Outdoor commentary and legislative issues.
BELLEVUE, Wash. – SIG SAUER, a Diamond-level Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) corporate partner, continues to show their unwavering support of the organization’s legal efforts with an exclusive partnership giveaway.
The grand-prize winner will receive a coveted SIG SAUER P365 XMacro pistol with a ROMEO-X Compact red dot sight. Additionally, three lucky winners will receive SIG SAUER ZULU6 HDX binoculars. Read more
The ultimate goal of anti-gunners is to confiscate guns, which would require a comprehensive database of firearm owners.
Gun Owners of America (GOA) and the Gun Owners Foundation (GOF) filed public comments against the proposed rule from the Biden ATF which could require anyone who sells a single gun to register as a dealer and conduct background checks. The Tennessee Firearms Association and the Virginia Citizens Defense League joined in the brief.
As argued by GOA in the full comment, this rule is nothing more than an attempt to “subvert, circumvent, and effectively repeal” a major provision of the Firearm Owners Protection Act of 1986, which bars federal agencies from maintaining records or a system of registration of firearms, firearm owners, or firearm transactions.
Erich Pratt, GOA’s Senior Vice President, issued the following statement:
“We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again: The ultimate goal of anti-gunners is to confiscate guns, which would require a comprehensive database of firearm owners. Under this rule, the private sale of firearms would now almost always require a background check, and because of GOA research, we know that the records of those sales will eventually end up in the hands of the ATF and be added to their illegal gun registry. This cannot stand.” Read more
The National Rifle Association (NRA) has released a new video featuring NRA firearms instructor Robin Evans of Chicks With Triggers, highlighting the empowerment of women through self-defense training. The video, set in South Carolina, showcases the personal defense journeys of six women.
NRA Executive Vice President & CEO Wayne LaPierre commends Evans, stating, “The NRA is proud to support Robin and Chicks With Triggers in their efforts to empower women by enabling them to defend themselves. Our latest video showcases six of the more than 4,500 women Robin has trained in South Carolina. As one of the 125,000 NRA instructors across the nation, Robin serves as an ambassador and leader in our mission of educating Americans in self-defense.” Read more
Sonoran Desert Institute (SDI) has announced the launch of its new Certificate in Firearms Technology – Handgun Specialist (CFT-HS) program, expanding the school’s online certificate and degree program offerings. The new program consists of four courses, totaling 16 credit hours, and is designed to be completed in 20 weeks. It will provide students with an overview of three handgun platforms: revolvers, striker-fired pistols, and hammer-fired pistols.
Students will receive the firearm coordinated with the onset of each of the three platform courses. Tools and materials are included in the program costs. The program includes the following courses:
Muzzleloader heritage season opens on Saturday, Dec. 9, and runs through Dec. 17. This season is for heritage muzzleloaders only; no other means of taking game, such as archery, is allowed. Note that some areas have elk shoulder seasons through Feb. 15, where firearms and archery equipment may be allowed. Read more
Nothing can dampen the mood faster than chilly weather, whether at the ball stadium, sitting on the porch with friends or working on an outdoor project.
Colder temperatures are on the way, and that brings into question how to best cope with the wintry weather while not having to give up on fun outings. Cheering on the team should not be determined by how warm it is outside. The same goes for getting together with companions, sipping beverages on the veranda, or tinkering with a pet project that needs to be completed.
But maybe layering up isn’t an option. It’s hard to jump up and root for the team when you can barely move your arms for all the shirts and coats. And what good is a hot mug of cocoa when it’s hard to get the cup to your mouth. What’s called for is a way to stay warm without bundling up with every stitch of clothing in the closet.
The THAW Heated Wrap is the perfect way to stay warm in comfortable out in the elements. This rechargeable wrap will keep the wearer stylishly toasty while providing up to eight hours of wearable warmth. The THAW Heated Wrap features three heating modes, from a high mode providing 5 hours of heat to a low mode lasting up to 8 hours.
Made from ultra-soft material, the THAW Heated Wrap has a zipped closure that allows it to be worn alone or to be opened to share with a friend. It comes with a 10,000mAh power bank and a USB-A to USB-C charging cable.
Snuggle up and enjoy the comfortable, relaxing warmth of the rechargeable THAW Heated Wrap at the game, on the porch or in the workshop, no matter the outdoor setting.
Explore the full line of THAW products by visiting thaw.acgbrands.com. Read more
Thanksgiving is now behind us—and with it—a significant drop in daytime and nighttime temperature. Yes, there is a skim of ice on small ponds, potholes, sloughs, and backwaters getting ice anglers antsy.
If you haven’t already, it’s time to get your ice fishing flashers, sonar/GPS combos, and live imaging units juiced up for another season.
That said, it can be a bit of a head-scratcher to determine exactly the “right” battery for each specific model. We’re here to help get you exactly the right sonar battery or how you ice fish.
Flashers
Despite all the progress made in ice fishing electronics design, there is still a hardcore group of anglers loyal to mechanical flashers. They’ve worked great since the beginning—and still do. There are benefits to running flashers, like the ability to stay light and nimble on the ice.
That’s where the smallest of NORSK Lithium’s “green” battery family comes in. At a mere 1.4 lbs, the NORSK Lithium-Ion 7.5Ah battery is the perfect upgrade to any mechanical flasher. Read more
Now on A1F.com: Too often, the U.S. government skews statistics on gun use to push false narratives. Manipulating such statistics doesn’t create a fair debate; it is a political stunt that threatens to take away our freedom.
Find this and other stories related to your right to keep and bear arms at A1F.com. Read more
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Ohio’s weeklong white-tailed deer gun hunting season concluded on Sunday, Dec. 3, with hunters taking 70,118 deer, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. Last year, hunters took 71,931 deer during the gun week. The three-year average for deer harvest during the seven-day gun season is 71,322. An additional weekend of deer gun hunting will happen on Dec. 16-17.
During the deer gun week, hunters checked 25,044 antlered deer (36% of the harvest) and 45,074 antlerless deer (64%), a category which includes does and button bucks. Read more
Full Range Hanging Systems is now offering its high-quality mounting systems in a model engineered specifically for European mounts.
Constructed of strong, durable steel, the Skull System features four points of contact to the skull for the most secure attachment when displaying your trophy. It offers a wide range of motion to achieve the perfect angle for showcasing your Euro in any space.
The easy-to-use Skull System comes with everything you need to install in any room of the house.
To learn more and browse the full lineup, visit fullrangesystems.com.