Easton SONIC 6.0 Now Available

Now for 2023, Easton has added SONIC 6.0 in a NEW Match Grade .001” specification for bowhunters looking for added accuracy and highest quality.

The SONIC 6.0 made a big splash with bowhunters last year as a brand-new shaft platform in the Easton made-in-USA lineup. SONIC’s lighter overall mass weight offers a wider range of arrow build options. Archers can now opt for a lightweight, high velocity setup using the factory-included aluminum inserts, or they may choose the high-FOC, momentum-producing brass inserts sold separately.

Built at Easton’s Salt Lake City, Utah facility using Easton’s seamless Acu-Carbon process, SONIC 6.0 shafts offer the utmost in matched weight and spine from shaft to shaft and dozen to dozen. This added consistency boosts accuracy and shooter confidence resulting in more success in the field. SONIC 6.0 features another accuracy-building first; factory-fletched helical that uses a 2” Blazer vane, for out-of-the-box broadhead accuracy. Read more

Archery

Federal Court Grants Temporary Restraining Order in SAF Challenge of New Jersey Gun Law

FEDERAL JUDGE GRANTS TRO IN SAF CHALLENGE OF NEW JERSEY GUN LAW

Contact: Alan Gottlieb (425) 454-7012

BELLEVUE, WA – A federal judge in New Jersey has granted a temporary restraining order in a case brought by the Second Amendment Foundation and several co-plaintiffs in a challenge of that state’s new gun control law which criminalizes carry in a vastly expanded set of “sensitive areas.”

U.S. District Judge Renee Marie Bumb in Camden noted, “Plaintiffs have demonstrated a probability of success on the merits of their Second Amendment challenge to the relevant provisions” of the new law. SAF is joined by the Firearms Policy Coalition, the Coalition of New Jersey Firearm Owners, the New Jersey Second Amendment Society, and three private citizens. They are represented by attorney David Jensen of Beacon, NY.

Also in her opinion, Judge Bumb observed, “The State may regulate conduct squarely protected by the Second Amendment only if supported by a historical tradition of firearm regulation. Here, Plaintiffs have shown that Defendants will not be able to demonstrate a history of firearm regulation to support any of the challenged provisions. The deprivation of Plaintiffs’ Second Amendment rights, as the holders of valid permits from the State to conceal carry handguns, constitutes irreparable injury, and neither the State nor the public has an interest in enforcing unconstitutional laws.” Read more

Gun Control

And End Run Around Second Amendment Foiled (For Now)

By Jim Shepherd

In 2017, following the Las Vegas massacre where a shooter used bump-stock equipped rifles to kill 58 people, the ATF was ordered by then-President Trump to regulate bump stocks.

And they did.

At the time, Second Amendment advocates argued the ATF’s abrupt about-face was beyond the scope of authority for a regulatory agency.

Last Friday, the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans concurred. Ruling the ATF had, in fact, short-circuited a required legislative process by redefining bump stocks as machine guns.

Defending their action, the ATF had argued that bump stocks allowed an otherwise semiautomatic rifle to shoot more than one shot with a single pull of the trigger by “harnessing the recoil energy of the semiautomatic firearm to which it is affixed so that the trigger resets and continues firing without additional physical manipulation.”

The “harnessing” was the reasoning behind their reversal of longstanding policy.

As my grandma was fond of saying “that soap didn’t lather” with the 5th Circuit.

Instead, Judge Jennifer Walker Elrod explained in the ruling: “A plain reading of the statutory language, paired with close consideration of the mechanics of a semi-automatic firearm, reveals that a bump stock is excluded from the technical definition of ‘machinegun’ set forth in the Gun Control Act and National Firearms Act.” Read more

Hunting

Maine Game Wardens Recover Body of Ice Fisherman

The Maine Warden Service Dive Team this morning recovered the body of a man who broke through the ice on Seboeis Lake while on a snowmobile yesterday afternoon.

Allen Cole, Jr. age 74 of Bradford, was out on his 2006 Artic Cat snowmobile with his dog yesterday afternoon on Seboeis Lake, looking for areas to ice fish today. Around 2:00 p.m. yesterday, he met another angler at the boat landing, told him he was going to check another area to fish, headed off on his snowmobile, and then never returned.

Cole’s family notified the warden service last night around 7:00 p.m., and the Maine Warden Service began searching the lake and shore. Game Wardens found Cole’s dog, alive and well at about 10:30, and shortly thereafter, found snowmobile tracks then led to an large hole in the ice, with no tracks on the other side.

At daylight this morning, Maine Warden Service Divers, with an airboat and hovercraft, motored out to the open area, and sent divers into the water. At approximately 8:55 this morning, game warden divers recovered the body of Mr. Cole.

“Ice conditions vary throughout the state, and while ice may be safe on smaller lakes and ponds, many of Maine’s larger lakes still have not frozen completely,” said Maine Warden Service Lieutenant Tom Ward. “Please check the ice before heading out onto the ice.”

Fishing

CCRKBA: Second Amendment Rights Not Subject to Opinion Polls

BELLEVUE, WA – The Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms blasted recent public opinion polls showing support for bans on so-called “semiautomatic weapons,” noting that constitutionally-protected rights are not subject to what amount to popularity contests.

“Fundamental rights, including the right to keep and bear arms, must never be determined by the whims of survey respondents,” said CCRKBA Chairman Alan Gottlieb. “We don’t have popularity contests to determine the rights of free speech or the press. We would hardly allow a public opinion poll to dictate whether people should worship in a church, mosque or synagogue. So, why would we think it’s allowable for a survey to tell us whether we should ban a whole class of firearms, when the Second Amendment has protected the rights of gun owners for more than two centuries?

“At the moment we allow ourselves to fall into this trap,” he continued, “we stop becoming a republic and start being an oligarchy, if not a dictatorship. This is not how rights are decided, because a right popular one week might fall out of favor the following week with a different polling sample, and then where would we be? Within a few weeks, we would have no rights at all.” Read more

Gun Control

Bergara HMR Rifles – Now with Carbon Fiber Barrels

Lawrenceville, Georgia–Bergara’s HMR rifles have garnered global respect as one of their most popular models, thanks to superb ergonomics and accuracy. New for 2023, they have added a carbon fiber barrel to their B-14 Wilderness HMR (Hunting / Match rifle). Enjoy the weight savings and increased accuracy needed for the most extreme environments.

The B-14 Wilderness Series® embodies pure performance with real-world feature sets like fluted bolts, specialized coatings, and stock options that can withstand the rugged and unforgiving wilderness, while blending into the elements.

The No. 6 carbon fiber barrel with 410 stainless is equipped with a threaded 5/8-24 Omni muzzle brake, in (20, 22 or 24 inches, depending on the caliber). The HMR Carbon Wilderness is loaded with features. Bergara’s B-14 action includes a spring-loaded ejector, side-mounted bolt stop, and a fluted 4140 chromoly steel one-piece-bolt body with the action finished in a Sniper Gray Cerakote® for advanced protection in harsh weather. This two-lug system with a sliding plate extractor and coned bolt nose ensures smooth feeding and extraction of the cartridge. The one-piece-bolt body accepts ACIS-sized magazines. Other features include a side-mounted bolt stop and a 90-degree bolt throw. The two-position safety is part of the trigger assembly, allowing the rifle to be unloaded while the safety is engaged. The molded stock has an adjustable cheek piece and incorporates a mini-chassis to give the rifle repeatable bedding and accuracy. The HMR Carbon Wilderness comes with a sub-moa guarantee and is chambered in 6.5 Creedmoor, 6.5 PRC, .308 Win., and .300 Win. Mag. giving it an unloaded weight of 7.5 pounds.

MSRP: Starting at $1850. Read more

Firearms

Christensen Arms Rifles Now in 6.8 Western

Gunnison, Utah – Christensen Arms, manufacturer of state-of-the-art precision firearms and carbon fiber barrels, is proud to announce they are now offering 6.8 Western as a cartridge choice on their premium rifles.

The 6.8 Western cartridge utilizes a fast-rifling twist rate that allows for the use of very high ballistic coefficient and high sectional density .277? bullets that excel on bigger game and at extended range. The 6.8 Western cartridge has really taken off with many hunters and Browning and Winchester now produce several different variants of 6.8 Western ammo for hunting elk, deer, moose, bear, and many other big game animals.

“We are dedicated to providing our discerning customers with the very best products in a vast array of calibers, a commitment which continues with our latest selection of firearms available in 6.8 Western,” said Wille Vernon, Executive Vice President of Marketing, Christensen Arms. “No matter the application, customers can count on a Christensen Arms rifle in their preferred caliber to get the job done.” Read more

Firearms

Colt CBX Precision Rifle System

WEST HARTFORD, CONN. – Colt proudly announces the launch of its new CBX Precision Rifle. The CBX is an advanced bolt-action chassis rifle with features ideal for competitive shooters. “Our engineers excelled in the design of the CBX Rifle,” remarked Jessica Treglia, Colt Manufacturing, Director of Commercial Products. “We’ve created a premium precision rifle worthy of the Colt name.”

The CBX rifle is customizable for a shooters’ fit, and its modular accommodates aftermarket accessories including suppressors, weights, AICS magazines, and optic mounts.

The modularity of a chassis rifle system makes them a popular choice for competitive target shooters. The CBX’s user-adjustable length-of-pull and cheek weld allow a custom shooter fit. The rifle’s aluminum chassis features a 15-inch extended forend with an ARCA rail and M-LOK® slots for mounting accessories. An aggressive barricade stop establishes a solid shooting platform in any position. Enhanced ergonomics include an angled pistol grip, built-in thumb shelf, QD cups, and an ambidextrous magazine release, providing a user-friendly shooting experience. Read more

Firearms

Bergara Wilderness Ridge Rifles with Carbon Fiber Barrel

Lawrenceville, Georgia– The B-14 Wilderness Series® embodies pure performance with real-world feature sets like fluted bolts, specialized coatings, and stock options that can withstand the rugged and unforgiving wilderness, while blending into the elements.

The No. 6 carbon fiber barrel with 410 stainless is equipped with a threaded 5/8-24 Omni muzzle brake, in (20, 22 or 24 inches, depending on the caliber). The B-14 Carbon Wilderness is loaded with features. Bergara’s B-14 action includes a spring-loaded ejector, side-mounted bolt stop, and a fluted 4140 chromoly steel one-piece-bolt body with the action finished in a Sniper Gray Cerakote®. This gun includes a hinged floor plate. Other features include a side-mounted bolt stop and a 90-degree bolt throw angle. The two-position safety is part of the trigger assembly which allows the rifle to be unloaded while the safety is engaged. The American style stock is synthetic with a SoftTouch finish, making it very comfortable to shoot. The Wilderness Carbon Ridge comes with a sub-moa guarantee and is chambered in 6.5 Creedmoor, 6.5 PRC, .308 Win., and .300 Win. Mag. giving it an unloaded weight of 6.4 pounds.

MSRP: Starts at $1,599. Read more

Firearms

SAF Files Brief for Summary Judgement in Illinois Gun Case

BELLEVUE, WA – Attorneys for the Second Amendment Foundation and its allies have filed a brief supporting their earlier motion for summary judgment in a federal challenge of Illinois’ ban on concealed carry by young adults in a case known as Meyer v. Raoul.

The brief was filed today in U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois. The lawsuit was filed in May 2021 by SAF, the Illinois State Rifle Association, Firearms Policy Coalition, Inc., and three private citizens in the 18-21-year age group, David Meyer, Eva Davis and Mitchell Nalley. They are represented by attorneys David G. Sigale of David G. Sigale, P.C. in Wheaton, Ill., Christian D. Ambler of Stone & Johnson in Chicago and David H. Thompson, Peter A. Patterson and William V. Bergstrom, all with Cooper & Kirk PLLC in Washington, D.C. Read more

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