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Wayne LaPierre, "What They Didn't Tell You Today"
Arguing the Ban

Tuesday, March 18, 2008

I was at the Supreme Court today, and based on what I heard, I have every expectation that the Court will soon restore the Second Amendment to the District of Columbia.

Everything I saw in court shows the District's ban on functional firearms is out of sync with American history. The arguments today clearly indicated the Second Amendment is an individual, and not a collective, right. The District's attorneys spent their time swimming upstream against the U.S. Constitution.

In Washington, D.C., the law is simple. Once a gun becomes usable, it becomes illegal. That means when your window breaks at 2 a.m. and you're facing an armed criminal heading towards your bedroom, the politicians in D.C. want you to just call 911 and pray help arrives before it's too late.

That's why the District's law isn't just unconstitutional, it's unreasonable. The D.C. Gun Ban has been on the books for decades and hasn't increased public safety. In fact, the crime rate has skyrocketed. When you couple the gun ban with the District's revolving-door criminal justice system, it's open season on honest people.

The District seeks the supremacy of the government. The NRA believes that individual freedom is of the utmost importance in our country. The idea that the government can protect you from all harm is a fantasy. Even the beat cops, the law enforcement officers who risk their lives every day, will tell you that.

This case is ultimately about the good people in society, and what rights they have to protect themselves against those who ignore our laws. It's about whether the good people will have their God-given right of self defense returned to them. And after what we've seen today, I'm confident the Second Amendment will soon return to the District.

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Pro-Hunting Legislation Passes House, Heads to Senate for Consideration!

HF2440 would require an officer of the Department of Natural Resources to issue a certificate of completion of the hunter safety and ethics education course for members of the armed forces on active duty or who served in the armed forces at anytime so long as they were discharged under honorable conditions, are nonambulatory, and are accompanied by a person who is at least 18.  Please contact the members of the Senate Natural Resources and Environment Committee TODAY and respectfully urge them to pass this HF2440.

Contact information can be found by clicking here.

CALIFORNIA: Fish & Game Commission Regulatory Commission Proposal Seeking to Expand Scope of Lead Ammunition Ban!

Recently, the California Fish & Game Commission voted in favor of adopting regulations to strengthen Assembly Bill 821, legislation that would restrict the use of lead-cored centerfire rifle cartridges in certain areas of the state for hunting and taking of non-game animals.  The Commission's proposals would expand the scope of AB821 to include ammunition for black powder firearms, pistol, and rimfire cartridges.  The proposals are intended to limit the use of such ammunition for hunting and taking of non-game animals.  These proposals will be voted on at the next Fish & Game Commission Meeting on Thursday, April 10 at 10:00 a.m. and Friday, April 11 at 8:30 a.m. at the UC Davis Bodega Bay Marine Laboratory Lecture Hall located at 2099 Westside Road in Bodega Bay.  Please attend the next meeting of the Fish & Game Commission to show your opposition to these attacks on our hunting heritage.  If you are unable to attend, please contact the commission and respectfully urge them to oppose these unwarranted and ill-conceived restrictions.

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CONNECTICUT: Two Anti-Gun Bills to be Heard in Committee Next Week!

As we reported last week, two proposals very dangerous to gun owners were "raised" and will be considered by the Joint Judiciary Committee on Monday, March 17.  Raised Bill No. 603 would require all ammunition sold in Connecticut to be coded with an individual serial number (ammunition serialization) and entered into a statewide database at the time of sale.  Encoded ammunition would be registered to the purchaser and would include the date of transaction, the purchaser's name, date of birth, driver's license number, and the serial number of the ammunition.  All unserialized ammunition would have to be forfeited.  Also, Raised Bill No. 607 would seek to ban the sale of semi-automatic handguns not equipped with so-called "micro-stamping" technology.  Micro-stamping is a failed technology that would require identifying marks to be etched into the firing pin and breech face of a firearm.  Raised Bill No. 607 doesn't stop there!  It would also outlaw the private sale or transfer of long guns.  Please contact the individual members of the Joint Judiciary Committee TODAY and respectfully urge them to oppose Raised Bill No. 603 and Raised Bill No. 607!  The committee members can be contacted by phone at (860) 240-0100.

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Florida House committee endorses workers Right-to-Carry bill

Posted: 3/13/2008 9:45:47 AM
St. Petersburg Times

TALLAHASSEE - The National Rifle Association isn't giving up.

After failing for two years to pass a law allowing employees to carry guns to work, the NRA won an early victory in the Florida House on Wednesday.

Read About It: St Petersburg Times

Gun Battle at the White House?

Posted: 3/13/2008 9:47:12 AM
Washington Post
Robert D. Novak

In preparation for oral arguments Tuesday on the extent of gun rights guaranteed by the Second Amendment, the U.S. Supreme Court has before it a brief signed by Vice President Cheney opposing the Bush administration`s stance. Even more remarkably, Cheney is faithfully reflecting the views of President Bush.

Read About It: Washington Post

 

Hearing, rally today over local gun laws

Daily News Posted: 3/12/2008 9:38:37 AM

Philadelphia City Council squares off against the state General Assembly in Commonwealth Court this morning over whether the city can enforce its own gun laws.

Full Story Can Be Viewed At:  

http://www.philly.com/dailynews/local/20080312_Hearing__rally_today_over_local_gun_laws.html

 

Airsoft For Fun & Training

I remember, at the grand old age of ten, running around the woods with a BB gun (that my parents didn’t know I had) wearing heavy clothing and a football helmet playing “war” with my friends. BBs hurt. Thankfully none of us ever got shot with a penetrating BB. We did sport some good bruises though. We showed them off with pride. These days there is another option: Airsoft. Not only are these “toys” excellent for pure enjoyment of shooting, but they can also serve as training tools for teaching tactics or, more important in the recreational world, safe weapon handling.

Full Story Can Be Viewed At:

http://www.borelliconsulting.com/recevals/huntfish/airsoft.htm

 

NEW JERSEY: One-Gun-A-Month Bill Heads to Assembly Floor for Vote!

On Monday, March 3, the Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee passed Assembly Bill 339 by a 5-1 margin.  A339 would prohibit the purchase of more than one handgun per month by law-abiding citizens, even though buyers already have to pass a comprehensive background check.  Please contact your State Assembly members TODAY and respectfully urge them to oppose

A339! To find your Assembly member please click here. 

 

NRA's Eddie Eagle GunSafe® Program Reaches 21 Millionth Child

"The steady decline in the number of firearm-related accidents among young children since the launch of the Eddie Eagle program is a testament to the program's effectiveness, and to the 21 million children we’ve been able to reach," said Kayne Robinson, Executive Director of NRA General Operations. "The history of this program is filled with stories of children who have avoided firearm accidents because they were exposed to Eddie Eagle's live-saving message."

Volunteers for the Eddie Eagle program come from diverse backgrounds but share a common commitment to protecting children from gun accidents. They include NRA members, schoolteachers, law enforcement officers, and community activists who teach the program, plus private donors and Friends of NRA participants who raise funds to pay for the program’s educational materials.

More than 26,000 educators, law enforcement agencies, and civic organizations have taught the program since 1988.

Full Story

 

SOUTH DAKOTA: Governor Signs Youth Hunting Bill into Law!

On Thursday, March 13, Governor Mike Rounds (R) signed House Bill 1263 into law. Introduced by State Representative Mike Buckingham (R-33), this important legislation will help preserve South Dakota's proud hunting heritage by granting the South Dakota Game Fish and Parks rulemaking authority to establish a youth mentored hunting program for children between ages 10 and 16. The current minimum hunting age in South Dakota is 12. While licensed youth hunters would still need to take a Hunt Safe course, HB 1263 would establish a "try before you buy" program allowing younger kids to experience their first hunts without a license under the direct supervision of a licensed adult.

 

VIRGINIA: Charles City County Seeking Ban on Rifle Hunting!

As we reported last week, Charles City County is considering making revisions to its hunting regulations that could negatively impact hunting with rifles. Such a decision could eliminate precious hunting opportunities and would discourage hunters from taking to the woods to pass their hunting heritage on to the next generation and to help manage Virginia's wildlife.It is critical that hunters attend the Charles City County Board of Supervisors meeting on Tuesday, March 25 at 7:30 p.m. in the Auditorium of the Government & School Board Administration Building, 10900 Courthouse Road, Charles City, VA 23030 to oppose changes to the county ordinances governing the use of rifles for deer hunting. In the meantime, please contact each member of the Charles City County Board of Supervisors and strongly encourage them to refrain from making any changes to county regulations that have proven to be successful. Also, please be sure to pass this information along to your family, friends, and fellow hunters.

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WEST VIRGINIA:  Important Pro-Gun, Pro-Hunting Bill Moves to Governor's Desk!

On Friday, March 7, the State House passed Senate Bill 9 by a 90-6 vote. Introduced by State Senator Billy Wayne Bailey (D-9), SB9 would mandate firearm and hunter safety education programs be offered in public schools for students in the eighth through twelfth grades. However, it would not be mandatory that students take the course. This is important legislation that will allow children to learn to hunt safely and ethically from an early age. They will also learn how to handle firearms safely while hunting, while participating in sport competitions, or at home. Completion of the course will enable students to obtain their hunting licenses. SB9 will now head to the desk of Governor Joe Manchin (D) for consideration.  Please contact Governor Manchin and respectfully urge him to sign this critical bill.  The Governor can be reached by phone at (304) 558-2000 or email Governor@WVGov.org.