Sign Up Now for 2021 Camp Perry Open Event

CAMP PERRY, Ohio – The Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) annual Camp Perry Open indoor air gun match is fast approaching! Celebrating its 15th season, the 2021 Camp Perry Open will boast an exciting new schedule, including a smallbore rifle match (featuring modern scoring technology) and an educational pistol clinic – led by one of the country’s most renowned marksmen!

Traditionally held in January, the 2021 Camp Perry Open will return May 21-23, to the Gary Anderson CMP Competition Center in Ohio. Capacity is limited, so sign up now to save your place on the firing line!

The popular event features a junior 3×20 air rifle match as well as 60 Shot air rifle and pistol competitions for adults and juniors. Welcoming athletes of all experience levels and capabilities, an adaptive shooting category is also offered under the World Shooting Para Sport classification system.

For the first time, the 2021 Camp Perry Open will include a corresponding 3×40 smallbore rifle match on May 21. The match will take place on Camp Perry’s Petrarca Range, conveniently located next to the air gun facility, and will utilize the Orion Scoring System electronic app technology. Read more

Firearms

Democrats Poised for an End Run around Constitution

By Glen Wunderlich

Charter Member Professional Outdoor Media Association (POMA)

If you are a firearms owner, it’s time to pay the piper, if Democrats get their way.

Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee (D-Texas) has introduced a gun control measure, H.R. 127, requiring gun owner licensing, psychological evaluations, retroactive gun registration and separate licensing for modern sporting rifles.  The bill would require the owner of any firearm to supply the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives with the make, model and serial number of every gun he or she owns – and that includes guns people may have owned for years. They would also have to report the identity of any person to whom, and any period of time during which, the firearm will be loaned to that individual.

The licensing requirement mandates that the license applicant undergoes a criminal background check, and then submits to a psychological evaluation to determine whether the person is psychologically unsuited to possess a firearm. Successful licensees must show they have an insurance policy which will cost $800.

“H.R. 127 is a constitutionally-challenged monstrosity,” Alan Gottlieb of the Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms stated. “It ignores the fact that the Second Amendment protects a fundamental right to keep and bear arms, not some strictly-regulated government privilege. Government cannot require a psychological evaluation to exercise a right enumerated in the Constitution.”

CNN’s Anderson Cooper questioned the president on the campaign trail in 2019, asking “To gun owners out there who say a Biden administration means they’re going to come for my guns…” “Bingo!” President Biden interrupted, “You’re right, if you have an assault weapon … The fact of the matter is they should be illegal. Period.”

With President Biden’s announcement of his gun control plan that includes an MSR ban that would mean nearly 20 million MSR-owning Americans would become criminals. That doesn’t sound like “unifying the country,” especially when millions of those MSR owners are in communities where law enforcement budgets have been cut, leading to spikes in crime.

However, the firearm industry provides “Real Solutions” from the National Shooting Sports Foundation, including partnerships with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and local law enforcement to include:

*Partnering with 15,000 law enforcement agencies to distribute 40 million firearm safety kits, including locking devices, for safe firearm storage through Project ChildSafe®.

*Fixing the FBI’s background check system by changing the law in 16 states and in Congress to increase reporting of disqualifying adjudicated mental health records.

*Partnering with the ATF to prevent illegal firearm straw purchases and warning it is a crime punishable by 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine.

*Improving security at firearm retailers, with ATF, to deter criminals from stealing firearms.

*Matching ATF reward offers up to $5,000 to bring criminals to justice that steal firearms.

*Preventing firearm suicides with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and Department of Veterans Affairs.

It’s difficult to comprehend how government would be able to enforce provisions of HB 127 but such lunacy of elitist officials will further divide this nation.  The choice is simple:  Threaten millions of law-abiding Americans and tax them into submission for exercising their God-given right to self-defense or hold criminals responsible for their behavior.

Gun Control

Killing Birds with Kindness

 This feature was received from the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. It’s good information for anyone with bird feeders.

Pine Siskins are one species that are being reported frequently as sick and dying birds are discovered at feeders throughout the state.

Winter weather offers a great opportunity to see a wide collection of birds at your feeders. While food resources are lower in winter, bird seed provided in your back yard is especially appetizing for resident birds that can be found here year-round and even more so for those birds who have migrated south for the winter. This year we have received reports of larger than normal flocks of wintering birds across the state congregating at feeders, including American goldfinches, purple and house finches, and pine siskins.

While bird feeders are useful in providing additional resources to many birds, they also can cause harm when disease issues arise. One such disease which is spread thru feces contamination is Salmonellosis. Signs that a bird is ill include ruffled feathers, lethargy, letting you approach them or even pick them up, or you may even find dead birds around your feeders. If you start to see birds acting strange or showing any of these signs, the best thing to do is to take your feeders down and disinfect them with a bleach solution. Leave the feeders down for a couple of weeks and rake up any excess feed that may be left in the yard. Also remove bird baths and clean them. This will allow the birds to disperse and lower the chances of salmonellosis spreading further. If you do find dead birds around your feeders, you can dispose of them by double bagging and placing them in a trash can.

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Wildlife

Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever Unveil Call of the Uplands

Protect/restore habitat, develop conservationists, and advocate for grasslands policy

St. Paul, Minn. – Feb. 26, 2021 – Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever announced a historic effort yesterday evening to protect and conserve North America’s upland habitats by launching its first comprehensive, $500 million Call of the Uplands® National Campaign.The bold plan encompasses habitat conservation, education & outreach, and national advocacy strategies to conserve 9 million acres, engage 1.5 million outdoor participants, and enact landscape-level national policy for wildlife and rural communities.

Throughout the pheasant, quail, and native grouse ranges of the United States, more than 53 million acres of grasslands have vanished over the last decade, and less than three percent of the nation’s 90 million historical acres of longleaf pine woodlands remain intact today. These catastrophic habitat losses have contributed to precipitous population declines for pheasants (-27%), quail (-82%), and other grassland bird species (-40% decline) since 1966.

“Conversion of grasslands have quickly transformed this important ecosystem into the Amazon rainforest in our backyard; the unprecedented number of acres and biodiversity wiped from the landscape over a relatively short period have created a pivotal moment for wildlife, hunters, conservationists, farmers and all Americans interested in a bright future filled with abundant natural resources,” stated Howard Vincent, president and CEO of Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever. “Through the work we do, we have a window in time to flip the script before it’s too late – Call of the Uplands is the catalyst for this change.” Read more

Wildlife

Krieghoff Celtic Scroll II Engraving

Celtic Scroll II – Krieghoff Latest Engraving

Drawing inspiration from the ancient tradition of Celtic knots and their symbolism for eternity, Krieghoff introduces the Celtic Scroll II engraving for its K-80 and K-20 competition shotgun line. The interlace motif features continuous lines without a beginning or end dating whose tradition dates back to medieval times used as decoration in illustration, art and metalwork. The Celtic Scroll II is an additional design motif in the Celtic tradition and features a nitride finish highlighting the intricate details.

Working with Master Italian engravers from Incisioni B&B, the new Celtic Scroll II is a modern interpretation of an ancient design motif. Master engraver Diego Bonsi beautifully executes the pattern with his creation of this intricate, full coverage scroll engraving.

Delivered with select CAT002 Turkish Walnut Stock, the Celtic Scroll II makes an attractive upgrade to the K-80 and K-20 line. Read more

Firearms

Boone and Crockett Club’s First Annual Conservation Auction Goes Live March 7

MISSOULA, Mont. (February 26, 2021) – The Boone and Crockett Club has partnered with dozens of iconic brands and generous benefactors to organize its First Annual Conservation Auction. Hosted on Gunbroker.com, the auction will feature a wide selection of high quality and collectible merchandise and is open to the public. Bidding opens March 7th at 7:00 am EST and bids will be accepted until 7:00 pm EDT on March 21 (for firearms) and 7:00 pm EDT on March 28 (for everything else). Proceeds from the auction will ensure that the Boone and Crockett Club’s vital conservation policy, research, and education initiatives continue far into the future.

Founded in 1887 by Theodore Roosevelt, the Boone and Crockett Club is America’s first wildlife conservation organization. In addition to archiving precise records of North American big game, since its inception the Club has played a critical leadership role in wildlife conservation and management. Maintaining the highest standards of fair chase sportsmanship and habitat stewardship across North America, the Club continues to achieve crucial advancements through innovative programs such as Poach and Pay, Hunt Fair Chase, and youth hunting and conservation education efforts.

More than 50 auction items for the Club’s Conservation Auction have already been cataloged and more are arriving every day. The items are curated by professional member Dwight Van Brunt of Sportsman’s Legacy, a well-known expert in the field of fine firearms and sporting collectibles. Highlights of items in the auction include:

Firearms – Spectacular custom Jack O’Connor tribute .270 Winchester rifle made by Al & Roger Biesen, Winchester pre-64 Model 70, Ruger No. 1s, Mauser M18, and an L.C. Smith shotgun.

Knives from A.G. Russell, Beukes, Buck, Spyderco, and more.

Books – A tremendous selection including North American and African hunting titles with groupings from Amwell Press, Boone and Crockett Club, Briar Patch, and Jack O’Connor, plus individual works from Derrydale Press. Additionally, an inscribed copy of Richard Byrd’s Little America is being offered.

Art – Six important bronze sculptures of North American and African big game animals by the late Lorenzo Ghiglieri are included, as is an original grease pencil sketch by Tom Sander.

Additional items include Leupold optics, a Galco leather sportsman’s bag, and a guided fishing trip on Lake Chelan, Washington. Read more

Cutlery, Firearms

NSSF, USA Mentor Reward Program Reaches 1,000 Novice Hunters and Shooters

NSSF and USA Mentor Reward Program Reaches 1,000 Novice Hunters and Shooters

Spring Hill, Tenn. — In late January, the Union Sportsmen’s Alliance (USA) and the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) wrapped up their 2020 Mentoring Rewarded campaign upon recruiting union members to mentor 1,000 newcomers in hunting, target shooting, or firearms safety.

Through its Hunting Heritage Trust, NSSF awarded the USA a $20,000 grant to implement the recruitment campaign, backed by NSSF’s +ONE Movement messaging, which motivated labor union members to share their knowledge and passion for those activities with someone new.

“As an outdoorsman, I feel it’s our responsibility to mentor a young society in a tough world,” said Gerald Simpson, a member of the USA and International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) Local 147, who has been mentoring youth on their first deer and turkey hunts for more than 20 years. “We need to support this tradition to keep it going in the future. Plus, I get a real feeling of satisfaction from being there for all the excitement, joy, and tears that are part of a first hunt.” Read more

Firearms

CCRKBA Launches ‘Save2A’ National TV Ad Warning About H.R. 127

BELLEVUE, WA – The Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms is launching a multi-network television advertising effort next week to alert the nation’s gun owners about H.R. 127, a gun control measure that takes extremism to a dangerous new level.

“We’re calling this the ‘SAVE2A.US’ campaign because that’s exactly what it is,” said CCRKBA Chairman Alan Gottlieb. “H.R. 127, introduced by veteran anti-gun Democrat Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, is a dreadful piece of legislation mandating gun owner licensing and registration, mandatory psychological examinations of gun owners, mandatory gun owner insurance, mandatory minimum prison sentences for gun owners who do not comply, and bans on whole classes of firearms and original capacity magazines.

“Democrats are attempting to implement this legislation,” he continued, “and could take action within the next few weeks. Once again, Democrats are trying to turn your Second Amendment right into a government-regulated privilege, and we’re alerting gun owners across the country about this alarming new threat to the Bill of Rights.” Read more

Gun Control

The Voodoo Behind EOTECH® Vudu® Rifle Scopes

Pictured above: 5-25 x 50 FFP

Ann Arbor, MI – While Vudu® is relatively new compared to its parent company, EOTECH®, it has built a rock-solid reputation in the optics world. It has very quickly become the go-to-optic among precision shooters, hunters and operators with good reason!

There’s a kind of magic at work in a Vudu rifle scope. A long list of drool-inducing features and tough-as-nails construction somehow come together to create a precision amalgamation that is surprisingly affordable for a top-notch rifle optic. The recipe behind EOTECH’s line of Vudu rifle scopes creates a heady brew of durability, precision and versatility. Every scope is engineered and built to withstand the most rugged use and toughest conditions while also meeting the precision and performance demands of today’s serious precision shooters. Read more

Optics

Springfield Armory Hellcat OSP with Ambidextrous Safety

GENESEO, ILL. – Springfield Armory® is pleased to announce a new option for concealed carriers who want the benefits of the highest-capacity micro 9mm handgun in the world, along with the added security of a manual safety.

The Springfield Hellcat® OSP™ (Optical Sight Pistol) is now available with an optional ambidextrous, low-profile manual thumb safety. While the Hellcat’s numerous passive safety mechanisms make the striker-fired handgun safe to carry and operate, this new option is ideal for those that prefer the addition of a manual safety. Read more

Firearms
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