No virus found in this outgoing message.
Checked by AVG Free Edition.
Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.7.2/349 - Release Date: 5/26/2006
BATFE Steps Into NYC Gun-Sting Case: The New York office of the federal
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives will collect and
evaluate the evidence on illegal purchases of guns that has been
gathered by the Bloomberg administration and send it to offices with
jurisdiction over those dealers.
http://www.nytimes.com/2006/05/27/nyregion/27guns.html
http://www.newsday.com/news/local/wire/ny-bc-ny--gunlawsuit0526may26,0,6016885.story
---
Et Tu, Vermont?: The mayor of Burlington is calling for more "gun
control" in one of the least restricted states in the nation.
http://www.boston.com/news/local/vermont/articles/2006/05/26/burlington_mayor_calls_for_greater_gun_control/
---
Howard Nemerov vs. Brady Bunch: Howard Nemerov takes on the Brady Bunch
over its attempts to establish a Canadian-style firearm registry in the US.
http://www.chronwatch.com/content/contentDisplay.asp?aid=21413
---
Don't Try This At Home!: A store clerk in California reached over the
counter and disarmed a robber, driving him and his accomplice from the
store. (I have been certified to teach disarming and would be extremely
reluctant to attempt it when I had a physical barrier between me and the
gun-holder, limiting my ability to gain optimal position for the move.)
http://www.nbc4.tv/news/9277229/detail.html
---
From GOA:
GOA Celebrates Electoral Wins
-- May was a good month at the polls for gun owners
Gun Owners of America E-Mail Alert
8001 Forbes Place, Suite 102, Springfield, VA 22151
Phone: 703-321-8585 / FAX: 703-321-8408
http://www.gunowners.org
Friday, May 26, 2006
Ohio Governor
In Ohio, stalwart pro-gunner Ken Blackwell won the Republican nomination
for Governor. This November, Blackwell faces a grueling battle against a
moderate Democrat.
Gun Owners of America -- Political Victory Fund endorsed and supported
Blackwell in his primary win and will work hard in the months to come to
help push this friend of the Second Amendment to victory in November.
Visit Ken on the web at
http://www.kenblackwell.com.
Ohio 4th Congressional
Also in Ohio, pro-gun state senator James Jordan won a primary for an
open U.S. House seat. In his two terms in the senate, Jordan has proven
himself to be a strong voice for the right to keep and bear arms.
This seat, which opened up due to the retirement of Michael Oxley, has
been reliably Republican. Nevertheless, GOA-PVF will take nothing for
granted and will continue supporting Jordan vigorously.
The current representative is "C" rated by GOA, making Jordan's victory
an upgrade for gun owners' rights. Please visit Jim Jordan on the web at
http://www.jimjordanforcongress.com.
Idaho 1st Congressional
Gun Owners of America -- Political Victory Fund was the only national
gun rights group to endorse Bill Sali for Congress. Sali won a brutal
6-way primary with 25% of the vote.
For 12 years in the state house, Sali was more than just a reliable vote
for conservatives; he is well known as a leader not afraid to take on
the establishment. National democrats have already made known their
plans to smear Sali as "too extreme." Learn more about this pro-gun
candidate at
http://www.billsali.com.
Minnesota 6th Congressional
Conservative firebrand Michelle Bachman emerged victorious in a
Republican Party convention in mid-May, and will appear on the November
ballot.
In her first run at political office in 2000, Bachman took out a 28-year
incumbent liberal Republican legislator. She has not looked back since.
Probably no candidate in the country will be attacked as fiercely as
Michelle Bachman for standing up to the liberal anti-gun establishment.
Michelle's website is
http://www.michelebachmann.com.
Nebraska 3rd Congressional
Pro-gun state senator Adrian Smith won the Republican primary for the
seat being vacated by Tom Osborne. The retiring representative earned
only a "C" rating from GOA, so even though this seat may not change
parties, it is a great improvement for gun owners.
Adrian Smith is "A" rated with GOA, not based on words only, but also on
his voting record in the state legislature. GOA-PVF looks forward to
working with Adrian Smith during this campaign and in the next Congress.
Adrian's website is
http://www.joinadrian.com.
These are just a few of the races Gun Owners of America is watching and
working on for you. GOA's Political Action Committee is a vital
component to GOA's overall goal of protecting and restoring the Second
Amendment.
GOA will provide updates on other important primary races throughout the
summer.
Until then, have a safe and happy Memorial Day.
---
From NRA-ILA:
NRA-ILA Grassroots Alert Vol. 13, No. 21 05/26/06
States with updates this issue: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, California,
Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Michigan, Montana, New Mexico, New York, North
Carolina, South Dakota, and Vermont.
MILWAUKEE ANNUAL MEETINGS WRAP-UP
The success of NRA's recently concluded Annual Meetings sends the clear
message that NRA members are primed and getting ready for Election Day
2006. The 135th NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
were a resounding success with more than 54,000 members in attendance!
As noted in last week's Grassroots Alert, the nearly 200 NRA members who
participated in Friday's NRA-ILA Grassroots Workshop set the stage for
things to come, as virtually every area of the meeting saw increases,
including membership recruitment and fundraising.
On Friday, May 19, NRA's Board of Directors re-elected all of its
officers--Sandra Froman (President), John Sigler (First Vice President),
Ronald Schmeits (Second Vice President), Jim Land (Secretary), and
Wilson Phillips (Treasurer). Wayne LaPierre was once again chosen as
NRA's Executive Vice President, and he in turn reappointed Chris W. Cox
as NRA-ILA's Executive Director and Kayne B. Robinson as NRA Executive
Director of General Operations.
Of course, much more occurred in Milwaukee than we have space to report
here, so please look for a more detailed account of events in an
upcoming issue of your NRA magazine.
We hope to see you at next year's Annual Meetings in St. Louis, Missouri!
CELEBRATING MEMORIAL DAY
This weekend, our country will celebrate Memorial Day. We'll cookout,
relax, and visit with friends and family. But this holiday weekend is
about more than barbeques, swimming pools, and family get-togethers. As
we celebrate the Memorial Day Weekend, let us keep in mind what we are
"celebrating"--those who made the ultimate sacrifice to ensure that
Americans, and people around the world, would be able to reap the
benefits of freedom. We should remember, too, the one freedom that we
as Americans enjoy--the one that protects all our other freedoms-the
Second Amendment. Those who fought and died on the battlefield did so
to protect our country, our way of life, and our freedom. It is now our
calling, and our responsibility, to ensure that future generations never
fail to realize how blessed we are to live in a country like the United
States, a country whose Constitution guarantees its citizens' freedom,
including the Right to Keep and Bear Arms.
This weekend, think about our great country and the freedom we enjoy.
Think about our men and women in uniform, and the sacrifices they are
making for all of us. Remember those who paid a heavy price in defense
of that freedom. As we celebrate their countless contributions and
selfless sacrifice, let us pledge to one another that we will continue
to carry that torch of freedom in defense of the Second Amendment.
For an inspirational reminder of why we celebrate Memorial Day, please
visit www.forest.ws/WeSupportU.htm
FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE ROUNDUP
There are a number of pro-gun bills pending in Congress that require
your action. Please review these legislative initiatives and be sure to
contact your U.S. Representative at (202) 225-3121, and your U.S.
Senators at (202) 224-3121, and urge him or her to cosponsor and support
these measures. Additional contact information can be found using the
"Write Your Representatives" feature at www.NRAILA.org.
H.R. 5092-This bill would improve BATFE's process for punishing the
few FFLs who violate the law and it would establish guidelines for BATFE
investigations. This bill was drafted in large part to address recent
BATFE abuses at Richmond, Va.-area gun shows highlighted in hearings
before the U.S. House Judiciary Committee's Subcommitee on Crime,
Terrorism and Homeland Security.
S. 2599/H.R. 5013-Legislation to prohibit the confiscation of lawfully
owned firearms during states of emergency. Would guarantee legal
recourse for victims of illegal gun seizures
H.R. 1384-This bill would remove several antiquated and unnecessary
restrictions imposed on interstate firearms business since 1968.
S. 1082/H.R. 1288-Legislation to repeal the draconian D.C. gun ban and
restore the right of lawful District residents to own firearms to defend
themselves and their families.
H.R. 4547-Federal legislation requiring recognition of out-of-state
Right-to-Carry permits.
H.R. 5005-This measure will codify congressional policies, roll back
restrictions, and correct errors in federal firearm laws.
Again, please contact your U.S. Representative and U.S. Senators and
urge them to cosponsor and support these measures. For additional
information on these bills, please visit www.NRAILA.org.
NRA-ILA "MIX N' MINGLES"
Much is at stake in this year's elections; we will decide if we continue
to move ahead on the path of pro-gun reform, or, if we will descend to
the dark Clinton-Gore years. In order to ensure continued success for
the Second Amendment, we must elect pro-gun lawmakers to office this
election season.
To ensure victory for our pro-gun candidates this election year, NRA-ILA
will be hosting FREE NRA-ILA "Mix N' Mingles" across the country. These
events will provide NRA members with training on what they can do
locally to propel candidates to victory this election season. The
meetings also provide attendees the opportunity to meet and socialize
with lawmakers, candidates, and their staffs; NRA-ILA Headquarters
staff; and fellow area NRA members-and to earn FREE NRA fraternal items
such as hats, pocketknives, buttons, etc. "Mix N' Mingles," including
materials, food, beverages, and NRA items, are FREE!
Mix N' Mingle events are scheduled for:
- Jackson, MS -- 06/03/06
- Wallkill, NY -- 06/10/06
NRA members who have access to the Internet can go to
www.nraila.org/workshops/ to reserve their seats on-line. NRA members
are encouraged to check this website address frequently to see if any
upcoming "Mix N' Mingles" are scheduled in their area. NRA members may
also contact the NRA-ILA Grassroots Division at (800) 392-VOTE (8683)
for details and to reserve their seats.
SIGNS, SIGNS, EVERYWHERE SIGNS
It has been estimated that well-placed campaign signs can account for
four percentage points on Election Day. Think back to the 2000
presidential election, where 537 votes in Florida separated George W.
Bush from Al Gore, and four points seems like a landslide! While you
are focused like a laser beam on the November 7 election, some gun
owners may not be aware of what's at stake for the future of the Second
Amendment on Election Day.
To help us raise gun owner awareness of the impending election, and to
market NRA's campaign efforts, we have produced two colorful, patriotic
campaign yard signs featuring our "I'm the NRA & I Vote" and "Vote
Freedom First!" slogans. These high quality signs are bold, durable,
and easy to assemble. Everything needed to assemble the sign is
contained in one compact package, and all components made in the USA.
Each sign costs a very reasonable $14.95, or you can order a combination
pack of both signs for $24.95 (includes shipping and handling). A
portion of the proceeds goes directly to NRA-ILA to assist our efforts
to protect, preserve, and strengthen our Second Amendment rights!
By proudly displaying your NRA yard sign, and showing your support for
the Second Amendment, you will greatly enhance our ability to deliver
victory for pro-gun candidates on November 7!
Please call (866) 869-6389 or visit www.nrailasigns.org to order your
NRA yard signs TODAY!
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.***)
States with updates this issue: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, California,
Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Michigan, Montana, New Mexico, New York, North
Carolina, South Dakota, and Vermont.
ALABAMA
The 2006 Primary elections are being held Tuesday, June 6 and absentee
voting ballot requests have already started! For information about
voting in Alabama, please use the following link
http://www.sos.state.al.us/downloads/dl3.cfm?trgturl=election/2006/2006-Voter-Guide.pdf&trgtfile=2006-Voter-Guide.pdf.
NRA members are encouraged to head to the polls and vote for those
candidates who support our Right to Keep and Bear Arms. Please be sure
to encourage your family, friends, and fellow firearm owners to do the
same. For NRA-PVF candidate information and endorsements, NRA members
are encouraged to call the NRA-ILA Grassroots Division at (800) 392-VOTE
(8683), or visit www.NRAPVF.org. If you go to the NRA-PVF site, you
will have to provide your NRA membr ID number to access the site. Your
NRA member ID number can be found on the front of your NRA magazine or
on your NRA membership card. Your ID number on the magazine's mailing
label is the 10-digit number that follows the code: #07901. Examples
of how to find your ID number can also be found at www.NRAPVF.org on the
log-in page accessed by choosing your state. Be sure to "Vote Freedom
First!" on Tuesday, June 6!
ALASKA
In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, government officials in Louisiana
confiscated legal, privately owned firearms from law-abiding citizens.
This left citizens defenseless against armed looters and other
criminals. Governor Murkowski made sure this would never happen in
Alaska! On Thursday, May 18, Governor Frank Murkowski (R) signed House
Bill 400, the "Emergency Powers" legislation. This important
legislation prevents government officials from imposing restrictions on
the lawful possession, transfer, sale, transport, storage, display or
use of firearms and ammunition during a disaster emergency. This
legislation goes into effect August 16, 2006. Congratulations, Alaska!
ARIZONA
On Friday, May 19, Governor Janet Napolitano (D) signed House Bill 2649
into law. HB 2649, sponsored by Representative Rick Murphy (R-9),
prohibits local governments from enacting new laws or rules pertaining
to the storage of firearms. This measure is an expansion of the state's
limitations on local laws focused on the possession, transportation,
sale, and use of firearms. A special thank you to all NRA members for
your calls and emails in support of HB 2649 during the legislative
session! Also, House Bill 2076, legislation requiring city, county, and
state buildings to store firearms for citizens when they prohibit
firearms possession, passed the House of Representatives by a vote of
41-14 and is now moving to the desk of Governor Janet Napolitano (D).
In 2000, the Legislature passed a law requiring public buildings store a
citizen's firearm if it prohibits possession within the facility.
However, a number of government entiies have thumbed their noses at this
statutory requirement and arrogantly refused to comply with it. HB 2076
clearly states that firearm possession cannot be prohibited in public
buildings unless temporary and secure firearm storage is provided and
readily accessible upon entry to the building. The storage
accommodations are to allow for "immediate retrieval" upon exiting the
public establishment or event. It is time for government entities to
comply with the same laws they expect citizens to comply with day in and
day out. Citizens deserve to be able to protect themselves to and from
their vehicles outside of government buildings. Please contact Governor
Napolitano today toll-free at 1-800-253-0883, by fax at (602) 542-1381,
or email at
http://azgovernor.gov/Contact.asp and request that she
support HB 2076.
CALIFORNIA
Assembly Bill 2714 did not come up for a vote this week, but could be
voted on any day. Please keep calling your Assemblyman or Assemblywoman
and respectfully request a "NO" vote on AB 2714. This bill states that
no ammunition or reloaded ammunition may be delivered pursuant to a
retail transaction unless the purchaser personally presents clear
evidence of his or her identity and age to the seller of the
ammunition. For more info on AB2714 go to:
http://nramemberscouncils.com/legs.shtml?summary=ab2714. Don't forget
the 2006 Primary elections are being held Tuesday, June 6, and absentee
voting ballot requests have already started! For information about
voting in California, please use the following link
http://voterguide.ss.ca.gov/. NRA members are encouaged to head to the
polls and vote for those candidates who support our Right to Keep and
Bear Arms. Please be sure to encourage your family, friends, and fellow
firearm owners to do the same. For NRA-PVF candidate information and
endorsements, NRA members are encouraged to call the NRA-ILA Grassroots
Division at (800) 392-VOTE (8683), or visit www.NRAPVF.org. If you go
to the NRA-PVF site, you will have to provide your NRA member ID number
to access the site. Your NRA member ID number can be found on the front
of your NRA magazine or on your NRA membership card. Your ID number on
the magazine's mailing label is the 10-digit number that follows the
code: #07901. Examples of how to find your ID number can also be found
at www.NRAPVF.org on the log-in page accessed by choosing yor state. Be
sure to "Vote Freedom First!" on Tuesday, June 6!
KANSAS
On Friday, May 19, Governor Kathleen Sebelius (D) signed Senate Bill
366, the "Castle Doctrine," legislation into law. SB 366, sponsored by
Senator Mike Petersen (R-28), helps Kansans in three important ways: (1)
you have the right to meet force with force to protect yourself and
family members in locations where you have a legal right to be; (2) a
"duty to retreat" will no longer exist in locations where you have a
legal right to be; and (3) justified use of force will be protected from
criminal and civil liability. Congratulations, Kansas!
LOUISIANA
This week the Senate approved two NRA-supported bills: House Bill 89, by
Representative Eric LaFleur (D-38) & Representative Don Cazayoux (D-18),
the "Castle Doctrine" bill creates presumptions in law for the use of
force against intruders in your home, car, or place of business and
explicitly states in law that you have no "duty to retreat" from
criminal attack if you are in a place where you have a legal right to
be; and HB 760 by Representative Steve Scalise (R-82), prohibits the
confiscation of firearms from law-abiding citizens during a future state
of emergency or natural disaster. HB 89 has been sent to Gov. Blanco
for her signature. HB 760 has been sent back to the House for
concurrence with Senate amendments. Also this week, Senate Judiciary A
Committee reported out HB 1097 by Representative LaFleur (Note: HB 1097,
the companion bill to HB 89, grants immunity from civil liability for
crime victims who lawfully use force to defend themselve). The bill now
moves to the full Senate for final consideration. To contact your State
Senator, please call the PULS line at (225) 342-2456 (from the Baton
Rouge area) or (800) 256-3793 (outside the Baton Rouge area).
MAINE
Important gun owner private property protection legislation passed the
Maine House of Representatives by a vote of 105-30 on Wednesday, May
24. LD 2118, sponsored by Representative Janet Mills (D-89), would
correct the problem of relinquished firearms being damaged and sometimes
never returned to the owner after a "bad faith" order is terminated.
The language for LD 2118 originally came from LD 1938, which failed to
pass out of the Legislature back in April. A special thank you to all
NRA members for your calls and e-mails in support of LD 1938, which
helped in the passage of LD 2118.
MICHIGAN
The Senate passed two youth hunting bills earlier this week. Senate
Bill 1105, sponsored by Senator Michelle McManus (R-35) will establish
an "apprentice" hunting license for minors to be able to hunt with a
licensed adult. SB 1105 will now head to the House. The second bill
passed by the Senate is House Bill 5192, sponsored by Representative
Scott Hummel (R-93). This legislation will lower the minimum hunting
age for a minor. HB 5191 is heading back to the House for concurrence.
Please call your State Representative at (517) 373-0135 and ask him or
her to support SB 1105 and HB 5192. Also, NRA-ILA Election Volunteer
Coordinator Jerry Kraus (MI-9) would like to invite you to attend the
"Michigan Celebrity Shoot" that is being organized by the Oakland County
Friends of the NRA. Celebrities that attended last year included Dennis
Hextal of the Detroit Red Wings; Mickey Lolitch of the Detroit Tigers;
State Senator Nancy Casis (R-Mich.-15); Oakland County Sheriff Michael
Bouchard, who is running against Senator Debbie Stabenow (D) for the
U.S. Senate; among others! Jerry has coordinated several events and
participated in several Celebrity Shoots in the past, and this year's
event promises to be a success. So come on out and join your fellow
shotgun shooters and celebrities for a day of shooting, while raising
money for the Friends of the NRA! The event will be held on Saturday,
June 24, at 10:30 a.m., at the Detroit Gun Club, 2775 Oakley Park Road,
Walled Lake, MI 48390. Admission prices vary and advance tickets are
required. For ticket information and additional information, please
contact Jerry Kraus by phone at (248) 706-1513 or by e-mail at
[email protected]
MONTANA
The 2006 Primary elections are being held Tuesday, June 6, and absentee
voting has already started! For information about voting in Montana,
please use the following link
http://sos.state.mt.us/ELB/Voter_Information.asp#absentee. NRA members
are encouraged to head to the polls and vote for those candidates who
support our Right to Keep and Bear Arms. Please be sure to encourage
your family, friends, and fellow firearm owners to do the same. For
NRA-PVF candidate information and endorsements, NRA members are
encouraged to call the NRA-ILA Grassroots Division at (800) 392-VOTE
(8683), or visit www.NRAPVF.org. If you go to the NRA-PVF site, you
will have to provide your NRA member ID number to access the site. Your
NRA member ID number can be foun on the front of your NRA magazine or on
your NRA membership card. Your ID number on the magazine's mailing
label is the 10-digit number that follows the code: #07901. Examples
of how to find your ID number can also be found at www.NRAPVF.org on the
log-in page accessed by choosing your state. Be sure to "Vote Freedom
First!" on Tuesday, June 6!
NEW MEXICO
Early voting sites opened May 20 for the June 6 Primary Elections.
Voting early is an easy and effective way to make certain your voice is
heard. If you have questions regarding voting please visit the
following link www.sos.state.nm.us/Main/Elections/rights.htm. For
NRA-PVF candidate information and endorsements, NRA members are
encouraged to call the NRA-ILA Grassroots Division at (800) 392-VOTE
(8683), or visit www.NRAPVF.org. If you go to the NRA-PVF site, you
will have to provide your NRA member ID number to access the site. Your
NRA member ID number can be found on the front of your NRA magazine or
on your NRA membership card. Your ID number on the magazine's mailing
label is the 10-digit number that follows the code: #07901. Exaples of
how to find your ID number can also be found at www.NRAPVF.org on the
log-in page accessed by choosing your state. Be sure to "Vote Freedom
First!" on Tuesday, June 6!
NEW YORK
There is still time to register for the New York State Rifle and Pistol
Association (NYSRPA) Annual Meeting! This event is open to the public,
and the cost is only $10. Mark your calendars for Saturday, June 10, at
the Wallkill Rod and Gun Club, 316 Bruin Turnpike, Wallkill, NY 12589.
Registration starts at 10:00 a.m. The range will be open, and there
will be displays by gunsmiths, taxidermist, collectors, and more from
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Between 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. there will be
guest speakers, including NRA First Vice President John Sigler, and food
from the annual chicken bake. You can also try out top tier firearms
and help elect pro-freedom candidates! The Annual Meeting will include
a shoot to benefit the NYSRPA PAC. Test your skill using a superb
assortment of firearms from Beretta, Benelli, Smith & Wesson, DS Arms,
Magnum Research and more! This is a great opportunity to shoot these
firearmsall at one event. To register call the NYSRPA office at
800-469-7772 or for more information visit www.nysrpa.org/. Also, in
conjunction with the NYSRPA annual meeting, please join the NRA-ILA
Grassroots staff and your fellow NRA members, for a couple hours of
socializing and protecting freedom at a FREE NRA-ILA Mix N' Mingle. To
reserve your spot at the Mix N' Mingle, please call (800) 392-VOTE
(8683) or visit www.nraila.org/workshops.
NORTH CAROLINA
In August 2005, Governor Mike Easley (D) signed into law SB 464, which
established a National Rifle Association license plate for North
Carolina motor vehicles. Before the plates become a reality, we need 300
North Carolinians to commit to purchasing them - we have 200
commitments! We still need many more members to sign up. This is a great
way for members to show their support for their Second Amendment
Rights. Please contact the NRA Western North Carolina Field
Representative, Doug Merrill, at (828) 628-0410, for more information on
obtaining an NRA plate. You will need to submit a check for $10.00 for a
standard plate, or $40.00 for a personalized plate, in addition to
filling out an application.
SOUTH DAKOTA
The 2006 Primary elections are being held Tuesday, June 6, and absentee
voting has already started! For information about voting in Montana,
please use the following link
http://sos.state.mt.us/ELB/Voter_Information.asp#absentee. NRA members
are encouraged to head to the polls and vote for those candidates who
support our Right to Keep and Bear Arms. Please be sure to encourage
your family, friends, and fellow firearm owners to do the same. For
NRA-PVF candidate information and endorsements, NRA members are
encouraged to call the NRA-ILA Grassroots Division at (800) 392-VOTE
(8683), or visit www.NRAPVF.org. If you go to the NRA-PVF site, you
will have to provide your NRA member ID number to access the site. Your
NRA member ID number can befound on the front of your NRA magazine or on
your NRA membership card. Your ID number on the magazine's mailing
label is the 10-digit number that follows the code: #07901. Examples
of how to find your ID number can also be found at www.NRAPVF.org on the
log-in page accessed by choosing your state. Be sure to "Vote Freedom
First!" on Tuesday, June 6!
VERMONT
On Monday, May 22, Governor Jim Douglas (R) signed H 447. This
legislation will protect Vermont's shooting ranges from lawsuits and
municipal ordinances that may require ranges to be shut down. Sponsored
by Representative Joseph Krawczyk (R-Bennington-2-1) and Representative
Mary Morrissey (R-Bennington-2-2), H 447 passed the House with a vote of
126 to 7 and unanimously passed the Senate with a vote of 28-0. Thanks
to your help, Vermont's hunting and shooting heritage will continue for
years to come!
Have a safe Memorial Day weekend, and please remember those who have
sacrificed to protect our freedom!
--
Stephen P. Wenger
Firearm safety - It's a matter
for education, not legislation.
http://www.spw-duf.info
