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This from www.HumaneWatch.org
We’ve long pointed to the Humane Society of the United States’ deceptive fundraising and poor marks from charity watchdogs, HSUS defending in a RICO lawsuit, and Members of Congress calling for a federal investigation of the group. It now appears that HSUS has filed years of incorrect tax returns with the IRS. Read more
Posted on November 7, 2013
Sportsmen and women of the state of Delaware are expressing concern after a former employee of the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) was recently appointed as the Director of the newly formed state office of Animal Welfare. Read more
One of the regrettable consequences of the political class’s obsession with gun control legislation (despite the American public not considering guns a significant problem) is that it encourages people and publications that otherwise aren’t political into sharing their oblivious opinions on the matter. Such is the case with a November 5th column on the website of Runner’s World magazine. Nestled on a front page that includes an article on “How Pumpkins Can Help Your Running” and a video titled “Power Yoga for Runners” is a piece by track athlete Nick Symmonds calling for a ban on handguns and popular semi-automatic rifles. Read more
COUNTY: Saginaw
HIGHWAYS: I-75 and I-675
CLOSEST CITY: Saginaw
START DATE: Friday, Nov. 15, 2013
ESTIMATED END DATE: Saturday, Nov. 30, 2013
PROJECT DETAILS:
Firearm deer hunters heading up north this season are reminded that northbound I-75 remains detoured to northbound I-675 in Saginaw County, with two lanes open. Traffic delays are expected and motorists are advised to allow extra time. Southbound I-75 motorists will have three lanes open in that area. Read more
The Internal Revenue Service issued $4 billion in fraudulent tax refunds last year to people using stolen identities, with some of the money going to addresses in Bulgaria, Lithuania and Ireland, according to an inspector general’s report released Thursday.
The IRS sent a total of 655 tax refunds to a single address in Lithuania, and 343 refunds went to a lone address in Shanghai. More here…
Ann Arbor, MI – EOTech is excited to announce a mail-in rebate on all in-line EOTech Holographic Weapon Sights and Magnifiers. Customers will have the ability to recoup up to $120.00 in savings when they purchase a holographic sight and magnifier. Read more
NEW BRITAIN, CT – Incorporating the evolution of shooting tactics and rifle accessory technology we created our newest rifle. The new Model 3T provides the shooter with a rifle that is readily usable with many of today’s shooting styles. Working with multiple law enforcement agencies, a few of which learned speed and accuracy from our 3-Gun shooting team, we have tested and determined the features and configuration which will work best with these new tactics. Utilizing these rifles, shooters are able to produce fast and accurate shots from close to long range as is needed in tactical situations and competitions. Read more
BELLEVUE, WA – Attorneys for Glock, Inc. have filed an amicus curiae brief supporting the Second Amendment Foundation’s case in California, Pena v. Lindley, a lawsuit challenging the state handgun roster requirements that include microstamping and magazine disconnects. Read more
Kessler Canyon Shooting Academy instructor and outdoor writer Ron Spomer has created a video instructional on how to properly carry a binocular, and how it will make the next hunt easier.
Columbia, MO – The ever-growing industry of youth shooting sports received a donation of just over $236,000 from Larry and Brenda Potterfield this past month. That donation to the MidwayUSA Foundation will benefit youth shooting organizations across the country. A large portion of this donation stems from matching every dollar that comes into the MidwayUSA Foundation, through both general donations and those achieved through special Foundation promotions. Read more