FPC Asks Supreme Court to Strike Down Maryland “Assault Weapons” Ban

The petition for certiorari spotlights continued disregard by lower courts for Second Amendment protections recognized by nation’s highest court

Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) is asking the United States Supreme Court to strike down Maryland’s unconstitutional ban on so-called “assault weapons” in a petition filed today. FPC’s petition seeks to have the Court overrule a misguided Fourth Circuit decision that held common semi-automatic firearms like the AR-15 rifle were “like M-16s” and unprotected by the Second Amendment. The petition for certiorari in Bianchi v. Frosh can be viewed at FPCLegal.org.

“The firearms banned by Maryland are clearly protected under any honest reading of the Second Amendment and the Court’s Heller and McDonald decisions,” said Adam Kraut, FPC’s senior director of legal operations. “For over a decade, lower courts have ignored the text of the Constitution, binding Supreme Court precedent, and the relevant history and tradition to improperly uphold bans on constitutionally protected common arms. However, this case presents the Court with an ideal vehicle to both address the scope of protected arms and constitutionally infirm analysis applied by these recalcitrant lower courts. Just as Federal District Court Judge Roger T. Benitez held in our Miller v. Bonta case, the Supreme Court should grant this petition for certiorari and make clear that these common arms are protected and cannot be banned by any government.” Read more

Gun Control

Colt Anaconda Wins Ballistic Magazine’s “Best Revolver” Award

Hartford, CT (December 16, 2021) – The powerful Colt Anaconda .44 Magnum winds its way into the company’s popular snake gun revolver series and crushes the competition. Ballistic Magazine recently announced, “Colt has officially won our 2021 Ballistic’s Best “Best Revolver” category.” The big, bold 2021 Anaconda was entirely re-designed with an oversized Python action, creating a double-action revolver worthy of its pedigree.

Ballistic Magazine’s writers and editors evaluate dozens of different firearms each year; 60 in 2021 alone! Shooters fire thousands of rounds downrange in a grueling series of tests, assessing guns for accuracy, reliability and more. They record each in the Ballistic scoring system and tabulate the results. Outstanding performers from each category rise to the top. And the winners receive the coveted Ballistic Best Award for 2021. The list doesn’t cater to advertisers – it’s an experience-based and data-driven review of the guns Ballistic thinks readers want to own and shoot.

So, what is so special about the 2021 Colt Anaconda? And why did it win the Ballistic Best Award? Because the Anaconda is an unstoppable huntsman’s sidearm. Here is a list of its premium features. A linear leaf spring action provides a non-stacking, smooth-as-glass trigger pull. A bulked-up solid stainless steel frame adds strength and durability for the powerful .44 Magnum cartridge while recoil-absorbing Hogue grips soak up magnum recoil. The Anaconda includes adjustable, interchangeable sights for optimum shooting at the range or in the woods. Shooters wanting to mount an optic will appreciate the Anaconda’s drilled and tapped frame. The 2021 Anaconda Colt has 6- and 8-inch ventilated barrel options and a recessed target crown for muzzle protection. Read more

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Tennessee Announces Bill Dance Legacy Lakes Initiative

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Nashville, Tenn. – Gov. Bill Lee and fishing icon Bill Dance today announced a new initiative to improve and enhance Tennessee lakes, increase visitation and honor Dance’s legacy with the creation of Bill Dance Signature Lakes. TWRA and the State of Tennessee will invest $15 million in improvements both above and below the water at 18 lakes which bear fishing legend Dance’s stamp of approval. Tennesseans will benefit from increased stocking, habitat and fisheries management, as well as improved access for fishing and boating. The collaborative effort between Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency, Tennessee State Parks and Tennessee Department of Tourist Development seeks to solidify Tennessee as the heart of fishing in the southeast and drive economic activity across the state.

Tennessee is home to half-a-million acres of lakes and 1.7 million people who fish according to the American Sportfishing Association. Bill Dance Signature Lakes touches 39 counties including 22 at-risk or economically distressed counties, and is an important step in helping those communities create new revenue streams through increased visitation. Fishing generates $1.2 billion in economic impact annually and supports 7,480 jobs across the state.

This initiative to improve public facilities and habitat at lakes across Tennessee comes at an important time as many of the state’s lakeside communities were devastated by severe weather over the weekend.

“Bill Dance is a tremendous advocate for our Tennessee rural communities and we are thrilled to partner with him,” said Gov. Lee. “The Bill Dance Signature Lakes highlights the importance of lakeside tourism with premier fishing opportunities and we believe this project is especially important as communities recover from the recent storms.” Read more

Fishing

Michigan Deer Habitat Improvement Program grant application period open

The application period for the Michigan Department of Natural Resources Deer Habitat Improvement Program grant is now open.

This grant program is available in partnership with the Alpena-Montmorency Conservation District. It is designed to fund deer habitat improvement projects on private land in counties where bovine tuberculosis is present. The awarded funds will be used to improve deer habitat and increase opportunities for hunters to successfully harvest deer.

Landowners with property in Alcona, Alpena, Montmorency, Oscoda and Presque Isle counties are eligible to apply for the grant. Applications for habitat improvement in other counties will not be considered. Grants will be awarded in amounts from $500 to $2,500. A total of $50,000 will be available for grants and program delivery in 2022. Read more

General

Sportsmen’s Alliance Raffle Deadline December 31

Time is running out to get your tickets for the 2021 Mega Raffle. Deadline is December 31. This year, we are limiting the tickets to 10,000 — and they are going FAST. This might be your last chance to buy tickets for 156 drawings with more than $265,000 in prizes.

Think of this – the odds of winning the Ohio Mega Millions lottery are 1 in 302,575,350– a $100 Mega Raffle ticket gives you 1 in 10,000 odds in EVERY (156) DRAWING!!!

Each ticket enters you into ALL prize drawings and you can win more than once (less than $0.60 per drawing!) You do not want to miss out.?

Check out the prizes!

  • Grand Prize = $45,000 Truck or $40,000 Cash
  • Tracker Boat or $20,000 Cash
  • Tracker UTV or $12,500 Cash
  • $70,000 worth of Hunting and Fishing Trips?+ a Vacation in Belize
  • 55 Guns
  • $25,000 in Guaranteed Cash Prizes

And NEW this year – A 50/50 raffle that we anticipate will be greater than $125,000.??

Trucks, guns, trips, gear and CASH! Click the link to see the full list of prizes. This is the biggest raffle in our history. All proceeds go to our continuing battle to preserve our hunting, fishing and trapping rights.

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Hunting

Firearms Industry Launches Battle to Have New York Statute Declared Unconstitutional

The National Shooting Sports Foundation® (NSSF®) and a group of fourteen firearm manufacturers, distributors, and retailers filed a lawsuit and moved for a preliminary injunction in federal court today challenging as unconstitutional a New York law designed to blame the industry for the criminal misuse or unlawful possession of firearms in New York no matter where they were purchased.

Specifically, New York’s “public nuisance” law would subject members of the firearm industry to civil lawsuits for the criminal misuse or unlawful possession of firearms in New York. The law would impose liability on industry members for firearms lawfully sold anywhere in the United States that end up being criminally misused or illegally possessed in New York thereby allegedly contributing to a “public nuisance” in the state.

Today’s lawsuit challenges the New York law as preempted by the federal Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (PLCAA). It also challenges the law as unconstitutionally vague in violation of the Due Process Clause of the United States Constitution. The lawsuit further challenges the law as an impermissible attempt by New York State to regulate interstate commerce in violation of the Commerce Clause of the Constitution.

New York is trying to use the threat of crushing liability to coerce out-of-state businesses to adopt sales practices and procedures not required by Congress or the law of the state where they operate. The Constitution reserves the power to regulate interstate commerce solely to Congress. This law interferes with the sovereignty of other states to make policy choices about how firearms should be sold in their state, subject only to the Second Amendment and federal law. Read more

Gun Control

Wolf trapping to open in Wolf Management Unit 121 in northwest Montana

After monitoring grizzly bear activity in the area, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks recommends opening Wolf Management Unit 121 for wolf trapping in northwest Montana. WMU 121 contains a portion of the Cabinet-Yaak Grizzly Bear Recovery Zone.

FWP biologists have been monitoring grizzly bear activity with a variety of methods since early November. This includes monitoring collared grizzly bears, sightings of bears in the field, weather assessments and reports from the public. Based on the best available information in WMU 121, local biologists recommend opening wolf trapping for that unit.

However, trappers need to be aware that grizzly bears could still be active and should avoid any area where bear sign is observed.

The Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission adopted final changes to the 2021 wolf trapping regulations at its Oct. 28 meeting. The adoption included a “floating” start date for wolf trapping in areas with grizzly bears to be no earlier than the Monday after Thanksgiving, and no later than Dec. 31.

The commission directed the department to assess grizzly bear activity outside of dens to determine the potential for trapping conflicts and to open the wolf trapping season in grizzly areas when that risk is low.

For up-to-date information on the wolf trapping season, click here.

Wildlife

Michigan DNR, rescue workers recover elk carcasses from private lake in Otsego County

Michigan Department of Natural Resources conservation officers and ice rescue personnel clad in dry suits worked today to try to recover a dozen elk that died Tuesday after falling through the ice of a private lake in Otsego County.

“This is a very tragic and unfortunate event,” said DNR Director Dan Eichinger. “Elk are an important species in Michigan’s successful conservation history. We are indebted to the conservation officers and hunting guides who tried to help in responding to this incident Tuesday afternoon.”

In all, the carcasses of three spike bull elk, five cows and three calves were recovered from the lake today. The remaining elk carcass was not found. The ice thickness measured 2 inches where the elk fell through, with the water about 50 feet deep.

The incident began at about 3:30 p.m. Tuesday when conservation officers were called by an elk-hunting guide who reported that 10-12 elk had fallen through the ice on Crapo Lake, which is a 92-acre lake located about 20 miles northeast of Grayling. Read more

Wildlife

Primary Arms Partners with GoWild for December Precision Rifle Giveaway

HOUSTON, TEXAS – Primary Arms® and GoWild have partnered with a new precision bolt-action rifle giveaway, which runs from December 13th to January 3rd. To enter the giveaway, visit the GoWild Giveaway Landing Page.

Centered around a Bergara B-14 HMR 6.5 Creedmoor Bolt-Action Rifle, this giveaway includes everything needed to get started in long-range precision shooting. To guarantee optimal speed and effectiveness downrange, this rifle comes with a Primary Arms Optics SLx® 3-18x50mm FFP Rifle Scope with Illuminated ACSS® Apollo 6.5CR/.224V Reticle, mounted in Seekins Precision 30mm 4-Cap Scope Rings on a Seekins Precision Picatinny 20MOA Picatinny Rail. This rifle also features a Harris Engineering S-BRM 6-9 Inch Notched Leg Swiveling Bipod, which provides additional stability and adaptability for any shooting position. In addition, this giveaway comes with an apparel and gear package from top names like Under Armour, High Speed Gear, and Viktos.

This is the first major giveaway partnership between GoWild and Primary Arms. GoWild is a free social community helping outdoor enthusiasts improve their skills, discover gear & earn rewards. GoWild members can share their stories without worry of censorship, find authentic gear reviews, store trophy logs and connect with local hunters, anglers and firearm enthusiasts.

GoWild’s commitment to innovation and technology in the outdoor space made for a perfect partnership with Primary Arms, a company driven to improve the tactical and outdoor shopping experience.

“We’re proud to partner with GoWild for an exciting precision rifle giveaway,” says Dina Sanders, Primary Arms’ Brand Marketing Manager. “Long-range precision is an increasingly popular sport within the shooting community, and with this setup, one lucky winner will have everything they need to hit targets out to 1,000 yards and beyond!”

For other news and announcements, follow Primary Arms Online on social media, including Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Read more

Firearms

EAA Offers Girsan Regard MC BX

(Cocoa, Florida) Florida based company, European American Armory Corporation, the leading provider and importer of quality, reasonably priced firearms offers the Girsan MC BX. Available for purchase now, EAA is pleased to have this powerful pistol in their lineup.

Girsan makes a lofty claim to have perfected the model of this pistol, but anyone that gets their hands on this firearm is quick to validate the claim. The improved Regard MC BX is made from forged aluminum, with G10 grips. The full-size Regard MC BX is reliable and highly accurate with a threaded barrel and drift adjustable rear sight. Weighing in at only 2.15 pounds, it features an 18 round magazine and a double stacked magazine design. Available in 9mm with a suppressor-ready threaded barrel, the Regard MC BX comes in your choice of a Blue/Black or Dark Earth finish.

Chase Duffey, National Sales and Imports Manager at EAA Corp. tells us, “The Girsan Regard family is one of our best-selling products and for good reason. Girsan has taken a timeless design and mastered the topic. The fit, finish and attention to detail on these models at their very reasonable price point make them the uncontested choice in their segment. The additional enhancements on the Regard BX make this an obvious answer for shooters looking for a great gun and an even better value. ”

Get yours today! For orders or inquiries, please contact eaa@eaacorp.com or call 321.639.4842. For more information or to check out the firearms online, please visit www.eaacorp.com. Read more

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