Carrying a Gun Across State Lines

This from Fox News and John Lott after the House passed national reciprosity for concealed carry:

For decades, treating licenses for guns like those  for cars was something that gun control advocates wanted.

In his 2000 presidential campaign, Al  Gore promised: “We require a license to drive a car in this nation in order  to keep unsafe drivers off the road. As president, I will fight for a national  requirement that every state issue photo licenses [for handgun buyers]. We  should require a license to own a handgun so people who shouldn’t have them,  can’t get them.”

More Here…http://www.foxnews.com/opinion/2011/11/15/whats-wrong-with-making-it-easier-to-carry-gun-in-usa/

 

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Was HSUS Involved in a Pay-to-Play Racket?

When we formally launched HumaneWatch in February 2010, one of the first things we reported on was that the Humane Society of the United States and two of its lawyers were defendants in a federal racketeering lawsuit. There are some key updates that you should be aware of.

First, some background: A decade ago, animal-rights groups sued Feld Entertainment (parent company of the Ringling Brothers circus) alleging elephant abuse in violation of the Endangered Species Act. That lawsuit was dismissed by a US District Court, and a US Court of Appeals upheld the dismissal the other week.

The key witness in that case was a former circus employee named Tom Rider. The case dragged through the court system for years before a federal judge ruled in December 2009 that the animal-rights plaintiffs, which included the Fund for Animals (which merged with HSUS in 2004/2005), had engaged in essentially a pay-to-play scheme with Rider, who received at least $190,000 as the lawsuit made its way through the courts (his “sole source of income,” according to the ruling). Here’s part of the ruling (Markarian is an HSUS executive who used to run the Fund for Animals): Read more

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SIG SAUER® Makes New MK25 Pistol Available to the Public

 

EXETER, NH – For more than 20 years, the SIG SAUER® P226® has been the sidearm of choice for the world’s elite military forces, including the United States Navy. The battle-proven P226® pistol platform has proven itself to be an uncompromising, combat-ready pistol, clearly demonstrating that when it counts, SIG SAUER® is there.
And, for the first time, the United States Navy has granted SIG SAUER® permission to sell the new contract pistol, designated the MK25, to the general public. Read more

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Name the New Suppressor and You Win One

 
CARROLLTON, GEORGIA — MasterPiece Arms, manufacturers of the MAC 10 inspired MPA Defender Series and the MPA Protector Series subcompact pistols are giving fans and customers the opportunity to name the first series of our new MPA 22 suppressors. The best name that follows in the MPA tradition of “Protector” and “Defender” product series names will win one of the first MPA 22 suppressors produced and designed entirely by MPA.

Contest rules are as follows:

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U.S. House Passes NRA-backed National Right-to-Carry Reciprocity Legislation

The U.S. House of Representatives has passed an important self-defense measure that would enable millions of Right-to-Carry permit holders across the country to carry concealed firearms while traveling outside their home states. H.R. 822, the National Right-to-Carry Reciprocity Act, passed by a majority bipartisan vote of 272 to 154. All amendments aimed to weaken or damage the integrity of this bill were defeated. Read more

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DeLorme Announces Retail Availability of InReach Satellite Communicator

 

YARMOUTH, Maine — (November 15, 2011) —
DeLorme, the innovation leader in navigation technology, today announced that its eagerly-awaited inReach™ satellite communicator is now available for purchase at retail and online.

With 90% of the Earth’s surface lacking any cell phone service, inReach is the first affordable communication solution for anyone who works, travels or engages in outdoor activities in off the grid environments. Read more

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Nikon ProStaff 3-9×40 Riflescope Available in Realtree APG ™

 

COLUMBUS, Georgia — This riflescope by Nikon features a fully multicoated optical system, up to 98% light transmission, spring loaded Zero-Reset turrets and precise ¼- MOA click adjustments. Like all Nikon scopes, the ProStaff series is protected by Nikon’s exclusive Full
Lifetime Warranty. The proven and trusted Nikon ProStaff 3-9×40 Riflescope, available in Realtree APG ™, features a technology upgrade that will satisfy even the most demanding of hunters. Thanks to bright new optics and remarkable Zero-Reset turrets, the 3-9×40 model riflescope has what it takes to fit most any hunting style. This riflescope boasts enough power for the longest shots and a wide field of view for thick brush or timber.

ProStaff Riflescopes are compatible with Nikon’s Spot On™ Technology to maximize long distance accuracy with any cartridge.

Features
• Waterproof/Fogproof
• Fully Multicoated optics for up to 98% light transmission
• Precise, repeatable, 1/4 MOA reticle adjustments
• Some models available with BDC (bullet drop compensating) reticle
• Sunshade Adaptable – 40mm & 50mm Models
• Zero-Reset Turrets
• Nitrogen filled and O-ring sealed
• Quick Focus Eyepiece
• Hand-turn Reticle Adjustments

www.nikonhunting.com

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Indiana Closes Investigation into Hunter’s Death

A good lesson learned.  Don’t try to finish off a deer with a knife.  They can suddenly “come to life” and windmill-kick like a mule on steroids.

ALBION – Indiana Conservation Officers have closed the investigation of a hunter’s death at Chain O’Lakes State Park after the Noble County Coroner’s office ruled the death was due to a lacerated liver, possibly from an encounter the hunter had with a deer he shot. Read more

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Opening Day Success

Opening day began with fog heavy enough to severly limit sight lines for the first hour or so.

Mid-Michigan Opening Day Fog

But Joe Reynolds was able to hear an approaching deer but the fog was cover enough for the whitetail to vanish.  Within a short time, however, the healty 8-pointer gave Joe a quartering-to-him angle, and the 325-grain tipped Barnes put the whammy on the opening-morning buck, penetrating well over 14 inches, breaking ribs in and out, and exiting.  The mortally wounded deer lived for about 5 seconds after the pull of the trigger.

Joe Reynold's Opening-Day 8-Point Buck

So, now it’s on to day two.

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