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Ohio's Gubernatorial Race: The Washington Post paints a misleading
picture of anti-stereotypes in the race for Ohio's governorship.
Republican Kenneth Blackwell has a proven history of supporting the RKBA
as a public official and is supported by most RKBA organizations.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/06/09/AR2006060901015.html
Related Article:
http://www.ohio.com/mld/beaconjournal/news/state/14781478.htm
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OFCC Announces Legal-Defense Fund: Ohioans For Concealed Carry announced
today the formation of a legal defense fund being coordinated on behalf
of OFCC member Dan Sayers. Sayers who was recently arrested by Oregon,
Ohio police and charged with possession of a firearm in public places
and failure to inform police officers of concealed weapons.
http://www.ohioccw.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3617&Itemid=83
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Closing Arguments Scheduled In Trail-Shooting Case: Following a negative
ruling by a state appeals court and an apparent rejection by the state
supreme court, closing arguments are set for Monday in the Arizona trial
of a retired teacher who shot a "dog walker" who charged him on a hiking
trail.
http://www.azdailysun.com/articles/2006/06/10/news/20060610_news_16.txt
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Editorializing In Missouri: Article about local girl who will attend
this year's Friends of the National Rifle Association's Youth Education
Summit provides one reporter the opportunity to slip in some talking
points from the Brady Bunch.
http://www.showmenews.com/2006/Jun/20060609News005.asp
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Belgium Institutes Three-Month Waiting Period: Belgium has ended its
tradition of little regulation of the right keep firearms. Effective
Friday, potential gun owners will undergo a three-month practical and
theoretical procedure coupled with a police screening before they are
granted a permit to buy a gun.
http://www.expatica.com/source/site_article.asp?subchannel_id=48&story_id=30641&name=New+weapons+law+comes+into+force+
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Kalashnikov Quoted On Eve Of Gun-Ban Conference: "I didn't put it [the
AK-47] in the hands of bandits and terrorists and it's not my fault that
it has mushroomed uncontrollably across the globe. Can I be blamed that
they consider it the most reliable weapon?"
http://thescotsman.scotsman.com/international.cfm?id=854842006
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US Has Spent $27 Million To Destroy Small Arms: The United States has
provided more than $27 million to help various nations destroy surplus
stockpiles of small arms and light weapons. It also offers regular
technical assistance to countries seeking to produce stronger
export/import controls on these weapons.
http://usinfo.state.gov/xarchives/display.html?p=washfile-english&y=2006&m=June&x=20060609171603sjhtrop0.2761042&t=livefeeds/wf-latest.html
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From GOA:
Are Members Of Congress Lying To You About The UN Threat On July 4th?
-- Take action to firm up the US's resolve against an anti-gun global
treaty in the works
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
ACTION: Please urge your two U.S. Senators to cosponsor legislation by
Sen. David Vitter (S. 1488) to withhold funds from the UN. And please
send a message to the State Department, encouraging Secretary
Condoleezza Rice and our ambassador to the UN, John Bolton, to oppose
the global gun control that is being planned for July 4! Contact
information and pre-written language can be found at the end of this alert.
Wednesday, June 7, 2006
The letter to one of our GOA members starts off innocently enough.
"Dear Friend," it says. "Thank you for taking the time to contact me...
regarding United Nations (UN) firearm regulation and protection of
Second Amendment rights."
The senator goes on to say, "As an American citizen, I believe that is
of the utmost importance to protect our liberties guaranteed in the Bill
of Rights. Among these is the Second Amendment."
Sounds like one of our guys, right?
Actually, this May 11, 2006 letter was penned by none other than one of
the most anti-gun senators in the Congress -- Sen. Herb Kohl (D-WI).
What especially caught GOA's attention is that Sen. Kohl emphatically
states that the UN is NOT trying to disarm us.
"Current UN proposals do not infringe upon these [Second Amendment]
rights," he says. "The State Department has assured me that 'the
Convention is intended to address the problem of transnational
trafficking in firearms, and is not meant to regulate the internal
firearms trade' of individual nations, including the United States."
Did Kohl really say that? And did the State Department really say that
current UN proposals don't infringe upon Second Amendment rights? That
the UN is only interested in stopping the international trafficking of
firearms, and is not trying to infringe the rights of law-abiding citizens?
Well, as they say on the farm: that's just horse-pucky.
The fact is, the United Nations has ALREADY TRIED to impose mandatory
gun controls for member nations. In 2001, delegates from more than 140
nations met together to hammer out various firearms restrictions. But
there were a few countries -- most notably, the United States -- that
resisted all efforts to discuss legally binding measures or restrictions
on civilian ownership of firearms.
The hero at that conference was our very own John Bolton, who at that
time was an undersecretary for arms control at the State Department.
Bolton, who is now the US ambassador to the UN, said that our country
would not support any language that conflicted with the constitutional
right of our citizens to keep and bear arms.
That was the proverbial monkey wrench in the cog wheel. Without US
support for mandatory restrictions, the agreement became a "voluntary" one.
But make no mistake about it, the overwhelming majority of member
nations at the UN hate the idea of civilians owning guns, and they want
to bring an end to such freedoms. They despise our Second Amendment to
the US Constitution.
The leading organization that is pushing for global gun control is IANSA
(International Action Network on Small Arms). They are the umbrella
lobby group for all the anti-gun groups at the United Nations.
IANSA is helping coordinate an international convention this July 4 to
discuss, among other things, "the importance of regulating guns owned by
civilians." This is the latest series of conferences where nations are
putting together a global gun control treaty.
But Sen. Kohl is either lying or is ignorant to what the UN has been up
to. All he needs to do is check the IANSA website to see what the global
gun grabbers are saying about the upcoming global meeting on small arms.
Kohl tells his constituent that the UN "will not infringe upon the
rights of U.S. citizens to bear 'firearms such as hunting rifles and
pistols.'"
But that is exactly what a majority of the UN delegates want. In its
2006 report, Bringing the Global Gun Crisis Under Control, IANSA defines
small arms as "weapons that can be carried and used by an individual,
for example, revolvers, pistols, rifles, shotguns, sub-machine guns and
assault rifles." So, it sure sounds like they're talking about
regulating the kinds of guns that average citizens own.
IANSA laments that "there are no international guidelines to assist
states in regulating gun ownership among their own citizens." So what
kinds of guidelines (that is, gun restrictions) would IANSA like to see
imposed in countries around the world? Consider just a sampling:
* Registration of all firearms
* A national system of licensing
* Prohibition on the private ownership of military-style rifles,
including semi-automatic variants
* Mandatory, lock-up-your-safety storage requirements
Thankfully, there is something that we can do about this.
Sen. David Vitter (R-LA) has introduced the Second Amendment Protection
Act (S. 1488), which will "withhold funding from the United Nations if
the United Nations abridges the rights provided by the Second Amendment
to the Constitution."
If the UN wants to meddle with America's internal affairs and attempt to
undermine our freedoms and our U.S. Constitution, then the American
taxpayer will stop paying a huge portion (22%) of the entire UN budget,
something we can ill afford and which serves no great purpose at any time.
If the UN tries to mess with us, they will pay a price for it.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
1. Please urge your two U.S. Senators to cosponsor the Vitter
legislation (S. 1488) to withhold funds from the UN. To contact your
senators, you can visit the Gun Owners Legislative Action Center at
http://www.gunowners.org/activism.htm to send them the first pre-written
message below.
2. Please send a message to the State Department, encouraging Secretary
Condoleezza Rice and our ambassador to the UN, John Bolton, to oppose
these global gun controls. While there is no direct email that is
available, you can contact them via phone or fax (Talking Points are
provided below to assist you):
Phone: 202-647-9572
Fax: 202-647-2283
----- Pre-written letter to your Senators -----
Dear Senator:
I find it extremely irritating that the United Nations is holding
another gun control conference from June 27 - July 7. While we are
celebrating one of our most sacred national holidays on July 4, gun
grabbers will be meeting on U.S. soil to discuss plans for our disarmament.
One can find out what these international gun grabbers have planned by
going to the IANSA website. As the umbrella lobby group for all the
anti-gun groups at the United Nations, they have posted their agenda for
all to see. They have, by no means, kept their plans secret.
The United Nations has ALREADY TRIED to impose mandatory gun controls
for member nations. In 2001, delegates from more than 140 nations met
together to hammer out various firearms restrictions. But at that time,
it was our very own John Bolton, who said that our country would not
support any language that conflicted with the constitutional right of
our citizens to keep and bear arms.
Primarily because of Bolton's efforts, the 2001 meeting ended without
any binding measures or restrictions on civilian ownership of firearms.
But the UN is at it again. And that's why it's essential that you
support S. 1488, the Second Amendment Protection Act. This bill --
introduced by Sen. David Vitter -- will "withhold funding from the
United Nations if the United Nations abridges the rights provided by the
Second Amendment to the Constitution."
If the UN wants to meddle with America's internal affairs and attempt to
undermine our freedoms and our U.S. Constitution, they should pay a
price for it.
I would appreciate hearing whether you plan to cosponsor this bill.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
-- Talking Points for State Dept. Sec. Rice and Ambassador Bolton --
I find it extremely irritating that the United Nations is holding
another gun control conference from June 27 - July 7. While we are
celebrating one of our most sacred national holidays on July 4, gun
grabbers will be meeting on U.S. soil to discuss plans for our disarmament.
You both have been strong defenders of gun rights in the past. So I hope
that you will do everything within your power to make sure that this
great nation does not spend a single tax dollar in helping these global
gun tyrants to enact a treaty putting international pressure upon the
United States.
Senator Herb Kohl is claiming that your State Department has assured him
that the intentions of current UN proposals are intended to "address the
problem of transnational trafficking in firearms, and is not meant to
regulate the internal firearms trade" of individual nations, including
the United States.
This is just plain wrong. The United Nations has ALREADY TRIED to impose
mandatory gun controls for member nations -- such as in 2001, when
delegates from more than 140 nations met together to hammer out various
firearms restrictions. Thankfully, that meeting ended without any
binding measures or restrictions on civilian ownership of firearms.
But the UN is at it again. IANSA, the umbrella lobby group for all the
anti-gun groups at the United Nations, has not kept their plans for our
country a secret. They have their agenda posted on their website, and it
is available for all to see.
Again, I hope you will stand against these plans. And please know that
Americans all over this country are standing behind you and want you to
stand firm against this onslaught against our rights.
Thank you.
****************************
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From NRA-ILA:
NRA-ILA Grassroots Alert Vol. 13, No. 23 06/09/06
States with updates this issue: Arkansas, Arizona, Louisiana, Michigan,
New Jersey, New York, North Dakota, and South Carolina.
U.N. ONCE AGAIN TRYING TO USURP OUR SECOND AMENDMENT RIGHTS--
WILL CONVENE CONFERENCE ON "SMALL ARMS" THIS MONTH
With an absurdly lengthy title that tells you all you need to know, the
"U.N. Conference to Review Progress Made in the Implementation of the
Programme of Action to Prevent and Eradicate the Illicit Trade in Small
Arms and Light Weapons in All Its Aspects," will begin Monday, June 26.
This meeting is a follow up to the "U.N. Conference on the Illicit Trade
in Small Arms and Light Weapons" meeting that we reported on in the
summer of 2001. At that time, we told you that the Bush Administration
made it perfectly clear that the United States would not support any
proposal that threatened our Right to Keep and Bear Arms.
But the U.N., fueled and financed by the likes of Rebecca Peters and
George Soros, is at it again--and with a vengeance.
NRA Executive Vice President Wayne LaPierre has aptly noted that the
Right to Keep and Bear Arms in defense of self, family, and country is
self-evident. In essence, our Second Amendment shows profound respect
for human freedom, worth, and self-destiny.
But two centuries after it was codified into our Bill of Rights, the
U.N. is trying to declare that this civil liberty is a cause of the
world's violence. It is trying to claim jurisdiction over sovereign
American citizens by crafting a global treaty that calls on us to
surrender our firearm freedom and accept whatever lesser standard of
freedom--if any--the U.N. deems appropriate.
The United States is the last truly free nation standing, offering every
law-abiding human the greatest measure of freedom mankind has ever
experienced, and neither the United Nations nor any other foreign
influence may claim jurisdiction to meddle with the freedoms guaranteed
by our Bill of Rights.
To learn how you can fight the U.N.'s Global Gun Ban and save your Right
to Keep and Bear Arms, please visit www.stopungunban.org, or call (800)
672-0636. This site provides valuable information and an opportunity to
order Wayne LaPierre's new book The Global War On Your Guns. The book
spells out a chilling warning that gun owners in the United States and
abroad must heed, and exposes a far-reaching scheme to pass a global ban
on civilian ownership of arms--including YOURS!
Help stop the U.N.'s attempt to thwart our Freedom. Please visit the
site or call the toll-free number today!
FLORIDA GOVERNOR JEB BUSH SIGNS
RECORD NUMBER OF NRA-ILA-BACKED BILLS
Florida Governor Jeb Bush (R), accompanied by past NRA President, Marion
P. Hammer, signed four pro-gun, and two pro-hunting bills in a signing
ceremony this week. This represents a record number of major pro-gun
and pro-hunting bills signed in a single Florida legislative session.
NRA-ILA Executive Director Chris W. Cox, stated, "Once again, Governor
Bush proves his long-standing support of the Second Amendment and our
hunting heritage in America. He understands the importance of
continuing our freedom and our traditions, and we sincerely thank him
for his support."
HB 125--the "Hunter Voter" bill--requires all businesses that sell
hunting and fishing licenses to offer voter registration applications.
The bill was sponsored by Representative Greg Evers (R-Milton), and
Senator Carey Baker (R-Eustis), and passed the House 110-6, and the
Senate 31-8.
HB 265--"No-Net-Loss of Hunting Lands"--sponsored by Representative Don
Brown (R-DeFuniak Springs), and Senator Nancy Argenziano (R-Crystal
River), passed the House by a vote of 118-0, and passed the Senate by a
vote of 40-0. The new law requires the state to open the same amount of
new land for public hunting when a specific amount of hunting land is
closed.
HB 285-- "No Confiscation of Firearms During Emergencies" -- sponsored
by Representative Mitch Needelman (R-Melbourne), and Senators Carey
Baker (R-Eustis) and Bill Posey (R-Rockledge), prohibits confiscation of
firearms following hurricanes (such as was done in New Orleans following
Hurricane Katrina). This measure passed the House 116-0, and passed the
Senate 40-0.
HB 687-- "Public Records Exemption of CCW License Holders
Information"--will protect the privacy rights of Right-to-Carry permit
and firearm license holders. Sponsored by Representative Sandy Adams
(R-Orlando), and Senator Mike Haridopolis (R-Melbourne), the bill passed
the House 83-27, and the Senate 37-2.
HB-1029-- "Firearms in National Forests & State Parks"--will restore the
right to possess firearms for self-defense and other lawful purposes
while in National Forests and State Parks in Florida. Sponsored by
Representative Dennis Baxley (R-Ocala) in the House and Senator Bill
Posey (R-Rockledge) in the Senate, the bill passed the House 90-27, and
the Senate 31-6.
SB-1290--"Concealed Weapons/License Renewal for U.S. Armed Services
Members"--was sponsored by Senator Mike Fasano (R-New Port Richey) in
the Senate and Representative Marti Coley (R-Panama City) in the House.
This bill extends time for active duty military men and women to renew
their Right-to-Carry permit while serving away from home. The bill
passed the House 120-0, and the Senate 39-0.
Cox concluded, "On behalf of the NRA, I want to thank Marion Hammer for
her hard work and commitment to protect law-abiding gun owners' rights
in Florida. Her perseverance is unparalleled. I'd also like to thank
Senate President Tom Lee and House Speaker Allan Bense for their help to
pass these bills."
ANTI-HUNTING GROUP AT BASS PRO SHOPS STORE
DECLARED UNFORTUNATE ERROR
NRA-ILA was recently made aware of a situation in which a Hampton,
Virginia-area "Bass Pro Shops" (BASS) store allowed the Society For the
Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA)--an organization completely
opposed to hunting--to participate in a "children's day" at the store.
When contacted by NRA-ILA, Bass Pro Shops' Corporate Headquarters staff
gave their assurance that they were indeed informed of the incident and
that they had taken steps to insure it would not happen again.
Larry Whitely, a spokesman for BASS, told NRA-ILA that as soon as BASS
found out SPCA had been allowed to set up at the store to conduct its
activities, they contacted the store manager and took corrective
action. BASS has informed all of their store managers that anti-hunting
groups, including their local affiliates, will not be allowed to
participate in store activities or operate at store locations.
Bass Pro Shops should be commended for taking such fast and decisive
action to remedy this unfortunate error.
Bass Pro-Shops is one of the nations leading retailers of hunting
supplies and firearms and is a strong partner in the fight to protect
our hunting heritage.
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.
H.R. 5005-This measure will codify congressional policies, roll back
restrictions, and correct errors in federal firearm laws.
H.R. 5013/S. 2599-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.
H.R. 1288/S. 1082-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/S. 3275-Legislation that would allow any person with a valid
carry permit or license issued by a state to carry a concealed firearm
in any other state if he or she meets certain criteria. Importantly,
the laws of each state governing where concealed firearms may be carried
would still apply within its borders.
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:
- Wallkill, NY -- Tomorrow, 06/10/06
- Addison, IL--07/15/06
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. For information on NRA-PVF candidate 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 your state. As
always, thank you for your support.***)
States with updates this issue (click state to be routed directly to
story): Arkansas, Arizona, Louisiana, Michigan, New Jersey, New York,
North Dakota, and South Carolina.
ARKANSAS
The 2006 Primary run-off elections are being held Tuesday, June 13. If
you have questions regarding voting please visit the following link:
www.sos.arkansas.gov/elections_voting_arkansas.html. Be sure to "Vote
Freedom First" on Tuesday, June13!
ARIZONA
On Tuesday, June 6, Governor Janet Napolitano (D) signed House Bill 2076
into law. 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. A special thank you to all
NRA members for your calls and e-mails in support of HB 2076 during the
legislative session!
LOUISIANA
On June 2, Governor Kathleen Blanco (D) signed HB 89 by Representative
Eric LaFleur (D-38) and Don Cazayoux (D-18), into law. This "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. This law goes into
effect August 15. Also, HB 760 by Representative Steve Scalise (R-82),
which prohibits the confiscation of firearms from law-abiding citizens
during a future state of emergency or natural disaster, is currently
awaiting Governor Blanco's signature. A special thank you to all NRA
members for your calls and emails in support of HB 89 and HB 760!
MICHIGAN
SB 1046, by Senator Alan Cropsey (R-33), and SB 1185, by Senator Ron
Jelinek (R-21)--the Senate "Castle Doctrine" package--passed the Senate
and is now awaiting a hearing in the House. Also, the four-bill House
"Castle Doctrine" package (HB 5142 by Representative Tom Casperson
(R-108); HB 5143 by Representative Rick Jones (R-71); HB 5153 by
Representative Leslie Mortimer (R-65); and HB 5548 by Representative Tim
Moore (R-97)), passed the Senate and is heading to the House for
concurrence. These critically important pieces of legislation will help
the citizens of Michigan in two ways. First, they secure the rights and
duties of self-defense and the defense of others within one's home
and/or occupied vehicle; and second, they grant immunity from criminal
prosecution and civil action for the use of such force protecting one's
self and family. Please call your State Representative and ask him or
her to support the Senate and House "Castle Doctrine packages. The
general phone number to the House of Representatives is (517) 373-0135.
If you need help identifying your State Representative, please us the
following link
http://house.michigan.gov/.
NEW JERSEY
Please immediately e-mail, call, or fax the Mayor and City Council of
Jersey City to voice your opposition to three anti-gun ordinances
scheduled for a public hearing and council vote on Wednesday, June 14.
Jersey City Mayor Jerramiah Healy (D) initiated the following
ordinances: Ordinance # 06-074 would ban affordable personal defense
handguns by misleadingly labeling them as "Saturday night specials" and
"junk guns." This includes short-barreled revolvers and semi-automatics
without a manual safety or without a double action trigger, as well as
many other compact personal defense firearms; Ordinance # 06-075 would
ban the purchase of more than one handgun every six months; and
Ordinance # 06-073 would require that loss or theft of a firearm be
reported within 48 hours, and would punish the failure to disclose the
name and address of the registered owner, even though there may not be a
registered owner (many firearms are not required to be registered i New
Jersey). It would also penalize the failure to report a theft within 48
hours even though the owner might not become aware of the loss until
after that time. These ordinances also violate preemption laws, which
prohibit municipalities from regulating matters already addressed by the
state. It is important that you speak out not only to support Jersey
City gun owners, but also to send a signal to other municipalities that
may be considering similar measures that they will face vigorous
opposition. Copies of the ordinances are available at:
http://www.anjrpc.org/DefendingYourRights/djco060706.htm. If you wish
to speak at the hearing, please call the Jersey City Office of the City
Clerk at (201) 547-5150 to be placed on the speakers list. The speakers
list closes prior to the council meeting. The meeting will be held on
Wednesday, June 14, at 6:00 p.m., at Jersey City Hall 280 Grove Street,
2nd floor, Jersey City, New Jersey 07302. If you are unable to attend,
please call in opposition to the anti-gun ordinances by contacting Mayor
Healy at (201) 547-5200 and the members of the Jersey City Council at
(201) 547-5204.
NEW YORK
The New York State Rifle and Pistol Association (NYSRPA) Annual Meeting
will be held tomorrow, Saturday, June 10! This event is open to the
public, and the cost is only $10. The event will take place at the
Wallkill Rod and Gun Club, 316 Bruin Turnpike, Wallkill, N.Y., 12589.
Registration starts at 10:00 a.m. The range will be open and there will
be displays by gunsmiths, taxidermists, collectors, and others 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
firearms all 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. For
more information, please call (800) 392-VOTE (8683) or visit
www.nraila.org/workshops.
NORTH DAKOTA
The 2006 Primary elections are being held Tuesday, June 13. If you have
questions regarding voting please visit the following link:
www.nd.gov/sos/electvote/voting/index.html. Be sure to "Vote Freedom
First" on Tuesday, June13!
SOUTH CAROLINA
Don't forget the 2006 Primary elections are being held Tuesday, June
13. If you have questions regarding voting please visit the following
link: www.state.sc.us/scsec/voting.html. Be sure to "Vote Freedom
First" on Tuesday, June13!
--
Stephen P. Wenger
Firearm safety - It's a matter
for education, not legislation.
http://www.spw-duf.info
