Kowa Prominar 500mm F5.6FL Telephoto Lens Scope

Kowa USA

Los Angeles, California --(Ammoland.com)- In the outdoor world, cross utilization of essentials can be paramount, especially when the situation dictates minimizing your load.

Kowa introduces the Prominar 500mm F5.6FL Telephoto Lens/Scope. Its two-in-one high performance camera lens and spotting scope guarantees the perfect visual every time.

The fluorite crystal lens minimizes chromatic aberration (color blur) that occurs in most long focal length lenses. Change the standard 500mm F5.6 lens to increase brightness with the 350mm F4 and even increase the length of the telephoto with the 800mm F9.6 by using the TX07 or TX17 optimal mount adapters. Achieve focal lengths up to 1000mm-3000mm by attaching the lens to a digital camera adapter and capture nature at a distance. The interchangeable mounting system allows the effective use of multiple cameras and comes with an easy-to-use dual focus. A long hood with an attached sighting device is provided as a standard accessory.

The lightweight and compact design will withstand all elements with its dustproof and weatherproof structure. Indeed, the world is a big place, but that doesn’t mean you can’t take a good look at it.

The next time you want to experience nature to the fullest make sure you are prepared to get up close and personal with the Prominar 500 mm F5.6FL Telephoto Lens/Scope by Kowa.

For more info, check out www.kowascope.com

Shooters Committee on Political Education

Buffalo, NY --(Ammoland.com)- Another recent article on so called “assault rifles” was very misleading and biased. The violent crime problem should not focus on “too many guns on the street,” but rather on too many criminals on the streets.

An automobile is dangerous only if there is an impaired, or illegal driver behind the wheel. Guns are not dangerous unless they are in the hands of those who are irresponsible or who have a bad attitude. Millions of Americans have guns of all types and are not a problem because they are honest, law-abiding people.

However, the article promoted a ban on guns that have only cosmetic differences than those typically used for competition, hunting and home defense.

If bans worked, Prohibition would have been the success story of the Twentieth Century. It was the only Constitutional Amendment to be repealed. If bans worked, we would not have a drug problem. Gun bans also won’t work because criminals, who are the real problem, don’t obey laws. It is more productive to focus on getting criminals off the streets.

Possession of any gun by a felon is a federal offense. Project Exile, which has been little used in New York would automatically send a felon caught with a gun to a federal prison for five years.

Illegal purchase of a firearm is also a federal crime, including the straw purchases mentioned in the article. To solve a problem we have to define the problem and the problem is criminals. Get them off the streets and the problem is solved.

Full article: http://www.buffalonews.com/city/communities/buffalo/article260214.ece

About:
SCOPE is a New York State 2nd Amendment Civil Rights Organization dedicated to the preservation of firearms ownership since 1965. SCOPE is a New York State Not For Profit Volunteer Organization dedicated to the preservation of the Second Amendment. Visit: www.scopeny.org

Shooters Committee on Political Education

Lackawanna, New York --(Ammoland.com)- Front Page columnist Budd Schroeder will debate well known political blog webmaster, Joseph Illuzzi on the subject, “Should the Second Amendment be repealed?” Mr. Illuzzi’s, blog is PoliticsNY.Net and he his well known for his insight on elections and political controversial issues.

He believes that civilians should not own firearms.

The program is sponsored by the Judges & Police Conference where Mr. Schroeder is First Vice-President. He is also Chairman of the Board of S.C.O.P.E. Inc. (Shooter’s Committee On Political Education) and a member of the Board of Directors of the National Rifle Association.

Schroeder believes that the Constitution is correct and that firearms is almost a synonym for freedom. The differences in opinion between the two participants may stem from Mr. Illuzzi’s position that guns kill and he is against killing.

Mr. Schroeder has always taken the position that more lives are saved by guns. A gun is nothing more than a tool and murders are caused by people who are criminals. He has often said that the problems of violence and murders are not because there are “too many guns on the street,” but rather, too many criminals on the streets.

The debate is designed to shed light without generating heat and to present the pros and cons of gun control. The issue has a long history of having a base in religion, constitutional law, and social issues. It is expected that these issues will be addressed during the debate.

Supreme Court Justice Frank Caruso will be the moderator for this program. The Judges & Police Conference dinners usually restricted to members and guests. For this event, those interested in attending can make reservations without being a member. The deadline for reservations is October 4.

SCHROEDER v. ILLUZZI DEBATE
LUCARELLI’S – OCTOBER 7TH, 2010
1830 Abbott Road, Lackawanna, New York 14218
Call and make your dinner reservations now!!

Debbie Ritz at (716) 868-6145
or e-mail at Icequeen0620@aol.com
6:00 p.m. cash bar/7:00 p.m. dinner
8:00 p.m. – Debate
Moderator – Hon. Frank Caruso, JSC

Choice of Prime Rib,
Grilled Pork Chops or Shrimp Scampi.
Red roasted potatoes, grilled vegetables,
Cake, coffee and tea
$27.00 per person

About:
SCOPE is a New York State 2nd Amendment Civil Rights Organization dedicated to the preservation of firearms ownership since 1965. SCOPE is a New York State Not For Profit Volunteer Organization dedicated to the preservation of the Second Amendment. Visit: www.scopeny.org

Shooters Committee on Political Education

Washington, DC --(Ammoland.com)- Stay tuned – the Senate Judiciary Committee will talk about firearms on Sept 14.

Although we can only guess as to what the subject of this meeting is for, we can only speculate that committee is up to no good with regards to your second amendment rights.

This committee is chaired by Patrick Leahy (D) VT, and includes Schumer (D) NY, Durbin (D) IL, Feinstein (D) CA and Franken (D) MN. None of whom are friendly to the 2A.

NOTICE OF COMMITTEE HEARING
The Senate Committee on the Judiciary has scheduled a hearing entitled “Firearms in Commerce: Assessing the Need for Reform in the Federal Regulatory Process” for Tuesday, September 14, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. in Room 226 of the Dirksen Senate Office Building.

By order of the Chairman.

http://judiciary.senate.gov/hearings/hearing.cfm?id=4771

About:
SCOPE is a New York State 2nd Amendment Civil Rights Organization dedicated to the preservation of firearms ownership since 1965. SCOPE is a New York State Not For Profit Volunteer Organization dedicated to the preservation of the Second Amendment.

Second Amendment Foundation

BELLEVUE, WA --(Ammoland.com)-Long Island Firearms has contributed $2,000 to the Second Amendment Foundation to support its legal actions, including a lawsuit in Westchester County challenging a state law that allows carry licenses to be denied because applicants cannot show “good cause.”

This is the second such contribution from a New York group. Earlier, the Shooters Committee On Political Education (SCOPE) contributed to the SAF legal action effort.

“SAF is very grateful for this level of support from Long Island Firearms,” said SAF Executive Vice President Alan M. Gottlieb.

“The level of support we are getting from New York gun owners clearly demonstrates their dedication to correcting the Empire State’s onerous gun laws. For far too long, officials in the Empire State have treated the Second Amendment right to keep and bear arms as a highly-regulated privilege. It is time for that to end.”

On July 16, SAF filed a lawsuit in federal district court on behalf of Alan Kachalsky and Christina Nikolov, both Westchester County residents whose permit applications were denied. Kachalsky’s denial was because he could not “demonstrate a need for self protection distinguishable from that of the general public.” Nikolov’s was denied because she could not demonstrate that there was “any type of threat to her own safety anywhere.” In addition to Westchester County, Susan Cacace and Jeffrey Cohen, both serving at times as handgun permit licensing officers, are named as defendants. The lawsuit was filed in U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, White Plains Division.

“Long Island Firearms recognizes the implications of our lawsuit,” Gottlieb noted, “and they have generously put their money on the line. We certainly appreciate the support, and we’re going to use every penny wisely in our effort to restore gun rights one lawsuit at a time.”

LongIslandFirearms.com

Long Island Firearms maintains a website that promotes firearms education, gun reviews and other activities. Their website is LongIslandFirearms.com.

The Second Amendment Foundation (www.saf.org) is the nation’s oldest and largest tax-exempt education, research, publishing and legal action group focusing on the Constitutional right and heritage to privately own and possess firearms. Founded in 1974, The Foundation has grown to more than 650,000 members and supporters and conducts many programs designed to better inform the public about the consequences of gun control. SAF has previously funded successful firearms-related suits against the cities of Los Angeles; New Haven, CT; and San Francisco on behalf of American gun owners, a lawsuit against the cities suing gun makers and an amicus brief and fund for the Emerson case holding the Second Amendment as an individual right.

Visit LongIslandFirearms.com and support them today!

Second Amendment Foundation

BELLEVUE, WA --(Ammoland.com)-The New York-based Shooters Committee On Political Education (SCOPE) has made a generous $5,000 contribution to the Second Amendment

Foundation’s continuing legal efforts to roll back onerous gun laws in various states, including New York, where SAF recently filed a lawsuit in Westchester County over a state law that allows carry licenses to be denied because applicants cannot show “good cause.”

“This generous contribution from our good friends at SCOPE will help our battle against gun laws that tie the hands of law-abiding citizens in bureaucratic red tape,” said SAF Executive Vice President Alan M. Gottlieb. “SCOPE’s donation is a financial right-hook to the indifference of public officials who really should be the ones required to show good cause’ for withholding a gun permit.”

“For too long New York State has treated the right to keep and bear arms and even the basic right of self defense as privilege to be granted or denied at the whim of government officials,” added Stephen J Aldstadt, SCOPE president.

Shooters Committee on Political Education

On July 16, SAF filed a lawsuit in federal district court on behalf of Alan Kachalsky and Christina Nikolov, both Westchester County residents whose permit applications were denied. Kachalsky’s denial was because he could not “demonstrate a need for self protection distinguishable from that of the general public.” Nikolov’s was denied because she could not demonstrate that there was “any type of threat to her own safety anywhere.”

In addition to Westchester County, Susan Cacace and Jeffrey Cohen, both serving at times as handgun permit licensing officers, are named as defendants. The lawsuit was filed in U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, White Plains Division.

“This case strikes right at the core of a problem that has existed in New York for generations,” Gottlieb said.

“For far too long, the New York bureaucracy has treated our Second Amendment right as a second-class privilege. Thanks to SCOPE, we will fight to correct this unjust system in the courts. We’re restoring gun rights one lawsuit at a time.”

About
The Second Amendment Foundation (www.saf.org) is the nation’s oldest and largest tax-exempt education, research, publishing and legal action group focusing on the Constitutional right and heritage to privately own and possess firearms. Founded in 1974, The Foundation has grown to more than 650,000 members and supporters and conducts many programs designed to better inform the public about the consequences of gun control. SAF has previously funded successful firearms-related suits against the cities of Los Angeles; New Haven, CT; and San Francisco on behalf of American gun owners, a lawsuit against the cities suing gun makers and an amicus brief and fund for the Emerson case holding the Second Amendment as an individual right.

Micro-stamping is an unproven technology that can easily be defeated with common household tools, has no public safety value, and adds substantially to the cost of the firearm.

Shooters Committee on Political Education

Albany, NY --(Ammoland.com)- Since March of 2009, New York anti-gun legislators have worked steadily to advance Micro-Stamping companion bills through the legislature.

The Assembly bill A6468C passed its house May 12th, 2010 and was forwarded to the NYS Senate. The Senate bill is currently under consideration in the Senate Codes Committee; it has been printed and appears on their calendar for Tuesday, June 8th 2010.

Because micro-stamping technology is not yet available, (actual it does not exist) passage of this bill will result in a purchase freeze on all new semi-automatic pistols as of January 1st, 2012.

We must concentrate our efforts on stopping this bill in the Senate Codes Committee. Please call every Codes Committee Member and ask them to oppose this bill.

During you conversation, make your opposition to bill S6005A clearly, but respectfully; and always take the time to leave your name, address, phone number, and request a written response.

Do not be surprised if you cannot talk to the representative personally, this is common, and your efforts with their legislative aids are no less effective.

• John J. Bonacic (518) 455-3181
• Neil D. Breslin (518) 455-2225
• John A. DeFrancisco (518) 455-3511
• Thomas K. Duane (518) 455-2451
• John J. Flanagan (518) 455-2071
• Martin J. Golden (518) 455-2730
• Shirley L. Huntley (518) 455-3531
• Jeffrey D. Klein (518) 455-3595
• Andrew J. Lanza (518) 455-3215
• Kevin S. Parker (518) 455-2580
• Bill Perkins (518) 455-2441
• Stephen M. Saland (518) 455-2411
• John L. Sampson (518) 455-2788
• Daniel L. Squadron (518) 455-2625
• Dale M. Volker (518) 455-3471

The only rights we have are those we defend, and our method of defense is political activism. Stand with us as we oppose these incremental infringements to our most natural right, the right to self defense.

Always remember, You are SCOPE, and you are the Member Activist.

A06468 Summary:
BILL NO A06468C, Same as S 6005-A… Requires semiautomatic pistols manufactured or delivered to any licensed dealer in this state to be capable of microstamping ammunition; establishes fines for violations of this requirement.

• SPONSOR Schimel (MS)
• COSPNSR Englebright, Paulin, Benedetto, Dinowitz, Lancman, Hoyt, Clark,Boyland, Jaffee, Kellner, Carrozza, Brook-Krasny, Rosenthal, O’Donnell, Alessi, Espaillat, Lavine, Kavanagh, Lifton, Aubry, Alfano
• MLTSPNSR Bing, Colton, Cook, Glick, Gottfried, Heastie, Hooper, Jacobs, Jeffries, Maisel, McEneny, Amd SS265.00, 265.10 & 265.15, add SS265.38 & 265.39, Pen L

Shooters Committee on Political Education

Albany, NY --(AmmoLand.com)- I had the honor of attending a trip to Albany, my third in less than a year. I did notice a subtle difference in the attitude of the legislators in our Capitol on this trip Legislators were more in tuned to the unrest among voters and I believe this plays in our favor.

The day before the trip, Steve and myself handed out SCOPE brochures/applications at the Tea Party Express’ rally in downtown Buffalo and it was a very, very pro gun group.

Budd Schroder, Steve Aldstadt and myself arrived early Tuesday Morning so that Budd and Steve could tape a TV show with Democratic Assemblyman Dennis Grabersak. We then met with six more legislators or their delegates.

Day two began with the Sportsman’s Breakfast. Each legislator who attended had a minute or two in front of the microphone to state how they supported the Sportsmen of NYS. SCOPE was mentioned by three legislators and in particular, Budd Schroeder was mentioned by legislators three times. Budd commanded the respect of the legislators like now one else in that room. He is considered by the legislators as the elder statesman for the 2nd Amendment. This was evidenced by the fact that Senator William Stachowski, Senator Dale Volker, Assemblywoman Francie Delmonte, Assemblyman Mark Schroeder (no relation) and former Assemblyman Vince Graber all spent at least 30 minutes sitting at our table.

No other Sportsmens group (with the possible exception of the NWTF, the breakfast sponser) were even mentioned by the legislators. Scope is taking a leading role in Albany.

My many thanks also the Ken Mathison whose leadership and steady hand has guided SCOPE to such a position of respect with our lawmakers. His countless trips and phone calls have undoubtedly set the table for many years to come.

Lastly ken’s wise and reasoned recommendation for a successor will also pay dividends as I do not have to make the case for Steve Aldstadt as the person to lead us in our fight to protect our civil rights.

My sincere thanks for the patience to read my impressions of the trip and to all the Board Members who have given so much to a cause that I am honored to be a part of.

About;
SCOPE is a New York State 2nd Amendment Civil Rights Organization dedicated to the preservation of firearms ownership since 1965. SCOPE is a New York State Not For Profit Volunteer Organization dedicated to the preservation of the Second Amendment.

Shooters Committee on Political Education

Mineola, NY – -(AmmoLand.com)- The Nassau County local law banning the possession of handguns mislabeled “deceptively colored” has reached the New York State Supreme Court, Appellate Division, Second Department.

The Respondents have responded to our Appellate Brief, and we are now in the process of preparing our Reply Brief.

As you may remember, in June 2008, Nassau passed Local Law #5, criminalizing the possession and sale of “deceptively colored handguns” as a supposed danger to law enforcement. The law originally banned all handguns except for those that are “black, grey, silver, steel, nickel or army green.” It does not grandfather currently owned guns and mandates that gun owners surrender all banned guns for destruction without any compensation, and with no opportunity to sell them outside the county.

Three New York State pistol licensees—Alan Chwick of Freeport, Edward Botsch of Franklin Square, and Thomas Fess of Rochester—filed an action on July 23rd in Nassau Supreme Court (Index #: 013564/2008) to challenge the laws. The proceeding was filed pro se, with the assistance of a New York gun-rights activist and attorney.

The action, brought on the day the law was to go into effect, sought a ruling that Nassau’s local law is invalid because it is “preempted” by New York State’s extensive gun control laws, which already ban “disguised guns.” Under the doctrine of preemption, localities may not pass laws in areas already regulated by state law, unless state law permits such local laws. The suit also sought to overturn the law because it violates the right to keep and bear arms under both the Second Amendment to the United States Constitution and a similar provision of New York State Civil Rights Laws.

The filed proceeding led Nassau to enter into a binding stipulation not to enforce the law unless the court rules against the petitioners. Further, filing of the action alone resulted in the Nassau County legislature amending the law to remove the prohibitions against gold plated, blued, and brown handguns.

As stated, the action is currently on appeal to the NYS Appellate Division, Second Department (Docket No. 2009-1468), and the petitioners have retained attorney Robert Firriolo, a litigation partner in the New York office of Duane Morris LLP.

The petitioners continue to express their gratitude to SCOPE, the Freeport R&R Association Junior Club, SAFE, SASI, NCF&G, and to all those individuals who have donated to help us succeed in this important appeal. The petitioners, though, are still seeking donations to help with the appeal of Chwick v. Mulvey, as we have requested 15minutes of Oral Argument time.

Please remember that a victory in this appeal may well be the springboard for challenging other burdensome and senseless New York gun control laws. In fact, Chwick v. Mulvey has already been cited in Albany County Appellate Division, Second Department, and the cite was positive on our points 3 & 4 (Cites to Heller and NYS Civil Liberties, Second Amendment). Additionally, Chwick v. Mulvey, may be another doorway for incorporation of the Second Amendment by NYS. But appeals are not inexpensive, so please donate whatever you can to SCOPE, SAFE, SASI, or directly to Petitioner Chwick. Every dollar helps, and any funds leftover, will be returned. We are on the threshold of the possible rewrite of NYS PL 265 & 400.

We ARE looking forward to a successful appeal, but we can only do it with your help. Thanks.

MGM Switchview Tactical Zoom Lever

MGM Targets

Caldwell, ID – -(AmmoLand.com)- MGM Targets, the industry’s leading manufacturer of steel reactive and stationary targets, is proud to announce the release of the MGM Switchview tactical lever, which will be debuted at the 2010 SHOT Show at Booth 20439.

The MGM Switchview is a small, lightweight lever that clamps around the power adjustment ring of variable power scopes. Made from anodized 6061/T6 aluminum the Switchview allows the user to quickly and easily adjust the scope’s power setting with a push or pull of the lever.

A limited time offer will be available to those who place orders for an MGM Switchview while at the 2010 SHOT Show. Forty percent will be taken off the MSRP of $59.95 – that is almost a $24 savings off the retail price!

The MGM Switchview is ideal for law enforcement, military or competition shooters, working equally well on telescopic sights for AR-15 to long range bolt actions. Only slightly higher than most target style turrets, the lever is easy to use without being overly intrusive and enables the user to change magnification settings in only a couple of seconds. Even while wearing gloves or in slippery or wet conditions, finding the lever and adjusting the power setting is quick and easy.

Whether you are glassing a large area for a target and then zooming in to make the shot without losing your sight picture, or you need to transition from far targets to “in your face” targets in a hurry, the MGM Switchview will get to the magnification setting you need quickly and easily.

The MGM Switchview is available for a variety of variable power scopes, comes standard in anodized black with a MSRP of $59.95, but can be special ordered in just about every color of the rainbow.

Potential dealers and distributors who wish to know more about MGM Targets and the new MGM Switchview tactical lever can visit them at the 2010 Shot Show, Booth Number 20439, or view their website at www.mgmswitchview.com.

About MGM Targets
Founded in 1994 MGM Targets is the industry’s premium supplier of steel target systems to the military, law enforcement agencies and competition ranges across the country. The leading innovator in steel target design, MGM has an extensive product line of steel stationary targets, moving targets, gravity falling targets and electronic targets. Superior in design and materials, MGM targets go through exhaustive and destructive testing before being offered for sale to the public. www.mgmtargets.com

Shooters Committee on Political Education

Mineola, NY –-(AmmoLand.com)- The Nassau County local law banning the possession of handguns mislabeled “deceptively colored” remains on hold indefinitely pending the outcome of a legal challenge by gun-rights activists.

In June 2008, Nassau passed Local Law #5, criminalizing the possession and sale of “deceptively colored handguns” as a supposed danger to law enforcement. The law originally banned all handguns except for those that are “black, grey, silver, steel, nickel or army green.” It does not grandfather currently owned guns and mandates that gun owners surrender all banned guns for destruction without any compensation, and with no opportunity to sell them outside the county.

Three New York State pistol licensees—Alan Chwick of Freeport, Edward Botsch of Franklin Square, and Thomas Fess of Rochester—filed an action on July 23rd in Nassau Supreme Court (Index #: 013564/2008) to challenge the laws. The proceeding was filed pro se, with the assistance of a New York gun-rights activist and attorney.

The action sought a ruling that Nassau’s local law is invalid because it is “preempted” by New York State’s extensive gun control laws, which already ban “disguised guns.” Under the doctrine of preemption, localities may not pass laws in areas already regulated by state law, unless state law permits such local laws. The suit also sought to overturn the law because it violates the right to keep and bear arms under both the Second Amendment to the United States Constitution and a similar provision of New York State Civil Rights Laws.

The proceeding was brought on the day the law was to go into effect, and sought a temporary restraining order and an injunction to stay enforcement of the law. That led to Nassau to enter into a binding stipulation not to enforce the law unless the court rules against the petitioners. Further, filing of the action alone resulted in the Nassau County legislature amending the law to remove the prohibitions against gold plated, blued, and brown handguns.

The action is currently on appeal to the New York Supreme Court, Appellate Division, Second Department (Docket No. 2009-1468). The petitioners have retained attorney Robert Firriolo, a litigation partner in the New York office of Duane Morris LLP.

The local law challenged affects not only Nassau pistol licensees, but all New York gun owners and visitors to Nassau County. Anybody found with a banned handgun is subject to arrest and prosecution. The law is particularly hazardous to the many shooters who come into, or pass through, Nassau to participate in shooting events and have no way of knowing about this law. The suit was brought to protect the interests of all of law-abiding gun owners and dealers, most of whom are still unaware that many ordinary, popular and valuable handguns are banned. The law imposes a penalty of one year in jail and a $1000 fine.

The petitioners continue to express their gratitude to SCOPE, the Freeport R&R Association Junior Club, SAFE, SASI, NCF&G, and to all those individuals who have donated to help us succeed in this important appeal. The petitioners, though, are still seeking donations to help with the appeal of Chwick v. Mulvey, as we have requested 15minutes of Oral Argument time..

Please remember that a victory in this appeal may well be the springboard for challenging other burdensome and senseless New York gun control laws. In fact, Chwick v. Mulvey has already been cited in Albany County Appellate Division, Second Department, and the cite was positive on our points 3 & 4 (Cites to Heller and NYS Civil Liberties, Second Amendment). Additionally, Chwick v. Mulvey, may be another doorway for incorporation of the Second Amendment by NYS. But appeals are not inexpensive, so please donate whatever you can to SCOPE, SAFE, SASI, or directly to Petitioner Chwick. Every dollar helps, and any funds leftover, will be returned. Please send donations to:

SCOPE, PO Box 12711, Rochester, NY 14612
www.scopeny.org
Please make checks payable to SCOPE, Inc.
SAFE, PO Box 343, Commack, NY 11725

www.nysafe.or
Please make checks payable to SAFE, Inc.
SASI, 215 Waldo Street, Copiague, NY 11726

www.suffolkalliance.org
Please make check payable to: SASI
Alan Chwick, 5 Brunella Street, Freeport, NY 11520
www.iNCNF.org

Please make check payable to: Alan Chwick

Please, note in the memo area of your check: “Legal Defense Fund-Chwick v. Mulvey.”.

We ARE looking forward to a successful appeal, but we can only do it with your help. Thanks.

Shooters Committee on Political Education

Mineola, NY –-(AmmoLand.com)- The Nassau County Colored Handgun Ban Lawsuit is moving forwards. We are in the process of finishing the appeal, for submission to NYS Second Department.

The petitioners continue to express their gratitude to SCOPE, the Freeport R&R Association Junior Club, SAFE, SASI, NCF&G, and to those individuals who have donated to help us succeed in this important appeal. The petitioners, though, are still seeking donations to help with the appeal of Chwick v. Mulvey.

Please remember that a victory in this appeal may well be the springboard for challenging other burdensome and senseless New York gun control laws. In fact, Chwick v. Mulvey has already been cited in Albany County Appellate Division, Second Department, and the cite was positive on our points 3 & 4 (Cites to Heller and NYS Civil Liberties, Second Amendment).

About:
SCOPE is a New York State 2nd Amendment Civil Rights Organization dedicated to the preservation of firearms ownership since 1965. SCOPE is a New York State Not For Profit Volunteer Organization dedicated to the preservation of the Second Amendment.

Shooters Committee on Political Education

Tennessee --(AmmoLand.com)- Every gun owner, and particularly concealed carry permit holders, take note!!!! States in which lists of concealed carry holders have been published – particularly in my home state, here in TENNESSEE – take note!!!!

Probably most of us know about THE COMMERCIAL APPEAL, newspaper in MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE, publishing a list of all of the concealed carry permit holders in the state. A stink was raised. The Tennessee state legislature produced a bill to stop this. Recently, I sent out an article from the CA about the fight in the state over allowing lawful carry in county and city parks. I pointed out how the CA was still promoting their publication of the list and how it was still available.

I did not know, until I read the article Concealed Carry Confidentiality Across the Fruited Plain, that the House of Representatives of Tennessee passed the bill (83-12), but the Tennessee Senate rejected Senate Bill 1126 by a 14-13 vote!!!!

I know some Tennessee state senators, and I know that some people getting this email from me know some Tennessee state senators. I hope that you will join me in making those 13 miscreant senators wish that there were 13 thousand of them – to help diffuse the wrath!!!!

Ask yourself – why would anybody do that? Well, you might ask why the Commercial Appeal did it in the first place. As you will read in the link above, the Arkansas Times thought that the CA’s publication of the list was “cool” and acted like a copy cat. The Arkansas state senate, like Tennessee, apparently has a few knuckleheads in it, too, so they and the governor who is ostensibly (but weakly) pro-gun, need an attitude readjustment.

Virginia got it right. A list was published and the citizens were so outraged that they rose up and bit the publication in the ass.

Gun owners take action!

About;
SCOPE is a New York State 2nd Amendment Civil Rights Organization dedicated to the preservation of firearms ownership since 1965. SCOPE is a New York State Not For Profit Volunteer Organization dedicated to the preservation of the Second Amendment.

Shooters Committee on Political Education

Rochester, NY --(AmmoLand.com)- On Thursday, September 24, 2009 at 7:00 PM the Genesee Conservation League and SCOPE will co-host a meet the candidates forum. The forum will take place at the Genesee Conservation League, 1570 Old Penfield Road, Rochester, NY 14625. This event is for the members of GCL and SCOPE to learn about candidates’ positions on issues. Candidates invited are those running for the offices of Monroe County Sheriff and Legislator.

Each Candidate will be provided 3 minutes for a background statement. Questions will be presented by written cards from those members in attendance.

The Genesee Conservation League is a family oriented membership club founded by a group of Rochester conservationists in 1925. GCL has expanded now to over 1100 members. Interests served range from casual shooting to bench rest and pistol competitions. Three major areas which members enjoy are archery, pistol shooting, and rifle shooting. Instruction is offered in basic Firearms Safety, Bow hunter and Gun hunter Certification by NRA certified instructors.

Please RSVP to confirm your attendance via email or voicemail to Steve Hendershott, shendershott@rochester.rr.com or (585) 889-4076 no later than September 18th.

About;
SCOPE is a New York State 2nd Amendment Civil Rights Organization dedicated to the preservation of firearms ownership since 1965. SCOPE is a New York State Not For Profit Volunteer Organization dedicated to the preservation of the Second Amendment.