SAF Challenges ‘Assault Weapon’ Ban in Cook County, Illinois

BELLEVUE, WA – The Second Amendment Foundation today filed a lawsuit in U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois challenging a prohibition in Cook County against the possession, acquisition, gifting, transfer or carrying of so-called “assault weapons.” The case is known as Viramontes v. Cook County.

SAF is joined by the Firearms Policy Coalition and three private citizens, Cutberto Viramontes, Rubi Joyal and Christopher Khaya, all Cook County residents. Named as defendants are Cook County, Toni Preckwinkle, president of the Cook County Board and the county’s chief executive officer; Kimberly M. Foxx, state’s attorney and Sheriff Thomas Dart, in their official capacities. Plaintiffs are represented by attorneys Christian D. Ambler of Stone & Johnson. CHTD in Chicago and David H. Thompson, Peter A. Patterson and William V. Bergstrom with Cooper & Kirk, PLLC, Washington, D.C.

“The county has enacted and enforced a prohibition on semiautomatic modern sporting rifles, which they erroneously describe as ‘assault weapons,’ even though such firearms are in common use all over the country,” said SAF founder and Executive Vice President Alan M. Gottlieb. “As a result, the county is denying our individual plaintiffs their rights under the Second Amendment to keep and bear arms.” Read more

Gun Control

Late-August Michigan Crows

By Glen Wunderlich

Charter Member Professional Outdoor Media Association (POMA)

It’s been a while since I’ve done any crow hunting, until this morning.  My pal, Joe, came over and we took a fixed stand on the edge of burgeoning food plots.  I waited about 30 minutes before calling, all the while hearing them discussing what they might get into this day.

I changed the discussion with a low-volume, crow-in-distress call and it got their attention immediately.  Joe was toting a side-by-side 20 gauge, and since he was on my right, he would concentrate on anything to the right side of our small, upward shooting lanes.

A group of the black marauders came in low and looking for trouble.  I managed to drop one with my old Remington 1100 in 20 gauge with modified choke and another in a second aerial rush.

Late-August Michigan Crows

The ammo was some factory old stock 8-shot with a K-Mart price of $2.99!  Joe came up empty and we called it quits after two volleys.  Good to get rid of the old ammo, while it was still good.  And, good to get rid of a few varmints on a sunny Saturday morning in Mid-Michigan.

Hunting

Lake Huron Red Tails — Recovering Michigan’s History of the Tuskegee Airmen

Memorial dedication ceremony Saturday in Port Huron

The first African American pilots trained by the United States Army Air Corps earned their wings at Tuskegee Army Airfield in Alabama during World War II. Beginning in the spring of 1943, fighter pilots from Tuskegee received advanced training in Michigan.

The relative safety of Midwestern America, along with weather and geographical conditions that approximated what aviators could expect to encounter in Europe, encouraged the military to use airfields at Selfridge northeast of Detroit, and at Oscoda on the shores of Lake Huron.

Upon completion of training in Michigan, many Tuskegee airmen were immediately deployed to combat and bomber escort missions in Italy, North Africa and the Mediterranean. Read more

General

Michigan: New “Notify Me” feature alerts you if camping opportunities open at state parks

Just in time for Labor Day holiday weekend, the new “Notify Me” feature on the Michigan State Park & Harbor Reservations website lets you sign up for an email notification when a site becomes available for selected dates.

It’s easy! If the campground, overnight lodging facility or shelter you’re looking for is full, click on the “Notify Me” button for the dates you’ve selected in your search.

notify me button

Then, just follow the prompts and you’ll receive an email notification when a reservation opens up.

Please note, this feature is not currently available for harbors. For assistance with this feature, use the Live Chat option located at the bottom of MiDNRReservations.com under “Contact Us.”

General

A Modern and Movable Firearm Security Solution

Grand Island, NE – SnapSafe Modular Safes combine the robust security of a conventional welded safe with the benefit of being able to place them anywhere in a home or business without hiring professional movers. Depending on the model, SnapSafe Modular gun safes accommodate 12 to 56+ long guns and include adjustable shelves for flexible storage configurations. SnapSafe Modular safes protect firearms and other valuables from fire and theft.

The firearms industry has a long-standing problem. Installing a heavy modern gun safe is impossible without the help of professionals, and in many cases, once installed, moving it is not an option! SnapSafe® has solved that problem. SnapSafe engineers have created an innovative, modular safe – one that’s delivered in pieces and fitted in place. Its robust design offers security equal to traditional welded safes. Some models have the extra-large capacity required to store extensive gun collections yet still boast the flexibility to move it anywhere. That’s the SnapSafe modular safe advantage! Read more

Firearms

RMEF Supports USFWS Gray Wolf Ruling

MISSOULA, Mont. — The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation strongly agrees with a recent decision by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) that gray wolves will remain off the federal Endangered Species List. The Biden administration filed on August 20, 2021, in favor of the final rule delisting all gray wolves in the Lower 48.

“Nothing has changed here. This is a matter of science. Scientists and biologists under the Biden administration agree with those under the Trump administration as well as the Obama administration before them, that wolves continue to meet delisting criteria and are successfully recovered,” said Kyle Weaver, RMEF president and CEO. “As a recovered species, wolves will and should be appropriately managed by state agencies in line with the North American Wildlife Conservation Model through regulated hunting and trapping.”

The USFWS reviewed the 2020 delisting rule and concluded it consistent with the ESA and based on the best scientific data available at that time. Read more

Wildlife

Axe Crossbows AX440

The next evolution of Performance Optimized Crossbows by Axe

Superior, WI –Breaking the perception of conventional crossbow performance Axe® Crossbows continues to define Performance Optimized with the introduction of the AX440.

Leveraging the development process of the AX405 where thousands of hours in research and development resulted in configuration that widely departed from average in look, feel and efficiency of traditional crossbows the AX440 is special. With these industry-changing principals as the fulcrum of performance the AX440 continues to advance.

At a maneuverable, stable and easily shouldered 30.5-inches long and less than 12-inches axle-to-axle (cocked) the weight of the 440 is centered over the shooter’s hand by way of a balanced shoot-through stock and riser design and reverse limb system. This configuration empowers the most efficient part of the split limb system from just 15 inches of power stroke to launch bolts at 440 feet-per-second. The proprietary Axe cam system is linked by cables that run parallel to each other, rather than from the top of one cam to the bottom of the other. This unique configuration eliminates cam-lean, limb torque and is further enhanced by an exclusive cable brace that engages the riser to aid in the limitation of flex away from the center of the crossbow. When combined, these features center the string to move along the same plane throughout the entire power stroke. Read more

Archery

Michigan: two days left for reserved waterfowl hunting applications

Don’t forget to grab your reserved waterfowl hunt application, available through Aug. 28. Applications are $5, and hunters may apply only once. Drawing results?will be posted Sept. 20.

Reserved hunts will be held both mornings and afternoons of the Middle Zone Oct. 2-3 waterfowl season opening weekend and the following weekend, Oct. 9-10, at Fish Point State Wildlife Area and Nayanquing Point State Wildlife Area.

In the South Zone, reserved hunts will be held both mornings and afternoons of the Oct. 9-10 opening weekend at the Harsens Island Unit of the St. Clair Flats State Wildlife Area, Pointe Mouillee State Game Area and Shiawassee River State Game Area. Reserved hunts also will be held both mornings and afternoons Oct. 16-17 at Harsens Island and Shiawassee River. Read more

Hunting

ATF Comment Period Closing on Stabilizing Brace Rule, SAF Offers Strategy

BELLEVUE, WA – As the Sept. 8 deadline looms for public comment on the proposed rule change regarding handgun stabilizing arm braces, the Second Amendment Foundation has launched an ambitious effort to encourage and guide gun owners to submit comments to the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. Read SAF’s comments here.

“Time is running out and we want to provide millions of targeted gun owners the means to weigh in on this alarming proposal,” said SAF founder and Executive Vice President Alan M. Gottlieb. “ATF wants to reclassify millions of stabilizing brace-equipped pistols by making them subject to the National Firearms Act. If that happens, current owners of such pistols would need to register their guns and pay a $200 tax on each one, or turn it in to the ATF, or take one of several other undesirable options.” Read more

Firearms, Gun Control

Summertime Salmon in the Pacific Northwest

Seaguar - Always the best

America’s Pacific Northwest offers stunning natural beauty with lush forests, immense mountains, and many beautiful lakes, streams, rivers, and the Pacific Ocean. Opportunities abound for the outdoorsman as both fishing and hunting are exceptional for many different species, but in this region, salmon, trout and steelhead are king and generate the most attention from resident anglers and visitors looking to experience what Washington and Oregon have to offer.

For the salmon and steelhead angler, fishing begins each summer in the saltwater as the fish transition and begin their push to the rivers for their annual migration to spawning grounds. A progression of different fish runs occurs each year and the timing of each depends on species, open fishing seasons, and water temperature. But, they are all on their way to the rivers to spawn as it is their lifelong duty to fulfill.

Captain Nick Kester

Captain Nick Kester – All Star Seattle Fishing Charters

Opportunities Abound in the Sound Read more

Fishing
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