Winchester Model 1873
Winchester Repeating Arms is pleased to announce the return of the Model 1873 lever-action rifle for 2013. The Model 73 is world-renowned as “The Gun that Won the West”.
Chicago’s Weekend Produces 7 dead
Another shining example of the lunacy of gun free zones has materialized in mass mayhem. Who in their right mind would feel safe there? Details here…
Antler Point Restrictions Meetings Set
GW: As an unabashed supporter of the vision of Quality Deer Management primciples, this proposal is a must, if we want to improve the health and quality of our deer herd. For the naysayers, this is your chance to participate in transparent policy making. If you’ve something to say, show up – or shut up.
An organization known as the Lower Peninsula Deer Management Initiative (LPDMI) will hold informational meetings regarding deer antler point restriction (APR) proposals at a number of locations in June 2013. Individuals are invited to attend a local event to learn more about the APR process and the specific proposals currently under consideration. Read more
U.S. Representative Praised for Intro of H.R. 2361
NEWTOWN, Conn. — The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), the trade association for the firearms and ammunition industry, today praised U.S. Rep. Sam Graves (R-Mo.) for his introduction of H.R. 2361, legislation intended to prevent states and municipalities from enacting or raising taxes or fees on the purchase of firearms or ammunition. Read more
Simmons Introduces $20 Instant Savings Offer on Riflescopes and Laser Rangefinders
Overland Park, Kan. – Simmons, a leader in high-quality, high-value sports optics for more than 25 years, is offering a $20 instant savings on the purchase of any Simmons riflescope or laser rangefinder. The instant savings is available from June 15 to July 31, 2013 on products with an original retail price of more than $49.95. Read more
RMEF Donation to Assist Montana Wolf Management
MISSOULA, Mont.–Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP) accepted a $25,000 donation from the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation this week to assist with its state wolf management efforts. Read more
Zero Tolerance for Zero Tolerance
GW: This from the NRA and I couldn’t agree more…
We’ve been reporting very regularly on ridiculous cases involving over-zealous school officials misinterpreting and wrongly enforcing “zero-tolerance” rules.
In March, we reported on an outrageous case of a seven-year-old Baltimore, Md. student who, according to a March 2, Daily Caller article, was suspended for two days for the nefarious act of shaping a breakfast pastry into what his teacher thought looked like a gun. Yes, a breakfast pastry. Read more
Eliminate armed guards for the President, Vice-President, and their families, and establish Gun Free Zones around them
Gun Free Zones are supposed to protect our children, and some politicians wish to strip us of our right to keep and bear arms. Those same politicians and their families are currently under the protection of armed Secret Service agents. If Gun Free Zones are sufficient protection for our children, then Gun Free Zones should be good enough for politicians.
Check out the petition and/or sign it here… and good luck getting a response.
Ameristep Introduces New Gun Hunter 3D Chair and Cover Systems
AMERISTEP®, an industry leader in innovative hunting gear and accessories, announces the addition of the Gun Hunter and Snow Hunter 3D Chair and 3D Cover Systems to their 2013 line-up. Read more
Thompson/Center Arms Issues Safety Recall Notice
Thompson/Center Arms™ has identified a condition that may cause the safety lever on certain ICON®, VENTURE™ and DIMENSION® rifles to bind, preventing the safety from becoming fully engaged. In this situation, closing the bolt may move the safety to the fire position.
The rifle will not fire unless the trigger is pulled. However, out of an abundance of caution, we are taking this action to recall the rifles so that the firearm can be inspected by our technicians to ensure that the safety lever functions as designed.
This recall applies to all ICON, VENTURE and DIMENSION rifles manufactured by Thompson/Center Arms prior to June 13, 2013. Read more