The Thompson Chicago Typewriter Turns 100


When John T. Thompson first began researching a portable hand-held automatic weapon in 1915 little did he know that he would be changing history forever. Now, 100 years later, the Thompson semi-automatic rifle, also referred to as the Chicago Typewriter, is commonly known to everyone across the globe.John T. Thompson was born in Newport, Kentucky on December 31, 1860. His father, a graduate of West Point, served as Lt. Colonel during the civil war and, John, following in his father’s footsteps, also graduated from West Point and served in the Army. It was while he was in the Army that Thompson went to engineering and artillery schools and began researching small arms. He was later assigned to the Army Ordnance Department in 1890 as a 2nd Lieutenant and was responsible for arming and dispersing of weapons during the Spanish-American war. Read more
Firearms

CMP Custom Shop to Resume Accepting Work Orders in April


By Ashley Brugnone, CMP WriterAfter a brief hiatus, the CMP Custom Shop is happy to announce that it will begin to accept new work orders beginning April 1, 2016. To place an order, please call (256) 835-8455 ext. 513, 514 or 540 AFTER 7:00 a.m. on April 1 to leave your name and phone number. Orders can also be sent by email to jcoppock@thecmp.org. Any orders received before 7:00 a.m. will not be taken. All orders will be accepted according to the time stamp they were received. Read more
Firearms

ZEISS Announces Outdoor Family Days Promotion


Carl Zeiss Sports Optics, the world’s leading manufacturer in high performance sports optics, is pleased to announce their Outdoor Family Days Promotion. From April 1st through May 31, 2016 ZEISS is offering super saving on many of its most popular optics. Simply purchase any VICTORY HT or VICTORY SF binocular and receive a TERRA ED 8×42 binocular FREE. Or, purchase any TERRA ED or CONQUEST HD binocular and receive a $50 Visa prepaid card by mail-in rebate. ZEISS’ way of making the great outdoors even greater. Read more
Optics

Should the Capitol Remain “Gun-Free”?

From John Lott, Jr…

Like so many mass public shootings, the gunman who attacked the U.S. Capitol on Monday first tried shooting a uniformed officer.  Fortunately, the lone gunman was quickly subdued and no one other than the attacker was seriously injured. But it raises questions of what would have happened with a more coordinated terrorist attack.

With terror attacks occurring regularly around the world, we can’t ignore the fact that the Capitol would provide a primary target for terrorists.  Indeed, an FBI informant foiled such an attack in January.

Police are crucial – probably the single most important factor in reducing crime. But uniformed police have a tough job stopping terrorists since they are often the first targets in any attack.

In late 2013, Ron Noble, who at the time was secretary-general of Interpol, Europe’s version of the FBI, noted two means of protecting people from mass shootings:

“One is to say we want an armed citizenry; you can see the reason for that. Another is to say the enclaves (should be) so secure that in order to get into the soft target, you’re going to have to pass through extraordinary security.”

But with terrorists planning these attacks many months or even years in advance, Noble warned that his experience taught him it was virtually impossible to stop killers from getting weapons.

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Gun Control, Self Defense

New Michigan Fishing Licenses Due April 1


The Michigan Department of Natural Resources reminds anglers that a new fishing license season begins Friday, April 1, which coincides with the new regulation cycle. All 2015 fishing licenses are good through Thursday, March 31.Anglers have five options to choose from when making their purchase. All fishing licenses are good for all species.

  • Resident annual – $26
  • Non-resident annual – $68
  • Senior annual (for residents age 65 or older) – $11
  • 24-hour (resident or non-resident) – $10
  • 72-hour (resident or non-resident) – $30

Those interested in targeting lake sturgeon and/or muskellunge also will need to obtain free fishing and harvest tags from their local license retailer. Read more

Fishing

Leupold Adds New Reticle Options


BEAVERTON, Ore. — Leupold & Stevens, Inc., the optics choice of elite snipers, has expanded the reticle options in its Mark 6® and Mark 8® line of riflescopes.The Mark 6 3-18x44mm M5C2 is now available with a non-illuminated Leupold® Tactical Milling Reticle® (TMR®). This tested and proven reticle expands on the traditional Mil Dot reticle by using various sized and spaced hash marks on the horizontal and vertical stadia. These marks allow for additional ranging precision, enhanced accuracy and quick one-meter range estimation reference points.

Additionally, the TReMoR 3 reticle has been added to the Mark 6 3-18x4mm M5C2 in both illuminated and non-illuminated versions.

New to the Mark 8 3.5-25x56mm riflescope are Illuminated TReMoR 3, Illuminated H59 and the Leupold Illuminated TMR reticles. Read more

Optics

MINOX Spotting Scope with Angled Eyepiece Designed to Meet the Needs of Serious Observers


For the dedicated nature observer and birder a high quality spotting scope is an essential tool. To meet that need, MINOX has extended its range of spotting scopes with the MD 88 W APO model, which has an angled eyepiece.The MD 88 W APO provides core MINOX features — compactness, quality and precision. Equipped with a steplessly adjustable eyepiece with 20 to 60 times magnification it offers maximum flexibility. Read more
Optics

Bill Adds Michigan Libraries to Killing Zones

An awful bill with many sponsors, it was introduced early in this legislative session. This proposed law would add libraries to the list of Mass Murderer Empowerment Zones (The so-called “Pistol Free Zones” where a licensed concealed carrier may not carry a concealed pistol.) So, in addition to the other places where law-abiding citizens are left vulnerable to criminal attack, such as hospitals, churches, etc. (The full list reads like a psychopath’s shopping list for victims), libraries would be off limits.

Today’s example is House Bill 4261.

More here…

Self Defense

Afflictor Broadheads’ K2-Hybrid solves the hottest debate in bowhunting


The intense debate amongst bowhunters has come to a win-win solution! New from Afflictor Broadheads, the K2-Hybrid combines traditional confidence with brilliant mechanical engineering methods to give archers the first true hybrid broadhead.The K2-Hybrid features Afflictor’s patented Drivekey Technology. The Drivekey fully deploys the surgically sharp stainless steel blades immediately on contact to their 1-¾ inch cutting diameter and positions the blades to a structurally sound fixed and locked position. Drivekey Technology also enables the K2-Hybrid’s ability to remain closed during flight, until target contact, on arrow speeds ranging from 450+ fps for crossbows, down to the slower speeds of a traditional recurve setup, and everything in between. Drivekey Technology makes the K2-Hybrid a mechanical broadhead during arrow flight and a true fixed blade broadhead immediately upon target entry, distinguishing it from any other industry design. Read more
Archery
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