FPC Responds to Appeal in its Texas Carry Case

FORT WORTH, TX – Last night, Texas Department of Public Safety Director Steven McCraw appealed FPC’s victory in our Andrews v. McCraw lawsuit, which correctly held that Texas’ ban on handgun carry by young adults is unconstitutional under the Second Amendment. Case documents are available at FPCLegal.org.

“Texas Public Safety Director McCraw is welcome to appeal to a higher power, as is his right,” said Bill Sack, FPC Director of Legal Operations. “But we fully expect that he will be equally disappointed when the Fifth Circuit properly applies the Bruen standard, just as the District Court has done, and strikes down Texas’ ban.” Read more

Gun Control

GOA Re-Files Federal Action Against New York’s New Concealed Carry Permit Process

Washington, D.C. –Gun Owners of America (GOA) and Gun Owners Foundation (GOF) have re-filed a federal lawsuit in the Northern District of New York over the poorly named Concealed Carry Improvement Act, which took effect September 1st. Several additional plaintiffs who are willing to break the law or are currently in violation have joined the lawsuit, which was originally filed on behalf of a GOA member from Schenectady County.

Among other alarming provisions flouting recent Supreme Court precedent, this law requires concealed carry permit applicants to:

Display “good moral character”

Disclose their social media accounts for review

Have in person interviews with law enforcement

Provide four “character references”

Undergo 18 hours of combined training, a tremendous increase from the existing 4-hour requirement

Ironically, several New York leaders offered comments claiming this law was fully in line with the Constitution and Supreme Court precedent, despite Judge Glenn Suddaby’s clear indications that this law was patently unconstitutional—statements which the judge offered in his opinion that denied GOA’s request for a preliminary injunction on standing grounds.

Erich Pratt, GOA’s Senior Vice President, issued the following statement:

“While we respectfully disagreed with Judge Suddaby on the question of standing in our previous request, we are excited to re-file this lawsuit and hope that the judge will quickly enjoin this egregious law that leaves New Yorkers at a complete disadvantage to the growing criminal element across New York City and the entire state.” Read more

Gun Control

Winchester’s Educational ‘Introduction to Ammunition-Ammo 101’ Series

East Alton, IL — Winchester is launching its “Introduction to Ammunition-Ammo 101” series, a four-part series that includes custom illustrations and information in the following ammunition categories: rifle, pistol, rimfire and shotshell.

“The basics of ammunition, that is what we want to deliver with the Ammo 101 series,” said Matt Campbell, vice president of sales and marketing. “With millions of people across the United States starting their journey in the shooting sports as new firearm owners, providing easy-to-understand information on ammunition types is one way we can help educate our customers.”

The Ammo 101 series provides a basic overview of shotshell, centerfire rifle, centerfire pistol, and rimfire ammunition, showcasing ammunition construction, components, calibers and common usage.

The Ammo 101 resource is free to download and is especially valuable for the thousands of shooting ranges and instructors nationwide who are introducing new entrants to the shooting sports and hunting. It is available as a free download at Winchesters.mediaassets.com (click on “Sell Sheets”). Read more

Ammunition

Yamaha Pledges $500K, Urges All to Get Outdoors on September 24

Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative Celebrates National Public Lands Day and National Hunting and Fishing Day

MARIETTA, Ga. – Yamaha Motor Corp., USA, is encouraging people to get outside and enjoy the outdoors on Saturday, September 24, 2022, in honor of National Public Lands Day and National Hunting and Fishing Day (NHF Day). In recognition of these events, the Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative (OAI) is renewing its annual pledge to commit $500,000 to organizations supporting access to land for outdoor recreation and encouraging applications for grants before the next quarterly deadline on September 30.

National Public Lands Day invites volunteers nationwide to help restore and preserve public lands – from national parks to local urban green spaces – directly aligning with Yamaha OAI’s goal of protecting public lands for outdoor recreation. To date, the Yamaha OAI program has contributed over $5 million in funding and equipment across more than 425 projects in the last 14 years to assist outdoor recreationists working to protect and improve access to public land and educate everyone on safe, sustainable recreational use. Yamaha OAI has proven to be the industry’s most reliable partner and a significant resource for those who depend on access to public land for work and play.

Additionally, on September 24, National Hunting and Fishing Day is celebrating its 50th anniversary. NHF Day events are organized each year by Wonders of Wildlife to spread awareness of the conservation and economic benefits, as well as traditions and values of hunting and fishing. Yamaha OAI is a founding partner of Wonders of Wildlife’s Live It! program and a supporter of its efforts to expand NHF Day events across the country. These events play a significant role in expanding awareness of the issues facing public access and outdoor recreation, and the Live It! program supports local conservation groups wanting to host or enhance NHF Day events,but are limited in their resources. Read more

Wildlife

Henry Repeating Arms Donations Exceed $50,000 for Shadow Warriors Project

One-Of-A-Kind Henry Rifle Sold at Auction for Over $25,000

RICE LAKE, Wis., Sept. 22, 2022 – Following an annual fundraising gala in Miami, Florida, and the conclusion of an online auction for a one-of-one rifle designed, built, and donated by Henry Repeating Arms, the company is pleased to announce a total figure raised in the amount of $52,175 to benefit Shadow Warriors Project. The non-profit organization is the only one of its kind providing post-engagement support for injured private military security contractors returning home from battle in some of the world’s most hostile locations.

Shadow Warriors Project was co-founded by Mark “Oz” Geist, a member of the CIA Annex Security Team that found itself the target of a terrorist attack on September 11, 2012, in Benghazi, Libya, where he is credited with saving the lives of more than 25 Americans. On the tenth anniversary of these attacks, Shadow Warriors Project held its first annual ‘Honor The Brave’ fundraising gala in Miami, Florida, where Henry Repeating Arms CEO and Founder Anthony Imperato presented Geist with a check for $25,000 to enhance their mission. Throughout the evening, three more donated Henry Repeating Arms rifles raised $2,150 from silent auctions. Read more

Firearms

RMEF, Partners Allot $1 Million for Washington Elk, Elk Habitat

MISSOULA, Mont. — In an ongoing effort to maintain and enhance wildlife habitat, including the restoration of landscapes charred by wildfire, the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation and its partners allocated $1,064,039 of grant funding across Washington.

“The Lick Creek and Silcott Wildfires burned more than 50,000 acres in Asotin County alone in 2021, detrimentally impacting critical habitat for elk, mule deer, bighorn sheep and other wildlife,” said Blake Henning, RMEF chief conservation officer. “This funding will address invasive weed growth, replant native vegetation and replace fencing and water developments across 2,500 acres. This effort supports our previously announced $1 million wildfire restoration commitment.”

RMEF provided $315,875 in funding that leveraged $748,164 from its partners. Read more

Wildlife

Delta Waterfowl Promotes Miller to Communications Director

Bill Miller to head communications team at The Duck Hunters Organization

BISMARCK, NORTH DAKOTA — Delta Waterfowl has promoted a veteran outdoor communicator, experienced team manager and lifelong waterfowl hunter to the role of communications director.

Bill Miller, continuing a nearly 40-year career in communicating the outdoor experience, has been a longtime contributor and Duck Dog columnist for Delta Waterfowl magazine and the staff writer for the Duck Hunters Organization since 2019. His previous positions included executive editor at Revo Brand Group on their “50 Campfires” multi-media property and vice president of media development and production at North American Media Group where he oversaw editorial, art and production teams for 12 magazine titles and their TV/video production department.

“Bill has equal passions for hunting, conservation, and communication,” said Joel Brice, Delta’s chief conservation officer. “With all of his amazing experience in the outdoors and the business of communications, he told me the one thing he felt he lacked before coming to Delta was a truly worthy cause to work toward. He says he has found it with us, and his outstanding, enthusiastic, take-on-any-task work ethic here proves it.” Read more

Hunting

ZeroTech Optics Announces the Vengeance 5-25×56 FFP RMG

ZeroTech Optics is pleased to introduce our newest addition to the Vengeance family, the FFP precision rifle powerhouse 5-25x56mm riflescope!

Designed with PRS and long range enthusiasts in mind, ZeroTech Optics engineered the Vengeance 5-25x56mm riflescope to meet the demands, practicality and budget of the fastest growing shooting sport in recent times.

Each feature of the Vengeance is specifically designed to meet and exceed the expectations of a PRS and long range shooter, providing the shooter the ability to put rounds on target with speed, and most importantly, precision,

The FFP RMG reticle is unique to ZeroTech, designed in-house to meet the demands of the long-range precision and PRS shooters alike. Whether holding elevation and windage for high speed, precision shots or dialing your turrets for long range targets, the RMG reticle is the perfect blend of precision and speed. Read more

Optics

T4E Releases the Smith & Wesson M&P M2.0 Marker

Fort Smith, AR —T4E®, a brand of UMAREX®, is proud to announce their new training pistol, the all-new Smith & Wesson* M&P®9 M2.0* T4E platform. This training platform joins the robust line of training equipment that Training for Engagement, or T4E offers. Fully licensed by UMAREX with Smith & Wesson, the M&P M2.0 is guaranteed to provide a realistic training experience like no other.

The all-new Smith & Wesson M&P 9 M2.0 T4E platform makes for a perfect force on force training gun. This .43 caliber paintball pistol uses common 12 gram CO2 cartridges and can shoot paint, chalk, or reusable rubber balls. The M&P 9, along with the T4E platform, features identical ergonomics and controls compared to its firearm counterpart and gives the shooter recoil impulse via the live blowback action slide. A spare magazine spring for shooting rubber projectiles is included as well as a cleaning squeegee, and a swappable large backstrap. Pistol comes in a black or black with blue slide, including a black plastic protective case with extra magazines available for purchase here.

T4E® is a brand of UMAREX sold and marketed by UMAREX and Umarex USA, Inc. The brands and models offered by T4E are either owned or officially licensed products. Agencies and facilities interested in partnering with T4E are encouraged to contact the brand by emailing information@t4eguns.com. Read more

Firearms

Illinois Public Transportation Carry Ban Challenged in New FPC-backed Lawsuit

ROCKFORD, IL – Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) today announced the filing of a new FPC-supported federal lawsuit challenging Illinois’ ban on the carrying of firearms on public transportation and in public transportation facilities. The complaint in Schoenthal v. Raoul can be viewed at FPCLegal.org.

“The unifying feature of the historically accepted sensitive places where individuals were deprived of the right to bear arms was security,” argues the complaint. “In compensation for an individual’s lessened right to protect himself, the government provided security measures to ensure the physical protection of anyone in a legislative assembly or courthouse. In a modern context, this would mean measures such as requiring individuals to pass though magnetometers when entering the location in question. The Public Transportation Carry Ban is not accompanied by security measures of this type.”

“The underlying question here is clear: Do individuals have the right to defend themselves from unjust violence while on a bus?” said FPC Director of Legal Operations Bill Sack. “And the answer is self-evident: Anywhere individuals may be met with confrontation and unjust violence, they have the right to effectively defend themselves. The very concept of banning self-defense in those areas where people congregate is absurd on its face.” Read more

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