Ohio’s 2024 Weeklong Deer Gun Hunting Season Results

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Ohio hunters checked 87,192 white-tailed deer during the weeklong gun season that concluded on Sunday, Dec. 8, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. This is the highest total since 2011 (90,282). In 2023, hunters reported 70,103 deer during the seven-day gun season, and the three-year average is 70,806.

During the deer gun week, hunters checked 28,606 antlered deer (33% of the total reported) and 58,586 antlerless deer (67%). Antlerless deer includes does and button bucks.

The top 10 counties for deer taken during the gun season were: Read more

Hunting

Primary Arms Launches December Giveaway

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This December, Primary Arms is thrilled to give away a Daniel Defense M4A1 AR-15 chambered in 5.56 NATO, outfitted with their PLx® 1-8×24 SFP Compact Rifle Scope with ACSS® NOVA® reticle, and several other accessories. Valued at over $4,800, this rifle package is not one to miss.

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At the heart of this month’s giveaway is the Daniel Defense M4A1, a rifle that’s renowned for its durability and top-tier performance. Designed for both civilian enthusiasts and professionals alike, the DD M4A1 comes equipped with DD’s upgraded stock and grip, durable mil-spec controls, as well as their RIS II quad-rail handguard. Boasting a CHF, 14.5-inch pinned welded barrel, it’s ready for anything from recreation to duty. Read more

Contests, Firearms

Motion for Summary Judgement Filed in Knife Rights’ Federal Switchblade Act Lawsuit

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Knife Rights and its fellow plaintiffs have filed their Motion for Summary Judgement in their federal lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of portions of the Federal Switchblade Act (Title 15 Chapter 29 §1241) under the Second Amendment.

The Plaintiffs have requested that the Court issue an order finding the Federal Switchblade Act is unconstitutional and that the challenged aspects of the law involving restrictions on interstate commerce and on Native American reservations, as well as U.S. territories and government lands, be permanently enjoined. The lawsuit does not challenge the existing import ban which would not be disturbed.

Click to read the Summary Judgment Motion + Plaintiffs’ Memorandum of Points and Authorities

Click to download the the Appendices (1092 pages, 138MB)

Originally enacted in 1958, the Act restricts the introduction into interstate commerce of common automatically opening (“switchblade”) knives. It also bans their possession on Native American reservations and in U.S. territories and on U.S. lands. The definition of a “switchblade knife” includes gravity knives and butterfly knives. Read more

Cutlery

FPC Files Brief in Support of Washington Magazine Ban Challenge

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Today, Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) announced that attorneys for the organization have filed a brief with the Washington Supreme Court in support of parties challenging the State’s unconstitutional ban on magazines that can hold more than 10 rounds. FPC’s brief for State of Washington v. Gator’s Custom Guns, et al. can be viewed at FPCLaw.org.

“Under the Supreme Court’s decision in New York State Rifle & Pistol Association, Inc. v. Bruen, Washington’s attempt to punish a gun store for selling magazines that are commonly used must fail,” argues the brief. “Bruen unequivocally reaffirmed what District of Columbia v. Heller taught: All instruments that compose bearable ‘arms’ are covered by the plain text of the Second Amendment. That certainly includes the magazines which are necessary for the proper functioning of a firearm.”

“Immoral bans on standard firearm magazines must be put to an end. The Washington Supreme Court should follow the Constitution and binding Supreme Court precedent and enjoin enforcement of this unconstitutional law,” explained FPC President Brandon Combs. Read more

Gun Control

The All-New Prime Archery RVX+ Bow

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Prime Archery®, by G5® Outdoors—the leading manufacturer of premium archery equipment, is pleased to introduce the all-new 2025 Prime RVX+ bow. The updated Prime RVX+ features new low profile limb pockets, and a sleek riser design, provides a narrower platform for the hunter, while reducing weight.

With a 82X Aluminum Riser, the RVX+ gives the bowhunter a platform that is incredibly sleek, shoots arrows at the same speed as carbon bows, while still being strong and stiff. “The work our engineers put in to develop the RVX+ is incredible, and we couldn’t be prouder of this new offering in the Prime bow line up,” said Matt Grace, President of G5 Outdoors.

The Prime RVX+ is available in 32” and 34” axel to axel configurations. Prime’s center grip riser provides the bowhunter with a bow that is strong, stiff, and extremely accurate.

Prime’s Core Cam System allows for draw length specific mods, which delivers maximum efficiency at every draw length, and gives the shooter an incredibly smooth draw every time.

The popular picatinny sight mount that Prime came out with in 2024 is on the RVX+ as well and allows for easy mounting of your favorite bow sight, along with QAD’s Dovetail, machined directly into the RVX+, which allows for additional rest mounting options.

The Prime RVX+ is available in all solid, camo and G-Fade colors, along with any color limbs.

Bow Specs: Read more

Archery

The Push to Humanize Wildlife

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What once was an absurd thought has begun to take hold and is slowly gaining traction, and the societal, and more importantly, legal, acceptance or rejection of this still-absurd idea will impact every endeavor involving an animal – from hunting and ranching to fashion and pet ownership.

That idea: animals are inherently equivalent to humans, and therefore deserve the same civil rights. Think personhood.

The premise has been debated since Pythagoras and Aristotle. The 19th Century saw the rise of early legal arguments in the form of animal-welfare laws. But it wasn’t until the 20th Century, and more pointedly the 1970s, that the modern animal-rights movement began to use today’s legal system in the U.S. and abroad to advance their moral belief that killing an animal is equivalent to killing a human.

For more than four decades, the Sportsmen’s Alliance has fought to protect hunting from this belief system, which would ultimately end our way of life and doom wildlife and conservation in the process.

Ending predator hunting techniques and entire seasons impacts prey species on many levels, from calf and fawn recruitment to habitat use and wintering grounds. Likewise, hunter opportunity is reduced or eliminated for predators and prey species.

The animal-rights movement manipulates state legislatures, state and federal court systems and the ballot box to advance their beliefs and to end hunting, fishing and trapping. But now, more than ever, the animal-rights movement is gaining steam with more and more legal footing and sympathetic mainstream media coverage Read more

Animal Rights, Wildlife

Last Call: Enter to Win a Trophy Mule Deer Hunt in Alberta

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Last chance to enter for your chance to win a 6-day guided trophy mule deer hunt in Alberta. Hunt features a fully guided six-day experience with Trust the Land Outfitters during the rut, taking place from November 3-8, 2025.

The hunt will take place on private land in the foothills of Southern Alberta. The package also includes a cabin equipped with all amenities and delicious home-cooked meals. With an entry of just $20, you could secure an exciting hunt trip while also supporting SCI Foundation’s vital wildlife conservation work. Enter today at https://bit.ly/muledeersweeps.

The last day to enter is December 9th at Midnight MST time.

Contests, Hunting

EAA Corp Releases Sub $1K Double-Stack 1911

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European American Armory Corp has introduced a new addition to its lineup a double-stack 1911 that delivers exceptional performance at 25 yards. With superior manufacturing quality, consistent availability, and an MSRP under $1,000, the latest release from EAA will shake up the industry.

Now shipping, the Girsan Witness2311® Match (SKU: 395029) a full-size, double-stack 1911 chambered in 9mm. Featuring a reverse-crowned bull barrel system for enhanced accuracy and sleek aesthetics with a two tone Cerakote® finish that have already caught the attention of industry insiders. Made for competition, personal protection, and law enforcement, this versatile pistol meets the demands of every role.

Key features include: Read more

Firearms

MGE Wholesale Announces Kimber Focus Week Sales Promotion

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MGE Wholesale has announced their Kimber Focus Week sales promotion with greatly reduced pricing and free shipping on all Kimber firearms in-stock, running now through December 20th, 2024.

This MGE promotion runs in conjunction with the start of Kimber’s new 1911 Winter Redemption consumer rebate offering consumer savings of up to $330 on new Kimber 1911 pistols purchased between December 1st, 2024, and January 31st, 2025. Read more

Firearms, Promotions
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