SAF Lawsuit Allowed Chicago Uber Driver to Carry, Defend Self, Others

BELLEVUE, WA — A defensive shooting incident in Chicago involving a legally-armed Uber driver who intervened when a gunman opened fire on a crowd in Logan Square could not have happened without a concealed carry law that was passed by the Illinois Legislature because of a federal lawsuit brought by the Second Amendment Foundation.

No charges will be filed against the unidentified Uber driver, who used his licensed handgun to stop the alleged shooter, a 22-year-old man who now faces criminal prosecution. SAF founder and Executive Vice President Alan Gottlieb noted that, had this armed citizen not been present, this incident could have turned out much differently, and much worse. Read more

Firearms, Gun Control, Self Defense

Michigan Fish Stocking Creates More Angler Opportunities

DNR employees stocking fish off pier in HollandThe Department of Natural Resources today announced it is in the middle of its new fish-stocking season. This spring, people are likely to find DNR fish-stocking trucks releasing their prized cargo at hundreds of lakes and streams throughout the state.

Fish stocking is a valuable tool used by fisheries managers to restore, enhance and create new fishing opportunities in Michigan’s inland lakes and streams and in the Great Lakes. The DNR Fisheries Division accomplishes this task by rearing fish at its six fish production facilities located throughout the state; cooperatively managing up to 50 rearing ponds and 12 Great Lakes net pen locations; and maintaining a fleet of 17 specialized fish-stocking vehicles. Read more

Fishing

Moms with Guns to Highlight Concealed Carry Expo

How does your average, everyday mom go from teaching college level critical-thinking classes to teaching firearms classes? Beth Alcazar, USCCA writer, instructor, and author of the “Pacifiers & Peacemakers” column, will share her compelling story at the upcoming USCCA Concealed Carry Expo, May 8-10, 2015. This first-ever event, located at the Washington County Fair Park in West Bend, Wis., plans to bring together all aspects of the concealed-carry industry, including the fast-growing women’s segment.

“The firearms industry is no longer just a ‘boy’s club,'” Beth states. “And moms with guns are becoming the new norm, with women accounting for 37 percent of new shooting participants.”
Appropriate for the Mother’s-Day-weekend event, and in complete opposition to the anti-gun groups that degrade and demean women, Alcazar plans to share a presentation titled, “Concealed Carry for Moms: Breaking the Mold.” Accompanied by statistics, trends and real-world examples, she’ll share what spurs her passion to pursue the concealed-carry lifestyle and be a responsibly armed woman… and why other moms can – and should – follow the same course. Alcazar will also be teaching a WI Concealed Carry Permit Course at the expo FREE to mothers on Mother’s Day. Read more

Firearms, Gun Control

Winchester® SX3 NWTF® Cantilever Turkey in Mossy Oak® Break-Up Country®

Autoloading Super X3 NWTF Cantilever Turkey shotguns will now be offered in the new Mossy Oak® Break-Up Country® camo pattern for 2015.

SX3 NWTF Cantilever Turkey features include:

  • Synthetic stock with textured gripping surface gives your hands a sure, non-slip grip and the non-glare Mossy Oak® Break-Up Country® finish won’t spook wary turkeys
  • .742 back-bored technology provides optimum shot patterns that are dense and even
  • Invector-plus™ extra-full turkey choke tube produces a tight, tom-busting pattern
  • 24″ barrel is easy to swing in tight brush
  • Truglo® fiber-optic front sight with adjustable rear sight gathers light for fast, quick pointing
  • Weaver™ style cantilever rail design makes it easy to attach an electronic sight or conventional scope
  • Quadra-vent™ ports vent excess gases for cleaner operation
  • Drop-out trigger group allows easy cleaning
  • Ambidextrous crossbolt safety is easily reversible
  • Cast/drop shims and length of pull spacers allow adjustments for perfect fit
  • Inflex Technology recoil pad directs felt recoil down and away from your cheek to reduce flinch and fatigue

A 12 gauge, 3½” chambered model and a 20 gauge, 3” chamber model are available. Retail price for both versions of the new SX3 NWTF Cantilever Turkey model is $1,199.99.

For more information on Winchester Firearms, please visit www.winchester-guns.com.

Firearms

SCI Updates Sportsmen’s Issues

Hunters are making progress in the nation’s capital this month, but strong crosswinds are blowing. Even while the Congress is moving forward with the top SCI legislative priority – the Bipartisan Sportsmen’s Act, designated in the Senate as S. 405 – Obama administration bureaucrats are lobbing new regulations at hunters’ guns and ammunition.

First, the good news. The U.S. Senate is moving out smartly with consideration of S. 405.   Hearings have already been held in two Senate committees, with the majority of witnesses testifying in support of the bill. Representing the scant opposition to the bill was none other than Wayne Pacelle, CEO of the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS.)   Pacelle attempted to mollify the Senators by starting off with an outright lie, claiming that HSUS “is not opposed to hunting.” This statement came despite the group’s lengthy record of working to ban hunting at both the state and federal level, and Pacelle’s own remarks to the contrary.

But the members of the panel would not be so easily fooled. Read more

Hunting, Wildlife

Spring birding tours set for early May at Michigan’s Wetland Wonders

trumpeter swan on the waterThe Michigan Department of Natural Resources reminds wildlife watchers that spring birding tours – coming up Saturday, May 2 and 9 – are a fun way to celebrate the warmer weather and explore the state’s Wetland Wonders.

Birding tour highlights may include diving and dabbling ducks in full breeding plumage, trumpeter and tundra swans, osprey, bald eagles, sandhill cranes and many more. The tours will be led by DNR wildlife biologists and technicians and will include a sneak-peek driving tour into refuge areas that normally are closed.

Michigan’s Wetland Wonders are the seven premier managed waterfowl areas in southern Michigan: Fennville Farm Unit at the Allegan State Game Area, Fish Point State Wildlife Area, St. Clair Flats State Wildlife Area on Harsens Island, Muskegon County Wastewater Facility, Nayanquing Point State Wildlife Area, Pointe Mouillee State Game Area and Shiawassee River State Game Area.

Spring birding tours are set for the following dates, times and locations:
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Wildlife

Redding Introduces Die Sets for the 6mm Creedmoor Cartridge

Cortland, NY…….New for 2015, Redding Reloading Equipment is offering die sets for the exciting new 6mm Creedmoor Cartridge.

With a growing demand and factory brass offered, Redding now introduces 6mm Creedmoor die sets for today’s reloader’s needs. This new round has great and game changing potential for a host of sport shooting and hunting disciplines, as a result, new sets will be offered in Standard Full Length, Standard Neck and Deluxe. Regardless of the individual shooters needs Redding die sets are now available to meet many types of shooting demand. The sets featuring a full length sizing die can also be customized by adding a carbide expander and all sets can be enhanced with the addition of a micrometer adjustable seat stem either in standard or VLD configurations. Plus a custom shoulder bump can be achieved by using these sets with Redding’s unique Competition Shellholders. Read more

Ammunition

New Custom Fire Pits from Plantation Spoiled

A new custom Fire Pit from Plantation Spoiled is the perfect addition for any camp, whether you’re at the hunting property, on a camping trip or ready for a backyard fire ring. Easy to transport and easy to set up, this Fire Pit turns any location into the perfect spot for a campfire. The stylish craftsmanship of these metal Fire Pits will have owners wanting to bring them home from the hunting property during the off-season for backyard Fire Pit enjoyment.

Plantation Spoiled offers a new Fire Pit that looks great, can be customized with scenes or logos, and is designed with a fire ring and base that are separate pieces for easy cleaning or moving. Fire Pits are a trendy addition for homeowners for backyard gatherings, and with a Fire Pit from Plantation Spoiled, there’s no need for the brick and mortar of a permanent fire ring. Read more

General

Firearms Industry Economic Impact Rises 125% Since 2008

NEWTOWN, Conn. – The total economic impact of the firearms and ammunition industry in the United States increased from $19.1 billion in 2008 to $42.9 billion in 2014, a 125 percent increase, while the total number of full-time equivalent jobs* rose from approximately 166,000 to more than 263,000, a 58 percent increase in that period, according to a new report released today by the National Shooting Sports Foundation, the industry’s trade association.

“We have seen continued dramatic growth in the firearms and ammunition industry that is the direct result of consumer demand for our products since 2008,” said Stephen L. Sanetti, NSSF president and chief executive officer. “In our nation’s economic recovery since that year, our industry has been a standout, increasing our direct workforce by 78 percent, adding jobs that pay an average of more than $52,000 in wages and benefits. Wildlife conservation is the real winner here, as we increased federal tax payments by 108 percent, Pittman-Robertson excise taxes that support wildlife conservation by 145 percent and state business taxes by 106 percent. And gratifyingly, throughout this period of growth, both criminal and accidental misuses of firearms continued to drop.”

The Firearms and Ammunition Industry Economic Impact Report: 2014 provides a state by state breakdown of job numbers, wages and output covering direct, supplier and induced employment, as well as federal excise taxes paid. Access the full report here.

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Ammunition, Firearms

Outdoor News Partners With Camp Chef for Recipe Contest

(Plymouth, Minn.) — Outdoor News, Inc., publisher of locally written fishing and hunting outdoor newspapers in seven Great Lake states, invites readers to submit their favorite grilling, wild game, and fish recipes for a chance to win a Camp Chef SmokePro DLX Pellet Grill.

The recipe contest kicks off May 1st and final submissions are due June 12th. Readers of Outdoor News publications in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, Pennsylvania, New York, Ohio and Illinois will then vote on the top five semi-finalists with the recipe earning the most votes winning the SmokePro DLX Pellet Grill from Camp Chef valued at $834. The winning recipe will be announced by Outdoor News, Inc. on June 25th, 2015.

The Camp Chef Pellet Grill and Smoker is designed with the home griller in mind and has been recognized by AmazingRibs.com with the Best Value Gold Medal award.

Details on the contest can be found in the regular Outdoor News publication’s cooking feature, the “Taste of the Wild”, and online at www.outdoornews.com/CampChefContest. Follow the Outdoor News Taste of the Wild Facebook page for additional contest updates. Read more

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