New Rule Provides Federal Firearms Licensees Access to FBI Records of Stolen Firearms

An interim final rule signed by Attorney General Merrick B. Garland on June 24, 2024, will allow federal firearms licensees (FFLs) to voluntarily access records of stolen firearms in the FBI’s National Crime Information Center (NCIC). The rule implements parts of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (BSCA) and allows FFLs to verify whether a firearm offered for sale has been reported as stolen prior to adding it to their inventory.

FFLs will immediately have two options to access the stolen gun records:

  1. FFLs may partner with law enforcement agencies to search the NCIC stolen gun records.
  2. States may request an extract of the NCIC stolen gun records to make available to FFLs within their jurisdiction.

A third option under development will allow FFLs that currently leverage the National Instant Criminal Background Check System for firearm background checks via E-Check to also use E-Check to query the NCIC stolen gun records.

When a search indicates a firearm is stolen, the FFL may report that information to a criminal justice agency. This will assist law enforcement agencies investigating reports of stolen firearms by providing potential investigative leads and will help deter or halt the sale of stolen firearms through seemingly legitimate business transactions.

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Firearms

SAF Files Appellant’s Brief in Challenge of Cook County Gun Ban

BELLEVUE, Wash. —— The Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) has filed an appellants brief with the Seventh U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in the continuing challenge of the ban on so-called “assault weapons” in Cook County, Illinois.

Joining SAF in its appeal from U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois are the Firearms Policy Coalition and two private citizens, Cutberto Viramontes and Christopher Khaya. They are represented by attorneys David H. Thompson, Peter A. Patterson and William V. Bergstrom with Cooper & Kirk, PLLC, Washington, D.C. The case, filed originally in 2021, is known as Viramontes v. Cook County.

“The question presented in this case is straightforward,” noted SAF founder and Executive Vice President Alan M. Gottlieb, “whether the Second Amendment permits the government to ban the best-selling rifles in America and similar semiautomatic firearms erroneously labeled as ‘assault weapons.’ We maintain the answer to that clearly is no.” Read more

Gun Control

Brownells Partners with Task Force Expedition for Fundraising Campaign

GRINNELL, Iowa – Brownells is thrilled to join forces with Task Force Expedition (TFE) for an extraordinary fundraising initiative featuring a summit on Mount Kilimanjaro. From June 27 to July 8, 2024, five dedicated teams will embark on this remarkable journey, guided by TFE, a nonprofit championing the support of military personnel, first responders, and Second Amendment rights. This unique adventure unites industry sponsors and nonprofits to generate vital funds, with proceeds fairly allocated among the five participating organizations.

Brownells is proud to sponsor Team Special Operations Wounded Warriors (SOWW) on this summit. Read more

Wildlife

Mission First Tactical 4th of July Overrun Blowout Sale

Horsham, PA –– Mission First Tactical (MFT) manufacturers of state-of-the-art, USA made rifle/carbine accessories and holsters, announces their 4th of July, direct-to-consumer “Overrun Blowout Sale”. MFT is cleaning out their warehouse from overruns and passing on the savings directly to the consumer. This incredible Independence Blowout Promotion will run from June 24th – July 8th or while supplies last.

Be sure to visit www.missionfirsttactical.com/on-sale/ or click on the products below during the promotional event and cash in big on the following offers: Read more

General

Fair Chase and Hunter Ethics with Boone and Crockett Club’s Luke Coccoli on the “Hunting Matters with Joe Betar” Podcast

Fair Chase and Hunter Ethics with Boone and Crockett Club’s Luke Coccoli on the “Hunting Matters with Joe Betar” Podcast

(Houston, TX- June 25, 2024) Houston Safari Club Foundation (HSCF) and the “Hunting Matters with Joe Betar” podcast welcomes Luke Coccoli of Boone and Crockett Club.

Luke Coccoli is the Director of Conservation Programs for the Boone and Crockett Club based out of the Rasmuson Wildlife Conservation Center on the Club’s 6,000-acre Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Ranch near Dupuyer, MT. He is a native Montanan and grew up along the Rocky Mountain Front his entire life, hunting deer and elk with his rifle or bow and fly-fishing for trout. He has a bachelor’s degree in Fish and Wildlife Management from Montana State University and a master’s degree in education – Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Montana.

He enjoys all the things which enable him to spend time outdoors especially hiking, camping, biking, running and packrafting. His two Airedale terriers, Olive and Otis, accompany him almost everywhere he goes to help keep the grizzly bears away from his lovely wife and three kids. His day-to-day summer job is to manage the Rasmuson Wildlife Conservation Center on the Club’s Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Ranch which lies just south of Glacier National Park on the east side of the Continental Divide. Read more

Hunting

Pietta Firearms: The “Clementine” .22 Combo Exclusively Distributed Through Davidson’s

Tuesday, June 25, 2024

(Gussago, Italy)— Pietta Firearms, the leader in refined, historical firearm reproductions and quality, innovative, modern firearms, together with Davidson’s, the nation’s leading firearms distributor are bringing expertly designed and developed single-actions to the industry. The “Clementine” is the latest Davidson’s exclusive to hit the market in the next few weeks.

A 10-shot, dual-cylinder (.22LR and .22 Mag), the Davidson’s Clementine by Pietta was engineered with the same quality and functionality that consumers have come to expect now for over sixty-years. With its traditional walnut grip, a 4.75” or 5.5” blued barrel and case-hardened frame, and brass backstrap and trigger guard, the Clementine is the perfect every day plinkster as much as it is a timeless heirloom handed down generation after generation.

“It has been quite some time since we’ve produced any kind of .22. We are extremely excited and honored to bring a .22 model to market with our great partners at Davidson’s, said Alberto Pietta. “All of us at Pietta have spent a lot of time developing a revolver that meets and exceeds the standards that Davidson’s has set. We’re very confident that dealers and consumers alike will find the value and quality of the Clementine.” Read more

Firearms

Michigan: spotted lanternfly confirmed in Monroe County

Michigan’s second detection of invasive insect

LANSING– Monday, the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development confirmed the state’s second detection of invasive spotted lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula) in Monroe County. A small population of juvenile spotted lanternfly was recently detected in Lambertville, with the U. S. Department of Agriculture confirming the finding on June 17.

“The infestation was detected through spotted lanternfly monitoring traps deployed by Michigan State University, as part of collaborative survey initiatives with MSU, MDARD, and the USDA,” said Steve Carlson, MDARD’s Pesticide and Plant Pest Management Division Director. “This work is a critical component of our ongoing efforts to identify and limit the spread of spotted lanternfly in Michigan.” Read more

Wildlife

Leftover Draw Offers Second Chance at a Hunting License

There’s one more chance to get a limited-quota elk, deer and antelope license through the Wyoming Game and Fish Department’s leftover license draw. Residents and nonresidents have five days to enter. The application period is open Monday, June 24 through June 28.

The leftover draw has different rules than the initial draw:

  • There is no quota split. Residents and nonresidents all draw from the same quota.
  • Residents and nonresidents can apply together in a party (up to six hunters) for licenses.
  • There are no application fees.
  • Preference points cannot be used, and an applicant will not lose preference points if a leftover license is drawn.
  • License availability is based on what is not allocated in the initial draw. The leftover draw does not have any influence on the initial draw.

The availability of leftover licenses changes from year-to-year for all species and are based on what hunters applied for and received in the initial draw. Many of the licenses available are in areas with limited public access.

“License availability varies,” said Josh Moulton, Game and Fish license section manager. “Most of these licenses are for hunt areas where access might be challenging. We encourage hunters to secure hunting permission before purchasing a license.” Read more

Hunting

Michigan Elk and bear drawing results are now available

There were 6,586 bear licenses and 260 elk licenses available for the 2024 fall hunting seasons. Drawing results are now in, and you can check them online at eLicense or on the Michigan DNR Hunt Fish app, or call 517-284-9453, to learn if you were successfully drawn.

Hunters selected in the drawing can buy their license at any license agent or online. Elk hunters drawn for a license will be mailed a packet of information that will include information about the elk hunter orientation.

If you are curious how the drawing process works for bear and elk, watch our videos:

Successfully drawn but unable to hunt this fall?

Successful applicants can transfer or donate their drawing success to an eligible person they know or a person on the Department of Natural Resources hunt waiting list. Transfer forms and other information are available at Michigan.gov/HuntTransfers. The deadline to transfer a license is Sept. 1.

DNR hunt waiting list

Unsuccessful youth applicants and those with an advanced illness can register for a donated (transferred) bear or elk hunt until . Register at Michigan.gov/HuntTransfers.

Pure Michigan Hunt

You could walk away with a hunting package worth thousands, as well as licenses for elk, bear, spring and fall turkey, and antlerless deer, and the first pick at a managed waterfowl hunt area. Don’t miss out on your shot at Michigan’s ultimate hunt! Visit Michigan.gov/PMH for more details, to purchase an application(s) or for information about our great sponsors.

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