Outdoor commentary and legislative issues.
“He wanted to flee for cover. So in the process of fleeing he was shot and after he was shot he grabbed his weapon and returned fire,” Lt. Sean Edwards with the Birmingham Police Department described. The good guy is being released from the hospital; the bad guy’s in critical condition. Details here…
Two 16 year old boys from the Crowley area survived a boating incident on the Indian Creek Reservoir in Rapides Parish on Oct. 26.
The juveniles were fishing and traveling in a boat channel on the north end of the reservoir in a boat when they struck a tree. Both boys were ejected from the 16 foot aluminum vessel and sustained minor to moderate cuts and bruises.
Because the operator was wearing the engine cut-off switch lanyard, the vessel shut off after the boys were ejected. The boys were able to get back into the stalled vessel where a fisherman found them shortly after the incident and transported them to the boat launch where Acadian Ambulance was then able to transport the passenger to the Rapides General Hospital to treat a leg injury. Read more
Accokeek, MD -Setting the new standard for the micro, compact-carry pistol, Beretta began shipping its super thin, ultra-concealable Pico to retailers across the country today. Just 18mm at its widest point and with a smooth double-trigger action, the Beretta Pico is the softest shooting, thinnest .380 semi-automatic pistol on the market today; and at a suggested retail price of $399 it is also an exceptional value. Read more
DALLAS – In a new proposal to list the African lion as a threatened species, U.S. officials acknowledge that lawful hunting is a tool that can help save the species from extinction. Dallas Safari Club (DSC) is encouraging its members to keep hunting lions, but be selective.
Science shows that hunting older male lions has no long-term effect on the sustainability of lion populations. Read more
(MANSFIELD, TEXAS) – Designed in the U.S.A. and manufactured in Japan with premium Japanese glass, the Sightmark® Pinnacle™ First-Focal Plane 1-6×24 Riflescope Series delivers unparalleled optical superiority for every short- and long-range shooting application. Precision machined with high-definition optics, these scopes offer crystal clear resolution from edge to edge, free from distortions at any magnification. The Pinnacle™ is available in two reticles: a multi-purpose Tactical Mil-Dash reticle for rangefinding and quick target acquisition, and an advanced ballistically-matched CDC-300 reticle for subsonic and supersonic 300 Blackout.
Engineered with Sightmark’s Triple Duty™ concept, the 1-6x24TMD is ideal for competition, tactical or hunting scenarios. It includes fully adjustable ballistics-tested BDC dials for both 5.56×45 55gr and 7.62×51 180gr loads. The 1-6x24AAC features a CDC-300 reticle for subsonic and supersonic 300 Blackout with holdovers from 100-800 yards.
The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation (ODWC), in partnership with the Quality Deer Management Association (QDMA), will distribute 3,000 QDMA educational posters to more than 700 schools.
“These posters are a great fit for the 700-plus schools involved in our Outdoor Education programs,” said Lance Meek, ODWC’s Senior Information and Education Specialist. “The students at these schools are already learning about archery, hunting, fishing and more. However, the teachers are always eager for more curriculum to use in their classrooms. I think that these posters will go a long way toward teaching young hunters that they are an important part of wildlife management.”
Half of the posters are QDMA’s Selective Antlerless Harvest Poster, which outlines techniques for selective antlerless deer harvest including how to tell the difference between does and fawns and how to avoid harvesting button bucks. The other 1,500 posters are QDMA’s Jawbone Removal and Aging Poster, which details the tools needed and step-by-step process for removing deer jawbones and estimating age using the tooth replacement and wear method. Read more
DANVILLE, Ala. (Oct. 29, 2014) – Just in time for the peak of hunting season, Hunter Safety System announces the launch of its new mobile app, “Buck Spotter,” available on iTunes and Google Play. This new app has been specifically created to allow users to stay connected with other hunters, as well as find locations to hunt. This app is right on target for the avid hunter and is available free as a download.
MONTEZUMA, Iowa – Brownells has released a three-part video series showing how to properly choose an AR-15 barrel based on the three criteria: caliber, twist rate and gas system length.
Filmed in Brownells’ own studio, the videos feature an expert Gun Tech and are scripted to present information accessible to novice AR-15 builders, but still useful to the most experienced gunsmith.
The Caliber Video shows the difference in chamber dimensions between the .223 Remington and 5.56 NATO, and explains the .223 Wylde chamber and its potential advantages. It also examines other popular caliber choices for the AR-15 platform, such as the .204 Ruger, 300 AAC Blackout, 6.5 Grendel, .22 LR and others. Read more
Or Akiva, Israel- Meprolight, a leading manufacturer of electro-optical systems, Laser Range Finder systems, Self-Illuminated sights, thermal and night vision equipment for military, law enforcement and civil applications – strengthens its position in the area of night vision with the purchase of New Noga Light’s Operations and Assets. The sales, marketing, and support for New Noga Light’s line of products will continue to be implemented without interruption. The products will become part of Meprolight’s portfolio and will be re-named. Read more
SACRAMENTO, CA – A federal jury in Sacramento has found gun owner Ulysses S. Grant Early IV not guilty of conspiracy to make a false statement on a federal a firearm record known as an ATF Form 4473. The lengthy criminal trial, which lasted four weeks, successfully concluded for Early after more than two days of jury deliberations and two years of legal wrangling.
Early was represented by civil rights attorney Donald Kilmer of San Jose. The Calguns Foundation, a gun rights group based in Roseville, provided resources and support for his legal defense.
According to evidence presented during the trial, Early purchased a Sturm, Ruger & Co. model LCP handgun from a Roseville, California police officer in May of 2010. Under state law, a Ruger LCP can only be purchased new directly from a gun dealer by an exempted person, such as a law enforcement officer, since the gun is not included in the Roster of Handguns Certified for Sale maintained by the California Department of Justice. But the state’s handgun restrictions allow individuals to sell or transfer their “off-Roster” handguns to others, as long as the seller and buyer follow all other laws. The Calguns Foundation maintains that California’s handgun roster and microstamping regulations are unconstitutional in an unrelated civil lawsuit.