ammoland gun news april 5th 2011
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Contents 1. Baserri Shotguns Names Two Manufacturers Rep Groups 2. NJOA Mourns the Passing of John Adler 3. GoDaddy.com on Elephant Hunting & the Hypocrisy of PETA 4. Team International Training Signs Rudy Project As New Sponsor For 2011 Shooting SeasonTRANSCRIPT
5 April 2011
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AMMOLAND.COM SHOOTING SPORTS NEWS
Baserri Shotguns Names TwoManufacturers Rep GroupsAPR 05, 2011 02:29A.M.
Baserri Shotguns Names Two Manufacturers Rep Groups
Baserri Mari Vingnette Shotgun
Baserri Shotguns
Friendswood, TX --(Ammoland.com)- Baserri Shotguns, LLC,
importers of fine Italian shotguns announced the appointment of OMG
Associates of Simpsonville, South Carolina to represent Baserri in the
southeastern states and Southwest Marketing Group of Dallas-Fort
Worth, Texas covering Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana and Oklahoma, the
TALO states.
Alan Thompson, president of Baserri said, “OMG Associates
solid coverage in the southeastern states and their team of
experienced and knowledgeable representatives will grow
sales and create marketing opportunities that will support
dealers and retail shops carrying the Baserri brand. Forrest
and his team are passionate about our shotguns and
understand our philosophy of what it means to ‘Experience
the Hunt through the Gun´. We´re excited to welcome them
on board.”
OMG Associates based in Simpsonville, SC is a specialized
manufactures rep group dedicated to servicing the
southeastern states. Forrest Jones said, “Our team of reps are
ready and eager to introduce Baserri shotguns to the many
dealers we visit. Baserri’s line of shotguns distinguishes
themselves from others with a competitive price point and
the company’s strong emphasis on customer service.”
Thompson added, “Southwest Marketing´s Group coverage
of the TALO states will introduce dealers to an affordable,
high quality shotgun for the outdoor shooting enthusiast
wanting to make the transition to owning a fine Italian
shotgun that will be handed down to the next generation.
Southwest understands our word means everything to us and
they share that belief.”
Michael Mooney of Southwest Marketing commented, “Our
dealers carrying the Baserri line are excited to provide
shooting enthusiasts with an opportunity they´ve never
encountered before. Both Baserri models aesthetically, look
and feel like a beautifully crafted high-end shotgun, yet are
surprisingly affordable. We believe there´s going to be great
interest in the Baserri line.”
Baserri Shotguns, LLC is an importer of fine Italian shotguns made in
Brescia, Italy, exclusively available in the United States of America.
Baserri Shotguns provide the unique opportunity for shooting
enthusiasts to own a beautiful high-end over/under shotgun designed by
skilled artisans at an affordable price. All Baserri models, including the
Mari Hr field gun and the Mari Elite sporting shotgun are available with
high-grade walnut stocks, a patented barrel system drilled from solid
bars of chrome moly steel and a full set of chokes enclosed in a locking
ABS case with felt sleeves.
To learn more about Baserri Shotguns unique approach to ‘Experiencing
the Hunt through the Gun’ and why it should become your shotgun of
choice visit www.baserrishotguns.com or call (281) 686-3544.
Tags: Baserri Shotguns, Sales Reps, Shooting Industry News, Wholesale
Guns
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NJOA Mourns the Passing ofJohn AdlerAPR 04, 2011 07:22P.M.
NJOA Mourns the Passing of John Adler
New Jersey Outdoor Alliance
TRENTON, NJ --(Ammoland.com)- NJOA Chairman, Anthony P
Mauro, Sr. issued the following statement mourning the passing of John
Adler, a former New Jersey Senator and Congressman:
“On behalf of the New Jersey Outdoor Alliance I extend my
deepest sympathies to the Adler family. All of us at the NJOA
were impressed with John’s quick wit, intelligence,
compassion, open-mindedness, and his commitment to the
best interests of the people of New Jersey.
He was a friend of those who enjoyed the great outdoors and
it was our pleasure to work with him on conservation issues.
John’s passing is a loss to all New Jerseyans.”
NJOA Mourns the Passing of John Adler
NJOA CF Council members:
• Reef Rescue
• NJ State Federation Sportsmen’s Clubs
• Jersey Coast Anglers Association
• NJ Trout Unlimited
• National Wild Turkey Federation
• NJ Beach Buggy Association
• Hudson River Fishermen Association
• United Bow Hunters NJ
• New Jersey Council Diving Clubs
• NJ Trappers Association
• NJ Forestry Association
• Society of American Foresters
• Quail Unlimited
• Ruffed Grouse Society
• National Animal Interest Alliance Trust
• Greater Point Pleasant Charter Boat Association
• Hi-Mar Fishing Club
• Fish Hawks
• Jersey Coast Anglers Association
• Cape May County Part and Charter Boat Association
• Round Valley Trout Association
• NJOA
Anthony P. Mauro, Sr
Chair
New Jersey Outdoor Alliance
New Jersey Outdoor Alliance Conservation Foundation
New Jersey Outdoor Alliance Environmental Projects
Preservation through conservation.
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JOIN NJOA: www.njoutdooralliance.org/support/njoa.html
About:
NJOA – The mission of New Jersey Outdoor Alliance is to serve as a
grassroots coalition of outdoorsmen and outdoorswomen dedicated to
environmental stewardship. We will champion the intrinsic value of
natural resource conservation – including fishing, hunting and trapping,
among opinion leaders and policy makers. We will support legislation,
and those sponsoring legislation, that provides lasting ecological and
social enrichment through sustainable use of the earths resources. Visit:
www.njoutdooralliance.org
Tags: New Jersey, New Jersey Outdoor Alliance, NJOA, Obituary
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GoDaddy.com on ElephantHunting & the Hypocrisy ofPETAAPR 04, 2011 06:48P.M.
Bob Parsons of GoDaddy.com on Elephant Hunting & the
Hypocrisy of PETA
NRA News
Fairfax, VA --(Ammoland.com)- NRA-News is a valued partner that
continues to cover breaking gun rights news with a new and improved
short video format in the “NRA News Minute” videos.
Cam Edwards talks to Bob Parsons, CEO of GoDaddy.com, about the
controversy over a video of Bob shooting and killing an elephant while in
Zimbabwe Africa.
To view the current firearms or gun rights news video, please click above:
Read More on these topics:
• PETA Uses First Lady in Anti-Fur Ad Without Permission
• Is PETA Killing Pets for the Donation Money?
• PETA Killed a Shocking 94 Percent of Adoptable Pets in 2010
About:
Established in 1871, the National Rifle Association is America’s oldest
civil rights and sportsmen’s group. Four million members strong, NRA
continues its mission to uphold Second Amendment rights and to
advocate enforcement of existing laws against violent offenders to reduce
crime. The Association remains the nation’s leader in firearm education
and training for law-abiding gun owners, law enforcement and the
military. Visit: www.nra.org
Tags: Animal Rights Groups, Ecoterrorists, Hunting News, NRA News,
PETA, Vegans
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Team International TrainingSigns Rudy Project As NewSponsor For 2011 ShootingSeasonAPR 04, 2011 06:34P.M.
Team International Training Signs Rudy Project As New
Sponsor For 2011 Competitive Shooting Season
International Training Inc
SHACKLESFORD, VA --(Ammoland.com)- Team International
Training, Inc. (ITI) is pleased to announce Rudy Project as a new
sponsor for the 2011 competitive season.
All seven members of Team ITI will be wearing Rudy Project eyewear
during competitions and training throughout the season.
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As one of the leading brands to design and manufacture hi-tech
sunglasses, goggles, helmets and accessories using the application of
science, advanced materials and computer technology to create
functional, aesthetically superior and technologically advanced
products,Team ITI felt that Rudy Project was a natural fit for the team.
“We’re very excited to add Rudy Project to our esteemed list
of sponsors,” commented Rob Middaugh, Team Captain.
“Rudy Project is known throughout the industry for their top
quality equipment. In fact, many of our team members were
already wearing Rudy Project eyewear before they became a
sponsor.”
Team ITI can next be seen competing in the Law Enforcement United
3rd Annual Tactical Shootout, held at the ITI-VA Campus in West Point,
VA on April 16th, 2011.
• Follow Team ITI on Facebook: www.facebook.com/TeamITI
• Watch videos of ITI on YouTube:
www.youtube.com/wwwitiwsicom
About International Training, Inc.
International Training Incorporated (ITI) is a subsidiary of Wackenhut
Services Inc. Founded in 1989; ITI is committed to providing benchmark
security training programs emphasizing professionalism, quality,
customer service, and a fair price. ITI conducts both mobile and fixed
site training in security assistance and security service programs for the
U.S. Government, U.S. military, corporate America, and now private
citizens. For more information on ITI or any of their courses, log on to
www.itiwsi.com.
About Rudy Project
Rudy Project designs and manufactures hi-tech sunglasses, goggles and
helmets by applying the most advanced science, materials engineering
and computer technology. Designed and produced in Italy, Rudy Project
has been distributed throughout the United States and Canada since
1998. We are known for providing the absolute best RX solutions for
athletes and outdoor enthusiasts around the world. In addition to our
unparalleled customer service standards, we pride ourselves on always
being on the cutting edge of technological innovations for all of our
products. Rudy Project uses two superior lens technologies: RP Optics™
and ImpactX™. Because our lenses are so durable, we offer the
Replacement Lens Guarantee (RLG) – if a customer ever scratches our
Rudy Project lenses, for whatever reason, they can replace the lenses for
a nominal shipping & handling fee of $19.95. The leader in eyewear and
helmets for cycling, triathlon, skiing, golf and tennis, Rudy Project has
been a proud sponsor of many organizations including USATriathlon,
U.S. Ski Team and U.S. Ski Patrol. Rudy Project has received countless
prestigious awards including WIRED magazine’s “Gadget Lab Top Pick”
(Horus frame), Outside magazine’s “Gear of the Year” award (2008
Zyon/ImpactX Photo Polarized and 2003 Maskeryna frames) and Men’s
Journal’s “Breakthrough Award” and “Timeless Design Award” (Ketyum
frame/Syton Supercomp TT Helmet). Rudy Project eyewear ranges from
$125 - $355 (Helmets from $100-$300) and is available at premier
cycling and sporting goods stores and eye care professionals throughout
the U.S. and abroad. With men’s and women’s collections and a vast
range of options, from high performance sport styles to fashionable
frames for everyday wear, Rudy Project has something for everyone. For
more information, visit www.rudyprojectusa.com.
Tags: Competition Shooters, Competitive Shooting News, International
Training Inc, ITI, Rudy Project, Sponsorships
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IGNITE Your Deer Herd WithRack One OverloadAPR 04, 2011 06:29P.M.
It’s Time To IGNITE Your Deer Herd With Overload
Rack one
GRAYLING, Mich. --(Ammoland.com)- Successful deer-hunting-
property owners understand that the end of hunting season means that
true deer season has only just begun.
That’s because they know that, even though the long rut followed by a
particularly brutal winter has come to an end, the real whitetail season
starts with revitalizing their herd.
Feeding is more important now than ever to produce big bucks and
prevent infant mortality. They know that without a herd of healthy deer
roaming their property, there’ll be just an occasional immature buck
crossing within range come hunting season. The best of them know right
now is the time to condition their herd, and they do it with Overload
from Rack One.
The Condition Phase of the IGNITE Whitetail Hunting System is
designed to do exactly what it says: condition your herd. This phase is
targeted towards the herd as a whole, not just the bucks. When it comes
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to staying healthy, conditioning the deer is a major step that many
people overlook completely.
“To ensure the health of the herd, we suggest using the
Condition Phase IGNITE product, Overload, from the time
the rut ends until either the snow melts in the north or when
deer start to shed their velvet after growing season,” said
Casey Keefer, co-owner at Rack One. “Overload is a premium
20-percent protein deer pellet that can be fed in gravity
feeders, trough-style feeders, or spin-cast feeders. This pellet
contains all the necessary nutrients that deer need to get their
bodies back into peak condition after a long and stressful
breeding season.”
Rack One Overload Deer Feed
Having whitetail in peak condition allows a few different things to
happen. In terms of a buck, Overload will pack the weight back on his
body after the rut. Regaining weight that has been lost during the rut is a
crucial aspect of how long that specific animals’ antler-growing season
will be. In addition to its 20-percent protein content, Overload has a
guaranteed analysis of nine-percent fat content with a six-percent fiber
content to ensure your bucks can rapidly bulk back up.
“If a buck doesn’t put its weight back on and heal his body
after the rut, when it comes time to shed his antlers and begin
growing new ones—usually about the time spring foliage is
beginning to appear—everything he eats will be directed to
his body in order to gain weight instead of going toward
antler growth,” Keefer said. “These are just the natural steps
his body must take to ensure he is healthy again come that
shed/grow time. This time is critically important to put mass
on his body, so his body can immediately focus on antler
growth when that process begins.”
For the herd’s whitetail does, there is no phase that is more important to
the health and vitality of does than the Condition Phase. Every whitetail
herd must have a certain number of healthy, breeding does in order for
the herd to grow and succeed. Overload provides does with all the
nutrition—fat, protein, etc.—that they require to return to good health
after the rut. This is another extremely important aspect of herd
management for a few different reasons.
First, if a doe is able to immediately begin recuperating after the rut, she
will be much more likely to maintain a healthy pregnancy. If a doe is not
healthy, her body will naturally abort that pregnancy in order to survive.
This leads to a higher rate of mortality, which will decrease the number
of deer in the herd in the future. This creates what is commonly referred
to as a generation gap.
“Overload doesn’t just stop there,” Keefer said. “If the does
are able to sustain a pregnancy throughout the winter, the
real work begins the minute they give birth. For the first few
months of life, fawns are completely reliant upon their
mothers to survive. Eating every three to four hours for weeks
on end, nursing fawns can in fact, drain the life out of a
doe—and that’s especially true if there are twins. We’ve
shown that does eating Overload during this time gives them
the proper nutrition to support fawns throughout the fawning
season into the summer, when fawns will begin to wean off
the does and browse for natural forage.”
If a doe has twins, the minute her body begins to lack in terms of health,
she is very likely to abandon one or both of her fawns just to survive, and
once again, decreasing herd numbers. Whether it’s does or bucks,
decreasing herd numbers will affect your hunting plans for years to
come. When too many bucks die off, the buck-to-doe ratio gets thrown
off, and a healthy herd can become decimated rather quickly because of
the lack of breeding. Likewise, when too many does die off, the buck-to-
doe ratio will slide to the other extreme, and the natural mortality will
increase due to fighting and competition to breed the fewer number of
does.
All in all, the Condition Phase is one of the most important chapters of
the Rack 1 Ignite Whitetail System. By using it properly, hunters and
land managers can ensure their herd remains healthy and in good
balance, thus leading to more successful days in the field come fall.
Rack One’s scientifically engineered IGNITE Whitetail Hunting System
provides 365 days of complete whitetail nutrition and attraction for your
herd. The IGNITE system addresses the evolving needs with a
comprehensive line of products that contain tailored levels of nutritional
supplements such as protein and fat. This system is comprised of four
specific phases—Condition, Grow, Scout, and Hunt. After the rut ends,
it’s time to rebuild your herd health in the Condition Phase with
Overload, the post-season calorie-consumption feed that helps your
bucks recover from the strenuous schedule of fighting, chasing and
breeding. As your deer herd stabilizes, the Grow Phase begins with
Xcellerator, which is packed with the minerals and nutrients that
promote herd health and growth while maximizing antler development
among the bucks. When it’s time to set out the trail cams, it’s also time to
begin the Scout Phase with the protein and fat-packed Chaos. In Hunt
Phase, you’re ready to reign in those deer with Rut Fuel and Acorn
Crush, the extremely powerful premium attractants that bring the deer
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to the foot of your stand and keep them there.
IGNITE your deer herd now with this year-round Whitetail
Hunting System. Remember, success in this business is
measured in inches. Don’t come up short.
About Rack One
Headquartered in Grayling, Michigan, Rack One LLC is a family-owned
and operated company with a combined 60 years of devotion to the
hunting industry. Check out all of Rack One’s fine products at your local
retailer or online at www.huntrack1.com. For more information, contact:
Rack One, 7756 Arcari Trail, Grayling, MI 49738; or e-mail
Tags: Deer Farmers, Deer Food, FoodPlots, Rack One
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Team FNH USA Rocks theSuperstition Mountain Mystery3-Gun MatchAPR 04, 2011 06:10P.M.
Team FNH USA Rocks the Superstition Mountain Mystery 3-
Gun Match
Hanging in climbing gear, Dianna Liedorff competes in the first stage of
fire where competitors had to throw dummy hand grenades through
windows before taking to the trigger.
FNH USA
McLean, Virginia --(Ammoland.com)- Several members of Team FNH
USA posted solid finishes at the Superstition Mountain Mystery 3-Gun
Match.
This year’s match had more than 300 shooters with several new stages
including the technical Stage One where shooters were hung in climbing
gear and had to throw dummy hand grenades into windows before
shooting targets.
“The quick and dirty stages at SMM3G are challenging and
keep you on your toes. One little mistake can cost you the
match,” said Tommy “Tommy Gun” Thacker, Director of
Product Management and Team Captain for FNH USA.
“Overall it was a good start to the year for Team FNH USA.”
Team FNH USA results included finishes by team members Tommy
Thacker coming in 7th in the Open Division and 9th overall in the match,
Mark Hanish who placed 13th in the Tactical Optics Division, followed
by the latest addition to the team, Eric Lund in 35th place. Dianna
Liedorff placed 72ndoverall, just over Tasha Hanish in 75th. The women
of Team FNH USA also took 2nd and 3rd in the Tactical Optics Women’s
Division respectively. Ken Pfau, Vice President of Law Enforcement and
Commercial Sales for FNH USA rounded out the team’s overall finish in
20th in the Tactical Limited Division shooting iron sights.
“Shooting iron sights at this match is always fun. The close
targets are deceptively difficult with plenty of “no-shoots” and
chances for penalties,” said Pfau.
Additional staff members from FNH USA also competed in the match
with Ernie Beckwith earning 104th place in the Tactical Optics Division
and Walt Hasser following in 164th. Tabor Bright placed 17th in the
Heavy Optics Division with his .308 SCAR 17s.
The three-day Superstition Mountain Mystery match is held at the Rio
Salado Sportmans Range and is considered the kick-off event for the
national 3-gun competition circuit. The event attracts several hundred of
the top shooters from around the country, and is also the first stop on the
“3-Gun Nation” National Tour.
The final-day shoot-off at each of the 3GN Tour stops is worth thousands
of dollars in cash prizes to the top three finishers and is among the
richest payouts in the practical and action shooting realm. Each of the
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events on the 3GN Tour is also recorded for a later broadcast on the
Versus Channel. (Check your local cable listings for broadcast date,
time and channel in your area.)
Team FNH USA is slated to attend a number of major 3-Gun
matches in 2011, including:
• June 5-11 – MGM IronMan, Parma, ID
• July 22-23 – Industry Masters, Park City, KY
• Aug 4-6 – Rocky Mountain 3-Gun, Raton, NM
• Sept 9-11 – Ozark 3-Gun, Lake Ozark, MO
• Oct 21-23 – USPSA Multi-Gun Nationals, Las Vegas, NV
• Nov 10-12 – FNH USA / 3-Gun Nation Championship, Glengary,
WV
To follow Team FNH USA in action, visit www.fnhusa.com.
FNH USA Team Captain Tommy Thacker fires his FN SCAR 16S during
one of the grueling stages of the Superstition Mystery Mountain 3-Gun
Championship. Photo: Courtesy of FNH USA
FNH USA is the sales and marketing arm of FN Herstal, S.A., Belgium.
Its corporate mission is to expand its global leadership position in
defense, law enforcement and commercial markets by delivering
superior products and the finest in training and logistical support.
Tags: Competition Shooters, Competitive Shooting News, FNH, Ken Pfau
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Pro Gun Volunteers Needed For2011 NRA Annual MeetingAPR 04, 2011 04:08P.M.
Pro Gun Volunteers Needed For 2011 NRA Annual Meetings In
Pittsburgh
Pro Gun Volunteers Needed For 2011 NRA Annual Meeting
National Rifle Association
FAIRFAX, Va. --(Ammoland.com)- The 2011 NRA Annual Meetings &
Exhibits will be an exciting weekend, as thousands of NRA members will
come together April 27–May 1, 2011, in Pittsburgh, PA.
You can contribute to the success of our meeting by participating as an
Annual Meetings Volunteer.
If you can spare a half-day or more while attending the Pittsburgh
Annual Meetings, you can assist the NRA staff in making this year’s
Annual Meetings our best yet! Participating in the Annual Meetings as a
volunteer is one of the most satisfying and enjoyable activities you will
experience as an NRA member.
Volunteers are needed in a wide variety of activities including the NRA
Store, Membership Services, Airgun Range, Firearm Inspectors, and
Exhibitor Registration. The store, in particular, requires lots of
manpower; especially needed are volunteers who have cashier
experience. Membership Services is a busy place as many members
renew or upgrade their memberships. And we will need many NRA-
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certified instructors to assist young people at the air gun range. There are
other opportunities as well.
For more information or to volunteer, please contact Dennis Eggers,
Volunteer Coordinator, at (270) 522-0909, or via e-mail at
[email protected]. Additional information and a registration form are
available at the Annual Meeting site: www.nraam.org.
If you would like to volunteer your time, please complete the Volunteer
Registration Form and forward it to Dennis Eggers, 203 Choctaw Drive,
Cadiz, KY 42211, or to [email protected]. Thank you. We hope to see
you in Pittsburgh!
About:
Established in 1871, the National Rifle Association is America’s oldest
civil rights and sportsmen’s group. Four million members strong, NRA
continues its mission to uphold Second Amendment rights and to
advocate enforcement of existing laws against violent offenders to reduce
crime. The Association remains the nation’s leader in firearm education
and training for law-abiding gun owners, law enforcement and the
military. Visit: www.nra.org
Tags: NRA, NRA Convention, Pro Gun Groups, Pro Gun Organizations,
Volunteers
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NRA-ILA Grassroots NewsMinute 04/01/11APR 04, 2011 04:00P.M.
NRA-ILA Grassroots News Minute 04/01/11
NRA - ILA
Charlotte, NC --(Ammoland.com)- NRA-ILA grass roots news
continues to cover break gun rights news with a new and improved
format for the “Grassroots News Minute” video!
Chuck Schumer pushes for more gun control of good citizens and Issa
Subpoenas the ATF.
To view the current video in its new format, please click above:
Read More on these topics:
• Chairman Issa Subpoenas ATF for ‘Project Gunrunner’ Documents
• Schumer Threatens Filibuster Over Concealed Carry Reciprocity
• Schumer Bill Includes Steps Toward Federal Gun Registration
About:
Established in 1871, the National Rifle Association is America’s oldest
civil rights and sportsmen’s group. Four million members strong, NRA
continues its mission to uphold Second Amendment rights and to
advocate enforcement of existing laws against violent offenders to reduce
crime. The Association remains the nation’s leader in firearm education
and training for law-abiding gun owners, law enforcement and the
military. Visit: www.nra.org
Tags: Firearms Registration, Handgun Registration, National Gun
Registration, NICS, NRA-ILA, Project Gunrunner, Second Amendment
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12th Annual Muzzy BowfishingClassic & Alabama StateChampionshipAPR 04, 2011 03:52P.M.
12th Annual Muzzy Bowfishing Classic & Alabama State
Championship
Muzzy Archery
Cartersville, Ga --(Ammoland.com)- Spring has arrived and so has the
time for the 12th Annual Muzzy Classic and Alabama State
Championship.
Mark your calendar so you don’t miss your chance to join other
bowfishermen from across the country as they gather for some exciting
bow-fishing action and a little friendly competition at one of the top
bowfishing tournaments in the country.
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12th Annual Muzzy Bowfishing Classic & Alabama State Championship
The event, which is sanctioned through the Bowfishing Association of
America, will be held April 30 — May 1, 2011 on Lake Guntersville in
Guntersville, Ala., from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. Contestants will meet at the
Lurleen B. Wallace Pavilion.
Set up as a big-20 format, the tournament will award $3,500 to the 1st
place team with the heaviest 20 fish. Remaining cash prizes will depend
on the number of entries for the event. A generous prize table is available
for the remaining places. The teams with the heaviest carp, longest gar,
heaviest grass carp and heaviest buffalo will win new bows/prizes as
well. A random raffle for other great prizes will be held as well.
Pre-registration is encouraged, as boats leave in the order that they
register. Registration will be held at the tournament site between 4 p.m.
and 6 p.m. with a mandatory meeting at the launch site for all teams at
6:30 p.m. The registration fee is $150 per team (2- or 3-man
tournament format). “Trailering will be allowed.”
For more information on the tournament, call Mark Land @ Muzzy
Products, (770) 387-9300 or (866) 387-9307, or e-mail
[email protected]. Mail entries to Muzzy Products Corp, Attn. Muzzy
Classic, 110 Beasley Road, Cartersville, GA 30120.
For rules and regulations, check out www.muzzy.com,
www.bow.fishingcountry.com or www.bowfishingassociation.com.
Tags: Alabama, Archery News, Bow Fishing, Contest, Muzzy
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Rocky Mountain Machine GunShoot April 29th-30th-May 1st,2011APR 04, 2011 03:17P.M.
Rocky Mountain Machine Gun Shoot April 29th-30th-May 1st,
2011
Rocky Mountain Machine Gun Shoots
Chance, Colorado --(Ammoland.com)- Shoot a Subgun for free April
29th-30th-May 1st, 2011!
At the Rocky Mountain Machine Gun Shoots 13th Annual Machine Gun
Shoot & Military Vehicle Display
Last Chance, Colorado (Only 1 hour and 15 minutes from Denver, I-70
and Pena Blvd.)
New RMGO members who join at the event get a free mag through a
PPSH submachine gun.
Existing members of RMGO get a discount to shoot the PPSH.
Weapon and ammo courtesy of Denver Bullets Inc. Come see a variety of
Military Vehicles and Re-enactors in uniform
A FUN EVENT FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY
• Friday, April 29th 8:00 am – Dusk
• Saturday, April 30th 8:00 am – Dusk
• Sunday, May 1st 8:00 am – 3:00 pm
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Admission Fees:
Spectators ages 15 and over $15 per day or $25 for the weekend
Children age 6-14, Military or LE (with ID) $5 per day or $10 for the
weekend
Children under age 6 free
(Minors, 17 and under must be accompanied by an adult)
Parking is free
Camping free for the weekend, no reservation needed (no hookups, no
open fires)
- SPECTATORS MUST USE HEARING AND EYE PROTECTION! -
For more information please visit WWW.RMMGS.COM
Directions to Shoot:
Denver: I-70 East to Byers Exit 316 (aprox. 31 miles), Left onto US-36 to
town of Last Chance (aprox. 35 miles), Right onto CO-71 (9 miles), Left
onto CR-3 (1 mile), Left to Shoot site (1 mile).
Colorado Springs: US-24 East to Limon (aprox. 64 miles), Right onto
US-287/Main St (1.8 miles), Left onto 1st Ave/CO-71
(27 miles), Right onto CR-3 (1 mile), Left to Shoot site (1 mile)
Eastern Colorado: I-70 West to Limon Exit 361, Left onto US-287 (0.6
miles), Right onto 1st Ave/CO-71 (27 miles), Right onto CR-3 (1 mile),
Left to Shoot site (1 mile)
Northeast Colorado: I-76 to Exit 92, Continue to follow I-76-BL (1.4
miles), Left onto CR-71 (45.5 miles), Left onto CR-3
(1 mile), Left to Shoot site (1 mile)
No alcoholic beverages allowed on the property
We Shoot Rain, Snow or Shine!!!
Tags: Fun Shoots, Machine Guns, RMGO, Rocky Mountain Machine Gun
Shoots
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Georgia Statewide WinnersAnnounced In Give Wildlife AChance Poster ContestAPR 04, 2011 02:38P.M.
Georgia Statewide Winners Announced In Give Wildlife A
Chance Poster Contest
2011 poster contest: Div. 1 (1st place)
Georgia Department of Natural Resources
ATHENS, Ga. --(Ammoland.com)- Twelve elementary school children
have been selected as statewide winners in the Give Wildlife a Chance
Poster Contest.
More than 4,400 kindergarten through 5th-grade students from 43
public schools, private schools and home-school groups participated in
the 21st annual conservation art competition, according to the Georgia
Wildlife Resources Division and The State Botanical Garden of Georgia.
Statewide winners in the four grade divisions included:
• Kindergarten 1st place: Cianna Wang, SKA Academy of Art and
Design, Duluth, Ga. 2nd place: Keijuan Liverpool, West Clayton
Elementary, College Park, Ga. 3rd place: Marycate Cochran, New
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Georgia Elementary, Villa Rica, Ga.
• 1st-2nd grade 1st place: Nadia Beavers, C.L. Gideons Elementary,
Atlanta, Ga. 2nd place: Melanie Moore, South Effingham
Elementary, Guyton, Ga. 3rd place: Erin Li, SKA Academy of Art
and Design, Duluth, Ga.
• 3rd-4th grade 1st place: Natalie Raines, Raines Academy, Conyers,
Ga. 2nd place: Vivia Lung, SKA Academy of Art and Design,
Duluth, Ga. 3rd place: Keelan Collins, Pate’s Creek Elementary,
Stockbridge, Ga.
• 5th grade 1st place: Dienabou Diallo, West Clayton Elementary,
College Park, Ga. 2nd place: Denisse Olivares, Shallowford Falls
Elementary, Marietta, Ga. 3rd place: Katie Barton, St. Joseph
Catholic School, Athens, Ga.
Participants entered at the local school-level with drawings depicting
their observations of Georgia’s native plants and animals. The 2011
contest theme was “Celebrating Georgia’s Wildlife from the Mountains
to the Sea.” Drawings were judged based on aspects such as theme,
originality and the quality and impact of the artwork. Top school-level
entries proceeded to the state contest at The State Botanical Garden of
Georgia in Athens.
The 12 winners’ artwork will be featured in the 2011-2012 Give Wildlife a
Chance Poster Contest school-year calendar and posted on the Wildlife
Resources Division’s Flickr site,
www.flickr.com/photos/wildliferesourcesdivision.
Winning entries will also be displayed on weekends April 8-24 at the
Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Go Fish Education Center in
Perry. The Go Fish Education Center is designed to help visitors take an
educational journey through Georgia’s watersheds to learn about our
diverse aquatic wildlife, their natural habitats and the impacts of water
pollution. Visitors will see live fish exhibits, explore underwater habitats
from mountain streams to black water swamps, test their fishing skills
with interactive fishing and boating simulators, and view aquatic
wildlife, including live alligators! Visit www.gofisheducationcenter.com
for directions, fees and operating hours.
The poster contest is sponsored by the DNR Wildlife Resources Division,
The State Botanical Garden of Georgia and The Environmental
Resources Network Inc., or TERN, friends group of the Wildlife
Resources Division’s Nongame Conservation Section. For more
information, visit www.georgiawildlife.com or www.uga.edu/botgarden,
or contact the Nongame Conservation Section office in Forsyth, (478)
994-1438.
Georgians can support important conservation, recreation and education
efforts like the Give Wildlife a Chance Poster Contest as well as other
conservation programs for Georgia’s nongame wildlife by purchasing a
nongame wildlife license plate and donating to the Give Wildlife Chance
state income tax checkoff. The checkoff – line 26 on Form 500 and line
10 on Form 500EZ – and the eagle and hummingbird license plates are
primary sources of funding for the Nongame Conservation Section.
The agency receives no state appropriations for its mission to conserve
nongame wildlife, native plants and natural habitats. Details at
www.georgiawildlife.com/conservation.
Tags: Conservation News, Contest, GDNR, Georgia, Sports Artist
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Michigan DNR Becoming anOutdoors-Woman Program Setfor JuneAPR 04, 2011 02:14P.M.
Michigan DNR Becoming an Outdoors-Woman Program Set
for June 3-5 in the Upper Peninsula
Michigan Department of Natural Resources
Michigan --(Ammoland.com)- Women seeking to improve their
outdoor skills can now register for the 14th annual Becoming an
Outdoors-Woman (BOW) summer program, held Friday, June 3,
through Sunday, June 5, in Big Bay, a picturesque community
overlooking Lake Superior 30 miles north of Marquette.
Sponsored by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, this BOW
program offers instruction in more than two dozen kinds of outdoor
activities, including kayaking, canoeing, fishing, mountain biking, fly-
tying, archery, geocaching, boating and birding.
Volunteer BOW instructors provide basic and advanced instruction that
is uniquely tailored to each participant’s individual ability, helping the
participants learn the basics in a short amount of time.
The $175 registration fee includes all food and lodging, as well as most
equipment and supplies (except as noted in the registration materials).
Participants will be housed in a dorm-style facility at the universally-
accessible Big Bay Health Camp, with numerous amenities, including a
pool, sauna, tennis courts, hiking and biking trails and easy access to
Lake Superior. The BOW summer program also includes special evening
programs, such as birding hikes, group bonfires and more.
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Becoming an Outdoors-Woman workshops are for women, 18 and older,
who wish to learn outdoor skills in a relaxed, noncompetitive
atmosphere. Early registration is recommended as the workshops tend to
fill quickly. A limited number of BOW Scholarships are available to help
low-income participants with the cost of registration. Class information
and registration materials are available online at
www.michigan.gov/bow. For more information, contact Sharon Pitz at
the DNR office in Marquette at 906-228-6561 or e-mail
For more information about the various Becoming an Outdoors-Woman
programs offered in Michigan, go online to www.michigan.gov/bow.
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is committed to the
conservation, protection, management, use and enjoyment of the state’s
natural and cultural resources for current and future generations. For
more information, go to www.michigan.gov/dnr.
Tags: Becoming an Outdoors Woman, BOW, Michigan, Michigan
Department of Natural Resources, Women Shooters
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Boyt Harness CompanyPartners With Quail and UplandWildlife FederationAPR 04, 2011 02:07P.M.
Boyt Harness Company Partners With Quail and Upland
Wildlife Federation, Inc
Quail and Upland Wildlife Federation
Buffalo, Missouri --(Ammoland.com)- “When you think of the
outdoors there are a few companies that stand out head and shoulders
above the rest,” states Craig A. Alderman, Director of Quail and Upland
Wildlife Federation, Inc. (QUWF).
“Boyt Harness Company and Bob Allen are Icons of outdoor
quality that represent the hunting heritage of our country like
no other. They get it, Boyt Harness Company understands
wildlife conservation and is willing to step up and support the
future for many generations to come and we are proud to say,
Boyt will be a partner of QUWF and our chapters for years to
come,” declares Craig.
“Whether you are on the sporting clays range, chasing quail,
pheasant, duck, turkey, deer or training your hunting dogs,
the Boyt family of products provides the confidence in quality
and selection today’s sportsman needs and will appreciate,”
Alderman concludes.
There is no better description than “turnin’-the-dirt” to understand that
it takes local hands on work with many landowners to ensure multiple
species of upland wildlife populations and the critical habitat they need
is preserved and expanded. Raising the most pure dollars for all upland
species that stays in the local area for wildlife habitat work and
population recovery, is what QUWF is all about and what Boyt Harness
Company can build with QUWF.
“They know what the sportsman can use because they are in
the fields, forests and ranges across the country,” concludes
Craig.
“The impact is almost immediate after fundraisers with
habitat work at the chapter level, it makes a difference,” Nick
Prough, Chief Biologist points out.
Boyt Harness Company
Boyt Harness Company and QUWF are working together to select a line
of logo products that not only serve as great items for fundraisers but are
the best accessories in the home and afield from the Boyt Harness
Company family of brands: Bob Allen, Boyt Tactical, Bug Out, Mud
River, Secure Vault and Rattlers Brand. QUWF will also be using
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exclusive logo Boyt Harness Company products in the “Huntin’ Closet,”
QUWF’s online accessories store, for its members, and visitors.
QUWF and Boyt Harness Company jointly agree “we must
stay active in habitat preservation and recovery at the local,
grass roots level with those who grab the chain saws and
shovels for conservation.”
Quail and Upland Wildlife Federation, Inc., a tax exempt 501(c)(3)
conservation organization, was formed to serve its members and
chapters nationwide, providing a strong local source of habitat focus on
quail and upland wildlife and population recovery. Millions of dollars of
habitat work have been completed by its members over the years on
thousands of acres of both private and public lands, now that work
continues with a renewed vitality. Our chapters from coast to coast,
provide the grass roots, local habitat work that is making a difference
each and every day. For more information or to join QUWF please visit
our website at www.quwf.net.
Tags: Boyt Harness Company, Quail and Upland Wildlife Federation,
QUWF
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Release of Firearms Trace InfoCould Put Police Officers at RiskAPR 04, 2011 01:56P.M.
How the Release of Firearms Trace Info Could Put Police
Officers at Risk
NRA News
Fairfax, VA --(Ammoland.com)- NRA-News is a valued partner that
continues to cover breaking gun rights news with a new and improved
short video format in the “NRA News Minute” videos.
Cam Edwards talks to Former Rep. Todd Tiahrt (R – Kansas) about this
article: http://tiny.cc/vtjg9 Calling out the mainstream press for
misrepresenting the benefits of the Tiahrt Amendment for law
enforcement, gun owners and the second amendment.
To view the current firearms or gun rights news video, please click above:
Read More on these topics:
• BATFE and USDOJ Caught with Blood on Their Hands
• Gun Owners of America Endorses Tiahrt for Senate
• Obama Nominates Rabid Anti-Gunner To Head The ATF
About:
Established in 1871, the National Rifle Association is America’s oldest
civil rights and sportsmen’s group. Four million members strong, NRA
continues its mission to uphold Second Amendment rights and to
advocate enforcement of existing laws against violent offenders to reduce
crime. The Association remains the nation’s leader in firearm education
and training for law-abiding gun owners, law enforcement and the
military. Visit: www.nra.org
Tags: Fast & Furious, NRA News, Project Gunrunner, Tiahrt
Amendment
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Magnum Research Lands onDiscovery ChannelAPR 04, 2011 01:42P.M.
Magnum Research, Inc. Lands on Discovery Channel
Magnum Research Lands on Discovery Channel
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Magnum Research
PEARL RIVER, NY --(Ammoland.com)- Magnum Research, a Kahr
Arms-owned company and the maker of the Desert Eagle pistols, has
teamed up with the popular Discovery Channel series, Gold Rush Alaska.
The show begins its second season in the fall of 2011, and Magnum
Research firearms will be an integral part of the season.
Gold Rush Alaska is a reality show following six unemployed men from
Sandy, Oregon who risk everything in the face of an economic meltdown
to strike it rich mining for gold in the wilderness of Alaska. Todd
Hoffman, the leader of the team, and his father Jack assembled the
greenhorn miners to work the claim at Porcupine Creek– one of the last
great wilderness expanses remaining in Alaska. Success depends on the
team’s unity and fighting spirit to overcome numerous obstacles from
wicked weather and mechanical breakdowns to encounters with large
bears and moose. The men are chasing the original “American Dream”
with the desire to take charge of their own destiny rather than waiting
around for a government handout.
Magnum Research was founded in 1985 in Minneapolis, Minn. with a
plan to produce a unique pistol capable of firing magnum-sized bullets in
distinctive custom finishes, including a 24K Gold model, for handgun
hunters and firearm enthusiasts. By the early 1990s, the Desert Eagle’s
unique qualities and unmistakable look earned it starring roles in
numerous movies and TV shows. The Desert Eagle pistol had emerged as
a pop culture icon including a Playboy cover featuring Pamela Anderson
with a pink Desert Eagle pistol. In recent years, Magnum Research
encountered its share of economic struggles, and with the purchase of
the company by Kahr Arms in June 2010, a turnaround story began to
emerge by that fall. Kahr’s goal is to re-establish the iconic Desert Eagle
pistol in the market with a “Made in America” theme.
It’s very fitting that a determined group of six men seeking riches in the
gold fields of Alaska have teamed up with Magnum Research, an iconic
American company whose symbol is a 24K Gold Desert Eagle pistol.
Each of them personifies rugged individualism, courage and hope in the
face of adversary, demonstrating the true fabric of American society.
For more information about Magnum Research products, visit
www.magnumresearch.com.
Tags: Discovery Channel, Kahr Arms, Magnum Research
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BLOCK Targets Launches NewInteractive WebsiteAPR 04, 2011 01:25P.M.
BLOCK Targets Launches New Interactive Website
BLOCK Targets Launches New Interactive Website
Block Fusion
Superior, Wisconsin --(Ammoland.com)- While The BLOCK targets
continue to dominate the archery market with new and innovative
targets, the company’s new www.blocktarget.com website provides
viewers with easy access to product information, videos and testimonials
on all of the revolutionary BLOCK products.
The completely revamped site features easy-to-navigate menus and an
on-site store, making it easier than ever to find and purchase BLOCK
products. To learn more about the design of these popular targets, the
website features streamlined videos demonstrating the benefits of
proprietary design, while the award-winning commercials entertain and
educate viewers.
The new site also offers interactive games, fan photos, links to The
BLOCK Archery Targets page on Facebook as well as information and
applications for becoming a BLOCK pro staffer. Up-to-date specials and
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contests are posted on the site throughout the year—so be sure to visit
often.
“Every day, millions of people turn to the Internet to gain a better
understanding about the products that interest them,” said Mike
Weinkauf, chief marketing officer. “We want to keep our website very
informative about The BLOCK products, but we also want it to be fresh
and entertaining. The new design—with interactive games, specials and
regular updates—keeps viewers coming back, time and time again.”
Headquartered in Superior, WI, Field Logic is the manufacturer of the
award-winning BLOCK Archery Targets including the BLOCK BLACK,
BLOCK BLACK Crossbow, and BLOCK Classic. It also manufactures
GlenDel 3D targets, Hurricane Bag targets and Shooter Buck targets. For
additional information, visit the company websites at
www.blocktarget.com, www.glendel.com, www.hurricanebagtargets.com
or www.shooterbuck.com.
Tags: Archery, Archery Targets, Block Fusion, Field Logic, New Websites
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International Wildlife FilmFestival Coming to ArizonaAPR 04, 2011 01:00P.M.
The International Film Fest Is Appearing In Arizona For The
First Time
Arizona Wildlife Federation
Arizona --(Ammoland.com)- The Arizona Wildlife Education
Foundation is excited to bring the International Wildlife Film Festival to
Arizona On April 9, 2011!
The Arizona Wildlife Education Foundation (AWEF) is proud to bring
this festival of award-winning films from the International Wildlife Film
Festival to Arizona! The International Wildlife Film Festival & Media
Center, located in Missoula, Montana was established in 1977 and is the
longest running event of its kind in the world.
In addition to films, look for children’s activities, displays, a silent
auction, Arizona wildlife, and more. Spend a few hours or the entire day!
Where: Cactus Shadows Fine Arts Center in Cave Creek, 33606 N. 60th
Street, Scottsdale AZ 85266
When: Saturday, April 9th from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Ticket prices: $5 for children ages 3-12 and seniors age 60 and over, $8
for adults.
Visit www.arizonawildlifeeducationfoundation.org/ for the schedule of
films and activities (on or before April 1st.) Bring this flyer to receive $1
off admission (up to four people per flyer). Code: EXPO
Time Film Notes
1. 10:30 -11:25 A Brother Returns Return of the condor to AZ
2. 11:30 – 11:45 Wildlife at the Brink NA Model – chapter 1
3. 11:50 – 12:00 Verde River SRP production
4. 12:05 – 12:30 Wetlands & Wonder + Desert Birds 2 “shorts”
5. 12:35 – 1:00 Storytelling by Cat Tales
6. 1:05 – 1:30 AZ Falconer’s Association presentation
7. 1:35 – 1:55 A Very Wet Winter AZGFD production
8. 2:00 – 2:20 Turning the Tides NA Model – chapter 2
9. 2:25 – 2:40 Postcards from the Parks AZ State Parks: Recreation
9. Conservation Areas, History of the System
10.2:50 – 3:20 Restoring Eden Human-wildland conflicting values
11.3:25 – 4:25 Lords of Nature
CONTACT INFORMATION:
We urge our readers to communicate to us cheers and even jeers (given
in good taste).
ARIZONA WILDLIFE FEDERATION P.O. BOX 51510 MESA, AZ 85208
(480)644-0077 www.azwildlife.org/Tags: Arizona, Arizona Wildlife
Federation, Conservation News, Conservation Projects, Sports Artist
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Are Hollow-Point Bullets IllegalFor Personal DefenseAPR 04, 2011 10:14A.M.
Are Hollow-Point Bullets Illegal For Personal Defense
Michigan Coalition For Responsible Gun Owners
Michigan --(Ammoland.com)- Q: Are hollow-point bullets illegal for
personal defense? What about laser sighting devices?
A: There is no statutory restriction on the type of ammo that you can
carry in your personal defense weapon. Nor is there any prohibition on
sighting devices. There may be some potential concerns about jury
perception if you ever have to use your gun in self-defense and find
yourself facing charges. (This is much less likely to occur at this point in
history than prior to the enactment of Public Act 311 of 2006 [MCL
780.951] which created presumptions that deadly force is appropriate
in certain situations and also created qualified immunity to those who
use force in legitimate self defense.)
There have been examples of prosecutors focusing on the hardware used
by defendants. They try to overcome the self-defense argument by
painting a picture of the armed citizen as blood-thirsty. In one particular
case in another state, the defendant used a certain brand of hollow-point
ammo that came in a box featuring a picture of a hawk or eagle talon. It
appears that the tactic was successful and contributed to the conviction
of an armed citizen who argued that he fired to save his life. I’m told that
the particular brand of ammo in question has changed it’s name and
packaging.
Are Hollow-Point Bullets Illegal For Personal Defense
Many law-enforcement agencies use hollow-point ammunition. There
are some famous brands that are well-known as “good guy” ammo, and a
prosecutor would have a hard time making the case that one who carries
the same ammo in his or her personal defense weapon is being
unreasonable. In my opinion, there is no reason not to carry effective
personal defense ammunition.
The same is true of laser sights in my opinion. The technology is mature,
widely available, and considered effective by tactical experts. From a
legal standpoint, the key is to make sure that any use of force is justified
by necessity and that you control your weapon. Insofar as a laser helps
with control, it seems to me that it is more likely to help a self-defense
shooter avoid liability than create perception issues in the event of a jury
trial.
I have personally recommended hollow-point ammo and laser sights to
family and friends, and will continue to do so.
On a related topic: I have run across examples of engraving on guns,
and more than one tattoo, that might lead to extra challenges for a
defense attorney. For example, engraving “Widowmaker” on your
personal defense gun, or “Make my day” on your arm is certainly bound
to give any jury member the impression that you are something less than
a responsible citizen who hopes to never face the necessity of shooting in
self defense.
This information is provided by The Law Offices of Steven W.
Dulan, PLC (www.stevenwdulan.com) This answer is
intended as general information and should not be relied
upon as legal advice for any specific situation or case. The
facts of each case vary and you should consult an attorney
whenever you have specific questions.
Did you Know? In the 4 years (1997-2000) prior to Michigan becoming
“shall-issue”, reported incidents of crime averaged 4,509 per 100,000
people per year. In the 4 years after, (2002-2005), reported incidents of
crime in Michigan fell 17% to an average of 3,717.
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About:
The Michigan Coalition for Responsible Gun Owners is a non-profit,
non-partisan organization. Formed from just eight people in 1996, we
now have thousands of members and numerous affiliated clubs across
the state. We’re growing larger and more effective every day.
Our mission statement is: “Promoting safe use and ownership of
firearms through education, litigation, and legislation” Visit:
www.mcrgo.org
Tags: Ammo, Ammunition News, Hollow Point, MCRGO, mcrgo.org,
Michigan Coalition For Responsible Gun Owners, Self Defense, Steve
Dulan
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Police Chiefs Add Their Supportfor Right to Carry LegislationAPR 04, 2011 10:06A.M.
Police Chiefs Add Their Support for Right to Carry Bill HB148
Big Blue Wall of Opposition Crumbles.
IllinoisCarry.com
Illinois --(Ammoland.com)- Supporters of Right to Carry legislation in
Illinois welcome the new support of the Illinois Association of Chiefs of
Police.
Leadership from the organization voted this past week to add their
support to Right to Carry bill HB148. Current text in the bill is
considered a place holder for new text which is expected to be amended
into the bill in the next few weeks.
HB148 now has the support of the Chiefs association, the Illinois Sheriffs
Association, and the Chicago Police Department’s Sheriff’s Union.
Please join us at IllinoisCarry.com for the ongoing discussions about the
bill and the support it is gaining as it makes its way through the
legislative process.
About:
The IllinoisCarry forum was started in April 2004. The idea was that
Illinois needed a central location to communicate ideas and information
regarding 2nd Amendment issues in Illinois. There are many
organizations in Illinois working to protect our 2nd Amendment Rights.
Working with these groups IllinoisCarry has become the central location
for information and Action Alerts. IllinoisCarry will not endorse political
candidates. We simply provide information so voters can make informed
decisions. Our goal is to join the other 48 states that allow their citizens
to carry concealed firearms. We encourage you to register on our forum
and join the fight for your 2nd Amendment Rights in Illinois. Visit
www.IllinoisCarry.com
Tags: Concealed Carry, Illinois Carry, IllinoisCarry.com, Right to Carry,
Self Defense
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Congressman Refuses AwardFrom Animal Rights Wackos atHSUSAPR 04, 2011 09:54A.M.
Congressman Refuses Award From Animal Rights Wackos at
HSUS
National Rifle Association
FAIRFAX, Va. --(Ammoland.com)- This week, U.S. Representative
Don Young (R-Alaska) refused an award from the Humane Society of the
United States. As we have frequently reported, despite their innocuous
sounding name, the HSUS is the most radical animal “rights”
organization in the country.
They are extremely anti-hunting and anti-gun.
According to a press release on Rep. Young’s official site, he was to
receive the award for his work on behalf of wildlife in 2010.
The release notes that HSUS takes credit for the good work done by local
humane societies, but does not own, operate, or directly control a single
animal shelter in the entire country, despite a $100 million budget.
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“HSUS are hypocrites, plain and simple, and I will not join
them by accepting this award,” said Rep. Young, explaining
his refusal of the award.
“Local animal shelters and humane societies do excellent
work by caring for neglected and homeless animals, and
through their spaying and neutering programs. This
organization, however, has absolutely nothing to do with
animal welfare.
Instead they prey on the emotions of big-hearted Americans.
They flash images of abused animals on our television
screens to raise money that will eventually go to pay their
salaries and pensions, not to helping better the lives of these
animals. They run anti-hunting and anti-trapping
campaigns and are of the same cloth as PETA and other
extremist organizations. I can only guess that I was to
receive this award due to my support of the Wildlife Without
Borders program, which develops wildlife management and
conservation efforts to maintain global species diversity.
That program is true conservation; what this group wants
is preservation.
To accept this award would be supporting their
manipulative ways and misguided agenda, and I want no
part of that.”
Bravo, Congressman Young.
About:
Established in 1871, the National Rifle Association is America’s oldest
civil rights and sportsmen’s group. Four million members strong, NRA
continues its mission to uphold Second Amendment rights and to
advocate enforcement of existing laws against violent offenders to reduce
crime. The Association remains the nation’s leader in firearm education
and training for law-abiding gun owners, law enforcement and the
military. Visit: www.nra.org
Tags: Animal Extremists, Animal Rights Groups, Awards, Ecoterrorists,
HSUS, Vegans
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State Mandated Victimhood andYou – Perfect TogetherAPR 04, 2011 09:44A.M.
State Mandated Victimhood and You – Perfect Together
State Mandated Victimhood and You - Perfect Together!
National Rifle Association
FAIRFAX, Va. --(Ammoland.com)- This week’s “Outrage” comes to us
from the Garden State, where insult has literally been added to injury for
Mr. Jeffrey Muller.
This outrage was precipitated by an incredible case of mistaken identity.
According to a recent story on the NJ.com Star-Ledger Editorial Page,
Jeffrey Muller—a pet store owner from Sussex County, New
Jersey—happens to have the same name as an alleged New York power
broker.
Unfortunately for Mr. Muller, his namesake ran afoul of five men from
Missouri, apparently bilking them out of $500,000. The five thugs
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mistakenly targeted this Jeffrey Muller for revenge. They assaulted him,
shocked him with a stun gun, and kidnapped him, driving him from New
Jersey to Lake Ozark, Missouri. He was blindfolded, beaten and
threatened with death. Fortunately, he was finally able to escape and the
kidnappers were arrested.
Now back in New Jersey, Mr. Muller is understandably still shaken by
the experience and fears reprisal from relatives of his abductors. He
wants to protect himself, so he applied for a gun permit. He was denied.
Twice. And the reason given for the denial? The Superior Court judge
who ruled in the case said Mr. Muller provided “no proof of justifiable
need” to carry a firearm!
Let’s make this clear: Muller was severely beaten, electrically shocked,
abducted, held captive hundreds of miles from his home, threatened
with death, and now fears future reprisals.
And that demonstrates “no justifiable need?” That is
outrageous!
About:
Established in 1871, the National Rifle Association is America’s oldest
civil rights and sportsmen’s group. Four million members strong, NRA
continues its mission to uphold Second Amendment rights and to
advocate enforcement of existing laws against violent offenders to reduce
crime. The Association remains the nation’s leader in firearm education
and training for law-abiding gun owners, law enforcement and the
military. Visit: www.nra.org
Tags: Concealed Carry Laws, New Jersey, NRA, Self Defense
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Mexico’s Gun ProblemOriginating from SouthernBoarder Not USAAPR 04, 2011 09:36A.M.
Mexico’s Gun Problem Originating from Southern Boarder
Not USA
National Rifle Association
FAIRFAX, Va. --(Ammoland.com)- Blaming America for Mexico’s
problems has been something of a national pastime for Mexican
politicians for many years.
True to tradition, Mexican president Felipe Calderon has been blaming
Mexico’s astronomically high murder rate on Americans who buy drugs
and who sell guns, rather than on the Mexican drug cartels who commit
a vastly disproportionate share of those murders, and the historic
corruption in Mexico, from which the wicked cartels have spawned.
However, an article published by the Mexico City newspaper La Jornada
suggests that el Presidente might better serve the good people of his
country by looking to his southern border, instead of al norte.
As explained in English by the Latin American Herald Tribune, “The
most fearsome weapons wielded by Mexico’s drug cartels enter the
country from Central America, not the United States, according to U.S.
diplomatic cables disseminated by WikiLeaks and published on Tuesday
by La Jornada newspaper. Items such as grenades and rocket-launchers
are stolen from Central American armies and smuggled into Mexico via
neighboring Guatemala, the U.S. Embassy in Mexico City reported to
Washington.”
The article also refers to “Fast and Furious,” an element of the Bureau of
Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives’ “Project GunRunner”
operation that allegedly knowingly allowed more than 1,700 firearms to
be smuggled into Mexico from our country, including those that may
have been used to murder U.S. Border Patrol Agent Brian Terry in
December and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Special
Agent Jaime Zapata in February.
Increasingly, the question is who knew about the operation, and when.
President Obama has stated that neither he nor Attorney General Eric
Holder were aware of the scheme. Holder is said to have told his
subordinates that letting guns “walk” to Mexico is wrong and should not
be repeated. The McAllen, Tex., newspaper, The Monitor, quotes the
Mexican government as saying that it “did not have knowledge on an
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operation that included the controlled traffic of weapons in Mexican
territory,” and that “The Mexican government has not and will not give
any implied or formal authorization for this to happen.”
Meanwhile, Fox News reports that U.S. Rep. Darrell Issa (R-Calif.),
chairman of the House Committee on Oversight and Government
Reform, today issued a subpoena to the Justice Department demanding
that the BATFE respond to his March 16 request for information about
the operation, the deadline for which passed on Wednesday. Rep. Issa is
quoted as saying, “The unwillingness of this administration—most
specifically the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms—to answer
questions about this deadly serious matter is deeply troubling.”
CBS News similarly reported that “The Department of Justice and ATF
have missed repeated deadlines to turn over information and
documents” to Congress, and further noted that the investigation of
Project GunRunner may significantly delay hearings on President
Obama’s nomination of BATFE agent Andrew Traver, an activist gun
control supporter, to head the BATFE.
The BATFE has until April 13 to respond to Rep. Issa’s
subpoena. Stay tuned.
About:
Established in 1871, the National Rifle Association is America’s oldest
civil rights and sportsmen’s group. Four million members strong, NRA
continues its mission to uphold Second Amendment rights and to
advocate enforcement of existing laws against violent offenders to reduce
crime. The Association remains the nation’s leader in firearm education
and training for law-abiding gun owners, law enforcement and the
military. Visit: www.nra.org
Tags: Arms Trafficking, ATF, Gun Trafficking, Mexico, NRA, Project
Gunrunner
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