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12 May 2011

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You may also carry concealed inside city limits without a permit if you are a person “who is lawfully engaged in hunting, fishing, trapping, camping, hiking, backpacking, farming, ranching, or other outdoor activity in which weapons are often carried for recreation or protection;”, says current law.

When is Concealed Carry Really Concealed Carry in Montana? MAY 11, 2011 06:00P.M.

So, if you are inside city limits, outside your home or place of business, and not doing one of the list of outdoor things exempted in the law, and have a firearm “wholly or partially covered by clothing or wearing apparel,” you must have a concealed weapon permit to be legal.

When is Concealed Carry Really Concealed Carry in Montana?

Gary Marbut, president Montana Shooting Sports Association www.mtssa.org author, Gun Laws of Montana www.mtpublish.com About Montana Shooting Sports Association: MSSA is the primary political advocate for Montana gun owners. Visit: www.mtssa.org Tags: Concealed Carry, Concealed Carry Laws, Gary Marbut, Montana, Montana Shooting Sports Association

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Magnalight Annouces Ultra Versatile HID Spotlight for Military & Hunting Applications

Missoula, MT --(Ammoland.com)- An MSSA member asked me to clarify where and how what sort of carry is legal in Montana, since the Governor vetoed HB 271. If you want to know about all the gun laws in Montana, get my book, Gun Laws of Montana.

MAY 11, 2011 05:38P.M.

First, the definition of “concealed” for concealed weapons in Montana is not a dictionary definition as in hidden from view. Rather, the definition is specified in law as “wholly or partially covered by clothing or wearing apparel.”

Magnalight Annouces Ultra Versatile HID Spotlight for Military & Hunting Applications

Thus, under the seat of your car (in Montana – different in other states), in the console between the seats, in the glove box, in a backpack, in a briefcase, and even in a woman’s purse are not considered to be “concealed” for the purpose of Montana concealed weapon law. Under current law you may carry openly most places, regardless of city limits. You may carry concealed outside city limits without a permit. You may carry concealed inside city limits without a permit in your home or place of business (presumably with your employer’s permission).

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polycarbonate handle affixed to the adjusting bracket allows easy beam direction adjustment that stays in place once set. By incorporating their IP67 rated DCP-11-DP waterproof power converter and mounting it inline with this spotlight’s power cord via Deutsch connectors, Magnalight has created a high power spotlight that can be operated with common 120VAC household current as well as the 12 VDC current typical in vehicles and boats. This dual current type capability allows users to mount and operate this light in locations where 12VDC is either unavailable or inconvenient as well as on vehicles and watercraft using their own 120VAC or 12VDC power. When operated directly from 12VDC current, this 70 watt HID spotlight consumes a mere 5.9 amps at 70 watts, making it highly efficient as well as powerful. With a housing constructed of high impact nylon, a borosilicate hardened glass lens and solid polycarbonate adjusting handle this spotlight is designed for rugged use and is an ideal lighting solution for those in the military and professional services as well as hunters and workers in the private sector who require a versatile spotlight that will stand up to rugged environments.

Magnalight PML-70-DP-120 70 Watt HID Spotlight

“We have a lot of customers looking for high output fixed mount lighting to be operated on conventional home or building power,” said Rob Bresnahan with Larson Electronics’ magnalight.com. “We have created a surface mount lighting solution that can be used on 12/24V low voltage or conventional 120/240V AC power. Think of these as mini-tower security lights. The operator uses the handle to move the light around to spot targets, identify security issues and conduct other searchlight functions. “

Magnalight

Magnalight by Larson Electronics has provided industrial grade spotlights and lighting equipment to the military and industrial sectors since 1967 and manufactures and sells a wide variety of spotlights, HID spotlights, power transformers, HID work lights and power supplies. Visit Magnalight.com to view the entire line of Magnalight spotlights or call them at 1-800-369-6671 or 1-214-616-6180 for international inquiries to learn more or discuss special ordering requirements.

Kemp, TX --(Ammoland.com)- Larson Electronics’ Magnalight.com unveiled today the newest offering in its line of industrial grade spotlights designed for rugged and abusive environments. The Magnalight PML-70-DP-120 70 Watt HID Spotlight produces a 6,300 lumen light beam capable of reaching over 4800 feet in length and offers the versatile option of operation with either common 120 volt AC power or 12 volt DC current.

Tags: Magnalight, Tactical Gear, Tactical Lights, Weapons Lights A weatherproof and multi-voltage capable inline transformer allows this spotlight to operate with common 120 Volt AC power as well as its native 12VDC current, giving users the ability to mount and use this light anywhere AC or DC power is available. With a Xenon D2 type HID lamp and an instant on HID ballast that brings the unit to full power in 3 seconds, the Magnalight PML-70-DP120 70 Watt HID Spotlight produces a 6,300 lumen light beam capable of reaching over 4,800 feet in length. IP67 rated waterproof, this spotlight’s housing is constructed of high impact nylon for lightweight durability and is mounted to vehicles or flat surfaces via an adjustable mounting assembly that incorporates tensioned hinges to provide simple positioning of the light once mounted. Rubber isolators provide added resistance to vibrations and a solid

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In his initial review of the P226 E2, Shooting Illustrated Handguns Editor Dick Williams said, “The E2 enhancements may look cool, but more importantly, the improvements are markedly evident in handling and shooting.”

SIG SAUER P226 E2 Named NRA’s Shooting Illustrated Handgun of the Year

The Enhanced Ergonomics P226 models all feature a newly designed, one-piece modular grip with improved texture and width reduction in overall circumference. The improved ergonomics provide a better fit over a wider range of hand sizes. The SIG SAUER innovative Short Reset Trigger (SRT) system provides a 60% reduction in trigger reset. E2 models also include a reduced reach trigger, providing a shorter reach for shooters with smaller hands.

MAY 11, 2011 05:26P.M. SIG SAUER P226 E2 Named NRA’s Shooting Illustrated Handgun of the Year Publication bestows Golden Bullseye award on new ergonomic design.

Introduced in 2010 as a separate model, E2 enhancements are now standard on all new P226 and P229 models. The original two-piece grip is now available by special order. • For more information about SIG SAUER products, please visit www.SIGSAUER.com. • Become a fan of SIG SAUER on Facebook at www.facebook.com/SigSauerInc. About SIG SAUER, Inc. SIG SAUER, Inc. is the largest member of a worldwide business group of firearms manufacturers that includes J.P. Sauer & Sohn and Blaser GmbH in Germany and Swiss Arms AG in Switzerland. This global network of companies gives SIG SAUER a world-class firearms knowledge base, unparalleled design expertise, and extensive manufacturing capacity, enabling the company to respond quickly and effectively to changing market conditions and the needs of its military, law enforcement, and commercial markets worldwide. SIG SAUER is an ISO 9001: 2008 certified company with over 400 employees. For more information on SIG SAUER, any of its products, or the SIG SAUER Academy, log on to www.sigsauer.com.

SIG SAUER E2 P226 Pistol

Tags: Awards, Golden Bullseye Award, NRA, P226, Shooting Illustrated, Sig Sauer SIG SAUER EXETER, NH --(Ammoland.com)- SIG SAUER, Inc., the leading manufacturer of commercial, law enforcement and military firearms, is pleased to announce that the P226 E2 has been recognized as the Handgun of the Year and has received the Shooting Illustrated Golden Bullseye award at the NRA’s Annual Meeting in Pittsburgh. “We are honored that the National Rifle Association felt the P226 E2 was worthy of a coveted Golden Bullseye,” said Ron Cohen, SIG SAUER President and Chief Executive Officer. “This award recognizes excellence and innovation in the industry. I can think of no better description for the P226 E2, which combines the proven reliability of the Classic P series with the cutting edge ergonomic design.”

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About Remington Arms Company, Inc. Remington Arms Company, Inc., headquartered in Madison, N.C., designs, produces and sells sporting goods products for the hunting and shooting sports markets, as well as solutions to the military, government and law enforcement markets. Founded in 1816 in upstate New York, the Company is one of the nation’s oldest continuously operating manufacturers. Remington is the only U.S. manufacturer of both firearms and ammunition products and one of the largest domestic producers of shotguns and rifles. The Company distributes its products throughout the U.S. and in over 55 foreign countries. More information about the Company can be found at www.remington.com.

Remington Congratulates Team Remington for Performance at 2011 World English Sporting Clays Championship MAY 11, 2011 05:14P.M. Remington Congratulates Kidd & Team Remington for Performance at 2011 World English Sporting Clays Championshipp

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Team Remington Ladies Bring Home Titles at 2011 World English Sporting Clays Championship

Remington Arms Company Madison, NC --(Ammoland.com)- Remington Arms Company would like to congratulate Brad Kidd, Jr, 2010 National Sporting Clays Champion, on continuing his winning ways by taking World English Runner-Up at the 2011 World English Sporting Clays Championship held on April 28th – May 1st at the National Shooting Complex in San Antonio, TX.

MAY 11, 2011 05:10P.M. Team Remington Ladies Bring Home Titles at 2011 World English Sporting Clays Championship

Kidd finished the Main on 191/200, one bird shy of Great Britain’s legendary George Digweed to enter the Super Final with the top six finishers. Heading into the last cage, Kidd was atop the field, but fell shy to Digweed by two birds at the completion of the competition. It was a fantastic overall showing for Team Remington shooters as well. Team Remington shooter Wendell Cherry captured 5-Stand Runner-Up (RU), and his prodigy and teammate David Radulovich dominated the Junior Concurrent taking RU in Main, Preliminary, 5-Stand, and finishing Junior 3rd in Federation Internationale de Tir Aux Sportives de Chasse (FITASC). Remington Team Shooter Scott Robertson also had a great showing and captured the Small Bore High Overall (HOA) title. The 2009 National Sporting Clays Champion, Gebben Miles, won the Pro-Challenge event, topping a field of some of the sports best guns.

Remington Arms Company Madison, NC --(Ammoland.com)- Remington Arms Company is pleased to announce that Team Remington shooters Ashleigh Hafley, Diane Sorantino and Haley Dunn dominated the 2011 World English Sporting Championship held April 28th – May 1st at the National Shooting Complex in San Antonio, TX. In the Main event, Hafley fired a 174/200 to capture the World Sporting Ladies Championship title; adding yet another major championship to her long and esteemed list of titles. Not to be outdone, teammate Diane Sorantino battled hard earning her the Ladies Champion title in both the Federation Internationale de Tir Aux Sportives de Chasse (FITASC) and Preliminary events and finished World Sporting Ladies Runner-Up to Hafley.

“This was a remarkable weekend for Team Remington, and I am very proud of all of our shooters,” said John Bauer, Shooting Sports Manager for Remington. “Our shooters are as consistent as our products, and always seem to find themselves atop the podium.” A special congratulations to men’s TEAM USA for also capturing the World English Sporting Clays Team title. Team Remington shooters made up three of that five-man team, and posted the top three scores on the team.

In her return to the sporting clays scene, famed Olympic skeet shooter Haley Dunn proved she will be a force by placing Lady Runner-Up in 5Stand and shooting her way to a pair of 4th place finishes in the Main

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and Preliminary events.

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“This was an unbelievable performance for Team Remington. The accomplishments of our lady shooters at this event were spectacular,” stated John Bauer, Remington Shooting Sports Manager. “We are very proud of the performance of our shooters and our products.”

Old Bridge, New Jersey --(Ammoland.com)- The 2011 ”Speed on Steel” Championship, designated the Northeast Regional Championship by the US Steel Shoot, will be shot on June 3rd and 4th at the Old Bridge Rifle & Pistol Club in Old Bridge, New Jersey. The championship will consist of seven of the official USPSA/Steel Challenge stages: Round About, Zig Zag, Smoke and Hope, Five to Go, Show Down, Speed Option and Accelerator. All are the same Steel Challenge courses used at the international event held at the end of each summer in California.

All three Team Remington shooters used the same shotshell; the target smashing 1oz., #7 ½ shot, Premier Nitro 27 Target Load. Remington would also like to congratulate TEAM USA Ladies for capturing the World English Sporting Team title. Team Remington shooter Ashleigh Hafley was a participating member of TEAM USA and posted the highest score.

The gun Divisions are: Pistol Open, Pistol Iron, Revolver Open, Revolver Iron, Compact Pistol, Pistol Open Rimfire, Pistol Iron Rimfire, Revolver Open Rimfire, Revolver Iron Rimfire, Carbine Rimfire and Pistol Caliber Carbine.

All entries are entered into the ”Match Shooter’s” raffle for a chance to win donated prizes regardless of order-of-finish. Known as the biggest and premier steel match on the East Coast, the “Speed on Steel” match draws more than 200 shooters from across the country as well as from Canada. Champion shooters registered for our June match already include Dave Sevigny, “JJ” Racaza and “BJ” Norris. World Class Steel has one of the richest shooters’ raffle and order-offinish cash awards in the shooting sports in the USA. In addition, World Class Steel’s “SPEED on STEEL” Northeast Regional’s Championship is renowned as “…the match that gives away guns.”

Tags: Clay Target Shooting, Competition Shooters, Competitive Shooting News, Remington Arms Company, Shooting Teams, Winners

The 2010 SPEED on STEEL shooters’ raffle totaled more $25,000 in prizes including 22 firearms that were part of the shooters’ raffle. Competitors’ match cash pay-out awards totaled $6,5 00 in cash.

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Speed On Steel Championship – Racazo, Sevigny & Norris Among The Top Shooters So Far

World Class Steel is working diligently to have the 2011 match exceed the organization’s past expectations. This is possible only through the generosity of our great sponsors who have seen fit to support the match in these many past years. These sponsors are some of the top firearms and firearms-related organizations in the industry today. Our sponsorship roster for past matches includes Beretta, Brownell’s, Caspian, Dick’s, DPMS, FNH-USA, Glock, Harris, Kimber, Lee, Leapers, MGM Targets, Montana Gold, Mossberg, ParaUSA, RCBS, Ruger, Safariland, Sierra, Smith & Wesson, Springfield Armory, Starline, Surefire, STI and Zero, among many others.

MAY 11, 2011 05:04P.M. Speed On Steel Championship – Racazo, Sevigny & Norris Among The Top Shooters So Far

The entire match can be completed in any one of the two sessions, a morning session and an afternoon, that are scheduled on both days. Match entry fee is $85.00 per gun and includes lunch. Entry forms, a list of our 2010 sponsors, the 2010 Match Photo Gallery and other information can be found at our website www.WorldClassSteel.com. Tags: Competition Shooters, Competitive Shooting News, New Jersey, Steel Shooting, World Class Steel

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Concealed Carry Secrets, BB Guns and Gun Rights – This Week on Gun Talk MAY 11, 2011 04:37P.M. Concealed Carry Secrets, BB Guns and Gun Rights – This Week on Gun Talk

The Concealed Handgun Manual This June 3rd and 4th, in Rogers, Arkansas, Daisy and The Rogers Daisy Airgun Museum will host a celebration in honor of Daisy Outdoor Products 125th Anniversary. More information can be found at www.daisy.com. Frank Fiamingo, President of the New Jersey Second Amendment Society stops in to discuss the lawsuit that the NJ2AS is bringing against the New Jersey State Police. Gun Talk Radio

The organization requested a NJ State police firearms application guide under the Open Public Records Act and was denied, forcing the NJ2AS to file suit in NJ Superior Court.

MANDEVILLE, LA --(Ammoland.com)- It’s the inside details of concealed carry, BB guns and a lawsuit against the New Jersey State Police this Sunday on Tom Gresham’s Gun Talk (R) Radio, the nationally-syndicated radio talk show about guns and the shooting sports.

“For decades, individual towns and municipalities have been ignoring state laws by adding additional disclosure requirements to the application process set forth by established statute”, said Fiamingo.

Author Chris Bird will join Tom to talk about the newly-released sixth edition of his book, “The Concealed Handgun Manual”, which has been updated with stories of mass shootings and the citizens who stopped them with their legal firearms.

“This onerous process has been accelerating as more towns add additional paperwork that puts unnecessary and illegal administrative and financial burdens on members of the shooting community in an overt effort to intimidate applicants and discourage legal gun ownership in New Jersey.”

The newest edition can be purchased at www.privateerpublications.com. Since 1886, the Daisy BB gun has been on every kid’s Christmas list. Ray Hobbs – President, CEO, and Chairman of the Board of Daisy Outdoor Products – drops by with news on the “world’s oldest and largest manufacturer of airguns, ammo and accessories.”

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: BB Guns, Gun Rights, Gun Talk Radio, New Jersey, New Jersey Second Amendment Society, NJ2AS, Pro Gun Radio, Shooting Media News, Tom Gresham

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Former special operations combat controller Spurlin will walk-the-walk and talk-the-talk as he reports from the field. AMMOLAND.COM SHOOTING SPORTS NEWS “My military background and prior work with special operations airmen gives me the ability to provide articles and photos anyone can relate to,” noted Spurlin. “I am looking forward to this new partnership.”

Top Shot Competitor with a Bronze Star to Represent Cheaper Than Dirt!

When asked, Cheaper Than Dirt!’s Chief Operating Officer, Roberta Wilson, responded, “We are excited to have Ashley representing us. His previous military roles will impart a fresh perspective to our Web content.”

MAY 11, 2011 04:18P.M. Top Shot Competitor with a Bronze Star to Represent Cheaper Than Dirt!

Spurlin will provide articles, photos and videos for Cheaper Than Dirt!’s public blog, The Shooter’s Log. He will also represent Cheaper Than Dirt! at shooting matches and events across the nation. Cheaper Than Dirt! prides itself on being America’s Ultimate Shooting Sports Discounter since 1993. Cheaper Than Dirt! boasts over 27,000 items available for purchase through their Web site and catalog. Articles, photos and videos from Ashley will appear weekly on the Shooter’s Log at CheaperThanDirt.com/blog. Tags: Ashley Spurlin, Cheaper Than Dirt, Competition Shooters, Shooting Media News, Sponsorships, TOP SHOT

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Tips for Minimizing Nuisance Bears

Ashley Spurlin (center) during training with Deep Recon Marines during a seven-week Dynamic Assault Course while he was a combat controller with the 320th Special Tactics Squadron, 353rd Special Operations Group, Air Force Special Operations Command. Photo Credit: Lance Cpl. Travis V. Easter

MAY 11, 2011 04:08P.M. Tips for Minimizing Nuisance Bears

Maine Inland Fisheries and Wildlife AUGUSTA, Maine --(Ammoland.com)- This spring, the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife is strongly encouraging homeowners to take food source and food-odor prevention steps around their properties as ways to deter bears that could become a nuisance or danger.

Cheaper Than Dirt Fort Worth, Texas, USA --(Ammoland.com)- Ashley Spurlin, recent History Channel Top Shot competitor, joins the ranks of shooting sports retailer Cheaper Than Dirt! Spurlin, a Bronze Star recipient, has signed on to represent America’s Ultimate Shooting Sports Discounter at events and competitions across the nation as the newest Live Fire Correspondent team member.

Bears have recently emerged from their dens throughout Maine and are in search of food that is not readily available to them at this time of year. They are drawn to bird feeders, garbage cans, dumpsters and grills –

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where food or the odor of food is prevalent – or to areas where people believe it’s OK to leave food for them.

inside at night. • Store all livestock feeds in a secure location.

“It is important to remember that food odors attract bears to your back yard,” according to MDIF&W Wildlife Biologist Jennifer Vashon. “For example, bird feeders are one of the main reasons we receive bear nuisance calls, and also, garbage that is brought to the curb the night before pickup or is stored outside is a great temptation to a bear. We encourage everyone, especially this time of year, to bring in bird feeders and keep their garbage inside until the morning of trash pickup.”

• Encourage your neighbors to take the same steps that you are to deter bears. • When camping, put food and other items with an odor, including candy, toothpaste, suntan lotion and soap, in sealed containers. If camping near your vehicle, keep the sealed containers in it. Never store food or candy in your tent or sleeping quarters. If food or other odorous items cannot be stored, place them in a “bear bag” that is at least 12 feet above the ground and 10 feet from the nearest tree trunk. After meals, store all leftovers and immediately wash dishes. Dump the dishwater away from the camp or use a sump hole to filter the water, and then burn the food scraps. Carefully burn all leftover food, wrappers and grease. Don’t bury them or throw them in a latrine.

An incident two years ago in Livermore Falls involved a mother bear who had become dependent on people for food and taught her two cubs the bad habit of foraging for food in peoples’ backyards; they became a nuisance to fearful neighbors. In another case, a bear became adept at getting into dumpsters and actually slept during the day in a treetop in the neighborhood. These could become dangerous situations and result in the bear being destroyed.

• If a bear shows up in your backyard, stay calm. Shout at it like you would to chase an unwanted dog. Most bears are timid enough to be scared away by yelling, waving or banging pots. Check first before going outside. Black bears blend into night skies, thus providing the chance of an encounter. Use outside lights to full advantage and look outside from a safe position, such as a porch or window.

Bears who become reliant on people for food return to the same locations to eat. “The worst case scenario is that a bear will hurt someone,” according to Vashon. “It’s happened elsewhere and it could happen here. In this unfortunate circumstance, we’d have to destroy the bear.”

• Never approach a bear.

Spring is when the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife and the Maine Warden Service receives hundreds of nuisance animal complaints, and bears near homes and in neighborhoods are among the calls.

Tags: Bear Management, Maine, Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, Wildlife Tips

AMMOLAND.COM SHOOTING SPORTS NEWS To minimize exposure to nuisance bears, we suggest the following:

National Forest Foundation’s Sporting Clays Invitational Unites Conservationists

• Bring in your bird feeders at night and rake up the seed that has fallen underneath the bird feeder. • Store garbage and garbage cans in the garage or basement until trash day, and put out the cans the mornings of pickup.

MAY 11, 2011 04:03P.M. National Forest Foundation’s Sporting Clays Invitational Unites Conservationists on Behalf of National Forest Restoration

• Nothing with a strong food odor should be composted in the back yard. • For grills, burn off as much of the meat and grease as possible and then brush or scrape grills clean. Grills should be stored in a closed garage or shed. • Use dumpsters with heavy metal lids that latch shut. Keep the lids and self-closing doors shut. If garbage is overflowing, contact the trash hauler to pick it up. • If you have pets and feed them outdoors, bring their food dishes

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honor of being top gun at Dover Furnace Shooting Grounds. The Dover Plains, N.Y., course features 20 stations located along a two-mile path that winds through hardwood forests and wetland areas. The winning team for the event was Ten Mile River Preserve with second place going to Vertrue, LLC., and Verizon Business claiming third. The event’s top gun was Al Gaynor while Stephanie Steinkraus was runner up. Chris Sutter won the Betteridge Rolex Challenge by running a challenging 10-clay station. Through sponsorships, donations, live and silent auctions, the event generated more than $300,000 in support of the NFF’s mission to engage communities in conserving and improving National Forests and Grasslands. “Over the course of two days, we experienced an amazing level of camaraderie and generosity on behalf of our country’s great public lands,” said NFF President Bill Possiel. “Thanks to our partner, the Remington Outdoor Foundation, as well as dozens of other sponsors and donors, the Sporting Clays Invitational continues to provide a fun yet meaningful way for people to learn more about our National Forests and help perpetuate them for future generations.”

National Forest Foundation’s Sporting Clays Invitational

For more information about the event, contact: Jennifer Schoonen at jschoonen@nationalforests.org or call 406-830-3354. About National Forest FoundationNational Forest Foundation Founded by Congress in 1991, the National Forest Foundation works to conserve, restore and enhance America’s 193-million-acre National Forest System. Through community-based strategies and public-private partnerships, the NFF enhances wildlife habitat, revitalizes wildfiredamaged landscapes, restores watersheds, and improves recreational resources for the benefit of all Americans. The NFF’s Treasured Landscapes, Unforgettable Experiences national conservation campaign is uniting public and private partners to conduct large-scale forest and watershed restoration and revitalize ecosystem resiliency in iconic National Forest System sites around the nation. To learn more, visit us at www.nationalforests.org.

National Forest Foundation Bedford Hills, NY --(Ammoland.com)- The National Forest Foundation’s 17th Annual Sporting Clays Invitational drew more than 300 shooters and guests from across the country who were dedicated to raising funds to restore America’s 193-million-acre National Forest System. The May 6-7 event was sponsored by Remington Outdoor Foundation, an organization committed to conservation and providing public land access for the millions of Americans who hunt and enjoy the outdoors. Several dignitaries and celebrities attended the event including television journalist and author Tom Brokaw, who served as guest speaker for the opening reception at the GlenArbor Golf Club in Bedford Hills, N.Y. He shared how his South Dakota boyhood developed his appreciation for America’s national forests and why giving back to this resource is so important.

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Attendees also were treated to a shotgun shooting demonstration by Staff Sgt. Josh Richmond and Staff Sgt. Mark Weeks, both with the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit at Fort Benning, Ga. Staff Sgt. Richmond is the current world champion in men’s double trap. Staff Sgt. Weeks is a four-time member of the World Championship team and former USA Shooting National Shotgun Team coach.

Tags: Fundraiser, International Sporting Clays, National Forest Foundation, Sporting Clays, Sportsmens Charitys

The event also featured an opportunity for 158 shooters to vie for the

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IF YOU ARE GOING TO MADISON TOMORROW, The Madison hearing is ONLY hearing the “shall-issue” permit bill. WHEN YOU SIGN IN at the hearing you have to sign in “in favor” of the bill or “against”. Wisconsin Carry along with our friends over at the massive Wisconsin Tea Party Coalition are asking our members to all WRITE IN a 3rd option and sign in, “in support of CONSTITUTIONAL CARRY.”

Wisconsin Constitutional Carry & Concealed Carry Updates MAY 11, 2011 03:51P.M. Wisconsin Constitutional Carry & Concealed Carry Updates

This way they cannot tabulate people attending for constitutional carry in support of “shall-issue” nor could they tabulate people attending for constitutional carry as against concealed carry. Wisconsin Carry, in a joint effort with the United States Concealed Carry Association is also preparing a set of radio ads to pressure the Fitzgerald brothers into standing up for smaller government and lower taxes and allowing constitutional carry a fair debate/vote in their respective legislative bodies. We have funds set aside to begin this radio ad campaign in Milwaukee. If you have monies you would like to donate to run these ads statewide (Madison, Fox Valley, Lacrosse, Wausau) you may donate on our website homepage www.wisconsincarry.org It appears we REALLY need to put pressure on Scott and Jeff Fitzgerald to do the right thing and support the law-abiding citizens of Wisconsin who wish to carry concealed and not have to pay permit taxes, register with the government, nor take the government mandated training class.

Constitutional Carry Moving Forward Across USA

We are asking you to make 4 PHONE CALLS today. One to Senator Scott Fitzgerald, Speaker of the Senate, One to Jeff Fitzgerald, Speaker of the Assembly, and one each to your state senator and assembly person. If your assembly person HAS signed on as a co-sponsor of Senate Bill 93, thank them. if they have not, ask them TO sign on. Constitutional Carry Senate Bill 93 viewable here: You can read at the top of the bill which senators are co-introducing it and which representatives are co-sponsoring.

• https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document?cite=proposaltext/2011/REG/SB9

• Scott Fitzgerald contact info: http://legis.wisconsin.gov/w3asp/contact/legislatorpages.aspx?house=senate

Wisconsin Carry

• Jeff Fitzgerald contact info: http://legis.wisconsin.gov/w3asp/contact/legislatorpages.aspx?house=assem

Wisconsin --(Ammoland.com)- I apologize for this hastily drafted update, but its a very busy week.

• Find YOUR legislators: http://legis.wisconsin.gov/w3asp/waml/waml.aspx

Word out of Madison yesterday was that neither Fitzgerald brother (One is speaker of the house, one speaker of the assembly) was going to allow the constitutional carry legislation to a vote.

Carry On, Nik Clark Chairman – Wisconsin Carry, Inc. P.O. Box 270403 Milwaukee, WI 53227 nik@wisconsincarry.org

TODAY I’ve been told the Capitol is abuzz about constitutional carry as a result of calls and emails from gun-owning constituents who want constitutional carry to have a fair shot.

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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

Whether he’s entertaining screaming fans at sold-out shows, motocross racing or bowhunting big game, Craig’s life is high-octane and his schedule is unrelenting.

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Viewers can catch Craig every Saturday morning at 11:00 a.m. (EST) on Outdoor Channel. Check local listings or log on to www.OutdoorChannel.com to find out how to get the network in your area.

The hit reality show gives viewers an all access, backstage pass to Craig’s travels as he and his crew pursue big thrills and big laughs across North America in a quest for the ultimate hunting adventures. Each week, Craig is joined by fellow country music artists as well as professional athletes and motocross celebrities. Craig’s engaging personality, lifelong love of hunting and considerable television experience make “Craig Morgan: All Access Outdoors” a must-see for hunters and country music fans across the nation.

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Craig Morgan & Outdoor Channel Partner For Season Two of All Access Outdoors

ABOUT CRAIG MORGAN One of country music’s best-loved artists, Craig Morgan has made a name for himself with massive radio airplay of his signature hits: “Bonfire,” “Almost Home,” “Redneck Yacht Club,” “That’s What I Love About Sunday” and “International Harvester. Craig received one of country music’s highest honors when he was inducted as a member of the Grand Ole Opry in 2008. In addition to his career as a Country Music superstar, Craig is also a celebrated TV personality as the host of “Craig Morgan: All Access Outdoors” every Saturday morning on The Outdoor Channel. Prior to becoming a country music and TV sensation, Craig Morgan spent over 10 years of active duty in the Army and additional years in the Army Reserves. He is an avid supporter of America’s military personnel and a recipient of the 2006 USO Merit Award. For more information on Craig Morgan, please visit www.craigmorgan.com or follow him on Twitter @cmorganmusic.

MAY 11, 2011 03:32P.M. Craig Morgan And Outdoor Channel Partner For Season Two Of Hit Tv Show “Craig Morgan: All Access Outdoors” 13 New Episodes Set to Premiere June 25 on America’s Leader in Outdoor TV.

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Outdoorchannel TV Nashville, Tenn. --(Ammoland.com)- After a sensational first season that saw “Craig Morgan: All Access Outdoors” become one of Outdoor Channel’s top-rated Saturday morning hunting programs, Craig Morgan is back for season two with 13 new episodes set to premiere on the network starting June 25th. True to the show’s name, country music superstar and celebrated TV host Craig Morgan throws open the doors on his life – both on stage and in the field.

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MAY 11, 2011 03:15P.M. Simmons Introduces New Predator Series Rifle Scopes

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Guns Save Lives Message Truck Banned from NY Times Square MAY 11, 2011 03:08P.M. Guns Save Lives Message Truck Banned from NY Times Square, Says CCRKBA Simmons Optics Overland Park, Kan. --(Ammoland.com)- Simmons, a leader in highquality, high-value sports optics for more than 25 years, has introduced a new line of all-weather predator hunting riflescopes. The new Predator Quest riflescope line is endorsed and used by Les Johnson, an expert predator hunter and host of the popular Predator Quest TV show. Simmons Predator Quest scopes are ideal for all types of predator hunting. The scopes feature a 30mm tube for plenty of elevation adjustment on longer shots. With a practical side focus and fingertip adjustable turrets, shooters can make rapid adjustments to get a clear sight picture for both close- and long-range shooting.

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“The Simmons Predator Quest scopes are both versatile and dependable – a must-have combination for serious predator hunters,” said Les Johnson, internationally-recognized predator hunter and host of Predator Quest. Predator Quest riflescopes are enhanced with multi-coated optics for

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BELLEVUE, WA – -(Ammoland.com)- The Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms today announced that even though its rolling billboard bearing the message “Guns Save Lives” has been prohibited from driving through New York City’s Times Square, people will still get to see it, on the famed Times Square electronic billboard.

American Civil War Battle Reenactment to Take Place at Walker Tavern May 14 -15 MAY 11, 2011 02:58P.M.

CCRKBA Chairman Alan Gottlieb announced that the message will be flashed on Wednesday, calling attention to the fact that firearms in the hands of law-abiding private citizens save lives. CCRKBA has sponsored a rolling billboard truck in several cities this spring, in reaction to a nationwide anti-gun campaign launched by New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg and Mayors Against Illegal Guns. The CCRKBA campaign most recently was in Pittsburgh.

American Civil War Battle Reenactment to Take Place at Walker Tavern May 14 -15

“We believe that the American public, and New Yorkers in particular, deserve to understand that on the average, guns save 2,191 lives and are used to thwart crimes every day,” Gottlieb said. “Michael Bloomberg would have people believe only that guns are bad, even while he enjoys the benefits of armed bodyguards wherever he goes. Average citizens do not have that billionaire lifestyle luxury. “Instead,” he continued, “average citizens outside of anti-gun gulags like New York and Chicago have learned to take care of themselves. One way they do that is by exercising their right to keep and bear arms, a concept that Bloomberg has tried to impair since he took office.”

Walker Tavern Historic Site’s 5th annual Civil War Reenactment

The “Guns Save Lives” message has also appeared in Los Angeles, Phoenix, Chicago, Milwaukee, Washington, D.C. and Miami. At every stop, including one outside of the Los Angeles Times building, and outside of the Miami Herald building, the message has been well received. Local volunteers have helped stage events in several cities. “Our message will not be silenced,” Gottlieb said, “and on Wednesday, with people from all over the map watching at Times Square, we will have an impact. Michael Bloomberg has been trying to spread hysteria about gun rights. We’re going to spread the truth.”

Michigan Department of Natural Resources Michigan --(Ammoland.com)- Walker Tavern Historic Site’s 5th annual Civil War Reenactment will take place May 14 and 15.

With more than 650,000 members and supporters nationwide, the Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms (www.ccrkba.org) 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 event commemorates the opening days of the American Civil War. More than 300 military and civilian re-enactors will recreate the Battle of Philippi, the first organized land action of the war. The roar of cannons, the smell of black powder, and the cries of battle will contrast sharply with the daily routine of 1860s village life where shopkeepers hawk their wares, children play games and housewives prepare meals.

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The hours for this special weekend event are Saturday, May 14, from at 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, May 15, from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Admission is $3 for adults, $1 for children 6 to 12, and free for

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youngsters 5 and under. Parking is free.

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Wisconsin Constitutional Carry Act Hearings to be Held Tomorrow in Wausau & Madison

The Civil War Weekend is a collaborative effort between re-enactors from the 5th Texas Co. E, the USS Michigan Marine Guard and Historic Walker Tavern. Michael Ovsenik of the 5th Texas Co. E , coordinator of this year’s event, noted, “We chose the Battle of Philippi because it occurred just weeks after the hostilities at Fort Sumter began the Civil War. Since the Confederate Army was not organized this early in the war, it gives us a chance to recreate the recruitment of civilians and the presentation of shirts and flags by the townsfolk to the new soldiers.”

MAY 11, 2011 02:33P.M. Hearings on 2011 Wisconsin Constitutional Carry to be Held Tomorrow in Wausau and Madison

Visitors are welcome to bring a picnic lunch or to purchase food from onsite venders. The Wonder Wagon features hot dogs and sausages. Walter’s Kettlecorn offers old-fashioned popped corn. Soul Stops Here is the place for barbequed ribs, chicken and beef brisket. Walker Tavern’s trademark root beer will also be for sale. Walker Tavern is located at the intersection of US 12 and M-50 in the Irish Hills. A former stagecoach stop on the main route between Detroit and Chicago, Walker Tavern is now part of the Michigan Historical Museum Family. It is administered by the Michigan Historical Center and the Parks and Recreation Division of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Walker Tavern Historic Site will open for the season Saturday, May 28. Regular hours are Tuesday – Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, call 517-467-4401 or visit our website at: www.michigan.gov/walkertavern.

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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.

FAIRFAX, Va. --(Ammoland.com)- The good citizens of Wisconsin have been denied their right to self-defense for too long and the time has now come to make the Personal Protection Act a reality! It is time that Wisconsin joins Free America and the 48 other states with concealed carry laws.

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The bills have been circulated for sponsorship and have now been assigned numbers. Two bills introduced in the 2011 legislative session allow Wisconsinites to carry concealed weapons for personal protection. Senate Bill 93, known as “permitless carry” would simply eliminate the current prohibition against law-abiding citizens carrying concealed firearms. Many citizens already carry openly and this will allow them to conceal their firearms. It also eliminates the “cased and unloaded” requirement for handguns in motor vehicles. State Senator Pam Galloway (RWausau) has introduced SB 93 and there is currently no companion bill in the Assembly. This fact does not preclude the bill from being passed by the Senate and then the Assembly to ultimately become law. The second is Assembly Bill 126/Senate Bill 90, a “shall issue” carry

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license bill that allows Wisconsinites to obtain a license from the state Department of Justice in order to carry a concealed weapon. This license bill offers some additional benefits. These include the ability to use the license to carry a concealed weapon in many other states while traveling and the ability to carry concealed weapons in school zones (1000-foot area surrounding school grounds) within the state.

Center for Civic Engagement 625 Stewart Street Wausau, WI (both bills will be heard) To contact your legislators, you can call the Legislative Hotline at 800362-9472 or you can click here and find individual contact information for your state Senator and state Representative. PLEASE ACT SOON! YOUR FREEDOM DEPENDS ON IT!

These zones are prolific and it is virtually impossible to navigate populated areas without entering them while engaging in routine activities. The federal penalty for a school zone violation is up to five years in prison and a fine. State Representative Jeffrey Mursau (RCrivitz) and state Senator Pam Galloway (R-Wausau) are the sponsors of this legislation, respectively.

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

Please contact your state legislators to ask that they support these bills and request that they oppose any amendments that restrict your ability to defend yourself or place unnecessary hurdles in the process required to obtain a concealed weapons license. Too many legislators are acting as if there are not 48 other states with such concealed carry laws and that there is no way of determining what works and what does not. The time for guessing has ended!

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We have provided two documents that will further inform you about this fight for your rights. One is a summary of the bills, with details regarding the “shall issue” carry license bill, and the other is a comprehensive Questions and Answers document. The summary focuses on the “shall issue” carry bill because it is more complicated than the “permitless carry” bill.

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It should be noted that SB 93, the “permitless carry” bill, is being considered only at the Senate’s Wausau hearing and not in the Assembly’s Madison hearing. If you wish to testify on and support SB 93, you should plan to attend the hearing in Wausau. As a matter of legislative policy, committees do not accept testimony on bills that are not on the committee agenda. Therefore, it is safe to assume that testimony will be allowed only on AB 126 in the Assembly hearing.

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In addition to contacting legislators, it is very important that we have a strong showing of support at the committee hearings TOMORROW in Madison and Wausau. You can rest assured that the anti-freedom forces will be there and they must be countered. The hearings set for tomorrow are as follows: Assembly Committee on Criminal Justice and Corrections Thursday, May 12 at 10:30 a.m. State Capitol Building Room 417 North Madison, WI (only the “shall issue” carry license bill will be heard) Willian Henry BLADE Show 30th Anniversary Knife Senate Committee on Judiciary Thursday, May 12 at 12:30 p.m. UW Marathon County

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KnifeRights.org Gilbert, AZ --(Ammoland.com)- William Henry Studio will give away a $10,000 one-of-a-kind knife to a lucky BLADE Show ticket holder during the 30th Annual BLADE Show June 10-12 at the Cobb Galleria in Atlanta and all you have to do to enter is to stop by the Knife Rights Booth #139.

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Missouri Spring Turkey Harvest Down 9.3 Percent MAY 11, 2011 02:21P.M.

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Missouri’s 2011 Spring Turkey Harvest Down 9.3 Percent Wet, windy weather plagued hunters throughout much of the season. By Jim Low

Patch’s copious scroll engraving is inlaid with numerous “sprouts” of 24k gold and oval scenes on both sides of the handle. The mark side reads “BLADE SHOW” in 24k gold with “30th Anniversary” on a scroll banner. The flip side is a scene of a bladesmith hammering a 24k-gold blade, with 24k-gold “sparks” flying in all directions. Every BLADE Show attendee is eligible to win the knife. Just stop by the Knife Rights Booth #139 (we’re in the row to the left and behind the KABAR booth you’ll see when you first come into the exhibit hall), fill out an entry form and drop it in the tumbler. The drawing will be the Saturday afternoon of the show at the William Henry booth. William Henry’s Matt Conable explains, “[This knife] will be donated at the show to help our industry organizations spread the word about the challenges we all face as designers, makers, manufacturers, purveyors, collectors, and users of edged tools. We believe it is about all of us, together, working towards a common vision of advancing and protecting our American knife heritage.”

Missouri Department of Conservation JEFFERSON CITY MO --(Ammoland.com)- A 9.3-percent dip in the 2011 spring turkey harvest confirms what Missourians already knew – it has been a stormy three weeks in the Show-Me State.

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Resource Scientist Jason Isabelle, the Conservation Department’s turkey specialist, announced today that hunters checked 38,328 turkeys during the regular spring turkey season April 18 through May 8. That is down 3,926 from last year.

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Adding the harvest from the youth turkey season April 9 and 10 brings Missouri’s 2011 spring turkey harvest to 42,226. That is down 8.6 percent from last year. Spring turkey permit sales were down 4,885, or 3.3 percent, from last year.

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with 699 and Bollinger with 675. Juvenile gobblers, known as “jakes,” made up 19.6 percent of the harvest. That is virtually identical to last year, when jakes comprised 20 percent of the harvest. Isabelle predicted a smaller harvest this year because of a decline in turkey numbers statewide.

hoping this will be the year when we get warmer, drier weather, and turkey numbers bounce back a bit. May and June are critical months for wild turkey production, and it’s still not too late for conditions to improve.” The Conservation Department recorded three firearmsrelated hunting incidents during the regular turkey season. None was fatal. Two incidents, including a fatal self-inflicted gunshot, occurred during the youth season. Last year, the agency recorded four incidents during the regular season and two during the youth season.

“We still have very strong wild turkey numbers in most areas compared to other states,” said Isabelle, “but there is no question that the population is down, and more in some areas than others. That was bound to affect our harvest this year. Cool, rainy and often windy conditions during much of turkey season magnified the effect.”

None of last year’s incidents was fatal. County-by-county spring turkey harvest totals are available at the MDC website, www.missouriconservation.org. Search for “2011 turkey harvest.”

Isabelle said the season got off to a good start. The youth harvest was virtually identical to last year’s, and the opening-day harvest was slightly higher than in 2010. Then it turned cool and turned stormy. Isabelle said rain, cool temperatures and wind have a double negative effect on hunting success. Stormy weather causes male turkeys to gobble less, making them harder to hunt. Nasty weather also discourages hunters from going afield.

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AMMOLAND.COM SHOOTING SPORTS NEWS “The turkeys are out there every day,” said Isabelle. “You can hunt them effectively, even on rainy days, but it’s harder, and it can be uncomfortable. Quite a few hunters choose not to hunt at all on rainy days. I suspect that when we look at our hunter survey data, we’ll see a reduction in the number of days that hunters took to the field this spring.”

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Isabelle said he doesn’t expect this spring’s relatively light harvest to have a significant effect on the state’s turkey population. This is partly because 99 percent of the harvested turkeys are males, and turkey reproduction is determined by the number of hens. MDC sets the hunting season late enough in the spring to allow ample opportunity for gobblers and hens to breed prior to the start of the season.

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“Harvesting 4,000 fewer gobblers in the spring is a minor factor compared to annual reproduction,” said Isabelle. “In a good year, our hens can produce more than 300,000 poults (young turkeys). That dwarfs the total number of gobblers we harvest, even when hunting conditions are good.” Isabelle said Missouri has enough wild-turkey hens to stage a population recovery. To do that, however, the birds need favorable weather. Wet conditions take a toll on nesting success of ground-nesting birds like turkeys. It also reduces survival of poults, which are susceptible to hypothermia when cool, wet weather prevails.

KnifeRights.org Gilbert, AZ --(Ammoland.com)- Sandy Froman, past president of the National Rifle Association and one of the nation’s foremost Second Amendment activists, will be the keynote speaker at Knife Rights’ Second Annual Sharper Future Awards Breakfast to be held June 11th during BLADE Show in Atlanta, Georgia (at the Waverly Renaissance Hotel).

Isabelle said wet conditions so far this spring have not helped turkey nesting, but most areas haven’t been as hard-hit as southeastern Missouri.

Froman’s speech is titled: “How To Win a Knife Fight–Lessons Learned in the Crucible of the Second Amendment”

“Even in areas where flooding has occurred, hens still have time to re-nest and bring off a good crop of poults,” he said. “We have had several years of bad nesting conditions, but I’m

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of Directors with a lifetime appointment to the Executive Council, she is a past president and a current trustee of The NRA Foundation. Sandy was also recently elected chairwoman of the

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Joe Foss Institute, which is dedicated to promoting and teaching patriotism, public service, integrity and an appreciation for America’s freedoms to our nation’s youth. Sandy is a highly respected attorney with a private civil law practice in Tucson, Arizona.

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ArmaLite 6.8MM Carbine Now Available MAY 11, 2011 11:56A.M. ArmaLite 6.8MM Carbine Now Available

Sandy Froman, Past President of the NRA Froman didn’t shoot her first gun until she was in her early 30′s. However, she favored knives from an early age and used her grandfather’s pocketknife to whittle balsa wood kite frames into bows and arrows for hunting tomatoes in her mother’s garden. Her love for knives was discouraged by her mother, but encouraged 25 years later by her late husband Bruce Nelson, who was a member of the American Bladesmith Society and studied knifemaking with Bo Randall and Dan Dennehy.

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Sandy owns a number of highly collectible knives and appreciates them as both tools she uses daily and when she hunts, and as fine examples of American craftsmanship. She believes that rights that are not exercised cease to exist, and so carries her knives as well as her guns, wherever the law allows. Sandy was Knife Rights’ first Cornerstone Charter Member and has supported the organization since before it was officially launched in 2006.

ArmaLite Inc Geneseo, IL – -(Ammoland.com)- ArmaLite, Inc. is pleased to announce that it is now accepting orders for its M-15A4 Carbine chambered in 6.8 SPC II.

Sandy is a passionate, high energy and dynamic speaker who has traveled world-wide speaking in defense of our rights. Those attending Knife Rights’ Sharper Future Awards Breakfast are in for a treat. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to hear and meet Sandy Froman.

A VERY limited production run of this extraordinary firearm will begin in June, and will not be repeated in 2011.

Click here for more about Sandy Froman. Interested shooters are encouraged to submit orders immediately as we expect this run to be completely pre-sold.

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powerful enough to meet the minimum energy requirements of many states for taking medium sized game such as deer. At the same time, the 6.8mm is lighter than the 7.62, reducing the weight of ammunition carried into the field. As part of the AR-platform family, this carbine is also more versatile and ergonomic than traditional hunting models. The 6.8 is built with our mid-length handguard and gas system to provide the best in form and function. Best of all, this carbine is an ArmaLite. • Model: A4 Carbine with green furniture • Caliber: 6.8mm SPC II • Barrel: 16″ Double Lapped Chrome Lined\Chrome Moly Vanadium MIL-B-11595-E with M203 Step Down, Threaded 5/8×24

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U.S. Coast Guard Academy Takes Scholastic Steel Challenge Collegiate Spring Shooting Championship

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U.S. Coast Guard Academy Takes Scholastic Steel Challenge Collegiate Spring Shooting Championship

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Scholastic Steel Challenge Collegiate Spring Shooting Championship

Harvard’s team, which included shooters who had little or no experience with pistol shooting, finished fourth with a team time of 690.51 seconds. Alvin Siu led the Harvard squad with a final time of 136.78 seconds followed by Kip Christianson with 157.39 seconds, William Marks with 180.53 seconds and Lila Nieves-Lee with 215.81 seconds. The Yale squad, which also featured shooters with limited pistol experience but, like Harvard, unlimited enthusiasm, took fifth with a team time of 717.23 seconds. Brian Lee led the Yale effort by finishing ninth overall with a time of 108.38 seconds. Lee was followed by Edward Paulino with 165.37 seconds, Justin Hart with 211.83 seconds and Dan Bersak with a match time of 231.65 seconds. Held at the Hartford Gun Club and hosted by firearms make Smith & Wesson, the Scholastic Steel Challenge Collegiate Spring Championship marks the program’s expansion to the collegiate level.

Scholastic Steel Challenge EAST GRANBY, Conn. --(Ammoland.com)- The motto of the U.S. Coast Guard is ‘Semper Paratus’ which means ‘Always Ready’ and that’s exactly what the cadets of the U.S. Coast Guard Academy were when they took on, and beat, the University of Vermont, Harvard University, Yale University and a squad from Wayland High School to claim the first Scholastic Steel Challenge Collegiate Spring Championship.

The next major collegiate event on the SSC schedule will be the Scholastic Steel Challenge Collegiate Fall Championship which will be hosted by Sig Sauer and take place at the Sig Sauer Academy located in Epping, N.H. The Scholastic Steel Challenge is a national team-oriented youth shooting program developed by the Steel Challenge Shooting Association and funded in part by a grant from the National Shooting Sports Foundation. The program is open to young men and women ages 12 to 20 and offers them the opportunity to compete as a four person team for a national title in the action pistol discipline of speed shooting.

The cadets outpaced second place UVM by 79.52 seconds with a final winning time of 363.15 seconds. Cadet Barton Nanney led the team, finishing first overall with a time of 79.46 seconds and a stage win on both Speed Option and Roundabout. Finishing second overall was Cadet Alex Webber with 89.67seconds followed by Cadet Jake Naum, fourth place overall, with 96.22 seconds. Cadet Jon Sapundjieff, who took top honors on Five to Go finished fifth overall with 97.80 seconds.

From the beginning, industry support for the Scholastic Steel Challenge has been strong with the program picking up sponsorship from Action Target, Atlanta Arms & Ammo, Brownells, Glock, GT Target Stands, MGM Targets, the National Shooting Sports Foundation, the Outdoor Wire Digital Network, Precision Delta, Safariland, Smith & Wesson, Winchester Ammunition and the Youth Shooting Sports Alliance.

“The U.S. Coast Guard Academy’s Combat Arms Team put in an outstanding performance at the Collegiate Spring Championship. As SSC expands at the collegiate level, the cadets are likely to remain at, or near, the top of each match if this weekend’s shooting is any indication,” said Scott Moore, director of the Scholastic Steel Challenge.

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The University of Vermont’s Shooting Sports Club finished second with a combined team time of 442.67 seconds, led by Jeffrey Hammersmith who finished seventh overall with 99.27 seconds. Chris Stecyk placed eighth overall with 99.40 seconds while William Cain and Takeshi Horiguchi finished 10th and 11th overall with times of 116.44 and 127.56 seconds respectively.

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The only non-collegiate team competing in the match finished third. Made up of students from Massachusetts’ Wayland High School, the squad posted a final time of 458.88, just 16.21 seconds behind Vermont. Jesse Goddard, who finished third overall in the match with a time of 91.75 seconds, led the Wayland shooters. Helping propel Wayland into third was John Monahan who took top honors on Smoke & Hope, the only stage the Coast Guard Academy cadets did not win, and finished sixth overall with 98.37 seconds. Will Gunshenan and Derek Kaufman rounded out the Wayland effort with 130.35 and 138.41 seconds each.

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