SCIENTIFIC FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION ACT UPHELD

Lawsuit by Keep Michigan Wolves Protected Summarily Dismissed

Lansing—The Michigan Court of Claims today dismissed a lawsuit by anti-hunting groups challenging the constitutionality of the Scientific Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act. In a strongly-worded opinion by the Honorable Mark T. Boonstra, the Court ruled in favor of the State of Michigan, Department of Natural Resources and Natural Resources Commission and summarily dismissed the challenge to the law from Keep Michigan Wolves Protected, which was heavily financed and run by the Humane Society of the United States.

“The Attorney General’s office did an excellent job of defending this law on its constitutional merits,” said Drew YoungeDyke, public relations manager for Michigan United Conservation Clubs (MUCC). “The Court recognized that the Scientific Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act was about just what its title says, managing fish, wildlife and their habitats with sound science.”

The Scientific Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act (SFWCA) was enacted as a citizen initiative by the Michigan Legislature in August of 2014 under a constitutional provision that allows citizens to propose laws to their elected representatives. The initiative, led by the Citizens for Professional Wildlife Management coalition, contained provisions designed to manage fish, wildlife and habitat with sound science, including authorizing the Natural Resources Commission to designate game species (including wolves) and issue fisheries orders while requiring it to use sound science, discounting hunting and fishing licenses for active military members (hunting and fishing licenses pay for fish and wildlife management), and appropriating $1 million to manage and prevent aquatic invasive species.

The Court ruled that “the general purpose or aim, of the SFWCA is to manage fish, wildlife and their habitats,” and that, “provisions in the SFWCA relate to this object,” contrary to Keep Michigan Wolves Protected’s claim that they were unrelated to each other. Therefore, it ruled that Keep Michigan Wolves Protected “fails to state a claim upon which relief may be granted,” and dismissed the challenge. Read more

Animal Rights, Hunting, Wildlife

UTG New 1″ True Hunter Scope: SCP-U432AOWT2

The SCP-U432AOWT2 optic is based on one of Leapers’ classic scope designs that have accompanied air gunners and .22 caliber enthusiasts for years. This new True Hunter scope has seen a number of enhancements that increase its ease of use and overall functionality while maintaining a very attractive price point.

Built on a 1″ tube and featuring a fixed 4X32 power magnification with a 32mm diameter objective, the SCP-U432AOWT2 with its adjustable parallax from 5 yards to infinity excels at short to medium ranges and truly shines when used on air guns or .22 rifles. A 32′ field of view at 100 yards and a 3.4″ eye relief provide shooters with an effective, yet comfortable, means to quickly view targets when shouldering their favorite plinking air guns and rifles. Read more

Optics

Howa Mini Action Rifles Available from Legacy Sports, International

Gene Lumsden, CEO of Legacy Sports International, Inc. announces the arrival of Howa Mini Action rifles chambered in .223 Remington. Inventory is available for immediate shipment in 20 inch lightweight, 22 inch standard and 20 inch heavy barrel versions. Other chamberings, including the .204 Ruger will be available soon. Special synthetic stocks have been designed to fit this new configuration and come in black, od green and Kryptek Highlander camo colors.

With the Mini Action, the chamber and bolt are 12% shorter than regular short actions with shorter bolt throw for faster reloads. Weight is also reduced with a shorter bolt. Each Mini Action rifle features a drawn barrel, three position safety and HACT two-stage trigger. The Howa Mini Action Rifle comes with a factory equipped ten round, synthetic detachable magazine. Scoped models come with a Nikko Stirling Panamax 3-9×40 scope that features an extra-wide angle field of view (20% more than comparable optics), red and green illuminated Half Mil Dot reticle and durability suited to heavy recoil rifle calibers.

Firearms

Hunters: Capture Every Detail With Midland Wi-Fi HD Wearable Action Camera

Wi-Fi Allows You to Control and View What You’re Shooting with Smart Phone

Everyday is a good day when you’re out hunting, so start capturing some of those adventures with the Midland® XTC450VP Wi-Fi HD Wearable Action Camera. The easy to use, high-definition camera shoots crystal clear digital video footage as well as still images and can be mounted on your person, to a tree, firearm or bow. Small and sleek, the camouflage camera is durable, simple to use and made to easily record and share all the action from your hunt – from ATVing to scouting to taking that prized shot.

Capture your own first-person action footage using the camera’s three-point mounting system which provides for stability and versatility. No “did I push the button?” questions here, the camera’s on/off switch is a simple slide, so you can focus on your hunt, without the worry about whether or not the camera is recording. The 270-degree rotating lens ensures no matter how you mount the camera, you’ll always get the perfect shot.

Options are key to using the camera for uses when hunting. Choose among three recording resolutions, 1920 x 1080p @30fps, 1280 x 720p @60fps, or 848 x 480 @120fps. Get everything from slow motion video of the final approach and shot using the camera’s 120 frames per second mode to the posed high quality photo of you and your trophy with the 12 mega pixel camera. Control and view all of it from your iOS or Android smartphone through wi-fi using a simple to use app. Read more

Optics

Browning Announces Black Label 1911-380 Handgun

For 2015 Browning is proud to introduce the Black Label 1911-380 autoloading pistol. This new offering pairs two of John M. Browning’s original inventions — the Model 1911 handgun and the 380 ACP cartridge. The 1911 has been a favorite firearm among shooters for decades and the new 1911-380 keeps with that tradition of innovation and function.

Scaled down to 85% of the size of the original 45 ACP versions, the new single-action Browning 1911-380 is made in the USA and utilizes a precision built composite frame. Extras like an extended ambidextrous safety, beavertail grip safety, machined steel slide and skeletonized hammer are also featured. The new Black Label 1911-380 comes in a matte black finish with fixed combat sights.

The overall length is 7 ½” and average weight is 17 ½ oz. Slightly larger than most 380 ACP pistols, the size manages recoil better and improves control for more accurate follow up shots. The grip is narrow, but long and wide enough for comfortable shooting. Barrel length is 4 ¼”, which increases bullet velocity for more downrange punch and improved accuracy for sport shooting. The magazine capacity is 8 rounds. ABS carrying case included.

Suggested Retail: $669.99. Read more

Firearms

Criminal Charges Dropped, Guns Returned to Nebraska Man Helped by SAF

Criminal charges have been dropped against a Nebraska man whose expensive firearms collection was seized in a case involving a misdemeanor conviction some years ago for carrying a knife that was an eighth-inch too long, and the Second Amendment Foundation was delighted to assist in the effort.

Kevin Williams of Lincoln was prosecuted under a local ordinance, but when the case came to trial, the case was dropped and his firearms were returned, noted SAF founder and Executive Vice President Alan M. Gottlieb.

“When we learned of this case,” he said, “we couldn’t resist getting involved. When somebody faces losing his firearms collection over an old misdemeanor conviction because he had a knife blade that was a fraction of an inch too long, that just seems silly. Turns out we were right.”

“This wrongful prosecution should never have begun,” noted attorney David Sigale of Glen Allyn, Ill., who took the case for SAF. “We are pleased that Mr. Williams is out of criminal jeopardy, and that the government has relinquished its forfeiture claim on Mr. William’s constitutionally protected property. This is a reminder that the Constitution and Second Amendment apply all throughout Nebraska.” Read more

Firearms

CCRKBA: Data Shows Obama Still Best Gun Salesman in the US

BELLEVUE, WA – Last month set a new record for the number of background checks ever conducted during the month of June in the 17-year history of the National Instant Check System, prompting the Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms to declare that, for the seventh year in a row, Barack Obama is the best gun salesman in the United States.

“It’s a dubious honor for the president, I’m sure,” CCRKBA Chairman Alan Gottlieb chuckled. “After all, Barack Obama has been advocating all forms of gun control since before he was elected back in 2008, and the only thing that has really ever accomplished is to push gun sales higher.”

Gottlieb cited data released Monday by the National Shooting Sports Foundation that said the NSSF-adjusted National Instant Check System (NICS) figure of 886,825 checks was the highest on record for the month of June since the system was inaugurated. It is up considerably over June 2014, when there were 805,571 NICS checks, according to the NSSF-adjusted data. This year’s second quarter figure was also the second highest in the system’s history, at 2,793,230 checks. Read more

Firearms

Revamped Leatherwood M-1200 XLR Auto Ranging & trajectory Scope Now Available

The original Jim Leatherwood designed military A.R.T. scope of the 1960’s was a 3-9x40mm scope…and was later produced by Leatherwood/Hi-Lux Optics as the M-600 sporting model for those shooters and hunters wanting to use the same auto-ranging and bullet trajectory compensating technology that was so effective in the hands of military sharpshooters. To meet the higher magnification needs of extreme long range shooters, the 6-24x50mm M-1200 was brought onto the market a few years later.

Both of these 1-inch tube A.R.T. models featured the Leatherwood “CAMputer” system, which could be calibrated to range a distant target, and at the same time automatically allow for the drop of the bullet. Using an A.R.T. scope simply required the shooter to use the ranging system built into the reticle to frame a target of known size…steady the hold on that target…and take the shot – or… “Frame…Aim…Shoot!”

A couple of years back, the M-600 was replaced by the 2.5-10x44mm updated and upgraded M-1000 model, built with a larger 30mm tube. Now, the Leatherwood M-1200 XLR has also been totally revamped – including the larger diameter scope tube and switching to a new “CAMputer” system, which is easier to use and more user friendly than the original Leatherwood system. The new system is also more compatible with a much wider range of popular cartridges as well – from the .223 Remington to the .50 BMG, for shots out to 1,200 meters. Read more

Optics

Convert Your Handgun into a PDW with the KPOS Pathfinder

More and more shooters are purchasing personal defense weapons (PDWs) as part of their overall defense plan. The PDW style weapon comes under the government classification of SBR and requires paperwork and a federal tax stamp. FAB Defense allows you to convert your pistol into a personal defense weapon without the cumbersome federal restrictions and tax stamps. In less than 10 seconds, FAB Defense KPOS Gen 2 Pathfinder allows shooters to convert their handgun into a PDW without any modifications to the pistol. The innovative design, of the pistol-to-carbine conversion featuring a folding stabilization tube in place of a stock, is the product spec that gives it a non-NFA rating.

The FAB Defense KPOS G2 Pathfinder provides shooters with the tactical benefits of other KPOS conversion systems— without having to go through all of the paperwork and additional expense. The compact design fits select full-size handgun models from popular brands such as Glock, Sig, Beretta, CZ, Jericho, FN and Springfield. The conversion accessory features 6061 T6 billet-hard anodized aluminum frame and includes folding backup sights and a VTS handguard for added control and accuracy at longer distances. Read more

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