Nebraska Senator Back with Effort to Ban Mountain Lion Hunting

Nebraska state Sen. Ernie Chambers is back with his anti-hunting crusade against scientific management of mountain lions. The senator led an identical charge in 2014 when the legislature passed a bill to ban mountain-lion hunting, which was ultimately vetoed by then-Gov. Dave Heineman.

Chambers reintroduced his legislation (LB 127) on Friday, Jan. 9, along with a new effort to ban the management of prairie dogs, including on private property (LB 128).

“The Sportsmen’s community in Nebraska did a great job last year in rallying opposition to this ideological attack on wildlife management, and we’ll need a similar response this year,” said Adam Wright, USSA’s associate director of state services. “Sportsmen across Nebraska, and really across the country, must speak up and let their state senators know how misguided this effort is.” Read more

Animal Rights, Hunting, Wildlife

USSA Weighs Legal Options in Great Lakes Wolf Battle

On Dec. 20, a federal district court judge in Washington D.C. struck down the delisting of wolves in the western Great Lakes region, and returned them to federal protection under the Endangered Species Act. This move was not based upon the population of wolves—which have clearly recovered in the area—but instead, U.S. District Court Judge Beryl A. Howell ruled that until wolves are re-established in their historical range (which would apparently include New York City, Washington D.C., Seattle, etc.) they cannot be considered recovered in Michigan, Minnesota or Wisconsin, no matter how large the wolf populations in those three states.

For nearly a decade, the U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance Foundation and our partners have led the attempt to delist recovered populations of wolves from the Endangered Species List and to return them to management of individual states.

Judge Howell’s ruling leaves two realistic options for sportsmen, conservationists and those interested in the sound management of fish and wildlife:  legal and congressional action. Read more

Animal Rights, Hunting, Wildlife

Papa John’s Pizza stands by employee who shot armed robber in self defense

A Papa John’s employee was making a delivery in Decatur, Ga.,  when a man approached her vehicle, forcing her onto the ground at gunpoint.  The woman, who had a gun in her pocket, was able to fire at the man while on the ground — striking the alleged assailant in the face.

An apparent accomplice stole the woman’s vehicle while all this was going on.  Bottom line:  Papa John’s won’t terminate the employee.  Details here…

Self Defense

DRD Will Unveil New KIVAARI .338 Lapua Quick Take-Down Rifle at SHOT

338 Lapua Magnum. Semi-Automatic. Quick Take Down.

Dallas, GA: DRD Tactical, specializes in design and manufacturing of patented Brief Case Rifles in 7.62 Nato, 5.56 Nato and 300AAC calibers, announces the release of KIVAARI™ Semi-Automatic Rifle in caliber 338 Lapua Magnum.

KIVAARI™ is designed to be a quick take down rifle using our patented quick change barrel system. Rifle features a 24″ barrel with 1/10 twist, ambidextrous controls including the safety selector, bolt catch and magazine release, Geissele 2 stage trigger, Magpul PRS adjustable stock, Magpul M-LOK™ rail for accessory attachments, left side non-reciprocating charging handle, Silencerco QD muzzle brake for suppressor use, Atlas bipod, 2-10rd box magazines, overall length 47″ assembled and Tactical Taylor Trekker back pack. Read more

Firearms

ATF Releases Federal Firearms Regulations Reference Guide-2014 Edition

The Federal Firearms Regulations Reference Guide – 2014 Edition (ATF P 5300.4) is now available. Features of the 2014 edition include updated sections on ATF rulings, general information, and questions and answers. The guide may be downloaded free of charge from the atf.gov website (https://www.atf.gov/content/library/firearms-publications-library) in both PDF and e-book formats.

Printed copies of the guide may be purchased through the Government Printing Office (GPO) online at http://bookstore.gpo.gov/ or by telephone at (866) 512-1800 (Canada & USA customers outside the DC area) or (202) 512-1800 (Washington, DC area or International customers).

You can also use the links below to download a version to your computer or mobile device. iPhone/Android- Federal Firearms Regulations Reference Guide – 2014 Edition (.epub) Kindle – Federal Firearms Regulations Reference Guide – 2014 Edition (.mobi) PDF – Federal Firearms Regulations Reference Guide – 2014 Edition

Firearms

Deer Breeders, Privatizing Wildlife Draw Criticism from Boone and Crockett Club

MISSOULA, Mont. – Once a wild game animal, now a product of commercialism and chemistry.

Today’s upward trend in deer (and elk) breeding and shooting operations is reaching critical mass, compromising traditional hunting and conservation, and fueling a strong new response from America’s first conservation and hunter advocacy organization, the Boone and Crockett Club.

The Club yesterday published a new position statement outlining its concerns.

“We encourage every hunter to read this position in its entirety,” said Morrie Stevens Sr., president of the Club. “The core topic – privatizing a public resource for individual profits – has the power to change the foundations of hunting and its historic ties to conservation. And crossing the line from wildlife to agricultural commodity represents a fundamental shift in American culture. We think the ramifications are worth considering carefully.” Read more

Wildlife

Ruger Introduces Red Hot and New Blue 22/45 Lite

Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE-RGR), the leader in rimfire semi-automatic pistols, is excited to announce the addition of a new Ruger 22/45 Lite® pistol for 2015. The Ruger 22/45 Lite was first introduced in 2012, combining the lightweight precision-molded Zytel® polymer grip frame of the Ruger 22/45™ with an aerospace-grade, aluminum receiver. The newest 22/45 Lite model features an attractive, deep blue anodized receiver with shark gill pattern side vents for a custom pistol look, without the custom price. The Ruger 22/45 Lite is fun to shoot, accurate, and reliable. Weighing only 23 oz., it is the ideal lightweight rimfire pistol.

The CNC-machined aluminum receiver houses a 4.4-inch stainless steel barrel held in place by a tension nut to ensure accuracy. The Ruger 22/45 Lite also features a factory threaded, 1/2″-28 muzzle and thread protector to accept popular muzzle accessories. The pistol comes equipped with adjustable target sights and an installed Picatinny rail for easy mounting of optics. The comfortable, precision-molded Zytel polymer grip frame features replaceable Hogue® black rubber grip panels that can be swapped out to customize the look and feel of the pistol. The 22/45 Lite is perfect for target shooting, plinking, small game hunting, or competitive shooting. Read more

Firearms

Smith & Wesson, Thompson/Center Arms Introduce New Firearms for ’15

SPRINGFIELD, MA — Smith & Wesson Corp. announced today that the company has expanded its award-winning line of professionally engineered M&P Series firearms with new offerings for 2015. Designed to accommodate the needs of the growing number of participants within the personal defense and shooting sports markets, the new M&P models further expand Smith & Wesson’s lineup of high quality, purpose driven firearms. The company has also added a new Smith & Wesson J-Frame revolver designed for concealed carry as well as broadened its lineup of hunting-based firearms from the Performance Center and Thompson/Center Arms brands. Read more

Firearms

SIG SAUER® Adds to its .40S&W and .45Auto Elite Performance Ammunition Offerings

Newington, NH – SIG SAUER, Inc., designer and manufacturer of the world’s most reliable firearms, accessories, and ammunition, is now offering new bullet grain weights in its .40S&W and .45Auto Elite Performance Ammunition. A 180gr SIG V-Crown bullet is now available in .40S&W, in addition to the introductory 165gr bullet. New for the .45ACP is a 230gr, and a 185 gr., both of which are SIG V-Crown bullets. The .45Auto is also available in a 200gr bullet weight.

Designed specifically for self-defense, SIG SAUER Elite Performance pistol ammunition features a proprietary stacked hollow point bullet for reliable, uniform expansion and optimal terminal performance. DUCTA-BRIGHT 7A™ coated brass cases also ensure enhanced lubricity, superior corrosion resistance, and more reliable feeding and extraction in auto loading pistols. Read more

Ammunition

Signature Products Group (SPG) Introduces the All New Browning Billy 1700RT Lumbar Hunting Pack

New for 2015, Signature Products Group (SPG) introduces the Browning Billy 1700RT Lumbar Hunting Pack, which will be available in stores this summer. This lumbar pack boasts 1700 cubic inches of storage space, handles heavy loads with ease, and weighs merely 2.5 pounds.

Staying true to Browning’s mantra, “The Best There Is,” SPG has completely redesigned the Browning hunting pack line, incorporating innovations such as Hypo-Sonic™ and Mountain Crawler™ systems made specifically to enhance stealth and endurance on any hunt. Gone are the days of bulky, heavy packs that weigh more than all the rest of your gear…this ain’t your daddy’s hunting pack.

The Billy 1700RT features a revolutionary Baumshell™ fabric as well as the industry-first Hypo-Sonic™ closure in place of a traditional noisy zipper. Woven Baumshell™ fabric is roughly twice the strength and half the weight of traditional knitted pack fabrics. Additionally, it is “whisper quiet” for state of the art sound suppression. Baumshell™ fabric is water resistant and the pack is constructed with reinforced stitching for years of hunting. Read more

Hunting
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