Outdoor commentary and legislative issues.
GW: If the gun grabbers can spin it, they will.
Recently a Washington state gun control lobbying group called The Washington Alliance for Gun Responsibility published an advertisement and YouTube video that included a scene in which GunBroker.com was typed into a browser. The video includes the words “NO QUESTIONS ASKED” and states that criminals who fail background checks can go online and buy guns.
GW: Hats off the dedicated Western sportsmen and women for pulling themselves up by their bootstraps!
MISSOULA, Mont.-Grants totaling $451,042 provided by the Rocky Mountain will fund more than three dozen habitat enhancement, research, hunting heritage and other conservation outreach projects across the state of Montana in 2014.
The grants will positively affect 12,198 acres in Beaverhead, Broadwater, Deer Lodge, Flathead, Glacier, Jefferson, Lewis and Clark, Lincoln, Madison, Meagher, Missoula, Pondera, Powder River, Ravalli, Rosebud, Sanders, Silver Bow, Sweet Grass and Toole Counties. There are also two projects of statewide interest and another of Western Montana interest.
“A series of prescribed burning, thinning and noxious weed projects will clear the way for new grasses and forbs that provide proper nutrition for elk and other wildlife in some of Montana’s best elk habitat,” said David Allen, RMEF president and CEO. “These grants also help pay for four research projects that monitor elk populations and deal with habitat as well as provide funds for wolf management and a land acquisition that improves public access.” Read more
In recent weeks, select organizations have made the claim that items regulated by the National Firearms Act of 1934 (NFA) are illegal to possess in Texas and four other states with large NFA markets. These states include Alaska, Oklahoma, Tennessee, and Washington. This claim is false.
NFA items ARE LEGAL to own and possess in all five of the aforementioned states.
The basis of the claim hinges upon a flagrant misrepresentation of the law. Read more
Cincinnati, Ohio – Firearms and self-defense law authority Massad Ayoob lays out the rules of engagement for armed citizens in his latest title from Gun Digest Books, Deadly Force: Understanding Your Right to Self Defense. Ayoob draws from more than three decades of experience as an expert witness in weapons and homicide cases to educate responsible gun owners about the legal, ethical and practical use of firearms in self defense.
EDGEFIELD, S.C. – Nationwide’s “Preserve your Passion” contest recently ended with the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) collecting the highest voter percentage and winning the top prize of $45,000.
Recognizing the importance of hunting and fishing to its members and conservation partners, Nationwide created the “Preserve Your Passion” contest to give $75,000 to conservation and help create or preserve outdoor opportunities.
FAIRFAX, Va. – The new Firearms of the Texas Frontier exhibit at The Alamo in San Antonio, Texas, features a Colt Model 1855 Revolving Carbine on loan from NRA Museums.
The exhibit showcases the technological evolution of the firearms industry and the role firearms played in settling Texas and the Battle of the Alamo. Visitors will also have the opportunity to learn how to load and fire the period guns through an interactive kiosk. Read more
BLOOMFIELD, New York (October 31, 2014) Bidding for the Benjamin Armada Navy SEAL Foundation Edition air rifle has topped $3,000 for the two week auction that ends this weekend on GunBroker.com. Crosman has partnered with industry leaders Magpul, Surefire, Zeiss Sport Optics and Tarjac to create a one-of-a-kind package with 100% of proceeds going to support the Navy SEAL Foundation. SKB has joined the effort and contributed an iSeries 5014 rifle case in popular OD Green, bringing the retail value of the package up to $3,300.
St. Augustine, FL – Rob Pincus, owner of I.C.E. Training Company and the developer of the Combat Focus® Shooting Program recently released a new DVD in the Personal Firearm Defense Network series that cover many topics about the fundamentals of personal and home defense. Read more
Columbia, SC – Panteao Productions is proud to announce the upcoming launch of the Make Ready to Survive instructional video series. This line of instructional videos is a departure for Panteao from the firearms training videos the company is known for producing.
“This was a pretty large undertaking for us. In order to get the shots we needed, our crew filmed on location in the everglades of FL, the back country of Ohio, the mountains of Colorado, and eastern Texas. Five instructors were selected to teach the series based on their background and life experiences. Each brought something different to the table and combined makes for one heck of a learning experience,” said John Tormey, Director of the Make Ready to Survive Series. Read more
GW: A true magnum with energy between a .357 and .44 Remington Magnum, this caliber is one of my favorite’s for concealed carry. And, it’s good to see some more ammo options – especially one as hot as this cartridge.
Liberty’s Lead-Free Civil Defense Line of ammunition for personal defense and law enforcement features approximately twice the velocity, three times the terminal effect, 30% more energy and less felt recoil.
Bradenton, FL- Liberty Ammunition, the global leader in high performance, lead-free ammunition for military, law enforcement and civilian markets, is pleased to announce the 10mm Auto as the newest addition to its Civil Defense line of high performance personal defense ammunition. The 10mm Auto is ideal for personal defense, tactical use and for hunting. Liberty’s high-performance ammunition delivers approximately twice the velocity, three times the terminal effect, 30% more energy transfer, noticeable reductions in felt recoil, while considerably reducing the weight of all loaded weapons.
In testing at Liberty’s production facility, the Civil Defense 10mm Auto achieved velocities greater than 2,400 FPS, creating 780 FPE. This velocity is nearly double that of standard 10mm ammo. The Civil Defense line of lead-free ammunition features nickel-plated, solid copper projectiles and nickel-plated brass cases. Every round exceeds match-grade quality in performance.