D.C. Declines to Take Wrenn CCW Case to SCOTUS

Apparently fearing a devastating loss that could crush arbitrary concealed carry laws in a handful of states, the District of Columbia has declined to appeal its loss of a concealed carry case that struck down its “needs based” permit requirement, the Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) learned.

The SAF case is Wrenn v. District of Columbia. A three-judge panel on the U.S. District Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia struck down the city’s “good cause” requirement as unconstitutional in July. The court declined a request for an en banc panel review last month.

“We believe the city was under intense pressure to take the hit and not appeal the ruling by the U.S. District Court of Appeals,” said SAF founder and Executive Vice President Alan M. Gottlieb. “If the District had lost the case before the high court, it would have dealt a fatal blow to similar requirements in California, New Jersey, Maryland and New York, for example, and that prospect had anti-gun politicians in those states quaking in their shoes.”

Gottlieb recalled that the District’s loss in 2008 when the Supreme Court struck down its handgun ban as unconstitutional under the Second Amendment opened a floodgate for legal challenges to state laws. That led to SAF’s 2010 victory in McDonald v. City of Chicago, which not only nullified the Windy City’s handgun ban but more importantly incorporated the Second Amendment to the states via the 14th Amendment. Read more

Gun Control, Self Defense

Tactical Solutions and Trijicon Announce ACOG Sweepstakes

(Boise, ID) Tactical Solutions, the rimfire market leader in quality, dependability, and innovation including firearms, conversions, and accessories is proud to announce they have partnered with Trijicon in the 24 Days of ACOG Sweepstakes.

To celebrate the milestone of the one millionth ACOG® 4×32 riflescope to be produced, Trijicon is presenting the 24 Days of ACOG Sweepstakes. For 24 straight days (starting October 1), visitors can go to MillionthACOG.com to enter once each day for a chance to win a prize package. On the last day (October 24 – 25), 24 Days of ACOG turns to 24 HOURS of ACOG, and visitors get a chance to win the GRAND prize by entering every hour for 24 hours. All daily winners will be announced during 24 Hours of ACOG, with the grand prize winner announced on October 26.

TacSol is proud to be a partner in this exciting sweepstakes. Their prize package features TacSol’s Axiom Suppressor that will be paired with a KRISS AR-22 Complete Rifle with a Trijicon’s Miniature ACOG, and will be given away on October 7th. To learn more about the 24 Days of ACOG Sweepstakes, visit MillionthACOG.com. Contact Sales Manager, Amy Shaw at amy@tacticalsol.com or call 866-333-9901 for orders and inquiries.

Amy Shaw, Sales Manager at TacSol tells us, “To be able to say that you’ve shipped a million ACOGs is pretty incredible, and what better way to celebrate than to give away a ton of free product? We’re excited to partner with our friends at Trijicon by giving away one of our top selling products.”

About Tactical Solutions:
Tactical Solutions is the Rimfire Market leader in quality, dependability, and innovation. Established in 2002 in Boise, Idaho, TacSol is a pioneer in the innovation of lightweight and precision accurate firearms and firearm barrels. In addition to complete firearms and barrels, their line of products includes suppressors, accessories, and realistic feel caliber conversions. All of TacSol’s products are manufactured in the USA and held to the highest quality standards in the Industry. Visit their webpage at www.tacticalsol.com to view their newest innovations and complete line of products.
Marketing Agency of Record:
Rendezvous Marketing Group
info@rendezvousmarketinggroup.com

Firearms, Optics

Michigan DNR Releases Nearly 6,000 juvenile Lake Sturgeon

Several waterbodies throughout Michigan were stocked with juvenile lake sturgeon this spring and summer in an effort to rehabilitate the state’s population. Statewide, nearly 6,000 sturgeon were added to these waters.

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources and several partners released nearly 6,000 juvenile lake sturgeon into various public waters across the state this summer and fall in an effort to rehabilitate this culturally significant fish species.

The table below shows which agencies stocked fish, how many were stocked, and the date and location of each stocking effort.

 Agencies Number of Stocked Fish Date Stocked Location Stocked
Michigan DNR & Michigan State University 549 Aug. 19 Black Lake (Cheboygan County)
Michigan DNR & Michigan State University 2,261 May 26 Lower Black River (Cheboygan County)
Little Traverse Bay Band of Odawa Indians 601 Sept. 7 Burt Lake/Sturgeon River (Cheboygan County)
Michigan DNR & Michigan State University 740 Sept. 19 Mullet Lake (Cheboygan County)
Michigan DNR 302 Sept. 8 Cedar River (Menominee County)
Michigan DNR, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, Gun Lake Tribe 2 July 25 Kalamazoo River (Allegan County)
Michigan DNR 72 Sept. 11 Whitefish River (Delta County)
Michigan DNR & U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service 1,261 Sept. 19 Ontonagon River (Ontonagon County)
Michigan DNR & Michigan State University 193 Aug. 21 Tittabawassee River (Midland County)
Total Lake Sturgeon Stocked: 5,981

Juvenile lake sturgeon were collected from the wild during April and May and reared in streamside facilities until they were large enough to tag. Most fish were tagged prior to being released into their respective rivers to allow future evaluations of stocked fish. Read more

Fishing

Hot New Browning Crossbow

Browning Crossbows has added a new crossbow to their line for 2017.  The new OneSevenOne crossbow is the culmination of years of design and development.  The new bow is in the Zero7® series, the only crossbow line with the precision and performance to wear the Browning Buckmark name and logo.
Browning Crossbows has taken the proven design of their OneSixOne and OneSixTwo crossbows introduced in 2016 and incorporated additional innovative new features in to the OneSevenOne.  At 390 FPS, the OneSevenOne is the fastest model to date in the Browning Crossbow line.
Patented features of the OneSevenOne combine to deliver performance not seen in a crossbow before.  Leading the way to outstanding performance is the Triggertech ADF (anti-dry fire) trigger.  With a crisp pull weight of just 3 lbs., the Frictionless Release Technology™ trigger feels like a good rifle trigger and generates smooth and repeatable shots.
Each Zero7® crossbow from Browning features the flight track hook groove along the length of both sides of the bow.  This ensures positive, consistent draws of the bow string which also adds to accuracy.  The OneSevenOne Crossbow comes with a rope cocking device. An integrated crank cocking device is available as an accessory; it stores in the butt stock of the bow and is easily removed for use when cocking the bow.
The OneSevenOne has 135 ft. lbs. kinetic energy and a power stroke of 14.625″.  The draw weight is 170 lbs. and the total weight of the bow is 7.2 lbs.  The overall length of the bow is 36.75″and the width is 19.875″.   The bow comes in Realtree Max5 camouflage.
Key Features:
  • Soft-Touch Foregrip
  • Integrated Flight Track Groove
  • Left, Right, Underside Picatinny Rails
  • Custom Laminated Limbs
  • Forged Aluminum Riser
Accessories Included:
  • Cross 1.5×32 mm Illuminated Crossbow Scope
  • Browning Soft-Sound String Suppressors
  • Browning Rope Cocking Device
  • Premium Browning Quiver
  • Three 22″ Carbon Arrows
 For more information on Browning Crossbows, visit www.BrowningCrossbows.com  
Archery

Michigan DNR Fish Survey on Lake Huron

The DNR’s Research Vessel Tanner approaches a buoy for lifting a survey net in this photo from the 2016 Les Cheneaux Islands fish community survey

RV Tanner conducting fish community surveyThe Michigan Department of Natural Resources this week will survey the channels and embayments of the Les Cheneaux Islands, along the Lake Huron shoreline on the Upper Peninsula’s southeastern tip. Survey nets will be fished at sampling stations throughout the island chain to collect specimens representative of the overall fish community. The DNR has performed this survey every year since 1969; it is one of the longest continuous surveys in the Great Lakes.

“We’ll count each fish by species and weigh and measure them,” said Dave Fielder, DNR fisheries research biologist out of Alpena. “We’ll also collect spines from some species to allow us to age the fish.”

The data collected will be used to describe the health of the different fish populations and to compare to past years to determine trends. Read more

Fishing

Sales on FLIR thermal monoculars and weapon sights

Red-hot deals await those who purchase top-selling FLIR thermal monoculars and weapon sights before December 15

WILSONVILLE, OR – FLIR is the premium, world-leading brand in thermal technology, delivering leading-edge quality and performance that is field tested and field proven. Together, FLIR and its companion brand, Armasight by FLIR, provide trusted solutions for demanding tactical and law enforcement applications, the roughest hunting conditions and full enjoyment and situational awareness in the outdoors.

Now through December 15, FLIR is offering unprecedented savings on a range of handpicked high-performance best-selling products that provide a sixth sense to enhance hunting, shooting and outdoors experiences, while giving law-enforcement and security professionals a clear tactical advantage, day or night.

Save up to $700 on FLIR SCOUT II and SCOUT III Thermal Monoculars Read more

Optics

Century Arms Announces the Canik TP9SFx Pistol Now Shipping with Vortex Viper Optic

Delray Beach, FL – Century Arms, the exclusive importer of Canik handguns and accessories, has announced that they have partnered with Vortex Optics to offer the Canik TP9SFx competition-ready pistol to ship packaged with a Vortex Viper Red Dot. Micro red dot optics have become a fast growing trend in the handgun community and this perfect combination gives competitors and recreational shooters a premium optic that pairs perfectly with the ruggedness and reliability of the Canik TP9SFx pistol.

The TP9SFx was designed to be an ‘out-of-the box,’ race-ready pistol for competitive shooting that comes standard with four different red dot interface plates. The Viper, from Vortex Optics, mounts easily on the slide and the low profile optic positions the red dot close to the bore axis giving the user the ability to co-witness with suppressor height iron sights, if used in place of the Warren Tactical sights provided on the SFX. The Vortex Viper features a 6 MOA red dot that allows for fast target acquisition, while maintaining a precise point of aim. The waterproof and rugged construction is built to withstand harsh environmental conditions while remaining compact and lightweight, only adding 1.1 ounces to the total weight of your handgun.

The TP9SFx pistol with the addition of the Vortex Viper Red Dot allows this dynamic package to be an affordable option for action pistol and 3-gun competitors, right out-of-the-box, with an MSRP of only $729.99. The TP9SFX comes fully equipped with premium features including industry standard dovetail sight cuts that hold Warren Tactical sights, a 5.2″ barrel, two magazines (both with extended baseplates providing a 20-round capacity), interchangeable backstraps, extended slide stop, extended magazine release, Cerakote™ finished slide, and a threaded hole on the optic mounting plate for use with an optional ambidextrous cocking handle designed for use in competition.

For more information on the TP9SFX, please visit www.CanikUsa.com/TP9SFx. Read more

Firearms

Trojan Firearms Introduces Upgraded TFA-UL15

Introduced as a standard model in 2016, the TFA-UL15 has now undergone a number of upgrades. This high-performance 5.56 NATO/.223 Rem. caliber rifle immediately turned heads upon release. Light weight (under 6 lbs.), accurate and reliable, this Trojan Firearms rifle now also features the new Gen. III Ambi-Charging Handle, Gen. III Keymod Handrail and the option of either the curved bow (TFA-15C) or new straight bow (TFA-15S) Drop-In Trigger Group. Additionally, it is now also available in a number of new cerakote colors.

The TFA-UL15 is a direct gas impingement AR-15 platform rifle, made of CNC machined, high-grade aircraft billet aluminum. It also features a 416 stainless Wylde Chamber Hanson Barrel with a 1-8 twist (.625 diameter profile). Despite the high-quality “Made in the USA” construction and design, the Trojan Firearms TFA-UL15 has a MSRP starting at just $1,559.99. This rifle is also available in a “Featherweight Package” for $1,669.99. This reduced-weight package features a low-mass PVD gold coated BCG and low-mass buffer system, which drop the weight of the rifle down to 5 lbs. 8 oz. Read more

Firearms

Montcalm County, MI deer suspected positive for chronic wasting disease

A 3 ½-year-old female deer taken during Michigan’s youth deer hunting season is likely to be the 10th free-ranging deer in the state found to have chronic wasting disease. The animal was harvested in Montcalm Township in Montcalm County, and preliminary tests indicate the animal may be positive for CWD. The DNR is awaiting final confirmation from the Michigan State University Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory. Read more

Hunting, Wildlife

Steyr Arms Cash-Rebate Program

BESSEMER, Ala. — The Steyr Arms Fall/Winter Consumer Rebate Program has begun and will provide customers cash rebates of $50 to $1,000 for select Steyr and Merkel firearms purchased between Oct. 1 and Dec. 31, 2017.

Steyr Arms is offering a $50 rebate on any Steyr pistols (including the new RFP rimfire pistol); $100 rebate on any Pro THB, Scout Rifle (excluding the Scout RFR), AUG or STG77; $300 rebate on any HS .50 or HS .50 M1 rifle; and $400 rebate on any SSG 08 model. Steyr Arms, the exclusive U.S. importer for Merkel firearms, is also offering a $150 rebate on any Merkel K3 Package, which includes a Swarovski Optic and mount; a $200 rebate on any 40E shotgun; a $300 rebate on any RX Helix rifle; and a $1,000 rebate on any Merkel Double Rifle that is available in stock. Read more

Firearms
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