SAF Sues Pennsylvania Over CCW Prohibition for Young Adults

The Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) has filed a federal lawsuit challenging Pennsylvania’s prohibition against allowing young adults aged 18 to 20 from acquiring a license to carry a firearm (LTCF) for personal protection. The case is known as Brown v. Paris.

The lawsuit was filed in U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania. SAF is joined by three young adults, all who are SAF members. They are Taylor Brown, Shawn Palmer and Max Ness. They are represented by attorneys Joshua Prince at the Civil Rights Defense Firm in Bechtelsville, Pa., and Adam Kraut at the Second Amendment Foundation. Named as the sole defendant in the case is Col. Christopher Paris, commissioner of the Pennsylvania State Police, in his official capacity.

“Our individual plaintiffs have no criminal backgrounds and would like to procure a LTCF,” said Kraut, who also serves as SAF’s executive director. “However, the state law precludes them from carrying firearms, whether openly or concealed, in public for self-defense. Yet, a look back at history reveals young adults between 18 and 20 were fully protected by the Second Amendment at the time of its ratification. Indeed, at the time of the founding, young adults in this age group were actually required to keep and bear arms.” Read more

Gun Control

Biden Campaign’s Response to SAF Ad Signals ‘Truth Hurts’

The Biden re-election campaign has launched a 30-second television advertisement touting Joe Biden’s gun control crusade, which the Second Amendment Foundation says is the president’s desperate reaction to SAF’s own national television effort showing him admitting he wants to ban modern semi-auto rifles and 9mm handguns.

“Our 60-second ad cuts right to the heart of Joe Biden’s lifelong crusade to ban the most popular rifles and pistols in the country today,” SAF founder and Executive Vice President Alan M. Gottlieb observed. “Our message features his infamous remarks during a CNN Townhall program in which he admitted he wants to stop the sale of those firearms. Our message finally and forcefully reveals the truth about the Democrats’ gun ban agenda, and it hurts. While others have claimed they do not want to take away anyone’s guns, Joe Biden is right there on live television acknowledging their true intentions.

“Obviously,” Gottlieb continued, “our message, which has been appearing on dozens of cable networks encouraging people to join our legal efforts to stop Biden’s unconstitutional gun bans, is having a devastating impact on the Biden campaign, otherwise they would not have spent the time and money to create a response ad. No matter how the Biden camp tries to portray Joe as a compassionate leader, the whole country knows he is a gun-grabbing zealot, thanks to our advertising.

“In the wake of recent events,” he added, “President Biden will eventually have to acknowledge the greatest failure of his half-century of gun control extremism, the conviction of his own son in a Delaware courtroom, for violating the federal laws Joe fondly claims he shepherded through Congress. His gun ban agenda has failed to keep the country safe, and more importantly, Joe Biden has failed to uphold his oath of office to protect and defend our Constitutional rights.

“Biden’s campaign ad is a desperate attempt to distract the public from the truth we’ve been sharing for weeks,” Gottlieb said. “It won’t work.” Read more

Gun Control

Elite Archery Unveils the New Flex Recurve Bow

Elite Archery is proud to announce the launch of the Elite Flex Recurve Bow, an innovative addition to their renowned line of high-performance archery equipment. Taking the traditional bow to new levels of innovation, the Elite Flex brings the well known Elite Shootability to traditional archers with an unprecedented level of customization to suit individual shooting styles and preferences, paired with the traditional recurve design for maximum adaptability and precision.

A New Standard in Versatility

At the heart of the Elite Flex Recurve Bow is the patent-pending Adjustable Riser Configuration (ARC) technology, which provides the most versatile setup on the market. Archers can choose to configure a single riser axle-to-axle (ATA) 19” or 17” length by adjusting the limb pocket position, allowing for total length options of 58”, 60”, 62”, or 64” with short, medium, or long limb choices. This flexibility ensures the bow can be perfectly tuned for any shooting scenario, whether for target practice or competition. Read more

Archery

Badlands Launches New UV Hoodie for Hot-Weather Adventures

Known for their high-quality packs, gear and innovative camouflage patterns, Badlands has announced the release of its new UV Hoodie just in time for summer.

Whether you’re taking the dog on a walk, spending a day out on the water, putting in time at the range or hunting in the early season heat, the UV Hoodie’s lightweight, moisture-wicking design will pull sweat away from your body to keep you cool and dry all day long.

The UV Hoodie features a UPF 50 UV protection rating to keep the worst of the sun’s rays off your body, as well as lightweight, moisture-wicking synthetic fabric construction to keep you cool and comfortable, especially in that 50- to 80-degree temperature range.

Available in two versatile colors, black and olive green, the UV Hoodie is sure to become a staple in your outdoor summer wardrobe.

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General

Help your trees beat the summer heat with a little water

If you planted any trees within the last couple of years, it may be time to bring out the garden hose. Hot summer conditions such as those Michigan is experiencing this week mean your newly planted trees will likely need a drink.

“If your trees are not getting at least 1 inch of rain per week, water them until regular rain returns,” said Kevin Sayers, Urban and Community Forestry Program manager with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.

Deciduous trees – those that lose their leaves in fall – show drought stress through curling or drooping leaves. Leaves may “scorch,” or turn brown at the edges, fall off early or exhibit early fall color. Evergreen needles may turn yellow, then red or brown.

Watering and care tips

It’s important to water trees correctly. When watering, prioritize newly planted or high-value trees. Here are some tips:

    • Sprinkler: Place an empty container or rain gauge nearby while watering; stop when it measures about 1 inch of water.
    • Hand watering via hose: Let water run slowly until the ground is saturated 10-12 inches deep and moist near the base of small trees or at various points under the canopy of large trees.
    • 5-gallon bucket: Most newly planted trees need 5 to 10 gallons of water each week, so give them a bucket or two.
    • Soaker or trickle hoses: These types of hoses provide slow watering. This is important to provide moisture deep into the soil, where roots need it most.
    • Don’t water during the middle of the day. Much of the water applied at the hottest or windiest time of day is immediately lost to evaporation.
    • Mist sprinklers aren’t effective for trees. As much as 70 percent of water may evaporate into the air.
    • Lay off the fertilizer. Fertilizer salts can injure tree roots when soil moisture is limited.
    • Try mulch. Mulch helps retain soil moisture and save water. Apply 3 to 4 inches of organic mulch under the tree canopy, around but not touching the base of the trunk. You want the finished mulch pile to look like a doughnut, not a volcano..

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Wildlife

Optics Mounted Stealth Sights Now Available

Night Fision, a leader in advanced tritium insertion solutions, is pleased to announce the first variation in the series of their newest product, the Optics Mounted Stealth Sights, are now live on their website.

Designed to solve the problem for firearms that have omitted a rear dovetail, the Optics Mounted Stealth Sights are a simple but elegant solution. Mounting using the same screw path used for the optic, OMS sights are designed to be paired with an optic deck and firearm. This first release has been designed to be paired with the Sig Sauer M17 and M18 that has a Holosun SCS320 mounted. Offering our classic lower 1/3 co-witness, the OMS sights will be there should you need them, but stay well out of the way of most of the window on your optic. Shipping now!

Beyond their purpose-driven height, OMS sights offer the consumer several popular variations to select from: Yellow, Orange, and Black ring front sights can be combined with Black ring rear sights. Regardless of the combination, all variants feature narrow front blades that obscure less threat, and serrated faces to minimize glare from sun or handheld lights.

Optics Mounted Stealth Sights Now Available

Like all of Night Fision’s sights, the Optics Mounted Stealth Series sights feature tritium vials that carry domed lenses optically engineered for superior visibility. The patented dome lens collimates the emitted glow from a vial packed with more tritium than most standard night sights on the market for a crisp green dot in dark conditions. Sight rings are made of ballistic polymer that is guaranteed to not chip, crack, fade, or peel under even the most adverse conditions. Night Fision night sights are CNC machined out of high-quality steel and lenses are constructed from the same materials used for bulletproof glass. All this attention to detail ensures their sights are the brightest available.

For more information on these products, or other Night Fision offerings, visit www.nightfision.com.

Optics

SAF Amicus Brief Supports SCOTUS Review of Hawaii 2A Rejection

The Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) has filed an amicus brief to the U.S. Supreme Court supporting Hawaii resident Christopher L. Wilson’s petition for a writ of certiorari in his challenge of the Hawaii state Supreme Court’s decree that individual citizens in the Aloha State do not have the right to carry firearms for self-defense outside their homes.

SAF is represented in its effort by attorneys Edward A. Paltzik, Serge Krimnus and Meredith Lloyd at Bochner PLLC in New York, N.Y.

“When the Hawaii Supreme Court brazenly declared in February that the Second Amendment essentially does not exist within the state,” noted SAF founder and Executive Vice President Alan M. Gottlieb, “we were stunned. This declaration is so astonishing in its nature that the U.S. Supreme Court simply cannot allow one-tenth of the Bill of Rights to be arbitrarily erased. Hawaii is still part of the United States. It is not a police state.”

“The Hawaii court has reduced an established right protected by the federal Constitution,” said SAF Executive Director Adam Kraut. “This is nothing short of open rebellion against the Supremacy Clause. Lawless judicial activism of such an extreme nature, if left undisturbed, would set a dangerous precedent that State supreme courts are free to tunnel below the constitutional floor of the Second Amendment. Read more

Gun Control

GOA, GOF Sue New Jersey Over Handgun Purchase Requirements and Restrictions

Washington, D.C. — Gun Owners of America (GOA) and the Gun Owners Foundation today teamed up with the Coalition of New Jersey Firearm Owners to challenge the state’s onerous permitting requirements to purchase handguns as well as New Jersey’s arbitrary “one gun a month” law.

Under the purchase permit policy being challenged, New Jerseyans must jump through several hoops, including: Read more

Gun Control

Final Call for Bids in GunBroker’s Inaugural Collector’s Elite Auction

GunBroker, the leading online marketplace for firearms and accessories, reminds all interested collectors and sellers that the bidding for the inaugural Collector’s Elite Auction will close the evening of Thursday, June 20th. This premier auction, featuring a handpicked selection of high-end, rare firearms, has been open for viewing and bidding for the past two weeks.

Since the launch of the Collector’s Elite Auctions, GunBroker has seen significant interest from the firearms community, attracted by the program’s favorable terms and exceptional offerings. Collector’s Elite Auctions stands out as a highly appealing option for both buyers and sellers in the high-end firearms market.

Highlights of the current auction include: Read more

Firearms

The Ultimate Deck Boot for Unmatched Performance

Dryshod, the new benchmark in performance waterproof boots and shoes, has expanded its outdoor and occupational footwear offerings with the introduction of the new Slipnot deck boot. Developed to keep feet dry and footing solid on wet and slippery boat decks, the new Slipnot is an ankle-high slip-on boot that delivers all-day comfort and support for those who work or play on the water.

Designed and manufactured to Dryshod’s industry-leading standards, the Slipnot begins with a non-marring, rubber outsole with SULFADEX™ grip enhancer in combination with the exclusive micro-etched CROSSTAR™ tread pattern. The combination of materials and tread configuration offers exceptional grip on wet or dry surfaces—including wood, fiberglass, or carpet—with the ability to displace and squeegee away water for omni-directional grip performance.

The Slipnot is ideal for warm weather wear thanks to the WIXIT Cool-Clad wicking air mesh lining. By promoting ample air flow through the lining’s integrated micro-dot perforations, the Slipnot keeps feet cooler and drier than conventional waterproof deck boots. Further aiding comfort is the Slipnot’s 9-inch high upper that delivers lower ankle, upper instep, and Achilles tendon protection with an easy on, easy off rocker-style topline and rigid heel kick. Read more

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