Polymer80 Product Changes in Accordance with ATF Final Rule

DAYTON, Nev. – Last week ATF final rule 2021R-05F, Definition of “Frame or Receiver” and Identification of Firearms, went into effect. Polymer80, Inc., the company that designs and develops innovative firearms and after-market accessories that provide ways for customers to participate in the build process while expressing their right to bear arms, is a direct target of this new rule. Polymer80 wholeheartedly disagrees with the ATF final rule, however, in an effort to maintain a legal business, will comply with the unconstitutional regulations.

In accordance with the new ATF final rule, Polymer80 will no longer offer their popular 80% kits in the same configuration in which customers have grown accustom. Instead, Polymer80 has released three new options for consumers interested in building their own legal firearm:

·OPTION 1 is an unserialized 80% frame with rear rail, locking block rail system and pins. No jig or tools are included with this product.

·OPTION 2 is a serialized frame that does include a jig, tooling, rear rail and locking block rail system. This option is the same as the prior 80% kit offered by Polyer80, but with a serialized frame.

·OPTION 3 is the “Build Back Better” kit, which includes everything listed in option 2 plus a slide assembly. This kit contains everything you need to build a complete, serialized firearm. Read more

Firearms

Lightweight Ruger LC Carbine in 5.7x28mm

Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE: RGR) is excited to introduce the lightweight, compact Ruger® LC Carbine™ chambered in 5.7x28mm. The compact nature of this carbine owes to its bolt-over-barrel design and feeding through the grip. The Ruger LC Carbine has a full 16.25” barrel, features a reversible side-folding stock adjustable for length of pull, and is compatible with Picatinny rail-mounted accessory stocks. The stock and Rapid Deploy adjustable sights can be folded for storage.

Utilizing the same magazines and controls as the innovative Ruger-5.7™ pistol, the LC Carbine is the ultimate range companion. Even when using typical 40 grain 5.7x28mm jacketed bullets, this high-performing carbine’s felt recoil is comparable to a .22 LR. Like the Ruger-5.7 pistol, the LC Carbine utilizes Ruger’s safe, reliable and proven Secure Action™ fire-control mechanism that combines a protected internal hammer with a bladed-safety trigger that has a short, smooth pull, clean break and positive reset. The fluted, nitride-coated alloy steel barrel is durable and lightweight and allows for the attachment of standard muzzle accessories. Read more

Firearms

FPC Files for Injunction to Restore Individuals’ 2nd Amendment Rights in Calif.

SAN FRANCISCO, CA – Today, Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) and FPC Action Foundation (FPCAF) announced the filing of a motion for summary judgment in their Linton v. Bonta lawsuit, which challenges California’s laws and policies that deny Second Amendment rights to peaceable people whose rights should have been fully restored after their non-violent felony convictions in other states were vacated and nullified. The motion can be viewed at FPCLegal.org.

Plaintiffs Chad Linton, Paul McKinley Stewart, and Kendall Jones were convicted of non-violent felonies in other states decades ago, and have since had those convictions set aside or vacated. Furthermore, the courts in the states in which they were convicted—Washington, Arizona, and Texas—restored their rights to purchase and possess firearms. Nevertheless, California still forbids them from exercising their Second Amendment rights.

“The historical inquiry is: Can the State show that there is a relevant historical tradition, dating to the founding era, which allows for lifetime disarmament of individuals convicted of non-violent felonies?” asks the motion. “An examination of the scholarship and legal analysis of this period leads to the conclusion that as a matter of our Nation’s history, prohibited persons could have their rights restored once they were no longer considered dangerous.” Read more

Gun Control

Archery Mode for All KILO K-Series Rangefinders

NEWINGTON, N.H. – SIG SAUER Electro-Optics is pleased to announce the availability of Archery Mode for the KILO K-Series Rangefinders. Available through a free firmware update, Archery Mode unlocks new performance for both bow hunters and competition archers.

“As archery season commences across the country, we are excited to offer Archery Mode for all SIG SAUER Electro-Optics K-SERIES Rangefinders. We are adding even more versatility in our rangefinders, regardless of season, for the hunter in the field,” said Andy York, President, SIG SAUER Electro-Optics. “Simply input your arrow speed and the rangefinder automatically provides the correct angle modified range for your specific bow. Using a proprietary algorithm, the rangefinder compensates for extreme ranges and angles based on your specific bow and provides an extremely accurate flat range equivalent distance. Never again will the archer have to worry about hitting high on those long downhill shots.” Read more

Archery, Optics

America’s First Waterfowl Refuge is Dry

The Klamath Basin is dry! For the first time in history, America’s first National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) established for waterfowl conservation purposes by Theodore Roosevelt is a barren wasteland. Millions of migratory waterfowl, shorebirds and other essential wildlife species will not have anywhere there or at neighboring Tule Lake NWR to rest, refuel and prepare for their migration. This could have a permanent, lasting effect on migrating birds and local wildlife along the Pacific Flyway. Healthy wetlands in the Klamath Basin not only provide refuge for migratory and local species; they also help filter groundwater and recharge aquifers. Dry wetlands could result in people losing access to a vital water source that is necessary for drinking water and for sustaining the local economy.

HISTORY AND IMPACT

Due to reduced water deliveries, waterfowl counts in both 2020 and 2021 at the Klamath refuges were among the lowest ever recorded. In 2020, 60,000 waterfowl and other waterbirds also died from an avian botulism outbreak, which was exacerbated by low water conditions. Other wildlife like bald eagles, a large number of which spend the winter in the Klamath Basin, also suffered from lack of suitable habitat. Read more

Wildlife

Tisas 1911 Match Pistol

Knoxville, TN

Tisas, a premium supplier of 1911-style pistols, enters the competition market with the introduction of their 1911 Match Pistol.

Tisas’ line of 1911’s, are already known for out of the box accuracy, but some customers were asking for a model better suited to competition and Tisas responded with the following upgrades for their latest model: Read more

Firearms

FIRE-N-The-Hole Introduces SLANG BLADE Mechanical Broadhead

Jerseyville, IL— Fire-N-the-hole Broadheads has introduced the SLANG BLADE 1×4 mechanical broadhead. The only mechanical broadhead on the market that can be used with traditional compound bows and crossbows alike.

Fire-N-The-Hole Broadheads Slang Blade 1×4 Mechanical Broadhead:

The Slang Blade 1×4 mechanical broadhead is a different design from other mechanical broadheads on the market with 3 goals in mind: 1) A firing mechanism that guarantees to open every time and 2) the largest cutting radius than any other broadhead. 3) field point accuracy.

Size: The 1×4, 4-inch cut is attained by removing the ferrule out that the traditional broadheads have, and replacing it with the weight of the cutting blades. This gives the blades four times more material than traditional blades of other broadheads. Each blade weighs 34.5 grains, which means that 70% of the weight of the broadhead is in the blades. This turns blades into small knives, which are tough enough to cut through skin, fur, flesh, bone, vital organs, etc. At 50-thousandths thick and 200-thousandths wide, this makes the 4-inch mechanical an exceptionally durable broadhead that gets the job done. Read more

Archery

Squirrel Hunting Strategy with a Rimfire

By Glen Wunderlich

Charter Member Professional Outdoor Media Association (POMA)

The month of September offers some of the finest weather Michigan has to offer, as the door is opened to another hunting season.  Outdoor enthusiasts are called to the colorful display of autumn colors in our vast deciduous forests and anglers have a final chance at stream trout before the season ends on the final day of September.  In addition, small game hunters have their first shot at grouse and woodcock, while others blend squirrel hunting with whitetail deer scouting.

With my campsite strategically reserved the week following opening day the 15th, my plan is to do it all but with a focus on bushytails in the big woods.  Here are some considerations, if you choose to combine a leisurely stroll in the hardwoods, while testing your marksmanship.

* While shotguns can be effective, save them and their problematic pellets for the birds.  The best tool for the job is a scoped .22 rimfire rifle.  Everyone seems to want to brag how they can pluck the wings off a fly at 50 paces with their .22 rifle, but when it comes down to it, it’s cheap talk.  Here’s a rule one can take to the field:  With your chosen ammo, you must be able to keep 9 out of 10 shots within 1.5 inch groups.  Get as close to the target as you must to produce this level of accuracy.

Vintage Mossberg up to the Task

* Make sure to use a scope designed for rimfires.  That’s because their parallax is set to focus at closer ranges.  Typical high-power rifle scopes can leave the uninitiated looking for the culprit in their inconsistent target results.

* Supersonic ammo is not needed and is almost always not as accurate as sub-sonic ammo.  (Target and standard velocity options are all sub-sonic for this reason.)  High velocity and hyper velocity are also noisy, because they break the sound barrier (approximately 1120 feet-per-second).

* Install a sling before heading afield.  The use of a sling allows hunters to use their hands to operate binoculars – a must for seeing the unseen.  Properly used, slings can steady shots, as well.

* A binocular harness keeps the glass protected, while allowing quick access.  Simple straps will cause binoculars to get in the way at times.

* A seat is always useful for sitting and glassing, but carrying one along can be too much.  Consider a seat or pad that hooks to one’s belt.

* A small backpack can hold necessities such as plastic bags for game, latex gloves for field dressing game, freezer packs, insect repellant, lunch and a drink, etc.

Practice sessions should include various ranges to verify point of impact.  With a 50-yard zero, it will be necessary to confirm bullet placement at closer ranges for ethical confidence afield.

Find the nut trees to find bushytails.  Hickory nuts are favorites of the tree-dwellers and are worth observing from a distance.  When scanning surroundings, do so next to a tree for potential use as a steady rest for precise shooting.

I find more squirrels by listening than looking.  No doubt that early season leaves can obstruct vision, but they work both ways.  Listen for acorn remnants falling from trees in one particular spot and move into position.

A sharp knife is needed, because a squirrel’s hide is tough.  However, the sooner the cleaning is finished, the easier it is.

For table fare, cut them into pieces and par-boil before the preferred method of cooking, frying or grilling.  And, if you can’t wrap your head around eating one, you simply are not hungry.

Hunting

Michigan: Backpack the Porkies Intermediate Backpacking Clinic

Trip 1: Sept. 19-21

Trip 2: Sept. 21-23

Registration required by Aug. 29

Join the Michigan Department of Natural Resources Outdoor Skills Academy on a three-day hike for intermediate-level backpackers. This class will build on your existing backpacking knowledge and skill set while you experience the rugged landscape of Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park.

The Porcupine Mountains are a true wilderness, with more unforgiving terrain than most Michiganders are used to handling. Challenge yourself with a hike along the park’s escarpment, past Government Peak and Lake of the Clouds overlook, for a total of 19.6 trail miles through elevation changes rarely experienced in the Midwest.

Instructors will help you hone your gear list, improve your food planning and handling, reinforce the practice of conserving resources, introduce backcountry navigation skills, practice gear management, take a deeper dive into “Leave No Trace” principles and improve your basic wilderness first-aid skills. Read more

Wildlife

Crosman ST-1 Full-Auto BB Gun

This Convertible, Full-Auto BB Rifle/Pistol is All Exhilaration

BLOOMFIELD, NEW YORK — Air power takes a future-tech turn with the Crosman ST-1, a full-auto BB airgun that does dual duty as a rifle and a pistol. The sleek and sexy ST-1 integrates a high-capacity magazine—holding over 300 BBs—giving airgun enthusiasts free rein to let it rip with the pure joy of shooting. Lock in the adjustable/removable stock and barrel extender and the ST-1 becomes a red dot sight-equipped rifle ready to be emptied at long range. Pop off the stock and unscrew the barrel extender and shooters have a full- or semi-auto AR pistol ready to rock n’ roll.

With its futuristic white and black look and tactile grips, the ST-1 is nothing if not bold. It’s the kind of airgun that makes tin cans tremble in fear. Available this Spring on Crosman.com for a MSRP of $279 Read more

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