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spring turkey seasons began April 1 and run through April 12, and the regular season runs April 13-May 31. During these seasons, Kansas hunters must remember one word that exemplifies the perfect hunt: safety.
Springtime Reminder For Turkey Hunters – Safety First APR 06, 2011 07:17P.M.
Responsible hunters are sure of their targets — and what lies beyond them — before firing, and they hunt defensively to protect themselves from the mistakes of others.
Springtime Reminder For Turkey Hunters – Safety First Hunting is safe and getting safer, but hunters asked to check their safety list.
The following are just a few defensive safety tips to follow when pursuing America’s largest game bird this spring: • set up against a stump, tree, or rock that is wider than your shoulders and higher than your head; • never wear or carry the colors red, white, light blue, or black — the colors of a wild turkey gobbler — when turkey hunting; • eliminate movement and set up in open timber rather than thick brush; • avoid imitating the sound of a gobbling turkey; • watch other game and listen for the alarm cries of blue jays, crows, squirrels, or woodpeckers that can tip you off to the presence of another hunter;
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• assume any noise you hear is another hunter; and • never move, wave, or make turkey sounds to alert another hunter of your presence but remain still and call out in a loud, clear voice to announce. Including the archery-only season and youth/disabled seasons, Kansas hunters will be able to hunt for two full months. During the youth season, youth 16 and younger must be accompanied by an adult 18 or older. The adult may not hunt during the youth season (except with archery equipment). No hunting license is required for resident hunters 15 and younger, but a valid Kansas turkey permit is required.
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For more information, contact the nearest office of the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks or visit the agency’s website, www.kdwp.state.ks.us. -30-
PRATT, KS --(Ammoland.com)- The youth/disabled and archery
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• 2012 Duck Stamp: Second place – Gerald Putt of Boiling Springs, Pa., pintails; Third place – Steve Oliver of Brookhaven, Pa., greenwinged teal; Honorable mention: Richard Clifton of Milford, Del., pintail; George Lockwood of Santa Ynez, Calif., mallard; and Ron Kleiber of Erin, N.Y., bufflehead.
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2012 Delaware Duck Stamp Stamp Winners Announced
• 2012 Trout Stamp: Third place – Bart Gelesh of Oxford, Pa., brook trout; Honorable mention: Larry Smail of Kittanning, Pa., brown trout; Matt Patterson of New Ipswich, N.H., brook trout; and Donnie Hughes of Lexington, S.C., brook trout.
APR 06, 2011 07:11P.M. 2012 Delaware Duck Stamp & Trout Stamp Winners Announced Artists from Missouri, Delaware Take Top Spots on April 2 2011.
The Duck and Trout Stamp entries are on display now through Saturday, April 23 at the Delaware Agricultural Museum and Village, 866 N. DuPont Highway, Dover, just south of Delaware State University. Museum hours are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. For more information about the museum, please call 302-734-1618. The 2012 Duck Stamp judges were Ducks Unlimited Chairman Clif Bakhsh, artist Paul Shertz, collector Dan Shevock, art professional Don Parks and biologist Charlii Miller. The 2012 Trout Stamp judges were collector Dan Shevock, biologist Charlii Miller, artist Doug Gibson, Trout Unlimited member Bill O’Connor, and collector/biologist Roy Miller. The Division of Fish and Wildlife, in partnership with Ducks Unlimited, began the duck stamp and print program in 1980 to raise funds for waterfowl conservation, including acquiring and improving the wetland habitats that are vital for the survival of migratory waterfowl. To date, more than $2.5 million has been raised.
Delaware Division of Fish and Wildlife Delaware --(Ammoland.com)- GREENWOOD (April 6, 2011) – The results are in. Missouri artist Tom Morgan Crain’s painting featuring a lesser scaup will become the 2012 Delaware Duck Stamp. A painting of brook trout by Delaware artist George Bradford of Georgetown, will appear on the 2012 Delaware Trout Stamp. Mr. Bradford also won second place in the Trout Stamp contest for his painting of a brown trout.
The Division began requiring trout stamps in the 1950s. Trout stamp art was first used in 1977. The fees paid for Trout Stamps are used to purchase rainbow and brown trout from commercial hatcheries. The purchased trout are stocked in two downstate ponds and selected streams in northern New Castle County for Delaware’s spring trout season.
The paintings won top honors in the DNREC Division of Fish and Wildlife’s annual stamp art competition, held Saturday, April 2 at the Ducks Unlimited Greenwings Event in Greenwood. This year’s event drew 33 entries for the 2012 Duck Stamp and 11 entries for the 2012 Trout Stamp. The 2012 Trout Stamp winner, George Bradford, receives $250 and retains the rights to reproduce and sell prints of the stamp.
Residents 16 to 64 years of age are required to have a Delaware Trout Stamp, which costs $4.20. Residents ages 12 through 15 years old are required to have a Young Angler Trout Stamp, which costs $2.10. Nonresidents 12 years of age and older are required to have a Non-Resident Trout Stamp, which costs $6.20.
The 2012 Duck Stamp winner, Tom Morgan Crain, who resides in Branson, Mo., will receive a $2,500 prize and 150 artist’s proofs of the limited edition print series of his first place duck entry. Crain has illustrated many best in shows for the National Wildlife Show in Kansas City. He is a three-time winner for the Missouri Duck Stamp and a past winner for the Indiana Trout Stamp and Delaware Trout Stamp. He was recently awarded the 2012 Ohio Duck Stamp. Crain has also illustrated for the Wild Turkey Federation, Missouri Show-me Chapter, Ducks Unlimited Hunters log, Cabela’s catalog cover, and many other covers.
Duck Stamps go on sale July 1 for $9 and are required when hunting migratory waterfowl in Delaware. Duck and Trout Stamps are available at the Division of Fish and Wildlife offices in the Richardson and Robbins Building at 89 Kings Highway in Dover, at license agents throughout the state or online at www.fw.delaware.gov, which also includes a list of license agents. Collector stamps and prints are sold only at the Division’s administrative offices.
Other winners included: For more information, call the Division of Fish and Wildlife at 739-9911.
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said, “our phones started ringing as people wanted to join the lawsuit. We simply cannot take on more plaintiffs at this point and further delay the process.
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“We do not want New York’s outrageous $340 license fee to continue one more day than it has to,” he explained. “Imagine if this was a poll tax. How many New Yorkers would be storming city hall right now, demanding their voting rights? The city’s excessive gun licensing fee amounts to the same egregious assault on every citizen’s right to self-protection in their own home.”
SAF Files Amended Bloomberg Complaint With Additional Plaintiffs in NY Gun Rights Case APR 06, 2011 07:06P.M.
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.
SAF Files Amended Bloomberg Complaint With Additional Plaintiffs in NY Gun Rights Case
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BELLEVUE, WA --(Ammoland.com)- The Second Amendment Foundation announced this morning that it has filed an amended complaint in federal district court against New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg and the City of New York over exorbitant gun licensing fees, adding two additional plaintiffs who came forward asking to be part of the legal action.
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Fusion Ammunition Introduces Safari Line Ammo
SAF Executive Vice President Alan Gottlieb said with these additional plaintiffs, there are now seven private citizens who have joined SAF and the New York State Rifle and Pistol Association in the lawsuit.
APR 06, 2011 06:59P.M. Fusion Ammunition Introduces Safari Line Ammo
“We are being overwhelmed with calls following yesterday’s announcement about the lawsuit,” Gottlieb acknowledged. “We want to assure everyone that they do not need to be part of the lawsuit in order to benefit from a victory. “SAF truly appreciates the wave of enthusiasm and support from New York gun owners,” he continued. “We need to move forward right now, and if people would like to support our lawsuit with a tax-exempt contribution to SAF, we would welcome that.” The lawsuit was filed Tuesday in Federal District Court for the Southern District of New York. Plaintiffs are represented by attorney David Jensen. “Almost immediately after the lawsuit was filed,” Gottlieb
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great price for tough African game.” To learn more about the new Fusion Safari loads, the advanced Fusion process and all other Fusion offerings, please visit www.fusionammo.com. Part No. and Description • F375FS1 .375 H&H, 300-grain, Fusion 2400 fps • F416RFS1 .416 Rem., 400-grain, Fusion 2400 fps • F416FS1 .416 Rigby, 400-grain, Fusion 2300 fps
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• F458FS1 .458 Win., 500-grain, Fusion 2090 fps
ANOKA, Minn. --(Ammoland.com)- Fusion is known for making devastatingly effective deer bullets. Now, using the same proven technology, Fusion is turning to African game.
• F458LFS1 .458 Lott, 500-grain, Fusion 2300 fps About Fusion Headquartered in Anoka, Minnesota, Fusion is a sub-brand of Federal Cartridge Company, which has been providing hunters and shooters with high-quality rimfire, centerfire and shotshell ammunition since 1922. It is part of ATK’s Security and Sporting. For more information, visit www.fusionammo.com.
Fusion Safari delivers hard line performance for safari hunters at an affordable price. These tough, accurate and lethal bullets are also effective on large game with similar ballistics to Federal Premium Trophy Bonded Bear Claw. Fusion Ammunition announces a new Safari line specifically designed for African game.
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The new rounds come loaded in .375 H&H–.458 Lott and are now available.
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Proven Technology Fusion Safari is built to drop African game and utilizes the same advanced technology from the highly popular Fusion deer ammunition. Fusion’s advanced molecular technique of electro-chemically applying the jacket to the core delivers consistent toughness. Enhanced aerodynamics contribute to superb accuracy and result in steady, precise performance.
Talking Points For Winning The Gun Magazine Size Debate APR 06, 2011 04:43P.M. Talking Points For Winning The Gun Magazine Size Debate By Alan Korwin
The bullet weights and velocities of each Fusion Safari load match those of Federal Premium’s Trophy Bonded® Bear Claw for easy interchangeability. Learn more about these tough new loads online, at www.fusionammo.com/whatsnew/newproducts.aspx.
Staunch pro-gun writer Alan Korwin has come up with a very handy and effective “talking points” list. If confronted by the hysteria driven rhetoric of magazine bans, especially based upon the Arizona lunacy of Jared Loughner, we highly recommend you have Alan’s rebuttals close at hand.
Reliable Performance Fusion rifle bullets offer high weight retention to ensure deep penetration. Consistent, pre-programmed mushrooms are achieved through internal skiving. These new bullets feature special designs, meaning jacket-thickness and expansion is perfect for big calibers. These factors all combine to make a devastating combination for African game.
Please print out this article and pass it around to gun shops, shooting ranges, and at gun shows. We all need to wield pointed and effective responses to the gun grabbers’ hysterical blathering and phony hand wringing. If we remain silent they will win. ~ Jews For The Preservation Of Firearms Ownership
“These new safari loads are sure to give hunters an advantage over other similarly priced ammunition,” said Brand Director Rick Stoeckel. “We used proven Fusion technology and applied it to a whole new level with these hard-hitting and accurate rounds. Hunters will get reliable performance at a
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• The only way to stop a lethal attack is with countervailing force. • The correct response to a mass murderer is not to restrict the public, but to empower the public and give us every advantage possible. • People are always the first responders. Police are second responders. We face the same criminals. We both need the best tools we can get.
Gunlaws.com PHOENIX, AZ --(Ammoland.com)- Depriving the public of gear as a way to stop murderers is misguided, puts you at risk, and at its core, is a thinly disguised effort to get to zero-round magazines—in the false and dangerous belief that disarming innocent people will finally disarm criminals.
• We know laws banning murder and armed criminals don’t stop criminals. Why would you want to do more of the same when you know it doesn’t work? (Because it’s a hoplophobic response, not a rational one.)
Legislators asked me to prepare this list.
• Will magazine-size bans feel good, as if you’re really doing something? Yes. Will they actually do something? No.
The Crux
• Infringing on the size of a magazine doesn’t stop crazy people. Imagining that it somehow will, now that’s crazy.
• By focusing on magazine size instead of ways to stop active shooters you jeopardize everyone’s safety.
• An infringed-capacity magazine violates your civil rights.
• Hoping to limit murderers by limiting magazines is irrational and hoplophobic.
Reasoning
• Why have people picked a ten-round limit? Why not two?
• Will a magazine limit stop a murderer from carrying several guns? Of course not.
• Are they saying it’s OK to only kill ten people? That makes no sense.
• Will it prevent swapping out magazines? How do you propose controlling that?
• Would you make police obey the same limit? Why not?
• Infringing on magazine size has no effect on the millions of magazines already out there.
Parity with Police: The public faces the same criminals police do. Any restrictions for the public must match what police can use: The public is always first at the scene.
• Limiting the public doesn’t limit criminals. It just limits the public.
• If you can’t justify impeding the police with ammunition limits, you cannot legitimately justify impeding the public that way.
Trying to stop crime or crazy people by limiting magazine size can’t work. We tried that, for ten years under Clinton’s size ban. It’s a proven failure. The NY Times admitted this in no uncertain terms. www.gunlaws.com/NewYorkTimesAndGuns.htm
• What’s needed to stop rampages is not another law written on paper, but speedier law enforcement, or any armed people who can respond.
• The public should have at least as much ammunition as police can have.
• A criminal can’t legally have a magazine of any size. A law restricting size adds nothing.
• Because people face the same criminals police do, we honestly need equal gear.
None of these arguments matter to the opposition. People who want to restrict magazines are on a roll, using the Tucson assassinations for momentum. They want any kind of gun bans they can get, regardless of crime fighting, public safety, logic or reason. They are emotionally compromised.
• Attacking the right to an uninfringed magazine because of one assassin is a political game, not a meaningful solution to homicidal rampages. • Using a tragic homicidal assault for leverage against civil rights is reprehensible.
• Limiting the amount of ammunition a person has for self defense is dangerous.
• Using tragedy to advance a political agenda aimed at incrementally
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disarming the public is the ugliest underbelly of politics. It’s shameful.
• Always frame the debate as pro rights vs. anti rights, never as pro gun vs. anti gun, which yields ground to the antis.
Killing Is Fun! Someone has to say it—With constant Technicolor promotion of “the thrill of killing” from Hollywood and TV, we can expect another homicidal rampage. We must be ready to stop it when it inevitably occurs.
• This is a civil-rights issue, a question of fundamental human rights. • Always talk about discreet carry, a cultural and civilized norm, never about concealed carry, which sounds like you have something to hide.
They’re not deranged, they’re imitating – With Hollywood and the networks glorifying immoral behavior, portraying killers as heroes to be emulated, and mourned when put down, it’s false to classify copycat crimes as mental disease.
• Always refer to personal sidearms, a neutral and non-inflammatory term, never to handguns, a word that has been vilified beyond usefulness.
The proper response to the recognition that people can go berserk and cause mayhem is to foster a culture of marksmanship.
• Remember that assault is a kind of behavior, not a kind of hardware. The media loves that word because it spins the debate to their liking, and makes firearms automatically bad, instead of true focus on bad actors.
• From army posts to grocery stores, homicidal attacks take place in make-believe gun free zones. Paper signs do not deter murderers.
• Always ask a person who questions assault weapon possession what guns they’re talking about exactly. They do not know.
• A phony gun-free zone made by posting a sign may feel good, but it has been repeatedly proven to be dangerous and negligent.
• Any weapon you can own is an ordinary household firearm, the type you might find in any American household.
• A person who posts a no-guns-allowed sign should be liable if it causes harm. See the model legislation at gunlaws.com. http://www.gunlaws.com/GFZ/GFZ-BillReview.htm
Don’t waste time and audience attention correcting ignorant reporters who talk about clips or bullets. Let them remain self-evidently ignorant. See the entire Glossary at gunlaws.com
• Murderous carnage has nothing to do with magazine size and everything to do with opportunity. Crowds of unarmed people offer murderers a field day.
About GunLaws.com: Scottsdale, Ariz.-based Bloomfield Press, founded in 1988, is the largest publisher and distributor of gun-law books in the country. Our website, gunlaws.com, features a free national directory to gun laws and relevant contacts in all states and federally, along with our unique line of related books and DVDs. “After Your Shoot” for media review is available on request, call 800-707-4020. Our authors are available for interview, call to schedule. Call for cogent positions on gun issues, informed analysis on proposed laws, talk radio that lights up the switchboard, fact sheets and position papers. As we always say, “It doesn’t make sense to own a gun and not know the rules.” Visit: www.gunlaws.com
• If legislation really could stop criminals there wouldn’t be any. • Laws do not stop crime. Law enforcement stops crime. It’s time to broadly promote National Training Week from July 4 through 11, when all Americans are encouraged to go to the range and practice. Details at gunlaws.com. http://www.gunlaws.com/NationalTrainingWeek.htm It’s time to consider a tax break or tax credit to encourage people to go to the range and improve their readiness and skills.
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Millions of 30-round and larger magazines are not used for killing, they’re used at ranges, which is where most legal gun use is conducted. • Attacks on magazines are attacks on ranges, the home court for the Second Amendment, the bottom line on legal gun use. • Attacks on magazines are attacks on the heart of the right to keep and bear arms. • Disarm criminals first. Politically Corrected Glossary
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Texas Guns on Campus Bill Heads to Senate Floor
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Bowhunter Education Class Scheduled in Montana
APR 06, 2011 04:10P.M. Texas Guns on Campus Bill Heads to Senate Floor
APR 06, 2011 04:01P.M. Bowhunter Education Class Scheduled in Montana
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.
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks GLASGOW, Mont. --(Ammoland.com)- A bowhunter education class and the final hunter education class of the season have been scheduled in Glasgow.
Cam Edwards talks to Scott Lewis, Texas Legislative Director for Students for Concealed Carry on Campus on the progress of Texas Campus Concealed Carry bill in Texas state legislature.
The bowhunter class runs April 26-29 at the Assembly of God Church, 1220 10th Street North. The class will run from 6 – 9 p.m. on the weekdays.
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A mandatory field day event is set for 9 a.m. – noon on April 30. • Texas Leads Nation with Campus Firearms Carry Bill In Montana, completion of a hunter education course is required for all hunters born after Jan. 1, 1985. In addition, all first-time bowhunters must complete a bowhunter education course in order to purchase an archery license in Montana. Bowhunter education requirements also must be completed by July 31 of a given year in order for the graduates to be eligible to hunt that fall.
• Campus Concealed Carry Bill No Laughing Matter • Texas Concealed Carry On Campus Bill in Committee – Bill 354 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
Meanwhile, the last hunter education course scheduled this spring in Glasgow runs from May 2-6, and there are a few student slots still available. These classes take place at the East Side Elementary School Library and run from 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. during the weekdays. Students must attend each of the classes. A field day event, where practical skills are tested, is set for May 7.
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A child must be at least 11 years old to take the classroom courses. Registration requires the signature of a parent or guardian for students under the age of 18. Students are required to read the course manual before the first day of class.
National Shooting Sports Foundation NEWTOWN, Conn --(Ammoland.com)- The March 2011 NSSFadjusted National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) figure of 990,840 is an increase of 15 percent over the NSSF-adjusted NICS figure of 861,408 in March 2010.
Some of the field day events are also open to students over 18 who have completed their coursework online. Online students must pay an administrative fee and, depending on their age, may be required to complete other requirements.
For comparison, the unadjusted March 2011 NICS figure of 1,437,709 is an increase of 11.3 percent over the unadjusted NICS figure of 1,291,618 in March 2010.
Hunter and bowhunter education sessions taught in a traditional classroom setting are free. For more information, call 406-228-3700.
The adjusted NICS data was derived by NSSF by subtracting out all NICS purpose-code permit checks used by several states such as Kentucky, Iowa and Utah for CCW permit application checks as well as checks on active CCW permit databases.
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While not a direct correlation to firearms sales, the NSSF-adjusted NICS data provide a more accurate picture of current market conditions.
Record Amount of Guns Bought by US Citizens in March 2011
Questions concerning NSSF-adjusted NICS data should be directed to NSSF research at 203-426-1320 or research@nssf.org. In addition to other purposes, NICS is used to check transactions of firearms sales and transfers on new and used handguns and long guns. For additional information on NICS or to view a complete set of the current monthly NICS reports, visit the NICS website. NSSF members may access historical monthly NICS reports in the Members section of nssf.org.
APR 06, 2011 03:57P.M. Record Amount of Guns Bought by US Citizens in March 2011 NICS Background Checks Up 15 Percent for month of March.
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March NSSF-Adjusted NICS Background Checks Up 15 Percent About NSSF The National Shooting Sports Foundation is the trade association for the firearms industry. Its mission is to promote, protect and preserve hunting and the shooting sports. Formed in 1961, NSSF has a membership of more than 6,000 manufacturers, distributors, firearms retailers, shooting ranges, sportsmen’s organizations and publishers. For more information, log on to www.nssf.org. **Image: by Olegvolk.net
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NYSRPA Files Lawsuit Against NYC Over Pistol License Fees
SAF Files Federal Lawsuit Against Bloomberg Over Gun Permit Fees
APR 06, 2011 03:39P.M. NYSRPA Files Lawsuit Against NYC Over Pistol License Fees
APR 06, 2011 03:32P.M. SAF Files Federal Lawsuit Against Bloomberg Over Gun Permit Fees
New York State Rifle and Pistol Association Second Amendment Foundation TROY, NY --(Ammoland.com)- The New York State Rifle & Pistol Association (NYSRPA) in conjunction with the Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) have filed suit against the City of New York over the fees charged by the New York City Police Department for the costs associated with the processing of pistol license applications.
BELLEVUE, WA --(Ammoland.com)- The Second Amendment Foundation filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg that alleges New York City’s $340 fee for a permit to keep a handgun in the home is “excessive and impermissibly burdens the Second Amendment right to keep and bear arms.”
NYSRPA believes that both the City and State of New York violate the Equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amendment by requiring the payment of fees as a prerequisite for the lawful exercise of the specifically enumerated individual civil right to keep and bear arms as guaranteed by the 2nd Amendment.
SAF is joined in the lawsuit by the New York State Rifle & Pistol Association and five individual New York City residents. Also named as a defendant in the lawsuit is New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman. “Under state law,” said SAF Executive Vice President Alan Gottlieb, “the maximum fee for issuing a New York State handgun license is $10, but the law exempts citizens living in New York City. That exemption allows the city to charge an exorbitant fee for the license, which discourages city residents from exercising their civil rights while violating the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment.
“The U.S. Supreme Court has recently made it clear that individuals have a right to own guns. Government cannot place arbitrary financial constraints upon those wishing to exercise this right any more than it can for those wishing to exercise their right to vote, ” said Tom King, President of NYSRPA. Mayor Michael Bloomberg himself publicly acknowledged the indefensible nature of the fee structure last October when he urged the City Council to lower the costs specifically to avoid a lawsuit:
“For decades the City has charged its residents exorbitant license fees that far exceed the fees charged by other states and cities that impose them,” said attorney David Jensen, who is representing the plaintiffs. “The effect of this is to force a punitive tax on New York City citizens who choose to own firearms in compliance with the law. But people have a constitutional right to keep and bear arms, and the City cannot simply impose fees for the sake of burdening lawabiding gun owners.”
“We want to be in compliance with the law … so that we don’t want to lose the ability to have reasonable controls. If we have controls that the courts have ruled too onerous or too unfair, we could lose the whole thing.” The City Council ignored the Mayor and flatly refused to take up this issue. NYSRPA has no choice but to take the issue to court.
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“The New York State Rifle & Pistol Association was founded 141 years ago in New York City and we are proud to participate in an action to help restore the Second Amendment rights of all New York City residents,” said NYSRPA President Tom King.
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Jim Denney’s Artwork Selected for Alabama Waterfowl Stamp APR 06, 2011 03:26P.M.
In its lawsuit, SAF notes that the $340 fee is not used to defray administrative costs, so there appears to be no purpose for it other than to discourage people from applying for a permit. The excessive fee, according to Gottlieb, puts the exercise of a constitutional right solely within the financial reach of the wealthy class, essentially turning a civil right into a privilege for the rich and well-connected.
Jim Denney’s Artwork Selected for Alabama Waterfowl Stamp
“New York is one of only two states that require a permit just to keep a handgun in one’s own home,” Gottlieb said. “Citizens in the other 48 states would consider that an outrage. The city’s residence premises’ handgun license amounts to a charge of more than $100 annually to keep a handgun in one’s home, which is ridiculous. Mayor Bloomberg is essentially taxing the fundamental right to defend one’s self in his or her own home. We cannot think of anything more egregious than perpetuating a fee structure that puts a financial obstacle in the way of citizens who want to protect their homes and families. Ringed-Neck Ducks Painted By Jim Denney “We believe the only recourse is to take this issue to the federal court,” he concluded. “Billionaires like Mayor Bloomberg can be cavalier about a citizen’s rights, but we can’t, and we won’t.” 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.
Outdoor Alabama Alabama --(Ammoland.com)- A pair of ringed-neck ducks painted by Jim Denney of Alexander City, Ala., is the winner of the 2011 Alabama Waterfowl Stamp Art Contest. The winning artwork will adorn the 20122013 Alabama Waterfowl Stamp.
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The annual contest, sponsored by the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Division (WFF), is open to all resident Alabama artists only. Denney previously won the 2007 contest with a painting of hooded mergansers. Contest rules prevented him from entering again until this year. Denney is flattered to have his artwork selected as the winner for the second time in as many entries. “It’s a big honor. There are some really good artists in this state,” he said.
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This year’s first runner-up is a pair of white-fronted geese painted by Steven Burney of Town Creek, Ala. A Canada goose painted by Bill Stem of Madison, Ala., was selected as second runner-up, while a cinnamon teal painted by Neil Pope of Union Grove, Ala., was third runner-up. Fourth runner-up was by Everett Hatcher, who painted a blue-winged teal.
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Entries were judged on suitability for reproduction as a stamp, originality, artistic composition, anatomical accuracy and general rendering. The designs were limited to living species of North American migratory ducks or geese, and winning species from the past three years – wood duck, northern pintail drake and American wigeon – were not eligible subjects for the 2011 contest.
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Volunteers Needed For April 10 Project At Blackbird Reserve Wildlife Area Volunteers Needed For April 10 Project At Blackbird Reserve Wildlife Area
The artwork was publicly displayed and judged by a panel of experts in the fields of art, ornithology, and conservation. Representing the field of art was Jonathan Matthews, a Montgomery artist who has studied in Norway and France. Representing the field of ornithology was Dagmar Thurmond, a wildlife biologist with the U.S. Forest Service. Representing the field of conservation was Frank Boyd, a wildlife biologist and state director of the USDA Wildlife Services office in Auburn. The funds from stamp sales are used to procure and manage wetland habitats for waterfowl. All licensed waterfowl hunters are required to purchase state and federal migratory waterfowl stamps or to purchase the privilege. Like the federal stamps, state issued stamps are popular with collectors. The artwork competition for the Alabama Migratory Waterfowl Stamp design is held each year in February and is open to Alabama residents only.
Delaware Division of Fish and Wildlife SMYRNA, Delaware --(Ammoland.com)- DNREC’s Division of Fish and Wildlife is seeking volunteers to help remove non-native vines that have invaded a section of the Blackbird Reserve Wildlife Area near Smyrna.
The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources promotes wise stewardship, management and enjoyment of Alabama’s natural resources through five divisions: Marine Police, Marine Resources, State Lands, State Parks, and Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries. To learn more about ADCNR and the waterfowl stamp design competition visit www.outdooralabama.com.
The volunteer removal effort runs from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, April 10. The invasive vines, including Wintercreeper Euonymous, English ivy and Japanese wisteria, are clinging to trees and covering native plants and wildlife habitat. Volunteers will be using hand tools to remove the vines. Gloves and tools – pruners, loppers, handsaws, etc. – will be provided, but volunteers are welcome to bring their own.
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Due to the nature of the work, volunteers under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Volunteers also are strongly encouraged to pre-register with contact information in case of inclement weather leading to postponement. Volunteers will be meeting at the wildlife area’s parking lot on Eagles Nest Landing Road. Interested in volunteering or more information? Please contact Lynne Staub, volunteer coordinator with the Division of Fish and Wildlife, at 302-735-3600, or by email at lynne.staub@state.de.us. To learn more about Fish and Wildlife’s volunteer programs and upcoming projects, visit www.fw.delaware.gov/volunteers
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and use a portion of those duty savings to reinvest back in U.S.-based organizations that advance research into sustainable textile and apparel production.
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On public lands and conservation, Senator Wyden, has been a vocal advocate in support of funding for the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF), the National Park Service and the Forest Legacy Program — all programs central to preserving public lands for recreation in America.
OIA Presents Senators Burr & Wyden the 2011 Friend of the Outdoor Industry Awards
Wyden was a cosponsor of S. 2747, the Land and Water Conservation Authorization and Funding Act, legislation that would fully fund the Land and Water Conservation Fund. In advocating for passage of the bill, Senator Wyden recognized outdoor recreation as a huge “economic bonanza for our nation” during a speech on the Senate floor.
APR 06, 2011 03:15P.M. Outdoor Industry Association Presents Senators Burr and Wyden the 2011 Friend of the Outdoor Industry Awards
Peter Bragdon, general counsel at Columbia Sportswear, will present the award to Sen. Wyden at tonight’s Friend of the Outdoor Industry Awards reception on Capitol Hill. “Senator Wyden’s leadership on trade issues will ensure the development of innovative products, make performance outerwear more affordable for consumers and will stimulate job growth in the outdoor recreation industry,” said Bragdon. Outdoor Industry Association
Senator Richard Burr (R-NC) is a member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Committee, where he serves as Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on National Parks. In this role, he has proven to be an important Republican ally and leader in the fight for increased funding for the Land and Water Conservation Fund.
BOULDER, CO --(Ammoland.com)- The 2011 Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) Friend of the Outdoor Industry Awards will be presented to Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR) and Senator Richard Burr (RNC) in recognition of their leadership in support of the active outdoor recreation industry.
In the 111th Congress, Senator Burr stepped forward as an unabashed champion of full funding for the Land and Water Conservation Fund. Sen. Burr carried his support directly to Republican and Democratic leadership, authoring a letter that three of his Republican colleagues signed, stating:
The awards will be presented later today during the annual Outdoor Industry Association Capitol Summit in Washington, D.C. “Senator Burr and Senator Wyden have demonstrated strong leadership on behalf of the outdoor recreation industry. They have both led significant legislation initiatives that ensure the growth of our nation’s recreation infrastructure and the health of the outdoor industry supply chain,” said Frank Hugelmeyer, president & CEO of OIA. “We are deeply thankful for their efforts.”
“The LWCF has enjoyed strong bi-partisan support since it was authorized more than 45 years ago. Americans throughout the nation have enjoyed the national parks, forests and refuges that have benefited from the program, as well as state and local neighborhood parks in countless communities in every state. Hunting, fishing, camping, climbing, hiking, paddling, backcountry skiing, mountain biking, wildlife viewing and other activities contribute a total of $730 billion annually to the economy, supporting 6.5 million jobs and stimulating eight percent of all consumer spending according to the Outdoor Industry Foundation. Numerous conservation, sportsmen and industry groups support full and dedicated funding for this program.”
Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR) is a member of the Senate Finance Committee where he is chair of the subcommittee on Trade, Customs and Global Competitiveness. He also serves on the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, where he chairs the Subcommittee on Public Lands and Forests. These two committee assignments make him a key and valued advocate for the OIA Policy Agenda on both trade and recreation issues.
Sutton Bacon, CEO of Nantahala Outdoor Center will present the 2011 Friend of the Outdoor Industry Award to Senator Burr.
Wyden is the lead sponsor of the OIA signature trade initiative, the U.S. OUTDOOR Act, legislation that would create distinct classifications for outdoor performance apparel, eliminate import tariffs on these products
“Senator Burr worked tirelessly with OIA and the LWCF
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coalition through the fall and into the final days of the congressional session to advocate for full funding for LWCF to develop strategies to see it over the finish line. While the effort was ultimately unsuccessful, Senator Burr’s leadership made full funding for LWCF a bi-partisan issue and set us up to continue the fight,” said Bacon.
www.outdoorindustry.org or call 303.444.3353. Tags: Awards, OIA, Outdoor Industry Association
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Outdoor Channel Recognized For Its Leadership In Digital By Cablefax
The Friend of the Outdoor Industry Award is presented annually to members of Congress and administration officials in recognition for their leadership in support of the active outdoor recreation industry. Past recipients of the Friend of the Outdoor Industry Award include:
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• 2010: Congressman Mike Castle (R-DE), Congressman Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) and Senator Jeff Bingaman (D-NM).
Outdoor Channel Recognized For Its Leadership In Digital By Cablefax Recipient of Best of the Web Award for Email Newsletters and Honorable Mentions in Editorial Excellence – Special Section & Original Content Categories.
• 2009: Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA), Congressman Raul Grijalva (D-AZ) • 2008: Senator Gordon Smith (R-OR), Representative Mark Udall (D-CO)
Digital Media President Todd Merkow Makes Digital Hot List; Honored for Role in Driving Company’s Digital Innovations.
• 2007: Secretary of the Interior Dirk Kempthorne, Senator Lamar Alexander (R-TN). Senator Thomas Carper (D-DE), Senator Ken Salazar (D-CO) • 2006: Senator Conrad Burns (R-MT), Senator Susan Collins (RME), Senator Judd Gregg (R-NH), Senator Ken Salazar (D-CO) • 2005: Senator Lamar Alexander (R-TN) and Senator Mary Landrieu (D-LA) • 2004: Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Representative Sherwood Boehlert (R-NY) Outdoorchannel TV • 2003: Representative David Obey (D-WI), Representative Nancy Johnson (R-CT)
Temecula, Calif. --(Ammoland.com)- Outdoor Channel, America’s Leader in Outdoor TV, today was honored for its leadership in digital by CableFAX, a cable industry trade publication, at an awards reception held in New York City.
• 2002: Representative Norm Dicks (D-WA) • 2001: Representative George Miller (D-CA), Senator Mike DeWine (R-OH)
The Company received one “Best of the Web” accolade and its Digital Media President, Todd Merkow, was named an honoree on the media outlet’s “Digital Hot List.”
About Outdoor Industry Association Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) is a national trade association whose mission is to ensure the growth and success of the outdoor industry. OIA provides trade services for over 4000 manufacturers, distributors, suppliers, sales representatives and retailers in the outdoor industry. OIA programs include representation in government/legislative affairs, market and social research, business-to-business services and youth outreach initiatives. Educational events include the annual Rendezvous, Outdoor University, and the Capitol Summit. Outdoor Industry Association is based in Boulder, Colorado, and is the title sponsor of the Outdoor Retailer tradeshows. For more information go to
As part of CableFAX’s third annual Best of the Web Awards, Outdoor Channel took the top honor for its weekly e-mail newsletter in the category “Email Newsletter/s.” The newsletter features links to the top ten videos on OutdoorChannel.com, tune-in information and “best tweets of the week.” Since launching the e-newsletter, OutdoorChannel.com has experienced triple-digit increases in traffic. Outdoor Channel also received honorable mentions in two additional digital categories: “Editorial Excellence – Special Section” for the
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Company’s quarterly online program guide and “Original Content” for boonDOCS: Wilderness & Travel Medicine, a unique online series that highlights the art and science of managing medical emergencies when nature is the nearest hospital.
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“We’re honored to be recognized by CableFAX for our category leading online position,” said Tom Hornish, Chief Operating Officer, Outdoor Channel.
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“We continue to bring great innovation to the outdoor entertainment space, exceeding industry standards and identifying opportunities to drive growth and engagement with millions of outdoor enthusiasts throughout the world – on and offline.”
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Moreover, CableFAX compiled a Digital Hot List of executives that they believe have made a significant impact on cable’s steady march into the digital future. Among the futuristic hotshot honorees was Outdoor Channel’s Todd Merkow. An accomplished leader with more than 20 years of executive media experience, including the launch and management of regional sports networks, Mr. Merkow joined Outdoor Channel in January 2010 as President of Digital Media. Under his leadership, the Company’s digital platform, OutdoorChannel.com has made noteworthy strides. The online destination pulls over 1 million unique visitors per month and is the leading website in the outdoor entertainment category.
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OutdoorChannel.com underwent a major redesign in January 2010. The centerpiece of the site is a state-of-the-art broadband video player that enables users to watch an extensive library of action-filled videos. “Explore by State” pages add a unique localized feel to the site, allowing users to find a wealth of targeted, relevant data on area hunting and fishing destinations. The site also has an interactive community section, MyOutdoorChannel.com, where users can share tips and tricks, upload images and videos, and connect with likeminded fans interested in immersing themselves in the Outdoor Channel experience.
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CableFAX is a cable industry trade publication written for operators providing the latest news and insight on mergers and acquisitions, technology breakthroughs, regulatory issues, marketing initiatives, programming and personnel changes. About Outdoor Channel Holdings, Inc. Outdoor Channel Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: OUTD) owns and operates Outdoor Channel, America’s leader in outdoor TV, and Winnercomm Inc., an Emmy Award winning production and interactive company. Outdoor Channel offers programming that captures the excitement of hunting, fishing, shooting, off-road motorsports, adventure and the Western lifestyle and can be viewed on multiple platforms including high definition, video-on-demand, as well as on a dynamic broadband website. Winnercomm Inc. is one of America’s leading and highest quality producers of live sporting events and sports series for cable and broadcast television. Winnercomm also owns and operates the patented Skycam and CableCam aerial camera systems which provide dramatic overhead camera angles for major sports events, including college and
Taurus Firearms MIAMI, FL --(Ammoland.com)- No other revolver in its class comes close to matching the versatility of the new Taurus Tracker 992. It easily transforms from .22 LR to .22 Magnum in seconds with its breakthrough button release 9-shot cylinder. The Tracker 992 is
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everything you could ever want for plinking, target practice or varmint hunting with these popular and affordable ammunition choices.
Global Rescue Cameroon, Africa --(Ammoland.com)- Global RescueGlobal Rescue has rescued a client from a remote camp in Cameroon over the weekend and transported him to his home in Eastern Europe.
The Tracker 992 comes equipped with the exclusive Taurus Ribber Grip that reduces felt recoil and its strong, ordnance grade steel frame is built to last. Additional features include a single-action/double-action trigger, low profile adjustable sights and vent-rib that accommodates an optional scope mount base.
Bela Hidvegi, a veteran of African travels, was hunting dwarf buffalo in the rainforest about 15 hours by car from the capital, Yaounde, when he began to experience nausea, vomiting and digestive problems.
Available in blue or stainless steel finish with a 4 or 6.5 inch barrel, the Taurus Tracker 992 has an overall length of 8.9 to 11.4 inches and weighs 38 to 44 ounces. Like all Taurus handguns, the unique onboard Taurus Security System allows users to securely lock the gun using an inconspicuous key-lock. MSRP $545 – $592.
A rudimentary local clinic diagnosed him with malaria and prescribed medication. Because his condition continued to deteriorate over the next 48 hours, Global Rescue’s medical team reviewed the case, believed the diagnosis to be incorrect and recommended an immediate field rescue from the jungle to Yaounde.
Beginning as a small tool manufacturer in Porto Alegre, Brazil more than sixty years ago, Forjas Taurus, S.A. has become a diversified, international company celebrating its resounding success as one of the world’s leading small arms manufacturers.
Global Rescue dispatched a helicopter to Hidvegi’s camp near the town of Doume and flew him to the capital for further evaluation. There, he was seen at a private hospital, diagnosed with a bacterial infection and prescribed antibiotics. Hidvegi was then transported to his home in Budapest. He is expected to make a full recovery.
In 1941 the company produced its first revolver, and in 1984 changed the industry forever by offering customers an unqualified LIFETIME REPAIR POLICY, posting record growth every year since. Taurus brand firearms manufactured by Forjas Taurus are imported into the U.S. and serviced by Taurus International Manufacturing, Inc. For additional information about Taurus, visit www.taurususa.com.
About Global Rescue Global Rescue provides best-in-class medical, security, evacuation, and crisis response services to individuals, corporations, travelers and expeditions worldwide. The company’s emergency response teams are comprised of paramedics, physicians and security personnel, many of whom are veterans of elite special operations units of the U.S. Military. Through an exclusive relationship with the physicians of Johns Hopkins, Global Rescue members also benefit from the advisory services of some of the world’s finest physicians.
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AMMOLAND.COM SHOOTING SPORTS NEWS Examples of Global Rescue’s work includes extracting and evacuating hundreds of people from the Middle East during the uprisings of 2011 and deploying medical and security personnel to earthquake ravaged Haiti to secure, treat and evacuate more than a hundred travelers, humanitarian workers and orphans. Other recent missions include evacuations from Chile, the Republic of Georgia, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Afghanistan, Mexico, Alaska, Argentina, Ethiopia, Nepal, and Thailand. For more information, visit www.globalrescue.com.
Global Rescue Performs Medical Evacuation of Hunter From Cameroon APR 06, 2011 01:21P.M. Global Rescue Performs Field Rescue & Medical Evacuation of Hunter From Cameroon
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to mid-range shooting, along with a 12-inch round combination bull’seye/sight-in target that gives shooters the best of both worlds are available.
Birchwood Casey Brings Bright New Color To The Dirty Bird Target Line
Suggested retail is $5.10 each for the 6″ Bull’s-Eye 16-pack, the 8″ Bull’sEye 8-pack or the 12″ Bull’s-Eye/Sight-in 4-pack.
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For more information, consumers can log onto the Birchwood Casey website at www.birchwoodcasey.com, write to 7900 Fuller Road, Eden Prairie, MN 55344-2195 or call 800.328.6156 x7933.
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NRA Convention Workshop Presented by Bradley Smoker APR 06, 2011 01:02P.M. NRA Convention Workshop Presented by Bradley Smoker
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Bradley Smoker Delta, British Columbia, Canada --(Ammoland.com)- Bradley Smoker www.bradleysmoker.com is sponsoring three free two hour longworkshops over the three days of the convention (one each day).
Birchwood Casey Eden Prairie, MN --(Ammoland.com)- Birchwood Casey has added three new models to its Dirty Bird Splattering Target lineup.
Location: 2011 NRA Convention, Rooms 310 and 311
The targets have a bright chartreuse background that shows the classic Dirty Bird splatter when shot. The target face is black with a red dot for the bull’s eye.
Workshop dates and times: • Friday, 29th, 11:00 to 1:00;
Dirty Bird Targets are non-adhesive so shooters can take them down and make notes on them, saving the target for future reference.
• Saturday, 30th, 11:00 to 1:00 • Sunday, May 1st. 11:00 to 1:00
Round 6-inch and 8-inch bull’s-eye versions, which work great for close
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The workshop (no, you will not be getting your hands dirty–it is a live presentation of techniques) will cover advanced (home) techniques and processing, preparation, and smoke cooking of game and domestic meat, sausage and jerky.
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The workshop will feature many helpful tips, techniques and processes that will prove exceptionally valuable in the making of game and domestic sausage and other smoke food products worthy of being eaten. This course is highly-instructive and will use actual product for the daily live preparation demonstrations.
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Advanced Swiss Polymer Aids in Fighting Terror Advanced Swiss Polymer Aids in Fighting Terror Advanced Swiss-made Polymer Adds Strength to Israeli-Made Mako Group Equipment Used for Fighting Terror.
These advanced professional courses were a great hit at the 2009 and 2010 NRA Conventions and that is why the NRA is having Bradley Smoker back for the 2011 NRA Convention. Presenter is Brad Lockwood. Brad is a proven expert in both domesticated and wild game processing and is an excellent instructor. Brad is past president of the Pennsylvania Association of Meat Processors and has won several national awards for meat processing. He is also the host of Outdoor Edge’s Love of The Hunt on Direct TV and Dish Network.
Makosecurity.com FARMINGDALE, New York --(Ammoland.com)- When FAB Defense (Marketed in the US under the Mako Group name) upgraded the T-POD Foregrip Bipod, they searched for the best materials available today.
These courses teach advanced meat preparation (correct meat cutting and preparation and smoke) techniques for game, sausage and jerky preparation that you can use with all smokers and are not exclusive to the sponsoring Bradley Smoker brand.
The search led to a highly advanced reinforced polymer material manufactured only in Switzerland.
If you want to learn more about Bradley Smokers please go to www.bradleysmoker.com
This material is shipped to Israel and used for the construction of the second generation T-PODs.
The Bradley NRA Convention booth is 1051. Please swing by and visit with the knowledgeable Bradley folks about all types of food smoking including even cold smoking for food preservation. At the Bradley Smoker booth you will see some very cool equipment from semi- to full-automatic effortless fabulous flavor food smokers. These are not your father’s old fashion hard work constantly needing monitoring hard work smokers. Now, creating incredibly professional flavorful smoked food can actually be fun and easy enough that anyone can now do it! We hope to see you there and again please come by and visit the Bradley booth 1051. Bradley Smoker www.bradleysmoker.com 1-800-665-4188Tags: Bradley Smoker, Hunting Tips, NRA Convention
Mako Group T-POD Foregrip Bipod The T-POD is a forward vertical grip with a built-in bipod. In the bipod mode, the T-POD is a fully functional bipod with a wide, stable stance, and independently adjustable legs. In addition to the basic T-POD, there are versions with built-in tactical lights or light mounts.
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The first generation T-POD was tested in combat by Israeli counterterror operatives. It was then issued to Israeli Special Operations units and to many US military and law enforcement organizations.
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Feedback from these organizations resulted in the second generation TPOD (T-POD G2). The T-POD G2 is initially available in a quick-release version (T-POD G2 QR) and a pivoting and rotating quick release version (T-POD G2 PR). The bipod controls have been simplified, and the release button has been moved to allow operation with the thumb. The second generation features a more compact shape and size than the first generation foregrip bipod.
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“Our T-POD vertical foregrip bipods have proven very effective in urban counter-terror and combat operations,” Addy Sandler, CEO of The Mako Group reports, “The G2 design incorporates improvements to the original design based on feedback from real-world users. In order to make the thinner G2 design even stronger than the original T-POD, an advanced polymer was sourced that, though expensive, is the strongest in the world for this purpose.” The polymer material was originally available only in black, but an effort was made to find a way to manufacture other colors without degrading its strength. The T-POD G2 is now available in black, dark earth, and olive drab. According to Mr. Sandler, the shape of the first generation T-POD is preferred by many shooters, while the slimmer T-POD G2 is preferred by others. Both designs will be available concurrently. Pricing for the new T-PODs is only slightly higher than the first generation T-PODs, despite the increased cost of production. They are manufactured by FAB Defense in Israel and available in the US through The Mako Group
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For more information about the T-POD G2 QR and T-POD G2 PR, visit www.themakogroup.com or email info@themakogroup.com. The Mako Group manufactures, markets, and distributes innovative security products for law enforcement, the military, and the shooting market. The company is headquartered in Farmingdale, New York and has offices in Nixa, Missouri; and Anchorage, Alaska. The Mako Group is the sole source North American marketer for four Israeli security products companies – FAB Defense weapon accessories, Front Line holsters, Meprolight Optics, and Sansolo EOD & Breaching devices. For additional Mako Group company and product information visit www.themakogroup.com, call (631) 880-3396, or send an e-mail to info@themakogroup.com
Ultimate Training Munitions NORTH BRANCH, NJ --(Ammoland.com)- Ultimate Training Munitions (UTM), a leading provider of weapon conversions and training ammunition for armed forces and law enforcement agencies around the world, today announced its support of the 2011 David E. Grange Jr. Best Ranger Competition (BRC).
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UTM’s training ammunition system is the key product for the urban assault event scheduled for the first day of the competition, taking place at Fort Benning, Georgia, from April 15-17. UTM’s weapon conversion kits, part of the US Army Close Combat Mission Capability Kit (CCMCK) Program, will be utilized to help enhance the realistic nature of various BRC events.
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“UTM’s products afford the competing Ranger teams the opportunity for increased realism during the competition but with less risk of getting hurt since they’ll be using non-lethal live fire ammunition,” said Eric Seto, UTM master trainer and retired US Army First Sergeant.
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All Ranger teams will have their weapons converted to UTM at some point during the competition. The UTM Blue Bolt weapon conversion adapts standard service weapons, including M16/M4 rifles and M249 machine guns, for use in various real-world training scenarios. By removing the live bolt and inserting the UTM Blue Bolt users can convert from lethal live fire to non-lethal in approximately 30 seconds. The UTM Blue Bolt offers an important fail-safe safety feature – the 3mm offset firing pin. When the weapon is converted with the UTM Blue Bolt, the safety feature prevents denotation of live ammunition, M200 blanks or any other center-fired primer ammunition.
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Competitors will also utilize UTM’s Blue Magazine. Designed with safety in mind, the Blue Magazine is manufactured with internal components that will only accept UTM Non-Lethal Training Ammunition (NLTA): UTM’s Man Marker Rounds, Reduced Velocity Rounds, Battlefield Blank Rounds and Silent Blank Rounds. Live, lethal ammunition is longer than UTM training ammunition and therefore can’t be loaded into the magazine and then loaded into the weapon.
Wisconsin --(Ammoland.com)- Why is self-defense not a priority for these republicans? As you know, the Wisconsin Campaign for Liberty (C4L) and Wisconsin Gun Owners (WGO) have delivered a legislative proposal for constitutional carry to key republicans.
The three-day Best Ranger Competition, designed to push Rangers to their limits, was established in 1982 and has been compared to both Ironman and Eco-Challenge competitions. The BRC challenges two-man Ranger teams in events that test physical conditioning, Ranger skills and team strategies. The physically and mentally demanding three-day competition features back-to-back events, allowing little time for rest and meals.
But now we’re being told that even though a draft is ready, some republicans want to waste your time in caucus discussing it. Say what? Why are gun owners being stonewalled? The best bill possible is on the table. A bill that would eliminate the government ban on constitutional concealed carry in Wisconsin … lock, stock and barrel.
About UTM Ultimate Training Munitions (UTM) is a leading provider of weapon conversions and training ammunition for armed forces and law enforcement agencies around the world. With headquarters in the United Kingdom and manufacturing facilities in England and the U.S., the company’s patented products are designed to simulate realistic training to better prepare soldiers and law enforcement officers for their missions. UTM provides a complete training system solution for use with 5.56mm, 9mm, .357cal and .40 cal weapons. UTM offers man marker rounds (MMR), target bullet rounds (TBR) and blanks (silent blank rounds & battlefield blank rounds) for use in pistols, rifles, submachine gun (SMG) and selected machine guns. In addition, the company supplies safety and personal protection equipment. Products are available on the GSA schedule, contract number, GS-07F-5749P. For more information visit: www.utmworldwide.com.
So what’s the delay? Why won’t they return our calls? Rumors have been flying that the NRA has gotten involved here in Wisconsin and is pushing for a watered-down concealed carry bill. A bill that may very well force you to beg the government for permission to exercise your Second amendment rights. However, the legislation that you and I want is very simple: Repeal the carry prohibition to allow unrestricted constitutional carry. Anything less will NOT be acceptable. We’ve heard for years the same excuse: Without a republican governor or control of both houses, Vermont-style concealed carry will never, ever, ever happen here in the Badger State.
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Well guess what? Now that we’ve handed republicans the holy grail of political power – both state houses and the governor’s seat – they still appear to be doing next to nothing. Now is the time to pass a true constitutional carry bill; but are politicians
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cutting deals and getting ready to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory?
Corey Graff Executive Director P.S. – Why is self-defense not a priority for Wisconsin republicans?
That very well could be the case. The WGO-C4L legislation is THE high-water mark for restoration of concealed carry in Wisconsin. Urge your representative to support real Second Amendment legislation.
So the message we must send to Madison is: Introduce the C4L and WGO Concealed Carry Bill! We need you to contact your state assembly and senate representative right now and tell them that you will not accept anything less than a pure constitutional carry bill.
It’s very simple: No carry bill. Or a bad carry bill. Equals no vote.
About: WGO works for grassroots gun owners, not politicians. While many gun lobbies fight for “reasonable gun control,” WGO sets a higher standard: Defining the terrain of pro-gun political battle. Sure, many groups claim they’re “pro-gun” – all the while they provide cover for anti-gun deals cut by politicians – but only WGO truly informs gun owners, remaining committed to a 100% pro-gun position. We oppose all gun control – regardless of the political party – and work tirelessly to restore the Second Amendment. Visit www.wisconsingunowners.org
This is serious business. So, why are republicans delaying your right to protect yourself?
Tags: Constitutional Carry, Gun Politics, Wisconsin, Wisconsin Gun Owners
Tell them that if they support a watered-down replacement bill, one requiring you to beg for your Second Amendment rights, that you will vote to replace them in the next election.
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Federal Grand Jury Indicts Three Dallas-Area Men on Federal Firearms Charges
I cannot stress enough how absolutely essential it is that you call your state representative and state senator and insist that they support and rush to introduction the concealed carry bill drafted by Wisconsin Gun Owners (WGO), Campaign for Liberty (C4L), Gun Owners of America (GOA) and National Association for Gun Rights (NAGR).
APR 06, 2011 10:07A.M. Federal Grand Jury Indicts Three Dallas-Area Men on Federal Firearms Charges Defendants Allegedly Made “Straw Purchases” in “Lying and Buying” to Illegally Acquire Firearms for Others.
Yes, I know staffers will tell you that there are several bills being considered for circulation, and that legislators are figuring out how to “combine” them. Right. This is a nice way of saying, “Go away and we’ll tell you what you get.” But when you combine something pure with … something rotten, you just end up with something rotten. Nowhere is that more true than with respect to our inalienable rights. “Shall Not Be Infringed” means just that. Elected to power by gun owners and conservatives, state republicans moved fast on the economy. They are moving fast on several huntingrelated bills, which are being introduced. But the most important bill of all - the one to FULLY restore your right to carry for self-defense - is being put in the political meat grinder. It is imperative that the WGO-C4L legislation be introduced immediately without any further delay. Again, this legislation does not have a bill number because it has not been introduced.
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Therefore, it is critical that you ask your representatives to get moving right now on the WGO-C4L Constitutional Carry legislation. Get moving and introduce the bill.
DALLAS, TX --(Ammoland.com)- DALLAS – A federal grand jury in Dallas has charged three local men with various federal firearms offenses
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related to their scheme to illegally acquire firearms they intended to transfer to others, announced U.S. Attorney James T. Jacks of the Northern District of Texas. The three defendants, Ranferi Osorio, 27, and his brother, Otilio Osorio, 22, and Kelvin Leon Morrison, 25, have been in custody since their arrest on Feb. 28, 2011, by agents with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), and other state and local agencies, on charges in related criminal complaints. The six-count indictment, returned today, charges each defendant with one count of conspiracy to acquire a firearm from a licensed dealer by false or fictitious statement and four substantive counts of that offense. It also charges Ranferi and Otilio Osorio with one count of possessing a firearm with an obliterated serial number. According to the indictment, if a person buys a firearm for someone else but claims that he or she is the actual transferee/buyer of the listed firearm(s), the firearm acquisition is called a “straw purchase” and the conduct is called “lying and buying.” The indictment alleges that beginning in July 2010 and continuing through at least Nov. 2010, the defendants made false statements to a licensed dealer to illegally procure at least 10 firearms, that they intended to transfer to others. Together they formulated a plan that included selecting the licensed dealers and the types of firearms to be purchased and acquiring the firearms from those dealers by making false statements intended to deceive the firearm dealer. The indictment also alleges that on Nov. 9, 2010, the Osorio brothers knowingly possessed 12 Romarm, Model Draco, 7.62×39 caliber pistols which had the serial numbers obliterated. An indictment is an accusation by a federal grand jury, and a defendant is entitled to the presumption of innocence unless proven guilty. However, if convicted, each count of acquiring a firearm from a licensed dealer by making a false or fictitious statement carries a maximum statutory sentence of 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine. Upon conviction, the conspiracy count and the possession of a firearm with a removed or obliterated serial number, each carry a maximum statutory sentence of five years in prison and a $250,000 fine. The ongoing investigation is being conducted by the ATF, DEA, FBI, U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement – Homeland Security Investigations and the Lancaster, Texas, Police Department. Deputy Criminal Chief Assistant U.S. Attorney Gary Tromblay is in charge of the prosecution. Tags: ATF, BATFE, Don't Lie for the Other Guy, Law Breakers, Straw Purchases, Texas
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