S&W Issues Recall Notice

PRODUCT: Thompson Center
Venture Rifle.

DESCRIPTION OF THE HAZARD: During an internal technical
review, Smith & Wesson determined that some of the sears used on Venture rifles produced from August 1, 2011 to October 28, 2011, may not have been manufactured to specification. Because the sear is an important part of the firing mechanism, we are asking that all of the rifles produced during this time period be returned to Smith & Wesson so that the firearm can be inspected by our technicians to ensure that the rifle operates in a safe and appropriate manner. Read more

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RMEF Moves to Fight Wolf Lawsuit

MISSOULA, Mont.-The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation is seeking to defend the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife’s authority to manage and control wolves as part of a state-approved plan.

Oregon wildlife officials recently announced the agency would use lethal means to stop two wolves known to habitually kill livestock in Wallowa County. Animal rights and wolf activist groups sued the state, claiming that any loss of wolves could cause “irreparable harm” to wolf recovery in Oregon. That argument was rejected in a previous lawsuit heard in a Montana federal court. But an Oregon court granted a temporary stay to stop the search for the two wolves until the legal merits of the case can be considered.  Read more

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Congress Considers Testimony on Lawsuit Reform

The abuses by animal-rights groups and environmentalists have gone on far too long.  It’s good to see that this proposed legislation is moving forward…

MISSOULA, Mont.-In testimony before a Congressional committee, Boone and Crockett Club president emeritus Lowell E. Baier told committee members that H.R. 1996, the Government Savings Litigation Act, will help America’s fish, wildlife and natural resources agencies do their jobs.

The legislation will benefit conservation and sound wildlife management by bringing fairness, transparency and accountability to the Equal Access to Justice Act (EAJA). Read more

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Wisconsin Concealed Pistol License Applications at 20,476 for One Week

In Wisconsin 20,476 applications for concealed pistol licenses were submitted by its citizens in one week.

Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen,  who was the first applicant in Wisconsin to receive a permit, made this statement: “I am pleased that tens of thousands of applications have streamed into the Department, and many law-abiding Wisconsin residents already have received licenses.”

http://www.jsonline.com/news/statepolitics/more-than-20000-conceal-carry-applications-pour-in-this-week-0e2u5so-133267038.html

And, a recent development is making it easier to comply with requirements: http://www.fdlreporter.com/article/20111107/FON0101/111107081/State-committee-suspends-concealed-carry-rules

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Hornady Announces New Products for 2012

 

Grand Island, NE – Hornady® Manufacturing, an industry leader in bullet and ammunition technology, announces a comprehensive lineup of new products for 2012. These new ammunition, bullet and reloading products will be available from stocking dealers, major retail sporting goods stores and their websites. Please visit the Retail Locator http://www.hornady.com/retail-locator/find-a-retailer on hornady.com to find the nearest dealer. International listings are available, as well.

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Deer Hunter Catches Fire, Dies

An 84 year-old deer hunter in Minnesota died after falling from a tree, when his clothes caught fire, while attempting to light a propane heater.

A good reminder to “dry run” all heaters by checking hoses, connections for leaks, igniters, etc. I have found that mice will chew through the rubber propane supply lines, and if the tank had not been shut off, all the gas will be gone.

Check connections with a solution of soap and water.

To ignite, have the lit match or igniter ignited when the gas is turned on and make sure to stay away from the heater element – especiall over the top of it. Keep clothing away.

Since igniters are noisy, we keep a good supply of dry, “strike anywhere” wood matches handy by enclosing them in a pill bottle fastened by electrical tape to the heater’s frame.  They can be dipped in hot wax for long-term storage and resistance to moisture.

Ventilation is required to be safe.

http://www.duluthnewstribune.com/event/article/id/213959/

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Weapons of Mass Illusion: Spitwads!

Virgina’s State Supreme Court has let stand a ruling that spit wads are “weapons” and using them is “criminal.”

The argument came in the case of Andrew Mikel II, who was a freshman last school year and an honor student, when he was kicked out of Spotsylvania High School based on a claim by school officials that the “spit wad” was “violent criminal conduct.”

http://www.wnd.com/index.php?fa=PAGE.view&pageId=363713

 

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