What is the Pittman-Robertson Act and How Does it Help Wildlife?

This video explores the Pittman-Robertson Act, also known as the Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Act, on its 75th anniversary. It highlights the act's crucial role in wildlife conservation by funding it through excise taxes on firearms and ammunition. The description emphasizes that sport shooters are the primary financial contributors to conservation efforts in the US, rather than environmental groups. The video promotes NSSF's initiatives like #LetsGoShooting and #LetsGoHunting.

This video features Cam Edwards interviewing Larry Keane of the National Shooting Sports Foundation. The discussion centers around a bill that was blocked by the GOP, which aimed to provide hunters and fishermen with increased access to land. The description includes a link to an AP article for further information and credits NRA News from November 27, 2012.

This news brief discusses significant legislation recently passed by the U.S. House of Representatives, aiming to support both business interests and conservation efforts. The legislation was co-sponsored by Representatives Ron Kind (D-Wis.) and Paul Ryan (R-Wis.). The video also promotes NSSF's initiatives like #LetsGoShooting, #LetsGoHunting, and #GunOwnersCare, encouraging engagement with firearm-related activities and advocacy.

This video celebrates National Hunting & Fishing Day. While acknowledging that the Second Amendment is not solely about hunting, it emphasizes the importance of hunters supporting the Second Amendment. It directs viewers to GOA's Second Amendment Hunters resource for more information and provides links to join Gun Owners of America (GOA), their Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter profiles.

This video features Thomas Decker and Cliff Schleusner from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in the SHOT TV Studio. They discuss the "Partner with a Payer" program, an initiative aimed at supporting conservation efforts through funding derived from hunting and shooting sports equipment taxes. The description provides a link for viewers to learn more about this important program and its impact on wildlife.

This NRA News segment features Cam Edwards interviewing Nick Pinizzotto, President and CEO of the U.S. Sportsmen's Alliance. The discussion centers on the closure of U.S. public lands and the frustration this is causing among sportsmen. The interview highlights concerns over access to these lands for activities such as hunting and other outdoor pursuits, and likely touches on the impact of such closures on gun owners and recreational shooting activities.

This drill focuses on improving pistol accuracy by isolating trigger anticipation. By firing a single live round and immediately following with a dry fire, shooters can identify muzzle movement caused by flinching or anticipating recoil. Practicing this at distance, like 40 yards, provides clear feedback on trigger control and sight alignment.

Understanding Minute of Angle (MOA) is crucial for accurate long-range shooting. MOA is an angular measurement, approximately 1 inch at 100 yards, that increases linearly with distance. This concept simplifies scope adjustments for bullet drop and windage, allowing shooters to precisely compensate for gravity's effect on trajectory. Proper zeroing and understanding scope click values are key to achieving consistent accuracy.

Ryan Cleckner highlights stability as paramount for long-range shooting, recommending shooting bags for a consistent platform. He stresses focusing on the reticle for sight picture and maintaining steady trigger pressure through the shot with follow-through. Proper scope setup is crucial to avoid 'scope shadow' and ensure accurate point of impact.

Proper rifle scope mounting is crucial for accuracy and shooter comfort. This guide emphasizes fitting the scope to the individual shooter, ensuring a natural cheek weld and eye alignment. Key steps include secure ring installation, achieving correct eye relief, leveling the reticle, and focusing the ocular lens for a clear sight picture.