Outdoor commentary and legislative issues.
Epizootic hemorrhagic disease (EHD) has been confirmed as the cause of death in deer found in eastern Ionia and northern Branch counties, the Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Disease Lab and the Michigan State University Diagnostic Center for Population and Animal Health announced today. Read more
ThermaCELL®, manufacturer of the only portable, butane-operated, area mosquito repellent will give away one Realtree® APG™ appliance each day in the month of August. Each daily winner will also be entered for a chance to win the grand prize of 10 ThermaCELL products and 200 hours of refills. Read more
Shelton, CT., – July 31, 2012 Charter Arms, manufacturer of American made affordable and reliable revolvers for over 48 years, has added the new 9mm Rimless Revolver to their popular PITBULL series. Since its inception in 1902 by Georg Luger, the 9mm has been the world’s most popular and widely used NATO cartridge favored by Military and LE agencies. Read more
NEWTOWN, Conn. — The National Shooting Sports Foundation®, the trade association for the firearms and ammunition industry, has awarded $50,000 in scholarship funds to 42 students in its annual essay contest for employees of NSSF Voting Member companies and their family members. Read more
GW: This is good news, but I wish someone would get rid of the $200 fee, as well. Just one more infringement…
Washington, DC – On June 20 and 21, the American Silencer Association (ASA) met with the National Firearms Act Branch of the ATF, and the offices of one Senator and three Congressmen. The meetings were held to address issues with current federal suppressor regulations, as well as the inadequacies of the NFA transfer process, under which suppressors fall. Read more
Washington, DC – The American Silencer Association (ASA) asks that Bill O’Reilly immediately retract the factual inaccuracies of current firearm regulations that he used as supporting evidence during his July 24 debate with Rep. Jason Chaffetz (R-UT). The debate, which focused on the validity of additional gun control measures in response to the tragic events in Aurora, CO, found O’Reilly calling for stricter oversight of the firearms transfer process. While the ASA does not take issue with O’Reilly’s personal opinions, the consistent use of unsubstantiated evidence is inexcusable and in need of retraction. Read more
ACCOKEEK, MD — Beretta USA announces its intent to open a new Beretta Gallery located in The Shoppes at the Palazzo on the world-famous Las Vegas Strip. The Clark County Planning Commission has approved the building permits and construction of the 19,000+ square foot retail space is slated to begin shortly with a scheduled grand opening in early 2013. Modeled after the flagship Beretta Gallery New York store on Madison Avenue, the Beretta Gallery Las Vegas will house an extensive collection of premium grade firearms along with Beretta’s signature Vintage Years clothing collection for those wishing to experience the luxury of the Beretta brand. Read more
Rochester, NY —LaserMax is pleased to announce its’ most generous rebate ever on their Guide Rod Lasers. Participating customers will receive $60 back on the purchase of all current Guide Rod Laser SKU’s. The offer is valid for purchases made between July 30, 2012 and September 30, 2012. Read more
Some people have underestimated the hazards of hiking in the wilderness of Arizona’s majestic Superstition Mountain range and never made it out alive. Details here…