Michigan Deer Hunters Must Report Kills

NEW – Mandatory harvest reporting

Beginning this year, Michigan deer hunters are required to report a successful harvest online at Michigan.gov/DNRHarvestReport within 72 hours or before transferring possession of the deer (to another person, a processer or taxidermist). Hunters must continue to attach a paper kill tag to a harvested deer. The kill tag should remain with the head if the head and body of the deer are separated. Anyone in possession of a deer after the harvest reporting timeframe expires should be able to present the confirmation number.

Hunters can easily submit the required harvest data through eLicense, our online license system. This can be done via computer or mobile device. Simply enter your deer kill tag/hunting license number and date of birth to begin the report. If you don’t have your license/kill tag number, you can log in to DNR eLicense, and click on the Harvest Report tab to see the tags available to report. On eLicense, you can use your driver’s license and birthdate, use an existing ID and password or create an account to enter your report.

You will be asked questions about your hunt and the deer you harvested. There is also space to leave a comment. Once your harvest report is completed, you will be given a confirmation number and the option to receive a copy by email.

Hunters are allowed to have their deer reported online by a family member or friend. The family member or friend will need the successful hunter’s deer kill tag number and birthday, and information about the hunter’s harvest and hunting location.

Click here for online reporting details.

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FPC Files New Brief in Lawsuit Challenging Pennsylvania Young Adult Handgun Carry Ban

Philadelphia, PA– Thursday, Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) announced the filing of an opening letter brief in Lara v. Evanchick, its Pennsylvania lawsuit seeking to restore the right to carry arms in public for adults under 21 years of age. The brief, which was requested by the Court after the Supreme Court’s opinion in NYSRPA v. Bruen, can be viewed at FPCLegal.org.

“The impact of Bruen on this case is plain: it establishes that the Second Amendment protects the right to publicly carry and transport firearms, it forecloses the Commissioner’s argument that 18-to-20-year-old adult Pennsylvanians may be excluded from the enjoyment of that right, and it precludes the application of means-end scrutiny to the Pennsylvania age restrictions, which are instead invalid per se,” argues the brief. “The Court should reverse the decision below and order entry of judgment in Plaintiffs’ favor.”

“This is just the latest case against unconstitutional carry laws where we have responded to a request for additional briefing regarding Bruen’s impact,” said Director of Programs Bill Sack. “We look forward to restoring the People’s right to bear arms nationwide as the Supreme Court’s decision begins to affect numerous other pending cases.” Read more

Gun Control

The New CZ-USA 600 Lux Rifle

Kansas City, KS – The 600 Lux is part of the exciting new CZ-USA 600 series rifle family. The Lux’s refined lines and traditional style reflect gun makers and hunters’ long, proud tradition. Modern innovations ensure the Lux shoots are as good as it looks. Each Lux rifle comes with a sub-MOA guarantee!

A traditional oil-finished select-grade walnut matches the rifle’s dark nitrided barrel and receiver. The stock’s new comb geometry is optimized for use with both optics and the fiber-optic equipped iron sights while retaining the iconic look of the Bavarian-style comb. Fish-scale checkering and a decorative forend complete the look.

The Lux features a cold hammer-forged light (sporter) contour barrel that delivers a guaranteed sub-MOA accuracy. Barrels are threaded M15x1 and suppressor-ready. Depending on the cartridge, barrels are available from 20 to 24 inches, optimizing ballistic performance with barrel length.

Shooters will love the smooth and fast-handling 60-degree bolt throw, a design that increases clearance between the bolt and optic, plus it cycles considerably faster than traditional designs. The Lux features an oversized wooden bolt knob for improved control with gloved hands. Read more

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Michigan DNR investigating fatal boating accident in Hillsdale County

Michigan Department of Natural Resources conservation officers are investigating a fatal boating incident involving an 11-year-old girl who was struck by a boat.

The incident occurred around 3 p.m. Wednesday, on Lake Michindoh, offshore of the Michindoh Conference Center, which is a Christian camp and conference center, located along Bacon Road on the east side of the lake.

Names of those involved in the incident are not being released pending conclusion of the ongoing investigation.

A 25-year-old lifeguard from the conference center was operating a 1989 Supra Sunsport that was pulling 12 children on a banana boat, which is a non-motorized inflatable tube people ride on pulled by a motorized boat. Both the boat and tube belonged to the Michindoh Conference Center.

A 29-year-old woman was also on the boat, watching the children as a “spotter.” All children were wearing life jackets and helmets.

Three children fell from the banana boat into the water. When the operator returned to pick-up the children, the vessel struck a fourth child, an 11-year-old girl, not previously seen in the water. The man operating the boat immediately jumped into the water to help the child. Read more

General

Summer’s not over yet, but shorebird migration has begun

Across Michigan, new fledglings have left their nests and are learning what it means to be a bird. Mid-July is also when shorebirds begin their fall journeys, kicking off the migration season.

These early migrants will move through the state’s coastal mudflats, wetlands, beaches and flooded fields into August. Some will fly as far south as the coasts of Chile and Argentina! Michigan’s wetlands provide shorebirds and other migratory birds with water, food and shelter during their long voyages.

Because wetlands are such a valuable resource for migrating birds, many of these birds follow the Great Lakes coastlines on their journeys south. That makes wetlands and lakeshores some of the best habitats for birdwatchers to visit for shorebird migration. Prepare for your next birding trip by keeping a close eye on the weather. Cold fronts and storm events can result in an awe-inspiring migratory movement known as a “fall-out,” where flocks rapidly descend from the sky to seek shelter from detrimental weather. Check your weather regularly or visit BirdCast, a special forecast tool that predicts when birds will be moving near you. Read more

Wildlife

Smith & Wesson Introduces New Limited-Edition Spec Series Pistol Kit

SPRINGFIELD, MA. – Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ Global Select: SWBI), a leader in firearm manufacturing and design, introduces the new M&P® M2.0™ Compact Optics-Ready Spec Series Pistol Kit.

?Born from evolutions in the professional and shooting enthusiast markets, the M&P Spec Series line advances with its 3rd iteration. The newest edition places emphasis on delivering a package that is ideal for those looking to hone their skills and push their limits. The new Spec Series pistol comes complete with co-witness sights and a 4.6? threaded barrel, making it an optimal choice for suppressed shooting. Also included is our C.O.R.E. system, designed to give the user the ability to mount their preferred handgun optic to maintain accuracy and proficiency when firing. The inclusion of two 23-round 9mm magazines means less time reloading and more time practicing. The additional 15-round magazine trims down the overall size of the new Spec Series and allows for a more concealable package. The M&P Spec Series kit includes an M&P knife that features a 4? blade with an overall length of 9? and a collectable M&P Spec Series Challenge Coin. The MSRP on this limited-edition Spec Series Pistol Kit is $799.00. Read more

Firearms

U.S. LawShield Sponsors Church Security Training

Faith Based Security Network 2022 Security Operations Summit

Houston, Texas –– U.S. LawShield®, industry leader in self-defense law and America’s foremost provider of educational resources on safe firearm ownership, is the presenting sponsor of the Faith Based Security Network (FBSN) 2022 Security Operations Summit to be held July 28-30 in Springfield, Missouri. This national convention brings together active first-responders and those serving in church leadership, safety and security roles for training and preparation in sanctuary security from across the country.

The Security Operations Summit is the only vetted church security event in the nation. Invitees comprise active first-responders (uniformed/credentialed officer, responder, or chaplain) or those serving a specific faith-based organization in a leadership or safety/security role.

We’re proud to sponsor FBSN, the only educational event in the nation focused on training faith-based security leaders on best practices for protectors,” said P.J. Hermosa, CEO of U.S. LawShield. “Building responsible gun ownership and safer communities is a priority and fostering FBSN and its educational undertaking fits our mission. One of our members, Jack Wilson, has protected congregations from active shooters, so this initiative really hits home for us,” he added. Read more

Self Defense

Henry Repeating Arms Donates 50 Rifles to Benefit Parents of Pediatric Brain Cancer Victim

RICE LAKE, WI – Henry Repeating Arms, one of the country’s leading firearm manufacturers, is donating a limited-edition series of 50 “Danica Strong” rifles to raise funds for the family of Danica Brianne Mulholland after a battle with pediatric brain cancer took her life at just twelve years old. All proceeds from the Guns For Great Causes campaign will be presented to the Mulholland family of Levittown, Pennsylvania, in memory of Danica to assist with any remaining medical and funeral expenses.

When most children would be opening presents on Christmas Day 2018, Danica was undergoing a CAT scan at her local hospital due to a worsening headache and nausea that alerted her parents about something being wrong. The results would change their lives forever when a 3cm lesion was found on Danica’s brain, leading to the official diagnosis of a grade IV medulloblastoma. Danica then underwent surgeries and a full course of treatment at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) over the following three years.

Tragically, as Henry Repeating Arms began developing the “Danica Strong” rifles to help with the medical expenses associated with pediatric brain cancer, Danica succumbed to her illness. Even through her treatments, Danica’s kindness prevailed. In 2020, she made and donated thousands of homemade ear savers for healthcare professionals and fellow cancer patients in the Philadelphia area. Danica had an artistic, creative eye and wanted to be a makeup artist when she grew up. She was also a natural at archery and loved spending time at the shooting range.

“It brings tears of joy to us that Henry is honoring the memory of our precious Danica with such a beautiful rifle. The detail in the artwork capturing Danica’s bumblebee pillow pet is astonishing,” says Danica’s father, John Mulholland. “Those close to her know that bumblebee brought great comfort during her difficult journey. We are sure Danica is smiling ear to ear, looking down at all this.”

Henry Repeating Arms CEO & Founder Anthony Imperato says, “My heart is broken for Danica’s parents and sister. We knew we needed to proceed with this special edition despite the tragic news of her passing, so my hope is the funds raised will give the family one less thing to worry about.” He continues, “Danica’s memory is going to live on through these rifles, and while she never got to see the final design, I hope that she is looking down on all of us with that big smile of hers.” Read more

Firearms

CZ’s Striker-Fired P-10 Pistols

Kansas City, KS (July 27, 2022) – CZ-USA takes striker-fired guns to the next level with its ever-growing P-10 family of pistols. Whether it’s the compact P-10 C, the pistol that started it all, or the mighty micro-compact P-10 M, all P-10 pistols feel right in the hand. With CZ reliability, engineered ergonomics and a bevy of well-known and new features, P-10 pistols are the complete package for any shooter.

The P-10 C is the original compact pistol in the line, sporting a 4.02” barrel. Its ergonomic design avoids that ‘brick-in-the-hand’ feeling that plagues other pistols in the striker-fired genre. Because shooters come in all shapes and sizes, the P-10 C’s mild palm swell, deep beavertail and three interchangeable backstraps create a custom fit for different-sized hands. The polymer-framed handgun is 5.2” high, 1.26” wide, and 7.3” in overall length. And it’s compatible with an array of aftermarket holsters.

The P-10 C trigger design minimizes creep and stacking. After an initial break-in, the pull averages a clean 4.5-5 lb pull. The trigger delivers accurate shots and effortless follow-ups thanks to its short, positive reset.

The P-10 fiber-reinforced polymer frame and hardy nitride finish stand up to rigorous daily use. Its generous trigger guard with a recessed cut permits gloved-hand shooting while allowing a high grip for faster shot recovery. Since self-defense situations can arise anytime or place, models come standard with robust 3-dot sights or an optional tritium sight for low-light conditions on the P-10 C. Read more

Firearms

NRA America’s 1st Freedom: What We Must Do to Defend Gun Manufacturers and Stores

NRA America’s 1st Freedom: What We Must Do to Defend Gun Manufacturers and Stores

As the lead attorney for the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), Lawrence Keane, is involved in litigation and legislation related to the firearm industry. Lately, firearm manufactures and stores are constantly vilified and under attack by the Biden administration.

“Many banks and other financial-service providers have been discriminating against the firearms industry for years now,” says Keane before getting into what we can do about it. Because there are things we can and must do, as America’s firearms manufacturers and gun stores are under attack from many directions.

The full interview with Keane is available exclusively at A1F.com. Read more

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