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dealers and retail shops carrying the Baserri brand. Forrest and his team are passionate about our shotguns and understand our philosophy of what it means to ‘Experience the Hunt through the Gun´. We´re excited to welcome them on board.”
Baserri Shotguns Names Two Manufacturers Rep Groups APR 05, 2011 02:29A.M.
OMG Associates based in Simpsonville, SC is a specialized manufactures rep group dedicated to servicing the southeastern states. Forrest Jones said, “Our team of reps are ready and eager to introduce Baserri shotguns to the many dealers we visit. Baserri’s line of shotguns distinguishes themselves from others with a competitive price point and the company’s strong emphasis on customer service.”
Baserri Shotguns Names Two Manufacturers Rep Groups
Thompson added, “Southwest Marketing´s Group coverage of the TALO states will introduce dealers to an affordable, high quality shotgun for the outdoor shooting enthusiast wanting to make the transition to owning a fine Italian shotgun that will be handed down to the next generation. Southwest understands our word means everything to us and they share that belief.” Michael Mooney of Southwest Marketing commented, “Our dealers carrying the Baserri line are excited to provide shooting enthusiasts with an opportunity they´ve never encountered before. Both Baserri models aesthetically, look and feel like a beautifully crafted high-end shotgun, yet are surprisingly affordable. We believe there´s going to be great interest in the Baserri line.”
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Baserri Shotguns, LLC is an importer of fine Italian shotguns made in Brescia, Italy, exclusively available in the United States of America. Baserri Shotguns provide the unique opportunity for shooting enthusiasts to own a beautiful high-end over/under shotgun designed by skilled artisans at an affordable price. All Baserri models, including the Mari Hr field gun and the Mari Elite sporting shotgun are available with high-grade walnut stocks, a patented barrel system drilled from solid bars of chrome moly steel and a full set of chokes enclosed in a locking ABS case with felt sleeves.
Baserri Shotguns Friendswood, TX --(Ammoland.com)- Baserri Shotguns, LLC, importers of fine Italian shotguns announced the appointment of OMG Associates of Simpsonville, South Carolina to represent Baserri in the southeastern states and Southwest Marketing Group of Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas covering Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana and Oklahoma, the TALO states.
To learn more about Baserri Shotguns unique approach to ‘Experiencing the Hunt through the Gun’ and why it should become your shotgun of choice visit www.baserrishotguns.com or call (281) 686-3544.
Alan Thompson, president of Baserri said, “OMG Associates solid coverage in the southeastern states and their team of experienced and knowledgeable representatives will grow sales and create marketing opportunities that will support
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NJOA Mourns the Passing of John Adler
NJOA Mourns the Passing of John Adler
NJOA CF Council members: • Reef Rescue
APR 04, 2011 07:22P.M. • NJ State Federation Sportsmen’s Clubs NJOA Mourns the Passing of John Adler • Jersey Coast Anglers Association • NJ Trout Unlimited • National Wild Turkey Federation • NJ Beach Buggy Association • Hudson River Fishermen Association • United Bow Hunters NJ • New Jersey Council Diving Clubs • NJ Trappers Association
New Jersey Outdoor Alliance
• NJ Forestry Association
TRENTON, NJ --(Ammoland.com)- NJOA Chairman, Anthony P Mauro, Sr. issued the following statement mourning the passing of John Adler, a former New Jersey Senator and Congressman:
• Society of American Foresters • Quail Unlimited
“On behalf of the New Jersey Outdoor Alliance I extend my deepest sympathies to the Adler family. All of us at the NJOA were impressed with John’s quick wit, intelligence, compassion, open-mindedness, and his commitment to the best interests of the people of New Jersey.
• Ruffed Grouse Society • National Animal Interest Alliance Trust • Greater Point Pleasant Charter Boat Association
He was a friend of those who enjoyed the great outdoors and it was our pleasure to work with him on conservation issues. John’s passing is a loss to all New Jerseyans.”
• Hi-Mar Fishing Club • Fish Hawks • Jersey Coast Anglers Association • Cape May County Part and Charter Boat Association • Round Valley Trout Association • NJOA Anthony P. Mauro, Sr Chair New Jersey Outdoor Alliance New Jersey Outdoor Alliance Conservation Foundation New Jersey Outdoor Alliance Environmental Projects Preservation through conservation.
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About: NJOA – The mission of New Jersey Outdoor Alliance is to serve as a grassroots coalition of outdoorsmen and outdoorswomen dedicated to environmental stewardship. We will champion the intrinsic value of natural resource conservation – including fishing, hunting and trapping, among opinion leaders and policy makers. We will support legislation, and those sponsoring legislation, that provides lasting ecological and social enrichment through sustainable use of the earths resources. Visit: www.njoutdooralliance.org
• PETA Uses First Lady in Anti-Fur Ad Without Permission • Is PETA Killing Pets for the Donation Money? • PETA Killed a Shocking 94 Percent of Adoptable Pets in 2010 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. Visit: www.nra.org
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GoDaddy.com on Elephant Hunting & the Hypocrisy of PETA
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Team International Training Signs Rudy Project As New Sponsor For 2011 Shooting Season
Bob Parsons of GoDaddy.com on Elephant Hunting & the Hypocrisy of PETA
APR 04, 2011 06:34P.M. Team International Training Signs Rudy Project As New Sponsor For 2011 Competitive Shooting Season
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Cam Edwards talks to Bob Parsons, CEO of GoDaddy.com, about the controversy over a video of Bob shooting and killing an elephant while in Zimbabwe Africa.
SHACKLESFORD, VA --(Ammoland.com)- Team International Training, Inc. (ITI) is pleased to announce Rudy Project as a new sponsor for the 2011 competitive season.
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All seven members of Team ITI will be wearing Rudy Project eyewear during competitions and training throughout the season.
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As one of the leading brands to design and manufacture hi-tech sunglasses, goggles, helmets and accessories using the application of science, advanced materials and computer technology to create functional, aesthetically superior and technologically advanced products,Team ITI felt that Rudy Project was a natural fit for the team.
cycling and sporting goods stores and eye care professionals throughout the U.S. and abroad. With men’s and women’s collections and a vast range of options, from high performance sport styles to fashionable frames for everyday wear, Rudy Project has something for everyone. For more information, visit www.rudyprojectusa.com.
“We’re very excited to add Rudy Project to our esteemed list of sponsors,” commented Rob Middaugh, Team Captain. “Rudy Project is known throughout the industry for their top quality equipment. In fact, many of our team members were already wearing Rudy Project eyewear before they became a sponsor.”
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Team ITI can next be seen competing in the Law Enforcement United 3rd Annual Tactical Shootout, held at the ITI-VA Campus in West Point, VA on April 16th, 2011.
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• Watch videos of ITI on YouTube: www.youtube.com/wwwitiwsicom About International Training, Inc. International Training Incorporated (ITI) is a subsidiary of Wackenhut Services Inc. Founded in 1989; ITI is committed to providing benchmark security training programs emphasizing professionalism, quality, customer service, and a fair price. ITI conducts both mobile and fixed site training in security assistance and security service programs for the U.S. Government, U.S. military, corporate America, and now private citizens. For more information on ITI or any of their courses, log on to www.itiwsi.com. About Rudy Project Rudy Project designs and manufactures hi-tech sunglasses, goggles and helmets by applying the most advanced science, materials engineering and computer technology. Designed and produced in Italy, Rudy Project has been distributed throughout the United States and Canada since 1998. We are known for providing the absolute best RX solutions for athletes and outdoor enthusiasts around the world. In addition to our unparalleled customer service standards, we pride ourselves on always being on the cutting edge of technological innovations for all of our products. Rudy Project uses two superior lens technologies: RP Optics™ and ImpactX™. Because our lenses are so durable, we offer the Replacement Lens Guarantee (RLG) – if a customer ever scratches our Rudy Project lenses, for whatever reason, they can replace the lenses for a nominal shipping & handling fee of $19.95. The leader in eyewear and helmets for cycling, triathlon, skiing, golf and tennis, Rudy Project has been a proud sponsor of many organizations including USATriathlon, U.S. Ski Team and U.S. Ski Patrol. Rudy Project has received countless prestigious awards including WIRED magazine’s “Gadget Lab Top Pick” (Horus frame), Outside magazine’s “Gear of the Year” award (2008 Zyon/ImpactX Photo Polarized and 2003 Maskeryna frames) and Men’s Journal’s “Breakthrough Award” and “Timeless Design Award” (Ketyum frame/Syton Supercomp TT Helmet). Rudy Project eyewear ranges from $125 - $355 (Helmets from $100-$300) and is available at premier
Rack one GRAYLING, Mich. --(Ammoland.com)- Successful deer-huntingproperty owners understand that the end of hunting season means that true deer season has only just begun. That’s because they know that, even though the long rut followed by a particularly brutal winter has come to an end, the real whitetail season starts with revitalizing their herd. Feeding is more important now than ever to produce big bucks and prevent infant mortality. They know that without a herd of healthy deer roaming their property, there’ll be just an occasional immature buck crossing within range come hunting season. The best of them know right now is the time to condition their herd, and they do it with Overload from Rack One. The Condition Phase of the IGNITE Whitetail Hunting System is designed to do exactly what it says: condition your herd. This phase is targeted towards the herd as a whole, not just the bucks. When it comes
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to staying healthy, conditioning the deer is a major step that many people overlook completely.
nutrition—fat, protein, etc.—that they require to return to good health after the rut. This is another extremely important aspect of herd management for a few different reasons.
“To ensure the health of the herd, we suggest using the Condition Phase IGNITE product, Overload, from the time the rut ends until either the snow melts in the north or when deer start to shed their velvet after growing season,” said Casey Keefer, co-owner at Rack One. “Overload is a premium 20-percent protein deer pellet that can be fed in gravity feeders, trough-style feeders, or spin-cast feeders. This pellet contains all the necessary nutrients that deer need to get their bodies back into peak condition after a long and stressful breeding season.”
First, if a doe is able to immediately begin recuperating after the rut, she will be much more likely to maintain a healthy pregnancy. If a doe is not healthy, her body will naturally abort that pregnancy in order to survive. This leads to a higher rate of mortality, which will decrease the number of deer in the herd in the future. This creates what is commonly referred to as a generation gap. “Overload doesn’t just stop there,” Keefer said. “If the does are able to sustain a pregnancy throughout the winter, the real work begins the minute they give birth. For the first few months of life, fawns are completely reliant upon their mothers to survive. Eating every three to four hours for weeks on end, nursing fawns can in fact, drain the life out of a doe—and that’s especially true if there are twins. We’ve shown that does eating Overload during this time gives them the proper nutrition to support fawns throughout the fawning season into the summer, when fawns will begin to wean off the does and browse for natural forage.” If a doe has twins, the minute her body begins to lack in terms of health, she is very likely to abandon one or both of her fawns just to survive, and once again, decreasing herd numbers. Whether it’s does or bucks, decreasing herd numbers will affect your hunting plans for years to come. When too many bucks die off, the buck-to-doe ratio gets thrown off, and a healthy herd can become decimated rather quickly because of the lack of breeding. Likewise, when too many does die off, the buck-todoe ratio will slide to the other extreme, and the natural mortality will increase due to fighting and competition to breed the fewer number of does.
Rack One Overload Deer Feed Having whitetail in peak condition allows a few different things to happen. In terms of a buck, Overload will pack the weight back on his body after the rut. Regaining weight that has been lost during the rut is a crucial aspect of how long that specific animals’ antler-growing season will be. In addition to its 20-percent protein content, Overload has a guaranteed analysis of nine-percent fat content with a six-percent fiber content to ensure your bucks can rapidly bulk back up.
All in all, the Condition Phase is one of the most important chapters of the Rack 1 Ignite Whitetail System. By using it properly, hunters and land managers can ensure their herd remains healthy and in good balance, thus leading to more successful days in the field come fall. Rack One’s scientifically engineered IGNITE Whitetail Hunting System provides 365 days of complete whitetail nutrition and attraction for your herd. The IGNITE system addresses the evolving needs with a comprehensive line of products that contain tailored levels of nutritional supplements such as protein and fat. This system is comprised of four specific phases—Condition, Grow, Scout, and Hunt. After the rut ends, it’s time to rebuild your herd health in the Condition Phase with Overload, the post-season calorie-consumption feed that helps your bucks recover from the strenuous schedule of fighting, chasing and breeding. As your deer herd stabilizes, the Grow Phase begins with Xcellerator, which is packed with the minerals and nutrients that promote herd health and growth while maximizing antler development among the bucks. When it’s time to set out the trail cams, it’s also time to begin the Scout Phase with the protein and fat-packed Chaos. In Hunt Phase, you’re ready to reign in those deer with Rut Fuel and Acorn Crush, the extremely powerful premium attractants that bring the deer
“If a buck doesn’t put its weight back on and heal his body after the rut, when it comes time to shed his antlers and begin growing new ones—usually about the time spring foliage is beginning to appear—everything he eats will be directed to his body in order to gain weight instead of going toward antler growth,” Keefer said. “These are just the natural steps his body must take to ensure he is healthy again come that shed/grow time. This time is critically important to put mass on his body, so his body can immediately focus on antler growth when that process begins.” For the herd’s whitetail does, there is no phase that is more important to the health and vitality of does than the Condition Phase. Every whitetail herd must have a certain number of healthy, breeding does in order for the herd to grow and succeed. Overload provides does with all the
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to the foot of your stand and keep them there. IGNITE your deer herd now with this year-round Whitetail Hunting System. Remember, success in this business is measured in inches. Don’t come up short. About Rack One Headquartered in Grayling, Michigan, Rack One LLC is a family-owned and operated company with a combined 60 years of devotion to the hunting industry. Check out all of Rack One’s fine products at your local retailer or online at www.huntrack1.com. For more information, contact: Rack One, 7756 Arcari Trail, Grayling, MI 49738; or e-mail info@huntrack1.com.
FNH USA McLean, Virginia --(Ammoland.com)- Several members of Team FNH USA posted solid finishes at the Superstition Mountain Mystery 3-Gun Match.
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This year’s match had more than 300 shooters with several new stages including the technical Stage One where shooters were hung in climbing gear and had to throw dummy hand grenades into windows before shooting targets.
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Team FNH USA Rocks the Superstition Mountain Mystery 3-Gun Match
“The quick and dirty stages at SMM3G are challenging and keep you on your toes. One little mistake can cost you the match,” said Tommy “Tommy Gun” Thacker, Director of Product Management and Team Captain for FNH USA. “Overall it was a good start to the year for Team FNH USA.”
APR 04, 2011 06:10P.M. Team FNH USA Rocks the Superstition Mountain Mystery 3Gun Match
Team FNH USA results included finishes by team members Tommy Thacker coming in 7th in the Open Division and 9th overall in the match, Mark Hanish who placed 13th in the Tactical Optics Division, followed by the latest addition to the team, Eric Lund in 35th place. Dianna Liedorff placed 72ndoverall, just over Tasha Hanish in 75th. The women of Team FNH USA also took 2nd and 3rd in the Tactical Optics Women’s Division respectively. Ken Pfau, Vice President of Law Enforcement and Commercial Sales for FNH USA rounded out the team’s overall finish in 20th in the Tactical Limited Division shooting iron sights. “Shooting iron sights at this match is always fun. The close targets are deceptively difficult with plenty of “no-shoots” and chances for penalties,” said Pfau. Additional staff members from FNH USA also competed in the match with Ernie Beckwith earning 104th place in the Tactical Optics Division and Walt Hasser following in 164th. Tabor Bright placed 17th in the Heavy Optics Division with his .308 SCAR 17s.
Hanging in climbing gear, Dianna Liedorff competes in the first stage of fire where competitors had to throw dummy hand grenades through windows before taking to the trigger.
The three-day Superstition Mountain Mystery match is held at the Rio Salado Sportmans Range and is considered the kick-off event for the national 3-gun competition circuit. The event attracts several hundred of the top shooters from around the country, and is also the first stop on the “3-Gun Nation” National Tour. The final-day shoot-off at each of the 3GN Tour stops is worth thousands of dollars in cash prizes to the top three finishers and is among the richest payouts in the practical and action shooting realm. Each of the
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events on the 3GN Tour is also recorded for a later broadcast on the Versus Channel. (Check your local cable listings for broadcast date, time and channel in your area.)
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Pro Gun Volunteers Needed For 2011 NRA Annual Meeting
Team FNH USA is slated to attend a number of major 3-Gun matches in 2011, including:
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• June 5-11 – MGM IronMan, Parma, ID
Pro Gun Volunteers Needed For 2011 NRA Annual Meetings In Pittsburgh
• July 22-23 – Industry Masters, Park City, KY • Aug 4-6 – Rocky Mountain 3-Gun, Raton, NM • Sept 9-11 – Ozark 3-Gun, Lake Ozark, MO • Oct 21-23 – USPSA Multi-Gun Nationals, Las Vegas, NV
Pro Gun Volunteers Needed For 2011 NRA Annual Meeting
• Nov 10-12 – FNH USA / 3-Gun Nation Championship, Glengary, WV To follow Team FNH USA in action, visit www.fnhusa.com.
National Rifle Association FAIRFAX, Va. --(Ammoland.com)- The 2011 NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits will be an exciting weekend, as thousands of NRA members will come together April 27–May 1, 2011, in Pittsburgh, PA. FNH USA Team Captain Tommy Thacker fires his FN SCAR 16S during one of the grueling stages of the Superstition Mystery Mountain 3-Gun Championship. Photo: Courtesy of FNH USA
You can contribute to the success of our meeting by participating as an Annual Meetings Volunteer.
FNH USA is the sales and marketing arm of FN Herstal, S.A., Belgium. Its corporate mission is to expand its global leadership position in defense, law enforcement and commercial markets by delivering superior products and the finest in training and logistical support.
If you can spare a half-day or more while attending the Pittsburgh Annual Meetings, you can assist the NRA staff in making this year’s Annual Meetings our best yet! Participating in the Annual Meetings as a volunteer is one of the most satisfying and enjoyable activities you will experience as an NRA member.
Tags: Competition Shooters, Competitive Shooting News, FNH, Ken Pfau Volunteers are needed in a wide variety of activities including the NRA Store, Membership Services, Airgun Range, Firearm Inspectors, and Exhibitor Registration. The store, in particular, requires lots of manpower; especially needed are volunteers who have cashier experience. Membership Services is a busy place as many members renew or upgrade their memberships. And we will need many NRA-
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certified instructors to assist young people at the air gun range. There are other opportunities as well.
• Schumer Threatens Filibuster Over Concealed Carry Reciprocity • Schumer Bill Includes Steps Toward Federal Gun Registration
For more information or to volunteer, please contact Dennis Eggers, Volunteer Coordinator, at (270) 522-0909, or via e-mail at DEggers@nrahq.org. Additional information and a registration form are available at the Annual Meeting site: www.nraam.org.
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. Visit: www.nra.org
If you would like to volunteer your time, please complete the Volunteer Registration Form and forward it to Dennis Eggers, 203 Choctaw Drive, Cadiz, KY 42211, or to deggers@nrahq.org. Thank you. We hope to see you in Pittsburgh! 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. Visit: www.nra.org
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12th Annual Muzzy Bowfishing Classic & Alabama State Championship
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12th Annual Muzzy Bowfishing Classic & Alabama State Championship
NRA-ILA Grassroots News Minute 04/01/11 APR 04, 2011 04:00P.M. NRA-ILA Grassroots News Minute 04/01/11
Muzzy Archery Cartersville, Ga --(Ammoland.com)- Spring has arrived and so has the time for the 12th Annual Muzzy Classic and Alabama State Championship. Mark your calendar so you don’t miss your chance to join other bowfishermen from across the country as they gather for some exciting bow-fishing action and a little friendly competition at one of the top bowfishing tournaments in the country.
NRA - ILA Charlotte, NC --(Ammoland.com)- NRA-ILA grass roots news continues to cover break gun rights news with a new and improved format for the “Grassroots News Minute” video! Chuck Schumer pushes for more gun control of good citizens and Issa Subpoenas the ATF. To view the current video in its new format, please click above: Read More on these topics: • Chairman Issa Subpoenas ATF for ‘Project Gunrunner’ Documents
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Rocky Mountain Machine Gun Shoot April 29th-30th-May 1st, 2011 APR 04, 2011 03:17P.M. Rocky Mountain Machine Gun Shoot April 29th-30th-May 1st, 2011
12th Annual Muzzy Bowfishing Classic & Alabama State Championship The event, which is sanctioned through the Bowfishing Association of America, will be held April 30 — May 1, 2011 on Lake Guntersville in Guntersville, Ala., from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. Contestants will meet at the Lurleen B. Wallace Pavilion. Set up as a big-20 format, the tournament will award $3,500 to the 1st place team with the heaviest 20 fish. Remaining cash prizes will depend on the number of entries for the event. A generous prize table is available for the remaining places. The teams with the heaviest carp, longest gar, heaviest grass carp and heaviest buffalo will win new bows/prizes as well. A random raffle for other great prizes will be held as well.
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Pre-registration is encouraged, as boats leave in the order that they register. Registration will be held at the tournament site between 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. with a mandatory meeting at the launch site for all teams at 6:30 p.m. The registration fee is $150 per team (2- or 3-man tournament format). “Trailering will be allowed.”
Chance, Colorado --(Ammoland.com)- Shoot a Subgun for free April 29th-30th-May 1st, 2011!
For more information on the tournament, call Mark Land @ Muzzy Products, (770) 387-9300 or (866) 387-9307, or e-mail mark@muzzy.com. Mail entries to Muzzy Products Corp, Attn. Muzzy Classic, 110 Beasley Road, Cartersville, GA 30120.
Last Chance, Colorado (Only 1 hour and 15 minutes from Denver, I-70 and Pena Blvd.)
At the Rocky Mountain Machine Gun Shoots 13th Annual Machine Gun Shoot & Military Vehicle Display
New RMGO members who join at the event get a free mag through a PPSH submachine gun.
For rules and regulations, check out www.muzzy.com, www.bow.fishingcountry.com or www.bowfishingassociation.com.
Existing members of RMGO get a discount to shoot the PPSH.
Tags: Alabama, Archery News, Bow Fishing, Contest, Muzzy
Weapon and ammo courtesy of Denver Bullets Inc. Come see a variety of Military Vehicles and Re-enactors in uniform A FUN EVENT FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY • Friday, April 29th 8:00 am – Dusk • Saturday, April 30th 8:00 am – Dusk • Sunday, May 1st 8:00 am – 3:00 pm
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Georgia Statewide Winners Announced In Give Wildlife A Chance Poster Contest
Spectators ages 15 and over $15 per day or $25 for the weekend Children age 6-14, Military or LE (with ID) $5 per day or $10 for the weekend Children under age 6 free (Minors, 17 and under must be accompanied by an adult)
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Parking is free
Georgia Statewide Winners Announced In Give Wildlife A Chance Poster Contest
Camping free for the weekend, no reservation needed (no hookups, no open fires) - SPECTATORS MUST USE HEARING AND EYE PROTECTION! For more information please visit WWW.RMMGS.COM Directions to Shoot: Denver: I-70 East to Byers Exit 316 (aprox. 31 miles), Left onto US-36 to town of Last Chance (aprox. 35 miles), Right onto CO-71 (9 miles), Left onto CR-3 (1 mile), Left to Shoot site (1 mile). Colorado Springs: US-24 East to Limon (aprox. 64 miles), Right onto US-287/Main St (1.8 miles), Left onto 1st Ave/CO-71 (27 miles), Right onto CR-3 (1 mile), Left to Shoot site (1 mile) 2011 poster contest: Div. 1 (1st place) Eastern Colorado: I-70 West to Limon Exit 361, Left onto US-287 (0.6 miles), Right onto 1st Ave/CO-71 (27 miles), Right onto CR-3 (1 mile), Left to Shoot site (1 mile) Northeast Colorado: I-76 to Exit 92, Continue to follow I-76-BL (1.4 miles), Left onto CR-71 (45.5 miles), Left onto CR-3 (1 mile), Left to Shoot site (1 mile) No alcoholic beverages allowed on the property
Georgia Department of Natural Resources
We Shoot Rain, Snow or Shine!!!
ATHENS, Ga. --(Ammoland.com)- Twelve elementary school children have been selected as statewide winners in the Give Wildlife a Chance Poster Contest.
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More than 4,400 kindergarten through 5th-grade students from 43 public schools, private schools and home-school groups participated in the 21st annual conservation art competition, according to the Georgia Wildlife Resources Division and The State Botanical Garden of Georgia. Statewide winners in the four grade divisions included: • Kindergarten 1st place: Cianna Wang, SKA Academy of Art and Design, Duluth, Ga. 2nd place: Keijuan Liverpool, West Clayton Elementary, College Park, Ga. 3rd place: Marycate Cochran, New
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Georgia Elementary, Villa Rica, Ga.
primary sources of funding for the Nongame Conservation Section.
• 1st-2nd grade 1st place: Nadia Beavers, C.L. Gideons Elementary, Atlanta, Ga. 2nd place: Melanie Moore, South Effingham Elementary, Guyton, Ga. 3rd place: Erin Li, SKA Academy of Art and Design, Duluth, Ga.
The agency receives no state appropriations for its mission to conserve nongame wildlife, native plants and natural habitats. Details at www.georgiawildlife.com/conservation. Tags: Conservation News, Contest, GDNR, Georgia, Sports Artist
• 3rd-4th grade 1st place: Natalie Raines, Raines Academy, Conyers, Ga. 2nd place: Vivia Lung, SKA Academy of Art and Design, Duluth, Ga. 3rd place: Keelan Collins, Pate’s Creek Elementary, Stockbridge, Ga.
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Michigan DNR Becoming an Outdoors-Woman Program Set for June
• 5th grade 1st place: Dienabou Diallo, West Clayton Elementary, College Park, Ga. 2nd place: Denisse Olivares, Shallowford Falls Elementary, Marietta, Ga. 3rd place: Katie Barton, St. Joseph Catholic School, Athens, Ga.
APR 04, 2011 02:14P.M. Participants entered at the local school-level with drawings depicting their observations of Georgia’s native plants and animals. The 2011 contest theme was “Celebrating Georgia’s Wildlife from the Mountains to the Sea.” Drawings were judged based on aspects such as theme, originality and the quality and impact of the artwork. Top school-level entries proceeded to the state contest at The State Botanical Garden of Georgia in Athens.
Michigan DNR Becoming an Outdoors-Woman Program Set for June 3-5 in the Upper Peninsula
The 12 winners’ artwork will be featured in the 2011-2012 Give Wildlife a Chance Poster Contest school-year calendar and posted on the Wildlife Resources Division’s Flickr site, www.flickr.com/photos/wildliferesourcesdivision. Michigan Department of Natural Resources
Winning entries will also be displayed on weekends April 8-24 at the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Go Fish Education Center in Perry. The Go Fish Education Center is designed to help visitors take an educational journey through Georgia’s watersheds to learn about our diverse aquatic wildlife, their natural habitats and the impacts of water pollution. Visitors will see live fish exhibits, explore underwater habitats from mountain streams to black water swamps, test their fishing skills with interactive fishing and boating simulators, and view aquatic wildlife, including live alligators! Visit www.gofisheducationcenter.com for directions, fees and operating hours.
Michigan --(Ammoland.com)- Women seeking to improve their outdoor skills can now register for the 14th annual Becoming an Outdoors-Woman (BOW) summer program, held Friday, June 3, through Sunday, June 5, in Big Bay, a picturesque community overlooking Lake Superior 30 miles north of Marquette. Sponsored by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, this BOW program offers instruction in more than two dozen kinds of outdoor activities, including kayaking, canoeing, fishing, mountain biking, flytying, archery, geocaching, boating and birding.
The poster contest is sponsored by the DNR Wildlife Resources Division, The State Botanical Garden of Georgia and The Environmental Resources Network Inc., or TERN, friends group of the Wildlife Resources Division’s Nongame Conservation Section. For more information, visit www.georgiawildlife.com or www.uga.edu/botgarden, or contact the Nongame Conservation Section office in Forsyth, (478) 994-1438.
Volunteer BOW instructors provide basic and advanced instruction that is uniquely tailored to each participant’s individual ability, helping the participants learn the basics in a short amount of time. The $175 registration fee includes all food and lodging, as well as most equipment and supplies (except as noted in the registration materials). Participants will be housed in a dorm-style facility at the universallyaccessible Big Bay Health Camp, with numerous amenities, including a pool, sauna, tennis courts, hiking and biking trails and easy access to Lake Superior. The BOW summer program also includes special evening programs, such as birding hikes, group bonfires and more.
Georgians can support important conservation, recreation and education efforts like the Give Wildlife a Chance Poster Contest as well as other conservation programs for Georgia’s nongame wildlife by purchasing a nongame wildlife license plate and donating to the Give Wildlife Chance state income tax checkoff. The checkoff – line 26 on Form 500 and line 10 on Form 500EZ – and the eagle and hummingbird license plates are
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Becoming an Outdoors-Woman workshops are for women, 18 and older, who wish to learn outdoor skills in a relaxed, noncompetitive atmosphere. Early registration is recommended as the workshops tend to fill quickly. A limited number of BOW Scholarships are available to help low-income participants with the cost of registration. Class information and registration materials are available online at www.michigan.gov/bow. For more information, contact Sharon Pitz at the DNR office in Marquette at 906-228-6561 or e-mail pitzs@michigan.gov.
Wildlife Federation, Inc. (QUWF). “Boyt Harness Company and Bob Allen are Icons of outdoor quality that represent the hunting heritage of our country like no other. They get it, Boyt Harness Company understands wildlife conservation and is willing to step up and support the future for many generations to come and we are proud to say, Boyt will be a partner of QUWF and our chapters for years to come,” declares Craig.
For more information about the various Becoming an Outdoors-Woman programs offered in Michigan, go online to www.michigan.gov/bow.
“Whether you are on the sporting clays range, chasing quail, pheasant, duck, turkey, deer or training your hunting dogs, the Boyt family of products provides the confidence in quality and selection today’s sportsman needs and will appreciate,” Alderman concludes.
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is committed to the conservation, protection, management, use and enjoyment of the state’s natural and cultural resources for current and future generations. For more information, go to www.michigan.gov/dnr.
There is no better description than “turnin’-the-dirt” to understand that it takes local hands on work with many landowners to ensure multiple species of upland wildlife populations and the critical habitat they need is preserved and expanded. Raising the most pure dollars for all upland species that stays in the local area for wildlife habitat work and population recovery, is what QUWF is all about and what Boyt Harness Company can build with QUWF.
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Boyt Harness Company Partners With Quail and Upland Wildlife Federation
“They know what the sportsman can use because they are in the fields, forests and ranges across the country,” concludes Craig. “The impact is almost immediate after fundraisers with habitat work at the chapter level, it makes a difference,” Nick Prough, Chief Biologist points out.
APR 04, 2011 02:07P.M. Boyt Harness Company Partners With Quail and Upland Wildlife Federation, Inc
Boyt Harness Company Quail and Upland Wildlife Federation
Boyt Harness Company and QUWF are working together to select a line of logo products that not only serve as great items for fundraisers but are the best accessories in the home and afield from the Boyt Harness Company family of brands: Bob Allen, Boyt Tactical, Bug Out, Mud River, Secure Vault and Rattlers Brand. QUWF will also be using
Buffalo, Missouri --(Ammoland.com)- “When you think of the outdoors there are a few companies that stand out head and shoulders above the rest,” states Craig A. Alderman, Director of Quail and Upland
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exclusive logo Boyt Harness Company products in the “Huntin’ Closet,” QUWF’s online accessories store, for its members, and visitors.
Cam Edwards talks to Former Rep. Todd Tiahrt (R – Kansas) about this article: http://tiny.cc/vtjg9 Calling out the mainstream press for misrepresenting the benefits of the Tiahrt Amendment for law enforcement, gun owners and the second amendment.
QUWF and Boyt Harness Company jointly agree “we must stay active in habitat preservation and recovery at the local, grass roots level with those who grab the chain saws and shovels for conservation.”
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Quail and Upland Wildlife Federation, Inc., a tax exempt 501(c)(3) conservation organization, was formed to serve its members and chapters nationwide, providing a strong local source of habitat focus on quail and upland wildlife and population recovery. Millions of dollars of habitat work have been completed by its members over the years on thousands of acres of both private and public lands, now that work continues with a renewed vitality. Our chapters from coast to coast, provide the grass roots, local habitat work that is making a difference each and every day. For more information or to join QUWF please visit our website at www.quwf.net.
• BATFE and USDOJ Caught with Blood on Their Hands • Gun Owners of America Endorses Tiahrt for Senate • Obama Nominates Rabid Anti-Gunner To Head The ATF 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. Visit: www.nra.org
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Release of Firearms Trace Info Could Put Police Officers at Risk
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Magnum Research Lands on Discovery Channel APR 04, 2011 01:42P.M. Magnum Research, Inc. Lands on Discovery Channel
NRA News Fairfax, VA --(Ammoland.com)- NRA-News is a valued partner that continues to cover breaking gun rights news with a new and improved short video format in the “NRA News Minute” videos.
Magnum Research Lands on Discovery Channel
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BLOCK Targets Launches New Interactive Website APR 04, 2011 01:25P.M. BLOCK Targets Launches New Interactive Website Magnum Research PEARL RIVER, NY --(Ammoland.com)- Magnum Research, a Kahr Arms-owned company and the maker of the Desert Eagle pistols, has teamed up with the popular Discovery Channel series, Gold Rush Alaska. The show begins its second season in the fall of 2011, and Magnum Research firearms will be an integral part of the season. Gold Rush Alaska is a reality show following six unemployed men from Sandy, Oregon who risk everything in the face of an economic meltdown to strike it rich mining for gold in the wilderness of Alaska. Todd Hoffman, the leader of the team, and his father Jack assembled the greenhorn miners to work the claim at Porcupine Creek– one of the last great wilderness expanses remaining in Alaska. Success depends on the team’s unity and fighting spirit to overcome numerous obstacles from wicked weather and mechanical breakdowns to encounters with large bears and moose. The men are chasing the original “American Dream” with the desire to take charge of their own destiny rather than waiting around for a government handout.
BLOCK Targets Launches New Interactive Website
Magnum Research was founded in 1985 in Minneapolis, Minn. with a plan to produce a unique pistol capable of firing magnum-sized bullets in distinctive custom finishes, including a 24K Gold model, for handgun hunters and firearm enthusiasts. By the early 1990s, the Desert Eagle’s unique qualities and unmistakable look earned it starring roles in numerous movies and TV shows. The Desert Eagle pistol had emerged as a pop culture icon including a Playboy cover featuring Pamela Anderson with a pink Desert Eagle pistol. In recent years, Magnum Research encountered its share of economic struggles, and with the purchase of the company by Kahr Arms in June 2010, a turnaround story began to emerge by that fall. Kahr’s goal is to re-establish the iconic Desert Eagle pistol in the market with a “Made in America” theme.
Block Fusion Superior, Wisconsin --(Ammoland.com)- While The BLOCK targets continue to dominate the archery market with new and innovative targets, the company’s new www.blocktarget.com website provides viewers with easy access to product information, videos and testimonials on all of the revolutionary BLOCK products.
It’s very fitting that a determined group of six men seeking riches in the gold fields of Alaska have teamed up with Magnum Research, an iconic American company whose symbol is a 24K Gold Desert Eagle pistol. Each of them personifies rugged individualism, courage and hope in the face of adversary, demonstrating the true fabric of American society.
The completely revamped site features easy-to-navigate menus and an on-site store, making it easier than ever to find and purchase BLOCK products. To learn more about the design of these popular targets, the website features streamlined videos demonstrating the benefits of proprietary design, while the award-winning commercials entertain and educate viewers.
For more information about Magnum Research products, visit www.magnumresearch.com.
The new site also offers interactive games, fan photos, links to The BLOCK Archery Targets page on Facebook as well as information and applications for becoming a BLOCK pro staffer. Up-to-date specials and
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contests are posted on the site throughout the year—so be sure to visit often.
Festival to Arizona! The International Wildlife Film Festival & Media Center, located in Missoula, Montana was established in 1977 and is the longest running event of its kind in the world.
“Every day, millions of people turn to the Internet to gain a better understanding about the products that interest them,” said Mike Weinkauf, chief marketing officer. “We want to keep our website very informative about The BLOCK products, but we also want it to be fresh and entertaining. The new design—with interactive games, specials and regular updates—keeps viewers coming back, time and time again.”
In addition to films, look for children’s activities, displays, a silent auction, Arizona wildlife, and more. Spend a few hours or the entire day! Where: Cactus Shadows Fine Arts Center in Cave Creek, 33606 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale AZ 85266
Headquartered in Superior, WI, Field Logic is the manufacturer of the award-winning BLOCK Archery Targets including the BLOCK BLACK, BLOCK BLACK Crossbow, and BLOCK Classic. It also manufactures GlenDel 3D targets, Hurricane Bag targets and Shooter Buck targets. For additional information, visit the company websites at www.blocktarget.com, www.glendel.com, www.hurricanebagtargets.com or www.shooterbuck.com.
When: Saturday, April 9th from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Ticket prices: $5 for children ages 3-12 and seniors age 60 and over, $8 for adults. Visit www.arizonawildlifeeducationfoundation.org/ for the schedule of films and activities (on or before April 1st.) Bring this flyer to receive $1 off admission (up to four people per flyer). Code: EXPO
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1. 10:30 -11:25 A Brother Returns Return of the condor to AZ
International Wildlife Film Festival Coming to Arizona
2. 11:30 – 11:45 Wildlife at the Brink NA Model – chapter 1 3. 11:50 – 12:00 Verde River SRP production
APR 04, 2011 01:00P.M. 4. 12:05 – 12:30 Wetlands & Wonder + Desert Birds 2 “shorts” The International Film Fest Is Appearing In Arizona For The First Time
5. 12:35 – 1:00 Storytelling by Cat Tales 6. 1:05 – 1:30 AZ Falconer’s Association presentation 7. 1:35 – 1:55 A Very Wet Winter AZGFD production 8. 2:00 – 2:20 Turning the Tides NA Model – chapter 2 9. 2:25 – 2:40 Postcards from the Parks AZ State Parks: Recreation 9. Conservation Areas, History of the System 10.2:50 – 3:20 Restoring Eden Human-wildland conflicting values 11. 3:25 – 4:25 Lords of Nature CONTACT INFORMATION:
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Arizona --(Ammoland.com)- The Arizona Wildlife Education Foundation is excited to bring the International Wildlife Film Festival to Arizona On April 9, 2011!
ARIZONA WILDLIFE FEDERATION P.O. BOX 51510 MESA, AZ 85208 (480)644-0077 www.azwildlife.org/Tags: Arizona, Arizona Wildlife Federation, Conservation News, Conservation Projects, Sports Artist
The Arizona Wildlife Education Foundation (AWEF) is proud to bring this festival of award-winning films from the International Wildlife Film
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Are Hollow-Point Bullets Illegal For Personal Defense APR 04, 2011 10:14A.M. Are Hollow-Point Bullets Illegal For Personal Defense
Are Hollow-Point Bullets Illegal For Personal Defense Many law-enforcement agencies use hollow-point ammunition. There are some famous brands that are well-known as “good guy” ammo, and a prosecutor would have a hard time making the case that one who carries the same ammo in his or her personal defense weapon is being unreasonable. In my opinion, there is no reason not to carry effective personal defense ammunition.
Michigan Coalition For Responsible Gun Owners Michigan --(Ammoland.com)- Q: Are hollow-point bullets illegal for personal defense? What about laser sighting devices?
The same is true of laser sights in my opinion. The technology is mature, widely available, and considered effective by tactical experts. From a legal standpoint, the key is to make sure that any use of force is justified by necessity and that you control your weapon. Insofar as a laser helps with control, it seems to me that it is more likely to help a self-defense shooter avoid liability than create perception issues in the event of a jury trial.
A: There is no statutory restriction on the type of ammo that you can carry in your personal defense weapon. Nor is there any prohibition on sighting devices. There may be some potential concerns about jury perception if you ever have to use your gun in self-defense and find yourself facing charges. (This is much less likely to occur at this point in history than prior to the enactment of Public Act 311 of 2006 [MCL 780.951] which created presumptions that deadly force is appropriate in certain situations and also created qualified immunity to those who use force in legitimate self defense.)
I have personally recommended hollow-point ammo and laser sights to family and friends, and will continue to do so. On a related topic: I have run across examples of engraving on guns, and more than one tattoo, that might lead to extra challenges for a defense attorney. For example, engraving “Widowmaker” on your personal defense gun, or “Make my day” on your arm is certainly bound to give any jury member the impression that you are something less than a responsible citizen who hopes to never face the necessity of shooting in self defense.
There have been examples of prosecutors focusing on the hardware used by defendants. They try to overcome the self-defense argument by painting a picture of the armed citizen as blood-thirsty. In one particular case in another state, the defendant used a certain brand of hollow-point ammo that came in a box featuring a picture of a hawk or eagle talon. It appears that the tactic was successful and contributed to the conviction of an armed citizen who argued that he fired to save his life. I’m told that the particular brand of ammo in question has changed it’s name and packaging.
This information is provided by The Law Offices of Steven W. Dulan, PLC (www.stevenwdulan.com) This answer is intended as general information and should not be relied upon as legal advice for any specific situation or case. The facts of each case vary and you should consult an attorney whenever you have specific questions. Did you Know? In the 4 years (1997-2000) prior to Michigan becoming “shall-issue”, reported incidents of crime averaged 4,509 per 100,000 people per year. In the 4 years after, (2002-2005), reported incidents of crime in Michigan fell 17% to an average of 3,717.
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About: The Michigan Coalition for Responsible Gun Owners is a non-profit, non-partisan organization. Formed from just eight people in 1996, we now have thousands of members and numerous affiliated clubs across the state. We’re growing larger and more effective every day.
for information and Action Alerts. IllinoisCarry will not endorse political candidates. We simply provide information so voters can make informed decisions. Our goal is to join the other 48 states that allow their citizens to carry concealed firearms. We encourage you to register on our forum and join the fight for your 2nd Amendment Rights in Illinois. Visit www.IllinoisCarry.com
Our mission statement is: “Promoting safe use and ownership of firearms through education, litigation, and legislation” Visit: www.mcrgo.org
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Congressman Refuses Award From Animal Rights Wackos at HSUS
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Police Chiefs Add Their Support for Right to Carry Legislation
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Congressman Refuses Award From Animal Rights Wackos at HSUS
Police Chiefs Add Their Support for Right to Carry Bill HB148 Big Blue Wall of Opposition Crumbles.
IllinoisCarry.com Illinois --(Ammoland.com)- Supporters of Right to Carry legislation in Illinois welcome the new support of the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police. Leadership from the organization voted this past week to add their support to Right to Carry bill HB148. Current text in the bill is considered a place holder for new text which is expected to be amended into the bill in the next few weeks.
National Rifle Association FAIRFAX, Va. --(Ammoland.com)- This week, U.S. Representative Don Young (R-Alaska) refused an award from the Humane Society of the United States. As we have frequently reported, despite their innocuous sounding name, the HSUS is the most radical animal “rights” organization in the country.
HB148 now has the support of the Chiefs association, the Illinois Sheriffs Association, and the Chicago Police Department’s Sheriff’s Union. Please join us at IllinoisCarry.com for the ongoing discussions about the bill and the support it is gaining as it makes its way through the legislative process.
They are extremely anti-hunting and anti-gun.
About: The IllinoisCarry forum was started in April 2004. The idea was that Illinois needed a central location to communicate ideas and information regarding 2nd Amendment issues in Illinois. There are many organizations in Illinois working to protect our 2nd Amendment Rights. Working with these groups IllinoisCarry has become the central location
According to a press release on Rep. Young’s official site, he was to receive the award for his work on behalf of wildlife in 2010. The release notes that HSUS takes credit for the good work done by local humane societies, but does not own, operate, or directly control a single animal shelter in the entire country, despite a $100 million budget.
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“HSUS are hypocrites, plain and simple, and I will not join them by accepting this award,” said Rep. Young, explaining his refusal of the award.
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State Mandated Victimhood and You – Perfect Together
“Local animal shelters and humane societies do excellent work by caring for neglected and homeless animals, and through their spaying and neutering programs. This organization, however, has absolutely nothing to do with animal welfare.
APR 04, 2011 09:44A.M. State Mandated Victimhood and You – Perfect Together
Instead they prey on the emotions of big-hearted Americans. They flash images of abused animals on our television screens to raise money that will eventually go to pay their salaries and pensions, not to helping better the lives of these animals. They run anti-hunting and anti-trapping campaigns and are of the same cloth as PETA and other extremist organizations. I can only guess that I was to receive this award due to my support of the Wildlife Without Borders program, which develops wildlife management and conservation efforts to maintain global species diversity. That program is true conservation; what this group wants is preservation. State Mandated Victimhood and You - Perfect Together! To accept this award would be supporting their manipulative ways and misguided agenda, and I want no part of that.” Bravo, Congressman Young. 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. Visit: www.nra.org Tags: Animal Extremists, Animal Rights Groups, Awards, Ecoterrorists, HSUS, Vegans National Rifle Association FAIRFAX, Va. --(Ammoland.com)- This week’s “Outrage” comes to us from the Garden State, where insult has literally been added to injury for Mr. Jeffrey Muller. This outrage was precipitated by an incredible case of mistaken identity. According to a recent story on the NJ.com Star-Ledger Editorial Page, Jeffrey Muller—a pet store owner from Sussex County, New Jersey—happens to have the same name as an alleged New York power broker. Unfortunately for Mr. Muller, his namesake ran afoul of five men from Missouri, apparently bilking them out of $500,000. The five thugs
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mistakenly targeted this Jeffrey Muller for revenge. They assaulted him, shocked him with a stun gun, and kidnapped him, driving him from New Jersey to Lake Ozark, Missouri. He was blindfolded, beaten and threatened with death. Fortunately, he was finally able to escape and the kidnappers were arrested. Now back in New Jersey, Mr. Muller is understandably still shaken by the experience and fears reprisal from relatives of his abductors. He wants to protect himself, so he applied for a gun permit. He was denied. Twice. And the reason given for the denial? The Superior Court judge who ruled in the case said Mr. Muller provided “no proof of justifiable need” to carry a firearm! Let’s make this clear: Muller was severely beaten, electrically shocked, abducted, held captive hundreds of miles from his home, threatened with death, and now fears future reprisals. National Rifle Association And that demonstrates “no justifiable need?” That is outrageous!
FAIRFAX, Va. --(Ammoland.com)- Blaming America for Mexico’s problems has been something of a national pastime for Mexican politicians for many years.
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. Visit: www.nra.org
True to tradition, Mexican president Felipe Calderon has been blaming Mexico’s astronomically high murder rate on Americans who buy drugs and who sell guns, rather than on the Mexican drug cartels who commit a vastly disproportionate share of those murders, and the historic corruption in Mexico, from which the wicked cartels have spawned. However, an article published by the Mexico City newspaper La Jornada suggests that el Presidente might better serve the good people of his country by looking to his southern border, instead of al norte.
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As explained in English by the Latin American Herald Tribune, “The most fearsome weapons wielded by Mexico’s drug cartels enter the country from Central America, not the United States, according to U.S. diplomatic cables disseminated by WikiLeaks and published on Tuesday by La Jornada newspaper. Items such as grenades and rocket-launchers are stolen from Central American armies and smuggled into Mexico via neighboring Guatemala, the U.S. Embassy in Mexico City reported to Washington.”
Mexico’s Gun Problem Originating from Southern Boarder Not USA APR 04, 2011 09:36A.M. Mexico’s Gun Problem Originating from Southern Boarder Not USA
The article also refers to “Fast and Furious,” an element of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives’ “Project GunRunner” operation that allegedly knowingly allowed more than 1,700 firearms to be smuggled into Mexico from our country, including those that may have been used to murder U.S. Border Patrol Agent Brian Terry in December and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Special Agent Jaime Zapata in February. Increasingly, the question is who knew about the operation, and when. President Obama has stated that neither he nor Attorney General Eric Holder were aware of the scheme. Holder is said to have told his subordinates that letting guns “walk” to Mexico is wrong and should not be repeated. The McAllen, Tex., newspaper, The Monitor, quotes the Mexican government as saying that it “did not have knowledge on an
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operation that included the controlled traffic of weapons in Mexican territory,” and that “The Mexican government has not and will not give any implied or formal authorization for this to happen.” Meanwhile, Fox News reports that U.S. Rep. Darrell Issa (R-Calif.), chairman of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, today issued a subpoena to the Justice Department demanding that the BATFE respond to his March 16 request for information about the operation, the deadline for which passed on Wednesday. Rep. Issa is quoted as saying, “The unwillingness of this administration—most specifically the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms—to answer questions about this deadly serious matter is deeply troubling.” CBS News similarly reported that “The Department of Justice and ATF have missed repeated deadlines to turn over information and documents” to Congress, and further noted that the investigation of Project GunRunner may significantly delay hearings on President Obama’s nomination of BATFE agent Andrew Traver, an activist gun control supporter, to head the BATFE. The BATFE has until April 13 to respond to Rep. Issa’s subpoena. Stay tuned. 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. Visit: www.nra.org Tags: Arms Trafficking, ATF, Gun Trafficking, Mexico, NRA, Project Gunrunner
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