Outdoor commentary and legislative issues.
BELLEVUE, WA – Thursday’s strict party-line vote by the Senate Judiciary Committee to move anti-gun Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s measure banning so-called “assault weapons” was an insult to millions of law-abiding American citizens who own such firearms and have harmed nobody, the Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms said. Read more
Plans for an assault weapons ban and private-sales background checks were only the beginning of a broader gun control agenda extending to handguns as well, according to Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-IL). Details here…
ATLANTA, Ga. – Atlanta’s fast-flying falcons are on the nest, and the world is watching again – but this time via video streamed at up to HD quality!
A new web camera operated by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources offers a fascinating look into a peregrine falcons nest more than 50 stories high in downtown Atlanta. Read more
Overland Park, Kan. – A leader in innovative hunting and shooting accessories, Butler Creek has introduced a new patented sight cover designed for the leading electronic sights on the market. In the field or during transport, the Sidewinder Flip Cover provides complete protection from the elements with a zero-clearance flip lens cover for rapid target acquisition. Read more
A bill heads to the governor for signature making it a crime for police to enforce new federal gun laws. It is unknown at this point if the governor will sign it. Details here…
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Brookings, SD – Wanna B Outdoors, the originators of the new and wildly popular Made in the USA, Bowstix Bow Bipod, is pleased to announce the release of the all-new fully adjustable bow bipod engineered and specifically designed for both archery hunters and competitive target shooters. Read more
Old Saybrook, C – Traditions™ Performance Firearms introduces into their 2013 lineup single action revolvers by Pietta. The single actions will be available in two series – the Frontier series and the Rawhide series. Read more
The Department of Natural Resources today announced the National Park Service has approved the department’s 2013-2017 Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP). With this important approval in place, the state of Michigan and its partners throughout local units of government are now eligible to receive funding under the federal Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) program for the acquisition and development of outdoor recreation resources. Read more
Nikon has expanded its line of precision optics for MSR platform rifles by adding a new magnification to the popular P-223 riflescope. Now available in 4-12×40 with BDC 600 reticle, the new P-223 makes any AR rifle more effective at longer ranges. The P-223 4-12×40 comes in matte finish and is built with Fully Multicoated lenses.
For the first time, one riflescope provides a choice between two different methods of bullet drop compensation. 
One way to compensate for bullet drop at long ranges is by using the BDC 600 reticle with open circle aiming points and hash marks from 100 to 600 yards. The BDC 600 reticle was developed specifically for the trajectory of the .223 Rem. / 5.56 NATO round with 55-grain polymer tip bullet and is most effective when used with Spot On™ Ballistic Match Technology. 
The other way to compensate for bullet drop is by using Nikon’s Rapid Action Turret system that allows shooters to dial in their distances and hold the BDC reticle’s horizontal crosshair directly on the target. Distances as far as 100 to 600 yards can be dialed in, making the Rapid Action Turret system a quick and easy option for long range shooting. There is now an added feature on the new P-223 that makes field adjustments easier than ever before. Read more
