NSSF Praises Indiana Court Decision to End City of Gary Lawsuit

WASHINGTON, D.C. — NSSF®, The Firearm Industry Trade Association, praises the unanimous decision by the Indiana Court of Appeals to end the City of Gary, Indiana’s 26-year-old frivolous lawsuit against firearm manufacturers that sought to hold them responsible for the criminal actions of unrelated and remote third parties. The Court upheld the constitutionality of a recently enacted law — championed by NSSF — providing that only the state of Indiana can bring a lawsuit against a firearm industry member. As a result, it directed the trial court to dismiss the lingering Smith & Wesson Corp. v. City of Gary public nuisance lawsuit, which failed to provide any evidence of wrongdoing despite more than a quarter century of litigation.

“This is a tremendous day for of the rule of law, common sense and the firearm industry,” said Lawrence G. Keane, NSSF Senior Vice President & General Counsel. “The City of Gary never had a serious claim. Instead, it was committed to a losing lawfare strategy to abuse the courts in order to force gun control policy outside of legislative channels. The bottom line is that these sorts of frivolous claims have no business clogging our courts and special-interest groups cannot circumvent elected representative bodies by attempting legislation through litigation. NSSF is deeply grateful to Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita for his strong defense of this law.”

Former Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb signed House Bill 1235 into law in 2024 that “provides that only the state of Indiana may bring or maintain an action by or on behalf of a political subdivision against a firearm or ammunition manufacturer, trade association, seller, or dealer concerning certain matters.” The law “prohibits a political subdivision from otherwise independently bringing or maintaining such an action,” effectively negating the City of Gary’s frivolous claims. Read more

Gun Control

Cuda Introduces Zona Series Fishing Tools

Irving, TX – Cuda Fishing has celebrated a big year for the brand’s growth. New additions to the Mark Zona line of tools as well as a new net are a few of 2025’s highlights.

Cuda has teamed up with Mark Zona to introduce a line of titanium tools that are built for durability, performance, and comfort. The Mark Zona Series 8.75″ Ti Needle Nose Split Ring Pliers feature stainless steel construction as well as a ring splitter and integrated crimper.

The Mark Zona Series 5.25″ Ti Mini Snip cuts mono, fluorocarbon, and braided line with ease and features a safety lock and non-slip grip. The Zona Series 3″ Ti Micro Scissor is a smaller offering with oversized handles that cuts both mono and braid. The 5.25″ Ti Mini Snip can be found HERE, while the 3″ Ti Micro Scissor can be found HERE.

The Zona Series 5.5″ Ti Bonded Large Braid Shear is designed to handle the toughest, heaviest braid, thanks in large part to its dual serrated blades that grip and cut with ease. Featuring non-slip scale pattern grips, the 5.5″ Ti Bonded Large Braid Shear can be found at Baits.com or ask your local retailer.

Stay up to date with all the new baits and brand announcements on Facebook as well as other GSM Fishing social media platforms. Read more

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SAF Files Amicus in Case Challenging Ammunition Background Check Regime

BELLEVUE, Wash. — Jan. 2, 2026 — The Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) and its partners have filed an amicus briefwith the Ninth Circuit in support of Rhode v. Bonta, a case challenging California’s ammunition background check system.

When buying ammunition in California residents are required to undergo a background check, and the system wrongfully rejects over one in 10 law-abiding people attempting to purchase ammo. SAF is joined in the amicus filing by the Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms and Second Amendment Law Center.

“California’s ammunition background check regime defies Bruen by imposing a burdensome and error-prone system that rejects a large fraction of eligible purchasers, denying law-abiding citizens their Second Amendment rights without historical justification,” said SAF Director of Legal Research and Education Kostas Moros. “History shows no tradition of such invasive and inaccurate checks on ammunition purchases, and we urge the Court to affirm the district court’s ruling striking down this unconstitutional barrier.”

This case affects tens of thousands of law-abiding Californians who face wrongful denials and excessive costs when trying to exercise their right to acquire ammunition for self-defense and other lawful purposes. In addition, each time they use this faulty system to purchase ammunition purchasers must pay a minimum of $5. Moreover, it entirely blocks residents of other states from buying ammunition in California. SAF’s brief explains why the Ninth Circuit can strike down the faulty background check system in its entirety and also summarizes the totality of the regulatory and financial burdens facing those seeking to purchase a firearm in California.

“This case is essential because it exposes the unconstitutional burdens California lawmakers place on Second Amendment rights through a flawed system that punishes peaceable residents,” said SAF founder and Executive Vice President Alan M. Gottlieb. “Adding insult to injury, these same residents must also pay a fee to even purchase ammunition, which is unconscionable. SAF is dedicated to challenging these overreaches, and we believe this warrants the Court’s affirmation.”

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Ammunition, Gun Control

Michigan Spring turkey hunting

Ring in the new year with an invigorating hunt in Michigan’s scenic wilderness.

The spring turkey application period is Jan. 1-Feb. 1, 2026. You can buy an application for $5 online, at a license agent, or in the Michigan DNR Hunt Fish app.

New changes for the 2026 application period:

      • Eligible applicants: To apply for a spring turkey license during the application period, hunters must be 17 years old or older during the hunt period and have a hunter education certificate, or they must be licensed as an apprentice hunter. Hunters 10-16 years old can purchase a spring turkey youth license, so there is no need to apply for a license.

Map of 2026 spring turkey management units, showing unit boundary lines for Upper Peninsula, northern Lower Peninsula, and southern Lower Peninsula.

      • New Spring Turkey Management Units: The number of spring turkey management units has been reduced from 14 to 3. The units are now M (Upper Peninsula), NN (northern Lower Peninsula) and ZZ (southern Lower Peninsula). The boundary line between NN and ZZ does not follow the existing hunting and trapping zone lines. Please see the 2026 spring turkey hunting regulations summary to view the official TMU boundary maps, as well as season dates and license quotas.
      • Hunt 0234 and Hunt 0301: These guaranteed licenses do not require an application in the drawing. You can purchase a Hunt 0234 license or a Hunt 0301 license when leftover licenses go on sale Mar. 16 at 10 a.m.

Drawing results will be available Mar. 2, 2026. You can check your drawing results online at Michigan.gov/DNRLicenses, through the Michigan DNR Hunt Fish app or by calling 517-284-9453. You are responsible for obtaining your drawing results.

Additional season information can be found in the 2026 spring turkey hunting regulations summary.

Hunting

Michigan’s Flat River youth small game hunt

Saturday, Jan. 17, 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Belding Sportsman’s Club, Montcalm County

Do you know a youth hunter interested in learning more about small game hunting? Now is their chance! Hunters ages 16 and younger are invited to a free small game hunt at the Belding Sportsman’s Club, located at 10651 Youngman Road in Greenville.

Breakfast will be served at 7:30 a.m., and the hunt will begin shortly after daylight. Lunch will be served at 11 a.m., with a prize raffle at 12:30 p.m.

Preregistration is required by Jan. 16. To RSVP, call the Department of Natural Resources Flat River Field Office at 616-794-2658.

Participants must bring their base license or mentored youth license, hunter orange garments, and a firearm and ammunition. Hunting guides may be provided to hunters depending on availability.

This event is hosted in partnership with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Belding Sportsman’s Club, Michigan Squirrel Dog Association and National Deer Association.

Hunting

Judge Rejects Attempt by Extremists to Halt Montana Wolf Hunt

Bottom Line: Ruling declines preliminary injunction to halt Montana wolf hunt but the lawsuit concerning data-collection methods will continue.

The Details: The 1st Judicial District Court of Montana rejected an attempt by animal-rights groups to stop the state’s 2025-26 wolf harvest. On December 19, the court ruled that the plaintiffs did not show the state’s method of estimating its wolf population would cause irreparable injury to the population.

Why Activists are Howling

Sportsmen’s Alliance Supports Critical Reforms to Endangered Species Act
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Bottom Line: The Sportsmen’s Alliance Foundation file comments supporting proposed ESA regulatory amendments to remove the “blanket rule” and improve delisting transparency for threatened species.

The Details: The Sportsmen’s Alliance Foundation submitted comments to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and National Marine Fisheries Service on proposed amendments to regulations for administering various provisions of the Endangered Species Act. SAF supports the agencies’ willingness to revise regulations to better serve imperiled species and Americans.

Why the ‘Blanket Rule’ is Bad
Animal Rights, Hunting, Wildlife

Time is running out to apply for the Pure Michigan Hunt

Dec. 31 is the last day to get your hands on Pure Michigan Hunt applications before the January drawing! Don’t miss your shot at the hunt of a lifetime. You could take home:

  • Hunting equipment worth thousands.
  • Licenses for elk, bear, antlerless deer, and spring and fall turkey.
  • First pick at a managed waterfowl area for a reserved hunt.

Each $5 Pure Michigan Hunt application helps fund Michigan’s wildlife habitat restoration and management.

Apply for Pure MI Hunt ?

Hunting

What is Accountability?

By Glen Wunderlich, retired management executive…

By now you may have learned about the corruption (read stealing) in Minnesota’s government and all the finger pointing from its governor, Walz and other heads of state management.

In a previous lifetime in the world of management, as an executive in a management firm, I taught that the inescapable reality of accountability is that top level leaders are responsible for the actions of those below them.  That means that no matter how one may try to dodge how certain procedures are carried out, responsibility goes down the ladder, while accountability always goes up.

The Principle of Accountability is the unwavering commitment to take full ownership of one’s role, actions, decisions, and their consequences—without deflection, delay, or excuses. It means accepting responsibility before being questioned. Accountability is about trustworthiness, transparency, and the discipline to deliver results regardless of circumstances. It is the foundation of credibility in leadership.

So when Mr. Walz says he invites investigation, he cannot blame others for his lack of leadership and credibility; he has already failed to be proactive in correcting the thievery.  He simply has not taken full ownership of the theft from American taxpayers.

Had he been head of any sports team, he would be fired.  No dancing would exempt him from the results of his team.  Why should politics be any different.  The answer:  It shouldn’t be.  That’s because in management, leaders are judged by only one thing:  results.  And, when under one’s watch some 9 thousand million dollars are stolen, the results speak for themselves.

General

Early Ice Techniques

Each year, as the open-water fishing season winds down, ice-fishing fanatics eagerly await the lakes to freeze. No matter what date it’s finally safe to go, Wisconsin guides Jesse Quale of Green Water Walleyes Guide Service and Captain Troy Peterson of Mr. Bluegill Guide Service will be there immediately, as they both agree that early-season ice is generally the best ice fishing of the year.
Why Go Early?
The early bird gets the worm in many instances, and both guides say that can be the case for ice fishing. While it can be good all winter, both say there is something unique about early ice.

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