NSSF Real Solutions Launches #ThanksLEO Campaign

NEWTOWN, Conn. — NSSF®, the firearm industry trade association, launched a social media campaign, called #ThanksLEO, to show support of the law enforcement community during Police Week 2022.

“The firearm and ammunition industry is extremely grateful to the law enforcement community and the work they do every day to keep our communities safe,” said Joe Bartozzi, NSSF’s President and CEO. “We are proud to partner with law enforcement in our ‘Real Solutions. Safer Communities’ efforts to work together to make a positive difference in communities across this great country. That’s why NSSF kicked off our #ThanksLEO social media campaign and encourages everyone to participate in thanking our law enforcement community for the work they do each and every day to protect and serve our communities.” Read more

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Hand Engraved, Silver Plated New Original Henry Rifle Heads to Auction

All Proceeds to Benefit Cody Firearms Museum

RICE LAKE, Wis. –– There are few places in the country more impressive than The Cody Firearms Museum for history buffs and firearms enthusiasts. Located at The Buffalo Bill Center of the West, about 50 miles outside Yellowstone National Park, the world-class exhibits boast over 4,000 guns and 10,000 artifacts. To enhance and ensure the longevity of its collection with financial support that directly benefits the museum, The Cody Firearms Museum Collectors Series offers the opportunity to purchase limited-edition firearms inspired by the most prized pieces at the museum.

Together with Baron Engraving and Davidson’s Inc., Henry Repeating Arms is proud to announce the auction of the first gun in the third edition of the Cody Firearms Museum Collectors Series, a one-of-a-kind New Original Henry Rifle inspired by 19th-century master firearms engraver Louis D. Nimschke. Read more

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Best-Selling Gunnison Merino Wool Hoodie Goes Beluga

Stonewall, TX (May 2022) – Customers asked, and Pnuma Outdoors delivered! The best-selling, mid-weight Gunnison Merino Wool Hoodie is now offered in Beluga (solid) for even more versatility in the mountains, plains, or out on the town.

Crafted from 300gsm merino wool for superior warmth, and fibers wrapped with a nylon core, the Gunnison Merino Wool Hoodie is an essential piece of gear for serious hunters.

As a mid-layer, the Gunnison Merino Wool Hoodie offers two zippered storage pockets, on the chest and on the left arm for small items. A large kangaroo pocket provides both warmth and concealment when not wearing gloves, and thumbholes keep sleeves firmly in place and reduce cold air from entering through unwanted gaps.

The head and neck are protected from the elements using a form-fitting hood for desired fit and comfort. A soft zipper pull garage, extending from the protective collar is specifically designed to prevent irritation during use.

SPECIFICATIONS

  • Fabric Weight: 300 gsm
  • Fabric Blend: 87% 18.5 micron Merino Wool, 13% core-spun nylon
  • Left chest zippered pocket
  • Left upper arm zippered pocket
  • Hand-warming kangaroo pocket
  • Thumbholes
  • Comfortable, terry-knit fabric
  • Flatlock seams for comfort
  • Merino wool fibers wrapped around a nylon core for added durability
  • Zipper Pull Garage to prevent chin and neck irritation
  • Protected neck seam to prevent irritation
  • Form-fitting scuba hood for warmth, concealment, and mobility
  • Care: Machine wash cold, dry flat
  • Weight: 17.6 oz (based on size large)

Gunnison Merino Wool Hoodie – MSRP $175.00
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How the Pandemic Drove Up the Cost of Wood Products

Insight from the Forest Service answering the question “what caused last year’s crazy increase in lumber prices?”

resulted in large price changes for softwood lumber and other wood products like plywood and oriented strand board (Sam Beebe photo with permission)

May 16, 2022 – During the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic, prices of processed wood products, such as softwood lumber and plywood, nearly quadrupled.  Wholesale prices for plywood increased from $400 to $1500 per thousand square feet (roughly equivalent to retail prices of plywood increasing from about $12.80 to $48.00 per sheet).

Forest Service Senior Research Forester and Project Leader Jeffrey Prestemon studies the market factors behind increased prices in these important consumer products.

“As researchers, we investigate the reasons for a problem, quantify its impacts and look into solutions,” says Prestemon. “The knowledge we develop in the Forest Service can lead to more mutually beneficial solutions and decision-making in both government and the private industry.”

The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted supply and demand of forest products and labor, including trucking and transport (USDA photo by Lance Cheung).

The pandemic triggered a worker shortage in many sectors, including the forest products industry, which led tolimited availability of wood products, such as softwood lumber and structural panels (softwood plywood and oriented strand board). The domino effect continued with supply chains further disrupted by a lack of truckers to move materials. At the end of the line were those of us who were homebound under travel restrictions, wanting to spend more money on home improvements.

“Mills wanted to increase output, but they couldn’t find workers,” says Jeff Prestemon. “This is basic economics: when the supply curve shifts backwards and demand increases, prices will go up.”

Another outcome of worker absences and departures was an increase in average industry wages. Higher pay, however, did not result in enough extra workers to make up for increased demand and limited supply. High-level skills are increasingly needed to work with advanced machines in wood processing facilities.

“Because work in the wood products industry is becoming more mechanized, the workforce now needs to be more technically competent and highly trained,” says Prestemon. “It takes time to develop these skills, so ramping up production in a short period of time is not as easy as it was in the past.”

Overall, the supply of wood from Canada and other countries was not enough to lower U.S. prices. Canada, historically the primary source of wood imports to the U.S., increased shipments of wood products to the U.S. during 2020 and 2021. However, imports were slow to arrive due to shipping constraints. Read more

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Utah: Family-Friendly Fishing Opportunities

SALT LAKE CITY — Memorial Day weekend is coming up, and many Utahns may be making plans for a long weekend adventure. If you want a fun outdoor option for your holiday activities, there are several potential destinations. Utah offers lots of different fishing opportunities and experiences for those who want to fish with their families or those who want to target large fish — and conditions are particularly good around Memorial Day.

Family-friendly fishing options

If you want somewhere to take your kids fishing, targeting waterbodies with good rainbow trout populations is recommended since they are an easier fish to catch. The following waterbodies were all recently stocked by the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources with rainbow trout and will be good places to fish throughout this month:

  • Panguitch Lake (Garfield County)
  • Scofield Reservoir (Carbon County)
  • Strawberry Reservoir (Wasatch County)
  • Big Sand Wash Reservoir (Duchesne County)
  • Community ponds (located across Utah)

Rainbow trout can be caught with a wide variety of baits and lures and are easy to catch from shore, making them a good option for anyone without a boat. Since some of these waterbodies were recently stocked with rainbow trout, the fish won’t be very large, but there is the potential to catch a lot of them. You can have good success fishing for rainbow trout at any of the listed locations using PowerBait about 18-24 inches below a bobber.

Another good option for family-friendly fishing is to visit waterbodies with bluegill. Here are some good options for catching bluegill this spring: Read more

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Michigan: New EV Charging Station Options at State Parks

A beautiful orange sunset behind the lighthouse and breakwater at Grand Haven State Park is shown.
Lake Michigan’s scenic coastline and other areas throughout northern Lower Michigan will become more accessible for electric vehicle users this summer with the installation of electric vehicle charging stations at select Michigan state parks.Starting from Warren Dunes State Park in the southwest corner of the Lower Peninsula, north toward beautiful state park destinations at Holland and Grand Haven, Ludington, Orchard Beach, Leelanau and Petoskey on the Lake Michigan shoreline and additional points inland, an estimated total of 30 charging stations are scheduled to be installed beginning in June and continuing throughout the summer.

“This ability to link some of our state parks with electric vehicle travelers will provide a win-win situation for both parties,” said Ron Olson, chief of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources’ Parks and Recreation Division. “The enhancement will no doubt increase the number of visitors at these parks, while providing convenience and significantly increasing the range for EV motorists.”

The rollout of the accessible stations across the state is being done in phases. State parks in the Upper Peninsula are scheduled to be part of the second phase, ideally to take place next year.

The installation will be the latest EV development after Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s administration announced in 2021 the development of a Lake Michigan EV circuit, amid ongoing efforts to employ green technologies throughout the state, including solar-powered amenities, carbon sequestration and numerous efficiencies. Read more

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Michigan: Lightning Caused Blue Lakes Fire

Smoke from the Blue Lakes Fire over Silver Lake is visible in a spotter plane image.

Michigan Department of Natural Resources firefighters and local partners are continuing efforts to contain the Blue Lakes Fire in Montmorency and Cheboygan counties. As of 11 a.m. Saturday, the fire covered an estimated 2,300 acres and is roughly 30% contained.

Evacuations have occurred at the Black River Ranch, where 12 structures are threatened.

Elsewhere in the fire area, an outbuilding, a shed, was reported a loss. One privately owned vehicle was also damaged.

DNR spokesperson Kerry Heckman said one department firefighter sustained a minor injury and has received medical treatment, and that a group of kayakers on the Black River within the fire area was escorted to safety by a DNR conservation officer. Firefighter safety and public safety are the DNR’s top priority on a wildfire.

“We are grateful to report no life-threatening injuries and no serious property damage, as everyone on the scene gives their best effort to suppress this fire,” Heckman said. “Thank you to everyone who has followed reports and steered clear of this area.”

The cause of the fire, detected Friday afternoon, has been determined to be a lightning strike, likely from a May 11 thunderstorm.

Road/river closures

Road closures remain in effect and have been expanded to protect public safety and accommodate fire suppression efforts. Read more

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Fierce Firearms Announces Rival Long-Range Rifle Packages

Redmond, Utah | Fierce Firearms announces their Rival LR Packages

Fierce Firearms is now offering their top selling Rival (Carbon Rival & Twisted Rival) in a Long Range Dealer Package. You can now save time and maximize your profits by selling a Fierce rifle + Zeiss optics package. Each Rival LR package will feature a Zeiss Conquest V4 6-24X50 mounted at the Fierce Factory. Ballistic data will be gathered at our range out to 1000 yards using factory ammunition. Custom yardage turret will be cut specifically for each rifle and set at 100 yard zero. The Fierce Carbon Bi-pod and steel radial muzzlebrake is included.

MSRP $4295 – Twisted Rival Package (Steel Barrel)

MSRP $4675 – Carbon Rival Package (Carbon Barrel)

The Fierce Rival LR Packages feature:

  • CALIBERS: 6.5 CRED | 6.5 PRC | .300 PRC | .300 WIN | 7MM WIN MAG
  • SCOPE: Zeiss V4 6-24 X50 + RINGS & BASES
  • CUSTOM YARDAGE TURRET + DIAL-UP WORK (100 YD. ZERO)
  • BALLISTIC DATA GATHERED WITH 1000 YRD VERIFICATION
  • RADIAL MUZZLE BRAKE (STEEL) INCLUDED
  • FIERCE RIVAL BIPOD – REG. SIZE
  • (6) SIX CARBON STOCK COLOR OPTIONS. (4) FOUR CERAKOTE COLOR OPTIONS

http://fiercearms.com/rifles/bolt-rifles/rival/rival

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SIG SAUER Expands CROSS Rifle Series with CROSS-PRS

NEWINGTON, N.H. – SIG SAUER is pleased to announce the first expansion of the CROSS rifle with the introduction of the CROSS-PRS that delivers match grade features fine-tuned for precision accuracy.

“This launch is an exciting series of firsts for SIG – this is the first expansion of our popular CROSS rifle and the first rifle we’ve built specifically for long range, precision rifle competition,” began Tom Taylor, Chief Marketing Officer and Executive Vice President Commercial Sales, SIG SAUER, Inc. “The CROSS-PRS is purpose built and feature rich. The heavy structured steel design delivers weight evenly for a balanced feel while reducing recoil to get you back on target faster. Combined with the extreme accuracy of the heavy contour 5R rifled barrel, and folding adjustable steel stock for easy movement, the CROSS-PRS delivers an extremely capable long-range shooting experience that scores big on the range, right out of the box.” Read more

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Student Sues School Officials in FPC-Back Lawsuit Over Pro-2A Speech

LANSING, MI – Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) today announced a new FPC-supported federal lawsuit against the superintendent of Durand (Michigan) Area Schools, the principal of Robert Kerr Elementary School, and a Robert Kerr school staff member for violating a third-grader’s First and Fourteenth Amendment rights when they prevented her from wearing a hat bearing the text “Come and Take It” as well as an image of an AR-15 rifle to the school’s “hat day.” The complaint for C.S. v. McCrumb can be found at FPCLaw.org.

“The Supreme Court ruled 50 years ago that schoolchildren do not shed their First Amendment rights at the schoolhouse gate,” said the student’s attorney, John R. Monroe. “That is still the law, and schools that teach our children civics and government should recognize that.”

The student, through her father, seeks a declaration that wearing the hat in question is constitutionally protected speech, a preliminary and permanent injunction prohibiting the school officials from restricting her speech and preventing her from wearing the hat, and nominal damages.

“Public schools may not violate the rights of pro-Second Amendment students because they don’t like guns or people who support the fundamental, individual human right to armed self-defense,” said FPC President Brandon Combs. “We look forward to reminding these anti-rights authoritarian school defendants that the Constitution applies in public schools.”

Defending and restoring the right to speak in favor of other rights, including the right to keep and bear arms, has been a key part of FPC’s legal and research programs throughout the organization’s history. For example, FPC has previously engaged to protect other students’ speech against similarly unconstitutional speech restrictions, such as in the case of Guardanapo v. Washoe County [Nevada] School District. Based on input from attorneys and legal scholars, including UCLA law professor and First Amendment scholar Eugene Volokh, FPC also publishes a helpful guide for parents and students, “K-12 Schools, Free Speech, And The Fundamental, Individual Right To Keep And Bear Arms: A Guide to How Students Can Use Their First Amendment Rights to Defend and Promote Second Amendment Rights,” that explains public school students’ free speech rights, provides answers to common and important questions, and even provides sample letters parents can send to schools to protect the rights of their children.

If a student (or parent of a student) believes they were discriminated against or disciplined for peacefully expressing their pro-Second Amendment views or not participating in some anti-rights event or speech, and would like to share your experience with us, or to report a possible civil rights violation, please feel free to email our FPC Legal Action Hotline at hotline@fpchq.org or call our toll-free Legal Action Hotline at (855) 252-4510.

The filing of this important lawsuit is made possible by FPC’s members and donors. Individuals who would like to join the FPC Grassroots Army can sign up at JoinFPC.org. Individuals and organizations wanting to support charitable efforts in support of the restoration of Second Amendment and other natural rights can also make a tax-deductible donation to the FPC Action Foundation. For more on FPC’s lawsuits and other pro-Second Amendment initiatives, visit FPCLegal.org and follow FPC on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube.

Firearms Policy Coalition (firearmspolicy.org), a 501(c)4 nonprofit organization, exists to create a world of maximal human liberty, defend constitutional rights, advance individual liberty, and restore freedom. FPC’s efforts are focused on the Right to Keep and Bear Arms and adjacent issues including freedom of speech, due process, unlawful searches and seizures, separation of powers, asset forfeitures, privacy, encryption, and limited government. The FPC team are next-generation advocates working to achieve the Organization’s strategic objectives through litigation, research, scholarly publications, amicus briefing, legislative and regulatory action, grassroots activism, education, outreach, and other programs. FPC Law (FPCLaw.org) is the nation’s largest public interest legal team focused on the Right to Keep and Bear Arms, and the leader in the Second Amendment litigation and research space.

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