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Contents USA Continues 11 Month Record Gun Buying Streak Earthmate PN-60w Wins Camping Life Honors Champion Rebates on WheelyBird Electric Trap Throwers Elk Arrive in Missouri While RMEF Looks to Expand Program to Virginia Feds Tracking Gun Purchases New York Micro-Stamping Legislation Passes Assembly Committee Michigan DNR Supports Federal Proposal to Remove Wolves from Endangered Species List Attorney General Eric Holder Should Resign
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USA Continues 11 MonthRecord Gun Buying StreakMAY 05, 2011 08:52P.M.
USA Continues 11 Month Record Firearms Buying Streak
Adding 840,000+ More Guns to US Homes In April
April 2011 NSSF-Adjusted NICS Background Checks Up 15.2 Percent
“I’ll give you my gun when you take it from my cold, dead hands”..is
becoming an unstoppable force in the face of Gun Grabbers!
National Shooting Sports Foundation
NEWTOWN, Conn --(Ammoland.com)- The April 2011 NSSF-adjusted
National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) figure of
843,484 is an increase of 15.2 percent over the NSSF-adjusted NICS
figure of 731,955 in April 2010.
For comparison, the unadjusted April 2011 NICS figure of 1,339,673 is an
increase of 9.2 percent over the unadjusted NICS figure of 1,226,760 in
April 2010.
This marks the eleventh straight month-over-month increase in NSSF-
adjusted NICS figures.
The adjusted NICS data was derived by NSSF by subtracting out all NICS
purpose code permit checks used by several states such as Kentucky,
Iowa and Utah for CCW permit application checks as well as checks on
active CCW permit databases.
April 2011 NSSF-Adjusted NICS Background Checks Up 15.2 Percent
Though not a direct correlation to firearms sales, the NSSF-adjusted
NICS data provides a more accurate picture of current market
conditions. Questions concerning NSSF-adjusted NICS data should be
directed to NSSF research at 203-426-1320 or [email protected].
In addition to other purposes, NICS is used to check transactions of
firearms sales and transfers on new and used handguns and long guns.
For additional information on NICS or to view a complete set of the
current monthly reports, please visit the NICS website.
NSSF members may access historical monthly NICS reports by logging in
to the members section of nssf.org.
About NSSF
The National Shooting Sports Foundation is the trade association for the
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firearms industry. Its mission is to promote, protect and preserve
hunting and the shooting sports.
Formed in 1961, NSSF has a membership of more than 6,000
manufacturers, distributors, firearms retailers, shooting ranges,
sportsmen’s organizations and publishers. For more information, log on
to www.nssf.org.
Tags: Background Checks, Gun Sales, National Instant Criminal
Background Check System, NICS, NSSF
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Earthmate PN-60w WinsCamping Life HonorsMAY 05, 2011 08:22P.M.
Earthmate PN-60w with SPOT Satellite Communicator Wins
Camping Life Honors
Magazine’s coveted Editors’ Choice selection is the latest in growing list
of awards for this game-changing navigation and communication
solution.
DeLorme/SPOT GPS Satellite Communicator
DeLORME GPS
YARMOUTH, Maine --(Ammoland.com)- The DeLorme Earthmate
PN-60w with SPOT Satellite Communicator has been selected for
Camping Life Magazine’s 2011 Editors’ Choice honors.
It’s the latest in a growing list of awards since the product launch in Fall
2011.
PN-60w with SPOT Satellite CommunicatorThe Earthmate PN-60w is a
rugged, waterproof handheld GPS offering full navigation capabilities,
plus the unique ability to create custom Type & Send text messages for
delivery via the SPOT Satellite Communicator. Users can explore and
stay connected with family, buddy lists, social network sites, and
emergency responders, even if far beyond the reach of cell phone service.
Camping Life Editor Stuart Bourdon explained, “Every year
we see hundreds of examples of new camping equipment –
from stoves to footwear and everything in between. Some
new gear really wows us but this list should be reserved for
our favorites – the few things that stuck with us months after
we examined or tested them.”
Specifically regarding the Earthmate PN-60w with SPOT
Satellite Communicator, Bourdon said, “This is a natural
pairing of two great devices that allows you to stay in touch
from locations anywhere in the world when there’s no cell
phone coverage.”
2011 Camping Life Editors Choice Award Winner DeLorme
Vice President Caleb Mason added, “We are very proud to
have won another coveted award. Because Camping Life is
such a widely respected publication, our selection for this
honor is exceptionally gratifying.”
The Earthmate PN-60w with SPOT Satellite Communicator has been the
most-honored outdoor GPS product since it was launched in September.
Previous honors include 2011 Backpacker Editors’ Choice honors, 2011
Consumer Electronics Association Innovations Award, Popular
Mechanics 2010 Breakthrough Award, and 2010 National Geographic
Gear of the Year honors.
The Earthmate PN-60w with SPOT Satellite Communicator is available
at outdoor, electronics, and GPS retailers and websites in both the U.S.
and Canada. Topo North America GPS maps and PC software are
included in the package. For more information, visit www.delorme.com
or call 800-561-5105.
About DeLorme
DeLorme is the longtime leader in innovative mapping and GPS
solutions for commercial and government markets. Based in Yarmouth,
ME, DeLorme offers a unique set of core competencies across the
complex areas of map data creation and management, software
development, and integration with GPS. The ability to develop all the
critical components necessary to compete in the fast-changing
navigation world provides a distinct competitive advantage. DeLorme is
one of a handful of mapmakers that still own and produce their own map
content, and the company has received several prestigious awards in
recent times for its innovative GPS mapping solutions that integrate
satellite communications, serving both commercial and government
needs. To learn more, please visit www.delorme.com.
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About Spot LLC
The SPOT product family uses both the GPS satellite network to
determine a customer’s location and the Globalstar network to transmit
messages and GPS coordinates to others including an international
rescue coordination center. Spot LLC, a subsidiary of Globalstar, Inc.
(Nasdaq: GSAT), provides emergency notification technology that allows
users to communicate from remote locations around the globe. Thanks
to this affordable, cutting edge personal safety device, the company
offers people peace of mind by allowing customers to notify friends and
family of their location and status, and to send for emergency assistance
in time of need, completely independent of cellular phone or wireless
coverage. For more information on how Spot LLC is helping others stay
connected – from disaster preparedness to outdoor adventure – visit
www.findmeSPOT.com.
About Camping Life
Camping Life is dedicated to providing readers with informative articles
about interesting destinations, products and activities to enhance their
outdoor lifestyles. In the pages of Camping Life readers will find stories
on topics ranging from day-hiking, fishing and bicycling to photography,
canoeing, and kayaking. The magazine empowers readers with accurate
and up-to-date information that can be used to make decisions about
where to go camping, what types of facilities will be found there, what
equipment is most appropriate for their use, and what activities are
available once they’ve arrived at their campsites. www.campinglife.com.
Tags: Awards, Camping, Camping Life, DeLorme, GPS, Hunting Gear
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Champion Rebates onWheelyBird Electric TrapThrowersMAY 05, 2011 08:12P.M.
Champion Offers Rebates on WheelyBird, EasyBird & other
Electric Trap Throwers
Special $25 and $50 mail-in rebate offers bring Champion
trap throwers to discounted prices—all year long. Hunters
and shooters can invest in more electric traps, paper targets
or stock up on clay pigeons with the cash back. The new
WheelyBird auto-feed trap makes backyard shooting
practice fun and easy with the whole family. This compact
trap is highly mobile and has great power too. Many
popular Champion electric trap throwers are eligible for this
rebate.
Champion Traps and Targets
ONALASKA, Wis. – -(Ammoland.com)- Champion introduces $25
and $50 mail-in rebate offers for purchases on many popular electric
trap throwers.
The WheelyBird, EasyBird series, SST and 180-Sporter Traps are all
eligible for cash back. Rebates are now available for redemption.
Compact, Concentrated Power
The new WheelyBird automatic trap features adjustable launch angles
and a powerful 55-yard target launching capability.
Champion WheelyBird Auto-Feed Trap Thrower
A compact and lightweight design makes backyard clay target shooting
with the whole family possible—all for a great suggested retail price of
$420.00. Learn more about this new trap, at
www.championtarget.com/traps/recreational/wheelybird.
The $25 rebates are available on WheelyBirds purchased between Feb. 1,
2011 and Aug. 31, 2011. Completed rebate coupon must be received by
September 30, 2011. Coupon with box UPC’s and original cash register
receipts must be submitted together. Limit one rebate request per name,
address and household. Printable rebate coupon available at:
www.championtarget.com/pdf/CT533_2011WheelyBirdRebate-
coupon.pdf.
Fast, Fun and Effective Practice
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The Easybird series, SST and 180-Sporter traps are all eligible for $50
mail-in rebates. These models are ideal for serious practice—and serious
fun.
Trap purchases must be made between Feb. 1, 2011 and Dec. 31, 2011.
Completed rebate coupon must be received by January 31, 2012. Coupon
with box UPC’s and original cash register receipts must be submitted
together. Limit one rebate request per name, address and household.
Printable rebate coupon available at:
www.championtarget.com/pdf/CT533_2011EasyBirdRebate-
coupon.pdf.
About Champion
Champion is a leading provider of quality trap throwers, paper targets,
metal targets, clay targets, hearing and eye protection and shooting
systems. For more information please visit www.championtarget.com.
Tags: Champion, Champion Traps And Targets, Clay Target Shooting,
Gun Gear, Target Shooting, Trapshooting
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Elk Arrive in Missouri WhileRMEF Looks to ExpandProgram to VirginiaMAY 05, 2011 07:50P.M.
Elk Arrive in Missouri While RMEF Looks to Expand Program
to Virginia
Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation
MISSOULA, Mont. --(Ammoland.com)- Thirty-four elk from
Kentucky have arrived in Missouri to start a new herd–as well as a new
chapter in an elk restoration saga still being authored by state
conservation agencies in partnership with the Rocky Mountain Elk
Foundation.
The elk made an overnight ride in a semi-driven livestock trailer and
arrived near Winona, Mo., on May 5. The elk had been captured in
Kentucky and held for a 90-day quarantine to ensure good health.
They’re now in a holding pen on the Missouri Department of
Conservation’s Peck Ranch Conservation Area in southeast Missouri.
The elk will be released into the wild sometime in May following final
health tests.
The Missouri Department of Conservation’s news release is posted at:
www.mdc.mo.gov/newsroom/elk-return-missouri-after-150-year-
absence
See video of elk arriving in Missouri in the player above:
Missouri joins Kentucky, Tennessee, Wisconsin and North Carolina’s
Great Smoky Mountains National Park in restoring a native species
missing for more than a century.
Virginia has committed to yet another elk restoration project in the near
future.
“We’ve been proud to be a major partner in all of these efforts
with financial and technical assistance, and we’re especially
proud that a herd we helped start in Kentucky 14 years ago is
now providing seed stock for restoring a herd in Missouri,”
said Blake Henning, vice president of lands and conservation
for RMEF.
In 2000, RMEF invested over $61,000 to help fund Missouri’s initial elk
restoration study. A restoration plan was approved in October. RMEF
gave $40,000 to help build a trapping and handling facility used to bring
elk from Kentucky to Missouri. RMEF also pledged $300,000 to the
State of Missouri to ensure the elk not only arrive, but thrive.
“We are very grateful to the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation
for its long-standing support of elk restoration in Missouri,”
said Missouri Department of Conservation Director Bob
Ziehmer. “Once we were ready to move forward, RMEF
wasted no time putting resources behind the effort.”
Henning said, “RMEF is in this for the long haul. There is no
higher calling in conservation than restoring a native game
species to sustainable, huntable, balanced populations.
Missourians have held to that dream and worked tirelessly
for more than a decade to bring elk back. It goes to show what
is possible when you dream big and never give up. To
everyone who worked so hard for so long to make this
possible, I offer a heartfelt ‘thank you.’ And to the elk I say
‘welcome home.’”
Missouri’s long-term plans call for hunting as a tool to manage the size of
the elk herd. When hunting commences will depend on how quickly the
herd grows, but officials say it could begin as soon as 2015.
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The state’s elk restoration zone is a 346-square-mile area spanning parts
of Shannon, Carter and Reynolds counties. The area was selected
because of suitable habitat, extensive public lands, low road density,
minimal agricultural activity and landowner support.
About the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation:
Snowy peaks, dark timber basins and grassy meadows. RMEF is leading
an elk country initiative that has conserved or enhanced habitat on over
5.9 million acres–a land area equivalent to a swath three miles wide and
stretching along the entire Continental Divide from Canada to Mexico.
RMEF also works to open, secure and improve public access for hunting,
fishing and other recreation. Get involved at www.rmef.org or 800-CALL
ELK.
Tags: Conservation News, Conservation Projects, Elk Management,
Missouri, RMEF, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation
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Feds Tracking Gun PurchasesMAY 05, 2011 07:36P.M.
Feds Tracking Gun Purchases
ATF to Require Multiple Sales Reports for Sporting Rifles
National Association for Gun Rights
Colorado -–(Ammoland.com)- The ATF is at it again and this time, it’s
not just shotguns they’re after.
The new Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (BATFE)
“rule” would require gun stores to report to the federal government the
names of people who purchase more than one rifle in a week.
This new reporting requirement is nothing less than firearm registration
in all but name.
The new BATFE rule change has been in place since January. It was
trumpeted as a supposed “solution” to the problem with Mexican gun
runners on the Southern border, but common sense tells us otherwise.
The BATFE’s exact rule states that anyone who purchases more than one
rifle that is semi-automatic, larger than .22 caliber, and capable of using
detachable magazines within five business days of each other, must be
reported.
Although the BATFE claims that this requirement only applies to states
along the southern border, the actual published rule has no geographic
limitation.
That means they’re tracking the sale of shotguns and rifles
across the country.
The idea for BATFE’s new requirement came from billionaire-playboy
Michael Bloomberg’s henchmen at Mayors Against Illegal Guns (MAIG).
MAIG has been pushing the Obama administration to do this since
August of 2009.
Anti-gunner Bloomberg released a statement calling the new rule “…a
powerful new tool to catch the straw purchasers and illegal traffickers
who are supplying Mexico’s cartel killers.”
His statement is typical anti-gun misdirection. While the BATFE is
regulating guns that Americans buy, their “Gunwalker” program is
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funneling guns into the hands of the drug cartels in Mexico!
Shortly after the rule came into effect, the U.S. House passed an
amendment to block the BATFE’s new power grab. This common sense
amendment passed overwhelmingly 277-149.
Legislation has also been introduced in the U.S. Senate which would
echo the House vote in blocking the ATF’s power grab. Solid pro-gun
Senators like Rand Paul (R-KY), Tom Coburn (R-OK), and David Vitter
(R-LA) are already on board with the legislation.
I need you to be aware of what’s going on because the ATF is going to
open up a comment period in the future for thoughts on long-gun
reporting just like they did on the Shotgun Study last month.
And I know I can count on you to be ready when your voice is needed.
Please call your senator and urge them to stand up for gun owners by
supporting S.570.
We can stop this ridiculous power grab by the ATF, but only if we make
ourselves heard loudly.
For Liberty,
Dudley Brown
Executive Director
National Association for Gun Rights
About:
The National Association for Gun Rights was founded in 2001 to serve as
a grassroots gun rights group focusing on building state-level gun rights
groups and lobbying for pro-gun federal legislation. Brown has been a
gun lobbyist for more than 17 years. Visit: www.nationalgunrights.org
Editorial Disclaimer: The opinions and views expressed above
do not necessarily reflect those of the staff, AmmoLand
Shooting Sports News, or other sponsors and partners. See the
Editorial-Review Process for more details.
Tags: ATF, BATFE, Dudley Brown, Gun Banners, Long Gun Registry,
MAIG, Mayor Bloomberg, Mayors Against Illegal Guns, NAGR, National
Association for Gun Rights
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New York Micro-StampingLegislation Passes AssemblyCommitteeMAY 05, 2011 04:56P.M.
New York Micro-Stamping Legislation Passes Assembly
Committee
National Rifle Association
FAIRFAX, Va. --(Ammoland.com)- On May 3, Assembly Bill 1157
passed in the Assembly Codes Committee by a vote of 15 to 7 and will
now head to the Assembly floor for consideration.
Introduced by state Assemblyman Michelle Schimel (D-16), A1157 would
mandate micro-stamping on all new semi-automatic pistols sold in New
York after January 1, 2013.
A1157 would require all semi-automatic pistols delivered to any licensed
firearms dealer in New York for sale after January 1, 2013, to
mechanically stamp an alpha-numeric or geometric code that would
identify the make, model and serial number onto the cartridge case when
the gun is discharged.
This bill would require models currently available to be redesigned by
their manufacturers to have a micro-stamping component, which would
vastly increase the cost of these firearms.
Micro-stamping is an unproven technology that is easily defeated with
common household tools and the replacement of a few small parts. If
passed, the availability of semi-automatic handguns in New York will be
in serious doubt, as manufacturers simply may choose not to build or sell
firearms for purchase in the state. Of course, that is the ultimate goal of
this legislation. Make no mistake, this is a gun ban and it must be
stopped.
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Please contact your Assemblyman and respectfully ask him or her to
OPPOSE A1157. Contact information can be found here.
About:
Established in 1871, the National Rifle Association is America’s oldest
civil rights and sportsmen’s group. Four million members strong, NRA
continues its mission to uphold Second Amendment rights and to
advocate enforcement of existing laws against violent offenders to reduce
crime. The Association remains the nation’s leader in firearm education
and training for law-abiding gun owners, law enforcement and the
military. Visit: www.nra.org
Tags: Gun Banners, Gun Control, Handgun Bans, Microstamping, New
York, NRA
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Michigan DNR SupportsFederal Proposal to RemoveWolves from EndangeredSpecies ListMAY 05, 2011 04:35P.M.
Michigan DNR Supports Federal Proposal to Remove Wolves
from Endangered Species List
Michigan Department of Natural Resources
Michigan --(Ammoland.com)- The Michigan Department of Natural
Resources today voiced its support for a federal proposal to remove
wolves in Michigan, Wisconsin and Minnesota from the endangered
species list and return wolf management to the state.
“Returning wolves to state management will allow us to
manage this recovered species under Michigan’s highly-
regarded Wolf Management Plan, which was created through
a roundtable process involving stakeholders from all sides of
the wolf issue,” said DNR Wildlife Division Chief Russ
Mason. “State management will give us greater flexibility in
how we can respond to problem wolves on the landscape,
while maintaining sound management practices and
increasing social acceptance of the species as a whole.”
Wolves were added to the federal endangered species list in 1973, after
nearly disappearing from the state in the early 1960s. Natural emigration
of wolves from Minnesota and Ontario to Michigan’s Upper Peninsula
was documented in the 1980s, and the most recent estimate of
Michigan’s minimum winter wolf population completed in April
indicates a new high of 687 animals – a number that far exceeds federal
recovery goals.
“Maintaining endangered species status for a recovered
species like wolves is not beneficial to the animals, and erodes
public support for the Endangered Species Act,” said DNR
Endangered Species Coordinator Chris Hoving. “Delisting is a
positive step for wolves, and will help free up time and
funding essential to the recovery of other species that are
truly endangered or threatened.”
The proposed rule to delist wolves in the Western Great Lakes states was
published by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today in the Federal
Register, opening a 60-day public comment period and putting the
delisting process into action. Instructions for submitting public comment
can be found at www.regulations.gov, using docket number FWS-R3-ES-
2011-0029.
In addition to the public comment period, the USFWS will host a public
meeting and hearing in Ashland, Wis., on May 18. Other public meetings
may be scheduled in the future by the USFWS for locations in Michigan
and Minnesota. Following the close of the comment period, the USFWS
will consider all available information and make a final decision on the
proposal.
If the proposed rule is approved and finalized, management of wolves in
Michigan, Wisconsin and Minnesota could return to state authority
before the end of the year. After the transition from endangered to
recovered status, the USFWS will continue to monitor population
numbers for five years to ensure recovery is stable.
In accordance with the Wolf Management Plan, wolves in Michigan will
be classified as a nongame protected species. Any future decision to
reclassify wolves as a game species would be at the discretion of the state
Legislature.
In addition to proposing the delisting of wolves in the Western Great
Lakes states, the USFWS has announced that scientific evidence shows
the Great Lakes region is home to two separate species of wolves: the
gray wolf and the eastern wolf. This determination was made through
DNA analysis, and historical specimens indicate both species were
present in Michigan prior to European settlement.
The two species appear very similar and usually cannot be differentiated
except on the genetic level. When the USFWS proposal to delist wolves is
finalized, all provisions of the Wolf Management Plan will apply to both
gray and eastern wolves in Michigan.
For more information regarding the federal proposal to remove wolves
from the endangered species list, contact Chris Hoving at 517-373-3337.
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Questions regarding management of wolves in Michigan can be referred
to DNR wolf specialist Brian Roell at 906-228-6561.
To learn more about the history of wolves in Michigan and view the Wolf
Management Plan, go online to www.michigan.gov/wolves.
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is committed to the
conservation, protection, management, use and enjoyment of the state’s
natural and cultural resources for current and future generations. For
more information, go to www.michigan.gov/dnr.
Tags: Endangered Species Act, ESA, MDNR, Michigan, Michigan
Department of Natural Resources, Wolf Hunting, Wolves
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Attorney General Eric HolderShould ResignMAY 05, 2011 04:34P.M.
Attorney General Eric Holder Should Resign
“If Holder Is So Ignorant About Gunrunner Scandal, He Should Resign”
– CCRKBA
CCRKBA.org
Bellevue, Wa -(Ammoland.com)- Following a second day of Capitol
Hill hearings in which he professed little or no knowledge about the
controversial Project Gunrunner, the Citizens Committee for the Right to
Keep and Bear Arms today called for the resignation of Attorney General
Eric Holder.
“For the second day in a row, Attorney General Holder has stated on the
record that he didn’t know about one of the most egregious government
scandals in memory,” said CCRKBA Chairman Alan Gottlieb. “This
country cannot afford the luxury of having its top law enforcement
officer confess ignorance of an operation that may have allowed
thousands of guns to be illegally exported to Mexico. This operation
happened on his watch, and apparently right under his nose, and
apparently cost the life of at least one law enforcement officer.”
Gottlieb called it an “outrage” that Holder has been unable to answer
critical questions about the bungled operation, conducted by the Bureau
of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. ATF whistleblowers have
told Senator Charles Grassley (R-IA) and Congressman Darrell Issa (R-
CA) that Project Gunrunner, and its off-shoot, Operation Fast and
Furious, apparently funneled nearly 2,000 guns into the illicit gun
trafficking pipeline to Mexican drug cartels.
“It is simply unbelievable that the attorney general can act as though he
never heard of an operation that has been exposed on national television
by CBS News,” Gottlieb stated. “How could he not know, almost six
months after the slaying of Border Patrol agent Brian Terry, that guns
recovered at the scene are linked directly to the Gunrunner sting?
“Holder is either monumentally stupid,” he added, “or he is telling a
monumental lie. Either way, it is obvious that Holder is either hiding
something or he is hiding from something. For the attorney general to
not know about Gunrunner and its direct link to the Terry slaying is a
sign of gross incompetence.
“It’s time for Eric Holder to go home and write his memoirs,” Gottlieb
said.
About CCRKBA:
With more than 650,000 members and supporters nationwide, the
Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms is one of the
nation’s premier gun rights organizations. As a non-profit organization,
the Citizens Committee is dedicated to preserving firearms freedoms
through active lobbying of elected officials and facilitating grass-roots
organization of gun rights activists in local communities throughout the
United States. The Citizens Committee can be reached by phone at (425)
454-4911, on the Internet at www.ccrkba.org or by email to
Tags: 2nd Amendmemt, CCRKBA, Eric Holder, Gun Rights, the Citizens
Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms
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Sportsmen Move Closer toAccessing Hundreds ofThousands of Acres of FederalLandMAY 05, 2011 04:25P.M.
Sportsmen Move Closer to Accessing Hundreds of Thousands
of Acres of Federal Land
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Montana’s public lands are some of the best in the world, and they’re
where we pass on our outdoor traditions to our kids and grandkids.
Congressional Sportsmen
Washington, DC --(Ammoland.com)- Hundreds of thousands of acres
of Federal public land could soon be open to hunting, fishing, trapping
and shooting as legislation was introduced in the United States Senate
today to guarantee funding for improving public access to federal public
lands.
The Making Public Lands Public Act, introduced in the U.S Senate today
by Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus (CSC) Senate Co-Chair Sen. Jon
Tester of Montana and Senate Vice Chair Sen. James Risch of Idaho,
would require the Secretaries of Agriculture and Interior to utilize 1.5%
or a minimum of $10 million annually of their Land and Water
Conservation Fund budgets for projects that secure recreational public
access to existing federal lands through easements, rights-of-way, or fee
title acquisitions from willing sellers.
“Montana’s public lands are some of the best in the world,
and they’re where we pass on our outdoor traditions to our
kids and grandkids,” said Sen. Tester. “But we’re seeing too
much of this land blocked, surrounded by private land with
closed gates. Montanans who own land are good neighbors.
Most are good partners in our fight for public access, and this
bill builds on that partnership.”
“This legislation is an important step in opening access to
Federal land that is currently inaccessible or significantly
restricted to sportsmen’s activities,” said Congressional
Sportsmen’s Foundation President Jeff Crane. “Access to
quality habitat is a key to the future of our sportsman’s way of
life, and this bill will directly improve access to more public
lands so all Americans can enjoy the great outdoor traditions
of hunting and fishing.”
Last August, similar language passed the U.S. House of Representatives,
as an amendment by CSC Member and former Co-Chair, Rep. Ron Kind,
overwhelmingly 404-1 as part of H.R. 3534, the Consolidated Land,
Energy, and Aquatic Resources (CLEAR) Act.
Federal public lands are an important destination for millions American
hunters, anglers, trappers, recreational shooters, and other outdoor
enthusiasts. Nearly half of all hunters, for example, conduct a portion of
their hunting activity on these lands. In addition, lack of access is cited as
a primary reason that hunters and anglers stop participating in these
traditional sports. A 2004 report to the House Appropriations
Committee, stimulated by a Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation
(CSF) report, concluded that more than 35 million acres of Bureau of
Land Management (BLM) and U.S Forest Service (USFS) land have
inadequate access.
“America’s public lands are one of its finest resources and all
recreational users should have access to them. This action
will help ensure that our children and grandchildren can
enjoy the same fishing holes and hunting grounds that our
parents and grandparents shared with us,” said Sen. Risch.
CSF, in cooperation with allies in the American Wildlife Conservation
Partners (AWCP), a group of over 40 non-governmental organizations
representing millions of hunter conservationists, launched the “Making
Public Lands Public: Enhancing Hunter & Other Recreational Access to
Federal Public Lands” initiative two years ago and subsequently
requested that BLM and USFS utilize funds to improve hunter and other
recreational access to Federal land and have identified opportunities in
its list of funding priorities. Such opportunities have been identified as
important projects by the Congress as expressed in the U.S. House
Report to the FY 2010 Department of the Interior and Related Agencies
Appropriations Act.
Tags: Congressional Sportmen’s Foundation, CSF, Game Land,
Grasslands, Washington DC
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Silencers and Tommy Guns –This Week on Gun Talk RadioMAY 05, 2011 04:14P.M.
Silencers and Tommy Guns – This Week on Gun Talk Radio
Fifth Annual AAC Silencer Shoot on June 4th and 5th in Crawfordsville,
Arkansas.
Gun Talk Radio
MANDEVILLE, LA --(Ammoland.com)- It’s about shooting quietly,
this Sunday on Tom Gresham’s Gun Talk (R) Radio, the nationally-
syndicated radio talk show about guns and the shooting sports.
Kevin Brittingham of Advanced Armament Corp. drops in this week with
all the details on the Fifth Annual Silencer Shoot on June 4th and 5th in
Crawfordsville, Arkansas.
Not only is this event a 3 Gun competitive shoot, but attendees also have
access to product demos, auctions and raffles, live music and more! More
info and tickets are available online at www.silencershoot.com. Proceeds
from the event benefit the PPG Project – www.ppbregistry.org.
Also on this Sunday, Kahr Arms’ Frank Harris, with updates on Kahr
Arms, Auto Ordnance and Thompson, home to the infamous “Tommy
Gun”.
And as announced at the NRA Annual Meetings on last week’s show,
Gun Talk has teamed up with Sturm, Ruger & Co. to bring you the Ruger
“All American” Giveaway! It’s easy to enter – just visit
www.guntalk.com/contest and sign up. Grand Prize winner receives the
brand new, American-Made Ruger SR1911 pistol.
Each week, ten first prize winners will receive the news BX-25 magazine
for the Ruger 10-22, and a Ruger hat.
About:
Tom Gresham’s Gun Talk Radio is in its 16th year of national
syndication, Gun Talk Radio airs live on Sundays from 2PM-5PM
Eastern, and runs on 101 stations, plus SIRIUS XM Satellite Radio. All
Gun Talk shows can be downloaded as podcasts through Apple iTunes,
the Gun Talk iPhone App, the Blackberry Podcast App, or at
www.guntalk.libsyn.com. More information is available at
www.guntalk.com.
Tags: Advanced Armament, Gun Talk Radio, Guntalk Radio, Kahr Arms,
Pro Gun Radio, Silencers, Sturm Ruger & Company, Tom Gresham,
Tommy Guns
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Delta Waterfowl Celebrates100th AnniversaryMAY 05, 2011 03:59P.M.
Delta Waterfowl Celebrates 100th Anniversary
Delta Waterfowl
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Bismarck, ND --(Ammoland.com)- 100th Anniversary, One hundred
years is a long time for any organization; a century of aspirations, 10
decades of hard work, countless successes to celebrate and occasional
failures to learn from.
Since 1911, Delta Waterfowl has seen it all.
Of course, we’ve had a slew of different names in that time. Before the
First World War, waterfowl populations were decimated by drought,
habitat loss and unrestricted market hunting.
That crisis lead to the creation of the American Game Protective and
Propagation Association… which evolved into the American Wildlife
Foundation and the American Wildlife Institute…followed by the North
American Wildlife Institute…and finally Delta Waterfowl Foundation.
You get the idea.
Delta Waterfowl 100th Anniversary
What’s remarkable is that throughout this journey, traveled by
thousands of dedicated souls, our mission has always been to enhance
the future of waterfowl and waterfowl hunting. We’ve done this through
a relentless pursuit of knowledge. Science is the foundation of everything
we do; a commitment to act is our proudest legacy.
So as we approach the 100th hunting season since our humble
beginning, Delta invites you to join us in celebrating this remarkable
past, present and future. Our anniversary raffle is the first of many
special events coming your way. Stay tuned for more. If the first century
is any indication, the next 100 years holds nothing but promise.
About:
Delta Waterfowl provides knowledge, leaders and science-based
solutions that efficiently conserve waterfowl and secure the future for
waterfowl hunting. Visit: www.deltawaterfowl.org
Tags: Conservation Groups, Conservation News, Delta Waterfowl
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Mossberg MVP Series of Bolt-Action Rifles Introduced at NRAConventionMAY 05, 2011 03:39P.M.
Mossberg MVP Series of Bolt-Action Rifles Introduced at NRA
Convention
Designed with Varmint/Predator Hunters and Long-Range Shooters in
Mind.
Mossberg MVP Series Varmint Rifle chambered in 5.56mm NATO with
Scope Package
Mossberg
North Haven, CT --(Ammoland.com)- O.F. Mossberg & Sons, Inc.
announces a new line of dedicated varmint and predator bolt-action
rifles, the MVP (Mossberg Varmint Predator) Series, based on the
overwhelming success of the Mossberg 4×4 centerfire rifle.
The engineers at Mossberg combined this classic bolt-action platform
with the features most highly-desired by dedicated varmint and predator
hunters and long-range competitive shooters in this innovative and well-
designed series.
Notably-setting this family of rifles apart from the competition is its
unique, patent-pending bolt design which allows MVP Series rifles to
accept and reliably feed from AR-15 style magazines; a breakthrough
innovation in bolt-action platforms!
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The first rifle in this ground-breaking series, the MVP Series Varmint
chambered in 5.56mm NATO (.223 Rem), was recently unveiled at the
2011 NRA Convention in Pittsburgh, PA.
Two initial offerings will be available this summer including a standard
rifle package with 10-round magazine and factory-installed, Weaver-
style bases for customization with optics of the shooter’s choice. The
second is a convenient combo package which includes the rifle, pre-
mounted and bore-sighted 4-16x50mm variable riflescope, bi-pod and
10-round magazine.
The MVP Series Varmint Rifle, chambered in .5.56mm NATO (.223
Rem), has a 1:9 twist rate to optimize bullet performance and accuracy
from the 24-inch button-rifled, medium bull barrel which also features a
varmint-style crown to protect the muzzle. Stylish fluting reduces weight
and increases heat dissipation. The helically-fluted bolt further reduces
the rifle’s overall weight and adds to its distinctive look. The innovative,
patent-pending bolt design allows the rifle to accept AR-15 style
aftermarket magazines and the 10-round magazine included from the
factory. All metalwork features a matte blue finish.
The grey laminate, benchrest-style stock has an ergonomically-designed
pistol grip with palm swell and is pillar bedded for the utmost in shot
placement repeatability. Stippling on the forend and pistol grip provide
for positive hand placement in any weather condition while the deeply-
relieved area behind the pistol grip increases wrist and forearm comfort
during long shooting strings. The comb is parallel to the bore centerline
to eliminate parallax errors. The wide, flat-bottom forend is perfect for
sandbag rests or bipod use.
Performance and accuracy are key to long-range shooting and the MVP
Series Varmint rifle, as with all 4×4 bolt-actions, comes standard with
Mossberg’s Lightning Bolt-Action™ (LBA™) Adjustable Trigger System.
Built with durability and reliability in mind, the LBA trigger assembly is
machined from aircraft-grade aluminum and hard-coat anodized to
military spec, preventing corrosion and minimizing wear. The trigger
blade blocks the sear from releasing the striker unless the blade is fully
depressed, even at the lightest adjustment setting. And with a simple
twist of a standard screwdriver, the LBA trigger is adjustable from 2 to 7
lbs, providing the shooter with the flexibility of adjusting the trigger pull
without taking the rifle to a gunsmith. With its distinctive, skeletonized
“lightning bolt” trigger blade, the LBA Trigger System offers a truly crisp,
creep-free trigger, optimizing accuracy and shot-to-shot consistency.
Mossberg MVP Series Varmint Rifle
Other standard features on this MVP Series rifle include sling swivel
studs and factory-installed Weaver-style scope bases. Built for
performance and featured-packed, this varminter weighs in at mere 7 ¼
lbs and can deliver MOA accuracy right from the box!
This first offering in the MVP Series combines the performance, features
and value that hunters and shooters worldwide have come to expect from
Mossberg. Be one of the first to own a MVP Series Varmint rifle, see your
local Mossberg retailer today.
Mossberg MVP Series Varmint Rifle Specifications:
ITEMTYPECALIBERTOTAL
CAPBARREL/FINISHTWISTRATESIGHTSOVERALL
LENGTHSTOCK/FINISHAPPROX WEIGHTMSRP27700Bolt-
Action5.56mm NATO(.223 Rem)10+124 in Med Bull Fluted
Matte Blue
1:9 Weaver-Style Bases43 inBenchrest-StyleGrey Laminate7.5
lbs$64927710Bolt-Action5.56mm NATO(.223 Rem)10+124 in
Med Bull Fluted
Matte Blue
1:9Weaver-Style Bases 4-15x50mm Scope & Rings43
inBenchrest-StyleGrey Laminate10 lbs$796
About O.F. Mossberg & Sons, Inc.
Founded in 1919, O.F. Mossberg & Sons, Inc. is the oldest family-owned
firearms manufacturer in America, and is the largest pump-action
shotgun manufacturer in the world. Leading the way with over 100
design and utility patents to its credit, and standing as the first ISO 9001
Certified long-gun manufacturer, Mossberg is considered to be one of the
most innovative firearms manufacturers in U.S. History. For more
information on commercial, special purpose, law enforcement and
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military shotguns, rifles and accessories, please visit their website at
www.mossberg.com.
Tags: 223, 5.56, Firearms News, Long Range Shooting, Mossberg, New
Guns, Varmint Hunting
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Smith & Wesson ExpandsMilitary Appreciation ProgramMAY 05, 2011 03:25P.M.
Smith & Wesson Expands Military Appreciation Program
“Nation’s Finest” Program Offers Discounts on Firearms to Qualified
Military Personnel.
Smith and Wesson
SPRINGFIELD, Mass.--(Ammoland.com)- SPRINGFIELD, Mass.
(May 5, 2011) – Smith & Wesson Corp. announced today that the
Company is expanding its Nation’s Finest rebate program, which is
designed to provide qualified military personnel and disabled veterans
with discounts on select Smith & Wesson firearms.
The Nation’s Finest program is just one of the many ways that the
Company is showing its appreciation toward members of the United
States Armed Forces community who actively participate in the shooting
sports.
From now to December 31, 2011, any current active duty, retired or
disabled member of the U.S. Armed Forces or Reserves is eligible to
receive a rebate with the purchase of any qualifying Smith & Wesson
firearm*.
Smith & Wesson Military Appreciation Program
The Nation’s Finest program offers eligible military personnel and
disabled veterans a $100 mail-in rebate for the purchase of a qualifying
M&P15 rifle, and a $50 mail-in rebate for the purchase of a qualifying
M&P pistol or Smith & Wesson revolver. Please visit www.smith-
wesson.com/nationsfinest for complete details on the Nation’s Finest
program and to learn more about qualifying Smith & Wesson products.
The incentive program is limited to the purchase of one model per
firearm category.
“It is with a great sense of pride and deep appreciation that
we have expanded the Nation’s Finest program in order to
give something back to the men and women of the U.S.
Armed Services,” said James Debney, President of Firearms
for Smith & Wesson.
“These true patriots have selflessly and valiantly devoted
their lives to the preservation of the United States and, in
turn, we have pledged our support to them. While we can
never thank them enough for their services or the hardships
they have endured, we hope this program will help them
enjoy the shooting sports both on a professional and
recreational level.”
Smith & Wesson’s Nation’s Finest program is available to all active duty
U.S. Military, Retired Military with retired Military Status, active
National Guard Reservists and Disabled Veterans of all U.S. Military
branches, including the U.S. Coast Guard. Customers wishing to take
advantage of this offer should visit the Smith & Wesson website at
www.smith-wesson.com/nationsfinest for redemption coupons and
complete details.
*All M&P15 Sport rifles, M&P15-22 rifles, M&P22 pistols,
and all used firearms are excluded from the Nation’s Finest
program.
About Smith & Wesson
Smith & Wesson Holding Corporation (NASDAQ: SWHC) is a
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U.S.-based, global provider of products and services for safety, security,
protection and sport. The company designs and constructs facility
perimeter security solutions for military and commercial applications,
and delivers a broad portfolio of firearms and related training to the
military, law enforcement and sports markets. SWHC companies include
Smith & Wesson Corp., the globally recognized manufacturer of quality
firearms; Smith & Wesson Security Solutions, a full-service perimeter
security integrator, barrier manufacturer and installer; and
Thompson/Center Arms Company, Inc., a premier designer and
manufacturer of premium hunting firearms. SWHC facilities are located
in Massachusetts, Maine, and Tennessee. For more information on
Smith & Wesson and its companies, call (800) 331-0852 or log on to
www.smith-wesson.com; http://www.tcarms.com or
www.waltherusa.com.
Tags: Discount Firearms, Military Gear, Smith & Wesson, Veteran
Outdoors, Veteran Shooters
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Federal Premium Mobile SiteGets Ammo RecommendationToolMAY 05, 2011 03:20P.M.
Federal Premium Mobile Site Gets Ammo Recommendation
Tool
ATK
Anoka, Mn -(Ammoland.com)- The Federal Premium® mobile site,
http://m.federalpremium.com, now has Federal’s load recommendation
tool.
This feature helps shooters find their ideal ammunition—all from
anywhere on their mobile devices. The mobile site works with all
smartphone platforms and also includes a Google Maps dealer locator.
Narrow the Options
The load recommendation tool helps shooters isolate exactly which
Federal ammunition performs best for them. Users start by selecting
their firearm, then move through steps narrowing caliber, range and
usage.
The end result is a load recommendation specific and customized for
each user. The process begins at:
http://m.federalpremium.com/recommendation.
Quickly Gaining Popularity
Federal’s load recommendation tool
Federal Premium’s mobile site, http://m.federalpremium.com has
quickly grown in usage since its launch in early 2011. The site is a
complete online resource intended specifically for mobile devices. Users
can check promotions, look up products and find the nearest dealer—all
from their smartphones. Hunters and shooters on-the-go should visit
http://m.federalpremium.com.
“The load recommendation tool is a great way to narrow down your
shooting options.” said Marketing Technology Manager Mihai
Moldoveanu. “We designed the tool to quickly take shooters through the
entire process of selecting a load. From there they can find out how to get
to the nearest store with the mobile dealer locator. This mobile site is
ideal for on-the-go access.”
To check out the mobile website today, go to
http://m.federalpremium.com.
About Federal® Cartridge Company:
Headquartered in Anoka, Minnesota, Federal Cartridge Company has
been providing hunters and shooters with high-quality rimfire, centerfire
and shotshell ammunition since 1922. It pioneered the Premium
category of ammunition and is part of the world’s leading ammunition
manufacturer, ATK Security and Sporting. For more information on
Federal, visit www.federalpremium.com.
Tags: Ammunition, Ammunition News, ATK, Federal Premium
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Colorado Ranch Chooses RMEFfor 1,330-Acre EasementMAY 05, 2011 03:16P.M.
Colorado Ranch Chooses RMEF for 1,330-Acre Easement
Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation
MISSOULA, Mont. --(Ammoland.com)- MISSOULA, Mont.–Wolf
Mountain Ranch near Steamboat Springs, Colo., has long been noted as
a critical migration corridor for one of Colorado’s preeminent elk herds.
Ranch owners yesterday completed a deal to permanently protect 1,330
acres through a conservation easement with the Rocky Mountain Elk
Foundation (RMEF).
The easement ensures the future of the ranch’s wildlife habitat by
restricting development even if land ownership changes.
Each fall, the Bears Ears elk herd, one of Colorado’s largest at 23,000
head, leaves summering areas high in the Park Range and Elkhead
Mountains and crosses Wolf Mountain Ranch en route to wintering
areas 60 miles to the west. Some elk inhabit the 19,000-acre ranch year
round. The property’s mix of sagebrush, mountain shrub, open grassland
and aspen and mixed conifer forest also is home to Columbian sharptail
and greater sage grouse, mule deer, bear and many other game and
nongame species.
The ranch, 18 miles west of Steamboat Springs, participates in
Colorado’s Ranching for Wildlife program and is utilized by public
hunters each year.
“Wolf Mountain Ranch also is a working cattle operation.
We’re pleased to help ensure the future of its agricultural
heritage as well as its wildlife values,” said Brandon Hoffner,
lands program manager for RMEF. “This easement helps
guarantee the Bears Ears elk herd will be around to hunt and
enjoy for generations to come.”
Funding partners in the project include the ranch owners, Pirtlaw
Partners, Ltd., along with the Routt County Purchase of Development
Rights Program, Colorado Division of Wildlife (CDOW) and RMEF.
Monitoring of conservation easement provisions will be shared by
CDOW and RMEF.
Hoffner added that RMEF has been selected to hold future easements on
Wolf Mountain Ranch (RMEF now holds four conservation easements in
the area), if funding for the projects can be obtained. Approximately
6,092 acres of the ranch are protected through easements with The
Nature Conservancy. The new 1,330-acre project brings total protected
acreage to 7,422, or about 39 percent of the entire ranch.
About the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation:
Snowy peaks, dark timber basins and grassy meadows. RMEF is leading
an elk country initiative that has conserved or enhanced habitat on over
5.9 million acres–a land area equivalent to a swath three miles wide and
stretching along the entire Continental Divide from Canada to Mexico.
RMEF also works to open, secure and improve public access for hunting,
fishing and other recreation. Get involved at www.rmef.org or 800-CALL
ELK.
Tags: Colorado, Conservation News, RMEF, Rocky Mountain Elk
Foundation
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Wiley X Eyewear ManufacturingPt-1 Ballistic Eyewear In TheUSAMAY 05, 2011 03:06P.M.
Wiley X Eyewear Now Manufacturing Pt-1 Ballistic Eyewear In
The U.S.A.
Signals New Initiative to Make More Tactical Protective Eyewear
Products in America.
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Wiley X Pt-1 Ballistic Eyewear
Wiley X Eyewear
Livermore, CA --(Ammoland.com)- Wiley X Eyewear is proud to
announce that it is now manufacturing its successful Wiley X PT-1
tactical eyewear system in the U.S.A. Perhaps even more importantly,
this veteran-owned company says this is the first example of an ongoing
initiative that will see more tactical eyewear products built in America.
“We have long endeavored to provide our brave soldiers in
the field with the vision protection they need and deserve,”
said Wiley X Eyewear Co-Owner Myles Freeman, Jr.
“Meeting the highest possible standards of quality and
performance has always been something we take quite
seriously. Manufacturing key tactical products like the PT-1
here in America will help us raise the bar even further — and
we plan to expand on this important initiative in the future,”
added Freeman.
The PT-1 is part of Wiley X’s lightweight and versatile Changeable Series
products, designed to provide military and law enforcement users with
the highest level of protection and the flexibility to adapt to changing
conditions and tactical situations “on the fly.” It features
Wiley X’s Wrapback design for superior peripheral vision and reduced
backlit glare. The PT-1’s Take-Flight nose piece is designed to adjust to
any nose bridge for a secure and comfortable fit. The Wiley X PT-1 is
offered in single lens, two-lens and three-lens packages to best match a
variety of missions and environments. The PT-1 is also RX-insert
compatible for seamless use with corrective lenses. In fact, this same Rx-
insert can also be used with several other Wiley X tactical models
including the PT-3, Saber Advanced and Nerve Goggle.
These advanced glasses have been engineered to protect the vision of
soldiers and law enforcement in the field of operations, where things can
go from bad to worse in a flash.
Wiley X’s PT-1 meets the military’s stringent MIL-PRF-31013 Ballistic
Standard as well as the ANSI Z87.1-2003 High Velocity and High Mass
Impact Standards. In fact, Wiley X is the only premium sunglass brand
with this stringent ANSI rating on every product it makes. The PT-1 is
also Authorized Protective Eyewear List (APEL) Approved, an important
designation proudly noted on this product’s frame.
To learn more about the new American made Wiley X PT-1 — or the
company’s full line of ballistic protective eyewear — visit Wiley X
Eyewear at 7800 Patterson Pass Road, Livermore, CA 94550 •
Telephone: (800) 776-7842 • Or visit online at www.wileyx.com.
Tags: Eyewear, Gun Gear, Tactical Gear, Wiley X
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101 Reasons To Buy AnARMALITE Rifle – Chapter 4MAY 05, 2011 02:55P.M.
101 Reasons To Buy An ARMALITE Rifle – Chapter 4
10 Reasons To Buy An ARMALITE Rifle
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ArmaLite Inc
Geneseo, IL – -(Ammoland.com)- There are many reasons to buy a
firearm.
During the year 2011, we will share 101 of OUR reasons to buy the best:
ArmaLite.
101 Reasons To Buy An ArmaLite:
• Armalite’s M-15 lower receivers are forged 7075-T6 aluminum, not
weaker billet aluminum.
• The ArmaLite AR-50A1’s accuracy is 7-8 inches at 1,000 yards.
• ArmaLite’s stainless steel barrels are button cut.
• ArmaLite’s web site library includes the most comprehensive
technical notes in the industry.
• The ArmaLite AR-30 comes in .338 Lapua.
• The ArmaLite AR-30 comes in .300 Win Mag.
• The ArmaLite AR-30 comes in .308 Winchester.
• ArmaLite’s M-15 barrels are chrome moly vanadium steel. (MIL-B-
11595-E)
• ArmaLite’s AR-10 SuperSASS comes standard with a fully
adjustable sniper stock.
• ArmaLite’s AR-10(T) Carbine is perfect for hunting hogs and big
game.
AR Stands For ArmaLite: Accept No Substitutes.
About:
ArmaLite has one of the broadest product lines in the firearms industry.
We manufacture and sell semiautomatic rifles in a variety of calibers
including 5.56mm and 7.62mm, long range super-accurate bolt action
rifles in calibers including .308 Winchester, .300 Winchester Magnum,
.338 Lapua, and 50 BMG, and classic 9mm pistols.Visit:
www.armalite.com
Tags: AR Rifles, AR10, Armalite, Black Rifles
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Bushnell Receives Outdoor LifeEditor’s Choice & NRA GoldenBullseye AwardsMAY 05, 2011 02:32P.M.
Bushnell Receives Outdoor Life Editor’s Choice & NRA Golden
Bullseye Awards
Jordan Vermillion, Bushnell Sports Optics Product Director accepts the
NRA Golden Bullseye award from Mark Keefe, American Rifleman
Editor in Chief
Bushnell Outdoor Products
Overland Park, KS. --(Ammoland.com)- Bushnell Outdoor Products,
an industry-leader in high performance sports optics for more than 60
years, returned from the NRA Annual Meeting in Pittsburgh, Penn. with
two prestigious industry awards.
Bushnell was awarded American Rifleman’s NRA Golden Bullseye Award
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Optic of the Year award for the Fusion 1600 10x 42mm binocular/laser
rangefinder and the Outdoor Life Editor’s Choice Award for the Elite
Tactical 3-12x 44mm riflescope.
Mark Keefe, American Rifleman Editor in Chief, presented Bushnell with
the Golden Bullseye Award during the NRA’s annual awards breakfast.
The Fusion 1600 is a revolutionary outdoor product, combining the
highest quality Bushnell optics and a world-class laser rangefinder. The
Fusion features BaK-4 prisms and fully multi-coated optics, enhanced
with the patented RainGuardHD anti-fog coating. The 1,600 yard laser
rangefinder features +/- one-yard accuracy, and its Angle Range
Compensation guarantees pinpoint accuracy in any terrain.
Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life Hunting Editor, and Anthony Licata,
Field & Stream Editor, presented the Editor’s Choice award during the
opening day at the NRA Annual Meeting. With fully multi-coated optics
and Ultra Wide Band Coating, the Elite Tactical riflescope offers the
bright, clear views from dawn to dusk. Argon purged and complemented
with the RainGuardHD permanent lens coating, this fully waterproof,
fog proof scope offers the finest in performance and long-term reliability.
Jordan Vermillion, Bushnell Sports Optics Product Director accepts the
Outdoor Life Editor’s Choice award from Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life
Hunting Editor, and Anthony Licata, Field & Stream Editor
For more information about Bushnell Outdoor Products, visit
www.Bushnell.com or call 1-800-423-3537.
Bushnell Outdoor Products is a global manufacturer and marketer of
branded consumer products based in Overland Park, Kansas. Bushnell
Outdoor Products sells its products worldwide under the Bushnell®,
Tasco®, Serengeti®, Bollé®, Uncle Mike’s Law Enforcement®, Stoney
Point®, Hoppe’s®, Butler Creek®, Cébé®, Uncle Mike’s®, Final
Approach®, Simmons® and Millett® brand names. For information
about any of these brands or products, please contact Bushnell Public
Relations at (913) 752-6105.
Tags: American Rifleman, Awards, Bushnell, Golden Bullseye Award,
NRA, Optics, Outdoor Life
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Terramar Sports Teams UpWith Mossy OakMAY 05, 2011 02:21P.M.
Terramar Sports Teams Up With Mossy Oak
Mossy Oak
TARRYTOWN, NY --(Ammoland.com)- The Terramar GEO Grid
Fleece is a versatile mid-layer that is perfect for layering or as a stand
alone piece in warmer weather.
GEO Fleece is Terramar’s warmest temperature control layer.
The dual surface knitting system incorporates high-loft grid channels for
enhanced breathability and effective moisture transport.
GEO Grid Fleece Crew and Pant features:
• ec2 Qwik-Dri Thermoregulation Comfort Technology
• Ultra Fresh for odor control
• 95% micro-polyester 5% Spandex
• Flat seam construction
• UPF 50+
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Terramar Sports-Crew in Mossy Oak Camo
The GEO Grid Fleece crews and pants are available in the new Mossy
Oak Break-Up® Infinity™ pattern. Featuring unprecedented depth,
unequaled detail and elements with remarkable contrast, Break-Up
Infinity truly offers hunters another dimension in camo.
The Terramar GEO Grid fleece is part of the Terramar Sports Body-
Sensors collection. For more information, log on to
www.terramarsports.com.
Terramar Sports produces official licensed products of Mossy Oak/ Haas
Outdoors Inc. Haas Outdoors Inc. is headquartered in West Point, Miss.,
was established in 1986 and is home of Mossy Oak
(www.mossyoak.com). Mossy Oak specializes in developing and
marketing modern camouflage designs for hunters and outdoorsmen.
Mossy Oak patterns can be found on a multitude of products worldwide.
Haas Outdoors Inc. is the outdoor industry leader in modern camouflage
design, international licensing and marketing.
Haas Outdoors Inc. markets its services and products under widely
recognized brands including: Mossy Oak, BioLogic, Mossy Oak
Productions, MOOSE Media, Nativ Nurseries and Mossy Oak Properties.
Tags: Mossy Oak, Outerwear, Terramar Sports
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Madison 5 Open-CarryHarassment All ChargesDropped Civil Lawsuit to FollowMAY 05, 2011 02:14P.M.
Madison 5 Open-Carry Harassment All Charges Dropped Civil
Lawsuit to Follow
Wisconsin Carry
Wisconsin --(Ammoland.com)- Last fall five Wisconsin Carry members
were peacefully enjoying dinner at a Madison area Culvers restaurant.
Like thousands of Wisconsin residents, they carry a sidearm for self-
defense as a daily practice in the only manner currently provided by
Wisconsin law.
After a 911 caller inquired as to the legality of open-carry, Madison police
arrived en masse and illegally demanded identification from all five.
Two members who politely declined to provide ID were wrongfully cited
for obstruction of justice. (Wisconsin, a free state, does not require you
produce identification when you have done nothing wrong.) Those
citations were rescinded 2 days later and all 5 were mailed citations for
disorderly conduct despite no evidence of a disturbance.
Details of that initial incident are available on Wisconsin Carry’s website
www.wisconsincarry.org. Click on the “Sept. 23rd 2010″ blog heading for
details including the audio of the 911 call.
Wisconsin Carry filed a federal civil lawsuit against the City of Madison
and Police Chief Noble Wray on September 29, 2010. That lawsuit can be
viewed here:
www.wisconsincarry.org/pdf/Madison/MadisonComplaint.pdf
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Wisconsin Carry also retained, on behalf of our members, notable
defense attorney Chris Van Wagner, principal of the Madison law firm
Van Wagner & Wood www.vanwagnerwood.com/ to contest the
wrongfully issued disorderly conduct citations.
Today, Wisconsin Carry is pleased to announce that Attorney Van
Wagner has informed us that all of the charges against the “Madison 5″
have been dismissed.
According to Attorney Van Wagner “The Madison City
Attorney agreed after a full review of the police investigation
and 911 call that there was absolutely no disturbance created
by our members and that the disorderly conduct citations
were inappropriate”. Van Wagner also added that “The ONLY
disturbance created on that Saturday evening was by a mass
of uniformed Madison police officers and squads arriving to
investigate law-abiding citizens having dinner”
Questions about this incident and subsequent actions by Wisconsin
Carry and our attorney may be directed to Wisconsin Carry or Attorney
Chris Van Wagner. Wisconsin Carry will shortly be filing a second civil
lawsuit against Madison Police Chief Noble Wray and the City of
Madison to obtain damages on behalf of our members for their wrongful
detainment and costs associated with disposing of the citations.
Carry On,
Nik Clark Chairman – Wisconsin Carry, Inc.
P.O. Box 270403
Milwaukee, WI 53227
About:
Wisconsin Carry, Inc. is a non-profit corporation dedicated to the
preservation and reclamation of the rights of law-abiding Wisconsin
residents to carry in the manner of their choosing. We believe that “open
carry” and “concealed carry” are choices to be made by law-abiding
citizens based on their situation and preference. Wisconsin Carry, like
many gun-rights organizations in Wisconsin, is investing a great deal of
resources to get Wisconsin law changed to allow concealed carry this
next legislative session by proposing Constitutional Carry. Wisconsin
Carry, Inc. will continue to use legal recourse to deter unlawful treatment
of law-abiding Wisconsin residents who currently exercise their right to
open carry, and soon will exercise their right to concealed carry in
Wisconsin. Visit: www.wisconsincarry.org
Tags: Gun Owner Discrimination, Gun Owner Harassment, Open Carry,
Wisconsin, Wisconsin Carry
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Dark Ops Knives Introduces theVendetta KnifeMAY 05, 2011 02:01P.M.
Dark Ops Knives Introduces the Vendetta Fixed-Blade
Concealable Knife
The Vendetta is an ergonomically designed “blade of last resort” of
exceptional quality, with form fitting styling for neck, ankle, or forearm
carry.
Dark Ops Vendetta Concealable Knife
Dark Ops Knives
SPRINGFIELD, MO - -(Ammoland.com)- Dark Ops Knives introduces
the Vendetta: a compact, yet powerful ”karambit” style concealable
fighting knife.
Originally designed as a simple farming tool, its evolution into both a
sophisticated fighting implement and useful utility knife suits it for self-
defense and daily carry.
The integral finger loop is a remarkable safety feature that prevents the
blade from slipping or being stripped from the hand when in use.
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The Vendetta takes this ancient design to a whole new tactical level. Its
carry-mode flexibility coupled with fast, secure deployment makes it an
ideal concealable knife for those in life-threatening combat situations.
For all others, it’s an effective, substantial utility tool with an elaborate,
yet practical design that demands serious respect.
“We’re excited about the Vendetta. It’s a totally unique design
for a tactical knife: beefy and incredibly tough!” states C.
Frank Miller, CEO and Owner of Dark Operations Fighting
Knives. Vendetta Design Details
• Ergonomic design is easily usable in all hand sizes.
• Neck knife carry is deployable in the reverse grip.
• PanicPort through-hole in tail of integrated tang allows for both
secure anti-slip grip control and successful sheath removal with
85% of knife concealed in the ankle and forearm modes.
• Deep finger grooves for secure finger positioning, and deep index
finger notch for grip and leverage.
• Skeletonized handle for weight reduction with small cutouts that
won’t trap fingers.
• Hollow grind razor-sharp combat edge made of CTV2 steel.
• Broader flat grind with serrations on the top edge for heavy-duty
occupational cutting.
• Heavy grip notching on handle circumference for added grip.
• Contact surfaces are polished, smoothed, and heavily beveled to
prevent deployment snags.
• Titanium Carbonitride coating makes knife impervious to body
sweat and humidity.
• Built of lifetime warranty-backed Dark Ops proprietary CTV2 steel
for strength and durability.
• Includes heavy-duty Kydex sheath with clip and chain.
• Optional accessories include a forearm strap.
• Lethal, concealable. May be illegal in certain jurisdictions.
Vendetta Specifications
• Total Length: 6.75 in.
• Blade Length: 3.5 in.
• Weight: 3.8 oz.
• Blade Thickness: .185 nom
• Blade Steel: CTV2 Stainless Steel
• Sheath Configuration: Neck, Ankle and Forearm Carry
About Dark Ops CTV2 Steel
CTV2 steel is a proprietary hybrid alloy of Chromium, Cobalt, Tungsten,
Vanadium, and many other properties with surgical grade stainless steel.
CTV2 offers both strength and edge holding ability. Additional cryogenic
hardening enables medical grade edge sharpness while avoiding the
brittleness of high Rockwell hardness. About Dark Operations Fighting
Knives
Dark Operations Fighting Knives is a privately held company and
subsidiary of Dark Ops Holdings. Founded in 2001 by a law enforcement
specialist and based in the heartland of the USA, Dark Ops Knives
produces knives that are considered by many to be the most effective
edged combat weapons in existence today. Dark Ops Knives feature
rugged construction designed to perform in the gravest extremes,
proprietary CTV2 steel blades that are nearly double the thickness of
standard knives, and simple yet tough locking mechanisms that are
proven in combat and as strong as the steel itself. Dark Ops Knives have
military-tested handle designs that contain ground quartz inserts for
maximum grip and leverage, aided by substantial finger grooves that
orient the knives to be used in the dark or under physical duress. All
knives hold a lifetime warranty.
For more information on the Vendetta and other Dark Ops Knives, visit
www.darkopsknives.com. For more information on additional tactical
products, visit www.darkopsholdings.com. Military and LEO discounts
available.
Tags: Dark Ops Knives, Knife Manufactures, Knives
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Keith Warren’s Programs TopRatings on Pursuit ChannelMAY 05, 2011 01:42P.M.
Keith Warren’s Programs Top Ratings on Pursuit Channel
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Keith Warren
NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas --(Ammoland.com)- With the amazing
amount of competition in outdoor programming today, it’s incredibly
rare to have a No. 1 show.
Yet, award-winning outdoor television host and producer Keith Warren
now has two shows — Keith Warren’s Deer & Wildlife Stories and The
High Road with Keith Warren — competing neck-and-neck for the No. 1
spot on the Pursuit Channel.
Based on viewer popularity, Deer & Wildlife Stories and The High Road
are clear favorites on the Pursuit Channel. The Deer & Wildlife Stories
has always sparked excitement among deer enthusiasts, but now — in its
third season — the show has fired up television executives with its
growing popularity. Similarly, Warren’s outdoor adventures and
personable on-air rapport on The High Road has attracted a large, and
still growing, viewership.
“We’re extremely pleased that our shows have attracted so
many viewers and I think a big reason of that success has
been our overriding mission to promote and celebrate our
outdoor lifestyle,” says Warren, a long-time advocate for the
outdoors. “Our shows have always shown the importance of
preserving our outdoor lifestyle through hunting, fishing and
agricultural endeavors such as deer farming, and we’re
looking forward to many seasons yet to come.”
Keith Warren’s Deer & Wildlife Stories airs three times a week on the
Pursuit Channel (DirecTV 608 and Dish 240), showing on Wednesday at
7:30 p.m., Friday at 3 p.m. and Saturday at 6 p.m. Warren’s other
program, The High Road also airs three times a week on The Pursuit
Channel , Friday at 12 a.m., Sunday at 11 a.m. and Sunday at 8:30 p.m.
All times are EST. Warren’s shows are also available for viewing 24/7 at
www.keithwarren.net.
For more information about Keith Warren, his programs or for
advertising/sponsorship opportunities, email [email protected] or
visit www.KeithWarren.net. Also, catch the latest news on Keith Warren
at www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/pages/Keith-Warren/87907865501
Based in New Braunfels, Keith Warren Outdoor Adventures produces
The High Road and Deer & Wildlife Stories programs, airing on The
Pursuit Channel. Keith Warren productions are designed to encourage
others to become actively involved in the outdoors as the ultimate
conservationists and stewards of the land. For more information on
Keith Warren Outdoor Adventures, visit www.KeithWarren.net.
Tags: Hunting TV Shows, Keith Warren, Keith Warren Outdoor
Adventures, Pursuit Channel, Shooting Media News
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