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The M1 Garand, developed in the late 1930’s, carried the United States through World War II seeing action in every major battle. General Patton at the time called the M1 Garand “the greatest battle implement ever devised.”
Nearly 1 Million American Rifles Banned By A Stroke Of Obama’s Pen
The rifle is largely credited with giving American soldiers the advantage and securing victory for the allies.
MAY 17, 2011 07:49P.M. During the Korean War, nearly one million of these rifles were brought to South Korea and left with the South Korean government afterward. Now, South Korea wants to give American gun collectors the chance to get their hands on this unique piece of history.
Nearly 1 Million American Rifles Banned By A Stroke Of Barack Obama’s Pen
A piece of American history that Barack Obama would like to see go down the memory hole. That’s why I want as many Americans as possible to put themselves on record opposing this gun ban. After World War II, the United States government sent millions of these rifles overseas to our allies and friends. Over the past 50 years, many of the countries we lent them to returned them to America to be bought and sold by firearms collectors. This is nothing new. The Dreaded M1 Garand rifle feared by our current president and gun banners.
Make no mistake; these rifles were made in America, by Americans, for Americans, to defend freedom on foreign shores. As a part of our history, they are greatly sought after by American shooters and collectors. But according to Hillary Clinton’s State Department there is a danger they might “fall into the wrong hands.” That they might, possibly, one day be used in a crime. No mention of the hundreds of thousands of gun owners deprived of the opportunity to own an integral part of American history. The State Department’s outrageous claims are nothing more than a thinly veiled ploy to distract from the real issue: President Obama’s deep seated hatred for gun rights. While his gun-grabbing base is giddy with praise at this back-door gun ban, law-abiding citizens across the United States are crying foul. Let me be clear: at no time in U.S. history has the ownership of this firearm – or any part of this firearm -- been illegal, restricted or banned.
National Association for Gun Rights Colorado -–(Ammoland.com)- In a move unprecedented in American history, the Obama Administration quietly banned the re-importation of nearly one million American made M1 Garand and Carbine rifles.
Americans have collected World War II M1 Garand and Carbine rifles for decades. Now they are sold through the Civilian Marksmanship Program.
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You can even purchase a newly manufactured model from Springfield Armory that was made just a month or two ago.
Your survey will put you squarely on the record AGAINST Barack Obama’s Rifle Ban. Not only that, but they’re preparing a massive program to launch the designed to force President Obama to reverse this ban.
And the M1 Garand’s caliber or capacity is no more dangerous than the millions of modern firearms owned by Americans across the country today.
Direct mail. Phones. E-mail. Blogs. Guest editorials. Press conferences. Hard-hitting internet, newspaper, radio and even TV ads if funding permits. The whole nine yards.
As you can see, there is absolutely no justification for this unconstitutional gun ban. This is just the latest in a series of anti-gun schemes from the Obama Administration:
Thank you in advance for your time defending our Second Amendment rights.
• New BATFE regulations on semi-automatic rifles, requiring firearms dealers to act as an informant to anti-gun federal bureacrats if someone buys more than one rifle;
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• The Disarming American Citizens Act (H.R. 2159 in the last Congress) letting Attorney General Eric Holder revoke the Second Amendment rights of ANY American he chooses based on pure suspicion;
About: The National Association for Gun Rights was founded in 2001 to serve as a grassroots gun rights group focusing on building state-level gun rights groups and lobbying for pro-gun federal legislation. Brown has been a gun lobbyist for more than 17 years. Visit: www.nationalgunrights.org
• Notorious anti-gunners appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court and other senior administration positions; • That’s why it is essential that Americans like you and I take a stand against the M1 Garand gun ban!
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It has been common practice since the end of World War II to re-import these American made rifles from the foreign allies they were lent to during the war. But the Obama Administration departs radically from the American tradition.
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AMMOLAND.COM SHOOTING SPORTS NEWS In fact, on top of banning American citizens from owning these historic firearms, Obama’s State Department is arranging for the destruction of nearly one million of them — ironically, at a time of ballooning federal deficits.
Keith Warren Introduces New Ranch Properties TV MAY 17, 2011 04:55P.M.
It’s an outrage! Keith Warren Introduces New Ranch Properties TV These firearms – truly pieces of American history – rightly belong in the hands of U.S. citizens. That’s why I was glad to hear that the National Association for Gun Rights is helping fight this power grab in the U.S. Senate. • Do you believe the U.S. Constitution, the Bill of Rights, and the Second Amendment are the supreme law of the land? • Do you believe that President Obama banning the re-importation of these historic firearms is an unprecedented and unconstitutional power grab?
Keith Warren Outdoors NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas --(Ammoland.com)- Industry acclaimed outdoor celebrity Keith Warren is proud to announce the upcoming debut of an all-new weekly television program — Ranch Properties TV with Keith Warren — which will air on the Pursuit Channel, beginning June 29, 2011.
• Do you support Congress forcing President Obama to reverse his ban and save these American made rifles from destruction? If you said “Yes” to these questions, please sign the Firearms Freedom Survey found on the National Association for Gun Rights website.
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Ranch Properties TV will showcase unique ranch and hunting properties across the country and the neighboring communities that embrace the outdoor way of life.
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Top Hunting and Shooting Equipment Brands
“We’re very excited to introduce our new Ranch Properties TV show,” says Keith Warren, a veteran of outdoor television programming for 25 years. “Owning land has its own very unique benefits as well as obstacles, and our new program will address the issues facing rural landowners in today’s market and spotlight the real enjoyment that owning ranch property can provide.”
MAY 17, 2011 04:33P.M. Top Hunting and Shooting Equipment Brands
Warren, who is a native Texan and rancher, explains that each program will target Americans interested in the rural lifestyle. Ranch Properties TV will have a specific focus on owning rural property and address all aspects of land ownership — from land conservation to proper wildlife management — that increase property values and maximize quality land use.
Southwick Associates FERNANDINA BEACH, Fl --(Ammoland.com)- Bushnell, Hornady, Remington and Winchester are named most often, but 23 different brands appear in a new list of the most-purchased hunting and shooting equipment.
Beginning June 29, 2011, Ranch Properties TV with Keith Warren will air three times a week, July through December, on the Pursuit Channel (Direct TV 608; Dish 240). Show times will be Tuesdays at 7 a.m.; Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 8:30 a.m.
Southwick Associates compiled the list from 41,923 internet-based surveys completed by hunters and target shooters who volunteered to participate in HunterSurvey.com and ShooterSurvey.com polls in 2010.
Also, check out Warren’s other shows, The High Road which can be seen Tuesday at 7:30 p.m., Thursday at 12 a.m. and Sunday at 8:30 p.m. and Keith Warren’s Deer & Wildlife Stories airing January through June 2011 on Tuesday at 1 p.m., Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday at 12 a.m. All times are EST.
The online consumer panels track changes in hunter and shooter participation and purchases. Top brands include:
For more information about Keith Warren, his programs or for advertising/sponsorship opportunities, email troy@keithwarren.net or visit www.KeithWarren.net
• Top rifle brand: Remington (17.5% of all purchases) • Top shotgun brand: Remington, Mossberg (virtual tie with 21.5% of all purchases)
Based in New Braunfels, Texas, Keith Warren Outdoor Adventures produces Ranch Properties TV, The High Road and Deer & Wildlife Stories programs, airing on The Pursuit Channel. Keith Warren productions are designed to encourage others to become actively involved in the outdoors as the ultimate conservationists and stewards of the land. For more information on Keith Warren Outdoor Adventures, visit www.KeithWarren.net.
• Top muzzleloader brand: Thompson Center (31.9% of all purchases) • Top handgun brand: Sturm Ruger (16.7% of all purchases) • Top scope for firearms: Bushnell (17.1% of all purchases)
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• Top rifle ammunition brand: Remington (25.3% of all purchases) • Top shotgun ammunition brand: Winchester (31.9% of all purchases) • Top handgun ammunition brand: Winchester (22.0% of all purchases) • Top blackpowder brand: Pyrodex (38.7% of all purchases) • Top balls, bullets, or shot brand: Hornady (28.4% of all purchases)
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• Top bow brand: Matthews (17.5% of all purchases)
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A Federal Tax that Returns 1000% on Your Money & Benefits Hunting & Shooting – WTF
• Top arrow brand: Carbon Express (27.6% of all purchases) • Top fletching brand: Blazer (15.8% of all purchases) • Top broadhead brand: Muzzy (20.3% of all purchases) • Top decoy brand: Mojo (12.9% of all purchases)
MAY 17, 2011 04:28P.M. • Top game call brand: Primos (33.5% of all purchases) A Federal Tax that Returns 1000% on Your Money & Benefits Hunting & Shooting – WTF Excise Tax Programs: A Cycle of Success
• Top reloading bullet brand: Hornady (31.7% of all purchases) • Top reloading powder brand: Hodgdon (37.8% of all purchases) • Top binocular brand: Bushnell (33.6% of all purchases) • Top holster brand: Uncle Mikes (19.0% of all purchases) • Top knife brand: Gerber (15.0% of all purchases) • Top scent or scent covering brand: Scent-A-Way, Scent Shield (virtual tie with 14.7% of all purchases) • Top shooting target brand: Shoot-N-C (31.3% of all purchases) To find out how HunterSurvey.com and ShooterSurvey.com can help grow your business, contact Rob Southwick at rob@southwickassociates.com.
Return On Investment Hunting Excise Tax
About Southwick Associates (www.SouthwickAssociates.com): Southwick Associates specializes in economic and business statistics related to fish and wildlife including measuring retail expenditures by anglers, hunters, wildlife viewers and other outdoor recreationists; quantifying the jobs, tax revenues and other economic impacts of outdoor recreation; tracking trends within outdoor industries; and analyzing the value of fish and wildlife resources and their uses. Participate in Southwick’s surveys at AnglerSurvey.com, HunterSurvey.com and ShooterSurvey.com.
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No need to imagine. Sportfishing, hunting and shooting sports manufacturers have enjoyed such an investment for more than 60 years!
FERNANDINA BEACH, Fl --(Ammoland.com)- Imagine a business investment that routinely returns over 1,000 percent annually to your company.
The investment is actually the excise tax-funded Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration programs. Every three months, manufacturers and importers of fishing, hunting and shooting-sports equipment write checks to the federal government. These excise-tax payments, 10-11 percent on most products, can be seen as an investment because federal law earmarks these dollars for maintaining and enhancing America’s fish and wildlife populations. The result is abundant, sustainable wildlife and fish populations (nongame species also benefit as a result of improved habitat and other
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environmental enhancements)—and diverse hunting and fishing opportunities. Sportsmen and women respond to these opportunities by purchasing hunting, fishing and target shooting equipment manufactured or imported by the companies that pay the tax.
anglers, hunters, wildlife viewers and other outdoor recreationists; quantifying the jobs, tax revenues and other economic impacts of outdoor recreation; tracking trends within outdoor industries; and analyzing the value of fish and wildlife resources and their uses. Participate in Southwick’s surveys at AnglerSurvey.com, HunterSurvey.com and ShooterSurvey.com.
Between 1970 and 2006, hunting and shooting sports manufacturers saw a 1,000 percent annual return on their excise tax investments. Between 1955 and 2006, sport fishing manufacturers saw a 2,157 percent annual return on excise taxes paid.
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The phenomenal restoration of America’s white-tailed deer and wild turkey populations are well-known examples of the specific “dividends” paid by these investments.
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NSSF Responds to New York Times Editorial Promoting Banning Lead Ammunition
But the successes also extend into countless other national and local stories, such as: • By 1950, pollution and siltation had reduced or even eliminated fish in many waters that once were highly productive. Sport Fish Restoration investments turned many fisheries around and sparked a 200 percent increase in tackle sales (in constant dollars) since 1955.
MAY 17, 2011 03:47P.M. NSSF Responds to New York Times Editorial Promoting Banning Lead Ammunition
• In 1937, states on average allowed 30 days of waterfowl hunting. In 2010, 11 states provided 150 or more waterfowl hunting days, 23 states provided 120 days, and 13 states provided more than 90. • By the 1950s, the oily and inedible alewife littered the beaches of the Great Lakes and sport fishing was nearly nonexistent. Now, thanks in part to Sport Fish Restoration funds, world-class sport fisheries in the Great Lakes for salmon, trout, walleye, and yellow perch annually generate more than $2 billion in retail sales and support more than 58,000 jobs. • In 1937, Wyoming elk hunters had only limited local seasons. Today, 170 days of elk hunting are available for various specialty hunts. More than 53,000 hunters put in more than 412,000 hunter-days devoted to elk hunting, harvesting approximately 23,000 elk.
National Shooting Sports Foundation NEWTOWN, Conn --(Ammoland.com)- NSSF responds to today’s New York Times editorial attacking traditional ammunition. http://tiny.cc/nxs9x
More details on these investments are outlined in reports prepared in part by Southwick Associates. The reports are available in “Project Links” at www.southwickassociates.com or by clicking on the following links:
The New York Times Letters to the Editor 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018
Summary ROI Report Prepared for AFWA Detailed technical reports:
To the Editor: • Sportfish Restoration ROI Report The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) correctly rejected a petition by anti-hunting groups to ban the use of all traditional ammunition manufactured with lead components based on a statute passed by congress over 35 years ago (“Another Misguided Idea From the Gun
• Wildlife Restoration ROI Report About Southwick Associates (www.SouthwickAssociates.com): Southwick Associates specializes in economic and business statistics related to fish and wildlife including measuring retail expenditures by
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Lobby,” May 17, 2011). As even one of the petitioners has acknowledged, the proposed ban would have applied to all ammunition, not just hunting ammunition, thereby affecting not only sportsmen, but the military, law enforcement and all responsible gun owners. Bipartisan legislation, sponsored by the co-chairs of the Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus, which is the largest caucus in congress, seeks to further clarify the existing exemption of ammunition from EPA jurisdiction and to exempt sport-fishing tackle. Over 35 of the nation’s largest conservation groups support this commonsense legislation.
Lawrence G. Keane Senior Vice President and General Counsel National Shooting Sports Foundation 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.
The science of wildlife management is based on managing populations, not on preventing isolated instances of harm to individual animals. If wildlife management were to be based on preventing harm to individual animals then presumably hunting would be banned. Hunting, however, is a critical management tool, and the excise taxes paid on the sale of the ammunition you demonize is the primary funding source for wildlife and habitat conservation in the United States. Absent sound scientific evidence of a population impact caused by the use of traditional ammunition, there is no justification for further restricting or banning its use.
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Top 10 Reasons to Host a First Shots Seminar MAY 17, 2011 03:32P.M. Top 10 Reasons to Host a First Shots Seminar
The proper agencies to protect wildlife are the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the 50 state fish and game agencies. To illustrate this point, the Fish and Wildlife Service, not the E.P.A., barred the use of lead shot for waterfowl hunting many years ago. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) study does not, as you claim, show a health risk to hunters who consume game harvested with traditional ammunition. Quite the opposite is true, as demonstrated by the study showing that the average hunter had blood lead levels less than half that of the average American – including those walking the streets of Manhattan. There has never been a documented case of lead poisoning, let alone elevated lead levels, caused by consuming game harvested with traditional ammunition. Once again, the arguments posed in your editorial are agenda-based science and don’t hold up to factual scrutiny.
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Alternative ammunition made with substantially more expensive metals comprises just 5 percent of the ammunition market in the United States. Banning traditional ammunition, based on emotion rather than science, will result in skyrocketing prices for ammunition. Indeed, by needlessly banning traditional ammunition, price sensitive hunters and target shooters as well as fishermen will be priced out of their sport, and funding for wildlife and habitat conservation will dry up. Sincerely,
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American Marten Management Plan Available For Review And Comment MAY 17, 2011 03:07P.M. Draft American Marten Management Plan Available For Review And Comment
National Shooting Sports Foundation NEWTOWN, Conn --(Ammoland.com)- It might not draw laughs like a Letterman “Top 10,” but if you host a First Shots event at your range, or, as a retailer, co-sponsor an event with a local range, you will find that it draws new shooters, and potential lifelong customers, to your facility. From Tisma Juett, NSSF manager, First Shots, comes the Top 10 Reasons to Host a First Shots: 10. To introduce new people to the sport of target shooting 9. To dispel myths about firearm ownership in your area 8. To create community involvement 7. To increase foot traffic in your range 6. To take advantage of the 50 percent co-op advertising provided by NSSF 5. To Promote firearm safety 4. To create an awareness in the community of safe firearm ownership 3. To increase retail sales in your retail shop 2. To share in the joy of watching people take their first shots 1. To aid NSSF in our mission to promote, protect and preserve hunting and shooting sports.
American Marten Management Plan Available For Review And Comment
Learn how you can host a First Shots. 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.
Wisconsin DNR MADISON, WI --(Ammoland.com)- Two or more self-sustaining populations of American martens would be maintained in northern Wisconsin with an ultimate goal of upgrading the species status from its current endangered species classification, under a draft management plan currently open for public comment.
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The Department of Natural Resources has drafted an American marten (Martes americana) conservation and management plan that updates the status of the species in Wisconsin and replaces an original Marten
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Recovery Plan in Wisconsin.
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“The goal of this plan is to ensure that American martens remain a viable member of Wisconsin’s natural heritage today and for generations to come,” says Jim Woodford, a conservation biologist with the Department of Natural Resources in Rhinelander.
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Tis The Season – To Slow The Spread Of Invasive Species
American martens have cultural significance to the Ojibwe Indians of Wisconsin. In addition they are one of the best indicator species for a contiguous, diverse, and healthy northern forest ecosystem.
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In states and provinces where American martens are harvested, marten furs received the second-highest in total dollar sales of all wild furbearers sold in North America in 2010. In the western Great Lakes states, martens are legally trapped in northern Minnesota and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.
Tis The Season – To Slow The Spread Of Invasive Species
Woodford says martens were found nearly statewide throughout the forested regions of Wisconsin prior to European settlement, but their numbers and distribution decreased due to unregulated trapping, habitat loss, and subsequent wildfires. Even though marten trapping was prohibited in 1921, martens were considered extirpated from the state by 1925. Martens (a member of the weasel family) were listed as a state endangered species, and a recovery plan was developed in 1986. Three major reintroduction projects have occurred since then to reestablish martens to the forests of northern Wisconsin.
Wisconsin DNR MADISON, WI --(Ammoland.com)- As residents and visitors to Wisconsin gear up for camping, fishing, hiking, and other recreation activities, state invasive species control specialists are asking them to consider how these activities can inadvertently spread invasive plants around the state.
Marten populations in Wisconsin are monitored annually by winter track surveys in two core population areas. These surveys have not provided definite population trends, in large part due to low density of animals. Researchers estimated between 160 and 282 martens in one core area in 2005. A partnership between DNR, the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest, and the Great Lakes Indian Fish and Wildlife Commission are currently completing a three year project that reintroduced 90 martens into the other core area.
“As we venture out to enjoy nature, everyone should be mindful of how humans and our activities can play a critical role in either increasing or slowing the spread of invasive plants,” says Tom Boos, an invasive plant control specialist with the Department of Natural Resources Division of Forestry.
The draft management plan calls for, among other things, developing a more accurate population estimate of martens in Wisconsin, maintaining the established two marten protection areas, developing and implementing forest management guidelines to protect and improve marten habitat, and protecting and enhancing corridors for marten movements between isolated groups of martens.
At this time of year, Boos says, garlic mustard is one of the most recognizable invasive plants in woodland settings and it is easily spreads by seed. “Simply scraping mud off your boots or shoes before and after spending time in garlic-mustard infested areas and removing any seeds stuck to clothing can dramatically reduce the risk of spreading this and other invasive plants to new areas,” Boos says.
The Draft Management and Conservation Plan for American Martens in Wisconsin (pdf) is available on the DNR website or by request to: Jim Woodford, Conservation Biologist, 107 Sutliff Avenue, Rhinelander, WI 54501, (715)365-8856, james.woodford@wisconsin.gov. Interested individuals or groups can submit comments on the draft plan to Woodford via written, e-mail, or oral comments through July 5, 2011.
After camping, people should shake out and brush off equipment to avoid spreading invasive species to the next spot they set up camp. When fishing excursions come to an end, anglers should never dump worms or other bait in the water or out “in nature.”
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Jim Woodford – (715)3658856
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“It is best to dispose of unused worms in the trash to avoid introducing worms into a nearby forest where they greatly harm the forest,” Boos says. “And remember to always remove any aquatic plants from boats and trailers and to drain all water before leaving a boat landing to avoid spreading aquatic invasive species or fish diseases.”
with 93.98%, or 2174.9024 match points, for the USA at the TDL France Med Cup 2011, held in Cheval-Blanc, France, May 13-15, 2011. Michel finished behind World Champion, Eric Grauffel (France), while third place went to Jorge Ballesteros of Spain. “I had a blast competing in the TDL France Med Cup 2011 and I wish I could compete in Europe more often,” commented Michel.
People take the time to visit parks and other wild areas because of their beauty and biodiversity, Boos notes, so taking these easy steps can help protect those valuable natural resources.
“The style of shooting in Europe is very physical and technical versus what we do here in the states. I can’t wait to make it back to Europe next month to compete in the Greek Nationals. It is great preparation for me as I continue training for the IPSC World Shoot XVI later this year.”
Regardless of the type of recreation activities people are participating in, there are simple actions they can take to minimize the spread of invasive species. The Wisconsin Council on Forestry Invasive Species Best Management Practices [council.wisconsinforestry.org/invasives] (exit DNR) lists preventative steps for a wide range of outdoor activities from motorized sports and horseback-riding to hiking, biking, camping and hunting. There are also activity based handouts on the website that you can share with others that send the basic message of “Slow the spread by sole and tread”.
Michel will next be competing in the Double Tap Championship 2011, held in Wichita Falls, TX June 3-5, 2011. ABOUT MAX MICHEL In 2010, world champion shooter Max Michel joined forces with Revision in a partnership founded on mutual performance excellence. At age 29 Max Michel is a legend in the world of competitive shooting. A three-time World Speed Shooting Champion, five-time USPSA National Champion, three-time US National Steel Champion and 2010 US IPSC National Champion, Max is a dominant force in the pistol shooting sports. Born and raised in New Orleans, Max joined the famed U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit (USAMU) Action Pistol Team in 1999 where he served for 10 years as an Army shooter and trainer. Today, Max is recognized worldwide as a top tier athlete in the practical shooting sports and Revision is proud to be Max’s eyepro brand of choice – both on and off the range.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom Boos – (608) 266-9276 Tags: Conservation Projects, Invasive Species, WDNR, Wisconsin
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Max Michel Crowned Second Overall In Open Division At TDL France Med Cup 2011
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MAY 17, 2011 02:53P.M. Max Michel, Revision Shooter, Crowned Second Overall In Open Division At TDL France Med Cup 2011
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Revision Eyewear Essex Junction, VT --(Ammoland.com)- Max Michel, champion shooter for Revision, brought home Second Overall in the Open Division
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World champion shooter Max Michel wears the Revision Sawfly Eyewear System in competition and in training.
and our many individual members, the TRCP is effecting conservation policy that benefits fish and wildlife and our outdoor traditions,” continued Distler Eckman. “Theodore Roosevelt said, ‘The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena.’ I look forward to sharing the ‘great enthusiasm and devotion’ of which Roosevelt spoke as I work with the TRCP to address the challenges that lie before us.”
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AMMOLAND.COM SHOOTING SPORTS NEWS A consultant for foundations and nonprofits, Distler Eckman most recently served as executive director of the Turner Foundation, a conservation foundation established by Ted Turner, where she oversaw all aspects of the foundation’s giving and developed strategic funding agendas that enhanced the foundation’s mission. Before joining Turner, Katie worked for the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, directing programmatic and financial management of a $35 million conservation grant portfolio. An avid outdoorswoman with a passion for fly fishing, she lives in Winston-Salem, N.C., with her husband and two young children.
Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership Board of Directors Elects New Chair MAY 17, 2011 02:38P.M. Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership Board of Directors Elects New Chair Katie Distler Eckman assumes leadership of national sportsmen’s group.
Distler Eckman takes the reins as TRCP board chair from longtime board member Jim Martin, a biologist and the former chief of fisheries for the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife who currently is conservation director of the Berkley Conservation Institute. “In taking on leadership of the TRCP board, Katie Distler Eckman brings an exciting new energy to this organization and our conservation policy work,” said Martin. “Katie’s knowledge of conservation issues and experience with the nonprofit and foundation communities, combined with her love for the outdoors, make her an outstanding guide as we navigate the choppy waters of natural resources policymaking.” “Distler Eckman’s strategic approach to conservation funding and natural resources conservation is unsurpassed,” said TRCP President and CEO Whit Fosburgh, “and her leadership will enhance TRCP’s ability to build the partnerships and promote the policy decisions that ultimately will assure a future for the outdoor legacy that lies at the heart of our national identity.”
Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership WASHINGTON --(Ammoland.com)- At its spring meeting, the board of directors of the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership elected Katie Distler Eckman, a seasoned conservationist with significant experience in the nonprofit and foundation realms, to chair the TRCP board.
During its meeting, the TRCP board also voted to name TRCP cofounder Dr. Rollin Sparrowe a board member emeritus. Sparrowe, a former U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service biologist, is a past TRCP board chair and has served the TRCP board since the group’s inception.
“I am honored to lead the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership during a time that is so critical to conservation in America,” said Distler Eckman.
Learn more about the TRCP and read the TRCP 2011 Conservation Policy Agenda.
“The strength of this organization, its deeply committed staff and its dedicated board members position us to make major gains in the name of natural resources conservation and hunting and angling. I am thrilled with this opportunity.
About: Inspired by the legacy of Theodore Roosevelt, the TRCP is a coalition of organizations and grassroots partners working together to preserve the tradition of hunting and fishing. Visit: www.trcp.org
“Through our partnerships in the sportsmen’s community
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conservation organization for AFL-CIO Union members and their families.
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“We feel fortunate to be part of an effort that brings together Union members, who appreciate the quality of products made in the U.S. and the preservation of hunting and fishing traditions,” said Chevrolet Field Manager Kevin Messmer.
Chevy & Union Sportsmen’s Alliance Renew Partnership to Support Conservation & American Economy
“As the ‘Official Truck of the Outdoors,’ the Chevy Silverado is a great fit for this opportunity. We are looking forward to continuing our partnership with the Union Sportsmen’s Alliance.”
MAY 17, 2011 02:09P.M. The Chevy partnership will be showcased in a variety of media formats available through the USA including the Union Sportsmen’s quarterly journal, USA Web site, social media and more. Chevy will also be prominently featured as the official truck of the USA’s new trailer and mobile shooting platform. The Silverado 3500 HD will make its debut at the USA’s 3rd Annual Capital Area/DC Sporting Clays Shoot on June 10 in Queenstown, Maryland.
Chevy & Union Sportsmen’s Alliance Renew Partnership to Support Conservation & American Economy
Showcased at the USA’s remaining summer and fall sporting clays and trap shoots, the 3500 HD will also be featured at specialty events, conservation projects, and conferences and conventions. With an improvement of more than 11% on highway fuel economy from the previous model, the 2011 3500 HD will travel to 16 markets in 12 states—covering nearly 10,000 miles during the third and fourth quarters of 2011. Official Truck of the Outdoors the Chevy Silverado
When not employed at these functions, the truck and mobile shooting platform will be showcased outside of Union locals throughout the country. “I can’t imagine a vehicle better suited for the task of pulling our mobile shooting platform across the country than the 3500 HD,” said USA Deputy Director Mike d’Oliveira. “We feel privileged to have the Chevy brand sponsoring the USA again. Over the last three years, their support and commitment has significantly enhanced our efforts to not only grow our organization but encourage greater participation in the shooting sports.”
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The invaluable assistance of partners like Chevy and other great brands supports the USA’s goal of uniting the millions of active and retired labor Union members who hunt, fish, and spend time with their families in the outdoors into one of the largest hunting and fishing conservation organizations in the country.
Nashville, TN --(Ammoland.com)- The Union Sportsmen’s Alliance (USA) is pleased to announce the renewal of its partnership with General Motors through Chevy, one of America’s most iconic brands.
For more information on corporate partnerships and sponsorship opportunities with the USA, contact Mike D’Oliveira at miked@unionsportsmen.org or 615-831-6796.
This renewal marks the extension of a three year marketing partnership between Chevy and North America’s premier hunting, fishing and
The Union Sportsmen’s Alliance (USA) is a 501 (c) (4) conservation based hunting and fishing organization for AFL-CIO Union members,
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retirees and their families. The USA works to expand and improve hunting and fishing access and wildlife habitat throughout North America. For more information, visit www.unionsportsmen.org or www.facebook.com/Unionsportsmen. Tags: Chevrolet, Conservation News, Sponsorships, Union Sportsmen, Union Sportsmen’s Alliance
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Dave Sevigny Wins 2011 USPSA Single Stack National Championship MAY 17, 2011 01:56P.M.
Dave Sevigny wins 2011 USPSA Single Stack National Championship
Dave Sevigny Wins 2011 USPSA Single Stack National Championship
This impressive victory marks Sevigny’s 11th USPSA National Championship making him only the second shooter in USPSA history to win the Single Stack Nationals elusive overall title. Rob Leatham was the 2011 runner-up and had won all prior Single Stack Classic and National championships from 1995-2010. Altus Brands, EVP Charles Ricci noted, “Dave is a tremendous shooter who has worn Pro Ears Electronic Hearing Protection/Amplification products exclusively for the past ten years. Dave is a great representative for Pro Ears but is also a talented competitor and distinguished representative for the shooting sports. We are honored and happy to extend our congratulations to Dave for another impressive win.” Dave Sevigny added, “This was a memorable victory for me and my sponsors. I never shoot without my Pro Ears on as they provide me with quality hearing protection and amplification in all weather conditions.
Pro Ears by Altus Traverse City, MI --(Ammoland.com)- 2011 marked the Centennial Anniversary of the legendary 1911 pistol and on May 14, 2011 Pro Ears shooter Dave Sevigny again made practical pistol history.
During this match they protected my hearing, helped me hear range commands and even kept my head warm in those cold, wet conditions. Pro Ears are always a part of every championship run.”
Using a custom 1911-A1 in 45 ACP Dave competed against 341 competitors in what was the largest and most hotly contested match in the history of the annual 1911 pistol tournament.
In addition to the Pro Ears brand, Altus Brands. LLC also owns Benchmaster Rifle Rests, Rifleman Hearing Protection, Crossfire Slings, Bughats, Cass Creek Game Calls, Woodland Whisper, Harmon Deer Scents and American Bison Leather Products.
On the final day of the tournament in cold, wet conditions Sevigny finished in the Top 5 in 8 of 14 stages including two stage wins en route to a decisive high overall championship.
For more information please contact: Pro Ears 484 W. Welch Ct Traverse City, MI 49686 800-891-3660 – 800-973-1741 fax www.pro-ears.comTags: Altus, Competition Shooters, Competitive
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victim mentality. He remains in denial concerning the dangerous impact of his stances on gun restrictions, registrations, and citizen disarmament.
AMMOLAND.COM SHOOTING SPORTS NEWS In an effort to further his Jewish education, I did send him complementary copies of JPFO’s film “No Guns for Jews” and my recorded lecture on “The Ten Commandments of Self Defense”. He did not commit to watching or listening. You might politely ask him to do so.
Rabbi Bendory Has More For Anti-2A Senator Silverstein MAY 17, 2011 11:58A.M.
Lest the Senator forget the Nazi (and anti-Jewish) origins of the “gun control” policies he favors, JPFO is releasing a handbill to help remind him – http://jpfo.org/filegen-a-m/freebies.htm#latest . Senator, what do the words “Never Again” mean to you?
Rabbi Bendory Has More For Anti-2A Senator Silverstein
Feel free to reach out to the Senator to personally ask him for his response – isilverstein@senatedem.ilga.gov As always, thank you for your support of JPFO’s efforts. Rabbi Dovid Bendory Rabbinic Director JPFO About: Jews For The Preservation Of Firearms Ownership Mission is to destroy “gun control” and to encourage Americans to understand and defend all of the Bill of Rights for everyone. Those are the twin goals of Wisconsinbased Jews for the Preservation of Firearms Ownership (JPFO). Founded by Jews and initially aimed at educating the Jewish community about the historical evils that Jews have suffered when they have been disarmed, JPFO has always welcomed persons of all religious beliefs who share a common goal of opposing and reversing victim disarmament policies while advancing liberty for all.
Rabbi Bendory Has More For Anti-2A Senator Silverstein
JPFO is a non-profit tax-exempt educational civil rights organization, not a lobby. JPFO’s products and programs reach out to as many segments of the American people as possible, using bold tactics without compromise on fundamental principles. Visit www.JPFO.org – Copyright JPFO 2011 Tags: Anti Gun Politicians, Jews For The Preservation Of Firearms Ownership, JPFO
Jews For The Preservation Of Firearms Ownership Washington, DC --(Ammoland.com)- Shalom JPFO Friends and Supporters! My open letter to IL State Senator Ira Silverstein was noticed by the Senator himself. He promptly called me the day we released the letter. Thank you to all of you who shared your feelings with him. Unfortunately, Senator Silverstein has fully bought into the usual liberal
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Other anti-gun amendments were offered by Reps. Ted Celeste (D), Mike Foley (D) (who invoked “the Wild Wild West atmosphere” he says “could and would happen” in bars, before introducing an admittedly “sarcastic” amendment), Sandra Williams (D), Tracy Heard (D) (who asked “what’s to guarantee me that any one of the members in this chamber who hold a concealed carry wouldn’t shoot me in the head?” and said she believes if the bill passes “there isn’t going to be anyone in Ohio who isn’t carrying a gun.”) and Bill Patmon (D) (who cited examples of a few CHL-holders who have broken the law as representative of what he must expect will happen here). Those amendments too were tabled or defeated – Celeste’s by a 62-34 margin, Foley’s 72-23, Williams’ 64-32, Heard’s 61-34 and Patmon’s 64-32.
Ohio House passes HB45 (Restaurant & Car Carry Rules Fix) and HB54 (Restoration of Rights) MAY 17, 2011 11:50A.M. Ohio House passes HB45 (Restaurant & Car Carry Rules Fix) and HB54 (Restoration of Rights) Editor’s Note: This story was updated as information became available.
Several Democrats also rose in opposition to the bill. Most notably, Rep. Mark Okey (D), rose to complain that a letter sent to Representatives by Buckeye Firearms Association was “threatening” and “intended to intimidate us.” Okey also claimed that bar owners would be liable for the actions of those carrying a concealed handgun license. Ken Hanson, Legislative Chair of Buckeye Firearms Association, said, “That is not true. Okey needs to refer to Ohio Law, specifically 2923.126(C)(2)(a) which says ‘A private employer shall be immune from liability in a civil action for any injury, death, or loss to person or property that allegedly was caused by or related to a licensee bringing a handgun onto the premises or property of the private employer, including motor vehicles owned by the private employer, unless the private employer acted with malicious purpose.’”
Buckeye Firearms Foundation Ohio --(Ammoland.com)- By a 56 – 40 margin, the Ohio House has passed House Bill 45, sponsored by Representatives Danny Bubp (RWest Union) and Terry Johnson (R-McDermott) which will allow citizens who hold a valid concealed handgun license (CHL) to carry a firearm in restaurants.
Okey concluded his remarks by with this: “Buckeye Firearms, you have to earn my vote” and asserted that he was voting ‘no‘ as an act of “legislative self-defense,” shouting “Every citizen has a right to defend his house. This is our House,” he said, referring to the Statehouse. There will no doubt a good number of voters who will look forward to reminding Okey in 2012 that it is not, in fact, his House, it is The People’s House, and it is he who has to earn our vote.
To do so, license holders may not consume any alcohol and must not be under the influence of alcohol or drugs. According to OpenCarry.org, 42 states (including every state that borders Ohio) allow non-drinking license holders to carry firearms in restaurants. The bill also reduces burdensome restrictions regarding how a license holder must transport a firearm in a car. Currently, Ohio is the only state to place such complex limitations on license holders.
The House also passed House Bill 54, sponsored by Representatives Ron Maag (R-Lebanon) and Jarrod Martin (R-Beavercreek), which seeks to align Ohio law with federal statutes regarding the restoration of rights to Ohio firearms purchasers. The bill passed by a 78-18 majority. An amended version of that bill was already passed in the Senate by a 25-7 margin.
One month ago, the Ohio Senate passed an amended version of this legislation (SB17) by a 25-7 margin, having adding a provision to provide a way for people who were convicted of improperly transporting a firearm under the current law to receive relief if they would have been in compliance under the law as amended.
Ken Hanson, Legislative Chair of Buckeye Firearms Association, said, “These bills address three important issues facing Ohio gun owners and concealed carry license holders and seek to align Ohio law with federal law and the laws of our surrounding states.”
Before the bill passed, Rep. Todd McKenney (R-New Franklin) offered an amendment to strip restaurant carry from the bill. The anti-gun amendment was defeated by a 58-38 vote to table. Buckeye Firearms Association can report that McKenney answered our 2010 candidate survey just as did Rep. Matt Lundy (D), who BFA recently exposed for having lied on his 2010 candidate survey by promising to vote for the legislation in order to win a good grade and an endorsement, only to reverse course within weeks after being in office.
Even though both the House and Senate have passed substantially similar bills, each bill must go through the normal committee vote and floor vote process in the opposite chamber before it can be sent to Governor Kasich. Only one bill on each topic will actually make it to the
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Governor. Buckeye Firearms Association is hopeful that the Ohio General Assembly can expedite these bills, because opportunity for proponent and opponent testimony has already been given in each chamber, and so that both bills can be sent to Governor Kasich before the summer recess.
Finishing in second and just 7.8013 points out of first was Richard Heinie of Quincy, Ill., the co-founder of the Single Stack Nationals now in its 17th year of competition. Heinie finished with a final score of 569.8433. Rounding out the top five were Clark in third with 548.8634, John Amidon of North Syracuse, N.Y. in fourth with 532.1285 and Joel Parks of Festus, Mo. in fifth with 468.6112 points.
About: Buckeye Firearms Association is a grassroots political action committee dedicated to defending and advancing the right of Ohio citizens to own and use firearms for all legal activities. Visit: www.buckeyefirearms.org
“The Super Senior category is always a tough contest and to win means overcoming serious competition from your fellow shooters. Through 11 straight stages Robert had to keep the match co-founder at bay, and that’s never and easy feat. Congratulations to Robert on an outstanding match,” said Michael Voigt, USPSA president.
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Keller Wins Super Senior Shooting Title at USPSA Single Stack Nationals
Also claiming titles at this year’s championship were Dave Sevigny of Smyrna, Ga. who won the overall title with 977.8292 points, and Sara Dunivin of Phoenix, Ariz., who claimed the Women’s title with 683.7541. The Junior title went to Austin Cisna of Metamora, Ill. who finished with 610.3718 while the Senior title went to Jon Huspek with 721.2450.
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The Springfield Armory USPSA Single Stack Nationals were held this past weekend in Barry, Ill. with over 350 top shooters from around the country competing in the event.
Keller Wins Super Senior Shooting Title at USPSA Single Stack Nationals
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U.S. Practical Shooting Association SEDRO-WOOLLEY, Wash. --(Ammoland.com)- Robert Keller of Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. worked his way back from a fourth place start to win the Super Senior title at the 2011 Springfield Armory USPSA Single Stack Nationals this weekend. Keller, who was in fourth place after the first stage in the match, moved to second then third before claiming the lead over Paul Clark Sr. of Littleton, Colo. on stage four. Keller held the lead through the remaining 10 stages to win the title with a final score of 577.6446 points.
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