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It’s A Three-Peat At The Army Small Arms Championship MAR 29, 2011 07:18P.M. It’s a three-peat at the Army Small Arms Championship Record number attend ‘best thing in the Army’ By Michael Molinaro USAMU PAO
Texans for Accountable Government Austin, TX --(Ammoland.com)- This Saturday February 26th from 9AM to 1PM the Austin Police Department will be hosting their second “Guns for Groceries” buyback program. The goal of the program is to take guns off of the streets in exchange for grocery gift cards. In response to this event local Austin activists will be holding their own “Guns for Cash” counter program. Activists will be at the Meadow Baptist Church at 6905 South I-35 from 9AM to 1PM to offer those trading in their working firearms a cash option instead. Instead of destroying the firearms like APD plans to do, Austin activists will be giving some of them to local Texans in need. Those receiving the firearms will be asked to volunteer for community philanthropy projects so we can make our city a more safe and enjoyable place to live. We have already raised close to $2,000 and are looking for more funds to compete with APD who will have $30,000 worth of grocery cards.
FORT BENNING, Ga. — Amongst the fog, smoke and sunrise, Soldiers compete in the rifle Excellence in Competition match March 21 on
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McAndrews Range. The match was one of a slew of rifle matches conducted during the 2011 U.S. Army Small Arms Championship, the premier marksmanship competition in the military. (Photo by Michael Molinaro, USAMU PAO)
kind training event in the proper context,” Hodne said. “The seeds have been sewn here at the All-Army; the responsibility now lies with those Soldiers who took part, to incorporate what they learned into the training of their units. Their efforts will bear the fruits of victory in Afghanistan, Iraq, or wherever the requirements of national security may take us.” The field of Soldiers was the highest in 18 years. Superb weather welcomed Soldiers from Alaska, Guam, South Dakota, Florida and everywhere in between. While a number of wily All-Army veterans such as Moore found their way back to Fort Benning, a large contingent of first-timers embraced the challenges and uniqueness of the championship. “This is the best thing in the Army,” said Sgt. 1st Class Daniel Byler, 1-335th Infantry Brigade, Division East-First Army, Camp Atterbury, Ind. “Marksmanship is a perishable skill. Soldiers should really make it a point to come here for this event. It’s great.” Byler came with seven others from his unit on their first trip to the AllArmy. They spent two weeks on Fort Benning late last year taking part in a Close Quarters Squad Designated Marksman course conducted by the USAMU. Between the advanced training they received at the course and competing here all week, they are more confident than ever in their marksmanship ability.
United States Army Marksmanship Unit FORT BENNING, Ga. --(Ammoland.com)- More than 300 Soldiers from across the Army formation descended on Fort Benning March 1928 to take part in the 2011 U.S. Army Small Arms Championship, the ‘All-Army,’ the preeminent marksmanship training and competition event the military has to offer.
“I prefer service rifle but it’s cool to shoot some pistol, and the run-and-gun stuff is an absolute blast,” said Byler, an 18year Army veteran. “You don’t get to do that anywhere in the Army. We made a lot of good friends here and got a lot of good pointers on shooting from guys who have been here before. We’ll definitely be bringing the team back again next year.”
Army Reservist Sgt. 1st Class Russell Moore, 91st Small Arms Readiness Group, Camp Bullis, Texas, won the overall individual championship, his third championship in a row. Winning the title is a significant accomplishment but the ultimate goal of the event is to raise the overall combat readiness of the Army. “The All-Army Small Arms Championship not only provides the training every Soldier needs to excel in marksmanship, it also provides a means in which to test it among their peers as well as some of the best shooters in the world,” said Moore. “When we all signed up to be a Soldier we volunteered to take on innumerable challenges and new experiences. The AllArmy should be one of those experiences for every Soldier. Come out with a desire to learn and do your best and it will be a great time.”
Soldiers were split into four main categories: novice, open, pro and cadet. Winners received plaques, coins, guns and had their names permanently engraved on trophies. The overall high novice shooter for the week was awarded a Secretary of the Army M1 Garand Trophy Rifle and the top pistol shooter won a Secretary of the Army pistol built by the gunsmiths of the USAMU Custom Firearms Shop. Five Reserve Officer Training Corps Cadets earned scholarship money provided by the Civilian Marksmanship Program. A new award was added to the program this year-the Lt. Gen. Benjamin C. Freakley award, given to the cadet with the highest aggregate score of the two Excellence in Competition matches. Cadet Matthew Ray of the U.S. Military Academy earned the distinction as being the first cadet to earn the trophy.
Hosted by the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit, Soldiers competed in rifle, pistol, and combined arms matches. The long-range championship was held after the conclusion of the rifle/pistol week and competitors shot at targets 800-1,000 yards downrange. The training and competition is like no other Soldiers receive in the military, said Lt. Col. Daniel Hodne, commander, USAMU.
The Col. (Ret.) Ralph Puckett Excellence in Marksmanship award, given to the Soldier in the novice class who achieved the highest aggregate score of the two EIC matches, was won by Staff Sgt. Matthew Waechter, 132nd Fighter Wing, Iowa Air National Guard.
“Gen. Douglas MacArthur’s words, ‘Upon the fields of friendly strife are sewn the seeds that on other fields, on other days, will bear the fruits of victory,’ put this one-of-a-
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“The competition is designed to test the entire depth of a Soldiers shooting ability,” said Command Sgt. Maj. Chris Hardy, Maneuver Center of Excellence. “No matter where you ended up, participation in this event makes the Army that much stronger. For a competitive marksman, consistently applying the fundamentals and achieving success on the range translate to achieving success on anything that you do, whether on the battlefield or other walks of life.”
300 Soldiers from across the Army competed in the 2011 U.S. Army Small Arms Championships here. (Photo by Michael Molinaro, USAMU PAO)
The following Soldiers were honored at the awards ceremony that brought the successful event to a close: Service Pistol Champion-Moore Service Rifle Champion-Staff Sgt. Matthew Waechter, 132nd Fighter Wing, Iowa Air National Guard Combined Arms Champion-Cadet Matthew Ray, U.S. Military Academy Long Range Champion- Sgt. 1st Class David Perdew, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 44th Chemical Battalion, Illinois National Guard High Drill Sergeant-Sgt. 1st Class George Pickowicz, Regional Training Center-East, Fort Dix, N.J. • High Cadet-Ray FORT BENNING, Ga. — Sgt. 1st Class Daniel Byler, 1-335th Infantry Brigade, Division East-First Army, competes during the combined arms match March 25 at Krilling Range. Byler, along with seven other unit members, took part on their first U.S. Army Small Arms Championship this past week. “It’s the best thing in the Army,” Byler said. (Photo by Michael Molinaro, USAMU PAO)
• High Novice-Perdew • High Active-Duty Soldier-Sgt. 1st Class Nelson Ashbrook, 75th Ranger Regiment, Fort Benning, Ga. • High Active Duty Soldier (E1-E4) – Spc. Kevin Kelley, 3rd Heavy Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Inf. Div., Fort Benning, Ga. • High Reservist-Moore • High Reservist (E1-E4) – Spc. Benson Munyan, 2nd Battalion, 91st Small Arms Readiness Group, Fort Douglas, Utah High • National Guardsman-Perdew High National Guardsman (E1-E4) – Pfc. Jason Parsons, 507th Engineer Bn., Michigan National Guard
FORT BENNING, Ga. — Command Sgt. Maj. Chris Hardy, Maneuver Center of Excellence, presents the 2011 U.S. Army Small Arms Championship overall individual champion’s plaque to Master Sgt. Russell Moore, 91st Small Arms Readiness Group, March 26 at the awards ceremony. The Army Reservist claimed his third title in as many years. (Photo by Michael Molinaro, USAMU PAO) About USAMU: The USAMU enhances the Army’s recruiting effort, raises the standard of the Army’s marksmanship proficiency, and supports the Army’s small arms research and development initiatives in order to raise the Army’s overall combat readiness. For more information on the U.S. Army
FORT BENNING, Ga. — A Soldier dodges obstacles while shooting his rifle on one of four combined arms courses at Krilling Range. More than
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Marksmanship Unit, contact the Public Affairs Office at (706) 545-5436, Michael.Molinaro@usaac.army.mil or www.USAMU.com.
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Gunmaker WEBLEY & SCOTT Hires New President for USA Division MAR 29, 2011 07:02P.M.
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USAMU To Host Multi-Level Firearms Coaches Courses MAR 29, 2011 06:54P.M. USAMU To Host Multi-Level Firearms Coaches Courses
Webley & Scott Reno, NV --(Ammoland.com)- Webley & Scott has hired Derick Cole as President to lead its USA Division. Cole comes to Webley & Scott from Maurice Sporting Goods, a wholesale sporting goods distributor, where he served as VP Sales. Prior to that, he held various positions including General Manager and Senior Account Executive. Cole will be responsible for the US introduction of Webley & Scott air guns and shotguns, and the associated development of the marketing strategies, pricing structures and distribution channels required to effectively introduce this historic manufacturer to the US market.
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“Cole’s industry experience, customer relationship development skills, passion for the shooting sports and his enthusiasm for business challenges and team-based success will serve him well at Webley & Scott in the United States”, said David Fuller.
FORT BENNING, Ga. --(Ammoland.com)- The U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit will host rifle, pistol, and high-power rifle beginning and intermediate level coach’s courses here this fall. The Rifle coach’s course will be conducted Sept. 10-11, the Pistol course Sept. 17-18, and the High-Power Rifle coach’s course will be held Oct. 12.
“His knowledge of distribution, business acumen and track record of successfully generating profitable growth will be valuable assets as well”.
Cost of the course will be $125.00. Classes start at 8 a.m. each day and conclude at 4 p.m. Upon successful completion of the course, each participant will be eligible to be awarded a NRA Level 1 Coach
Cole earned his master’s degree in Organizational Management from the
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EPPING, NH --(Ammoland.com)- There is always talk, and always will be, about what is the best duty or defensive ammunition out on the market today.
For more information contact Coach Richard Hawkins at (706) 5457022, or email richard.hawkins@usaac.army.mil ; rnh1953@aol.com .
We could spend hours, if not days, on what caliber is best and how it should perform in a multitude of different scenarios.
About USAMU: The USAMU enhances the Army’s recruiting effort, raises the standard of the Army’s marksmanship proficiency, and supports the Army’s small arms research and development initiatives in order to raise the Army’s overall combat readiness. For more information on the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit, contact the Public Affairs Office at (706) 545-5436, Michael.Molinaro@usaac.army.mil or www.USAMU.com.
What is usually not covered is how the ammunition will function in your defensive firearm and how to inspect the ammunition that might save your life. After choosing the manufacturer, caliber, load type and bullet type, it is important to inspect the ammunition.
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1. Remove the plastic tray containing the ammunition from the box and set the tray on a flat surface. Conduct a visual inspection of each cartridge. Here is an inspection list:
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• Condition and height of the primer… Do the primers appear damaged or discolored? Are any of the primers raised?
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2. Remove each cartridge from the tray and inspect for the following: • Condition of the cartridge case… Are any of the cases discolored, corroded or damaged? • Condition of the bullet… Is the bullet properly seated in the case? Is it tight inside the case? Is the bullet deformed, inverted or is there any visible damage to the jacket or core? Make sure that you always check the depth of the bullet in the case. 3. With the pistol disassembled and the barrel out of the weapon, drop each cartridge into the chamber, making sure that it drops in easily and fully seats. Then invert the barrel allowing the cartridge to drop from the chamber into the hand. This proves proper fit of each cartridge into the chamber of the pistol that it will be used in.
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4. Understand continuous loading and unloading the same cartridge into your firearm may cause the bullet to work loose from or recess into the cartridge case. This may result in an unintentional stoppage in the cycle of operation. 5. Lastly, test fire a sample of the selected defensive ammunition in the firearm to confirm that it feeds, cambers
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and functions correctly Stay safe and fight to win! JC Corbett Senior Instructor SIG SAUER ACADEMY Weaver Optics About the SIG SAUER Academy The SIG SAUER Academy is located on 150+ acres in Epping, New Hampshire. In operation since 1990, the SIG SAUER Academy’s world renowned instructors provide courses for law enforcement, military and responsible citizens worldwide. Facilities include state-of-the-art shooting ranges and tactical training areas. www.sigsaueracademy.com.
ONALASKA, Wis. --(Ammoland.com)- Weaver Optics introduces new mounting systems for 2011. These mounts and base pairs feature gun and caliber-specific engineering and are made in the U.S.A. Mounts are precision machined and constructed using aircraft-grade aluminum for absolute precision.
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New rings, bases and mounting options are now available. Built to Perform Hunters go to great lengths in pursuit of their quarry. Weaver designed these products to perform in all the elements. Construction using superlight aircraft-grade aluminum achieves greater strength, positive weight reduction and rugged performance. View Weaver’s new mounting options online, at www.weaveroptics.com/rings_bases/.
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2011 Weaver Scope Mounts Deliver Utility & Precision Made in the U.S.A.
Many Options for Improved Sights New .22 see-thru Dovetail rings accommodate open sight or scoped firearms to give shooters the ability to place shots with excellent precision. And T-22 base pairs allow for a variety of scope mount configurations, so hunters can have the ideal sight for any situation.
MAR 29, 2011 06:30P.M. 2011 Weaver Mounts Deliver Utility & Precision Made in the U.S.A.
Ahead of the Action Due to the mechanics and quick-operating nature of certain rifles, if hunters want to mount a scope, it needs to be mounted upfront–forward of action–and out of the way. Weaver designed new bases specifically for three such rifles: Marlin models 1894, 1985 and 336. Each easy-to-install base delivers legendary Weaver holding power and allows hunters to increase their odds of success. “These new mounts and bases from Weaver are built tough,” said Brand Director Raluca Simian. “They’re proven to perform, and we’re very proud to have moved our manufacturing operations back to the U.S.A.” To learn more about these new mounts and the complete Weaver lineup, visit www.weaveroptics.com. Weaver continues to celebrate over 80 years of excellence by announcing performance-changing rings, bases and mounts for 2011. New topmount steel rings and bases provide shooters, hunters and muzzleloaders with more precision mounting options and are made in the U.S.A. Shooters can upgrade their rifle, shotgun or other firearm setups to accept a Weaver scope or dot sight with new mounting options.
Part No. and Description • 47327 1-inch, Black, .22 See-Thru, 3/8-inch Dovetail Rings • 48345 Multi-Slot 1-piece Base; Remington 870 • 48459 T-22 Base Pair
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• 48550 2-Piece, Black, 1-inch, 2010+ Model CVA • 48560 Marlin Model 1894; Black • 48561 Marlin Model 1895; Black • 48562 Marlin Model 336; Black No tags for this post.
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Drawing Results For Arizona Elk & Pronghorn Hunts Now Available
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MAR 29, 2011 06:24P.M.
PHOENIX, AZ – -(Ammoland.com)- The drawing results for Arizona’s 2011 elk and pronghorn antelope big game hunts are now available.
Drawing Results For Arizona Elk & Pronghorn Hunts Now Available Permits remaining issued first-come, first-served beginning April 25.
The more than 120,000 eager applicants can find out if they were drawn for the limited permits by visiting the Arizona Game and Fish Department’s website at www.azgfd.gov/draw or by calling (602) 9423000 and selecting option two. Hunt permit-tags for successful applicants, and refunds for unsuccessful or rejected applicants/applications (less application fees), will be mailed out no later than April 22. For those individuals who missed the draw deadline or were unsuccessful in getting a permit-tag, there are more than 600 leftover tags remaining. Remaining tags are available on a first-come, first-served basis and include more than 600 elk tags and 4 pronghorn antelope tags. Leftover tags in Hopi hunt open areas are available to everyone (tribal members and non-tribal members) through the first-come, first-served process. There are two methods to obtain a leftover tag. Applications will be accepted by mail only beginning at 8 a.m. (MST) on April 25. Starting on May 2 at 8 a.m. (MST), hunters can purchase a leftover tag in person with an application at any of the seven Arizona Game and Fish Department offices.
Drawing Results For Elk & Pronghorn Hunts Now Available
For a detailed listing of leftover permits, the 2011 Pronghorn Antelope and Elk Hunt Draw Information booklet (see pages 8-12 for draw and first come process), and other drawing related information, visit www.azgfd.gov/draw. For those who qualify, there are military hunts available for Camp Navajo, call (928) 773-3274 for additional information. Important information regarding 19B pronghorn antelope hunts. Hunters who applied for pronghorn antelope in Game Management Unit
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19B, hunt number 2022 (50 general permits) and 2054 (15 archery-only permits), are reminded that the Arizona Game and Fish Commission has canceled all the 2011 antelope hunts in this unit due to the loss of public access onto the Chino Grande Ranch.
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With the elimination of these two hunts, the draw program processed any choices with these hunt numbers as if all the tags had been issued and moved to the applicant’s next choice for all drawing passes.
MAR 29, 2011 05:50P.M. Hunters are reminded, that while there are no pronghorn antelope permit-tags allocated for Unit 19B, the unit remains open for all other hunting seasons; however, access, and areas to hunt may be limited due to the closure of the Chino Grande Ranch.
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The details from the March 23 public commission meeting on this issue are available at www.azgfd.net/artman/publish/NewsMedia/ArizonaGame-and-Fish-Commission-eliminates-pronghorn-hunts-in-19B-for2011.shtml. Fall draw and hunt recommendations The anticipated application deadline for remaining fall hunts (deer, bighorn sheep, fall buffalo and others) is the second Tuesday of June. A preview of those hunt recommendations will be available for the public to view at six open houses in April. The recommendations will also be available at the Game and Fish website beginning Saturday, April 2 at www.azgfd.gov/huntguidelines. Open houses are from 3-5 p.m. at the following locations and dates:
Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation MISSOULA, Mont. --(Ammoland.com)- —Elk research at Mt. St. Helens and habitat improvements on four national forests and other public lands in Washington headline a slate of projects selected for 2011 grants from the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation.
• Thursday, April 7 – Tucson regional office, 555 N. Greasewood Road • Monday, April 11 – Pinetop regional office, 2878 E. White Mountain Blvd.
The new RMEF grants total $156,380 and affect Asotin, Cowlitz, Columbia, Garfield, Jefferson, Kittitas, Lewis, Pend Oreille, Skamania, and Stevens counties.
• Tuesday, April 12 – Flagstaff regional office, 3500 S. Lake Mary Road
“Along with research on elk population densities and forage use at Mt. St. Helens, we’re also funding habitat projects like prescribe burns, forest thinning, weed treatments and guzzler installations. These projects could add well over 25,000 acres to the 391,805 acres that we’ve already helped to conserve or enhance for wildlife in Washington,” said David Allen, RMEF president and CEO.
• Tuesday, April 12 – Yuma regional office, 9140 E. 28th St. • Wednesday, April 13 – Kingman regional office, 5325 N. Stockton Hill Road • Thursday, April 14 – Mesa regional office, 7200 E. University Drive
Nationally, RMEF hopes to impact about 100,000 acres in 2011 to reach the 6 million-acre lifetime mark in lands conserved or enhanced for elk and other wildlife.
Hunting and angling are the cornerstones of the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation. These activities continue to be the primary source of funding for conservation efforts in North America. Through a self-imposed excise tax on hunting, angling and shooting sports equipment, hunters and anglers have generated more than $10 billion toward wildlife conservation since 1939. The Arizona Game and Fish Department does not receive any of the state’s general funds to operate.
Allen thanked RMEF volunteers and fundraiser attendees for building the organization’s grant coffers, saying, “Because of their amazing passion and generous support, a major conservation milestone is within reach.”
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RMEF grants will help fund the following 2011 projects, listed by county:
Partners for 2011 projects in Washington include Bureau of Land Management (BLM), U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Forest Service, Washington Dept. of Fish and Wildlife, University of Alberta, other agencies, organizations, corporations and landowners.
• Asotin County— Prescribe burn 1,200 acres to improve forage quality on elk summer range in Umatilla National Forest; enhance grassland habitat by treating new outbreaks of invasive weeds (rush skeletonweed, sulfur cinquefoil, spotted knapweed, etc.) countywide, plus targeted projects to reduce weeds on 938 acres and reseed native grasses along the Grande Ronde River and to treat Mediterranean sage on 300 acres of public land in the heart of Asotin County; continue multi-year project to treat 20,204 acres of weeds in the Blue Mountains Wildlife Area Complex.
Since 1985, RMEF and its partners have completed 449 different conservation and education projects in Washington with a combined value of more than $102 million. 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.
• Cowlitz County —Begin a two-year research project on forage quality and elk population densities in late-succession forest habitat surrounding Mt. St. Helens (also affects Lewis and Skamania counties); lime, fertilize and reseed native grasses on state lands in the Mt. St. Helens area.
Tags: Conservation Projects, Grants, RMEF, Washington • Columbia County— Treat 1,100 acres of yellow starthistle and spotted knapweed to improve habitat for elk and other wildlife in the Jim Creek/North Touchet River area; treat noxious weeds on 1,450 acres in Robinette Mountain area.
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Jessie Abbate Wins Open & Limited Shooting Titles at the Steel Nationals
• Garfield County —Install 1,800-gallon guzzler as a critical wildlife drinking station on Abels Ridge in the W. T. Wooten Wildlife Area. • Jefferson County —Thin 247 acres of dense forest to improve forage in high-use elk areas in Matheny Creek area of Olympic National Forest.
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• Kittitas County— Redevelop nine springs as critical water sources for elk that winter in the arid Quilomene Wildlife Area. • Lewis County —Enhance elk forage areas by thinning (precommercial) forest plantations in the Davis and Greenhorn creek areas of Gifford Pinchot National Forest. • Pend Oreille County— Improve elk forage areas by removing encroaching conifers using prescribed fire in Sullivan Creek area of Colville National Forest. • Skamania County— Treat noxious weeds and prescribe burn retired nursery fields to improve forage for elk and deer in the Wind River area of Gifford Pinchot National Forest. • Stevens County —Rejuvenate browse vegetation for elk and reduce wildfire fuels by prescribe burning 355 acres in the Cottonwood Creek area of Colville National Forest.
Jessie Abbate Wins Open & Limited Shooting Titles at the Steel Nationals
Projects are selected for grants using science-based criteria and a committee of RMEF volunteers and staff along with representatives from partnering agencies and universities.
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2009 and Limited and Steel Master titles in 2010. USPSA Production National Championships in 2007, USPSA Limited and Limited 10 Championships in 2008, USPSA Production and Limited Championships in 2009, and USPSA Limited Championship in 2011; a Pro-Am Championship in both Limited and Open in 2009 and 2010; Steel Challenge National titles in Limited, .22 Open and Open in 2007, Steel Challenge Nationals Limited Champion and Lady Steel Master in 2008, Steel Challenge National s .22 Open Champion, Limited, Open and Steel Master in 2009 and 2010, and Limited, Open and Steel Master in 2011; USPSA MultiGun Tactical Division titles in 2007 and 2008; Western 3 Gun World Cup titles in 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, and 2008; and numerous USPSA Area championships and titles in Single Action Shooting.
AmmoLand Gun News Titusville, FL --(Ammoland.com)- Professional shooter Jessie Abbate won the Women’s Open and Limited titles at the Steel Nationals held in Titusville, Florida this past weekend. Abbate also won the Steel Master title – a title awarded to the aggregate champion. With this victory, Abbate defended her 2010 Steel Master title. This marks Abbate’s first major title of the 2011 shooting season.
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The Steel Nationals is a match that is the sister event of the Steel Challenge – an event also known as the world speed shooting championships. The Titusville event is held in the beginning of the competitive shooting year, usually in March, and the Steel Challenge takes place near the end of the season.
• Abbate’s Bullets are from HORNADY – maker of the finest bullets available • Abbate’s optical sight is from LEUPOLD – optics that are renowned for their unchallenged ruggedness, absolute waterproof integrity, and their vastly superior optical quality
The “Steel Challenge is one of my favorite disciplines to shoot, and I spend a lot of time training for it, “said Abbate. “There is constant room for improvement, and I feed off of the speed. I am extremely proud to take the Ladies Open and Limited titles again this year, along with the coveted Steel Master title! This marks my 5th consecutive Steel Master win at the Steel Nationals!”
• Abbate’s practice targets are from GT TARGETS – where you will not find a higher quality or more reasonably priced stand anywhere. If it breaks, GT will fix or replace it FREE. • Abbate’s ammunition is from ATLANTA ARMS AND AMMO – maker of dependable, high quality ammunition that you can count on
Abbate said that the Steel Nationals is a great match and is fun to shoot. “This match,” said Abbate, “is a lot of fun. It is quick, exciting, and presents different challenges in the area of steel shooting. This is a great match for shooters of all skill levels.” Abbate returned to the match this year as the defending women’s champion from 2010.
Jessie Abbate is represented by August Sports Promotions – a Maryland/Washington, D.C. based sports representation agency that specializes in representing athletes from the outdoor sports. For information about Jessie Abbate, please contact the offices of August Sports Promotions.
The weather was perfect at the annual event. “We couldn’t have asked for better weather,” said Abbate, “with the sun shining and warm Florida weather, it was perfect match conditions on race day!”
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The great weather, along with great preparation and a desire to defend her title, put Abbate on the winner’s podium again in 2011. Abbate is looking forward to the 2011 season. She is preparing to defend titles at the National Action Pistol Championship, the Pro-Am, the Steel Challenge, the USPSA Nationals, and at many of the area events. The Steel National title is Abbate’s first major championship of the 2011 shooting season (unless noted, all championships are Women’s titles). Her career shooting resume includes World Speed Shooting Championships (Steel Challenge) in 2007, 2008 (Ladies Limited only),
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• Fling a bola • Fell a tree with a knife Get your copy here: About the author Field & stream editor-at-large T. Edward Nickens has paddled, backpacked, hunted and fished from the rainforest to the Arctic Sea. Winner of more than two dozen national writing awards, he is TV host for the Total Outdoorsman Challenge. About Field & Stream Field & Stream is “The World’s Leading Outdoor Magazine.” Devoted to the complete outdoor experience and lifestyle, Field & Stream gives its readers the knowledge and inspiration to pursue the sports they love. The brand celebrates the outdoor experience with great stories, compelling photography and sound advice, while honoring the traditions hunters and fishermen have passed down for generations.
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USA --(Ammoland.com)- Being a competent camper, hunter or angler used to mean having a higher tolerance for pain and rain than whatever you were after. It still does. But for the 21st-century outdoorsman, it also means knowing how to use your computer as a range finder and how to start a fire with binoculars. In The Total Outdoorsman Manual, you will find over 300 skills that will get you more fish and game, save you from danger, and otherwise make you the most competent guy in camp. Learn them all, and there will be nothing in the wild you can’t handle. The book is packed with tips and techniques from the experts in the field and features more than 400 spectacular photographs and easy-to-follow, step-by-step illustrations.
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The Total Outdoorsman Manual contains all the essential information that you need for any camping trip or hunting expedition including choosing the right rifle for you. Here are just a few of the expert skills you can master: • Split and stack logs • Stalk without sound
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Two clamping shoes, held in place by two screws and a perpendicular set screw, secure the rail to the trigger guard.
Command Arms Accessories & EMA Tactical NEW FNA1 Handgun Rail
CNC machined from aviation grade aluminum, to provide strength and rigidity, the CAA Under Barrel Rail is a secure and economical way to add a light or laser to your Hi Power.
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MAR 29, 2011 04:49P.M.
Tullytown, PA --(Ammoland.com)- Command Arms Accessories (CAA) / EMA Tactical is proud to introduce the newest addition to our line of Under Barrel Pistol Rails.
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8:00 a.m. Eastern and Fridays at 10:00 a.m. Eastern. Watch full shows and get the latest news a www.guntalk.tv. Tags: Gun Talk TV, Shooting Media News, Tom Gresham, VERSUS Network
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World Class Steel Championships June 3rd and 4th 2011 MAR 29, 2011 04:44P.M. SIG SAUER P290 Sub-Compact 9mm Pistol
World Class Steel Championships June 3rd and 4th 2011
Gun Talk World Class Steel Mandeville, LA --(Ammoland.com)- Smaller pistols and revolvers have always been a popular choice, and continue to be so as many states have legalized some type of conceal carry, and more people become interested in protecting themselves and their families.
Old Bridge, New Jersey --(Ammoland.com)- The 2011 ”Speed on Steel” Championship, designated the Northeast Regional Championship by the US Steel Shoot, will be shot on June 3rdand 4th at the Old Bridge Rifle & Pistol Club in Old Bridge, New Jersey.
On the latest episode of Gun Talk Television, Tom Gresham and Ryan Gresham take these smaller guns to the range to put them to the test!
The championship will consist of seven of the official USPSA/Steel Challenge stages: Round About, Zig Zag, Smoke and Hope, Five to Go, Show Down, Speed Option and Accelerator. All are the same Steel Challenge courses used at the International Event held at the end of each summer in California.
Featuring guns from Ruger, Smith and Wesson, Springfield Armory, Nighthawk Custom, Sig Sauer, Glock, Charter Arms and North American Arms, Tom and Ryan run the small guns through a variety of drills, including shooting at long-range targets.
The gun Divisions are: Pistol Open, Pistol Iron, Revolver Open, Revolver Iron, Compact Pistol, Pistol Open Rimfire, Pistol Iron Rimfire, Revolver Open Rimfire, Revolver Iron Rimfire, Carbine Rimfire and Pistol Caliber Carbine.
They also test and compare calibers used in small guns, and have Sig Sauer Team Captain Max Michel out to the range to shoot the Sig P238 and the Sig P290.
All entries are entered into the ”Match Shooter’s” raffle for a chance to win donated prizes regardless of order-of-finish. Known as the biggest and premier steel match on the East Coast, the “Speed on Steel” match draws more than 200 shooters from across the country as well as from Canada. World Class Steel has one of the richest shooters’ raffle and order-of-finish cash awards in the shooting sports in the USA. In addition, World Class Steel’s “SPEED on STEEL” Northeast Regional’s
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Championship is renowned as “…the match that gives away guns.”
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The 2010 SPEED on STEEL shooters’ raffle totaled more $25,000 in prizes including 22 firearms that were part of the shooters’ raffle. Competitors’ match cash pay-out awards totaled $6,5 00 in cash. World Class Steel is working diligently to have the 2011 match exceed the organization’s past expectations. This is possible only through the generosity of our great sponsors who have seen fit to support the match in these many past years. These sponsors are some of the top firearms and firearms-related organizations in the industry today. Our match sponsorship roster includes Beretta, Brownell’s, Caspian, Dick’s, DPMS, FNH-USA, Glock, Harris, Kimber, Lee, Leapers, MGM Targets, Montana Gold, Mossberg, ParaUSA, RCBS, Ruger, Safariland, Sierra, Smith & Wesson, Springfield Armory, Starline, Surefire, STI and Zero, among many others.
Madison, NC --(Ammoland.com)- The Freedom Group Family of Companies announces today that Jessica Kallam has been promoted to Press Relations Manager. Kallam is responsible for leading the short and long term strategic direction for the press relations department and managing the daily interaction with the hunting and shooting media members for the Freedom Group Family of Companies. “We are excited to announce Jessica Kallam’s new role as Press Relations Manager,” said Phil Murdock, Vice President of Marketing. “We appreciate the significant role of the hunting and shooting media in our industry. Jessica’s years of proven experience and relationships with the media members are valuable to our team and will increase our ability to provide the best service possible for them.”
Generous prize contributions by quality firearms-related organizations, participation by world-class shooters and competent match organization and direction all combine not only to make these matches the resounding successes that they are but also have helped our “Speed on Steel” match evolve into the premier static steel match on the East Coast.
Media requests should be directed through Jessica Kallam at (800) 2349700 ext. 8578 and by email at jessica.kallam@freedom-group.com.
The entire match can be completed in any one of the two sessions, morning and afternoon, that are scheduled on both days.
About Freedom Group, Inc Freedom Group is an innovator, designer, manufacturer, and marketer of firearms, ammunition, and related products for the hunting, shooting sports, law enforcement, and military end-markets. As one of the largest manufacturers in the world of firearms and ammunition, the Company has some of the most globally recognized brands in such end-markets, including Remington, Bushmaster, DPMS/Panther Arms, Marlin, H&R, Parker, Mountain Khakis, AAC, and Dakota. The Company distributes its products throughout the U.S. and in approximately 80 foreign countries. More information about the Company can be found at www.freedomgroup.com.
Match entry fee is $85.00 per gun. Entry forms, a list of our 2010 sponsors, the 2010 Match Photo Gallery and other information can be found at our website www.WorldClassSteel.com. If you do not have access to a computer, contact the Match Director, John Soltesz, 680 Grove Avenue Edison, New Jersey 08820 or at (732) 494-0274 and an entry form will be mailed to you. Tags: Competitive Shooting News, Steel Challenge Shooting Association, Steel Shooting, World Class Steel
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Freedom Group Announces Announces Jessica Kallam as Media Contact
National Forest Foundation to Host Sporting Clays Invitational MAR 29, 2011 04:25P.M.
MAR 29, 2011 04:30P.M. National Forest Foundation to host Sporting Clays Invitational Sponsored by Remington Outdoor Foundation.
Freedom Group Announces Announces Jessica Kallam as Media Contact
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About National Forest Foundation Founded by Congress in 1991, the National Forest Foundation works to conserve, restore and enhance America’s 193-million-acre National Forest System. Through community-based strategies and public-private partnerships, the NFF enhances wildlife habitat, revitalizes wildfiredamaged landscapes, restores watersheds, and improves recreational resources for the benefit of all Americans. The NFF’s Treasured Landscapes, Unforgettable Experiences national conservation campaign is uniting public and private partners to conduct large-scale forest and watershed restoration and revitalize ecosystem resiliency in iconic National Forest System sites around the nation. To learn more, visit us at www.nationalforests.org.
National Forest Foundation Missoula, MT --(Ammoland.com)- The National Forest Foundation is hosting the 17th Annual Sporting Clays Invitational May 6-7 in New York to help raise funds for the National Forest System. The event’s title sponsor is Remington Outdoor Foundation.
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“Remington Outdoor Foundation’s sponsorship of this prestigious sporting clays shoot allows us to contribute to the National Forest Foundation’s efforts to restore and enhance America’s 193 million acres of national forests and grasslands,” said Jim Moore, president of Remington Outdoor Foundation.
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“Working with the National Forest Foundation advances our mission of land conservation and providing access to those who enjoy hunting and other forms of outdoor recreation.”
AMMOLAND.COM SHOOTING SPORTS NEWS On May 6, a live auction will be held at GlenArbor Golf Club in Bedford Hills, N.Y. Participants can bid on items ranging from the ultimate ski vacation in Colorado to an all-inclusive stay at the luxurious Triple Creek Ranch in Montana. Other auction packages include high-end Remington firearms, an Oregon Cascades escape, a bird hunt with Tom Brokaw, and turkey hunting at New York’s Ten Mile River Preserve.
Laserlyte Introduces The Smallest Laser Cartridge Bore Tool To Date MAR 29, 2011 04:17P.M.
Guests will uncase their shotguns for a friendly sporting clays team shoot at the Dover Furnace Shooting Grounds in Dover Plains, N.Y., Saturday, May 7. The Betteridge Rolex Challenge, a silent auction, gourmet lunch and team awards presentation will round out the day.
Laserlyte Introduces The Smallest Laser Cartridge Bore Tool To Date
“The National Forest Foundation’s conservation successes are all founded on collaboration and partnerships. In the Remington Outdoor Foundation we have found a partner dedicated to helping us restore and improve thousands of acres across our National Forests, benefiting many of the iconic species that depend on these wild places for habitat,” said Bill Possiel, president of the National Forest Foundation. Register for the event before April 25 and receive a complimentary use of a four-person golf cart. For more information or to register, visit the National Forest Foundation website. For more information about the event, contact: Jennifer Schoonen at jschoonen@nationalforests.org or call 406-830-3354. LaserLyte .17 HMR Cartridge Bore Tool
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About LaserLyte: LaserLyte, the leader in laser technology, is the shooting and hunting division of P&L Industries. The company strives to heighten the experience of shooting by offering high quality, competitively priced lasers and other firearms accessories. For additional information about LaserLyte, visit www.laserlyte.com. Keep up to date with LaserLyte on Facebookor Twitter. Visit the LaserLyte YouTubepage for all the LaserLyte action.
Laserlyte COTTONWOOD, AZ --(Ammoland.com)- LaserLyte, the leader in laser technology for the shooting and hunting industry,introduces the .17 HMR Cartridge Bore Tool that helps sight-in firearms quickly and economically; getting the user on paper the very first shot (3-4 inches from center at 100 yards).
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NRA-ILA Grassroots News Minute 03/25/11
The ingenious design of this cartridge bore tool allows the user to simply slide the unit into the chamber of the firearm.
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When the bolt is closed the tool automatically activates. This remarkable laser may be the smallest of its kind ever created and makes quick work of sight-ins for this extremely popular round.
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The .17 HMR Cartridge Bore Tool is powered by four 348 batteries that provide at least one hour of continuous on. Manufactured to the highest degree of .17 HMR match grade tolerances, each unit is checked with LaserLyte’s custom-made gauge. Whether it is initial sight-in or checking to see if the firearm is still on target, both can be achieved while saving time and ammo.
NRA - ILA Charlotte, NC --(Ammoland.com)- NRA-ILA grass roots news continues to cover break gun rights news with a new and improved format for the “Grassroots News Minute” video!
Laserlyte .17 HMR Cartridge Bore Tool Specifications: • Product Number: LAS-17H
Topics: ATF Reform, National Gun Registration, Firearms Record Keeping
• Caliber: .17 HMR • Power Output: Class IIA, 5mw
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• Battery Life: 1 hour continuous on
• ATF Declaring War on Honest Gun Owners
• Weight: .13 oz./4.00 g
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
• Minimum Diameter: 0.16 in., 4.07 mm • Maximum Diameter: 0.28 in., 7.16 mm • Length: 1.25 in., 31.85 mm • Range at Night: 500 yd., 457 m
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Southern Deer Stands Announces the Extreme Series Dura-Window
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Illinois Attorney General: State Should Release FOID Card List MAR 29, 2011 03:13P.M. Illinois Attorney General: State Should Release FOID Card List Interview with Cam Edwards and Todd Vandermyde.
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NRA News Fairfax, VA --(Ammoland.com)- NRA-News is a valued partner that continues to cover breaking gun rights news. The following is a transcript of Cam Edward’s interview with Todd Vandermyde, regarding Illinois attempt to publish the contact info from the Illinois FOID Card database.
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Cam Edwards: Right now, though, I’m very pleased to have with us on the program, Todd Vandermyde, NRA’s Illinois lobbyist. Todd, good evening, sir.
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Todd Vandermyde: Hey, Ken, how’s it going? Cam Edwards: Not too bad. Glad you could be with us tonight. The news breaking this afternoon that the Attorney General there, in Illinois, has decided that the names of Firearm Owner Identification Card holders, which would be every legal gun owner in the state of Illinois, that information is public record.
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Todd Vandermyde: Yep.
Todd Vandermyde: It does. And so, when the reps that I’ve talked to about this, they’ve inquired, and the AD’s office being, or having unanswered so far, …
Cam Edwards: So, Todd, what’s your reaction to this? Todd Vandermyde: Well, the Attorney General seems to think that gun owners in Illinois are equivalent to sex offenders and that our names are to be published out there and to be vilified, scorned, or made targets of. I, you know, really not sure what her thinking is, we’ve been unable to get an answer out of her office, or the State Police have been unable to get an answer as to why she wants to undo prior precedent. But, the Tribune and the Associated Press have put in Freedom of Information Act requests for the Firearm Owner Identification Card List. She said parts of it have to be turned over. So, we were anticipating this. And the State Police were doing a yeoman’s job of holding off on moving anything and fighting this every step of the way.
Cam Edwards: Mm-hm. Todd Vandermyde: … maybe they’ll be in committee tomorrow, and maybe they’ll have something answered. And, if there answer is, “Well, we think that’s what the Freedom of Information Act says,” we think they’re wrong because there’s a clear exemption in there for personal information. And, I think that there is the idea that they’re exercising a fundamental Constitutional right, and the nature of the property that you convey, that it is personal information. So, we’ll see. But, we’re also hearing that the city of Chicago has their gun bills in the same committee, and they’re going to try to make a run at them tomorrow, as well. So, looks like we’re going to have a busy morning tomorrow.
So, we’ve got bills in the hopper to undo this. And one of them House Bill Seven, will be up for a hearing tomorrow morning at 8:30 in the Judiciary Civil Committee. So …
And then, we’re just going to keep plugging along, going towards our right to carry hearing next week and IGOLD’s on the 10th.
Cam Edwards: Now was that planned or did this get expedited as a result of the Attorney General’s statement today?
Cam Edwards: Yeah, and I got to tell you Todd, boy, if the Illinois gun owners’ lobby day did not just gain new importance here. I mean, what an opportunity for gun owners around the state to show their support for each other and show their support for pro-Second Amendment legislation. It seems to me like they’ve got an excellent opportunity to raise some eyebrows by getting a big turnout.
Todd Vandermyde: No, we had had, when the State Police came to us with their concerns about what was going on, I asked them, I said, “Guys, how long can you drag this out? Because if you can get us the session, I’ll have bills in the hopper.” And so, we wrote the bills, filed, pre-filed them back in December, and it just so happens that they were assigned to committee a week ago and we’re going to move on this one this week. It’s up for a hearing tomorrow and we’re going to go after it. And we think we’ve got the votes to get it out of committee.
Todd Vandermyde: Well, and another rep told me that people who aren’t gun owners, people who don’t look at the fight the way we do, this just gets them at a level of privacy and personal invasion that starts to get them to cock their heads and think about things. And the AG may have done us a favor here and kicked over a hornets’ nest that a lot of people weren’t thinking about. If they can do this, what else can they do?
The sponsor, Ron Stevens, called me a little while ago, said he’d been calling Judiciary members, and their phones are already starting to ring because of this. A lot of people, who may be gun owners, who don’t think about their Second Amendment rights every day, are really taking this to heart. They don’t want their names published out there.
Cam Edwards: Mm-hm. Todd Vandermyde: So, yeah. I think IGOLD is timed right this year. You were playing, last night, the mayor’s hissy fit that he had.
I mean, the argument is that you just handed out crooks a target list of homes to case, and you’ve got a chance that there’s going to be, you know, firearms, which are easily fencible, highly prized by criminals, and places to go burglarize. Or, conversely, you now have ideas where you may not want to go burglarize, because you may run into an armed homeowner.
Cam Edwards: [laughs] Yes. Todd Vandermyde: You know, I mean, he’s really becoming irrelevant. I think that question that they had up there, “Why don’t you ask me a question about guns?” Because the Supreme Court has made it kind of moot, Mr. Mayor, and we hear your rantings every three to five months about this stuff. I talked to somebody that was at that press
Cam Edwards: Yeah, and that’s the thing. We pointed that out. Not only does this hurt gun owners out there, but it hurts non gun owners out there. It affects everybody.
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conference and said he eventually just turned his back and walked away, wouldn’t talk to the press, because they wouldn’t talk to him about what he wanted to talk about.
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Obama on Gun Control – Afraid to Step into the Cross Hairs
Cam Edwards: Yeah, I know. I loved that. Yeah. Well, Todd, I mean things are certainly heating up. It’s not going to be a quiet rest of the Session, I know that.
MAR 29, 2011 09:11A.M. Obama on Gun Control – Afraid to Step into the Cross Hairs By Chuck Norris
Todd Vandermyde: Oh, no, we are loaded for bear and the best thing that gun owners can do is: One, start calling your rep, start calling your senator. Tell them, “No to the Chicago agenda. No to the Attorney General’s agenda. Yes to Right to Carry and Otis MacDonald.” And just keep pounding that. And we’re hoping that we’ll figure out what some movement might look like in the Senate here pretty quick. And if not, show up on Illinois Gun Owners Lobby Day. Come down and hold your rep accountable, hold your senator accountable. If they happen to be Democrats and have been supporting the anti-gun leadership, then it looks like it’s getting time to hold them accountable for those decisions, as well.
AmmoLand Gun News Dallas, TX - -(Ammoland.com)- Loyal readers will recall that I warned last year of the perfect storm approaching on gun control. Now, with the Tucson, Ariz., tragedy as a steppingstone and with eyes firmly focused on his re-election, President Barack Obama has opened a campaign to appease his base on the polarizing issue.
Cam Edwards: All right. Mr. Vandermyde. sir, glad you could join us tonight, and we’ll talk to you again soon. Read More on these topics:
Let me completely disclose my position: I am a strong Second Amendment advocate. I believe in protecting our fundamental rights, including our Second Amendment rights, through the political process. To that end, I serve as honorary chairman of the “Trigger The Vote” voter registration campaign.
• Attention Illinois Gun Owners – Annual Illinois Gun Owners Lobby Day • State Rifle Association Secures Restraining Order Against Release
That campaign is funded by the National Rifle Association’s Freedom Action Foundation. We work in every election cycle to register gun owners and hunters to vote and add them to the ranks of millions of grass-roots voters who have established Second Amendment issues as the new “third rail” of American politics. Those voters and the newly registered voters we can add to their ranks between now and November 2012 will have their job cut out for them in the next election cycle.
• Illinois FOID Renewal: Take Action on your Late FOID 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
The 2012 election now looms large for this administration. Even while the president’s top aides are deserting the White House to staff up his campaign office, those left behind seem to be working from a mandate to begin patrolling the divided Democratic base.
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Up until now, the Obama White House had given a wide berth to the gun control debate, abandoning campaign promises to pursue new restrictions on our gun rights. This avoidance does not reflect any shift in position; it is merely recognition of the political reality that most members of his party have no interest in having yet another political loser of an issue crammed down their throats. At the same time, those in Obama’s liberal base have grown restless and rancorous over his first two years in office because he hasn’t done everything they’ve wanted, at least regarding more restrictions on our Second Amendment rights. They resent the president’s avoidance of
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fulfilling his campaign rhetoric.
adage: The only thing accomplished by sitting in the middle of the road is that you can be hit from both sides.
Gun control groups have thrown tantrums for months that Obama wouldn’t champion their agenda, with one group resentfully awarding him an F. So only now is Obama sticking his toes into the swirling currents of the Second Amendment debate. His campaign kicked off in the Arizona Daily Star, with a subtle op-ed that was intentionally vague. The words could be read as a broad endorsement of proposed gun control measures; they also could be read as embracing the NRA mantra that enforcement of current laws is what’s needed. But Obama’s attempt to place himself at the center of an ideological divide over guns is pure political positioning, and it comes with the rank odor of cold, crass calculation. One can almost hear the tearing of another page from the Clinton playbook. One thing he definitely got wrong, however, was his arrogant statement that he had “expanded” the rights of gun owners. The Bill of Rights is guaranteed and can’t be “expanded” by government, as it contains fundamental natural rights. Those rights can, however, be restricted by illegitimate government fiat, which is why the clear language of the Second Amendment prohibits even “infringement” upon it. But infringement is clearly on the agenda, despite Obama’s rhetorical vacillations.
Chuck Norris COPYRIGHT 2011 CHUCK NORRIS About Chuck Norris:Action hero and Second Amendment activist, Chuck Norris is one of the most enduringly popular actors in the world. He has starred in more than 20 major motion pictures. His television series “Walker, Texas Ranger,” which completed its run in April 2001 after eight full seasons, is the most successful Saturday night series on CBS since “Gunsmoke.”In 2006, he added the title of columnist to his illustrious list of credits with the launch of his popular Internet column. Now Chuck is a regular contributor to AmmoLand, click the following link to See more of Chuck Norris on AmmoLand Shooting Sports News.
Implementation of the goals set out in his article came via phone calls from Justice Department operatives seeking to arrange a series of “active listening” meetings for groups on both sides of the gun control debate, as well as industry companies and groups. The proposed meetings were intended to develop an agenda of new legislative and regulatory proposals for the White House to embrace and push in Congress.
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Let’s tally the results thus far. First, my friends Wayne LaPierre and Chris Cox at the NRA not only declined the invitation but did so in the form of a strong letter that gave lie to many of the article’s core assertions.
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Ontario Knife Company Takes The International Community By Storm
Second, gun control groups eagerly attended their meeting, reporting on the process in glowing tones, which must have brought a rosy glow to the White House operatives assigned to the realignment of the political base. They continue their private muttering about a “lack of leadership” from the White House.
MAR 29, 2011 08:59A.M. The Ontario Knife Company Takes The International Community By Storm Three New Offerings Launched At IWA Show.
Third, the media panned the Obama strategy and operation. The White House must have been particularly stung by criticism from the editorial board of the Arizona Daily Star itself. The meetings with other groups will continue. You can bet that we haven’t heard the last of this issue. But so far, all that Obama has proved is this old political
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inches and uses a nearly identical handle as the Rhoen models, including the glow insert, but it follows a black-and-orange color scheme. The Keiler IV is all business. When it comes to cutting, the Keiler IV offers 4.3 inches of finely sharpened 154CM steel with serrations on the backbone, which allow your thumb a solid purchase during fine cutting or skinning operations. “These lightweight hunting blades look as good as they are tough,” said Justin Gingrich, designer of the Ontario Knife Ranger series. “Each one is crafted from high-end materials ensuring incredible form and function in the field.” Rhoen I Ontario Knife Company Rhoen Knife
• Material: 154 CM Rc 53-55 • Thickness: .1875 • Blade Color: Satin Finish • Full Taper Grind
Ontario Knife Company
• Nickel-Silver Rivets
Franklinville, NY --(Ammoland.com)- The Ontario Knife Company — a leading provider of cutting-edge knives and high-performance American-made cutlery for the U.S. military and Armed Forces since WWI, has upgraded its offerings with the introduction of the Rhoen I, Rhoen II and Keiler IV knives.
• Handle: Orange-and-Green • Canvas Micarta Rhoen II
These will be displayed at the IWA & Outdoor Classics Show in Nürnberg, Germany (Helmut Hofmann booth: Hall 4, 4-08, 4-10) www.iwa.info/de/default.ashx.
• Material: 154 CM Rc 53-55 • Thickness: .1875
Ontario Knife Company specifically teamed with Helmut Hofmann — long-time international distributor of some of the largest brands in the industry — and former military veteran Justin Gingrich to build these innovative knives.
• Blade Color: Satin Finish • Full Taper Grind
The Rhoen I measures 8.965 inches overall with 3.75 inches of cutting edge. The canvas Micarta handle provides a sure grip in any weather condition or circumstance, especially when outdoors, where rain, blood, mud and sand can all become impediments to a secure grasp. The Rhoen II is bigger and heavier than its little brother, boasting a full 10.5 inches in length. Both Rhoen models are crafted with 154 CM steel blades, sport a stealthy satin finish and are hardened to an ultra-desirable Rc 53-55 for easy sharpening in the field. The orange-and-green handles are constructed using canvas Micarta and secured with nickel-silver rivets. Setting apart these models from knives of the past are the glow inserts in each handle, making it a snap to locate a misplaced or dropped knife in the dark or when fishing through your pack. The Rhoen II was also designed with a slot in the pommel, ideal for attaching a tether or for use in lashing the knife to another object.
• Nickel-Silver Rivets • Handle: Orange-and-Green • Canvas Micarta Keiler IV • Material: 154 CM Rc 53-55 • Thickness: .1875 • Blade Color: Satin Finish • Full Taper Grind
Fans of The Ontario Knife Company’s Afghan model are sure to become quick devotees of the Keiler IV. The Keiler IV tapes out just under 10
• Nickel-Silver Rivets
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• Handle: Black-and-Green • Canvas Micarta The Rhoen I, Rhoen II and Keiler IV are sold exclusively through Helmut Hofmann — an international distribution company with 50 plus years serving brands in the hunting & shooting, police, armed forces and security markets (http://www.helmuthofmann.de/english/lager.php). Founded in 1889, The Ontario Knife Company is a U.S.-owned and -operated organization that continually stays in the forefront of knife design and cutting-edge technology. Ontario’s military supply roots go deep into its history, as the company has been supplying quality cutlery to the U.S. military since WWI, beginning with its famous 18-inch Machete. Today, the company consistently develops new knife designs that allow military personnel to have the products they need in order to get their jobs done both on and off the battlefield. Ontario Knife is also especially proud of being selected as the sole provider of the United States Marine Corps OKC3S Multi-purpose Bayonet System and the Model 4 Rescue Strap Cutter. In addition to being a major supplier to the U.S. Armed Forces, Ontario Knife teams with a nationwide network of distributors/dealers to market its products to many diverse consumer and niche markets including the tactical/military, hunting, outdoors and cutlery industries. Worldwide sales activity encompasses more than 28 countries and continues to grow. For more information about The Ontario Knife Company and its industry-leading line of advanced knives, machetes, edged products and specialty tools, contact The Ontario Knife Company at P.O. Box 145-26 Empire Street · Franklinville, NY 14737. Telephone (716) 676-5527 Or visit www.ontarioknife.com. Tags: Hunting Gear, Knife Manufactures, Knives, Ontario Knife
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