honor that special Dad with special savings.”

In celebration of Father’s Day ZEISS is offering a $50 instant savings on the award winning TERRA ED 32mm & 42mm Binoculars during the period May 31st through June 19th, 2016. Simply purchase one of the qualifying TERRA ED Binoculars from any participating authorized ZEISS dealer during the promotional period and get $50 instant saving at checkout. Full terms and conditions of the Father’s Day promotion and a list of ZEISS authorized dealers can be found at www.zeiss.com/us/sports-optics or call us at (800) 441-3005.

Optics

SIG SAUER OSCAR7 20-60x82mm Spotting Scope


With the OSCAR7 20-60x82mm Spotting Scope from SIG SAUER
The SIG SAUER® OSCAR7 Premium Spotting Scope Features SIG’s Industry-Leading HDX Optical DesignNEWINGTON, N.H. – SIG SAUER, Inc. is pleased to introduce the OSCAR7 spotting scope from the company’s Electro-Optics division. This product joins the widely successful OSCAR3 and OSCAR5 spotting scopes, expanding the category’s capabilities in intermediate and long-range observation.

The SIG Electro-Optics OSCAR7 premium spotting scope offers an industry leading HDX optical design that combines extra-low dispersion (ED) glass with high light transmittance (HT) glass to provide the maximum in color clarity and image brightness, creating unmatched resolution and image contrast. Read more

Optics

Kahr® Arms Partners with Sports South to Introduce Gold .380 ACP


Greeley, PA – Kahr Arms is proud to announce that they have partnered with Sports South to offer a limited edition exclusive double-action semi-auto micro-compact pistol in .380 ACP. The CT3833CG is offered in an attractive Cerakote Gold finish and can only be purchased through Sports South for a limited time.The CT3833CG features a 3 inch conventional rifled barrel, an overall length of 5.5 inches, a height of 4.4 inches and weighs just 11.4 ounces. The pistol has a black polymer frame and a stainless steel slide. The attractive gold features can be found in the slide, trigger, and the slide stop lever giving it an opulent appearance.

The pistol features a lock breech, modified Browning type recoil lug, a passive striker block, and utilizes Kahr’s seven patents including the “safe cam” action found in all Kahr pistols. The result is a micro-compact pistol with very little recoil and quick follow-up shots. The pistol also has a drift adjustable white bar-dot combat rear sight and a pinned-in polymer front sight. It has a 7+1 capacity. The high temperature gold Cerakote coating is a multi-step process which results in a durable finish that holds up well under normal use. Read more

Firearms

New ELITE IMPULSE 34


Speed without Compromise; “Shootability” without SacrificeHenrietta, NY – Smart sportsmen know the value of “versatile” gear that allows exceptional performance in wide-ranging conditions, a great example being ELITE’s new speedy-yet-forgiving Impulse 34.

As one of ELITE’s “next-generation” bows, the Impulse 34 is one of few models that can literally do it all, whether the goal is top-level competition or a trusted companion on the hunt of a lifetime, shooting spots or dots or weekend 3-D tournament –the Impulse 34 stands rock-solid and ready, delivering steady, flat-shooting accuracy at speeds up to 340 fps.

No matter if you’re prepping for a fall filled with roaming the wide-open west for elk, mule deer, and pronghorns or peak-of-the-rut Midwest treestanding it’s easy to lean on the extra-stable platform of the Impulse 34 to deliver at crunch time. The new open-geometry 6061 T6 aluminum riser is designed to distribute load over a greater surface area and improve torsional rigidity for more accurate shooting at all distances. Read more

Archery

MI DNR: It’s time to spray trees to combat spruce budworm defoliation

Spruce budworm caterpillars, like the one shown here, feed on new growth of balsam fir and spruce trees, causing defoliation.

Michigan Department of Natural Resources forest health experts anticipate widespread defoliation from spruce budworms to continue across much of the Upper Peninsula in the weeks to come.Spruce budworm caterpillars, like the one shown here, feed on new growth of balsam fir and spruce trees, causing defoliation.

Robert Heyd, DNR Forest Health Management Program leader, toured the region this past week. He said the trees have shed their bud caps and spruce budworm larvae are feeding on the young spruce and fir shoots.

“Homeowners interested in protecting landscape spruce or fir from defoliation this year should spray their trees now,” Heyd said.

Products with Bt, a safe, soil-dwelling bacterium that is toxic to many insect pests, are recommended for spraying. Only one application is necessary.

“As the budworm larvae grow, they will cause increasing levels of defoliation,” Heyd said. “Clipped needles will turn brown later in June, showing this year’s affected areas.”

Targeted trees

Balsam fir is most severely damaged by budworms. During Michigan’s last outbreak, two-thirds of the balsam fir and roughly four in 10 white spruces were killed.

Budworms also feed on black spruce, tamarack, pine and hemlock trees when they are in stands with balsam fir or white spruce, but these species generally suffer less damage. Read more

Wildlife
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