SAF Sues City of Glendale, CA Over Gun Ban on Public Property

The Second Amendment Foundation and its partners today filed a federal lawsuit asking declaratory and injunctive relief against the City of Glendale, Calif., its police chief and city clerk. The case is known as CRPA v. Glendale.

Joining SAF are the Gun Owners of California and the California Rifle & Pistol Association. They are represented by attorneys Chuck Michel, Joshua Robert Dale and Konstadinos T. Moros of Long Beach, and Donald Kilmer of Caldwell, Idaho. In addition to the City of Glendale, defendants are Police Chief Carl Povilaitis and City Clerk Suzie Abajian, in their official capacities. The complaint was filed in U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, Western Division.

“The City of Glendale’s municipal code generally bans possession of firearms and ammunition on any city property, with no exception for citizens with concealed carry permits,” said SAF founder and Executive Vice President Alan M. Gottlieb. “This ban applies not just to city property, but also publicly-controlled property or public-affiliated private property, with the only exceptions being streets, roads and sidewalks. Such restrictions relegate the right to keep and bear arms to the status of a strictly-regulated government privilege.

“Our lawsuit is blunt,” he continued. “The Glendale ordinance is unconstitutional. The Supreme Court has made it clear that the right to keep and bear arms for personal protection extends outside the home. As we note in our complaint, the burden is on the city to prove that all areas falling within the definition of ‘city property’ are so-called ‘sensitive places,’ and they cannot do it.” Read more

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FPC Files Opening Brief in Lawsuit Challenging Nevada Ban on Self-Built Firearms, Parts

SAN FRANCISCO, CA – Today, Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) announced the filing of an opening brief with the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in Palmer v. Sisolak, its lawsuit challenging Nevada’s confiscatory ban on all unserialized, self-manufactured firearms as well as all “unfinished frames or receivers.” The brief can be viewed at FPCLegal.org.

“In spite of the plain text of the Second Amendment, the State of Nevada, through Assembly Bill No. 286… banned the possession and self-manufacture of common, lawfully possessed firearms and firearms parts,” argues the brief. “However, Nevada unquestionably cannot meet its burden under Bruen to show that the Ban is consistent with this Nation’s historical tradition of firearm regulation. Indeed, citizens of the United States and their predecessor colonies have been free to manufacture, possess, and sell self-made firearms since well before the Founding such that no relatively similar analogue exists.”

“Inherent to the textual right to ‘keep and bear’ is the ability to acquire, and acquiring firearms by way of private manufacture has been part of the American tradition from the very beginning of our nation’s history,”said FPC Director of Legal Operations Bill Sack. “This opening brief invites the Ninth Circuit to apply the correct ‘Text as informed by history and tradition’ test, and rectify the missteps of the District Court below.” Read more

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FPC Files for Injunction Against California Discriminatory Fee-Shifting Regime

SAN DIEGO, CA – Today, Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) announced that it has filed a motion for preliminary injunction in Miller v. Bonta (Miller II), its lawsuit challenging the provisions in California SB 1327 that are designed to suppress and chill legitimate challenges to firearms regulations and were enacted as retribution for Texas’s SB 8 abortion law. The motion can be viewed at FPCLegal.org.

“On July 22, 2022, Governor Newsom signed into law Senate Bill 1327, which includes a one-way fee- shifting penalty in the government’s favor that applies only to litigation challenging state and local firearm regulations,” explains the motion. “In simple terms, Section 1021.11 enables government defendants to recover their attorney’s fees and costs if a firearms plaintiff loses on any claim in the case, while the plaintiff can only avoid liability for fees if it prevails on every claim in the case.”

“The constitutional violations have caused concrete harm to Plaintiffs here,” the motion goes on to argue. “Section 1021.11 has not only imposed a substantial potential cost on Plaintiffs for litigating Miller I, but it has caused several Plaintiffs to dismiss or refrain from bringing additional lawsuits challenging other California firearms regulations that they believe are unconstitutional.” Read more

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Henry Repeating Arms Launch Date for Silver Anniversary One-of-1,000 Limited-Edition Rifles

HENRY REPEATING ARMS
107 W Coleman Street, Rice Lake, WI 54868

Proceeds Raising $1,000,000 for Guns for Great Causes Charities

RICE LAKE, Wis. – Henry Repeating Arms, one of the country’s leading firearm manufacturers, is excited to announce a release date and time for the launch of their much-anticipated Henry Golden Boy “Silver Anniversary” Edition rifle. Starting at noon Eastern on Thursday, Oct. 13, the limited-edition rifles will be available exclusively through Henry Repeating Arms’ website while supplies last. The company is presenting all proceeds from selling these rifles to various foundations and organizations supported by the charitable branch of Henry Repeating Arms called Guns For Great Causes.

Production is limited to 1,000 units, and 100% of the proceeds from each sale will raise a total of $1,000,000 for donation to children’s hospitals, military veterans and first responders’ organizations, shooting sports, hunting heritage, and wildlife conservation advocates. Anthony Imperato, Henry Repeating Arms CEO and Founder has already begun dispersing portions of the Silver Anniversary pledge to Tunnel to Towers Foundation, American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and Shadow Warriors Project, with the entire pledge scheduled to be distributed by March 2023. Read more

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Trijicon Tenmile Riflescope Wins Best High-Magnification Scope in “Optics Test”

Wixom, MI — Trijicon®, Inc., global provider of innovative aiming solutions for the hunting, shooting, military, and law enforcement markets is pleased to share the recognition of the Tenmile® 4.5-30×56 riflescope in the recent Outdoor Life 2022 Optics Test.

Selected as “Best High-Magnification Riflescope” among a packed field of industry-leading optics, the Tenmile 4.5-30×56 received high marks from testers for its precise, first focal plane reticle, outstanding clarity throughout its high magnification range, and crisp windage and elevation adjusters. Reviewers also admired the optic’s option of red or green illuminated reticle, 100 MOA/29 MRAD elevation adjustment range, and precision elevation turret with solid return-to-zero and zero stop capabilities.

The Tenmile series is uniquely engineered for the long-range shooter and is available in six models ranging from 3-18×44 to 5-50×56. The powerful zoom gives precision rifle and tactical shooters the tools necessary to acquire, identify, and engage targets at any distance. Illuminated reticles offer contrast against all backgrounds and are available in a choice of first or second focal plane with options for both MRAD and MOA subtensions. Shooters can select from a wide range of reticles, from more traditional subtensioned crosshairs to more complex hold-over reticles with windage holds for the toughest shots. Read more

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The Sound of Silence

By Glen Wunderlich

Charter Member Professional Outdoor Media Association (POMA)

Deer hunting a couple of years ago with a Ruger American rifle chambered in .450 Bushmaster, I noticed a deer with a limp within range.  Personal policy dictated an obligation to end the suffering of the animal, even if it didn’t meet the normal criteria to be taken.  Pow!  The 8-point buck went down instantly and so did my hearing.

I had removed my hearing protection a bit earlier, because the plastic band around my head had grown uncomfortable.  Surely, I’d remember to slip them in place, if the need arose.  Duh!  My ears are still ringing.   That dang factory muzzle break may have helped felt recoil, but the report from a single gunshot was instantly damaging.

That behemoth of a deer-getter needed a muffler. To be correct they are termed sound suppressors (not silencers) and I made the commitment to ditch the sound amplifying muzzle break.  And, so the process began to save what hearing I had remaining.

A trip to Williams Gun Sight in Davison, Michigan (800-530-9028) turned out to be a wise decision.  The folks there were friendly and helpful and walked me through the lengthy paperwork required by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF).  I paid the $200 tax to save my hearing and the one-year wait commenced.

The experienced staff at Williams steered me toward a Silencerco Hybrid 46.

Silencerco Hybrid 46

Before leaving the store, however, I was required to pay for the $800 suppressor, which was to be kept by the store until my application was approved by the ATF.  A bit over a year later, I received the call of approval.

The Silencerco Hybrid 46 is the original multi-caliber, multi-firearm compatible suppressor capable of accommodating a majority of the applications expected of a truly versatile suppressor. Designed for use with pistol calibers from 9mm to .45 Auto, rifle calibers from 5.56mm to .45–70 GOV, and many in between like .458 SOCOM, the Hybrid 46 is both full auto and magnum-rated and can be used on pistols, submachine guns, and rifles.

Initial testing at my range was to determine several factors with and without the suppressor:  recoil, noise, velocity and accuracy.

Hornady’s American Whitetail ammo comprised of its Interlock bullet of 245 grains at an advertised velocity of 2200 feet-per-second (fps) was selected for my first test without the suppressor and with a factory cap on the exposed barrel threads at the muzzle.  Two rounds were fired and produced velocities of 2194 and 2203 fps.  With the Hybrid 46 in place velocities dropped about 100 fps to 2095 and 2091 fps.  I did not shoot this round for accuracy, because it is not my chosen ammunition for hunting.

My hunting ammo, Federal Fusion with 260-grain bullets, was then shot to determine if it would be accurate.  Only two rounds were fired at 75 yards and produced holes a scant 7/8 of an inch apart!  I can work with that!

Overall, I was satisfied with preliminary findings and will continue testing at various ranges before the season begins next month.  I found that the firearm’s muzzle jump was minimized along with felt recoil.  I kept hearing protection in place but the report was substantially reduced.

Adding over one pound of weight to the muzzle changes the diminutive firearm to more of a bench gun, but since it’s used exclusively as just that from my hunting blinds, having a more cumbersome package is not an issue.  Yes, the cost is steep but consider the cost of losing one’s hearing.  Saving my hearing was, and is, the issue now resolved.

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NSSF Denounces USFWS Settlement Proposal to Ban Traditional Ammo that Saddles Lawyer Fees on Taxpayers

NEWTOWN, Conn. — NSSF®, The Firearm Industry Trade Association, denounces a joint motion for a continuance in Center for Biological Diversity v. U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (CBD v. USFWS) that seeks to ban the use of traditional lead ammunition and fishing tackle. Both parties filed for a joint motion to stay proceedings until Nov. 2, but that settlement agreement now includes taxpayers paying the bill for legal and court costs. This settlement proposal is a textbook example of the “sue and settle” schemes brought by activist lawyers and agreed to by government bureaucrats to enact policies that cannot survive the lawmaking or rule making process while enriching special-interest groups at taxpayer expense.

“The notion that federal agencies would work hand-in-glove with anti-hunting activists to thwart hunting on National Wildlife Refuges is maddening enough. The proposal that taxpayer dollars will be used to line the pockets of these activist groups should be infuriating to all,” said Lawrence G. Keane, NSSF’s Senior Vice President and General Counsel. “This is an egregious abuse of the courts and adds insult to injury to actual hunter-conservationists that fund and support those that actually fund wildlife conservation.”

The lawsuit seeks to expand the USFWS’s recent ban on the use of traditional ammunition that was finalized without a shred of scientific evidence. Instead, it was predicated on the theoretical possibility of detrimental population effects. It is obvious that wildlife populations are vibrant and healthy, a result of nearly a century’s worth of excise taxes paid for wildlife conservation. The firearm and ammunition industry has paid over $15.3 billion since 1937 – or over $23 billion when adjusted for inflation – that has made the North American Wildlife Conservation Model the envy of the world. Read more

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Improve Accuracy, Reduce Game Recovery Time with NBEF’s Whitetail Shot Placement Aids

RAPID CITY, SD (October 10, 2022) – The National Bowhunter Education Foundation (NBEF) offers educational items to increase success and safety for bowhunters. Whitetail hunters can refer to these tools to improve shot accuracy for a quick harvest and game recovery.

The Advanced Whitetail Deer Anatomy and Shot Placement Guide is an informative shot placement training aid with full color 8.5″ x 11″ transparent overlays. Separate acrylic overlays feature the muscular system, skeletal system, circulatory system, and vital organs specific to a white-tailed deer. Accompanying text includes shot placement information and illustrations for both firearm hunters and bowhunters. Useful for hunting guides, hunter education instructors or today’s informed hunter. Responsible hunting includes knowledge of accurate shot placement for a quick kill and game recovery. This is part of the International Bowhunter Education Program Hunter Responsibility Series which includes anatomy and shot placement guides for bear, turkey and elk. Suggested retail $12.50.

The 3-D Whitetail Deer Anatomy Sectional is an excellent tool for hunter education classes and hunter certification courses. It’s molded to near life size and pre-drilled to show arrow shot placement on white-tailed deer. A removable magnetic scapula and display stand are included. Allow for possible long lead times when ordering this product. Suggested retail $250.

“NBEF encourages bowhunters to use available reference information and tools that can lead to safer and more successful hunts,” explained NBEF Executive Director Marilyn Bentz. “As stewards of our sport it makes sense to educate ourselves and others on best practices.” Read more

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Michigan: Learn About Designing with Mass Timber

Panel offers insights on designing with mass timber

If you’re interested in the possibilities of emerging mass timber construction, register now for the upcoming “Designing in Mass Timber – Current Work and Lessons Learned” webinar, set for noon-1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 20.

Panelists include Anna Anderson, project manager/designer for the architecture and design firm Lord Aeck Sargent; Ben Ridderbos, director of Lord Aeck Sargent; and Matt Kantner, associate engineer at Equilibrium Consulting. Brian Craig of the Michigan Forest Biomaterials Institute will moderate the panel.

Mass timber construction allows for the building of large and tall structures using engineered wood, and often goes up faster than traditional steel and concrete construction. It is also growing in popularity due to the use of renewable materials. Read more

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Federal Judge Grants TRO Against Most of NY Concealed Carry Law

Washington, D.C. – Today, Gun Owners of America (GOA) and Gun Owners Foundation (GOF) secured a temporary restraining order in federal court against the poorly named New York “Concealed Carry Improvement Act.” This follows GOA and GOF re-filing their lawsuit against New York just two weeks ago.

Provisions of this law that are blocked under this TRO include:

  • Requiring businesses to openly state they ALLOW concealed carry
  • Disclosing one’s social media accounts for review
  • Prohibitions on carrying in most so-called “sensitive places,” including doctor’s offices, Times Square, restaurants and places of entertainment, and on public transportation
  • In-person interviews with law enforcement

The TRO will take effect next week, unless a federal circuit court overturns this ruling before then.

Erich Pratt, GOA’s Senior Vice President, issued the following statement:

“Anti-gunners like Kathy Hochul and Eric Adams lied and misrepresented the Second Amendment to the courts, putting New Yorkers at a great disadvantage in the midst of rising crime. We are grateful to Judge Suddaby for his quick action to restore the right of the people to keep and bear arms. Once the TRO goes into effect, GOA encourages New Yorkers to exercise their rights and to defend themselves and the ones they love.” Read more

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