Up Close: Wolf Attack
Don Burgess of Montana woke to the sound of a dog fight. Turns out his 65-pound boxer was missing. A short walk in the dark told the story: A wolf attack. More is here…
Michigan Man Loses Hand in Hunting Accident
Rule #1 of Gun Safety: Don’t point your gun at anything you don’t want to shoot – and, that includes yourself. The story of a dumb ass climbing a tree with a loaded firearm ends with him shooting his hand and almost blowing his head off is here…
SureFire Offers Deep Discounts During First-Ever Cyber Monday Sale
Fountain Valley, CA — SureFire, LLC, manufacturer of high-end illumination tools and tactical products, has announced that, on November 26, 2012, the Monday after Thanksgiving known as “Cyber Monday,” it will offer online customers 25% off the MSRP of select products purchased at surefire.com. Read more
This Week on SOTG: Pistol 101, Silent Shooting and Armed Living
This week SOTG takes the “Pepsi Challenge” to see whether or not a suppressed centerfire rifle can be quieter than a standard velocity .22 LR rifle. Our test subject is the AAC Micro 7 rifle chambered in .300 Blackout topped with an AAC silencer shooting sub-sonic ammunition. Read more
Lew Horton Distributing Announces New SW1911 Pro Series Sub Compact .45
Lew Horton Distributing’s new Smith & Wesson Pro Series is now in stock and ready for delivery. It’s a GREAT looking .45, featuring a light weight scandium frame. The stainless steel slide is finished in black Melonite®. The flats on the slide are polished, producing a striking contrast. It is fitted with an oversized external extractor, a three holed curved trigger with over travel stop, and a full length guide rod. Special S&W grip panels and a special serial number run round out the package. Read more
Crosman’s Black Friday
ROCHESTER, New York, (November 20, 2012) – Crosman Corporation invites you to “take it outside” this holiday season with special Black Friday and Cyber Monday specials on www.crosman.com. Read more
2012 Michigan deer hunting participatin increases
The 2012 firearm deer season opened Thursday, Nov. 15, and the Department of Natural Resources has compiled early impressions from the first few days. Read more
Wisconsin Man Missing in Northwest Alaska an Experienced Outdoorsman
Thomas Seibold of Three Lakes, Wisconsin went hiking and wilderness adventure in Alaska and failed to show up for a return flight home. No signs of him have been found and the cabin he was staying in has been vacated for weeks. He is a survivalist instructor but concern is growing. Details here…
Save On The Ultimate Predator Hunting Riflescope
From Nov. 22, 2012 through Jan. 10, 2013, Nikon is offering a $30 Instant Savings with the purchase of a Nikon Coyote Special riflescope. Featuring Nikon’s patented BDC Predator reticle, the Coyote Special riflescope is specifically designed to meet the challenges of predator hunting. Read more
Senate Puts Off Sportsmen’s Act Vote Until Monday After Thanksgiving
The Senate on Thursday was unable to unanimously agree to waive certain procedural rules to allow a vote on the widely supported, bipartisan Sportsmen’s Act of 2012 (S. 3525), the most important package of measures for the benefit of sportsmen in a generation. Read more