SAF WIN: Eighth Circuit Strikes Down MN Young Adult Carry Ban

A three-judge panel in the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has handed down a unanimous 27-page ruling that Minnesota’s ban on concealed carry by young adults is unconstitutional under the Second Amendment, giving a victory to the Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) and its partners.

SAF is joined in the lawsuit, known as Worth v. Jacobson, by the Firearms Policy Coalition, Minnesota Gun Owners Caucus and four citizens, Austin Dye, Alex Anderson, Joe Knudsen and Kristin Worth, for whom the case is known. They are represented by attorneys Blair W. Nelson in Bemidji, Minn., and David H. Thompson, Peter A. Patterson and William V. Bergstrom at Cooper & Kirk in Washington, D.C.

Acknowledging that the right to keep and bear arms is a natural right, Circuit Judge Duane Benton observed, “First, the right to keep and bear arms ‘is not a right granted by the Constitution. Neither is it in any manner dependent upon that instrument for its existence. The Second Amendment declares that it shall not be infringed.’”

Judge Benton adds, “Importantly, the Second Amendment’s plain text does not have an age limit…. Ordinary, law-abiding 18 to 20-year-old Minnesotans are unambiguously members of the people. Because the plain text of the Second Amendment covers the plaintiffs and their conduct, it is presumptively constitutionally protected…

“Minnesota has not met its burden to proffer sufficient evidence,” he concludes. “The Carry Ban…violates the Second Amendment as applied to Minnesota through the Fourteenth Amendment, and, thus, is unconstitutional.” Read more

Gun Control

Moultrie Offering Big Savings For Prime Day Promotions

Moultrie, the leading innovator in cellular trail camera and feeder technology, is offering deep discounts on its industry-leading cellular trail cameras and accessories during Amazon Prime Day. On July 16 and 17, Moultrie is offering 25-60% off a wide selection of its most popular cellular trail cameras and accessories, making it the perfect time to upgrade your scouting arsenal or snag a cellular trail camera for the first time.

Moultrie’s industry-leading cellular trail cameras and accessories allow hunters to remotely monitor their hunting grounds and receive real-time updates on wildlife activity, and these discounts make them more accessible than ever.

Prime Day shoppers can expect to save on popular Moultrie products, including: Read more

Hunting, Wildlife

Pope and Young Announces Two New Whitetail World Records

Pope and Young, America’s leading bowhunting organization, is excited to announce a new World Record Typical Whitetail Deer in Velvet and a new World Record Non-Typical Whitetail Deer in Velvet. Pope and Young convened a special panel to measure these potential World Records at a Measurers Workshop held in Regina, Saskatchewan on June 15th, and these two amazing bucks have been verified as new World Records in their respective categories.

Jack McNaughton shot his Typical Whitetail in Velvet near the Smokey River in Alberta on August 31st, 2013. Jack’s buck has a verified final score of 182 4/8” topping the charts and coming in as a new world record.

“Jack’s buck is one of the most incredible whitetails I have ever seen. The velvet was still in immaculate condition, and the symmetry of this buck is impressive to say the least,” stated Tim Rozewski, Pope & Young Director of Records.

Dallas Heinrichs shot his giant Non-typical Whitetail in Velvet near Hilland Saskatchewan on September 3rd, 2012. Dallas’ buck has a verified final score of 271 0/8” topping the charts by more than 22 inches and coming in as a new world record. Read more

Archery

FBI Partners with USPS for Fingerprinting to Appeal Firearm Purchase Denials

To streamline the process for individuals to appeal firearm purchase denials from the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS), the FBI recently partnered with the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) to assist individuals who have registered with the Identity History Summary Check (IdHSC) program. Registrants can register with a participating post office for digital fingerprinting services. For a $50 fee, the post office will submit the registered customer’s fingerprints to the FBI.

Pursuant to Public Law 92-544, registrants can obtain an IdHSC (also known as a “rap sheet”) for different kinds of NICS appeals:

  • Individuals may challenge their IdHSC record. Examples of challenges could be if the individual thinks a record entry is incorrect, or if an entry for a record is incomplete.
  • Individuals may challenge firearm purchase denials. Possible reasons for incorrect denials could be cases of mistaken identity or incorrect entries in IdHSC records.
  • Individuals may wish to participate in the Voluntary Appeal File. This file contains clarifying information to help reduce unnecessary delays or incorrect denials for firearm purchasers who have been denied more than once or frequently experience delays. Reasons for purchasers to have extra difficulty can include instances of identity theft or mistaken identity

Readers can find more information about the IdHSC program here.

Firearms

Rogue Ridge’s RG1000 E-Bike Boasts Incredible Speed & Power

Rogue Ridge’s fastest fat tire e-bike, RG1000 can carry outdoorsmen an impressive distance on a single charge.

Equipped with a 1,000-watt motor and 13 amp hour battery, the RG1000 has plenty of power to blast up the steepest hillsides. It can reach up to 30 mph with five different power levels, with a range of up to 50 miles and a charge time of just 2.5 hours.

With high-quality fat tires that easily tackle any terrain from sand and rocks to snow and mud, the RG1000 is a reliable workhorse for all outdoor adventures. The 6061 aluminum hardtail frame is load-rated for 350 pounds.

The e-bike comes off-road ready with a rear pannier rack, 48v 2a charger, mud fender, tire liners, and a 1-year warranty. With a Dark Earth finish, the RG1000 is available at an incredible value of $4,499.99.

To learn more about the RG1000 and browse the full lineup of e-bikes, visit rogueridge.com.

Wildlife

Over-the-Counter Leftover Licenses on Sale This Week

First come, first served leftover licenses go on sale at 8 a.m., July 17 on the Wyoming Game and Fish Department website, regional offices and the Headquarters office in Cheyenne. The licenses represent the remaining antelope, elk and deer licenses following the leftover draw.

“Over-the-counter license availability changes each year based on what hunters applied for and received in the initial and leftover draws,” said Joshua Moulton, Game and Fish license section manager.

Hunters buying over-the-counter leftover licenses are encouraged to pay close attention to the area and license type.

“The majority of these licenses are in hunt areas in which it may be difficult to obtain access. We encourage hunters to seek permission to hunt prior to purchasing an over-the-counter license,” Moulton said.

The leftover license availability list is posted on the Game and Fish website.

Hunting

Michigan’s Deer Hunting Access Permit Application Period is Open July 15-Aug. 15

Select hunters may need to apply for a limited-hunt access permit to hunt deer in some areas.

Universal antlerless licenses are available for purchase over the counter without an application.

Upper Peninsula deer hunters

  • In the western central part of the Upper Peninsula, deer management unit 352 will require an antlerless deer hunting access permit AND a universal antlerless deer license to hunt antlerless deer. The eastern central part of the Upper Peninsula, DMU 351, is closed to antlerless hunting in 2024.
    • DMU 352 is made up of DMUs 027, 036, 152 and 252. See the online deer management units map for a map of DMUs.
    • 500 access permits will be available in DMU 352.
    • One antlerless deer hunting access permit for the DMU you are hunting in plus one universal antlerless deer license are required for each deer harvested.
  • If you hunt in DMUs 022, 122, 055, 155, 255 and 121 in the U.P., all you will need is a universal antlerless deer license to hunt antlerless deer.

Closed to antlerless hunting 2024:

  • DMUs 127, 066, 031, 131, 042, 007 and 048 in the northern part of the U.P.
  • DMU 351 in the east central U.P., including DMUs 021, 349, 249, 149, 017 and 117.

Lower Peninsula deer hunters

If you are participating in a reserved deer hunt at Sharonville State Game Area, Shiawassee River National Wildlife Refuge or Shiawassee State Game Area, you will need to apply for a reserved deer hunt access permit.

Purchase access permit applications for $5 from license agents, at Michigan.gov/DNRLicenses or on the Michigan DNR Hunt Fish app July 15-Aug. 15.

Learn more at Michigan.gov/Deer.

Questions? Contact the DNR Wildlife Division at 517-284-WILD (9453).

Hunting

Gov. Gianforte, FWP Offer Appreciation to Valley County Block Management Landowner

Joining Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks, Gov. Greg Gianforte last week visited with a longtime partner of the Block Management Program in Valley County.

“Landowners like Leonard are absolutely essential when it comes to the success of public access programs in Montana,” said Katie Iverson, FWP access coordinator in Region 6. “Their willingness to allow the public on their private property for hunting is vital to the continuation of Montana’s hunting heritage.”

“Through block management, Montanans have access to nearly 8 million acres of private land to hunt and recreate, and even more when considering the access those acres provide to adjacent or isolated public lands,” Gov. Gianforte said. “I’m grateful for all our landowner partners in the Block Management Program who increase access and hunting opportunities for Montanans.”

The Block Management Program is a cooperative program between private landowners and FWP that provides the public with free hunting access to private land and helps landowners manage hunting activities.

As a Block Management Program participant for nearly 25 years, Leonard Swenson is one of more than 382 cooperators in northeast Montana who provide public access to over 1.2 million acres of land. Read more

Hunting

Iceland Coolers Continues to Surpass Market Expectations with Innovative Product Line

Texas company earns spotlight offering unique designs and exceptional value in the cooler industry.

Iceland Coolers, a leading manufacturer of high-performance coolers, is making significant waves in the market with its diverse and rugged product lineup. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Abilene, Texas, Iceland Coolers has established itself as a leader in the industry, recognized for its durable, feature-rich coolers available at competitive prices. The brand’s recent catalog has not only met but exceeded customer expectations, contributing to its impressive growth over the past two years.

According to the company, Iceland Coolers has built a reputation for providing coolers engineered to withstand the most challenging conditions on earth. Their product offerings, including the Viking Series, Longship Series, Berserker Legacy, and Saga Soft Series, are designed with both functionality and affordability in mind. The company’s focus on delivering more features and accessories at a lower price point than competitors has been a key driver of their success.

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Wildlife

Field-Point-Accurate Broadheads Boost Critical Shot Placement

For hunting practice, broadheads that do not group like practice points can be frustrating and lead to wounding losses. SEVR broadheads address this issue with two innovations ensuring accuracy and reliability:

  1. Pivoting Rear-Deploy Blade Design: Keeps blades fully contained during flight, reducing surface area and providing true field-point-like flight characteristics.
  2. Practice-Lock™ Feature: Locks blades into the ferrule, allowing archers to practice with the same broadheads used for hunting without dulling the blades when shooting into foam targets.

These features provide seasoned bowhunters with precision and confidence, as they can practice with the same broadheads they use in the field. This ensures consistent performance and peace of mind.

For more information, visit www.sevrbroadheads.com.

Archery
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