November 10, 2005
The U.S. Forest Service is reviewing the management plan for the Monongahela National Forest. This management plan will guide how the forest resources are managed for years to come. Groups that want to restrict hunter access on the forest have mobilized to influence the management process.
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November 7, 2005
The U.S. Forest Service is reviewing the management plan for the Monongahela National Forest. This management plan will guide how the forest resources are managed for years to come. Groups that want to restrict hunter access on the forest have mobilized to influence the management process.
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November 4, 2005
Tuesday, November 8, is a Special Election Day in New York. Sullivan County and Erie County Sheriff races will be held, so please visit the "NRA Members" section of the NRA-PVF website (www.nrapvf.org) to check for endorsements in your county.
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November 4, 2005
Tuesday, November 8, is Election Day in New Jersey. Please remember to vote, and visit the NRA-PVF website (www.nrapvf.org) to check for endorsements in your district.
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November 4, 2005
Tuesday, November 8, is a Special Election Day in Washington. Please remember to vote, and please visit the "NRA Members" section of the NRA-PVF website (www.nrapvf.org) to check for endorsements in your district.
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November 4, 2005
WISCONSIN: The Joint Senate and Assembly Committee met Wednesday for a hearing on the "Personal Protection Act," (SB 403/AB 763) Wisconsin Right-to-Carry legislation. The hearing lasted ten hours. Over 100 proponents showed up and many testified.
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November 4, 2005
A disappointing Fall Veto Session ended today, and the General Assembly failed to override Governor Blagojevich's veto of three pro-gun bills. SB 57, a gun show bill that would have required the State Police to destroy its database of lawful firearm transfers, and HB 340, which would have waived the waiting period requirement when a law-abiding citizen trades one operating firearm for another, were never called. However, SB 2104, which sought to eliminate the confusing patchwork of differing regulations on transporting firearms, passed out of the Senate last week, only to fail in the House on Thursday. While the House did vote 67-44 to override the veto, 71 votes were needed.
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November 4, 2005
Tuesday, November 8, is a special Election Day in Connecticut. Please remember to vote, and please visit the "NRA Members" section of the NRA-PVF website (www.nrapvf.org) to check for endorsements in your county.
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November 4, 2005
Please join gubernatorial candidate Jerry Kilgore (R) and President George W. Bush at a Victory Rally on Monday, November 7, 2005. The Rally will be held on Monday at Dominion Hangar, 5700 Clarkson Road, Richmond International Airport, Richmond, Va. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m.; please arrive no later than 7:15 p.m. To request tickets for the rally, please visit: www.jerrykilgore.com/contents/72hour/bushrally.shtml. Also, please remember that Tuesday, November 8, is Election Day in the Commonwealth.
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November 4, 2005
The U.S. Forest Service is reviewing the management plan for the Monongahela National Forest. This management plan will guide how the forest resources are managed for years to come. Groups that want to restrict hunter access on the forest have mobilized to influence the management process.
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November 3, 2005
Attorney General Greg Abbott (R) has negotiated, and Governor Rick Perry (R) has signed, Concealed Handgun License Reciprocal Agreements with the States of Indiana and Delaware. These...
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November 3, 2005
Attorney General Greg Abbott (R) has negotiated, and Governor Rick Perry (R) has signed, Concealed Handgun License Reciprocal Agreements with the States of Indiana and Delaware. These...
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November 3, 2005
Attorney General Greg Abbott (R) has negotiated, and Governor Rick Perry (R) has signed, Concealed Handgun License Reciprocal Agreements with the States of Indiana and Delaware. These...
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November 1, 2005
Please plan to attend the Ohio Rifle & Pistol Association's 2005 Annual Meeting on Saturday, November 12!
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October 28, 2005
Lubbock-area NRA members are encouraged to attend pro-gun Representative Carl Isett's (R-84) town hall meeting this Saturday, October 29. The free "Coffee with Carl" event will take place from 9:00-11:00 a.m., at the Ramada Inn in Lubbock, located at 6624 I-27 (the corner of I-27 and South Loop 289). During the 2005 session of the Texas Legislature, Representative Isett sponsored and passed legislation reducing Concealed Handgun License (CHL) renewal fees for senior citizens. He has also been a leader in the movement to legalize the carrying of a handgun for protection in your vehicle without a CHL, which the Legislature took an important step toward with passage of HB 823 this session. Please make plans to attend and thank Representative Isett for his support and his work to protect our Second Amendment rights in the Texas Legislature.
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October 28, 2005
The 2005 New Jersey Black Bear Application deadline has been extended to Sunday, October 30. Please note that you may only apply via the Internet site, www.state.nj.us/dep/fgw/. No paper applications are being accepted for the 2005 black bear season. If you know someone who would like to apply for a bear permit, but does not have Internet access, please remind them that free Internet access is available at any public library and many other locations. In order to apply for a black bear permit, you must select a zone in which you would like to hunt, and you may also need to register for a training seminar if you have not attended a seminar in a previous year. Registering for the required black bear training seminar, if not previously taken, is part of the online application process.
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October 28, 2005
Earlier this week, Representative Mitch Needelman (R-31) announced the filing of House Bill 285, which will preserve the right of citizens to lawfully possess firearms during an officially declared state-of-emergency.
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October 28, 2005
The Illinois General Assembly began its Fall Veto Session this week, and the Senate voted on Thursday to override Governor Rod Blagojevich's veto of SB 2104.
This critical legislation would establish statewide standards for the lawful transportation of firearms, thus eliminating the confusing patchwork of regulations that currently exist. While it is simply common sense to eliminate the threat of law-abiding citizens accidentally running afoul of local anti-gun ordinances and restrictions while traveling to take part in lawful activities such as hunting or target shooting, anti-gun extremists in Illinois disagree.
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October 28, 2005
The New Mexico Department of Public Safety has scheduled a public hearing on proposed rules to implement the 2005 legislative changes to the Concealed Handgun Carry Act (HB 641). Public comments will be heard and written comments can be submitted at this time.
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October 28, 2005
After being denied by a single vote in the Assembly during the veto override session early last year, the citizens in Wisconsin are seeking another chance to make the Badger State the 39th Right-to-Carry state in the country.
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October 27, 2005
Below is an email I received from Bill Cline, Director of Hunter Safety and Ranges at the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC). He is asking for our help with Youth Hunting Programs. I hope that you will contact FWC and offer assistance. Youngsters are our future and it's up to us to preserve our hunting future by helping get more youngsters involved. I hope you will be able to help.
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October 27, 2005
The Arizona Game and Fish Department is hosting an open house in Flagstaff on Saturday, October 29, to provide information and take public comment on efforts to locate a site for a public shooting range in the Flagstaff region.
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October 26, 2005
Representative Mitch Needelman (R-Melbourne) today announced the filing of House Bill 285 to preserve the right of citizens to lawfully possess weapons during an officially declared state of emergency.
“Recent events in the New Orleans area during the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina demonstrate that citizens’ right to keep and bear arms are especially important during a state of emergency,” said Representative Needelman, a retired State Law Enforcement Officer. “The very basis for the Second Amendment is to empower citizens with the right to self-protection-and when is self-protection more critical than in a time of disaster?”
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October 21, 2005
Next week, the Illinois General Assembly will begin its Fall Veto Session, which will run October 25, 26, and 27, and November 2, 3, and 4. During this session, legislators will have an opportunity to override Governor Rod Blagojevich's (D) veto of three NRA-supported bills.
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October 21, 2005
The Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security has announced a second hearing for S. 2113, an act prohibiting the sale, transfer or possession of certain handguns and rifles. This is the bill that seeks to ban .50 caliber BMG rifles and the FN "Five-seveN" handgun.
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October 21, 2005
The Charlotte City Council has decided to consider imposing restrictions on the currently legal practice of law-abiding citizens carrying legally owned firearms that are holstered and visible. This issue was raised by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Chief Darrel Stephens, who, according to an October 11 report by News 14 Carolina, claims "the open display of firearms is a threat to public safety."
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October 14, 2005
Assembly Bill 677, a bill that would remove barriers to beginning hunters, is scheduled for a hearing in the Assembly Natural Resources Committee on Wednesday, October 19. Please attend the hearing and show your support for this critical legislation.
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October 14, 2005
"The San Francisco Police Officers Association (POA), representing men and women dedicated to a life of service to public safety, must evaluate any legislative effort affecting its membership. After careful review and analysis, the POA does not support the proposed ballot initiative that would nullify the personal choice of city residents to lawfully possess a handgun for self-defense purposes. When we disarm honest, law-abiding citizens, we contribute to empowering criminals and endangering society-at-large."
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October 14, 2005
The Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security has announced a second hearing for S.2113, "An act prohibiting the sale, transfer or possession of ‘cop killer’ handguns and high-powered rifles." This is the bill that seeks to ban .50 caliber BMG rifles and the FN "Five-seveN" handgun.
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October 14, 2005
The Sportsmen’s Association for Firearms Education Inc.
(S.A.F.E.)
Presents
The 2005 Right To Carry Conference&Second Amendment Rally
Sunday October 16th, 2005 -1:00 P.M....
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October 14, 2005
NRA President Sandy Froman is scheduled to be keynote speaker at the annual meeting of the "Association of New Jersey Rifle & Pistol Clubs" (ANJRPC) on Sunday, October 16, 2005, at approximately 11:20 a.m., at the Bridgewater, N.J. Marriott Hotel, 700 Commons Way, Bridgewater, N.J. 08807 (marriott.com/property/abouthotel/default/sosbw?WT_Ref=mi_left).
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October 10, 2005
Thanks to the efforts of NRA members, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger (R) vetoed anti-gun measure AB 996 this past Friday. Assembly Bill 996, authored by Assemblymember Ridley-Thomas (D - Los Angeles), would have required all retailers to display and sell ammunition in a manner that is only accessible by an employee, not the purchaser. Any violation of the measure would have resulted in a misdemeanor.
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October 7, 2005
Attorney General Thurbert Baker (D) announced an addition to Georgia’s program of reciprocal agreements with firearms permit holders from other states.
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October 7, 2005
Here’s your chance to speak your mind on proposed FWC (FloridaWildlife Commission) rule changes! There are numerous proposed regulations upon which you may wish to comment. One involves your right to concealed carry on Wildlife Management Areas.
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October 7, 2005
Assembly Bill 996, authored by Assemblymember Ridley-Thomas (D - Los Angeles), is now on the Governor’s desk. AB 996 would require all retailers to display and sell ammunition in a manner that is only accessible by an employee, not the purchaser. Any violation of this measure would result in a misdemeanor.
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September 30, 2005
SB-206 & HB-129 have been introduced in Florida and are Supported by NRA and Unified Sportsmen of Florida. SB-206, by Senator Durell Peaden (R-2) (Identical HB-129), "prohibits specified persons, employers, and business entities from establishing, maintaining, or enforcing any policy or rule that prohibits a person from parking motor vehicle on property set aside for such purpose when secured firearm or firearms are being lawfully transported and stored in the motor vehicle;and provides for specified immunity from liability for businesses." SB-206 amends 790.25, 27.53.
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September 30, 2005
Attorney General Greg Abbott (R) has negotiated, and Governor Rick Perry (R) has signed, a Concealed Handgun License reciprocal agreement with the State of Alaska. For more information, please visit http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/administration/crime_records/chl/alaskareciprocity.pdf.
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September 30, 2005
Attorney General Greg Abbott (R) has negotiated, and Governor Rick Perry (R) has signed, a Concealed Handgun License reciprocal agreement with the State of Alaska. For more information, please visit http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/administration/crime_records/chl/alaskareciprocity.pdf.
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September 30, 2005
A bill was recently introduced in the Wisconsin legislature that will eliminate barriers to recruiting new hunters. AB 677 is landmark legislation similar to what NRA is pursuing in other states. Among other things it will lower the state's minimum hunting age. Currently, no one in Wisconsin can hunt until they are 12 years old. In fact, the law prevents them from even receiving firearms instruction at a range until they reach that age. AB 677 eliminates both of these barriers thus allowing parents to determine when their kids are ready to learn marksmanship and begin to hunt. Studies have shown that states that make youth wait until they are 12 to begin hunting are recruiting new hunters at a much slower rate than states that allow parents to make that decision.
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September 27, 2005
Please show your support for the Personal Protection Act on Thursday, September 29. Senator Dave Zien (R-23) will be reintroducing Wisconsin’s Personal Protection Act at a press conference in the Senate Parlor at 10:00 a.m. Supporters interested in attending should gather at Senator Zien’s office, Room 15, South of the Wisconsin State Capitol at 9:00 a.m. The Personal Protection Act will allow trained citizens who successfully complete a background check to carry a concealed firearm for self-defense.
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