Federal Court Grants TRO in New York Gun Law Challenge

BELLEVUE, WA – A federal court judge in Buffalo, N.Y. has granted a temporary restraining order in a case filed by the Second Amendment Foundation that challenges New York State’s new concealed carry law, declaring the state’s “place of worship” restriction is unconstitutional.

“Ample Supreme Court precedent addressing the individual’s right to keep and bear arms—from Heller and McDonald to its June 22 decision in Bruen—dictates that New York’s place of worship restriction is equally unconstitutional,” wrote District Judge John L. Sinatra, Jr.

The order is effective immediately and prohibits enforcement of this provision.

“We’re delighted with the quick action by Judge Sinatra,” said SAF founder and Executive Vice President Alan M. Gottlieb. “We believe this law to be wholly in violation of not only the letter but the spirit of the Supreme Court’s decision in New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v. Bruen.” Read more

Gun Control, Self Defense

Show Off Your MSR Hunting Photos to Win Hunting Trip

WASHINGTON  — NSSF®, The Firearm Industry Trade Association, is helping hunters to reject gun control’s accusations that Modern Sporting Rifles (MSRs) aren’t meant for hunting. Nothing could be further from the truth. Today’s hunters have plenty of options when it comes to hunting, and MSRs fit right in.

Now, NSSF has teamed up with The Confluence Group for hunters to proudly show off their 2022 hunting season photos with AR-platform rifles and be entered for a chance to win a Mississippi Deer or Louisiana Hog Hunt.
Entering is easy as sharing.
  1. Take a photo while hunting using an MSR.
  2. Post the photo to Instagram including #LetsGoHunting in the caption.
  3. Submissions are reviewed to ensure they meet requirements.
  4. @letsgohuntingusa may reach out via Instagram to request permission to share the photo on its pages.
MSRs & Hunting
Hunters have been using the latest advancements in technology and tactics for centuries. Today’s hunters have a wide array of tools to choose from when it comes to firearms, concealment, lures (decoys, calls, scents, etc.) and scouting. MSRs, today’s very popular semiautomatic rifle designs, are used by more and more hunters and offer a number of benefits that can suit most hunters. The rifles’ accuracy, reliability, ruggedness and versatility serve hunters well. They are true all-weather firearms and their modularity often allows them to be configured for various applications and body types.
For hunting, these commonly-owned rifles are used for many different types of hunting, from varmint to big game. Today’s MSRs are chambered in nearly all calibers, including those popular with large game like the .243 Winchester, the 6.5 Creedmoor, the venerable .30-06 Springfield and .338 Winchester Short Magnum. The NSSF encourages hunters to share memorable moments from the field when using MSRs through its #LetsGoHunting with MSRs Photo Challenge. There are many photo styles that can be submitted including selfies, trophy photos, group photos and firearms in the field.
MSRs are semiautomatic rifle designs, including the AR-15, AR-10, carbines and similar variants. We challenge you to share a snapshot or video from the field while using your MSR for a chance to win a Mississippi deer or Louisiana hog hunt.

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Firearms, Hunting

Michigan 2022 bear cooperator patch available now

The 2022 bear management cooperator patch is a great way to commemorate the recent bear season. Adult hunters, patch collectors and others can buy a patch for $7. Young hunters, 17 years of age and younger, who have a valid bear hunting license can get a free patch.

The Michigan Bear Hunters Association, in partnership with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, coordinates Michigan’s bear cooperator patch program. Proceeds from patch sales will be used for black bear education and outreach.

You can order patches online or by sending your name, complete address, and a check or money order payable to the Michigan Bear Hunters Association. If the patch is for a youth bear hunter, please send a legible copy of a youth’s valid bear hunting license. Mailed patch orders should be sent to:

MBHA
Bear Patch Program
10510 Fairgrieve Road
Johannesburg, MI 49751

If you have additional questions, please email Cowboys1971@yahoo.com.

Young artists can enter 2023 patch design contest

The Michigan Bear Hunters Associations holds a design contest annually to create the bear patch. K-12 students attending public, private or home school in Michigan are eligible to enter. To learn more about the patch design contest, visit the Bear Management Cooperator Patch website. The contest entry deadline is Dec. 1.

Wildlife

Vermont: Bats Are On the Move, With a Reputation to Improve

MONTPELIER, Vt. – The onset of fall sends Vermont’s bats into motion, which makes it an important time for conservation-minded Vermonters to learn about, and help conserve, our nine native bat species.

If you have noticed bats roosting in your attic, barn, or office over the summer, fall is the perfect time to safely evict these uninvited guests from your property. This is because summer groups of bats that roost in buildings begin to scatter in the fall, in preparation for migration or hibernation. You can learn how to safely evict bats from your building at the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department’s best management practices page.

You can also help bat conservation efforts by reporting large colonies of bats living in structures to the department’s website. Locations with rare colonies of endangered little brown bats are eligible for free bat houses from Vermont Fish and Wildlife. Read more

Wildlife

CZ-USA Competition Pistols

Kansas City, KS (October 19, 2022) – CZ pistols are no stranger to the podium, and two competition guns consistently rise to the top. CZ’s Shadow 2 Orange and TS 2 are top-shelf match-grade pistols, boasting enhanced ergonomics, exceptional accuracy, and impeccable performance, and both are top picks among elite shooters.

CZ Shadow 2 Orange dominates the USPSA Production Division. Its hand-fitted slide and frame feature a barrel bushing that increases slide-to-barrel fit, resulting in tighter groups. Combined with the double/single action pistol’s factory-tuned trigger, the CZ Shadow 2 Orange is one of the range’s most accurate contenders.

The Shadow 2 Orange stands apart from the standard pistols, saving the shooter precious time when seconds count. It wears a set of signature orange grips with matching magazine bases and a mag-release button. The Shadow 2’s swappable mag release includes an adjustable, extended button with three settings allowing shooters to set it in the most comfortable spot.

A hardy nitride finish coats the entire pistol, while the frame gets a layer of durable black polycoat. Its thin aluminum grips have deep checkering that matches the pistol’s front and backstrap lines. Sitting atop the slide is a set of target sights—fiber optic on the front and a black, serrated HAJO rear for ultra-fast target acquisition in difficult lighting conditions. The Shadow 2 Orange is available in the ubiquitous 9mm cartridge.

CZ TS 2 is best known for its crisp single-action trigger and long sight radius – the hallmark of an accurate pistol. The second-generation CZ Tactical Sport mimics the slide profile of the Shadow 2. A redesigned frame improves ergonomics while raising the grip hand’s position, a design that reduces muzzle flip for faster follow-up shots.

Front and rear cocking serrations make slide manipulation easy, and a set of fixed target sights with a fiber optic front and black serrated rear are robust enough to withstand the rigors of competition. The TS 2’s sporty blue aluminum grips dress up the pistol while aggressive checkering improves pistol control in all conditions. Shooters will love the pistol’s generous magwell for fast reloads.

Three models let shooters choose the best pistol for their sport. The popular 9mm Luger models, available as a 20-round or low-capacity 10-round version, are an excellent choice for many. The 40 S&W’s major power factor provides a competitive edge for shooters playing the numbers game. The TS 2 accepts various custom parts already available for the Tactical Sports platform.

CZ-USA Shadow 2 Orange Specifications:

    • SKU: 91249
    • Caliber: 9mm Luger
    • Capacity: 17 + 1
    • Frame: Steel
    • Action: DA/SA
    • Sights: Fiber Optic Front, Black HAJO Rear
    • Barrel: Cold Hammer Forged
    • Barrel Length: 4.89”
    • Height: 6.2”
    • Width: 1.79″
    • Weight: 46.5 oz
    • Overall Length: 8.53”
    • Safety: Ambidextrous Manual Safety
    • MSRP: $2,249.00

CZ-USA TS 2 Specs:

      • SKU: 91220; 01220; 91222
      • Caliber: 9mm; 40 S&W
      • Capacity: 20 (10 low-capacity model); 17
      • Frame: Steel
      • Action: SA Only
      • Sights: Fiber Optic Front, Black Serrated Fixed Rear
      • Barrel: Cold Hammer Forged
      • Barrel Length: 5.28”
      • Height: 5.8”
      • Width: 1.57”
      • Weight: 48.5
      • Overall Length: 8.86”
      • Safety: Ambidextrous Manual Safety, Safety Stop on Hammer
      • MSRP: $1,695.00

Since 1997, CZ-USA has offered American shooters and hunters the best firearms the Czech Republic has to offer. CZ-USA will continue to improve, innovate, and add to the CZ-USA line-up of high-quality, affordable handguns, rifles, shotguns, plus custom-quality handguns from Dan Wesson.

For more information, please visit

WWW.CZ-USA.COM

 

Firearms

Bushnell® CelluCORE™ 20 Solar Trail Camera Available for Peak Hunting Season

New Solar Cellular Trail Camera Offers Increased Battery Life for All-Season Scouting

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. – Bushnell®, an industry leader in performance optics, announces the new CelluCORE 20 Solar Cellular Trail Camera (with Dual Sim technology) is available at retail and ready for action as the rut starts to heat up.

The CelluCORE 20 Solar combines the reliability and image quality of the CelluCORE 20 with an integrated solar panel to dramatically increase battery life. The solar panel is also removable and adjustable, so you never need to sacrifice optimal positioning of the camera or panel. This camera includes a rechargeable lithium-ion battery and can maintain a full charge for up to 70 images per day with four to six hours of direct sunlight.

“We’re always looking for ways to help hunters get more use from their cameras without having to disturb hunting spots,” said Jason Harris, director of marketing and product management at Primos Hunting. “Integrating a solar panel is a simple, effective way to extend overall battery life allowing owners to get more time from their cameras all season long.” Read more

Optics, Wildlife

Sauer Introduces SL5 Waterfowl Shotguns

San Antonio, Texas – J.P. Sauer & Sohn, Germany’s oldest manufacturer of hunting firearms, is pleased to introduce the new line of SL5 Waterfowl shotguns. Available in three models – Fred Bear Old School Camo, Fred Bear Old School Camo stock and forearm with brown Cerakote barrel and action, and Black Synthetic – these 12-gauge, semi-auto shotguns are rugged, reliable, and accurate in the most extreme hunting conditions. All are available in 3.5” models, which can accommodate 2 ¾”, 3” or 3.5” shotshells. Capacity is 3+1. The Black Synthetic model is also available in a 3” chambering.

Inertia-driven like the SL5 Turkey gun, the smooth-cycling SL5 Waterfowl shotgun requires fewer parts than a gas-driven gun and minimal cleaning – ideal traits for a duck and goose gun that is exposed to the elements. All SL5 3.5” models have an oversized extended bolt handle and release button making it easy to work with gloves on in frigid temperatures and are available in three barrel lengths – 26-inch, 28-inch, or 30-inch. The barrels are chrome lined with a stepped rib for precise alignment. The receiver is made with a steel upper for strength and durability, and the lower is aluminum for improved balance and reduced weight. Read more

Firearms

Shoot United Launches Handgun Training and Education Video Series

EAST ALTON, IL — Shoot United announces the launch of its new handgun training and educational video series, geared toward the millions of new and prospective firearm owners throughout the United States. The “Take Your Shot” videos are hosted by Barret Kendrick and Jessica Hook, both experts in providing professional and reliable information in firearm safety and usage.

“People of all experience levels will find value in the handgun training video series,” said Jason Gilbertson, director of marketing for Shoot United. “Professional educators in firearms training like Barret and Jess provide tremendous value in explaining important topics in the shooting sports and firearms ownership. This is another video series that adds value to the Shoot United platform.”

The videos can be accessed on ShootUnited.com as well as on the Shoot United YouTube channel. Read more

Firearms

New NDA Video: How to Easily Debone Venison for Travel in CWD Zones

October 20, 2022 – Avoiding transportation of deer carcasses out of CWD zones helps prevent the spread of chronic wasting disease into new areas, and the National Deer Association has released a new video helping deer hunters debone their venison for safe, legal travel.

The new video, available on NDA’s YouTube channel at youtube.com/deerassociation, was created in partnership with The Bearded Buck of Pennsylvania. NDA Chief Conservation Officer Kip Adams processes a doe harvested at The Bearded Buck property while teaching techniques for skinning and deboning venison.

“Whether you’re hunting deer in the early season in warm temperatures or hunting a CWD management zone where carcass transportation is restricted, it’s a useful skill to be able to quickly skin, quarter and de-bone venison for easy and legal transportation,” said Adams. “If you hunt in a chronic wasting disease (CWD) zone, it’s critical to prevent the spread of disease to new areas by leaving the carcass in the CWD zone where you harvested the deer.

In the video, Adams shows all the steps on how to process efficiently, effectively and safely according to CWD guidelines. The new video will help deer hunters go from field to freezer in no time.

Visit http://youtube.com/deerassociation to watch the new video and many other educational videos on deer science, hunting and management. Read more

Hunting

Acorn Abundance Influences Behaviors of Ohio’s Wildlife

Ohio wildlife, such as fox squirrels, seek out acorns as a food source during the fall and winter.
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The 2022 survey of acorn abundance on selected Ohio wildlife areas shows an average of 39% of white oaks and 37% of red oaks bore fruit, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. The long-term average for white oak production is 37%, and 54% for red oak production.“A mature oak tree can produce thousands of acorns, which in turn feed more than 90 of Ohio’s forest wildlife species,” said Division of Wildlife Chief Kendra Wecker. “Deer, turkeys, squirrels, ruffed grouse, blue jays, raccoons, woodpeckers, foxes, and more seek out and eat acorns throughout the fall and winter.”

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Acorns come in two basic types: red and white. They are divided into these groups based on the type of oak tree. Red oak acorns take two years to develop, and the acorns are bitter, containing a large amount of the chemical tannin. White oak acorns take only one year to develop and have a sweeter taste. These differences cause periodic fluctuations in statewide acorn abundance. Low mast production years are a normal part of this cycle, and wildlife readily adapt to find alternative food sources. Read more

Hunting, Wildlife
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