Outdoor commentary and legislative issues.
Overland Park, Kan. – With the explosive growth in tactical and competitive shooting, Millett has recognized the need for products that help shooters improve their speed and accuracy. A trusted brand in the shooting industry for decades, Millett has introduced a new Magni-LeverTM power change ring to help marksmen dial the appropriate scope magnification. Read more
BELLEVUE, WA The Second Amendment Foundation is delighted that the Washington State Supreme Court has unanimously denied the City of Seattle’s petition for review in the case of Chan v. City of Seattle, a legal action brought by SAF, the National Rifle Association and five individual plaintiffs. Read more
A customer with a concealed pistol license in a Royal Oak market parking lot appears to have prevented a knife-wielding man from harming people. David Harold Shuten, 43, of Madison Heights, was arrested there Monday on two counts of assault with a dangerous weapon and was forced to remain on the scene at gunpoint until police arrived. You won’t find this story on the Brady Campaign’s website, but it’s here…
The Utah Senate voted 23-5 to pass SB25 to increase bounties on coyotes to $50 each, up from about $20 in most counties.
If the bill is also passed by the House, it is hoped it will encourage hunters to kill 20,000 or more of the animals. Of course, the Humane Society of Utah opposes the plan here…
Major League Baseball loves the marketing concept of throwback uniforms but won’t let the Houston Astros wear uniforms from the past. Why? Because a pistol is pictured on them. More gun-control nonsense here…
When it comes to gun control, the Brady Campaign doesn’t want you to be in control and opposes the “no-permit” approach to carrying.
Gun grabbers view the efforts as part of a strategy to weaken gun laws across the country, but supporters say armed, law-abiding citizens prevent crime. The move is here…
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – The Mule Deer Foundation (MDF) came out in strong support today of Gov. Matt Mead and the Wyoming Legislature for decisive action Monday regarding Senate File 41, which will allow for state management of the gray wolf population in Wyoming. Read more
Post Falls, Idaho– Knives for the demanding conditions faced in survival and tactical situations continue to play a growing role in Buck’s product line. Their new addition is another knife based on a design by the late Ron Hood*. It’s the 065 Buck/Hood Punk. Read more
Royal Dutch Shell launched an extraordinary preemptive legal strike Wednesday against opponents of offshore oil drilling in the Arctic Ocean, filing suit against more than a dozen environmental organizations. The L.A. Times has it here…
Below is text from the Sierra Club’s site. It’s good to see them use their big money against big money. Read more
GW: Gotta give Santorum credit for being frank. Always to one’s benefit…
(Columbus, OH) –On the day before the pivotal “Super Tuesday” primaries, former Pennsylvania Senator Rick Santorum sat down for an interview with the staff leadership of the U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance to discuss issues important to hunters, trappers and anglers.
The USSA staff present for the interview with Santorum were: Bud Pidgeon (President and CEO); Rob Sexton (Senior Vice President); Doug Jeanneret (Vice President, Marketing); and Evan Heusinkveld (Director, State Services). Read more