AmmoLand Shooting Sports News July 05th 2011

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the National Rifle & Pistol Matches at Camp Perry, Ohio from July 14-17.
National Firearms Museum to
The commemorative exhibit, located in Building 950, will feature pistols
Display 1911 Centennial
that illustrate the path to the very first Model 1911's and showcase the
evolution of the classic design which would change the history of
Collection at Camp Perry
American military handguns.
JUL 04, 2011 04:23P.M.
"The Colt Model 1911 is an important part of American
military history and the history of the National Matches at
National Firearms Museum to Display 1911 Centennial
Camp Perry. Each year, more than 2,000 NRA and Civilian
Collection at Camp Perry
Marksmanship Program competitors bring their Model 1911's
to shoot the NRA National Outdoor Conventional Pistol
Championships and the CMP Trophy Pistol Matches," said
Mike Krei, Director of NRA's Competitive Shooting Division.
The Model 1911, commonly referred to as the M1911, was created out of
necessity following the carnage of the Philippine-American War. The
American military recognized the need to upgrade from the standard
military issue revolver to a more powerful service sidearm that could
deliver the necessary stopping power to prevent lethal encounters at
close range.
Five of the pistols in the display were part of the U.S. Service Pistol Trials
that paved the way for the military's adoption of the M1911. The first is a
Luger 1901, one of one thousand 7.65 mm purchased for initial testing by
National Firearms Museum to display 1911 Centennial Collection at
the U.S. Cavalry in 1901. There will also be three 1907 models chambered
Camp Perry
in .45 caliber in the display, including the Grant-Hammond 1907 Trials
Pistol bearing serial number one, a Colt Model 1907 Trials Pistol, and the
prototype Savage Model 1907, also serial number one. The final pistol,
critical to the early stages of the M1911, is the Early Colt M1911 with
serial number 4. This pistol was part of the first group of Colt-
manufactured M1911's shipped in January 1912.
After the adoption of the M1911 by the U.S. military, Colt began initial
production along with Springfield Armory, Remington, and Canada's
North American Arms as America entered World War I. The demand for
the powerful and reliable pistol grew when World War II loomed and an
updated pistol, the M1911A1, was developed. During the first and second
World Wars, over 2.5 million M1911's and M1911A1's were ordered by the
United States and continued in service through the Vietnam War.
Three historical M1911's used in war will be featured in the display
including WWII Marine Aviator, Medal of Honor recipient and former
NRA President Joe Foss' Colt M1911, issued to him in 1943 at
National Rifle Association
Guadalcanal. The next is a Colt M1911 ordered by Admiral Willis August
Lee, a Navy Cross recipient and five-time gold medalist shooter at the
FAIRFAX, Va. --(Ammoland.com)- In celebration of 100 years of the
1920 Olympic Games. The final of these historic pistols on display is a
Model 1911, the National Firearms Museum will have a special display at
Colt M1911recovered from a fallen American serviceman who escaped
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the Japanese bombardment of Corregidor with 17 others in a small boat
Honeoye Falls, NY -(Ammoland.com)- This month's featured thread
that traveled 29 days and over 2,000 miles to Australia.
brings up some interesting issues, but the one I am focusing on is that of
the left wing media altering the facts to drive their agenda.
In addition to these eight firearms, two beautifully engraved M1911's
from the Robert E. Petersen Gallery at the National Firearms Museum
The thread is titled NBC apologizes for cutting "under God" from Pledge
will be on display.
of Allegiance before U.S. Open and revolves around the production staff
at NBC intentionally editing out the phrase "under God" from their US
To receive up to the minute reports, photos, and results during the
open coverage of the Pledge of Allegiance.
Championships, check www.nrablog.com. To learn more about the
National Firearms Museum, visit www.nramuseum.com or call 703-267-
Now, there were many arguments in the thread about whether the
1600. For more on the National Rifle & Pistol Championships at Camp
phrase should even be in the Pledge or whether the Pledge is `communist
Perry, or other competitive shooting events or programs, visit
indoctrination'. Those are secondary issues though when looking at how
www.nrahq.org/compete or call 1-877-672-6282.
this major news media outlet chose to frame their broadcast to fit their
political agenda.
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National Firearms Museum
It is of course nothing new for television and print media to do these
types of things but it is something that can not be ignored. This is
obviously a religious issue for many, but let's remember that it just as
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easily could have been a 2nd amendment issue.
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How often do we see the words "assault rifle" used in coverage of
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criminal acts? How often do we see "ammunition stockpile" used when a
gun owner is arrested with a few hundred rounds? I bet you could pick
JUL 04, 2011 04:10P.M.
up any large city's daily this morning and read about how "the gun show
loophole" is allowing thousands of firearms to get into the hands of
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criminals.
As responsible gun owners we know these things are sensationalized and
sometimes even flat out made up by, for lack of a better word, `ignorant'
reporters and news editors.
It's not a stretch to say that if this had been coverage of a firearms related
story this `news' agency would have found a way to keep the words "shall
not be infringed" from being published when the second amendment
was referenced.
The camel's nose under the tent? I think we are at the point of
the entire camel sharing our sleeping bags.
If we as consumers allow these news outlets to continue to frame the
facts in the manner of their choosing, it won't be long (some would
argue it's already too late) until our history as a free people is eroded
and twisted to show some liberal vision of what should have happened
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throughout the story of our great country as opposed to what really has
happened.
The only way to stop this behavior is to hit these news agencies where it
hurts them the most- their wallets. Conservatives and moderates carry a
big stick when it comes to consumer spending. What would happen if we
were to all stand up and let the major advertisers of these companies
know that we will not be spending our hard earned cash on their
products as long as they continued to support this type of politically
driven news?
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We can always just sit back and complain about how things should be
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different. That the media should be an impartial watchdog for the
citizen, and how unfortunate it is that certain elites that control these
companies can now push their belief systems on us and our children. But
with just a little effort and a little energy, we can stand up and say
enough is enough.
It was interesting to note that while NBC apologized if anyone was
offended, the well written apology was couched in terms that implied
that this was not the first or last time they intended to use this behavior.
Take a few minutes to read the thread and the story attached. Leave your
2 cents if you'd like. But, more importantly take a few minutes to fire off
an email to a couple of NBC's advertisers and let them know just exactly
how you feel about this issue.
If enough of us stand together maybe we can reverse the
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trend of politically driven media coverage from our
country's major news outlets.
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AR15.Com originated in 1996 as a mailing list for firearm enthusiasts. As
the years passed and interest grew, a website came into existence to
present those same enthusiasts with a means to collect, share, and
explore information. Shortly afterwards, a bulletin board was added to
create a more interactive experience for the growing list of users. The site
AR15.com
was still in it's infancy, but was growing in popularity. Visit:
www.ar15.com
Honeoye Falls, NY -(Ammoland.com)- Gun owners have had much to
celebrate over the last several years.
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Discrimination, Liberal Media, Lies about Guns
The Heller and McDonald decisions confirmed what gun owners had
long known to be true regarding the Second Amendment; the number of
"shall issue" Right-to-Carry states has grown to 37; the number of
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permit-less carry states now stands at four (with Wisconsin pending)
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and federal Right-to-Carry reciprocity legislation has gained momentum.
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With all of this success it's sometimes easy to forget that there are still
portions of this country where politicians continue to deny their citizens
JUL 04, 2011 03:29P.M.
the means of self-defense outside the home, whether through
discriminatory licensing procedures or outright carry bans. When
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lawmakers in these jurisdictions refuse to respect the natural right to
By Joe DeBergalis (DirectAction)
self-defense through the legislative process, the NRA is taking the
offenders to court.
Such is the case in Illinois, where politicians surrounding the gun control
hotbed of Chicago have denied the rights of all the state's citizens,
making Illinois the only remaining state that bans all manner of
concealed carry. In response, the NRA and the Illinois State Rifle
Association have filed suit against Illinois in the case of Shepard v.
Madigan.
The plaintiff, Mary Shepard, is a church treasurer living and working in
Illinois. Despite complying with Illinois' onerous firearm owner's
identification card requirement, obtaining Right-to-Carry permits from
Florida and Pennsylvania, and acquiring five firearms training
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certifications, Illinois law offers her no way to legally carry a handgun for
are still those who insist on restricting the right of law abiding citizens to
her own protection.
carry firearms for protection. While these forces have been entrenched
for decades, the rapid growth of the Right-to-Carry movement proves
The experiences of 40 Right-to-Carry states have proven Illinois' policy
that their days are numbered. The NRA and its local affiliates will be
misguided, but Shepard's personal experience is downright outrageous.
ready to act wherever democracy has failed... by using the judiciary just
On September 28, 2009, while attending to her duties at the church
as the framers of the constitution intended, to protect the rights of the
along with an 83-year-old co-worker, a defenseless Shepard was
individual against the state.
viciously beaten within an inch of her life by a six-foot-three-inch 245-
pound convicted criminal. The NRA/ISRA brief lists her injuries as
As a Life Member of the Illinois State Rifle Association and the California
including "skull fractures, fractures to both cheeks, brain swelling,
Rifle and Pistol Association, I am very proud of the efforts of these
shattered teeth, a concussion, a loss of hearing, injuries to the vertebrae
hardworking organizations. I wholeheartedly encourage all [AmmoLand
in her neck requiring surgical implants, torn rotator cuffs in her
readers] to join their various NRA state affiliates. They are the NRA in
shoulders, [and] an injured clavicle." Shepard's co-worker suffered a
your state and to a one, do a fantastic job.
similar fate.
I would also like to thank all of you that have contributed to
Illinois denied Shepard her right to self-defense, but in doing so created
these causes through your advocacy by calling, writing,
a compelling figure whose experience will hopefully serve to convince the
emailing and visiting your respective elected officials and
courts that Illinois' ban on self-defense outside the home is unjust and
respectfully making your views on these issues known.
unlawful.
Together we are making a difference.
Nearly as insidious as Illinois' ban on concealed carry is the way in which
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some jurisdictions pick and choose which law-abiding citizens are
AR15.Com originated in 1996 as a mailing list for firearm enthusiasts. As
worthy of exercising the right to self-defense. Over the years California
the years passed and interest grew, a website came into existence to
localities have made this type of discrimination an art form, with the San
present those same enthusiasts with a means to collect, share, and
Diego Sheriff's Office attracting the attention of the NRA and California
explore information. Shortly afterwards, a bulletin board was added to
Rifle and Pistol Association Foundation in the case of Peruta v. County of
create a more interactive experience for the growing list of users. The site
San Diego. The case is currently making its way through the Ninth
was still in it's infancy, but was growing in popularity. Visit:
Circuit Court of Appeals after the U.S. District Court ruled in favor of San
www.ar15.com
Diego County's restrictive policy.
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Under California law a locality can issue a permit if the applicant shows
Movement, Joe DeBergalis, Lawsuits, Right to Carry
"good cause." The NRA and CRPAF have argued that in light of the
Heller decision, self-defense is a "good cause." The County of San Diego's
interpretation of "good cause" to require a "special need" or "specific
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threat" flies in the face of Heller and only serves as a means to
Mayor Bloomberg Flat-Out Lies
discourage the lawful carry of firearms in San Diego County.
in New Anti-Gun Ad Campaign
The U.S. District Court opinion stated that the County of San Diego's
requirement that an applicant detail a "specific threat" or "special need"
JUL 04, 2011 01:47P.M.
in order to obtain a permit is not an unlawful restriction on the right to
bear arms. Why? With reasoning that would surely puzzle any proponent
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of "condition one" carry, the court held that concealed carry can be
restricted because California allows for the open carry of unloaded
handguns, and the "armed" citizen can supposedly draw and load his
pistol while under attack! While a bill restricting even this level of carry
(currently making its way through the California Assembly) should be
fought as a restriction on the right to bear arms, "empty carry" is
obviously far from ideal. The Ninth Circuit should reject this bad
alternative, overturn the lower court ruling and recognize self-defense as
a "good cause."
It should amaze any reasonable person that despite the experiences of
the vast majority of the country that operates under a "shall issue" or
permit less carry system. With a 47-year-low in the murder rate, 37-year
low in violent crime and the outstanding scholarship of John Lott, there
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And NRA has noted federal studies showing that less than
one percent of imprisoned gun criminals obtained their guns
at gun shows.
That Bloomberg resorts to lies shows something about his character.
That he resorts to lies that are so easily disproven shows how desperate
he has become, as he tries to convince the American people and Congress
to go along with his agenda.
And maybe that should tell the billionaire anti-gun gadfly that some
things cannot be bought at any price.
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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
National Rifle Association
advocate enforcement of existing laws against violent offenders to reduce
crime. The Association remains the nation's leader in firearm education
FAIRFAX, Va. --(Ammoland.com)- This week, the most visible gun
and training for law-abiding gun owners, law enforcement and the
control advocate in this country, New York City mayor Michael
military. Visit: www.nra.org
Bloomberg, appeared on MSNBC and CNN, promoting his new TV ad
urging that Congress impose so-called "terrorist watchlist" gun control
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legislation.
about Guns, MAIG, Mayor Bloomberg
The ad features an edited portion of the well-known video of a scraggly-
looking al Qaeda misfit claiming - falsely -- that jihadists can buy
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machine guns at gun shows in the United States, without a background
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check.
Prohibited Persons Possessing
Everyone in Congress knows the machine gun claim is a lie, and surely
most are familiar by now with the many problems of "watchlist"
Firearms & Ammunition
legislation. But when Bloomberg appeared on MSBNC's "The Last
Word," hosted by self-proclaimed socialist Lawrence O'Donnell,
JUL 04, 2011 01:45P.M.
O'Donnell didn't blame Bloomberg's dishonesty for his pet legislation's
failure to move.
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Possessing Firearms & Ammunition
O'Donnell instead said Congress is "in favor of illegal guns," to which
Bloomberg outrageously added, "Congress must believe that there is a
constitutional amendment that says the right of terrorists to buy arms
shall not be infringed."
O'Donnell asked, "What does the NRA say?" and Bloomberg replied,
"They won't say anything."
That, of course, is another lie. NRA has said - many times -- that 95
percent of the people who are on the watchlist are already ineligible to
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possess firearms in the United States, because (according to the FBI)
they are not U.S. citizens or legal resident aliens of the United States.
San Diego, CA --(Ammoland.com)- NRA and CRPA are contacted
NRA has also pointed out repeatedly that the "watchlist" legislation
hundreds of times each year by individuals who were unaware that they
would violate a watchlisted person's right to due process of law, by
were subject to a firearm possession restriction and are seeking to help
preventing him from clearing his name and getting his firearm rights
restore their right to possess a firearm.
restored in a fair hearing. NRA has also said that supporters of the
legislation have yet to come up with a single violent crime committed by
Typically, they discover the restriction only when they attempt to
a watchlisted person with a gun acquired after a federal background
purchase a firearm and are denied after a background check is
check.
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performed. Often these individuals have unwittingly possessed firearms
theory and practice. CalGunLaws.com is designed and organized to make
safely for years for hunting and/or family-protection.
it easy to research the law and to locate source materials and related
information. All of the articles are cross referenced. Note the two
On June 16th, 2011, California Attorney General Kamala Harris
sections on the right: Related Items and Related Law. Related Items will
announced the results of a statewide sweep of persons prohibited from
take you to any article related to the one you are currently viewing.
owning and possessing firearms and ammunition who were found in
Related law takes you to the related law and statutes for the item you are
possession of those items. (press release at:
looking at.
http://oag.ca.gov/news/press_release?id=2521 "fact sheet" at
http://ag.ca.gov/cms_attachments/press/pdfs/n2521_apps_fact_sheet.pdf).
Tags: calgunlaws.com, California, Gun Bans
Restrictions on individuals from possessing firearms under California
and federal law include restrictions on the possession of ammunition.
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The Attorney General claims in her press release that,
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"[s]eizing guns from felons, gang members and other
prohibited persons is the kind of smart, proactive law
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enforcement that makes a difference in the everyday lives of
Californians...We are all safer thanks to the sworn officers
JUL 04, 2011 01:36P.M.
who carried out this sweep and I am committed to
strengthening this program."
Black Bear Sought In Attack Near Colville WA
This media event highlights the ongoing efforts by the California
Department of Justice to track down and prosecute individuals illegally
in possession of firearms or ammunition using its Armed and Prohibited
Person System (APPS).
We expect this to be the beginning of a more focused effort by
California law enforcement agencies to track down and
prosecute individuals illegally in possession of firearms or
ammunition.
This will be particularly likely if the additional funding being sought is
made available.
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
While APPS has been used to accomplish good things, unfortunately
Washington --(Ammoland.com)- Washington Department of Fish and
harmless individuals are often swept up in the effort. Many of these
Wildlife (WDFW) officers are searching for a black bear reported to have
individuals are not even aware that they are restricted from possessing
attacked a female jogger northeast of Colville yesterday.
firearms and that they may have been illegally possessing firearms, albeit
safely and without incident, for years.
According to the Stevens County Sheriff's Office, a 36-year-old woman
was attacked by a black bear while she was jogging in the late morning
As is most often the case, ignorance of the law is no excuse. A person can
on a trail between Thomas and Gillette lakes, 17 miles northeast of
be charged with a felony if they fall within a prohibited class and are
Colville on the Colville National Forest. She dropped to the ground into a
found in possession of firearms, ammunition, or certain firearm parts.
protective fetal position and the bear batted at her and then left the area.
(Cal. Penal Code 12021, 12021.1, and 12316). Lawyers for NRA and
Later in the day she was treated and released at Mount Carmel Hospital
CRPAF have now published several articles that may assist those
in Colville.
individuals in determining their eligibility status, in avoiding prosecution
and other legal difficulties, and possible in having their rights restored.
Today WDFW officials were notified of the incident by the Sheriff's
These materials are posted here.
office. WDFW enforcement officers are working with U.S. Forest Service
(USFS) staff to investigate the scene of the incident, place bear traps and
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possibly use dogs to find the bear. USFS campgrounds are maintained at
CalGunLaws.com is an online research resource designed primarily for
Thomas and Gillette lakes.
use by attorneys and interested firearm owners. CalGunLaws.com strives
to provide easy access to and facilitate understanding of the multitude of
WDFW Enforcement Capt. Chris Anderson said that because of the time
complex federal, state, and local firearm laws and ordinances,
that has elapsed since the attack, finding the bear may be difficult. If
administrative and executive regulations, case law, and past and current
officers find the bear and determine that it was the animal involved in
litigation that defines the California firearms regulatory scheme in
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the attack, the bear will be euthanized, according to WDFW policy.
There have been five other bear attacks on humans and one reported
fatality in Washington, according to historical records. Last September a
man was seriously injured by a bear near Lake Wenatchee.
Washington's black bear population is estimated at 25,000 to 30,000
animals. WDFW receives an average of about 417 black bear complaints
annually, ranging from glimpses of bears to encounters. Black bears are
classified as a game species and may be harvested during prescribed
hunting seasons by licensed hunters who have purchased bear tags.
Typically, black bears avoid people but can pose a safety risk if they
become habituated to human food sources. Bears become overly familiar
with humans if they are fed or find unsecured garbage, bird seed, pet
food, windfall fruit or compost piles.
Arizona Game and Fish Department
WDFW officials offer the following advice to minimize the risk
of injury if a bear is encountered in the wild:
PHOENIX, AZ - -(Ammoland.com)-Thanks to new laws passed by the
Arizona Legislature this past session and actions by the Arizona Game
Don't run. Pick up small children, stand tall, wave your arms above your
and Fish Commission on Saturday, June 25, dove hunters will find it
head and shout.
simpler this year determining where it is legal to hunt after the season
Do not approach the animal and be sure to leave it an escape route. Try
opens Sept. 1.
to get upwind of the bear so that it can identify you as a human and leave
the area.
Senate Bill 1334 prohibits municipalities and counties from enacting any
Don't look the bear directly in the eye, as the animal may interpret this
ordinance, rule or regulation limiting the take of wildlife during an open
as a sign of aggression.
season established by the Arizona Game and Fish Commission.
If the animal does attack, fight back aggressively
SB1334 also amends state law (Arizona Revised Statutes 13-3107) by
Problem bear encounters may be reported to local WDFW regional
permitting the discharge of a firearm within the limits of any
offices, or WDFW's dangerous wildlife reporting line, 1-877-933-9847. In
municipality while lawfully taking wildlife during an open season
an emergency, dial 911.
established by the Game and Fish Commission. This new law takes effect
July 20.
Tags: Animal Attacks, Bear Attacks, Black Bears, Washington, WDFW
However, nothing in SB1334 prohibits municipalities from regulating the
discharge of firearms within a quarter mile of occupied structures.
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AZ Dove Hunters Will Find It
Basically, these new laws leave the decision making of where people can
legally hunt in the experienced hands of the Arizona Game and Fish
Simpler To Locate Legal
Commission. But hunters can't expect carte blanche - the Game and
Fish Commission is taking a conservative, thoughtful approach in its
Hunting Areas This Year
deployment of these shifted or modified authorities.
JUL 04, 2011 01:33P.M.
"It's a balancing act. We wanted to maximize hunting
opportunity while at the same time minimizing potential
AZ Dove Hunters Will Find It Simpler To Locate Legal Hunting
conflicts, said Commission Chairman Robert Woodhouse,
Areas This Year
who is from Yuma. "We also considered geo-political realities,
New state law opens up tracts of undeveloped public lands within
recognizing that one size does not necessarily fit all within the
municipalities.
various municipal boundaries, as each locale is unique."
For instance, based on the department's studied evaluation, the Game
and Fish Commission has closed a well-defined densely populated core
area within the Valley of the Sun to hunting.
The boundaries of this area, which crosses multiple municipal
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boundaries, are well defined by major roadways, making it much simpler
lawful hunting within municipal boundaries," said Commissioner John
for hunters, municipal leaders and law enforcement officers to determine
W. Harris, a veteran law enforcement officer who is currently the police
where hunting is legal. The Base and Meridian wildlife area and a couple
chief of Sahuarita. "Even though such authority with regard to hunting
of small county islands within this closure area will remain open to
has shifted to the capable hands of the Game and Fish Commission, the
hunting dove with shotgun shooting shot.
commission and the department will work closely with chiefs of police
and other municipal leaders to thoughtfully and properly address
All restrictions in Arizona Revised Statutes Title 17 (the state game laws)
concerns."
apply, such as not hunting within 1/4 mile of an occupied building and
not shooting from or across a roadway.
Keep in mind that the dove commission order is just the first step. In
August, the commission will consider recommendations for modifying
In addition, municipal hunt management units created by the
all the commission orders so these new laws and authorities can be fully
commission, such as those in the Valley of the Sun, Tucson and Flagstaff,
implemented.
also impose certain restrictions on hunting, especially for the use of
firearms while taking wildlife. For instance, within the greater Phoenix
"The department and commission have a long-standing track record of
metropolitan units, the legal firearms for hunting doves are restricted to
utilizing adaptive management principals not just within biology
the use of shotguns, shooting shot.
frameworks, but also within public administration venues as well," said
Ordway. "When it comes to hunting within municipalities, we expect to
The first commission order adopted since the passage of this law
adapt and evolve while working cooperatively with other government
establishes the 2011 season on dove, which is a migratory bird that also
entities and our outdoor stakeholders."
falls under certain federal hunting constraints and guidelines. The
commission unanimously approved the dove season at its June 25
Detailed regulations and boundaries are anticipated to be available in
meeting.
mid-July at www.azgfd.gov.
Leonard Ordway, assistant director for the Field Operations Division,
The Arizona Game and Fish Department prohibits discrimination on the
pointed out that in the past, dove hunters - especially those in the Valley
basis of race, color, sex, national origin, age, or disability in its programs
of the Sun where there are lots of different municipal boundaries to
and activities. If anyone believes that they have been discriminated
contend with - often found it difficult or sometimes even impossible to
against in any of the AGFD's programs or activities, including
determine where one could legally hunt dove.
employment practices, they may file a complaint with the Deputy
Director, 5000 W. Carefree Highway, Phoenix, AZ 85086-5000, (602)
Ordway said the change in the law will make it easier for dove hunters to
942-3000, or with the Fish and Wildlife Service, 4040 N. Fairfax Dr. Ste.
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The commission and department will be working closely with counties,
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taking a thoughtful and cooperative approach to hunting within
municipalities.
"In the past, chiefs of police had the authority to approve or to close
areas to discharge of firearms, thus closing what would otherwise be
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acted as primary sponsor for nearly all gun bills in the House; Sen. Buck
Newton (R-Nash, Wilson, ****), who spent long hours restructuring bills
to make them acceptable to leadership, and who delivered on committee
hearings promised, House Rules Chairman Tim Moore (R-Cleveland,
****), for courage in giving hearings to bills not always favorably
regarded by leadership, Sens. Debbie Clary (R-Cleveland, Rutherford,
****) and Andrew Brock (R-Davie, Rowan, ****), for working to support
numerous pro-gun bills, Rep. George Cleveland (R-Onslow, ****) for his
stalwart support in committee and during floor debates, Rep. Glen
Bradley (R-Franklin, Halifax, Nash, ****) for introducing the "Firearms
Freedom Act" and for supporting gun bills on the floor, and Rep. Kelly
Hastings(R-Cleveland, Gaston, ****) for being the most tenacious
Second Amendment supporter among incoming House freshman.
CHUMPS
House Majority Leader Paul ("Skip") Stam (R-Wake, GRNC eval. under
NC Senator Berger quickly forgot the pro gun voters who put him in
review) worked to weaken both Castle Doctrine and HB 650, and then
office.
paradoxically voted for final passage of both. From his proposed
committee substitute for Castle Doctrine to apparently orchestrating the
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McGrady amendment, which removed language for guns in locked
Frankly, we expected more from Republican leadership, specifically
vehicles at places of employment from HB 650 (during which debate
Speaker Thom Tillis (R-Mecklenburg, ****) and Senate President Pro
Stam employed the bizarre argument that he owns everything which
Tempore Phil Berger(R-Guilford, Rockingham, ****). But it quickly
crosses his property), to objecting in caucus to bringing gun bills to
became apparent that support for gun rights voters who helped "bring
committee votes, Stam worked to undermine gun bills in the GOP
`em to the dance" would be forthcoming only insofar as it could be done
caucus.
without sticking their necks out.
Beyond the usual anti-gun Democrats, others who worked to subvert
What resulted was a "thrust and parry" fencing match as we pressured
your rights included Rep. Deborah Ross (D-Wake, 0-star), who tried to
chamber leaders to move gun legislation and they responded by adding
insert a "poison pill" into HB 111 for parks and restaurant carry, Rep.
and then removing bills from committee calendars, playing a "shell
David Guice(R-Henderson, Polk, Transylvania, GRNC eval. under
game" of inserting gun language into this or that bill, insisting on veto-
review) who weakened parks carry by exempting certain recreational
proof majorities rather than simple majorities before bringing bills to the
facilities, and Rep. Chuck McGrady
floor, and worst of all, removing items deemed "too controversial" from
the legislation which passed.
(R-Henderson, GRNC eval. under review), who offered the amendment
to remove guns in locked vehicles from HB 650. Perhaps most pathetic
What we got...and what we will
was Sen. Ellie Kinnaird
The result was, at best, half a loaf. We got the long-awaited Castle
Doctrine, and somewhat weakened version of the parks carry GRNC
(D-Orange, Person, 0-star), who after initially being ruled out of order
has sought since 1997, and some other enhancements. Meanwhile, Tillis
during the floor debate over HB 650, eventually managed to insert her
and Berger nixed guns in locked vehicles at places of employment, guns
usual anti-gun screed (albeit pointlessly) into the record, neatly lumping
in locked compartments on educational property, and concealed carry in
gun owners in with terrorists. Poor, old Ellie. She seems increasingly out
restaurants. The stated reason for the latter was poor polling on the
of touch.
topic.
Said Speaker Tillis to the Charlotte Observer: ""The idea of a
concealed-carry in an Applebee's bothered people..."
The good news is that HB 111 - which contains restaurant carry - passed
the House and remains alive for consideration when the legislature
convenes next year. GRNC will be working hard on a campaign to pass it.
As an opening shot, we suggest gun rights supporters contact Senator
Berger and Speaker Tillis and tell them that what "bothers" them are
Republican leaders who more or less immediately forgot who put them
there.
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