Winchester Issues Recall for 5.56 Ammo
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Amid a national ammo shortage this is probably the last thing you want to hear. Winchester has issued a recall for some of their 5.56mm centerfire rifle ammo. Read more
Hunting and Fishing Fees Increase Proposed
Under the proposal, the cost of a Michigan firearm deer license would increase from $15 to $30 for residents (which includes a $10 base fee for all hunting licenses), and go from $138 to $170 for nonresidents. Senior citizens would pay $12 for deer license under the plan, double the current fee of $6.
Broom the IRS Employees
The federal government has cut the number of IRS employees in the past couple of years. Let’s do some math. With an $11.8 million budget and 97,717 employees, the taxpayer cost per employee is $120,700. Of course, there’s more to expenses than payroll, but the fact remains: A flat tax can broom a good portion of them.
An Open Letter to Congress and the American People from Nebraska Firearms Owners Association
The Nebraska Firearms Owners Association (NFOA), in conjunction with 36 other national, state, and local organization members of the National Coalition to Stop the Gun Ban, released an Open Letter to Congress and the American people announcing their opposition to any effort to institute government controls on private transfers of personal firearms between law-abiding individuals. Read more
Why Italian Fathers and Grandfathers pass their handguns down
An old Italian man is dying. He calls his grandson to his bedside, Guido, I wan’ you lissina me. “I wan’ you to take-a my chrome plated .38 revolver so you will always remember me.”
“But grandpa, I really don’t like guns. How about you leave me your Rolex watch instead?”
“You lissina me, boy. Somma day you gonna be runna da business, you gonna have a beautiful wife, lotsa money, a big-a home and maybe a couple of bambinos. Somma day you gonna come-a home and maybe finda you wife inna bed with another man. Whatta you gonna do then ? Pointa to your watch and say, “times up” ?
Carrier trials F-35B USMC
This video was made recently in the Atlantic and represents sea trials of the stealth and super-sonic F-35B on the USS Wasp. No catapult for launching and no hook for landing.
School Boards Could Decided on Gun Issue
Michigan HB 4098, co-sponsored by state Rep. Bill Rogers, R-Genoa Township, would amend Michigan’s concealed-pistol law to give school boards the ability to allow school employees, including teachers, to carry concealed pistols at school. More here…
Wolf Numbers on Increase in Arizona
Mexican gray wolves have done well in the Southwest, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced Wednesday, growing to their highest population since their reintroduction into Arizona and New Mexico 15 years ago. More here…
Think Pink With The New Shoot-N-C Targets From Birchwood Casey
Birchwood Casey’s revolutionary Shoot-N-C® Targets leave a bright ring around bullet holes for instant feedback. The adhesive backing allows shooters to mount the targets without staplers or push pins. Now for 2013 they have introduced Shoot-N-C Pink Reactive Targets for women shooters, or anyone who wants to bring a little pink into their shooting activities. Read more
MidwayUSA Foundation GIVES $260,000 In Scholastic Shooting Grants
Columbia, MO – The MidwayUSA Foundation, Inc. and Scholastic Shooting Trust, a public charity established by MidwayUSA founders Larry and Brenda Potterfield, awards $260,000 in grants during their January 2013 grant cycle. Read more