Federal Duck Stamps Soar into Their Debut by USFWS

Hunters, birders, and stamp collectors celebrated as the 2022-2023 Federal Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp – commonly known as the Duck Stamp – went on sale. The new Federal Duck Stamp and its younger sibling, the Junior Duck Stamp, debuted and are now available for purchase.

The Federal Duck Stamp plays a critically important role in wildlife conservation. Since 1934, sales of this stamp have raised more than $1.1 billion to protect over 6 million acres of wetlands habitat in the National Wildlife Refuge System, managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

“I am thrilled to put my stamp on conservation with the purchase of my Federal Duck Stamps and encourage others to join me,” said Service Director Martha Williams. “This is one of the easiest ways to support migratory bird habitat conservation. Of every dollar spent on a duck stamp, 98 cents of the purchase goes directly to acquiring and protecting habitat for ducks, geese, swans and other wildlife.” Read more

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Primary Arms Optics Releases New SLx HUNTER Rifle Scopes

HOUSTON, TEXAS – Primary Arms Optics has just launched their first SLx® HUNTER™ Rifle Scopes, starting with their 3-9x40mm and 3-9x50mm SFP models. The SLx HUNTER 4-12x40mm and 4-12x50mm SFP Rifle Scopes are expected soon and are currently available for pre-order.

Crafted for the true outdoorsman, the SLx HUNTER 3-9x40mm and 3-9x50mm SFP Rifle Scopes improve your visibility and precision without compromising on weight. The 3-9x magnification range, combined with high-quality lenses, offers a clean, crisp image for optimal performance.

Both the 3-9x40mm and 3-9x50mm scopes offer the same quality feature set, including a lightweight 1-inch body diameter with a bold Duplex-style reticle. The 40mm model offers superior mobility for extended hikes, weighing only 15.3 oz. The 50mm models offer slightly enhanced exit pupil and light transmission, weighing only slightly more at 18.2 oz. Read more

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FPC Seeks Injunction Against New York City May-Issue Handgun Carry Restrictions

NEW YORK, NY – Today, Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) announced the filing of a motion for preliminary injunction in its federal Second Amendment lawsuit challenging the laws that prevent individuals from carrying a loaded handgun on their person for self-defense in New York City. The motion, along with other case documents in Greco v. City of New York, can be viewed at FPCLegal.org.

“The Supreme Court has now explicitly held that the Second Amendment ‘protect[s] an individual’s right to carry a handgun for self-defense outside the home,’ and it has further ruled that the ‘proper cause’ requirement is unconstitutional ‘in that it prevents law-abiding citizens with ordinary self-defense needs from exercising their right to keep and bear arms.’,” the motion says. “The short of it is that, but for Defendants’ use of the unconstitutional ‘proper cause’ standard, each Plaintiff would have a valid license to carry handguns in New York City right now.”

“It’s high time the people have their rights respected,” said FPC Policy Counsel Matthew Larosiere, “New Yorkers have been suffering second-class treatment at the hands of an oppressive government for too long. With the Supreme Court pointing to the Second Amendment’s ‘unqualified command,’ we hope to finally liberate the people from these absurd restrictions on their natural right to keep and bear arms.” Read more

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SAF Seeks Injunction Against New York City Gun Permit Legislation

BELLEVUE, WA – Based on the ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court striking down New York State’s unconstitutional “good cause” requirement for concealed carry permit applicants, the Second Amendment Foundation today filed a preliminary injunction motion seeking to enjoin the City of New York from further enforcement of its long-standing permit regulations.

Joining SAF in this legal action are the Firearms Policy Coalition, Inc. and five private citizens. The motion was filed in U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York. Plaintiffs are represented by attorney David D. Jensen of Beacon, N.Y. In addition to the City of New York, Police Commissioner Dermot Shea is named as a defendant in his official capacity.

“In light of the Supreme Court’s ruling that New York State’s ‘good cause’ mandate is unconstitutional, we felt compelled to file this action because the city’s ‘proper cause’ requirement is just as bad if not worse,” said SAF founder and Executive Vice President Alan M. Gottlieb. “Two of our plaintiffs previously held carry licenses in New York City for decades, but in 2020, both were denied renewal on the grounds they lacked ‘proper cause’.” Read more

Gun Control

SPYPOINT FLEX Now Available at Retailers

The most anticipated cellular trail camera of the year is now available and poised to help SPYPOINT customers have their best season ever. Anticipation has been high among retailers and customers since the FLEX was announced at the ATA show in Louisville in January. By addressing common pain points identified by cellular trail camera users from all brands, adding in premium features, and doing so while maintaining the affordability that has been a hallmark for SPYPOINT, the FLEX is ready to become the next in a long line of industry-leading cellular trail cameras.

“There are so many features our customers are excited about with the FLEX, it’s tough to say what is driving the early interest, but the unique dual-sim configuration that allows it to connect to whichever cellular network provides the best, most reliable signal is certainly a major development that our customers were happy to see,” said?Alexandre McElhaw General Manager at?SPYPOINT.?

“The optimized antenna is really what makes the FLEX go. The 33-megapixel photos and 1080p videos are great, but it’s how reliable the connectivity and transmission are, that’s what really makes it stand out,” he added. Read more

Optics, Wildlife

Supreme Court to Release Final Decision of 2021 Term Ahead of Breyer Retirement

Shortly before Associate Justice Stephen Breyer’s 28-year tenure at the Supreme Court of the United States ends (Noon Eastern time) today, the Supreme Court will release the final pair of major decisions remaining in the 2021 term. West Virginia versus the Environmental Protection Agency will determine the EPA’s authority to issue major rules, while the second will decide whether President Biden will be compelled to enforce the 2019 “Remain in Mexico” policy, formally known as the Migrant Protection Protocols.

After Justice Breyer’s official retirement, incoming Associate Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson will be sworn in as the newest Justice -and first black female- to serve on the high court. Breyer, nominated to the court by President Bill Clinton in 1994 was the second-longest service justice on the court behind Clarence Thomas, who joined in 1991.

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Arizona: 200 Captive Desert Tortoises Need Forever Homes

Contact:
John Trierweiler, Public Information Officer

623-236-7230, jtrierweiler@azgfd.gov

Prepare now to welcome home new pet

PHOENIX — For some, a dog or cat will do just fine. But for others who are considering adopting something truly unique to Arizona, say hello to your next family member:

A Sonoran desert tortoise.

“Many people don’t even consider opening up their homes to desert tortoises, but they make fantastic and personable pets,” said Tegan Wolf, desert tortoise adoption program coordinator for the Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD).

“It’s rewarding to hear stories from those who have adopted a captive tortoise and made them part of the family, because they’re a unique alternative to traditional family pets. They offer many of the same life lessons to children, and they can provide just as much companionship and personality as a dog or cat.”

Due primarily to illegal breeding, AZGFD has 200 tortoises of various ages and sizes available for adoption. Captive tortoises grow up to about 14 inches long and can live 80-100 years. They cannot be released back into the wild because they could spread diseases that harm wild populations.

Arizona residents interested in providing an adoptive home should review the Tortoise Adoption Program page on the department’s website. Instructions on how to properly care for a desert tortoise and how to build an enclosure/burrow are included. Read more

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SIG SAUER Introduces M400-DH3 Rifle from Team SIG’s Daniel Horner

NEWINGTON, N.H. – SIG SAUER, in partnership with world champion 3-Gun competitor and Team SIG Shooter Daniel Horner, is pleased to introduce the M400-DH3 SDI rifle. This is the inaugural release under Daniel Horner’s DH3 brand in conjunction with SIG SAUER; the M400-DH3 has been designed by Horner in collaboration with the SIG SAUER research and development team and is the rifle used by Horner in 3-Gun and multi-gun competition.

“Since Daniel Horner joined Team SIG, he has methodically been researching, designing, and testing the products he will be introducing through the DH3 brand from SIG SAUER. These are not just products that bear his name, but are the products that have been tried, tested and used by him personally. Daniel puts the full force of his name and his distinguished career in the shooting sports behind this new rifle,” said Tom Taylor, Chief Marketing Officer and Executive Vice President Commercial Sales, SIG SAUER, Inc. “The M400-DH3 is the first product in this DH3 product line-up and achieves both the performance and precision that he is known for as one of the world’s most dominant world championship shooters.”

Team SIG’s Daniel Horner is regarded as the top multi-gun and 3-gun shooter in the world. Daniel began his professional shooting career as a member of the elite U.S. Army Marksmanship Until rising to become the Coach of the USAMU Action Shooting Team and during his career was twice selected as the Military Marksmanship Association Soldier of the Year. He has captured over 125 championship titles at the world, national, regional, and state level, including 16 Multi-Gun / 3-Gun Championships, 8 Sniper Championships, 2 IDPA National Championships, an IPSC Shotgun National Championship, an NRA World Shooting Championship, and hundreds of additional national and major title wins throughout his career. Read more

Firearms

Wilson Combat’s Newest EDC X9 Model

[ Berryville, Arkansas — ]

The Wilson Combat EDC X9 9mm defensive handgun is now available with a 3.25” subcompact barrel and slide assembly. This rendition of the EDC X9 is a very fast-handling defensive carry gun.

The hand-fitted 3.25” stainless-steel barrel design has the same match-grade accuracy potential as the larger EDC X9 handguns and is painstakingly tuned by our gunsmiths for flawless reliability with a wide variety of target and defensive ammunition. The stainless steel slide wears the most advanced black DLC (Diamond-like-Carbon) physical vapor deposition finish available with chromium and tungsten underlayers for long-lasting corrosion and abrasion resistance.

The 3.25” subcompact slide assembly is tailored to the varying power level of 9mm ammunition and maintains impressive reliability in all conditions, even when heavily fouled and low on lubrication. Other features include a Tri-Top slide profile with user-replaceable front sight, single lug tapered cone match-grade 1911 barrel, rear Tactical Concealment Battlesight, and a rugged, user-replaceable extractor.

The X-frame is a 15-round, high capacity 9mm 1911 frame that is similar in size to a traditional compact, single stack 1911. The X-frame is machined at Wilson Combat from T6-7075 aluminum and accepts a high-capacity magazine with a grip that is smaller in circumference than a standard 1911 while retaining traditional 1911 controls. The EDC X9 15 and 18-round, double-column magazines were developed jointly with Mec-Gar, industry leaders in double column magazine design.

The screwless X-frame design uses hammer spring tension to keep the aggressive traction Wilson/VZ G-10 starburst pattern grips securely in place. The result is a highly concealable, high-capacity pistol frame that completely disassembles for cleaning with only a single punch without screws or frame bushings and a more natural, oval grip shape. The ergonomic design of the X-frame grip in conjunction with an enlarged trigger guard window and your choice of radiused trigger pad length fits all hand sizes comfortably and improves recoil control. The EDC X9 front and back strap are machined with the Wilson Combat X-Tac tread pattern that provides a comfortable but tactile grip in all shooting conditions.

The EDC X9 3.25” will fit the majority of holsters on the market designed for subcompact 1911 pistols and is offered with or without an accessory rail.
Thoroughly tested by our team of designers, champion shooters, and external industry experts, the Wilson Combat EDC X9 offers discriminating shooters 1911 match-grade accuracy, superior ergonomics, and concealability combined with modern service pistol capacity and reliability.

Available Calibers: 9mm
Magazine Capacity: 15 rounds
Barrel Length: 3.25”
Overall Length: 6.75”
Sight Radius: 5”
Height: 5.25”
Width: 1.4”
Weight Empty: 27.6 oz
Weight Loaded: 34.3 oz
Accuracy Guarantee: 1.5” at 25 yds

Specifications:

  • High-Capacity Compact Size Aluminum X-Frame with Reliability Enhanced Frame Rails
  • Unique X-TAC Frontstrap/Mainspring Housing Treatment
  • Concealment Bullet Proof® Hammer
  • Bullet Proof® Thumb Safety
  • 3.5# – 4.5# Crisp Trigger Pull with Medium Length Lightweight Pad
  • Bullet Proof® Magazine Release
  • Black G10 Aggressive Starburst Grips with Pewter Medallions
  • 3.25” Stainless Steel Tri-Top Slide with External Extractor
  • Black DLC Finish on Slide
  • Unique X-TAC Rear Cocking Serration Treatment on Slide
  • Heavy Machine Chamfer on Bottom of Slide
  • Concealment Battlesight with Red Fiber Optic Front Sight with 4.40 Hex Head Cap Screw
  • 3.25” Stainless Cone Barrel with Reliability Enhancing Lock-up, Flush Cut Reverse Crown
  • Fluted Chamber
  • Fluted Barrel
  • 30 LPI Slide Top Serrations
  • Carry Cuts
  • 2 15-Round Capacity Magazines

Options:

  • Armor-Tuff® Finish
  • Grips – Black, Gray/Black, Dirty Olive, Black Cherry
  • Backstrap – Small or Large
  • Ambidextrous Thumb Safety
  • Sights – Green Fiber Optic, Red Fiber Optic, Tritium, Gold Bead
  • Frame Type (Standard – Lightrail)
  • Trigger Length – Short, Medium, Long
  • Magwell/Grip Extension

MSRP: (prices include two 15 Round Magazines)

  • $3,145
  • $3,195 with Ambidextrous Thumb Safety

Product Code:

    • EDCX-CP3-9 For Standard Frame; EDCX-CPR3-9 For Lightrail Frame

The Wilson Combat EDC X9 3.25″
Subcompact 9mm Defensive Handgun

Watch Now About Wilson Combat®
Headquartered in Berryville, Arkansas since 1977, Wilson Combat® is an industry leader in high-quality firearms for self-protection, law enforcement, military, and recreational use. Wilson Combat® manufactures cutting edge handguns, rifles, shotguns as well as firearm accessories, and ammunition. Visit www.wilsoncombat.com for more information.
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Fort Wayne, IN — Powered by advanced nutrients, Drought Defender from Turf Titan helps grass thrive through the hottest, harshest months for a lush, green lawn.

Drought Defender features a beneficial blend of tolerance-boosting sea kelp extract, soluble potash, and amino acids to help soil stay hydrated, conserve water, and prevent grass burnout.

Growth-promoting compounds sourced from Norwegian kelp resist environmental stress, an ethylene inhibitor mediates plant growth, and a wetting agent allows moisture to penetrate stubborn soil. The brutal, blazing summer sun and drought-like conditions are no match for Drought Defender’s premium formula for healthy, hydrated, and green lawns.

The commercial-strength formula is easy to apply and effective on all grass types. All-natural Drought Defender is safe for children, animals, and the planet.

To learn more about Drought Defender and browse the full Turf Titan lineup, visit turftitanbrands.com.

 

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