Maryland Sued Over Ban on Tasers

ANNAPOLIS, MD and SACRAMENTO, CA — Today, Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC), Firearms Policy Foundation (FPF), and Maryland resident Jeffrey Hulbert have filed a new federal Second Amendment lawsuit that seeks to strike down the City of Annapolis, Maryland’s total ban on electronic self-defense weapons, like Tasers and “stun guns.”

Individual plaintiff Jeffrey Hulbert is a resident of Annapolis and would like to buy and keep a Taser for self-defense. But Annapolis Ordinance 11.44.070 states that “No person shall possess, deliver, receive or discharge any electronic weapon.” Read more

Firearms

California DOJ Withdraws “Emergency” Magazine Ban Regulations

SACRAMENTO, CA — Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) has confirmed that the California Department of Justice (DOJ) has withdrawn their proposed “emergency” regulations on large-capacity magazines.

A December 29, 2016 Office of Administrative Law (OAL) memo, sent to Attorney General Kamala Harris today, states that “This notice confirms that your proposed regulatory action regarding Large-Capacity Magazines was withdrawn from OAL review pursuant to Government Code section 11349.3(c).” Read more

Ammunition, Firearms, Gun Control

Smith & Wesson® Unveils the M&P® M2.0™ Pistol


Feature-Rich, M&P M2.0 Establishes New Pistol Platform for the FutureSPRINGFIELD, Mass., January 3, 2017 – Smith & Wesson Corp. today announces the debut of the M&P M2.0 pistol, the latest innovation from the iconic firearms company. Designed for personal, sporting, and professional use, the M&P M2.0 pistol delivers an entirely new platform, introducing innovative features in nearly every aspect of the pistol, including the trigger, grip, frame, and finish. Read more
Firearms

HSUS Claims $11 Million Bribery Settlement was a Win

This from HumaneWatch.org

It’s been a rough end to the year for the Humane Society of the United States. We broke the news a few weeks back that HSUS laid off dozens of staffers in October and closed a wildlife center and, apparently, a horse rescue.

We can tell how damaging the news is because it seems HSUS is pitching journalists to write about how everything’s actually just dandy. Look no further than the Chronicle of Philanthropy publishing a groveling article this month written by freelancer Marc Gunther—a hack writer who has written fawningly of HSUS before. It takes HSUS dishonesty to a whole new level.

The piece essentially reads like it was written by HSUS’s PR department. HSUS’s decline in revenue, apparently $20 million or more, is whizzed by. The layoffs? A mere bump in the road. Never mind that HSUS says it can’t afford to run a $700,000 a year wildlife center. That signifies a financial crisis.

But the most laughable part of the piece was when HSUS CEO Wayne Pacelle claimed that HSUS’s 2014 settlement of a fraud, bribery and racketeering lawsuit “set up a huge programmatic victory for us.”

A nearly $11 million settlement, negative news stories, and now years of litigation as HSUS tries to get its insurer to cover the full settlement—Pacelle considers that a win? That’s like arguing the Cleveland Browns are at the top of the class of this year’s NFL.

We shouldn’t be surprised—Pacelle himself made false statements before Congress last year. He’s certainly shown a willingness to bend the truth, whether it’s being a demagogue on the issues or raising money by deceiving millions of Americans who think donations to HSUS will primarily help pets.

Historically, HSUS has gotten a number of “D” and “C” grades from CharityWatch for wasting donor money. If anyone ever graded groups on trustworthiness, HSUS would get an “F.”

Animal Rights

Pulsar’s Trail Thermal Riflescope

MANSFIELD, TX – The popularity of thermal imaging technology is on the rise among law enforcement, first responders and hunters alike. From award-winning thermal-imaging manufacturer, Pulsar, comes a new innovative riflescope touted as Pulsar’s best-of-the-best. The Pulsar Trail Thermal Riflescope changes the game of quality thermal imaging through the use of world-class aspheric germanium optics, allowing small details, like the hair on your skin, to be viewed in detail at close range.

Pulsar Trail Thermal Riflescopes feature on-board video recording with 8gb of storage, friendly remote control operation and WiFi. Why WiFi? Trail Thermal Imaging Riflescopes perfectly pair with smartphones and tablets to work seamlessly with Pulsar’s Stream Vision app, available on both Android and IOS, which permits your friends to watch your action-packed adventures in real time!

Strikingly advanced and robust, Trails are IPX7 waterproof-rated and able to detect heat signatures up to 2000 yards away. Trail XP models include an advanced thermal sensor with rich 640×480 pixel resolution and an AMOLED micro-display at the same resolution. For more information on the Trail and other innovative products from Pulsar, please visit us at SHOT Show, booth 11924. Read more

Optics

Ruger Announces New Additions to the Mark IV Family

Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE: RGR) is adding three new models to the growing Ruger® Mark IV™ family of rimfire pistols. Ruger has long set the standard for reliable, affordable and accurate .22 LR handguns, beginning with the introduction of the Standard Pistol in 1949. In September 2016, Ruger introduced the newest additions to this time-honored family of pistols with three configurations of the Mark IV pistol. Today, Ruger proudly introduces a bronze anodized Mark IV 22/45™ Lite model, as well as Mark IV Hunter and Target models that feature wrap-around target grips.While the heavily redesigned Mark IV maintains the same classic outward appearance as the Mark III™, it incorporates a significant improvement customers will love – a simple, one-button takedown for quick and easy field-stripping. A recessed button in the back of the frame allows the upper receiver to tilt up and off of the grip frame without the use of tools. The bolt simply slides out of the receiver and the barrel can be properly cleaned from chamber to muzzle. Other new features that are common to the Mark IV family include an ambidextrous manual safety and a redesigned bolt stop for more ergonomic operation.

The Mark IV 22/45 Lite combines a lightweight, precision-molded, polymer grip frame with an aircraft grade aluminum upper receiver. The receiver features an attractive anodized bronze color and pattern-drilled vents for a custom pistol look without the custom price. Chambered in the popular .22 LR, the Mark IV 22/45 Lite is fun to shoot, accurate and reliable. Weighing only 25 oz., the Mark IV 22/45 Lite is the ideal lightweight rimfire pistol. Read more

Firearms

RMEF Grants Benefit Habitat, Hunting Heritage and Research in Minnesota

MISSOULA, Mont.—The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation awarded $72,794 in grant funding toward conservation and hunting heritage projects in the state of Minnesota.

There are 13 projects that benefit nearly 9,000 acres of elk habitat and outdoor/sporting enthusiasts in Beltrami, Cass, Clearwater, Douglas, Hubbard, Itasca, Kittson, Marshall, Morrison and Roseau Counties. There are also seven additional projects of statewide benefit.

“There was a time more than 100 years ago that historic elk range covered the entire state of Minnesota. Now their range is miniscule,” said Blake Henning, RMEF chief conservation officer. “A portion of this grant funding goes toward a study to determine the feasibility of restoring elk to eastern Minnesota.” Read more

Wildlife
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