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S4Gear Announces Partnershipwith Realtree with Release ofLockDown Realtree APJUN 03, 2011 05:25P.M.

S4Gear Announces Partnership with Realtree with Release of

LockDown Realtree AP

S4Gear

Eugene, OR --(Ammoland.com)- Since its release at the 2011 ATA

Show, the LockDown has garnered a lot of attention.

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.

S4Gear LockDown Optics Deployment System in Realtree Camo

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.”

“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.”

For more information on the LockDown Optics Deployment System visit

www.S4Gear.com.

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.

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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New Study Confirms SignificantLand Loss Along LouisianaCoastJUN 03, 2011 05:13P.M.

New Study Confirms Significant Land Loss Along Louisiana

Coast

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.

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.”

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.

“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.

But there is hope.

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.

“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.”

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.”

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

Tags: Conservation News, Ducks Unlimited, Louisiana, Wetlands

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Seventh Circuit Court ofAppeals Holds NRA Entitled toAttorneys’ Fees in LawsuitsAgainst Chicago & Oak Park,IllinoisJUN 03, 2011 05:08P.M.

Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals Holds NRA Entitled to

Attorneys’ Fees in Lawsuits Against Chicago & Oak Park,

Illinois

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National Rifle Association

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.

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.

“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.

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.

“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

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

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Philadelphia Beaver ConfirmedTo Have RabiesJUN 03, 2011 05:00P.M.

Philadelphia Beaver Confirmed To Have Rabies

Residents urged to avoid waterfront along Pennypack Creek until

further notice.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.”

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).

While an animal with rabies may exhibit abnormal or aggressive

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.

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).

Tags: Beaver Trapping, Beavers, Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Game

Commission, Rabies

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West Virginia Hunters Harvest9,216 Spring TurkeysJUN 03, 2011 04:55P.M.

West Virginia Hunters Harvest 9,216 Spring Turkeys

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.

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

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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.

Spring harvest of wild turkeys in West Virginia,2007–2011County20072008200920102011Barbour177224209157159Brooke10179869193Hancock1177198109107Harrison237291310265242Marion201178175179135Marshall279222214316254Monongalia260247215257218Ohio7753649492Preston330371378321325Taylor841151018676Tucker8385686858Wetzel20425321319913320072008200920102011Barbour177224209157159Brooke10179869193Hancock1177198109107Harrison237291310265242Marion201178175179135Marshall279222214316254Monongalia260247215257218Ohio7753649492Preston330371378321325Taylor841151018676Tucker8385686858Wetzel204253213199133Dist.Dist. ISubtotal2,1502,189Dist. IISubtotal921821Dist. IIISubtotal1,3311,380Dist. IVSubtotal1,9111,904Dist. VSubtotal1,6241,701Dist. VI Subtotal2,0281,9341,7771,8501,691State

Total9,9659,9299,78710,2099,216Tags: Game Harvest Numbers,

Turkey Hunting, West Virginia, WVDNR

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ELEY Athlete of the MonthOlympic Shooter Jamie BeyerleJUN 03, 2011 04:49P.M.

ELEY Athlete of the Month Olympic Shooter Jamie Beyerle

Jamie Beyerle and National Rifle Coach Major Dave Johnson celebrate

Beyerle’s top notch ISSF World Cup USA performance.

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.

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.”

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.

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.

About USA Shooting:

USA Shooting, a 501c3 non-profit corporation, was chartered by the

United States Olympic Committee as the National Governing Body for

the sport of shooting in April 1995. USA Shooting’s mission is to prepare

American athletes to win Olympic medals, promote the shooting sports

throughout the U.S. and govern the conduct of international shooting in

the country. Check us out on the web at www.usashooting.org and on

Twitter at twitter.com/USAShooting.

Tags: Competition Shooters, Competitive Shooting News, Eley, ISSF,

Olympic Shooting, USA Shooting

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Shooter Buck 3D ArcheryTargets Introduces The BigShooterJUN 03, 2011 04:11P.M.

Shooter Buck 3D Archery Targets Introduces The Big Shooter

Shooter Buck 3D Archery Targets The Big Shooter

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.

The new Big Shooter Buck is an upsized version of the popular and

economical Shooter Buck that was introduced last year.

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.

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.

Headquartered in Superior, WI, Field Logic is the manufacturer of the

award-winning BLOCK Archery Targets including the BLOCK BLACK,

BLOCK BLACK Crossbow, and BLOCK Classic.

It also manufactures GlenDel 3D Targets, Hurricane Bag Targets,

Shooter Buck 3D Archery Targets, Black Hole Targets and the IQ

Bowsight. For additional information, visit the company websites at

www.fieldlogic.com or www.shooter3-D.com.

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Tags: Archery Gear, Archery Targets, Bowhunters, Bowhunting Gear,

Field Logic

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Youth Hunting EffortsUnderway NationwideJUN 03, 2011 04:01P.M.

Youth Hunting Efforts Underway Nationwide

U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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New York Bills ThreatenSporting Dog OwnersJUN 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.

U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance

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.

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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.

“These requirements are not only wholly unnecessary, but

would prove costly for both kennels and pet owners.”

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.

“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.

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.

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.

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: Bird Dogs, Dog Training, Gundogs, Hunting Dogs, New York, U.S.

Sportsmens Alliance, USSA

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Galco Becomes an NSSF VotingMemberJUN 03, 2011 03:49P.M.

Galco Becomes an NSSF Voting Member

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.

Galco began as a small family business in Chicago in 1969, when it was

called The Famous Jackass Leather Company.

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.

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

Tags: Galco Gunleather, National Shooting Sports Foundation, NSSF,

Shooting Industry News

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Is The NRA Talking Out Of BothSides Of Their MouthJUN 03, 2011 03:44P.M.

Is The NRA Talking Out Of Both Sides Of Their Mouth

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.

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?

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.

But not the NRA.

They criticized Senator Paul for his efforts and OPPOSED the

amendment!

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.

The NRA claimed they “could not support” an amendment which only

sought to exempt firearm purchases from Patriot Act provisions.

In true Orwellian fashion, the NRA told Senators that Paul’s amendment,

“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.”

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!

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 mis-

named “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.

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.

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.”

Their criteria for what constituted a “suspicious” person?

• paying in cash instead of credit cards

• an interest in concealed weapons

• purchasing large quantities of ammunition

• traveling “great” distances to use shooting ranges

• 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

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self-defense and trying to learn as much as they can about firearms.

So on one day, the NRA publicly stated that they couldn’t support Rand

Paul’s amendment on the basis that it was unnecessary.

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.

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.”

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.

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.

For Liberty,

Dudley Brown

Executive Director

About:

The National Association for Gun Rights was founded in 2001 to serve as

a grassroots gun rights group focusing on building state-level gun rights

groups and lobbying for pro-gun federal legislation. Brown has been a

gun lobbyist for more than 17 years. Visit: www.nationalgunrights.org

Editorial Disclaimer: The opinions and views expressed above

do not necessarily reflect those of the staff, AmmoLand

Shooting Sports News, or other sponsors and partners. See the

Editorial-Review Process for more details.

Tags: Dudley Brown, Firearms Registration, Gun Owner Privacy, NAGR,

National Association for Gun Rights, NRA, Rand Paul, Washington DC

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LUCID’s NEW 2x-5x VariableMagnifier for Red Dot Sightshas ArrivedJUN 03, 2011 02:28P.M.

LUCID’s NEW 2x-5x Variable Magnifier for Red Dot Sights has

Arrived

LUCID 2x-5x Variable Magnifier Mounted Infront of Red Dot Sight

Lucid Optics

RIVERTON, WY --(Ammoland.com)- LUCID announces the release

and delivery of the worlds first, variable (2x – 5x) magnifier for red dot

sights.

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.

“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.”

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.

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.

Measuring (4.75) inches in length, the variable red dot magnifier mounts

behind any red dot sight with a industry common 30mm mount.

LUCID 2x-5x Variable Magnifier for Red Dot Sights

For more information on LUCID Products; visit www.mylucidgear.com.

Tags: Lucid Optics, Optics, Red Dot Scopes

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Liberty Safe Pink Gun SafeSurvey Is Now Available OnlineJUN 03, 2011 11:57A.M.

Liberty Safe Pink Gun Safe Survey Is Now Available Online

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.

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.

“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.

“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!”

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.

Tags: Barbara Baird, Gun Safes, Liberty Safe, Women Shooters, women's

outdoor news, WON

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Delaware’s Spring TurkeySeason Enjoys Eighth-StraightRecord HarvestJUN 03, 2011 11:49A.M.

Delaware’s Spring Turkey Season Enjoys Eighth-Straight

Record Harvest

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.

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

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.

“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.”

With Delaware hunters permitted to take only one turkey per season,

almost 500 hunters scored with the big birds.

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.

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.

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.”

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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class is required – for more information about upcoming classes, please

call 302-735-3600.

Tags: Delaware, Delaware Division of Fish and Wildlife, Game Harvest

Numbers, Turkey Hunting

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Wildlife in Flooded AreasShould Be Left AloneJUN 03, 2011 11:45A.M.

Wildlife in Flooded Areas Should Be Left Alone

Floods Displace Wildlife; Resist Urge to “Help”

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 number of calls about fawns and other wildlife from woody areas

now filled with flood waters have increased tremendously.

“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.

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.

“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.

Tags: SDGF&P, South Dakota, Wildlife Management, Wildlife Tips

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Michigan DNR & USFWAnnounce Information Meetingon Wolf Delisting ProposalJUN 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.

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.

Members of the public will have the opportunity to view a presentation,

receive information and ask questions about the Service’s proposal.

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.

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.

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.

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-ES-

2011-0029].

• 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.

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.

Tags: Endangered Species Act, Michigan, Michigan Department of

Natural Resources, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, USFWS, Wolf

Hunting, Wolves

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RCBS Launches InteractiveReloading Community –ReloaderHub.comJUN 03, 2011 10:35A.M.

RCBS Launches Interactive Reloading Community –

ReloaderHub.com

RCBS Launches Interactive Reloading Community - ReloaderHub.com

RCBS Reloading

OROVILLE, Calif. --(Ammoland.com)- RCBS announces the launch of

www.ReloaderHub.com, an advanced online community dedicated to

reloading.

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.

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.

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.

“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.

About RCBS

RCBS is a leading provider of quality reloading equipment and precision

shooting products. For more information or to view the complete line of

RCBS products, please visit www.rcbs.com.

Tags: New Websites, RCBS, Reloading, Reloading catalogs,

ReloadingHub

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Women’s Outdoor NewsLaunches Newly DesignedWebsiteJUN 03, 2011 09:46A.M.

Women’s Outdoor News Launches Newly Designed Website

Women’s Outdoor News Launches Newly Designed Website

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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