AmmoLand Gun News October 12th 2011

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support, trade show participation, consumer/dealer interaction and
Steiner Binoculars Seeking
company representation at dealer and industry events.
Candidates For National Sales
The territories for the two new candidates will be divided between the
Eastern and Western United States and will involve extensive travel.
Trainer Positions
Qualified candidates will need to be located near a major US airport.
This is a salaried position with full corporate benefits.
OCT 11, 2011 03:39P.M.
Required qualifications:
Steiner Binoculars Seeking Candidates For National Sales
Trainer Positions
* Trustworthy and able to handle a high level of independence
* Disciplined, organized, detail oriented
* Professional demeanor
* Excellent communications -- verbal and written
* Basic computer competency (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
* Able to home office
* Licensed driver and able to meet rental car company requirements
* Eligible to obtain a passport and able to travel internationally
* Free to travel extensively
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* Located within commuting distance of a major airport
* Deep understanding and appreciation of the outdoors and the
hunting avocation
* Familiar with wants and needs of hunting consumers
Preferred qualifications:
* Bachelor's degree in Business, Communication or relevant subject
Steiner Optics
* Sporting goods retail or other hunting/outdoor market experience
GREELEY, Colorado --(Ammoland.com)- In response to significant
North American growth in the last year, Steiner has started a search for
* Experience with and/or knowledge of binoculars & outdoor optics
candidates to fill two new sales trainer positions.
Important considerations:
These sale support positions will interact with Steiner retailers, dealers,
sales personnel and customers around the United States.
This is primarily a hunting-oriented position. Applicants who have no
personal interest, experience, or exposure relative to the world of
Responsibilities will include product training and education, retail sales
hunting will not be considered. A passion for hunting and fine hunting
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equipment is a must.
National Rifle Association
Travel is intensive. The position requires a certain level of energy,
FAIRFAX, Va. --(Ammoland.com)- I wanted to share a preview to our
enthusiasm, and ability to function in an unstructured environment. If
newest Patriot Profile story on a law enforcement officer and trainer,
you enjoy travel and are able to travel extensively, often including
Joseph Collins.
weekends, then this job might be a good fit for you.
Joseph has served in the Marine Corps, the Army, has many year as a
Interested candidates should contact Sheri White at The Burris
police officer under his belt and has faced death multiple times.
Company, in Greeley, Colo., by email only at swhite@burrisoptics.com.
No phone calls, please.
One of his most memorable experiences as an officer was getting called
onto the scene of the Virginia Tech Massacre.
Founded in 1971 and headquartered in Greeley, Colorado, the Burris
Company has been located in northern Colorado for nearly 40 years. The
He is an incredible guy with a heart of gold and at the end of the day calls
company offers a complete line of premium sports optics which includes
himself a "family man".
riflescopes for hunting and competition, handgun scopes, binoculars,
spotting scopes, mounts and accessories.
I think this is a great story about a upstanding patriot who truly goes to
work everyday to protect the safety of the American people here at home.
The Greeley headquarters is also home to the North American division of
Steiner, an acknowledged leader in the manufacturing of quality
The full feature will debut November 1. www.nralifeofduty.tv
binoculars since 1947. In addition to the outdoor, hunting and marine
markets, Steiner provides both binoculars and tactical riflescopes to
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military and law enforcement agencies worldwide. Allied forces around
Established in 1871, the National Rifle Association is America's oldest
the world, including the U.S. Army and countless law enforcement
civil rights and sportsmen's group. Four million members strong, NRA
agencies, have made Steiner their binocular of choice. Both companies
continues its mission to uphold Second Amendment rights and to
are part of the Beretta Holding, S.p.A.
advocate enforcement of existing laws against violent offenders to reduce
crime. The Association remains the nation's leader in firearm education
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and training for law-abiding gun owners, law enforcement and the
Optics
military. Visit: www.nra.org
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Duty
New NRA Patriot Profile
Features LEO Joseph Collins
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Indian Gun Rights Group Joins
OCT 11, 2011 03:30P.M.
IAPCAR
New NRA Patriot Profile Features LEO Joseph Collins
OCT 11, 2011 02:12P.M.
Indian Gun Rights Group Joins International Association for
the Protection of Civilian Arms Rights
National Association for Gun Rights India
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The Second Amendment Foundation (www.saf.org) is the nation's oldest
and largest tax-exempt education, research, publishing and legal action
group focusing on the Constitutional right and heritage to privately own
and possess firearms. Founded in 1974, The Foundation has grown to
more than 650,000 members and supporters and conducts many
programs designed to better inform the public about the consequences of
gun control. In addition to the landmark McDonald v. Chicago Supreme
Court Case, SAF has previously funded successful firearms-related suits
Second Amendment Foundation
against the cities of Los Angeles; New Haven, CT; New Orleans; Chicago
and San Francisco on behalf of American gun owners, a lawsuit against
BELLEVUE, WA --(Ammoland.com)- The International Association
the cities suing gun makers and numerous amicus briefs holding the
for the Protection of Civilian Arms Rights (IAPCAR) has added the
Second Amendment as an individual right.
National Association for Gun Rights India (NAGRI) as a member of
international gun rights association working to protect and expand the
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right to keep and bear arms around the globe.
NAGRI joins 15 other groups from eight countries on five different
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continents that represent millions of firearm owners and citizens
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concerned about civilian arms rights.
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"It is heartening to see groups like NAGRI who are passionate
and active for civilian arms rights joining our coalition," said
OCT 11, 2011 01:49P.M.
IAPCAR executive director, Philip Watson.
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"In the wake of the tragic Mumbai massacre, Indians are
rethinking their country's repressive gun restrictions and see
the need to empower citizens. Self-defense is a civil right; the
denial of this right should not be tolerated," Watson
observed.
"NAGRI is delighted to be associated with IAPCAR. All pro-
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gun associations and civil rights organizations should join
hands," said Rakshit Sharma, a representative of NAGRI.
Shawnee Mission Kansas --(Ammoland.com)- Imagine a powder
that greatly deters copper fouling while you shoot! It's here, Hodgdon
As India's highest profile gun rights advocacy association, NAGRI also
introduces CFE223 powder.
runs the popular online forum, Indians for Guns
(http://indiansforguns.com).
Originally developed for U.S. rapid fire military systems, CFE223
incorporates this proprietary chemistry named "Copper Fouling Eraser."
Julianne Versnel, director of operations for the Second Amendment
Foundation (SAF) and Alan Gottlieb, Chairman of the Citizens
Match shooters, Varmint hunters, and AR enthusiasts will benefit
Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms (CCRKBA) established
considerably with longer periods of top accuracy with less barrel cleaning
IAPCAR to serve as a vehicle to unify arms rights groups against
time.
international threats to the human right of self-defense and the
legitimate use of guns.
Reload data for CFE 223 is available in 27 different cartridges with 147
loads. Maximum velocities are obtained in the 204 Ruger, 5.56
"IAPCAR strongly opposes any U.N. Arms Trade Treaty that
NATO/223 Remington, 22-250 and 7.62 NATO/308 Winchester at
infringes on national sovereignty and the individual right to
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keep arms," said SAF's Versnel.
CFE 223 is a Spherical powder that meters flawlessly; it will be available
CCRKBA's Gottlieb added, "Events over the past decade have
in one and eight pound containers at dealers everywhere beginning
emphasized the urgent need to protect the individual right to
January, 2012.
defend oneself and one's family against grave threats,
including crime, civil unrest and terrorism. IAPCAR is
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dedicated to preserving this human right."
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For more information call at 913-362-9455, www.Hodgdon.com or write
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For your powder choice its Hodgdon, the Brand that's True.
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Bass Pro Shops Good Duck
Calling Tips
OCT 11, 2011 01:38P.M.
Bass Pro Shops Good Duck Calling Tips
Jerry Martin is co-host of "100% Real Hunting" on Versus.
On sunny, warm, still mornings, your calling should be easy and maybe
even a little lazy. If it's a windy, blustery day, then you have to work hard,
be aggressive, and call constantly in a very excited fashion.
Jerry Martin is co-host of "100% Real Hunting" on Versus.
For more tips, log onto basspro.com
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Bass Pro Shops -56 retail stores in 26 states and Canada visited by over
110 million people annually, international catalog and internet retailing,
Springfield, Missouri --(Ammoland.com)- Good duck calling
American Rod & Gun wholesale division selling to over 7,000
techniques are essential to success. There is no substitute for practice so
independently owned retail stores worldwide, Outdoor World Incentives
do it whenever and wherever you can.
also selling Bass Pro Shops gift cards through over 132,000 retail outlets
across America and a restaurant division with 26 locations. For more
Go out and listen to live birds or taped sounds of birds.
information regarding Bass Pro Shops store locations, products or
special events, please visit www.basspro.com. To request a free catalog
Don't wait to work on it in the blind.
call 1-800-BASS PRO.
When you've mastered it, learn to call a lot when they're working a rig,
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but once they've committed, lay off and don't do anything except maybe
a little feed chuckle if it looks like they are coming in. If they drift or
pass, hit them hard with the calls again.
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Pulling a folding knife out of your pocket and striking with the closed
Small Self Defense Impact Tools
folder are viable applications of non-lethal force, but in some
jurisdictions may still be construed as you pulling a lethal-force tool.
OCT 11, 2011 01:16P.M.
Some individuals are simply not comfortable carrying or deploying an
edged weapon, but embrace the suggestion of a small handheld impact
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tool without hesitation.
By Chris Fry
READ THE REST OF THIS ARTICLE HERE...
About Chris:
Chris Fry is the owner and director of training and curriculum
development for Modern Defensive Training Systems in Utica, N.Y.
where he conducts courses in reality driven practical combatives skills,
extreme close quarters physical defense, tactical folding knife and edged
weapon combatives and combative pistol, carbine and shotgun skills.
MDTS offers a variety of courses for responsible citizens, corporations,
law enforcement and the U.S. Military with a singular goal of providing
up to date, realistic and practical personal protection training. Visit:
www.mdtstraining.com
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Modern Defensive Training
Systems News, Updates &
Events for November
OCT 11, 2011 01:11P.M.
Modern Defensive Training Systems News, Updates & Events
Modern Defensive Training Systems
for November
Utica, NY --(Ammoland.com)- For years, I've carried one form or other
of small impact tool as part of my everyday carry gear.
A number of excellent, highly concealable handheld tools that can be
readily utilized for proactive or reactive personal protection are available
today.
Small impact tools (SIT) offer the user another force option and are an
effective force multiplier.
Most importantly, SITs are an excellent option for carry in non-
permissive environments such as municipal facilities, hospitals and
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airports -- places we may want to carry a more effective or devastating
tool such as our handgun or tactical folding knife but cannot.
Utica, NY --(Ammoland.com)- November Updates: - MDTS will be
hosting Rob Pincus on Nov 4-6 for Intro to Combat Focus Shooting on
SITs share common movements with many practical empty-hand
Friday and Advanced Pistol Handling on Saturday & Sunday.
combatives skills, systems and point-driven edged weapon applications.
SITs can provide the user with an alternative force option depending
You must attend the Friday class or have attended a CFS class previously
upon the circumstances of the situation.
in order to attend the APH class. See more details below.
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- MDTS will be hosting Progressive F.O.R.C.E. Concepts on Jan 27+28
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for PFC Combative Pistols Skills and PFC Low Light Pistol Skills. Seats
Winchester Athlete of the
will be limited and the last PFC course filled in less than a week so don't
hesitate to register once links are up.
Month - Glenn Eller
- Please note the earlier start times for classes as we approach the later
OCT 11, 2011 12:57P.M.
months of 2011. Since we will be losing daylight we will need to start
earlier in order to cover all the class material.
Winchester Athlete of the Month - Glenn Eller
Twitter:
While I have personally utilized Twitter for some time I have been
hesitant about creating an MDTS Twitter feed. Twitter is an excellent
real time conduit for information which integrates well with our
Facebook presence. If interested, follow us @MDTS_Training.
Facebook:
If you are on facebook check the MDTS Facebook page when you get a
chance or join up if you are not. We are increasing our online efforts to
provide more services and information to MDTS customers via the FB
page. We will be posting more personal training logs, videos, drills, gear
reviews, pictures from classes, articles and invites to various short notice
MDTS Training events there on a regular basis.
If I don't run into you at a class, at the range or on the mats have a great
summer and as always, keep training.
Glenn Eller, Photo ISSF
Chris
About Chris:
Chris Fry is the owner and director of training and curriculum
development for Modern Defensive Training Systems in Utica, N.Y.
where he conducts courses in reality driven practical combatives skills,
extreme close quarters physical defense, tactical folding knife and edged
weapon combatives and combative pistol, carbine and shotgun skills.
MDTS offers a variety of courses for responsible citizens, corporations,
law enforcement and the U.S. Military with a singular goal of providing
up to date, realistic and practical personal protection training. Visit:
www.mdtstraining.com
USA Shooting
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Systems
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. --(Ammoland.com)- Sergeant Glenn
Eller (Katy, Texas) is no stranger to the dedication and training it takes
to reach the top.
Eller was the Men's Double Trap gold medalist at the 2008 Olympic
Games in Beijing, China.
After a few setbacks in early 2011, Eller is breaking through the world
rankings to return to the top ten.
At the 2011 International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Clay
Target Championships in early September in Belgrade, Serbia, Eller
proved that he's back and better than ever.
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With an ease only a champion could display, Eller nailed 145 out of 150
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match targets to tie three other shooters for a spot in the final. In the
Montana Shooting Sports
shoot-off, Mashfi Alumatiari of Kuwait was the first athlete to fall with
three targets. Next was Hakan Dahbly of Sweden with 11 targets. With
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just two shooters remaining-Eller and Ahmed Almaktoum of the United
Arab Emirates-the tension grew by the minute.
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The duo continued for 20 targets, 30 targets and finally Almaktoum
OCT 11, 2011 12:49P.M.
dropped his thirty-sixth target and Eller advanced to the final. This
unprecedented shoot-off is an unofficial record (the ISSF does not
Montana Shooting Sports Association President Calls For
monitor this statistic for official records) for a shoot-off in qualification,
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breaking Vasily Mosin's previous 30 target shoot-off at the 2010 World
Championships.
With yet another battle ahead of him and an additional 36 targets to
wear on his shoulder and concentration, Eller maintained pace in the
final with 45 out of 50 targets to score 193 total targets. Deciding to do
things the hard way, Eller once again found himself in a shoot-off. This
time, his opponent was Russia's Vitaly Fokeev and the winner would
earn the World Championship bronze medal. Keeping it short and sweet,
Eller topped Forkeev after four targets and happily claimed the bronze
medal.
The more success you have, the thinner the line between success and
failure becomes, and success is more difficult. It feels good to be back on
the other side," said Eller in regard to his Winchester Athlete of the
Month nod. USA Shooting would like to congratulate Eller on his return
to the top ten in the world and wish him success for the 2012 season.
Montana Shooting Sports Association
Winchester Ammunition is a Proud Sponsor of the USA
Shooting Shotgun Team: Winchester Ammunition has been
Missoula, MT --(Ammoland.com)- I have just sent the letter below to
the exclusive ammunition sponsor and supplier of the USA
all of Montana's congressional delegation, Senators Baucus and Tester,
Shooting Shotgun Team since 1999. Members of the 2008
and Representative Rehberg.
shotgun team brought home four medals from Beijing using
Winchester AA International Target loads. Winchester is an
Dear Senator/Representative;
industry leader in advancing and supporting conservation,
hunter education and our country's proud shooting sports
I am sure you are aware of the blistering letter sent on
heritage. For more information about Winchester and its
October 10, 2011 by House Oversight and Government
complete line of products, visit www.winchester.com
Reform Committee Chairman Darrell Issa to Attorney
General Eric Holder, documenting in great detail the
About USA Shooting:
Department of Justice's shameful scandal, the "Fast and
USA Shooting, a 501c3 non-profit corporation, was chartered by the
Furious" gun running case.
United States Olympic Committee as the National Governing Body for
the sport of shooting in April 1995. USA Shooting's mission is to prepare
(Letter here)
American athletes to win Olympic medals, promote the shooting sports
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throughout the U.S. and govern the conduct of international shooting in
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the country. Check us out on the web at www.usashooting.org and on
Twitter at twitter.com/USAShooting.
Attorney General Holder's misconduct or incompetence is
clearly laid out in that letter, and several members of
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Congress have already called for Attorney General Holder
Winchester
to resign.
As Montana's leading advocates for safe and legal gun
ownership and use, the Montana Shooting Sports
Association finds Attorney General Holder's conduct to be
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proof of his unfitness for continued service in that office.
In addition, we believe that the "Fast and Furious" program
had an intended goal of creating excuses to implement
additional gun control schemes to infringe on our Second
Amendment rights.
Therefore MSSA asks that you immediately and publicly call
for Attorney General Holder to resign, and that you support
further investigation to pursue appropriate criminal
charges if warranted.
I look forward to reporting to our members and supporters
that you have called for Holder's resignation.
Thank you for your continued support of Montana's law-
abiding gun owners.
National Rifle Association
Sincerely,
FAIRFAX, Va. --(Ammoland.com)- Bringing the truth about the
Second Amendment to college campuses nation wide.
Gary Marbut, president
Montana Shooting Sports Association
About:
http://www.mtssa.org
Established in 1871, the National Rifle Association is America's oldest
author, Gun Laws of Montana
civil rights and sportsmen's group. Four million members strong, NRA
http://www.mtpublish.com
continues its mission to uphold Second Amendment rights and to
advocate enforcement of existing laws against violent offenders to reduce
About Montana Shooting Sports Association:
crime. The Association remains the nation's leader in firearm education
MSSA is the primary political advocate for Montana gun owners. Visit:
and training for law-abiding gun owners, law enforcement and the
www.mtssa.org
military. Visit: www.nra.org
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NJ2AS Welcomes Mark Steele
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NRA University
as Internal Communications
OCT 11, 2011 12:43P.M.
Director
NRA University
OCT 11, 2011 12:22P.M.
New Jersey Second Amendment Society Welcomes Mark
Steele as Internal Communications Director
New Jersey Second Amendment Society
New Jersey --(Ammoland.com)- The officers and board of directors of
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the New Jersey Second Amendment Society are pleased to announce the
We will announce additional options as they become available. Thank
appointment of Mr. Mark Steele to the position of Internal
you.
Communications Director.
Sincerely,
Mark will act as the liaison between the NJ2AS leadership and the
members. With a wealth of experience in communications, internet tools
Frank Jack Fiamingo
and social media, Mark will ensure that there is a proper flow of
President of the NJ2AS
information within our Society.
About:
New Jersey Second Amendment Society - Our mission is to promote the
free exercise of Second Amendment rights within the community and
Legislature of New Jersey, to educate the community regarding the
enjoyable, safe, and responsible use of firearms, and to engender a sense
of camaraderie and fellowship among the members and their families.
Visit: www.nj2as.com
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Team GLOCK Wins at IPSC
World Championships
NJ2AS Welcomes Mark Steele as Internal Communications Director
OCT 11, 2011 12:07P.M.
As is true of all NJ2AS officers and board members, Mark is an unpaid
Team GLOCK Wins at IPSC World Championships
volunteer. We owe him a debt of gratitude for agreeing to handle this
Randi Rogers Named World Champion Ladies Standard and Tori
important task.
Nonaka Places Second Overall in Ladies Standard Division.
You will be seeing and hearing a *LOT* more from Mark in the coming
days, weeks and months. He has shared some exceptional plans with us
about how he intends to make membership in the NJ2AS a MUCH more
interactive experience.
I hope that you will all welcome Mark and benefit as much from his
appointment as much as I know I will.
As part of our new direction, we have decided to eliminate the NJ2AS
Forums at this time. After speaking at length with Mark, the officers and
board agree that there are more effective methods of sharing information
that is of interest to our members.
We will be exploring some of these ideas in the very near future. In the
meantime, I am sure that most of your are already familiar with the
excellent forums available at NJGunForums.com.
Glock Pistols
Max is an expert at running those forums and I see no reason to try to
duplicate his efforts. Our original idea for the forums was to be a place to
SMYRNA, Ga. --(Ammoland.com)- Team GLOCK finished their top
share information of interest to our members, however many of our
finishing season at they competed in the IPSC World Championships,
members prefer other means of staying in touch.
held Oct. 2-9, in Rhodes, Greece.
We have a very active Facebook Group which you can access by going to
Randi Rogers took the title of World Champion Ladies Standard and Tori
www.facebook.com/groups/nj2as/ . I hope to see you there.
Nonaka placed second overall in the Ladies Standard Division. Both
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Rogers and Nonaka were also members of the Ladies Standard U.S.
And what were they going after? Dirty laundering monies?
Team which took the Team title in the Ladies Standard Division.
Gun smugglers? Cocaine cargo that could make cartels
quiver?
Rogers and Nonaka competed against a deep field of 1100 competitors
from 60 countries over six days and 500 rounds. Rogers and Nonaka
No. The federal search and seizure sought to capture ... ready? Wood. To
competed with a GLOCK 35, built by S&J Custom.
be exact, rosewood and ebony from India, which the U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service had declared to be illegal to import.
"I prepared for the world shoot all year; having shot a G35 in
nearly every match," stated Rogers. "A dozen matches and
Yes, your tax dollars were again hard at work as federal agents sought to
thousands of rounds later, my GLOCK still ran perfect all
bust another pillar of American business by rounding up alleged tree
year. I could not be happier with my finish for the year and
contraband based upon a century-old law. It is called the Lacey Act,
look forward to another championship year next season."
which was signed by President William McKinley all the way back on
May 25, 1900. Initially, the act was adopted to prevent big-game
"I have looked forward to this match all year, and was very
poachers from killing endangered birds in Africa, particularly to regulate
pleased with my performance," stated Nonaka. "This year's
trade in feathered hats. It was later expanded and amended to include
season was exciting competing as a member of Team GLOCK,
endangered plants and illegalize the importing of all forms of fauna and
and I look forward to many more winning seasons with the
flora, including wood, which was added to the act just three years ago.
team."
So what was Gibson Guitar's specific crime?
"The Team GLOCK Shooting Squad truly demonstrated their
The feds say Gibson shipped rosewood and ebony that were in an
talents at the World Championships," said Gary Fletcher,
"unfinished" state (i.e., not cut into thin strips or veneer, which is
GLOCK Vice President. "Randi and Tori continue to showcase
perfectly legal in India). However, Gibson Guitar CEO Henry
their individual excellence, as well as the reliability and
Juszkiewicz says he possesses a letter from the government of India that
versatility of the GLOCK pistol in every competition they
declares the legality of the wood as a "finished" product for fretboards on
compete. All of us at GLOCK, Inc., congratulate Team
the necks of the guitars.
GLOCK for another superior performance."
Last week, Fox News further elaborated that Vinod Srivastava, India's
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deputy director-general of foreign trade, stipulated in a letter dated Sept.
16, "Fingerboard is a finished product and not wood in primary form.
The foreign trade policy of the government of India allows free export
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of such finished products of wood."
Guns, Guitars and Government
Of course, there could be far more up the feds' sleeves regarding these
Raids
searches of Gibson Guitar, but we'll never know. The Associated Press
reported this past week, "Specifics of the investigation by the
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Environmental Crimes Section of the Justice Department have been
filed under seal." It probably is filed under the heading "Eric Holder's
Guns, Guitars and Government Raids
Fast and Furious holdouts, etc."!
By Chuck Norris
But forget about the feds' "Fast and Furious" gun smuggling crimes and
Attorney General Eric Holder's acts of perjury via denial of facts before
Congress.
Forget about Washington's $528 million debacle with Solyndra. Might as
well let go of the billions of dollars that Washington has given to bail out
Wall Street over the past few years. And never mind the feds' onslaught
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of overzealous overreaches and over-regulations on Main Street
businesses across the country, because this administration thinks it's
Dallas, TX - -(Ammoland.com)- It's enough to make all tree-hugging,
high time to further cripple American business by pulling the strings and
EPA-loving, spotted owl seekers weep.
picking on a staple of the music industry and entrepreneurial spirit.
In August, armed federal agents raided the offices and factories of the
Juszkiewicz recently tweeted the real question that needs to
legendary Gibson Guitar Corp. in Nashville and Memphis. It was the
be addressed: "Why is big government spending our money
second time the feds had ransacked the renowned Tennessee guitar-
to harm ordinary citizens and small businesses?"
maker since President Barack Obama took office.
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