Outdoor commentary and legislative issues.
The sun is bombarding Earth with radiation, and northern Michigan may get a look at the northern lights.
The largest solar storm in many years is currently hitting Earth with more to come. Let’s hope for a clear sky tonight.
Barnett Ghost 400
The most technically advanced crossbow to hit the market, the Ghost 400 is no doubt the flagship of the Barnett line, perfectly blending performance and comfort leaving nothing for want. Read more
Wisconsin land owners, who have had incidents with wolves, will be allowed to shoot them under a permit system. More here…
Hunting accidents continue to fall in Michigan and 2011 may have been the safest on record. However, with three fatalities there’s room for improvement. More here…
By Glen Wunderlich
When Michigan Senate Bill 775 was proposed by Senator Mike Green (R) of District 31 this past October, it appeared as though Michigan’s Zone III (shotgun zone) deer hunters would be allowed a viable alternative to shotguns, muzzleloaders, and handguns. For years, I have wondered why straight-walled cartridges were not allowed in rifle configurations, as opposed to current regulations permitting handguns only. Now, I am wondering why anyone has bothered to open the dialogue with such a limited field of view. Read more
The state of Montana looks to hunters to control mountanin lions and even bison that become nuisances to its citizens. So what’s wrong with that? Read more here…
The bank robbing duo of Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow used some interesting guns. Their Thompson .45-caliber machine gun sold for $115,000 and their shotgun sold for $80,000 at a Las Vegas auction. Detials here…
American citizens shouldn’t have to take a test or pay onerous fees to exercise their rights to free speech and to vote. It’s equally as disturbing to set such roadblocks before the Second Amendment.
D.C. may finally be realizing that its obstructionist intent to stiffle rights may be costing it too much. More here…
The Obama administration blocked the purchase of 87,310 M1 Garands and 770,160 M1 Carbines in 2010, saying the American-made antique rifles could “potentially be exploited by individuals seeking firearms for illicit purposes.”
The move, however, triggered strong criticism among gun collectors, who said the U.S. government was being excessively concerned about possible firearm incidents involving the aging semiautomatic rifles.
If you want to get your hands on an M1 Garand, better make friends with a Korean War veteran. More here…
Here is a brief overview of the rights of citizens to carry firearms into a bank – either concealed or in plain view.