SAF, Defense Distributed File Federal Challenge to California Gun Laws

BELLEVUE, WA – The Second Amendment Foundation is seeking a federal court injunction against enforcement of a California law restricting people from manufacturing their own firearms, which is an American tradition dating back to Colonial times, and another statute written to discourage court challenges.

Joining SAF is Defense Distributed, a Texas-based company that sells a product called the “Ghost Gunner,” a general-purpose Computerized Numerical Code (CNC) milling machine that allows a home gunsmith to complete unfinished frames and receivers for various types of firearms, including the AR-15, AR-308, M1911 and AK-47.

Defendants in the case are California Attorney General Rob Bonta and Luis Lopez, director of the California Bureau of Firearms, in their official capacities. The case is known as Defense Distributed v. Bonta.

“What we’re talking about is a milling process,” said SAF founder and Executive Vice President Alan M. Gottlieb, “which is common in modern manufacturing of a wide range of products, including firearm frames and receivers. Despite the long-standing tradition of personal firearms manufacture by private citizens, California has now criminalized the process.

“What’s worse,” he continued, “is that the state has enacted legislation that could financially penalize anyone, including an attorney or an entire law firm, if Read more

Gun Control

Hummingbird Feeder Basics & Advanced

Hummingbirds that nest in northern latitudes are making important migration stopovers to rest and feed at backyard feeders.
Among the top hummingbird feeders that provide bee deterrents are the Perky-Pet top-fill feeders, like the Diamond Wine Top-fill Glass Hummingbird Feeder and Sugar Maple Top-Fill Glass Hummingbird Feeder.
Perky-Pet has developed colorful, soft, flexible artificial flowers for some hummingbird feeders that are designed with a long stem that acts as a bee guard to keep insects out while hummingbirds have no problem reaching the feeder’s nectar.

As late summer dispersal and migration continues, you may be looking for some tips and ideas about how to better serve hummingbirds in your yard, and perhaps at a business location or school. With that in mind let’s consider basics, some advanced ideas, and some potential problems: Problems like ants, bees, and wasps; Basics like cleaning feeders and providing sugar-water nectar, and Advanced aspects of hummingbirding like keeping feeders up after the last migrants pass through, just in case a vagrant Rufous Hummingbird finds its way to your yard.

Keeping it clean – Keeping your hummingbird feeder clean is easy, but like any other effort, it’s good to keep a regular schedule. Twice a week is a good cleaning plan, and that will keep the nectar clean and fresh too. Of course, if it’s particularly hot, or if you have many hummers feeding at your feeders, you may need to increase that cleaning and re-filling schedule.

Sugar-water ratio – The standard hummingbird sugar-water mix is 4 parts water to 1 part white cane sugar (never use honey, brown sugar, or sugar substitutes). We use a shot glass to easily measure parts although a measuring cup might be even better. This 4-to-1 mixture best represents the sugar content of natural nectar produced in flowers. Mix it yourself or buy one of the many options for pre-mixed hummingbird sugar-water nectar that use the same sugar-water mix ratio. Read more

Wildlife

Maine: Wardens Locate Missing 81-Year Old

FORT KENT, Maine – 81-year-old Stanley Flagg, who was last seen on Sunday morning at his home, was located alive this afternoon, and transported to a local hospital.

Three game wardens located Flagg deep in woods, where he was found shoeless, dehydrated and disoriented in the Spaulding Brook drainage in Fort Kent over a mile from his home on Franklin School Road. He was found in an area surrounded by dense alders and softwoods, approximately ¾ of a mile from his tractor, which he appeared to have abandoned before getting lost.

Game Warden K9 Gordon and Warden Preston Pomerleau, with Game Wardens James Gushee and Brandon Sperry were searching the brook area after a Maine Search and Rescue Dog volunteer searcher and their canine located a slipper that was later confirmed to belong to Flagg. The three wardens were searching the area, when Gushee thought he had heard a voice, then he saw a man stand up. Gushee called out “Stanley!” and rushed towards him, where he found Stanley, who had sat down on a fallen log. Read more

General

Mepro M21: Always On, Always Ready

As a defense minded shooter, you know how important it is to be prepared for anything, ready-to-go at a moment’s notice, even in the middle of the night. Your weapon and your optics need to work in that moment. Your life and the lives of your family could depend on it. If your rifle of choice is an MSR or a shotgun, you owe it to yourself to check out the Mepro M21 . It is the only red-dot optic not requiring a battery or an on/off switch. The maintenance-free— fiber-optic/tritium— power sources provide illumination day or night.

Though classified as a red-dot optic, The Mepro M21 features a specially formulated amber colored dot for high visibility day or night. The large 30mm window allows for greater FOV and allows you to shoot with both eyes open. Choose the reticle that best fits your shooting style — Bullseye, 4.3 MOA dot, X, 5.5 MOA circle with dot and the Triangle—with the two most popular being the 5.5 MOA circle/dot and the Triangle. The tritium illumination is guaranteed for 12 years. Read more

Optics

Taylor’s & Company Introduces the TC9 Series of 9mm Revolvers

Winchester, VA – Taylor’s & Company, the world’s leading marketers and importers of state-of-the-art historical firearms utilizing the latest innovative designs, is pleased to announce the launch of the new “TC9 Series” of 9mm Pistols to their Lifestyle Series for 2022. The TC9 family includes four reproduction models of the 1873 Cattleman revolver, the most iconic six-gun model ever offered.

“We couldn’t be more excited to bring this classic firearm reproduction to the modern gun enthusiast,” said Tammy Loy, Owner/CEO, Taylor’s & Company. “We wanted to offer this versatile caliber to broaden our audience and add a familiar caliber to a six gun. The TC9 is a perfect complement to our very popular Lifestyle Series. This 9mm with a classic revolver look is sure to be very popular with firearm enthusiasts that want the look of a historical pistol with the performance of a modern handgun. The new TC9 has a very classic look and feel.” Read more

Firearms

Christensen Arms Announces New Mesa FFT Hunting Rifle in Optifade™ Camo

Gunnison, Utah – (August 31, 2022) Christensen Arms, manufacturer of state-of-the-art precision firearms and custom carbon fiber barrels, is proud to announce the new Mesa Hunting Rifle with Flashed Forged Technology (FFT) is now available in W.L. Gore™ Optifade™ Camo. Camo options include: Optifade Subalpine Camo Stock with Black Nitride Barrel & Action and Optifade Elevated II Camo Stock with Tungsten Barrel and Action.

“The new Mesa FFT with sporter-style stock makes it ideal on those long hikes up the mountain,” said Stephen Graham, Senior Vice President of Marketing at Christensen Arms. “Backcountry and most hunters alike look to shave not only pounds but ounces. The New Mesa FFT is the perfect solution while maintaining the structural integrity and performance you have come to expect from Christensen firearms. Adding these superior Optifade camo patterns to our state-of-the-art hunting rifles definitely gives the hunter an extreme advantage in accuracy and concealment.”

The new Mesa FFT is a great solution for most all hunting conditions – weighing in at 5.5 pounds makes it an ideal rifle on the mountainside or long treks to your hunting location. It utilizes an ultralight contour stainless steel barrel with a Cerakote® finish, “seamless” removable radial muzzle brake, and is backed by the Christensen Arms Sub-MOA Guarantee. Read more

Firearms

Smith & Wesson M&P9 M2.0 METAL

SPRINGFIELD, MA. – Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ Global Select: SWBI), a leader in firearm manufacturing and design is proud to announce its first full size M&P pistol in an all metal configuration, the new M&P®9 M2.0™ METAL.

Built with a T6 Aluminum frame, this pistol includes a 4.25-inch barrel, M2.0 flat face trigger, two 17-round magazines and is slide cut for optics. Its Tungsten Gray Cerakote® presents a unique aesthetic, which makes this M&P stand out from the rest. The M&P9 M2.0 METAL fits any M&P9 compatible holster and accepts any M2.0 17-round 9mm magazine. “Combining the proven performance of the M&P pistol series with the 170-year history of reliable Smith & Wesson metal handguns, the M&P9 M2.0 METAL forges the quality of our past with enhanced modern-day features in an offering that will give an edge to both new and experienced firearms enthusiasts,” said Andrew Gore, Handgun Product Manager.

Recognized for exceeding reliability, durability, and elevated performance, Smith & Wesson is proud to introduce the newest addition to the M&P family – the M&P9 M2.0 METAL. The MSRP for this pistol is $899.00. Read more

Firearms

Pheasant survey predicts a repeat of last year’s excellent hunting for most of Iowa

Young pheasants fly from the gravel road edge to the safety of standing corn. The Iowa DNR’s recently completed annual pheasant survey predicts a similar population as in 2021, which is good news for hunters. Photo courtesy of the Iowa DNR.

Results of Iowa’s 2022 pheasant population survey are in and the results were nearly identical to that of 2021, when hunters harvested the highest number of roosters in more than a decade.

The annual August roadside survey found Iowa’s statewide pheasant population to be slightly under 20 birds per 30-mile route. Read more

Hunting

Montana Issues 2022 Hunting Forecasts

Highlights

  • 2022 big game hunting forecast
  • 2022 upland game bird forecast
  • Hunters must expect to see bears
  • Reminder in the field this hunting season: Be a good steward of the land
  • Ask first to hunt on private land
  • Turn in poachers – call 1-800-TIP-MONT

2022 big game hunting forecast

HELENA – Are you ready for hunting season? FWP can help. In addition to the following hunting forecast, FWP provides online information about hunting access, including our popular Block Management Program. Through the program, we coordinate with landowners to provide hunting access to more than 7 million acres of private land.

The interactive Hunt Planner map allows users to look at information for various species, including hunting districts and regulations. The hunt planner interactive map is a great way to access our block management information, so if you’re planning a hunt in a certain area, you can see if there are Block Management Areas available to expand your opportunity. Read more

Hunting
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