Archive for March, 2009
Zeroing Your AR-15
Posted by: | CommentsOver at The Shooting Wire, there is an excellent article discussing where to zero your AR-15. If you own an AR, and you’re not sure at what distance you should zero your rifle, this article is well worth the read.
Also, if you don’t already subscribe to The Shooting Wire, sign up! The service is free, and Jim Shepherd who runs the service is definitely one of the good guys.
Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Honors Wounded Veterans with Rifles, Membership
Posted by: | CommentsFrom the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation:
War Heroes Receive Tribute from Grateful RMEF Nation
FORT WORTH, Texas-Two disabled veterans of the Iraq War last weekend received a hero’s welcome and tribute from grateful members of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation.
RMEF President and CEO David Allen, outdoor writer and devotee to severely injured servicemen Jim Zumbo, NASCAR’s Richard Childress, Realtree’s Bill Jordan and Dallas Cowboys legend Walt Garrison made special presentations during the Elk Foundation’s 25th annual convention, which concluded March 8 in Fort Worth, Texas. Read More→
Florida Governor Charlie Crist selected circuit court judge James Perry to fill a vacancy on the Florida Supreme Court. Perry, a Democrat, was appointed instead of NRA-backed candidate Judge Al Lawson.
According to the Tampa Bay Online website, a division of the Tampa Tribune newspaper, conservatives will be upset about the choice because Perry is black. Read More→
Georgia Man Sues After He is Detained for Carrying a Concealed Firearm
Posted by: | CommentsA Georgia man is suing the Atlanta transit system, MARTA, after he was detained for carrying a concealed firearm in a train station. Christopher Raissi was apparently detained by MARTA police on October 14, 2008 when he carried a concealed firearm onto MARTA property. Georgia law allows licensed citizens to carry concealed or exposed firearms on mass transit.
Backed by GeorgiaCarry.org, Raissi’s lawsuit states he was escorted to another building and detained for about 30 minutes before being released. According to the US Supreme Court, Read More→
