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Constitutional Jurisprudence and the brief of the Pacific Legal Foundation.
Briefs Filed in MSSA v. Holder AKA – Montana Firearms Freedom Act
Expected by the deadline next Monday are the briefs of the Goldwater Institute (now including CATO), the State of Utah (also representing several other states), the State of Montana (now backed down from Intervenor status to amicus status), Montana Legislators, Gun Owner’s Foundation (Gun Owners of America [also with U.S. Justice’s Gary Kreep] ), the Weapons Collectors Society of Montana and perhaps even some of the anti-gun crowd such as the Brady Center For The Idiotic Idea That Guns Must Somehow Cause Violence.
JUN 09, 2011 07:38P.M. Briefs Filed in MSSA v. Holder AKA – Montana Firearms Freedom Act
Stay tuned. We’ll post more briefs to the Website as they become available. www.firearmsfreedomact.com/montana-lawsuit-updates/ 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: Eric Holder, FFA, Firearms Freedom Act, Montana, Montana Shooting Sports Association, MSSA, States Rights Montana Shooting Sports Association AMMOLAND.COM SHOOTING SPORTS NEWS Missoula, MT --(Ammoland.com)- Briefs are getting filed in MSSA v. Holder before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.
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This is MSSA’s lawsuit to validate the principles of the Montana Firearms Freedom Act.
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This a challenge to federal power asserted under the Commerce Clause of the U.S. Constitution to regulate every human (and non-human) activity under the guise of regulating “commerce … among the several states.”
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As more briefs become available, we will continue to post them at the link below. Appellants (those of us appealing the adverse decision of the federal District Court) include MSSA, the Second Amendment Foundation, and myself as the sole individual plaintiff. Available so far are Appellants’ Principal Brief, the brief of the Center for
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• 3-stage twist out eyecups with long eye relief • 42-45mm objective lenses with enhanced edge-to-edge view quality • Soft rubber armor with unique texture for solid grip • Nitrogen-charged and O-ring sealed for challenging weather conditions • Locking diopter ring • BaK4 roof prisms • Anti-reflection coating • Long eye relief
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They’re available at street prices of $349-399 (USD). Spirit ED Binoculars Also featuring ED glass, VANGUARD’s Spirit ED binoculars deliver a high-quality, crisp image, even in very low light conditions. Your browser may not support display of this image. This series is best for hunters, birding enthusiasts and general nature observers looking for standout quality and a more affordable price point. They share Endeavor ED’s unique glass technology, but offer a more traditional body design. Spirit ED binoculars are also 100 percent waterproof and fogproof, so bad weather won’t slow your customers down. An advanced lens and prism design with ED glass means users can spot animals and bring them upclose, unveiling details that other lenses can’t. User friendly features, up to 90 percent light transmission, and a near-perfect viewing experience make these binoculars stand out from the crowd.
Vanguard Accessories Whitmore Lake, MI --(Ammoland.com)- VANGUARD, one of the global leaders in sporting optics, shooting sticks, bow and gun cases and other hunting accessories, today shared a list of its best selling products of the year. SPORTING OPTICS Your browser may not support display of this image. Since its introduction in 2010, Endeavor ED Series binoculars have enjoyed tremendous success throughout North America. This led to the introduction of several new models earlier this year, including some in a Mossy Oak© finish, which have brought continued success.
ModelWeightPowerDiameter of objectivesPrism typeLens CoatingEye reliefNear focusField of viewDimensions (L x W)Street Price (USD):Endeavor ED 8420730 g842Bak4 RoofFully multi coated19 mm8.2 ft.367 ft./1000 yards154 x 130 mm$349Endeavor ED 8420MOG730 g842Bak4 RoofFully multi coated19 mm8.2 ft.367ft./1000 yards154 x 130 mm$369Endeavor ED 8545770 g8.545Bak4 RoofFully multi coated19 mm8.2 ft.340 ft./1000 yards154 x 130 mm$399Endeavor ED 1042730 g1042Bak4 RoofFully multi coated16.5 mm8.2 ft.340 ft./1000 yards159 x 130 mm$349Endeavor ED 1042MOG730 g842Bak4 RoofFully multi coated16.5 mm8.2 ft.340 ft./1000 yards159 x 130 mm$369Endeavor ED 1045770 g8.545Bak4 RoofFully multi coated17mm9.8 ft.314 ft./1000 yards156 x 130 mm$399Spirit ED 8360530 g 836 Bak4 RoofFully multi coated17.0mm 2.00m122m/1000m125×120 mm$279Spirit ED 8420640 g 842Bak4 RoofFully multi coated19.0mm 2.50m145×125 mm145×125 mm$299Spirit ED 1042640 g 1042Bak4 RoofFully multi coated16.0mm 2.80m105m/1000m145×125 mm$299
This top-of-the-line series is designed for serious hunters and birders, with all of the quality of big-name optics at an affordable price. It performs extremely well in low-light conditions, perfect for hunters on early morning and dusk hunts. Featuring premium optics, Endeavor ED models deliver sharpness and clarity with exceptional light transmission, color resolution and contrast. An ergonomic open-bridge design helps reduce fatigue, appealing to those who spend hours in the field. Endeavor ED is used by world-champion archers and VANGUARD’s Pro Staff members. They’re confident it’s helped them see black targets like never before. Best-seller Endeavor ED 1045 features a larger-than-standard, 45-mm objective lens, enabling greater light gathering for impressive performance in low-light conditions.
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• ED (extra-low dispersion) glass offers high-resolution colors and unmatched clarity
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than ever. Its Pull-and-Position leg adjustment system enables you to quickly and safely reposition, while the buffer spring reduces shock and vibration. It has a pivot tilt of 0 to 5 degrees and a -30 to +30-degree swing angle. Equalizer QS takes on an array of terrains with feet that convert from metal spikes to rubber. Differing models enable various shooting positions from prone to sitting to kneeling. Additional quick shoe bases can be purchased for quick transfer from firearm to firearm.
Porta-Aim Bench Rest Your browser may not support display of this image. Constructed of rugged aluminum, Porta-Aim gun rest provides stable shooting support in an easily portable device for the fast-action hunter. Porta-Aim enables users to get on target — and stay there — with a 360-degree swiveling bag. Height adjustment can be done with just a single hand and is quick and easy.
Model:Folded height(inch):Extended height(inch):Weight(lbs):Number of Leg Sections:Diameter of LegStreet Price (USD):Equalizer 1QS7 in10 in0.71 lbs.214 mm$79Equalizer 2QS11 in 28 in 0.96 lbs.317 mm $89Equalizer 3QS14 in37 in1.08 lbs.317 mm$99
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Fairfax County VA Crying the Antigun Blues Over Preempting their Ban On Airguns
Your browser may not support display of this image. With 1.5-inch steel construction and welded corners and priced at just $69 (street price in USD), it’s the highest quality bench for the price on the market. It simplifies sighting in weapons or performing routine cleaning and maintenance. It has a heavy duty 1.5-inch steel construction and smooth, precise micro elevation adjustment. The large central elevation adjustment dial provides a -5 to +20-degree angle range of movement getting users on target in almost any range position. An anti-vibration bag securely holds a rifle’s forearm and leather sling cradles the stock. Anti-slip rubber feet convert to spikes for on-the-ground shooting.
JUN 09, 2011 06:30P.M. Fairfax County VA Board of Supervisors Crying the Antigunner Blues Over the State Preempting their Ban On Airguns
Other features include: • Patented quick-drop locking system • Anti-vibration bag securely holds firearm • Sling tightly cradles stock • Feet adjust from rubber to spiked metal feet
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http://tinyurl.com/3bbj4jb About: Virginia Citizens Defense League, Inc. (VCDL). VCDL is an all-volunteer, non-partisan grassroots organization dedicated to defending the human rights of all Virginians. The Right to Keep and Bear Arms is a fundamental human right. Visit: www.vcdl.org Tags: Airguns, Gun Bans, Preemtion Laws, VCDL, Virginia, Virginia Citizens Defense League
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Team SureFire Sweeps MGM Ironman 3-Gun
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JUN 09, 2011 06:16P.M. Covington VA --(Ammoland.com)- The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors and Delegate Dave Marsden (D) are all pouting over the pneumatic gun bill that becomes law on July 1st!
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The pneumatic gun bill, put in by Senator Roscoe Reynolds (D), passed easily earlier this year, and was signed into law by Governor Bob McDonnell (R). It takes away the power of localities, such as Fairfax, to ban shooting BB and pellet guns on a person’s own property as long as they do so in a safe manner. As you can imagine, lowly citizens having such power and responsibility is just too much for the poor Fairfax Board of Supervisors to bear! Tyrants simply do NOT give up power easily. To top it off, the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors are such hypocrites. When Reynolds’s bill was being heard in the General Assembly in January, a Fairfax representative assured the committee that Fairfax had no interest in enforcing the ban on shooting air guns in residences. But now that the bill is becoming law, the sky will fall if people start shooting BB guns in their basements.
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Sheeesh. Where are the adults when you need one? Anyway, just to let the General Assembly know how much this new law is hated by the people of Fairfax, the Board of Supervisors is having a special public hearing and they will be forwarding the input to the General Assembly! Sooooo, they want to hear from the public, do they? I think VCDL can oblige them! Don’t you agree, NoVA gun owners? The nearing is going to be held on Tuesday, June 21st. More details on time and location will be provided as the event gets closer. I know that I’m not about to miss this circus! See you there. Here’s a story on the event: From the Washington Examiner:
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Fountain Valley, CA --(Ammoland.com)- SureFire, LLC, manufacturer of high-end illumination tools and tactical products, is proud to announce Team SureFire’s success at the 2011 MGM Ironman 3-Gun competition. Women’s captain, Maggie Reese, men’s captain Barry Dueck and co-captain Mike Voigt, all repeated as champions in their divisions.
Orion – The Hunters’ Institute Leads the Charge to Ensure Vermont Wildlife is Managed as a Public Resource
“Last year’s championship was a blur because we shot over three long days in rough conditions,” said Reese. “This year I was able to focus and just get the job done while enjoying the match along the way. It was fantastic!”
JUN 09, 2011 05:55P.M. Orion – The Hunters’ Institute Leads the Charge to Ensure Vermont Wildlife is Managed as a Public Resource
Reese, a Southern California native, just started shooting competitively four years ago. Now she’s a back-to-back 3-Gun Open Division champion at both USPSA Nationals and MGM Ironman in her only two attempts at each. Team SureFire, also features 10-time multi-gun national champion and Open Division shooter, Michael Voigt, and the 3-Gun Nation tour points leader and team captain, Barry Dueck, who already has two tour wins this year in the Heavy Optics Division. Dueck and Voigt were also teammates on USA’s 2008 IPSC World Shoot team where they took top honors in the Modified Division. SureFire also sponsors other shooters around the country like world record pistol shooter, Max Michel, who recently won the Double Tap Championship. Other 3-gun shooters who proudly wear the SureFire logos on their jersey are Team FNH and Taran Butler (5-time National Champion).
Orion Executive Director Eric Nuse speaking at the State House. (R-L) Brian Ames, Evan Hughs, Clint Gray, Nuse, Gov. Peter Shumlin, Commissioner Pat Berry, Rep. Kate Webb (VT F&W Photo - John Hall)
To learn more about the sport of 3-gun, please visit www.3GunNation.com, or stay tuned beginning July 29th for season two of 3 Gun Nation, presented by SureFire. Show times are Sunday, 7:30am EST and Thursdays 10:00am EST. To follow Team SureFire, check out SureFire’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/surefire. About SureFire Located in Fountain Valley, California, SureFire is a leading manufacturer of high-performance flashlights, weapon-mounted lights, and other tactical equipment for those who go in harm’s way, or anyone who demands the ultimate in quality, innovation, and performance. SureFire illumination tools are used by more SWAT teams and elite special operations groups than any other brand. SureFire is an ISO 9001:2000-certified company. Visit: www.surefire.com Tags: Barry Dueck, Competition Shooters, Competitive Shooting News, Maggie Reese, Michael Voigt, Shooting Teams, SureFire, Three Gun Competitions
Orion - The Hunters Institute JOHNSON, Vt. --(Ammoland.com)- Orion – The Hunters’ Institute applauded the signing of H.91 by Vermont Governor Peter Shumlin, which mandated Vermont’s fish and wildlife are to be held in public trust by the state for the benefit of all citizens.
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Using its expertise in public trust issues, Orion played a leadership role within a broad coalition that worked to reverse an amendment passed in the final days of Vermont’s 2010 legislative session. This amendment changed the status of native deer and moose at a high fence shooting facility from public to private ownership.
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Missouri Department Of Conservation Summer Workshop Helps Women Discover Nature
“Orion was very concerned about setting the precedent of transferring ownership of public wildlife resources to individuals for their personal gain. We viewed this as an action that threatened wildlife management not only in Vermont but throughout the United States,” said Eric Nuse, executive director of Orion – The Hunters’ Institute.
JUN 09, 2011 04:36P.M. Missouri Department Of Conservation Summer Workshop Helps Women Discover Nature Discover Nature Women summer workshop teaches women practical outdoor skills. Written by Rebecca Maples, MDC
“Our public trust work related to high fence issues in Montana as well as technical papers by The Wildlife Society and Vermont Law School gave us the legal arguments to be successful. All of the major conservation groups and leaders of the hunting community were ready to fight to keep our wildlife wild. When I sent the word out to convene the public trust coordinating group and provide expert testimony to the legislature, there was no shortage of volunteers.” Nuse credits Vermont Representative Kate Webb for championing this bill in the legislature and praises the support of Fish and Wildlife Department Commissioner Pat Berry and his staff. Others who assisted this effort include Fish and Wildlife Board President Brian Ames, former House Majority leader Floyd Neice, former commissioner Steve Wright, Senator Ginny Lyons and Governor Peter Shumlin. Hunters also played a big role in advancing the issue of Vermont fish and wildlife being a public resource instead of being privately owned, according to Nuse. All of the major hunting and conservation groups contributed from the Vermont Federation of Sportsmen’s Clubs to Wild in Vermont, the state wildlife rehabilitator group.
Amy Huff hopes to use the archery skills she learned at MDC’s Discover Nature Women 2011 summer program to help her 10-year-old daughter.
“It was Vermont’s hunters who were the foremost advocates for this law and took the cause to the legislature. Vermont’s constitution provides for hunting as a right for all citizens. This new law prevents private individuals from taking personal ownership of live wildlife for any purpose,” Nuse said. “Hunters want Vermont’s wildlife to remain wild, owned by no one and under the trusteeship of the state’s Fish and Wildlife Department. That agency’s trained biologists provide the stewardship to ensure future generations of all Vermonters – hunters and nonhunters alike – will be able to enjoy and take pride in this magnificent heritage.” For more information visit the Orion blog at Fair Chase Hunting Blogspot and search for Public Trust Doctrine. Or email Eric Nuse at ericnuse@huntright.org or call 802-730-8111. Tags: Orion-The Hunter's Institute, Vermont
Missouri Department of Conservation JEFFERSON CITY Mo --(Ammoland.com)- Some things are better
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when shared. The Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) recent Discover Nature Women summer workshop showed that nature is one of those things.
and spending time with my sister,’” Gann said. GIRLS’ WEEKEND OUTDOORS Friends Amy Huff of Fenton, and Stephanie Allstun of Ballwin, made the trip to learn outdoor skills from experts along with other women at similar skill levels.
With the program’s highest attendance ever, more than 130 women participated in the 2011 event held at Windermere Conference Center in Roach, Mo., June 3-5. Some attended to gain valuable outdoor experience, some to spend a weekend with friends and family and others to make a grandmother-mother-daughter getaway.
“The instructors here are just so knowledgeable,” Allstun said. “They live it; they breathe it; they love it.”
“Discover Nature Women (DNW) provides a safe and friendly environment where women experience hands-on outdoor skills training at the beginner level, taught by a team of longtime professionals,” said MDC Education Programs Supervisor Kevin Lohraff.
“I wanted to be taught by someone with patience who was a good teacher,” Huff said. “They made me feel comfortable that I was learning it the right way.” Huff said she looks forward to using her new archery skills with her 10year-old daughter, Aubrey Stuart, who started learning archery at Meramec Heights Elementary School this past year. Her school participates in the Missouri National Archery in the Schools Program, which is coordinated by MDC. Stuart was the top fourth-grade girl at the Missouri state tournament. She placed 20th out of 188 fourth- grade girls at the National Archery in the Schools Program national tournament in Louisville, Ky.
Courses include fishing, basic hunting, an introduction to firearms, archery, shotgun shooting, camping, canoeing, map and compass reading, fly tying and Dutch-oven cooking. DNW offers a two-year program that allows participants to complete four courses each year for a total of eight core courses. The weekend is targeted to women 18 years and older, along with young women age 14-17 when accompanied by a woman 18 years or older.
EXPERIENCE TO LAST A LIFETIME Lori Gale of Festus attended DNW with her friend Amanda Sloan. But for Gale the weekend was about more than just fun. Gale is a year away from finishing her degree in fisheries and wildlife management at Oregon State University, and she received an internship credit for attending the workshop. Ultimately she wants to work in a wildliferelated field, possibly as a conservation agent.
“Not everyone has a chance to learn these outdoor activities or someone who can teach them,” Lohraff said. “Discover Nature Women is about helping women do things they might not be able to do otherwise.” A FAMILY AFFAIR Many women attend DNW to learn and spend time with family. It was a tri-generational outing for Sandi Rice’s family. Rice, who lives in Pittsburg, Mo., attended with daughter Christy Jolly and granddaughter Jessica Jolly, who live in Kansas City. Rice had attended a previous MDC women’s event, but her daughter made the decision to come to DNW.
“It was nice coming here and talking to experts in the field,” Gale said. While she has prior experience in outdoor activities, Gale said the workshop built on her own knowledge, solidifying some of her fishing and compass skills.
“I just thought, ‘What a great opportunity to do this together,’” said Christy.
ALWAYS SOMETHING TO DISCOVER “Discover Nature Women is just another way MDC makes Missouri a great place to hunt, fish and enjoy nature,” Lohraff said.
Grandmother and mother were thrilled to share the experience with Jessica, who tied her first fly during the program and took it fishing at her grandmother’s nearby home that evening. Elizabeth Gann of Waynesville, Mo., came with her sister, Shirley Beer, who lives in Pittsburg, Kan.
“Whether novices or experienced outdoorswomen, participants gained practical outdoor skills that will help them discover nature long after DNW’s conclusion,” said MDC Education Outreach Coordinator Amy Francka. “All weekend I heard nothing but positive comments from the women who attended the event. Most women were first-time attendees and already wanted to know when they could register for next year.”
“We don’t get to see each other very often,” Gann said. “This is a great way for us to spend some time together and do something we don’t normally do.” Gann said she initially thought the workshop would teach her some outdoor skills she could practice with her husband, who hunts and fishes.
For more information on MDC’s Discover Nature Women program, visit www.missouriconservation.org.
“Then I thought, ‘No, this is about learning things for myself
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Tervis Tumbler Camo Wraps Available in Several Realtree Patterns
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New York Sporting Dog Owners Under Additional Attacks JUN 09, 2011 04:13P.M. New York Sporting Dog Owners Under Additional Attacks by Animal Rights Bills
Tervis Tumbler Camo Wraps Available in Several Realtree Patterns U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance Columbus, OH --(Ammoland.com)- Last week the U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance alerted New York sporting dog owners to two bills that would create unnecessary new regulations for sporting dog owners. This week it is more of the same in the New York legislature. Assembly Bill 8146, sponsored by Assemblyman Steve Katz (R- Mohegan Lake), would require newly defined “backyard breeders” to obtain an annual breeder permit and adhere to the same standards of care and inspection requirements that apply to the state’s regulated pet dealers.
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A “backyard breeder” is defined as anyone who breeds one female dog for compensation.
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Under the bill, these breeders are required to obtain an annual $150 permit before they are allowed to breed any dog. They must also comply with the care, housing, and inspection requirements meant for commercial pet dealers that are already contained in current law.
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“This bill forces regulations that are designed for commercial pet dealers onto sporting dog kennels, hobby breeders, and individual dog owners,” said Evan Heusinkveld, U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance director of state services. “There is simply no justification for applying this type of regulation to these dog owners.” Take Action! New York sportsmen should contact their state legislators and ask that they oppose Assembly Bill 8146. Tell them sporting dog owners should not be required to obtain a new costly annual permit and comply with new regulations simply because they may breed and sell one dog in a year. To find your state assembly person’s phone number and other contact information, use the USSA Legislative Action Center at www.ussportsmen.org/lac.
U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance Columbus, OH --(Ammoland.com)- Senate Bill 798, sponsored by Sen. Kevin De Leon (D- Los Angeles), would ban the sale of all airguns, including BB and pellet guns used by many sportsmen for small game hunting and target shooting.
About: The U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance is a national association of sportsmen and sportsmen’s organizations that protects the rights of hunters, anglers and trappers in the courts, legislatures, at the ballot, in Congress and through public education programs. Visit www.ussportsmen.org.
Under the bill, these firearms could not be sold unless the entire exterior surface of the gun was predominately colored: white; bright hues of red, orange, yellow, green, blue, pink, or purple; or is transparent. The bill would effectively ban most airguns used by sportsmen as most of these guns rightfully look like other firearms and not “toy” guns.
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“Airguns, like BB guns and pellet guns, are real firearms used by sportsmen for hunting and target shooting,” said Jeremy Rine, U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance associate director of state services. “It makes no sense to ban these firearms unless they are colored to look like a child’s water gun or other toy gun that you would buy from the toy isle of a store. If passed, sportsmen would be unable to continue to purchase traditional airguns used for hunting, and law enforcement will be unable to tell the difference between what is a real firearm and what is a toy gun.”
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California Anti-Gun Bills Aim to Grab Sportsmen’s Gun Rights JUN 09, 2011 04:08P.M. California Anti-Gun Bills Aim to Grab Sportsmen’s Gun Rights Sportsmen calls needed as the California legislature is moving two antigun bills.
The bill has passed the Senate and is schedule for a public hearing on June 14th before the Assembly Committee on Public Safety. The hearing will take place at 9:00 a.m. in State Capital Room 126. Sportsmen are encouraged to attend the hearing and voice their opposition to the bill. Assembly Bill 809, introduced by Assemblyman Mike Feuer (D- Los Angeles), would apply the state’s handgun registry requirements to all firearms, including rifles and shotguns commonly used by sportsmen for hunting and recreational shooting. Gun owners would be required to register all of their firearms and provide personal information that includes their name, address, place of birth, telephone number, and occupation. It would also require gun owners to provide a detailed description of the gun, including serial number. This bill is unnecessary and is an invasion of gun owner rights. AB 809 has passed out of the Assembly and will head to the Senate.
California to Ban Airsoft Guns by Color
Take Action! California sportsmen should plan to attend next Tuesday’s public hearing and should call their state assembly person today and ask
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them to oppose Senate Bill 798.
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California sportsmen are also encouraged to call their state senators today and ask them to oppose Assembly Bill 809. To find your state legislator’s contact information, visit the USSA Legislative Action Center at www.ussportsmen.org/LAC.
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About: The U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance is a national association of sportsmen and sportsmen’s organizations that protects the rights of hunters, anglers and trappers in the courts, legislatures, at the ballot, in Congress and through public education programs. Visit www.ussportsmen.org. Tags: Airgun Hunting, Airguns, Anti Gun Bills, California, Firearms Registration, Gun Bans, U.S. Sportsmens Alliance, USSA
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Federal Premium Wins Two Telly Awards for Black Cloud Ammunition Video
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JUN 09, 2011 04:02P.M. Federal Premium Wins Two Telly Awards for Black Cloud Ammunition Video
“We’ve taken a unique approach to marketing our Black Cloud line,” said Director of Marketing Jason Nash. “Our team has developed an advanced campaign that infuses the ground-breaking design of these shells with the endorsement of Duck Commander Phil Robertson. The performance Black Cloud achieves in the field is unmatched—and we want to convey that to our customers in an innovative way. The Telly Awards are a great benchmark for our team and we’re proud to be honored within the industry.” Positive Industry Recognition The Telly Awards honor the finest video and film productions and work created for the Web. Top industry professionals from agencies, manufacturers and corporations across the globe make up the voting Telly Council. These marketers view more than 13,000 entries each year—and have been for the last 32 years.
FederalPremium.com ANOKA, Minn. --(Ammoland.com)- Federal Premium Ammunition has won two Telly Awards for 2011. Federal’s video illustrating the strong performance of its unique Black Cloud FS Steel line of ammunition was voted a winner by the Telly Council, a top group of outdoors marketing professionals.
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Email all members of the Senate (there are TWO address lists following the message). Send TWO emails contacting half the Senators at a time (The list below is broken into two parts for convenient copy-and-paste addressing as emails to the entire Senate are now flagged as spam, and not delivered).
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North Carolina’s Castle Doctrine & Carry in Parks Bill is Now SB679
SB 679, “An Act To Amend The Castle Doctrine, To Allow Persons With Concealed Handgun Permits To Carry A Handgun in a Park…,” has become essential legislation. Please disregard misleading opinion polls and concentrate on restoring essential rights of law-abiding North Carolinians. Citizens need, deserve and have the right to effectively defend home and hearth, and themselves in parks that have become “gun-free zone” magnets for violent crime.
JUN 09, 2011 03:18P.M. North Carolina’s Castle Doctrine & Carry in Parks Bill is Now SB679 Pass SB 679 w/o ANY amendments
I urge you support and pass this important bill without ANY amendments, however well-intentioned they may appear. I will be monitoring the progress of SB 679 and your actions on this matter through the alerts of Grass Roots North Carolina. Sincerely, A Concerned North Carolina Voter
Grass Roots North Carolina for Firearms Education
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North Carolina --(Ammoland.com)- Senators NEED TO SUPPORT THIS BILL WITHOUT ANY AMENDMENTS!
Contact these Senators in your first email: Austin.Allran@ncleg.net, Tom.Apodaca@ncleg.net, Bob.Atwater@ncleg.net, Doug.Berger@ncleg.net, Phil.Berger@ncleg.net, Stan.Bingham@ncleg.net, Harris.Blake@ncleg.net, Dan.Blue@ncleg.net, Andrew.Brock@ncleg.net, Harry.Brown@ncleg.net, Peter.Brunstetter@ncleg.net, Debbie.Clary@ncleg.net, Daniel.Clodfelter@ncleg.net, Warren.Daniel@ncleg.net, Charlie.Dannelly@ncleg.net, Jim.Davis@ncleg.net, Don.East@ncleg.net, James.Forrester@ncleg.net, Linda.Garrou@ncleg.net, Thom.Goolsby@ncleg.net, Malcolm.Graham@ncleg.net, Rick.Gunn@ncleg.net, Kathy.Harrington@ncleg.net
The political games being played in our General Assembly are becoming sillier by the hour, but this may work in our favor in-terms of getting desperately-needed Castle Doctrine and Carry in Parks legislation passed. These laws have now been “hidden” in SB 679 to soothe gutless legislators worried that pro-gun laws “don’t poll well“. Our Senators Need Some Reminding … The RIGHT to Keep and Bear Arms is not subject to opinion polls. Castle Doctrine protection is LONG OVERDUE.
Contact these Senators in your second email: Gun-free zones are magnets for violent crime and only disarm lawabiding citizens that deserve an effective means of defense.
Fletcher.Hartsell@ncleg.net, Ralph.Hise@ncleg.net, Neal.Hunt@ncleg.net, Brent.Jackson@ncleg.net , Clark.Jenkins@ncleg.net, Edward.Jones@ncleg.net, Ellie.Kinnaird@ncleg.net, Eric.Mansfield@ncleg.net, Floyd.McKissick@ncleg.net, Wesley.Meredith@ncleg.net, Martin.Nesbitt@ncleg.net, Buck.Newton@ncleg.net, Louis.Pate@ncleg.net, Jean.Preston@ncleg.net,
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William.Purcell@ncleg.net, Bill.Rabon@ncleg.net, Gladys.Robinson@ncleg.net, David.Rouzer@ncleg.net, Bob.Rucho@ncleg.net, Dan.Soucek@ncleg.net, Josh.Stein@ncleg.net, Richard.Stevens@ncleg.net, Jerry.Tillman@ncleg.net, Tommy.Tucker@ncleg.net, Don.Vaughan@ncleg.net, Michael.Walters@ncleg.net, Stan.white@ncleg.net
New Jersey wildlife experts. The end result is a comprehensive and upto-date educational film to help the public better understand and coexist with black bears by taking viewers into the world of the black bear and to see how the State manages its bear population. The 60-minute documentary, created by wildlife film producer Dan Bertalan, explores the growing national conflict of sharing the landscape with black bear populations, and offers a special 15-minute segment uniquely devoted to the issue of black bears in New Jersey.
About: Grass Roots North Carolina/Forum for Firearms Education is a nonprofit, all volunteer organization devoted to educating the public about trends which abridge the freedoms guaranteed by the Bill of Rights, and engaging in grass roots activism to preserve those freedoms. Formed in 1994 to conduct a highly successful rally for the Second Amendment, GRNC has gone on to conduct projects like “Remember in November: A Gun Owner’s Guide to Voting,” bringing concealed carry to North Carolina. Visit:www.grnc.org
“Understanding Black Bears,” which is an adapted and expanded classroom version of the documentary, also is now available. This new interactive classroom curriculum covers 11 topics with 29 separate classroom activities and will be distributed free to interested school systems and teachers. These new tools are part of the State’s educational portion of its Comprehensive Black Bear Management Policy, which was approved last year to deal with an overpopulation of black bears in the Northwest part of the State, and a growing presence of black bears throughout the rest of New Jersey
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“Black bears are part of the wide ranging mix of wildlife that lives in our state, providing an incredible diversity that requires consistent and professional management by our fish and wildlife experts,” said Amy Cradic, the DEP’s Assistant Commissioner for Natural and Historic Resources. “The science- and fact-based comprehensive black bear policy recognizes that bear management requires a combination of tools, including public education and scientific research.
New Film Teaches Residents How To Co-Exist With Black Bears JUN 09, 2011 03:09P.M. New Film & School Curriculum Teach Residents How To Understand & Co-Exist With Black Bears
“This new film and curriculum will provide an important tool in helping our residents learn to co-exist with black bears and to better understand the complex nature of the job faced by our top-notch wildlife team,” said Assistant Commissioner Cradic. The black bear policy includes public education, research, bear habitat analysis and protection, hunting, non-lethal bear management techniques, enforcement of laws, and efforts to keep human food sources, especially household trash, away from bears to limit bearhuman encounters. New Jersey boasts a robust black bear population, estimated at more than 3,400 bears in the northwestern part of the State. Bears sightings have been reported in all 21 counties. Sightings have increased in recent years in many suburban towns and even urban areas.
New Jersey Fish and Game Trenton, NJ --(Ammoland.com)- The Department of Environmental Protection has released a new film documentary and companion school curriculum as part of its continuing effort to educate New Jersey residents about co-existing with black bears as numbers of the animals have increased, resulting in more bear-human encounters.
With New Jersey’s black bear and human populations at all time highs, bear-human conflicts have risen during the last decade. They range from simple nuisance bears foraging in residential trash cans or invading backyard bird feeders to the problem of bears losing their fear of humans, which poses a safety threat to people and can have fatal result for bears.
More than four years in the making, the documentary entitled “Living with New Jersey Black Bears” was developed with scientific input from
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“It’s rewarding using the impact of this documentary to help turn a controversy into a win-win situation,” said Bertalan, the documentary’s producer. “The bears win because people can learn how to avoid things that might result in their destruction. People win because they learn to appreciate this remarkable creature that is a symbol of a healthy and balanced environment.” “Living with New Jersey Black Bears” and the “Understanding Black Bears” curriculum was jointly financed by the DEP’s Division of Fish and Wildife in partnership with state government fish and wildlife agencies in New York, Florida and Arkansas, plus the New Jersey State Federation of Sportsmen’s Clubs. They are available to interested schools or organizations by contacting Michelle Smith at (609) 259-6961, or email michelle.smith@dep.state.nj.us.
Bushnell Outdoor Products Overland Park, KS. --(Ammoland.com)- Bushnell Outdoor Products, an industry-leader in high performance sports optics for more than 60 years, has received the 2011 Binocular of the Year award from Binoculars.com.
For more information on the State’s black bear population, and to view the State’s Comprehensive Black Bear Management policy, visit: http://www.state.nj.us/dep/fgw/bearfacts.htm
The popular online optics retailer awarded Bushnell with the top honor for the Legend Ultra HD 10x 42mm binocular.
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Introduced in 2010, the Binocular of the Year Awards includes six different categories along with the top performing Binocular of the Year. To determine the winners, each model is given a thorough visual inspection and graded according to specific criteria established by the inhouse optics experts at Binoculars.com. The team then subjects each binocular to exacting tests in the field to rate its performance, including build quality, overall brightness, edge clarity and trueness of color.
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Binoculars.com Names Bushnell Legend Ultra HD Binocular of the Year
The Legend UHD 10x 42mm binocular features premium ED Prime Glass and Ultra Wide Band anti-reflective coating, resulting in superior light transmission and the ultimate high-definition viewing experience. Built with a durable, rubber-armored housing, the 100 percent waterproof and fog proof Legend UHD also features the patented RainGuard HD lens coating – a permanent, water-repellant coating that causes moisture to bead up and scatter less light in inclement weather.
JUN 09, 2011 02:46P.M. Binoculars.com Names Bushnell Legend Ultra HD Binocular of the Year
“The Bushnell 10x 42mm Legend Ultra HD binocular is the first true game-changer in its class, with superior light transmission normally found only in much higher-priced models,” said Jason Mulek, Hayneedle’s Binoculars.com senior buyer. With the Legend Ultra HD, consumers not only receive the Bushnell limited lifetime warranty, the entire line is also backed by a one-year norisk guarantee. The 100 percent money back guarantee is valid up until one year from the original date of purchase. “When you combine the optical performance and clarity of the Legend Ultra HD and a one-year money back guarantee from Bushnell, this binocular is more than worthy of the Binoculars.com Binocular of the Year Award,” added Mulek. Binoculars.com Names Bushnell Legend Ultra HD Binocular of the Year
For more information about Bushnell Legend Ultra HD line, visit the product section online. To learn more about Bushnell Outdoor Products, visit www.bushnell.com or call 1-800-423-3537.
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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.
equipment, ballistic equipment, books/DVDs, flashlights/accessories, firearms/knives, restraints and more. The show has the most diverse array of knife manufacturers, custom knifemakers, cutlery manufacturers, collectors and collections. This year, there will be the Blade Magazine Knife of the Year awards, Blade Magazine Cutlery Hall of Fame induction, the annual ABS meeting, BLADE Show World Championship Cutting Competition, forging demos, collecting how-to’s and so much more.
Tags: Awards, Binoculars, Bushnell, Optics, Shooting Industry News BLADE Show tickets are $15 daily and $35 for a weekend pass, and includes the Tactical Gear Expo Ticket. The show is from Friday, June 10 to Sunday, June 12. For more information about the show, call 770-9558000 or go to http://www.bladeshow.com. For more information about the Cobb Galleria Centre, go to http://www.cobbgalleria.com.
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BLADE Show Now Features Tactical Gear Expo
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JUN 09, 2011 02:00P.M. BLADE Show Now Features Tactical Gear Expo
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Calls On Texas Governor To Add ‘Campus Carry’ To Special Session JUN 09, 2011 12:20P.M. Young Conservatives of Texas Call On Texas Governor To Add ‘Campus Carry’ To Special Session
Blade Show 2011 ATLANTA, Georgia --(Ammoland.com)- BLADE Show, the world’s largest tactical International Cutlery Fair is celebrating its 30th anniversary at the Cobb Galleria Centre this weekend. Co-located is the first Tactical Gear Expo. Young Conservatives of Texas
The Tactical Gear Expo is open to the public and features manufacturers, dealers and suppliers of products and services related to anything tactical. There will be tactical firearms, tactical knives, self-defense gear and a number of products for civilians, law enforcement and military applications.
Austin, TX --(Ammoland.com)- As the current special session of the 82nd Texas Legislature heads into its second and possibly final week, Young Conservatives of Texas call upon Governor Rick Perry to add “campus carry” to the agenda.
The BLADE Show, presented by BLADE Magazine, has the very best of the knife-making and knife-collecting industries under one roof. It is the world’s largest combined show of handmade, factory and antique knives and has over 700 tables and about 175 booths and products.
Tony McDonald, senior vice chairman of Young Conservatives of Texas and a law student at the University of Texas at Austin, commented, “By adding ‘sanctuary cities’ to the special session agenda, Governor Perry has shown that he intends to undo the damage done by a handful of liberal legislators who sought to stand in the way of the majority’s
Some of the tactical gear products include: clothing and accessories, duty gear, eyewear, firearms/accessories, hearing protection, hydration
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hard work.
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It only makes sense that he also add ‘campus carry,’ an issue that clearly has majority support in the Texas Legislature and that has a much longer history than ‘sanctuary cities’ of being blocked by parliamentary chicanery.”
JUN 09, 2011 11:37A.M.
During the regular session of the 82nd legislature, 88 of 150 Texas Representatives signed on to Representative Joe Driver’s campus carry bill, HB 750, as coauthors. And when Senator Jeff Wentworth offered a campus carry amendment to another higher education bill, SB 1581, 21 of 31 Texas Senators voted to support it. But as happened in 2009, campus carry passed out of the Senate only to be killed on a technicality in the House, without ever receiving a floor vote.
American COP Special Edition 2012 Provides A Peek Into the World Of How Cops Do What They Do.
Young Conservatives of Texas believe that the proven track record of licensed concealed carry throughout Texas, coupled with the proven track record of licensed concealed carry on numerous college campuses outside of Texas, clearly demonstrates that there is no reason to deny trained, licensed adults the means to protect themselves on Texas college campuses. McDonald concluded, “In years past, Governor Perry voiced strong support for this cause. Our organization and many others hope that he will embrace this opportunity to back up those strong words with strong action.” American COP Special Edition 2012 Young Conservatives of Texas has been promoting conservatism at universities across the Lone Star State for over three decades. The state’s most active political youth organization, YCT is composed of hundreds of members and alumni who participate in the full spectrum of politics. YCT issues the most respected ratings of the Texas legislature and is the only conservative group to have done so without interruption over the past 18 legislative sessions. To learn more about YCT, their ratings, or for information on joining, please visit www.YCT.org. Tags: Concealed Carry on Campus, Gun Bills, Texas, Young Conservatives of Texas
FMG Publications San Diego, Calif. --(Ammoland.com)- Overflowing with valuable information, American COP Special Edition 2012 features an array of topics aimed at cops and shooting enthusiasts alike. From an expert look at the latest defensive ammo, to the versatility of knives, to the evaluation of the new Ruger Mini-14 and the year’s colossal buyer’s guide, there is no shortage of useful commentary. The content in this edition gives readers an exclusive look into a cop’s domain. “We won’t give away all the cop secrets,
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but we will give a peek into the world of how cops do what they do,” said Sammy Reese, Special Editions Editor.
Additionally, to make your search for handguns, rifles, shotguns, knives and other defensive equipment easier, browse through the impressive, 96-page buyer’s guide.
Curious about which ammunition is best suited for your handgun defense needs? Sergeant John Russo offers his recommendations and critiques on contemporary defensive ammo, and answers the question, “Are there magic bullets?”
The American COP Special Edition 2012 is available on newsstands June 20. To order online visit, www.americanhandgunner.com and follow the Special Editions link from the store menu.
“Thanks to the hard work of modern ammunition manufacturers, we’re inching closer to it. We might even be in the golden age of ammunition making because never before have there been so many good bullet and cartridge choices, by so many different companies,” said Russo.
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Deadline Approaches For WV Natural Resources Police Officer Candidates
The article, “It Slices, It Dices! But Wait, There’s More,” will help law enforcement decide which blade is best for their needs. American COP magazine editor, Suzi Huntington, explores a cross section of knives in a wide variety of price ranges. “Knives are as much a part of police work as the siren on your patrol car and the gun on your side. Think of how often you pull your knife to pry, scrape a registration tag or cut something-like a seatbelt or flex-cuffs,” Huntington writes. “And knives have been around in some form pretty much since the caveman days; their uses are as varied as their designs.”
JUN 09, 2011 11:24A.M. Deadline Approaches For WV Natural Resources Police Officer Candidates Apply for 14 positions open statewide, physical Agility Tests June 10 and 11.
With more than 30 years of faithful service to shooters and hunters everywhere, the Ruger Mini-14 has received a facelift. Writer Todd Burgreen contributes an extensive analysis on the attributes of this rifle. “A testament to both sound design and mass appeal, the rifle handles and shoots as good as it looks,” said Burgreen. It’s a familiar motto for American police, “Do more with less,” stated writer Clint Smith. “Today, with officers taking pay and benefit cuts it can be trying for LEOs to stay motivated and focused on training.” To help officers with this endeavor, Smith outlines a training block individual officers can implement at the range, while taking into consideration the limited funds allocated for firearms and tactics training. Zone shots, malfunctions, lateral movements and the course of fire only begin to scratch the surface of the elements included in his article, “50 Rounds: A Minimalist Approach To Practice.”
West Virginia DNR SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. – -(Ammoland.com)- The application deadline for 14 open Natural Resources Police Officer (NRPO) positions statewide is this weekend, according to Lt. Tim Coleman of the Law Enforcement Section of the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR).
Also found in the pages of this Special Edition are staff recommendations of their preferred SWAT gear. “Boston or Baghdad, Kansas City or Kandahar—tough tactical gear gives warriors the winning edge,” writes John Morrison in the article “Gearing Up For SWAT.”
All candidates are required to pass a Physical Agility Test (PAT) at West Virginia State University in Institute, W.Va., on Friday, June 10, 2011, or on Saturday, June 11, 2011. The tests start at 8 a.m. each day. Walk-ons will be accepted.
Suggestions for combat shirts, armor vests, eye protection, optics, lights and more are highlighted.
NRPOs in the WVDNR Law Enforcement Section are responsible for the prompt, orderly and effective enforcement of all laws and rules of the
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state and have full law enforcement authority statewide. Of primary importance is the protection of West Virginia’s wildlife to the degree that they are not endangered by unlawful activities To be considered for this position, candidates must be willing to relocate and work in any county in the state; must be willing to work all shifts and be on call; and understand that this is a statewide position, and as such, that the county of assignment may not be guaranteed. Minimum qualifications include graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with preference given to majors in natural sciences, law enforcement, criminology, or criminal justice, or candidates may substitute previous employment as a law enforcement officer under certain circumstances.
Woolrich Woolrich, PA --(Ammoland.com)- Woolrich Elite Series Tactical has been named the official clothing provider for the 2011 Oregon Sniper’s Challenge, one of the nation’s premier precision tactical rifle events.
The PAT consists of three parts: a 37.5 yard swim; an agility test consisting of completing a minimum of 18 pushups in proper form in one minute and completing 27 sit-ups in proper form in one minute; and a 1.5 mile run in 15 minutes, 20 seconds or less. Failure to satisfactorily complete any part of the test is cause for disqualification and will eliminate candidates from further consideration.
“The Oregon Sniper’s Challenge draws the best law enforcement and military snipers from around the nation,” said Jerry Rinder, Woolrich Elite Series vice president of sales.
Directions: Take Exit 50 (Institute) off I-64; turn left onto Route 25; turn right at the first traffic light onto Barron Drive; turn left onto Academic Drive and park in Lot G. Enter Fleming Hall through the Chester Burris entrance.
“These are people who demand the best of their equipment, and Woolrich Elite Series fits that bill.”
Full details about the job description and an online job application form can be found at www.wvdnr.gov/lenforce/employment.shtm. For more information, contact the WVDNR Law Enforcement Section at 304-5582784 or email DNR.Law@wv.gov . Tags: Conservation Officers, West Virginia, Wildlife Officers, WVDNR
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Woolrich Elite Series Tactical Official Clothing of Oregon Sniper’s Challenge JUN 09, 2011 11:08A.M.
Oregon Sniper’s Challenge
Woolrich Elite Series Tactical Official Clothing of Oregon Sniper’s Challenge Precision rifle event attracts the nation’s top snipers.
In addition to its role as an event sponsor, Woolrich Elite Series Tactical is outfitting the match’s staff and range officers with its gear. “Every year, Steve Huisman and his Cold Bore Competitions crew raise the bar with this match,” Rinder said. “We’re proud that they have chosen Woolrich Elite Series to help them take this year’s match to an even higher level.” Held in Eagle Creek, Oregon, the Sniper’s Challenge pits 60 of the top precision rifle shooters in the nation against one another over a variety of scenario-based shooting stages. In addition to accuracy with their rifles,
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competitors’ pistol skills are also put to the test. The highlight of each year’s match is the famed “Helo-Assault Stage,” where competitors engage targets from a hovering helicopter. The Sniper’s Challenge has been featured on a number of Discovery Channel networks, such as the History Channel and the Military Channel. SIG SAUER Become a fan of Woolrich Elite Series Tactical on Facebook: www.facebook.com/WoolrichEliteSeriesTactical
EXETER, NH --(Ammoland.com)- SIG SAUER, Inc., the leading manufacturer of commercial, law enforcement and military firearms, introduces the latest version of the P250 Modular Pistol System, the P250 Subcompact with an integral M1913 accessory rail.
About Woolrich Elite Series Tactical Established in 1830, Woolrich is the authentic American brand that embraces the outdoor lifestyle. Trusted by generations of loyal consumers, Woolrich —The Original Outdoor Clothing Company— continues a tradition of quality and value. A brand known worldwide, Woolrich products include functional, comfortable and durable men’s and women’s sportswear, outerwear, and accessories. The Woolrich Elite Series Tactical line was developed by working closely with military, law enforcement and private security communities. Their input, combined with Woolrich’s apparel expertise, led to the creation of clothing that performs under demanding and specialized needs. For more, please visit www.woolricheliteseriestactical.com
Featuring the medium grip contoured to fit most hand sizes, the new P250 Subcompact allows users to mount lights and lasers on the smallest P250 frame. SIGLITE Night Sights are standard on the Nitron–coated, one-piece stainless steel slide. The modular fire control system of the P250 allows users to choose the caliber, barrel length and frame size to fit their needs. Available in 9mm, .40S&W and .357SIG, the P250 Subcompact offers a consistent 6.5 double-action-only trigger pull. An ambidextrous slide catch lever and reversible magazine catch makes the P250 user-friendly for both right- and left-handed shooters. With 12 rounds of 9mm or 10 rounds of .40S&W or .357SIG, the P250 Subcompact offers substantial firepower for a concealed carry pistol.
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AMMOLAND.COM SHOOTING SPORTS NEWS P250® Subcompact with Accessory RailCaliber9mm.40S&W / .357SIGMagazine Capacity1210Trigger PullDAO: 6.5 lb averageOverall Length6.7″Overall Height4.7″Overall Width1.1″Barrel Length3.6″Sight Radius5.5″SightsSIGLITE® Night SightsWeight w/ Magazine24.9 ozFrame MaterialStainlessFrame FinishNatural StainlessSlide MaterialStainlessSlide FinishNitron®GripsPolymer Grip ModuleMSRP$521
SIG SAUER Offers P250 Subcompact with Accessory Rail JUN 09, 2011 10:42A.M. SIG SAUER Offers P250 Subcompact with Accessory Rail
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 P250 Subcompact Pistol with Accessory Rail
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shows the approximate number of rounds remaining. Part #: MAG3W
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• Weight (empty, oz.): 5.44.
Command Arms Three Window Rifle Magazine – CDMAG
• Capacity: 30 Rounds • Fits: .233 / 5.56
JUN 09, 2011 10:25A.M. Made Of: Polymer with anti tilt follower & stainless steel spring. Command Arms Three Window Rifle Magazine – CDMAG When the magazine is full the operator will see the brass round casings in the top and middle windows. The (orange) follower will appear in the bottom window indicating a full magazine of 30 rounds. As rounds are fired, the operator glances at the middle window. When the middle window is empty only 19 rounds remain in the magazine. Then the operator glances at the top window. When the top window is empty only 11 rounds remain. This three window system shows that when the middle window is empty the operator has 2/3rds or fewer of the rounds remaining and when the top window is empty only 1/3 of the rounds remain in the magazine.
Command Arms Accessories Tullytown, PA --(Ammoland.com)- Command Arms Accessories (CAA) / EMA Tactical is proud to introduce our new and innovative Three Window Magazine.
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The Three built in windows allows the operator to see how many rounds remain in the mag.
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This three window system allows the operator to keep track of his remaining rounds and facilitates timely magazine changes without the operator losing his sight picture.
Command Arms Three Window Rifle Magazine - CDMAG Simply glancing down at the back of the magazine from his cheek weld
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