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UN Gun-Ban Conference Fails: After days of negotiations, delegates gave
up their bid to agree on an "outcome document" meant to reflect their
consensus on the most serious threats and the best way to fight the
illegal trade in small arms, worth about $1 billion a year.
http://www.newsmax.com/archives/ic/2006/7/7/231600.shtml?s=ic
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RKBA An Issue In Colorado Election: Matt Smith is looking for
information leading to the filing of charges against the Rocky Mountain
Gun Owners, which, in turn is looking to put his hide on the wall in the
Aug. 8 Republican primary election. Smith pointed to his A rating and
lifetime membership in the National Rifle Association.
http://www.gjsentinel.com/news/content/news/stories/2006/07/07/7_7_1b_Smith_attacks_critics.html
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Bringing Some Prayer To A Gunfight: A North Carolina great grandmother
was able to disarm and hold for police a man who tried to rob her as she
walked with family members.
http://www.wsoctv.com/news/9481011/detail.html
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Rule Five Reminder: An off-duty Florida officer had his handgun, stun
gun and ballistic vest stolen from his home. It is believed that the
fact that he had a take-home department vehicle may have tipped the
burglar, a point worth considering in the choice of stickers placed on
personal vehicles. (Rule Five: Maintain control of your firearm.)
http://www.wftv.com/news/9482546/detail.html
Meanwhile, In Indiana...
http://www.reporter-times.com/?module=displaystory&story_id=33664&format=html
..And In The Nation's Capital...:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/07/06/AR2006070601614.html
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Unintended Consequences?: This very sketchy report give an interesting
account of how BATFE came to raid the home of a Montana man who
manufactures "80 percent finished" frames for firearms. (This appears to
be the raid reported by JPFO last month
[
http://www.freemarketnews.com/WorldNews.asp?nid=16352].)
http://www.freemarketnews.com/WorldNews.asp?nid=16352
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From NRA-ILA:
NRA-ILA Grassroots Alert Vol. 13, No. 27 07/07/06
States with updates this issue: Georgia, Louisiana, New Jersey, and New
York.
THIS WEEK'S U.N. GUN BAN CONFERENCE UPDATE
With 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" wrapping up today, here
is a review of the past week's events.
Day Five, Friday, June 30: Non-governmental organizations (NGO's) made
statements to the meeting. Mary Leigh Blek of the so-called "Million
Mom March" made an emotional anti-gun speech to the delegates. Pro-gun
groups also made presentations. Japan made an extensive presentation on
gun destruction programs. Other countries continued to push the idea of
international regulation of ammunition and additional U.N. meetings
until at least 2012.
Day Six, Monday, July 3: Day six of the Conference saw innumerable
speeches and very little action. The President of the Conference,
Ambassador Kariyawasam, from Sri Lanka, released another draft version
of the Conference report. The draft again pushes international
regulation of ammunition and again proposes U.N. meetings on small arms
up to and including 2012. After substantial pressure from NRA, the
Conference did not meet on July 4!
Day Seven, Wednesday, July 5: The issue of U.N. regulation of civilian
firearms raised its ugly head again on this day. The move was led by
Mexico, Colombia, and, of all countries, Canada. Many observers were
chagrined that the Canadian delegation would take such an anti-gun stand
since there is a new Conservative government in Toronto. Canadian
disarmament bureaucrats seemed to be running the delegation. The U.S.
held firm on the issue of civilian firearms. The meeting bogged down
with little or no resolution of major issues and temporarily adjourned
at 6:00 p.m., with an arrangement to come back at 8:00 p.m., and work
into the night.
Day Eight, Thursday, July 6: Diplomats continued to battle over key
issues as the Conference entered its next to last day. Delegates again
agreed to meet in an 8:00 p.m. evening session, with some saying that if
agreement could not be reached, the Conference would be deadlocked. The
concept of U.N. regulation of civilian firearms seems to refuse to die,
even though the U.S. is adamantly holding the line on the issue. The
last hours of the Conference were looked upon as the most dangerous time
by NRA's team, which closely followed the evening's events.
Day Nine, Friday, July 7: With the Conference ending today, NRA will
continue to closely monitor and report on all developments.
America's gun owners must continue to be vigilant and to take action on
this front. For additional information on the U.N.'s attempt to impose
its anti-gun will on the U.S. and around the world, please visit
www.NRAILA.org, where daily postings tracking the U.N. Conference can be
found. Also, 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!
BETTER MEETING YOUR ACTIVIST NEEDS
If it's one thing we pride ourselves on in the Grassroots Division it's
constantly evaluating our programs and publications to ensure we are
providing our volunteers with information in which they are interested
and that they can use.
Considering many of you also receive our monthly newsletter "Freedom's
Voice," beginning in July, we will provide readers of "Freedom's Voice"
with information they can put to use, that won't be found in the Friday
Grassroots Alert.
The major change in the newsletter will be that we will be running more
stories on grassroots activism. Among the types of stories you will be
seeing more of in future issues of "Freedom's Voice" are:
� Grassroots activist tips to enhance your ability to affect the outcome
of legislation and elect pro-gun candidates to office;
� Guidance on writing effective letters to the editor of your local
newspapers and taking advantage of talk radio shows
� Tips on becoming an effective pubic speaker;
� Guest commentary from your fellow NRA members and grassroots activists;
� Letters to the editor of "Freedom's Voice";
� Information on new Grassroots programs and updates and improvements to
existing ones, and more.
In short, we are going to work to transform "Freedom's Voice" from an
expansion and regurgitation of stories of interest from the Friday
Grassroots Alert, into a pro-gun grassroots activist road map!
We will still be reporting on stories of interest, and will work to
expand upon stories you may have seen previously in the Friday
Grassroots Alert. However, with the continued streamlining and
improvement of NRA-ILA's electronic communications abilities, we want to
fully utilize these opportunities to affirm and improve upon what you,
and NRA, does best--grassroots activism!
To begin receiving "Freedom's Voice"g o to www.NRAILA.org and choose
"Get Involved Locally." Once there, click the link to sign-up for
NRA-ILA FrontLinesT and complete the on-line Volunteer Information Form
and note you wish to receive "Freedom's Voice" and provide your e-mail
address. You may also contact the NRA-ILA Grassroots Division at (800)
392-8683 to sign-up, by providing us your name, mailing address, phone
number, and e-mail address.
We hope you enjoy the new "activist-laden" "Freedom's Voice" newsletter,
and we recommend you encourage your family, friends, and fellow firearm
owners to sign up to receive this free e-newsletter.
YOUR ACTION IS REQIRED ON THE FOLLOWING FEDERAL LEGISLATION
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 Subcommittee 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.
ORDER YOUR NRA-ILA YARD SIGNS NOW!
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!
Hundreds have already been sold!
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!
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:
- Addison, IL 07/15/06
- Lakemoor, IL 07/18/06
- Reading, PA 08/12/06
- Libby, MT 08/15/06
- Great Falls, MT 08/17/06
- Billings, MT 08/19/06
- Seymour, IN 08/24/06
- South Bend, IN 08/26/06
- Aurora, CO 08/26/06
- Lincoln, NE 09/09/06
- Dublin, OH 10/14/06
- St. Cloud, MN 10/16/06
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.
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 login page accessed by choosing your state. As
always, thank you for your support.***)
States with updates this issue: Georgia, Louisiana, New Jersey, and New
York.
GEORGIA
The 2006 Primary elections are being held Tuesday, July 18, and advance
voting starts Monday, July 10, and ends Friday, July 14! To find
locations to where you can vote in advance, please use the following
link: www.sos.state.ga.us/elections/advancevotinglocations_2006.htm.
For further information about voting in Georgia, please go to
www.sos.state.ga.us/elections/elections/voter%5Finformation/. Be sure
to "Vote Freedom First" on Tuesday, July 18!
LOUISIANA
On June 30, Governor Kathleen Blanco (D) signed HB 1097, by
Representative Eric LaFleur (D-38). This NRA-backed legislation grants
civil immunity to crime victims who lawfully use force up to and
including deadly force to protect themselves against a violent attack.
HB 1097 is the companion bill to HB 89 (also by Representative LaFleur),
the NRA-supported "Castle Doctrine" bill, which created 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. HB 89 was signed by the Governor on June 2, and both
bills take effect on August 15.
NEW JERSEY
Governor Corzine (D) and the New Jersey legislature reached an agreement
on the state budget Thursday afternoon allowing the legislature, along
with proposed anti-gun legislation, to go into summer recess. During
the recess, NRA will be working with House and Senate leadership to
defeat these proposed bills. Please keep checking your e-mail and
www.NRAILA.org for updates.
NEW YORK
Mayor Joseph Delfino (R) and the Common Council of the City of White
Plains has proposed an anti-gun local law, Introductory Local Law No. 3,
which affects businesses and owners of air pistols and air rifles, also
known as BB or pellet guns. A public hearing has been scheduled for
August 7, 2006. Introductory Local Law No. 3 would require any person
who sells, possesses or transports any air pistol or air rifle to obtain
a license and pay an annual fee in the City of White Plains. Violators
of this local law will be guilty of a misdemeanor and may have to pay a
fine or serve jail time. In order to stop this proposed anti-gun
legislation, attendance at this public hearing is needed! The public
hearing is August 7, 2006, at 7:30 p.m., to be held at the Council
Chambers on 255 Main Street. Please contact Mayor Delfino and the
Common Council members immediately at (914) 422-1411 and ask him or her
to oppose Introductory Local Law No. 3 To find contact information on
your Common Council member, please use the following link:
www.ci.white-plains.ny.us/council/council.htm
--
Stephen P. Wenger
Firearm safety - It's a matter
for education, not legislation.
http://www.spw-duf.info
