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authority under the Interstate Commerce Clause, decisions which MSSA believes give the national government far too much power to regulate essentially all human activity, even if that activity is wholly confined within the borders of a state.
Gun Group Files Final Brief in Firearms Freedom Case AUG 04, 2011 05:21P.M.
This challenge to federal power is a states’ rights exercise that began with passage of the Montana Firearms Freedom Act by the Montana Legislature in 2009. The MFFA declares that any firearms made and retained in Montana are not subject to federal regulation. The MFFA was subsequently cloned and enacted by seven other states, and has been introduced in another 23 states. While firearms are the vehicle for the exercise, the subject is resuscitation of the Tenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution and challenge to unrestrained power of the national government.
Gun Group Files Final Brief in Firearms Freedom Case
Although much ignored by Congress and the courts in the past half century, the Tenth Amendment requires: “The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people.” Because the Tenth Amendment, part of the Bill of Rights, was enacted more recently than the underlying Constitution, MSSA argues, the Tenth Amendment actually amends the underlying Constitution and must be given deference when in conflict with the Interstate Commerce Clause, and with other relevant clauses of the underlying Constitution. Montana Shooting Sports Association MSSA President Gary Marbut commented, “We are making some fresh and compelling arguments that have never been made before in Interstate Commerce Clause jurisprudence. We hope that these arguments will persuade the Ninth Circuit, and ultimately the United States Supreme Court, to rethink their rationale for allowing unlimited regulation of the affairs of people within states, a rationale more often called into question in current legal philosophy. When the states created the national government, they simply did not intend to create a monster that could and would control everything.”
Missoula, MT --(Ammoland.com)- The Montana Shooting Sports Association has filed its final brief before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco in MSSA v. Holder, litigation designed to validate the principles of the Montana Firearms Freedom Act and to challenge federal power under the U.S. Constitution’s Interstate Commerce Clause to regulate any activity that occurs entirely within a state. MSSA v. Holder is before the Ninth Circuit on appeal from the federal district court in Missoula, Montana, where the case was dismissed on grounds of standing, jurisdiction and merit. MSSA previously submitted its appellant’s brief and U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder filed his response brief. The Ninth Circuit is expected assign the case to a threejudge panel and probably schedule oral argument in Seattle or Portland within a couple of months.
The lead attorney for MSSA is Quentin Rhoades of the law firm Sullivan, Tabaracci and Rhoades of Missoula. The Second Amendment Foundation is a plaintiff in the suit, as is Gary Marbut of Missoula as the sole individual plaintiff. Numerous other entities have joined the case to support MSSA, including Montana Attorney General Steve Bullock, Utah Attorney General Mark Shurtleff who also represents six other states’ attorney generals, the Goldwater Institute, the Pacific Legal Foundation, numerous Montana legislators, legislators from other states where MFFA clones have been passed or introduced, and the Weapons Collectors Society of Montana. All of these groups have also submitted
If the three-judge panel of the Ninth Circuit upholds the district court dismissal, the case will then be ripe for appeal by MSSA to the United States Supreme Court, the ultimate destination for MSSA, which admits that only the USSC can provide the remedies MSSA seeks. MSSA wishes to reverse a half century of precedent decisions concerning federal
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supporting briefs to the Ninth Circuit in MSSA v. Holder. MSSA v. Holder argues some points similar to Bond V. US and Florida v. DHHS. Florida is a challenge to the power of Congress to implement national health care – to require individuals to buy health insurance claiming that an individual’s failure to buy health insurance would affect interstate commerce and therefore falls under the power of Congress in the Interstate Commerce Clause to “regulate commerce … among the several states”. Bond is a recent, unanimous decision by the USSC that argues very favorably that respect must be given to the Tenth Amendment. Contrary to some recent criticism contained in a front page story about the MFFA litigation in the Wall Street Journal, MSSA is advancing MSSA v. Holder with zero financial support from Montana taxpayers. Gary Marbut, president Montana Shooting Sports Association www.mtssa.org author, Gun Laws of Montana www.mtpublish.com
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Louisiana --(Ammoland.com)- The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission (LWFC) voted to tentatively adopt proposed season dates, bag limits and shooting hours for the 2011-12 migratory waterfowl season at their Aug. 4 meeting.
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The dates will be ratified by a declaration of emergency from the commission, after approval from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
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Following a comment period that began after the July commission meeting, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) recommended a 60-day season for ducks, coots and mergansers. In the West Zone, the first segment will open on Nov. 12 and close on Dec. 4. The second segment will open on Dec. 17 and run through Jan. 22. In the East Zone, the first segment will go from Nov. 19 to 27. The second segment will last from Dec. 10 to Jan. 29.
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Louisiana Department of Wildlife Sets Tentative 2011-12 Migratory Waterfowl Season
A proposal to move the Youth waterfowl weekend to the weekend during the splits was revised by LDWF based on a majority of public comments received. Those comments favored keeping that weekend opportunity for youth prior to the season opening dates in both zones. The revised Youth waterfowl weekend dates proposed by the department and adopted by the commission are Nov. 5-6 in the West Zone and Nov. 12-13 in the East Zone.
AUG 04, 2011 04:59P.M. Louisiana Department of Wildlife Sets Tentative 2011-12 Migratory Waterfowl Season
The daily bag limit on ducks is six and may include no more than four mallards (no more than two of which may be females), two pintails, one canvasback, one mottled duck, one black duck, three wood ducks, two scaup and two redheads. The daily bag limit on coots is 15. The daily bag limit for mergansers is five, of which only two may be hooded mergansers. The merganser limits are in addition to the daily bag limit for ducks. The possession limit on ducks, coots and mergansers is twice the daily bag limit. Light geese and white-fronted geese will have a 74-day season. The first
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segment in the West Zone will open on Nov. 12 and close on Dec. 4. The second segment in the West Zone will run from Dec. 17 to Feb. 5. The first segment in the East Zone will open on Nov. 5 and run until Nov. 27. The second segment will run from Dec. 10 to Jan. 29. The daily bag limit on light geese is 20, with no possession limit. The daily limit on whitefronted geese is two, with a possession limit of four. When the Canada goose season is open, the limit is two dark geese (white-fronted and Canada) of which no more than one can be a Canada goose.
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The Canada goose season will be 44 days and run from Dec. 17 to Jan. 29 statewide, except for a small closure area in southwest Louisiana. The daily limit for Canada geese is one in aggregate with white-fronted geese and the possession limit is two in aggregate with white-fronted geese. So the daily bag limit will allow two dark geese (white-fronted and Canada geese), no more than one of which may be a Canada goose. The Statewide Conservation Order for light geese will open in the West Zone on Dec. 5, and the first segment will close on Dec. 16. The second segment in the West Zone will run from Feb. 6 to March 11. The first segment in the East Zone will run from Nov. 28 to Dec. 9, and the second segment will be from Jan. 30 to March 11. During this time, only snow, blue and Ross geese may be taken and daily bag and possession limits are eliminated. The use of electronic calls and unplugged shotguns is permitted. Shooting hours during the Conservation Order begin one-half hour before sunrise and extend until one-half hour after sunset.
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Rails may be taken from Sept. 10 to 25 and again from Nov. 12 to Jan. 4. For King and Clapper rails, the daily limit is 15 in the aggregate with a possession limit of 30. Sora and Virginia rails have a daily and possession limit of 25 in the aggregate.
Otis Technology is proud to endorse America’s most decorated female Olympic shooter, four-time- Olympic medalist Kim Rhode as well as 2006 and 2010 USA Olympians, Tracy and Lanny Barnes. Recently, Kim won her 14th national championship and second straight in international skeet with a total score of 265/275 in Colorado Springs. This win also qualified her for the Pan-Am Games Team. In late March, she won the Gold at the ISSF Sydney World Cup and clinched the 2012 USA Olympic spot as the first member of the USA Shooting Team to meet and exceed the point threshold for Women’s Skeet.
Gallinule season will be open from Sept. 10 to 25 and again from Nov. 12 to Jan. 4. The daily bag limit is 15 with a possession limit of 30. Snipe may be taken in the West Zone first segment from Nov. 5 to Dec. 7 and from Dec. 17 to Feb. 28 in the second segment. In the East Zone, the first segment will run from Nov. 5 to 30 with a second segment running Dec. 10 to Feb. 28. The daily bag limit is 8 and the possession limit is 16.
According to Rhode, “When a competition is won or lost by one target, or you only get one shot at that
An extended falconry season for ducks, rails and gallinules will take place from Nov. 5 to Feb. 3.
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As the excitement spreads, Otis is looking forward to being a part of history as Rhode looks to achieve an Olympic record as the first USA Olympian in any sport to medal in 5 consecutive Olympics. “I’m training and doing everything that I can to bring home another Olympic medal. My hope is this could bring shooting
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Just as Rhode has been nominated to the 2012 U.S. Olympic Team, Tracy Barnes has been crowned best Biathlon shooter in the World at the Veltins World Team Challenge event in Germany as she beat the very best biathletes in the world in the shootout of biathlon’s premier co-ed event. Meanwhile, at the Sprint race at the US Nationals in Grand Rapids, Minnesota, Lanny and Tracy placed 3 rd and 4 th , respectively. In the Pursuit, Tracy battled her way back up the ranks to finish 2nd, while Lanny stayed in 3rd place for the second race and the last day of nationals brought a 3rd place finish for Tracy and a 4 th place finish for Lanny.
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Tracy and Lanny are also training hard to make sure they are ready to bring home the gold in the 2014 winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia. “We brought our shooting to a whole new level this year. I think a lot of it has to do with being confident and being able to rely on our equipment because of Otis. It gets us excited about the possibility of winning a medal at the Olympics in Russia,” says Lanny Barnes. Tracy adds, “Otis has been instrumental in our shooting success at the international level. I was able to win in front of 50,000 screaming German fans because I trusted my equipment with Otis’ advanced technology. I can’t wait until next season.” Kim, Tracy and Lanny and other Otis Pro Staff members recently came together to film Otis’ new television commercial with Tahoe Films. Watch the new commercial at www.otistec.com or on one of the industry television networks. The Otis Pro Staff team is rounded out by Xtreme Sports Shooter and 8 time World record holder, Patrick Flanigan; The world’s best all around shooter and host of Doug Koenig’s Championship Season TV, Doug Koenig; UFC Hall of Famer and 9 time welterweight Champion as well as host of Texas Trophy Hunters TV, Matt Hughes; and country entertainer and host of 3 Gun Nation TV, Mark Wills.
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Hunter Ed DALLAS, TX --(Ammoland.com)- Even though most of the country is still in the grip of scorching temperatures, hunters already are thinking about early season hunting opportunities.
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Wisconsin Concealed Carry Law How It Relates To Hunters & Trappers
Students can take the first step toward receiving their hunter or bowhunter certification by successfully completing the online courses for hunter education or bowhunting. Those who must be certified before they can buy a hunting license pay a one-time fee, which is due only if they pass the test. Students can take the test as many times as they need to pass it. Online hunter safety and bowhunting education courses are available in participating states so students should visit hunter-ed.com or bowhunter-ed.com to take a course specific to their state.
AUG 04, 2011 03:01P.M. Wisconsin Concealed Carry Law How It Relates To Hunters & Trappers How do the new CCW law changes effect me as a hunter, trapper, recreational vehicle operator or user of DNR lands?
After passing the exam at hunter-ed.com or bowhunter-ed.com, students should immediately print out a Field Day Qualifier Certificate, which admits them to a field day in their state (if applicable). Many states require students to pre-register for field days, so hunter education coordinators advise students to visit their state wildlife agency website to sign up. Field days typically include a skills trail, shooting exercises, ethics presentation, and a final hunter education exam. The contents at hunter-ed.com are developed in conjunction with the state agency responsible for hunter education. Students who use huntered.com will study the same content used in classroom courses. Bowhunter-ed.com is the official online course of the National Bowhunter Education Foundation (NBEF) and is approved by all states requiring successful completion of a recognized bowhunter education course.
Wisconsin DNR MADISON, WI --(Ammoland.com)- 1. Transportation of Firearms Is it true that firearms no longer have to be unloaded or in a case if a vehicle?
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All long guns, such as rifles, shotguns and muzzleloaders must still be unloaded and completely enclosed within a case before they may be placed, possessed or transported in or on a vehicle (including trailers, wagons, snowmobiles or All-Terrain vehicles). Long guns must still be unloaded before they may be placed, possessed or transported in a motor boat with the motor running. However, the new change made under to concealed carry legislation was the elimination of the requirement to unload or case a handgun before it is placed, possessed or transported in or on a vehicle, boat, snowmobile or ATV. This change for handguns does not take effect until Nov. 1, 2011.
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2. Shining Deer or Other Wildlife If I have a concealed carry license or I am a qualified former law enforcement officer who is authorized to carry a concealed handgun, can I now possess this handgun while shining deer or other wild animals for viewing purposes? No. The legislation involving carrying concealed weapons, as well as the transportation of handguns, did not make any changes to the shining restrictions. It continues to be illegal to shine for wild animals while in possession of a any bow, crossbow or firearm, even if the firearm is a
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handgun possessed by a person who has a concealed carry license, or is a firearm possessed by a retired or former law enforcement officer. It also continues to be illegal to shining between the hours of 10pm and the following 7am from September 15th through December 31st, even if a person does not possess any firearm, bow or crossbow. Additional local county restrictions may also apply.
Generally speaking, the answer is no. A person must be at least age 21 to obtain a license to carry a concealed weapon. However, beginning on Nov. 1, 2011, a person who owns, leases, or is the legal occupant of land and who is age 18 or older, can possess a concealed handgun on that land without the need for a concealed carry license. This would mean a person meeting these conditions who is age 18 or older, even without a concealed carry license could possess a concealed handgun, and hunt using a concealed handgun which is a legal size and caliber for the species being hunted. But only on their land, and only with a handgun. It continues to be illegal to possess concealed long guns.
3. Possession of Firearms in State Wildlife Refuge Areas If I have a license to carry a concealed weapon, or I am a qualified former law enforcement officer, can I now carry a loaded and uncased firearm in a wildlife refuge where firearms are normally required to be unloaded and encased ?
7. Possession of Firearms on DNR lands in the 17 Restricted Counties Have the restrictions on possessing a loaded or uncased firearm on DNR owned lands changed in those counties were it is not legal to possess a loaded uncased firearm when not engaged in lawful hunting unless at a designated range or engaged in a permitted dog trial or training?
Beginning on Nov. 1, 2011, a person with a concealed carry license will be allowed to possess a handgun which is loaded and uncased (concealed or unconcealed), and a qualified former law enforcement officer may possess the type of firearm they qualified with and which is indicated on their certification card, loaded and uncased (concealed or unconcealed) in a wildlife refuge. This exemption however does not allow such persons to hunt or discharge their firearm in the refuge.
The answer is yes if the firearm is a handgun if possessed by a person with a concealed carry license, but no for a qualified former law enforcement officer unless they also possess a concealed carry license. On DNR lands which are not state parks, state fish hatcheries or wildlife refuges, such as normal public hunting grounds, and which are located in Dane, Dodge, Fond du lac, Jefferson, Juneau, Kenosha, LaCrosse, Milwaukee, Outagamie, Ozaukee, Racine, Sauk, Sheboygan, Walworth, Washington, Waukesha, Winnebago counties or on state forest lands in the Kettle Moraine or Point Beach state forests or state recreational areas, it continues to be illegal to possess or control a loaded or uncased firearm unless engaged in lawful hunting or at a designated range or engaged in a dog trial or training activity under a permit.
4. Possession of Firearms in State Parks & State Fish Hatcheries If I have a license to carry a concealed weapon, or I am a qualified former law enforcement officer, can I now carry a loaded and uncased firearm in a Wisconsin State Park or State Fish Hatchery where firearms are normally required to be unloaded and encased ? Beginning on Nov. 1, 2011, a person with a concealed carry license will be allowed to possess a handgun which is loaded and uncased (concealed or unconcealed), and a qualified former law enforcement officer may possess the type of firearm they qualified with and which is indicated on their certification card, loaded and uncased (concealed or unconcealed) in a Wisconsin State Park or State Fish Hatchery. This exemption however does not allow such persons to hunt or discharge their firearm in the Wisconsin State Park or State Fish Hatchery, nor does it allow bringing the firearm inside state owned buildings on these properties which are posted with signs that provide notice that firearms are not allowed in the building.
8. Where do I apply for a Concealed Carry License Applications for a license to carry a concealed weapon must be obtain from and submit to the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ), and not the DNR. Licenses will not be available until November 1, 2011 when the new laws and license take effect. For more information about laws related to carrying a concealed weapon, or about getting and submitting an application for a CCW License, we recommend you check out the DOJ web site at: http://www.doj.state.wi.us/dles/cib/ConcealedCarry/ConcealedCarry.asp
5. Age for Possession or Hunting with a Handgun Did the concealed carry legislation change the age of persons who may go armed with a handgun, hunt with a handgun or the species which may be hunted with a handgun?
9. How do I obtain a Duplicate Hunter Education Certificate? Should your safety education certificate become lost or destroyed, you may obtain a duplicate by following the steps below:
No. A person must still be at least age 21 to purchase a firearm which is a handgun, and age 18 to possess or hunt with a firearm which is a handgun. The species which may be hunted with handgun and the caliber and barrel length minimums have not change.
You can purchase and print a duplicate safety education certificate from home. Go to Wisconsin’s Online Licensing Center. OR Locate a DNR Service Center or a DNR License Sales Agent nearest you to purchase and receive a duplicate safety education certificate over the counter. FEE: There is a $2.75 charge for a duplicate safety education certificate.
6. Carrying a Concealed Firearm while Hunting If I am at least 18 years old and can legally hunt with a handgun, can I also carry that handgun concealed under my jacket or in a backpack while I am hunting?
http://dnr.wi.gov/org/es/enforcement/safety/duplic.htm 10. Will the DNR be Changing the Curriculum of the Hunter
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Education Classes to include Laws on Carrying Concealed Weapons ? No. The DNR’s hunter education course will remain the same. The Department of Natural Resources is not required, nor do we have any plans to modify our current hunter education course of instruction to include any new material or training specific to handguns or carrying a concealed weapon. The only correlation that the hunter education program has to the licenses to carry a concealed weapon is that it simply happens to be one of the types of training that the legislature has considered acceptable to qualify for a person to apply for a carry concealed weapon (CCW) license, along with needing to be at least age 21, a Wisconsin resident and not prohibited from possessing a firearm. A person has many other options to obtain firearms training to qualify for a CCW license.
Applications can be mailed to either P.O. Box 74020, Phoenix, AZ 85087-1052, or 5000 W. Carefree Highway, Phoenix, AZ 85086-5000. Postmarks do not count, hand-delivered applications are not accepted, and there is no online application process available. A 2011 hunting license is required to apply and can be purchased through the application process or in advance from any Game and Fish office, license dealer, or online at www.azgfd.gov. Applicants are reminded to use the appropriate four-digit “hunt number” when filling out the application form and not the “open areas” game management unit number.
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Arizona Sandhill Crane Regulations Are Now Online AUG 04, 2011 02:32P.M. Arizona Sandhill Crane Regulations Are Now Online Applications accepted for limited hunts until Aug. 30.
Arizona Sandhill Crane Regulations Printed copies of the regulations are anticipated to be in license dealers and Game and Fish offices statewide by Aug. 10. The electronic version of the regulations is easily printable on two pages of standard paper as is the hunt application form, both available at www.azgfd.gov/rules. Did you know? Much of the habitat sandhill cranes inhabit is wetland and shallow marsh. In Arizona, these uniquely prehistoric looking birds can be enjoyed at the Willcox Playa Wildlife Area, Whitewater Draw Wildlife Area, and the Cibola National Wildlife Refuge. For those that wish to assure these habitats for cranes and other migratory birds for future generations, consider buying a state duck stamp and federal duck stamp.
Arizona Game and Fish Department PHOENIX, AZ – -(Ammoland.com)- The Arizona Game and Fish Department has posted the 2011 Sandhill Crane Regulations, which includes the drawing information for limited hunts at www.azgfd.gov/rules.
These conservation stamps are not only works of art worth collecting; they are key funding sources for obtaining these critical habitats in Arizona and across North America. The Arizona Game and Fish Department prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, age, or disability in its programs and activities. If anyone believes that they have been discriminated against in any of the AGFD’s programs or activities, including
Paper hunt-permit applications are now being accepted by mail only and must be received by Aug. 30, 2011.
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employment practices, they may file a complaint with the Deputy Director, 5000 W. Carefree Highway, Phoenix, AZ 85086-5000, (602) 942-3000, or with the Fish and Wildlife Service, 4040 N. Fairfax Dr. Ste. 130, Arlington, VA 22203. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation or this document in an alternative format by contacting the Deputy Director as listed above.
Greenview Community so that residents can safely raise their families and enjoy their neighborhood.” The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and Columbia Police Department (CPD) combined to remove twenty firearms from the community, including two SKS 7.62mm Cugir Model 56 assault rifles; one Norinco 7.62mm assault rifle; three Taurus .45 caliber semi–automatic pistols; two Taurus .40 caliber semi–automatic pistols; a Ruger .40 caliber semi–automatic pistol; a Harrington & Richardson .32 caliber revolver; a Hi–point 9mm semi–automatic pistol; a Bersa .380 caliber semi–automatic pistol; a Ruger .44 magnum revolver; a Charter Arms .38 caliber revolver; a Taurus .38 caliber revolver; a Rossi .38 caliber revolver; Smith and Wesson .357 revolver; a Marlin Glenfield 12–gauge sawed–off shotgun; a Mossberg 12–gauge shotgun; a Mossberg 20–gauge shotgun; and an assortment of ammunition for use in a variety of firearms.
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ATF, Columbia Police and US Attorney Dismantle Columbia, SC Gun–Trafficking Ring
Moreover, nine individuals plead guilty to charges in federal court and were sentenced to up to ten years in prison in addition to three years of supervised release: Moss (120 months), Hopkins (92 months), Hayes (90 months), Brevard (46 months), Savage (33 months), Bailey (33 months), Keller (33 months), Gleaton (27 months), and Boyd (24 months).
AUG 04, 2011 02:23P.M. ATF, Columbia Police and US Attorney Dismantle Columbia, SC Gun–Trafficking Ring
The joint ATF and CPD operation utilized a confidential informant in March and April of 2010 to purchase firearms and ammunition from members of the group. Then in June of 2010, members of the group robbed the confidential informant at gunpoint when he arrived at an apartment complex for a pre–arranged purchase of five firearms – including an AK–47 Assault Rifle and an Uzi. Columbia Police Department Chief Randy Scott stated: “This operation was a cure for a persistent illness that the Greenview community has been suffering with for quite some time. The suspects will not be returning to the Greenview/Northeast community to continue their criminal acts. Law abiding residents have been taking proactive measures with the Columbia Police Department to safeguard their backyards. Efforts like this crime suppression operation will continue.” Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives The case was investigated by agents of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the Columbia Police Department, and lead by Task Force Officer Brian Vanhouten. The prosecution was part of the joint federal, state and local Project CeaseFire initiative, which aggressively prosecutes firearm cases. Assistant United States Attorney Jay N. Richardson of the Columbia office handled the case.
Columbia, South Carolina --(Ammoland.com)- United States Attorney Bill Nettles stated today that Andre Moss, a/k/a “Dre” (22); Anthony Brevard, a/k/a “Amp” (20); Torrian Gleaton (22); Johnathan Bailey, a/k/a “Brandon” (21); Antonio Keller, a/k/a “Hollywood” (22); Allan Boyd (19); Travis Hayes, a/k/a “Trav” (21); and Dexter Clifford Savage, a/k/a “D–boi” (24) were sentenced to a combined 41 ½ years in prison as a result of an effort to focus on removing firearms and criminals from the Greenview Community in Columbia, SC.
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Mr. Nettles went on to say: “We are pleased to have helped the citizens of Greenview as they fight to ensure their community remains safe and civil. As part of our ongoing Project CeaseFire initiative, we will continue to devote resources to removing firearms and criminals from the
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Konus Optics Miami, FL --(Ammoland.com)- Before you know it, you’ll be gearing up for your winter hunt, and you’ll want to be prepared to make the shot that counts. Konus Optics has been flying under the radar for the past few years, making extremely affordable, high-quality optics for the hunting and shooting industries.
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Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2011 Opens with Open Air Demo
“I make my living in the outdoors and know that optics are extremely important to having a successful hunt,” said Chad Schearer, Television Host and Outdoor Writer. “Konus offers quality and affordability in one package. They are optics you can rely on without breaking the bank.”
AUG 04, 2011 01:12P.M. Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2011 Opens with Open Air Demo
O’Neill Williams, Outdoorsman and Television Host of O’Neill Outside agrees. “As an avid outdoorsman, I’ve had the pleasure of using some of the finest equipment in the world and Konus makes some of the best optics I have ever seen,” he says. “What I love most is that the engraved reticle is absolutely impervious to recoil.” For the best all-around utility scope that you can take on just about any hunt, Konus recommends the KonusPro 3-9×40. With its indestructible engraved reticle and the clearest and brightest glass from edge to edge, its perfect for every game. Another great choice is the KonusPro Plus 310×44, which comes in illuminated models and also features Konus’ signature engraved reticle. The general sportsman or those looking to get that long range and previously prohibitive shot will love the KonusPro 550 and 275 series with engraved ballistic reticles, which includes models that point out to 275 and 550 yards in the following magnifications:
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products back-to-back and do an apples-to-apples comparison. I think everybody you need to see is here.” Wes Morrison, Kittredge Sports, Mammoth Lakes, Calif. Attendees now head to the Salt Palace Convention Center in Salt Lake City for Summer Market 2011, four days of business education, events, networking and finalizing buying decisions. For photos of Outdoor Retailer Summer Market (including Open Air Demo) and the most recent show happenings, visit www.facebook.com/outdoorretailer or www.twitter.com/outdoorretailer and #orshow.
Outdoor Industry Association SALT LAKE CITY, UT --(Ammoland.com)- Close to 2,000 attendees, including 20 percent more retailers than last year, tested the latest outdoor gear on the water and trails at Jordanelle State Park in Park City, Utah on Wednesday, August 3 at the Outdoor Retailer Summer Market Open Air Demo (OAD).
Photo: Thirty paddlers bring “SUPzilla” to shore during the Outdoor Retailer Summer Market open Air Demo. The enormous board built by C4Waterman established a new world record for the largest standup paddleboard.
A record-breaking 153 exhibitors (over 200 brands) showed retailers a sneak peek of next year’s paddlesports, endurance sports, cycling, flyfishing, footwear, camping, apparel, and other outdoor equipment and accessories.
About Outdoor Retailer Outdoor Retailer (OR) brings together retailers, manufacturers, industry advocates and media to conduct the business of outdoor recreation through trade shows, product demo events and web-based business solutions. Produced by Nielsen Expositions and based in San Juan Capistrano, California, Outdoor Retailer also provides and promotes retailer education, advocacy, responsibility and critical face-to-face business initiatives within the outdoor industry.
Attendees participated in events like It’s A Shore Thing Trail Run, Paddle/Pedal Challenge, Sustainable Living Roadshow, GPS Treasure Hunt, Fly Fishing competition and the chance to set a world record by paddling the largest SUP (stand up paddleboarding) board with SUPzilla. “This is an outstanding event and a great location for it; it’s absolutely beautiful out here. We’re seeing a lot of retailers and a lot of people interested in paddling and growing the excitement and enthusiasm for the sport (SUP). It’s clear that when people try this sport they become interested in buying what we’re selling, so it’s an incredibly important thing for us to be able to get people on the water.” Huntley Dornan, Surftech President/CEO
Now celebrating 30 years, Outdoor Retailer (www.outdoorretailer.com) connects approximately 40,000 attendees on a semi-annual basis for its Summer and Winter Market shows, and thousands more through its year-round online resources and platforms. Tags: OIA, Shooting Industry News
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Dr. Deer & Pig Man to Headline at this Weekend’s Texas Trophy Hunter’s Extravaganza AUG 04, 2011 12:57P.M.
“I think the show stepped it up this year, there’s definitely more brands here at the lake, which makes it really nice. The touchy-feely, that’s what you want. The Salt Palace is nice, but I can’t ride a paddleboard down the hallway. Even if a product I see here doesn’t fit into my niche and I don’t carry it, I can try it and tell other people about it.” Wayne Bair, Search Gear, Dan Diego, Ca.
Dr. Deer & Pig Man to Headline at this Weekend’s Texas Trophy Hunter’s Extravaganza Stop by booth #1029 to Enter to Win an HD Home Theater System.
“It’s so important to be at this event, because you never really know unless you do it. You can get out there and try things and compare and see what’s new. It’s nice to be able to test
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exclusively to serving the information and entertainment needs of outdoors enthusiasts. Visit www.thesportsmanchannel.com, follow on Twitter, @SPORTSMANchnl (www.twitter.com/SPORTSMANchnl), become a Fan on Facebook, www.facebook.com/sportsmanchannel and download Sportsman App at www.itunes.com/appstore
New Berlin, Wis. --(Ammoland.com)- Everything is BIGGER in Texas! This weekend’s Texas Trophy Hunter’s Extravaganza is certainly BIG and Sportsman Channel, the leader in outdoor TV for the American Sportsman, is proud to showcase two of the networks top talent on August 5-7 at the Reliant Center.
Tags: Guest Appearances, Hunting TV Shows, Shooting Media News, Sportsman Channel
Sportsman Channel invites attendees to visit booth #1029 for a Meet and Greet with Sportsman Channel’s Pig Man of Pig Man, The Series and Dr. James Kroll of Dr. Deer.
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Kansas Westar Energy Novice Dove Hunt Labor Day Weekend
Additionally, attendees can enter to win an HD Home Theater system.
AUG 04, 2011 12:50P.M. The 2011 Texas Trophy Hunter’s Extravaganza is the Granddaddy of all Texas hunting shows and will feature the latest in deer hunting equipment, hunting accessories, hunting clothing, rifles, knives, archery and more hunting gear.
Kansas Westar Energy Novice Dove Hunt Labor Day Weekend Labor Day weekend event for youth 16 and younger; registration deadline Aug. 26.
2011 Texas Trophy Hunter’s Extravaganza Reliant Center 1 Reliant Park, Houston, TX 77054 http://www.ttha.com/HuntersExtravaganza/tabid/70/Default.aspx Show Dates/Hours • Friday, August 5 3 PM – 9 PM CST • Saturday, August 6 9 AM – 7PM CST • Sunday, August 7 10 AM – 5PM CST Activities • Autograph Signing/Free Hat Giveaway Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks • Pig Man will sign autographs at the Sportsman Channel booth (#1029) from 11 am – 2 pm on Saturday, August 6
ST. MARYS, KS -–(Ammoland.com)- The Westar Energy Green Team will host a youth dove hunt for novice shooters at Jeffrey Energy Center, north of St. Marys, on Labor Day weekend, Sept. 3-4.
• Dr. Deer (Dr. James Kroll) is hosting giving seminars all weekend and signing autographs.
Hunts will be on wheat stubble or sunflowers, guided by volunteers in the early morning or late afternoon.
To learn more, visit http://www.ttha.com About Sportsman Channel: Launched in 2003, Sportsman Channel is the only television and digital media company fully devoted to the more than 82 million sportsmen in the United States, delivering entertaining and educational programming focused exclusively on hunting, shooting and fishing activities. Sportsman Channel is now available in HD, check with your local cable or satellite provider. Acquired by InterMedia Outdoors Holdings in 2006, Sportsman Channel reaches 27 million U.S. television households and is a part of the nation’s largest multimedia company targeted
Area staff report that the fields are in excellent condition and should provide excellent hunting. These hunts are a great way for kids 16 and younger to learn dove hunting basics with plenty of birds flying at close range. Youth must bring their own shotguns, be accompanied by a non-hunting adult, and have a license and HIP stamp if age 16. Nontoxic shells will be provided.
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Interested hunters or mentors should phone Barb Cornelius at 785-5758125. Hunters will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis, and hunts will be scheduled as requests dictate and hunting groups can be formed. The registration deadline is Friday, Aug. 26
to the OIA board. “For our industry, Peter has been both guiding light and driving force,” said Manzer. “As an OIA board member, Peter helped us find our economic voice and set a high standard for active engagement. Whether in the field, the board room or the halls of Capitol Hill, Peter represents our industry with unparalleled passion and we are grateful for his service.”
Tags: Dove Hunting, Hunting News, Hunting Regulations, Hunting Rules, Kansas, Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks
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Newly elected voting members include:
Outdoor Industry Association Announces 2011-2012 Board of Directors
• Carolyn Brodsky, President, Sterling Rope • Fred Clark, CEO, Thule • Bob Holding, Co-Founder, Waypoint Outdoor
AUG 04, 2011 12:45P.M. • Gordon Seabury, CEO, Horny Toad Outdoor Industry Association Announces 2011-2012 Board of Directors Past Chair Peter Metcalf Awarded Chairman’s Award from Outgoing Chair Dan Templin.
• Brian Unmacht, EVP, REI • Zohar Ziv, COO, Deckers Outdoor Corp. Newly appointed non-voting members include: • Travis Campbell, President & CEO, Far Bank Enterprises • Mark Taylor, Amer Sports • Andy Vecchione, Polartec Continuing to serve on the board are:
Outdoor Industry Association • Sutton Bacon, President & CEO, Nantahala Outdoors Boulder, CO --(Ammoland.com)- Outdoor Industry Association announced today the newly elected 2011-2012 board of directors. The board also elected its new officers including incoming Chair, Will Manzer, CEO of Eastern Mountain Sports.
• Tom Barney, CEO, Osprey • Todd Bradley, Co-Founder, C4 Waterman
“It is an honor to serve as chair of the OIA Board,” said Manzer. “After serving the last seven years on the board, I feel we have seen real traction in growing the industry. I look forward to working with my fellow board members and continuing that progress.”
• Peter Bragdon, Senior Vice President of Legal and Corporate Affairs, Columbia Sportswear Company • Mark Bryden, Vice President and General Manager, The Timberland Company
Chosen by the membership, the OIA board consists of 18 voting members and 10 appointed non-voting members, who may serve up to two consecutive, three-year terms. In addition, this year, the outgoing chair Dan Templin, CFO at VF Outdoor Inc. exercised his right to appoint a one-term second vice chair.
• Darren Bush, Owner, Rutabaga Paddlesports
As his first responsibility as the incoming chair, Manzer will award Peter Metcalf, co-founder, CEO, president and chairman of Black Diamond Equipment, with the rarely presented OIA Chairman’s Award for his unprecedented leadership, commitment and inspiration during service
• David Labistour, CEO Mountain Equipment Co-op
• Estelle DeMuesy, President, Title Nine Sports • David Kulow, Owner, All Terrain (Rosemont Ventures, Inc.)
• David Loechner, Senior Vice President, Nielsen Business Media
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• Will Manzer, CEO, Eastern Mountain Sports, Chair
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Operation Fast and Furious – The Movie
• Ed McAlister, Owner, River Sports Outfitters • Jennifer Mull, CEO, Backwoods Equipment
AUG 04, 2011 12:36P.M. • Casey Sheahan, CEO, Patagonia OPERATION FAST AND FURIOUS – THE MOVIE By Tom McHale
• Steve Shuster, W. L. Gore, Gore Enterprise Communications • Bill Sweasy, Chairman & CEO, Red Wing Shoe Company • Dan Templin, CFO, VF Outdoor Inc. (Past Chair) • Sue Rechner, President, CEO and Director, Confluence Watersports • Kim Walker, Founder & President, outdoor DIVAS
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• Jim Zwiers, President, Wolverine Outdoor Group, Wolverine World Wide Inc.
USA --(Ammoland.com)- Sure to be a blockbuster and earth shaker. Coming soon to a courtroom near you!
The board also elected the following people to serve as board officers: • Will Manzer, CEO, Eastern Mountain Sports, Chair (pictured) • Brian Unmacht, EVP, REI, Vice Chair • Bill Sweasy, CEO, Red Wing Shoe Company, Vice Chair • Zohar Ziv, COO, Deckers Outdoor Corporation, Treasurer • Jennifer Mull, CEO, Backwoods Equipment, Secretary The OIA Board of Directors responsibilities are to develop policies, procedures and regulations for the operation of OIA; to monitor OIA’s financial health, programs and overall performance; to develop, maintain and approve a long-term strategic plan that prepares the industry and association for the future; and to provide the OIA president with the resources to meet the needs of OIA members. About Outdoor Industry Association Based in Boulder, CO, Outdoor Industry Association is the leading trade association for the outdoor industry and the title sponsor of Outdoor Retailer. OIA supports the growth and success of more than 4,000 manufacturers, distributors, suppliers, sales representatives and retailers of outdoor recreation apparel, footwear, equipment and services. For more information go to outdoorindustry.org or call 303.444.3353.
Operation Fast and Furious - The Movie About: Tom McHale describes himself as a conservative gun-totin’ bible-clingin’ literary assault dude who enjoys finding humor in just about anything. His web blog My Gun Culture is an irreverent, twisted look at gun news bordering on the ridiculous. It covers shootin’ stuff, loud noises, defending your own, the occasional mall ninja, and about 200 years of the American way. “These are the (partially) true stories of… My Gun Culture” says Tom. Visit: www.mygunculture.com
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joined Wisconsin’s Department of Natural Resources’ Secretary Cathy Stepp at a press conference last week to challenge the FWS’s two species proposal.
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The FWS has issued proposed regulations (for a third time) to remove the WGL population of gray wolves from the endangered species list. Since the WGL wolf numbers exceed recovery goals by 600 to 1,000 percent, delisting is fully warranted.
Doubling Up on Wolf Headaches AUG 04, 2011 12:12P.M.
But the proposed delisting rule includes a nasty surprise: it says there are two separate wolf species in the WGL region – gray wolves (Canis lupus) and eastern wolves (Canis lycaon). The FWS does not know how many of each roam the region, but still believes gray wolves are recovered.
Doubling Up on Wolf Headaches
“This ‘two species’ finding is a trick deal which undermines needed WGL wolf delisting,” stated Bill Horn, USSA Director of Federal Affairs. “Since the FWS acknowledges it does not know how many of the nearly identical eastern wolves (C. lycaon) are present in the WGL region, the agency cannot scientifically demonstrate that gray wolf (C. lupis) numbers do in fact meet recovery goals. Animal rights opponents of wolf delisting (and state management) will jump all over this fatal flaw in their next round of federal court filings.” In fact, the best scientific data demonstrates – and almost all wildlife professionals agree – that the WGL wolves are a single discrete population that is more than recovered. In contrast, one FWS staff biologist has advanced the suspect two species theory that undermines delisting. This is counter to other information about the WGL wolves.
Grey Wolves Or Eastern Wolves Which is Which?
A recent affidavit filed by the US Sportsmen’s Alliance included conclusions by Dr. Lissette Waits, one of the nation’s wildlife and wolf genetics experts. This information emphatically concluded that there are not two separate wolf species in the Western Great Lakes region. Dr. Waits holds a PhD in Genetics from the University of Utah and is a tenured associate professor of Fish and Wildlife Resources at the University of Idaho. She has worked on the intersection between genetics and wildlife management, is a member of the FWS red wolf recovery team, has led a red wolf contract research project for FWS, and has studied gray wolves and wolf/coyote hybridization as well. U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance Wisconsin DNR also agrees that there is only one species present and that the wolves are fully recovered. Its wolf population surveys show more than 1,000 animals in a single population that continues to grow and expand. Growing numbers of unmanaged wolves cause biological problems (excessive predation) and social troubles as well; wolves are well known for preying on domestic animals, including dogs, horses, and cattle. State wildlife officials are barred from managing wolves until the animals are taken off the federal list of endangered species by the FWS.
Columbus, OH --(Ammoland.com)- Just as it looked like the growing, recovered population of Western Great Lakes (WGL) gray wolves was going to be taken off the federally endangered species list and returned to state management, a new roadblock threatens long delayed delisting. This time the hurdle is the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s (FWS) latest proposed Endangered Species Act (ESA) delisting rule inexplicably finding that there are now two separate wolf species roaming Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan.
“For years, science has shown that these wolves have far exceeded recovery goals,” said Rob Sexton, U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance vice president of government affairs. “Additionally, we hope that the Service will look at the prevailing scientific facts that show only one wolf population exists within the
U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance Director of Federal Affairs Bill Horn, who is a former Assistant Secretary of the Interior in charge of the FWS and ESA,
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Western Great Lakes region, and it will avoid letting the antis use this unsupported claim as another roadblock to rightfully returning wolves to state management.” Why the FWS has taken this two species proposal step, contrary to the best scientific evidence, remains unknown. USSA is concerned Obama Administration politics are to blame. “This trick deal allows the Administration to tell the Western Great Lakes states and hunters that it favors delisting, while winking and nodding to its activist pals that delisting is set up to fail,” said Horn. Wolves are well documented for causing damage to private property and for reducing deer herds. Packs of WGL gray wolves have attacked hunting dogs, livestock and pets across the region where the large canines roam. Wisconsin DNR chief legal counsel Tim Andryk reports that the plentiful wolves in that state have cost his department more than $1 million in restitution fees to reimburse owners for killed livestock, hunting dogs, and killed and consumed pets. Nearly a dozen dogs –most of them hunting dogs–have been killed by wolves this year in Wisconsin—and hunting seasons open there soon, and more dogs will be harm’s way.
Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation MISSOULA, Mont. --(Ammoland.com)- Yesterday, August 3, 2011, will go down as one of the better days in a decade-long battle for sciencebased wolf management.
Joining the USSA in its position on one-wolf, one-problem exists are: Wisconsin Bear Hunters Association, Dairyland Committee of Safari Club International Chapters of Wisconsin, Whitetails of Wisconsin, and Wisconsin Firearms Owners, Rangers, Clubs, and Educators, Inc.
Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation leaders are encouraged by progress on two fronts. A federal judge upheld Congress’ recent delisting of wolves in Idaho, Montana and other parts of the West. And the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced an agreement on wolf management plans in Wyoming.
About: The U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance is a national association of sportsmen and sportsmen’s organizations that protects the rights of hunters, anglers and trappers in the courts, legislatures, at the ballot, in Congress and through public education programs. Visit www.ussportsmen.org.
Both developments help clear the way for state management hunts needed to control burgeoning wolf populations. In some areas, elk calf survival rates are now too low to sustain herds for the future.
Tags: Conservation News, Endangered Species, ESA, U.S. Sportsmen's Alliance, USFWS, USSA, Washington DC, Wolf Hunting, Wolves
“We’re encouraged by these positive steps toward managing wolves as part of overall conservation objectives,” said David Allen, RMEF president and CEO. “This is forward movement in our fight to make sure that all states, from the Pacific Northwest to the Great Lakes, have the authority to manage fully recovered species like wolves.”
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Two Good Steps Toward Wolf Management
“Real on-the-ground science is the big winner in all of this, as there is no doubt that wolves are recovered and should be managed like all other wildlife. To date, no one has shown science to dispute this fact,” he added.
AUG 04, 2011 12:01P.M. Two Good Steps Toward Wolf Management
Allen thanked sportsmen and conservationists for their patience through the endless lawsuits that have kept America’s historically successful system of wildlife management stymied in courts. But he also cautioned, “Until the wolf problem is fixed permanently, we’re likely to see appeals, more legal antics and frivolous lawsuits by extremist groups who literally make their living by suing the federal government–and creating crises where there are none, for the purpose of raising funds.”
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Allen said RMEF will remain diligent as plaintiffs consider taking their case to higher courts. RMEF also will continue to urge lawmakers for nationwide delisting measures, and advocate for updating and modernizing delisting language within the Endangered Species Act.
The lawsuits filed assert that the ATF lacks statutory authority to demand these reports. NRA’s Institute for Legislative Action Executive Director Chris W. Cox has long expressed skepticism for the motivation and the timing of this ATF effort.
About the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation: Snowy peaks, dark timber basins and grassy meadows. RMEF is leading an elk country initiative that has conserved or enhanced habitat on over 5.9 million acres–a land area equivalent to a swath three miles wide and stretching along the entire Continental Divide from Canada to Mexico. RMEF also works to open, secure and improve public access for hunting, fishing and other recreation. Get involved at www.rmef.org or 800-CALL ELK.
“This is a bait-and-switch scheme by an administration and a bureau frantically trying to distract lawmakers and the general public from the deadly ‘Fast and Furious’ debacle. This is a serious problem with deadly consequences, yet the Obama administration wants you to believe it can deter $40 billion transnational criminal enterprises by imposing paperwork requirements on honest American firearms dealers. This scheme will unjustly burden law-abiding retailers in these four border states. It will not affect drug cartels and it won’t prevent violence along our borders. It will only divert scarce law enforcement resources from legitimate criminal investigations and squander them on policing lawabiding retailers.”
Tags: Endangered Species, RMEF, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, USFWS, Washington DC, Wolf Hunting, Wolves
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NRA Supports Lawsuit Challenging the Obama Administration’s Multiple Sales Reporting Requirement
In a time when every federal agency is under intense budget pressure, the ATF estimates that this new reporting requirement will force it to review more than 18,000 additional documents annually. That’s in addition to dealers’ real-time reports of suspicious transactions-which the ATF, in the “Fast and Furious” operation, handled by telling dealers to proceed with the sales.
AUG 04, 2011 11:23A.M. FFLs in these four border states began receiving tersely worded demand letters from the ATF that read:
NRA Supports Lawsuit Challenging the Obama Administration’s Multiple Gun Sales Reporting Requirement
You must submit to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) reports of multiple sales or other dispositions whenever, at one time or during any five consecutive business days, you sell or otherwise dispose of two or more semi-automatic rifles capable of accepting a detachable magazine and with a caliber greater that .22 (including .223/5.56 caliber) to an unlicensed person. You are required to report all such sales that occur on or after August 14, 2011. You must continue reporting multiple sales for the rifles subject to this demand letter until we provide written notice to stop. The NRA filed separate complaints in the District of Columbia, New Mexico and Texas challenging the administration’s demands. 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
National Rifle Association FAIRFAX, Va. --(Ammoland.com)- The National Rifle Association is fully funding and supporting a lawsuit challenging the Obama administration’s demand that Federal Firearms License holders report multiple sales of long guns in Arizona, California, New Mexico and Texas.
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total of $300,000 in funding available to colleges. Grant applications are available at www.nssf.org/CSSI/grants. “We’re seeing that college students are eager to participate in the shooting sports if given the opportunity,” said Zach Snow, NSSF manager of shooting promotions. “NSSF grants are stimulating interest in collegiate target shooting and firearms safety programs across the country.”
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NSSF Offers Colleges $300,000 in Grants for Shooting Programs
Schools that have received CSSI grants include Harvard, Yale, Clemson, Colorado State, University of Arkansas-Fort Smith, Fort Hayes State, Stetson College, Jacksonville University and the University of Vermont.
AUG 04, 2011 11:15A.M. NSSF Offers Colleges $300,000 in Grants for Shooting Programs
CSSI grant-supported programs have helped double participation at the ACUI Intercollegiate Clay Target Championship over the last three years. The 2011 championships featured 439 students representing 50 schools. These are avid competitive target shooters. The majority of participants shoot three or more events, with 88 percent taking aim in trapshooting, the tournament’s top event. Participation in sporting clays, another shotgun clay target sport, rose by 42 percent over last year. Snow reports that the ACUI office receives an average of ten inquiries per month from parents, students and coaches asking how to start a college team and get involved with the ACUI tournament. While competition attracts one type of student, recreational target shooting draws students who want an introduction to the shooting sports and firearms safety. NSSF grants are helping to establish these campusorganized clubs. Such widespread interest prompted NSSF to develop its “How to Start a Club” resource guide. The document is filled with helpful advice on starting both competitive teams and recreational shooting clubs, and includes samples of membership forms and club bylaws.
ACUI Intercollegiate Clay Target Championship
NSSF’s Collegiate Shooting Sports Initiative is closely allied with the Scholastic Clay Target Program that was founded by NSSF and is now administered by the Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation. SCTP is a nationwide program for youth target shooters that provides competition, championships and scholarship opportunities. SCTP, a feeder program for many college shooting teams, recently added a collegiate division. “Students coming out of SCTP and other youth programs want to continue participating when they get to college and also share these lifelong sports with their new friends,” said Snow. Anyone interested in starting or strengthening a college shotgun, rifle or pistol team or club can find resources and grant opportunities at www.nssf.org/college.
National Shooting Sports Foundation NEWTOWN, Conn --(Ammoland.com)- In just two years, the Collegiate Shooting Sports Initiative (CSSI) developed by the National Shooting Sports Foundation has awarded more than $300,000 to 40 colleges to help establish, expand and sustain shooting clubs and teams.
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
NSSF wants to add to that support. This school year NSSF will make a
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more information, log on to www.nssf.org.
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NSSF is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2011. Learn about the Foundation’s history at www.nssf.org/50.
NJOA Comments on Recent Black Bear Attack in New Jersey
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AUG 04, 2011 10:03A.M. NJOA Comments on Recent Black Bear Attack in New Jersey
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New Jersey Outdoor Alliance TRENTON, NJ --(Ammoland.com)- New Jersey’s black bear population has doubled sine 2005. Dr. Len Wolgast is an expert on black bears. Women’s Outdoor News
He is Professor Emeritus Wildlife Ecology and Management Rutgers University.
Rolla, MO --(Ammoland.com)- ENTER TEXT HERE Dr. Wolgast is the primary author of the 2005 Comprehensive Black Bear Management Policy, he was a Fish and Game Council member, and is an officer of New Jersey Outdoor Alliance (NJOA). Dr. Wolgast made the following timely comments about black bear management in New Jersey:
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“New Jersey presently supports a black bear population which far exceeds cultural carrying capacity the number of animals that can exist without causing too many problems for the residents of our state. The only cost effective tool that is available to reduce the bear population to a more tolerable level is hunting. The three most recent New Jersey bear seasons (2003, 2005, and 2010) have occurred under a very conservative format. They were designed to slow the growth of the bear population and gather data. It is my opinion that future bear hunting seasons will need to be designed to reduce the density of New Jersey’s bear population.”
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Anthony P. Mauro, Sr, Chairman, NJOA, added, “Yesterday’s black bear attack is only one of a number that have occurred across the country during recent months. While attacks have been infrequent in New Jersey, it should act to open the public’s eyes to the fact that managing the black bear
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population is a serious issue and must be determined by scientists and not those who would use it for political gain.” Mauro continued, “The media has also acted irresponsibly by substituting legitimate insights from bear biologists and wildlife experts with the gibber of animal groupies. The chase to report the thoughtless spectacles of animal rights fanatics has created a circus-like atmosphere that has detracted from the urgent need for sound wildlife management practices, a scenario that puts both bears and people in harms way. We are relieved that yesterday’s attack resulted in only minor injuries, but it should be a sobering omen to take bear management seriously.”
RSR Group Winter Park, FL --(Ammoland.com)- The RSR Group, Inc. 2011 EShow has concluded, and we are pleased to announce its overwhelming success.
Anthony P. Mauro Sr. Chairman, New Jersey Outdoor Alliance: “We’ve got your back!”
From July 26 through 29, Savings Safari took shooting sports dealers on the hunt for great deals, and offered them the opportunity to stock their shelves quickly and competitively, just in time for the Fall Season.
JOIN NJOA: http://www.njoutdooralliance.org/support/njoa.html 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
The E-Show showcased new products and exciting specials from renowned industry vendors, and gave participants the opportunity to take advantage of these unique deals, all directly from their personal computerss. The adventure included product introductions from vendors such as Springfield Armory, Walther and Troy Industries, special dealer programs, exclusive package deals, reduced pricing on select products, and the chance to win a daily prize giveaway for participating dealers. All these advantages were offered by RSR Group, Inc. to customers from the comfort of their own home or store.
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RSR Group, Inc. pioneered the shooting sports industry E-Show, and continues to provide this unique opportunity to its customers. For more than 30 years, the company has catered to shooting sports dealers with innovative programs and services, and the Summer 2011 E-Show, Savings Safari, was no exception.
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Savings Safari – Success at the Summer 2011 E-Show at RSR Group
RSR Group, Inc. is committed to the total satisfaction of its customers by providing a well-stocked selection of products at competitive prices. With five sales centers across the U.S. and a distribution center located in Texas, RSR Group is able to provide fast and reliable service. For additional information about RSR Group, Inc. contact Alysa George, Marketing Manager, at 407-677-1333 ext. 625 or visit www.RSRGROUP.com.
AUG 04, 2011 09:55A.M. Savings Safari – Success at the Summer 2011 E-Show at RSR Group
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Today’s Tabbloid PERSONAL NEWS FOR news@ammoland.com
5 August 2011
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haul items such as hay, fencing materials, tree stands, ice shacks, timber, decoys and much more. The four hooks swivel to allow buckets of feed or water to swing freely and minimize spillage. The possibilities are endless.
Gear Court: Hook-A-Rack … they’ve got your back
The Hook-A-Rack makes getting your game out of the woods easy. Simply lower the rack, pull the game onto the rack and use the rubber straps to secure the animal to the rack. Then just press the button on your winch control to lift your game and get it out of the woods.
AUG 04, 2011 09:53A.M. Hook-A-Rack … they’ve got your back
What really sold me on the Hook-A-Rack was using it to get my deer out of the woods and loaded for the trip home by myself. Since breaking my low back last year I have been more conscious of over-exerting and straining my back. After using it this past deer season I realize this will be a tool I will use year round around the house and in the woods. For more information, video demonstrations and to order your own Hook-A-Rack visit their website at www.hookarack.com.~Marti Davis For more gear reviews, visit the Gear Court at Women’s Outdoor News.:www.womensoutdoornews.com/category/reviews/gear-court/ About: The Women’s Outdoor News (The WON) features news, reviews and stories about women in the outdoors. An online e-zine with frequent updates, it also features the “WON Guns,” women bloggers such as Julie Golob, Marti Davis, Linda Milcun, Nancy Jo Adams, Molly Smith and others that write about the shooting sports and/or hunting. The WON’s Gear Court — where outdoor gear gets pushed to its limits — also appears in Ammoland weekly. RSS Feeds and a free email subscription are available at the site. Visit: www.Womensoutdoornews.com
Hook-A-Rack
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Women’s Outdoor News Rolla, MO --(Ammoland.com)- How many times have you strained your back trying to drag a deer out of the woods or trying to load it onto your ATV or into your truck by yourself? I found a great product for outdoorsmen and women, farmers or anyone who uses an ATV or UTV hauling heavy items. It’s Hook-A-Rack, the Ultimate ATV loader. Not only does the Hook-ARack save your back, it will save you time also. It is packed with unique features that other similar products do not offer. The rack is a universal fit for almost any ATV or UTV equipped with a winch and after initial installation can be installed or removed in less than thirty seconds. It is made here in the U.S.A. and is constructed of steel with a black powder coating for durability and years of use. Hook-A-Rack is not just a loader either; each unit comes with a hook/lock bar kit for carrying bulky items. You can use the lock bar to
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