FPC Works to End New York’s Ban on Carry in Parks in Merits Briefing at 2nd Circuit

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NEW YORK CITY – Today, Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) announced the filing of its opening brief with the federal Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit in Christian v. James, an FPC Law case that challenges some of the State of New York’s post-Bruen bans on public carry. The opening brief, filed Friday, addressed the plaintiffs claims regarding carry in public parks and can be viewed at firearmspolicy.org/boron. The Second Circuit plans to hear arguments in June.

“Given that the Supreme Court has unequivocally stated that the ‘plain text’ of the [Second] Amendment extends to cover carrying firearms in public, and the Parks Ban prevents carrying firearms in public parks, this case unquestionably passes Bruen’s threshold inquiry, and the Parks Ban is presumptively unconstitutional,” argues the brief. “The question then is one for history, and the history of firearms regulation demonstrates that the Parks Ban is neither facially constitutional nor, in the alternative, constitutional when applied to parks outside of urban areas.”

“New York’s ban on carry in parks is unconstitutional and it’s not a close call. The Second Circuit should put a stop to this restriction that the State enacted in defiance of the Supreme Court’s clear decision in Bruen,” said FPC President Brandon Combs. Read more

Gun Control

Michigan Turkey Hunting 101

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Turkey Hunting 101

April 2, 5-6:30 p.m.

Montibeller Park Pavillion, Ypsilanti

Register online

April 5, 1-4 p.m.

Williams Gun Sight Company, Davison

Register by email or phone: James Miller, 810-513-9820, jmmturkey@att.net or Justin Mitchell, 810-938-0607, justinmitchell88@gmail.com

Learn everything you need to know about wild turkeys, their behavior, planning a successful hunt and what comes next.

Through classroom instruction, games and hands-on practice, Turkey Hunting 101 will cover basic information on preparing to hunt wild turkeys, different aspects of learning to hunt and more advanced hunting techniques. From choosing your first camo, call and gun to finding like-minded hunters, this free workshop has you covered. Read more

Hunting

Bring Home More Game in 2025 with SEVR

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As turkey season approaches, SEVR is here to help hunters bring home more birds. Success in the field starts with choosing the right equipment, and SEVR broadheads give hunters the edge they need.

The best broadheads from SEVR for turkey hunting include the Hybrid 1.5, Titanium 2.0, and Robusto 2.0. These models are engineered for penetration, large cut diameters, and unmatched field point accuracy.

Hybrid 1.5: Combines a 1.5” main blade with a .7” wide fixed bleeder blade for a 2.2-inch total cut. Available in 100 or 125 grain.

Titanium 2.0: SEVR’s maximum cut head. Available in 100 or 125 grain.

Robusto 2.0: Optimized for crossbows, maximum FOC. Available in 150 grains.

For more information about SEVR Broadheads visit www.sevrbroadheads.com

Archery, Hunting

Guns.com Suppressor BOGO Deal Returns for A Limited Time

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Leading Online Retailer Ushers In Spring With An Unbeatable Deal On Top Suppressors

The incredible Buy One, Get One (BOGO) suppressor deal returns to Guns.com. Available now through March 30, gun owners can shop from a wide variety of top suppressors and will get a free BANISH 22K-V2 silencer by purchasing any participating suppressor. With the fastest ATF approval times ever, now is the best time to buy your next silencer.

Guns.com customers can conveniently shop for top suppressors from brands like Dead Air, GEMTECH, FN, BANISH, SIG SAUER, KGM, Nosler, and YHM. Customers can also shop one of the largest online inventories for new and used firearms, ammo, gear, and more. Once a customer buys a suppressor on Guns.com, the purchase is fulfilled through Silencer Central, including all required paperwork and ATF forms. With a simplified process, customers will have their silencers shipped directly to their homes, saving time and money with no transfer fees.

Don’t miss this limited-time offer now through March 30, 2025. When gun owners buy a qualifying suppressor, they’ll receive a FREE BANISH® 22K-V2 rimfire suppressor. Terms and conditions apply, and customers can find more information on Guns.com.

Visit https://www.guns.com/silencers to purchase a qualifying suppressor and get a free 22K-V2 rimfire suppressor. Read more

Firearms

NSSF Opens Hunting Heritage Trust Grant Applications

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NGOs can apply for $100,000 in support of R3 efforts

NSSF®, The Firearm Industry Trade Association, has opened the application period for the 2025 Hunting Heritage Trust Grants that offer a total of $100,000 in support for programs that work to expand participation in hunting and the shooting sports.

Qualified non-governmental organizations (NGOs) may apply for a portion of this year’s $100,000 Hunting Heritage Trust Grant total, to be used to support recruitment, retention and reactivation programs, known collectively as R3 efforts. NSSF will place emphasis on programs that focus on increasing participation by attracting new participants and reactivating past participants.

Only project proposals submitted by and in the name of NGOs are eligible for funding. NSSF advises potential applicants to read the application guidelines carefully to fully understand which projects are, and are not, eligible for Hunting Heritage Trust Grant funding.

“We are excited to offer this new round of Hunting Heritage Trust Grants to encourage organizations to expand programs that facilitate participation among diverse groups in target shooting and hunting,” said Joe Bartozzi, NSSF President and CEO. “We’ll be looking to reward programs that address the needs of this growing participant base. If you’ve got a program in mind that meets the grant guidelines, a Hunting Heritage Trust Grant can help elevate your efforts.” Read more

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Michigan moose are loose – collaborative study tracks collared moose in western UP

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A view from a helicopter shows moose operations taking place below on the snow-covered landscape.
Researchers fitted 20 moose with GPS collars to study species’ survival challengesBy RACHEL LINCOLN, communications representative
and JOHN PEPIN, deputy public information officer
Michigan Department of Natural ResourcesThe moose population in the western Upper Peninsula has been a subject of great interest and conversation for decades. People want to know how many moose there are, where they are located and whether there will ever be an opportunity to hunt them.

This curiosity stems from Michigan’s efforts to restore moose to the region and the iconic status of the animal – a species many people have never seen.

An article from the 1980s discusses Michigan moose reintroduction efforts.Once on the verge of disappearing from the state, moose were successfully reintroduced in the western Upper Peninsula from Canada in the mid-1980s.

Forty years later, their population has grown but failed to reach the goal initially hoped for of 1,000 animals by the year 2000. The population in this core moose area in the western U.P. grew steadily between 1997 and 2007 before slowing significantly.

The 2023 biennial aerial survey estimated 426 moose. Read more
Wildlife

Heckler & Koch USA Introduces the G36 .22 LR

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Columbus, Georgia – Heckler & Koch, a global leader in small arms, is excited to announce the release of the new G36 .22 LR.

Since adoption by the German Bundeswehr in 1997, the iconic G36 has been the gold standard modern rifles continue to emulate. From its ability to fire with a folded stock, its completely modular design, ambidextrous controls, and short-stroke piston system, the combat-proven G36 is still used to protect and serve countries worldwide.

HK has once again partnered with Umarex of Germany to create the most realistic civilian version of the G36 yet. So realistic, in fact, that most of the original accessories and furniture will mount securely to give the same look and feel as the original G36. Whether being used as a fun range gun, or a sub-caliber trainer, the G36 .22 is a high quality and reliable firearm ready for whatever you throw its way.

“The G36 .22 has been a labor of love. The G36 .22 is the enthusiast’s rimfire: from its iconic silhouette, ambidextrous controls, and smooth recoil experience, we ensured that G36 .22 is no mere imitation – it is a fully-functional and fully-featured rifle,” said Nathan Schueth, Director of Sales & Business Development.” Our partners knocked it out of the park. The G36 .22 features wide compatibility with existing G36 accessories and is begging to be customized!”

Units are already on their way to all HK USA Distributors. For more information visit

www.hk-usa.com. Read more

Firearms

SK Guns Announces New Agent Eclipse AOS 1911 Pistols

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SK Guns® is proud to announce the next edition of its collaboration with Agency Arms, Stan Chen Customs and Color Casing by the famous “Doug.” The Agent Eclipse AOS 1911 is the follow-up to the Agent Firecrest AOS 1911 pistols, which sold out of all 300 limited units within days. The companies have come together again to offer the latest rendition in both 9mm and 45 ACP. In addition to para-ported and chunk-ported options, the Agent Eclipse will have three variations of the popular REACTIV™ Maxx grips.

“We received an immense amount of positive feedback following the launch of the Agent Firecrest AOS 1911,” said Simon Khiabani, owner and founder of SK Guns. “Along with that feedback, we received an overwhelming amount of requests for a two-tone variation. We have listened to our loyal customers, and are proud to introduce the new Agent Eclipse. It has been a great experience working with Agency, Stan Chen and the famous ‘DOUG’, and I am excited to see these partnerships continue to grow.”

Each model in the Eclipse lineup includes the AOS optic plate, compatible with the RMR/SRO A14B footprint. The Eclipse is a two-tone model with satin Black Nitride controls, slide and barrel, the most durable finish available for a firearm. An iron sight cover plate is also provided in the same satin finish to offer versatility for shooters who prefer not to use optics. Read more

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FPC and FPCAF Tee Up Challenge to NFA Firearm ‘Silencer’ Laws in Fifth Circuit

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NEW ORLEANS – Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) and FPC Action Foundation (FPCAF) issued the following statement regarding United States v. George Peterson, a criminal matter presenting an FPC-backed challenge to the U.S. Government’s regulation of suppressors through unconstitutional registration and taxation requirements. Key case documents in Peterson can be viewed at firearmspolicy.org/peterson.

Background

In 1934, Congress enacted the National Firearms Act (“NFA”) (26 U.S.C. § 5801, et seq.) which, among other things, regulates firearm suppressors (“silencers”), imposing registration and tax payment requirements.

Under federal law, the terms “firearm silencer” and “firearm muffler” mean “any device for silencing, muffling, or diminishing the report of a portable firearm, including any combination of parts, designed or redesigned, and intended for use in assembling or fabricating a firearm silencer or firearm muffler, and any part intended only for use in such assembly or fabrication.” (18 U.S.C. § 921(a)(25).)

In 2022, the United States Government criminally charged Mr. George Peterson, a resident of Louisiana, with possession of an unregistered firearm suppressor (i.e., “silencer”) in violation of 26 U.S.C. §§ 5841, 5861(d), and 5871.

Mr. Peterson has been and remains an FPC member.

As an affirmative defense to the charge, Mr. Peterson challenged the NFA’s constitutionality with respect to its regulation of suppressors as being unconstitutional under the Second Amendment.

In 2023, Mr. Peterson entered a conditional plea of guilty (pursuant to Rule 11(a)(2) of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure), reserving the right to have the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit review the district court’s denial of his motions to dismiss the Indictment and to suppress evidence.

In February 2025, a 3-judge panel of the Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court’s denial of Mr. Peterson’s motion to dismiss in a horrifically flawed and dangerous decision.

Recognizing the danger the panel decision represents to Second Amendment-protected rights, FPC agreed to financially back world-class counsel for Mr. Peterson’s appeal. Read more

Gun Control

Barrett Firearms Announces Major Expansion

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CAPTION: An artist’s impression of Stage 1 of the planned Barrett Manufacturing & Technology Campus in Murfreesboro TN.

MURFREESBORO, TN – Barrett Firearms Manufacturing Inc. has announced plans for a new state-of-the-art facility set to redefine excellence in weapon systems manufacturing while delivering jobs growth for the region.

The announcement was made formally by the Department of Tennessee Economic and Community Development (TNECD) Thursday, March 20.

The $76.4 million campus-style industrial precinct, to be known as the Barrett Manufacturing & Technology Campus (BMTC), will be capable of designing, developing, manufacturing, testing, sustaining and distributing Barrett’s expanding range of world-class products.

It will be constructed on a 170-acre greenfield site in the company’s Murfreesboro TN heartland and less than a mile from the current base at which Barrett has become a global leader.

The expansion will double the Barrett workforce over the next five years and enable the company to meet growing worldwide demand for its commercial and defense products.

The facility is planned to open in early 2027. Read more

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