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Thompson/Center Arms Introduces Dimension™ Bolt-Action Platform

January 17, 2012

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – Thompson/Center Arms announced today the introduction of the first production made customizable rifle with the unveiling of the Dimension™ Bolt-Action Platform. Offering the capability to change barrels and stocks through the use of its patent-pending universal receiver, the new Dimension rifle’s revolutionary design allows it to handle small, medium and long action calibers while maintaining the appropriate bolt throw for each caliber. Read more

Firearms dimension bolt action, rifle, smith wesson, thompson center

New Leica Integrated Ballistics System

January 16, 2012

Leica IBS Reticle

Leica’s optical experts have joined forces with G7’s ballistics experts to develop the Integrated Ballistic System (IBS ) reticle. This multi-purpose reticle allows the hunter to use the ballistic drop reticle or the center aiming point in conjunction with a custom ballistic turret that has been calibrated in yards. Read more

Firearms ibs, leica, reticle

Smith & Wesson Model 629 Blows Up

January 16, 2012

Smith & Wesson Model 629

Careful what you feed these monsters, because apparently they have an aversion to Chinese ammo.

Firearms .44 Magnum, ammo, Chinese ammo, smith wesson

Dog Eats Sleeping Owner’s Toes

January 16, 2012

An Oregon man woke up without some of his toes, after his pet dog, a Shiba Inu, ate them while he slept. Apparently, the dog sensed the owner’s feet were diseases from diabetes. More here…

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Coyote Kills Pet Dog in Urban Michigan

January 16, 2012

Macomb County, Michigan resident, Julie Wickware, said she let her 22-pound dog outside at 6am and looked out a few minutes later only to see the dog bloodied and on the ground. Within a few feet was the culprit: a coyote. Wickware rushed the pet to the vet where it died of a broken neck. More details here…

Wildlife coyote, coyotes, pets, wickware

SAF, ANJRPC Will Appeal New Jersey Ruling

January 16, 2012

BELLEVUE, WA – The Second Amendment Foundation and Association of New Jersey Rifle & Pistol Clubs will appeal a federal judge’s ruling Friday that “the Second Amendment does not include a general right to carry handguns outside the home.” Read more

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Michigan Record Crossbow Buck a Scam

January 15, 2012

Another hero to zero story of a Michigan “deer hunting” cheater. Contests sure bring out the worst in people, and here is the reason why prizes are not always a good idea. In fact, as chairman of the Perry Youth Hunt Extravaganza, I am often approached why we don’t provide prizes for the biggest bucks, first buck, etc. Here’s your answer:

And, here is action taken by Commemorative Bucks of Michigan.

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Declining Deer Populations to Continue

January 15, 2012

By Glen Wunderlich

Deer hunters have had it pretty good. From the days of market hunting to today’s regulated hunting, nationwide whitetail deer numbers have gone from the brink of extinction to approximately 20 million. Sadly, however, what goes up must come down and some experts believe we are in for a drastic downturn. In fact, it may have already begun. Read more

Hunting, Wildlife decline, deer, deer hunting, whitetail deer

Federal Court Upholds Obama/Holder Gun Registration Scheme; Congressional Action Needed

January 14, 2012

Friday, January 13, 2012

Moments before this alert was to go out, a federal district court in Washington, D.C. issued a ruling upholding an Obama administration policy that requires federally licensed firearms retailers in states bordering Mexico to report multiple sales of semi-automatic rifles. The case was brought by two NRA-backed firearms retailers and by the National Shooting Sports Foundation acting on behalf of its affected members. Plaintiffs plan to appeal immediately—but in the meantime, your help is urgently needed in seeking congressional action to end this illegal policy. Read more

Firearms, Gun Control gun control, gun registraion, nra, ussa

Snow Provides Clues to Presence of Wildlife

January 13, 2012

First Snow of 2012, Shiawassee County, Michigan

By Glen Wunderlich

The midwestern U.S. finally got a blast of reality after being spared any real winter to date. Once the plowing duties were finished, it was time check the landscape for tracks. Any tracks. But, at the top of the list was an area surrounding a deer carcass set out conspicuously to attract meat eaters. Coyotes, specifically. Read more

Wildlife coyotes, deer, red squirrels, red-tailed hawk, snow

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