Davidson’s Exclusive Girsan MC 1911 C – “XLV”

PRESCOTT, Ariz. – Davidson’s has once again teamed up with Girsan, imported by European American Armory, to develop yet another Exclusive 1911 offering.

Chambered in .45 Auto, the “XLV” features a commander-style 4.25” barrel.

The XLV is loaded with features normally found on much higher-priced 1911 pistols. It has an enlarged, extended slide release, ambidextrous extended thumb-safety, extended beavertail, memory bump grip safety, serrated combat-style skeletonized hammer and includes checkering on both the mainspring housing as well as the front strap of the grip.

The trigger guard is generously flared on both sides for ease of trigger reach for both left- and right-handed shooters while maintaining a high grip.

Grip panels are diamond-checkered black plastic with the Girsan logo and the front and rear sights are dovetail cut and fixed. The trigger is a medium sized, non-skeletonized, with vertical serrations on the face. The ejection port is generously extended and flared and the entire slide and steel frame is dressed with a durable Davidson’s Dark Earth cerakote finish. Included is one eight-round magazine. Rear vertical angled serrations on the slide complete the package.

Item#393074 is in stock now and available for immediate shipment. MSRP is a low $599.98. Read more

Firearms

FPC Sues Washington in Challenge to ‘Large Capacity’ Magazine Ban

SEATTLE – The Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) and FPC Law today announced that it has filed a federal Second and Fourteenth Amendment lawsuit challenging the State of Washington’s unconstitutional ban on common firearm magazines. Case documents for Gabriella Sullivan, et al. v. Washington State Attorney General Bob Ferguson, et al. are available at FPCLaw.org.

“This is another important case in our FPC Law strategic litigation program that seeks to restore the right to keep and bear arms for all peaceable people. The State of Washington is not exempt from the Constitution. FPC will work to strike down and enjoin enforcement of these unconstitutional and immoral police state policies,” said FPC President Brandon Combs.

On March 23, 2022, Washington Governor Jay Inslee signed Engrossed Senate Bill 5078, which made it illegal for any person in Washington to “manufacture, import, distribute, sell, or offer for sale any large capacity magazine” (defined as “an ammunition feeding device with the capacity to accept more than 10 rounds of ammunition, or any conversion kit, part, or combination of parts from which such a device can be assembled”). In response, FPC Law began to prepare a challenge to the new ban. Read more

Gun Control

Second Amendment Foundation Files Legal Challenge to Wash. Magazine Ban

BELLEVUE, WA – The Second Amendment Foundation today filed a federal lawsuit against Washington State Attorney General Bob Ferguson and several other officials, challenging the state ban on so-called “large capacity magazines” for rifles and pistols. The case is known as Sullivan v. Ferguson.

Joining SAF in this legal action are the Firearms Policy Coalition, Inc., a California-based group; Rainier Arms, LLC and a private citizen, Gabriella Sullivan. They are represented by attorneys David H. Thompson, Peter A. Patterson and William V. Bergstrom with Cooper & Kirk PLLC in Washington, D.C., Cody J. Wisniewski at the Mountain States Legal Foundation, and locally by Joel Ard at Ard Law Group.

Besides Ferguson, defendants are Washington State Patrol Chief John R. Batiste, King County Sheriff Patti Cole-Tindall, Kitsap County Sheriff John Gese, Grays Harbor County Sheriff Rick Scott, King County Prosecutor Dan Satterberg, Kitsap County Prosecutor Chad M. Enright and Grays Harbor County Prosecutor Katie Svoboda.

“We’re asking the court to declare Washington’s ban on original capacity magazines to be unconstitutional under the Second and Fourteenth amendments,” said SAF founder and Executive Vice President Alan M. Gottlieb. “We want an injunction against the state because this ban criminalizes something that is common in a majority of states, and also leaves law-abiding Washington citizens more vulnerable to attack by ruthless criminals.” Read more

Gun Control

New York: State Legislature Fails to Advance Legally Harvested Wildlife Import Ban

The New York State Legislature adjourned over the weekend without passing the ill-conceived Senate Bill (SB) 2814, titled the “Big Five African Trophies Act,” after extensive advocacy efforts from SCI members and staff. If enacted, SB 2814 would have banned the importation, transportation, and possession of five major African wildlife species, including the African elephant, lion, leopard, black rhinoceros, white rhinoceros, and giraffe.

As hunters know, the passage of emotionally based legislation such as this would have a devastating effect on the sustainable conservation of these species, which relies on managed, legal hunting programs run by sovereign African wildlife countries.

New York SB 2814, introduced by Senator Luis R. Sepúlveda, flies in the face of decades of well-established scientific research completed by wildlife experts throughout Africa, the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), the U.S. government, and Parties to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), and others. Read more

Hunting

Jack O’Connors Engraved Mauser Now at Benefit Auction

Crafted in 1954 by legendary gunmaker Fred Wells for Jack O’Connor and backed with rock-solid provenance, the auction of this important rifle provides an opportunity to own a historic firearm while supporting the Jack O’Connor Hunting Heritage and Education Center.

Based on a recontoured 1946 Mexican Mauser action with a 21-inch barrel, period custom features include a Womack bolt handle, Dayton Traister Mark II trigger and a lightened or “Swiss cheese” magazine box and bottom metal.

The stock wears the contour of a sleek mountain rifle well ahead of its time. Appointments include an ebony forend tip, borderless wrap-around checkering with diamond accents and a scalloped cheek rest with shadow line.

The barrel is engraved “Built for Jack O’Connor by Fred F. Wells”. The floor plate is appropriately engraved what the bust of a mountain sheep bust surrounded by border and scroll.

Provenance includes a three-page research letter from O’Connor historian Eldon “Buck” Buckner. Other inclusions are three O’Connor books and a hand-signed letter from 1976 where O’Connor replied to a reader’s question as to the existence of “Big Foot”. Read more

Firearms

Cowan’s Auctioning Larry Ness Frontier Firearms Collection

CINCINNATI – On June 8, Cowan’s Auctions will offer one of the largest and most complete collections of Native American related and used firearms in its Frontier Firearms from the Lifetime Collection of Larry Ness auction. Ness spent five decades assembling this carefully curated collection that meticulously tracks the development of firearms from the earliest days of western expansion by American settlers to the dawn of the 20th century. This auction provides a rare opportunity for collectors of historic arms to acquire truly unique and historically significant items that are not often brought to market.

“Cowan’s is honored to bring the lifelong collection of Larry Ness to auction,” shared Cowan’s Director and Specialist for Arms & Armor Tim Carey. “As one of the premier collectors in the category, the collection shows the dedication to quality Larry has spent a lifetime pursuing.” Read more

Firearms

Kirtland’s Warbler Tours in Michigan

Joining a Kirtland’s Warbler Tour will provide the best chance to observe a rare Kirtland’s Warbler in its jack pine habitat (photo by Roger Eriksson).

Michigan Audubon is conducting Kirtland’s Warbler Tours thru June 26 for birders to see a recovering species that was formerly one of the most endangered species in the United States. Kirtland’s Warblers remain a difficult species for birders to find considering that only a few counties in central Michigan represent its primary nesting range, but during June, Michigan Audubon in collaboration with Hartwick Pines State Park is offering Kirtland’s Warbler Tours daily at 7am, with an additional 11am tour on Saturdays and Sundays. The tours are based at Hartwick Pines State Park just north of the town of Grayling. Read more

Wildlife

Dogs that Learned to Love the Water

By Glen Wunderlich

Charter Member Professional Outdoor Media Association (POMA)

My pal, Joe, has a large German Shorthair dog which has learned to love the water.  Even though he had experienced a life-threatening experience not knowing how to swim properly, he has overcome his fears thanks to his owner, who coaxed him into his arms in deep water.  (Dogs that do the “dog paddle” have not learned to use their back legs and will tire before long.)  In any event, it’s a joy to watch the fearless canine, which will simply swim for the joy of it.

Watching Junior at a lake recently brought back memories of my black Labrador Retriever, Otis, about 50 years ago.  He suffered a similar experience and nearly drowned in the Au Sable River and carried with him the fear of deep water until one fine day frolicking around in a small creek chasing butterflies.  Then it happened.

He got caught in the current and was heading downstream and it was sink or swim!  Something within Otis instantly transformed his fear, as he engaged those hind legs and powered out of trouble.  He never looked back and became a strong swimmer.

Like many loyal dogs, he didn’t like being separated from his owner, who in this case was me.  What follows is a case in point.

The scene played out at a small lake in Oakland County, where my pal, Don and I planned to spend some time in my tiny inflatable boat fishing.  Otis was along for the trip but was to be left ashore, where I figured he’d be able to watch us.  I commanded Otis to stay, as Don and I took the “yacht” to deep water.

The farther away we paddled, the more Otis became concerned.  Back and forth along the shore he ran and barked.  “You stay there” I shouted across the water.  But, he wasn’t having any of it, as separation anxiety took over his brain.

Otis was motoring directly toward us now and there was no stopping him.  His plan was to join us in my two-man boat.  That little boat was barely big enough for two and we were headed for a sink-and-swim lesson of our own, as the dog did his best to climb aboard.

We poked at Otis with our paddles in a losing battle to keep him from his plan.  The frantic dog sunk his teeth into Don’s paddle and now owned it.  Foolishly, I tried to paddle away, but the dog’s will and pure muscle overpowered my single-paddle effort.  Like it or not, we were being escorted to shore, as Otis towed us against our will with a paddle full of teeth holes.

That was the end of our “fishing” excursion for the day – a true testament to the connection that can develop between man and his loyal companion.

General, Wildlife

Nuisance geese ruffling your feathers?

Canada geese are a common sight on Michigan’s waters. In fact, they nest in every Michigan county, but are most common in the southern third of the state. You may even see and hear Canada geese all year in some parts of the state.

In June and July, these birds often are found on lakes and golf course ponds, feeding on lush lawns while molting – the annual loss of their flight feathers, which takes about two weeks. Canada geese are unable to fly during molting, so putting up a temporary barrier between your yard and the water may help keep flightless geese away from your property. Geese are especially attracted to lawns that are heavily fertilized, watered and mowed.

“If you live on a lake and geese frequently visit your yard, try making your lawn less attractive to them by allowing your grass to grow long and cutting down on fertilizer and water, or try planting shrubs to create a barrier between your lawn and the water,” said Barbara Avers, waterfowl and wetland specialist with the DNR.

Intentionally feeding Canada geese can attract them to the area as well, so don’t – especially if you are having conflicts with geese. Such artificial feeding can make them comfortable around people; it also can increase overcrowding and potentially spread disease among the birds.

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Wildlife

Michigan: Free Fishing, Off-roading, State Park Entry June 11-12

Contact: Jessica Holley-Roehrs (ORV), 517-331-3790; Sierra Williams (fishing), 517-230-8788 or Ron Olson (Recreation Passport), 517-243-1477

Free fishing, off-roading and state park entry – enjoy it all during Michigan’s ‘Three Free’ Weekend June 11-12

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources encourages everyone to take advantage of “Three Free” Weekend – Saturday, June 11, and Sunday, June 12 – two full days when residents and out-of-state visitors can grab a fishing rod, ride the off-road trails and visit state parks and boating access sites, all free of charge. Read more

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