After Court Ruling, DEFCAD Goes Dark

In Seattle, US District Judge Robert Lasnik issued a last-second restraining order to halt the public release of 3-D printed gun files via the website DEFCAD. The ruling by Lasnik prevented Defense Distributed’s release of its CAD files under the terms of a settlement reached with the Department of State. Under that settlement, Defense Distributed would have been free to distribute their files as of August 1. A state judge in New Jersey also issued an order calling for Defense Distributed to block residents of that state from downloading files. The hysteria over “ghost guns” by anti-gun leaders comes despite the fact that under the 1988 Undetectable Firearms Act wholly plastic guns are illegal.

Firearms

New York Man Sentenced to Prison for Trafficking in Lion and Tiger Parts

Arongkron “Paul” Malasukum, 42, a resident of Woodside, New York, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Amos L. Mazzant, III, in Sherman, Texas, to nine months in prison to be followed by one year of supervised release for illegally trafficking parts from endangered African lions and tigers.

Malasukum previously pleaded guilty before U.S. Magistrate Judge Kimberly C. Priest Johnson to a one count information charging him with wildlife trafficking in violation of the Lacey Act.

In papers filed in federal court, Malasukum admitted to meeting with undercover agents who were working for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and purchasing a tiger skull from the agents. Malasukum also admitted to purchasing lion skulls from an auction house in Texas through the undercover agents, who were acting as “straw buyers” for Malasukum. Malasukum provided the undercover agents with cash and directed them on which items to bid and ultimately win. After the purchases, Malasukum shipped the tiger and lion skulls from Texas to his home in Woodside, New York. From New York, Malasukum shipped the skulls to Thailand for sale to a wholesale buyer.

As part of his plea, Malasukum admitted that between April 9, 2015 and June 29, 2016, he purchased and exported from the United States to Thailand approximately 68 packages containing skulls, claws, and parts from endangered and protected species, with a total fair market value in excess of $150,000. Read more

Poachers

Zinke Releases Video Urging Action on Maintenance Backlog

It’s time to get serious about the maintenance backlog in America’s Great Outdoors.  That’s the message of a striking new video from the Department of the Interior.  The video was premiered at a Capitol Hill event hosted by Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke and featuring Senators Lamar Alexander (R-TN), Steve Daines (R-MT), Angus King (I-ME), Rob Portman (R-OH) and Mark Warner (D-VA) July 31.  To see the full video, click here.

America’s public lands and waters host nearly 900 million recreation visits every year, providing significant economic benefits to communities across the country.  But major problems still remain.  The combined deferred maintenance and repair backlog of the Bureau of Land Management, National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and U.S. Forest Service – which amounts to $18.62 billion and includes trails, campgrounds, roads, visitor centers, bathrooms, staff housing, water systems, thousands of historic buildings and more – hampers access to, and enjoyment of America’s public lands and waters by visitors everywhere.

“Last year, more than 300 million people visited America’s national parks.  Unfortunately, many roads and bridges, visitor centers, historic buildings, trails and campgrounds in our parks need critical repairs and upgrades to meet the needs of today’s visitors,” says the video.  “The national parks are special places of wonder.  We must meet the challenge of preserving them for our children and grandchildren.” Read more

Wildlife

Thompson/Center Arms Launches Rebate on New T/CR22 Rifle

Save Big on Thompson/Center’s T/CR22 Rifle from August 1 to December 31, 2018

SPRINGFIELD, Mass.   – Thompson/Center Arms today announced the launch of its “Rimfire Redefined” rebate program,offering a $50 Smith & Wesson® prepaid MasterCard* with the purchase of a new Thompson/Center T/CR22 semi-automatic rimfire rifle.  The “Rimfire Redefined” rebate program is valid on qualifying Thompson/Center T/CR22 riflespurchased from August 1, 2018 to December 31, 2018.

The new T/CR22 rifle integrates a variety of high-end features into an innovative rimfire package that has been expertly crafted for hunters, plinkers, and first-time shooters alike.  Chambered in .22LR, the new T/CR22 rifle ships with one 10-round detachable rotary magazine, includes Thompson/Center’s limited lifetime warranty, and is priced at an MSRP of $399.

To participate in the “Rimfire Redefined” electronic rebate program, customers must complete and submit the online rebate form at www.smithandwessonrebates.com. All submissions must include proof of purchase and be submitted on or beforeJanuary 31, 2019. Read more

Firearms

Walther Introduces the CCP M2

(FORT SMITH, Ark.) – Walther Arms, Inc. is pleased to announce further expansion of its extremely popular concealed carry product line, with the introduction of the CCP M2. Retaining all the great features that made the original CCP a great carry option, the CCP M2 incorporates a new visible cocking indicator and an innovative tool-less takedown. With these new features, as well as the soft-coil recoil reduction system and incredible Walther signature ergonomics already found in the CCP, the new CCP M2 is truly the ultimate concealed carry pistol.

The original CCP was introduced to the market in 2014 and brought with it an innovative design that set a new standard in single-stack 9mm pistols. The soft-coil piston system offered substantial recoil reduction, while also making the slide easier to manipulate. Walther designed the ergonomics to fit a wide range of shooters, offering an extremely comfortable grip, low profile manual safety, and reversible magazine release. Read more

Firearms

Birchwood Casey Freedom Targets Coyote Silhouette

The Freedom Targets™ Coyote Silhouette from Birchwood Casey® offers shooters the ultimate in target portability and freedom from staples, tape and heavy stands.

The Freedom Targets Coyote Silhouette Target measures 12”x18” and features heavy cardboard construction and folds flat for easy transportation. The base easily folds up to hold the coyote silhouette backer for a sturdy, free-standing target that stands up to plenty of shooting. The coyote silhouette comes with 24 three-inch Birchwood Casey Shoot-N-C® Bulls Eye targets, which show a bright chartreuse ring around each bullet hole, making sight adjustments quick and easy.

The new Freedom Targets Coyote Silhouette is made in the USA and sells for a retail price of $7.60. Read more

Hunting

Easton Partners With Nock Out Lighted Nocks

Easton Technical Products (Easton) announces its partnership with Nock Out Lighted Nock in a NEW 2018 limited-time offer that brings archers added value with their top selling arrows. This hunting season, select Easton and Beman arrow 6-packs will come with a FREE Nock Out Contender Lighted Nock.

Nock Out created the first frustration-free lighted nock in 2014 and has continued to innovate and improve their designs to a point where they were able to pass the very stringent Easton specification requirements. Easton was attracted to the simplicity of the Nock Out design that includes, Shot Activated, Easy Off, and Universal Fit features. Read more

Archery

M&P Shield M2.0 .45 Auto with Integrated Crimson Trace Laser

New Models Available with Red or Green Integrated Crimson Trace Laser

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – Smith & Wesson Corp. today announced that it has expanded its M&P Shield M2.0 pistol series with the addition of the new M&P®45 Shield™ M2.0 pistol with integrated Crimson Trace® red and green laser, chambered in .45 Auto.  An ideal choice for those looking for a concealed carry firearm in a larger caliber, the new M&P45 Shield M2.0 pistol builds off of the proven M&P Shield M2.0 pistol series, providing confidence and reliable performance, day or night, in a slim, lightweight, and easy-to-carry profile.

The M&P45 Shield M2.0 pistol with integrated Crimson Trace red and green laser delivers all of the familiar M&P Shieldpistol operating features, including a slim profile and 18-degree grip angle for a natural point of aim.  The M&P45 Shield M2.0 with integrated laser features two laser modes and ambidextrous laser activation.  The pistol is designed with a compact 3.3” barrel and the enhanced M2.0 feature set, including a light, crisp trigger and the M2.0 aggressive grip texture for enhanced control.  The M&P45 Shield M2.0 pistol ships with two magazines: one seven round extended grip magazine, and one six round flush magazine.

The M&P45 Shield M2.0 pistol with integrated Crimson Trace red laser has an MSRP of $499, while the configuration with integrated Crimson Trace green laser has an MSRP of $549. Read more

Firearms, Optics

SAF, Defense Distributed Sue New Jersey A.G., Los Angeles City Atty.

BELLEVUE, WA – The Second Amendment Foundation and Defense Distributed took the necessary action of filing a federal lawsuit on Sunday against the New Jersey Attorney General and Los Angeles City Attorney, accusing them of “unconstitutional prior restraint” by attempting to prevent online sharing of 3-D firearms printing technology despite a Justice Department settlement of a lawsuit several days ago.

The lawsuit was filed in U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas in Austin. Both New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal and L.A. City Attorney Michael Feuer sent letters threatening legal actions that the plaintiffs allege violate their First Amendment speech rights, according to court documents. A settlement between Defense Distributed and the U.S. Justice Department ending a lengthy legal action allows the Texas-based firm to post its 3-D printing information online, as of Aug. 1.
“What Grewal and Feuer are attempting is an unconstitutional exercise of prior restraint,” said SAF founder and Executive Vice President Alan M. Gottlieb. “They are trying to prevent Defense Distributed and its founder, Cody Wilson, from exercising free speech under color of law.”
“We have the right to publish this information,” added Wilson, “and now the New Jersey Attorney General and Los Angeles city attorney can pay for it.”
Wilson and SAF had been engaged in a lawsuit against the government for preventing the online publication of the 3-D technology. With the settlement announcement earlier this month, Wilson was preparing to resume the online availability of the information, but Grewal and Feuer both advised by letter that they would take action. Feuer also tweeted threats of legal action, the complaint notes.

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Gun Control

Springfield Armory Introduces the 9mm XD-S Mod.2

GENESEO, ILL.   – The next generation of the most popular pistol ever produced by Springfield Armory is now available in the most popular caliber with the introduction of the XD-S Mod.2 in 9mm.

Since the release of the XD-S Mod.2 in .45 ACP earlier this year, Springfield Armory has engineered a pistol specifically designed around the 9mm round, resulting in a smaller frame and slimmer profile in this latest version of the XD-S Mod.2. With a frame less than 1-inch wide, the XD-S Mod.2 9mm disappears under even the lightest clothing.

Built upon a time-tested platform, the XD-S Mod.2 in 9mm was designed to achieve maximum concealability while maintaining life-saving reliability when you need it most. The XD-S Mod.2 in 9mm survived a grueling 25,000 round torture test without a failure. This is an amazing testament to the quality of the pistol, especially when considering its small size. Read more

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