Operation: 100,000 Patriots

 Mission: recruit 100,000 donors for the PVA-Outdoor Recreation Heritage Fund

Goal: $20 per donor….the cost of going to the movies.

www.pvaheritagefund.org

Lt.Col. Lew Deal, USMC (ret)

Lew4vets@aol.com

202-371-6692

 Courtesy of the National Rifle Association (NRA)

U.S. Senate To Vote On National Right-To-Carry
Reciprocity Amendment Early This Week
 
 
Contact Your U.S. Senators TODAY And Urge Them To Support Your Right To Self-Defense  by voting YES on the Thune-Vitter Amendment!
 
The U.S. Senate is now considering the National Defense Authorization Act (S. 1390).  As a part of the consideration of that legislation, Senators John Thune (R-SD) and David Vitter (R-LA) will offer an amendment this week  to provide for interstate recognition of Right-to-Carry permits.  There is a very high likelihood of a Senate floor vote on this important and timely pro-gun reform between now and Wednesday.
 
Now is the time for Congress to recognize that the right to self-defense does not end at state lines.  Under the Thune-Vitter amendment, an individual who has met the requirements for a carry permit, or who is otherwise allowed by his home state’s state law to carry a firearm, would be authorized to carry a firearm for protection in any other state that issues such permits, subject to the laws of the state in which the firearm is carried.
 
Contrary to “states’ rights” claims from opponents who usually favor sweeping federal gun control, the amendment is a legitimate exercise of Congress’s constitutional power to protect the fundamental rights of citizens (including the right to keep and bear arms and the right of personal mobility).  States would still have the authority to regulate the time, place and manner in which handguns are carried.
 
Expanding Right-to-Carry will enhance public safety, and certainly poses no threat to the public.   Criminals are deterred from attempting crimes when they know or suspect that their prospective victims are armed.  A study for the Department of Justice found that 40 percent of felons had not committed crimes because they feared the prospective victims were armed. The Thune-Vitter amendment recognizes that competent, responsible, law-abiding Americans still deserve our trust and confidence when they cross state lines.  Passing interstate Right-to-Carry legislation will help further reduce crime by deterring criminals, and — most important of all — will protect the right of honest Americans to protect themselves if deterrence fails.
 
The Thune-Vitter Amendment represents a giant step forward in the protection of the basic right to self-defense.  Its passage will recognize that the rights of law-abiding Right-to-Carry permit holders should be respected, even when they travel outside their home state. 
 
Gun control groups, including New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s “Mayors Against Illegal Guns” are running ads trying to scare your lawmakers and the American people into opposing this crucial Right-to-Carry reform.  It is critical that your U.S. Senators hear from you immediately.
 
Please be sure to contact both of your U.S. Senators today, and urge them to cosponsor and support the Thune-Vitter interstate right to carry recipocity amendment.   E-mail and call them immediately!

To find contact information for your U.S. Senators, please click here, or call (202) 224-3121.

News Release

Courtesy of National Shooting Sports Foundation

JOHNNY DEPP SAYS HE’LL INTRODUCE HIS CHILDREN TO SHOOTING . . . Actor Johnny Depp, star of movies such as “Pirates of the Caribbean,” says he grew up plinking, starting at about age six in his native Kentucky. He would like to pass along the interest in shooting to his 10-year-old daughter and seven-year-old son, reports the Indo-Asian News Service. “I will most certainly take my kids out for target practice,” Depp said.

** Personal Note**

Unlike some actors in Hollywood, Depp, (one of my favorite) does not appear to be the hypocritical type such as Danny Glover (a well known anti-gun man, despite the fact that he has made millions playing with guns in movies) No, instead Depp, who has made millions of dollars as memorable characters that toke a gun (Pirates of the Caribbean and the latest John Dillinger movie Public Enemies)  Depp apparently understands and appreciates the shooting sports and more importantly he understands how important it is introduce kids to guns and shooting through safe yet fun shooting activities such as “plinking.”

Since Depp, has openly acknowledged that he supports the shooting sports  and takes an active role introducing his kids to the sport, I just might throw a few more dollars his way and go watch Public Enemies AGAIN! ~ Lisa Metheny

National Rifle Association presents Women’s Wilderness Escape 2009 

Photo by Lisa Metheny

Ladies are you looking for adventure this fall? Would you like to learn outdoor skills from top instructors? If so, than you need to join me in New Mexico at the world famous shooting complex Whittington Center this September.

Whether you are a seasoned huntress or just getting started, you will love what the NRA has to offer women at the Women’s Wilderness Escape (WWE) 2009.

The NRA’s WWE is truly a one-of-a-kind adventure camp designed especially for women. WWE provides hands-on experiences such as archery, tactical rifle, muzzleloader, turkey hunting, long-range rifle, survival skills and much more to the participants. Unlike any other outdoor experience the WWE offers training from some of the best instructors, the participants also get the added bonus of learning these skills at one of the country’s premier shooting facilities, the NRA’s Whittington Center.

Come join me again this year in New Mexico for a week of action packed adventure.

Registration is still open, for more information visit the NRA’s Women’s Program Web site at

www.nrahq.org/women and look for the WWE arrowhead logo.

To view some of my photos from last years event.

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Smith & Wesson Commences Donations To Breast Cancer Awareness Charity

 Proceeds of M&P9 JG Pistol to Support Education, Research and Treatment

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (May 26, 2009) – Smith & Wesson Corp., announced today that the company has made its first quarterly donation to the Massachusetts Affiliation of Susan G. Komen for the Cure organization through proceeds collected from the sale of the M&P9 JG pistol. The funds donated will benefit breast cancer research, education, screening and treatment.

Smith & Wesson designed the M&P9 JG in collaboration with Professional Shooter Julie Goloski Golob with the intent that a portion of the proceeds would benefit breast cancer awareness. The M&P9 JG is a polymer frame pistol that incorporates several competition-specific features requested by the champion shooter. The full-size pistol is engraved with the ‘Awareness Ribbon’ on the slide and is packaged with two pink grip inserts (small and medium) along with the three standard black grip inserts.

“Many of our lives have been touched by breast cancer and Smith & Wesson is very proud to be supporting the Susan G. Komen foundation in order to help support research, increase education and to promote early detection of breast cancer among both women and men,” said Tom Kelly, Vice President of Marketing for Smith & Wesson. “As the world’s largest grassroots network of breast cancer survivors and activists, the foundation reaches out to thousands of communities across the globe. Smith & Wesson fully supports these efforts and is pleased to be able to play a small role in the fight against cancer.”

Chambered in 9mm, the M&P9 JG features a fiber optic front sight along with a Warren® Tactical rear sight on top of the 4 ¼-inch barrel. For enhanced durability, the M&P9 JG has a Zytel® polymer frame reinforced with a ridged steel chassis and a through-hardened black Melonite® stainless steel barrel and slide. This combination of features provides unparalleled shootability and dramatically reduces felt recoil. The M&P9 JG has a capacity of 17+1 and is shipped with two magazines. The striker fired action trigger system features a 6 ½-pound trigger pull and has been designed with an over-travel stop for enhanced performance. Another distinct feature that separates the M&P line from other polymer pistols is that it does not require the user to press the trigger in order to field strip the firearm.

About Smith & Wesson

Smith & Wesson Holding Corporation, a global leader in safety, security, protection and sport, is parent company to Smith & Wesson Corp., one of the world’s largest manufacturers of quality firearms and firearm safety/security products and parent company to Thompson/Center Arms Company, Inc., a premier designer and manufacturer of premium hunting rifles, black powder rifles, interchangeable firearms systems and accessories under the Thompson/Center brand.  Smith & Wesson licenses shooter protection, knives, apparel, and other accessory lines.  Smith & Wesson is based in Springfield, Massachusetts with manufacturing facilities in Springfield, Houlton, Maine, and Rochester, New Hampshire.  The Smith & Wesson Academy is America’s longest running firearms training facility for law enforcement, military and security professionals.  For more information on Smith & Wesson, call (800) 331-0852 or log on to www.smith-wesson.com. For more information on Thompson/Center Arms, log on to www.tcarms.com.

  SHE Safari LLC Grows to SHE Outdoor Apparel.

Due to unprecedented growth over the last year SHE Safari LLC, makers of fine women’s outdoor clothing will be changing its name to SHE Outdoor Apparel. SHE Safari will remain under the umbrella of SHE Outdoor Apparel as the company’s safari collection while the other collections will carry the SHE line branding.  “Our safari line was the flagship of the company. We received overwhelming response to the initial SHE Safari designs which led to subsequent SHE Upland, SHE Camo and SHE Shooting collections,” explained Pam Zaitz, President. “Our latest addition is SHE Style, an exciting collection of designer logo wear.”

“Women are going into their local stores asking for SHE Outdoor Apparel. Retailers are calling us every week to set up accounts. It is a true testament to the appeal and quality of our collections, and to the rising demand for our women’s outdoor apparel,” stated Brian Zaitz, CEO. “Because of the additional styles and our rapid growth, the name change was long overdue. SHE Outdoor Apparel more fully represents the company and its future plans.”

SHE Outdoor Apparel collections are available nationwide. Log on to www.shesafari.com to find a dealer near you or call 281-448-4860.

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Contact: Hilary Hutcheson

503-828-7074, hilary@outsidemedia.com

Talus performs vanishing act, creates ColdAvenger Hunter face mask in camouflage

New hunting mask marries top-of-the-line camouflage fabric with premium ventilation technology

Missoula, MT—May 12, 2008— Designed with the hunter in mind, Talus Outdoor Technologies, LLC introduces the ColdAvenger¢ç Hunter made with Predator¢ç brown deception camouflage. With the same ventilation technology as the ColdAvenger Classic, the newly-designed ColdAvenger Hunter features a soft yet heavyweight fleece camouflage material. The mask provides hunters and outdoors people with the ultimate cold-weather breathing protection, and its wind-resistant, water-shedding and insulating fabric characteristics make it an essential hunting accessory.

¡°Predator Camouflage is functional and durable, and better yet, its already been tested in the outdoor elements,¡± says Talus COO John Sullivan. ¡°With Predator¡¯s line of camouflage patterns, we knew we could create a product that would truly benefit a wide range of hunters with the need to stay warm, dry and most importantly, unseen.¡±

The Talus ColdAvenger Hunter is designed for a variety of winter outdoor activities where deception and protection from cold is essential. The face piece is made of medical grade plasticizer free polyurethane selected for its safety, microbial resistance, and overall cold weather endurance. The medical grade polyurethane nose and mouth chamber mixes inhaled cold air with exhaled warm air to achieve a dynamic balance of warmth and humidity while keeping moisture away from the face. The Talus ColdAvenger¡¯s patent-pending ventilation technology actually keeps temperatures inside the mask 40¢ª– 60¢ªF higher than outside air.  The Predator fabric is a soft and ultra quiet 380 gram heavyweight fleece that has a comfortable stretch to fit the face, ears, and neck. The result is a state-of-the-art product that keeps your face warm and dry while helping to humidify inhaled cold air and allowing you to breathe freely.

¡°The true advantage to the ColdAvenger technology does not lie in the use of the advanced fabrics, but in the implementation of our patent-pending ventilator system,¡± says Sullivan. ¡°Our ventilation system allows the user to breathe freely without resistance, removes moisture, eliminates fogging of most eyewear, protects airways from the damaging cold, and keeps you warm. All this equates to a much more comfortable and safe outdoor experience.¡±

The cold weather face mask comes in a variety of sizes and can be purchased online at www.talusoutdoortech.com. The camouflage mask retails for $59.95 and is currently offered in one color – brown deception. With its earth-toned colors and a unique Three-Dimensional pattern, the Predator Brown Deception fabric works well in any terrain. 

Founded and headquartered in Missoula, Montana, Talus Outdoor Technologies¢â is a leading innovator in technologically-advanced outdoor gear. Talus is dedicated to helping outdoor enthusiasts Stay Out Longer.¢â  In 2007, Talus introduced the ColdAvenger¢ç, an advanced, high-quality cold weather protection mask developed by a physician and a skier. The ColdAvenger¢ç is the result of more than two years of research and development testing in Northern Rocky Mountain winters to achieve four functional goals: thermal comfort, ventilation adequacy, moisture control and ease of breathing during exercise. Talus is proud to provide an elite product while being socially and environmentally conscious.

www.talusoutdoortech.com

The New H.S. Strut® Pruner and Folding Saw Are High Quality Cutting Tools For Serious Hunters

Hunter’s Specialties® new H.S. Strut® Pruner and Folding Saw help hunters quickly and easily clear shooting lanes, whether it is setting up to hunt from the ground or a tree stand.

The new Pruner has a serrated jaw blade for added grip on branches up to 3/4” in size. The blades are also Teflon coated for easy clean up and rust resistance.

The Pruner also features all metal construction with over molded rubber grips for comfort.

There is an integral thumb lock to keep the Pruner closed when not in use.

The H.S. Strut Folding Saw can quickly clear branches, brush, or even small trees.

The Saw, which is 9” long when closed and 16” long when open comes with interchangeable stainless steel blades, one for wood and an E-Z cut bone saw. The blade locks into place with the push of a button.

The Pruner and Saw are available separately or as a combo kit. The Pruner sells for for $8.49. The Saw sells for $17.99 and the Pruner/Saw Combo with carrying case sells for $21.99.

For more information, log onto the Hunter’s Specialties website at www.hunterspec.com, write to 6000 Huntington Court NE, Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52402, or call a Consumer Service Specialist at 319-395-0321.

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From: Nikon Sport Optics

NIKON INTRODUCES NEW LINE OF PREDATOR HUNTING RIFLESCOPES

Thanks to Nikon, predator hunters now have a choice of riflescopes built specifically for their unique needs. Paired with Nikon’s all new BDC Predator Hunting Reticle the new Coyote Special riflescopes are definitely at the top of the food chain.

Nikon’s patent pending BDC Predator Hunting Reticle utilizes ballistic circles with carefully researched spacing that is designed around the needs of predator hunters. The unique, open circle design does not obscure the target, making shots on a moving coyote simple.

“More and more predator hunters are demanding gear built for the sport they enjoy most,” said Jon LacCorte, Senior Product Marketing Manager. “It only makes sense for us to combine our BDC technology in a riflescope built just for the predator hunter.”

Each of the new Nikon Coyote Special riflescopes also includes ARD (Anti Reflective Device) technology that eliminates game-spooking objective lens glare, and are available in a choice of camouflage finishes.

Generous eye relief and Nikon’s legendary durability means predator hunters can depend on these scopes in any condition and on any hunt.  With Nikon’s multicoated lenses featuring 92% light transmission, the view is crystal clear at those critical first and last minutes of light.  The durable one-inch tube and hand turn 1/4 MOA adjustment mean simple, easy sight in sessions and scopes they stay on target.

The new Coyote Special riflescopes are available in two power ranges and two camo options to match any terrain or riflescope need. For hunts that take place in more open country the 4.5-14X40 gives the power range necessary to make the longer shots while thick cover hunters will enjoy the wide field-of-view the 3-9X40 offers.

The 3-9X40 with BDC Predator Hunting Reticle in Realtree Advantage Max 1 or Mossy Oak Brush has an MSRP of $279.95. The 4.5-14X40 with Predator Hunter BDC in Realtree Advantage Max 1 or Mossy Oak Brush has an MSRP of $349.95. Both models will be on dealer shelves by late spring 09.

Nikon also offers matching camouflage scope rings in the Advantage Max 1 and Mossy Oak Brush patterns.

Nikon Inc. is the U.S. distributor of Nikon sports and recreational optics, world-renowned Nikon 35mm cameras, digital cameras, speedlights and accessories, Nikkor lenses and electronic imaging products.

For more information about the new Coyote Special Riflescope and the full line of Riflescopes, Laser Rangefinders, Binoculars, and Spotting Scopes, contact: Nikon Sport Optics, 1300 Walt Whitman Rd., Melville, NY 11747-3064.  1-800-645-6687.  www.nikonhunting.com. To download product images and information visit www.nikondownload.com

BROWNING EXPANDS T-BOLT RIMFIRE RIFLE LINE
WITH NEW LEFT HAND MODELS FOR 2009

Morgan, Utah – Browning has added twelve new offerings to their T-Bolt rimfire rifle line that are sure to please left-hand shooters. All the new models incorporate the basic design of the T-Bolt rifle but with the bolt on the left side to accommodate those who shoot left handed.

Initially introduced in 1965 and discontinued in 1975, the T-Bolt was once again reintroduced in 2006 in right-hand models only. With improvements to the design including materials and manufacturing methods, now lefties can own the smoothest little system on the market. The new T-Bolt is more accurate, reliable, lighter and smoother operating than ever.

The T-Bolts straight-pull bolt cycles fast and locks up solid in the receiver that is machined from steel barstock. Receivers are drilled and tapped for scope mounts. Barrels are free floated and have semi-match chambers and recessed crowns. The three lever trigger design combined with a short travel firing gives a crisp break, quick lock time, and no travel take up. The trigger pull weight is adjustable with an external screw. A top tang safety is thumb operated without changing from a shooting grip.

There are four new left-hand models in each caliber; .22 long rifle, .22 Winchester Magnum and .17 HMR.

The Sporter Model comes with a satin finish checkered walnut stock and blued receiver and medium sporter barrel. Suggested retail price is $689.00 for the .22 long rifle model and $719.00 for the .22 Win Magnum and .17 HMR guns.

The Composite Model features a black composite stock, textured gripping surface, matte black finish and a spare magazine storage compartment. The barrel and receiver have a blued finish. Suggested retail price is the same as the Sporter models.

The T-Bolt Target/Varmint Model also uses a heavy target barrel. This model has a satin finish checkered walnut stock with a Monte Carlo comb and wide fore-end. Suggested retail price for the .22 long rifle model is $719.00 and $729.00 for the .22 Winchester Magnum and .17 HMR guns.

The T-Bolt Composite Target/Varmint Model comes with a heavy target barrel. It has the same composite stock as the Composite model. Suggested retail price for the .22 long rifle model is $719.00 and $729.00 for the .22 Winchester Magnum and .17 HMR guns.

For more information on all of Browning’s innovative products, visit www.browning.com.