Posts Tagged ‘firearms’
Outdoors in RI: Second amendment challenges in Rhode Island
We look at the group of bills working their way through the Rhode Island legislature have impact the Second Amendment. Notably this year, Senate and House leadership, who have always limited their support for bills that would create an “assault weapons ban”, and supported 2nd Amendment rights, this year that support has waned. This article…
Read MoreOutdoors in RI: RIDEM classes. Coyotes, Birding, Tracking, Game Cooking, Firearms 101. 2A update
Photo: This Eastern Coyote is just chillin’ in its winter coat. Learn about the often-misunderstood coyote in DEM’s “Coexisting with Coyotes” class. The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) Division of Fish and Wildlife (DFW) has another season of great winter programs scheduled to connect Rhode Islanders with our state’s beautiful natural resources. From fly tying to…
Read MoreIf “Safe Storage” bill for firearms becomes law, we may see personal safety workarounds – Jeff Gross
safe storage bill for firearms spurs unexpected workarounds
Read MoreOutdoors in RI: Solitude at Buck Hill, Seven Cedars Easter, hunt dogs, 2A in RI and US – Jeff Gross
by Jeff Gross, contributing writer Peace and solitude Buck Hill Management area is a little used forest area in the northwest corner of Rhode Island, in the town of Burrillville. The area is home to the Tri-State marker. This writer went for a hike there on Easter with his best friend Abby, and was pleasantly…
Read MoreOvernight Youth Wild Turkey Hunt for 12-15 year olds. Apply now, RI DEM and The Light Foundation
Photo: RI DEM Application deadline March 10th The Light Foundation, a nonprofit founded in 2001 by three-time Super Bowl Champion and former NFL New England Patriot Matt Light and his wife Susie Light, is again teaming up with the Department of Environmental Management (DEM) Division of Fish and Wildlife (DFW) for their fourth annual mentored Youth Wild Turkey Hunt this…
Read MoreOutdoors in RI: (Pneumonia edition) The Hunt. 2A active. Vote Gundies. Pearl Harbor – Jeff Gross
Outdoors in RI update
Read MoreOutdoors in RI: Fishing weather now, get ready for banner hunting season, 2A update – Jeff Gross
by Jeff Gross, contributing writer For the folks that Deer it appears this year will be another banner year. Numerous areas are seeing numbers of Deer with 2 fawns, including in Maine. Also, Moose with twins are sighted in Maine, as well. Moose twins are quite the rarity. Large numbers of bucks are being seen as well…
Read MoreOutdoors in RI: Fishing, festivals, and firearms – Jeff Gross
by Jeff Gross, contributing writer The Stripers are running and so are the anglers. Father and son teams are slamming the Stripers in the keeper range throughout the bay area. While transiting the I-way, large flocks of gulls were spotted working the water leading many to take advantage and throw a popper from shore. Equally, freshwater…
Read MoreRI Concealed-carry permit process stays the same – Attorney General
Rhode Island’s concealed-carry permitting framework is constitutional and unimpacted by the Supreme Court’s Bruen decision. Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha shared guidance with Rhode Islanders and local police departments advising that the state’s dual concealed carry permitting framework is constitutional and unimpacted by a recent decision by the Supreme Court of the United…
Read MoreOutdoors (2A update), 6-25-2022 – Jeff Gross
by Jeff Gross, contributing writer Just like the setting sun, the days of Second Amendment violations are now going to be history. On Thursday, June 23, the United States Supreme Court spoke with authority. Much to the dismay of the “moms groups”, SCOTUS put the carrying of firearms in public issue to rest. Locally, three…
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