Outdoor commentary and legislative issues.
From Great Falls, Montana — A grizzly bear has been trapped and is suspected of killing steers on a Blackfeet Indian Reservation. Since this particular 472-pound bear has no criminal history, it’s getting a second chance – away from domestic animals. More here…
The Flex Cam is a game changer for anyone who desires to share his or her outdoor experience. Thanks to the Flex Cam Firearm Adapter, shotgun hunters can now film all of their hunts by themselves, which is especially convenient when hunting weary spring gobblers. Bringing a cameraman along has its perks, but remaining concealed and going undetected is much easier when hunting alone.
The Flex Cam is as easy and convenient as it gets. Attach the device onto your gun with the Firearm Adapter, and simply snap in your video-capable phone or small camcording device. Once it is installed, all you have to do is hit record, sit back and wait for that trophy of a lifetime to come strolling by. Weighing less than 7oz,. this easily adjustable device is a must-have in any season for all hunters. Read more
Berger Bullets returns to its Benchrest roots with the release of the 6mm BR Column bullet. There have been Benchrest bullets in the past which were well-known for achieving consistently small groups over a wide tune range in many rifles and loads. One example of this was the Euber bullet. The seemingly ‘magical’ performance of these bullets has been attributed to special dies, stars aligning, owl feathers, or some other unknown influence. However, there are actually specific mass balance and aerodynamic properties which allow a bullet to mitigate dispersion and shoot precisely over a wide range of imperfect launch dynamics. Read more
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Great Lakes lawmakers in both chambers of Congress have introduced bipartisan legislation to prevent Asian carp and other invasive species from entering the Great Lakes and destroying the Lakes’ ecosystem. Read more
NEWTOWN, Conn. — The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), the trade association for the firearms, ammunition, hunting and shooting sports industry, has released a newly commissioned report detailing double-digit gains in jobs and other data showing the industry has been a leader in the nation’s economic recovery. The report can be viewed at http://nssf.org/impact. Read more
After years of end-runs around the historic decision of Washington D.C. v Heller, some needed changes are coming to its handgun laws. A five-hour training mandate, ballistics testing, vision testing and the requirement that application documents be notarized are no longer required. The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) will take photographs of applicants. Registered gun owners will no longer be subject to arrest, if they possess the wrong type of ordinary ammunition. All this from a unanimous decison of the D.C. Council and more here…
As spring turkey season opens in Michigan, the Department of Natural Resources reminds hunters that commemorative patches are available from the Michigan Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation. Read more
Columbia, MO – In their continued efforts to help increase the number of youth involved inhunting and shooting sports, MidwayUSA owners Larry and Brenda Potterfieldrecently donated $252,000 to the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation (RMEF) youthfirearm endowment, a program for supporting shooting teams across the United States. Read more
Hunter’s Specialties® new Undertaker XT Ported Choke Tubes were designed to produce optimum pattern density with today’s modern high efficiency turkey loads.
New Undertaker Choke Tube
Hunter’s Specialties has doubled the number of ports on the new Undertaker XT choke tubes to help reduce barrel jump and keep shooters on target. The tubes are 3 inches long with a knurled end for easy hand installation. They are available in models for both high density and lead shot loads.
Undertaker XT Ported Choke Tubes come in both 20 ga. and 12 ga. versions to fit most popular shotguns on the market and sell for a suggested retail price of $28.99.
For more information about other Hunter’s Specialties products, log onto the Hunter’s Specialties website at www.hunterspec.com, write to 6000 Huntington Court NE, Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52402, or call a Consumer Service Specialist at 319-395-0321.
Smyrna, GA- GLOCK, Inc. donated a total of $115,000 to four separate organizations within the National Rifle Association (NRA) during the 2012 NRA Annual Meeting & Exhibits held in St. Louis, MO, April 12 – 15. GLOCK, Inc. Vice President Gary Fletcher, alongside spokesman R. Lee Ermey, made presentations to each group inside the GLOCK, Inc. exhibition booth (#2031) on Friday, April 13, 2012 at 9:30 AM. Read more