SAF Responds to State’s Appeal in MN Ban on Young Adult Carry

The Second Amendment Foundation and its partners in a federal lawsuit challenging Minnesota’s ban on firearms carry by young adults has filed a response brief to the state’s appeal of SAF’s court victory. The case is known as Worth v. Harrington.

SAF is joined in the case by the Minnesota Gun Owners Caucus, Firearms Policy Coalition and three young adults, Austin Dye, Axel Anderson and Kristin Worth, for whom the case is named. They are represented by attorneys Blair W. Nelson of Bemidji, Minn., and David H. Thompson, Peter A. Patterson and William V. Bergstrom at Cooper & Kirk in Washington, D.C.

The case was originally filed in June 2021 and is now before the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. At issue is whether Minnesota’s ban on firearms carriage by young adults in the 18-to-20-year-old age group violates the Second Amendment. Earlier this year, U. S. District Judge Kathleen Menendez ruled the Minnesota law preventing young adults from obtaining carry permits is unconstitutional. Read more

Gun Control

Bow Spider Launches 10K Goat Film Giveaway

Bow Spider, the quickest and easiest bow retrieval system on the market, is pleased to announce the launch of the Goat Film Giveaway. Bow Spider has teamed up with industry leading companies, Alpine Innovations, Bakcou, Blue Creek Outdoors, Bow Tech, Black Gold, Davis Tent, Gold Tip, GPO, Kenetrek Boots, Kifaru, Koola Buck, Matrix Target System, Peak Refuel, RadCast Outdoors Podcast, Ripcord, Rocky Mountain Hunting Calls, SITKA Gear, Tight Spot and VP Archery, to offer an amazing collection of gear valued at over $10,000. Three lucky winners will take home one of three prize packages.

The three prize packages include:

Prize Pack A: BowTech SS34 Subalpine $1300, Complete Bow Spider Bow Packing System set up and swag – $500, VPA broadheads – $120, Gold Tip 1 dozen arrows – $250, Matrix M1 target – $460, Rip Cord $180, Tight Spot Quiver – $220, Black Gold Sight $279.

Prize Pack B: Stika Gear (gift card) – $1000, Blue Creek Outdoors (3 days of filming) – $1200, Davis Tent (Go Tent) – $865, Bakcou (gift card) – $500, RadCast Outdoors Podcast Swag – $100, Rocky Mountain Hunting Calls – $400.

Prize Pack C: Sheep Feet Deluxe Custom Orthotic – $270 Kenetrek Mountain Extreme Boots – $520, Kifaru 357 Mag Bag – $550, Peak Refuel meals – $100, Koola Buck Game Bags – $100, Alpine Innovations Bow Slicker – $100, German Precision Optics Passion ED 10×42 Binocular- $630

Entering to win is simple. Simply go to the Bow Spider website. Click on the promotion or

q=https://www.facebook.com/bowspider&source=gmail&ust=1692305025251000&usg=AOvVaw3xvJKBl-6v3PcnWctAuqe1″>CLICK HERE to enter. Follow the instructions. There are even ways to get extra entries. All entries must be completed by midnight on Thursday, August 31, 2023. The three lucky winners will be randomly drawn and notified via email on September 1st.

For additional information on RAD, LLC and the Bow Spider brand of products call 307-438-9290; email info@bowspider.com; visit www.bowspider.com.

Archery

Time for Lithium Batteries in Your Boat?

From Frank Sargeant

Lithium batteries have seen amazing growth in the fishing/boating biz over the last decade despite prices that are as much as 10 times higher than the conventional lead-acid batteries most of us are familiar with in our cars, trucks and boats.

Lithium-based batteries have a couple of huge advantages when they’re built right, which is why many serious boaters have invested in them despite the very high prices.

The most obvious is the extremely light weight, about 1/3 of what a lead-acid battery of similar output weighs, or even less in the case of the 36 volt models that can replace three lead-acid 12-volt batteries. Less weight is particularly important in smaller boats like flats boats, bass boats and kayaks, allowing them to float in less water and also deliver better performance.

Norsk is Among lithium batteries that can be monitored via bluetooth on any smartphone (Norse photo, with permission.

In the case of a flats boat with a 36-volt troller, the difference can be whether or not you can get up on a 12” deep flat or not. In bass boats, all that extra weight at the transom can mean water over the aft deck when you drop off plane quickly, and the weight also cuts top speed and reduces fuel economy.

The fact that one 36-volt battery takes the physical space of one 12-volt battery can also be huge in boats where space is limited. Read more

Fishing

USFWS Proposes Removing Apache Trout from Endangered Species List

PHOENIX — The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s (USFWS) Aug. 10 announcement proposing that Apache trout be removed from the federal list of Endangered and Threatened Species is a huge win for fish and wildlife conservation. If delisted, it would be the first native trout species and gamefish to be removed from the list due to conservation efforts. (See short video clip from the Aug. 10 Apache Trout Recovery Partner Recognition event near Williams Creek National Fish Hatchery, east of McNary in eastern Arizona).

The Apache trout is Arizona’s state fish and is native exclusively to the streams in and around the White Mountains in the eastern part of the state on Tribal and public lands. It gained protection under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) in 1973, 50 years ago. The current status of Apache trout is a result of the collaborative conservation and threat reduction actions implemented by many entities, including Tribes, federal and state agencies, conservation organizations and private citizens.

“The recovery of Apache trout is a culmination of decades of hard work and the cooperation of many partners, and is truly a success story,” said Ty Gray, Director of the Arizona Game and Fish Department. Read more

Fishing

Benjamin Airguns Unveils Match Grade Domed .177 Pellets

BLOOMFIELD, NY – Benjamin Airguns, a pioneer in premium airguns with a rich history dating back to 1882, announces the launch of the New Benjamin Domed .177 (Model BD17), a single-die Match Grade Pellet in 10.5 Grain weight. This remarkable pellet is the first of its kind in the Benjamin Match Grade Series of single-die pellets launching this year, setting a new standard for competition and precision shooting. These Match Grade Pellets are meticulously crafted in the USA to meet the demands of discerning shooters who seek nothing less than pin-point accuracy.

This precision engineered pellet boasting a radically improved ballistic coefficient ensures higher down-range energy, a flatter trajectory, and reduced wind drift, providing shooters with unrivaled accuracy. The Benjamin Domed .177 pellet’s superior performance was validated by Hard Air Magazine® independent testing and awarded the highly coveted Gold Award. www.hardairmagazine.com Read more

Ammunition

Smith & Wesson Introduces FDE to the M&P5.7 Series

SPRINGFIELD, MA. – Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ Global Select: SWBI), a leader in firearm manufacturing and design, today announced the release of the new two-tone, FDE M&P5.7 pistol.

Combining features of the tested M&P series with a new gas-operated, locked-breech, Tempo™ Barrel System, Smith & Wesson unveiled the M&P5.7 pistol aimed at offering a more reliable, accurate, and consistent shooting experience in a handgun platform for the increasingly popular 5.7x28mm caliber. Designed to harness the speed of the round, its 5-inch barrel allows for a quicker extraction once the bullet passes the gas port, creating a more secured fireform effect.

In its debut, the series included two models, both with a black polymer frame and black Armornite® slide finish, available with or without a manual thumb safety. Now joining the M&P5.7 lineup is a sharp two-tone setup of a classic Armornite finished slide and black controls, paired with a tactical Flat Dark Earth toned polymer frame.

The two-tone FDE M&P5.7 is optics ready, has a Picatinny-style rail for added accessories, and includes a 1/2×28 threaded muzzle with a thread protector to allow for suppressed shooting capabilities. Its single-action flat-face trigger maintains a crisp break and is designed to allow for consistent finger placement that translates to more accurate and repeatable shooting. This pistol has an impressive 22-round capacity, ships with two magazines, and is proudly made in the U.S.A. Pick up the Tempo™ with accurate and consistent results from the new-look M&P5.7. Read more

Firearms

Moultrie Mobile Edge Pro Cellular Trail Cam with AI Technology

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (Aug. 14, 2023) — Moultrie Mobile, a leading pioneer in cellular trail cameras that also offers an all-in-one remote monitoring app for hunters and property owners, today announced its Edge Pro Cellular Trail Camera with all-new False Trigger Elimination capabilities powered by artificial intelligence (AI) is available in stores and online.

Utilizing AI, the Edge Pro is the first camera to integrate False Trigger Elimination capabilities in the form of Smart Capture and Smart Zone technology.

Smart Capture Technology gives users control over what species the Edge Pro captures on photo or video, significantly extending battery life and reducing time sorting through unwanted images of non-targeted species. Smart Zones allows users to designate custom detection zones and ignore areas with objects that could cause false triggers. Together, these innovative technologies reduce up to 99 percent of false triggers and redefine what is possible with cellular trail cameras. Read more

Hunting

SCI and SAF File Intent to Sue Education Department Over Archery & Hunter Education Policies

Washington, D.C.— On Friday, August 11, 2023, Safari Club International, along with the Sportsmen’s Alliance Foundation, sent a notice of intent to sue the Department of Education over the Department’s misinterpretation of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (BSCA), which would prohibit the use of federal funds for shooting sports, hunter education, and outdoor education programs in schools.

Co-sponsors and authors of the BSCA have repeatedly confirmed that it was not intended to restrict funding for these programs. Rather, these programs are vital to helping students find safe and healthy outlets—and to develop a love of the outdoors.

SCI and SAF’s notice of intent to sue warns the Department that its interpretation of the BSCA is arbitrary and capricious, in violation of federal law. It requests a response within ten days, or the organizations will have no choice but to file suit. These shooting sports and hunter education programs are far too important to allow this funding uncertainty to continue.

“SCI is disheartened by the Administration’s lack of urgency in correcting their misinterpretation of the BSCA,” said Ben Cassidy, SCI EVP of International Government and Public Affairs. “Congress has repeatedly confirmed that this was not the BSCA’s intent. The Department must understand there are consequences for ignoring the crucial role these programs play in helping kids learn new skills, enjoy the outdoors, and understand the importance of conservation.” Read more

Archery

The .308 Win. Rifle from Red Arrow Weapons Is Built for Hunting

Fork Union, VA – The .308 WIN Rifle from Red Arrow Weapons is the ultimate firearm for fall hunting.

Dependable, versatile, and accurate, the RAW .308 WIN pairs the knockdown power of the caliber with an 18-inch stainless steel barrel and 2.5-pound single stage trigger for premium performance in the field. It features a Magpul ACS-L carbine stock and a 20-round Magpul P-Mag.

Tipping the scales under 8.5 pounds and sporting a midnight bronze finish, RAW’s .308 WIN is built for carrying into the woods. Finishing touches such as the ambidextrous safety selector and 15-inch M-LOK hand rail are included standard, demonstrating the RAW commitment to quality at an affordable price. Read more

Firearms

Springfield Armory Launches New Hellion 5.56mm Bullpup Variants

GENESEO, ILL. – Springfield Armory® is proud to announce the release of two new variants of the Hellion™, offering enhanced ballistic performance with 18” and 20” barrel length options and unique features true to the original VHS-2 design.

Based on the internationally proven bullpup employed by the Croatian armed forces in demanding environments ranging from Iraq to Africa and beyond, the Springfield Armory Hellion offers American shooters a semi-automatic version of this highly capable and fully ambidextrous firearm.

While the original Hellion launched early last year featured a short 16” barrel designed to offer the most compact package possible, the newly released variants feature extended 18” and 20” barrels. The result is a 5.56mm that still offers the compact handling characteristics of a bullpup, but with enhanced velocity and downrange performance. Read more

Firearms
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