Outdoor commentary and legislative issues.
The Maine Warden Service, with the assistance of several other organizations and the Maine Forest Service, rescued a 15-old-boy who had fractured his leg when he fell 60 feet down Tumbledown Mountain yesterday afternoon. Read more
Get out and explore Michigan’s Wetland Wonders, our managed waterfowl hunt areas, this fall. Held in early October, these open houses will give you a chance to talk with local staff, tour the areas and see what each one has to offer for the upcoming waterfowl season.
All open houses begin at 6 p.m. at the area’s headquarters.
Michigan’s Wetland Wonders are the premier managed waterfowl hunt areas in the state. These areas were created to provide exceptional waterfowl hunting opportunities, and are managed to provide waterfowl habitat for nesting and migration and for the benefit of other wetland wildlife.
Lucid Optics, a pioneer in cutting-edge optics technology, is proud to announce the launch of the E7 reflex sight with an innovative Blue Reticle. Staying true to our philosophy that “Overkill is Underrated,” the E7 takes durability and versatility to unprecedented heights, catering to both pistol and carbine applications.
The E7 will feature the worlds first reflex sight to employ an aiming point in BLUE. There is a Lot of science behind the use of blue as an aiming point. For more information on Why “BLUE” Please reach out to Lucid Optics Directly.
What Makes the Blue Reticle so Special? Read more
[Bainbridge] – Heritage Manufacturing, the esteemed creators of distinctive and character-rich firearms that echo the charm of the Old West, is thrilled to introduce the new Tactical Rancher, available from tomorrow. This revolutionary firearm is a testament to Heritage Manufacturing’s commitment to infusing timeless Western elegance with modern-day advancements, making it a unique addition to any firearms collection.
Product Description:
Heritage Manufacturing’s Tactical Rancher Carbine is a sophisticated evolution of our notable Heritage Rancher Carbine and related to the Heritage Tactical Cowboy. The 16-inch Rancher is upgraded with a top-mounted picatinny rail for optics, expanding its versatility and adaptability. It not only accepts 22 Magnum and 22 LR cylinders but also comes threaded for muzzle attachments, presenting enhanced capabilities and customization opportunities. Read more
Tucson, AZ – Riton Optics has unveiled its highly anticipated addition to the PRIMAL line of purpose-built optics. The all-new 5 PRIMAL 15-45×60 Spotting Scope has been carefully designed with premium features packed into a compact, lightweight package, which provides hunters and shooters unmatched versatility in the field.
At the heart of the 5 PRIMAL 15-45×60 Spotting Scope are lenses crafted from Extra-Low Dispersion (ED) glass, delivering top-tier optical clarity and resolution while minimizing color fringing visible to the human eye. The advanced optical design and fully multi-coated lens coatings aid in allowing for maximum light transmission and definition when glassing for wildlife in all lighting and weather conditions. Read more
New for Fall 2023 and just in time for the upcoming seasons in the blind or in the field is a superb new product from Hunt Monkey, the world’s fastest-growing brand of gloves specifically designed for various hunting applications. The Heater is a flip-top mitten that’s constructed using 100 grams of Thinsulate insulation and sherpa fleece lining plus a Mossy Oak Bottomland camouflage 220-gram Polarfleece exterior which not only wraps your hands in extreme warmth, but it also blocks the wind. The flip-top design with magnetic stays allows quick access to your fingers while also keeping your hands covered and warm when not needed. The fleece is also naturally very quiet, perfect for those circumstances where stealth and silence are keys to success. There’s a synthetic leather palm with silicone non-slip grip and even a handwarmer pocket in the mitten for those bitterly cold days. As with all Hunt Monkey products, there’s a 100-percent satisfaction guarantee. Stay ready, stay warm and stay silent with Hunt Monkey. Read more
ZEISS is introducing the DTI 6, a new thermal imaging camera with exceptional image quality – to precisely identify details in the dark.
White Plains, NY –
ZEISS presents its new high-end thermal imaging camera, the DTI 6, which features exceptional image quality thanks to the innovative proprietary ZEISS Smart Image Processing (ZSIP) Pro algorithm. Developed, designed, and manufactured in Germany, the DTI 6 features an intuitive operating concept and smart power management, making it a reliable companion when hunting. “The ZEISS DTI 6 is a reflection of our many years of development, dedication, and expertise to achieve a new standard in thermal imaging technology,” said Tammo Lueken, Head of Category Management Hunting at ZEISS. Read more
NSSF®, The Firearm Industry Trade Association, applauds U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) for directly addressing the ongoing and illegal discrimination of the firearm industry by major banks and payment processors. Fox Business reported on this continued discriminatory practice of major banking institutions and payment processors refusing services because officials in those financial sectors politically disagree with Second Amendment rights.
“Discrimination against firearm manufacturers and retailers is not a new phenomenon but it is long past time this practice is ended,” said Lawrence G. Keane, NSSF Senior Vice President and General Counsel. “Major banks, and the payment processors they support, benefit from taxpayer dollars to insure they stay afloat, including the multi-trillion-dollar bailout they enjoyed at taxpayer expense. The discriminatory practice of denying banking services to a Constitutionally-protected industry with which they politically disagree is an abuse of those taxpayer funds. American taxpayers should not be forced to fund banks that actively work to erase their rights. The Second Amendment is not for sale.”
Sen. Cruz, in his capacity as Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, recently wrote to Intuit, a payment processor, that reversed their discriminatory policies of denying QuickBooks services to firearm manufacturers and retailers. The change came only after Senate inquiries into the discriminatory practices. Intuit claimed the policy was directed to them by JP Morgan Chase and Bank of America, both banks that hold discriminatory policies against the firearm industry and refuse banking services in an effort to starve them of essential financial services.
NSSF supports legislative efforts to halt these discriminatory practices by financial service providers, including the Firearm Industry Nondiscrimination (FIND) Act (S. 428/H.R. 53), introduced by Sen. Steve Daines (R-Mont.) and U.S. Rep. Jack Bergman (R-Mich.). This vital legislation would end the ability of corporate entities to profit from taxpayer-funded federal contracts while discriminating against a Constitutionally-protected industry at the same time.
NSSF also supports the Fair Access to Banking Act (S. 293/H.R. 2743), introduced by Sen. Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.) and U.S. Rep. Andy Barr (R-Ky.). These bills would require banks to provide access to services, capital and credit based on the objective risk assessment of individual customers, rather than subjective broad-based decisions affecting whole categories or classes of customers.
BELLEVUE, WA — The Second Amendment Foundation is cheering Friday’s 71-page ruling by a federal district court judge striking down, for the second time, California’s ban on so-called “high-capacity magazines,” and suggests this will affect similar bans in other states.
U.S. District Judge Roger Benitez handed down the 71-page ruling, noting in his decision, “Removable firearm magazines of all sizes are necessary components of semiautomatic firearms. Therefore, magazines come within the text of the constitutional declaration that the right to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed. Because millions of removable firearm magazines able to hold between 10 and 30 rounds are commonly owned by law-abiding citizens for lawful purposes, including self-defense, and because they are reasonably related to service in the militia, the magazines are presumptively within the protection of the Second Amendment. There is no American history or tradition of regulating firearms based on the number of rounds they can shoot, or of regulating the amount of ammunition that can be kept and carried.”
“We are delighted with this ruling,” said SAF founder and Executive Vice President Alan M. Gottlieb. “The decision affects Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson’s defense against a lawsuit challenging a similar ban in his state, which is also in the Ninth Circuit, as well as bans in other states. Ultimately, we expect this issue will have to be decided by the U.S. Supreme Court.”
As explained by Judge Benitez, “Because the State did not succeed in justifying its sweeping ban and dispossession mandate with a relevantly similar historical analogue, California Penal Code § 32310, as amended by Proposition 63, is hereby declared to be unconstitutional in its entirety and shall be enjoined.”
“This is the second time California has tried to defend this ban,” noted SAF Executive Director Adam Kraut, “and the second time Judge Benitez has ruled against the statute. California clearly does not get the message about the Second Amendment.” Read more
AMARILLO, TEXAS: Combining cutting-edge technology and modern styling with Old World craftsmanship, the Italian firearms Group (IFG) and Davide Pedersoli and Co. proudly introduce the Model 86/71 Lever Action Droptine. From the big-North woods to the brush country of South Texas, the Droptine delivers a modern twist to this classic, dependable and time-honored platform.
Imported exclusively by IFG, the 86/71 Droptine offers hunters a svelte lever action chambered in the workhorse 30-30 Win., and is Pedersoli’s newest addition to the popular Boar Buster line of levers.
The heart of the 86/71 Droptine is a solid steel CNC machined receiver, matched with CNC machined lever. The 21-inch broach rifled barrel is premium match grade quality and is threaded at the muzzle for a suppressor.
After much research and development, Pedersoli engineers created an oversized lever that is both ergonomic and large enough to use while wearing gloves. The rifle’s five-round, tubular magazine loads easily from the right side, while empty brass ejects effortlessly through the top of the receiver.
The 86/71 Droptine comes standard with a fiber optic front sight and a dovetail rear sight, the latter integrated into a Picatinny rail mounted forward of the receiver. This mounting solution is perfect for red-dots or Scout-style rifle scopes that provide fast, precise shot placement. Read more