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Boston, Get Real: The US Attorney for New Hampshire disputes the "urban
myth" that lax firearm regulation in northern New England is responsible
for the high rate of firearm-related violence in Boston.
http://www2.whdh.com/news/articles/local/BOS11026/
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New York's Republican Governor Forces Gun Law Session: Gov. George
Pataki on Friday took the unusual and unpopular step of calling the
Legislature back to the Capitol for a special session, demanding
lawmakers return Wednesday to deal with bills that would stiffen gun
crime sentences.
http://timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=430864&category=CAPITOL&BCCode=HOME&newsdate=12/17/2005
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Revolver Collector Scammed By Dealers: A Pennsylvania man was sold
seriously overpriced rare revolvers for his collection.
http://www.timesleader.com/mld/timesleader/13437474.htm
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From NRA-ILA:
NRA-ILA Grassroots Alert Vol. 12, No. 50 12/16/05
YOUR ON-LINE GRASSROOTS RESOURCE CENTER
Readers of the Grassroots Alert are no doubt familiar with the many
features of NRA-ILA's website-- www.NRA.ILA.org. But as a grassroots
volunteer, do you know how to drill down within the website to find what
you, as an activist, specifically need? Here's a brief primer on the
grassroots resources available to you at www.NRAILA.org.
Once on the home page, scroll to the bottom and check out the
"Grassroots Activism" section that highlights some of the more current
information and programs provided by ILA's Grassroots Division.
On the right hand column, you'll see a link called "Get Involved
Locally." By choosing this option, you will be routed to a page that
houses most of ILA's grassroots specific resources and programs. This
page will feature information on our "Second Amendment Activist
Centers;" on how to enroll in ILA's free grassroots volunteer program,
NRA-ILA FrontLinesT; and on the NRA-ILA EVC program, including a
function that allows you to identify your specific EVC either by using a
map of the U.S. or by entering your zip code.
But don't leave the "Get Involved Locally" section without checking out
the features that appear in the right hand column, under the heading
"Grassroots Activism." Here you will find additional information on
ILA Grassroots' programs and training materials, including video of
various Grassroots Workshops. Just beneath the "Grassroots Activism"
section, choose your state to get information on registering to vote
(updated each election year when dates and deadlines are announced).
And finally, periodically check the "Event Calendar" to learn of any
events or workshops being held in your area.
Of course, ILA's website is your place for one-stop-shopping for all of
ILA's resources and materials, including information on federal and
state legislation, fact sheets on gun-related issues, links to
contacting your lawmakers and editors of newspapers, hunting
information, and relevant news stories. And of course, the NRA-ILA
Grassroots Alerts are archived on the website and can be accessed by
choosing the "Grassroots Alert" tab on the toolbar that appears atop
every page you visit while at www.NRAILA.org.
The information posted at www.NRAILA.org is constantly being updated, so
please visit frequently, and use the aforementioned tools to enhance
your level of activism in your community. And don't forget to share
this information with your family, friends, and fellow firearm owners as
well!
D.C. PERSONAL PROTECTION ACT--A TOP LEGISLATIVE PRIORITY
One of NRA-ILA's top legislative priorities in Congress continues to be
the passage of S. 1082 and H.R. 1288--the Senate and House versions of
the "District of Columbia Personal Protection Act." This legislation
seeks to restore the constitutionally-guaranteed Second Amendment rights
of the residents of the District of Columbia.
The need for this legislation is obvious. While effectively banning
handgun ownership for over a quarter-century, Washington, D.C.,
consistently has one of the highest homicide rates in the nation.
"D.C.'s politicians have stripped law-abiding residents of their ability
to defend themselves and their families," said NRA-ILA Executive
Director Chris W. Cox. "Passage of the 'District of Columbia Personal
Protection Act' will remedy this senseless and dangerous injustice."
Please be sure to contact your U.S. Senators and Representative and ask
them to cosponsor and support S. 1082 and H.R. 1288.
For a list of Senate cosponsors, please visit
http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/bdquery/z?d109:SN01082:@@@P.
For a list of House cosponsors, please visit
http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/bdquery/z?d109:HR01288:@@@P.
You can call your U.S. Senators at (202) 224-3121, or your U.S.
Representative at (202) 225-3121.
HELP NRA-ILA FIGHT FOR FREEDOM IN THE COURTS!
With NRA engaged in various legal battles to protect our Second
Amendment rights across the country, we are asking NRA members to
contribute to NRA-ILA as we fight for freedom in the courts. Please
encourage your friends, family, and other Second Amendment supporters to
stand with NRA-ILA by making a financial contribution to help us fight
for freedom. You may contribute by mail (please make checks payable to
NRA-ILA, and send to: NRA-ILA, 11250 Waples Mill Road, Fairfax, VA
22030); by telephone at (800) 392-8683; or via our website at:
https://secure.nraila.org/Contribute.aspx.
Thank you for your continued support in our efforts to further the cause
of freedom.
[Contributions to NRA-ILA are not deductible as charitable contributions
for Federal income tax purposes.]
A LOOK AT THE STATES
(****For all of the action items below, you can find contact information
for your legislators by using the "Write Your Representatives" tool at
www.NRAILA.org. As always, thank you for your support.****)
DELAWARE
Mark your calendar for the "Concealed Carry Conference and Second
Amendment Rally" to be held January 8, 2006! The Conference, held in
conjunction with the Delaware State Sportsmen's Association Annual
Meeting of Members, will feature special guest speaker NRA-ILA Executive
Director Chris W. Cox, as well as NRA President Sandra Froman, NRA 1st
Vice President John Sigler, and NRA 2nd Vice President Ron Schmeits. The
conference will be held at Modern Maturity Center, 1121 Forest Ave. (Rt.
8), in Dover. Doors open at 1:00 p.m., and the meeting begins at 2:00
p.m. This event is open to everyone interested in preserving and
defending the Right to Keep and Bear Arms. See you there!
IOWA & NEW HAMPSHIRE
As residents of an early caucus and primary state, gun owners and
sportsmen in Iowa and New Hampshire have the ability to shape issues for
candidates with dreams of residing at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. You may
have noticed that a tall New Yorker by the name of George Pataki has
taken up residence in your state. Right now, though, New York's
Governor Pataki (R) is taking a break from campaigning in Iowa and is
spending his vacation at the Governor's mansion in Albany trying to
negotiate a deal on illegal trafficking in arms legislation, the outcome
of which could have serious implications for hunters, gun owners,
sportsmen, and legitimate licensed dealers. In Pataki's push to get an
agreement on legislation that would seriously punish illegal gun
traffickers, Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver (D-64) (an anti-gun New
York City liberal) is pressing for his laundry list which lets criminals
off easy, but seeks to put gun stores out of busines, ban .50 calibers,
and places further restrictions on legal handgun ownership! At this
point in this rapidly progressing process, the governor seems to be
staying on the side of punishing law-breakers, but as we know all too
well, this could change in a heartbeat. It is important that you
contact Governor Pataki TODAY at (518) 474-8390, and let him know you
are paying attention.
NEW YORK
Right now in Albany, heated negotiations are taking place on illegal gun
trafficking legislation and the outcome could seriously impact the
rights of law-abiding gun owners, hunters, sportsmen, and legitimate
licensed firearm dealers! In the push between the governor and
legislative leaders to come to an agreement on legislation that will
severely punish illegal gun traffickers, Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver
(D-64) is pressing for his laundry list which lets criminals off easy,
but seeks to put gun stores out of business, ban .50 calibers, and place
further restrictions on legal handgun ownership! Please contact your
State Senator TODAY at (518) 455-2800, and ask him or her to tell Senate
Majority Leader Joseph Bruno (R-43) and Governor George Pataki (R) that
the law-abiding will not pay the price, yet again, for the actions of
criminals. Say "NO" to Silver's "Gun Trafficker Protection Act" and "NO"
to his attacks on law-abiding citizens!
WISCONSIN
The Personal Protection Act (PPA), legislation making Wisconsin the 39th
Right-to-Carry state, passed the full Assembly by a vote of 64-32. Last
week, the full State Senate approved the legislation by a strong
bi-partisan vote of 23-10. After one last procedural stop in the
Senate, the bill will be transmitted to Governor Jim Doyle (D) for his
promised veto. He vetoed similar legislation in 2003. After a successful
override in the Senate, the Assembly fell one vote short of making the
PPA a reality after Representative Gary Sherman (D-District 74) deviated
from his previous support of the measure by voting to sustain the veto.
He cited raw partisan political considerations as his reason for
changing his vote thus killing this life-saving legislation. With the
addition of two representatives who support the PPA who were absent
during the Assembly vote, there are 66 representatives who support the
PPA. This is the number needed for a vetooverride. In the Senate, 22
votes are necessary for an override. Each house passed the PPA with
veto-proof margins. It is essential that state representatives who
voted for the bill hear from you. They can be reached at (800)
362-9472. Thank them for their support and request that they continue
to support the PPA in the event of a veto override vote. You can see
how the Assembly voted by going to
www.legis.state.wi.us/2005/data/votes/av0415.pdf.
--
Stephen P. Wenger
Firearm safety - It's a matter
for education, not legislation.
http://www.spw-duf.info
