Outdoor commentary and legislative issues.
Published on Tuesday, 29 October 2013 16:34
Overland Park, Kan. – Bushnell, an industry-leader in high performance sports optics for more than 60 years, has introduced two new 1-4x 24mm riflescopes in the AR Optics line. Featuring true one-power magnification, high-quality optics and target turrets, the AR Optics product line is a high-quality, cost-effective optics solution. Read more
By Glen Wunderlich
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) has earned the number three ranking on the United States Sportsmen’s Alliance’s (USSA) dirty dozen list and for good reason: PETA steadfastly encourages its members to break established hunter harassment laws and to interfere with hunts by protesting, blowing horns, and other unlawful acts. Recent headlines indicate the group is striving to become number one on the dirty dozen list by its overt action to purchase drones to stalk hunters afield.
According to USSA, the drones will be sold in PETA’s catalog for $324.99. Based on the drone description in the catalog, PETA members can receive instant to-your-phone video from the drones, which can be streamed live via the Air Angels page on PETA.org.
PETA says it aims to specifically seek out hunters “drinking while in the possession of a firearm, injuring animals and failing to pursue them so that they die slowly and painfully, and using spotlights, feed lures and other hunting tricks”.
While PETA claims to be spying on “hunters”, the actions it seeks to exploit – to further its agenda by changing man’s relationship with animals – is actually directed at anti-hunters. That’s right. Anti-hunter is the only term for those that intentionally skirt the law by cheating ethical hunters. The “by-any-means” practice reminds me of how our own government relied upon the same tactics. Read more
A young male peregrine falcon returned to the wild Monday along the banks of the Kennebec River, thanks to the efforts of the Maine Warden Service, the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, and Avian Haven. The bird, estimated at about a year old, immediately took flight and was soon out of sight. Read more
Plinker Arms Announces New Line of .22LR Complete Upper Conversion Units Adaptable to Standard AR-15 Lower Receivers
CORNELIUS, NC – Plinker Arms, makers of American-made firearms magazines, accessories and components, announce a new line of .22LR complete upper conversion units adaptable to standard AR-15 lower receivers. A standard AR-15 can be easily and quickly converted into a fully functional .22LR rifle with no modifications, no jams, no failures to feed, just reliable shooting at a fraction of the operating cost. The three new units include an M-4 Upper Conversion, a SBR Upper Conversion and a Bull Barrel Upper Conversion. Read more
GW: How to lose your tax base in one simple lesson: Push the gun industry around with taxes and fees and make their products illegal. See Ya!
American Tactical Imports is proud to announce their decision to relocate to Summerville, SC. ATI will immediately begin the relocation process from Rochester, NY to Summerville, SC beginning in November of 2013. Read more
MISSOULA, Mont.–Funding to enhance elk habitat, reduce damage to private crops and sponsorship of various hunting heritage projects highlight the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation’s 2013 grants for the state of Michigan. The grants total $28,500 and directly affect Cheboygan, Delta, Dickinson, Monroe, Montmorency, Oakland and Otsego Counties. There are also several projects of statewide interest. Read more
The Barnett Quad 400 has been optimized and redefined to create the ultimate hunting tool. New key design features include the high-density, gas-assist composite stock (a first in the industry), a thumbhole grip and a 15 ½” power stroke, which are combined with a parallel limb design to produce arrow speeds over 345 feet per second. Read more
ABERDEEN, NC – Quantico Tactical, a leader in sourcing and supplying performance-proven apparel, equipment and firearms to law enforcement, government agencies, military and private citizens, is proud to offer, for a limited time, a Fraternal Order of the Police (FOP) Smith & Wesson® Model 10 .38 Special +P revolver in celebration of the FOP’s 100 years. The FOP program is restricted to FOP members (family may purchase as a gift with verification of recipient’s membership). Read more
BAYONNE, NEW JERSEY – As the leading manufacturer of lever action rifles, Henry Repeating Arms will expand its offerings in 2014 with several new models. In 2013 Henry announced the return of the Original Henry Rifle, made in the USA for the first time in 150 years. In 2014 Henry will introduce a deluxe engraved version of the Original Henry Rifle .44-40 featuring a fancy American walnut stock and an 1860s period style engraved hardened brass receiver. The limited edition of 1000 units will feature serial numbers ranging from BTH00001 to BTH01000. MSRP $3,495.00. Read more
Turnbull Manufacturing is proud to announce the newest member of the growing Turnbull family of new firearms based on classic models. The new 1911 Heritage Pistol replicates the look and feel of 1911 pistols built during WWI. Read more