Second Amendment March

Michigan - -(AmmoLand.com)- Things are going well with the Second Amendment March. We now have 29 State Coordinators and website traffic is holding steady at 45,000 unique visitors per week. Donations were up slightly last month but still painfully short of what we’ll need to pull this event off. I hate to beg, but even five dollars per person would be a great help in organizing efforts.

Dennis Sanford, our Field Representative, will be sending out the official letters to the gun industry next week asking for monetary and logistical support. We’re hoping that during these times of record firearm and ammo sales that the gun industry will help us out. If you have any leads on corporations or businesses (large or small) who would like to support the march, please email me at skip@secondamendmentmarch.com with all the details and I’ll follow up.

Also, I’ve recently mailed letters to Chris Cox and Wayne LaPierre of the National Rifle Association officially asking for their support. They have a lot of resources at their command and it would be great to get their help. Already, many NRA members are helping us out, but it is NRA headquarters who controls the assets we need to help publicize the march. Feel free to call or write the NRA asking that they support the Second Amendment March in some capacity. Gun Owners of America has already pledged their support to the Second Amendment March. You can tell Larry Pratt thank you by going to www.gunownersofamerica.org.

A new and improved Second Amendment March website will be up and running in a few weeks. More details will follow in next week’s newsletter.

Your Board of Directors meets every Wednesday night to discuss and organize the march. Also, your State Coordinators meet every other Thursday to share plans and concerns as they organize on a state level.

Lately we’ve been getting a lot of help from nine-twelvers and TEA party folks. This is great because they are highly motivated and organized and they’ve already done a successful march on DC. We are learning from them everyday, and we appreciate their help.

I would like to do more radio interviews to publicize the march, so please have your local radio station contact me at 269-838-5586 to set it up. No radio station is too large or too small.

We’ve been working on a new online store and that should be up and running in two weeks. Stay tuned for details in next week’s newlsetter.

If any of you have concerns, comments, or suggestions or wish to volunteer to help promote the march, please email me at skip@secondamendmentmarch.com and we can talk. Many people feel unqualified to lead or to organize, but it’s not that tough. I can relate because I don’t feel qualified to lead either, but someone has to do it. Why not you? Contact me if you are willing to help.

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The mission of the Second Amendment March is to galvanize the courage and resolve of Americans; to petition our elected officials against establishing anti-gun legislation; and to remind America that the Second Amendment is necessary to maintain our right to self defense. Visit: www.secondamendmentmarch.com

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Second Amendment March Update for November 20th

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Florida --(AmmoLand.com)-After a three-year fight, the Orlando Sentinel reports, gun rights advocates in Florida won the right to keep firearms in their cars at work.

According to a story in the Orlando Sentinel, you can take your gun to work, but there are restrictions. “Florida’s Preservation and Protection of the Right to Keep and Bear Arms in Motor Vehicles Act of 2008″ isn’t completely cut-and-dried. So don’t put your pistol in your lunchpail until you know the rules.

First, not just anyone can bring a gun to work.

Only those with a concealed weapon permit from the state of Florida are protected by the law. The NRA had pushed for this change for years, arguing that many law-abiding gun owners were left unprotected on their way to and from work because their employers prohibited firearms on their property.

The Florida Chamber of Commerce and the Florida Retail Federation fought hard against the bill. They argued it would trample businesses’ private property rights by taking away their ability to set policies for their employees.

But a federal judge upheld the law, which applies to full- and part-time employees, independent contractors, volunteers, interns and other similar positions. Employers aren’t allowed to search workers’ vehicles looking for guns — or even ask employees if they have one, according to the story in the Sentinel.

What was labeled the “guns-at-work” law really should be called the “guns-in-the-parking-lot” law, gun-rights advocates say.

“It conjured up images of people having guns in their office or in their plant. It was deliberately misleading,” NRA lobbyist Marion Hammer said.

The law doesn’t allow gun-owners to carry semi-automatics weapon into offices or supermarkets where they work. Rather, it only allows them to leave it locked up in their car outside. In effect, it prevents most employers from telling their workers to leave their weapons at home.

There are exceptions. The law doesn’t apply to schools, prisons, nuclear power plants, defense plants or businesses that have combustible or explosive materials.

The exemptions built into the law became controversial after the law was passed. Some employers, including Disney and Universal Studios, twisted themselves into odd shapes to get an exemption.

Disney claims an exemption because it has a permit for explosives — namely, fireworks used in its extensive pyrotechnic displays. Universal Orlando houses a work-study program staffed by Orange County Public Schools, so it also prohibits firearms on its property.

A Disney security guard defied the ban and sued after he was fired. Eventually, the case was dismissed.

State law also allows people to carry a gun in their vehicle even without a concealed-weapon permit, as long as it is secured and “not readily accessible for immediate use.”

So, businesses can’t kick you out for having a firearm on their property, as long as it’s locked up and not being brandished.

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Floridians Retain Right to Keep Firearms in Cars

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New York, NY --(AmmoLand.com)- Billionaire anti-gun zealot Michael Bloomberg, mayor of New York City, recently appeared on “Meet the Press.” Host David Gregory asked him, “How can you muster the clout and the power to take on the NRA?” Bloomberg raised some eyebrows with his response.

“If you look at what the real numbers are, I think that we can pull together here and raise enough money . . . to take on this issue and explain to Congress this is just an outrage,” said Bloomberg.

Having called your Second Amendment rights an “outrage,” Bloomberg went on to add, “I`m going to not only do that myself, I`m going to ask plenty of other people to do it. If you want to beat the NRA, you have to go out and get your message out. And it costs money to do that.”

But not all is well in the ranks of Bloomberg`s supporters.
His anti-gun lobbying group, “Mayors Against Illegal Guns” (MAIG), is in a state of turmoil. That may explain why Bloomberg has had to provide more than 95 percent of the funding for his anti-gun crusades from his personal fortune.

Bloomberg proudly cites the number of mayors in his group. But at least 25 members of his group are not mayors at all. Another five members have already lost their re-election campaigns or have retired.

The superstitious might wonder if joining Bloomberg`s group brings bad luck to its members. But read the rest of this column before you decide, because that`s just the beginning. There`s more. Much more.

Nine members of the group–all of them actual mayors, at least for the moment–were arrested or indicted on criminal charges. These include the perennial misdeeds of corrupt politicians at the lowest levels of government–bribery, corruption and money laundering. The list of charges hanging over Bloomberg`s members also includes conspiracy, tax fraud, possession of child pornography and sexual assault on a child.

Criminal cases involving five other members of the Bloomberg corps have already been completed, with the mayors in question convicted of the charges against them. Again, we have the garden variety of government corruption–bribery, extortion and conspiracy. But we also see charges for assault and even assaulting a police officer.

That particular ex-mayor, Kwame Kilpatrick of Detroit, faced 10 felony charges in two cases before he made a plea deal. He has been erased from MAIG`s official membership roster, but is still counted when Bloomberg proudly states that “over 450 mayors from more than 40 states have joined” his group. He doesn`t talk about how many have left his group (and political office) in disgrace.

But corruption charges and criminal trials aren`t the only reason mayors have resigned from MAIG. More than 40 other mayors have resigned from the group when they were made aware of its true legislative agenda.

Oldmans Township, N.J., Mayor Harry Moore resigned his membership in a letter to Bloomberg, which said in part, “I joined your coalition because of its purported purpose to combat the criminal acquisition and misuse of guns, which is a goal shared by all Americans. Regrettably, it has become abundantly clear to me that you are using this coalition of mayors to advance a hidden agenda of bringing lawsuits against members of the firearms industry and spreading anti-gun propaganda.”

Moore also protested Bloomberg`s illegal “sting” operations, which jeopardized the safety of actual law enforcement personnel.

“The Department of Justice warned you to refrain from these actions … I do not want the blood of a police officer on my hands so that you can advance your anti-gun litigation campaign,” wrote Moore.

Another resignation came from Mayor Marlene Anielski of Walton Hills, Ohio.

Her letter forcefully stated, “Mayor, you and your coalition of allies have misrepresented yourselves to the mayors of America and its citizens,” and closed by saying, “I can only hope that you will see my departure and the recent departure of other mayors from your coalition as a sign that things must change. We are all on the same side when it comes to stopping criminals from getting guns. Where you lose me is in your true quest–to end lawful firearms ownership and destroy a lawful American industry.”

One current MAIG member, Mayor Cory Booker of Newark, N.J., actually reinforced our point when he said,

“I`m not concerned about law-abiding citizens having access to guns. Not one shooting in my city last year was by somebody who went, had a background check, bought a gun and shot somebody in my city. Does not happen.”

Bloomberg apparently did not hear Booker`s wisdom, despite the fact that they were sitting next to each other on the same Sunday show when Booker made the comment.

Is your mayor on Bloomberg`s list? You can find out by visiting our website at www.NRAILA.org/mayors, or by calling us at (800) 392-VOTE. If so, we have seen that polite protests from local voters do have an impact.

Don`t let your city`s or town`s good name be used against your Second Amendment rights. Check the list today–and if your mayor is on it, it`s time for City Hall to hear from you.

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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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Bloomberg`s Phantom Mayors Against Illegal Guns

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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.

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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 Veterans Day Video In Observance Of Veterans Day

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Fairfax, VA - -(AmmoLand.com)- GunsAndHunting.com, the website of the NRA’s only monthly newsstand magazine, Shooting Illustrated, is featuring a special video in observance of Veterans Day.

With vivid images by NRA Publications Associate Photographer Hannele Lahti and narration by NRA Secretary Maj. Jim Land, the slideshow presents the Tomb of the Unknowns at sunrise and the sentinels who protect it 24 hours-a-day.

“Major Land’s commanding voice throughout the slideshow brings the debt we owe to those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice for freedom into sharp focus,” said Shooting Illustrated’s Managing Editor Adam Heggenstaller.

To view the video, click the image above or visit

www.gunsandhunting.com/Unknown_tomb_video.html.

For more information, visit GunsandHunting.com Look for Shooting Illustrated, The Definitive Source for the Modern Shooter, at a newsstand near you, or subscribe by calling (877) 232-3840.

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NRA Veterans Day Video In Observance Of Veterans Day

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FAIRFAX, VA --(AmmoLand.com)– The National Rifle Association and MetaMedia Training International have won a CINE Golden Eagle Award for the Personal Protection Outside The Home DVD in the Business- Safety, Training, and Employee Development category.

The training-oriented DVD is based on NRA’s Basic Personal Protection Outside The Home Course, developed by NRA’s Education & Training Division and taught to the public by NRA Certified Instructors.

“We focus on educating the public about responsible handling and ownership of firearms. Our nationally-recognized firearms training programs, coupled with MetaMedia’s skill and experience in producing high-quality training videos, make the Personal Protection Outside the Home DVD one of the best instructional firearms films available to the public,” said Bill Poole, Director of NRA’s Education & Training Division.

NRA’s Personal Protection Outside The Home DVD

Produced for the NRA by MetaMedia, Personal Protection Outside The Home focuses on methods of concealed carry, and covers the basics of firearm safety, as well as topics including range instruction, self-defense, and multiple-threat response. The film tells the stories of two characters that choose to carry a concealed firearm, detailing their decision to carry, training, and situations in which they must use their firearm to protect themselves.

The CINE Golden Eagle Film and Video Competition is held each spring and fall. The selection of winners involves hundreds of media and content specialists who judge entries in several moving-image genres. Over the years, the judging procedure has evolved into an efficient multi-stage jury process to determine which productions are deserving of the coveted CINE Golden Eagle Award. Each year, hundreds of jurors judge nearly 1,000 entries in 32 categories. The award acknowledges high quality production in a variety of content categories for professional, independent, and student filmmakers.

“This statue represents the fourth CINE award given to MetaMedia in the last five years,” said MetaMedia Vice President Chris Held, who also served as Project Manager for the DVD. “It’s certainly a long-running point of pride for both our staff and clients like the NRA.”

MetaMedia is known for the high quality of instructional design and technical capabilities used in their training films. NRA has paired with the company to develop instructional DVDs for other firearms training programs including reloading, muzzle loading, and pistol shooting.

To learn more about NRA’s Basic Personal Protection Outside The Home Course and other NRA firearms training programs, visit http://www.nrainstructors.org/CourseCatalog.aspx or call (703) 267-1428.

To order your copy of the Personal Protection Outside The Home DVD, visit http://materials.nrahq.org/go/product.aspx?productid=ES30017 or call (800) 336-7402.

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NRA’s Personal Protection Outside The Home DVD Wins CINE Golden Eagle Award

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Phoenix, Az. --(AmmoLand.com)- As part of NRA’s continuing efforts to protect hunters from special interest groups seeking to eliminate the use of ammunition containing lead projectiles, attorneys for NRA filed paperwork in the United States District Court in Arizona on October 14, 2009 asking the Court to allow NRA to intervene and join in the lawsuit Center for Biological Diversity v. United States Bureau of Land Management et al (3:09-cv-08011-PCT-PGR).

The court could rule on NRA’s intervention request as early as the end of this month.

The lawsuit, filed January 27, 2009 by the Center for Biological Diversity (CBD), alleges that the U.S. Bureau of Land Management and the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (BLM, FWS) are illegally mismanaging federal lands in Arizona because those agencies failed to consider the potential impact on local wildlife resulting from authorizing activities like off-road vehicle use and allowing livestock grazing. CBD’s lawsuit also claims that California condors in Arizona are becoming ill or dying as a result of eating lead in scavenged game shot by hunters using lead shot or bullets, and that BLM and FWS are violating the Endangered Species Act by allowing hunters to use of lead shot and bullets while hunting.

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NRA has been at the forefront of debunking the so-called “science” behind the theory that lead bullets are responsible for condor illness. NRA most recently worked with experts, researchers, and attorneys in California to defeat proposed state hunting regulations based on the unproven condor/lead bullets link. That success was based in large part on meticulous scientific reports prepared by experts working with NRA that exposed the deficiencies in the science, showing the theoretical link to be rooted in “psuedo-science,” as one California Fish and Game Commissioner described it.

Because of NRA’s previous experience and expertise with this issue in other states, and because there is no guarantee that either BLM or FWS will vigorously challenge the unproven assertions CBD is making about lead-based ammunition, NRA is seeking to intervene in CBD’s lawsuit to protect its members’ interests.

NRA is especially interested in defending against CBD’s lawsuit because California condors were introduced to Arizona based in large part on express promises by FWS, among others, that the reintroduction of condors would not be allowed to impact hunting.

A copy of the Motion to Intervene, CBD’s Opposition, and NRA’s Reply Brief is posted at http://www.calgunlaws.com/ .

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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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NRA Moves To Protect Hunters From Arizona Lawsuit Threatening Lead Ammunition Ban

Aimpoint CompM4 Official US Army M68CCO Red dot Sight

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FAIRFAX, VA --(AmmoLand.com)- Aimpoint Inc and MidwayUSA have once again teamed up to show their support for the National Rifle Association.

From now until December 31, 2009, every purchase of an Aimpoint CompM4 electronic Red dot optic will result in a $100 donation to the NRA.

In addition, anyone who purchases a sight and is not an NRA member will receive a free one-year NRA membership, compliments of MidwayUSA.

“Aimpoint and MidwayUSA both represent strong brands in the industry,” said Kayne Robinson, NRA General Operations Executive Director. “The NRA is grateful for their support of the Second Amendment and preserving our freedoms.”

The product package available through this NRA promotion includes:

• an Aimpoint CompM4 sight
• quick-release Picatinny rail mount
• spacer for AR-15 or similar rifles
• KillFlash(r) anti-reflection device
• MILSPEC rubber lens covers

This optic comes completely set up and ready to mount on your favorite firearm. The CompM4 provides up to eight years of continuous use from a single AA battery.

The Aimpoint CompM4 sight has long been a popular item with shooters everywhere. It is currently in use by several units in the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marines. Known in some circles as the M68 Close Combat Optic, the CompM4 is optimized for all generations of Night Vision Devices and is submersible up to 150 feet.

This limited offer is only available through December 31st, so go to www.nra.org/aimpoint or call Midway USA at 1-800-243-3220 to order your Aimpoint CompM4 sight today.

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Aimpoint & MidwayUSA Team Up To Support the NRA

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FAIRFAX, VA –-(AmmoLand.com)- The National Rifle Association’s Hunter Services Department is pleased to announce the schedule of seminars and speakers at the NRA Great American Hunting and Outdoor Show. The event will be held January 29-31, 2010 at the Carroll County Agriculture Center – Shipley Arena in Westminster, Maryland.

“An exciting line-up of speakers is scheduled for the inaugural NRA Great American Hunting and Outdoor Show,” said Bob Davis, Manager of NRA’s Hunter Services Department. “The variety of topics being presented appeals to a wide range of hunters and outdoor enthusiasts.”

Nationally-known hunting and outdoor personalities will be speaking at seminars during the show including Ralph and Vicki Cianciarulo of Archer’s Choice Media and Ray Eye of “Eye on the Outdoors” and “Winchester Turkey Revolution.” Numerous topics will be discussed by the speakers including hunting various types of game, fishing, dog training, and game calling.

Seminar Schedule (subject to change)

• Friday, January 29, 2010: Show hours 3:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
  • 4:30 – Pat Nolan of Ponderosa Kennels
  • 6:00 – Sean Mann of Beretta’s Waterfowler’s Edge TV Show & World Goose Calling Champion 7:30 – Ralph & Vicki Cianciarulo of Archer’s Choice TV Show
• Saturday, January 30, 2010: Show hours 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
  • 10:00 – Ken Penrod of Life Outdoors Unlimited
  • 11:30 – Ray Eye of Winchester Turkey Revolution TV Show
  • 1:00 – Ralph & Vicki Cianciarulo of Archer’s Choice TV Show
  • 2:30 – Sean Mann of Beretta’s Waterfowler’s Edge TV Show & World Goose Calling Champion 4:00 – Pat Nolan of Ponderosa Kennels
  • 5:30 – Eric Lahti of LUCO Caribou Adventures
• Sunday, January 31, 2010: Show hours 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
  • 10:00 – Ray Eye of Winchester Turkey Revolution TV Show
  • 11:30 – Sean Mann of Beretta’s Waterfowler’s Edge TV Show & World Goose Calling Champion
  • 1:00 – Ralph & Vicki Cianciarulo of Archer’s Choice TV Show
  • 2:30 – Ken Penrod of Life Outdoors Unlimited

All seminars are included in the show admission fee and no registration is required. General admission to the show is $10.00, but NRA Members pay just $8.00 when they present their valid membership card. Children 11 and under receive free admission. Visitors can also join or renew their membership at the show for only $35.00 and receive a free weekend pass to the show.

For more information on the NRA Great American Hunting and Outdoor Show, or to become an exhibitor, call (703) 267-1524 or send an email to rpeak@nrahq.org. To view floor plans, a list of exhibitors, and other show information, visit www.nrahq.org/hunting/2010show.asp.

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NRA Great American Hunting and Outdoor Seminar Schedule Announced

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North Carolina --(AmmoLand.com)- In 2005, North Carolina established an NRA license plate, but we needed 300 North Carolinians to commit to purchasing them before they could be issued.

We have finally reached the magic number!

The applications, along with the necessary payments, have been submitted to the North Carolina DMV, and we thank everyone who has been patiently waiting for their chance to show support for NRA on their vehicle—especially those who applied in the beginning.

It has been a long road, but your patience will soon pay off. We will be sure to post further updates as soon as we can, to let you know when to expect your NRA license plate. Again, thank you for your patience!

Our special thanks go out to NRA Western North Carolina Field Representative Doug Merrill, who has been handling all of the submitted applications, and fielding anxious calls looking for updates.

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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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Tar Heel State to Start Making NRA License Plates

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Seattle, Washington --(AmmoLand.com)- On October 28, NRA filed a complaint in the Superior Court of Washington State against the City of Seattle, asking the court to enjoin and declare invalid a recently enacted parks and recreation administrative policy that prohibits firearms in parks, community centers and other city-owned buildings.

Other plaintiffs in the case include state correctional officers and private citizens.

“NRA members are outraged that the City of Seattle has ignored and defied state law and an opinion of Washington Attorney General Rob McKenna,” said NRA-ILA Executive Director Chris W. Cox. “The NRA will continue to fight this senseless infringement on the rights of law-abiding Seattle gun owners.”

The city is in violation of Washington’s preemption statute, which forbids localities from enacting this type of ban. In October 2008, Attorney General Rob McKenna issued an opinion, which put the City of Seattle and Mayor Nickels on further notice that Washington cities may not enact local laws prohibiting possession of firearms on city property or in city-owned facilities.

“Law-abiding Seattle gun owners should be allowed to protect themselves when they go about their business, even in a park or other recreation facility,” concluded Cox.

The Second Amendment Foundation, the Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms and the Washington Arms Collectors, Inc. are working in conjunction with the NRA and are co-plaintiffs in the lawsuit against the city.

To read the complaint, please click here.

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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 Sues Seattle Over Illegal Gun Ban

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FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA --(AmmoLand.com)- The National Rifle Association is sponsoring a free shoot for interested U.S. military veterans at its headquarters range in Fairfax, Virginia, on Tuesday, November 10. Space is limited. In order to attend, please e-mail Sylvia Schneider at nrarangeadmin@nrahq.org.

The event is scheduled from 6 to 9 p.m. and includes a casual dinner. Firearms and ammo will be provided. Military personnel and veterans will be asked to take a short range test if they have not shot at the NRA’s range prior to the event.

The program features an exclusive display from the NRA National Firearms Museum. Senior curators Phil Schreier and Doug Wicklund will be available to answer questions.

“The NRA is always looking for new ways to show our brave servicemen and women we care, and this event combines the best of both our National Firearms Museum and our NRA Headquarters Range,” NRA Executive Director and retired Marine Kayne Robinson said. “We also extend a special ‘thank you’ to our friends in the industry who have offered their time and support.”

The event is free of change thanks to generous donations from Brownells; Winchester; Paralyzed Veterans of America; the NRA Range; National Firearms Museum; NRA Competitive Shooting; NRA Field Operations; NRA Law Enforcement Division; NRA Membership Division; Chick-Fil-A; Northwest Territorial Mint; and NRA Board Member Joseph DeBergalis.

Sponsorship packages are still available, and donations of attendance prizes are welcomed.

The National Rifle Association’s indoor firing range is open to the public during the following hours: Mondays 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Wednesdays 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.; Thursdays 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.; Fridays 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Saturdays 8:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.; and Sundays 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. For more range information, call 703-267-1402 or e-mail nrarangeadmin@nrahq.org.

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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 To Honor Veterans at NRA Range with Free Shoot

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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.

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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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Congress Passes NRA-Backed Legislation Protecting Pocketknives

Brownells.com

Montezuma, Iowa --(AmmoLand.com)- Pete Brownell, President of the Iowa-based gunsmithing supply company, Brownells has announced that he is running for a seat on the NRA Board of Directors.

“Thanks to my dad, Frank, I’ve been a Life Member of National Rifle Association since I was a baby. I’ve grown up believing the NRA is the best way to protect our 2nd Amendment rights and our shooting and hunting heritage.

I grew up in the industry and believe I can serve as an effective link between the people who built our traditions, and those that are enjoying them today,” said Brownell. “As President of Brownells,

I’ve continued the family tradition – started by my granddad, Bob Brownell – of supporting the NRA with our contributions to a variety of programs. Now I want to apply my knowledge of the firearms industry and my business experience to help the NRA serve our members.”

Pete Brownell

Brownell was nominated by the petitions of members, far surpassing the required number of signatures, and by the NRA’s nominating committee.

Ballots will be delivered to eligible NRA voters in the annual voting issue of their selected NRA publication.

About:
Brownells is the world’s largest supplier of firearm parts, gunsmithing tools, reloading equipment and accessories. Stocking more than 30,000 items, the company supplies armorers, gunsmiths, and shooters worldwide. All of their products are backed by a 100% satisfaction, unconditional, lifetime guarantee. For more information, or to place an order, call 800-741-0015 or visit Brownells.com

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Pete Brownell To Run For NRA Board

Pursuit Channel

LUVERNE, AL --(AmmoLand.com)- The Pursuit Channel is excited to announce the addition of Ted Nugent Tooth, Fang & Claw TV to its ever-expanding 2010 programming line-up.

While widely acclaimed as an American guitar hero, it’s Nugent’s work with the National Rifle Association (NRA) and lifelong advocacy for hunting that have earned him the respect of outdoorsmen around the globe. To Nugent, hunting is not just a sport; it is a way of life.

“Ted Nugent Tooth, Fang & Claw TV documents and delivers the way the Nugent family and millions of American families live in this amazing hunting lifestyle – real, raw, intense and pure,” said Rusty Faulk, CEO of Pursuit Channel. “Ted Nugent is one of the most recognized advocates of hunting and the outdoor lifestyle. He will be a perfect fit for Pursuit.”

“I am not satisfied simply living the good, honest outdoor lifestyle,” said Nugent. “I am driven to promote and celebrate it with all the energy and power that I possibly can. Tooth, Fang and Claw TV enthuses honest conservationists to get more involved, and its passion and intensity recruits new enthusiasts.”

Nugent joins a number of other outdoor television producers that have moved programming to Pursuit starting January 2010.

Mossy Oak recently announced its commitment of resources to branded, destination blocks of programming, anchored by their award-winning, popular programs.

The National Wild Turkey Federation, Quality Deer Management Association, Alan Warren, Keith Warren, Hank Parker, Roger Raglin and others have since made the move.

“The Nugent family is thrilled to turn up the heat in our promotion and celebration of our cherished hunting lifestyle by joining our Mossy Oak BloodBrothers on the world class Pursuit Channel with our new Tooth, Fang & Claw TV show,” said Nugent. “We don’t just produce TV shows; we document the way real Americans hunt, fish, trap and shoot.”

Pursuit Channel is the only outdoor network delivered in satellite provider DIRECTV’s BASIC package, channels received by every subscriber regardless of their level of service. With a solid, growing portfolio of cable and high power TV stations in their stable as well, the network is on track to reach more than 26 million households sometime next year.

Ted Nugent Tooth, Fang & Claw TV can only be found on Pursuit Channel. For information on how you can get Pursuit Channel in your home, call 334-335-6926 or go online to www.pursuitchannel.com. For information on allthings Nuge, visit www.tednugent.com.

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Ted Nugent Joins 2010 Programming on the Pursuit Channel

National Rifle Association

FAIRFAX, VA –-(AmmoLand.com)- The National Rifle Association recently recognized the STX-01 Committee from Corpus Christi, Texas, as winner of the 2008 Most Outstanding Friends of NRA Committee award at its September Board of Directors meeting.

Friends of NRA is a grassroots fund-raising program that fosters community involvement, raises money and gives 100% of the net proceeds to qualified local, state, and national programs. Since the inception of the program in 1993, Friends of NRA has awarded over 140 million dollars to promote shooting sports throughout the United States.

The Most Outstanding Friends of NRA Committee Award is presented each year to the Committee that raises the most funds at a single Friends of NRA event. STX-1 Friends of NRA Committee from Corpus Christi, Texas, led the nation in 2008 by raising over $188,000 in net income. Through 2008, they have raised an astounding $ 1,415,671 for The NRA Foundation and had almost 12,000 attendees.

“It’s because of the leadership and dedication of people like Laura Berry, Chairwoman of the STX-01 Committee, that we can effectively promote the shooting sports and all NRA programs to gun owners everywhere,” said NRA Executive Director Kayne Robinson.

The NRA’s National Awards Program was established in the 1980s to recognize the exemplary service of those persons who support the NRA in areas such as legislative affairs, club operations, women’s and youth programs, and fund-raising activities.

For more information on Friends of NRA and the Most Outstanding Friends of NRA Committee award, go to www.friendsofnra.org or call the NRA at 703/267-1595.

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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NRA Honors Corpus Christi Friends of NRA Committee

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

National Rifle Association

Fairfax, VA --(AmmoLand.com)- You read NRA-ILA’s alerts. You call your elected officials on important Second Amendment issues. You talk to your friends, family and others about protecting the right to keep and bear arms. In short, you are at the heart of NRA-ILA’s efforts.

Now you have an opportunity to help the NRA by sharing your thoughts on policy, politics, corporate partnerships, and more.

We are excited to announce the launch of the NRA-ILA Online Advisory Panel, a community of our most active and loyal supporters. As a part of the Advisory Panel, you will have the opportunity to engage with other NRA members, take weekly polls and surveys, compare your Members of Congress, track federal legislation, and more. This is your chance to make your voice count. NRA-ILA wants to know what you think and what gun owners are concerned-or excited-about in your part of the country.

Which issues are you most concerned about? What programs do you think work? Which ones don’t? As a part of the NRA-ILA Online Advisory Panel, you will have an opportunity to weigh in on these questions, and your voice will help target our activities and frame the Second Amendment debate.

To find out more and to sign up to become a member of the NRA-ILA Online Advisory Panel, go to: NRA.civicscience.com.

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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Join NRA-ILA’s New Online Community

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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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

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

Buckeye Firearms Foundation

Ohio --(AmmoLand.com)-We have a chance to get Ken Hanson, our legal guru and author of The Ohio Guide to Firearm Laws, on the NRA Board of Directors.

Not only would this be a great honor, it would help put Ohio gun issues front and center with the most powerful pro-gun organization in the country.

First, we have to get him officially nominated and we need more petition signatures. Will you help us?

Here’s what you have to do:

1. Click here to download a copy of the nominating petition. If you can’t open a pdf document, get Adobe Acrobat free.
2. Print the petition on LEGAL SIZE paper. We know this is inconvenient, but that’s the rule. No exceptions. If it’s not on legal paper, the NRA won’t accept it. If you can’t print it at home, print it at work. Or go to Kinko’s.
3. Fully complete line 1 of the petition if you are a voting member of the NRA. (To be a voting member, you must be a life member or an annual member for 5 consecutive years with no lapse in membership.) PRINT CLEARLY in ink. Get everyone you know who is a voting member to sign the petition as well. Collect as many signatures as you can. If you want to go above and beyond, take it to a local gun shop or range and ask them to collect signatures. You can pick it up in a few days.
4. Mail the petition to Ken Hanson no later than Tuesday, Oct. 20. NO FAXES, PHOTOCOPIES, OR EMAILS ALLOWED. They must be mailed.

We only need another 29 signatures. We’re SO close. But the time is short. You’ve always come through for us before. And we need you to come through for us again.

Help us get a Buckeye on the NRA Board of Directors!

About:
Buckeye Firearms Association is a grassroots political action committee dedicated to defending and advancing the right of Ohio citizens to own and use firearms for all legal activities.

Buckeye Firearms Association seeks to maximize your rights by endorsing and electing pro-gun candidates on the city, county, and state level, including mayors, sheriffs, legislators, and governor. We also work to defeat anti-gun legislation, pass pro-gun bills, and reform existing laws to benefit all Ohio citizens.

Unlike many anti-gun groups, we do not get our funding or support from wealthy activists or big corporations. We are a non-partisan, all-volunteer organization. Officers and supporters donate their time and skills to the pro-gun cause. Not a single dime from donors is spent on salaries or wasteful overhead. In fact, every penny is used to support political campaigns, influence public opinion, and advance gun rights around Ohio.

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Let’s Put a Buckeye on the NRA Board of Directors

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.

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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New Bill Promoting and Creating Target Shooting Ranges S. 1702

New Jersey Gun Law Guide

Somerset, NJ --(AmmoLand.com)- New Jersey gun rights attorney and author Evan Nappen is scheduled to be keynote speaker at the Association of New Jersey Rifle & Pistol Clubs (ANJRPC) combined Annual Meeting Banquet and Friends of NRA Dinner & Auction on Saturday, October 17 starting at 6:00 p.m. ANJRPC is the official NRA State Affiliate in New Jersey (www.anjrpc.org).

Attorney Nappen’s third book on New Jersey gun laws (http://www.lulu.com/content/paperback-book/new-jersey-gun-law-guide/7690746) will be launched at the banquet, and signed, numbered copies will be available to attendees at a discount.

The festivities are guaranteed to be lively as Attorney Nappen shares his unique perspective on how New Jersey’s tangled web of gun laws entraps law abiding gun owners. The auction portion of the banquet will feature collectible merchandise, and half the proceeds will be donated back to New Jersey shooters by the NRA Foundation.

Banquet seating ($50 per ticket) is open to the public on a first come, first-served basis. Prepay for a ticket to ensure that seats are still available and that the event is not sold out (contact Lisa Caso at lisa@casosguns.com or 201-424-5536).

The event will be held at the Ramada Inn Somerset, 60 Cottontail Lane, Somerset, NJ 08873 (732-560-9880)

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New Jersey Gun Law Guide to Be Launched at State Association Annual Banquet

Whitetails Unlimited

Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin--(AmmoLand.com)- Whitetails Unlimited has been a longtime supporter of hunter donations to food pantries and has been instrumental in both financing and expanding programs in many states.

This hunting season WTU again encourages hunters to donate venison they cannot use personally to food pantries in their area.

“Being able to donate venison has never been easier,” said WTU Executive Director Pete Gerl. “Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry has a great website (www.fhfh.org) so you can easily locate programs and processing operations in your area. The NRA’s website also has a comprehensive list of food pantries across the country.

” Just visit www.nrahq.org/hunting/hungry_nat_list.asp for the list.

“These websites provide you with drop off locations, times, and information on how to handle the deer in a manner that makes it easy for the program to process. In most cases, there is no cost to the hunter to participate.”

Whitetail Deer Doe Photo: Jeff Davis of Whitetails Unlimited

Whitetails Unlimited and local WTU chapters have financially supported numerous programs over the years, and continue to expand new programs. “These programs provide a valuable service to the communities, and are an easy way for hunters to help out while they enjoy their sport,” said Gerl. Hunters who want to financially support their local, regional, or state program can make donations at any time during the year by contacting the local program office.

“This economy has made it even more important for sportsmen and women to support local food pantries,” said Gerl. “Donations of venison can really help them out.” Gerl noted that in most parts of the country, whitetail populations are at an all-time high and deer tags have never been more generous.

Harvesting an extra deer for a local food pantry makes sense when you realize you are helping both your local community and wildlife conservation.

“If you get your deer early in the season and still want to hunt, taking another deer to donate to a food pantry is a great way to continue your season,” stated Gerl.

About:
Founded in 1982, Whitetails Unlimited is a national nonprofit conservation organization. Our mission is to raise funds in support of education, habitat enhancement and acquisition, and the preservation of the hunting tradition for the benefit of the white-tailed deer and other wildlife. When it comes to the whitetail and its environment, WTU’s degree of professionalism and dedication has earned us the reputation of being the nation’s premier whitetail organization.

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Whitetails Unlimited Urges Hunters to Donate Venison to Food Pantries

NRA Great American Hunting and Outdoor Show Guest Speakers

National Rifle Association

FAIRFAX, VA – -(AmmoLand.com)-The National Rifle Association’s Hunter Services Department is pleased to announce the launch of the NRA Great American Hunting and Outdoor Show. The event will be held January 29-31, 2010 at the Carroll County Agriculture Center Shipley Arena in Westminster, Maryland.

Many of the East Coast’s top hunting, outdoor, and shooting sports retailers have already signed on as exhibitors, including numerous outfitters and guides such as Gsell’s Whitetail Refuge. Nationally-known hunting and outdoor personalities will also be speaking at seminars during the show including Ralph and Vicki Cianciarulo of Archer’s Choice Media and Ray Eye of “Eye on the Outdoors” and “Winchester Turkey Revolution.”

Other features include the NRA Mason/Dixon Big Buck Contest and the Great American Whitetail Collection, which will be on display, showcasing forty of the largest and highest-scoring whitetails in the world.

“The NRA Great American Hunting and Outdoor Show will help us to promote hunting and let people know about all the things that NRA does for hunters. This is a great opportunity for people and their families to learn more about hunting and outdoor activities. Everyone from seasoned hunters to those new to the sport will take something away from the show,” said Bill Poole, Director of NRA’s Education & Training Division.

General admission to the show is $10.00, but NRA Members pay just $8.00 when they present their membership card. Children 11 and under receive free admission. Visitors can also join or renew their membership at the show for only $35.00 and receive a free weekend pass to the show.

Show Dates & Times:

• Friday, January 29, 2010: 3:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
• Saturday, January 30, 2010: 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
• Sunday, January 31, 2010: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

For more information or to become an exhibitor, call (703) 267-1524 or send an email to rpeak@nrahq.org. To view floor plans, a list of exhibitors, and other show information, visit http://www.nrahq.org/hunting/2010show.asp.

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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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NRA-PVF Endorsed Virginia Gubernatorial Candidate Bob McDonnell

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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.

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NRA-ILA Virginia Campaign Updates

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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.

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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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Fairfax, Va. — -(AmmoLand.com)-The National Rifle Association applauds the Supreme Court’s decision, announced today, to hear the landmark Second Amendment case of McDonald v. Chicago. The case will address the application of the Second Amendment to the states through either the Due Process clause or the Privileges or Immunities clause of the Fourteenth Amendment.

The case has major implications for the legality of restrictive gun laws not only in Chicago, but also in other cities across the United States.

The decision to hear the case, which will be argued later this year or early next year, gives Second Amendment advocates across America hope that this fundamental freedom will not be infringed by unreasonable state and local laws.

“The Second Amendment applies to every citizen, not just to those living in federal enclaves like Washington D.C. In the historic Heller decision, the Supreme Court reaffirmed what most Americans have known all along — that the Second Amendment protects an individual right and that it applies to all Americans. The government should respect the Second Amendment rights of law-abiding citizens throughout our country, regardless of where they live, and NRA is determined to make sure that happens,” said Wayne LaPierre, NRA executive vice president.

In the June ruling that the Supreme Court will now review, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit held that the Second Amendment does not apply to state and local governments. That opinion left in place the current ban on the possession of handguns in Chicago.

However, the Seventh Circuit incorrectly claimed it was bound by precedent from 19th century Supreme Court decisions in failing to incorporate the Second Amendment. Many legal scholars believe that the Seventh Circuit should have followed the lead of the earlier Ninth Circuit panel decision in Nordyke v. Alameda County, which found that those cases don’t prevent the Second Amendment from applying to the states through the Due Process clause of the Fourteenth Amendment.

To the contrary, a proper incorporation analysis supports application of the Second Amendment to the States.

“It is an injustice that the residents of Chicago continue to have their Second Amendment rights denied,” said Chris W. Cox, NRA’s chief lobbyist. “It’s time that the fundamental right of self-defense is respected by every jurisdiction throughout the country. It is our hope that the Supreme Court will find, once and for all, that all law-abiding Americans have the God-given, constitutionally-protected right of self-defense, no matter what city, county or state they call home.”

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Supreme Court to Hear McDonald v. Chicago — Monumental Second Amendment Case

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FAIRFAX, Va. --(AmmoLand.com)- Beginning in 2009, the National Rifle Association’s Friends of NRA banquets program has allowed the public to purchase its tickets online. With a growing number of banquet attendees becoming more technologically savvy and the ever-increasing amount of services available online, Friends of NRA decided it was the right time to implement the feature.

Projecting only $10,000 in online ticket sales for the first year as people became accustomed to the new system, as of September 15, 2009, just over $100,000 in sales had been made. Friends of NRA is hopeful that as the website expands and more becomes available through it, online ticket purchases will increase further. Having become a vital component to the success of the program in just its first year, the huge success of online ticket sales can be attributed to the Friends of NRA field representatives who are continually pushing for sales through their volunteers, email blasts, and the program’s website.

“It’s exciting to see our program make this step with technology,” said Kyle Weaver, Managing Director of Field Operations. “These types of improvements make all aspects of Friends of NRA more efficient and help our volunteers in their grassroots work. We look forward to introducing more of these changes in the near future.”

Friends of NRA is a grassroots fund-raising program that fosters community involvement, raises money, and gives 100% of the net proceeds to qualified local, state, and national programs. Working with the NRA’s field staff, thousands of volunteers nationwide participate in the program by organizing committees and planning events in their communities.

Visit the Friends of NRA website at www.friendsofnra.org. For more information contact Event Services Manager Jeremy Greene at (703) 267-1354 or jgreene@nrahq.org.

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Friends Of NRA Surpasses $100K In Online Ticket Sales

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COLUMBIA, MO --(AmmoLand.com)- First Fidelity Reserve (FFR) has announced they will expand their NRA sponsorship by becoming a major sponsor of the NRA National Action Pistol Championship, also known as the NRA Bianchi Cup, set to take place in Columbia, Missouri, from May 26-29, 2010. FFR was also the sponsor of the 2009 NRA National Pistol Championships at Camp Perry.

First Fidelity Reserve will sponsor the Practical Event of the NRA Bianchi Cup and plans to provide $15,000 in cash and prizes.

FFR’s CEO Jason Whitney, who will be attending the Championship, said, “Out of all the areas within the NRA (legislative, sporting, fundraising) that we support both locally and nationally, the shooting competitions are by far the most exciting and fun. And, as always, we’re proud that the NRA asked us to be a part of Bianchi Cup!”

Since its inception in 1979, the NRA Bianchi Cup has retained its original course of fire, consisting of four events: Practical, Barricade, Moving Target and Falling Plates. Speed and accuracy are the key to winning the Championship. Each event is timed and worth 480 points, equaling a total of 1920 possible points. Action pistol competitors are permitted to use a two-handed grip, and competitors must start with their guns holstered. This dynamic type of competition makes the match more appealing to spectators.

First Fidelity Reserve is a leading provider of Bullion and Rare Coins to tens of thousands of collectors and numismatic professionals. The Beaumont, Texas, based investment company is known internationally for their knowledge of investing in collectable coins and serves as the Market Maker in certified United States coins, such as Type II and Type III Liberty Double Eagles and the renowned Indian Head and $3.00 Princess designs of early 1900, as well as key date numismatic treasure in the gold, platinum and silver American Eagle family of coins. FFR also provides a variety of informative publications, newsletters, and other educational material on coin collecting.

“The NRA Competitive Shooting Division is pleased to welcome First Fidelity Reserve as a sponsor of the 2010 NRA Bianchi Cup,” said Mike Krei, Director of NRA’s Competitive Shooting Division. “We are excited to have FFR sponsor another NRA Competitive Shooting championship and appreciate their dedication to our championships, competitive shooting sports and generous support to the 2010 NRA Bianchi Cup.”

For more information on the 2010 NRA Bianchi Cup, or the NRA Action Shooting Program, contact Tom Hughes at 703-267-1451, or by email, BianchiCup@nrahq.org. For more information on NRA Competitive Shooting Sponsorships, please visit www.nrasportsponsors.com or contact Woody Arenas in the NRA Competitive Shooting Division at 703-267-1469 or by email, warenas@nrahq.org. To learn more about First Fidelity Reserve, visit www.firstfidelityreserve.com.

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First Fidelity Reserve to Sponsor 2010 NRA Bianchi Cup

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Trenton, NJ --(AmmoLand.com)-Last week, we reported on the Wicker amendment—a NRA-backed amendment to H.R. 3288 (the FY 2010 Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development appropriations bill) that would reform policies regarding the transportation of firearms on Amtrak trains.

The measure was adopted by the Senate on Wednesday, September 16, by a vote of 68-30, and would allow law-abiding Amtrak passengers the ability to securely transport firearms in their checked baggage while traveling by Amtrak train.

Currently, passengers who choose to travel by passenger rail in the United States cannot transport a firearm in checked baggage as they can on airlines.

Not wanting to miss any opportunity to grandstand and show off his vehemently anti-gun views, New Jersey Governor Jon S. Corzine (D) sent a letter to Congressional leaders asking them to oppose the Wicker amendment.

The Governor said in his letter, “I am outraged by a provision included in the Senate FY10 Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development (”THUD”) appropriations bill that requires Amtrak to accept passengers who carry firearms and ammunition in their checked baggage. This provision creates an unacceptable threat to the safety of New Jerseyans.”

Corzine, of course, ignored the fact that American citizens safely transport firearms in checked baggage on airlines every day.

Corzine went on to say that he “will not allow the NRA to force guns to be transported or carried into places like Newark and New Brunswick Stations, the gateways to our major universities.”

“Force guns to be transported or carried” into New Jersey? That’s sensationalism at its finest. So much for the option of exercising our Second Amendment freedoms.

Another career anti-gun politician also jumped on the bandwagon to punish the law-abiding for political gain—none other than New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg.

We have been reporting a lot lately about Bloomberg’s anti-gun group “Mayors Against Illegal Guns” (MAIG), which has built its membership by selling itself as a group solely interested in fighting “illegal” guns. A look at its agenda, however, clearly shows that fighting criminals is not what this group is about. Instead, MAIG has focused its efforts on promoting new gun laws and regulations and on furthering its anti-gun agenda in the courts.

So it comes as no surprise that Bloomberg would also come out against the Wicker amendment.

Speaking from Penn Station on September 20th, Bloomberg said, “If anyone in Congress thinks that the threat of a terrorist attack on a train has gone away, they are sadly mistaken. And the American people will blame the Senate if a terrorist attack does occur.” He went on to say, “The legislation allowing guns on Amtrak was passed because of ideological politics—not public safety.”

Bloomberg was joined by a contingent of local mayors, as well as anti-gun Rep. Carolyn McCarthy (D), who concluded, “This shows that the [National Rifle Association] has too much influence over Congress.”

It appears you can add participatory politics by voting citizens to Hizzoner’s growing list of dislikes.

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Share Your Hunting Photos, Stories with NRA

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FAIRFAX, Va.—-(AmmoLand.com)-If you have a picture of a young hunter grinning ear to ear with his first deer, or if you took that buck of a lifetime and want the whole world to know about it, send the photo to www.NRAhuntersrights.org for posting on the site’s Trophy Gallery. All hunters are welcome to share their photos, and what constitutes a trophy is completely up to you!

Simply e-mail your picture to huntersrights@nrahq.org and put “Trophy Gallery” in the subject line. All photos should be sharp, tasteful, and display safe gun handling practices. Include the following information with your submission:

• • Your name and hometown
• • Date and location of the hunt
• • Firearm used
• • Type of game species
• • Any special details (first buck, record book animal, etc.)

In addition to hunting photos, www.NRAhuntersrights.org is also accepting stories about recent hunts for its “Members’ Hunt Reports” section. Stories can be reviews of guided trips or narratives from do-it-yourself hunts. Please include information on the type of hunting methods used, how the hunt unfolded, details and contact information for guides/outfitters where applicable, and recommendations or tips for other hunters.

Send all stories and accompanying photos to huntersrights@nrahq.org for consideration and include “Hunt Report” in the subject line. Regrettably, payment cannot be offered for any submissions.

For the most up-to-date information about your hunting rights there’s just one source: www.NRAhuntersrights.org.

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Fairfax, Va. --(AmmoLand.com)- Captain Philip Hemphill of the Mississippi Highway Patrol has won first place in the NRA’s 47th annual National Police Shooting Championships (NPSC) Shooting Range Park in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Hemphill’s score of 2989-215x beat out nearly 400 other law enforcement competitors, making the Captain a record-setting 10-time champion of the National Police Shooting Championships.

“No one is surprised by Philip’s win,” Executive Director of NRA General Operations Kayne Robinson said. “He is one of the top shooters in the world, and we welcome him back to the NRA National Police Shooting Championships.”

Additional winners:

• *Second Place: Robert Vadasz of the U.S. Border Patrol 2976-219x
• *Third Place: Enoch Smith of the U.S. Border Patrol 2976-193x
• *High Woman: Gina Hernandez of the U.S. Border Patrol 2964-164x
• *High New Shooter: David Venables of the Houston Police Department 2962-158x
• *High-Non U.S. Citizen: Emil Fejer of the Police of the Czech Republic 2938-142x
• *High Reserve Officer: Virgil Scott of the Jefferson County Sheriff Department 2891-119x
• *High State Trooper: Philip Hemphill of the Mississippi Highway Patrol 2989-215x
• *High Conservation Officer: Michael Dowd of the Colorado State Parks 2966-179x
• *High Retired Officer: Larry Malin of the New Mexico Mounted Patrol 2943-150x
• *High Retired Officer Over 61:John Pride 2960-165x
• *High Sheriff-Deputy Sheriff: Jerry Eason of the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Department 2957-183x

For additional information and complete results from the Championships, visit www.NRAblog.com.

The NRA’s National Police Shooting Championships utilize real law enforcement shooting skills. Competitors start with guns holstered and fire timed matches with both revolvers and semi-automatic pistols from varying distances and positions. The aggregate scores from the revolver and semi-automatic pistol matches are used to crown a national champion.

First held in 1962, NPSC is just one of many programs directed by NRA’s Law Enforcement Activities Division. These programs are supported by the Davidson’s Law Enforcement Endowment and the Law Enforcement Training Endowment of the NRA Foundation, which includes a generous $251,000 donation from Brownells and more than 100 other firearm related businesses.

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Mississippi’s Philip Hemphill Sweeps NRA’s National Police Shooting Championships

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Fairfax, Va. –-(AmmoLand.com)- The National Rifle Association’s 47th annual National Police Shooting Championships (NPSC) are underway this week at the Shooting Range Park in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Returning champion Robert Vadasz, a senior agent with the U.S. Border Patrol based in Tampa, Florida, is up against nine-time champion Captain Philip Hemphill, with the Mississippi Highway Patrol. The competition is fierce.

“At this point in the game, it’s hard to tell, but there certainly has been spirited debate about who will leave with this year’s title,” Executive Director of NRA General Operations Kayne Robinson said.

NRAblog.com updates with scores, photos, and video on a daily basis. For more information on the current Championships, visit www.NRAblog.com today.

“It’s very cool to go up against the best of the best,” Vadasz said. “Philip Hemphill is a friend of mine who just happens to be one of the best shooters I have ever met.”

The NRA’s e National Police Shooting Championships utilize real law enforcement shooting skills. Competitors start with guns holstered and fire timed matches with both revolvers and semi-automatic pistols from varying distances and positions. The aggregate scores from the revolver and semi-automatic pistol matches are used to crown a national champion.

First held in 1962, NPSC is just one of many programs directed by NRA’s Law Enforcement Activities Division. These programs are supported by the Davidson’s Law Enforcement Endowment and the Law Enforcement Training Endowment of the NRA Foundation, which includes a generous $251,000 donation from Brownells and more than 100 other firearm related businesses.

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Florida’s Robert Vadasz Challenges Mississippi’s Philip Hemphill At NRA’s National Police Shooting Championships

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Fairfax, VA --(AmmoLand.com)- Award nominations for the 2010 awards are being accepted until November 1, 2009.

Many women have made significant contributions in the areas listed below and you probably know a few of them.

Please take a moment to nominate them for an award appropriate to their contributions.

This is the perfect way to recognize their hard work and dedication.

In recognition of the significant contributions made by women in the areas of Second Amendment advocacy, education, volunteerism, hunting and shooting sports activities the National Rifle Association bestows the:

• Sybil Ludington Women’s Freedom Award upon women whose contributions have been made at the national level.
• Marion P. Hammer Woman of Distinction Award upon women whose contributions have been made at the local, state and/or regional levels.

For more information about NRA’s Women’s Awards Program, please call Patty Zollman at 800-861-1166 or visit www.nrahq.org/women/index.asp to download nomination forms.

Please note: Women may not be nominated for both the Sybil Ludington Women’s Freedom Award and the Marion P. Hammer Woman of Distinction Award in the same year.

Deadline For Nominations:
November 1, 2009

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-In Just Last Month McDonnell was Endorsed by: The Virginia Farm Bureau Federation; Virginia Realtors; Virginia Credit Unions; National Federation of Independent Business; National Rifle Association-

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RICHMOND, VA --(AmmoLand.com)- Bob McDonnell, Republican gubernatorial nominee and former Attorney General of Virginia, was endorsed today by the National Rifle Association. The NRA is recognized as America’s foremost defender of Second Amendment rights, and the group has over 120,000 members in Virginia. The association interviewed Bob McDonnell and Creigh Deeds prior to making the endorsement, in addition to reviewing questionnaires filled out by the two candidates, and thoroughly reviewing their voting records and policy positions.

Speaking about the endorsement, McDonnell remarked,

“Over the course of my career in public service, I have worked to protect and uphold the Second Amendment rights guaranteed in the Bill of Rights to the United States Constitution. The Second Amendment rights of law abiding Virginians must be respected and protected. That is what I did while serving as Virginia’s Attorney General. We worked to stop unauthorized attempted straw purchases by outside agents operating in the Commonwealth. We moved quickly to make the Commonwealth one of the first states to file an amicus brief in support of the individual right to bear arms in the historic Supreme Court Case of District of Columbia v. Heller. As governor I will continue to defend the individual right to keep and bear arms, and stand on the side of Virginia’s law abiding gun owners. The National Rifle Association is committed to protecting our constitutional rights and I am honored to receive this endorsement.”

Chris Cox, NRA Institute for Legislative Action executive director, noted, ““Bob McDonnell is an effective leader for Virginia hunters and gun owners. His opinions and actions as an 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.”

This endorsement comes just weeks after McDonnell received the support of four organizations representing Virginia’s major job creators. McDonnell was endorsed by: Virginia Realtors ®, the largest trade association in Virginia with over 33,000 members; Virginia AgPAC, the political action committee of the Virginia Farm Bureau Federation with over 147,000 members statewide; the Virginia Credit Union League, a trade association representing the Commonwealth’s 194 not-for-profit credit unions and the 3 million member-owners residing in Virginia; and, the National Federation of Independent Businesses, the leading small business association in the Commonwealth whose membership consists of nearly 6,000 small businesses across the state.

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National Rifle Association Endorses Bob McDonnell for Governor

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New York, NY --(AmmoLand.com)-Over the past few months, NRA-ILA has received hundreds of e-mails warning us about “SB-2099,” a bill that would supposedly require you to report all your guns on your income tax return every April 15.

Like many rumors, there’s just a grain of truth to this one. Someone’s recycling an old alert, which wasn’t even very accurate when it was new.

There actually was a U.S. Senate bill with that number that would have taxed handguns — nine years ago. It was introduced by anti-gun Sen. Jack Reed (D-R.I.), and it would have included handguns under the National Firearms Act’s tax and registration scheme. This has nothing to do with anyone’s Form 1040, of course.

Fortunately, S. 2099 disappeared without any action by the Senate, back when Bill Clinton was still in the White House. We reported about it back then, just as we report about new anti-gun bills every week. Now, it’s time for gun owners to drop this old distraction and focus on the real threats at hand.

To read a story by NRA-ILA Executive Director Chris W. Cox on this and other rumors, please click here.

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Sacramento, California --(AmmoLand.com)- Yesterday, the Senate gave final approval to Senate Bill 585 by a 21-18 vote. SB585 now heads to the desk of Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger (R) for his consideration.

SB585 is a stepping-stone to banning gun shows on all publicly-owned property in California. Introduced by State Senator Mark Leno (D-3), SB585 would prohibit the sale of firearms and ammunition on the property or inside the buildings that comprise the Cow Palace in Daly City, just outside of San Francisco.

The Senate also passed Assembly Bill 962 yesterday by a 21-18 vote. AB962 will now return to the Assembly for concurrence.

As we reported earlier this week, AB962 was amended by the Senate in an effort to make the bill easier to pass. It remains, however, a serious threat to our rights.

The Senate removed a requirement that ammunition retailers be licensed to sell ammunition. In addition, the bill would no longer prohibit the private transfer of more than 50 rounds of ammunition during a 30 day period.

Despite these changes to the bill, AB962 is still unacceptable and represents a dire threat to our ability to exercise our Second Amendment rights. Ammunition retailers would still have to store ammunition in such a manner that it would be inaccessible to purchasers. The bill still requires that individuals purchasing ammunition be fingerprinted at the time of sale, mandates that dealers keep these records and make them available for inspection by the Department of Justice.

Finally, mail order ammunition sales are still prohibited under AB962.

Please contact Governor Schwarzenegger TODAY and respectfully urge him to veto SB585. The Governor can be reached by phone at 916-445-2841 or via fax at 916-558-3160. To email Governor Schwarzenegger, please visit http://gov.ca.gov/interact. Also, please contact your Assemblymember IMMEDIATELY and respectfully urge them to oppose AB962. Contact information for your Assemblymember can be found at the link below.

http://www.capwiz.com/nra/dbq/officials/

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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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Ammunition Sales Restrictions, Gun Show Ban Moving Forward in California