Michigan, Illinois Sign Invasive Carp Prevention Agreement

Michigan and Illinois Sign Agreement to Advance Invasive Carp Prevention Project at Brandon Road Lock and Dam

Project made possible by funding from both states as well as the Federal Government

(LANSING) – The governors of Illinois and Michigan today agreed to work jointly to protect the Great Lakes from invasive Asian carp species. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Gov. JB Pritzker today announced an intergovernmental agreement between the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) and the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MDNR) which allows Illinois to use up to $8 million in funds appropriated in 2018 by the Michigan Legislature to support the pre-construction engineering and design (PED) phase of the Brandon Road Ecosystem Project.

Further strengthening the path forward, the State of Illinois also signed a separate PED agreement with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for the initial Brandon Road design. The state will serve as the non-federal sponsor, agreeing to help fund design of a portion of the project and to further advance full project design efforts to approximately 30 percent completion. Read more

Fishing

SAF Launching Nationwide TV Campaign to Protect 2A from Biden-Harris

BELLEVUE, WA – Next week, the Second Amendment Foundation is launching a new nationwide TV campaign to protect the Second Amendment by joining SAF’s popular “2nd Amendment First Responder” program.

The 2nd Amendment First Responder project has brought tens of thousands of gun rights activists to the front lines in what promises to be a battle royal over the right to keep and bear arms.

“Joe Biden and Kamala Harris have been crystal clear about their gun control and confiscation intentions since Day One,” said SAF founder and Executive Vice President Alan M. Gottlieb. “There is no way to misunderstand where they want to take America, and in order to get there, they plan to trample the Second Amendment. We’re launching a new television advertising effort to recruit more 2A First Responders.”

The one-minute message, which will appear 40 times on several TV networks, pulls no punches. The lineup includes DirecTV, Fox News, Fox Business, CNN, MSNBC, The Weather Channel, One America News Network, CNBC, HLN, Bloomberg and Dish TV. Read more

General

NSSF: Help Make Sure the FIND Act Becomes Law in Kentucky

HELP to Make Sure the FIND Act Becomes Law in Kentucky

In recent years, the firearm and ammunition industry has been the target of discrimination by the financial industry including banks, payment processing companies, insurance providers and others. On Wednesday, a bill was introduced in Kentucky to combat these practices. House Bill 175, the Firearm Industry Nondiscrimination (FIND) Act would ensure firearm industry members have fair access to financial services in the Bluegrass State. NSSF® thanks Rep. Savannah Maddox, Rep. Mark Hart, Rep. Phillip Pratt, and Rep. Brandon Reed for sponsoring this important legislation.

NSSF needs your assistance to make sure the FIND Act becomes law and there are two ways you can help:

  1. We need real-world examples to show legislators how common financial discrimination against our industry really is in Kentucky. If you have experienced financial discrimination because of your involvement in the firearm industry and would be willing to share your story with legislators via written or in-person testimony, please reach out to Chris Lee, our Midwest Director of Government Relations – State Affairs at clee@nssf.org or (203) 434-4330.
  2. Contact your state representative to ask that they sign on as a co-sponsor to House Bill 175. You can look up the contact information for your state representative by clicking here.
Gun Control

Michigan: extended deer season in metro Detroit lets archery hunters take aim through Jan. 31

Hunters still seeking to take a deer this season can plan to bow hunt through the end of January in southeastern Michigan. This extended archery deer hunting season will be held in the urban deer management zone of Macomb, Oakland and Wayne counties.

Chad Stewart, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources deer, elk and moose program leader, said that the extended hunt is a chance for hunters to pursue some high-quality deer and an opportunity for local officials to manage urban deer conflicts in their communities.

“Archery hunters can take advantage of some excellent hunting in January,” Stewart said. “This longer season also is a fairly low-cost first attempt for municipalities to help reduce the conflicts that arise when deer numbers rise in more populated, urban areas.” Read more

Archery, Hunting

Washington State Legislature to Introduce ‘Large Capacity’ Magazine, Open Carry Bans

Washington State Legislature to Introduce “Large Capacity” Magazine Ban

What You Need to Know About SB 5078

Over the past few legislative cycles in Washington State, the firearm industry has been successful in narrowly stopping multiple efforts by the legislature to ban “large capacity magazines” and modern sporting rifles (MSRs) or what is being termed as “assault rifles.”

It appears 2021 will be more of the same in the Evergreen State. NSSF’s Government Relations – State Affairs team learned SB 5078 has been prefilled. If enacted, SB 5078 would make it a criminal offense to manufacture, possess, distribute, import, sell, purchase or transfer a magazine with a capacity greater than 10 rounds.

Additionally, SB 5038 was introduced and while mostly focused on banning an individual’s right to open carry, it also contains a troubling provision for retailers. It gives municipalities some authority to use zoning ordinances for the purposes of limiting the lawful commerce and location of firearm retailers. Read more

Gun Control

Home Schooling with FeederWatch is a Hit

In addition to enjoying birds like Downy Woodpeckers, the students use Project FeederWatch to study birds, conservation, and geography, as well as to practice math and public speaking (photo by Paul Konrad).

This season’s BirdSpotter contest is celebrating teachers and students who attract birds with feeders and bird baths outside their classroom windows as an impetus to learn about birds. While many schools are operating remotely this year, some students are homeschooled outside the public and private school systems with students involved in most of their education activities at home. Whether schooling remotely or homeschooling, in both cases, students are spending more time at home, and many have welcomed Project FeederWatch as part of their studies – as curriculum or extra-curricular activities. Read more

Wildlife

Primary Arms Optics Introduces GLx 2.5-10 FFP Scope with ACSS Griffin MIL Reticle

HOUSTON, TEXAS – Primary Arms Optics has announced the release of a new reticle configuration for the GLx 2.5-10x44mm FFP Rifle Scope (MPN: 610143). The ACSS® Griffin™ MIL reticle brings the advanced ranging tools and innovative horseshoe design of traditional ACSS reticles to a MIL-grid system. Even with the new ACSS Griffin MIL reticle, this scope maintains its favorable price at $649.99. Read more

Optics

Savage Arms Debuts IMPULSE Hog Hunter

WESTFIELD, Massachusetts –– Savage Arms announces the new standard for hog guns: IMPULSE Hog Hunter. This straight-pull rifle is purpose built for thinning out wild boar. Hogs rarely appear alone, and the speed of the IMPULSE Hog Hunter’s straight-pull action and its exceptional balance will allow hunters to get back on target fast.

“Hunting hogs with a conventional bolt action rifle is highly effective, but when there is a large drove of pigs to clear out, the ability to take multiple shots is critical,” Jessica Treglia, Sr. Brand Manager at Savage Arms, said. “These new IMPULSE Hog Hunters will allow you to cycle the bolt with lightning-fast precision, stay on target without losing your sight picture, and the compact design is perfect for carrying in the dense brush hogs use for cover.”

The IMPULSE Hog Hunter is designed for efficiency. With barrel lengths as short as 18 inches, these rifles are as maneuverable as they are fast. Their heavy barrels manage heat effectively, ensuring accurate follow-up shots. And each of the new IMPULSE Hog Hunter models are chambered for proven .30 caliber cartridges. Read more

Firearms

Moultrie External Power Options Extend Cell Cam Battery Life

Moultrie Mobile cellular game cameras have changed the scouting game forever, and now two new external-power-source options will keep them running even longer in the field.

Moultrie Dual Solar Battery Box

The Moultrie Dual Solar Battery Box is an external-battery-solution dream for Moultrie Mobile cellular cameras and regular trail cameras. Designed to keep cameras running in the field longer than ever thought possible, the Dual solar charging panels charge the included 12-volt battery faster and more efficiently, even in cloudy or shaded conditions. A sealed weather-resistant hard-sided case protects the 12-volt battery inside. The Dual Battery Box includes a mounting strap to tightly secure the battery box to a tree, post, tripod, or placed directly on the ground. The weather-resistant steel-braided 6-foot power cord is protected from critters and the elements. The Battery Box also includes a 12-volt charger for quick charging from a wall outlet, and is compatible with Moultrie Mobile cameras and traditional Moultrie cameras dating back to 2007. MSRP: $69.99

Moultrie Camera Power Panel

Extend the battery life of your Moultrie Mobile and regular Moultrie trail cameras with the Camera Power Panel. The Camera Power Panel harnesses the sun’s energy with its solar panel, while an integrated 12-volt battery stores the energy for use by your Moultrie camera. Read more

General, Hunting

Heritage Barkeep Revolver

Heritage Manufacturing, Inc., producers of classic-style single-action revolvers, is pleased to announce the newest member of the family—the Barkeep.

This pint-sized revolver has an Old West flair and was inspired by the 19th Century Colt “Storekeeper” model. The single-action Barkeep comes chambered and ships with the affordable .22 LR 6-shot rimfire cylinder and two-inch barrel. This revolver is also compatible and designed to work with an interchangeable .22 WMR 6-shot cylinder option. Read more

Firearms
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