Sig Sauer Welcomes Governor Lynch To Exeter NH Facility

SIG Sauer

EXETER, NH --(AmmoLand.com)- SIG SAUER, a leader in manufacturing military, law enforcement and commercial firearms, welcomed New Hampshire Governor, John Lynch, to its Exeter, New Hampshire facility on November 13, 2009.

SIG SAUER Vice President and General Counsel, Steven Shawver, Vice President of International Sales, Peter Kujawksi, and former Congressman for the U.S. House of Representatives, Bill Zeliff, provided a tour of the expanding facility and a preview of new products currently under development for military and law enforcement customers.

The SIG SAUER facility, now undergoing additional expansion, has been increasing manufacturing and research and development capabilities over the past several years, due largely to an overwhelming demand for SIG SAUER products by federal, state, and local agencies, as well as the U.S. military and militaries around the world.

“We are fortunate to have an industry leader like SIG SAUER here in New Hampshire. It is a great New Hampshire company and an important employer for the region,” Gov. Lynch said. “I will continue to work to foster our state’s business-friendly environment so that companies like SIG SAUER can continue to grow.”

“We have increased our New Hampshire employee base significantly in the last twelve months, at least by 25 percent,” commented SIG SAUER’s CEO, Ron Cohen.

“Unlike many manufacturers in our industry, SIG SAUER is dedicated to in-sourcing our capabilities in both manufacturing and manpower, rather than the current trend of out-sourcing both to other countries. SIG SAUER has achieved a leading market share position due to the strict quality control and customer service our New Hampshire employees provide.”

About SIG SAUER, Inc.
SIG SAUER, Inc. is the largest member of a worldwide business group of firearms manufacturers that includes J.P. Sauer & Sohn and Blaser GmbH in Germany and Swiss Arms AG in Switzerland. This global network of companies gives SIG SAUER a world-class firearms knowledge base, unparalleled design expertise, and extensive manufacturing capacity, enabling the company to respond quickly and effectively to changing market conditions and the needs of its military, law enforcement, and commercial markets worldwide. SIG SAUER is an ISO 9001: 2000 certified company with over 385 employees. For more information on SIG SAUER or any of its products, or the SIG SAUER Academy, log on to www.sigsauer.com.

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Sig Sauer Welcomes Governor Lynch To Exeter NH Facility

National Shooting Sports Foundation

Trenton, NJ --(AmmoLand.com)- In testimony before the Firearms and Advisory Task Force this September, NSSF testified that the pending one-gun-a-month law, signed into law by outgoing New Jersey Gov. Jon Corzine, restricts law-abiding dealers from obtaining inventory.

As AmmoLand Shooting Sports News reported earlier One Gun A Months Law Ends Handgun Sales in NJ

“Retail Dealers will only be able to obtain one handgun a month from any source except another Retail Dealer (who is not likely to sell any of their dwindling inventory to another dealer.) As dealer inventories sell out, they will not be able to replace it except at the worthless pace of one gun a month. In a short time, there will be no handguns left for dealers to sell.”

In the Star Ledger last week, Task Force Chairman Robert Bernardi, Burlington County Prosecutor, addressed the need to amend the law.

“As it stands now, retailers would be prohibited from purchasing guns from their suppliers. I think that was an oversight when the legislation was passed.”

Prospects for passage of the retailer exemption legislation remain relatively strong, and NSSF will continue to push for this change.

About NSSF
The National Shooting Sports Foundation is the trade association for the firearms industry. Its mission is to promote, protect and preserve hunting and the shooting sports. Formed in 1961, NSSF has a membership of more than 4,000 manufacturers, distributors, firearms retailers, shooting ranges, sportsmen’s organizations and publishers. For more information, log on to www.nssf.org.

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NSSF Testifies On One-Gun-A-Month Law In New Jersey

National Rifle Association

FAIRFAX, VA –-(AmmoLand.com)- As a critical Second Amendment case goes before the United States Supreme Court, U.S. Senators Kay Bailey Hutchison (R-TX) and Jon Tester (D-MT), and Congressmen Mike Ross (D-AR) and Mark Souder (R-IN) are gathering signatures for an amicus curiae (”friend of the court”) brief by Members of Congress.

And we need your support for this important effort next week.

The case is McDonald v. City of Chicago, and it will answer the question of whether the Second Amendment applies to the states-as the Congress clearly intended in the 1860s, when it adopted the Fourteenth Amendment to protect constitutional rights against abuse by state and local governments.

This brief is an opportunity for today’s Congress to show just as clearly that it respects the Second Amendment’s importance to all Americans-not just residents of the District of Columbia and other federal territories.

About:
Established in 1871, the National Rifle Association is America’s oldest civil rights and sportsmen’s group. Four million members strong, NRA continues its mission to uphold Second Amendment rights and to advocate enforcement of existing laws against violent offenders to reduce crime. The Association remains the nation’s leader in firearm education and training for law-abiding gun owners, law enforcement and the military.

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Ask Your U.S. Senators To Sign Amicus Brief Supporting Second Amendment

Gun Owners of America

Washington, DC --(AmmoLand.com)- It would have been nice if we were celebrating victory on ObamaCare today — and could turn our attention to other issues.

This was not to be, however, thanks to House Democrats who campaigned as “moderates,” but in the end, danced at the end of Nancy Pelosi’s strings.

Saturday, the House passed ObamaCare by a 220-215 vote. The bill now goes to the Senate, where South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham — hardly a staunch conservative — has pronounced it “dead on arrival.”

We remain convinced that we can and will kill ObamaCare, but only if the grassroots keep the pressure on.

ACTION: Write your Representative. Thank him — or reprimand him — for his vote on ObamaCare.

You can use the Gun Owners Legislative Action Center at

http://www.gunowners.org/activism.htm

to send a pre-written message to your Representative — the appropriate e-mail will automatically be sent, based on how your Representative voted.

To see the official listing of how each Representative voted, you can go to http://clerk.house.gov/evs/2009/roll887.xml .

Pre-written letter to Representatives voting pro-gun.

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Dear Representative:

While I was very disappointed to see that ObamaCare passed, I want to thank you for your vote against the bill.

Even still, I am disturbed by the games the House leadership has been playing. The press has widely reported that Nancy Pelosi had given “byes” to a number of moderate Democrats, who would have voted for ObamaCare had their votes been needed.

I find it disgusting that there are Representatives who voted “no” on the bill, but were waiting in the wings to vote “yes if their support was needed. After all, this legislation is built upon several lies:

* It was a lie that this $1.2 trillion bill came in under $900 billion and that it will not increase the deficit, once you consider the $210-247 billion companion bill Pelosi’s trying to sneak through quietly.

* It was a lie that this bill will not raise taxes on the middle class — with $160 billion in tax penalties and taxes on everything from wheelchairs to artificial limbs — and that Americans will be able to keep the coverage they currently have under this bill.

* And it is a lie that supporters care anything about the Second Amendment, given their support of an ObamaCare bill which would put health-related gun information into a federal registry — and would allow Obama to use insurance to go against gun owners, as State Farm and Prudential have done in the past.

I hope that you will continue to vote against this bill if it comes before you again.

Sincerely,

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Pre-written letter to Representatives voting anti-gun.

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Dear Representative:

As far as I’m concerned, your vote for ObamaCare showed you are more interested in dancing at the end of Nancy Pelosi’s strings, rather than upholding the Constitution and truly representing your district.

This legislation is built upon several lies:

* It was a lie that this $1.2 trillion bill came in under $900 billion and that it will not increase the deficit, once you consider the $210-247 billion companion bill Pelosi’s trying to sneak through quietly.

* It was a lie that this bill will not raise taxes on the middle class — with $160 billion in tax penalties and taxes on everything from wheelchairs to artificial limbs — and that Americans will be able to keep the coverage they currently have under this bill.

* And it is a lie that supporters care anything about the Second Amendment, given their support of an ObamaCare bill which would put health-related gun information into a federal registry — and would allow Obama to use insurance to go against gun owners, as State Farm and Prudential have done in the past.

I intend to let everyone I know — my friends, my family, my church, and coworkers — that you cannot be trusted.

Sincerely,

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About:
Gun Owners of America (GOA) is a non-profit lobbying organization formed in 1975 to preserve and defend the Second Amendment rights of gun owners. GOA sees firearms ownership as a freedom issue. ‘The only no comprise gun lobby in Washington’ – Ron Paul

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Gun Owners Came Close to Killing ObamaCare in the House

Kansas State Rifle Association

Kansas - -(AmmoLand.com)-  Two amazing pheasant hunts for wild birds (this is real hunting) on some of the best private hunting land in the state of Kansas, to benefit Kris Kobach’s campaign for the office of Kansas Secretary of State.

As Secretary of State, Kris will secure Kansas elections against voter fraud and stop criminal organizations like ACORN from manipulating Kansas elections.

Here’s what the Kansas State Rifle Association had to say in endorsing Kris:

“The Kansas State Rifle Association is proud to be associated with Kris Kobach.

He is a lifelong hunter and sportsman and a leader in the fight to protect and defend the Second Amendment. Kris strongly supports the right to keep and bear arms for all lawful purposes.

As a constitutional scholar, law professor and attorney Kris will fight to protect the honesty of the election process in Kansas and is the best possible candidate for Secretary of State.”

Patricia A. Stoneking
President, Kansas State Rifle Association

WHAT: You can participate in just one, or both, pheasant hunts. Kris will be hunting along with you on these high-quality hunts. This is your chance to have a great time afield with Kansas’s next Secretary of State. Lunch will be provided, as well as “Kansans for Kobach” orange hunting caps. Prizes will also be awarded for best shot of the day and worst shot of the day. You are welcome to bring your own gun dog.

HOW MUCH: $250 for one hunt, $375 for both hunts. Proceeds go to the Kansans for Kobach campaign.

Hunt #1: November 21, 2009, Lenora, Kansas. This hunt is on some of the best pheasant hunting land in the state of Kansas. We will have more than 1,000 acres of excellent CRP and adjacent crops available for the hunt. This prime land will not be hunted on opening day this season, and it will be held back just for this event.

So this is your chance to have “two opening days” this year! Don’t miss it. The spring hatch on this land was exceptional. The hunt begins at 7:30 AM.

Hunt #2: December 12, 2009, Belleville, Kansas. This was the site of a tremendous hunt for Kris Kobach’s campaign in 2003. Because wild pheasant numbers will have decreased by December, we will add pen-raised birds in addition to the abundant wild birds to ensure a great hunt. The combination was spectacular in 2003-like bringing part of South Dakota to Kansas. The hunt begins at 7:45 A.M.

Make Your Reservation Now by calling Ben Davis at 316-210-2450. Ben will provide directions to the location of the hunts and can recommend hotels in the area if you wish to drive to the area the night before the hunt.

Paid for by Kansans for Kobach, Tom Arpke, Treasurer

About:
The Kansas State Rifle Association has one purpose. To promote and strive for the improvement and protection of the firearms and sport shooting industry and protection of second amendment principals by encouraging and stimulating well-qualified individual citizens to run for public office and to take a more active and effective part in governmental affairs.

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Kansas Pheasant Hunt With Kris Kobach

LuckyGunner Fear My Obama Badge

Lucky Gunner.com

Knoxville, TN --(AmmoLand.com)- A badge questioning one’s trust of the U.S. government with a picture of President Obama recently sparked some controversy over at LuckyGunner.com.

After launching a new section to their site called “Get Lucky” featuring a series of funny and thought-provoking badges tailored towards gun owners and enthusiasts, Lucky Gunner Ammo, the nation’s #1 in stock ammo retailer, submitted one of the badges as an advertisement to a major online ad network.

The ad in particular featured an ominous picture of President Obama pointing, microphone in hand, with the headline “I Love My Country But I Fear My Government” imposed over the top.

It was disallowed under the guise of editorial review on the grounds that the badge was deemed inflammatory.

That said, obviously the anti-Obama badge struck a cord with some gun enthusiasts as it was voted the most popular badge by the fans of Lucky Gunner Ammo on their Facebook page.

Asked about the controversy, Brian at LuckyGunner.com said it was “sadly ironic” that the ad network wouldn’t let the Obama ad run. “I bet they would’ve let the exact same ad run if it would’ve had a picture of George W. Bush on it”, he said.

In addition to the WTSHTF (when the shit hits the fan) badge, several other badges have proven to be popular, both from what they say and the images that are used. The “I Support Our Right To Bear Arms” badge with an attractive blonde is a favorite as is the WTSHTF badge, which asks the time-tested question of “Do You Have Enough Ammo…WTSHTF?”.

The premise being that gun enthusiasts should get their ammo from Lucky Gunner Ammo because, with President Obama in the White House, the economy in the dumps, and the nationwide ammo shortage, every gun nut needs a reliable source for their handgun, rifle, shotgun, and rimfire ammo: LuckyGunner.com .

About:
Lucky Gunner.com was started by two businessmen whose passion for sport-shooting has helped to build a following of law enforcement officers, members of our military, and many responsible citizens. Our focus at this time is narrow: to source and supply law enforcement and defense agencies as well as responsible citizens with quality ammunition for a competitive price.

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Obama Ad Sparks Controversy For Ammo Retailer LuckyGunner.com

FirearmsCoalition.org

Phoenix, AZ --(AmmoLand.com)- It’s a Republican sweep in Virginia. Bob McDonnell has the election locked up along with fellow Republicans winning the Lt. Governor and Attorney General offices. The Republican victory in Virginia was overwhelming, with the GOP netting a combined 60 percent of the vote over Democrats in the three races.

In New Jersey, an unpopular (and Brady Bunch-endorsed) Democrat lost to what passes for a conservative Republican in that part of the world.

Meanwhile in New York’s 23rd District, the Republican leadership had an opportunity to learn something about party discipline when their anointed candidate Dede Scozzafava, a genuinely liberal Republican, was pushed out of the race by an upstart conservative candidate who claimed Glenn Beck as his mentor. The Democrat appears to have won, but with the upstart Hoffman making a splash. The chin-stroking started immediately that the New York results are the harbinger of a gathering “civil war” within the Republican Party. Maybe.

The really good news is that this election may be the first green shoots of a renaissance of republican (lower-case R) politics. By a “republican renaissance” I mean that classical republican ideas like the rule of law, limited government with checks and balances, as laid out in the U.S. Constitution, may be gaining a new currency in the political marketplace.

It was Gerald Ford who accurately noted that, “A government big enough to give you everything you want is big enough to take everything you have.” A smaller government promises less, but it is also less of a threat to individual liberty. A small federal government is not something that will happen overnight – frankly I doubt that I’ll see it in my lifetime. Even the “cuts” of the Reagan Revolution were only modest decreases in the rate of growth. The key questions moving forward are whether the Republican Party can field candidates to satisfy the growing demand for limited government, and whether Democratic voters are willing to support candidates who will rein in government expansion, reversing the trend toward federal control. Few viable limited-government candidates have appeared from either party, but demand should eventually generate supply.

To make sure that yesterday’s election results become an ongoing trend in the right direction, GunVoters must get involved now. The first place to start is www.GunVoter.org. See what information is there for your state and what is missing and then start trying to fill the gaps. Get together with your club or state association’s political guy. Take him to lunch and ask questions. Find out who’s running, who deserves help, and whose balloon needs popping. Get involved with your local political party of choice so you can participate in selecting candidates from the ground floor. When you find answers, the next step is to go back to GunVoter.og and build the knowledgebase so others can be more effective.

Keep in mind that although federal elections are important, it’s in state legislatures and city councils that tomorrow’s senators and representatives are groomed. You can wield much more influence in those races and with those candidates than you can in federal campaigns.

As my brother Jeff likes to say, little politicians grow up to be big politicians – catch them while they’re small.

“The Belgian Corporal,” the story I chose as the prologue to the recently released compilation of Neal Knox’s writing, Neal Knox – The Gun Rights War, is a wrenching story of a Nazi atrocity in Belgium and a cautionary tale regarding the dangers of gun registration. The story was told to Dad by a Belgian-American corporal who was with him in the Texas National Guard. We released the story on the Internet (www.NealKnox.com) when the book came out and it has gained a gratifying amount of circulation.

While the praise has been overwhelming, there are some dissenting voices suggesting that the massacre in the story never happened – at least not in Belgium. We have no way of knowing for sure, though I continue to research into it. What we do know for certain is the impression that the story made on a young (just turned nineteen) Neal Knox. For him, the Belgian Corporal’s story rang true. He believed it in his bones and it changed his life.

If you haven’t ordered your copy of Neal Knox – The Gun Rights War, I hope you will. It’s raw history written as it happened by someone who was often a key participant. I can’t promise you’ll read a story that changes your life, but I’ll bet you’ll learn something. To order a copy, go to www.NealKnox.com or www.FirearmsCoalition.org.

To receive The Firearms Coalition’s bi-monthly newsletter, The Knox Hard Corps Report, write to PO Box 3313, Manassas, VA 20108.

Neal Knox Associates – The most trusted name in the rights movement.

About:
The Firearms Coalition is a loose-knit coalition of individual Second Amendment activists, clubs and civil rights organizations. Founded by Neal Knox in 1984, the organization provides support to grassroots activists in the form of education, analysis of current issues, and with a historical perspective of the gun rights movement.

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Early Returns – A Move Toward Smaller Government & Less Gun Control?

NICS Back Ground Checks for October 2009

Federal Bureau of Investigation

Washington, DC --(AmmoLand.com)- Data released by the FBI’s National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) reported 1,233,982 NICS Checks in October 2009, a 4 percent increase from the 1,183,279 reported in October 2008.

So far that is roughly 11,403,417 gun bought this year! The total is probably more as NICS background checks may cover the purchase of more than one gun at a time.

This latest jump in background checks show that Americans are solidly in-favor of keeping firearms in the hands of law abiding citizens.

This clearly shows that the Obama Administration’s OK to proceed with a United Nations Arms Trade Treaty, that could be an end run on our 2nd amendment rights, is in direct opposition to his claim that he supports the 2nd amendment.

That is like saying I support the right to free speech as long as it is censored..!

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Gun Owners Buy 1,300,000+ Guns Thumbing Their Noses at Obama Arms Trade Treaty

Virginia Citizens Defense League

Virginia --(AmmoLand.com)- The three statewide candidates who turned in their VCDL surveys just won a crushing blow against their opponents, putting gun owners in a strong position to get some work done in 2010! Bob McDonnell, Bill Bolling, and Ken Cuccinelli won their races handily and VCDL congratulates them!

Have a pro-gun Governor will be a tremendous boost, especially after the last 4 years in the desert.

By my count the Republicans now have 60 seats, the Democrats have 38, and independents have 2. Those numbers don’t necessarily mean much, as some Republicans are anti-gun and some Democrats are pro-gun. Overall, I would say that the General Assembly is now slightly more pro-gun than it was on November 2nd.

A look at some key House races: Pro Gun

• Pro-gun Tag Greason (100% on VCDL survey) defeated anti-gun incumbent Dave Poisson – this is a huge change of position for District 32.
• Pro-gun Richard L. Anderson (94% on VCDL survey) defeated anti-gun incumbent Paul F. Nichols – a major change of position for District 51
• Pro-gun Bill Cleaveland (94% on VCDL survey) won District 17, pro- gun William Frahlin’s old district – a wash, but this win avoided the district falling into less friendly hands.
• Pro-gun Catherine Crabill, who the Republican leadership ran away from after she quoted the ideals of the Founding Fathers about the Second Amendment, LOST, but only by about 3%. That’s pretty good for being abandoned by your own party.
• Pro-gun Jeff Fredericks’’s old district, 52, went to anti-gun Luke E. Torian by a mere 600 votes over pro-gun Rafael Lopez. Turnout, turnout, turnout!

A look at some key House races: Anti Gun

• Anti-gun incumbent Chuck Caputo of District 67 lost to Jim LeMunyon, who looks to be another Republican In Name Only (RINO) based on a mostly anti-gun survey he returned to the anti-gunners. He did not return his VCDL survey. So this district looks like a wash, or maybe just a little better. A bad Democrat loses to an almost as bad Republican.
• Anti-gun incumbent Margaret Vanderhey of District 34 lost to Barbara J. Comstock. Neither VCDL nor the antis got a survey from Ms. Comstock, so I can’t determine if this is an improvement or a wash at this time.
• Anti-gun incumbent Bobby Mathieson of District 21 lost to Ron A Villanueva. Neither VCDL nor the antis got a survey from Mr. Villanueva, so I can’t determine if this is an improvement or a wash at this time.

A big Lobby Day turnout on January 18th is needed – please mark your calendars to be there.

About:
Virginia Citizens Defense League, Inc. (VCDL). VCDL is an all-volunteer, non-partisan grassroots organization dedicated to defending the human rights of all Virginians. The Right to Keep and Bear Arms is a fundamental human right.

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Pro Gun Candidates Sweep Virginia

Virginia Shooting Sports Association

Virginia --(AmmoLand.com)- Election 2009 was a huge victory for Virginia gun owners. In addition to electing VSSA endorsed Bob McDonnell to be our next Governor, Virginia voters also re-elected VSSA endorsed Lt. Governor Bill Bolling and VSSA endorsed Ken Cuccinelli as Attorney General.

While the pundits will debate the significance of this year’s election and its impact on national politics, there is one thing that is clear – the big loser yesterday was the gun control crowd. All you have to do is look at the results of those who made gun control an issue in their campaign or who were solid anti-gun votes in the General Assembly.

For instance, Delegate Steve Shannon decided in the last two weeks of the campaign to run an outlandish ad against Senator Cuccinelli that tried to paint Cuccinelli’s pro-rights stance as favoring the arming of criminals and terrorists. This was clearly a reference to the non-existent “gun show loophole.” Senator Cuccinelli’s internal polling however showed that the ads backfired and actually drove up Shannon’s own negatives among voters.

Of equal importance, a handful of vehemently anti-gun members of the House of Delegates were defeated yesterday – in Northern Virginia no less.

In House District 32, NRA “F” rated David Poisson was defeated by NRA “AQ” rated Thomas “Tag” Greason.

In House District 34, NRA “F” rated Margaret Vanderhye was defeated by NRA “AQ” rated Barbara Comstock.

Additional races of interest included the defeat of Delegate Danny “Dan” Bowling in House District 3. Delegate Bowling had been a reliable pro-rights vote in the House of Delegates until he pulled a “Creigh Deeds” in 2008 and voted against a motion aimed at killing a bill that would have required background checks on private sales at gun shows. It was that vote that cost Delegate Bowling the endorsement of VSSA in 2009. Bowling was defeated by James W. “Will” Morefield who received an “AQ” rating on his NRA questionnaire.

Also an improvement is the defeat of 23rd District Shannon Valentine who will be replaced by the NRA “AQ” rated T. Scott Garrett.

Filling the open seat of retiring Delegate Frank Hargrove in the 55th District is John Cox. Cox was rated “AQ” by the NRA (VSSA only rates incumbents based on their voting record). This is a slight improvement as Hargrove always voted against repeal of the ban on carrying concealed in restaurants that serve alcohol.

In a race that will likely go to a recount, VSSA endorsed Ron Villanueva defeated decidedly anti-gun incumbent Bobby Mathieson. Villanueva’s margin of victory is a mere 16 votes – showing that every vote is indeed important.

VSSA member Bill Janis cruised to victory over anti-gun James Towey. Janis was endorsed by both VSSA and NRA and is a stalwart supporter of our firearms freedom.

Another reliable vote is Delegate John O’Bannon who also fought off a spirited challenge from Tom Shields. O’Bannon was endorsed by both VSSA and NRA and is one of our true friends in the House of Delegates.

Overall, the House of Delegates should be a few votes stronger in support of our rights when it convenes next January. VSSA would like to thank all of Virginia’s gun owners and sportsmen who voted yesterday and who voted Freedom First. It was truly the best election for gun owners since 1993 when George Allen was elected Governor and led to Virginia’s “shall issue” concealed carry reform.

Should repeal of the “Restaurant Ban” pass the General Assembly again next year, we will finally see the bill signed into law. VSSA will be working hard to make this a reality. Gun owners have a lot to celebrate after last night’s election results. VSSA will now turn its attention to the legislative session and as we did last year, will keep keep gun owners informed using the VSSA blog, and using this email alert list.

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Gun Owners Win Big Election Victory

2ndamendmentpatriots.org

Indianapolis, IN --(AmmoLand.com)-Last night Margie and I attended the Posey County Lincoln Day Dinner. I was asked to speak about the 2nd Amendment Patriots. Afterwards all of the candidates for office who were present were invited up to introduce themselves.

I,too, was invited because I had made it known that I’ve taken steps to run for the Indiana State Senate seat in District 49 on the Republican ticket. This office is currently being held by Democrat Bob Deig.

There will be a Republican primary for this race so Margie and I hope that we can get help in this endeavor.

I campaigned in 2004 for a House race and we clearly remember the effort and commitment it took. I don’t make this decision lightly and Margie and I intend to put forth the same level of work now as we did 5 years ago. We sincerely hope that all of you will keep us in your prayers and any help will be appreciated. We thank you.

I’ll have more to report at our 2nd Amendment Patriot meeting on Saturday Oct. 31st and in future letters.

Speaking of Patriot meeting you won’t want to miss this one. I think there is going to be an interesting visitor.

Unrelated to the visitor we may have at our next meeting I did receive a letter from Congressman Ellsworth’s scheduler this week. She wrote to say that the Congressman has received several requests from members of the 2nd Amendment Patriots to attend a meeting. She was asking about the October meeting and the date of our November meeting. I don’t know yet when we can expect him, but I will let you know as soon as I hear back. The postcards that you all filled out at our last meeting at least got their attention.

Lastly, I want to mention that Mike Sandefur with the Freedom Maker Organization is looking for help at manning the table at the Owensboro, KY gun show this weekend.
The show starts at 9:00 AM on Sat and Sun. The location is Sportscenter, just off W. Parrish Ave. behind the National Guard Armory. If you can help call Mike at 812-449-5695. Thanks.

We look forward to seeing all of you at the next 2nd Amendment Patriots meeting on Oct. 31st at 6 PM at the West Side Sportsman’s Club. Margie said it will soup night or something to go with it. No chili, that will be for another time.

About:
The Second Amendment Patriots are a local group of citizens dedicated to preserving the rights, freedoms, and civil liberties of every American by educating the American public of the founding and history of this country and its founding fathers by explaining the role, functions and purpose of the U.S. Government; and by teaching the need and importance of an armed American public, in order to allow for a more prosperous and respectful country consisting of American citizens with a pledge of allegiance to their country and who will at the same time, voice their demand to take back the present overwhelming power of the U.S. Government and deliver it into the hands of the people to which it belongs.

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I’m Running For Office? What’s Ahead? Lend A Hand Please

Gun Owners of America Political Victory Fund

Upstate, NY --(AmmoLand.com)- You may have heard about a special Congressional election taking place next week in upstate New York. The race features a Nancy Pelosi Democrat and a Republican with long-standing ties to ACORN against a genuine pro-gun leader named Doug Hoffman.

Gun Owners of America Political Victory Fund is proud to endorse Doug Hoffman in this race.

Doug Hoffman is a 100% gun rights supporter who will be a leader in the battle to defend the Second Amendment.

Mr. Hoffman believes that laws restricting your right to keep and bear arms is no way to fight crime.

As the next Congressman from New York, Doug Hoffman will fight hard against the gun control schemes coming out of Nancy Pelosi’s office and he will work to repeal unconstitutional gun laws on the books.

One of Doug Hoffman’s opponents, Bill Owens, will be just another YES vote for radical anti-gun House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. He refuses to let voters know where he stands on specific gun control issues, which enables him to play it both ways on the Second Amendment.

Politicians like this are slowly destroying our right to keep and bear arms.

Mr. Hoffman’s other opponent, Dede Scozzafava, voted in 1999 for the kind of “study” of gun “safety” that is so often used by the gun prohibitionists as a backdoor to greater and more intrusive regulation. Attacking gun owners’ rights under the cover of “safety” is a favorite tactic of the anti-Second Amendment crowd and she voted for it.

She also voted in 1999 to stick gun owners with a burdensome reporting requirement when a gun is stolen. Under that law, the victim of a gun theft can be criminally prosecuted if the theft is not reported quickly enough to suit the authorities. This type of law turns the victim into a criminal.

These are not the votes of a 100% defender of the Second Amendment.

In addition, this candidate has close ties to the radical anti-gun group ACORN. The current leader of ACORN, Bertha Lewis, also co-founded New York’s Working Families Party — a party that supported Scozzafava in past elections.

The right choice for gun owners in this election is clearly Doug Hoffman.

One recent poll shows Mr. Hoffman with a slight lead in the three-way race, but the election is all about voter turnout. In the last few days of the campaign Doug needs our financial help to reach out to as many pro-Second Amendment voters as possible.

Your contribution of $25, $50, $100, or more at http://www.doughoffmanforcongress.com will help Doug Hoffman stay on the air, speaking directly to voters.

Your support of Doug Hoffman will send a strong message to Congressional leaders of both parties in Washington — a message that says NO to Nancy Pelosi’s gun control agenda and NO to more business-as-usual politicians.

We need representatives who are willing to “rock the boat” on Capitol Hill, and Doug Hoffman is just that type of candidate. Please go to www.doughoffmanforcongress.com  right away!

Paid for by Gun Owners of America Political Victory Fund. Not authorized by any candidate or candidate’s committee. Gun Owners of America Political Victory Fund is a project of Gun Owners of America.

About:
Gun Owners of America (GOA) is a non-profit lobbying organization formed in 1975 to preserve and defend the Second Amendment rights of gun owners. GOA sees firearms ownership as a freedom issue. ‘The only no comprise gun lobby in Washington’ – Ron Paul

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New York Help Elect A Pro Gun Champion

Grass Roots North Carolina for Firearms Education

Durham , NC --(AmmoLand.com)- As has been noted, Mayor Bill Bell of Durham is a member of NYC Michael Bloomberg’s anti-gun organization, Mayors Against “Illegal Guns” (MAIG); among their goals is closing the fictional “gun show loophole.”

Voters going to the polls in Durham next Tuesday, November 3, 2009 have a choice!

Steve Williams offers an alternative to anti-gun Bill Bell. When asked by a citizen about Bell’s involvement with MAIG and whether he would continue this alliance should he win election, Williams responded:

“Absolutely Not! The Constitution of the United States of America affords all of its citizens the right to bear arms. Therefore, I will not support any initiative banning that fundamental right.”

Visit Steve Williams website for more information:
http://stevenwilliamsformayor.com/

Go to the polls on Tuesday November 3, 2009. GRNC recommends you vote for Steve Williams for mayor of Durham.

Please note: due to normally light turnout in an off year mayoral election, your vote will carry a greater than usual impact in this election.

ESSENTIAL VOTING INFORMATION

Durham County Board of Elections Website:
http://www.co.durham.nc.us/departments/elec/

Go to your polling place on Tuesday November 3, 2009.

The election alert was authorized and paid for solely by the Grass Roots North Carolina Political Victory Fund.

About:
Grass Roots North Carolina/Forum for Firearms Education is a non-profit, all volunteer organization devoted to educating the public about trends which abridge the freedoms guaranteed by the Bill of Rights, and engaging in grass roots activism to preserve those freedoms. Formed in 1994 to conduct a highly successful rally for the Second Amendment, GRNC has gone on to conduct projects like “Remember in November: A Gun Owner’s Guide to Voting,” bringing concealed carry to North Carolina.

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Durham NC Voters Have A Choice For Mayor Anti-Gun or Pro-Gun

Virginia Citizens Defense League

Falls Church, VA --(AmmoLand.com)- Over 60 VCDL members were at the Falls Church City Council meeting Monday night. I counted 10 antis. The room was so packed with VCDL members that one of the antis sheepishly asked if she and her child could sit by one of our members. He, of course, welcomed them to do so.

Most of our members were from the area, but we had people as far away as Richmond come to the meeting.

The large crowd got the attention of the City Council members, who told some visiting dignitaries from Nicaragua that they were about to see democracy in action.

The Mayor was not in attendance.

Several VCDL members from Falls Church spoke, as did EM Dave Vann, Ed Levine, Ian Branson, and I.

I pointed out Bloomberg’s true agenda, his vigilante actions in Virginia and other states, and quoted some comments from the many mayors who have left his coalition in disgust. I asked that the Mayor relinquish her membership in Bloomberg’s shameful coalition.

Ed Levine told City Council that they have an illegal handgun ban still on the books.

Jim Sollo, president of the anti-gun Virginia Center for Public Safety, said that 26 people had been killed by CHP holders in the U.S. in the last 3 months. Even if that were true, what he didn’t mention was that there are almost 6 MILLION CHP holders in the US! Also, Sollo said KILLED, not MURDERED. Big difference. A self-defense killing is not a crime.

(After Sollo spoke, someone from our side made a loud comment. That’s something the anti-gunners do and it always makes them look bad. We must hold ourselves to a higher standard and refrain from any kind of outburst during government meetings. We can best get our points across by following the proper protocol and doing so politely, but firmly.)

Another anti-gun speaker said that VCDL was a vocal minority. That’s rich coming from a group that turned out less than 80 adults last Lobby Day, while VCDL turned out 600!

At the end, after everyone had spoken, the Vice-Mayor said that City Council backed the Mayor being part of the coalition and that the City also wanted to be able to ban guns at government buildings.

At least he was honest about the Council’s disgraceful agenda.

HOWEVER, this should serve as a strong reminder to all of us that some of the worst TYRANTS are the local ones.

WE MUST ALWAYS PROTECT PREEMPTION! Mark my words: without preemption, people like the Falls Church City Council and their Mayor would snap your gun rights away so fast it would make your head spin.

Those of you in Falls Church need to get together and vote them all out of office. They don’t deserve to serve in the Commonwealth of Virginia. They are more fitting to New Jersey.

** I bless preemption every single day I do my job as president of VCDL.**

Dave Vann talked to the dignitaries from Nicaragua after we were done speaking to City Council. The Nicaraguans, who are coming from country that lacks many of our freedoms, had a much better understanding of freedom than did anyone on City Council. How sad is that?

Dave filed this report:

“It’s obvious the 5 mayors from Nicaragua had common sense. They stopped me on my way to find them. I never had a chance to offer them the GSL stickers before they asked me for them!

We had a great time talking about Nicaragua, Costa Rica & Honduras. One of the interpreters (the woman) gave me her card and asked me to stay in touch.

All in all, great relations between two peoples that have something in common, FREEDOM!

I’m going to email her and offer an open invitation for the Mayor’s to go shooting if they are ever back in the States again.”

About:
Virginia Citizens Defense League, Inc. (VCDL). VCDL is an all-volunteer, non-partisan grassroots organization dedicated to defending the human rights of all Virginians. The Right to Keep and Bear Arms is a fundamental human right.

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VCDL Protests Falls Church, VA’s Anti-Gun Mayor

Virginia Citizens Defense League

Virginia - The antis have “learned” about VCDL protesting the Falls Church Mayor, tomorrow, Monday, October 26 and the Norfolk Mayor, Tuesday, October 27 and are, er, up in arms.

They are trying to get their members to turn out at the city council meetings to counter our protest.

As EM Matt Gottshalk said when he saw this, “I’ve never seen so much slander in so few words.”

Here is what the Virginia Center for Public Safety (how’s that for a misnomer?) sent to their members (my comments imbedded in brackets)

CRITICAL ALERT!

Please forward this to anyone who can help!

The most extreme representatives of the pro-gun movement are planning to show up at local city council meetings across the Commonwealth for the purpose of harassing and intimidating the seven Virginia Mayors who have courageously stood up in support of the safety and well- being of their citizens over the fear-mongering and cowardice of the gun carriers. [PVC: Where do I begin? Since when is redressing grievances with the government considered harassing or intimidating the government? And I have to laugh when I hear the antis calling US cowards. "Harassing," intimidating," and "cowardice" are THEIR qualities which they are "projecting" on us.]

PLEASE DON”T ALLOW THEM TO SUCCEED!

On a Web site called “Ammoland”, the President of the so-called “Virginia Citizens Defense League” has pledged to show up at each Mayor’s next City Council Meeting in order to try to browbeat and intimidate these public servants into capitulating to the VCDL’s irrational and dangerous positions. [PVC: Protecting the Second Amendment civil right of Americans is "irrational and dangerous?"]

Believing that no democracy can tolerate political action through armed intimidation, The Virginia Center for Public Safety hopes all Virginians, liberal, moderate, and conservative, will help us stand up to these extremists, who while cloaking themselves in the veil of law and order, are perfectly satisfied with felons, terrorists, and the mentally disturbed having easy, unscrutinized access to guns, including military-grade weapons, as long as they do too. [PVC: Great example of the temper that the antis have. Look at the viciousness of those words against all of you. VCDL members carry guns for self-defense and will attend these city council meetings as we always have - as an orderly law-abiding group of citizens. Only the antis have ever accused us of being anything else. The antis, on the other hand, are the ones you have to watch out for. VCDL does not want terrorists and violent criminals to have guns, but we are smart enough to know that you can't stop them from getting guns, even if every law-abiding citizen turned in every gun they owned.]

WE NEED YOUR PRESENCE, PARTICULARLY THAT OF RESIDENTS OF THESE CITIES, AT THE FOLLOWING CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS:

In support of Falls Church Mayor Robin Gardner:

Monday, October 26th, at 7:30 PM

In support of Norfolk Mayor Paul D. Fraim:

Tuesday, October 27th, at 7:00 PM

As we learn about any other attempts by the VCDL to engage in this type of intimidation of public servants, we’ll pass it on. We anticipate they will try to harass the other five mayors, also. [PVC: Heck, pass it on now. The other mayors are from Petersburg, Richmond, Hopewell, Portsmouth, and Alexandria. We just don't have dates/times yet for their protests.]

About:
Virginia Citizens Defense League, Inc. (VCDL). VCDL is an all-volunteer, non-partisan grassroots organization dedicated to defending the human rights of all Virginians. The Right to Keep and Bear Arms is a fundamental human right.

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Antis Are Upset About VCDL Protesting Anti-Gun Mayors

Michigan Coalition For Responsible Gun Owners

Lansing, MI --(AmmoLand.com)-The following Bills are not yet law. Each must be passed by both House and Senate then signed into law by the Governor.

House Bill 5302. Introduced Sep 2009. The bill would amend Public Act 372 of 1927 (and rename it the “Michigan Firearms Act”) to allow a person lawfully possessing a firearm or ammunition (1) to transport the firearm or ammunition in a privately-owned motor vehicle, and (2) to store it in a privately-owned motor vehicle parked and locked in the parking lot, parking garage, or other parking area of any business, commercial enterprise, employer, or state service agency if stored out of plain view in accordance with Michigan Penal Code requirements or as otherwise allowed by law … more

House Bill 5303. Introduced Sep 2009. Section 227 of the Michigan Penal Code makes it a felony crime to carry a concealed pistol. Section 231a of the Penal Code, however, contains a list of persons or situations to whom or which the ban on carrying a concealed pistol does not apply. Notably, subsections 231(1)(d) and (e) provide that the crime of carrying a concealed weapon does not apply to a person transporting a pistol for a lawful purpose, so long as the pistol is licensed by the owner or occupant of the motor vehicle in compliance with Section 2 of Public Act 372 of 1927, MCL 28.422, and the pistol is unloaded in a closed case designed for the storage of firearms in the trunk of the vehicle. In vehicles lacking trunks, the pistol must be unloaded in appropriate closed case placed so that it is not readily accessible to the vehicle’s occupants … more

House Bill 5472. Introduced Sep 2009. Generally speaking, unless a person holds a concealed pistol license or is exempt from licensure, he or she must obtain a license under Section 2 of Public Act 372 of 1927, known as “purchase license,” before purchasing or otherwise acquiring a pistol in Michigan (or bringing one into Michigan). People on leave from active duty in the United States armed forces or who have been discharged from active duty are given a more leeway – they have 30 days after arriving in Michigan with a pistol to obtain a license for it … more

House Bill 5474. Introduced Sep 2009. The bill would amend Public Act 319 of 1990 to remove the power of an institution of higher education (generally speaking, a college, junior college, community college, or university) to regulate the ownership, carrying, or possession of pistols or other firearms, ammunition, or components in any way except to regulate conduct that constituted a criminal offense under state law, to regulate the conduct of employees in the course of their employment, or as otherwise provided by state or federal law … more

House Bill 5470. Introduced Sep 2009. The bill would amend Section 5b of Public Law 372 of 1927. MCL 28.425b, concerning the requirements for obtaining a concealed pistol license (CPL), to clarify that the residency requirement of Section 5b does not impose a concealed pistol license requirement on a member of the U.S. armed forces who is otherwise exempt from needing one … more

House Bill 5471. Introduced Sep 2009. In recent years, additional categories of persons have been exempted from the requirements for obtaining a concealed pistol license (CPL) under Section 12a of Public Act 372 of 1927 (MCL 28.432a). Section 12a currently lists 11 different exemptions in subdivisions (1)(a) through (k). The bill would make technical corrections to the act relating to these expanded exemptions … more

House Bills 5473 and 5520. Introduced Sep-Oct 2009. House Bills 5473 and 5520 would expand pistol purchase license exemptions for authorized agents of licensed firearms manufacturers and firearms dealers … more

About:
The Michigan Coalition for Responsible Gun Owners is a non-profit, non-partisan organization. Formed from just eight people in 1996, we now have thousands of members and numerous affiliated clubs across the state. We’re growing larger and more effective every day.

Our mission statement is: “Promoting safe use and ownership of firearms through education, litigation, and legislation” Visit: www.mcrgo.org

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Michigan Firearms Legislative Update

Rescue Our Outdoors Rally

New Jersey Outdoor Alliance

New Egypt, NJ --(AmmoLand.com)-A 25 year veteran of New Jersey’s political establishment said,

“It was the most legislators that I every saw at a sportsmen event and I was proud to be a part of the rally.”

Another observer stated, “There were as many people in attendance at the R.O.O.R. as were at the rally held by the Vice President of the United States for Governor Corzine – and that rally had no threat of rain.”

One person noted, “I think R.O.O.R. should be an annual event.”

For those of you unable to attend, there were 8 legislators from both the democrat and republican parties in attendance. There were a total of 15 guest speakers (including legislators) – experts in their fields. They discussed bear policy, open space, commercial gear on the reefs, the state of New Jersey’s dwindling quail habitat, poor forestry practices and the sea bass closure. The legislators thanked the outdoor community for their support and recognized their contributions towards environmental stewardship.

The turnstile counter totaled 689 attendees – each of these people defied the rain and made the trip to New Egypt to show their commitment to change the eroding condition of angling, hunting and forestry in New Jersey. On behalf of all of the volunteers of the NJOA – I thank you for your dedication. You are helping to ensure the future viability of our natural resources and helping to guarantee that we have access to them.

Of course, special guest speaker Mr. Chris Christie was the highlight of the day. He reiterated his commitment to the anglers, hunters and conservationists of New Jersey. He happily had his picture taken with the hundreds of people who patiently waited in line and reached out to shake every outstretched hand.

Mr. Christie has been vocal about his support for the outdoor community during his campaign speeches, statements on his website and with me personally. In May of 2009 he attended a NJOA council member meeting to address the concerns of fishing, hunting, diving and forestry clubs.

So, thanks to all of you who were with us in New Egypt or who were with us in spirit. We’ll soon be posting pictures on our website so be sure to visit our Home page at:

http://www.njoutdooralliance.org

About:
NJOA – New Jersey Outdoor Alliance is the state’s first major political action committee devoted to the task of electing outdoor-minded candidates to public office. NJOA has formed with the support of leaders of major pro-hunting, pro-angling, and pro-trapping organizations. We are not a hunting, fishing, or trapping “club” or “group,” and do not compete with the interests of such organizations. NJOA helps to ensure that strong wildlife and natural resource protection laws are produced by outdoor-minded elected officials. The best way to ensure a “conservation presence” in Trenton is to support the election campaigns of representatives who understand the relationship between a balanced ecology and hunting, fishing, and trapping. Visit: www.njoutdooralliance.org

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Rescue Our Outdoors Rally Results

National Rifle Association

Washington, DC --(AmmoLand.com)- Back in June, we reported on a proposed U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) rule change that would have expanded the Switchblade Knife Act of 1958 to include spring-assisted or one-handed-opening knives, and would have directly targeted the importation of “assisted opening” folding knives.

Assisted opening knives are frequently used by hunters, anglers, farmers, ranchers, firefighters, law enforcement and emergency personnel and anyone else who may need to open a knife with only one hand.

The proposed regulations would have designated all such knives as “switchblades” — despite the fact they do not fall under the federal definition of “switchblades” — and would have made them illegal for import into the United States.

Fortunately, in July, the U.S. Senate unanimously passed an amendment to the Federal Switchblade Act as part of the Homeland Security Appropriations Act of 2010. This NRA-supported amendment then headed to a House-Senate conference committee.

Last week, the U.S. House passed the amendment. We are happy to report that this week, the U. S. Senate passed the measure as well.

About:
Established in 1871, the National Rifle Association is America’s oldest civil rights and sportsmen’s group. Four million members strong, NRA continues its mission to uphold Second Amendment rights and to advocate enforcement of existing laws against violent offenders to reduce crime. The Association remains the nation’s leader in firearm education and training for law-abiding gun owners, law enforcement and the military.

National Rifle Association of America

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Congress Passes NRA-Backed Legislation Protecting Pocketknives

New Jersey Outdoor Alliance

Trenton, NJ --(AmmoLand.com)- Regardless if you are a democrat, republican or independent – if you are someone who prioritizes your enjoyment of fishing, hunting and the quality of our forests you should consider the following: The Corzine administration has neglected (or perhaps in some instances, intentionally extinguishing) many of entities that oversee fishing, hunting, hiking, biking, etc.

If you’re a hunter you might be interested to know that on the list of Governor Corzine’s charitable trust contributions there is $13,000 to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals in New York. On its website ASPCA NY states: “the ASPCA is opposed to hunting animals for sport, even if the animals killed in this way [hunted] are subsequently consumed.”

As for fishing, the Corzine Administration circumvented historical precedent by precluding the rightful involvement of recreational and commercial fishermen in the nomination process of a representative to the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council. The result was the replacement of a seated recreational representative member with a delegate supported by environmental activist groups.

Below is additional evidence of how New Jersey’s outdoorsmen and outdoorswomen have fared under the Corzine administration. What will the quality of our lives be with respect to fishing, hunting, hiking, biking, etc. after another four years? Each of us has the opportunity to decide on Tuesday, November 3rd.

Mr. Christie has been vocal about his support for the outdoor community during his campaign speeches, statements on his website and during a personal interview he granted me. He attended a NJOA council member meeting to address the concerns of fishing, hunting, diving and forestry clubs and agreed to be the main speaker at last Saturday’s Rescue Our Outdoor Rally.

Mr. Christie has also received the endorsements of the Asbury Park Press, Press of Atlantic City, Courier Post, Home News Tribune and Philadelphia Inquirer.

The NJOA has done its homework and I trust each of you is doing yours. Our choice is Chris Christie for governor. Remember, election day is November 3rd. The governor’s race is very close and there is too much riding on the next four years for us to be complacent. The outdoorsmen/women of NJ can make the difference – remember, there are 650,000 of us, which is approximately 15% of all voters.

Corzine Administration Report Card: Wildlife Management:

Bears
The NJ Division of Fish and Wildlife is mandated to protect and manage all wildlife in the state. In fulfillment of this responsibility, the agency is charged with managing the growing black bear population not only to safeguard the public but also for the benefit of the black bear population in relation to available habitat and ecosystem balance.

The Corzine Administration replaced commonly accepted, science based bear management methodology with a policy that attempts to manage the behavior of people. The use of educational materials and secured trash, typically utilized to augment the use of a bear population management through hunting (to minimize bear/human conflicts) has instead been used to the exclusion of hunting.

As of August 2009, black bear vs. human incidents in New Jersey shows the number of serious encounters continues to rise and includes two incidents in which bears approached or chased children. Overall, there have been 2,153 calls about bears this year with several months of reporting still remaining.

A total of 1,306 bear-related incidents were reported to the DEP in 2006, compared to 1,407 in 2007 and 2,151 in 2008. The effect of growing bear populations, the nature of the animal to be very territorial with large home ranges, the localization of bear populations in the Northwest corner of the state and bear habituation appears to be a cause of increased bear/human conflicts.

Additionally, at the same time that bear activity was escalating the Corzine administration was preventing population control it reduced funding for Black Bear management from $850,000 in 2006 to $573,000 in the current year’s budget.

Councils:
The Fish and Game Council and Marine Fisheries Council play a vital role in the management of New Jersey’s fish and wildlife resources. The councils help to create and finalize each year’s hunting and fishing regulations and enable the professional and scientific management of these resources. Members of the councils are appointed by the Governor.

The Corzine Administration has neglected to adequately maintain the integrity of the composition of the two councils. Vacant seats have been left unfilled and replacements are needed for those with expired terms. The eleven member Marine Fisheries Council presently has eight members serving in expired terms and one unfilled seat. The Fish and Game Council has only eight of its eleven seats filled and five of those members are serving in expired terms.

The Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council is responsible for management of fisheries in federal waters which occur predominantly off the mid-Atlantic coast. The Corzine Administration circumvented historical precedent by precluding the rightful involvement of recreational and commercial fishermen in the nomination process. The result was the replacement of a seated recreational representative member with a delegate supported by environmental activist groups. The selection appears to be a part of a federal trend to exclude certain stakeholders (recreational and commercial fishermen) from fishery management. This is clearly in opposition to the intent of the Magnuson/Stevens Act.

There is also a report from Sierra Club stating that Governor Corzine made a commitment to reform the Fish and Game Council. It should be noted that no changes have occurred as of the date of this report.

Division Fish and Wildlife:
Funding for the Division of Fish and Wildlife has for over 50 years been supported by the revenues from the sale of hunting and fishing licenses. In 2005 these dedicated funds were supplemented by a general appropriation of $4.2 million because of significant increased public responsibilities. Under the Corzine administration this appropriation has been steadily decreased to $1.6 million this year. Although deer hunters contributed an additional $1 million to the dedicated fund in 2007 due to changes in deer permit fees this was offset by an equal reduction in the appropriation.

The status of the Fish and Wildlife staff is of even greater concern to the NJOA. Since 2006 the staff has lost 50 professional managers and conservation officers (25%) while the remainder of DEP has experienced only a 10% reduction and the upper administrative staff has actually increased. Also, Fish and Wildlife could loose an additional 25% of its staff due to retirements. This will create a large deficit in experience and institutional knowledge.

Marine Fisheries Administration
The Marine Fisheries Administration, responsible for managing the resources of a multi-million dollar industry with over 10,000 jobs, provides recreational opportunities for over one million anglers that contribute in excess of $100 million in state tax revenues – conversely, it is one of the most poorly funded and staffed on the Atlantic coast. This year the marine fisheries budget was reduced to an all time low of $1.8 million.

Not only has the Corzine administration failed to adequately fund and staff marine fisheries management, in 2009 the Secretary of the Treasure authorized the withdrawal of funds from four dedicated shellfish management accounts totaling $850,365. These dedicated accounts were specifically established by previously passed legislation. There is a history of overlooking the importance of adequately funding the state’s marine fisheries program for recreational anglers and future generations.

About:
NJOA – New Jersey Outdoor Alliance is the state’s first major political action committee devoted to the task of electing outdoor-minded candidates to public office. NJOA has formed with the support of leaders of major pro-hunting, pro-angling, and pro-trapping organizations. We are not a hunting, fishing, or trapping “club” or “group,” and do not compete with the interests of such organizations. NJOA helps to ensure that strong wildlife and natural resource protection laws are produced by outdoor-minded elected officials. The best way to ensure a “conservation presence” in Trenton is to support the election campaigns of representatives who understand the relationship between a balanced ecology and hunting, fishing, and trapping. Visit: www.njoutdooralliance.org

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Gun Owners Ask Why Chris Christie for Governor?

Rescue Our Outdoors Rally

New Jersey Outdoor Alliance

New Egypt, NJ --(AmmoLand.com)- If the outdoorsmen and outdoorswomen of NJ continue to remain uninvolved in the political process then you can guarantee that your ability to enjoy your outdoors will be taken away from you by those that hate your values.  Become involved attend Rescue Our Outdoors Rally.

Below is a recap of what has happened during the last 4 years.

Can we expect things to be better during the next 4 years if we don’t assert ourselves?

We are 650,000 strong and we CAN change the future:

1. Become involved! Attend the R.O.O.R. rally – rain or shine, show Trenton we are committed to the principles of conservation and the health of our natural resources!
2. VOTE on November 3rd!

While we were enjoying the great outdoors the past 4 years access to our great outdoors was shrinking.

Wildlife Management:

Bears
The NJ Division of Fish and Wildlife is mandated to protect and manage all wildlife in the state. In fulfillment of this responsibility, the agency is charged with managing the growing black bear population not only to safeguard the public but also for the benefit of the black bear population in relation to available habitat and ecosystem balance.

The Corzine Administration replaced commonly accepted, science based bear management methodology with a policy that attempts to manage the behavior of people. The use of educational materials and secured trash, typically utilized to augment the use of a bear population management through hunting (to minimize bear/human conflicts) has instead been used to the exclusion of hunting.

As of August 2009, black bear vs. human incidents in New Jersey shows the number of serious encounters continues to rise and includes two incidents in which bears approached or chased children. Overall, there have been 2,153 calls about bears this year with several months of reporting still remaining.

A total of 1,306 bear-related incidents were reported to the DEP in 2006, compared to 1,407 in 2007 and 2,151 in 2008. The effect of growing bear populations, the nature of the animal to be very territorial with large home ranges, the localization of bear populations in the Northwest corner of the state and bear habituation appears to be a cause of increased bear/human conflicts.

Additionally, at the same time that bear activity was escalating the Corzine administration was preventing population control it reduced funding for Black Bear management from $850,000 in 2006 to $573,000 in the current year’s budget.

Councils:
The Fish and Game Council and Marine Fisheries Council play a vital role in the management of New Jersey’s fish and wildlife resources. The councils help to create and finalize each year’s hunting and fishing regulations and enable the professional and scientific management of these resources. Members of the councils are appointed by the Governor.

The Corzine Administration has neglected to adequately maintain the integrity of the composition of the two councils. Vacant seats have been left unfilled and replacements are needed for those with expired terms. The eleven member Marine Fisheries Council presently has eight members serving in expired terms and one unfilled seat. The Fish and Game Council has only eight of its eleven seats filled and five of those members are serving in expired terms.

The Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council is responsible for management of fisheries in federal waters which occur predominantly off the mid-Atlantic coast. The Corzine Administration circumvented historical precedent by precluding the rightful involvement of recreational and commercial fishermen in the nomination process. The result was the replacement of a seated recreational representative member with a delegate supported by environmental activist groups. The selection appears to be a part of a federal trend to exclude certain stakeholders (recreational and commercial fishermen) from fishery management. This is clearly in opposition to the intent of the Magnuson/Stevens Act.

There is also a report from Sierra Club stating that Governor Corzine made a commitment to reform the Fish and Game Council. It should be noted that no changes have occurred as of the date of this report.

Division Fish and Wildlife:
Funding for the Division of Fish and Wildlife has for over 50 years been supported by the revenues from the sale of hunting and fishing licenses. In 2005 these dedicated funds were supplemented by a general appropriation of $4.2 million because of significant increased public responsibilities. Under the Corzine administration this appropriation has been steadily decreased to $1.6 million this year. Although deer hunters contributed an additional $1 million to the dedicated fund in 2007 due to changes in deer permit fees this was offset by an equal reduction in the appropriation.

The status of the Fish and Wildlife staff is of even greater concern to the NJOA. Since 2006 the staff has lost 50 professional managers and conservation officers (25%) while the remainder of DEP has experienced only a 10% reduction and the upper administrative staff has actually increased. Also, Fish and Wildlife could loose an additional 25% of its staff due to retirements. This will create a large deficit in experience and institutional knowledge.

Marine Fisheries Administration
The Marine Fisheries Administration, responsible for managing the resources of a multi-million dollar industry with over 10,000 jobs, provides recreational opportunities for over one million anglers that contribute in excess of $100 million in state tax revenues – conversely, it is one of the most poorly funded and staffed on the Atlantic coast. This year the marine fisheries budget was reduced to an all time low of $1.8 million.

Not only has the Corzine administration failed to adequately fund and staff marine fisheries management, in 2009 the Secretary of the Treasure authorized the withdrawal of funds from four dedicated shellfish management accounts totaling $850,365. These dedicated accounts were specifically established by previously passed legislation. There is a history of overlooking the importance of adequately funding the state’s marine fisheries program for recreational anglers and future generations.

http://www.njoutdooralliance.org/chairmans/christie/endorsement.html

Attend R.O.O.R. – it will reflect your commitment to the outdoors! Tell Trenton you’ve had enough. R.O.O.R. and be heard!

Rescue Our Outdoors Rally
Saturday, October 24, 2009 * 2:00PM
New Egypt Speedway * Free Admission!
720 Pinehurst Rd, Rt. 539 New Egypt, NJ 08533

Music, Food, Fun, Vendors: Bring the family! Guest speakers to include: Chris Christie.

Visit our link to learn more about the rally:
http://www.njoutdooralliance.org/where/rescueour/outdoorsrally.html

Visit our link to review the dismantling of our outdoor interests:
http://www.njoutdooralliance.org/chairmans/christie/endorsement.html

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You Are Responsible for NJ’s Outdoors – Attend Rescue Our Outdoors Rally

Virginia Gun Owners Coalition

Virginia – -(AmmoLand.com)- Right now, gun grabbing politicians are salivating to take over the Virginia House of Delegates so that they can control redistricting in 2010.

And their buddies in the anti-gun lobby are pouring huge amounts of cash into several local House of Delegate races.

If they succeed in getting control of changing district lines in 2010 it will affect our 2nd Amendment rights for the next 10 years.

So please, get on the phone starting today to make sure that all your friends plan to vote pro-gun on Tuesday November 3rd.

It is the easiest way to multiply the pro-gun vote because many gun owners for varying reasons will fail to vote.

If your friends won’t be in town, then ask them to vote by absentee ballot at their local town government center.

To help get this message out donations made at www.vgoc.org will be used for state-wide phone banks up until Election Day.

About:
Virginia Gun Owners Coalition is Virginia’s only no-compromise, non-partisan gun lobby patterned after Gun Owners of America on Capitol Hill. VGOC is a non-profit tax-exempt organization under 501(c)(4) of the IRS code. Because we lobby politicians to protect and defend the 2nd Amendment, contributions are not tax deductible for IRS purposes.

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Multiplying the Pro-Gun Vote – Get Out And Vote

Arizona Citizens Defense League

Arizona --(AmmoLand.com)-Attempts were made this year to either make the CCW permit optional (ala Alaska) or reduce the penalty for lawabiding citizens (only!) carrying concealed without a permit. Both bills survived and thrived during most of the legislative session but got trampled in the stampede at the end.

It started with SB 1270, the AzCDLrequested Constitutional Carry bill that removed the penalty for the lawful carrying of a concealed weapon without a permit. SB 1270 passed out of the Senate Judiciary Committee, but stalled in the Senate Rules Committee because of an amendment, added in the Senate Judiciary Committee, dealing with smuggling firearms across the border.

As an alternative, AzCDL was able to get another bill, HB 2439, amended to include the “Petty Offense” language that passed the Legislature in the last two sessions, by wide margins, but was vetoed by former Governor Janet Napolitano. The Petty Offense language, less controversial than Constitutional Carry, reduced the penalty for carrying concealed without a permit from a misdemeanor to a petty offense for those not committing serious or violent crimes.

HB 2439 started out as an AzCDLrequested CCW training reform bill. It was amended to include Petty Offense and Defensive Display language and sailed through the Senate by a vote of 18-5 around 2 AM on the last day of the Legislative session (July 1st). Since it had already been through the House, all it needed was concurrence and House Final Read votes and it would be sent to the Governor.

AzCDL’s representatives worked at the Capitol, conferring with legislators all night long, and we were confident we had the votes needed for HB 2439 to pass.

Unfortunately, around 5 AM, when HB 2439 was voted on in the House Final Read, it failed by one vote (the vote was 30-10, it needed 31 votes) because 20 (Yes, twenty!) members had left before the final batch of bills, including HB 2439, was voted on. Five of those who were not present for the vote were Republicans who had indicated to us that they would vote for HB 2439. If they had been present and voted, HB 2439 would have easily passed.

The Republicans missing during the final vote were Nancy Barto (R-7), Rich Crandall (R-19), Adam Driggs (R-11), Bill Konopnicki (R-5), Lucy Mason (R- 1), and Doug Quelland (R-10).

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CCW without a Permit in Arizona? Almost!

American Knife & Tool Institute

Washington, DC --(AmmoLand.com)-You can keep and use your folding knives permitted in your state! With today’s vote in the U.S. Senate (and the President’s expected signature of H.R. 2892), the American Knife & Tool Institute has accomplished the seemingly impossible.

Thanks to the help of many AKTI members, supporters, lawmakers and supporting organizations, we have turned the proposed U. S. Custom’s proposed re-definition of switchblades into an effective and sweeping clarification of the Federal Switchblade Act of 1958.

As of today (October 20, 2009), the Homeland Security Appropriations Bill, with Senate Amendment 1447 language still intact, has passed both the Senate and the House. This bi-partisan amendment was co-sponsored by 20 U.S. Senators, led by John Cornyn of Texas, Mark Pryor of Arkansas, Ron Wyden of Oregon and Orrin Hatch of Utah.

The Senate amendment essentially adopted the switchblade exception language which AKTI sponsored in Texas and that was signed by Texas Governor Perry on June 18, 2009. U.S. Customs, thanks to an outpouring of grassroots support and the intervention of more than 20 U.S. Senators concerned about the potential financial devastation to the entire sporting knife industry, became active supporters of the amendment.

AKTI thanks the following co-sponsors for the bi-partisan statesmanship that clearly saved all folding knives which we estimate are 80 percent of current sales in the nearly $1 billion sporting knife industry.

• John Cornyn (R-TX) Mark Pryor (D-AR)
• Orrin Hatch (R-UT) Ron Wyden (D-OR)
• John Barrasso (R-WY) Robert Bennett (R-UT)
• Saxby Chambliss (R-GA) Susan Collins (R-ME)
• Bob Corker (R-TN) Mike Crapo (R-ID)
• Michael Enzi (R-WY) Lindsey Graham (R-SC)
• James Inhofe (R-OK) Jeff Merkley (D-OR)
• Ben Nelson (D-NE) Jim Risch (R-ID)
• Pat Roberts (R-KS) Jon Tester (D-MT)
• John Thune (R-SD) David Vitter (R-LA)

Prior to the Senate adopting the amendment, U.S. Customs also participated in negotiations on language, which they then supported. AKTI thanks both the Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Customs for their ultimate support.

House support has been strong and broad-based during this effort, going back to more than 80 members of the bi-partisan Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus sending a letter on June 22nd for the industry position to Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano.

Representative Robert Latta (R-OH) and Walt Minnick (D-ID) were staunch, active supporters of the sporting knife industry throughout the entire process in the Senate and the House.

Finally, as H.R. 2892 came back to the House for work in conference, AKTI wants to recognize the support given by various House committee chairs and their staffers.

• David Obey (D-WI) – Chair House Appropriations
• David Price (D-NC) – Chair House Appropriations (Homeland Security Subcommittee)
• Henry Waxman (D-CA) – Chair House Energy and Commerce Committee
• Bobby Rush (D-IL) – Chair House Energy and Commerce Committee (Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection Subcommittee)
• Charles Rangel (D-NY) – Chair House Ways & Means Committee
• Sander Levin (D-MI) – Chair House Ways & Means Committee (Trade Subcommittee)

As provided in Amendment 1447, U.S. Customs agreed to add a fifth clause to section 1244 of the Federal Switchblade Act that exempts “a knife that contains a spring, detent, or other mechanism designed to create a bias toward closure of the blade and that requires exertion applied to the blade by hand, wrist or arm to overcome the bias toward closure to assist in opening the knife.”

AKTI expects that the President will sign this bill.

Thank you to all those lawmakers, AKTI members, AKTI Grassroots Supporters, the NRA, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation, and Knife Rights for their support of a campaign that began with an AKTI call to action at the Blade Show on May 29.

About:
AKTI – The American Knife & Tool Institute represents the entire knife community and all knife owners as we have since 1997. We have successfully won every legislative effort so far. AKTI continues its mission to “Keep Knives in American Lives”

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Solution to Customs’ Pocket Knife Grab Passes The House & Senate

KnifeRights.org

Washington, Dc – -(AmmoLand.com)- The Senate has passed the conference report for the fiscal year 2010 Homeland Security Appropriations Bill with our amendment to the Federal Switchblade Act intact.

The bill will now be sent to the President for signature. There is no indication that he would veto the bill.

This is the culmination of an incredible effort on the part of Knife Rights, American Knife and Tool Institute, NRA, Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation, Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms and many other organizations who contributed. Each organization made key contributions to the effort, without which the end result might not have turned out so well.

Not many folks gave us much hope of succeeding when Customs first proposed revoking their rulings and redefining what is a switchblade back in May. At a time when bipartisanship is rare as hen’s teeth in Washington, we garnered support from both sides of the aisle.

We succeeded because the coalition of groups that came together to fight Customs represented a broad swath of American industry and grassroots. We succeeded in large part because of YOUR contributions, letters and calls in support of our efforts. You can give yourself a pat on the back for your effort and a job well done against all odds. It is time to pop the cork on that bottle of champagne and celebrate a victory for your knife rights and for all America.

About:
Knife Rights has quickly grown to become America’s largest grassroots knife owners organization. This latest fight against Customs Pocket Knife Grab has validated the power and importance of a dedicated grass roots organization in defending your knife rights. Now we have to finish paying pay for this effort. It took a great deal of money to accomplish all this. Carrying a fight like this to Washington cannot be done without lots of cash. The victory isn’t complete until we pay the bills. PLEASE DONATE TO SUPPORT THIS FIGHT FOR YOUR KNIFE RIGHTS! http://bit.ly/Scvp9

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We Stopped Custom’s Pocket Knife Grab

Virginia Citizens Defense League

Virginia – -(AmmoLand.com)- While doing some initial Rally setup, we learned that some anti- gunners had tried to pass some of their lies, er, literature out to a few stores and had been run off by mall management and security. The Innsbrook Shoppes manager, Sidney Gunst, made it clear that the only literature that would be handed out on his property was that offered by citizens carrying guns.

The rally was to protest Congressman Eric Cantor holding the “Republican Roundup” at a gun-free zone each year. That is especially irksome as Cantor is well aware that there are other nearby venues that are gun-friendly. Well before last year’s Roundup, several Republican gun owners even offered donations for Cantor (via Linwood Cobb) to move the event to a gun-friendly venue, but that offer was ignored.

The rally started with an orientation and distribution of a rally flyer with maps and a schedule of events.

After the orientation, most of the crowd, including 25 Executive members in green safety vests holding two-way radios, moved to the street that leads into the SnagAJob Pavilion, where the Roundup was to be held and which is owned by anti-gun Highwood Properties.

Members lined both sides of the street, holding up signs that read “Guns Save Lives,” “Vote Cantor Out,” “Cantor Abandoned Gun Owners,” “Ban My Gun, Lose My Vote” and so forth.

As attendees of the Roundup walked by the VCDL members, many accepted and wore VCDL’s “Guns Save Lives” sticker. That sea of orange stickers should also have gotten Congressman Cantor’s attention.

Many people honked their horns in support of VCDL and gave the “thumbs up” on their way into the Roundup. Dennis and I ran into one typical anti-gun coward, who didn’t say a word as his car stopped at a stop sign next to us. Instead as soon as he had driven about 50 feet past us, rolled down his window and yell back “guns don’t save lives!” and then sped off.

As promised, George Washington, was there to support us and did a great job in talking to gun owners and educating them on the Constitution and our rights. One person said that they had learned more from President Washington during the few minutes they spent speaking to the President, than they had learned in all their extensive schooling. Amen to that.

Ever resourceful member Ed Levine showed up with his vehicle plastered with round orange magnetic “Guns Save Lives” signs and even his black lab sported an orange bandana adorned with a “Gun Save Lives” button.

Jim Snyder’s wife brought their miniature pinscher, who was wearing a doggie-coat with “Guns Save Lives” stickers on it.

Just about the time that Linwood Cobb, who is the chairman of the Republican 7th District, started to speak at the Roundup a plane flew overhead trailing two large banners that said “Guns Save Lives” and “Cantor Sells Out.”

VCDL members broke out in loud applause and laughter at the sight!

The plane continued to circle the Roundup for for about 45 minutes with everyone fighting back laughter for quite a while. VCDL also had a hot-air balloon with “Guns Save Lives” on the sides, but it was too windy for it to launch. There are some great photos of the balloon, though, in some of the links later in this alert. (Don’t worry, you will get a chance to see the balloon upfront and personal in the future.)

We had a member inside the Roundup who was keeping me posted on what was going on. He estimated that there were about 500 people at the rally including staff and government agents, so our 325 was a very significant number.

He also let me hear Linwood Cobb’s comments to the Roundup, which due to the VCDL members lining the street and our airplane flying overhead, forced Lynwood to talk about why the event was being protested.

What was really funny was that Cobb said on stage that Eric Cantor was a strong supporter of the Second Amendment as he and Cantor were standing in a GUN-FREE ZONE surrounded by government agents with GUNS. That is just the opposite of what the Second Amendment is all about.

Cantor, Cobb and those who clapped at that statement completely missed the irony.

Cobb tries to blame everything on the SnagAJob Pavilion’s anti-gun policy. Mr. Cobb, private property owners can do as they like. It is you and Congressman Cantor that are intentionally choosing that venue when you have other choices. No, Eric Cantor and you are to blame for the policy in the end. VCDL respects private property rights and did not interfere in any way with access to the event. VCDL is disappointed in Highwoods anti-gun policy and simply wants Republicans to stop spending their publicly donated funds to support this anti- freedom business.

You can hear Cobb’s excuses in this video. Notice that Senator Cuccinelli wasn’t clapping when Linwood Cobb announced that the Roundup is going to be held at Innsbrook AGAIN next year (more on that comment later):

The police were very impressed with VCDL’s coordination, professionalism, and candidness with them. They said that had never had this level of cooperation and coordination with such an event before.

They really liked that if there was any kind of a problem with our members (such as standing in the street), we would fix it ourselves without the police ever having to get directly involved.

EM Ted Deeds is with the Law Enforcement Alliance of America (LEAA). When Ted volunteer for the Freedom Rally I immediately realized that he would be the perfect liaison with the police and he did a great job!

George Washington addressed the crowd in his usual eloquent fashion (although George claims to not be as good a public speaker as some of the other Founding Fathers).

Doc Thompon, a talk show personality on WRVA in Richmond, was the keynote speaker. He asked the poignant question, “why would ANYONE not support the Second Amendment?” and took the restrictions on the Second Amendment and applied them to the First Amendment to show how absurd they really are.

About:
Virginia Citizens Defense League, Inc. (VCDL). VCDL is an all-volunteer, non-partisan grassroots organization dedicated to defending the human rights of all Virginians. The Right to Keep and Bear Arms is a fundamental human right.

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325 Gun Owners Turned Out For The VCDL Freedom Rally

Rescue Our Outdoors Rally

New Jersey Outdoor Alliance

New Egypt, NJ --(AmmoLand.com)-One of the most conservative figures for the number of anglers, hunters and conservationists in New Jersey is 650,000.

In terms of a potential “voting bloc” this number is approximately 15% of the voters in the entire state. It is an enormous number of potential voters and can be a politicians dream – or worst nightmare.

The outdoorsmen and outdoorswomen of NJ have the power to shape the future to fit their conservation interests, all we need to do is show Trenton that we CARE and that we VOTE.

We can do both of these things in the next few weeks. We can show we CARE by attending the R.O.O.R. Rally this Saturday. Let the rally be YOUR message to be heard in Trenton. Also, VOTE on November 3, 2009.

Take Plato’s advice – he understood the high price that is paid for apathy. Attend R.O.O.R. and vote on November 3rd.

Read how it’s being dismantled under “Conservation Report Card.”

http://www.njoutdooralliance.org/chairmans/christie/endorsement.html

Attend R.O.O.R. – it will reflect your commitment to the outdoors!

Tell Trenton you’ve had enough. R.O.O.R. and be heard!
Rescue Our Outdoors Rally
Saturday, October 24, 2009 * 2:00PM
New Egypt Speedway * Free Admission!
720 Pinehurst Rd, Rt. 539 New Egypt, NJ 08533

Music, Food, Fun, Vendors: Bring the family!!
Guest speakers to include: Chris Christie

Visit our link to learn more about the rally:
http://www.njoutdooralliance.org/where/rescueour/outdoorsrally.html

Visit our link to review the dismantling of our outdoor interests:
http://www.njoutdooralliance.org/chairmans/christie/endorsement.html

About:
NJOA – New Jersey Outdoor Alliance is the state’s first major political action committee devoted to the task of electing outdoor-minded candidates to public office. NJOA has formed with the support of leaders of major pro-hunting, pro-angling, and pro-trapping organizations. We are not a hunting, fishing, or trapping “club” or “group,” and do not compete with the interests of such organizations. NJOA helps to ensure that strong wildlife and natural resource protection laws are produced by outdoor-minded elected officials. The best way to ensure a “conservation presence” in Trenton is to support the election campaigns of representatives who understand the relationship between a balanced ecology and hunting, fishing, and trapping.

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Want To Be Ruled By Evil Men?

National Rifle Association

Sacramento, CA --(AmmoLand.com)- This week, Governor Schwarzenegger (R-Calif.) signed yet another severe, but impotent gun control measure into law. Assembly Bill 962, which takes effect on February 1, 2011, mandates individuals purchasing ammunition to be fingerprinted and registered at the time of sale and outlaws mail order ammunition purchases. AB 962 will also require dealers to maintain these records indefinitely and make them available for inspection by the California Department of Justice.

As an additional burden, ammunition retailers will also be required to store ammunition away from purchasers. AB 962 failed to garner support from Attorney General Brown, or any law enforcement organization. In fact, 15 sheriffs wrote letters of opposition to this legislation.

“This law presents intrusive and unnecessary burdens that will only affect law-abiding firearm retailers and gun owners…not criminals,” said NRA-ILA Executive Director Chris W. Cox. “At a time when California is facing dire budget problems, California has squandered valuable resources in policing law-abiding Californians instead of investing in substantive measures that target criminals. More than two decades ago, Congress abolished similar requirements at the federal level because ammunition sales records were found to be ineffective for solving crimes. It is indeed regrettable that foolish minds and bogus arguments prevailed over common sense and empirical evidence.”

Governor Schwarzenegger vetoed Senate Bill 585, a bill that would have prohibited the sale of firearms and ammunition at Cow Palace in Daly City, just outside of San Francisco. He also signed Senate Bill 175, which will exempt gunsmiths from a vague California law. This exemption will now allow for the exchange of a firearm to or from a gunsmith for purposes of service or repair.

“Governor Schwarzenegger acted in the interest of good public policy with his actions on SB 585 and SB 175. But, in signing AB 962, he has paved the way for one of the most intrusive and ineffective gun control laws that California has seen in recent years,” said Cox.

NRA will review all possible legislative and legal options to remove this draconian requirement from California statute.

About:
Established in 1871, the National Rifle Association is America’s oldest civil rights and sportsmen’s group. Four million members strong, NRA continues its mission to uphold Second Amendment rights and to advocate enforcement of existing laws against violent offenders to reduce crime. The Association remains the nation’s leader in firearm education and training for law-abiding gun owners, law enforcement and the military.

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California Lawmakers Approve Firearm Owner Registration Scheme

California Rifle and Pistol Association

Fullerton, CA – -(AmmoLand.com)-CRPA and NRA are acting now to cosponsor Assembly Bill AB 373 (R-Hagman), which is targeted at repealing AB 962, the handgun ammunition registration bill signed into law by the Governor on October 11. With your help, we intend to repeal AB 962 before it takes on February 1, 2011.

Hearings on AB 373 will begin when the Legislature returns from recess in January 2010.

At the first hearing for AB 373 we want the Legislature and the Governor to see a flood of letters and to know that tens-of- thousands of CRPA and NRA members are demanding immediate action to begin the process to pass AB 373.

To accomplish this, we have attached a form letter for your use in sending a strong and loud message to the Legislature and the Governor. Please get the word out about this letter campaign. Copy and distribute this letter far and wide. Send it to gun clubs and hand it out at gun shows, gun stores and to fellow firearms owners – give a copy to everyone.

Letters are to be mailed to the CRPA office; the address is listed on the bottom of the attached form letter. All letters received will be personally delivered to the Capitol by CRPA’s lobbyist.

It only takes a few moments to complete the bottom portion of the letter and send it to CRPA. Help us restore your right to purchase ammunition without excessive government intrusion.

Please contact the CRPA office if you have any questions (714-992-2772). To join CRPA and NRA, please call (800-305-2772).

Copy and paste or click here to download and print letter.

LETTER IN SUPPORT OF ASSEMBLY BILL 373

REPEAL AB 962 – SUPPORT AB 373!

As a resident of the State of California, I hereby voice my strongest opposition to the passage of Assembly Bill 962 (Deleon) [Restrictions on ammunition sales] by the California Legislature and Governor in 2009.

This action was an attack on common sense and an insult to law-abiding firearms owners throughout the state. Furthermore, AB 962, taking effect on February 1, 2011, mandates individuals purchasing ammunition to be fingerprinted and registered at the time of sale and outlaws mail-order ammunition purchases. AB 962 also requires dealers to maintain these records for at least five years and make them available for inspection by the California Department of Justice. As an additional burden, ammunition retailers are also required to store ammunition away from purchasers.

This scheme to register firearms owners, as if they were common criminals, must not be allowed to be implemented! Therefore, I respectfully urge the passage of Assembly Bill 373 (Hagman) [Repeal of AB 962].

If passed, AB 373 would return a level of sanity to the issue of obtaining firearms ammunition by law-abiding citizens. Since it is well-known that most criminals don’t purchase their firearms and ammunition from lawful sources, AB 373 would allow our already over burdened law enforcement agencies to focus on catching criminals instead of turning them into paperchasing clerks attempting to implement the ill-advised scheme that is AB 962.

It is for these reasons, and many more, that I must respectfully, but strongly, urge legislative support for Assembly Bill 373.

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DAY PHONE:_____________________ EVE PHONE:___________________

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MAIL COMPLETED LETTERS TO:

California Rifle & Pistol Association

271 Imperial Highway, Suite 620 Fullerton, CA 92835

About:
The California Rifle and Pistol Association “CRPA,” founded in 1875, is dedicated to defending the rights of law-abiding citizens to responsibly use firearms for self-defense and the defense of their loved ones, for sport, and for all other legal activities. CRPA is the official state association of the National Rifle Association. A California non-profit association, CRPA is independently directed by its own Board of Directors. CRPA’s 65,000 members include law enforcement officers, prosecutors, professionals, firearm experts, the general public, and loving parents. CRPA has always worked to reduce the criminal misuse of firearms and firearms accidents, while actively promoting and organizing the competitive shooting sports and Olympic training programs in California. We are proud to say that many CRPA competitors are among the best in the world.

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Repeal The Handgun Ammunition Registration Bill AB 962

New York State Rifle and Pistol Association

TROY, NY --(AmmoLand.com)- In these difficult economic times, Gov. Paterson has called for $3 billion in budget cuts. The New York State Rifle & Pistol Association has a suggestion for saving several million taxpayer dollars each year: abolish the Combined Ballistic Identification System (COBIS).

The COBIS program was introduced by Gov. Pataki in 2000. Its stated purpose is to collect identifying data from the shell casings of all new handguns sold in the state.

This information is then entered into a database for use by law enforcement to aid in identifying and prosecuting criminals.

Since its inception, over a quarter of a million shell cases have been collected and entered into the database at an estimated cost of $32 million and not a single arrest or conviction has resulted.

In fact, COBIS has proven to be such a boondoggle that no other state is even considering implementing their own version of it.

If Gov. Paterson is serious about saving money, then COBIS ought to be at the top of the list of programs to be cut.

About:
The New York State Rifle & Pistol Association is the state’s largest and oldest firearms advocacy organization. Since 1871, our organization has been dedicated to the preservation of Second Amendment rights, firearm safety, education and training, and the shooting sports. Our membership consists of individuals and clubs throughout the state. We are a not-for-profit 501(c)4 organization and the official NRA-affiliated State Association in New York.

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New York State Rifle & Pistol Association Advises to Cut COBIS Program

Virginia Citizens Defense League

Virginia – -(AmmoLand.com)- Election day is nearly upon us – on Tuesday, November 3, 2009, which is just over two weeks in the future, you will have to choose who will lead the Commonwealth of Virginia into the future.

VCDL-PAC is endorsing the following Candidates who are running for Statewide Office:

• Governor – Robert “Bob” McDonnell
• Lieutenant Governor – William “Bill” Bolling
• Attorney General – Kenneth “Ken” Cuccinelli

All Three Democrat Statewide Candidates Have Refused To Answer The VCDL Survey.

VCDL has found that those who refuse to let the voters know their stance on specific gun rights issues are those who frequently work actively against your gun rights if elected to office.

On Tuesday, November 3, 2009, be sure to GO TO THE POLLS AND VOTE! It is essential to show your support for these strongly pro-gun candidates!!!

The Republican Candidates Not Only Answered The Survey Positively, But They Actively Pursued It So That The Voters Would Know Where They Stand. They have been strong supporters of your gun rights for years.

You should not only go to the polls and vote for these candidates – you should bring every pro-gun voter you can to the polls with you.

Additionally, you should contact their offices and offer your support prior to the election. They need your help NOW in order to defeat their opposition.

Contact them now.
http://www.bobmcdonnell.com/
http://www.billbolling.com/
http://www.cuccinelli.com/

P.S. VCDL-PAC has been accused of only supporting Republican Party candidates this year and nothing could be further from the truth. If the Democratic Party candidates had bothered to take the time to fill out the VCDL survey they would have been a part of the process too.

About:
Virginia Citizens Defense League, Inc. (VCDL). VCDL is an all-volunteer, non-partisan grassroots organization dedicated to defending the human rights of all Virginians. The Right to Keep and Bear Arms is a fundamental human right.

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VCDL-PAC 2009 General Election Statewide Endorsements

You Ram it Down ... We Shove it Up

Gun Owners of America

Washington, DC --(AmmoLand.com)- We have been keeping you posted on the anti-gun “health” bill which would dump all of your most private health-related gun information into a federal database — and would allow the Obama administration to suspend your government-mandated insurance if you keep a loaded firearm for self-defense.

But this legislation ran into a buzz saw because it would cut health entitlements — primarily Medicare — by $404 billion. In particular, under the health bill crafted by Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus, Medicare payments to doctors would drop 25% after the first year — bringing the Medicare program to a screeching halt.

Now, Senate Democrat Leader Reid has crafted a procedural trick: He’ll restore over $200 billion of the $404 billion in cuts in separate legislation — S. 1776.

Because it is a separate bill, he will continue to claim that health reform “doesn’t increase the federal deficit by a single penny,” even though it increases the deficit by 20 trillion pennies when you consider this second bill.

Suffice it to say that this tactic is corrupt, even by Harry Reid standards.

This fraud bill is being filibustered by Senate Republicans. And the Senate will vote on whether to cut off debate on Monday, shortly after 5:00 EDT.

Killing this bill will go a long way toward stopping the anti-gun ObamaCare legislation.

ACTION: Contact your two U.S. Senators. Ask them to vote against the effort to shut off debate to the deficit fraud bill, S. 1776, and to oppose the anti-gun health care bill.

You can use the Gun Owners Legislative Action Center at http://www.gunowners.org/activism.htm to send your senators the pre-written e-mail message below.

—– Pre-written letter —–

Dear Senator:

It is hard to believe the effort to pass anti-gun health care reform could be any sleazier. Now there is an effort to grease the skids to pass ObamaCare by using slight of hand.

Senate Democrat Leader Reid has crafted a procedural trick to restore over $200 billion of the $404 billion Medicare cuts — and then pretend that he isn’t “increasing the federal deficit by a penny” merely because it is done in a separate bill.

Suffice it to say that this tactic is corrupt and dishonest, even by Harry Reid standards.

The motion to proceed to this fraud bill is being filibustered. If you are serious about your commitment not to increase the deficit “by a penny,” I would urge you to vote against cloture on the motion to proceed to this fraud scheme, numbered S. 1776.

Sincerely,

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About:
Gun Owners of America (GOA) is a non-profit lobbying organization formed in 1975 to preserve and defend the Second Amendment rights of gun owners. GOA sees firearms ownership as a freedom issue.

GOA was founded in 1975 by Sen. H.L. (Bill) Richardson (now retired). Richardson continues to serve as the Chairman of Gun Owners of America, bringing his many years of political experience to the leadership of GOA. Richardson is also an avid hunter and outdoorsman.

The GOA Board of Directors brings over 100 years of combined knowledge and experience on guns, legislation and politics. GOA’s Board is not satisfied with the “status quo.” Americans have lost some of our precious gun rights and WE WANT THEM BACK! This is why GOA is considered the “no compromise” gun lobby.

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Harry Reid Tries To Ease Passage Of Anti-Gun Health Bill Through Procedural Fraud Scheme

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USA --(AmmoLand.com)- A an old retired colonel, once said. “Most of the people in our society are sheep. They are kind, gentle, productive creatures who can only hurt one another by accident.”

This is true. Remember, the murder rate is six per 100,000 per year, and the aggravated assault rate is four per 1,000 per year. What this means is that the vast majority of Americans are not inclined to hurt one another.

Thus there is a paradox, and we must grasp both ends of the situation: We may well be in the most violent times in history, but violence is still remarkably rare. This is because most citizens are kind, decent people who are not capable of hurting each other, except by accident or under extreme provocation. They are sheep.

I mean nothing negative by calling them sheep. To me it is like the pretty, blue robin’s egg. Inside it is soft and gooey but someday it will grow into something wonderful. But the egg cannot survive without its hard blue shell. Police officers, soldiers, and other warriors are like that shell, and someday the civilization they protect will grow into something wonderful.? For now, though, they need warriors to protect them from the predators.

“Then there are the wolves,” the old war veteran said, “and the wolves feed on the sheep without mercy.” Do you believe there are wolves out there who will feed on the flock without mercy? You better believe it. There are evil men in this world and they are capable of evil deeds. The moment you forget that or pretend it is not so, you become a sheep. There is no safety in denial.

“Then there are sheepdogs,” he went on, “and I’m a sheepdog. I live to protect the flock and confront the wolf.”

If you have no capacity for violence then you are a healthy productive citizen, a sheep.

If you have a capacity for violence and no empathy for your fellow citizens, then you have defined an aggressive sociopath, a wolf.

But what if you have a capacity for violence, and a deep love for your fellow citizens? What do you have then? A sheepdog, a warrior, someone who is walking the hero’s path. Someone who can walk into the heart of darkness, into the universal human phobia, and walk out unscathed

What are you.. Sheep, Wolf or Sheep Dog?

I am Sheep Dog! – AmmoLand

Read Daves excellent article  “On Sheep, Wolves, and Sheepdogs” – Dave Grossman author of “On Killing.”

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I Am SheepDog and Refuse Sheephood

Gun Owners of America

Washinton, DC --(AmmoLand.com)-Well, there’s good news and bad news.

If you’ve been listening to the media, you know the bad news. Senators voted the Baucus version of the ObamaCare bill out the Senate Finance Committee on Tuesday, and the legislation now moves to the Senate floor.

So what’s the good news? President Obama still doesn’t have the 60 votes he needs to overcome a filibuster of his nationalized health care bill.

In brief, the Baucus bill which passed out of committee will hurt you in several ways:

• You will have less money for buying firearms and ammunition. Hopefully, you have $25,900 that you don’t know what to do with — every year. Because that’s how much the Baucus bill is going to cost an average family of four to pay for a government-mandated ObamaCare policy every year.

That’s right … $25,900 every year! That will be your cost, according to a Price Waterhouse study of the Baucus legislation. You will be required to purchase this ObamaCare policy and pay this amount under penalty of law under Baucus’ bill. (Go to http://www.politico.com/static/PPM116_pwc2.html to read the Price Waterhouse study.)

• Anti-gun medical database that can be used to deny your right to purchase firearms. As GOA has warned for several months, the ObamaCare legislation will pump your medical information into the medical database that was created under the stimulus bill earlier this year.

The federal government has already used medical diagnoses (such as PTSD) to deny more than 150,000 military veterans the right to own guns — without their being convicted of a crime or receiving any due process of law. So don’t be surprised if socialized ObamaCare results in your medical information being used to infringe upon your Second Amendment rights.

• Discrimination against gun owners. ObamaCare legislation in Congress will very likely empower anti-gun bureaucrats to deny medical reimbursements to individuals who engage in supposedly “dangerous” activities, like hunting or keeping loaded weapons for self-defense. As GOA pointed out in an earlier alert, this type of discrimination against gun owners has already occurred in the homeowner insurance industry. (See documented examples of this at http://gunowners.org/op0231.htm on the GOA website.)

Bottom line: Don’t be surprised if an Obama-prescribed policy precludes reimbursement of any kind in a household which keeps a loaded firearm for self-defense.

Sleazy politics: it’s worse than watching sausage-making

In order to get a somewhat positive financial analysis from the Congressional Budget Office (CBO), Senator Max Baucus (D-MT) kept the details of his health care rationing scheme secret. He did this by providing the CBO an outline of the legislation, rather than providing real legislative language.

In fact, at the hour that the Senate Finance Committee was being forced to vote on the Baucus bill, the legislative language was still not available! So the Senate Finance Committee voted on a bill that will take over one-sixth of the American economy without even seeing specific legislative language.

Otto von Bismarck, the first Chancellor of the German Empire, used to say that, “Laws are like sausages, it is better not to see them being made.”

That’s still true today. In order to get this sleazy effort to the Senate floor without anyone knowing what is in the legislative language, the Senate leadership has developed a really contemptible scheme:

• They will take a totally unrelated piece of legislation — perhaps a bill that deals with AIG bonus legislation — and then amend it with a thousand-page health bill that no one, to this date, has been able to read.
• The Republicans will filibuster this attempt to vote on “secret legislation” — requiring the Democrats to muster 60 votes. If Democrats are successful in doing so, many of them will be free to vote against the health care bill on final passage, since only 51 votes will be needed for the final passage vote. These switch-hitting Democrats would then be free to tell their constituents that they “opposed” the anti-gun socialized medicine bill because they voted against it on “final passage” — a nearly irrelevant vote that only requires the assent of 51 senators.

But make no mistake: The REALLY IMPORTANT VOTE is the one that requires 60 votes. That’s the vote to end the filibuster (or “invoke cloture”) on the motion to proceed to the secret bill.

At this point, it is not clear that Obama has the 60 votes necessary to overcome a filibuster. Already, one Democrat, Sen. Joe Lieberman of Connecticut, has announced he is opposed to the Baucus plan.

And Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa indicated recently that there may be one more Democrat who is leaning against the bill.

That’s why it’s IMPERATIVE that you contact both of your senators. Don’t think: “Oh, my Senator is a Democrat and he’s going to support the President.” We can’t afford to think that way. All we need to do is pick off one more Democrat Senator and this bill is dead!

At the same time, we need to make sure all the Republicans vote against this anti-gun monstrosity. Even with liberal Sen. Olympia Snowe of Maine defecting, it is still possible to win the war over this legislation.

ACTION: Contact your two U.S. Senators. Let them know of your disgust for the Baucus bill, and urge them to vote against cloture on the motion to proceed to a “secret” composite bill crafted behind closed doors.

You can use the Gun Owners Legislative Action Center at

http://www.gunowners.org/activism.htm to send your senators the pre-written e-mail message below.

—– Pre-written letter —–

Dear Senator:

This may come as a surprise to you. But most Americans can’t afford $25,900 a year to pay for health insurance under the sleazy bill passed out of the Senate Finance Committee.

According to a Price Waterhouse study, by 2019, the cost of the average family’s government-mandated Obama-drafted health insurance policy — which I would be required to purchase under penalty of law — would be $25,900 A YEAR. This is a much bigger increase in premiums than if Congress did nothing.

Furthermore, the Congressional Budget Office agrees that premiums would climb faster under the Baucus bill than if Congress did nothing.

Incidentally, please do not try to tell me that the “fines” for not purchasing an ObamaPolicy have been reduced and that I can’t be sent to prison. This is largely a lie.

An ordinary family would pay $1,500 in fines when the bill fully kicks in. And, while an amendment added by Senator Charles Schumer says you can’t be sent to prison if you can’t afford the policy, it does NOT say you can’t be sent to prison if you can’t afford the fine.

The next step will be a motion to proceed to a bill which would implement a government takeover of a sixth of the American economy — and put the government in charge of making decisions over whether my family and me live or die.

That motion to proceed will be made at a point when there is no CBO score based on legislation — and possibly no legislative language at all.

I would urge you, in the strongest terms, to vote against that motion to proceed — particularly if there is not a final CBO score BASED ON LEGISLATIVE LANGUAGE.

Please do not vote wrong on this crucial cloture vote — and then expect that you can trick me by voting “no” on a meaningless final passage vote which only requires 50 senators.

Sincerely,

About:
Gun Owners of America (GOA) is a non-profit lobbying organization formed in 1975 to preserve and defend the Second Amendment rights of gun owners. GOA sees firearms ownership as a freedom issue.

GOA was founded in 1975 by Sen. H.L. (Bill) Richardson (now retired). Richardson continues to serve as the Chairman of Gun Owners of America, bringing his many years of political experience to the leadership of GOA. Richardson is also an avid hunter and outdoorsman.

The GOA Board of Directors brings over 100 years of combined knowledge and experience on guns, legislation and politics. GOA’s Board is not satisfied with the “status quo.” Americans have lost some of our precious gun rights and WE WANT THEM BACK! This is why GOA is considered the “no compromise” gun lobby.

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Anti-Gun ObamaCare Now Moves to the Senate Floor

California Rifle and Pistol Association

Sacromento, CA --(AmmoLand.com)- Outrage! That’s the reaction that CRPA and NRA members in California are understandably having to the news that the Governor signed AB 962 into law on October 11, 2009. AB 962 is slated to go into effect February 1, 2011. But we are not going to just stand by and wait. CRPA and NRA have already started the legislative wheels turning to halt AB 962 before the 2011 implementation date.

CRPA and NRA members want this bill reversed, and that is what we are going to do!

Assemblyman Curt Hagman (R- Diamond Bar) has stepped up and agreed to carry legislation on our members’ behalf. Earlier this year Assemblyman Hagman introduced AB 373 which proposed to streamline the sale of handguns. He has now agreed to amend AB 373 to call for the repeal of AB 962. NRA and CRPA will be cosponsoring AB 373, and we will need your help immediately in this effort. The bill is currently being amended and will be introduced in January 2010. Things need to start happening quickly since hearings on AB 373 will begin in January when the Legislature reconvenes. Everyone needs to get involved. Gun owners, shooters, hunters, vendors, collectors, affiliate clubs and anyone who values their Second Amendment right and freedom all need to work together to reverse AB 962. NRA and CRPA will be planning many activities in the near future to attack AB 962. Watch for CRPA and NRA alerts asking you to contact your legislators and involve yourself in future volunteer activities.

How Can you Help Now?

If you are not already a member, join CRPA and NRA immediately (call 1-800-305-2772; this number will link you to you CRPA and NRA). We need you support to fight this and other anti-gun legislation.

• Contact Assembly Hagman and thank him for his willingness to take on this issue (email: assemblymember.hagman@assembly.ca.gov phone: 916-319-2060
• Immediately share this information with anyone you know who cherishes their Second Amendment right to keep and bear arms.
• Continue to monitor the CRPA and NRA websites for updates and watch for alerts (www.crpa.org & www.nra.org).
• Be proactive and get involved in planned activities to halt AB 962.

AB 962 should be of real concern to all firearms owners for two important reasons. First, it is of concern because of the requirement to collect personal information from purchasers of handgun ammunition – a serious privacy rights issue. Second, it will prohibit the purchase of ammunition through internet and mail order vendors. This second part has the potential to severely impact junior shooting sports programs that rely on internet and mail order ammunition purchases.

AB 962 requires purchasers to show bona fied ID to ammunition vendors in order to purchase handgun ammunition. The bona fied is spelled out as a government issued ID with a photo. Acceptable forms include a driver’s license or military ID. In addition, the vendor is required to record the purchasers name, driver’s license number, state of issuance, signature, thumbprint, residential address, date of birth and phone number. In addition the name of the sales person, the date of sale, brand type and amount of ammunition sold must also be recorded. The records must be kept on the vendor’s premises for a minimum of five years. There is no provision for how the records are maintained (paper or electronic) stored, or securely destroyed. Vendors would not intentionally allow misuse of your personal information. However, there is always a potential for theft or misuse by others. If you think about the number of ammunition vendors in California, large and small retailers, I’m sure that you can easily imagine the potential for identity theft and misuse of your unsecured personal information. AB 962 sets exposes vendors and customers to be victimized by unscrupulous people that could profit from theft of your personal information. AB 962 clearly creates a privacy rights issue that we all should be extremely concerned about.

With regard to internet and mail order sales, AB 962 allows for only face-to-face transactions for the purchase of handgun ammunition. Therefore, internet and mail orders sales for California residents are banned. This means that you will not be able to purchase handgun ammunition from your favorite internet or mail order store, including Cabelas, Midway and Midsouth. Sadly, this means that many junior shooting sports programs will be eliminated because they rely heavily on purchase of surplus ammunition, at a reduced cost, through the civilian marksmanship program via internet and mail order.

Unfortunately, AB 962 was unnecessary legislation for California. It is already unlawful for persons prohibited from possessing firearms to obtain or possess ammunition. To view the full text of AB 962, please go to the CRPA website at www.crpa.org.

The following is the Governor’s signing message for AB 962.

To the Members of the California State Assembly:

I am signing Assembly Bill 962. This measure would require vendors of handgun ammunition to keep a log of information on handgun ammunition sales, store ammunition in a safe and secure manner, and require the face-to-face transfer of ammunition sales.

Although I have previously vetoed legislation similar to this measure, local governments have demonstrated that requiring ammunition vendors to keep records on ammunition sales improves public safety. These records have allowed law enforcement to arrest and prosecute persons who have no business possessing firearms and ammunition: gang members, violent parolees, second and third strikers, and even people previously serving time in state prison for murder. Utilized properly, this type of information is invaluable for keeping communities safe and preventing dangerous felons from committing crimes with firearms.

Moreover, this type of recordkeeping is no more intrusive for law abiding citizens than similar laws governing pawnshops or the sale of cold medicine. Unfortunately, even the most successful local program is flawed; without a statewide law, felons can easily skirt the record keeping requirements of one city by visiting another. Assembly Bill 962 will fix this problem by mandating that all ammunition vendors in the state keep records on ammunition sales. As Governor, I have sought the appropriate balance between public safety and the right to keep and bear arms. I have signed important public safety measures to regulate the sale and transfer of .50 caliber rifles, instituted the California Firearms License Check program, and promoted the use of microstamping technology in handguns. I have also vetoed many pieces of legislation that sought to place unreasonable restrictions and burdens on firearms dealers and ammunition vendors. Assembly Bill 962 reasonably regulates access to ammunition and improves public safety without placing undue burdens on consumers. For these reasons, I am pleased to sign this bill.

Sincerely,

Arnold Schwarzenegger

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BE PROACTIVE AND GET INVOLVED!
Write to Your Representatives and Commissioners

Send your comments on pending legislation and regulatory actions to your legislator and/or the Fish and Game Commission. And remember that it is just as important to send a letter or e-mail thanking officials when they support gun owners and sportsmen. Please keep in mind the following when you write:

• State your name and address (phone number optional)
• State that you are a member of CRPA
• Be professional and courteous
• Be concise
• State what the issue is
• State your concerns or your thanks
• State what action you are requesting

State Legislators: Find the specific address for your legislator at www.legislature.ca.gov/ or address your letter to your legislator and mail it to the State Capitol, Sacramento, 94248-0001

Fish and Game Commission: 1416 Ninth St., Rm. 1320, Sacramento, 95814, or through the Commission’s website at fgc@dfg.ca.gov.

About:
California Rifle and Pistol Association: To oppose any actions which the Association believes infringe upon the right of the individual citizen to keep and bear arms as guaranteed by the Second Amendment to the Constitution of the United State of America.

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Repeal Of Handgun Ammunition Registration Bill AB 962 Is In The Works

Shooting Range Park, NM

National Rifle Association

Washington, DC --(AmmoLand.com)- The expansion of America’s urban and suburban areas has crowded out many shooting areas and made it increasingly difficult to find a place to shoot. On September 24, 2009, Senators Mark Udall (D-Colo.) and James Risch (R-Idaho) introduced S. 1702, a bill that would help remedy this problem by promoting the construction and maintenance of target ranges on public lands.

The bill would amend the Pittman-Robertson Act, a 70-year-old federal law that uses federal excise taxes on firearms and ammunition to fund wildlife conservation programs and the construction of shooting ranges.

The bill’s improvements to the Pittman-Robertson Act would allow the states far greater ability to purchase land, build new target ranges, and improve the ranges that currently exist. Currently, Pittman-Robertson only allows the federal government to use these funds to pay 75 percent of the cost of building or maintaining a range. S. 1702 would change the funding requirements under Pittman–Robertson to allow the federal government to finance up to 90 percent of target range construction and maintenance with Pittman Robertson funds.

This change would allow states greater latitude in the allocation of Pittman-Robertson funds and provide an incentive for the use of these funds for the construction of target ranges.

The bill would also provide new authority for states to use Pittman-Robertson funds to acquire lands to use for target range development. Under S. 1702, a state could use its share of Pittman-Robertson funds to finance up to 90 percent of the cost of land acquisition. This is a vital change, as it would allow the states for the first time to use Pittman-Robertson funds to buy land for target range construction. In addition to providing an incentive to the states to develop new ranges, this change would provide greater flexibility to the states in allocating these funds to the projects that are the highest priority for sportsmen.

The bill would give the states up to five years to use Pittman-Robertson funds for range projects and land acquisition. This would allow the states to accumulate funds during a five-year period, to provide more latitude to build range projects or purchase land. Presently, states have only two years to “use or lose” the funds apportioned to them.

Another important provision of S. 1702 is a provision that would protect the federal government from legal liability in relation to the construction and operation of shooting ranges. Despite the fact that such lawsuits have been very rare, the threat of legal action that might result from an accident at a range funded by federal money or located on federal land pprevents federal agencies from authorizing areas of public land fore recreational shooting. S. 1702 would provide immunity from civil lawsuits or money damages for any injury caused by activity at a public range located on federal land or constructed or maintained using Pittman-Robertson funds.

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Established in 1871, the National Rifle Association is America’s oldest civil rights and sportsmen’s group. Four million members strong, NRA continues its mission to uphold Second Amendment rights and to advocate enforcement of existing laws against violent offenders to reduce crime. The Association remains the nation’s leader in firearm education and training for law-abiding gun owners, law enforcement and the military.

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New Bill Promoting and Creating Target Shooting Ranges S. 1702

National Shooting Sports Foundation

NEWTOWN, Conn. –-(AmmoLand.com)- The National Shooting Sports Foundation, the trade association for the firearms, ammunition, hunting and shooting sports industry, applauded the introduction of legislation, the Recreational Fishing and Hunting Heritage and Opportunities Act (HR 3749), to greatly enhance the ability of federal land managers to provide, promote and plan for recreational uses that balance the needs and interests of all outdoor enthusiasts.

The bill, introduced by U.S. Reps. Dan Boren (D-Okla.) and Paul Ryan (R-Wis.), requires that all federal public land planners evaluate the effects that management initiatives have on outdoors activities and provide a clear analysis of how proposed actions would affect these traditional users of federal public lands.

“This legislation is key to ensuring that our hunting and shooting heritage continues to endure, even amidst continued threats from anti-hunting and anti-gun special interest groups, on federal lands,” said NSSF Senior Vice President and General Counsel Lawrence G. Keane.

The bill specifically directs the U.S. Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management to utilize the multi-use mandates in their agencies’ respective land-management plans to promote sportsmen and sportswomen’s access to forest and public lands.

The bill would further provide federal land managers with the authority to designate specific areas for recreational shooting.

“The firearms industry thanks Congressmen Boren and Ryan for their continued support of sportsmen and women in the United States,” concluded Keane.

About NSSF
The National Shooting Sports Foundation is the trade association for the firearms industry. Its mission is to promote, protect and preserve hunting and the shooting sports. Formed in 1961, NSSF has a membership of more than 4,000 manufacturers, distributors, firearms retailers, shooting ranges, sportsmen’s organizations and publishers. For more information, log on to www.nssf.org.

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Firearms Industry Applauds Introduction of Fishing and Hunting Heritage Bill

National Rifle Association

Virginia - -(AmmoLand.com)- NRA-ILA applauds the outstanding pro-gun advocacy of former Virginia Attorney General and current Republican Gubernatorial candidate Bob McDonnell (R).

On Monday, September 14, NRA’s Political Victory Fund (NRA-PVF) announced the endorsement of McDonnell for Virginia governor. McDonnell’s proven pro-gun record earned him a strong “A” rating.

“Bob McDonnell is an effective leader for Virginia hunters and gun owners,” said NRA-ILA Executive Director Chris W. Cox. “His opinions and actions as attorney general have protected and enhanced the Second Amendment rights of law-abiding Virginians. His zero-tolerance attitude toward criminals makes him the best choice for governor. We ask every Virginia hunter, gun owner and Second Amendment advocate to vote McDonnell for governor this November.”

McDonnell commented, “I am pleased and honored to receive the endorsement of the NRA and its hundreds of thousands of members, hunters and gun owners within the Commonwealth of Virginia. Our state has long been a leader in respecting the constitutional rights of law-abiding gun owners. Those efforts will continue if I’m elected governor.”

Virginia Gubernatorial Candidate Bob McDonnell

McDonnell has consistently proven he understands and values the importance of the Second Amendment. In February 2008, McDonnell was one of 31 state attorneys general to sign the amicus brief in the historic District of Columbia v. Heller case, supporting an individual right to keep and bear arms. In 2007, McDonnell issued an opinion stating that the Department of State Police should not release to the public the names and addresses of people who possess a concealed carry permit, as releasing such information puts permit holders at risk.

Bob McDonnell also played a key role in bringing to an end New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s use of non-law enforcement agents to conduct unauthorized “straw purchases” in Virginia and other states. After concerns were raised about these unauthorized tactics, McDonnell drafted and requested the introduction of HB 2653, which prohibited such reckless actions from occurring again.

“Bob McDonnell stood up against Bloomberg’s underhanded attacks on the constitutional rights of Virginia’s law-abiding gun dealers and owners,” concluded Cox. “We are confident that he will continue to defend our right to keep and bear arms as Governor of Virginia and we are proud to announce his endorsement.”

Contact Information for Bob McDonnell can be found at: http://www.bobmcdonnell.com/index.php/contact

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Established in 1871, the National Rifle Association is America’s oldest civil rights and sportsmen’s group. Four million members strong, NRA continues its mission to uphold Second Amendment rights and to advocate enforcement of existing laws against violent offenders to reduce crime. The Association remains the nation’s leader in firearm education and training for law-abiding gun owners, law enforcement and the military.

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NRA-PVF Endorsed Virginia Gubernatorial Candidate Bob McDonnell

National Rifle Association

Virginia - -(AmmoLand.com)-This election season, Virginia NRA members and Second Amendment supporters are more inspired than ever to protect the Second Amendment in Virginia! On July 28th, 2009, grassroots activists from all over Central Virginia gathered at Bass Pro Shops in Ashland for a standing-room-only volunteer reception with 119 energetic activists in attendance.

The meeting included an informative presentation by Brent Gardner, NRA-ILA Grassroots Coordinator, covering the many ways to become more politically active and successful methods to advocate for our Second Amendment rights.

Over 50 people signed up to become FrontLines™ Volunteers, NRA-ILA’s most dedicated volunteers who work vigorously at the local, state, and federal levels to defend our Second Amendment rights.

Additionally, dozens of the meeting’s attendees took call lists in an effort to register pro-gun voters prior to Virginia’s October 5th voter registration deadline.

Excitement from the meeting drew in several other Second Amendment groups. With all of these organizations united to protect our rights, the grassroots force in Virginia is sure to be outstanding as we focus toward victory on November 3rd. To become more involved with NRA-ILA’s efforts across Virginia.

Please contact your region’s Campaign Field Representative:

• Greg Mortensen – 571-292-4796 – NRANMH1@gmail.com
• Counties of: Loudoun, Frederick, Warren, Faquier, City of Winchester
• Kristin Murray – 302-690-5575 – KMurray12@gmail.com
• Counties of: Henrico, Hanover, Goochland, Cumberland, Powhatan, Chesterfield, Dimwiddie, Cities of Richmond, Petersburg
• Bill Lattanzi – 703-309-4989 – bill.lattanzi@gmail.com
• Counties of: Prince William, Stafford, Culpepper, Cities of Manassas, Manassas Park
• Reese Talley – 940-867-0971 – reese.talley@gmail.com
• Counties of Pittsylvania, Franklin, Campbell, City of Danville
• Brock Phillips – 505-417-9399 – brock_phillips@hotmail.com
• Counties of: Roanoke, Montgomery, Bedford, Appomatax, Cities of: Roanoke, Salem
• Tom Garloch – 614-397-3284 – thomasgarloch@yahoo.com
• Counties of: Isle of Wright, James City, York, Gloucester, Cities of: Virginia Beach, Suffolk, Portsmouth, Chesapeake, Norfolk, Hampton, Newport News, Poquoson.
• NRA-ILA Headquarters Staff – 800-392-VOTE(8683) – ila-contact@nrahq.org Fairfax County

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Established in 1871, the National Rifle Association is America’s oldest civil rights and sportsmen’s group. Four million members strong, NRA continues its mission to uphold Second Amendment rights and to advocate enforcement of existing laws against violent offenders to reduce crime. The Association remains the nation’s leader in firearm education and training for law-abiding gun owners, law enforcement and the military.

National Rifle Association Institute for Legislative Action

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NRA-ILA Virginia Campaign Updates

National Rifle Association

Virginia - -(AmmoLand.com)-Over the course of the summer, the NRA Grassroots team in Hampton Roads has recruited and spoken with thousands of Second Amendment voters on the importance of the state elections taking place this fall in Virginia.

On September 5-6, Showmasters/C & E Gunshows was the perfect place to go for Hampton Roads gun enthusiasts and future voters. NRA-ILA’s Grassroots Division set up camp at the show and had a great time distributing NRA bumper stickers, buttons, and literature. Hampton Roads-area EVC Steve Vann and his wife Lorie, helped with voter registration.

As our Virginia NRA family steps up our grassroots activities in fall 2009, we are laying a solid foundation for the 2010 congressional elections that are just around the corner.

About:
Established in 1871, the National Rifle Association is America’s oldest civil rights and sportsmen’s group. Four million members strong, NRA continues its mission to uphold Second Amendment rights and to advocate enforcement of existing laws against violent offenders to reduce crime. The Association remains the nation’s leader in firearm education and training for law-abiding gun owners, law enforcement and the military.

National Rifle Association Institute for Legislative Action

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NRA-ILA Virginia Campaign Updates

Virginia Citizens Defense League

Virginia - -(AmmoLand.com)- The VCDL 2009 Statewide Candidate Surveys were mailed quite some time ago to all six candidates running for statewide office.

All three Republican candidates have responded to the VCDL survey. Unfortunately, none of the Democrats have responded.

What are they hiding? Why are they afraid to publicly take a position on this important issue? Why don’t they want you to know their position?

Failure to return a completed survey frequently indicates indifference, if not outright hostility, toward the Right to Keep and Bear Arms.

Below, I have listed the candidates who have NOT responded to the VCDL Statewide Candidate Survey.

• Governor: Creigh Deeds creigh@deedsforvirginia.com 571-303-2260
• Lt Governor: Jody Wagner jody.wagner@jodyforva.com 757-325-9608
• Attorney General: Steve Shannon http://www.shannon2009.com/contact 703-218-3501

Please contact the campaigns of each candidate by BOTH email AND phone and urge them to answer the VCDL survey.

Don’t accept vague generalizations such as “the candidate supports the 2nd Amendment”. Remember, anti-gun zealot Chuck Schumer can probably say that he supports the 2nd Amendment, but his view is that it does NOT apply to you.

Find out what their real positions are by politely and firmly insisting that they complete the VCDL survey and send it in immediately. If they have misplaced their survey, have them contact me at vp@vcdl.org and I’ll email them another copy.

Thanks for your help!

About:
Virginia Citizens Defense League, Inc. (VCDL). VCDL is an all-volunteer, non-partisan grassroots organization dedicated to defending the human rights of all Virginians. The Right to Keep and Bear Arms is a fundamental human right.

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