CMP Celebrates Opening of the 2022 National Matches with Double First Shot Ceremony

CAMP PERRY, Ohio – On the beautiful, sun-filled morning of July 12, the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) hosted the opening event of the 2022 National Rifle and Pistol Matches – the First Shot Ceremony.

The First Shot serves as a welcoming for guests, participants, volunteers and staff eager to start the annual National Matches – held at the Camp Perry National Guard Training Facility. The Matches have assembled marksmen and women at Camp Perry since 1907 and has grown to feature several highpower, smallbore and long range rifle, as well as pistol and air gun events, to thousands each year. Read more

Firearms

Fit N Fetch Outdoors Summer Giveaway

(Tallahassee, Florida) Fit N Fetch Outdoors, an up and coming brand of premier pet products that is rapidly becoming the leader in its category is excited to announce their Summer Giveaway! Helping your dog sport feel its best and achieve optimal performance, these chews will give you and your dog have the best hunting season yet and be able to HUNT ONE MORE.

Fit N Fetch Outdoors has teamed up with Cardomax, a company committed to producing the highest quality, liquid-based single serving supplements featuring clean ingredients. They will be giving one lucky winner $100 worth of Cardomax products, two bottles of Fit N Fetch Outdoors Soft Chews, and some Fit N Fetch Outdoors branded swag. The prize package will have the sportsman and sport dog feeling and performing their best to get the most out of their next hunt. To be entered, simply LIKE @fitnfetchoutdoors and @cardo_max on Instagram. A winner will be chosen on Thursday, July 21st, 2022. Read more

General

FPC Statement on Steven Dettelbach’s Confirmation to Head ATF

WASHINGTON, D.C.— Firearms Policy Coalition issued the following statement in response to the United States Senate’s confirmation of Steven Dettelbach as permanent director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF):

The Senate failed the People today. The purpose of agency directors is to serve ministerial duties, not to subvert law and cheerlead the abrogation of our rights. By confirming an anti-rights zealot to helm one of the nation’s most infamous agencies, the Senate has all but promised that the ATF will continue, or even worsen, its violations of the trust of the People.

Steven Dettelbach–who aggressively promoted “universal background checks” and “assault weapon” bans–will serve as the first permanent ATF director since Byron Todd Jones, who stepped down in 2015. ATF has a storied history of civil rights violations, arming cartels, and not to mention the commission of atrocities such as those at Waco, Texas. It cannot be understated how concerning it is that an anti-rights zealot will now be taking the helm of that agency.

With several members of the Senate absent due to varying health issues, Republicans had the power to avert Dettelbach’s confirmation. For reasons beyond our comprehension, two GOP Senators seemed to salivate at the opportunity to advance a hand-picked anti-rights activist, thus allowing him to narrowly gain confirmation in a 48-46 vote. By confirming Dettelbach, the Senate has once again failed the People in spectacular fashion.

The Senate Republicans who made Dettelbach’s confirmation possible are:

Sen. Susan Collins (ME) and Sen. Rob Portman (OH)

FPC remains vigilant against the weaponization of federal law enforcement against peaceable people. As this new chapter of the ATF begins under Dettelbach’s leadership, FPC will use all tools available to meet any infringement of individual rights with the appropriate corresponding response. Read more

Gun Control

Michigan: Give Input on Roscommon County Shooting Range Development

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources, in cooperation with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, is seeking public comment on a draft environmental assessment of the DNR’s proposed shooting range in Roscommon County.

Public comments on the assessment, which evaluates the options considered for shooting range development and their effects on natural resources, will be accepted for a 30-day period ending Aug. 12.

The DNR has requested a grant through the USFWS-administered Federal Aid in Wildlife Restoration Act for construction of a new, public, outdoor shooting range in Roscommon County. The proposed range site, along the north side of Old M-55 in Section 14 of Richfield Township, is on property within the Roscommon State Forest. Read more

Firearms

Michigan Conservation officer recruits’ 23-week journey is underway

Chosen from a pool of nearly 400 applicants, 15 recruits assembled Sunday in Lansing to start down the path to becoming Michigan DNR conservation officers. The group gathered for day one of Conservation Officer Recruit School #11, during which they received intensive training to test them academically, emotionally and physically.

Follow their 23-week experience by subscribing to the weekly conservation officer academy blog, which also will be shared on DNR social media accounts.

“We have high expectations for this group, all of whom bring diverse life experiences with them,” said Chief Dave Shaw, DNR Law Enforcement Division. “These new recruits will be immersed in the rich history and culture of DNR law enforcement, and they’ll receive instruction from the ‘best of the best’ — veteran conservation officers who excel in the many specialized areas that make conservation officers unique among the law enforcement community.”

Additionally, three certified police officers were also hired as DNR conservation officers. They were sworn in Tuesday and will begin their natural resources law enforcement training as probationary conservation officers. Read more

General

Davidson’s Exclusive Heritage Barkeep “Roses”

PRESCOTT, Ariz. – Davidson’s, one of the nation’s leading firearms, optics, ammunition, and accessories distributors, has partnered once again with Heritage Manufacturing to produce another new Exclusive firearm.

Davidson’s, in conjunction with Heritage Manufacturing, has produced several exclusive single-action 22LR revolvers in both the Rough Rider and the newer Barkeep series from Heritage.

The Barkeep series from Heritage was instantly popular with consumers. The small form-factor paired with “old West” styling kept dealers stocking up on these fun and attractive little revolvers.

This Davidson’s Exclusive Barkeep has a 2-inch barrel and features a birdshead grip engraved with roses and vines. The 6-round cylinder is also engraved with roses and flourishes adding a dramatic flair.

As with all Heritage Barkeeps, this Exclusive comes with a custom wooden Heritage ejector rod. The Heritage Barkeep is equipped with a manual safety on the left-side of the frame. The finish is black oxide and this Barkeep has an overall length of 8.125 inches. Sights are the standard blade front coupled with a rear notch sight.

This Davidson’s Exclusive, Item#BK22B2-ROSES, has a low MSRP of $209.00. Read more

Firearms

FPC Files Lawsuit Challenging New York “Assault Weapons’ Ban as Unconstitutional

CENTRAL ISLIP, NY – Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) announced today that it has filed a new Second Amendment lawsuit challenging New York’s ban on so-called “assault weapons.” The complaint in Vanchoff v. James, along with other case information, can be viewed at FPCLegal.org.

“Enough is enough,” said FPC policy counsel Matthew Larosiere “the people of New York have suffered this abuse for far too long. The arms targeted by New York’s ban are ordinary arms, kept by ordinary people for ordinary–but extremely important–purposes, including the fundamental right to an effective self-defense. There is no justification for threatening peaceable people with long stints in a government cage for merely possessing a firearm, regardless of what that particular firearm looks like. With this suit, we hope to end this injustice that has for too long imperiled New Yorkers.”

“There is no constitutionally relevant difference between a semi-automatic handgun, shotgun, and rifle,” the brief explains. “While some exterior physical attributes may differ—wood vs. metal stocks and furniture, the number and/or location of grips, having a bare muzzle vs. having muzzle devices, different barrel lengths, etc.—they are, in all relevant respects, the same.” Read more

Gun Control

What to do if you find a bat in your house

SALT LAKE CITY — Most Utahns probably associate bats with fall and the Halloween season, but you shouldn’t be surprised if you find one in your home during the summer months. Utahns may see more bats this time of year because the baby bats (called pups) are learning to fly and leaving their roosts for the first time. Here’s what you should know about bats in Utah and what to do if you encounter them.

There are currently 18 confirmed bat species in Utah, but there may be more. The greatest diversity of bat species in the state is in southern Utah. Bats are the only mammals capable of true flight. They are found throughout the state and can be abundant wherever they can find food, shelter and water. Read more

Wildlife

Brownells Offers Huge Deals During PrimeTime Blowout Sale

GRINNELL, Iowa – Brownells customers will get amazing deals on big-name brands from July 11 through July 15 during the Brownells PrimeTime Blowout Sale.

Shoppers who visit www.Brownells.com starting July 11 will find many products discounted steeply – some 50% off retail – from well-known names like Colt, Hornady, Magpul, Law Tactical, Foxtrot Mike, Aero and many others.

Brownells will unveil new deals every day during the PrimteTime Blowout Sale giving customers many chances for a great buy on that special something they’ve been waiting for.

Customers can receive instant notifications about exclusive deals by texting the word PRIME to 556223. They can also visit at www.Brownells.com to see exclusive discount codes or sign up for email alerts. Read more

Ammunition, Firearms

Shepherd man sentenced for poaching four deer, leaving parts to waste

The antlers from four poached mule deer and the firearm used to kill them were confiscated from Brayden Reed by FWP game wardens.

Sentence includes fines, restitution and loss of hunting privileges

BILLINGS – A Shepherd man lost his hunting privileges for 16 years and will pay fines and restitution exceeding $6,000 after pleading guilty to 16 state and federal charges of poaching mule deer and leaving some parts at a federal recreation area.

Brayden Reed, 19, pleaded guilty in Yellowstone County Justice Court to four counts of unlawful possession of deer, two counts of wasting game, three counts of hunting during a closed season, two counts of unlawful use of equipment, two counts of hunting without a license and one count of killing more than a limit of deer. He also pleaded guilty in federal court to the crimes of littering and resource damage. Read more

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