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

When is Concealed Carry Really Concealed Carry in Montana?

Montana Shooting Sports Association

Missoula, MT --(Ammoland.com)- An MSSA member asked me to

clarify where and how what sort of carry is legal in Montana, since the

Governor vetoed HB 271.

If you want to know about all the gun laws in Montana, get my book, Gun

Laws of Montana.

First, the definition of “concealed” for concealed weapons in Montana is

not a dictionary definition as in hidden from view. Rather, the definition

is specified in law as “wholly or partially covered by clothing or wearing

apparel.”

Thus, under the seat of your car (in Montana – different in other states),

in the console between the seats, in the glove box, in a backpack, in a

briefcase, and even in a woman’s purse are not considered to be

“concealed” for the purpose of Montana concealed weapon law.

Under current law you may carry openly most places, regardless of city

limits. You may carry concealed outside city limits without a permit. You

may carry concealed inside city limits without a permit in your home or

place of business (presumably with your employer’s permission).

You may also carry concealed inside city limits without a permit if you

are a person “who is lawfully engaged in hunting, fishing, trapping,

camping, hiking, backpacking, farming, ranching, or other outdoor

activity in which weapons are often carried for recreation or

protection;”, says current law.

So, if you are inside city limits, outside your home or place of business,

and not doing one of the list of outdoor things exempted in the law, and

have a firearm “wholly or partially covered by clothing or wearing

apparel,” you must have a concealed weapon permit to be legal.

Gary Marbut, president

Montana Shooting Sports Association

www.mtssa.org

author, Gun Laws of Montana

www.mtpublish.com

About Montana Shooting Sports Association:

MSSA is the primary political advocate for Montana gun owners. Visit:

www.mtssa.org

Tags: Concealed Carry, Concealed Carry Laws, Gary Marbut, Montana,

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Magnalight Annouces UltraVersatile HID Spotlight forMilitary & Hunting ApplicationsMAY 11, 2011 05:38P.M.

Magnalight Annouces Ultra Versatile HID Spotlight for

Military & Hunting Applications

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

Magnalight

Kemp, TX --(Ammoland.com)- Larson Electronics’ Magnalight.com

unveiled today the newest offering in its line of industrial grade

spotlights designed for rugged and abusive environments.

The Magnalight PML-70-DP-120 70 Watt HID Spotlight produces a

6,300 lumen light beam capable of reaching over 4800 feet in length and

offers the versatile option of operation with either common 120 volt AC

power or 12 volt DC current.

A weatherproof and multi-voltage capable inline transformer allows this

spotlight to operate with common 120 Volt AC power as well as its native

12VDC current, giving users the ability to mount and use this light

anywhere AC or DC power is available.

With a Xenon D2 type HID lamp and an instant on HID ballast that

brings the unit to full power in 3 seconds, the Magnalight PML-70-DP-

120 70 Watt HID Spotlight produces a 6,300 lumen light beam capable

of reaching over 4,800 feet in length. IP67 rated waterproof, this

spotlight’s housing is constructed of high impact nylon for lightweight

durability and is mounted to vehicles or flat surfaces via an adjustable

mounting assembly that incorporates tensioned hinges to provide simple

positioning of the light once mounted.

Rubber isolators provide added resistance to vibrations and a solid

polycarbonate handle affixed to the adjusting bracket allows easy beam

direction adjustment that stays in place once set. By incorporating their

IP67 rated DCP-11-DP waterproof power converter and mounting it in-

line with this spotlight’s power cord via Deutsch connectors, Magnalight

has created a high power spotlight that can be operated with common

120VAC household current as well as the 12 VDC current typical in

vehicles and boats. This dual current type capability allows users to

mount and operate this light in locations where 12VDC is either

unavailable or inconvenient as well as on vehicles and watercraft using

their own 120VAC or 12VDC power.

When operated directly from 12VDC current, this 70 watt HID spotlight

consumes a mere 5.9 amps at 70 watts, making it highly efficient as well

as powerful. With a housing constructed of high impact nylon, a

borosilicate hardened glass lens and solid polycarbonate adjusting

handle this spotlight is designed for rugged use and is an ideal lighting

solution for those in the military and professional services as well as

hunters and workers in the private sector who require a versatile

spotlight that will stand up to rugged environments.

“We have a lot of customers looking for high output fixed

mount lighting to be operated on conventional home or

building power,” said Rob Bresnahan with Larson

Electronics’ magnalight.com. “We have created a surface

mount lighting solution that can be used on 12/24V low

voltage or conventional 120/240V AC power. Think of these

as mini-tower security lights. The operator uses the handle to

move the light around to spot targets, identify security issues

and conduct other searchlight functions. “

Magnalight by Larson Electronics has provided industrial grade

spotlights and lighting equipment to the military and industrial sectors

since 1967 and manufactures and sells a wide variety of spotlights, HID

spotlights, power transformers, HID work lights and power supplies.

Visit Magnalight.com to view the entire line of Magnalight spotlights or

call them at 1-800-369-6671 or 1-214-616-6180 for international

inquiries to learn more or discuss special ordering requirements.

Tags: Magnalight, Tactical Gear, Tactical Lights, Weapons Lights

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SIG SAUER P226 E2 NamedNRA’s Shooting IllustratedHandgun of the YearMAY 11, 2011 05:26P.M.

SIG SAUER P226 E2 Named NRA’s Shooting Illustrated

Handgun of the Year

Publication bestows Golden Bullseye award on new ergonomic design.

SIG SAUER E2 P226 Pistol

SIG SAUER

EXETER, NH --(Ammoland.com)- SIG SAUER, Inc., the leading

manufacturer of commercial, law enforcement and military firearms, is

pleased to announce that the P226 E2 has been recognized as the

Handgun of the Year and has received the Shooting Illustrated Golden

Bullseye award at the NRA’s Annual Meeting in Pittsburgh.

“We are honored that the National Rifle Association felt the

P226 E2 was worthy of a coveted Golden Bullseye,” said Ron

Cohen, SIG SAUER President and Chief Executive Officer.

“This award recognizes excellence and innovation in the

industry. I can think of no better description for the P226 E2,

which combines the proven reliability of the Classic P series

with the cutting edge ergonomic design.”

In his initial review of the P226 E2, Shooting Illustrated

Handguns Editor Dick Williams said, “The E2 enhancements

may look cool, but more importantly, the improvements are

markedly evident in handling and shooting.”

The Enhanced Ergonomics P226 models all feature a newly designed,

one-piece modular grip with improved texture and width reduction in

overall circumference. The improved ergonomics provide a better fit over

a wider range of hand sizes. The SIG SAUER innovative Short Reset

Trigger (SRT) system provides a 60% reduction in trigger reset. E2

models also include a reduced reach trigger, providing a shorter reach

for shooters with smaller hands.

Introduced in 2010 as a separate model, E2 enhancements are now

standard on all new P226 and P229 models. The original two-piece grip

is now available by special order.

• For more information about SIG SAUER products, please visit

www.SIGSAUER.com.

• Become a fan of SIG SAUER on Facebook at

www.facebook.com/SigSauerInc.

About SIG SAUER, Inc.

SIG SAUER, Inc. is the largest member of a worldwide business group of

firearms manufacturers that includes J.P. Sauer & Sohn and Blaser

GmbH in Germany and Swiss Arms AG in Switzerland. This global

network of companies gives SIG SAUER a world-class firearms

knowledge base, unparalleled design expertise, and extensive

manufacturing capacity, enabling the company to respond quickly and

effectively to changing market conditions and the needs of its military,

law enforcement, and commercial markets worldwide. SIG SAUER is an

ISO 9001: 2008 certified company with over 400 employees. For more

information on SIG SAUER, any of its products, or the SIG SAUER

Academy, log on to www.sigsauer.com.

Tags: Awards, Golden Bullseye Award, NRA, P226, Shooting Illustrated,

Sig Sauer

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Remington Congratulates TeamRemington for Performance at2011 World English SportingClays ChampionshipMAY 11, 2011 05:14P.M.

Remington Congratulates Kidd & Team Remington for

Performance at 2011 World English Sporting Clays

Championshipp

Remington Arms Company

Madison, NC --(Ammoland.com)- Remington Arms Company would

like to congratulate Brad Kidd, Jr, 2010 National Sporting Clays

Champion, on continuing his winning ways by taking World English

Runner-Up at the 2011 World English Sporting Clays Championship held

on April 28th – May 1st at the National Shooting Complex in San

Antonio, TX.

Kidd finished the Main on 191/200, one bird shy of Great Britain’s

legendary George Digweed to enter the Super Final with the top six

finishers. Heading into the last cage, Kidd was atop the field, but fell shy

to Digweed by two birds at the completion of the competition.

It was a fantastic overall showing for Team Remington shooters as well.

Team Remington shooter Wendell Cherry captured 5-Stand Runner-Up

(RU), and his prodigy and teammate David Radulovich dominated the

Junior Concurrent taking RU in Main, Preliminary, 5-Stand, and

finishing Junior 3rd in Federation Internationale de Tir Aux Sportives de

Chasse (FITASC). Remington Team Shooter Scott Robertson also had a

great showing and captured the Small Bore High Overall (HOA) title.

The 2009 National Sporting Clays Champion, Gebben Miles, won the

Pro-Challenge event, topping a field of some of the sports best guns.

“This was a remarkable weekend for Team Remington, and I

am very proud of all of our shooters,” said John Bauer,

Shooting Sports Manager for Remington. “Our shooters are

as consistent as our products, and always seem to find

themselves atop the podium.”

A special congratulations to men’s TEAM USA for also capturing the

World English Sporting Clays Team title. Team Remington shooters

made up three of that five-man team, and posted the top three scores on

the team.

About Remington Arms Company, Inc.

Remington Arms Company, Inc., headquartered in Madison, N.C.,

designs, produces and sells sporting goods products for the hunting and

shooting sports markets, as well as solutions to the military, government

and law enforcement markets. Founded in 1816 in upstate New York, the

Company is one of the nation’s oldest continuously operating

manufacturers. Remington is the only U.S. manufacturer of both

firearms and ammunition products and one of the largest domestic

producers of shotguns and rifles. The Company distributes its products

throughout the U.S. and in over 55 foreign countries. More information

about the Company can be found at www.remington.com.

Tags: Clay Target Shooting, Competition Shooters, Competitive Shooting

News, Remington Arms Company, Shooting Teams, Winners

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Team Remington Ladies BringHome Titles at 2011 WorldEnglish Sporting ClaysChampionshipMAY 11, 2011 05:10P.M.

Team Remington Ladies Bring Home Titles at 2011 World

English Sporting Clays Championship

Remington Arms Company

Madison, NC --(Ammoland.com)- Remington Arms Company is

pleased to announce that Team Remington shooters Ashleigh Hafley,

Diane Sorantino and Haley Dunn dominated the 2011 World English

Sporting Championship held April 28th – May 1st at the National

Shooting Complex in San Antonio, TX.

In the Main event, Hafley fired a 174/200 to capture the World Sporting

Ladies Championship title; adding yet another major championship to

her long and esteemed list of titles. Not to be outdone, teammate Diane

Sorantino battled hard earning her the Ladies Champion title in both the

Federation Internationale de Tir Aux Sportives de Chasse (FITASC) and

Preliminary events and finished World Sporting Ladies Runner-Up to

Hafley.

In her return to the sporting clays scene, famed Olympic skeet shooter

Haley Dunn proved she will be a force by placing Lady Runner-Up in 5-

Stand and shooting her way to a pair of 4th place finishes in the Main

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and Preliminary events.

“This was an unbelievable performance for Team Remington.

The accomplishments of our lady shooters at this event were

spectacular,” stated John Bauer, Remington Shooting Sports

Manager. “We are very proud of the performance of our

shooters and our products.”

All three Team Remington shooters used the same shotshell; the target

smashing 1oz., #7 ½ shot, Premier Nitro 27 Target Load.

Remington would also like to congratulate TEAM USA Ladies for

capturing the World English Sporting Team title. Team Remington

shooter Ashleigh Hafley was a participating member of TEAM USA and

posted the highest score.

About Remington Arms Company, Inc.

Remington Arms Company, Inc., headquartered in Madison, N.C.,

designs, produces and sells sporting goods products for the hunting and

shooting sports markets, as well as solutions to the military, government

and law enforcement markets. Founded in 1816 in upstate New York, the

Company is one of the nation’s oldest continuously operating

manufacturers. Remington is the only U.S. manufacturer of both

firearms and ammunition products and one of the largest domestic

producers of shotguns and rifles. The Company distributes its products

throughout the U.S. and in over 55 foreign countries. More information

about the Company can be found at www.remington.com.

Tags: Clay Target Shooting, Competition Shooters, Competitive Shooting

News, Remington Arms Company, Shooting Teams, Winners

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Speed On Steel Championship –Racazo, Sevigny & NorrisAmong The Top Shooters So FarMAY 11, 2011 05:04P.M.

Speed On Steel Championship – Racazo, Sevigny & Norris

Among The Top Shooters So Far

World Class Steel

Old Bridge, New Jersey --(Ammoland.com)- The 2011 ”Speed on

Steel” Championship, designated the Northeast Regional Championship

by the US Steel Shoot, will be shot on June 3rd and 4th at the Old Bridge

Rifle & Pistol Club in Old Bridge, New Jersey.

The championship will consist of seven of the official USPSA/Steel

Challenge stages: Round About, Zig Zag, Smoke and Hope, Five to Go,

Show Down, Speed Option and Accelerator. All are the same Steel

Challenge courses used at the international event held at the end of each

summer in California.

The gun Divisions are: Pistol Open, Pistol Iron, Revolver Open, Revolver

Iron, Compact Pistol, Pistol Open Rimfire, Pistol Iron Rimfire, Revolver

Open Rimfire, Revolver Iron Rimfire, Carbine Rimfire and Pistol Caliber

Carbine.

All entries are entered into the ”Match Shooter’s” raffle for a chance to

win donated prizes regardless of order-of-finish. Known as the biggest

and premier steel match on the East Coast, the “Speed on Steel” match

draws more than 200 shooters from across the country as well as from

Canada. Champion shooters registered for our June match already

include Dave Sevigny, “JJ” Racaza and “BJ” Norris.

World Class Steel has one of the richest shooters’ raffle and order-of-

finish cash awards in the shooting sports in the USA. In addition, World

Class Steel’s “SPEED on STEEL” Northeast Regional’s Championship is

renowned as “…the match that gives away guns.”

The 2010 SPEED on STEEL shooters’ raffle totaled more $25,000 in

prizes including 22 firearms that were part of the shooters’ raffle.

Competitors’ match cash pay-out awards totaled $6,5 00 in cash.

World Class Steel is working diligently to have the 2011 match exceed the

organization’s past expectations. This is possible only through the

generosity of our great sponsors who have seen fit to support the match

in these many past years. These sponsors are some of the top firearms

and firearms-related organizations in the industry today. Our

sponsorship roster for past matches includes Beretta, Brownell’s,

Caspian, Dick’s, DPMS, FNH-USA, Glock, Harris, Kimber, Lee, Leapers,

MGM Targets, Montana Gold, Mossberg, ParaUSA, RCBS, Ruger,

Safariland, Sierra, Smith & Wesson, Springfield Armory, Starline,

Surefire, STI and Zero, among many others.

The entire match can be completed in any one of the two sessions, a

morning session and an afternoon, that are scheduled on both days.

Match entry fee is $85.00 per gun and includes lunch. Entry forms, a list

of our 2010 sponsors, the 2010 Match Photo Gallery and other

information can be found at our website www.WorldClassSteel.com.

Tags: Competition Shooters, Competitive Shooting News, New Jersey,

Steel Shooting, World Class Steel

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Concealed Carry Secrets, BBGuns and Gun Rights – ThisWeek on Gun TalkMAY 11, 2011 04:37P.M.

Concealed Carry Secrets, BB Guns and Gun Rights – This

Week on Gun Talk

Gun Talk Radio

MANDEVILLE, LA --(Ammoland.com)- It’s the inside details of

concealed carry, BB guns and a lawsuit against the New Jersey State

Police this Sunday on Tom Gresham’s Gun Talk (R) Radio, the

nationally-syndicated radio talk show about guns and the shooting

sports.

Author Chris Bird will join Tom to talk about the newly-released sixth

edition of his book, “The Concealed Handgun Manual”, which has been

updated with stories of mass shootings and the citizens who stopped

them with their legal firearms.

The newest edition can be purchased at www.privateerpublications.com.

Since 1886, the Daisy BB gun has been on every kid’s Christmas list. Ray

Hobbs – President, CEO, and Chairman of the Board of Daisy Outdoor

Products – drops by with news on the “world’s oldest and largest

manufacturer of airguns, ammo and accessories.”

The Concealed Handgun Manual

This June 3rd and 4th, in Rogers, Arkansas, Daisy and The Rogers Daisy

Airgun Museum will host a celebration in honor of Daisy Outdoor

Products 125th Anniversary. More information can be found at

www.daisy.com.

Frank Fiamingo, President of the New Jersey Second Amendment

Society stops in to discuss the lawsuit that the NJ2AS is bringing against

the New Jersey State Police.

The organization requested a NJ State police firearms application guide

under the Open Public Records Act and was denied, forcing the NJ2AS

to file suit in NJ Superior Court.

“For decades, individual towns and municipalities have been

ignoring state laws by adding additional disclosure

requirements to the application process set forth by

established statute”, said Fiamingo.

“This onerous process has been accelerating as more towns

add additional paperwork that puts unnecessary and illegal

administrative and financial burdens on members of the

shooting community in an overt effort to intimidate

applicants and discourage legal gun ownership in New

Jersey.”

About:

Tom Gresham’s Gun Talk Radio is in its 16th year of national

syndication, Gun Talk Radio airs live on Sundays from 2PM-5PM

Eastern, and runs on 101 stations, plus SIRIUS XM Satellite Radio. All

Gun Talk shows can be downloaded as podcasts through Apple iTunes,

the Gun Talk iPhone App, the Blackberry Podcast App, or at

www.guntalk.libsyn.com. More information is available at

www.guntalk.com.

Tags: BB Guns, Gun Rights, Gun Talk Radio, New Jersey, New Jersey

Second Amendment Society, NJ2AS, Pro Gun Radio, Shooting Media

News, Tom Gresham

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Top Shot Competitor with aBronze Star to RepresentCheaper Than Dirt!MAY 11, 2011 04:18P.M.

Top Shot Competitor with a Bronze Star to Represent Cheaper

Than Dirt!

Ashley Spurlin (center) during training with Deep Recon Marines during

a seven-week Dynamic Assault Course while he was a combat controller

with the 320th Special Tactics Squadron, 353rd Special Operations

Group, Air Force Special Operations Command. Photo Credit: Lance Cpl.

Travis V. Easter

Cheaper Than Dirt

Fort Worth, Texas, USA --(Ammoland.com)- Ashley Spurlin, recent

History Channel Top Shot competitor, joins the ranks of shooting sports

retailer Cheaper Than Dirt! Spurlin, a Bronze Star recipient, has signed

on to represent America’s Ultimate Shooting Sports Discounter at events

and competitions across the nation as the newest Live Fire

Correspondent team member.

Former special operations combat controller Spurlin will walk-the-walk

and talk-the-talk as he reports from the field.

“My military background and prior work with special

operations airmen gives me the ability to provide articles and

photos anyone can relate to,” noted Spurlin. “I am looking

forward to this new partnership.”

When asked, Cheaper Than Dirt!’s Chief Operating Officer,

Roberta Wilson, responded, “We are excited to have Ashley

representing us. His previous military roles will impart a

fresh perspective to our Web content.”

Spurlin will provide articles, photos and videos for Cheaper Than Dirt!’s

public blog, The Shooter’s Log. He will also represent Cheaper Than Dirt!

at shooting matches and events across the nation.

Cheaper Than Dirt! prides itself on being America’s Ultimate Shooting

Sports Discounter since 1993. Cheaper Than Dirt! boasts over 27,000

items available for purchase through their Web site and catalog. Articles,

photos and videos from Ashley will appear weekly on the Shooter’s Log

at CheaperThanDirt.com/blog.

Tags: Ashley Spurlin, Cheaper Than Dirt, Competition Shooters,

Shooting Media News, Sponsorships, TOP SHOT

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Tips for Minimizing NuisanceBearsMAY 11, 2011 04:08P.M.

Tips for Minimizing Nuisance Bears

Maine Inland Fisheries and Wildlife

AUGUSTA, Maine --(Ammoland.com)- This spring, the Maine

Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife is strongly encouraging

homeowners to take food source and food-odor prevention steps around

their properties as ways to deter bears that could become a nuisance or

danger.

Bears have recently emerged from their dens throughout Maine and are

in search of food that is not readily available to them at this time of year.

They are drawn to bird feeders, garbage cans, dumpsters and grills –

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where food or the odor of food is prevalent – or to areas where people

believe it’s OK to leave food for them.

“It is important to remember that food odors attract bears to

your back yard,” according to MDIF&W Wildlife Biologist

Jennifer Vashon. “For example, bird feeders are one of the

main reasons we receive bear nuisance calls, and also,

garbage that is brought to the curb the night before pickup or

is stored outside is a great temptation to a bear. We

encourage everyone, especially this time of year, to bring in

bird feeders and keep their garbage inside until the morning

of trash pickup.”

An incident two years ago in Livermore Falls involved a mother bear who

had become dependent on people for food and taught her two cubs the

bad habit of foraging for food in peoples’ backyards; they became a

nuisance to fearful neighbors. In another case, a bear became adept at

getting into dumpsters and actually slept during the day in a treetop in

the neighborhood. These could become dangerous situations and result

in the bear being destroyed.

Bears who become reliant on people for food return to the same locations

to eat.

“The worst case scenario is that a bear will hurt someone,”

according to Vashon. “It’s happened elsewhere and it could

happen here. In this unfortunate circumstance, we’d have to

destroy the bear.”

Spring is when the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife

and the Maine Warden Service receives hundreds of nuisance animal

complaints, and bears near homes and in neighborhoods are among the

calls.

To minimize exposure to nuisance bears, we suggest the

following:

• Bring in your bird feeders at night and rake up the seed that has

fallen underneath the bird feeder.

• Store garbage and garbage cans in the garage or basement until

trash day, and put out the cans the mornings of pickup.

• Nothing with a strong food odor should be composted in the back

yard.

• For grills, burn off as much of the meat and grease as possible and

then brush or scrape grills clean. Grills should be stored in a closed

garage or shed.

• Use dumpsters with heavy metal lids that latch shut. Keep the lids

and self-closing doors shut. If garbage is overflowing, contact the

trash hauler to pick it up.

• If you have pets and feed them outdoors, bring their food dishes

inside at night.

• Store all livestock feeds in a secure location.

• Encourage your neighbors to take the same steps that you are to

deter bears.

• When camping, put food and other items with an odor, including

candy, toothpaste, suntan lotion and soap, in sealed containers. If

camping near your vehicle, keep the sealed containers in it. Never

store food or candy in your tent or sleeping quarters. If food or

other odorous items cannot be stored, place them in a “bear bag”

that is at least 12 feet above the ground and 10 feet from the

nearest tree trunk. After meals, store all leftovers and immediately

wash dishes. Dump the dishwater away from the camp or use a

sump hole to filter the water, and then burn the food scraps.

Carefully burn all leftover food, wrappers and grease. Don’t bury

them or throw them in a latrine.

• If a bear shows up in your backyard, stay calm. Shout at it like you

would to chase an unwanted dog. Most bears are timid enough to

be scared away by yelling, waving or banging pots. Check first

before going outside. Black bears blend into night skies, thus

providing the chance of an encounter. Use outside lights to full

advantage and look outside from a safe position, such as a porch or

window.

• Never approach a bear.

Tags: Bear Management, Maine, Maine Department of Inland Fisheries

and Wildlife, Wildlife Tips

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National Forest Foundation’sSporting Clays InvitationalUnites ConservationistsMAY 11, 2011 04:03P.M.

National Forest Foundation’s Sporting Clays Invitational

Unites Conservationists on Behalf of National Forest

Restoration

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National Forest Foundation’s Sporting Clays Invitational

National Forest Foundation

Bedford Hills, NY --(Ammoland.com)- The National Forest

Foundation’s 17th Annual Sporting Clays Invitational drew more than

300 shooters and guests from across the country who were dedicated to

raising funds to restore America’s 193-million-acre National Forest

System.

The May 6-7 event was sponsored by Remington Outdoor Foundation,

an organization committed to conservation and providing public land

access for the millions of Americans who hunt and enjoy the outdoors.

Several dignitaries and celebrities attended the event including television

journalist and author Tom Brokaw, who served as guest speaker for the

opening reception at the GlenArbor Golf Club in Bedford Hills, N.Y. He

shared how his South Dakota boyhood developed his appreciation for

America’s national forests and why giving back to this resource is so

important.

Attendees also were treated to a shotgun shooting demonstration by

Staff Sgt. Josh Richmond and Staff Sgt. Mark Weeks, both with the U.S.

Army Marksmanship Unit at Fort Benning, Ga. Staff Sgt. Richmond is

the current world champion in men’s double trap. Staff Sgt. Weeks is a

four-time member of the World Championship team and former USA

Shooting National Shotgun Team coach.

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

honor of being top gun at Dover Furnace Shooting Grounds. The Dover

Plains, N.Y., course features 20 stations located along a two-mile path

that winds through hardwood forests and wetland areas.

The winning team for the event was Ten Mile River Preserve with second

place going to Vertrue, LLC., and Verizon Business claiming third. The

event’s top gun was Al Gaynor while Stephanie Steinkraus was runner

up. Chris Sutter won the Betteridge Rolex Challenge by running a

challenging 10-clay station.

Through sponsorships, donations, live and silent auctions, the event

generated more than $300,000 in support of the NFF’s mission to

engage communities in conserving and improving National Forests and

Grasslands.

“Over the course of two days, we experienced an amazing

level of camaraderie and generosity on behalf of our country’s

great public lands,” said NFF President Bill Possiel. “Thanks

to our partner, the Remington Outdoor Foundation, as well

as dozens of other sponsors and donors, the Sporting Clays

Invitational continues to provide a fun yet meaningful way

for people to learn more about our National Forests and help

perpetuate them for future generations.”

For more information about the event, contact: Jennifer Schoonen at

jschoonen@nationalforests.org or call 406-830-3354.

About National Forest FoundationNational Forest Foundation

Founded by Congress in 1991, the National Forest Foundation works to

conserve, restore and enhance America’s 193-million-acre National

Forest System. Through community-based strategies and public-private

partnerships, the NFF enhances wildlife habitat, revitalizes wildfire-

damaged landscapes, restores watersheds, and improves recreational

resources for the benefit of all Americans. The NFF’s Treasured

Landscapes, Unforgettable Experiences national conservation campaign

is uniting public and private partners to conduct large-scale forest and

watershed restoration and revitalize ecosystem resiliency in iconic

National Forest System sites around the nation. To learn more, visit us at

www.nationalforests.org.

About OutdoorRoadmap.com

ORM with URLOutdoorRoadmap.com is expected to become the single

online source of information and services related to hunting, target

shooting, archery and conservation. By teaming with interested

participants, OutdoorRoadmap.com offers online hunter education and

firearms safety training, interactive maps and tools, event listings, social

media, licensing resources, and a wealth of outdoor information.For

more information about this state-of-the-art platform, visit

www.OutdoorRoadmap.com.

Tags: Fundraiser, International Sporting Clays, National Forest

Foundation, Sporting Clays, Sportsmens Charitys

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

Wisconsin Constitutional Carry & Concealed Carry Updates

Constitutional Carry Moving Forward Across USA

Wisconsin Carry

Wisconsin --(Ammoland.com)- I apologize for this hastily drafted

update, but its a very busy week.

Word out of Madison yesterday was that neither Fitzgerald brother (One

is speaker of the house, one speaker of the assembly) was going to allow

the constitutional carry legislation to a vote.

TODAY I’ve been told the Capitol is abuzz about constitutional carry as a

result of calls and emails from gun-owning constituents who want

constitutional carry to have a fair shot.

IF YOU ARE GOING TO MADISON TOMORROW, The Madison hearing

is ONLY hearing the “shall-issue” permit bill. WHEN YOU SIGN IN at

the hearing you have to sign in “in favor” of the bill or “against”.

Wisconsin Carry along with our friends over at the massive Wisconsin

Tea Party Coalition are asking our members to all WRITE IN a 3rd

option and sign in, “in support of CONSTITUTIONAL CARRY.”

This way they cannot tabulate people attending for constitutional carry

in support of “shall-issue” nor could they tabulate people attending for

constitutional carry as against concealed carry.

Wisconsin Carry, in a joint effort with the United States Concealed Carry

Association is also preparing a set of radio ads to pressure the Fitzgerald

brothers into standing up for smaller government and lower taxes and

allowing constitutional carry a fair debate/vote in their respective

legislative bodies. We have funds set aside to begin this radio ad

campaign in Milwaukee.

If you have monies you would like to donate to run these ads statewide

(Madison, Fox Valley, Lacrosse, Wausau) you may donate on our

website homepage www.wisconsincarry.org

It appears we REALLY need to put pressure on Scott and Jeff Fitzgerald

to do the right thing and support the law-abiding citizens of Wisconsin

who wish to carry concealed and not have to pay permit taxes, register

with the government, nor take the government mandated training class.

We are asking you to make 4 PHONE CALLS today. One to Senator Scott

Fitzgerald, Speaker of the Senate, One to Jeff Fitzgerald, Speaker of the

Assembly, and one each to your state senator and assembly person. If

your assembly person HAS signed on as a co-sponsor of Senate Bill 93,

thank them. if they have not, ask them TO sign on.

Constitutional Carry Senate Bill 93 viewable here:

You can read at the top of the bill which senators are co-introducing it

and which representatives are co-sponsoring.

• https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document?cite=proposaltext/2011/REG/SB93.pdf

• Scott Fitzgerald contact info:

http://legis.wisconsin.gov/w3asp/contact/legislatorpages.aspx?house=senate&district=13

• Jeff Fitzgerald contact info:

http://legis.wisconsin.gov/w3asp/contact/legislatorpages.aspx?house=assembly&district=39

• Find YOUR legislators:

http://legis.wisconsin.gov/w3asp/waml/waml.aspx

Carry On,

Nik Clark Chairman – Wisconsin Carry, Inc.

P.O. Box 270403

Milwaukee, WI 53227

nik@wisconsincarry.org

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About:

Wisconsin Carry, Inc. is a non-profit corporation dedicated to the

preservation and reclamation of the rights of law-abiding Wisconsin

residents to carry in the manner of their choosing. We believe that “open

carry” and “concealed carry” are choices to be made by law-abiding

citizens based on their situation and preference. Wisconsin Carry, like

many gun-rights organizations in Wisconsin, is investing a great deal of

resources to get Wisconsin law changed to allow concealed carry this

next legislative session by proposing Constitutional Carry. Wisconsin

Carry, Inc. will continue to use legal recourse to deter unlawful treatment

of law-abiding Wisconsin residents who currently exercise their right to

open carry, and soon will exercise their right to concealed carry in

Wisconsin. Visit: www.wisconsincarry.org

Tags: Concealed Carry, Constitutional Carry, Self Defense, Wisconsin,

Wisconsin Carry

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Craig Morgan & OutdoorChannel Partner For SeasonTwo of All Access OutdoorsMAY 11, 2011 03:32P.M.

Craig Morgan And Outdoor Channel Partner For Season Two

Of Hit Tv Show “Craig Morgan: All Access Outdoors”

13 New Episodes Set to Premiere June 25 on America’s Leader in

Outdoor TV.

Outdoorchannel TV

Nashville, Tenn. --(Ammoland.com)- After a sensational first season

that saw “Craig Morgan: All Access Outdoors” become one of Outdoor

Channel’s top-rated Saturday morning hunting programs, Craig Morgan

is back for season two with 13 new episodes set to premiere on the

network starting June 25th.

True to the show’s name, country music superstar and celebrated TV

host Craig Morgan throws open the doors on his life – both on stage and

in the field.

Whether he’s entertaining screaming fans at sold-out shows, motocross

racing or bowhunting big game, Craig’s life is high-octane and his

schedule is unrelenting.

The hit reality show gives viewers an all access, backstage pass to Craig’s

travels as he and his crew pursue big thrills and big laughs across North

America in a quest for the ultimate hunting adventures. Each week, Craig

is joined by fellow country music artists as well as professional athletes

and motocross celebrities.

Craig’s engaging personality, lifelong love of hunting and considerable

television experience make “Craig Morgan: All Access Outdoors” a

must-see for hunters and country music fans across the nation.

Viewers can catch Craig every Saturday morning at 11:00 a.m. (EST) on

Outdoor Channel. Check local listings or log on to

www.OutdoorChannel.com to find out how to get the network in your

area.

ABOUT CRAIG MORGAN

One of country music’s best-loved artists, Craig Morgan has made a

name for himself with massive radio airplay of his signature hits:

“Bonfire,” “Almost Home,” “Redneck Yacht Club,” “That’s What I Love

About Sunday” and “International Harvester. Craig received one of

country music’s highest honors when he was inducted as a member of

the Grand Ole Opry in 2008. In addition to his career as a Country Music

superstar, Craig is also a celebrated TV personality as the host of “Craig

Morgan: All Access Outdoors” every Saturday morning on The Outdoor

Channel. Prior to becoming a country music and TV sensation, Craig

Morgan spent over 10 years of active duty in the Army and additional

years in the Army Reserves. He is an avid supporter of America’s military

personnel and a recipient of the 2006 USO Merit Award. For more

information on Craig Morgan, please visit www.craigmorgan.com or

follow him on Twitter @cmorganmusic.

Tags: Craig Morgan, Hunting TV Shows, Outdoor Channel TV, Shooting

Media News

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Simmons Introduces NewPredator Series Rifle ScopesMAY 11, 2011 03:15P.M.

Simmons Introduces New Predator Series Rifle Scopes

Simmons Predator Series 6-24x50 Rifle Scope

Simmons Optics

Overland Park, Kan. --(Ammoland.com)- Simmons, a leader in high-

quality, high-value sports optics for more than 25 years, has introduced a

new line of all-weather predator hunting riflescopes.

The new Predator Quest riflescope line is endorsed and used by Les

Johnson, an expert predator hunter and host of the popular Predator

Quest TV show.

Simmons Predator Quest scopes are ideal for all types of predator

hunting. The scopes feature a 30mm tube for plenty of elevation

adjustment on longer shots. With a practical side focus and fingertip

adjustable turrets, shooters can make rapid adjustments to get a clear

sight picture for both close- and long-range shooting.

“The Simmons Predator Quest scopes are both versatile and

dependable – a must-have combination for serious predator

hunters,” said Les Johnson, internationally-recognized

predator hunter and host of Predator Quest.

Predator Quest riflescopes are enhanced with multi-coated optics for

exceptional clarity and brightness. The fully waterproof and fog-proof

scopes feature the versatile TruPlex reticle, which is ideal for rapid and

precise target acquisition.

The 4.5-18x 44mm model is available for an MSRP of $189.00 and the 6-

24x 50mm model is available for $229.00.

For more information about the Simmons Predator Quest riflescopes,

visit the Predator Quest section online. To learn more about Simmons

and its complete line of sports optics, visit www.simmonsoptics.com or

call 1-800-423-3537.

Bushnell Outdoor Products is a global manufacturer and marketer of

branded consumer products based in Overland Park, Kansas. Bushnell

Outdoor Products sells its products worldwide under the Bushnell,

Tasco, Serengeti, Bollé, Uncle Mike’s Law Enforcement, Stoney Point,

Hoppe’s, Butler Creek, Cébé , Uncle Mike’s, Final Approach, Simmons

and Millett brand names.

Tags: Hunting Gear, Hunting Scopes, Optics, Riflescopes, Simmons

Optics, Varmint Hunting

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Guns Save Lives Message TruckBanned from NY Times SquareMAY 11, 2011 03:08P.M.

Guns Save Lives Message Truck Banned from NY Times

Square, Says CCRKBA

Guns Save Lives Truck - Volunteers Needed

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CCRKBA.org

BELLEVUE, WA – -(Ammoland.com)- The Citizens Committee for the

Right to Keep and Bear Arms today announced that even though its

rolling billboard bearing the message “Guns Save Lives” has been

prohibited from driving through New York City’s Times Square, people

will still get to see it, on the famed Times Square electronic billboard.

CCRKBA Chairman Alan Gottlieb announced that the message will be

flashed on Wednesday, calling attention to the fact that firearms in the

hands of law-abiding private citizens save lives. CCRKBA has sponsored

a rolling billboard truck in several cities this spring, in reaction to a

nationwide anti-gun campaign launched by New York Mayor Michael

Bloomberg and Mayors Against Illegal Guns. The CCRKBA campaign

most recently was in Pittsburgh.

“We believe that the American public, and New Yorkers in

particular, deserve to understand that on the average, guns

save 2,191 lives and are used to thwart crimes every day,”

Gottlieb said. “Michael Bloomberg would have people believe

only that guns are bad, even while he enjoys the benefits of

armed bodyguards wherever he goes. Average citizens do not

have that billionaire lifestyle luxury.

“Instead,” he continued, “average citizens outside of anti-gun

gulags like New York and Chicago have learned to take care of

themselves. One way they do that is by exercising their right

to keep and bear arms, a concept that Bloomberg has tried to

impair since he took office.”

The “Guns Save Lives” message has also appeared in Los Angeles,

Phoenix, Chicago, Milwaukee, Washington, D.C. and Miami. At every

stop, including one outside of the Los Angeles Times building, and

outside of the Miami Herald building, the message has been well

received. Local volunteers have helped stage events in several cities.

“Our message will not be silenced,” Gottlieb said, “and on

Wednesday, with people from all over the map watching at

Times Square, we will have an impact. Michael Bloomberg

has been trying to spread hysteria about gun rights. We’re

going to spread the truth.”

With more than 650,000 members and supporters nationwide, the

Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms

(www.ccrkba.org) is one of the nation’s premier gun rights organizations.

As a non-profit organization, the Citizens Committee is dedicated to

preserving firearms freedoms through active lobbying of elected officials

and facilitating grass-roots organization of gun rights activists in local

communities throughout the United States.

Tags: Alan Gottlieb, CCRKBA, Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep

and Bear Arms, Gun Banners, Guns Save Lives, Propaganda Corps, SAF

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American Civil War BattleReenactment to Take Place atWalker Tavern May 14 -15MAY 11, 2011 02:58P.M.

American Civil War Battle Reenactment to Take Place at

Walker Tavern May 14 -15

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

Michigan Department of Natural Resources

Michigan --(Ammoland.com)- Walker Tavern Historic Site’s 5th annual

Civil War Reenactment will take place May 14 and 15.

The event commemorates the opening days of the American Civil War.

More than 300 military and civilian re-enactors will recreate the Battle

of Philippi, the first organized land action of the war.

The roar of cannons, the smell of black powder, and the cries of battle

will contrast sharply with the daily routine of 1860s village life where

shopkeepers hawk their wares, children play games and housewives

prepare meals.

The hours for this special weekend event are Saturday, May 14, from at

10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, May 15, from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Admission is $3 for adults, $1 for children 6 to 12, and free for

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youngsters 5 and under. Parking is free.

The Civil War Weekend is a collaborative effort between re-enactors

from the 5th Texas Co. E, the USS Michigan Marine Guard and Historic

Walker Tavern.

Michael Ovsenik of the 5th Texas Co. E , coordinator of this

year’s event, noted, “We chose the Battle of Philippi because

it occurred just weeks after the hostilities at Fort Sumter

began the Civil War. Since the Confederate Army was not

organized this early in the war, it gives us a chance to recreate

the recruitment of civilians and the presentation of shirts and

flags by the townsfolk to the new soldiers.”

Visitors are welcome to bring a picnic lunch or to purchase food from

onsite venders. The Wonder Wagon features hot dogs and sausages.

Walter’s Kettlecorn offers old-fashioned popped corn. Soul Stops Here is

the place for barbequed ribs, chicken and beef brisket. Walker Tavern’s

trademark root beer will also be for sale.

Walker Tavern is located at the intersection of US 12 and M-50 in the

Irish Hills. A former stagecoach stop on the main route between Detroit

and Chicago, Walker Tavern is now part of the Michigan Historical

Museum Family. It is administered by the Michigan Historical Center

and the Parks and Recreation Division of the Michigan Department of

Natural Resources.

Walker Tavern Historic Site will open for the season Saturday, May 28.

Regular hours are Tuesday – Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more

information, call 517-467-4401 or visit our website at:

www.michigan.gov/walkertavern.

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is committed to the

conservation, protection, management, use and enjoyment of the state’s

natural and cultural resources for current and future generations. For

more information, go to www.michigan.gov/dnr.

Tags: Civil War, Civil War Reenactment, MDNR, Michigan

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Wisconsin Constitutional CarryAct Hearings to be HeldTomorrow in Wausau &MadisonMAY 11, 2011 02:33P.M.

Hearings on 2011 Wisconsin Constitutional Carry to be Held

Tomorrow in Wausau and Madison

National Rifle Association

FAIRFAX, Va. --(Ammoland.com)- The good citizens of Wisconsin

have been denied their right to self-defense for too long and the time has

now come to make the Personal Protection Act a reality!

It is time that Wisconsin joins Free America and the 48 other states with

concealed carry laws.

The bills have been circulated for sponsorship and have now been

assigned numbers.

Two bills introduced in the 2011 legislative session allow Wisconsinites

to carry concealed weapons for personal protection. Senate Bill 93,

known as “permitless carry” would simply eliminate the current

prohibition against law-abiding citizens carrying concealed firearms.

Many citizens already carry openly and this will allow them to conceal

their firearms. It also eliminates the “cased and unloaded” requirement

for handguns in motor vehicles. State Senator Pam Galloway (R-

Wausau) has introduced SB 93 and there is currently no companion bill

in the Assembly. This fact does not preclude the bill from being passed

by the Senate and then the Assembly to ultimately become law.

The second is Assembly Bill 126/Senate Bill 90, a “shall issue” carry

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license bill that allows Wisconsinites to obtain a license from the state

Department of Justice in order to carry a concealed weapon. This license

bill offers some additional benefits. These include the ability to use the

license to carry a concealed weapon in many other states while traveling

and the ability to carry concealed weapons in school zones (1000-foot

area surrounding school grounds) within the state.

These zones are prolific and it is virtually impossible to navigate

populated areas without entering them while engaging in routine

activities. The federal penalty for a school zone violation is up to five

years in prison and a fine. State Representative Jeffrey Mursau (R-

Crivitz) and state Senator Pam Galloway (R-Wausau) are the sponsors of

this legislation, respectively.

Please contact your state legislators to ask that they support these bills

and request that they oppose any amendments that restrict your ability

to defend yourself or place unnecessary hurdles in the process required

to obtain a concealed weapons license. Too many legislators are acting as

if there are not 48 other states with such concealed carry laws and that

there is no way of determining what works and what does not. The time

for guessing has ended!

We have provided two documents that will further inform you about this

fight for your rights. One is a summary of the bills, with details regarding

the “shall issue” carry license bill, and the other is a comprehensive

Questions and Answers document. The summary focuses on the “shall

issue” carry bill because it is more complicated than the “permitless

carry” bill.

It should be noted that SB 93, the “permitless carry” bill, is being

considered only at the Senate’s Wausau hearing and not in the

Assembly’s Madison hearing. If you wish to testify on and support SB 93,

you should plan to attend the hearing in Wausau. As a matter of

legislative policy, committees do not accept testimony on bills that are

not on the committee agenda. Therefore, it is safe to assume that

testimony will be allowed only on AB 126 in the Assembly hearing.

In addition to contacting legislators, it is very important that we have a

strong showing of support at the committee hearings TOMORROW in

Madison and Wausau. You can rest assured that the anti-freedom forces

will be there and they must be countered. The hearings set for tomorrow

are as follows:

Assembly Committee on Criminal Justice and Corrections

Thursday, May 12 at 10:30 a.m.

State Capitol Building

Room 417 North

Madison, WI

(only the “shall issue” carry license bill will be heard)

Senate Committee on Judiciary

Thursday, May 12 at 12:30 p.m.

UW Marathon County

Center for Civic Engagement

625 Stewart Street Wausau, WI

(both bills will be heard)

To contact your legislators, you can call the Legislative Hotline at 800-

362-9472 or you can click here and find individual contact information

for your state Senator and state Representative. PLEASE ACT SOON!

YOUR FREEDOM DEPENDS ON IT!

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: Concealed Carry, Constitutional Carry, Gun Bills, NRA, Self

Defense, Wisconsin

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Stop by Knife Rights Booth atBLADE & you could WIN a$10,000 KnifeMAY 11, 2011 02:24P.M.

Stop by Knife Rights Booth at BLADE & you could WIN a

$10,000 Knife

Willian Henry BLADE Show 30th Anniversary Knife

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KnifeRights.org

Gilbert, AZ --(Ammoland.com)- William Henry Studio will give away a

$10,000 one-of-a-kind knife to a lucky BLADE Show ticket holder

during the 30th Annual BLADE Show June 10-12 at the Cobb Galleria in

Atlanta and all you have to do to enter is to stop by the Knife Rights

Booth #139.

The one-of-a-kind knife is William Henry’s B12 pattern with stunning

engraving by Don Patch and a spear-point blade of Hornet’s Nest

damascus forged by Mike Norris. Diamonds are set into the thumb stud

and lock-release button.

Patch’s copious scroll engraving is inlaid with numerous “sprouts” of 24k

gold and oval scenes on both sides of the handle. The mark side reads

“BLADE SHOW” in 24k gold with “30th Anniversary” on a scroll banner.

The flip side is a scene of a bladesmith hammering a 24k-gold blade,

with 24k-gold “sparks” flying in all directions.

Every BLADE Show attendee is eligible to win the knife. Just stop by the

Knife Rights Booth #139 (we’re in the row to the left and behind the KA-

BAR booth you’ll see when you first come into the exhibit hall), fill out

an entry form and drop it in the tumbler. The drawing will be the

Saturday afternoon of the show at the William Henry booth.

William Henry’s Matt Conable explains, “[This knife] will be

donated at the show to help our industry organizations

spread the word about the challenges we all face as designers,

makers, manufacturers, purveyors, collectors, and users of

edged tools. We believe it is about all of us, together, working

towards a common vision of advancing and protecting our

American knife heritage.”

While at the Knife Rights booth you can also enter to win the Knife

Rights 2011 BLADE Show Fundraising Knife, a custom one-off Rick

Hinderer XM-18 worth $3,400 or Join or Renew your Knife Rights

membership to be eligible to win some fantastic prizes including knives

autographed by Ted Nugent and R. Lee “The Gunny” Ermey, as well as a

variety of knives, firearms and other valuable prizes.

Attendees can also enter the 30th Anniversary William Henry Knife

Giveaway at the Custom Knife Collectors Association and American

Knife and Tool Institute booths, giving you a potential three

opportunities to win.

For more information on the giveaway and BLADE Show, visit

www.bladeshow.com.

About:

Knife Rights has quickly grown to become America’s largest grassroots

knife owners organization. Invest in a Sharper Future. Become a Knife

Rights member and make a contribution to support the fight for your

knife rights. Visit www.kniferights.org

Tags: BLADE Show, Hunting Gear, Knife Manufactures, Knife Rights

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Missouri Spring Turkey HarvestDown 9.3 PercentMAY 11, 2011 02:21P.M.

Missouri’s 2011 Spring Turkey Harvest Down 9.3 Percent

Wet, windy weather plagued hunters throughout much of the season.

By Jim Low

Missouri Department of Conservation

JEFFERSON CITY MO --(Ammoland.com)- A 9.3-percent dip in the

2011 spring turkey harvest confirms what Missourians already knew – it

has been a stormy three weeks in the Show-Me State.

Resource Scientist Jason Isabelle, the Conservation Department’s turkey

specialist, announced today that hunters checked 38,328 turkeys during

the regular spring turkey season April 18 through May 8. That is down

3,926 from last year.

Adding the harvest from the youth turkey season April 9 and 10 brings

Missouri’s 2011 spring turkey harvest to 42,226. That is down 8.6

percent from last year. Spring turkey permit sales were down 4,885, or

3.3 percent, from last year.

Top harvest counties were Franklin, with 840 turkeys checked, Texas

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with 699 and Bollinger with 675. Juvenile gobblers, known as “jakes,”

made up 19.6 percent of the harvest. That is virtually identical to last

year, when jakes comprised 20 percent of the harvest. Isabelle predicted

a smaller harvest this year because of a decline in turkey numbers

statewide.

“We still have very strong wild turkey numbers in most areas

compared to other states,” said Isabelle, “but there is no

question that the population is down, and more in some areas

than others. That was bound to affect our harvest this year.

Cool, rainy and often windy conditions during much of turkey

season magnified the effect.”

Isabelle said the season got off to a good start. The youth harvest was

virtually identical to last year’s, and the opening-day harvest was slightly

higher than in 2010. Then it turned cool and turned stormy.

Isabelle said rain, cool temperatures and wind have a double negative

effect on hunting success. Stormy weather causes male turkeys to gobble

less, making them harder to hunt. Nasty weather also discourages

hunters from going afield.

“The turkeys are out there every day,” said Isabelle. “You can

hunt them effectively, even on rainy days, but it’s harder, and

it can be uncomfortable. Quite a few hunters choose not to

hunt at all on rainy days. I suspect that when we look at our

hunter survey data, we’ll see a reduction in the number of

days that hunters took to the field this spring.”

Isabelle said he doesn’t expect this spring’s relatively light harvest to

have a significant effect on the state’s turkey population. This is partly

because 99 percent of the harvested turkeys are males, and turkey

reproduction is determined by the number of hens. MDC sets the

hunting season late enough in the spring to allow ample opportunity for

gobblers and hens to breed prior to the start of the season.

“Harvesting 4,000 fewer gobblers in the spring is a minor

factor compared to annual reproduction,” said Isabelle. “In a

good year, our hens can produce more than 300,000 poults

(young turkeys). That dwarfs the total number of gobblers we

harvest, even when hunting conditions are good.”

Isabelle said Missouri has enough wild-turkey hens to stage a population

recovery. To do that, however, the birds need favorable weather. Wet

conditions take a toll on nesting success of ground-nesting birds like

turkeys. It also reduces survival of poults, which are susceptible to

hypothermia when cool, wet weather prevails.

Isabelle said wet conditions so far this spring have not helped turkey

nesting, but most areas haven’t been as hard-hit as southeastern

Missouri.

“Even in areas where flooding has occurred, hens still have

time to re-nest and bring off a good crop of poults,” he said.

“We have had several years of bad nesting conditions, but I’m

hoping this will be the year when we get warmer, drier

weather, and turkey numbers bounce back a bit. May and

June are critical months for wild turkey production, and it’s

still not too late for conditions to improve.”

The Conservation Department recorded three firearms-

related hunting incidents during the regular turkey season.

None was fatal. Two incidents, including a fatal self-inflicted

gunshot, occurred during the youth season. Last year, the

agency recorded four incidents during the regular season and

two during the youth season.

None of last year’s incidents was fatal. County-by-county

spring turkey harvest totals are available at the MDC website,

www.missouriconservation.org. Search for “2011 turkey

harvest.”

Tags: Game Harvest Numbers, Hunting News, MDC, Missouri, Missouri

Department of Conservation, Turkey Hunting

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How To Win a Knife Fight –Lessons Learned in the Crucibleof the Second AmendmentMAY 11, 2011 02:09P.M.

How To Win a Knife Fight – Lessons Learned in the Crucible

of the Second Amendment

Featuring Sandy Froman, Past President of the NRA

KnifeRights.org

Gilbert, AZ --(Ammoland.com)- Sandy Froman, past president of the

National Rifle Association and one of the nation’s foremost Second

Amendment activists, will be the keynote speaker at Knife Rights’ Second

Annual Sharper Future Awards Breakfast to be held June 11th during

BLADE Show in Atlanta, Georgia (at the Waverly Renaissance Hotel).

Froman’s speech is titled: “How To Win a Knife Fight–Lessons Learned

in the Crucible of the Second Amendment”

Besides her continued involvement with NRA as a member of its Board

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of Directors with a lifetime appointment to the Executive Council, she is

a past president and a current trustee of The NRA Foundation. Sandy

was also recently elected chairwoman of the

Joe Foss Institute, which is dedicated to promoting and teaching

patriotism, public service, integrity and an appreciation for America’s

freedoms to our nation’s youth. Sandy is a highly respected attorney with

a private civil law practice in Tucson, Arizona.

Sandy Froman, Past President of the NRA

Froman didn’t shoot her first gun until she was in her early 30′s.

However, she favored knives from an early age and used her

grandfather’s pocketknife to whittle balsa wood kite frames into bows

and arrows for hunting tomatoes in her mother’s garden. Her love for

knives was discouraged by her mother, but encouraged 25 years later by

her late husband Bruce Nelson, who was a member of the American

Bladesmith Society and studied knifemaking with Bo Randall and Dan

Dennehy.

Sandy owns a number of highly collectible knives and appreciates them

as both tools she uses daily and when she hunts, and as fine examples of

American craftsmanship. She believes that rights that are not exercised

cease to exist, and so carries her knives as well as her guns, wherever the

law allows. Sandy was Knife Rights’ first Cornerstone Charter Member

and has supported the organization since before it was officially

launched in 2006.

Sandy is a passionate, high energy and dynamic speaker who has

traveled world-wide speaking in defense of our rights. Those attending

Knife Rights’ Sharper Future Awards Breakfast are in for a treat. Don’t

miss this unique opportunity to hear and meet Sandy Froman.

Click here for more about Sandy Froman.

Tickets to Knife Rights’ Sharper Future Awards Breakfast are limited, so

get yours today before they are all gone. Tickets will NOT be available at

BLADE Show or at the door. Buy your tickets NOW! Tickets are only

available online from Knife Rights.

Thanks to our sponsors for helping us to recognize the contributions of

our award winners.

About:

Knife Rights has quickly grown to become America’s largest grassroots

knife owners organization. Invest in a Sharper Future. Become a Knife

Rights member and make a contribution to support the fight for your

knife rights. Visit www.kniferights.org

Tags: Knife Rights, KnifeRights.org, Sandy Froman, Second Amendment

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ArmaLite 6.8MM Carbine NowAvailableMAY 11, 2011 11:56A.M.

ArmaLite 6.8MM Carbine Now Available

ArmaLite 6.8MM Carbine

ArmaLite Inc

Geneseo, IL – -(Ammoland.com)- ArmaLite, Inc. is pleased to

announce that it is now accepting orders for its M-15A4 Carbine

chambered in 6.8 SPC II.

A VERY limited production run of this extraordinary firearm will begin

in June, and will not be repeated in 2011.

Interested shooters are encouraged to submit orders immediately as we

expect this run to be completely pre-sold.

ArmaLite’s 6.8mm carbine is especially well-suited to hunting. It is

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powerful enough to meet the minimum energy requirements of many

states for taking medium sized game such as deer. At the same time, the

6.8mm is lighter than the 7.62, reducing the weight of ammunition

carried into the field. As part of the AR-platform family, this carbine is

also more versatile and ergonomic than traditional hunting models. The

6.8 is built with our mid-length handguard and gas system to provide the

best in form and function.

Best of all, this carbine is an ArmaLite.

• Model: A4 Carbine with green furniture

• Caliber: 6.8mm SPC II

• Barrel: 16″ Double Lapped Chrome Lined\Chrome Moly Vanadium

MIL-B-11595-E with M203 Step Down, Threaded 5/8×24

• Rifling Twist: 1:11″ tailored to 110-115 Grain Ammo

• Muzzle Device: Flash Suppressor

• Front Sight Base: Gas Block with Picatinny Rail

• Upper Receiver: Forged Flattop with Picatinny Rail & Laser

Engraved Rail Numbering, 7075-T6 Aluminum

• Lower Receiver: 7075-T6 Aluminum (forged)

• Trigger: Tactical Two Stage, 1st Stage 3.5 lbs – 2nd Stage

Approximately 5-6 lbs.

• Overall Length: 35.6″

• Weight: 6 lbs. 7 oz.

• Finish: Anodized Aluminum Upper/Lower Receiver, Manganese

Phosphated Steel Barrel

• Accuracy: 2″ MOA

Included with Rifle: One 10 Round Magazine, Sling, Black Case, Owner’s

Manual, and Limited Lifetime Warranty

ArmaLite 6.8MM Carbine

About:

ArmaLite has one of the broadest product lines in the firearms industry.

We manufacture and sell semiautomatic rifles in a variety of calibers

including 5.56mm and 7.62mm, long range super-accurate bolt action

rifles in calibers including .308 Winchester, .300 Winchester Magnum,

.338 Lapua, and 50 BMG, and classic 9mm pistols.Visit:

www.armalite.com

Tags: 6.8 SPC, Armalite, Carbines, Firearms News, M15, New Guns

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U.S. Coast Guard AcademyTakes Scholastic Steel ChallengeCollegiate Spring ShootingChampionshipMAY 11, 2011 10:22A.M.

U.S. Coast Guard Academy Takes Scholastic Steel Challenge

Collegiate Spring Shooting Championship

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Scholastic Steel Challenge Collegiate Spring Shooting Championship

Scholastic Steel Challenge

EAST GRANBY, Conn. --(Ammoland.com)- The motto of the U.S.

Coast Guard is ‘Semper Paratus’ which means ‘Always Ready’ and that’s

exactly what the cadets of the U.S. Coast Guard Academy were when they

took on, and beat, the University of Vermont, Harvard University, Yale

University and a squad from Wayland High School to claim the first

Scholastic Steel Challenge Collegiate Spring Championship.

The cadets outpaced second place UVM by 79.52 seconds with a final

winning time of 363.15 seconds. Cadet Barton Nanney led the team,

finishing first overall with a time of 79.46 seconds and a stage win on

both Speed Option and Roundabout. Finishing second overall was Cadet

Alex Webber with 89.67seconds followed by Cadet Jake Naum, fourth

place overall, with 96.22 seconds. Cadet Jon Sapundjieff, who took top

honors on Five to Go finished fifth overall with 97.80 seconds.

“The U.S. Coast Guard Academy’s Combat Arms Team put in

an outstanding performance at the Collegiate Spring

Championship. As SSC expands at the collegiate level, the

cadets are likely to remain at, or near, the top of each match if

this weekend’s shooting is any indication,” said Scott Moore,

director of the Scholastic Steel Challenge.

The University of Vermont’s Shooting Sports Club finished second with a

combined team time of 442.67 seconds, led by Jeffrey Hammersmith

who finished seventh overall with 99.27 seconds. Chris Stecyk placed

eighth overall with 99.40 seconds while William Cain and Takeshi

Horiguchi finished 10th and 11th overall with times of 116.44 and 127.56

seconds respectively.

The only non-collegiate team competing in the match finished third.

Made up of students from Massachusetts’ Wayland High School, the

squad posted a final time of 458.88, just 16.21 seconds behind Vermont.

Jesse Goddard, who finished third overall in the match with a time of

91.75 seconds, led the Wayland shooters. Helping propel Wayland into

third was John Monahan who took top honors on Smoke & Hope, the

only stage the Coast Guard Academy cadets did not win, and finished

sixth overall with 98.37 seconds. Will Gunshenan and Derek Kaufman

rounded out the Wayland effort with 130.35 and 138.41 seconds each.

Harvard’s team, which included shooters who had little or no experience

with pistol shooting, finished fourth with a team time of 690.51 seconds.

Alvin Siu led the Harvard squad with a final time of 136.78 seconds

followed by Kip Christianson with 157.39 seconds, William Marks with

180.53 seconds and Lila Nieves-Lee with 215.81 seconds.

The Yale squad, which also featured shooters with limited pistol

experience but, like Harvard, unlimited enthusiasm, took fifth with a

team time of 717.23 seconds. Brian Lee led the Yale effort by finishing

ninth overall with a time of 108.38 seconds. Lee was followed by Edward

Paulino with 165.37 seconds, Justin Hart with 211.83 seconds and Dan

Bersak with a match time of 231.65 seconds.

Held at the Hartford Gun Club and hosted by firearms make Smith &

Wesson, the Scholastic Steel Challenge Collegiate Spring Championship

marks the program’s expansion to the collegiate level.

The next major collegiate event on the SSC schedule will be the

Scholastic Steel Challenge Collegiate Fall Championship which will be

hosted by Sig Sauer and take place at the Sig Sauer Academy located in

Epping, N.H.

The Scholastic Steel Challenge is a national team-oriented youth

shooting program developed by the Steel Challenge Shooting Association

and funded in part by a grant from the National Shooting Sports

Foundation. The program is open to young men and women ages 12 to

20 and offers them the opportunity to compete as a four person team for

a national title in the action pistol discipline of speed shooting.

From the beginning, industry support for the Scholastic Steel Challenge

has been strong with the program picking up sponsorship from Action

Target, Atlanta Arms & Ammo, Brownells, Glock, GT Target Stands,

MGM Targets, the National Shooting Sports Foundation, the Outdoor

Wire Digital Network, Precision Delta, Safariland, Smith & Wesson,

Winchester Ammunition and the Youth Shooting Sports Alliance.

For more information on the Scholastic Steel Challenge and the Steel

Challenge Shooting Association, visit www.SteelChallenge.com, follow

@ScholasticSteel or @SteelChallenge on Twitter or find the Steel

Challenge on Facebook at www.facebook.com/SteelChallenge.

About the SCSA:

The Steel Challenge Shooting Association (SCSA) is the national

governing body of the sport of Speed Shooting and organizer of the Steel

Challenge World Speed Shooting Championships. To learn more about

the Steel Challenge Shooting Association and the Steel Challenge visit

the Web site at www.steelchallenge.com. There you will find diagrams of

the stages of fire, complete listing of past results, a list of past

champions, world record times and more.

Tags: Competition Shooters, Scholastic Steel Challenge, SCSA, Steel

Challenge Shooting Association, Youth Shooting Sports

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