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S4Gear LockDown Optics Deployment System in Realtree Camo
S4Gear Announces Partnership with Realtree with Release of LockDown Realtree AP
Two sizes accommodate optics ranging in height from 4” to 7.5”. “We have a long-standing history with the team at Realtree. Their patterns and partnership have proven invaluable over the years,” comments Jerid Strasheim, VP of Sales & Marketing for S4Gear, “We look forward to growing our relationship with them.”
JUN 03, 2011 05:25P.M. S4Gear Announces Partnership with Realtree with Release of LockDown Realtree AP
“Realtree is honored to be working with S4Gear. The team behind S4Gear has always been on cutting edge of innovation and technology and we are proud to have our camos and brands associated with their products,” states Brad Schorr, VP of Licensing for Jordan Outdoor Enterprises, ltd. “We are happy to have the opportunity to work with them again.”
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Eugene, OR --(Ammoland.com)- Since its release at the 2011 ATA Show, the LockDown has garnered a lot of attention.
S4Gear makes outdoor stuff that gets noticed. Innovative, cutting-edge equipment that supplies an air of confidence to the outdoor enthusiast. S4Gear is based in Eugene, Oregon and was born in the woods. S4Gear is dedicated to providing superior quality, craftsmanship, and technically advanced products that meet the demands of nature and those who tame it.
As retailers head into their selling season, S4Gear is proud to join with Realtree as its premier camo partner. The LockDown optics deployment system offers low-profile lens protection for storage while simultaneously providing a secure tethering system for binoculars while in use. Anti-Bounce Technology secures optics safely to the hunter’s chest, eliminating the movement or bounce associated with traditional designs.
Realtree celebrates 25 years of designing the world’s most effective camouflage with the introduction of our new, iconic antler logo. This logo is our symbol of quality, integrity and support of our outdoor heritage. Look for the Realtree logo and know that you have found the best gear available. www.S4Gear.com Tags: Binoculars, Hunting Gear, Realtree, S4Gear
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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers diverts 30 percent of the Mississippi River through the Atchafalaya River system, and its delta is growing. The Atchafalaya and Wax Lake Deltas have grown significantly since the 1970s proving land building is still possible when freshwater and sediments are allowed to flow into adjacent wetlands.
New Study Confirms Significant Land Loss Along Louisiana Coast
“Ducks Unlimited has long advocated for sustainable ecosystem restoration of the Mississippi River Delta by reconnecting the river to its marshes,” Dew said. “This study further demonstrates the strength of that solution.”
JUN 03, 2011 05:13P.M. New Study Confirms Significant Land Loss Along Louisiana Coast
The Gulf Coast winters 40 percent of the continent’s waterfowl population and boasts some of the best waterfowl hunting in the country. For that reason, coastal restoration is a top priority for Ducks Unlimited. “We know we’ve already lost 1.2 million acres of this important area, which is home to the largest population of wintering waterfowl in North America. We have a duty to address this national scale catastrophe, a duty to our children and their children,” Dew said. “The loss of Gulf Coast habitat is one of the most significant threats to waterfowl on the continent, and everyone has a stake in the outcome.”
Ducks Unlimited LAFAYETTE, La. --(Ammoland.com)- Coastal Louisiana has lost more than 1.2 million acres in the past 78 years, according to a new study by the U.S. Geological Survey National Wetlands Research Center.
About: Ducks Unlimited is the world’s largest non-profit organization dedicated to conserving North America’s continually disappearing waterfowl habitats. Established in 1937, Ducks Unlimited has conserved more than 12 million acres thanks to contributions from more than a million supporters across the continent. Guided by science and dedicated to program efficiency, DU works toward the vision of wetlands sufficient to fill the skies with waterfowl today, tomorrow and forever. Visit www.ducks.org
The study analyzed wetland changes from 1932 to 2010 and provides a more accurate picture than previously available. “This more detailed analysis provides vital information for conservation planning,” Bob Dew, DU manager of conservation programs in Louisiana, said. “We have a clearer picture of which areas are in greatest need of restoration efforts, and which areas are most likely to contribute to future land gains.”
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Ducks Unlimited’s coastal habitat programs have restored more than 100,000 acres in Louisiana, including marsh in areas like the Barataria and Terrebonne basins – two of the areas undergoing the greatest wetland loss, according to the study.
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Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals Holds NRA Entitled to Attorneys’ Fees in Lawsuits Against Chicago & Oak Park, Illinois
“By understanding land change on the Louisiana coast, decision makers can make informed choices about how to actively manage the land to help reduce future loss,” Phil Turnipseed, USGS National Wetlands Research Center director, said. “We can’t manage what we don’t measure.” Louisiana land loss accounts for nearly 90 percent of the total coastal marsh loss in the contiguous U.S. Much of the land loss is caused by depriving the marshes within the Mississippi River Delta of sediment. Dams, levees and channels along the Mississippi River and its tributaries have cut off the source of land-building sediment responsible for forming and sustaining coastal marshes.
JUN 03, 2011 05:08P.M. Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals Holds NRA Entitled to Attorneys’ Fees in Lawsuits Against Chicago & Oak Park, Illinois
But there is hope.
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the law of the land and deny their law-abiding residents the Second Amendment freedoms protected by the Constitution. We will continue to fight those efforts until the Second Amendment is fully respected,” concluded Cox. About: Established in 1871, the National Rifle Association is America’s oldest civil rights and sportsmen’s group. Four million members strong, NRA continues its mission to uphold Second Amendment rights and to advocate enforcement of existing laws against violent offenders to reduce crime. The Association remains the nation’s leader in firearm education and training for law-abiding gun owners, law enforcement and the military. Visit: www.nra.org Tags: Chicago Anti-Gun Enforcement, Lawsuits, NRA, NRA-ILA National Rifle Association AMMOLAND.COM SHOOTING SPORTS NEWS FAIRFAX, Va. --(Ammoland.com)- Today, the U.S. Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals conclusively and forcefully held, without need for oral argument, that the National Rifle Association has the right to recover attorneys’ fees in its lawsuits against the city of Chicago’s and the village of Oak Park’s unconstitutional gun bans.
Philadelphia Beaver Confirmed To Have Rabies
The court held that the NRA was a prevailing party in the case of National Rifle Association v. City of Chicago and Village of Oak Park.
Philadelphia Beaver Confirmed To Have Rabies Residents urged to avoid waterfront along Pennypack Creek until further notice.
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“This is a Second Amendment victory and a civil rights victory. The National Rifle Association and the Second Amendment prevailed against those who sought to deny the right to keep and bear arms in Chicago and Oak Park,” said Chris W. Cox, executive director of NRA’s Institute for Legislative Action. “The attempt to avoid paying the NRA’s attorneys’ fees was rightly found to be unjust by the Court.” After the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the Second Amendment guarantees a fundamental right to keep and bear arms for all Americans in the historic McDonald v. Chicago and NRA v. Chicago and Oak Park cases, it remanded them for the purpose of issuing an injunction against Chicago and Oak Park’s unconstitutional gun ordinances. Before that injunction was issued, however, those ordinances were repealed. The City and the Village then argued that the NRA was not a prevailing party and should not be allowed to recover attorneys’ fees. The District Court, which originally ruled against the NRA, agreed and denied the fee award.
Pennsylvania Game Commission HARRISBURG, PA --(Ammoland.com)- Dr. Walter Cottrell, Pennsylvania Game Commission wildlife veterinarian, today announced test results for a beaver that attacked three individuals in northeast Philadelphia show that the animal was infected with the rabies virus.
Today’s Seventh Circuit decision overturns that ruling, holding instead that the NRA is indeed a prevailing party and is entitled to receive reimbursement for attorneys’ fees. The amount to be recovered will be established by the District Court.
Test results were provided to the Game Commission today, at 2:10 p.m., by the Department of Health’s Bureau of Laboratories in Exton, Chester County.
“This is a major victory for the NRA. While we are grateful to recover our attorneys’ fees, however, we remain steadfast in our belief that Chicago and Oak Park continue to circumvent
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Yesterday evening, the beaver carcass was taken to the University of Pennsylvania’s New Bolton Center, Kennett Square, Chester County, and prepared for transfer for rabies testing at the Department of Health facility. A full necropsy will be conducted at New Bolton to determine if there were other potential causes, such as injury or another type of disease.
behavior, this is not always the case. If bitten by any animal, the first step in rabies prevention is to immediately wash the wound with plenty of soap and warm water, and then promptly seek medical care. If the circumstances of the exposure warrant, human rabies vaccine may be prescribed by medical officials. The last human rabies fatality in Pennsylvania was a 12-year-old Lycoming County boy who died in 1984.
As a precaution, Game Commission officials continue to encourage residents to avoid the Pennypack Creek waterfront area between Bustleton Avenue and Roosevelt Boulevard in northeast Philadelphia.
If any human contact occurs in the area with beavers or other mammals, once medical care has been administered, a report should be made to the Game Commission’s Southeast Region Office (610-926-3136).
On June 1, a husband and wife were fishing in the Bustleton Avenue area when a large beaver bit the woman’s leg. As her husband attempted to assist her, the beaver turned and bit him in both arms and chest area. Game Commission WCO Jerry Czech, who serves Philadelphia and parts of Delaware County, responded to the hospital and interviewed the two victims.
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AMMOLAND.COM SHOOTING SPORTS NEWS On June 2, in the area of Roosevelt Boulevard, a child was bitten by a beaver. While at the hospital to interview the victim’s family, WCO Czech received word that a Fairmount Park Ranger had captured a beaver 500 yards from where the child was bitten. WCO Czech responded to the scene and put the animal down and transported it to the New Bolton Center.
West Virginia Hunters Harvest 9,216 Spring Turkeys JUN 03, 2011 04:55P.M. West Virginia Hunters Harvest 9,216 Spring Turkeys
Last night, June 2, from 8 p.m. until midnight, WCO Czech, other Game Commission WCOs and USDA Wildlife Services attempted to search for other beavers in the vicinity. A search of the area will continue, and Game Commission officials are encouraging residents seeing beavers or other mammals acting in a suspicious manner to report that information to the agency’s Southeast Region Office at 610-926-3136 or local law enforcement. In late April a rabid beaver was found in the White Clay Creek area of Chester County. According to WCO Keith Mullin, in that incident, a local angler heard a splash behind him and turned to see a beaver swimming toward him. “The beaver bit the angler on the back of his leg and attempted to come at him again,” WCO Mullin said. “The fisherman was able to drown the beaver after quite a struggle and suffered another bite on his hand. I met him at the site to retrieve the carcass, which was then submitted for rabies testing and, unfortunately, it came back positive.”
West Virginia DNR SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. – -(Ammoland.com)- Preliminary harvest numbers for the 2011 spring gobbler season show a take of 9,216 bearded turkeys, a decline of 10 percent from the 2010 harvest of 10,209 birds.
Rabies is a viral disease affecting the nervous system. It is usually transmitted to humans through the bite of an infected animal. According to the state Health Department, rabies continues to be a significant public health problem in the Commonwealth. Since the year 2000, between 350 and 500 animals are annually confirmed in the laboratory to have rabies. Health Department reports show that, in 2010, 53 percent of the animal rabies cases were raccoons, followed by skunks (14 percent), cats (14 percent), bats (7 percent), and foxes (6 percent).
Division of Natural Resources’ wildlife officials surmise a combination of inclement weather, high gas prices, and lower turkey numbers were major factors in the lower kill. “Our biologists had predicted a slightly lower harvest based on poorer productivity in 2009,” said Curtis I. Taylor, Chief of the Wildlife Resources Section. “Preliminary reports from field personnel also indicate a lower hunter turnout, probably
While an animal with rabies may exhibit abnormal or aggressive
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due to high fuel prices and many rainy days during the season.” The harvest was down 12 percent each in Districts 1 and 2, down 9 percent each in Districts 3 and 6, down 16 percent in District 5, and up slightly in District 4. Top counties were Mason with a kill of 447, Preston (325), Kanawha (310), Jackson (291), and Wood (276). Rounding out the top 10 counties were Marshall (254), Greenbrier (253), Harrison (242), Wyoming (242), Fayette (237), and Putnam (237). The 2011 spring kill is the lowest since 1990, when 9,152 birds were checked. “Let’s hope for a dry June so young poults will have high survival and bolster populations, although it will take several years of good brood production to get turkey numbers to levels they were 10 years ago,” Taylor said.
Jamie Beyerle and National Rifle Coach Major Dave Johnson celebrate Beyerle’s top notch ISSF World Cup USA performance.
Spring harvest of wild turkeys in West Virginia, 20072008200920102011Barbour177224209157159Brooke10179869193Hancock1177198109107Harrison237291310265242Marion201178175179135Marshall279 2007–2011County20072008200920102011Barbour177224209157159Brooke10179869193Hancock1177198109107Harrison237291310265242Marion20117817 Dist. I Subtotal2,1502,189 Dist. II Subtotal921821 Dist. III Subtotal1,3311,380 Dist. IV Subtotal1,9111,904 Dist. V Subtotal1,6241,701 Dist. VI Subtotal2,0281,9341,7771,8501,691State Total9,9659,9299,78710,2099,216Tags: Game Harvest Numbers, Turkey Hunting, West Virginia, WVDNR USA Shooting FORT BENNING, GA --(Ammoland.com)- It should come as no surprise that the ELEY Athlete of the Month for June is recent International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup USA gold medalist Jamie Beyerle (Lebanon, Pa.). As the top ranked Women’s 50m Rifle Three Position shooter in the world, Beyerle took the lead with an astounding 10.8 final shot that put her on top of the podium in Georgia.
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ELEY Athlete of the Month Olympic Shooter Jamie Beyerle
When asked about her ELEY Athlete of the Month nod, Beyerle said, “The ISSF World Cup in Fort Benning is always an exciting one since it is home to me and nothing is better than winning on your home soil.”
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Beyerle shot 585 qualification points to enter the final as the fourth ranked shooter. Despite a three-point difference between Beyerle and leader Annik Marguet of Switzerland, Beyerle surged ahead of the competition with a strong final of 98.2 points.
ELEY Athlete of the Month Olympic Shooter Jamie Beyerle
National Rifle Coach Major Dave Johnson said, “Jamie has been putting the world on notice that she will be a top contender in London. She has won the gold in four out of the last five ISSF World Cups and World Cup Finals; her long term hard work and perseverance continues to pay off.” With two ISSF World Cup gold medals during the 2010 season, a fifth
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place finish at the 2010 ISSF World Championships and another two ISSF World Cup gold medals this year, Beyerle is well on her way to shooting in the 2012 London Olympic Games. Beyerle has been training daily in order to reach the podium, “My success the past couple months is due to the hard work I have been putting in on the range and all the support I get from USA Shooting, the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit, ELEY and all the other USA Shooting sponsors.” USA Shooting would like to congratulate Jamie Beyerle for her hard work and wish her continued success for the ISSF World Cup in Munich, Germany. ELEYELEY is a Proud Sponsor of the USA Shooting Rifle and Pistol Teams: ELEY Limited, manufacturer of the world’s most consistently accurate rimfire ammunition, has been the Official Sponsor and Official Supplier of .22 rimfire ammunition of the USA Shooting rifle and pistol teams since 2000. For more information on ELEY and their products, please visit www.eley.co.uk.
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Block Fusion SUPERIOR, Wis. --(Ammoland.com)- Standing 33 inches tall at the shoulder and boasting a vital target area that is 25-percent larger than comparable 3D targets, the new Big Shooter Buck from Shooter Buck Archery Targets offers a realistic target that will prepare you to make the shot when a real whitetail buck appears in your sights.
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The new Big Shooter Buck is an upsized version of the popular and economical Shooter Buck that was introduced last year.
Shooter Buck 3D Archery Targets Introduces The Big Shooter
It sports a 125 Pope & Young rack, detailed sculpting and is designed to stop any field tip, broadhead or expandable. The replaceable core is designed for easy arrow removal and extended use.
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Weather resistant, the Big Shooter Buck comes with two steel ground stakes for increased stability. Made in the USA, the Big Shooter retails for $109.99. The core replacement retail price is $39.99.
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Governor Mary Fallin. Pennsylvania SB 502 would allow the state game commission to expand the mentored youth hunting program to include adults. Currently, only those 11 and under are able to participate.
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Youth Hunting Efforts Underway Nationwide
The Families Afield initiative was established by the U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance, the National Shooting Sports Foundation, and the National Wild Turkey Federation to bring a new generation of sportsmen to the field. Along with the National Rifle Association and the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation, the Families Afield coalition has worked to pass measures in 32 states with more than 600,000 apprentice or mentored hunting licenses sold since the program’s inception.
JUN 03, 2011 04:01P.M. Youth Hunting Efforts Underway Nationwide
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: Families Afield, Hunter Education, U.S. Sportsmens Alliance, USSA, Youth Hunting U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance AMMOLAND.COM SHOOTING SPORTS NEWS
New York Bills Threaten Sporting Dog Owners
Columbus, OH --(Ammoland.com)- Efforts to expand youth hunting opportunities are on the move throughout the country. These bills, which are in-line with the Families Afield initiative, are designed to introduce more youth to hunting.
JUN 03, 2011 03:58P.M. New York Bills Threaten Sporting Dog Owners Bills in New York would create new unnecessary regulations for sporting dog owners.
Michigan HB 4371 eliminates the minimum hunting age and creates a mentored youth hunting program for those less than age 10. This allows youth to hunt under the supervision of an experienced adult mentor prior to completing hunter education. HB 4371 recently cleared the House of Representatives and is now pending in the Senate. Similar legislation has already cleared the Senate, so further action will be needed before it is sent to the Governor. New Jersey SB 2913 would allow the state to offer youth apprentice licenses for firearms and bow and arrow hunting. The licenses would allow youth ages 11 to 15 to try hunting under the guidance of an experienced adult mentor before having to completing hunter education. SB 2913 is currently pending in the Senate Committee on Environment and Energy.
U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance New York SB 177 reduces the minimum age for youth to hunt deer or bear with a bow and arrow from 14 to 12. Under the bill, 12 and 13 year olds must be accompanied while hunting. SB 177 was recently signed into law by Governor Andrew Cuomo.
Columbus, OH --(Ammoland.com)- Assembly Bill 7964, introduced by Assemblyman Joseph S. Saladino (R- Massapequa) would require anyone that houses dogs or other animals in a permanent structure to have a working “fire suppression” system and have an alarm system that connects directly to the police or fire department. Only “farms” are exempted from the requirements.
Oklahoma HB 1338 expands the state’s apprentice hunting license to allow youth ages 8 and 9 to hunt. Currently, only youth 10 and older can use the apprentice license. HB 1338 was recently signed into law by
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“The bill would require anyone who keeps a single dog in their home to outfit their home with a sprinkler system and a monitored alarm system,” said Evan Heusinkveld, U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance director of state services.
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“These requirements are not only wholly unnecessary, but would prove costly for both kennels and pet owners.”
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Galco Becomes an NSSF Voting Member Galco Becomes an NSSF Voting Member
Senate Bill 5467, introduced by Senator Tom O’Mara (R- Horseheads), would allow any person to enter the property of a dog owner that houses more than 12 adult animals, or 9 animals and produces three or more litters per year, to provide the animals with food or water if the person claims that the animals have been without necessary food or water for more than 12 hours. Essentially, this language allows any person, whether they are an animal rights activist or a law enforcement officer, to enter into these dog owners’ property if they simply claim a dog has not been provided with necessary food or water for 12 hours.
Galco Gun Leather PHOENIX, AZ --(Ammoland.com)- Galco Gunleather is pleased and proud to announce that it has become a voting member of the National Shooting Sports Foundation.
“Allowing any person to enter a dog owner’s land by claiming dogs are not properly fed or watered is a major violation of privacy rights,” said Heusinkveld.
Galco began as a small family business in Chicago in 1969, when it was called The Famous Jackass Leather Company.
Senate Bill 5467 would also require the Commissioner of Agriculture and Markets to establish new standards of care, housing, and record keeping requirements for all dog owners, regardless of the number of dogs they own. It is essentially a “blank check” for the commissioner to force new regulations upon anyone owning a single dog.
With a name change in 1979 and a move to Phoenix in 1983, Galco continued to grow, and has since become the largest manufacturer of leather holsters in the USA. Galco first exhibited at the NSSF’s SHOT Show in 1988, and formally joined the NSSF in 1996.
Take Action! New York sportsmen should contact their state legislators and ask that they oppose Assembly Bill 7964 and Senate Bill 5467. Tell them these bills will establish new costly and unnecessary requirements for dog owners. To find your state legislator’s phone number and other contact information, use the USSA Legislative Action Center at www.ussportsmen.org/lac.
Galco is honored to be accepted as a voting member by the NSSF’s Board of Directors, and pledges to assist in the NSSF’s ongoing mission to promote, protect and preserve both our industry and the shooting heritage we all share. About: Galco Gun Leather: Galco International was founded by Richard N. Gallagher in 1969 as a small family business in Chicago, Illinois. Known then as “The Original Jackass Leather Company,” Gallagher specialized in holsters constructed of horsehide. Visit: www.usgalco.com
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.
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“encourages the government to use provisions in current law that allow access to firearms records without reasonable cause, warrant, or judicial oversight of any kind.”
Is The NRA Talking Out Of Both Sides Of Their Mouth
Even a cursory review of Paul’s amendment would have shown that it was written to prevent the very thing that the NRA claimed it was fostering!
JUN 03, 2011 03:44P.M. Is The NRA Talking Out Of Both Sides Of Their Mouth
Sen. Paul’s amendment said “nothing in the USA PATRIOT Act… shall authorize the investigation or procurement of firearms records which is not authorized under chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code.” In other words, no warrant-less fishing expeditions of gun owners’ records — which is exactly what Chapter 44 of Title 18 prevents. Think about that for a minute. Rand Paul, champion of Second Amendment freedoms, desired to add a provision to legislation which would protect gun owners and firearms purchase records from the warrant-less searches authorized by the misnamed “Patriot” Act… …and the NRA opposed it. I would like to tell you that I think they have some sort of strategy here, but I’ll be honest, I’m struggling to see what it is.
National Association for Gun Rights Colorado -–(Ammoland.com)- As I told you last week, during Senate debate on the mis-named “Patriot Act,” Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) introduced an amendment to protect gun owners’ firearm purchase records from the warrant-less searches authorized by the mis-named “Patriot” Act.
My phones here have been ringing off the hook with people calling in and asking what in the world the NRA is thinking. And I haven’t even told you the strangest part. The day after the vote on Paul’s amendment, the NRA’s Institute for Legislative Action released a press release that — you guessed it — confirmed Senator Paul’s concerns regarding Federal law enforcement agencies targeting law-abiding American gun owners.
U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY), pictured here with NAGR Director of Operations Luke O’Dell, is a true champion for gun owners. That sounds like a good cause for Second Amendment groups to get behind, right?
They reported that the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the ATF have been circulating flyers demanding gun shops report “suspicious” customers to their “local Joint Terrorism Task Force.”
That’s why the National Association for Gun Rights, other active gun groups and Senate leaders like Jim DeMint (R-SC) and Mike Lee (R-UT), all got behind the Paul Amendment.
Their criteria for what constituted a “suspicious” person?
But not the NRA.
• paying in cash instead of credit cards
They criticized Senator Paul for his efforts and OPPOSED the amendment!
• an interest in concealed weapons • purchasing large quantities of ammunition
And they did it publicly, in a letter that gave cover to every weak-kneed and anti-gun Senator to vote against the Paul Amendment.
• traveling “great” distances to use shooting ranges
The NRA claimed they “could not support” an amendment which only sought to exempt firearm purchases from Patriot Act provisions.
• Knowing little about firearms Gun shops are filled with law-abiding Americans — many of whom frown on debt and pay with cash — who are purchasing concealed weapons for
In true Orwellian fashion, the NRA told Senators that Paul’s amendment,
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So on one day, the NRA publicly stated that they couldn’t support Rand Paul’s amendment on the basis that it was unnecessary.
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And on the very next day their own legislative analysis team echoed Paul’s concern by stating that certain law enforcement agencies have gone “overboard” by targeting broad groups of American citizens with authorities granted by the Patriot Act.
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LUCID’s NEW 2x-5x Variable Magnifier for Red Dot Sights has Arrived
They stated: “Since the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives is responsible for enforcing federal gun laws, dealers and other federal firearm licensees typically contact that agency (or state or local police) when they encounter suspicious customers. So, it raised eyebrows when the FBI began circulating flyers in gun shops and ranges, encouraging owners of those businesses to report suspicious customers to ‘your local Joint Terrorism Task Force’ instead.”
JUN 03, 2011 02:28P.M. LUCID’s NEW 2x-5x Variable Magnifier for Red Dot Sights has Arrived
It is virtually certain that these same “suspicious” American citizens would then be tracked using provisions of the mis-named Patriot Act. I cannot tell you what insider game NRA lobbyists may have thought they were playing. What I can tell you with utmost certainty, however, is that the National Association for Gun Rights will never, ever compromise when it comes to Second Amendment freedoms. I have built this organization on that premise, and I will not back down now. Nor will I ever.
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We’re not going to oppose an amendment – sponsored by a hero of Second Amendment freedoms – in order to curry favor with weak-willed leadership (of both parties). Frankly, I’d rather close our doors than play these kinds of parlor tricks. If you have a spare moment this afternoon, why don’t you click here and send Senator Rand Paul an e-mail. Please thank him for being a champion for gun owners.
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RIVERTON, WY --(Ammoland.com)- LUCID announces the release and delivery of the worlds first, variable (2x – 5x) magnifier for red dot sights.
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Now available to shooting enthusiasts, law enforcement personnel and other armed professionals, this magnifier will allow for the flexibility to better adapt to the shooting situation and provide additional flexibility and capability, making the shooter much more effective when taking the longer shots, yet still equipped for CQB in the same set up.
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“This magnifier offers outstanding clarity, brightness and contrast all in a quality design and durable construction that has come to be expected from LUCID products. When combined with a swing-off or FTS mount and LUCID’s
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hallmark HD7 red dot sight, it becomes an even more powerful tool, giving shooters the most robust set of features, benefits and operator selectable options of any modern red dot set up.”
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Some of the key features of the LUCID 2x-5x variable magnifier include a 30mm mounting tube, Waterproof, Fog Proof and Shock proof (.308) construction, exceptional ruggedness, light weight (7.5oz.), a comfortable and forgiving eye relief and premium optics providing a smooth optical performance over the entire magnification range. The extremely durable armored aluminum body allows for this variable-power magnifier to a nice addition to the LUCID line.
JUN 03, 2011 11:57A.M. Liberty Safe Pink Gun Safe Survey Is Now Available Online
Fully Multi-coated lenses coupled with a light absorbing interior finish suppress glare and provide an extraordinarily crisp and bright optical image. LUCID’s efficient use of space and quality optics in developing the magnification range deliver the flexibility that has been greatly needed in the market for some time. Even at the highest magnification (5x), the this new variable red dot magnifier offers an expansive field of view, allowing for easy tracking and locating of targets. This coupled with the a generous, eye relief make the LUCID’s variable red dot magnifier comfortable and easy to use.
Liberty Safe WESTPORT, Conn. --(Ammoland.com)- Liberty Safes USA, one of the largest Liberty Gun Safe dealers in the United States, and The Women’s Outdoor News (The WON) have teamed up to conduct a survey about the market potential of a gun safe designed specifically for women.
Measuring (4.75) inches in length, the variable red dot magnifier mounts behind any red dot sight with a industry common 30mm mount.
Moises Szarf, Online Marketing Manager for Liberty Safes USA noticed the surge of websites dedicated to women in the outdoors, and wondered if the increase in sales of outdoor products specifically for women would also apply to gun safes, which he markets. The idea came to fruition when Mr. Szarf met Barbara Baird, Publisher of The WON, who was enthusiastic about the survey from the get-go. “There are already many firearms and other outdoor equipment companies marketing a variety of products for women, so I thought it would be cool to create a survey to test the waters for something like a gun safe for women, too. We are just asking simple questions. We would like to know about purchase decisions, color preferences, price preferences, things like that, and see how it goes. We’ve called it the Pink Gun Safe Survey just to make a catchy name and headline, but that doesn’t mean we favor that color,” Szarf said.
LUCID 2x-5x Variable Magnifier for Red Dot Sights For more information on LUCID Products; visit www.mylucidgear.com.
“When Moises approached me with the idea of doing a survey for a women’s gun safe, I felt that it was something worth pursuing. It’s just the kind of thing that gets lots of responses on our website, and I am curious to find out what our members and beyond think about the proposition,” said Baird. The WON and Liberty Safes USA are joining forces to spread the news about the survey, and hope to capitalize on the experience for potential future collaborations.
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“We’ll keep the survey posted until we get enough responses
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to get a really good idea of what women look for when considering the purchase of a gun safe,” said Baird. “We’re sure it will not be a ‘Hello Kitty’ safe, like Moises first joked about when the topic came up!”
with hunter interest, so there might be more record seasons to come.” A number of nice gobblers were recorded this year, the largest the 25½-pound tom taken by Jamie West of Milton.
Please click the link to view and take the Pink Gun Safe Survey. As a celebratory promotion for this survey Szarf welcomes everyone to “Like” the Liberty Safes USA Facebook Page for the chance to win an EVA Dry Gun Safe Dehumidifier.
“I talked to Jamie a couple of weeks after the season, and he was still pretty excited about his accomplishment on his first time out,” said Fish & Wildlife program manager Ken Reynolds. “I think Jamie’s now a committed turkey hunter.”
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With Delaware hunters permitted to take only one turkey per season, almost 500 hunters scored with the big birds.
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Rob Gano of Frankford took the turkey with the longest beard at 16-1/16 inches. Jay Hastings of Delmar had the longest spur lengths with a matched set measuring 1-13/16 inches each.The top overall scoring bird as measured using the National Wild Turkey Federation formula was taken by Mark Fenimore of Clayton. This system takes into account weight, total spur length and total beard length. Mr. Fenimore’s bird weighed 23 lb. 7 oz., had a total spur length of 2-1/16 inches and had five beards with a total length of 39-3/16 inches for a score of 122.4375 points.
Delaware’s Spring Turkey Season Enjoys Eighth-Straight Record Harvest JUN 03, 2011 11:49A.M. Delaware’s Spring Turkey Season Enjoys Eighth-Straight Record Harvest
Birds were harvested in 16 of the 17 management zones in the state but several areas stood out as turkey “hotspots.” Zones 4, 6, and 11 accounted more than a third – 38 percent – of the total statewide harvest. Zone 1, which is New Castle County north of the Canal, was the only zone where no birds were taken. Biologists weren’t surprised to find that nine in 10 birds were taken on private land. But given the limited amount of public land in Delaware and the limited number of turkey-hunting permits available, hunters also did well on state-managed property. Fifty-one birds were bagged on public lands, another new record. Redden State Forest, the Midlands Wildlife Area and the Norman G. Wilder Wildlife Area were the top three producing sites. Birds were also taken on the following wildlife areas: Assawoman, Nanticoke, Marshy Hope, Milford Neck, Little Creek, Cedar Swamp, Blackiston and Ted Harvey.
Delaware Division of Fish and Wildlife Delaware --(Ammoland.com)- For the eighth straight year, Delaware’s wild turkey season has set a new harvest record – bringing more prominence to one of the state’s most successful wildlife restoration programs as it coincides with DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife’s celebrating its first century of conservation service.
With the Delaware Game and Fish Commission having been established in 1911, the Division of Fish & Wildlife is now celebrating 100 years of fish and wildlife conservation. “There have been many noteworthy conservation accomplishments during this century, and the restoration of the wild turkey definitely ranks high among them,” said Greg Moore, Wildlife Section administrator. “We look forward to having this magnificent game bird around for many years to come.”
The spring wild turkey season tallied 487 birds, surpassing last year’s harvest by more than 100 gobblers, and included a 25½-pound tom shot by a first-time turkey hunter that was the largest in the state this year. “The turkey harvest really started climbing in 2004 and we have experienced a remarkable 350 percent increase in just eight years,” said Fish & Wildlife game biologist Matt DiBona. “While we can’t predict what our maximum harvest level might be, we feel that the turkey population is growing, along
For hunters planning ahead, Delaware’s 2012 turkey season will run from April 14 – May 12, with the special youth and disabled hunter day set for April 7. Also: a reminder for hunters aiming to pursue wild turkey for the first time in Delaware that a one-day turkey hunter education
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“Due to the very low chances of surviving in the wild after being raised in captivity, the best care they can receive is from their own parents or in the wild,” he said.
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Wildlife in Flooded Areas Should Be Left Alone
Michigan DNR & USFW Announce Information Meeting on Wolf Delisting Proposal
JUN 03, 2011 11:45A.M. Wildlife in Flooded Areas Should Be Left Alone Floods Displace Wildlife; Resist Urge to “Help”
JUN 03, 2011 11:40A.M. Michigan DNR & U.S. Fish and Wildlife Announce Information Meeting on Wolf Delisting Proposal
Michigan Department of Natural Resources Michigan --(Ammoland.com)- The Michigan Department of Natural Resources and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announce a public information meeting about the Service’s recent proposal to remove Endangered Species Act protection for the gray wolf in the western Great Lakes region, including Michigan, Wisconsin and Minnesota.
South Dakota Fish, Game & Parks PIERRE, S.D. --(Ammoland.com)- The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks Department reports that wildlife is being displaced due to flood waters, and the public should keep a healthy distance from these animals.
The meeting will take place on June 16, 2011, from 6 pm to 9 pm at Northern Michigan University’s University Center, Michigan Room, 540 West Kaye Avenue, in Marquette, Michigan.
The number of calls about fawns and other wildlife from woody areas now filled with flood waters have increased tremendously.
Members of the public will have the opportunity to view a presentation, receive information and ask questions about the Service’s proposal.
“The best thing people can do is leave wildlife where they find it, even if it appears to be displaced by flood waters, as there is a very good chance the mother will be back for it” Ron Schauer, GFP Regional Wildlife Manager in Sioux Falls, said. The number of calls about “abandoned” fawns is on the rise in GFP offices, he said.
The proposal, published May 5, 2011, in the Federal Register, identifies the Western Great Lakes Distinct Population Segment (DPS) of wolves, which includes a core area of Minnesota, Michigan, and Wisconsin, as well as parts of adjacent states that are within the range of wolves dispersing from the core recovery area. The proposal would remove ESA protection and return wolf management to appropriate state and tribal authorities.
There may be health risks from handling wildlife, including rabies from animals like skunks. In addition, it is illegal for individuals to remove and possess deer fawns from the wild, he said, even if they look abandoned or displaced.
The proposal also recognizes the presence of two species of wolves in the western Great Lakes area: the gray wolf (Canis lupus), the wolf species currently listed under the ESA, and the eastern wolf (Canis lycaon), with a historical range that includes portions of eastern Canada and the
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northeastern United States. Recent wolf genetic studies indicate that what was formerly thought to be a subspecies of gray wolf (Canis lupus lycaon) is actually a distinct species (Canis lycaon). To establish the status of this newly recognized species, the Service is initiating a review of C. lycaon throughout its range in the United States and Canada.
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The Service is seeking information from governmental agencies, Native American tribes, scientific community, industry and any other interested parties on threats, population trends, and other data that could affect the long-term survival of the Western Great Lakes DPS of the gray wolf. The Service is also seeking information on the status of the eastern wolf (Canis lycaon) throughout its range in the United States and Canada.
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Written comments may be submitted by one of the following methods: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments to Docket No. [FWS-R3-ES2011-0029]. • U.S. mail or hand-delivery: Public Comments Processing, Attn: Docket No. [FWS-R3-ES-2011-0029]; Division of Policy and Directives Management; U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service; 4401 N. Fairfax Drive, MS 2042-PDM; Arlington, VA 22203. Following the close of the public comment period on July 5, 2011, the Service will analyze information received and develop a final rule. The final rule, which will include information gained from the status review of Canis lycaon, is expected by the end of 2011.
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For more information on wolves in the western Great Lakes, visit www.fws.gov/midwest/wolf The mission of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is working with others to conserve, protect and enhance fish, wildlife, plants and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people. We are both a leader and trusted partner in fish and wildlife conservation, known for our scientific excellence, stewardship of lands and natural resources, dedicated professionals and commitment to public service. For more information on our work and the people who make it happen, visit www.fws.gov.
RCBS Reloading OROVILLE, Calif. --(Ammoland.com)- RCBS announces the launch of www.ReloaderHub.com, an advanced online community dedicated to reloading.
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Reloaders of all skill levels can join to exchange tips and recipes, engage in discussions, share photos and videos, calculate and compare savings with an easy-to-use reloading calculator and more. The site is live and participation is quickly growing, at www.ReloaderHub.com. More Ways to Interact ReloaderHub is the ultimate social community for reloaders. This interactive, user-driven community is filled with helpful information.
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Members can search for a new recipe, view photos of other members’ reloading benches, or simply have fun building relationships and getting to know other reloaders who share their hobby.
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The site also features a point system. The more content users share, comment on and upload, the more points they earn. The top point rankings show which members are the most active in the network.
JUN 03, 2011 09:46A.M. Connect to the Network Membership to the site is free—and has plenty of benefits. Members can take advantage of enticing promotions, get loads of news and information, and enter in the site’s launch sweepstakes. The site also features a reloading calculator which helps users identify and compare costs of reloading shotshells or metallic loads directly to commercial loads. Exclusive videos and content will also be available. Reloaders can join today by visiting www.ReloaderHub.com.
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“Reloaders are a unique bunch—we wanted a place for our customers to interact and build relationships,” said Rick Stoeckel, RCBS Brand Director. “We took the platform behind our highly successful, waterfowl-driven Stormchasers Network and applied it to the reloading community. ReloaderHub has already become an advanced, user-driven resource for everything reloading. Members are having a blast uploading media and sharing their interests.” Visit the site to learn the basics of safe reloading, post a question, or see who else is joining in on the action, at www.ReloaderHub.com.
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Women’s Outdoor News ROLLA, Mo. --(Ammoland.com)- The Women’s Outdoor News (The WON) launches a new look at its website on June 3, losing the former print newspaper WordPress template and choosing a simpler, more visual design. The e-zine, which features 13 women bloggers, focuses on “news, reviews and stories” about women in the outdoors. It offers updates by email or RSS Feeds. Publisher Barbara Baird said, “When we launched The WON three years ago, readers still connected with the newspaper, newswire look. We want to reach a younger generation and this ‘look’ is fresh.”
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The site will continue to offer honest reviews of gear for women in its Gear Court department, where sometimes items get sentenced to the death penalty. Said Baird, “We never play for pay. If an item does not pass the Gear Court test, and even if it’s an item from our advertiser, we will still fail it and make suggestions as how to improve it for women’s use.” Also, the site will run the popular “Shoot to Thrill” department, which features outdoor photographers’ tips, including newly added Yamil Sued, Smith & Wesson’s photographer, to the established lineup of photographers that include Tim Flanigan, Stacey Huston, Gary Figgins, Bill Konway and Gretchen Steele. In the blogging lineup, joining former bloggers Baird, Tammy Ballew, Paige Eissinger, Nancy Jo Adams, Traci Schauf, The Fly Girl and Katherine Browne, are several new voices – Julie Golob, Sara Ahrens, Molly Smith, Marti Davis, Mia Anstine and Linda MilCun. Visitors to The WON are invited to comment and also to connect with its Facebook Fan Page, where behind-the-blog scenes will be featured, as well as news from the site. Readers also may get updates from The WON through Twitter. Visit the new WON at www.womensoutdoornews.com. Tags: New Websites, women's outdoor news, WON
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