SureFire XC1-B Weaponlight


Mega Lumens Monday with the NEW XC1-B!
Fountain Valley, CA — SureFire, LLC, manufacturer of the world’s finest—and most innovative—illumination tools and tactical products, is proud to announce the launch of the all new XC1-B compact handgun weaponlight. The XC1 was developed to be as compact and capable as possible and intended primarily for concealed-carry use. SureFire’s smallest and lightest weight weaponlight has been upgraded to deliver more output and feature improved switching based on feedback from subject matter experts. The new XC1-B has an output of 300 lumens and is now capable of one-handed constant-on activation. Read more
Optics

Browning Trail Cameras: Defender 940 Cameras

The Defender 940 is a super compact surveillance camera that takes both nighttime images and videos using invisible IR illumination for the best concealment in any application. The Defender 940 also features Bluetooth and Wifi connectivity via the free Browning Trail Cameras mobile app that allows you to preview and download crisp 20MP images and full HD quality videos right to your mobile phone or tablet without disturbing your camera in the field. The free mobile app also allows users to adjust camera settings, and even view a live preview feed from the camera, right in the palm of your hand, up to a distance of approximately 60 yards.
Additionally, the Defender 940 camera has a solid detection range of 80 feet and an adjustable infrared flash at night that can be adjusted for low power usage or long range functionality. The durable compact camera case that houses the camera, features an all steel adjustable tree mount to perfectly aim your camera in the field. And to make things better, the Defender 940 cameras come with one 16GB Micro SDXC memory card and four CR123A lithium batteries to help you get up and running as soon as possible. Read more

Hunting

Michigan’s Gun and Gull Lakes Offer Angling Opportunities

Gull Lake access siteThere are two large inland lakes in southwest Michigan, both of which are profiled in this month’s edition of Reel in Michigan’s Fisheries. Gun Lake is featured first, or keep reading for Gull Lake.

Located in both Barry and Allegan counties and spanning 2,680 acres with a maximum depth of 68 feet, Gun Lake features two basins, east and west, separated by a large point on the northeast side of the lake. It is very popular with anglers who take advantage of bass fishing opportunities there and its good access.

“The lake is next to the Yankee Springs State Recreation Area,” explained local fisheries biologist Matt Diana. “There is a public access site there for boats and shore fishing opportunities. There’s also a County Park ramp on the southwest shore of the west basin that offers additional access.” Read more

Fishing

Pending Gun Legislation in Michigan

Pending Legislation, Part 2

Continuing from last week, at the request from our members, MCRGO E’News is reviewing several pending bills in the Michigan Legislature that MCRGO anticipates may move in the weeks and months ahead. A complete list of pending Michigan firearms legislation can be found on our website HERE.

Permitless Carry (Constitutional Carry)
Bills: House Bills 4416-4419

Details: In short, these bills would remove the requirement to have a concealed pistol license to carry a concealed firearm in public or in a vehicle while loaded. As no CPL would be required, no pistol safety class is required either. However, carry without a CPL would not provide the full benefits of a CPL including out-of-state reciprocity, the ability to borrow another person’s pistol, the exemption for a purchase permit for private party pistol sales, and an exemption from some gun free zones. It is unlikely these bills will be taken up by the Senate until a deal is reached to prevent a veto by the governor. The rapid passage of these bills in the House this spring along with public misunderstanding of the limitations of permitless carry is believed to be the primary reason behind the drop in total statewide CPL numbers this summer. Regardless of the prospects of passage, MCRGO strongly encourages gun owners to obtain a CPL and current CPL holders to renew their license when it expires. MCRGO continues to engage in public education on this issue.

Status: The legislation is pending committee consideration in the Senate having passed the full House.

Preemption Enforcement
Bills: Senate Bill 586 & House Bill 4616

Details: HB 4616 would put teeth in Michigan’s preemption law by requiring local units of government with illegal firearms ordinances to bring them into compliance with state law or award costs and reasonable attorney fees to the parties challenging the illegal ordinances. SB 586 would add additional local units of government including school districts and community colleges to those prescribed by preemption.

Status: Both bills are awaiting committee consideration in the Senate. HB 4616 has passed the House.

Penalty for an Expired CPL
Bill: House Bill 4458

Details: The legislation would eliminate the felony for carrying an expired CPL if the CPL has been expired for not more than 6 months and the person would otherwise qualify for a renewal. Instead of a felony charge, a $330 civil fine would be imposed. Even this civil fine would be waived if the person obtains a renewal CPL within 60 days after the violation.

Status: The legislation is pending committee consideration in the Senate having passed the full House.

Contact MCRGO via our website.

Firearms

Michigan DNR Shooting Ranges Offer Extended Hours Leading Up to Hunting Season


The Department of Natural Resources ranges are offering extended shooting on the three weekends prior to Nov. 15 to help hunters prepare for the firearm deer season.• Ortonville and Pontiac Lake – Oct. 28-29, Nov. 4-5 and Nov. 11-12: 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
• Rose Lake and Sharonville – Oct. 28-29, Nov. 4-5 and Nov. 11-12: Oct. 28-29, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

The DNR shooting ranges will be open seven days per week from Nov. 1-15, including Veterans Day. The weekday hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Ortonville and Pontiac Lake, and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Rose Lake and Sharonville. The last shot is fired 15 minutes before closing.

Beginning Nov. 16, the regular range schedule of five days per week (Thursday through Monday) returns.

Find more information about DNR shooting ranges at mi.gov/shootingranges.

Before You Go Deer Hunting

If you haven’t already, don’t forget to buy your hunting license – online at E-License or at a license retailer or DNR Customer Service Center.

Visit mi.gov/deer for information about deer management and links to additional resources, such as deer check stations.

General

Leica’s New CRF Rangemaster 2700-b


Take accuracy to the next level with Leica’s latest pocket rangefinderLeica’s new Rangemaster CRF 2700-B makes it even easier to be on target every time, even when determining distance with the naked eye is a challenge.

Retaining the compact, lightweight and practical qualities of its forebears, the latest model in the ever-popular line of monocular rangefinders benefits from several significant improvements. These include a 30% increase in effective range, enabling precise distance determination up to a class-leading 2,700 yards. What’s more, at distances of less than 200 yards, measurements are now given to the nearest 0.1-yard for truly exceptional accuracy, whether with rifle or bow.

The new model also boasts a 10% improvement in resolution, plus an optimised and even more intuitive digital display. Thanks to a convenient MicroSD card slot, hunters can input their own bespoke ballistic data (if desired) to work with the in-built calculator. There’s no need to wait for results either: the 2700-B needs less than half-a-second to determine distance, and its super-fast systems allow you to scan large areas smoothly.

Like its predecessors, the new CRF Rangemaster 2700-B can measure in meters or yards and offers a choice of outputs: holdover, clicks or equivalent horizontal range (to 1,200 yards).

RRP $899.

Optics

RMEF Grant to Benefit Montana Wolf Management


MISSOULA, Mont.—The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation awarded Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP) a $50,000 grant to assist with wolf management in the state of Montana.”Montana’s wolf population is more than three times larger than federally-required minimum mandates,” said David Allen, RMEF president and CEO. “This funding will help FWP get a better grasp on wolf numbers as a benefit to wildlife managers tasked with seeking to balance predator and prey populations while doing so in a more cost effective manner.”

Half of the grant funding will go toward wolf collaring and management actions for problem wolves. The other half will assist a joint effort by FWP and the University of Montana in further developing what’s called the Patch Occupancy Model (POM) for estimating wolf populations. Read more

Wildlife

Outdoor survival training prepares MI DNR recruits for lifesaving work


Week 14: Oct. 15-21, 2017Like tiny meteorites, the glowing, yellow sparks hurtled toward the ground as the conservation officer recruit flicked his wrist. Scraping the metal bar against the magnesium rod on the fire starter tool worked just as his instructor had demonstrated earlier.

The shower of sparks instantly ignited the Vaseline-saturated cotton ball he had prepared, and after strategically arranging pieces of kindling on top, the rising flame brought a satisfied smile to his face.

The recruit had just learned one of the most basic but essential outdoor survival skills – the ability to make fire.

It was one of many techniques he and his classmates acquired during Week 14 of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources Conservation Officer Recruit School, which covered outdoor survival training and search and rescue procedures as discussed in this brief video.

Stayin’ alive 

Week 14 brought recruits back to the Camp Grayling Joint Maneuver Training Center, where they had their initial firearms training during Week 9. On this trip, the class spent quality time with experts from Emergency Response International, who taught recruits about wilderness safety and survival, as well as the fundamentals of a search and rescue (SAR) event. ERI has partnered with DNR’s Law Enforcement Division for several years to train conservation officers, but this was the first time the company provided instruction at the recruit school. Read more

General

Nightforce Announces Twenty-Fifth Anniversary Celebration With Ruger Rifle Promotion


Lavonia, GA — Nightforce® Optics, Inc., a leading manufacturer and marketer of premium sport optics and related products including riflescopes, spotting scopes, and accessories, announces the celebration of their 25th anniversary by offering a Special Edition Ruger® 10/22 rifle with the purchase of select Nightforce riflescopes. The promotion applies to riflescope purchases made from October 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017.”We’re celebrating a quarter-century of phenomenal success by ‘giving back’ to our steadfast fans and customers,” said Gordon Myers, Director of Sales and Marketing. Nightforce is offering a complimentary Nightforce 25th Anniversary Special Edition Ruger 10/22 at no additional charge with the purchase of select Nightforce riflescopes from authorized Nightforce Optics dealers. “Partnering with a trusted brand like Ruger and offering a limited edition of their renowned 10/22 rifle to purchasers of our riflescopes is a win-win for our consumers and dealers alike,” Myers said. “This exclusive offer honors our 25-year commitment to excellence in optics, embraced by shooting and hunting enthusiasts from amateur to professional, by delivering a truly legendary firearm to the collections of shooting enthusiasts. It’s our way of saying thank you to the shooting community that supports our industry,” he added.

Qualifying purchasers receive a Nightforce 25th Anniversary Special Edition Ruger 10/22 rifle featuring:
§ “Nightforce 25th Anniversary” engraved on red and black laminate hardwood stock
§ Receiver / Barrel – Satin Stainless, Threaded Barrel with Flash Hider (CA compliant model available)
§ NFO-0000 Serialization
§ Ruger® Combination Weaver Rail
§ Ruger® Clear BX-1-CLR 10-Round Mag
§ Ruger® BX-Trigger
§ Extended Magazine Release

This complimentary, no additional charge Nightforce 25th Anniversary Special Edition Ruger 10/22 rifle offer is good for new retail purchases of the following riflescope models only, while supplies last, from authorized Nightforce Optics dealers only:
§ ATACR 7-35×56 F1 Model Numbers: C569, C570, C571, C578
§ ATACR 5-25×56 F2 Model Numbers: C553, C554, C555
§ NXS 8-32×56 F2 Model Numbers: C350, C354, C437, C509, C530
§ Competition 42×44 Model Numbers: C558, C559
§ Competition 15-55×52 Model Numbers: C511, C512, C513, C514 Read more

Firearms, Optics

2018 Elk Camp Heads to Arizona, Registration Now Open


MISSOULA, Mont.—The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation is heading to the sunny Southwest to hold its 2018 Elk Camp March 15-18 in Chandler, Arizona.”There is nothing like the energy and enthusiasm generated by our members and volunteers at Elk Camp,” said David Allen, RMEF president and CEO. “We are excited to get together in Arizona to celebrate our conservation mission and milestones.”

As of July 1, 2017, RMEF has conserved or enhanced more than 7.14 million acres of elk habitat and opened or improved access to 1.15 million acres for hunters, anglers, hikers and others to enjoy. RMEF recently eliminated alllong-term debt for the first time in its 33-year history and is also riding eight consecutive years of record membership growth. Read more

Hunting
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