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support, trade show participation, consumer/dealer interaction and company representation at dealer and industry events.
Steiner Binoculars Seeking Candidates For National Sales Trainer Positions
The territories for the two new candidates will be divided between the Eastern and Western United States and will involve extensive travel. Qualified candidates will need to be located near a major US airport. This is a salaried position with full corporate benefits.
OCT 11, 2011 03:39P.M. Required qualifications: Steiner Binoculars Seeking Candidates For National Sales Trainer Positions
• Trustworthy and able to handle a high level of independence • Disciplined, organized, detail oriented • Professional demeanor • Excellent communications — verbal and written • Basic computer competency (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) • Able to home office • Licensed driver and able to meet rental car company requirements • Eligible to obtain a passport and able to travel internationally • Free to travel extensively
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• Located within commuting distance of a major airport • Deep understanding and appreciation of the outdoors and the hunting avocation • Familiar with wants and needs of hunting consumers Preferred qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Communication or relevant subject
Steiner Optics • Sporting goods retail or other hunting/outdoor market experience GREELEY, Colorado --(Ammoland.com)- In response to significant North American growth in the last year, Steiner has started a search for candidates to fill two new sales trainer positions.
• Experience with and/or knowledge of binoculars & outdoor optics Important considerations:
These sale support positions will interact with Steiner retailers, dealers, sales personnel and customers around the United States.
This is primarily a hunting-oriented position. Applicants who have no personal interest, experience, or exposure relative to the world of hunting will not be considered. A passion for hunting and fine hunting
Responsibilities will include product training and education, retail sales
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equipment is a must.
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Travel is intensive. The position requires a certain level of energy, enthusiasm, and ability to function in an unstructured environment. If you enjoy travel and are able to travel extensively, often including weekends, then this job might be a good fit for you.
FAIRFAX, Va. --(Ammoland.com)- I wanted to share a preview to our newest Patriot Profile story on a law enforcement officer and trainer, Joseph Collins. Joseph has served in the Marine Corps, the Army, has many year as a police officer under his belt and has faced death multiple times.
Interested candidates should contact Sheri White at The Burris Company, in Greeley, Colo., by email only at swhite@burrisoptics.com. No phone calls, please.
One of his most memorable experiences as an officer was getting called onto the scene of the Virginia Tech Massacre.
Founded in 1971 and headquartered in Greeley, Colorado, the Burris Company has been located in northern Colorado for nearly 40 years. The company offers a complete line of premium sports optics which includes riflescopes for hunting and competition, handgun scopes, binoculars, spotting scopes, mounts and accessories.
He is an incredible guy with a heart of gold and at the end of the day calls himself a “family man”. I think this is a great story about a upstanding patriot who truly goes to work everyday to protect the safety of the American people here at home.
The Greeley headquarters is also home to the North American division of Steiner, an acknowledged leader in the manufacturing of quality binoculars since 1947. In addition to the outdoor, hunting and marine markets, Steiner provides both binoculars and tactical riflescopes to military and law enforcement agencies worldwide. Allied forces around the world, including the U.S. Army and countless law enforcement agencies, have made Steiner their binocular of choice. Both companies are part of the Beretta Holding, S.p.A.
The full feature will debut November 1. www.nralifeofduty.tv
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About: Established in 1871, the National Rifle Association is America’s oldest civil rights and sportsmen’s group. Four million members strong, NRA continues its mission to uphold Second Amendment rights and to advocate enforcement of existing laws against violent offenders to reduce crime. The Association remains the nation’s leader in firearm education and training for law-abiding gun owners, law enforcement and the military. Visit: www.nra.org
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New NRA Patriot Profile Features LEO Joseph Collins
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Indian Gun Rights Group Joins IAPCAR
OCT 11, 2011 03:30P.M. New NRA Patriot Profile Features LEO Joseph Collins
OCT 11, 2011 02:12P.M. Indian Gun Rights Group Joins International Association for the Protection of Civilian Arms Rights
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The Second Amendment Foundation (www.saf.org) is the nation’s oldest and largest tax-exempt education, research, publishing and legal action group focusing on the Constitutional right and heritage to privately own and possess firearms. Founded in 1974, The Foundation has grown to more than 650,000 members and supporters and conducts many programs designed to better inform the public about the consequences of gun control. In addition to the landmark McDonald v. Chicago Supreme Court Case, SAF has previously funded successful firearms-related suits against the cities of Los Angeles; New Haven, CT; New Orleans; Chicago and San Francisco on behalf of American gun owners, a lawsuit against the cities suing gun makers and numerous amicus briefs holding the Second Amendment as an individual right.
Second Amendment Foundation BELLEVUE, WA --(Ammoland.com)- The International Association for the Protection of Civilian Arms Rights (IAPCAR) has added the National Association for Gun Rights India (NAGRI) as a member of international gun rights association working to protect and expand the right to keep and bear arms around the globe.
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NAGRI joins 15 other groups from eight countries on five different continents that represent millions of firearm owners and citizens concerned about civilian arms rights.
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“It is heartening to see groups like NAGRI who are passionate and active for civilian arms rights joining our coalition,” said IAPCAR executive director, Philip Watson.
OCT 11, 2011 01:49P.M. Hodgdon CFE 223 Powder Shoot More Clean Less
“In the wake of the tragic Mumbai massacre, Indians are rethinking their country’s repressive gun restrictions and see the need to empower citizens. Self-defense is a civil right; the denial of this right should not be tolerated,” Watson observed. “NAGRI is delighted to be associated with IAPCAR. All progun associations and civil rights organizations should join hands,” said Rakshit Sharma, a representative of NAGRI.
Hodgdon Powder Shawnee Mission Kansas --(Ammoland.com)- Imagine a powder that greatly deters copper fouling while you shoot! It’s here, Hodgdon introduces CFE223 powder.
As India’s highest profile gun rights advocacy association, NAGRI also runs the popular online forum, Indians for Guns (http://indiansforguns.com).
Originally developed for U.S. rapid fire military systems, CFE223 incorporates this proprietary chemistry named “Copper Fouling Eraser.”
Julianne Versnel, director of operations for the Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) and Alan Gottlieb, Chairman of the Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms (CCRKBA) established IAPCAR to serve as a vehicle to unify arms rights groups against international threats to the human right of self-defense and the legitimate use of guns.
Match shooters, Varmint hunters, and AR enthusiasts will benefit considerably with longer periods of top accuracy with less barrel cleaning time. Reload data for CFE 223 is available in 27 different cartridges with 147 loads. Maximum velocities are obtained in the 204 Ruger, 5.56 NATO/223 Remington, 22-250 and 7.62 NATO/308 Winchester at hodgdon.com in the Reloading Data Center.
“IAPCAR strongly opposes any U.N. Arms Trade Treaty that infringes on national sovereignty and the individual right to keep arms,” said SAF’s Versnel.
CFE 223 is a Spherical powder that meters flawlessly; it will be available in one and eight pound containers at dealers everywhere beginning January, 2012.
CCRKBA’s Gottlieb added, “Events over the past decade have emphasized the urgent need to protect the individual right to defend oneself and one’s family against grave threats, including crime, civil unrest and terrorism. IAPCAR is dedicated to preserving this human right.”
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Bass Pro Shops Good Duck Calling Tips OCT 11, 2011 01:38P.M. Bass Pro Shops Good Duck Calling Tips Jerry Martin is co-host of “100% Real Hunting” on Versus. On sunny, warm, still mornings, your calling should be easy and maybe even a little lazy. If it’s a windy, blustery day, then you have to work hard, be aggressive, and call constantly in a very excited fashion. Jerry Martin is co-host of “100% Real Hunting” on Versus. For more tips, log onto basspro.com About Bass Pro Shops Group: Bass Pro Shops -56 retail stores in 26 states and Canada visited by over 110 million people annually, international catalog and internet retailing, American Rod & Gun wholesale division selling to over 7,000 independently owned retail stores worldwide, Outdoor World Incentives also selling Bass Pro Shops gift cards through over 132,000 retail outlets across America and a restaurant division with 26 locations. For more information regarding Bass Pro Shops store locations, products or special events, please visit www.basspro.com. To request a free catalog call 1-800-BASS PRO.
Bass Pro Shops Springfield, Missouri --(Ammoland.com)- Good duck calling techniques are essential to success. There is no substitute for practice so do it whenever and wherever you can. Go out and listen to live birds or taped sounds of birds. Don’t wait to work on it in the blind. When you’ve mastered it, learn to call a lot when they’re working a rig, but once they’ve committed, lay off and don’t do anything except maybe a little feed chuckle if it looks like they are coming in. If they drift or pass, hit them hard with the calls again.
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Pulling a folding knife out of your pocket and striking with the closed folder are viable applications of non-lethal force, but in some jurisdictions may still be construed as you pulling a lethal-force tool. Some individuals are simply not comfortable carrying or deploying an edged weapon, but embrace the suggestion of a small handheld impact tool without hesitation.
Small Self Defense Impact Tools OCT 11, 2011 01:16P.M. More on Small Impact Tools By Chris Fry
READ THE REST OF THIS ARTICLE HERE… About Chris: Chris Fry is the owner and director of training and curriculum development for Modern Defensive Training Systems in Utica, N.Y. where he conducts courses in reality driven practical combatives skills, extreme close quarters physical defense, tactical folding knife and edged weapon combatives and combative pistol, carbine and shotgun skills. MDTS offers a variety of courses for responsible citizens, corporations, law enforcement and the U.S. Military with a singular goal of providing up to date, realistic and practical personal protection training. Visit: www.mdtstraining.com Tags: Chris Fry, Firearms Training, MDTS, Modern Defensive Training Systems, Personal Defense Network, Rob Pincus, Self Defense
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Modern Defensive Training Systems News, Updates & Events for November OCT 11, 2011 01:11P.M. Modern Defensive Training Systems News, Updates & Events for November
Modern Defensive Training Systems Utica, NY --(Ammoland.com)- For years, I’ve carried one form or other of small impact tool as part of my everyday carry gear. A number of excellent, highly concealable handheld tools that can be readily utilized for proactive or reactive personal protection are available today. Small impact tools (SIT) offer the user another force option and are an effective force multiplier. Most importantly, SITs are an excellent option for carry in nonpermissive environments such as municipal facilities, hospitals and airports — places we may want to carry a more effective or devastating tool such as our handgun or tactical folding knife but cannot.
Modern Defensive Training Systems Utica, NY --(Ammoland.com)- November Updates: – MDTS will be hosting Rob Pincus on Nov 4-6 for Intro to Combat Focus Shooting on Friday and Advanced Pistol Handling on Saturday & Sunday.
SITs share common movements with many practical empty-hand combatives skills, systems and point-driven edged weapon applications. SITs can provide the user with an alternative force option depending upon the circumstances of the situation.
You must attend the Friday class or have attended a CFS class previously in order to attend the APH class. See more details below.
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- MDTS will be hosting Progressive F.O.R.C.E. Concepts on Jan 27+28 for PFC Combative Pistols Skills and PFC Low Light Pistol Skills. Seats will be limited and the last PFC course filled in less than a week so don’t hesitate to register once links are up.
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- Please note the earlier start times for classes as we approach the later months of 2011. Since we will be losing daylight we will need to start earlier in order to cover all the class material.
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Winchester Athlete of the Month – Glenn Eller Winchester Athlete of the Month – Glenn Eller
Twitter: While I have personally utilized Twitter for some time I have been hesitant about creating an MDTS Twitter feed. Twitter is an excellent real time conduit for information which integrates well with our Facebook presence. If interested, follow us @MDTS_Training. Facebook: If you are on facebook check the MDTS Facebook page when you get a chance or join up if you are not. We are increasing our online efforts to provide more services and information to MDTS customers via the FB page. We will be posting more personal training logs, videos, drills, gear reviews, pictures from classes, articles and invites to various short notice MDTS Training events there on a regular basis. If I don’t run into you at a class, at the range or on the mats have a great summer and as always, keep training.
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Chris About Chris: Chris Fry is the owner and director of training and curriculum development for Modern Defensive Training Systems in Utica, N.Y. where he conducts courses in reality driven practical combatives skills, extreme close quarters physical defense, tactical folding knife and edged weapon combatives and combative pistol, carbine and shotgun skills. MDTS offers a variety of courses for responsible citizens, corporations, law enforcement and the U.S. Military with a singular goal of providing up to date, realistic and practical personal protection training. Visit: www.mdtstraining.com USA Shooting Tags: Chris Fry, Firearms Training, MDTS, Modern Defensive Training Systems
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. --(Ammoland.com)- Sergeant Glenn Eller (Katy, Texas) is no stranger to the dedication and training it takes to reach the top. Eller was the Men’s Double Trap gold medalist at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China. After a few setbacks in early 2011, Eller is breaking through the world rankings to return to the top ten. At the 2011 International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Clay Target Championships in early September in Belgrade, Serbia, Eller proved that he’s back and better than ever.
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With an ease only a champion could display, Eller nailed 145 out of 150 match targets to tie three other shooters for a spot in the final. In the shoot-off, Mashfi Alumatiari of Kuwait was the first athlete to fall with three targets. Next was Hakan Dahbly of Sweden with 11 targets. With just two shooters remaining-Eller and Ahmed Almaktoum of the United Arab Emirates-the tension grew by the minute.
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The duo continued for 20 targets, 30 targets and finally Almaktoum dropped his thirty-sixth target and Eller advanced to the final. This unprecedented shoot-off is an unofficial record (the ISSF does not monitor this statistic for official records) for a shoot-off in qualification, breaking Vasily Mosin’s previous 30 target shoot-off at the 2010 World Championships.
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Montana Shooting Sports Association President Calls For Holder’s Resignation Montana Shooting Sports Association President Calls For Holder’s Resignation
With yet another battle ahead of him and an additional 36 targets to wear on his shoulder and concentration, Eller maintained pace in the final with 45 out of 50 targets to score 193 total targets. Deciding to do things the hard way, Eller once again found himself in a shoot-off. This time, his opponent was Russia’s Vitaly Fokeev and the winner would earn the World Championship bronze medal. Keeping it short and sweet, Eller topped Forkeev after four targets and happily claimed the bronze medal. The more success you have, the thinner the line between success and failure becomes, and success is more difficult. It feels good to be back on the other side,” said Eller in regard to his Winchester Athlete of the Month nod. USA Shooting would like to congratulate Eller on his return to the top ten in the world and wish him success for the 2012 season. Montana Shooting Sports Association Winchester Ammunition is a Proud Sponsor of the USA Shooting Shotgun Team: Winchester Ammunition has been the exclusive ammunition sponsor and supplier of the USA Shooting Shotgun Team since 1999. Members of the 2008 shotgun team brought home four medals from Beijing using Winchester AA International Target loads. Winchester is an industry leader in advancing and supporting conservation, hunter education and our country’s proud shooting sports heritage. For more information about Winchester and its complete line of products, visit www.winchester.com
Missoula, MT --(Ammoland.com)- I have just sent the letter below to all of Montana’s congressional delegation, Senators Baucus and Tester, and Representative Rehberg. Dear Senator/Representative; I am sure you are aware of the blistering letter sent on October 10, 2011 by House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chairman Darrell Issa to Attorney General Eric Holder, documenting in great detail the Department of Justice’s shameful scandal, the “Fast and Furious” gun running case.
About USA Shooting: USA Shooting, a 501c3 non-profit corporation, was chartered by the United States Olympic Committee as the National Governing Body for the sport of shooting in April 1995. USA Shooting’s mission is to prepare American athletes to win Olympic medals, promote the shooting sports throughout the U.S. and govern the conduct of international shooting in the country. Check us out on the web at www.usashooting.org and on Twitter at twitter.com/USAShooting.
(Letter here) www.ammoland.com/2011/10/10/congressman-darrellissa-to-eric-holder-you-own-fast-and-furious/ Attorney General Holder’s misconduct or incompetence is clearly laid out in that letter, and several members of Congress have already called for Attorney General Holder to resign.
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As Montana’s leading advocates for safe and legal gun ownership and use, the Montana Shooting Sports Association finds Attorney General Holder’s conduct to be
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proof of his unfitness for continued service in that office. In addition, we believe that the “Fast and Furious” program had an intended goal of creating excuses to implement additional gun control schemes to infringe on our Second Amendment rights. Therefore MSSA asks that you immediately and publicly call for Attorney General Holder to resign, and that you support further investigation to pursue appropriate criminal charges if warranted. I look forward to reporting to our members and supporters that you have called for Holder’s resignation. Thank you for your continued support of Montana’s lawabiding gun owners.
National Rifle Association
Sincerely,
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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
About Montana Shooting Sports Association: MSSA is the primary political advocate for Montana gun owners. Visit: www.mtssa.org Tags: Arms Trafficking, ATF, BATFE, Fast & Furious, Gun Trafficking, Montana Shooting Sports Association, MSSA, Project Gunrunner, Straw Purchases, Washington DC
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NJ2AS Welcomes Mark Steele as Internal Communications Director
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OCT 11, 2011 12:22P.M. New Jersey Second Amendment Society Welcomes Mark Steele as Internal Communications Director
New Jersey Second Amendment Society New Jersey --(Ammoland.com)- The officers and board of directors of
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the New Jersey Second Amendment Society are pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Mark Steele to the position of Internal Communications Director.
We will announce additional options as they become available. Thank you. Sincerely,
Mark will act as the liaison between the NJ2AS leadership and the members. With a wealth of experience in communications, internet tools and social media, Mark will ensure that there is a proper flow of information within our Society.
Frank Jack Fiamingo President of the NJ2AS About: New Jersey Second Amendment Society – Our mission is to promote the free exercise of Second Amendment rights within the community and Legislature of New Jersey, to educate the community regarding the enjoyable, safe, and responsible use of firearms, and to engender a sense of camaraderie and fellowship among the members and their families. Visit: www.nj2as.com Tags: Frank Jack Fiamingo, New Jersey, New Jersey Second Amendment Society, NJ2AS, Pro Gun Groups
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Team GLOCK Wins at IPSC World Championships NJ2AS Welcomes Mark Steele as Internal Communications Director
OCT 11, 2011 12:07P.M.
As is true of all NJ2AS officers and board members, Mark is an unpaid volunteer. We owe him a debt of gratitude for agreeing to handle this important task.
Team GLOCK Wins at IPSC World Championships Randi Rogers Named World Champion Ladies Standard and Tori Nonaka Places Second Overall in Ladies Standard Division.
You will be seeing and hearing a *LOT* more from Mark in the coming days, weeks and months. He has shared some exceptional plans with us about how he intends to make membership in the NJ2AS a MUCH more interactive experience. I hope that you will all welcome Mark and benefit as much from his appointment as much as I know I will. As part of our new direction, we have decided to eliminate the NJ2AS Forums at this time. After speaking at length with Mark, the officers and board agree that there are more effective methods of sharing information that is of interest to our members. We will be exploring some of these ideas in the very near future. In the meantime, I am sure that most of your are already familiar with the excellent forums available at NJGunForums.com. Glock Pistols Max is an expert at running those forums and I see no reason to try to duplicate his efforts. Our original idea for the forums was to be a place to share information of interest to our members, however many of our members prefer other means of staying in touch.
SMYRNA, Ga. --(Ammoland.com)- Team GLOCK finished their top finishing season at they competed in the IPSC World Championships, held Oct. 2-9, in Rhodes, Greece.
We have a very active Facebook Group which you can access by going to www.facebook.com/groups/nj2as/ . I hope to see you there.
Randi Rogers took the title of World Champion Ladies Standard and Tori Nonaka placed second overall in the Ladies Standard Division. Both
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Rogers and Nonaka were also members of the Ladies Standard U.S. Team which took the Team title in the Ladies Standard Division.
And what were they going after? Dirty laundering monies? Gun smugglers? Cocaine cargo that could make cartels quiver?
Rogers and Nonaka competed against a deep field of 1100 competitors from 60 countries over six days and 500 rounds. Rogers and Nonaka competed with a GLOCK 35, built by S&J Custom.
No. The federal search and seizure sought to capture … ready? Wood. To be exact, rosewood and ebony from India, which the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service had declared to be illegal to import.
“I prepared for the world shoot all year; having shot a G35 in nearly every match,” stated Rogers. “A dozen matches and thousands of rounds later, my GLOCK still ran perfect all year. I could not be happier with my finish for the year and look forward to another championship year next season.”
Yes, your tax dollars were again hard at work as federal agents sought to bust another pillar of American business by rounding up alleged tree contraband based upon a century-old law. It is called the Lacey Act, which was signed by President William McKinley all the way back on May 25, 1900. Initially, the act was adopted to prevent big-game poachers from killing endangered birds in Africa, particularly to regulate trade in feathered hats. It was later expanded and amended to include endangered plants and illegalize the importing of all forms of fauna and flora, including wood, which was added to the act just three years ago.
“I have looked forward to this match all year, and was very pleased with my performance,” stated Nonaka. “This year’s season was exciting competing as a member of Team GLOCK, and I look forward to many more winning seasons with the team.”
So what was Gibson Guitar’s specific crime? The feds say Gibson shipped rosewood and ebony that were in an “unfinished” state (i.e., not cut into thin strips or veneer, which is perfectly legal in India). However, Gibson Guitar CEO Henry Juszkiewicz says he possesses a letter from the government of India that declares the legality of the wood as a “finished” product for fretboards on the necks of the guitars.
“The Team GLOCK Shooting Squad truly demonstrated their talents at the World Championships,” said Gary Fletcher, GLOCK Vice President. “Randi and Tori continue to showcase their individual excellence, as well as the reliability and versatility of the GLOCK pistol in every competition they compete. All of us at GLOCK, Inc., congratulate Team GLOCK for another superior performance.”
Last week, Fox News further elaborated that Vinod Srivastava, India’s deputy director-general of foreign trade, stipulated in a letter dated Sept. 16, “Fingerboard is a finished product and not wood in primary form. The foreign trade policy of the government of India allows free export of such finished products of wood.”
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Guns, Guitars and Government Raids
Of course, there could be far more up the feds’ sleeves regarding these searches of Gibson Guitar, but we’ll never know. The Associated Press reported this past week, “Specifics of the investigation by the Environmental Crimes Section of the Justice Department have been filed under seal.” It probably is filed under the heading “Eric Holder’s Fast and Furious holdouts, etc.”!
OCT 11, 2011 12:03P.M. Guns, Guitars and Government Raids By Chuck Norris
But forget about the feds’ “Fast and Furious” gun smuggling crimes and Attorney General Eric Holder’s acts of perjury via denial of facts before Congress. Forget about Washington’s $528 million debacle with Solyndra. Might as well let go of the billions of dollars that Washington has given to bail out Wall Street over the past few years. And never mind the feds’ onslaught of overzealous overreaches and over-regulations on Main Street businesses across the country, because this administration thinks it’s high time to further cripple American business by pulling the strings and picking on a staple of the music industry and entrepreneurial spirit.
AmmoLand Gun News Dallas, TX - -(Ammoland.com)- It’s enough to make all tree-hugging, EPA-loving, spotted owl seekers weep. In August, armed federal agents raided the offices and factories of the legendary Gibson Guitar Corp. in Nashville and Memphis. It was the second time the feds had ransacked the renowned Tennessee guitarmaker since President Barack Obama took office.
Juszkiewicz recently tweeted the real question that needs to be addressed: “Why is big government spending our money to harm ordinary citizens and small businesses?”
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And how pertinent should an ever-expanding and archaic Lacey Act be when it forces Americans to be obliged to follow every other nation’s trade laws? If we must bow to other countries’ legalities, where are American sovereignty and individual rights?
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.
And how long will it be until Interpol oversteps all the boundaries to enforce a universalistic United Nations trade code? At the very least, such federal actions as those taken against Gibson Guitar are reminiscent of those of Lavrenti Beria, the head of Josef Stalin’s secret police, who boasted, “Show me the man and I’ll find you the crime.” According to The Heritage Foundation, the feds have used the Lacey Act to prosecute orchid growers and spiny lobster importers, too. Now it’s guitar manufacturers’ turn? And what about tomorrow?
Tags: Chuck Norris, Environmental Protection Agency, EPA, Gun Rights • What about other companies and guitar-makers, such as Fender, Martin, Taylor, Paul Reed Smith, Ribbecke, Collings and Breedlove, to name a few?
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Team Sinclair Shooters Win & Set Records at F-Class Nationals
• What about Gibson retailers and individuals who resell guitars on eBay? • What about the purchasers of Gibson guitars — those who possess the wood contraband inlayed in their stringed instruments?
OCT 11, 2011 11:43A.M. Team Sinclair Shooters Win & Set Records at F-Class Nationals
There go the likes of B.B. King, Eric Clapton, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Eddie Van Halen and millions of others. Buyer beware! Armed federal agents could be coming to a music store, sound studio or house near you. Please email or call the White House today (at http://www.whitehouse.gov/contact or 202-456-1111) and tell the feds to get their eyes off guitars and back on the guns they handed over to Mexican cartels. Then call Gibson Guitar and tell the people there you’re joining me in standing with them (http://www.gibson.com/enus/support or 800-4GIBSON). Rock on, Gibson Guitar! Or should I say, “Rosewood on, Gibson Guitar!”?
Team Sinclair, L to R, Ray Gross, Brad Sauve, Jeff, Rorer, Paul Phillips, and Derek Rodgers
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Lodi, Wisconsin --(Ammoland.com)- Team Sinclair won the National F-TR Team Championship while Sinclair Team member Jeff Rorer won the F-TR Individual National Championship at the recent 2011 F-Class National Championship, held at the Winnequah Gun Club in Lodi, Wisconsin.
A member of the Brownells Group since 2007, Sinclair International stocks more than 15,000 items and supplies handloaders, shooters and hunters worldwide. To order, or for more information, call 800-717-8211 or visit www.sinclairintl.com and mention code PIK. Tags: Competition Shooters, Competitive Shooting News, Long Range Shooting, Shooting Teams, Sinclair International
On top of that performance two team members set new individual national records. This is the fourth National Team Championship that Team Sinclair has won in the past five years. During the individual matches, team member Jeff Rorer won the 2011 F-TR National Championship and set a new aggregate National Record while Brad Sauve set a new, national record with a score of 150 – 11X in the F-TR division, 600 yard match. Both national records are pending until NRA verification.
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Brownells Names Ousley as Chief Marketing Officer OCT 11, 2011 10:54A.M. Brownells Names Ousley as Chief Marketing Officer
Brownells.com Des Moines, Iowa – -(Ammoland.com)- Brownells, the world’s largest supplier of firearm accessories and gunsmithing tools, has named Michael Ousley as the company’s chief marketing officer. “Michael brings a great deal of marketing knowledge and expertise to Brownells,” said Pete Brownell, President of Brownells.
Team Sinclair shooter Jeff Rorer with his trophy for the F-T/R National Championship. Sinclair was represented by Brad Suave, Jeff Rorer, Derek Rodgers, Paul Phillips and coach Ray Gross. Sinclair General Manager Bill Gravatt also competed in the match.
“As the company adds new segments and product lines, he will help ensure our customers have the world-class selection, service, and satisfaction they’ve come to expect from Brownells.”
F-TR Division rifles must fire .223 Remington or .308 Winchester cartridges. A bipod and rear sandbag are permitted and the total weight of the rifle, with bi-pod can not exceed 18.5 pounds. “It’s great having these talented shooters represent us,” said Sinclair General Manager Bill Gravatt. “I love getting to these events to see what the shooters are using, and what problems they might run into. That gives us a chance to create products to solve those problems,” continued Gravatt. Sinclair International is the world’s premier supplier of high-quality reloading tools, components, ammunition and accessories, plus unique
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gunsmithing tools, ammunition, reloading equipment and accessories. Stocking more than 50,000 items, the company supplies armorers, gunsmiths, and shooters worldwide. All of their products are backed by a 100% satisfaction, unconditional, lifetime guarantee. For more information, or to place an order, call 800-741-0015 or visit Brownells.com Tags: Brownells, Firearms Marketing, Shooting Industry News, Shooting Sports Jobs
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Brownells Names Ousley as Chief Marketing Officer With a bachelor’s degree in marketing from Columbia College in Columbia, Missouri, Ousley has more than 15 years of experience in strategic marketing, most recently as a vice president for Knowledge Universe, based in Portland, Oregon.
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He has also served as an adjunct faculty member for the DePaul Kellstadt Graduate School of Business in Chicago, specializing in strategic marketing. “Most marketing executives talk about building a brand,” Ousley said, “but the Brownells brand is inherently strong with a loyal following. Of course, we’ll always work to improve the customer’s perception of Brownells as a company, and I believe I can help Brownells enhance its relationship with customers across all segments.” Ousley’s role as chief marketing officer includes leading the company’s Direct Sales Division and the ongoing development of Brownells.com, SinclairIntl.com, and PoliceStore.com, as well as customer communication through the company’s catalog sales. The Brownells websites allow customers around the globe to learn about tens of thousands of products, and to purchase them online.
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The company mails hundreds of thousands of catalogs every year for its Brownells, Sinclair International, and Police Store segments. “Our customers expect us to understand their wants and needs and deliver outstanding firearms products at a great price,” Ousley said. “So we’re constantly challenging ourselves on improving how to better communicate with our loyal customers about new and interesting products that will fit their requirements.” About: At Brownells Everything is Guaranteed period! Forever, 100%, with no restocking fees. Brownells is the world’s largest supplier of firearm parts,
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San Diego, Calif. --(Ammoland.com)- The 2012 American Handgunner Reality Check Survive Special Edition features survival preparedness guides, outside-the-box techniques for coping without power, an inside look at the recent Joplin tornado, the 2012 Buyer’s Guide and more.
OCT 11, 2011 10:41A.M. Steel Challenge Comes To Harvard, Massachusetts
Many readers know American Handgunner editor Roy Huntington lives just outside of Joplin, Mo. In “The Joplin Tornado: Anatomy of a Distaster,” Roy tells of the aftermath, including his survival preparations that paid off, the search for survivors and the cleanup efforts. Much of the cleanup was done by the community itself, with groups searching the remains of buildings, clearing the streets of debris and setting up “instant restaurants” to feed the workers and homeless. “It was a stunning effort to watch,” Roy says. “A mobilizing effort on a tremendous scale, and unlike anything I had ever seen before, even in the other disasters I’d been involved with.” “Disaster Preparedness: Don’t Wait Till It’s Too Late” outlines the basics for food, water, shelter and medical needs, as well as what’s needed to start rebuilding a normal life.
Steel Challenge Comes To Harvard, Massachusetts
In a disaster, many times the only power source available is the sun. Learn how to sterilize your drinking water using the sun’s UV rays in “SODIS Method.” In the do-it-yourself “Hot Box: Building a Solar Oven,” find out how to construct a solar oven capable of pasteurizing water for further decontamination, and of slow-cooking a meal. The Reality Check Survive Special Edition features the 2012 Buyer’s Guide, including over 90 pages of handguns, rifles, shotguns, knives, lights and more. For readers who have an iPhone or iPad, the American Handgunner SE app is available as a free download. Access the American Handgunner Personal Defense Special Edition on the go, plus many more Special Edition titles, for only $2.99 each.
Steel Challenge Shooting Association HARVARD, Mass. --(Ammoland.com)- The Harvard Sportsmen’s Club announced they will host their first Steel Challenge Shooting Association sanctioned Steel Challenge speed shooting match, complete with all eight Steel Challenge stages, on Saturday, November 5, 2011.
For more information on the American Handgunner Reality Check Survive Special Edition, visit www.americanhandgunner.com.
The popular Steel Challenge format offers a fun, yet challenging, competition structure that’s ideally suited for new as well as experienced shooters looking to expand their shooting sports experience. Shooters can compete in the match in a variety of categories including Open Pistol, Iron Sight Pistol, Production, Open Revolver, Iron Sight Revolver, Open Rimfire Pistol, Iron Sight Rimfire Pistol, Open Rimfire Rifle and Iron Sight Rimfire Rifle.
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“We have had a great response from club members and local shooters to the announcement of our first official Steel
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Challenge match and, weather permitting, we are expecting 80 to 100 shooters to enter the match,” said match organizer Paul Dandini.
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In addition to the strong response from shooters, the Harvard Steel Challenge has also garnered enthusiastic support from the firearms industry. Apex Tactical Specialties, Atlanta Arms & Ammo, Brownells, DC Ammo, Ear Safety Systems, Evolution Gun Works, Inc., GT Targets, Lee Precision, Midway USA, Powder Valley, Pro Ears, Safailand, Sierra Bullets, Smith & Wesson, SureFire, Tactical Defense Solutions, Tactical Solutions, Taurus, The Shooting Wire, Trijicon, Volquarten Custom and Zero Bullet Company have all donated to a random drawing the match is offering to all competitors registered prior to the shooters’ meeting.
Wisconsin Gun Owners Wisconsin --(Ammoland.com)- Wisconsin’s new concealed carry law requires businesses to post “No Guns Allowed” signs if they want to keep gun owners with concealed carry permits out.
“With the Steel Challenge World Speed Shooting Championships moving to Florida in 2012, there is a lot of interest in expanding the sport of speed shooting and the Harvard match is a great way for New England area shooters to experience the Steel Challenge first hand,” said Dave Thomas of the Steel Challenge Shooting Association.
This is outrageous. But thankfully there’s a solution. Of course, these idiotic signs advertise to everyone that they are a Criminal Safe Zone — an easy target for mass-murdering thugs. The good news is this: We will find out very quickly who is pro-gun and who is anti-gun.
For those interested in competing on November 5, the match fee will be $20, and just $10 for juniors not accompanied by an adult competitor. Registration will be on-site and will begin at 8:15am and shooters must be registered prior to the shooter’s meeting to be entered in the random prize drawing. Shooting is scheduled to begin at 9:00am. Additional information and match updates can be found on the NortheastShooters.com forum.
Don’t Buy List I’d like to introduce a new WGO program called the Don’t Buy List. You see, the Don’t Buy List Program is simple, and it’s been used by our pro-gun friends in other states to great effect. Here’s how.
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When you encounter a business that won’t serve you because you’re armed, you’ll fill out and mail us a card, or fill out a form on our website that will alert us to the business in question. You can even remain completely anonymous. When we get this information, the business is placed on the Watchlist (which is not published). We then send a polite (but firm) letter to the business giving them a chance to “see the light.”
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Wisconsin Gun Owners Don’t Buy List Combats Gun-Free Killing Zones
If they take down the signs, no action is needed, we win. If they don’t, they are placed on the public Don’t Buy List and immediately begin to lose customers.
OCT 11, 2011 10:17A.M. The letter goes something like this… Wisconsin Gun Owners Don’t Buy List Combats Gun-Free Killing Zones
We have been advised that your business is posting signs which prohibit citizens from carrying licensed concealed handguns. We freely acknowledge that it is your right to post a sign which effectively announces “Rob me. I’m unarmed.” But by posting, you force law-abiding citizens who have gone to great trouble and expense to earn permits to leave the firearms they carry for protection at home, thereby defeating the intent of the law. Attorneys note that you might incur liability exposure by preventing citizens from protecting themselves as allowed by Wisconsin law.
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We do not regard personal protection reform as just a gun issue, but rather one of empowering citizens to protect themselves when police are not able. We continue …
Executive Director About: WGO works for grassroots gun owners, not politicians. While many gun lobbies fight for “reasonable gun control,” WGO sets a higher standard: Defining the terrain of pro-gun political battle. Sure, many groups claim they’re “pro-gun” – all the while they provide cover for anti-gun deals cut by politicians – but only WGO truly informs gun owners, remaining committed to a 100% pro-gun position. We oppose all gun control – regardless of the political party – and work tirelessly to restore the Second Amendment. Visit www.wisconsingunowners.org
Accordingly, we have created the “WGO Don’t Buy List” . Your business is slated to be added to a periodically-updated list which is distributed to tens of thousands of gun owners through gun shops, gun shows, concealed handgun classes, the Internet, sporting clubs, our newsletter and, frankly, any other available means. Recipients of the list will be advised to consider whether a business supports their right to personal protection when deciding where to spend money.
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Your business will be added to the WGO Don’t Buy List if you do not notify us immediately that either an error has been made or that you have removed the signs. Your business will be removed from the list only when signs are removed.
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Birchwood Casey Launches Darkotic Target Website
An estimated 270,000+ Wisconsin residents will eventually take concealed handgun classes.
OCT 11, 2011 09:39A.M. With your support of this program, we will send copies of the WGO Don’t Buy List to as many of those people as possible.
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With the economy being what it is today, no business in Wisconsin can afford to lose any customers. They sure can’t afford to alienate gun owners in a state where opening day of gun deer season is virtually a national holiday. Please do two things today. One, bookmark this page. If you encounter an anti-CCW business, fill out the form and let us know about it. This program is not for sissies or crybabies. If you don’t mind being segregated to the back of the bus and treated like a second-class citizen because you’re a gun owner, then please e-mail me your best excuse as to why you can’t support this program. If, however, you truly want to make a difference for gun rights, then please do what you can to support the WGO Don’t Buy List. Birchwood Casey Launches Darkotic Target Website Also your financial support will give us the resources to print and mail the Don’t Buy List postcards, print and mail the list to gun owners and hire additional help to manage the program. Please consider donating to WGO. Remember to bookmark the Don’t Buy List form page. And be on the lookout. If you spot an anti-gun sign, take a photo, jot down some notes and utilize this page. Sincerely, Corey Signature Corey Graff
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Birchwood Casey Eden Prairie, MN --(Ammoland.com)- Birchwood Casey’s new line of Darkotic zombie style targets were an instant hit as soon as they were introduced. “Zombie” shoots are gaining in popularity as shooters look for ways to add fun to their target practice sessions. In response to consumer interest in all things Darkotic, Birchwood Casey has launched a new dedicated website, www.darkotictargets.com The new site allows fans to upload photos from their latest zombie shoot, as well as order Darkotic targets directly online.
RealTree COLUMBUS, Georgia --(Ammoland.com)- This camo backpack by Blacks Creek features a sleek and narrow design that makes it comfortable to wear and easy to tote.
The new site also features slow motion video clips of Darkotic targets being shot and a “News of the Dead” section with links to online zombie games, upcoming shooting events and the all latest zombie news.
Best of all, the bulk-free Blacks Creek X-Series G11 Backpack does not hinder you from drawing your bow. This camo backpack, available in Realtree MAX-1, is as versatile as you need it to be.
Two different types of Darkotic targets are available. The first are reactive splattering targets that measure 12″x18″ and come in packs of 8. They sell for a suggested retail price of $13.98. The second group of full color targets is printed on plain paper and measure 23″x35″. They come in packs of 100 at a price of $1.98 per each target, making them great for ranges or groups. The 23″x35″ size also works great for archery shooters.
The detachable lid turns into a fanny pack, and a meat-hauling chamber expands to accommodate your kill. A variety of pockets and cargo straps give you plenty of room and options for toting your gear.
Don’t miss out on what the zombies are doing in your area – visit www.darkotictargets.com For more information, consumers can log onto the Birchwood Casey website at www.birchwoodcasey.com, write to 7900 Fuller Road, Eden Prairie, MN 55344-2195 or call 800.328.6156 x7933. Tags: Birchwood Casey, Target Shooting, Zombie Shooting, Zombies
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Blacks Creek X Series G11 Backpack Available in Realtree MAX-1 OCT 11, 2011 09:29A.M. Blacks Creek X Series G11 Backpack Available in Realtree MAX-1
Blacks Creek X Series G11 Backpack Available in Realtree MAX-1
This camo backpack is sure to give you everything you need and more from a pack. • · 3100 Cubic inches • · 4800 Cubic inches when expanded • · 7 lbs
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• · H20 Bladder compatible
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Gear Court: ‘Look, Mom! No hands!’ — Sportsman Eyewear Hands-Free Video Glasses make good impression on Cowgill
• · Rain Fly included • · Adjustable suspension • · Carries a gun or bow • · Internal high tech back support with aluminum stays
OCT 11, 2011 08:59A.M. • · Breathable mesh back Beth Cowgill reviews Sportsman Eyewear Video Glasses • · All high stress areas are bar tacked and reinforced • · Accessory straps on waist belt • · Front load pocket access • · Tie down loops • · 2 Optics pockets (Most 80mm spotting scopes fit) • · Dynema and 3 layer Tricot fabric construction • · 25 total pockets • · Molded plastic quiet zipper pulls • · 13 total load bearing straps
Beth Cowgill wears the Sportsman Eyewear video glasses at her first national championship. Photo courtesy of Kippi Leatham.
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Rolla, MO --(Ammoland.com) - One of my favorite things about the outdoor industry is the continuous development of really cool products. Shooting, hunting and fishing are the three outdoor sports that I participate in the most. Shooting with a trainer or someone who has more experience than I do is a plus because I can receive immediate feedback about what I’m doing right and wrong. When I’m shooting by myself (or if my daughter is there to help) I like to take video of the drills and stages I’m running through so I can go back and watch them later to learn pat myself on the back or criticize my mistakes.
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This past spring, I shot my first national championship – the 2011 Springfield Armory Single Stack Nationals in Barry, IL. Two days prior to leaving for the match, my new Sportsman Eyewear Hands-Free Video
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Glasses arrived. I was one of the first people to receive the upgraded model that featured the polarized lenses. I have used another brand of video glasses before, but they were nowhere near the quality of these. Plus, they didn’t come with a lot of the accessories the Sportsman Eyewear glasses did. The Sportsman Eyewear glasses comes with a protective case, cleaning cloth, car charger, AC adapter, USB cable, a micro SD card reader, a lanyard and extra lenses in green, yellow and clear. WOW! That’s a lot of stuff. Everything included would be able to accommodate any shooting situation.
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Disney Channel Edits Out Gun From 1938 Mickey Mouse Cartoon OCT 11, 2011 08:27A.M. Disney Channel Edits Out Gun From 1938 Mickey Mouse Cartoon
Click HERE to see some video footage taken from my glasses at Single Stack.
By: Eric at the Gunmart Blog Another neat feature about the Sportsman Eyewear glasses is they take both video AND still photo with a resolution of 1280 x 1024. The camera is 3.0 mega pixels so it provides really clear photos. The only thing I don’t like about these glasses, they make it really difficult to wear over the head hearing protection. It’s possible to wear them, but the head band from the muffs causes the frames of the glasses to dig into my head – DISLIKE! The sound is also a little muffled at first, too, because the glasses have to get used to the loudness of the bang. Eric at the Gunmart Blog Obviously, these glasses can be used for a variety of sports, not just shooting. They are available in black and camouflage frames. Be sure to visit www.handsfreevideo.com to order your pair. Christmas is just around the corner. These would make great stocking stuffers!
United States --(Ammoland.com)Almost every morning the Disney Channel runs shortened versions of their “golden oldies” between some of their modern day cartoons as a way to fill time until the next scheduled show begins. One morning recently my kids were watching the Disney Channel when they featured an old Mickey Mouse classic called ‘Mickey’s Parrot‘ which was originally released back on September 09, 1938. In this episode, a parrot belonging to an escaped killer wanders into Mickey’s basement. Mickey hears it talking and thinks that the parrot is the killer who is on the loose who he just heard about on the radio. Mickey then goes and grabs his double barreled shotgun off of the wall and prepares to defend himself.
Follow Beth Cowgill’s adventures in the shooting world at her blog, Sass, Brass & Bullets.
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, Sara Ahrens, Marti Davis, Nancy Jo Adams, Molly Smith, Barbara Baird 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
Well, wouldn’t you know it… in the version they presented on the Disney Channel the other day, they had digitally removed the shotgun and replaced it with a broom. Yes, Mickey grabbed a broom off of the gun rack, shouldered it, and prepared to defend himself with his handy, dandy tactical… broom.
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Really, Disney? Really? Do you think we have come to the point as a society that we can’t even allow guns to be seen by children for fear that it will cause them to become crazed, blood thirsty psychopaths? Do you really think guns are so evil that the mere sight of one will cause blood to run in the streets? Give me a break! Disney cartoons from that era have featured firearms literally more times than I can count. They’ve depicted firearms in terms of being a legitimate means of self defense, as a means to take game animals, and they have shown firearms as the indispensable tool that they are for every cowboy
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and cowgirl of the old west. Several generations have now been brought up with Disney cartoons that have depicted firearms as an integral part of their plot, and now you are telling me that we as a society can no longer handle it?… That our children must be completely isolated from the mere sight of a cartoon gun? Ridiculous! No one outside of Disney can definitively say why they would choose this extremely misguided approach to self censorship, but I find it very disturbing. Did they choose to do this because they are anti-gun? Did they do it because they actually believe that kids seeing firearms would be detrimental? Perhaps they are just so afraid of the loony liberal soccer mom’s that might email them about it that they felt it was just the easiest path to take. I dont know the answer to the question of “why” they are doing this, but my response to them is the same no matter what… SHAME ON YOU, DISNEY! SHAME ON YOU! If Disney is actually concerned about child safety with regards to firearms, then I would suggest they team up with the NRA and devote some significant airtime to letting Eddie Eagle educate children about what to do if they find a gun. Not allowing children to be exposed to even the sight of a gun is not the answer. In fact, that’s what gets kids killed. The responsible thing to do is to talk to kids about guns. Tell them about the dangers, and educate them about how to be safe. Disney has a captive audience to say the least, and they should be doing everything they can to educate children (and parents) in our nation about gun safety. Disney should be doing their part to give children the knowledge that they need to keep them safe if they do ever happen to find a gun. Spreading the message of “Stop. Don’t touch. Leave the area. Tell an adult.” is the path they should be taking. If Disney actually wants to make a difference when it comes to the safety of children, then they should be providing the millions of children that watch their network with useful information about firearms that will actually prevent accidents. Disney sticking their heads in the sand and hoping that kids never see what a gun looks like is not the answer. Talking openly and honestly about gun safety is what will actually help children. How great would it be if an entire generation that is going to grow up watching the Disney Channel could be exposed to such valuable information about gun safety? What Disney is currently doing is misguided and extremely dangerous. They are not helping to keep kids safe, and they are being extremely counterproductive towards preventing gun accidents in America. About: Eric at the Gunmart Blog – Eric is a gun blogger, firearms enthusiast, and sorry excuse for a hunter. He is also an AmmoLand Shoting Sports News Columnist. Leave him some comments on this article before you go. You can also follow Eric on Facebook, Twitter and at his blog, Gunmart. Visit: GunmartBlog.com Tags: Disney Channel, Eddie Eagle, Gun Safety, GunMart, Mickey Mouse, NRA
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