OUTDOOR NEWS: National Shooting Sports
Foundation (NSSF) reported that both the Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act and
the Hearing Protection Act now before Congress does take some time to get the
Legislation passed. They also reported that “Rep. Val Demings’(D-Fla.) recent
op-ed demonstrated she either hasn’t bothered to read the bills she criticizes
or is willingly misrepresenting them for political reasons.” NSSF is
backing S.1514 (Barrasso, R-WYO), a bipartisan bill to mandate reissuance of
the final rule delisting the gray wolf in the western Great Lakes region and in
Wyoming. Sunday hunting through-out West Virginia on private land with
the owner’s written permission will begin with the September hunting seasons as
a result of the NSSF-champion reform. CABELA’S announced Tuesday July 11th,
that it’s shareholders have approved its proposed merger with Bass-Pro Shops.
Larry and Brenda Potterfield, owners of Midway USA, recently donated
$617,670.00 to the Midway USA Foundation to benefit youth shooting sports. The
foundation provides financial support to over 2,600 youth shooting teams.
(Editor’s note: Manitowoc Gun Club is in this foundation also for their youth
shooting program.) American Outdoor Brands Corporation has announced that its
firearms business, Smith & Wesson Corp. has agreed to acquire substantially
all of the assets of Gemini Technologies (Gemtech), makers of suppressors and
firearm accessories.
In the coming weeks my son, grandsons and I will be involved
in testing brand new Crosman Air Rifles and Crossbows for the company. This is
a very important issue because air rifles are becoming very popular today as
most people like to start their children on something cheaper than a real
firearm where the ammo costs a bit more than .177 and BB’s. Also, this a great
way for the whole family to have fun doing something together and shooting is
always a learning experience. As we test the air rifles and other items, my son
will be doing the reports on how each firearm works and the test results. It is
very important that buyers know what they can expect when looking for an air
rifle and how it works. We will keep you informed right here.
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