SCOTUS Urged to Take Up San Francisco Gun Control Case

ROSEVILLE, CA – The Firearms Policy Coalition and 12 other state and national civil rights organizations filed a brief in the United States Supreme Court today for a lawsuit challenging a San Francisco gun control ordinance.

According to the plaintiffs’ petition for review, the city’s law “requires all residents who keep handguns in their homes for self-defense to stow them away in a lock box or disable them with a trigger lock whenever they are not physically carrying them on their persons.”

In the amicus (“friend of the court”) brief filed by attorneys Bradley Benbrook and Stephen Duvernay, the gun-rights groups argue that summary reversal of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals’ decision “is warranted because [it] is plainly contrary to Heller,” a landmark 2008 ruling that held the Second Amendment protects an individual-rather than a collective-right to keep and bear arms. But the groups also argue that the Supreme Court should hear the case in order to “clarify the standard governing Second Amendment challenges, and to confirm that courts must be guided by text and history rather than judicial interest balancing.” Read more

Gun Control, Self Defense

Nesting Pennsylvania Bald Eagles Eagle Cam

The camera recently installed in the treetops at Codorus State Park already has captured stunning images of the pair of bald eagles nesting there.

A lift reaches skyward toward the bald-eagle nest at Codorus State Park in Hanover, York County, during the recent installation of a camera there. Video from the camera is being streamed live on the Game Commission’s website.

The eagle cam is back, and better than ever.

After a successful pilot run in 2014, the Pennsylvania Game Commission yesterday launched its new live stream from a bald-eagle nest, hopefully just in time for viewers to see the laying of the nesting pair’s first egg.

The 2015 live stream differs from last year’s in a number of ways.

First, the camera has been installed in a completely new location – near Codorus State Park in Hanover, York County – and features a different pair of eagles.

Secondly, the camera itself represents a significant upgrade from the one used during the pilot program. This camera captures high-definition footage, and it’s already recorded some remarkable images.

Additionally, the camera this year is hard-wired to a power source, which should eliminate the live stream losing power due to the lack of a solar charge. Read more

Wildlife

Stealth Cam GXW: Wireless Image Transmission to Mobile Devices

Grand Prairie, TX- Stealth Cam, introduced in the year 2000, quickly became the leader in scouting camera innovation. Continuing to advance technology to the next level, Stealth Cam introduces the next generation of feature-packed scouting camera for 2015 advanced scouting cams, the GXW. This 12.0 Megapixel- 3 resolutions; 12.0mp, 8.0mp, 4.0mp, integrates 45 ‘BLACK’ IR emitters with a 100-foot range making it great tool for land management, property security, or for hunters tracking potential trophies through their mobile devices.

Taking advantage of today’s technology and the outdoor enthusiast’s busy schedule, Stealth Cam’s GXW provides real time updates using wireless technology. The GXW transmits images or video clips straight to the users mobile device via the free Stealth Cam Remote app giving the avid hunter new opportunities to plan his or her hunting strategies. The Remote app delivers a highly functional user interface with complete control of camera and wireless settings from the palm of your hand also allowing the user to create & manage multiple image galleries as well as instant sharing via text, email or social media. The Remote app can operate multiple cameras with one login, showing a pattern of movement for the game they are seeking. Stealth Cam’s GXW now supplies another patterning tool to hunters to help manage their property using modern technology. Read more

Hunting, Wildlife

Pulsar to Debut Thermal Riflescope at SHOT Show 2015

(MANSFIELD, TEXAS) – Debuting at SHOT 2015, Pulsar’s Apex™ 1.5-6×32 XD38A Thermal Riflescope is engineered with cutting-edge “white hot” and “black hot” thermal technology. Designed with a thermal core resolution of 384×288, LCD display and a 50hz frame rate, the Apex™ 1.5-6×32 XD38A offers vivid imaging and precision placement at more than 1,000 yards. The continuous digital zoom allows for an extended range of magnification.

Built for dependability, the internal dampening system keeps the thermal core stable up to 1,000Gs of recoil, equivalent to a .375 H&H bolt-action rifle. Its picture-in-picture digital zoom displays a magnified picture of the reticle’s aiming point at the top of the screen. Read more

Firearms

Meprolight Launches New Line of Day and Night Self-Illuminated Reflex Sights

Meprolight – a leading manufacturer of electro-optical systems, Self-Illuminated sights, thermal and night vision equipment and Laser Range Finder systems for military, law enforcement and civil applications – will launch the MEPRO M21H – a new line of day and night, self-illuminated, reflex sights for hunters, at the upcoming SHOT Show. The Sights will be available at first with the popular “Bulls-eye” Reticle, with other reticle options to follow. The MSRP for the MEPRO M21H is US$ 623. Read more

Firearms

Ultra-High Definition and German Precision in Steiner Wildlife XP Binoculars

GREELEY, CO – The new Steiner Wildlife XP series roof prism binoculars feature fluoride glass, precision ground Schott lenses and a new Ultra-HD optical system with phase corrected prisms to offer birders, naturalists and even hunters a wider field of view, true color fidelity and crisp edge-to-edge sharpness.

“The new Wildlife XP binoculars’ classic European styling and premium German glass will be a hit with anyone who appreciates fine optics, quality construction and rugged design,” says Tom Frane, VP of Sales, Marketing and Business Development. “Naturalists will love the extraordinary detail and industry leading light transmission the fluoride glass delivers.”

Available in 8x44mm and 10x44mm, the Wildlife XP’s open-bridge design is lightweight, compact and extremely robust. For faster reaction time the XP’s unique Distance-Control-System™ lets users pre-focus to a known distance, eliminating the need to refocus. Precision dual diopter settings provide a greater range of visual acuity, and the Comfort Grip System’s textured rubber armoring with TechnoGel® thumb pads reduce hand fatigue over long periods of viewing. Read more

Hunting, Wildlife

Steiner’s New XC Series – Performance Plus Versatility

GREELEY, CO – The new Steiner XC Series binoculars are the perfect optics for performance and value in a rugged, compact roof prism design for hiking, birding, sporting events and indoor concerts.

Description: ttp://www.steiner-optics.com/sites/default/files/xc-10x32a.png”These new XC Series are binoculars you can always carry with you: traveling, trekking or taking in the kids’ lacrosse game,” says Tom Frane, VP of Sales, Marketing and Business Development. “German precision and crisp images make them an outstanding value.”

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Firearms

Steiner Introduces New Micro Reflex Sight (MRS)

GREELEY, CO – Steiner, the world leader in rugged optics for military and law enforcement, introduces its new 1x holographic Micro Reflex Sight (MRS) that weights only 70 grams.

The MRS is perfect for engaging moving targets, CQB encounters and rapid-fire tactical situations. Its unlimited eye relief allows the operator to engage targets with both eyes open for wide peripheral vision and greater situational awareness. Read more

Firearms

SIG SAUER® Expands 9mm Line of ELITE PERFORMANCE AMMUNITION

Newington, NH – SIG SAUER, Inc., designer and manufacturer of the world’s most reliable firearms, accessories, and ammunition, is now offering two new loads for 9mm in SIG V-Crown™ Jacketed Hollow Points: 115-grain and 147-grain subsonic. The initial 124-grain bullet loading will also be available.

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 with auto loading bullets.

In addition to the three 9mm grain-weight options, Elite Performance Ammunition is also available in: 90gr .380Auto, 125gr .357SIG, 165gr & 180gr .40S&W, and 185gr, 200gr and 230gr .45Auto. The Elite Performance line will continue to grow in the months ahead with additional offerings in pistol ammunition and the introduction of rifle ammunition loadings for the hunting and tactical markets. Read more

Ammunition

“Intelligent” Combat Sight (ICS) from Steiner

GREELEY, CO – Steiner’s new “Intelligent” Combat Sight (ICS) integrates a laser rangefinder and a ballistic calculator into a rugged and compact tactical weapons sight. The ICS, a true electro-optical aiming device, provides trajectory compensation by automatically calculating the point of aim based on ammunition ballistics, measured distance and angle to the target out to 800 meters. Read more

Firearms
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