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National Firearms Museum toDisplay 1911 CentennialCollection at Camp PerryJUL 04, 2011 04:23P.M.

National Firearms Museum to Display 1911 Centennial

Collection at Camp Perry

National Firearms Museum to display 1911 Centennial Collection at

Camp Perry

National Rifle Association

FAIRFAX, Va. --(Ammoland.com)- In celebration of 100 years of the

Model 1911, the National Firearms Museum will have a special display at

the National Rifle & Pistol Matches at Camp Perry, Ohio from July 14-17.

The commemorative exhibit, located in Building 950, will feature pistols

that illustrate the path to the very first Model 1911’s and showcase the

evolution of the classic design which would change the history of

American military handguns.

“The Colt Model 1911 is an important part of American

military history and the history of the National Matches at

Camp Perry. Each year, more than 2,000 NRA and Civilian

Marksmanship Program competitors bring their Model 1911’s

to shoot the NRA National Outdoor Conventional Pistol

Championships and the CMP Trophy Pistol Matches,” said

Mike Krei, Director of NRA’s Competitive Shooting Division.

The Model 1911, commonly referred to as the M1911, was created out of

necessity following the carnage of the Philippine-American War. The

American military recognized the need to upgrade from the standard

military issue revolver to a more powerful service sidearm that could

deliver the necessary stopping power to prevent lethal encounters at

close range.

Five of the pistols in the display were part of the U.S. Service Pistol Trials

that paved the way for the military’s adoption of the M1911. The first is a

Luger 1901, one of one thousand 7.65 mm purchased for initial testing by

the U.S. Cavalry in 1901. There will also be three 1907 models chambered

in .45 caliber in the display, including the Grant-Hammond 1907 Trials

Pistol bearing serial number one, a Colt Model 1907 Trials Pistol, and the

prototype Savage Model 1907, also serial number one. The final pistol,

critical to the early stages of the M1911, is the Early Colt M1911 with

serial number 4. This pistol was part of the first group of Colt-

manufactured M1911’s shipped in January 1912.

After the adoption of the M1911 by the U.S. military, Colt began initial

production along with Springfield Armory, Remington, and Canada’s

North American Arms as America entered World War I. The demand for

the powerful and reliable pistol grew when World War II loomed and an

updated pistol, the M1911A1, was developed. During the first and second

World Wars, over 2.5 million M1911’s and M1911A1’s were ordered by the

United States and continued in service through the Vietnam War.

Three historical M1911’s used in war will be featured in the display

including WWII Marine Aviator, Medal of Honor recipient and former

NRA President Joe Foss’ Colt M1911, issued to him in 1943 at

Guadalcanal. The next is a Colt M1911 ordered by Admiral Willis August

Lee, a Navy Cross recipient and five-time gold medalist shooter at the

1920 Olympic Games. The final of these historic pistols on display is a

Colt M1911recovered from a fallen American serviceman who escaped

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the Japanese bombardment of Corregidor with 17 others in a small boat

that traveled 29 days and over 2,000 miles to Australia.

In addition to these eight firearms, two beautifully engraved M1911’s

from the Robert E. Petersen Gallery at the National Firearms Museum

will be on display.

To receive up to the minute reports, photos, and results during the

Championships, check www.nrablog.com. To learn more about the

National Firearms Museum, visit www.nramuseum.com or call 703-267-

1600. For more on the National Rifle & Pistol Championships at Camp

Perry, or other competitive shooting events or programs, visit

www.nrahq.org/compete or call 1-877-672-6282.

Tags: 1911, Camp Perry, CMP Games, Gun Collections, Gun Collectors,

National Firearms Museum

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AR15.com Forum – ThreadSpotlight ‘Anti Gun Media’JUL 04, 2011 04:10P.M.

AR15.com Forum – Thread Spotlight ‘Anti Gun Media’

AR15.com Forum - Thread Spotlight ‘Anti Gun Media’

AR15.com

Honeoye Falls, NY -(Ammoland.com)- This month’s featured thread

brings up some interesting issues, but the one I am focusing on is that of

the left wing media altering the facts to drive their agenda.

The thread is titled NBC apologizes for cutting “under God” from Pledge

of Allegiance before U.S. Open and revolves around the production staff

at NBC intentionally editing out the phrase “under God” from their US

open coverage of the Pledge of Allegiance.

Now, there were many arguments in the thread about whether the

phrase should even be in the Pledge or whether the Pledge is ‘communist

indoctrination’. Those are secondary issues though when looking at how

this major news media outlet chose to frame their broadcast to fit their

political agenda.

It is of course nothing new for television and print media to do these

types of things but it is something that can not be ignored. This is

obviously a religious issue for many, but let’s remember that it just as

easily could have been a 2nd amendment issue.

How often do we see the words “assault rifle” used in coverage of

criminal acts? How often do we see “ammunition stockpile” used when a

gun owner is arrested with a few hundred rounds? I bet you could pick

up any large city’s daily this morning and read about how “the gun show

loophole” is allowing thousands of firearms to get into the hands of

criminals.

As responsible gun owners we know these things are sensationalized and

sometimes even flat out made up by, for lack of a better word, ‘ignorant’

reporters and news editors.

It’s not a stretch to say that if this had been coverage of a firearms related

story this ‘news’ agency would have found a way to keep the words “shall

not be infringed” from being published when the second amendment

was referenced.

The camel’s nose under the tent? I think we are at the point of

the entire camel sharing our sleeping bags.

If we as consumers allow these news outlets to continue to frame the

facts in the manner of their choosing, it won’t be long (some would

argue it’s already too late) until our history as a free people is eroded

and twisted to show some liberal vision of what should have happened

throughout the story of our great country as opposed to what really has

happened.

The only way to stop this behavior is to hit these news agencies where it

hurts them the most- their wallets. Conservatives and moderates carry a

big stick when it comes to consumer spending. What would happen if we

were to all stand up and let the major advertisers of these companies

know that we will not be spending our hard earned cash on their

products as long as they continued to support this type of politically

driven news?

We can always just sit back and complain about how things should be

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different. That the media should be an impartial watchdog for the

citizen, and how unfortunate it is that certain elites that control these

companies can now push their belief systems on us and our children. But

with just a little effort and a little energy, we can stand up and say

enough is enough.

It was interesting to note that while NBC apologized if anyone was

offended, the well written apology was couched in terms that implied

that this was not the first or last time they intended to use this behavior.

Take a few minutes to read the thread and the story attached. Leave your

2 cents if you’d like. But, more importantly take a few minutes to fire off

an email to a couple of NBC’s advertisers and let them know just exactly

how you feel about this issue.

If enough of us stand together maybe we can reverse the

trend of politically driven media coverage from our

country’s major news outlets.

About:

AR15.Com originated in 1996 as a mailing list for firearm enthusiasts. As

the years passed and interest grew, a website came into existence to

present those same enthusiasts with a means to collect, share, and

explore information. Shortly afterwards, a bulletin board was added to

create a more interactive experience for the growing list of users. The site

was still in it’s infancy, but was growing in popularity. Visit:

www.ar15.com

Tags: Anti-Gun Media, AR15.com, ARFCOM, Gun Owner

Discrimination, Liberal Media, Lies about Guns

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Right To Carry Litigation – GetInvolvedJUL 04, 2011 03:29P.M.

Right To Carry Litigation – Get Involved

By Joe DeBergalis (DirectAction)

Right To Carry Litigation – Get Involved

AR15.com

Honeoye Falls, NY -(Ammoland.com)- Gun owners have had much to

celebrate over the last several years.

The Heller and McDonald decisions confirmed what gun owners had

long known to be true regarding the Second Amendment; the number of

“shall issue” Right-to-Carry states has grown to 37; the number of

permit-less carry states now stands at four (with Wisconsin pending)

and federal Right-to-Carry reciprocity legislation has gained momentum.

With all of this success it’s sometimes easy to forget that there are still

portions of this country where politicians continue to deny their citizens

the means of self-defense outside the home, whether through

discriminatory licensing procedures or outright carry bans. When

lawmakers in these jurisdictions refuse to respect the natural right to

self-defense through the legislative process, the NRA is taking the

offenders to court.

Such is the case in Illinois, where politicians surrounding the gun control

hotbed of Chicago have denied the rights of all the state’s citizens,

making Illinois the only remaining state that bans all manner of

concealed carry. In response, the NRA and the Illinois State Rifle

Association have filed suit against Illinois in the case of Shepard v.

Madigan.

The plaintiff, Mary Shepard, is a church treasurer living and working in

Illinois. Despite complying with Illinois’ onerous firearm owner’s

identification card requirement, obtaining Right-to-Carry permits from

Florida and Pennsylvania, and acquiring five firearms training

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certifications, Illinois law offers her no way to legally carry a handgun for

her own protection.

The experiences of 40 Right-to-Carry states have proven Illinois’ policy

misguided, but Shepard’s personal experience is downright outrageous.

On September 28, 2009, while attending to her duties at the church

along with an 83-year-old co-worker, a defenseless Shepard was

viciously beaten within an inch of her life by a six-foot-three-inch 245-

pound convicted criminal. The NRA/ISRA brief lists her injuries as

including “skull fractures, fractures to both cheeks, brain swelling,

shattered teeth, a concussion, a loss of hearing, injuries to the vertebrae

in her neck requiring surgical implants, torn rotator cuffs in her

shoulders, [and] an injured clavicle.” Shepard’s co-worker suffered a

similar fate.

Illinois denied Shepard her right to self-defense, but in doing so created

a compelling figure whose experience will hopefully serve to convince the

courts that Illinois’ ban on self-defense outside the home is unjust and

unlawful.

Nearly as insidious as Illinois’ ban on concealed carry is the way in which

some jurisdictions pick and choose which law-abiding citizens are

worthy of exercising the right to self-defense. Over the years California

localities have made this type of discrimination an art form, with the San

Diego Sheriff’s Office attracting the attention of the NRA and California

Rifle and Pistol Association Foundation in the case of Peruta v. County of

San Diego. The case is currently making its way through the Ninth

Circuit Court of Appeals after the U.S. District Court ruled in favor of San

Diego County’s restrictive policy.

Under California law a locality can issue a permit if the applicant shows

“good cause.” The NRA and CRPAF have argued that in light of the

Heller decision, self-defense is a “good cause.” The County of San Diego’s

interpretation of “good cause” to require a “special need” or “specific

threat” flies in the face of Heller and only serves as a means to

discourage the lawful carry of firearms in San Diego County.

The U.S. District Court opinion stated that the County of San Diego’s

requirement that an applicant detail a “specific threat” or “special need”

in order to obtain a permit is not an unlawful restriction on the right to

bear arms. Why? With reasoning that would surely puzzle any proponent

of “condition one” carry, the court held that concealed carry can be

restricted because California allows for the open carry of unloaded

handguns, and the “armed” citizen can supposedly draw and load his

pistol while under attack! While a bill restricting even this level of carry

(currently making its way through the California Assembly) should be

fought as a restriction on the right to bear arms, “empty carry” is

obviously far from ideal. The Ninth Circuit should reject this bad

alternative, overturn the lower court ruling and recognize self-defense as

a “good cause.”

It should amaze any reasonable person that despite the experiences of

the vast majority of the country that operates under a “shall issue” or

permit less carry system. With a 47-year-low in the murder rate, 37-year

low in violent crime and the outstanding scholarship of John Lott, there

are still those who insist on restricting the right of law abiding citizens to

carry firearms for protection. While these forces have been entrenched

for decades, the rapid growth of the Right-to-Carry movement proves

that their days are numbered. The NRA and its local affiliates will be

ready to act wherever democracy has failed… by using the judiciary just

as the framers of the constitution intended, to protect the rights of the

individual against the state.

As a Life Member of the Illinois State Rifle Association and the California

Rifle and Pistol Association, I am very proud of the efforts of these

hardworking organizations. I wholeheartedly encourage all [AmmoLand

readers] to join their various NRA state affiliates. They are the NRA in

your state and to a one, do a fantastic job.

I would also like to thank all of you that have contributed to

these causes through your advocacy by calling, writing,

emailing and visiting your respective elected officials and

respectfully making your views on these issues known.

Together we are making a difference.

About:

AR15.Com originated in 1996 as a mailing list for firearm enthusiasts. As

the years passed and interest grew, a website came into existence to

present those same enthusiasts with a means to collect, share, and

explore information. Shortly afterwards, a bulletin board was added to

create a more interactive experience for the growing list of users. The site

was still in it’s infancy, but was growing in popularity. Visit:

www.ar15.com

Tags: AR15.com, ARFCOM, CCW, Constitutional Carry, Gun Rights

Movement, Joe DeBergalis, Lawsuits, Right to Carry

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Mayor Bloomberg Flat-Out Liesin New Anti-Gun Ad CampaignJUL 04, 2011 01:47P.M.

Mayor Bloomberg Flat-Out Lies in New Anti-Gun Ad Campaign

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National Rifle Association

FAIRFAX, Va. --(Ammoland.com)- This week, the most visible gun

control advocate in this country, New York City mayor Michael

Bloomberg, appeared on MSNBC and CNN, promoting his new TV ad

urging that Congress impose so-called “terrorist watchlist” gun control

legislation.

The ad features an edited portion of the well-known video of a scraggly-

looking al Qaeda misfit claiming – falsely -- that jihadists can buy

machine guns at gun shows in the United States, without a background

check.

Everyone in Congress knows the machine gun claim is a lie, and surely

most are familiar by now with the many problems of “watchlist”

legislation. But when Bloomberg appeared on MSBNC’s “The Last

Word,” hosted by self-proclaimed socialist Lawrence O’Donnell,

O’Donnell didn’t blame Bloomberg’s dishonesty for his pet legislation’s

failure to move.

O’Donnell instead said Congress is “in favor of illegal guns,” to which

Bloomberg outrageously added, “Congress must believe that there is a

constitutional amendment that says the right of terrorists to buy arms

shall not be infringed.”

O’Donnell asked, “What does the NRA say?” and Bloomberg replied,

“They won’t say anything.”

That, of course, is another lie. NRA has said – many times -- that 95

percent of the people who are on the watchlist are already ineligible to

possess firearms in the United States, because (according to the FBI)

they are not U.S. citizens or legal resident aliens of the United States.

NRA has also pointed out repeatedly that the “watchlist” legislation

would violate a watchlisted person’s right to due process of law, by

preventing him from clearing his name and getting his firearm rights

restored in a fair hearing. NRA has also said that supporters of the

legislation have yet to come up with a single violent crime committed by

a watchlisted person with a gun acquired after a federal background

check.

And NRA has noted federal studies showing that less than

one percent of imprisoned gun criminals obtained their guns

at gun shows.

That Bloomberg resorts to lies shows something about his character.

That he resorts to lies that are so easily disproven shows how desperate

he has become, as he tries to convince the American people and Congress

to go along with his agenda.

And maybe that should tell the billionaire anti-gun gadfly that some

things cannot be bought at any price.

About:

Established in 1871, the National Rifle Association is America’s oldest

civil rights and sportsmen’s group. Four million members strong, NRA

continues its mission to uphold Second Amendment rights and to

advocate enforcement of existing laws against violent offenders to reduce

crime. The Association remains the nation’s leader in firearm education

and training for law-abiding gun owners, law enforcement and the

military. Visit: www.nra.org

Tags: Assault Weapons, Automatic Weapons, Gun Show Loophole, Lies

about Guns, MAIG, Mayor Bloomberg

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California Police Crack Down onProhibited Persons PossessingFirearms & AmmunitionJUL 04, 2011 01:45P.M.

California Police Crack Down on Prohibited Persons

Possessing Firearms & Ammunition

CalGunLaws.com

San Diego, CA --(Ammoland.com)- NRA and CRPA are contacted

hundreds of times each year by individuals who were unaware that they

were subject to a firearm possession restriction and are seeking to help

restore their right to possess a firearm.

Typically, they discover the restriction only when they attempt to

purchase a firearm and are denied after a background check is

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performed. Often these individuals have unwittingly possessed firearms

safely for years for hunting and/or family-protection.

On June 16th, 2011, California Attorney General Kamala Harris

announced the results of a statewide sweep of persons prohibited from

owning and possessing firearms and ammunition who were found in

possession of those items. (press release at:

http://oag.ca.gov/news/press_release?id=2521 “fact sheet” at

http://ag.ca.gov/cms_attachments/press/pdfs/n2521_apps_fact_sheet.pdf).

Restrictions on individuals from possessing firearms under California

and federal law include restrictions on the possession of ammunition.

The Attorney General claims in her press release that,

“[s]eizing guns from felons, gang members and other

prohibited persons is the kind of smart, proactive law

enforcement that makes a difference in the everyday lives of

Californians…We are all safer thanks to the sworn officers

who carried out this sweep and I am committed to

strengthening this program.”

This media event highlights the ongoing efforts by the California

Department of Justice to track down and prosecute individuals illegally

in possession of firearms or ammunition using its Armed and Prohibited

Person System (APPS).

We expect this to be the beginning of a more focused effort by

California law enforcement agencies to track down and

prosecute individuals illegally in possession of firearms or

ammunition.

This will be particularly likely if the additional funding being sought is

made available.

While APPS has been used to accomplish good things, unfortunately

harmless individuals are often swept up in the effort. Many of these

individuals are not even aware that they are restricted from possessing

firearms and that they may have been illegally possessing firearms, albeit

safely and without incident, for years.

As is most often the case, ignorance of the law is no excuse. A person can

be charged with a felony if they fall within a prohibited class and are

found in possession of firearms, ammunition, or certain firearm parts.

(Cal. Penal Code §§ 12021, 12021.1, and 12316). Lawyers for NRA and

CRPAF have now published several articles that may assist those

individuals in determining their eligibility status, in avoiding prosecution

and other legal difficulties, and possible in having their rights restored.

These materials are posted here.

About:

CalGunLaws.com is an online research resource designed primarily for

use by attorneys and interested firearm owners. CalGunLaws.com strives

to provide easy access to and facilitate understanding of the multitude of

complex federal, state, and local firearm laws and ordinances,

administrative and executive regulations, case law, and past and current

litigation that defines the California firearms regulatory scheme in

theory and practice. CalGunLaws.com is designed and organized to make

it easy to research the law and to locate source materials and related

information. All of the articles are cross referenced. Note the two

sections on the right: Related Items and Related Law. Related Items will

take you to any article related to the one you are currently viewing.

Related law takes you to the related law and statutes for the item you are

looking at.

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Black Bear Sought In AttackNear Colville WAJUL 04, 2011 01:36P.M.

Black Bear Sought In Attack Near Colville WA

Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

Washington --(Ammoland.com)- Washington Department of Fish and

Wildlife (WDFW) officers are searching for a black bear reported to have

attacked a female jogger northeast of Colville yesterday.

According to the Stevens County Sheriff’s Office, a 36-year-old woman

was attacked by a black bear while she was jogging in the late morning

on a trail between Thomas and Gillette lakes, 17 miles northeast of

Colville on the Colville National Forest. She dropped to the ground into a

protective fetal position and the bear batted at her and then left the area.

Later in the day she was treated and released at Mount Carmel Hospital

in Colville.

Today WDFW officials were notified of the incident by the Sheriff’s

office. WDFW enforcement officers are working with U.S. Forest Service

(USFS) staff to investigate the scene of the incident, place bear traps and

possibly use dogs to find the bear. USFS campgrounds are maintained at

Thomas and Gillette lakes.

WDFW Enforcement Capt. Chris Anderson said that because of the time

that has elapsed since the attack, finding the bear may be difficult. If

officers find the bear and determine that it was the animal involved in

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the attack, the bear will be euthanized, according to WDFW policy.

There have been five other bear attacks on humans and one reported

fatality in Washington, according to historical records. Last September a

man was seriously injured by a bear near Lake Wenatchee.

Washington’s black bear population is estimated at 25,000 to 30,000

animals. WDFW receives an average of about 417 black bear complaints

annually, ranging from glimpses of bears to encounters. Black bears are

classified as a game species and may be harvested during prescribed

hunting seasons by licensed hunters who have purchased bear tags.

Typically, black bears avoid people but can pose a safety risk if they

become habituated to human food sources. Bears become overly familiar

with humans if they are fed or find unsecured garbage, bird seed, pet

food, windfall fruit or compost piles.

WDFW officials offer the following advice to minimize the risk

of injury if a bear is encountered in the wild:

Don’t run. Pick up small children, stand tall, wave your arms above your

head and shout.

Do not approach the animal and be sure to leave it an escape route. Try

to get upwind of the bear so that it can identify you as a human and leave

the area.

Don’t look the bear directly in the eye, as the animal may interpret this

as a sign of aggression.

If the animal does attack, fight back aggressively

Problem bear encounters may be reported to local WDFW regional

offices, or WDFW’s dangerous wildlife reporting line, 1-877-933-9847. In

an emergency, dial 911.

Tags: Animal Attacks, Bear Attacks, Black Bears, Washington, WDFW

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AZ Dove Hunters Will Find ItSimpler To Locate LegalHunting Areas This YearJUL 04, 2011 01:33P.M.

AZ Dove Hunters Will Find It Simpler To Locate Legal Hunting

Areas This Year

New state law opens up tracts of undeveloped public lands within

municipalities.

Arizona Game and Fish Department

PHOENIX, AZ – -(Ammoland.com)-Thanks to new laws passed by the

Arizona Legislature this past session and actions by the Arizona Game

and Fish Commission on Saturday, June 25, dove hunters will find it

simpler this year determining where it is legal to hunt after the season

opens Sept. 1.

Senate Bill 1334 prohibits municipalities and counties from enacting any

ordinance, rule or regulation limiting the take of wildlife during an open

season established by the Arizona Game and Fish Commission.

SB1334 also amends state law (Arizona Revised Statutes 13-3107) by

permitting the discharge of a firearm within the limits of any

municipality while lawfully taking wildlife during an open season

established by the Game and Fish Commission. This new law takes effect

July 20.

However, nothing in SB1334 prohibits municipalities from regulating the

discharge of firearms within a quarter mile of occupied structures.

Basically, these new laws leave the decision making of where people can

legally hunt in the experienced hands of the Arizona Game and Fish

Commission. But hunters can’t expect carte blanche – the Game and

Fish Commission is taking a conservative, thoughtful approach in its

deployment of these shifted or modified authorities.

“It’s a balancing act. We wanted to maximize hunting

opportunity while at the same time minimizing potential

conflicts, said Commission Chairman Robert Woodhouse,

who is from Yuma. “We also considered geo-political realities,

recognizing that one size does not necessarily fit all within the

various municipal boundaries, as each locale is unique.”

For instance, based on the department’s studied evaluation, the Game

and Fish Commission has closed a well-defined densely populated core

area within the Valley of the Sun to hunting.

The boundaries of this area, which crosses multiple municipal

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boundaries, are well defined by major roadways, making it much simpler

for hunters, municipal leaders and law enforcement officers to determine

where hunting is legal. The Base and Meridian wildlife area and a couple

of small county islands within this closure area will remain open to

hunting dove with shotgun shooting shot.

All restrictions in Arizona Revised Statutes Title 17 (the state game laws)

apply, such as not hunting within ¼ mile of an occupied building and

not shooting from or across a roadway.

In addition, municipal hunt management units created by the

commission, such as those in the Valley of the Sun, Tucson and Flagstaff,

also impose certain restrictions on hunting, especially for the use of

firearms while taking wildlife. For instance, within the greater Phoenix

metropolitan units, the legal firearms for hunting doves are restricted to

the use of shotguns, shooting shot.

The first commission order adopted since the passage of this law

establishes the 2011 season on dove, which is a migratory bird that also

falls under certain federal hunting constraints and guidelines. The

commission unanimously approved the dove season at its June 25

meeting.

Leonard Ordway, assistant director for the Field Operations Division,

pointed out that in the past, dove hunters – especially those in the Valley

of the Sun where there are lots of different municipal boundaries to

contend with – often found it difficult or sometimes even impossible to

determine where one could legally hunt dove.

Ordway said the change in the law will make it easier for dove hunters to

determine where they can hunt, and will also once again open up tracts

of uninhabited and undeveloped public and State Trust land within

municipalities to hunting.

“For example, hunters will find the return of hunting

opportunities on those large areas of open land that have

been annexed but won’t be developed for years, or those

highly productive yet un-posted agricultural lands within

municipalities,” he said.

Ordway said this is especially important for families. “This

new approach to hunting in municipalities makes it simpler

for parents to take their youngsters hunting, quite often

closer to home, so they can re-connect with nature. This is

truly a quality of life improvement for outdoor families now,

and will help in passing on the hunting and outdoor tradition

to future generations.”

The commission and department will be working closely with counties,

municipalities, chiefs of police and other major stakeholders to continue

taking a thoughtful and cooperative approach to hunting within

municipalities.

“In the past, chiefs of police had the authority to approve or to close

areas to discharge of firearms, thus closing what would otherwise be

lawful hunting within municipal boundaries,” said Commissioner John

W. Harris, a veteran law enforcement officer who is currently the police

chief of Sahuarita. “Even though such authority with regard to hunting

has shifted to the capable hands of the Game and Fish Commission, the

commission and the department will work closely with chiefs of police

and other municipal leaders to thoughtfully and properly address

concerns.”

Keep in mind that the dove commission order is just the first step. In

August, the commission will consider recommendations for modifying

all the commission orders so these new laws and authorities can be fully

implemented.

“The department and commission have a long-standing track record of

utilizing adaptive management principals not just within biology

frameworks, but also within public administration venues as well,” said

Ordway. “When it comes to hunting within municipalities, we expect to

adapt and evolve while working cooperatively with other government

entities and our outdoor stakeholders.”

Detailed regulations and boundaries are anticipated to be available in

mid-July at www.azgfd.gov.

The Arizona Game and Fish Department prohibits discrimination on the

basis of race, color, sex, national origin, age, or disability in its programs

and activities. If anyone believes that they have been discriminated

against in any of the AGFD’s programs or activities, including

employment practices, they may file a complaint with the Deputy

Director, 5000 W. Carefree Highway, Phoenix, AZ 85086-5000, (602)

942-3000, or with the Fish and Wildlife Service, 4040 N. Fairfax Dr. Ste.

130, Arlington, VA 22203. Persons with a disability may request a

reasonable accommodation or this document in an alternative format by

contacting the Deputy Director as listed above.

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Tacamo Magazine Kit ShippingScheduleJUL 04, 2011 01:22P.M.

Tacamo Magazine Kit Shipping Schedule

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RAP4

San Jose, CA --(Ammoland.com)- Real Action Paintball and Tacamo

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Tippmann Phenom! To use them, simply disassemble your Phenom and

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Tags: Airsoft Guns, PaintBall, RAP4, Real Action Paintball, Tacamo

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North Carolina Gun Politics –The Good, The Bad, & TheDisappointingJUL 04, 2011 01:14P.M.

North Carolina Gun Politics – The Good, The Bad, & The

Disappointing

Grass Roots North Carolina for Firearms Education

North Carolina --(Ammoland.com)- “The idea of a concealed-carry in

an Applebee’s bothered people…” - Republican Speaker Thom Tillis, after

restaurant carry language was removed from gun legislation which

passed.

[Analysis] With HB 650 signed by the Governor and scheduled to

become law on December 1, congratulations are due to all who

responded to GRNC alerts by calling and e-mailing the NC General

Assembly.

Thanks are also due volunteers of the Legislative Action Team for many

hours spent at the legislature, our Director and Co-Director of

Communications for dozens of alerts, often sent with little notice, to our

Webmaster for alerts promptly posted, to gun show volunteers for alerts

distributed to thousands of gun owners and to all others who helped win

this crucial victory. Once again, you have demonstrated the value of an

all-volunteer organization in defending our rights.

CHAMPS

As usual, politicians’ records are more checkered. Heroes of the General

Assembly include Rep. Mark Hilton (R-Catawba, GRNC ****), who

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acted as primary sponsor for nearly all gun bills in the House; Sen. Buck

Newton (R-Nash, Wilson, ****), who spent long hours restructuring bills

to make them acceptable to leadership, and who delivered on committee

hearings promised, House Rules Chairman Tim Moore (R-Cleveland,

****), for courage in giving hearings to bills not always favorably

regarded by leadership, Sens. Debbie Clary (R-Cleveland, Rutherford,

****) and Andrew Brock (R-Davie, Rowan, ****), for working to support

numerous pro-gun bills, Rep. George Cleveland (R-Onslow, ****) for his

stalwart support in committee and during floor debates, Rep. Glen

Bradley (R-Franklin, Halifax, Nash, ****) for introducing the “Firearms

Freedom Act” and for supporting gun bills on the floor, and Rep. Kelly

Hastings(R-Cleveland, Gaston, ****) for being the most tenacious

Second Amendment supporter among incoming House freshman.

CHUMPS

House Majority Leader Paul (“Skip”) Stam (R-Wake, GRNC eval. under

review) worked to weaken both Castle Doctrine and HB 650, and then

paradoxically voted for final passage of both. From his proposed

committee substitute for Castle Doctrine to apparently orchestrating the

McGrady amendment, which removed language for guns in locked

vehicles at places of employment from HB 650 (during which debate

Stam employed the bizarre argument that he owns everything which

crosses his property), to objecting in caucus to bringing gun bills to

committee votes, Stam worked to undermine gun bills in the GOP

caucus.

Beyond the usual anti-gun Democrats, others who worked to subvert

your rights included Rep. Deborah Ross (D-Wake, 0-star), who tried to

insert a “poison pill” into HB 111 for parks and restaurant carry, Rep.

David Guice(R-Henderson, Polk, Transylvania, GRNC eval. under

review) who weakened parks carry by exempting certain recreational

facilities, and Rep. Chuck McGrady

(R-Henderson, GRNC eval. under review), who offered the amendment

to remove guns in locked vehicles from HB 650. Perhaps most pathetic

was Sen. Ellie Kinnaird

(D-Orange, Person, 0-star), who after initially being ruled out of order

during the floor debate over HB 650, eventually managed to insert her

usual anti-gun screed (albeit pointlessly) into the record, neatly lumping

gun owners in with terrorists. Poor, old Ellie. She seems increasingly out

of touch.

NC Senator Berger quickly forgot the pro gun voters who put him in

office.

Disappointing

Frankly, we expected more from Republican leadership, specifically

Speaker Thom Tillis (R-Mecklenburg, ****) and Senate President Pro

Tempore Phil Berger(R-Guilford, Rockingham, ****). But it quickly

became apparent that support for gun rights voters who helped “bring

‘em to the dance” would be forthcoming only insofar as it could be done

without sticking their necks out.

What resulted was a “thrust and parry” fencing match as we pressured

chamber leaders to move gun legislation and they responded by adding

and then removing bills from committee calendars, playing a “shell

game” of inserting gun language into this or that bill, insisting on veto-

proof majorities rather than simple majorities before bringing bills to the

floor, and worst of all, removing items deemed “too controversial” from

the legislation which passed.

What we got…and what we will

The result was, at best, half a loaf. We got the long-awaited Castle

Doctrine, and somewhat weakened version of the parks carry GRNC

has sought since 1997, and some other enhancements. Meanwhile, Tillis

and Berger nixed guns in locked vehicles at places of employment, guns

in locked compartments on educational property, and concealed carry in

restaurants. The stated reason for the latter was poor polling on the

topic.

Said Speaker Tillis to the Charlotte Observer: ““The idea of a

concealed-carry in an Applebee’s bothered people…”

The good news is that HB 111 - which contains restaurant carry - passed

the House and remains alive for consideration when the legislature

convenes next year. GRNC will be working hard on a campaign to pass it.

As an opening shot, we suggest gun rights supporters contact Senator

Berger and Speaker Tillis and tell them that what “bothers” them are

Republican leaders who more or less immediately forgot who put them

there.

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About:

Grass Roots North Carolina/Forum for Firearms Education is a non-

profit, all volunteer organization devoted to educating the public about

trends which abridge the freedoms guaranteed by the Bill of Rights, and

engaging in grass roots activism to preserve those freedoms. Formed in

1994 to conduct a highly successful rally for the Second Amendment,

GRNC has gone on to conduct projects like “Remember in November: A

Gun Owner’s Guide to Voting,” bringing concealed carry to North

Carolina. Visit:www.grnc.org

Tags: Grass Roots North Carolina, GRNC, Gun Bills, Gun Politics, North

Carolina, Pro Gun Groups

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Grass Roots North CarolinaFeatured On WRAL-TVJUL 04, 2011 12:55P.M.

Grass Roots North Carolina Featured On WRAL-TV

Happy Independence Day!

Grass Roots North Carolina for Firearms Education

North Carolina --(Ammoland.com)- Celebrate by knowing you just

won back a little piece of your freedom!

Generally, gun rights supporters can expect to get slammed in news

interviews. At best, they might get a 15-second sound bite.

So imagine our surprise when WRAL reporter Stacy Davis contacted us

to do a reasonably extensive piece on Castle Doctrine.

Then imagine our delight when the piece turned out to be well thought

out and balanced, and even dispels common misconceptions about the

topic.

HELP ENSURE PRO-GUN MEDIA LIKE THIS IN THE FUTURE:

• View the complete article and video by going to:

http://www.wral.com/news/state/nccapitol/story/9805007/

Thank Stacy Davis and WRAL for the balanced piece:

• WRAL:

http://www.wral.com/apps/feedback/feedback/?d_id_person=525

• Stacy Davis: http://www.wral.com/rs/bio/3463714/

About:

Grass Roots North Carolina/Forum for Firearms Education is a non-

profit, all volunteer organization devoted to educating the public about

trends which abridge the freedoms guaranteed by the Bill of Rights, and

engaging in grass roots activism to preserve those freedoms. Formed in

1994 to conduct a highly successful rally for the Second Amendment,

GRNC has gone on to conduct projects like “Remember in November: A

Gun Owner’s Guide to Voting,” bringing concealed carry to North

Carolina. Visit:www.grnc.org

Tags: Castle Doctrine, Grass Roots North Carolina, GRNC, North

Carolina, Paul Valone

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Gear Court: Hatfield’s TacticalRackerJUL 04, 2011 11:04A.M.

Hatfield’s Tactical Racker … no more worries when you get in

a jam

Hatfield’s Tactical Racker

Women’s Outdoor News

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Rolla, MO --(Ammoland.com)- When I began shooting handguns, one

of the first problems I encountered was the difficulty in being able to

properly rack my pistol.

I was first taught to utilize the slingshot technique, which I immediately

found I could not do quickly, due to my inability to get a good grip on the

rear of the slide, and just plain lack of strength. Now I always use the

overhand grip, but I still sometimes find that my hand slides a bit on the

barrel, especially if it is not completely dry.

When I was first contacted about reviewing the Hatfield Tactical Racker,

I’ll be honest, I had no idea what it even was. Once I learned that it was

specifically designed to improve the shooter’s ability to manipulate the

slide, I was ecstatic. This could solve my fear of being unable to quickly

clear a jam in an emergency situation.

Hatfields Gunsmithing designed the tactical racker in two different sizes

to fit all GLOCK pistols. When I first received it, I had no idea how to

attach it to my pistol. I realized that I needed to remove the slide cover

plate and replace it with the Hatfield Racker; the problem was that I had

no clue how to do this. There were no instructions on the packaging, but

a quick search on Hatfield’s website led to a short demo video. After

watching the video, I was easily able to remove the slide cover plate and

install the Hatfield Racker in less than five minutes on my GLOCK 19.

When I went to the range, I took along a second GLOCK 19 that did not

have the Hatfield Racker installed so I could really get a feel for the

difference. The first thing I noticed was that I could easily utilize the

slingshot method on the gun with the Hatfield Racker; I still struggled to

do so without it. Because I am accustomed to the overhand method of

racking, I knew that even with the Hatfield Racker attached, in an

emergency situation, my habitual method would not change. I quickly

noticed, however, that the Hatfield Racker also helped with this type of

grip as it stabilizes your hand by giving you a place to rest your thumb.

Another benefit that the Hatfield Racker brings is the ability to rack your

pistol with only one hand. I tried this out by holding the pistol in my

right hand, and resting the Hatfield Racker on the edge of a picnic table.

The Hatfield Racker easily held the slide, so that when I pushed the gun

downward with only one hand, it quickly chambered a round.

GLOCK has a reputation for being tough and durable; the same appears

to hold true for the Hatfield Racker. It is machined from billet

aluminum then hard anodized for a tough finish. It has a solid feel to it,

and when installed on my pistol, I could tell it was secure.

The Hatfield Tactical Racker would definitely be a great addition to any

GLOCK. It makes me feel a lot better knowing that I can easily clear a

jam or chamber a round in any situation with the Hatfield Racker

attached to my pistol. It is available for all GLOCK models and comes in

black, silver, red and blue. You can learn more about it by going

to hatfieldsgunsmithing.com, or if you are in the northern Virginia area,

you can stop in their store and see it for yourself.

For more gear reviews, visit the Gear Court at Women’s Outdoor

News.:www.womensoutdoornews.com/category/reviews/gear-court/

About:

The Women’s Outdoor News, aka The WON, delivers news, reviews and

stories about women in the outdoors. Born out of a desire to serve the

burgeoning outdoor market for women and to inspire as many women to

go outside as possible, The WON pops into email in-boxes, RSS feeds

and Twitter Feeds with updates during the work week.

Visit: www.Womensoutdoornews.com

Tags: Gear Court, Glock, Hatfield Gunsmithing, Hatfield Tactical Racker,

jennifer yoder, review

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New Jersey Outdoor AllianceEnvironmental Projects CharitySporting Clays EventJUL 04, 2011 10:24A.M.

New Jersey Outdoor Alliance Environmental Projects Charity

Sporting Clays Event

Picturesque Hudson Farm in Andover NJ

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New Jersey Outdoor Alliance

TRENTON, NJ --(Ammoland.com)- Final Reminder: Please join us for

a “once in a lifetime” shooting experience!

Monday, July 18, 2011

New Jersey Outdoor Alliance Environmental Projects

Charity Sporting Clays Event

Individual Shooter @ $350 each

Sporting Clays Fees includes cartridge carrier, shells, breakfast, and

lunch.

Squad of 4 Shooters @ $1,100 (includes Station Sponsor sign and name

in program)

• 8:00 am Registration/Breakfast

• 9:15 am Safety Speech & Course Rules

• 9:30 am Day Program Begins

• 1:00 pm Lunch

Register online:

https://phibetagib.wufoo.com/forms/njoa-environmental-projects-

sporting-clays/

About Hudson Farm:

HUDSON FARM, located on 3,000 acres of beautifully landscaped

farmland in Andover, New Jersey, has a long standing reputation of

being one of the finest sport-shooting clubs in the entire United States.

Industry leaders, dignitaries and even past US presidents have visited

this pristine facility to experience its grandeur. Hudson Farm simulates a

day of shooting at one of the great estates in England. It’s a once in a

lifetime experience that necessitates a good deal of preparation.

Fortunately, that preparation can be a one-stop by visiting our Hudson

Farm NJOA Charity Sporting Clays event. Some of the amenities include

a well-equipped Pro-Shop, the stately mansion/club-house dating back

to the 1800′s, complete dining facilities, motel and guest room

accommodations, challenging course ranges, planted game food plots,

hunting blinds, hiking trails, even a state of the art manufacturing

facility. The Farm raises over 20,000 sport-birds per year on-site and

employs a full staff of pro-instructors, chefs, gunsmiths and care-takers.

(www.HudsonFarmNJ.com)

Why you should attend:

1. This is a “once in a lifetime experience” you will not soon forget

2. Hudson Farm is one of NJOA’s primary supporting sponsors

3. This event raises funds for the NJ Quail Project and Reef Rescue

Learn more about Hudson Farm: http://www.hudsonfarmnj.com/

“Preservation through conservation”

Anthony P. Mauro

Sr. Chairman,

New Jersey Outdoor Alliance: “We’ve got your back!”

JOIN NJOA: http://www.njoutdooralliance.org/support/njoa.html

About:

NJOA – The mission of New Jersey Outdoor Alliance is to serve as a

grassroots coalition of outdoorsmen and outdoorswomen dedicated to

environmental stewardship. We will champion the intrinsic value of

natural resource conservation – including fishing, hunting and trapping,

among opinion leaders and policy makers. We will support legislation,

and those sponsoring legislation, that provides lasting ecological and

social enrichment through sustainable use of the earths resources. Visit:

www.njoutdooralliance.org

Tags: Anthony Mauro, Charity Events, Clay Target Shooting, New Jersey

Outdoor Alliance, NJOA, Sportsmens Charitys

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USA Shooting Nominates EricUptagrafft to the 2012 U.S.Olympic TeamJUL 04, 2011 09:28A.M.

USA Shooting Nominates Eric Uptagrafft to the 2012 U.S.

Olympic Team

USA Shooting

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. --(Ammoland.com)- Eric Uptagrafft’s

outstanding performances in 2010 and 2011 earned him a nomination to

the 2012 U.S. Olympic Team.

In patriotic fashion, USA Shooting is honored to announce that 1996

Olympian Sergeant First Class Eric Uptagrafft (Phenix City, Ala.) has

qualified for a nomination to the 2012 U.S. Olympic Team pending

approval by the United States Olympic Committee.

Upon approval, Sgt. 1st Class Uptagrafft will compete in his specialty

event-Men’s 50m Rifle Prone. Sgt. 1st Class Uptagrafft is a member of

the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit stationed in Fort Benning, Ga. As a

proud soldier and American, Sgt. 1st Class Uptagrafft will compete in his

second Olympic Games with his sights set on gold. Following the 2008

Olympic Games, USA Shooting adopted a point selection procedure for

athletes to gain an Olympic nomination. Points are awarded based on

competition performance at International Shooting Sport Federation

(ISSF) World Cups and World Championships.

Eric Uptagrafft’s outstanding performances in 2010 and 2011 earned him

a nomination to the 2012 U.S. Olympic Team.

Uptagrafft has been a dominating force in Men’s 50m Rifle Prone for the

past two seasons. He began 2010 with a sixth place finish at the first

International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup in Sydney,

Australia. Sgt. 1st Class Uptagrafft scored 594 match points and 103.1

points in the final for a total of 697.1 points.

At the second leg of World Cup competition in Beijing, China, he climbed

onto the podium with 598 match points and 103.2 points in the final for

the bronze medal. Sgt. 1st Class Uptagrafft continued to solidify his top-

three world ranking with a silver medal at his home range during the

ISSF World Cup USA.

In the presence of U.S. Army dignitaries, Sgt. 1st Class Uptagrafft’s hold

didn’t falter as he shot 597 match points and the highest final of 105.8

points for the silver medal. At the 2010 ISSF World Shooting

Championships in Munich, Germany, he placed seventh overall with 598

match points and 102.3 points in the final for a total of 700.3 points.

Maintaining his momentum, Sgt. 1st Class Uptagrafft was on target at

the first ISSF World Cup of 2011 in Sydney, Australia. He shot 599 match

points and 104.2 points in the final for a total of 703.2 points. Sgt. 1st

Class Uptagrafft’s performance earned him a silver medal and an

Olympic participation quota for Team USA in London 2012. Shortly

thereafter, he followed up that performance with yet another silver

medal at the ISSF World Cup Changwon. Sgt. 1st Class Uptagrafft shot

699.6 total points (596+103.6) to break the U.S. Olympic selection point

threshold. In his most recent match at the ISSF World Cup USA, he

finished fifth overall with 598 match points and 101.9 points in the final

for 699.9 total points.

National Rifle Coach Major Dave Johnson said, “Eric is one of

our most experienced international athletes. This benefited

him in his pursuit of the point system slot for the U.S.

Olympic Team. He’s had an outstanding year and has earned

the slot and the respect of his competitors worldwide. I

expect to see him on the podium in London.”

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Sgt. 1st Class Uptagrafft said, “It is the realization of a dream

to compete in the Olympics again. I’ve learned a lot since

Atlanta and look forward to the challenge. I’d like to thank

the U.S. Army, the USAMU, and USA Shooting for helping

me reach my intermediate goal of making the team and for

helping me prepare for next summer.”

USA Shooting would like to congratulate Sgt. 1st Class Uptagrafft and

wish him success in his training for London 2012.

To learn more about Olympic shooting and Eric Uptagrafft, please visit

the USA Shooting website.

ELEYELEY is a Proud Sponsor of the USA Shooting Rifle

and Pistol Teams: ELEY Limited, manufacturer of the

world’s most consistently accurate rimfire ammunition, has

been the Official Sponsor and Official Supplier of .22 rimfire

ammunition of the USA Shooting rifle and pistol teams since

2000. For more information on ELEY and their products,

please visit www.eley.co.uk.

About USA Shooting

USA Shooting, a 501c3 non-profit corporation, was chartered by the

United States Olympic Committee as the National Governing Body for

the sport of shooting in April 1995. USA Shooting’s mission is to prepare

American athletes to win Olympic medals, promote the shooting sports

throughout the U.S. and govern the conduct of international shooting in

the country. Check us out on the web at www.usashooting.org and

Facebook.

Tags: Competition Shooters, Competitive Shooting News, Olympic

Shooting, USA Shooting

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