Supreme Court Says Felons Don’t Lose the Right to Transfer Firearms to Dealers, Others

Syllabus

HENDERSON v. UNITED STATES CERTIORARI TO THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR  THE ELEVENTH CIRCUIT

No. 13–1487. Argued February 24, 2015—Decided May 18, 2015

After being charged with the felony offense of distributing marijuana, petitioner Tony Henderson was required as a condition of his bail to turn over firearms that he lawfully owned. Henderson ultimately pleaded guilty, and, as a felon, was prohibited under 18 U. S. C. §922(g) from possessing his (or any other) firearms. Henderson therefore asked the Federal Bureau of Investigation, which had custody of his firearms, to transfer them to his friend. But the agency refused to do so. Henderson then filed a motion in federal district court seeking to transfer his firearms, but the court denied the motion on the ground that Henderson’s requested transfer would give him constructive possession of the firearms in violation of §922(g). The Eleventh Circuit affirmed.

Held: A court-ordered transfer of a felon’s lawfully owned firearms from Government custody to a third party is not barred by §922(g) if the court is satisfied that the recipient will not give the felon control over the firearms, so that he could either use them or direct their use. Read more

Firearms

Cyclops REVO 1100 Lumen Handheld Spotlight

Cyclops, an innovator in personal and field lighting solutions, continues to light the way for outdoor professionals and weekend warriors who demand reliability and performance in headlamps, spotlights and specialty lighting. Just in time for summer camping season, Cyclops is now shipping the REVO 1100 Lumen Hand Held Rechargeable Spotlight.

Cyclops REVO 1100 Lumen Hand Held Spotlight supplies outdoor enthusiasts with a device that can be operated ambidextrously and single handedly, with the ergonomically designed rubberized grip and trigger pulse/ always ON switch. This spotlight has two Hi- powered Luxeon LED lights that deliver a blinding 1100 lumens of bright white light. A vented housing reduces heat output of the REVO 1100, providing longer operations. The average burn time is 69 minutes and recharging the 6v 2.5 AH SLA battery is simple with an AC/DC adapter. It can also be recharged on the go with the included 12- volt DC car charger. The REVO 1100 includes a detachable red lens allowing users to operate at night without affecting their night vision. Read more

General

Benjamin Airguns Announces Limited Edition Air Rifles

FEATURED FINISHES FROM REALTREE®, MOON SHINE CAMO®

BLOOMFIELD, NY – The preferred air rifle of serious hunters is now available in popular camouflage finishes in a limited edition run available exclusively on crosman.com. The Benjamin Marauder .25 caliber precharged pneumatic rifle can be ordered in Realtree MAX-1, Realtree Xtra or Moon Shine Camo’s Muddy Girl.

The Marauder delivers lethal accuracy to 75 yards on small game and 40 yards on furbearers and predators. With a factory-installed shroud and suppression system, neighbors or nearby game animals won’t hear the shot, giving shooters more hunting opportunities.

The Marauder has long been considered a rifle that shoots beyond its price point and the addition of an adjustable comb and increased shot count have added to its reputation as the definitive air rifle for hunters. Read more

Firearms

Rage Introduces New Chisel Tip SC

CARTERSVILLE, Ga. (May 18, 2015) — The popular bone-busting, rear-deploying Rage Chisel-Tip broadhead has been improved with the incorporation of the proven Shock Collar blade retention and deployment system and a redesigned ferrule that is more aerodynamic resulting in better penetration. The new Rage Chisel Tip SC will blaze through the hide of any game animal, and its .35″ razor sharp stainless steel blades deploy to cut a path of destruction, while the chisel point destroys any bone that is in its path. The incorporation of the Rage Shock Collar keeps the blades locked in place until the moment of impact. Read more

Archery

Master Angler program evolves over time, continues celebration

The Department of Natural Resources’ popular Master Angler program, which recognizes those who catch fish that exceed certain minimum standards, has undergone a major change for 2015.

Originally, Master Angler status was determined by the weight of the fish. But with catch-and-release fishing growing in popularity, in 1992 the program began recognizing anglers who released specimens by the length of the fish they caught.

Master Angler flathead catfish entryNow, in a move to simplify the program in 2015, the DNR no longer will require weights for Master Angler consideration, even if the fish are kept. Weights, however, still will be used to determine state-record fish.

Michigan anglers submitted fewer trophy fish to the program in 2014 than they did in 2013, but they set five state records nonetheless. New state marks were established for black buffalo, brown bullhead, flathead catfish, quillback and white perch.

“Overall, the number of fish entered into the Master Angler program was down in 2014 from the previous year,” said Lynne Thoma, who runs the program for the DNR Fisheries Division. “It was down in both categories – catch-and-release and catch-and-keep. But we did have five new records. I think that’s the most new records ever.” Read more

Fishing

Beating the odds for a spring gobbler

by Joe Robison, DNR Wildlife Division

Brenen Twiss with liberator machineOpening day of the 2015 Michigan turkey season was about to begin. I drove north in the early morning darkness, to Bob Knoop’s 170-acre farm near Fenton, Michigan. With clouds, rain and high winds in the forecast, it looked like it would not be an ideal opening day for turkey hunting.

I would be hunting with Brenen Twiss, who has special needs. Six years ago, while Brenen was a junior in high school, he had an unfortunate accident on his way to school one morning. Brenen hit some black ice, totaled his vehicle, and was severely injured. He lost both of his legs and received traumatic brain injuries, limiting the mobility in his upper body. He’ll be in a wheelchair the remainder of his life.

For the hunt, Brenen would be using a liberator machine – a special machine that fires a weapon with the use of a joystick or a straw, depending upon the hunter’s capabilities. The liberator, invented by Pete Odland and named for the freedom it provides special-needs hunters, can be outfitted with a rifle, shotgun, muzzleloader or crossbow. Read more

Hunting

Offers Instant Savings During Dads & Grads Promotion

GREELEY, CO — A brand new pair of Steiner binoculars is the perfect choice for Father’s Day and Graduation gifts. Starting today (May 15, 2015) Steiner is offering 10% instant savings on a wide selection of quality binoculars.

Whether your Dad or grad is a hunter, hiker, boater, traveler, or shooter, Steiner has the perfect optic for them. Take advantage of 10% savings on select models in the Nighthunter XP, Safari Ultrasharp, XC, Marine, Navigator Pro, and T-Series product lines. The instant savings are offered at authorized Steiner dealers, with no coupons or rebate forms to worry about. The “Dads & Grads” promotion runs through June 30th, 2015. Read more

Optics

Fire-Proof Tracer Ammunition from G2 Research

Winder, GA–G2 Research announces an absolutely revolutionary cold tracer round for handguns.

Through chemical research and applied ignition, G2 Research, the makers of the new R.I.P self-defense round and .300 Ripout Round, have invented a NO HEAT NO FLAME tracer round for the 9mm (.45 ACP coming later). Designed to emit a bright tracer effect for 50-100 yards, testing shows that the round stays visible in the dark up to 200 yards (for anyone who “wants” to shoot a handgun 200 yards in the dark).

But wait, there’s more!

Because the new G2 tracer round is a cold tracer that literally emits no heat or flame, shooters can now visually follow training or self-defense rounds in low light or dark conditions without worrying about burning down their range or neighborhood. Now “tracer” ammunition can even be safely fired at indoor ranges with no fear of fire from the tracer element. There is also no damage to the inside of the firearm from tracer component ignition during firing or while in the barrel. Read more

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