USCCA Applauds Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee for Signing Constitutional Carry Bill

Gov. Lee Began Pushing For Constitutional Carry in 2020; Now, It’s Come to Fruition So Tennesseans Can Better Protect Themselves And Their Families

West Bend, WI – The U.S. Concealed Carry Association (USCCA) today commended Tennessee Governor Bill Lee for signing SB 765 – a “constitutional carry” bill – into law, making Tennessee the 20th state to allow responsibly-armed Americans to carry concealed handguns without a permit. The bill specifically allows military members ages 18 to 20 and adults 20 and older to carry open or concealed handguns without a permit. Also included in the bill is an increased charge for theft of a firearm from a misdemeanor to a felony.

“We applaud Governor Lee for signing this important piece of legislation into law and making it easier for Tennesseans – especially members of our military – to exercise their right to self-defense. This removes the barriers for thousands of law-abiding Tennesseans to better protect themselves and their families. ,” said U.S. Concealed Carry Association President and Founder Tim Schmidt. “Great responsibility comes with owning a firearm, and as always, safety should be the number one priority. While the law may not require it, the U.S. Concealed Carry Association looks forward to continuing to provide proper education and training for the thousands of new gun owners in Tennessee and millions more throughout the country.” Read more

Self Defense

SAF Warns Administration of Potential Litigation

BELLEVUE, WA – The Second Amendment Foundation today warned the Biden Administration that if it steps over its legal authority with any executive action or order regarding the constitutionally-protected right to keep and bear arms, legal action is a certainty.  GW:  Oh, like they were not aware of how they are “infringing.”  Go get ’em!  This is how he is fighting for those that didn’t vote for him.  Just like he said.  Hoping the campaigner meets the real Joe Biden some day.

President Joe Biden has announced what an administration official calls “an initial set of actions” on gun control that include both executive and legislative action. His proposals will cover so-called “ghost guns,” a proposed national “red flag” law and incentives to the states to adopt similar state-level measures and change the designation of stabilizing braces, which are used by many shooters on AR15-type semiautomatic pistols.

“The devil will be in the details,” acknowledged SAF founder and Executive Vice President Alan M. Gottlieb. “Our legal team will review them and we are prepared to file suit if Biden and his administration steps over their legal authority.”

Gottlieb recalled that Biden has been an ardent gun control advocate during his entire career on Capitol Hill. He included gun control as a major component of his presidential campaign last year, and published reports say he has met with representatives from gun prohibition advocacy groups since taking office.

“Nobody from the Biden administration has reached out to us or any other rights organization to my knowledge, which certainly clarifies Biden’s approach to firearms regulation,” Gottlieb said. “He came into office talking about unity, but he just declared war on tens of millions of law-abiding gun owners who have committed no crimes.”

Biden’s nomination of David Chipman to head the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives is another alarming development, Gottlieb said. The nomination requires Senate confirmation.

“Joe Biden just nominated a man now working for the Giffords gun control lobbying group to head the agency responsible for gun law enforcement,” Gottlieb observed. “That’s not just a bad signal to gun owners. The president has essentially raised the black flag, and we see nothing positive for American gun owners or the firearms industry.”

The Second Amendment Foundation (www.saf.org) is the nation’s oldest and largest tax-exempt education, research, publishing and legal action group focusing on the Constitutional right and heritage to privately own and possess firearms. Founded in 1974, The Foundation has grown to more than 700,000 members and supporters and conducts many programs designed to better inform the public about the consequences of gun control.

Contact: Alan Gottlieb (425) 454-7012

Gun Control

Michigan spring turkey season begins April 17

The spring turkey season is the perfect way to kick off spring!

Are you looking for a more flexible option this spring? For a longer season, private-land hunters in southern Michigan can purchase a Hunt Unit ZZ (Hunt 0301) license for April 17- May 31.

The Hunt 0234 license is another great option for new or seasoned hunters. This guaranteed license allows you to hunt the entire month of May on public and private lands statewide, except for public lands in Unit ZZ (southern Lower Peninsula). Learn more about the Hunt 0234 license in the Spring Turkey Digest.

If you didn’t apply for a spring turkey license, or if you weren’t successful in the license drawing, leftover licenses and Hunt 0234 licenses can be purchased online.

Visit Michigan.gov/Turkey for season dates and regulations.

Hunting

Biden Announces Six “Initial Actions” to Address “Gun Violence”

With Vice President Kamala Harris and Attorney General Merrick Garland looking, President Joe Biden took to the White House Rose Garden to keep his campaign promise to anti-gun groups and issued six “initial actions” he says will combat gun violence. Labeling gun crimes a “public health crisis,” Biden insisted none of his actions “in any way impinges on the Second Amendment” calling Second Amendment proponents arguments “phony”.

Second Amendment organizations disagree. Biden stepped up that rhetoric, “no amendment to the Constitution is absolute.” Biden’s “initial actions” include directing the Justice Department to propose a rules to stop “ghost guns,” redefine pistol braces, propose action on community violence intervention, produce a pilot “red flag” law for all states, and issue to a report on gun trafficking.

If those weren’t enough, he announced his nomination of former ATF agent turned-anti-gun consultant David Chipman to head the ATF.

Gun Control

SWAROVSKI OPTIK Introduces NL PURE 32 Binoculars

One with Nature

Cranston, Rhode Island – SWAROVSKI OPTIK NORTH AMERICA, a subsidiary of the Austrian based company is pleased to announce the new NL PURE 32 binocular. A smaller, lighter version of our NL Pure 42. It features the same superb optical system as its big brother, with an extremely compact, precise focus mechanism. These binoculars have been designed to fit perfectly into your hand, giving you a relaxed view, even for prolonged periods.

The new binoculars will be available in two magnifications (8×32, and 10×32). They also come in an eye-catching new color. In addition to the traditional green, this compact masterpiece is also available in Burnt Orange.

Just like the NL Pure 42, the 32-mm brings you the largest field of view to date. With the huge, revolutionary field of view (up to 450 ft. @ 1000 yds) and the barely perceptible edges, these binoculars provide every user with a very natural observation experience that allows you to immerse yourself in what you see. The extraordinarily wide field of view combined with the compact design of the binoculars and remarkable ergonomics takes the viewing experience to the next level. Read more

Optics

Meopta MeoPro Air Binoculars Now Shipping

TAMPA, FL – Meopta Sport Optics is now shipping its long-awaited MeoPro Air binoculars. Available in 8×42 HD and 10×42 HD, the Air elevates the MeoPro line to a new level of performance with its advanced optical system, ergonomic open-hinge design, and handsome new body style built to withstand the harshest hunting environments.

Featuring high-definition, extra-low dispersion fluoride glass with Meopta’s proprietary MeoBright lens coatings, the Air delivers maximum resolution and contrast with bright images and vivid colors throughout the entire field of view. This exceptional low-light performance – a hallmark of all Meopta optics – allows hunters to see fine detail more clearly at dawn and dusk when it matters most. Meopta’s MeoShield anti-abrasion lens coating offers added protection to exterior lenses in the field, and the MeoDrop hydrophobic lens coating easily repels rain, dust, and grease from exposed lens surfaces. The body is made from lightweight magnesium-alloy and protected by durable rubber armoring that provides a secure, non-slip grip. Read more

Optics

Barrett Awarded United States Army’s Precision Sniper Rifle Contract

Murfreesboro, TN: Barrett Firearms Manufacturing Inc. is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a five-year $49.9 million contract under the United States Army Precision Sniper Rifle program with its MRAD® (Multi-Role Adaptive Design) MK22TM MOD 0 rifle, paired with a Leupold & Stevens Mark 5 HD scope and sniper-accessory kit. The MK22TM will replace several current fielded Army sniper rifles.

Designed with precision and modularity in mind, the MK22TM provides even greater flexibility within the highly successful MRAD® rifle platform. This multi-caliber bolt action sniper rifle is capable of converting between 7.62x51mm, .300 Norma Magnum (NM) and .338 Norma Magnum (NM) calibers, based on the mission.

The Army said in its budget request that the MRAD® MK22TM rifle platform “increases stand-off distances ensuring overmatch against enemy counter sniper engagements and increases sniper capability.” Read more

Firearms

Michigan: real, not virtual, professional development returns

After cancellation of three separate ANR programs last summer, the Academy of Natural Resources returns in July and August at the DNR’s RAM Center (on Higgins Lake in Roscommon) and the Ford Center in the western U.P.

“Our plans are moving forward,” said program director Kevin Frailey. “We have had a lot of interest from teachers wanting to get back in the field, learn exciting new skills and network with their colleagues. As vaccinations increase, we hope to offer our own variance of ANR following any pertinent health and safety guidelines.”

Single rooms will be available at no extra cost in 2021, and only $50 is needed to hold a spot. It is also fully refundable. For more information, go to the Academy of Natural Resources webpage.

General

Barnett’s Hyper Whitetail 410 Crossbow

Grand Prairie, TX (April 7, 2021) – As the name implies, the new Barnett® Hyper Whitetail™ 410 provides innovative features, design and value for the serious whitetail hunter. With hard-core whitetail enthusiasts in mind, the Hyper Whitetail™ is blazing fast, super accurate and penetrates like nothing else on the market!

The Hyper Whitetail 410 is built on Barnett’s whitetail hunting heritage. Performance-inspired design and technology make it a stand-out in any whitetail hunting application where extreme stealth is required. The Hyper Whitetail features an extremely narrow riser, reducing the axle-to-axle length to just a hair over nine inches when cocked and weighing in at a scant 7.6 lbs., it is easily portable and unbelievably maneuverable in a treestand, ground blind or elevated tower. Read more

Archery

Jump-Start Your Birding-by-Ear Skills

Sometimes it’s easier to locate and identify birds by their songs, like this singing Cerulean Warbler photographed by Jacob Spendelow.

The Cornell Lab’s Bird Academy has developed an informative bird song course especially for beginners, but helpful for anyone. You can build your birding skills by learning unique new methods of identifying bird songs that you can apply to identify the birds by ear in your area – and other locations you may visit. This Bird Academy course provides self-paced instruction in 8 lessons provided in self-paced instruction that includes 24 topics, 2 helpful quizzes, and 25 instructional videos. You can even try a free sample of a birdsong lesson.

The Bird Academy has developed a unique approach to teach how to listen to bird songs in their natural soundscapes. Try a free sample of a birdsong lesson at https://academy.allaboutbirds.org/lessons/lesson-2-high-sierras/ Read more

Wildlife
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