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Courts Split on Right to Carry Firearms Outside the Home

March 23, 2012

This from the NRA:

Unquestionably the hottest issue in Second Amendment litigation today is whether the Second Amendment protects a right to carry firearms outside the home for personal protection—and if so, what might be the limits on that right. Until recently, far too many courts have wrongly claimed that because the Supreme Court’s decisions in District of Columbia v. Heller and McDonald v. City of Chicago only struck down bans on handgun possession in the home, that’s all there is to the Second Amendment.

Now, there are signs that this resistance is weakening. Read more

Firearms, Gun Control, Self Defense gun laws, handgun possession, nra, right to keep and bear arms, second amendment, self defense

High School Kids Eat Bugs for Cause

March 22, 2012

How ‘ bout some pizza? You only get two toppings: crickets and worms. If you think you can stomach it, look here…

General, Wildlife bugs, crickets, worms

Cougar-like animal spotted by U-M in Ann Arbor

March 22, 2012

A suspicious animal, described as a cougar, reportedly was spotted today on the University of Michigan North Campus. No photo, no tracks, no corroboration, no nothing but it’s here…

An update is here…

And, better yet, a happy reunion of a lost dog and its family resulted from the cougar search here…

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Michigan House Judiciary Committee to Consider Repeal of Handgun Permit-to-Purchase and Registration

March 22, 2012

The Michigan House Judiciary Committee is reviewing an important and long-overdue bill that would eliminate the state handgun “permit-to-purchase” and registration requirements. Although a date has not been announced, House Bill 5225 will be heard in the House Judiciary Committee sometime after the spring recess. Read more

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Michigan May Approve Crossbow Fishing

March 22, 2012

Michigan anglers may have the opportunity to fish with crossbows under a bill passed by the Senate Wednesday morning. It’s off to the House for consideration now. More here…

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Electrical Repellent for Bears Gaining Acceptance

March 22, 2012

The use of electricity as a bear repellent is becoming increasingly effective and now some outfitters have electrified horse trailers to protect grain supplies. Others have charged garbage cans and play areas. Find out about the technology here…

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Grizzly Bear Cubs at Detroit Zoo

March 22, 2012

Orphaned grizzly bear cubs, rescued from Alaska, will make their debut at the Detroit Zoo. A anti-hunting poacher killed their mother and the cubs were not expected to survive the harsh Alaskan winter.

General, Poachers, Wildlife Alaska, detroit zoo, grizzly bear, grizzly bear cubs

U.S. Postal Service offering option for bird enthusiasts

March 22, 2012

The U.S. Post Postal Service is now offering Forever stamped envelopes featuring the purple martin as well as a collection of stamps featuring birds of prey. The U.S. Postal Service is now offering a purple martin stamped envelope and a “Birds of Prey” stamp collection. Read more

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Nikon Offers Incentives to “Rock Your Rimfire”

March 22, 2012

Fans of the .22 long rifle and other rimfire cartridges are invited to save $50 on a Nikon PROSTAFF® Rimfire riflescope this spring. With the “Rock Your Rimfire” promotion, anyone who purchases a qualifying Nikon PROSTAFF Rimfire riflescope between March 24 and April 28, 2012 will receive a $50 mail-in rebate. Read more

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Kimber Opposes New York’s Proposed Microstamping Legislation

March 22, 2012

Yonkers, NY – Kimber Mfg., Inc., one of America’s leading firearms manufacturing companies located in Yonkers, has announced strong opposition to both the proposed microstamping legislation and its inclusion in the budget (AB 9055C) under consideration by the New York State General Assembly. In addition to the Governor’s office, Kimber has contacted the Mayor of Yonkers and a number of elected representatives regarding this issue. Read more

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