Outdoor commentary and legislative issues.
SEDALIA, MO – Starline Brass has recently introduced cartridge cases for the .32 Auto. The .32 Auto has been chambered in numerous handguns throughout the world and adopted by many government agencies. After its introduction in 1899, the .32 Auto (.32 ACP) was chambered in several popular blowback automatic pistols, including the Colt Model 1903, the Savage Model 1907, and the Browning Model 1910. Read more
Lew Horton Distributing announces its newest Special Edition revolver from Charter Arms – the Backpacker. Chambered in 44 Special, the new Backpacker is based on the tried and true Charter Arms Bulldog platform. It features a stainless steel frame and a 5 shot cylinder. The 2.5 inch barrel is ported. It has fixed sights with a sight groove in place of a rear sight. It’s fitted with a beautiful set of walnut grips. The barrel has a special “Backpacker” etching on the left side. Read more
With archery deer season just under way, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources would like to share the annual deer season forecast and remind hunters of important changes to the deer regulations for the 2015 deer seasons.
DNR deer program biologists predict that, overall, hunters this season will see similar or slightly increased success rates to last year. The forecast is designed to give hunters a better idea of what to expect in the woods this season and includes regional information breakdowns for the Upper Peninsula, the northern Lower Peninsula and the southern Lower Peninsula. Also included in the forecast are overviews of important changes for this license year, considerations for this season, and updates on wildlife health and diseases.
The annual deer season forecast can be found online at:www.michigan.gov/documents/dnr/Deer_Hunting_Prospects_470587_7.pdf. Read more
BELLEVUE, WA – The Second Amendment Foundation today fired back at Democrat Hillary Clinton, who claimed that the Supreme Court is wrong on the Second Amendment, saying that it is Clinton who is actually wrong, and that it is “disturbing that someone running for president would show such little respect for a constitutional right.”
Audio of her remarks was released by the Washington Free Beacon. In that audio, Clinton can be heard stating, “The Supreme Court is wrong on the Second Amendment and I am going to make that case every chance I get.”
“If anybody is wrong about the Second Amendment,” said SAF founder and Executive Vice President Alan Gottlieb, “it’s Hillary Clinton. She has spent a career working to disarm average citizens, and she now wants to become president in hopes of making her anti-gun philosophy the law of the land.” Read more
WEST HARTFORD, CT – This year, Colt is kicking off autumn by offering an exciting promotion to consumers. From October 1st through December 31st, Colt is offering purchasers of a new Government Model® or Defender™ pistol a free Colt Carry Kit. The kit, valued at over $100, consists of one Blade-Tech holster, one additional magazine, and one Colt cap. Read more
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources said a 45-year-old Ohio man died after falling from his tree stand this morning in Huron County. The name of the man is being withheld, pending notification of family members. Read more
On Monday, Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc (NYSE:RGR) will announce it has become is the latest major firearms manufacturer to jump into the ammunition business.
Ruger’s initial entries into the ammunition marketplace will be in the most popular person-defense calibers.
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The announcement will detail a new line of Ruger-branded ammunition in the popular personal defense calibers: .380 Auto, 9mm, .40 S&W and .45ACP calibers.
With this arrangement, Ruger joins Sig Sauer in the recent vertical integration of ammunition into their product lines.
There is, however, one major manufacturing and positioning difference between the two: Ruger has chosen a lead-free copper alloy/nylon binder bullet technology versus the more traditional lead-based projectiles.
SureFire, LLC, manufacturer of high-end illumination tools and tactical products, has released a new and improved version of its best-selling X300® Ultra WeaponLight for handguns and long guns. This new model—the X300U-B—produces an additional 100 lumens of output from its solid-state LED, generating a maximum output of 600 lumens, an increase of 20 percent. What’s more, the X300U-B also features the same T-slot mounting system found on laser-equipped X400® WeaponLights, so it attaches to a wider range of firearm makes and models than previous X300 models. Read more
Ruger is excited to announce the launch of the LC9® Trade-In Promotion. Between October 1, 2015 and December 31, 2015, retail customers can trade in their used, hammer-fired LC9 at their local firearms retailer toward the purchase of a new LC9s® striker-fired pistol and receive a $100 gift certificate code for ShopRuger.com, Ruger’s online sportswear and accessories store. Read more
Lyons Falls, NY: Otis Technology is pleased to announce enticing year-end consumer promotions. The company is offering a buy-one-get-one-free promotion on its Ripcord® product line. Read more