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Shooters can enter the Champion Range Contest at www.ChampionBackyard.com. A compelling 200-word essay describing why they are the perfect contestant to receive a fully-outfitted shooting range system is all it takes to win. To submit essays and see the official rules, go to www.ChampionBackyard.com.

Champion Targets Announces Third-Annual Range Contest AUG 02, 2011 06:58P.M.

Amazing Prize Packages Three lucky shooters will each be awarded a personal shooting range system. The grand prize is a fully-loaded shooting range system worth more than $1,700. Two additional prize packages also include some great Champion gear. All of the shooting range systems are filled with the latest and greatest from Champion—trap throwers, VisiColor targets, eye and ear protection, shooting accessories and more. Check out the complete prize packages and see some suggested range layouts online at www.ChampionBackyard.com.

Champion Targets Announces Third-Annual Range Contest – Online Entry Now Open

New from Champion: Stunning VisiColor Zombie Targets Champion’s latest targets are VisiColor Zombies. These targets deliver vivid, high-resolution images for ultimate realism. VisiColor technology indicates different shot zones with different colors. Bright radiation green color show hits to vital zones. Body shots deliver fluorescent yellow reactions. Misses and accidental hit to hostages and background areas appear white. Look for these targets to arrive on store shelves by Labor Day. Two different VisiColor Zombie Target variety packs will be available; both consisting of three designs with two targets each. Bulk packs featuring two additional designs will also be on sale. To see “Eddie the Executive” and his freaky friends, visit www.championtarget.com/targets/interactive/visicolor_zombie.aspx.

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Champion Traps and Targets ONALASKA, Wis. --(Ammoland.com)- Champion announces the third annual Range Contest. This promotion gives shooters a chance to win a fully-outfitted personal shooting range system worth more than $1,700—all with a 200-word online essay submission. Two additional prize packages are also up for grabs. Legendary exhibition shooter Tom Knapp will determine the finalists. Contest Details

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Such is the case in New York. Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s 2011-2012 budget allows the DOB to use money from the conservation fund to balance the state’s budget, a proposal that has put the USFWS on notice.

New York Could Lose Millions in Wildlife Funds

“Even if the DOB has no intent on using conservation fund money for other reasons than its intent, the fact that the budget allows for them to do so is enough for the USFWS to withhold P-R (Pittman-Robertson) and other funding,” DEC Division of Fish, Wildlife and Marine Resources Assistant Director Doug Stang said July 5 in the Register-Star. “The conservation fund would be in deep trouble without it.”

AUG 02, 2011 05:47P.M. New York Could Lose Millions in Wildlife Funds New York governor’s budget proposes a raid on the NY conservation funds. By Justin McDaniel

New York originally had until July 15 to address concerns raised by the USFWS about the diversion of wildlife funds, but the state was given a 30-day extension to amend its budget or risk losing the federal money. “The Pittman-Robertson and Dingell-Johnson programs provide crucial funding to manage the nation’s wildlife and fisheries,” said Hannibal Bolton, Assistant Director of the Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Program. “The Fish and Wildlife Service closely monitors situations such as this one in New York and stands ready to take the necessary action.” For fiscal year 2011, New York was apportioned $9,133,327 in DingellJohnson and $11,215,150 in Pittman-Robertson grant funding—for a grand total of $20,348,477. New York could now be in jeopardy of losing some or all of that money. NRAHuntersRights.org “This issue needs to get fixed and fixed faster than the federal government wants to pull our funding,” said New York Sportfishing Federation Director Bob Danielson. “In this fiscal climate we need every dollar we can get.”

Fairfax, VA--(Ammoland.com)- The New York Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is facing the loss of up to $20 million from its share of federal Pittman-Robertson and Dingell-Johnson funding as the result of a budget proposal that would allow New York’s Department of Budget (DOB) to tap into the state’s conservation fund.

This isn’t the first time a state has proposed to divert wildlife funds. Arizona, Connecticut, Illinois, Kansas, New Jersey and South Dakota have all been guilty in the past of trying to use hunters’ dollars to boost their bottom lines.

The Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration and Dingell-Johnson Sport Fish Restoration Acts levy an excise tax on the sale of firearms, ammunition, archery equipment, fishing equipment, motorboat and small engine fuels, and this money is returned to the states each year via grants from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS).

It’s also not the first time a New York governor has raided —or proposed to raid— the conservation fund. Former Gov. Mario Cuomo, Andrew’s father, raided the fund to the tune of $20 million in 1990, although $15 million was later returned.

State fish and wildlife agencies in turn use these funds to manage fish and wildlife populations, acquire and improve habitat, fund hunter education, provide public hunting, fishing and boating access, and build and maintain public shooting ranges, among others. Hunters and anglers have contributed an astounding $13.7 billion in these excise taxes since 1937.

Now, 21 years later, history stands to repeat itself, unless New York rescinds the language in its budget that allows for conservation fund dollars to be used for something other than their intended purpose. About: For the most up-to-date information about your hunting rights there’s just one source: www.NRAhuntersrights.org.

But in order to receive this valuable federal funding, which is allotted based on a formula that accounts for a state’s land area and total number of paid hunting and fishing license holders, states must agree not to spend license money and other dedicated wildlife funding on purposes outside of wildlife conservation. If they do, they risk losing their federal apportionments.

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wetland complex formed by the confluence of the Bad, Cass, Flint, Shiawassee, and Tittabawassee Rivers. The Flats include a diversity of natural and managed wetlands that have historically been a critical waterfowl and waterbird stopover area in the Great Lakes region. The Flats also provide many additional ecological and societal benefits, including habitat for other wetland-dependent fish and wildlife, flood control and abatement, water quality improvement, and areas for outdoor-based recreation and education.

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Ducks Unlimited Receives $1.5 Million For Shiawassee AUG 02, 2011 05:06P.M. Ducks Unlimited Receives $1.5 Million For Shiawassee Funding received for restoration work in Saginaw Bay Watershed.

This restoration has two important impacts. The restored wetlands will provide a key connection between other restored wetlands and the Shiawassee River, providing valuable habitat for fish, waterfowl, and other wetland-dependant species. It will also improve water quality as it moves downstream towards the Saginaw Bay. Saginaw Bay Watershed Initiative Network and Dow Chemical Company provided financial support. DU also received letters of support from several sources including U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, United States Geological Survey, Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Saginaw Bay WIN, and the Shiawassee Flats Citizens and Hunters Association. The grant was awarded through the Sustain Our Great Lakes, whose mission is to sustain, restore, and protect fish, wildlife, and habitat in the Great Lakes basin by leveraging funding, building conservation capacity, and focusing partners and resources toward key ecological issues. “Restorations of this magnitude are difficult to come by not only in the Saginaw Bay watershed, but anywhere in the Great Lakes basin,” said Dane Cramer, regional biologist at DU’s Great Lakes/Atlantic Regional Office. “This project will make appreciable impacts to the thousands of waterfowl that migrate through Saginaw Bay and the Shiawassee Flats area every spring and autumn as well as important fish species and other wetland denizens.”

Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge

With more than a million supporters, Ducks Unlimited is the world’s largest and most effective wetland and waterfowl conservation organization with more than 12 million acres conserved. The United States alone has lost more than half of its original wetlands − nature’s most productive ecosystem − and continues to lose more than 80,000 wetland acres each year.

Ducks Unlimited Ann Arbor, Mich. --(Ammoland.com)- A $1.5 million grant will make an impressive impact on conservation in the Saginaw Bay region of Michigan with the help of Ducks Unlimited.

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DU has been awarded funds to restore emergent wetlands to 940 acres of land currently in agricultural use at Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge. The $1.5 million grant was formally awarded by Sustain Our Great Lakes at a ceremony that took place at Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge in Trenton, Mich. on Friday. SOGL awarded the funds through the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, the federal program designed to target the most significant problems in the Great Lakes ecosystem, including habitat conservation, invasive aquatic species, non-point source pollution and contaminated sediment. The project lies within the Shiawassee Flats, a 40,000-acre floodplain

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Compared to the same time period in 2010, tax obligations were up 18.5 percent for pistols and revolvers, up 7.19 percent for firearms (other)/ long guns and up 0.74 percent for ammunition (shells and cartridges).

Firearms Industry Excise Tax Obligations Up 8 Percent

About NSSF The National Shooting Sports Foundation is the trade association for the firearms industry. Its mission is to promote, protect and preserve hunting and the shooting sports. Formed in 1961, NSSF has a membership of more than 6,000 manufacturers, distributors, firearms retailers, shooting ranges, sportsmen’s organizations and publishers. For more information, log on to www.nssf.org.

AUG 02, 2011 05:00P.M. Firearms Industry Excise Tax Obligations Up 8 Percent Gun sales and Ammunition sales keeping strong record pace.

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Outdoor Channel Becomes Pinnacle Sponsor for 2012 SHOT Show AUG 02, 2011 03:40P.M. Firearms and Ammunition Excise Tax Collection Chart

Outdoor Channel Becomes Pinnacle Sponsor for 2012 SHOT Show

National Shooting Sports Foundation National Shooting Sports Foundation NEWTOWN, Conn --(Ammoland.com)- The latest Firearms and Ammunition Excise Tax Collection report released by the Department of the Treasury indicates that firearm and ammunition manufacturers reported tax liabilities of $110.1 million in the first calendar quarter of 2011, up 8.2 percent over the same period last year.

NEWTOWN, Conn --(Ammoland.com)- Outdoor Channel, America’s leader in Outdoor TV, has signed on as a Pinnacle-level sponsor for the 2012 Shooting, Hunting and Outdoor Trade (SHOT) Show. The SHOT Show is owned by the National Shooting Sports Foundation, the trade association for the firearms, ammunition, hunting and shooting sports industry, and is produced and managed by Reed Exhibitions.

The report, which covers the time period of Jan. 1 through March 31, shows that $37.12 million was due in taxes for pistols and revolvers, $33.71 million for firearms (other)/ long guns and $39.27 million for ammunition (shells and cartridges).

The show is the largest of its kind in the world, attracting nearly 60,000

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attendees and more than 1,600 companies exhibiting firearms, ammunition, outdoor apparel, law enforcement, optics, cutlery and related products and services.

Expo Convention Center. Outdoor Channel’s booth will be L-215 in the Sands Lobby on the upper level. The SHOT Show will run January 17-20 at the Sands Expo Convention Center in Las Vegas. Learn more about the show at www.shotshow.org. About NSSF The National Shooting Sports Foundation is the trade association for the firearms industry. Its mission is to promote, protect and preserve hunting and the shooting sports. Formed in 1961, NSSF has a membership of more than 6,000 manufacturers, distributors, firearms retailers, shooting ranges, sportsmen’s organizations and publishers. For more information, log on to www.nssf.org. NSSF is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2011. Learn about the Foundation’s history at www.nssf.org/50.

Outdoorchannel TV Outdoor Channel offers popular programming that captures the authentic excitement of the hunting, fishing, shooting, off-road, adventure and conservation lifestyles. The national cable network takes viewers across the country and around the world, sharing unmatched thrills and adventures through the eyes of esteemed outdoor personalities and the industry’s top celebrities. It can be viewed on multiple platforms, including high definition, video-on-demand, as well as online via OutdoorChannel.com.

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NSSF Looking For Retailers to Join Lawsuit

“This marks the second year in a row Outdoor Channel has stepped up to become a top-tier sponsor of the SHOT Show, reflecting the network’s commitment to the outdoor industry and all that the industry’s premier trade show stands for,” said Chris Dolnack, NSSF senior vice president and chief marketing officer.

AUG 02, 2011 03:34P.M. NSSF Looking For Retailers to Join Lawsuit NSSF has asked us to send all of our wholesaler members the following notice and information.

Outdoor Channel’s sponsorship includes being the official title sponsor of NSSF’s State of the Industry Event, badge holders and information and navigation stations, plus signage, advertising and celebrity autograph advantages. “We’re proud of our longstanding partnership with the NSSF and as a pinnacle-level sponsor of the 2012 SHOT Show, we look forward to providing another platform for outdoor enthusiasts to connect with Outdoor Channel’s popular content and leading personalities,” said Tom Hornish, Chief Operating Officer, Outdoor Channel. “We’re committed to finding innovative ways to engage with our loyal base of fans and partners. By actively participating in high-profile industry events such as SHOT Show, we are able to reinforce our definitive leadership role as the principal media and entertainment brand for outdoor enthusiasts nationwide. Stay tuned for more information on the exciting elements planned for this year’s show.”

National Shooting Sports Foundation NEWTOWN, Conn --(Ammoland.com)- Dear Federal Firearms Licensee: As you may know, the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) has announced that it will begin requiring the approximately 8,500 firearms retailers in the Southwest border states

Outdoor Channel’s prime headquarters at SHOT Show will be in Bassano meeting rooms 2601-2505 in the Venetian Hotel adjoining the Sands

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(Texas, New Mexico, Arizona and California) to keep records of and report to ATF sales made to the same individual – within a five (5) business day period – of more than one semi-automatic rifle that accepts a detachable magazine greater than .22 caliber (Multiple Sales Reporting of Certain Semi-automatic Rifles).

Sincerely,

ATF has stated it is imposing this requirement pursuant to its “demand letter” authority under the Gun Control Act. This week, ATF began sending “demand letters” to border state firearms retailers implementing this new multiple sales record keeping and reporting requirement effective August 14, 2011.

Lawrence G. Keane SVP, Assistant Secretary & General Counsel National Shooting Sports Foundation

The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) – the trade association for America’s firearms industry – will be filing a lawsuit challenging the legal authority of the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and ATF under the Gun Control Act to impose this new multiple sales reporting requirement. When Congress authorized the reporting of multiple sales of handguns it could have required the same for the sale of long guns, but it did not. ATF is clearly exceeding its lawful authority under the Gun Control Act. Current ATF Acting Director Ken Melson himself has previously questioned ATF’s legal authority to impose this new requirement.

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Record Shooting Industry Masters Participation Aids First Shots

NSSF is looking for individual firearms retailers who have received an ATF demand letter to join NSSF in its lawsuit against the DOJ and ATF.

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NSSF continues to encourage all retailers, not just those along the Southwest border, to continue to cooperate with ATF and report any suspicious activity. However, our primary legal concern is that this is the proverbial “slippery slope”. If ATF is allowed to require this recordkeeping and reporting requirement of law-abiding retailers in these four states simply by sending a letter demanding the information, than there is no record or report ATF cannot require of any licensee (manufacturer, distributor or retailer), anywhere in the country. ATF would simply need to send a “demand letter” to the licensee for the information it wishes. Congress has not given ATF this much discretion; otherwise the protections afforded licensees by Congress under the Gun Control Act, as amended, would be rendered meaningless.

Record Shooting Industry Masters Participation Aids First Shots

NSSF will be funding all legal fees and expenses associated with its lawsuit. Retailers who choose to participate in the case will have no financial obligation. We believe that having a cross-section of retailers (e.g., dealers from different states, dealers located far from the border – like northern California, dealers that sell modern sporting rifles, dealers that do not sell modern sporting rifles, dealers that have multiple locations, and mom-n-pop dealers) will strengthen the case.

National Shooting Sports Foundation NEWTOWN, Conn --(Ammoland.com)- A record 370 shooters from around the firearms industry competed at the sprawling 2,000-acre Rockcastle Shooting Center in Park City, Ky., at the ninth annual Shooting Industry Masters. Organized by FMG Publications, the event brought industry members together for a great cause: to raise money for NSSF’s First Shots program.

NSSF continues to urge all retailers to report any suspicious activity to law enforcement. As a representative of Guns Galore, LLC of Killeen, Texas, whose actions helped prevent an attempted terrorist attack at Ft. Hood, noted an “obligation to ensure the safety of our community.”

All money raised from the event will help introduce new people to the shooting sports and firearms safety at local ranges across the country.

Thank you for your attention to this important matter. If you are interested in being part of this precedent setting lawsuit, please contact me at 203-426-1320 or lkeane@nssf.org.

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VanderWoude Named to NSSF Range Advisory Committee AUG 02, 2011 03:18P.M. VanderWoude Named to NSSF Range Advisory Committee

NSSF First Shots Manager Tisma Juett in action at the Shooting Industry Masters. “For all of the members who attended the Shooting Industry Masters, purchased raffle tickets, sponsored side matches, participated in side matches and supported both the live and online auction, we at First Shots thank you,” said Tisma Juett, NSSF’s manager of First Shots. “We would like to especially thank FMG Publications for its generous support of the First Shots program through the Shooting Industry Masters.”

VanderWoude Named to NSSF Range Advisory Committee NEWTOWN, Conn --(Ammoland.com)- Doug VanderWoude, range program manager for AcuSport Corporation, is the newest member of the NSSF Range Advisory Committee.

His 30-year career began as a firearms and fishing tackle buyer for a retail store and included later successfully founding an indoor range and retail operation, all qualifying him perfectly for this advisory committee. The committee is a guiding force in NSSF’s range-policy development and -decision making, and as a committee member, VanderWoude will assist NSSF members who are either researching the idea of opening a range/retail store or looking for ways to improve their sales practices.

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“Having been in 85 different ranges in the last 12 months, I am happy to share my observations,” he said. About NSSF The National Shooting Sports Foundation is the trade association for the firearms industry. Its mission is to promote, protect and preserve hunting and the shooting sports. Formed in 1961, NSSF has a membership of more than 6,000 manufacturers, distributors, firearms retailers, shooting ranges, sportsmen’s organizations and publishers. For more information, log on to www.nssf.org. Tags: AcuSport, Board Apporintments, NSSF, Shooting Industry News, Shooting Ranges

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“The industry has once again recognized Ruger for the highquality, innovative product designs that we have produced in direct response to our Voice of the Customer program,” said President and CEO Mike Fifer.

Ruger LC9 Named 2011 Handgun of the Year AUG 02, 2011 03:02P.M.

“Our top priority is to make the products our customers are asking for, and the LC9 and Gunsite Scout Rifle were designed on this premise. The fact that we have now won the Handgun of the Year award four consecutive years, and a record setting seven times total, demonstrates our transition to the leading American handgun manufacturer,” Fifer concluded.

Ruger LC9 Named 2011 Handgun of the Year

“We could not be more pleased to have two of our firearms receive product of the year recognition,” said Vice President of Sales & Marketing Chris Killoy. “The Ruger Gunsite Scout Rifle was created in conjunction with world-class training center Gunsite Academy and has proven to be a credible and affordable rendition of Col. Jeff Cooper’s Scout Rifle concept. We want to thank our retailers and other industry partners for this tremendous recognition.” Ruger is especially honored that the Ruger Gunsite Scout Rifle received this special recognition as this was the final firearm designed by Roy Melcher, one of the most prolific and talented designers the firearms industry has ever known. Over the years, Roy had made significant contributions to the Ruger product line, providing design guidance on the Mini-14®, Redhawk®, GP100®, 77/22®, M77® MKII, and P85®. Roy lost his battle with cancer in December 2010 and is greatly missed by his friends at Ruger and across the industry. Recognizing his final contribution to the firearms community with the “Rifle of the Year” award is a fitting tribute to a great designer.

Ruger LC9 Lightweight Compact 9mm Pistol

The awards were presented during the 9th Annual Shooting Industry Masters on July 22-23, 2011 at the Rockcastle Shooting Center, Park Mammoth Resort in Park City, KY. The Academy, a 500-member group consisting of manufacturers, editors, writers, distributors and retailers from within the shooting industry, votes to honor outstanding achievements in product design and service to the industry. For more information on the Ruger LC9 and Ruger Gunsite Scout Rifle, along with the extensive line of award-winning pistols, rifles, revolvers and shotguns, visit www.Ruger.com or Facebook.com/Ruger Ruger Firearms Tags: 9mm, Awards, Firearms News, New Guns, Ruger, Second Amendment, Sturm Ruger & Company

Southport, CT --(Ammoland.com)- Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE: RGR) is proud to announce the Ruger LC9 has been named the 2011 Handgun of the Year by the Shooting Industry Academy of Excellence. Ruger has received this honor four years in a row – an unprecedented accomplishment in the firearms industry. Ruger also received the “Rifle of the Year” award for the Ruger Gunsite Scout Rifle, a second testament to the innovative design work at Ruger.

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Speaking of the press, what’s equally tragic is that the Obama-mania media are jumping on the executive-power runaway express. Just this past Thursday, CNN’s website ran an article by Jack Balkin, a constitutional law expert at Yale, titled “3 ways Obama could bypass Congress.” (Do you think CNN would have extended the same clemency from Congress to former President George W. Bush?)

Lead Obama Not Into Temptation AUG 02, 2011 02:51P.M. Lead Obama Not Into Temptation By Chuck Norris

As The New York Times reported at the beginning of last year, Obama’s exploits to bypass Congress are intended to “advance energy, environmental, fiscal and other domestic policy priorities.” We now can add America’s border problems to those, as Obama also elaborated last week that the temptation to bypass Congress includes “not just immigration reform.” No wonder the crowd began to chant “Yes, we can!” (Tragically, it seems that too many citizens want a Führer more than they do a president.)

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Do we really want a power-hungry rogue president who continually is tempted to bypass Congress? Will we continue to allow unilateral power to our president to follow his own political whims and desires? Do we want a supreme leader who constantly seeks ways to justify dodging our bicameral government — the very checks and balances of our republic? When he avoids Congress, is he not also trampling on the Constitution and its mandates for separation of powers and teamwork among our three branches of government?

Dallas, TX - -(Ammoland.com)- Last week, when President Barack Obama spoke to the National Council of La Raza, he said something that should alarm every American. He confessed that he’d like to “bypass Congress and change the laws” on his own. He added, “Believe me; the idea of doing things on my own is very tempting. I promise you.”

Has the president forgotten his oath of office, “I do solemnly swear that I will faithfully execute the office of president of the United States and will, to the best of my ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States”?

He doesn’t need to promise us. We believe him, because we’ve been watching his rogue behavior since the moment he entered office. Way back in February 2010, even The New York Times unveiled his modus operandi, in its report “Obama Making Plans to Use Executive Power.” It summarized, “With much of his legislative agenda stalled in Congress, President Obama and his team are preparing an array of actions using his executive power to advance energy, environmental, fiscal and other domestic policy priorities. [read gun control]“

Mr. President, I strongly suggest you meditate upon the legal genius of Joseph Story, a justice of the U.S. Supreme Court from 1811 to 1845 (appointed by President James Madison). Justice Story wrote: “The duty imposed upon (the president) to take care, that the laws be faithfully executed, follows out the strong injunctions of his oath of office, that he will ‘preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution.’ The great object of the executive department is to accomplish this purpose.”

Obama’s unauthorized war in Libya was just one more wayward decision in a long line of executive-power-run-amok choices, taken despite the fact that top Pentagon lawyers considered his unilateral Libyan invasion to be illegal “hostilities.” And according to congressional testimony, his own lawyers in the Office of Legal Counsel were asked to soft-pedal their views so as to curb any further violation allegations.

Wow, how Justice Story’s words fly in the face of President Obama’s thoughts about bypassing Congress. No wonder Thomas Jefferson passionately proclaimed: “I wish it were possible to obtain a single amendment to our Constitution … taking from the federal government the power of borrowing.”

What alarms me is that these perversions of power are coming from not only the highest office in the land but also Obama’s advisers and team (including his lawyers). In his speech to the National Council of La Raza, the president also explained that he was taking his cues from others: “I know some people want me to bypass Congress and change the laws on my own.”

God, lead Obama not into doing-things-on-his-own temptation.

Of course, Obama knew that to do so at the outset of the debt debates would have ensured his political downfall. On the other hand, swooping down in the last hour on Capitol Hill from 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. with his Democratic majority in the Senate to save the economy from hopeless partisan gridlock would surely put him on the front page of Savior Daily!

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Senator Inhofe’s Spent Brass Measure Benefits Gun Owners

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.

AmmoLand Gun News WASHINGTON, D.C. --(Ammoland.com)- U.S. Sen. Jim Inhofe (ROkla.), a senior member of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC), successfully added an amendment to the committee-passed National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2012, making fired small arms cartridges available for commercial sale with certain restrictions.

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It also requires the U.S. Secretary of Defense to ensure compliance with managing commercial sale of spent ammunition.

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Senator Inhofe’s Spent Brass Measure Benefits Gun Owners

“My amendment provides a unique opportunity for the commercial sale of spent small arms cartridges,” said Inhofe. “This is beneficial from a cost saving standpoint. Having worked on this issue for some time, I am pleased to have made this progress. Those that care about Second Amendment Rights have put much effort into this as well.”

AUG 02, 2011 02:32P.M. Senator Inhofe’s Spent Brass Measure Benefits Gun Owners

NRA-ILA Executive Director Chris W. Cox said, “It is common sense that serviceable and safe military spent brass cases are made available for commercial sale as militarysourced spent brass cases are of the calibers most widely used for marksmanship training and competition by civilians.” “In addition to being a revenue source for military bases, reloaded ammunition costs considerably less, and every gun owner and hunter can appreciate the savings during these tough economic times. We are grateful for Senator Inhofe’s leadership to help ensure the continued availability of these spent casings by civilians.”

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Of the 550 black bear observations reported so far this year, 76 percent were lone bears. Only 24 percent of observations reported multiple bears; typically these groups are sow with cubs, sow with yearling, or multiple yearling bears seen together. Of the total observations, 81 percent occurred in April, May, or June.

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First Year Of Black Bear & Bobcat Online Reporting Site Successful

In addition to location information, observers are asked about the observation site habitat. Most black bears are reported along roads/roadsides or in residential areas. Play It Safe Black bears are powerful wild animals. They can move with astonishing speed and should be treated with caution and respect. But wildlife officials say attacks by black bears on humans are very rare.

AUG 02, 2011 02:07P.M. First Year Of Black Bear & Bobcat Online Reporting Site Successful

Olver has the following advice for people who may encounter a bear: “If a bear is near your home, wave your arms and make noise to scare the bear away from a safe position. If you find yourself unexpectedly close to a bear, back away slowly, do not turn and run. Go inside or take refuge in a vehicle and wait for the bear to leave. In most cases bears are attracted to homes because of easily available food found in bird feeders, pet dishes and garbage cans. If the bear has found food one or more times, it will likely return. When food is no longer available, the visits will likely stop.” Bobcat More than 300 bobcats have been reported via the online reporting site by 170 individuals. Unlike black bears, bobcats are to be reported statewide. Bobcats have been reported in 56 of 72 counties (pdf). Only 8 percent of observations report sightings of multiple bobcats. Bobcats were observed in upland forests (30 percent of observations) followed by roads/roadsides (15 percent of observations) most frequently.

Wisconsin DNR MADISON, WI --(Ammoland.com)- The first year of an online site developed to collect reports of black bear and bobcat sightings from citizens produced more than 800 reports.

Trail cameras — often placed in the woods as scouting tools or as a hobby – accounted for 47 percent of bobcat observations. These photographs are especially valuable for documenting bobcats as they are secretive animals and tracking their distribution is often difficult. Photos of bobcats or black bears can be sent to wildlife management directly from the reporting form. All photos can be viewed on the department’s trail camera gallery.

This information has been valuable in documenting presence and range expansion for both species, according to wildlife biologists. “Given that black bears are common in the northern third of Wisconsin, we are taking a special interest in sightings within areas designated as ‘occasional’ or ‘rare’ on the distribution map,” said Brian Dhuey wildlife surveys researcher with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. Black bear population and distribution in Wisconsin information is available on the DNR website.

People can continue to report bobcat sightings statewide and black bear sighting in the southern one-third of Wisconsin. These reports are adding to biologists’ knowledge of where these animals are calling home in Wisconsin.

Black bears have been reported in 51 of Wisconsin’s 72 counties in 2011 via the online reporting site. Of those 51 counties, 23 lie in the rare or occasionally sighted areas on the black bear distribution map.

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Brian Dhuey (608) 221-6342 or Jes Rees (608) 221-6360.

“Many times these southern bears are young males that are dispersing after being emancipated from their mothers,” said Linda Olver, DNR bear biologist. “However, we have also had reports of sows with young in both Iowa and Sauk counties.”

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ordering system in the industry. Several months of research that included numerous focus group sessions, retailer visits, and user surveys went into the development of the new system. The resulting solution improves on the system that is already identified as the leading ordering website in the industry. Enhanced search and navigation makes it easier for users to find the products they need, monitor availability on merchandise they want, and replenish standard stocking items with the press of a button.

ACUSPORT Launches The Next Generation Of Their E-Online Ordering System AUG 02, 2011 01:51P.M. ACUSPORT Launches The Next Generation Of Their E-Online Ordering System

Users will find the new version of e-Online functionally very similar to the existing ordering system making the transition to the new site very easy. For example, core features such as “dealer lock” and our 2% release discount will not change with this new version. “Based on feedback from our retailers, the goal when building the new system was to keep the functionality as close to the existing system as possible,” stated Electronic Business Manager, Mark Albright. “While the user will find some new features and things may look a little different, the new site is basically the same e-OnLine system our retailers are accustomed to using, only better!”

AcuSport Corporation is the leading distributor of shooting and hunting products.

AcuSport Corporation is the leading distributor of shooting and hunting products. Based in Bellefontaine, Ohio, AcuSport Corporation is a nationwide distributor of shooting and hunting products with regional sales offices in Pennsylvania, Georgia, Minnesota, Texas, Montana and California. Independent retailers who would like to place an order, please call 1800-543-3150 or visit www.AcuSport.com for additional information.

AcuSport BELLEFONTAINE, OHIO --(Ammoland.com)- AcuSport Corporation, a leading distributor of shooting and hunting products, provides customized solutions that are specifically designed to increase the growth and profitability of independent retail businesses through their CustomerLink brand.

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The e-OnLine ordering system is a key component of that offering. The system provides retailers with a full-featured, state-of-the-art platform to research and order products. AcuSport is pleased to release the latest edition of e-OnLine to their retailer base today. AcuSport is committed to providing retailers with the best online

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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.

Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Announces Grants for Pennsylvania

Allen thanked RMEF volunteers and fundraiser attendees for building the organization’s conservation impact in Pennsylvania and across elk country, saying, “Because of their amazing passion and generous support, we’re doing some great things locally and a national conservation milestone is within reach.”

AUG 02, 2011 11:27A.M. Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Announces Grants for Pennsylvania

RMEF grants will help fund the following 2011 projects: • Armstrong County–Provide sponsorship for Armstrong County Sportsmen and Conservation League 2011 Youth Field Day to introduce students to traditional outdoor recreation and conservation. • Bedford County–Provide sponsorship for Everett Sportsmen Junior Rifle Club 2011 to introduce students to traditional outdoor recreation and conservation. • Blair County–Provide sponsorship for Keystone Sportsmen for Youth 2011 Field Day to introduce students to traditional outdoor recreation and conservation. • Cameron County–Maintain and refurbish state game lands to improve 2,050 acres of habitat for elk, deer, turkey, grouse and other wildlife. Projects include lime, fertilizer and herbicide applications, seeding and mowing (also affects Centre, Clearfield, Clinton and Elk counties).

Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation MISSOULA, Mont. --(Ammoland.com)- Improving elk habitat and introducing thousands of students to traditional outdoor recreation and conservation are the main themes in a list of 2011 grants for Pennsylvania from the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation.

• Clarion County–Provide sponsorship for Clarion County 2011 Youth Field Day to introduce students to traditional outdoor recreation and conservation.

All together, the new RMEF grants total $68,694 and affect Armstrong, Bedford, Blair, Cameron, Centre, Clarion, Clearfield, Clinton, Dauphin, Elk, Erie, Fayette, Lehigh, Lycoming, McKean, Mercer, Montgomery, Potter, Sullivan, Washington and Westmoreland counties, plus Philadelphia.

• Dauphin County–Provide sponsorship for Capital Area Sportsmen for Youth 2011 Field Day to introduce students to traditional outdoor recreation and conservation.

“This year, our grants will cover the costs of seed, fertilizer, herbicide–as well as lime and a paper-mill byproduct used to improve soil conditions–to enhance forage for elk and other wildlife,” said David Allen, RMEF president and CEO.

• Elk County–Refurbish 50 acres of forage openings to improve grazing conditions for elk and other wildlife on State Game Lands #311. Project involves application of a byproduct (biosolids) from Domtar-Johnsonburg Paper Mill to improve soil pH (also affects McKean County); provide sponsorship for Elk County 2011 Youth Field Day to introduce students to traditional outdoor recreation and conservation.

“We’re pleased to support the Pennsylvania Game Commission and Pennsylvania Department of Natural Resources in this important work.”

• Erie County–Provide sponsorship for Edinboro University Highlander Archery 2011 to engage students in traditional outdoor recreation and conservation.

Three additional projects have statewide interest.

Allen said about 2,100 acres of habitat will be enhanced via 2011 grants in Pennsylvania.

• Fayette County–Provide sponsorship for Fayette Gun Club 2011 Youth Shooting Day to introduce students to traditional outdoor recreation and conservation.

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• Lehigh County–Sponsor Camp Compass Academy 2011 to introduce students to traditional outdoor recreation and conservation.

organizations. Since 1985, RMEF and its partners have completed 242 different conservation and education projects in Pennsylvania with a combined value of more than $20.5 million.

• Mercer County–Provide sponsorship for Mercer County 2011 Youth Conservation Camp to introduce students to traditional outdoor recreation and conservation.

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.

• Montgomery County–Provide sponsorship for Lower Pottsgrove Sportsmen’s Association 2011 Youth Program to introduce students to traditional outdoor recreation and conservation. • Philadelphia–Provide sponsorship for Pennsylvania Master Naturalist 2011 Program, a pilot program to train participants for leadership in community conservation, restoration and education projects.

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• Potter County–Provide sponsorship for Coudersport Reservoir 2011 Youth Fishing Derby to engage students in traditional outdoor recreation and conservation.

AMMOLAND.COM SHOOTING SPORTS NEWS • Statewide–Provide sponsorship for Wildlife Leadership Academy 2011 to train students for community service in conservation; sponsor Pennsylvania Institute for Conservation Education 2011 Teacher Workshop; sponsor Pennsylvania 2011 National Archery in the Schools Program.

Virginia Citizens Defense League Meeting In Charlottesville, Va

• Sullivan County–Provide sponsorship for East Lycoming and Sullivan County School Districts 2011 Sixth Grade Outdoor Education to introduce students to traditional outdoor recreation and conservation (also affects Lycoming County); sponsor Sullivan County High School 2011 Shooting Sports.

AUG 02, 2011 11:22A.M. Virginia Citizens Defense League Meeting In Charlottesville, Va This Thursday Evening

• Washington County–Provide sponsorship for Allenport Rod and Gun Club Children’s 2011 Fishing Contest to introduce students to traditional outdoor recreation and conservation; sponsor California Hill Gun Club 2011 Scholastic Clay Target Program (also affects Fayette County); sponsor Pennsylvania Scholastic Clay Target Program 2011 Zone Shoots (also affects Fayette County); sponsor Roscoe Sportsmen’s Association 2011 Junior Trap League; sponsor Roscoe Sportsmen’s Association 2011 Youth Day. • Westmoreland County–Provide sponsorship for Kingston Veterans Sportsman Club 2011 Youth Field Day and Pheasant Hunt to introduce students to traditional outdoor recreation and conservation. Conservation 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. RMEF staff and volunteers select education projects to receive grants.

Virginia Citizens Defense League Covington VA --(Ammoland.com)- Charlottesville area membership meeting this Thursday! As with all VCDL membership meetings, it is open to the public.

Partners for 2011 projects in Pennsylvania include Pennsylvania Dept. of Conservation and Natural Resources, Pennsylvania Game Commission, numerous sportsmen and gun clubs, schools, businesses and many

This should be a very interesting meeting and a great chance to ask a

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firearms attorney some questions. It will also give you a chance to see the Rivannah Rifle and Pistol Club facilities if you have not done so before.

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Mule Deer Foundation Gaining Ground & Recognition in Washington State

Have you or a family member ever been arrested? Have you gone to court and had the charges dismissed and thought they would be wiped off your record? Have you had false charges filed against you or a temporary restraining order put out on you? How about your adult children; have they had a minor brush with the law? If so, you may have a blot on your record and don’t even realize it. This can come back to haunt you when you apply for a security clearance or a background check to purchase a gun or get a permit to carry.

AUG 02, 2011 11:15A.M. Mule Deer Foundation Gaining Ground & Recognition in Washington State

This coming Thursday we will discuss how to clear these things off your record, what to look for and why it matters. Our own Executive Member Mark Matthews will be leading the discussion and answering questions. The meeting will be held at Rivanna Rifle and Pistol Club in Charlottesville, VA. We will begin at 6:30 with a pot luck dinner. The main course and beverages will be supplied; bring a side dish if you can. If you are not able to bring a dish, don’t sweat it, just bring yourself…there will be plenty! We encourage you to bring guests as well. Please RSVP to Pat.Webb@VCDL.org so we have an idea of how many people we are feeding. In the subject line put the number of people attending the dinner portion of the meeting; example: 8/4 VCDL meeting-4 for dinner. Directions: Rivanna Rifle and Pistol Club www.RRPC.org Route 631 Charlottesville, VA 22903

Mule Deer Foundation SPOKANE, Wash. --(Ammoland.com)- The Mule Deer Foundation (MDF) is taking a strong hold in Washington.

• From Interstate 64, take exit #120 South (5th Street)

The six chapters that are currently organized in the state hold annual fundraising banquets to raise money for the conservation of mule deer, black-tailed deer and their habitat.

• Follow to the range on the right. There will be a sign just before the driveway.

Through MDF’s unique Chapter Rewards Program, a portion of the money raised can be allocated by local committee members for projects within the state.

• Follow the driveway straight up the hill to the clubhouse. About: Virginia Citizens Defense League, Inc. (VCDL). VCDL is an all-volunteer, non-partisan grassroots organization dedicated to defending the human rights of all Virginians. The Right to Keep and Bear Arms is a fundamental human right. Visit: www.vcdl.org

In addition to putting money towards local conservation projects, MDF members donate their time and talents for on-the-ground projects. Activities have included habitat clearing, guzzler installations and more.

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HAVA On-Target at Shooting Industry Masters AUG 02, 2011 11:09A.M. HAVA On-Target at Shooting Industry Masters Honored American Veterans Afield Supports Two Combat Heroes

Arrasmith Conservation Award by the Inland Northwest Wildlife Counci The Inland Empire Chapter out of Spokane was awarded MDF’s Sweat Equity Award last year for donating almost 500 hours of labor. This chapter was also awarded the Arrasmith Conservation Award by the Inland Northwest Wildlife Council (INWC). The INWC is the oldest and largest local non-profit wildlife conservation group in Washington. The Arrasmith Award is presented to organizations that have made a significant contribution to the enhancement of wildlife and habitat. The Mule Deer Foundation has a long history in Washington. Two chapters, the Yakima Chapter and the Skagit Valley Chapter in Mt. Vernon, have been in existence for over 15 years. Three more chapters, in Wenatchee, Winthrop and Spokane, have been raising money and working to improve local habitat for over a decade.

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If you are interested in becoming a part of this growing community, plan to attend one of the upcoming Washington banquets. The Columbia Basin Chapter will hold their annual fundraiser on Sat., Aug. 13, in Moses Lake.

Honored American Veterans Afield Longmeadow, MA --(Ammoland.com)- Honored American Veterans Afield (HAVA) and FMG Publications sponsored two American Heroes from Ft. Campbell at the annual Shooting Industry Masters event in Park City, KY on July 22-23, 2011.

The Okanogan County Chapter will host an event in Winthrop on Sat., Aug. 20. For more information, contact Regional Director Ron Knapp at 360-708-0898 or rknapp@muledeer.org.

These disabled soldiers were greeted with a 2-minute standing ovation by over 350 participants from the shooting industry who understand how their service and sacrifice exemplifies the commitment to freedom that America’s military personnel show every day.

About MDF The Mule Deer Foundation is one of the key conservation groups in North America working to restore, improve and protect mule deer, black-tailed deer and their habitat. With a focus on science and program efficiency, MDF has raised millions of dollars and put countless manhours on the ground for mission-critical projects. MDF acknowledges regulated hunting as a viable management component and is committed to recruitment and retention of youth into the shooting sports and conservation. Get involved at www.muledeer.org or call 1-888-375DEER.

These soldiers represented the hundreds of veterans that HAVA serves each year and exhibited the joy that HAVA activities brings to these American heroes as they begin to rebuild their lives after their service and considerable personal sacrifice. Representing the Army on the HAVA team was SSG David Jacks, a 22year veteran of 4 combat tours including Desert Storm in 1991 and Baghdad in 2005 who has won a Purple Heart and the Army Medal for Valor among other awards. And Captain Matt Moser of the 101st

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Airborne Division who suffered severe vertebrae damage while commanding convoys in Iraq – and now is in remission from cancer after numerous operations and several rounds of chemotherapy.

Mossberg North Haven, CT --(Ammoland.com)- O.F. Mossberg and Sons, Inc., the oldest family-owned and operated firearms company in America, announces an expansion of its sales representation agreement with The Evans Group, effective August 29, 2011.

“HAVA was honored to feature two highly decorated Army combat veterans on our Shooting Industry Masters team to demonstrate to the industry that the HAVA mission delivers tremendous benefits to real American heroes,” said Tom Taylor, HAVA Chairman.

Mossberg and The Evans Group first announced their partnership in September, 2010, when the agency was selected to represent the sporting firearms business in 14 mid-western states.

“Our sponsors know the value of our work in providing hunting and shooting opportunities to disabled veterans, and we invite all shooting industry companies to participate in this important work.”

Today’s announcement expands their current sales territory to 46 states nationwide (excluding TX, OK, AR and LA) and western Canada. The expanded agreement also includes the Technical Services Group (TSG), a division of The Evans Group, dedicated to the rapidly-growing public safety, law enforcement and military markets.

About HAVA HAVA is a 501[c]3 organization formed by companies in the shooting and outdoor industry with the purpose of raising awareness and further assisting disabled veterans with their healing process through guided hunts, shooting sports and other outdoor sports activities. The sustaining sponsor companies are Smith & Wesson, Yamaha, Crimson Trace, Leupold & Stevens, Surefire, Mossberg, Hornady, FMG Publications and the NRA among numerous contributing companies. Those companies who would like to learn more about the HAVA mission can do so at www.honoredveterans.org

For over 90 years Mossberg has been a leader in the design and manufacture of hunting, shooting, military and law enforcement firearms and long-recognized as one of the most innovative firearms manufacturers in U.S. history. In addition to being the largest shotgun manufacturer in America, Mossberg offers a complete line of bolt-action, lever-action and AR-style centerfire and rimfire rifles as well as overand-under shotguns.

Tags: HAVA, Honored American Veterans Afield, Shooting Industry Masters, Veteran Hunters, Veteran Outdoors, Veteran Shooters The Evans Group AMMOLAND.COM SHOOTING SPORTS NEWS The Evans Group, established in 1990, has extensive experience in the outdoors marketplace with dedicated focus on hunting, shooting and law enforcement. Their knowledgeable, committed sales force and strong business relationships with key distributors and retailers have earned the agency formal recognition as an industry leader.

Mossberg Expands Partnership with The Evans Group AUG 02, 2011 10:48A.M. Mossberg Expands Partnership with The Evans Group Including 46 States, National Law Enforcement and Western Canada Coverage.

“With our established relationships in the firearms industry and a customer service driven approach, our team is committed to helping Mossberg recognize its sales goals and provide exceptional customer service,” stated Mike Evans, Founding Partner and President of The Evans Group. “We are truly excited about the expansion of our partnership.” “As Mossberg continues a more aggressive approach in the marketplace, expanding our sales representation agreement with The Evans Group will be one of the keys to our ongoing success,” commented Tom Taylor, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for O.F. Mossberg & Sons, Inc. “Their dedicated focus to the hunting and firearms markets and industry-recognized customer service set The Evans

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coming up around the country. Frankly, I’m always amazed at the sheer number of competitive events that are listed in the two newsletters.

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There are also lots of other places to look. Many of the major shooting sports have a magazine written specifically for that venue, or you’ll find that one of the major “gun” magazines may have large sections devoted to a specific shooting venue. I frequently go on Google when I’m looking for info, and find just about anything. So when in doubt you can always search Google for shooting competitions to attend. For instance, I put in “3-gun matches” (be sure to put in quotes or you’ll get everything from nail guns to kitchen matches) and got about 295,000 results (in 0.25 seconds). WOW – that’s lots of results – and lots of events to check out. Try it on your favorite shooting sport – I know you’ll be as amazed as was I.

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Competitive Shooting Season is in Full Swing AUG 02, 2011 10:35A.M. Competitive Shooting Season is in Full Swing

Then, there are all the popular TV channels and programs that you can take a look at to see how your particular favorite competition is going. The “Sportsman Channel” is a major carrier of all kinds of competition coverage . Others include “Versus“, the “Outdoor Channel” – the chocked-full Wednesday night block plus 3-Gun Nation and various hunting shows; the “Discovery Channel” − Sons of Guns − about a gun shop that builds weird stuff; the “History Channel” − Top Shot – reality/competition w/guns; plus all the hunting shows that pop up on “ESPN”. There are also many regional cable systems that feature local hunting and gun shows, plus the local news shows, and even some “PBS” stations run hunting shows. Keep your eye out for your favorite venue. There will be something about it out there somewhere. Whatever competition you are shooting, besides the gear specific to that type of shooting, we recommend some core tools/gear for your range bag. Team Sig’s Max Michel • • Brownells Micro Magna Tip Screwdriver, plus the extra bits you need for the sights or other gun-specific repairs/adjustments. • • Hearing Protection Pad Cover to absorb sweat, and keep your ears more comfortable. • • Small leather or synthetic mat so you can lay your gun down on a safe, clean surface. Brownells.com • • Brownells Friction Defense Xtreme Gun Oil to keep your gun running in the heat in which you’ll be shooting.

Des Moines, Iowa – -(Ammoland.com)- Just in case you’ve not moved your rock lately and peaked out to take a look at our favorite industry, we’re right in the real heat of COMPETITION SEASON!!

• • Brownells Q-tips and Mops for clean up/out plus handy for oil application.

So, if you are of a competitive nature – or just love to shoot – or just want to watch and hang out with a gang of like-minded folks, check out what is going on in your favorite shooting sport.

• • Brownells chamber & bore brushes for cleaning out gunk from hard-to-reach places. In preparing for your matches, of course, we have all the ammo you may need, all the reloading components. If you need eyes and ears protection, we’re carrying the best the market has available. And once you’re doing your final gear check and you find you’ve got questions on what equipment to buy or how to use it successfully, please give our tech line a

As I’ve said several times before in these opening comments, I’m a faithful reader of Jim Shepards’s daily emails, The Shooting Wire and The Outdoor Wire in which he lists a whole lot of places you can go shoot and compete. This is always the first place I go to check out what is

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