Administration Considering Additional Restrictions on Products from Xinjiang, China

The Trump administration announced yesterday that it would restrict the import of certain products from the Xinjiang region of China due to forced labor and human rights concerns.

Acting Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Mark Morgan announced the issuance of Withhold Release Orders (WROs) to detain imports suspected of being made with forced labor from the following entities in the Xinjiang Uighur Autonomous Region (XUAR) of China:

  • Xinjiang Junggar Cotton and Linen Co. and its subsidiaries – Cotton
  • Hefei Bitland Information Technology Co. – Computer parts
  • Yili Zhuowan Garment Manufacturing Co. – Apparel products
  • Baoding LYSZD Trade and Business Co. – Apparel products
  • Lop County No. 4 Vocational Skills Education and Training Center – All products
  • Lop County Hair Product Industrial Park – Hair products

This action is the latest in the administration’s effort to combat forced labor and other human rights violations in the Xinjiang region, home to China’s Muslim Uyghur community. In July, the administration listed the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps (XPCC) as a specially designated national (SDN) under U.S. sanctions laws enforced by the Office of Foreign Asset Controls (OFAC) by the Treasury Department; this bars all transactions that benefit the XPCC or its subsidiaries and affiliates with a 50-percent-or-greater controlling share by XPCC. The Commerce Department has also placed companies connected to the Xinjiang region on its Entity List subject to technology export controls. Read more

General

Arizona: Mexican Wolf Pups Successfully Cross-fostered into Pack

PINETOP, Ariz. — On Aug. 24, Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) wolf biologists using remote trail cameras documented eight Mexican wolf pups, an endangered subspecies, in the Hoodoo Pack in the northeastern Apache Sitgreaves National Forest. In April, AZGFD and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) cross-fostered four genetically valuable wolf pups into the Hoodoo Pack from a litter in captivity at the Sedgwick Zoo in Wichita, Kansas.

After cross-fostering was completed by AZGFD and USFWS, there were five wild Mexican wolf pups and four cross-fostered pups for a total litter of nine pups in this Hoodoo Pack litter. At least three of the pups observed are cross-fostered. Biologists are working to determine if a fourth pup may also be a cross-fostering success. Read more

Wildlife

Hunt the Wind with BaseMap’s Newest Feature

HuntWind™ Provides Hyper Accurate Real-Time Wind Data for your Hunts

Bothell, WA – At BaseMap, we understand that knowing wind direction is vital for a successful hunt. That’s why we’re excited to launch our latest feature, HuntWind™, just in time for fall hunting seasons. HuntWind™ provides hunters with hyper accurate data and information to help them make game-time decisions on exactly where to hunt.

“We always strive to build features that help our users hunt smarter and be more successful in their pursuits. HuntWind ™ was the brainchild of the BaseMap Whitetail Advisory Board that included Nick Mundt & T-Bone Turner from The Bone Collector, Ralph & Vicki Cianciarulo of Archer’s Choice, Brad Rucks of Deer & Deer Hunting, Laden Force of North American Whitetail and more”, says Jeff Balch, CEO of BaseMap. “HuntWind™ is definitely a game changer and will be an invaluable tool with our users.”

With HuntWind™, a BaseMap users places a marker for a tree stand or ground blind and they will be able to select the ideal wind direction for that location. Once the markers are in place, the app will display the hourly and 7-day wind details, including wind direction, speed, and gust speed. This hyper-accurate data will allow hunters to play the wind and change their plans at a moment’s notice. Read more

Hunting

Michigan: agreement signed for new DNR shooting range in Marquette County

Crucial step in public shooting range development reached

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has signed a lease agreement, clearing the way for construction of an $800,000 public shooting range in Richmond Township.

The range will be located west of Marquette, off M-35, along the Goose Lake Access Road, on 25 acres of property owned by the Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Co. used previously for timber and forest management.

“We are thrilled this vital step of the process is completed,” said Stacy Welling Haughey, DNR Upper Peninsula regional deputy. “We are eager to develop the very first DNR-managed public shooting range in the Upper Peninsula.”

The firing range will meet National Rifle Association and Americans with Disabilities Act guidelines and offer a safe, accessible shooting opportunity for residents and visitors in Marquette County.

In addition, the range will employ state-of-the-art sound control measures and environmental containment features. Read more

Firearms

Sector Optics Introduces Specialized Riflescope Rings & Mounts

San Diego, California – To complement their assortment of highly innovative thermal optics, Sector Optics has now introduced a series of specialized riflescope rings and mounts.

Sector Optics has now given every hunter and shooter the ability to add a thermal imager to their shooting setup. The new Sector Optics rings and mounts feature a Picatinny rail on the top of the front ring, thus allowing for the mounting of the T20x or T3 thermal imager on top of most 30mm or 34mm riflescope.

The new Sector Optics rings and mounts are all constructed of durable, aircraft grade, anodized aluminum and come in a matte black color. The rings easily and quickly attach to Picatinny rail or Weaver style bases. The 30mm rings come in low, medium, and high sets and the 34mm rings in medium and high sets.

In addition to the rings sets, Sector Optics now also offers a 30mm cantilever mount for flat-top AR rifles. The off-set forward mount allows the shooter to maintain a proper shooting position due to correct eye relief distance and riflescope height.

Available from any authorized Sector Optics retailer, the ring sets have a MSRP starting at $94.99 and the 30mm cantilever mount as a MSRP of $149.99. Read more

Firearms

CCRKBA: Biden Exploits L.A. Deputies’ Ambush to Push Infringement

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‘BIDEN EXPLOITS AMBUSH OF L.A. DEPUTIES TO PUSH ANTI-GUN AGENDA,’ SAYS CCRKBA

BELLEVUE, WA – Democrat Joe Biden’s disgusting attempt to exploit the ambush of two Los Angeles County Sheriff’s deputies to push his anti-gun agenda illustrates the intellectual dishonesty of the gun prohibition mindset, the Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms said today.

The two deputies were shot at close range by an unidentified gunman who can be seen on video raising a handgun to open fire. Yet, the former vice president wasted no time tweeting about “weapons of war” while declaring, “We need to ban assault weapons and high-capacity magazines.” Neither an “assault rifle” or high capacity magazine visibly were used in the crime.

“Just when you thought Joe Biden’s lifelong crusade against firearms couldn’t go any lower, he grabs a shovel and starts digging,” said CCRKBA Chairman Alan Gottlieb. “This illustrates the bankruptcy of the gun prohibition movement. They’ll use a horrific tragedy as a starting point to push their own agenda, which typically has no factual relation to the incident they’re exploiting. Read more

Gun Control

Davidson’s Creates, with Colt and Baron Engraving

PRESCOTT, Ariz. – Davidson’s, one of the nation’s leading firearms wholesalers, has partnered with Colt and Baron Engraving on an exclusive project to honor Samuel Colt.

The Government 1911 Samuel Colt Limited Edition is based on the Series-70 O1911C Government Classic model. Baron Engraving steps in and helps produce a masterpiece.

Chambered in 45 Auto, the Samuel Colt Edition features elaborate scroll and vine acid etching on the top, left, and right sides of the slide. Gold platings depict the rampant pony, a bust of Samuel Colt on the top of the slide with the famed phrase “God Created Man, Colonel Colt Made Them Equal”, as well as the iconic “Onion Dome” of the Colt factory. The grips are custom black pearlite and an extra set of double-diamond walnut grips is included.

“Even in extremely unusual market conditions, Davidson’s is proud to continue to be an innovator and creator of distinctive exclusive firearms”, said Kane Cannedy, VP of Purchasing for Davidson’s. “We thrive on our relationships with our vendors and the ongoing partnership between Davidson’s, Colt, and Baron Engraving is a reflection of this commitment.”

SKU# O1911C-SCB is a limited production run and will be followed up with a stainless model. Read more

Firearms

Arizona’s Annual California Condor Release Will Be Virtual This Year

Covid guidelines on crowds and social distancing preclude public from watching in-person at viewing site; release can be viewed virtually on Peregrine Fund’s YouTube channel

VERMILION CLIFFS, Ariz. – Every year thousands of people gather at Vermilion Cliffs National Monument to watch one of conservation’s biggest spectacles – the release of captive-bred California Condors to the wild.

The Peregrine Fund will release up to four California Condors atop the spectacular ledges of the cliffs in northern Arizona at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 26. This year, with Covid-19 affecting our ability to gather in large groups, we will not be able to hold an in-person public release at the Vermilion Cliffs, but the celebration will go on. Since the public is unable to watch from the annual viewing site, we are excited to offer the opportunity to observe the release virtually on The Peregrine Fund’s YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/user/PeregrineFund.

This day is a celebration of the dedication and tenacity that hundreds of people have put into bringing the iconic California Condor back from the brink of extinction. In the 1980s, there were only 22 individual birds left on the planet, yet today they stand at nearly 500. Read more

Wildlife

Michigan: Conservation Officers Urge Proper Etiquette On and Off the River

Trespassing: Many landowners in northwest Michigan have posted their property as private to prevent anglers from trespassing to get to fishing spots. Anglers are asked to respect those postings and instead use state-managed public land to reach their fishing locations.

The abundant amount of Chinook and coho salmon produced in the Betsie and Platte rivers every September – known as “fall fish runs” – draws anglers eager for this unique fishing opportunity in northwest Michigan. Unfortunately, the season also attracts illegal fishing activity and community disruption, and Michigan Department of Natural Resources conservation officers are working with local property and business owners to correct the situation.

Conservation officers are conducting enhanced patrols to reduce the illegal fishing, camping and parking, trespassing, littering and loud and abusive behavior.

“Local businesses and communities open their doors and welcome anglers every fall,” said Lt. Joe Molnar, the DNR’s district law supervisor who oversees officers in northwest Michigan. “Many people treat the area and fishing resources with care and respect, but those who live and work in these communities are tired of those who continue to snag fish, litter and exhibit poor behavior.”

Snagging is an illegal method of catching a fish using hooks, without the fish having taken the bait with its mouth. Read more on page 9 of the 2020 Fishing Guide.

Last September, conservation officers worked more than 900 hours and made 3,875 contacts in 14 days patrolling the fall fish runs in northwest Michigan. Read more

Fishing

Primary Arms Optics Now Shipping SLx GEN III Prism Scopes

Upgrades Previous SLx 3x and 5x Prism Optics

Integrates All-New Mounting System

Includes New Reticles such as the ACSS Aurora®

HOUSTON, TEXAS – Primary Arms Optics is now shipping the latest generation of their renowned SLx Prism scopes. Slx optics built Primary Arms’ reputation for innovation, reliability and value. All SLx optics undergo rigorous field-testing during development to best serve you in any environment. The SLx Gen III 3x and 5x Prisms host a number of significant upgrades over the previous generation, touting even greater value at their budget-friendly pricing. These upgrades include an all-new factory mount design and a number of ACSS® reticle updates.

The SLx 3x32mm Gen III Prism Scope is a general-purpose, mid-range prism optic with exceptional durability and value. Priced at $289.99, this scope is suitable for most budgets, while its impressive optical clarity has made it one of the best-selling prism optics in America. With a forgiving eyebox, brightly illuminated reticle, and proven durability, the SLx 3x Prism is highly regarded by both enthusiasts and professionals. The third-generation update brings a fully-reengineered factory mount that greatly improves the optic’s shock resistance and zero retention. In addition, this optic has two new ACSS reticle designs, including the ACSS-5.56-CQB-M2 and ACSS-CQB-300BLK/7.62X39. After extensive testing in the field, this optic has been recommended for duty use by the National Training Officers Association. Read more

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