FPC Files Brief in Vincent v. Garland

Federal Lifetime Gun Ban Unconstitutional for Non-Violent Felons Like Appellant, FPC Argues in 10th Circuit Brief

DENVER, CO – Today, Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) and FPC Action Foundation (FPCAF) announced the filing of an important brief with the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals in the case of Vincent v. Garland, a case challenging the federal lifetime ban on gun ownership as applied to a non-violent felony conviction. The brief can be viewed at FPCLegal.org.

Melynda Vincent is forever prohibited from owning a firearm because she was convicted of bank fraud after writing a false check for $498.12 over 14 years ago. Vincent has since obtained a B.S. in Behavioral Health from Utah Valley University, a master’s degree in social work from the University of Utah, a second master’s degree in public administration from the University of Utah, and she has founded a thriving nonprofit dedicated to counseling and therapy. Despite all that, and the fact that she was never ordered to serve a day in jail those many years ago, the government has forever restricted her right to self-defense. Read more

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Fall Finch Forecast

Flocks of Pine Grosbeaks will search for fruiting ornamental trees and feeders well-stocked with black oil sunflower seeds (photos by Paul Konrad).
Watch for Evening Grosbeaks at feeders along our border states and from southern Ontario to Nova Scotia this fall.
Pine Siskins are fairly common feeder visitors that prefer thistle seeds provided in a tube feeder.

Birders are excited to learn that this fall and winter will produce an active finch migration south, which has actually already begun. The new Finch Forecast describes in impressive detail the species by species potential of seeing such exciting finches as Pine Grosbeaks and Evening Grosbeaks, White-winged Crossbills and Red Crossbills, Purple Finches, Pine Siskins, Common Redpolls, along with popular non-finches such as Red-breasted Nuthatches, Blue Jays, and Bohemian Waxwings. Many should push southward from northern forests to grace backyard feeders and wooded neighborhood settings in southern provinces and northern states soon.

The best information available about migrating finches and selected other boreal birds is provided each fall by the Finch Research Network, produced by Tyler Hoar as the annual Winter Finch Forecast. After considerable research and consultation with biologists and birders across Canada and the northern United States including Alaska, Tyler creates an exciting description of what we can expect, and here we share some of the highlights of his Winter Finch Forecast.

From eastern North America west to northwest Ontario and the Upper Midwest States, there should be a good flight year for several species. In eastern North America, there is good food production along the coastal areas of the Maritime Provinces south into New England, which should hold many finches this fall and winter. Inland from this region to habitat west of Lake Superior, pine cone and berry production is generally poor, with scattered pockets of good production. Read more

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SK Customs Announces Sequel in The Lost States of America Engravers Series

“The Lost State of San Jacinto – Sam Houston” Now Shipping as SK Customs® Announces sequel in “The Lost States of America Engravers Series”

HAYMARKET, VA – October 11, 2022 – SK Customs® restored history early this year by announcing “The Lost States of America Engravers Series,” highlighting the first custom gun, “The Lost State of San Jacinto – Sam Houston.” With limited inventory available, collectors and firearm enthusiasts can now purchase this outstanding, 24k gold-engraved Colt 1911.

Following the success of “The Lost State of Jacinto – Sam Houston,” SK Customs® has revealed the sequel in the series, “The Lost State of Franklin – John Sevier.” Set to launch in 2023, the production highlights the rich history of America’s young independence. John Sevier was an American Solider, frontiersman and politician that marked history in 1784 by creating The State of Franklin, today known as part of Eastern Tennessee.

“With only a few of our custom Colt 1911’s honoring General Sam Houston remaining, those that missed the launch can now purchase directly on our website,” said Simon Khiabani, owner and founder of SK Customs. He went on to announce that “SK Customs® is releasing a sequel in 2023, ‘The Lost State of Franklin – John Sevier,’ honoring the founding father of Tennessee. Those who own the first in the series will have first rights on their matching limited-edition number on next year’s gun and subsequent launches in this production series.”

The Battle of San Jacinto took place in 1836 in present-day Harris County, Texas as one of the most important battles of the Texas Revolution. This gun tells the story of General Sam Houston leading the Texian Army against General Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna’s Mexican Army in a critical victory. Read more

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Trijicon Inc. Extends RMRcc Rebate Program

Wixom, MI. — Due to tremendous customer response, Trijicon® Inc., global provider of innovative aiming solutions to military, law enforcement and individual consumers, is excited to extend the current $100 consumer rebate on the Trijicon RMR®cc through December 31, 2022. Only RMRcc optics purchased from July 1st through December 31, 2022 will be eligible for the $100 rebate, with a limit of three submissions per household.

The rebate will be managed online at RMRccRebate.com where consumers can find terms and conditions along with the required proof of purchase information to receive the rebate. The rebate will be in the form of a check mailed directly to the consumer in 8 to 10 weeks after completion of the required online form.

Weighing a mere 1 ounce with battery installed and measuring less than 1 inch in width and height, the RMRcc is ready to pair with any pistol to provide the ultimate concealed carry setup. The RMRcc is constructed from 7075-T6 aluminum, tested to Military standards, and backed by The Science of Brilliant® testing methodology that Trijicon applies to every product. Its patented shape absorbs impacts and diverts stresses away from the lens and is designed to withstand the rigors of hard use under the most severe environmental conditions. Read more

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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

Firearms

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

Optics

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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