This topic is a result of NRA items being posted on "VA News and additional items of interest"

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Posted Fri 24 April 2009 12:10 AM Hide Post
I received an e-mail and followed up on the issue.

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From: Georgia Arms [mailto:gaarms@---]
Sent: Thursday, April 23, 2009 9:20 AM
To: Barker, Dave (Chilli.OH)
Subject: RE: Brass reloads

It is accurate. However the voice of the American public had the order rescinded in 5 days. Thanks Gaarms

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From: Barker, Dave (Chilli.OH) [mailto:Dave.Barker@---]
Sent: Wednesday, April 22, 2009 1:53 PM
To: gaarms@bellsouth.net
Subject: Brass reloads

Please advise me if this is true:

Georgia Arms is the 5th largest retailer of .223 Ammo in America . (they sell 9mm, .45, etc ammo)

They normally buy spent brass from the US Dept of Defense - 'one time used' shell casings by our Military - from training on Military bases, etc. They buy the brass and then re-load for resale to Law Enforcement, Gun Shops, Gun Clubs, Wal-Mart, and etc.

They normally buy 30,000 lbs of spent brass at a time.

This week the DOD wrote a letter to the owner of Georgia Arms and said that from now on the DOD will be destroying the brass - shredding it. It is no 20 longer available to the Ammo makers - unless they just buy it in a scrap shredded condition (which they have No use for). The shredded brass is NOW going to be sold by the DOD to China as scrap metal....after the DoD pays for it to be shredded. The DOD is selling the brass to China for less money than Ammo manufacturers have been paying...plus the DOD has to pay to have the brass shredded and do all the accounting paperwork. That sure helps the US economy now, doesn't it? Sell cheaper to China - and do not sell shells at all to a proven US business. Any agenda working here???? Obama going after our ammunition!!!!!

The Georgia Arms owner even related a story that one of his competitors had already purchased a load of brass last week - and the DOD contacted him this week and said they were sending someone over to make sure it was destroyed. Shell Casings he had already bought! THE BRASS HAS NO VALUE TO THE AMMO MAKER IF IT IS DESTROYED/SHREDDED/MELTED. THE AMMO MANUFACTURER ONLY USES THE EMPTY BRASS SHELLS TO RELOAD DIFFERENT CALIBERS - MAINLY .223 BULLETS. Georgia Arms owner says that he will have to lay off at least Half of his 60 workers, within 2 - 3 months if the DOD no longer sells their spent brass to him.. He has 2 - 3 months inventory of shells to use. By summer - he's out If he has to buy new manufactured brass shells, then the cost of ammunition to the buyer will double and triple ...plus Obama wants to add a 500% tax on each shell.


Thanks,
Dave Barker

Posted Tue 28 April 2009 02:59 AM Hide Post
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FromAmmo-less Firearms Alert

You might want to send this to all your hunting buddies family & friends.


Nobody can sell any ammunition after June 30, 2009
It has already started.....
Ammunition Accountability Legislation
Remember how Obama said that he wasn't going to take your guns?
Well, it seems that his allies in the anti-gun world have no problem with taking your ammo!
The bill 20 that is being pushed in 18 states (including Illinois and Indiana ) requires all ammunition to be encoded by the manufacture a data base of all ammunition sales. So they will know how much you buy and what calibers.
Nobody can sell any ammunition after June 30, 2009 unless the ammunition is coded.
Any privately held un coded ammunition must be destroyed by July 1, 2011. (Including hand loaded ammo.)
They will also charge a .05 cent tax on every round so every box of ammo you buy will go up at least $2.50 or more!
If they can deprive you of ammo they do not need to take your gun!


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This legislation is currently pending in 18 states:
Alabama, Arizona, California, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois,
Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri,
New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island,
South Carolina, Tennessee, and Washington .


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Send to your friends in these states
AND
fight to dissolve this BILL!!


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To find more about the anti-gun group that is sponsoring this legislation and the
specific legislation for each state, go to: your browser and type in " Ammunition Accountability Legislation" You will get access to both viewpoints. You read them and decide.

Posted Wed 29 April 2009 02:30 AM
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Dave can you publish the link to join the NRA.

I wish I could, but the rules expressly forbid hot links. But you can copy excluding the >> from the following paste in in the browser and go to the NRA >>http://membership.nrahq.org/

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NRA Appeals Seventh Circuit Ruling to the U.S. Supreme Court

Fairfax, Va. - Today, the National Rifle Association filed a petition for certiorari to the U.S. Supreme Court in the case of NRA v. Chicago. The NRA strongly disagrees with yesterday's decision issued by a three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, holding that the Second Amendment does not apply to state and local governments.

"The Seventh Circuit got it wrong. As the Supreme Court said in last year's landmark Heller decision, the Second Amendment is an individual right that 'belongs to all Americans'. Therefore, we are taking our case to the highest court in the land," said Chris W. Cox, NRA chief lobbyist. "The Seventh Circuit claimed it was bound by precedent from previous decisions. However, it should have followed the lead of the recent Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals decision in Nor**** v. Alameda County, which found that those cases don't prevent the Second Amendment from applying to the states through the due process clause of the Fourteenth Amendment."

This Seventh Circuit opinion upholds current bans on the possession of handguns in Chicago and Oak Park, Illinois.

"It is wrong that the residents of Chicago and Oak Park continue to have their Second Amendment rights denied," Cox concluded. "It's time for the fundamental right of self-defense to be respected by every jurisdiction throughout our country."

-NRA-

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.

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Posted Wed 03 June 2009 07:09 PM Hide Post
NRA Appeals Seventh Circuit Ruling to the U.S. Supreme Court

Fairfax, Va. - Today, the National Rifle Association filed a petition for certiorari to the U.S. Supreme Court in the case of NRA v. Chicago. The NRA strongly disagrees with yesterday's decision issued by a three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, holding that the Second Amendment does not apply to state and local governments.

"The Seventh Circuit got it wrong. As the Supreme Court said in last year's landmark Heller decision, the Second Amendment is an individual right that 'belongs to all Americans'. Therefore, we are taking our case to the highest court in the land," said Chris W. Cox, NRA chief lobbyist. "The Seventh Circuit claimed it was bound by precedent from previous decisions. However, it should have followed the lead of the recent Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals decision in Nor**** v. Alameda County, which found that those cases don't prevent the Second Amendment from applying to the states through the due process clause of the Fourteenth Amendment."

This Seventh Circuit opinion upholds current bans on the possession of handguns in Chicago and Oak Park, Illinois.

"It is wrong that the residents of Chicago and Oak Park continue to have their Second Amendment rights denied," Cox concluded. "It's time for the fundamental right of self-defense to be respected by every jurisdiction throughout our country."

-NRA-

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.

Posted Sat 13 June 2009 02:23 AM Hide Post
I certainly hope all of you read this NRA notice

If Knives Are Outlawed.

Customs And Border Protection
Proposal Could Ban Many Pocketknives


U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has issued a proposed rule change that directly targets the importation of "assisted opening" folding knives. The proposed regulations would designate all these knives as "switchblades" (despite the fact they do not fall under the federal definition of "switchblades"), and would make them illegal for import into the United States.

The proposed rule could affect all knives that can be opened with one hand, because it also includes changes in the interpretation of "gravity and inertia" opening knives in a way that could outlaw all knives that can be opened with a single hand. This means the new regulation could ban the importation of most of the pocketknives that are now in popular use.

23 State Attorneys General To Attorney General Holder: "No Semi-Auto Ban" On June 11, the top law enforcement officials of nearly half the states signed a letter to U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder, expressing their opposition to reinstatement of the federal ban on semi-automatic firearms.

Pending Federal Legislation Needs Your Support: There are a number of pro-gun bills pending in Congress that require your attention and 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 them to cosponsor and support these measures.

Update on TSA Reauthorization Bill: The House Homeland Security Committee marked up the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Reauthorization bill (H.R. 2200) on May 14. The Committee also adopted (by voice vote) the DeFazio-Dent amendment (sponsored by Representatives Peter DeFazio (D-OR), and Charles Dent (R-PA)).
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STATE ROUNDUP (Please note the only items listed below are those that have had recent action. For other updates on state legislation, please go to the state legislation section at >http://www.NRAILA.org< and check each week's issue of the Grassroots Alert.")

ALABAMA: "Workplace Protection" Bill Comes Up Short Alabama's "Workplace Protection" bill, House Bill 362, passed in the House without the railroad exemption but was defeated in the Senate. This bill would have protected your right to lawfully transport and store firearms in a privately-owned and locked motor vehicle while parked in publicly accessible parking lots controlled by your employer or a business you frequent. Please take the time to thank the State Representatives who voted in favor of this important bill. To find a list of those who voted for HB362 and how to contact them, please click here.

CONNECTICUT: Legislature Adjourns With Important Pro-Hunting Bill Heading to Governor's Desk! On Wednesday, June 3, the Connecticut Legislature adjourned. However, before adjourning, the legislature passed House Bill 5875 and sent it to Governor Jodi Rell (R) for her consideration. HB 5875 contained a "no-net-loss" amendment requiring that for every acre of public hunting land that is closed for any reason, an acre must be opened. We are also proud to report that several anti-gun and anti-hunting bills were defeated in committee. To learn more about these bills, please call Governor Jodi Rell and respectfully urge her to sign HB 5875 into law. The Governor can be reached by phone at 800-406-1527 or 860-566-4840 (Hartford).

ILLINOIS: Anti-Gun Groups Launch Campaign Against Important Gun Reform In anticipation of House Bill 182 being transmitted to Governor Pat Quinn (D), anti-gun groups are mounting a campaign urging the Governor to veto this important pro-gun reform bill. HB182 would simply change the Unlawful Use of Weapons (UUW) law, adding "dwelling" and dwelling of another where a person has been invited with permission to posses a firearm, to the list of exemptions in which a law-abiding citizen is restricted from carrying a firearm. While "abode" is currently one of the exempted areas, under Illinois law, "abode" is strictly interpreted to mean only one's actual home, and applies only to those who live there. By adding "dwelling," the exemption is expanded to allow for situations such as visiting a family member's home, going target shooting at a friend's farm, or having a gun for personal protection within a hotel room. Please contact Governor Quinn TODAY and respectfully urge him to sign this critical reform. To contact the Governor, please call 312-814-2121.

LOUISIANA: Management Plan Includes Hunting Opportunties for Mandalay National Wildlife Refuge The Fish and Wildlife Service has released a draft management plan for Mandalay National Wildlife Refuge located 5 miles west of Houma, Louisiana. The plan describes three separate management options that will guide decisions on the Refuge for the next 15 years. Hunting, fishing and other wildlife dependent activities are addressed. The plan can be reviewed online at: >http://southeast.fws.gov/planning/< For additional information please contact Paul Yakupzack at 985-853-1078 . If you hunt in Louisiana, please give your support to increased hunting opportunities on this Refuge.

MONTANA: Bureau of Land Management Plans Shooting Restriction Outside Helena The Bureau of Land Management is proposing to close 640 acres of public land to target shooting (but not hunting) in the North Hills recreation area located about 6 miles northeast of Helena. The remaining 4,000+ acres would remain open to target shooting. The BLM is hosting a meeting Tuesday, July 16 at 6:30pm at the conference room of the Montana Association of Counties building, 2715 Skyway Drive in Helena. The proposal to close these acres came from a working group established by BLM's Western Montana Resource Advisory Council based on complaints that target shooting was taking place too close to a road and without a safe line of fire. The environmental assessment that has been written on this proposed closure can be seen by clicking here. For all those who recreationally shoot on BLM lands, and especially those of you who shoot in the proposed closure area, your attendance to this meeting will be important in determining how BLM intends to secure the future of target shooting in the wake of increased development and competition with other recreational uses. So please plan on attending the meeting to make your opposition known.

NEW HAMPSHIRE: Legislature Seeking 500% Hike of License to Carry Fees! The New Hampshire Legislature is currently considering the New Hampshire state budget (House Bill 2). The budget bill contains language that would increase the fees for non-resident licenses to carry from $20.00 to $100.00, a 500% increase in the fee. If legislators don't hear from you on this, they may assume that an increase on resident Right-to-Carry fees is ok as well. Please contact your state legislators TODAY and respectfully urge them to insist that the Budget Conference Committee strip out this fee increase.

NEW YORK: Chaos Leaves Status of Anti-Gun Bill Uncertain The chaos continued in Albany on Wednesday, June 10, as ousted State Senate Democrats took their arguments for keeping control of the chamber before a judge and the new "Coalition Majority" gaveled in to convene its first legislative session since Monday's changes. State Supreme Court Judge George Ceresia declined to grant an injunction preventing the "Coalition Majority" from moving forward with plans to return to business. Where all of this leaves law-abiding gun owners remains to be seen. Senate Bill 4397A (micro-stamping legislation) was placed on the Senate calendar before this chaos began, so it will remain on the calendar and has the potential to be acted upon by the Senate. The possibility still remains that the bill could be brought to the Senate floor. We will keep you updated as to any movement on S 4397A. Please continue checking your email and >http://www.NRAILA.org< for updates.

PENNSLYVANIA: Lancaster Passes Illegal Anti-Gun Ordinance On Tuesday, June 9, the Lancaster City Council unanimously passed a proposal introduced by Mayor Richard Gray (D) that would require gun owners to report a lost or stolen firearm within a 72-hour period or face fines and possible imprisonment. This law not only violates Pennsylvania's state preemption laws, but it could make law-abiding victims into criminals for failing to report a lost or stolen firearm within 72 hours. Please contact the members of the City Council and Mayor Gray TODAY and respectfully voice your disapproval with their passage of this illegal and unwarranted attack on law-abiding gun owners. The City Council can be reached by phone at (717) 291-4785. Mayor Gray can be contacted by phone at (717) 291-4701.

SOUTH DAKOTA: South Dakota Enters into Right-to-Carry Reciprocity Agreements with Maine and Virginia On Friday, June 5, South Dakota Secretary of State Chris Nelson announced Right-to-Carry reciprocity agreements with Maine and Virginia.
South Dakota will now recognize Right-to-Carry permits from these states. In turn, Virginia and Maine will recognize permits from South Dakota, although Virginia will only recognize permits issued to South Dakotans who are at least twenty-one years old. Permit holders must still comply with the laws that apply in whichever state they are traveling.

TENNESSEE: Less Than 17 Days to Get Your NRA License Plate! A special NRA license plate provides an ideal opportunity to showcase your pride as an NRA member and your steadfast dedication to preserving Second Amendment rights. Your support of this program will help ensure hunting and shooting traditions in the Volunteer State for generations to come. The NRA is collecting applications for NRA license plates in Tennessee, but the June 30 deadline to apply is fast approaching. For more information, please click here. Hurry, time is running out!

WASHINGTON: Hunting Will Be Topic of Management Plan for Columbia National Wildlife Refuge The Fish and Wildlife Service is beginning to write a management plan for the 30,000 acre Columbia National Wildlife Refuge located in the arid Columbia Basin of south-central Washington State in both Grant and Adams Counties. The Refuge is an important stopover and wintering ground for migratory birds and waterfowl. Hunting is allowed and the management plan will be considering if and how hunting opportunities will be expanded, developed or modified. The Service is inviting comments about what the plan should contain. In addition, a public open house will be held June 16 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. in the City of Othello's Municipal Building (City Hall), City Council Chambers located at 500 East Main Street, Othello, WA 99344. Additional information is available as you may call 509-488-2668. If you hunt on this Refuge, it is especially important to be involved at the beginning of plan development to ensure that your interests are fully taken into consideration.

WISCONSIN: Youth Hunting Bill Passes Senate, Moves to Assembly Earlier this week, Senate Bill 167, legislation that would establish a mentored hunting program in the Badger State, passed the State Senate by a vote of 27 to 6. The bill now heads to the Assembly where it awaits committee assignment. No action is required at this time. Please continue checking your email and >http://www.NRAILA.org< for updates.

Milwaukee Mayor Calls for the Repeal of Statewide Preemption Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett (D) has again renewed his calls for repealing statewide preemption in Wisconsin so the city can enact stricter gun control laws. Wisconsin passed its preemption statute in 1995 to prevent local municipalities from passing gun control laws. The creation of new laws would do little, if anything, to prevent violent crime and would make it difficult to keep track of a multitude of different laws across the state. Please contact Mayor Barrett TODAY and respectfully let him know you oppose this attack on our Second Amendment rights.

The proposed rule: >http://www.ilaalerts.org/UM/T.asp?A1.2.5134.7.4400142<

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Posted Sat 20 June 2009 06:30 AM
NRA-ILA Grassroots Alert Vol.16, No. 4 6/19/09

GAO Reports On Arms Trafficking In Mexico

This week's poll.
The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) released a report this week entitled, "Firearms Trafficking: U.S. Efforts to Combat Arms Trafficking to Mexico Face Planning and Coordination Challenges."

Among other things, the report asserts that Mexican officials consider illicit firearms the number one crime problem affecting their country's security; that about 87 percent of firearms seized in Mexico and traced by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (BATFE) in the last five years originated in the United States; and that these firearms are increasingly more powerful and lethal, including "high-caliber and high-powered" AK-47 and AR-15 type semi-automatic rifles. The report further contends that the country's law enforcement agencies are insufficiently organized, and that Mexico has a history of corruption at the federal, state and local levels.

In Border States, BATFE Asks: "May We See Your Guns?" Speaking of the Mexican border situation, NRA-ILA has recently received several calls from NRA members in border states who have been visited or called by agents of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. In some cases, agents have asked to enter these people's homes, and requested serial numbers of all firearms the members possess.



Pending Federal Legislation Needs Your Support: There are a number of pro-gun bills pending in Congress that require your attention and 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 them to cosponsor and support these measures. Additional contact information can be found using the "Write Your Representatives" feature at >www.NRAILA.org<



Seeking Nominations For 2008 NRA-ILA Volunteer Awards: The "Jay M. Littlefield Memorial NRA-ILA Volunteer of the Year Award" is an annual honor that recognizes an NRA member who demonstrates exceptionally meritorious activism in defense of our Second Amendment rights. Similarly, the "NRA-ILA Volunteer Organization of the Year Award" is bestowed upon a group that has gone above and beyond in defending and promoting our rights over the past year. Nominations for these honors for last year (2008) should be submitted to: NRA-ILA Volunteer Awards, c/o Andrew Dysart, NRA-ILA Grassroots Division, 11250 Waples Mill Road, Fairfax, VA, 22030. Nominations may also be faxed to Andrew at (703) 267-3918, or e-mailed to adysart@nrahq.org. All nominations must be submitted by NRA members in good standing, and be accompanied by a one-page description of why the nominee is deserving. Winners will be selected by NRA-ILA staff and will be acknowledged at this Fall's NRA Board of Directors Meeting. The deadline for submissions is July 6, 2009.



Author And Writer Frank Miniter To Speak At National Firearms Museum: NRA's National Firearms Museum, in conjunction with the Virginia Gun Collectors Association, will be hosting a speaking event and book signing by author and writer Frank Miniter, next Thursday, June 25, at 6:00 p.m., at NRA's National Firearms Museum in Fairfax, Virginia.

Please plan on attending this fun and informative event, to hear Mr. Miniter speak, as well as present and sign his latest book, "The Ultimate Man's Survival Guide: Recovering the Lost Art of Manhood."

This topic will be carefully monitored. If it shows little interest it will be eliminated. It has been my belief that veterans are extremely interested in Second Amendment rights. Thus I started posting the NRA articles on "VA News and associated items of interest" since there is some disagreement the NRA information is related, a new "News regarding the Second Amendment" topic is created.

It is up to you.

This is linked to General Discussion based on the premise of being a child of the "VA News and associated items of interest"

Hey Dave thanks for doing this!

I don't have anything to add but this is a great idea.

Bruce...life member N.R.A.

I HAVE JOINED NRA SINCE OBOMBAMORON WAS NOMINATED...WHEN HE APPOINTED HOLDER, I GOT MYSELF A GUN AND A SUPPLY OF AMMUNITION.

I KNOWN HOW AND WHEN TO USE IT...DON'T TREAD ON ME

NRA-ILA Grassroots Alert Vol. 16, No.25
6/26/09

New D.C. Rules Mark One-Year

Anniversary of Historic Heller Decision

Today, June 26, marks the one-year anniversary of the landmark D.C. v. Heller case, in which the U.S. Supreme Court struck down Washington, D.C.'s handgun ban and affirmed that the Second Amendment protects an individual right. The Court ruled that the Second Amendment protects "the individual right to possess and carry weapons in case of confrontation. This meaning is strongly confirmed by the historical background of the Second Amendment."

Yet despite this great victory, we can't rest on our laurels. Those who would still deny our Second Amendment freedoms are always looking for ways to thwart our success and reverse that decision. And while the case affirmed that the Second Amendment prohibits the federal government, and federal entities such as Washington, D.C., from banning handguns for self-defense, the decision did not resolve the separate question of whether the Second Amendment applies to state and local governments.

Piracy And The Right To Self Defense: Last month we reported on the arming of merchant mariners to allow them to defend their crews and ships from pirate attacks. We noted that, with the increase in pirate attacks on the high seas, many are now realizing that firearms and armed citizens can be as effective a criminal deterrent at sea, as they are on land.

Pending Federal Legislation Needs Your Support: There are a number of pro-gun bills pending in Congress that require your attention and 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 them to cosponsor and support these measures. Additional contact information can be found using the "Write Your Representatives" feature at >>www.NRAILA.org.

Seeking Nominations For 2008 NRA-ILA Volunteer Awards: The "Jay M. Littlefield Memorial NRA-ILA Volunteer of the Year Award" is an annual honor that recognizes an NRA member who demonstrates exceptionally meritorious activism in defense of our Second Amendment rights. Similarly, the "NRA-ILA Volunteer Organization of the Year Award" is bestowed upon a group that has gone above and beyond in defending and promoting our rights over the past year. Nominations for these honors for last year (2008) should be submitted to: NRA-ILA Volunteer Awards, c/o Andrew Dysart, NRA-ILA Grassroots Division, 11250 Waples Mill Road, Fairfax, VA, 22030. Nominations may also be faxed to Andrew at (703) 267-3918, or e-mailed to >>adysart@nrahq.org. All nominations must be submitted by NRA members in good standing, and be accompanied by a one-page description of why the nominee is deserving. Winners will be selected by NRA-ILA staff and will be acknowledged at this Fall's NRA Board of Directors Meeting. The deadline for submissions is July 6, 2009.

Grassroots Minute Video: >>http://www.youtube.com/v/DwCZJuWxfjw&hl=en&fs=1


STATE ROUNDUP (Please note the only items listed below are those that have had recent action. For other updates on state legislation, please go to the state legislation section at >>www.NRAILA.org, and check each week's issue of the Grassroots Alert.")

ARIZONA: Urgent! The Arizona Senate & House Needs To Hear From You Today! There are only a few days left before the 2009 Arizona legislative session is over, so keep the calls and emails going! Please contact your State Senator by phone and email to respectfully urge them to support HB2474 with only the Gould drafted and NRA supported amendments.


It is urgent that you also contact your State Representatives by phone and email to urge them to vote to support SB1113, SB1168 and SB1243 on the floor in their current forms. Respectfully, let your Representatives know that a vote for a hostile amendment on ANY NRA-supported bill is a vote against the Second Amendment! The word is the Senate will be working on Saturday, June 27. This could be an opportunity to personally tell your Senator how important these bills are to you. In order to confirm the Senate is working Saturday, please call the main number at (602) 926-3559 or Toll Free at 1-800-352-8404. The address to the capitol is 1700 W. Washington St. and there is free parking adjacent to it.

CALIFORNIA: Two Anti-Gun Bills Scheduled to be Considered Next Week! Assembly Bill 962 and Senate Bill 585 are scheduled to be considered on Tuesday, June 30. AB962 will be heard in the Senate Public Safety Committee and SB585 will be considered by the Assembly Public Safety Committee. Click here to learn more about these bills. Please contact the members of the Senate Public Safety Committee and urge them to oppose AB962. Also, please contact the members of the Assembly Committee on Public Safety and insist that they defeat SB585.

NRA Comments To California Fish and Game Commission Regarding Extended Lead Ammo Ban: As a result of action taken by the California legislature, a ban was imposed on the use of lead ammunition for hunting large game in areas inhabited by the California condor. This week the California Fish and Game Commission accepted public comment on a proposal to extend the ban to all hunting in condor habitat areas. Final action will occur at the Commission's August meeting. Please copy and paste >>http://www.nraila.org/Legislation/Read.aspx?id=5002 to see the comments that NRA submitted in strong opposition to the latest effort to extend a lead ammunition ban statewide.

DELAWARE: Gun Records Protection Bill Heads to the Governor's Desk On Wednesday, June 24, the Delaware State House unanimously passed Senate Bill 139, with two members absent. SB 139 would provide legal purchasers of firearms a source of redress in the Delaware court system if their firearms purchase records are improperly handled or stored by the Delaware State Police. It would also allow the successful party seeking an injunction to recover his or her attorney's fees and court costs. The bill now moves to Governor's desk for his consideration. Please contact Governor Jack Markell (D) TODAY and urge him to support this crucial piece of legislation.

ILLINOIS: Anti-Gun Groups Launch Campaign Against Important Gun Reform Anti-gun groups are mounting a campaign urging the Governor to veto HB182. This important pro-gun reform bill, would simply change the "Unlawful Use of Weapons (UUW)" law, adding "dwelling" and "dwelling of another" where a person has been invited with permission to possess a firearm, to the list of exemptions in which a law-abiding citizen is currently restricted from carrying a firearm. Please contact Governor Quinn TODAY and respectfully urge him to sign this critical reform. To contact the Governor, please call 312-814-2121.

LOUISIANA: Bill Aiding Visually Impaired Hunters Heads to Governor's Desk! House Bill 39 is en route to the desk of Governor Bobby Jindal (R) for his consideration. HB39 would authorize the use of laser scopes by visually impaired hunters. Please contact the Governor TODAY and respectfully urge him to sign HB39 into law.

NEBRASKA: Proposal Requiring Fingerprinting for Firearm Sales Put on Hold for Three Weeks At Tuesday afternoon's Omaha City Council hearing, the proposed ordinance to require fingerprinting for all gun sales to "secondhand stores" was tabled for three weeks to allow for further review. This ordinance, if passed, would require gun stores to fingerprint anyone who sells a firearm to the store. It is important that you use this time to contact the City Council and urge them to oppose this proposal. Please contact the members of the City Council and respectfully voice your opposition to this measure.

NEVADA: Nevada Will No Longer Recognize Utah and Florida Right-to-Carry Permits Effective, July 1, Nevada will no longer recognize Right-to-Carry permits from Utah or Florida. They have, however, added Ohio and West Virginia as recognized states. Each May, the Nevada Department of Public Safety conducts an audit of states and their Right-to-Carry laws for the purpose of determining which states it will recognize. The Nevada DPS dropped Utah because it does not have a live fire requirement, which is a part of Nevada's training requirements. Florida will no longer be recognized because its permits are now valid for seven years instead of five. The Nevada DPS and the Nevada Sheriffs and Chiefs will be hosting their annual Right-to-Carry forum in Carson City in August with a teleconference feed to Las Vegas. We encourage all members to attend this informational meeting. Details will be forthcoming. Please continue checking this forum and >>www.NRAILA.org for updates.


NEW YORK: Another Micro-Stamping Bill Introduced in New York State Senate As reported last week, State Senator Eric Schneiderman (D-31) has introduced a new micro-stamping bill, Senate Bill 6005. This new bill contains language that would remove the requirement that in-state manufacturers may only produce micro-stamp equipped semi-automatic handguns. Though this narrow amendment may address one problem for New York manufacturers, there are still numerous reasons for gun makers and gun owners to strongly oppose this bill. We will keep you updated as to any movement in the Senate. Please continue checking this forum and >>www.NRAILA.org for updates.


New York State Senate May Consider Numerous Anti-Gun Bills! While last day of session was set for Monday, June 22, the Senate returned to Albany to act on unfinished business. Law-abiding gun owners, hunters and sportsmen should stay tuned, as numerous anti-gun measures were pending action when the Senate leadership battle commenced and they could be taken up at any time. Please continue checking this forum and >>www.NRAILA.org for updates.


NORTH CAROLINA: Three Pro-Gun Bills Awaiting Action As we reported last week, Senate Bill 928, North Carolina's "Castle Doctrine" bill, is currently stalled in the House Judiciary I Committee. House Bill 473, which would allow magistrates with a Right-to-Carry permit to carry concealed firearms into courthouses while on official business, is awaiting consideration in the House. Finally, House Bill 1132, legislation dealing with Right-to-Carry permit renewals, passed the Senate on Wednesday and the bill now returns to the House for concurrence. To learn more about these bills and how to take action in support of them, continue checking this forum and >>www.NRAILA.org for updates.


Bill to Regulate Dog Owners and Breeders Scheduled to be Heard by Senate Finance Committee! The Senate Finance Committee will hear Senate Bill 460 on Tuesday, June 30 at 1:00 P.M. in room 544 of the Legislative Office Building. This is yet another bill actively supported by the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS), and intended to put dog breeders and kennel owners out of business. Please take a moment and contact the members of the Senate Finance Committee TODAY, to voice your opposition to S 460. Contact information for the committee members can be found here. A strong showing by NRA members and concerned dog owners is important for this hearing, so if you can, please plan to go to Raleigh to attend the meeting of the Senate Finance Committee. If you are unsure about how to get to Room 544, please inquire at the Welcome Desk in the main building at 16 West Jones Street.

TENNESSEE: Localities Already Opting-Out of Park Carry Law! As anticipated, Tennessee counties and municipalities have started to opt-out of the park carry law passed by the Tennessee General Assembly during the 2009 session. Please contact your local officials and respectfully ask them not to create a confusing patchwork of laws that will close off local parks to law-abiding permit holders, who simply wish to be able to protect themselves and their families. If you have any information on Tennessee counties and municipalities taking steps to opt-out of this important self-defense law, please contact the NRA-ILA's State and Local Affairs Division.

WISCONSIN: Youth Hunting Bill Heading to Governor's Desk for Consideration! On Thursday, June 18, the General Assembly passed Senate Bill 167 by a voice vote. SB167 now heads to the desk of Governor Jim Doyle (D) for his consideration. SB167 would establish a mentored hunting program in the Badger State. Please contact Governor Doyle at 608-266-1212 and urge him to sign this important piece of legislation. Also, please contact your State Legislators and thank them for passing SB167.

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as a second amendment supporter I've always wondered.....why is there no push to call bans on weapons like switchblades , nunchucks(numchucks?) , etc... unconstitutional?

I'm not trying to start a fight, Ive just always wondered. It would seem that the right to carry a bladed "arm" like a switchblade is just as fundamental as the right to carry a .45 is.

Please add me to the list of supporters. I take my 2A rights very seriously, so I appreciate the ease in which news about those rights is purported.

You're a good man, Dave.

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Originally posted by karlhungusjr:
as a second amendment supporter I've always wondered.....why is there no push to call bans on weapons like switchblades , nunchucks(numchucks?) , etc... unconstitutional?

I'm not trying to start a fight, Ive just always wondered. It would seem that the right to carry a bladed "arm" like a switchblade is just as fundamental as the right to carry a .45 is.

I have just ended a topic which was taking space and not doing its job (minimal hits). So I am merging it here to answer Karl's post.

From VA News and associated items of interest.

If Knives Are Outlawed.

Customs And Border Protection
Proposal Could Ban Many Pocketknives


U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has issued a proposed rule change that directly targets the importation of "assisted opening" folding knives. The proposed regulations would designate all these knives as "switchblades" (despite the fact they do not fall under the federal definition of "switchblades"), and would make them illegal for import into the United States.

The proposed rule could affect all knives that can be opened with one hand, because it also includes changes in the interpretation of "gravity and inertia" opening knives in a way that could outlaw all knives that can be opened with a single hand. This means the new regulation could ban the importation of most of the pocketknives that are now in popular use.

23 State Attorneys General To Attorney General Holder: "No Semi-Auto Ban" On June 11, the top law enforcement officials of nearly half the states signed a letter to U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder, expressing their opposition to reinstatement of the federal ban on semi-automatic firearms.

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Update on TSA Reauthorization Bill: The House Homeland Security Committee marked up the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Reauthorization bill (H.R. 2200) on May 14. The Committee also adopted (by voice vote) the DeFazio-Dent amendment (sponsored by Representatives Peter DeFazio (D-OR), and Charles Dent (R-PA)).
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[Update On Pending Federal Legislation


There are a number of pro-gun bills pending in Congress that require your attention and 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 them to cosponsor and support these measures. Additional contact information can be found using the "Write Your Representatives" feature at >www.NRAILA.org<

NRA Appeals Seventh Circuit Ruling to U.S. Supreme Court: This week, NRA filed a petition for certiorari to the U.S. Supreme Court in the case of NRA v. Chicago. The NRA strongly disagrees with the decision issued by a three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, holding that the Second Amendment does not apply to state and local governments.

Here is an article by me DaveBarker concerning knives:

My latest commentary is based on the following quote.

quote:

The proposed rule could affect all knives that can be opened with one hand, because it also includes changes in the interpretation of "gravity and inertia" opening knives in a way that could outlaw all knives that can be opened with a single hand. This means the new regulation could ban the importation of most of the pocketknives that are now in popular use.

What next?

For those who feel the ban may be good, remember many veterans have lost the use of one hand due to their Military or Naval service. This will prevent them from the use of a pocket knife.

For the record here is a notice to ATF, the Border Patrol and whomever else will be enforcing the rule. I have carried a pocket knife since I joined the Cub Scouts in 1948.

These people really want to completely disarm America, one way or another. First they want Saturday Night Specials banned, next certain rifles, now pocket knives that wounded returning warriors may use.

Not only has Homeland Security Queen Janet Napolitano degraded combat veterans she now wants them completely disarmed.

Now she and her supporters are claiming her earlier comments were correct “economic recession, the election of America’s first Black president and the return of a few disgruntled war veterans could swell the ranks of white power militias” and the report defines right-wing extremism in the United States as including “not just racist or hate groups, but also groups that reject federal authority in favor of state or local authority.” Von Brunn the man who shot people in the museum, allegedly fits into both categories, according to her and her supporters.

Only a few days before the shooting at the Holocaust Museum pro-choice organizations held candlelight vigils around the country to remember Kansas Dr. George Tiller. Tiller, known for his life long commitment to women’s health, was shot and killed while serving as an usher in his church. His murderer was a right-wing extremist who had harassed women and health care workers at clinics for years. He said he wanted his actions to be a warning to any doctor who might consider performing an abortion.

So one nut on the loose created the reason excuse for Janet Napolitano to take away any form of self defense. This attitude puts fear in my basic thought pattern. As I have observed over the years how much power people can obtain and use to push their agendas. Ms Napolitano has reached the highest level of that power of agenda.

When we review the Janet Napolitano report we see she had warned that dangerous right-wing extremist activity “may include groups and individuals that are dedicated to a single issue, such as opposition to abortion or immigration.” Wow, that includes me, as I am a veteran, totally oppose abortion and illeagal immigration.

Now we find a new report from Napolitano supporters who claim "In April a man opened fire and killed three police officers in Pittsburgh. Friends of the 23 year old killer who were at the scene said he did it because of his fear that the Obama administration was planning to ban all guns." That again is an excuse to push the agenda of totally disarming America.

When the reports surfaced many Conservatives described it as a political ploy and as an “attack” against veterans and against people with political opinions. Some demanded her resignation. Her supporters are now claiming "none of them are saying anything about her report now." Well here is one voice who still feels here report is off base and a threat to freedom. Banning any thing that could be used as a weapon, could lead to anything could be taken away. It has been reported people have killed by running over others with automobiles, trucks and even motorcycles. An angry wife hits her husband over the head with a cast iron skillet...

What is next?

Please feel free to agree, disagree and debate as long as TOS is not violated.

Just as an addition, when I was a grade school kid I carried a pocket knife as a Cub Scout, then as a Boy Scout carried a pocket knife and a hunting knife in a sheath. I became a Boy Scout at age 11 and carried a 8" knife on my side in a sheath, at times to school and even sometimes downtown! Always have carried a pocket knife, even to church, several times I had to cut a rope, or cut paper, knives are handy.

Never in the above as a weapon, but a tool.

THE ONLY FREEDOM WE CAN USE TO PROTECT WHAT IS LEFT OF OUR FREEDOM IS THE FREEDOM TO VOTE

SO...WHO ELECTED THESE PEOPLE

NEVER VOTE FOR AN INCUMBENT