Outdoor commentary and legislative issues.
Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) announced that it has filed a new federal lawsuit challenging New York’s ban on firearm carry by residents of other states. The complaint in Shaffer v. Quattrone can be viewed at firearmspolicy.org/shaffer.
Gun Owners of America (GOA) today praised yesterday’s unanimous decision by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court in the case of Crawford v. Commonwealth, which upholds the preemption provisions of the Pennsylvania Uniform Firearms Act (UFA). This landmark ruling reaffirms the authority of the state legislature to regulate firearms and prevents local governments from enacting their own, potentially conflicting, firearms regulations.
The City of Philadelphia has repeatedly violated the state firearms preemption law. Most recently, local officials attempted to ban firearms in city parks and outlaw the private manufacturing of firearms.
In this decisive ruling, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court rejected the claims of Stanley Crawford (a local anti-gun activist in Philadelphia) and his co-appellants, instead emphasizing the importance of a uniform regulatory framework for firearms across the Commonwealth. The Court highlighted that the General Assembly’s preemption of local firearms regulations is a legitimate exercise of its legislative authority, aimed at ensuring consistency and protecting the constitutional rights of Pennsylvania’s citizens. GOA’s amicus briefs to the court, which were separately filed in May 2021 and December 2022, made these very same arguments.
Dr. Val Finnell, GOA’s Pennsylvania State Director, issued the following statement: “The Supreme Court of Pennsylvania just unanimously upheld Pennsylvania’s firearms preemption law by throwing out this frivolous lawsuit. Not only was Philadelphia’s challenge doomed from the start, but it was equally a gross violation of the constitutional separation of powers.” Read more
When you’re fishing in some of the harshest winter conditions imaginable, you need gear that’s up to the task. Other brands produce great cold-weather gloves, but they’re a poor choice for fishing, which demands not only warmth but also dexterity, among other needs.
Be ready for the cold with the Stealth Sherpa Heavyweight Waterproof HD Glove from Fish Monkey, the world’s leader in high performance gloves and gear designed specifically for fishing.
The Sherpa is a 100-percent wind- and waterproof glove which has a whopping 220 grams of heavyweight Sherpa fleece lining in addition to 200 grams of Thinsulate insulation, making this one of the warmest cold-weather and ice fishing glove on the market today. Other features include a touch-screen compatible index finger as well as a Function-Touch index and thumb for rod and tackle management. There’s also a non-slip Monkey Grip palm which works as well wet as it does dry. Read more
On Wednesday, a Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, jury awarded $11 million to George Abrahams, a Philadelphia painting contractor who said his SIG SAUER P320 “went off by itself” leaving him with permanent leg injuries. The verdict came after a three-week trial during which SIG attorneys argued Abrams was at fault and the P320 was safe. This is the second jury finding against SIG and the P320. SIG officials say they will appeal the verdict, saying “We strongly disagree with the verdict in this unintended discharge lawsuit, have already moved for a mistrial, and will be appealing the decision on multiple grounds.”
Winchester Ammunition releases vintage edition XPERT high velocity steel shotshell loads for the waterfowler that wants to go back in time.
Available in Duck and Goose Loads, these vintage edition shotshells contain high velocity steel shot that yields more energy per pellet resulting in exceptional terminal performance. Now available in vintage packaging, waterfowlers of all generations can connect over the decades of dependability and consistent performance that Winchester XPERT shotshells are known for. Read more
Federal Ammunition has two great promotions for waterfowl hunters currently underway until the end of this year: The Black Cloud Bucks Rebate and the Federal’s Bismuth Is Better Rebate.
“Now waterfowl hunters can keep filling game bags with ducks while putting a few bucks back in their pocket,” said Federal’s Senior Manager of Trade Marketing Bart Biedinger. “These programs started in October, but they go throughout December, so it’s not too late to participate in these cost-saving promotions.”
Details of the Black Cloud Bucks Rebate include: Buy at least two (2) boxes of Federal Premium® Black Cloud® or Black Cloud TSS shotshell ammunition and get a rebate of $5/box. A minimum purchase of two (2) boxes is required. The maximum rebate is $200 per person or household. Valid for purchases made October 15 through December 31, 2024. Read more
Effective November 4, 2024, Beretta USA has paused production of the Beretta 1301 Tactical shotgun with 7+1 capacity due to recent developments with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). An unexpected decision by ATF is affecting the importation of certain components essential to the assembly of the 1301 Tactical 7+1 in the U.S.
Beretta USA is in active discussions with the ATF to fully understand the scope of these regulatory interpretations. The company is committed to collaborating with regulatory authorities to resolve this matter and continue serving its valued customers.
This pause does not impact existing inventory available at dealers nationwide. Customers interested in owning the 1301 Tactical 7+1 are encouraged to purchase it while supplies last.
In the meantime, to continue meeting consumer and partner needs, Beretta USA is introducing the Beretta 1301 Tactical C, a 5+1 configuration of the trusted 1301 Tactical. This model maintains the trusted reliability and performance the 1301 Tactical is known for, offering a solution for American gun owners, sports shooters, and self-defense advocates. Read more
The Meprolight® Mepro FABS — Folding Adjustable Backup Sights —are the perfect holiday gift for the shooter in your life. The all-metal Mepro FABS are tritium-enhanced, self-illuminated front and rear sights that flip into place in case the primary optic goes down. They also work quite well as stand-alone sights for those who like using traditional sights from time to time.
With over 33 years’ experience building battlefield sights and optics for the Israel Defense Force , Meprolight® is dialed into gear adaptations in combat. When red-dot optics were first introduced, they were set 1.5” over bore. With soldiers and law enforcement officers wearing body armor and helmets, the 1.5” height of the optic, made a solid cheek weld difficult. So, optics with a 1.93” over bore were introduced to solve the problem. Meprolight’s engineers designed the FABS to co-witness with both heights, making it easier for those running the taller optic to have a proper fit when firing.
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Introducing the Reliant Hunter and Reliant Pro Triggers for Remington 700 and Clones
Broken Arrow, Oklahoma –— RISE Triggers, the bestselling brand in AR triggers, has officially entered the bolt-action market with its first-ever trigger for the Remington 700 platform: the Reliant Hunter and Reliant Pro triggers.
These premium triggers, released earlier this year, are now making waves among hunters and precision shooters alike.
Designed to deliver the performance and reliability RISE is known for, the Reliant triggers offer an effortless upgrade for Remington 700 and Remington 700 clone bolt-action rifles. With lightning-fast lock times, they enable shooters to achieve greater accuracy by reducing the delay between pulling the trigger and the firing pin’s action—outperforming competitors in the field.
The Reliant Hunter Trigger, ideal for rifle hunters, features user-friendly external adjustability with a preset pull weight of 3.5 pounds. For precision shooters, the Reliant Pro Trigger offers a lighter preset pull weight of 2 pounds and unparalleled customizability, with external overtravel adjustment and pull weight adjustment ranging from less than 1 pound to more than 3 pounds. Read more
Shell Tech Ammunition Black Friday sale runs Nov. 19 through Nov. 29 until midnight. Save on FMJ ammo and all home and personal defense rounds.
Eubank, KY – Shell Shock Technologies, LLC. (SST), a leading innovator in advanced ammunition and ammunition case technology, design, and manufacturing, announce their Black Friday Specials, available only on the website. From Nov. 19 through Nov. 29 midnight, SST will cut 15 percent off their Shell Tech home and personal defense ammo. Get 10 percent off Shell Tech Competition Ready FMJ. For a limited time only, Shell Tech’s most popular ammunition is available at these discounts.
SST is offering 15 percent off all home and personal defense pistol and rifle ammunition. Included in this promotion are the following calibers (boxes of 20 rounds): Read more