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Baserri Shotguns Names TwoManufacturers Rep GroupsAPR 05, 2011 02:29A.M.

Baserri Shotguns Names Two Manufacturers Rep Groups

Baserri Mari Vingnette Shotgun

Baserri Shotguns

Friendswood, TX --(Ammoland.com)- Baserri Shotguns, LLC,

importers of fine Italian shotguns announced the appointment of OMG

Associates of Simpsonville, South Carolina to represent Baserri in the

southeastern states and Southwest Marketing Group of Dallas-Fort

Worth, Texas covering Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana and Oklahoma, the

TALO states.

Alan Thompson, president of Baserri said, “OMG Associates

solid coverage in the southeastern states and their team of

experienced and knowledgeable representatives will grow

sales and create marketing opportunities that will support

dealers and retail shops carrying the Baserri brand. Forrest

and his team are passionate about our shotguns and

understand our philosophy of what it means to ‘Experience

the Hunt through the Gun´. We´re excited to welcome them

on board.”

OMG Associates based in Simpsonville, SC is a specialized

manufactures rep group dedicated to servicing the

southeastern states. Forrest Jones said, “Our team of reps are

ready and eager to introduce Baserri shotguns to the many

dealers we visit. Baserri’s line of shotguns distinguishes

themselves from others with a competitive price point and

the company’s strong emphasis on customer service.”

Thompson added, “Southwest Marketing´s Group coverage

of the TALO states will introduce dealers to an affordable,

high quality shotgun for the outdoor shooting enthusiast

wanting to make the transition to owning a fine Italian

shotgun that will be handed down to the next generation.

Southwest understands our word means everything to us and

they share that belief.”

Michael Mooney of Southwest Marketing commented, “Our

dealers carrying the Baserri line are excited to provide

shooting enthusiasts with an opportunity they´ve never

encountered before. Both Baserri models aesthetically, look

and feel like a beautifully crafted high-end shotgun, yet are

surprisingly affordable. We believe there´s going to be great

interest in the Baserri line.”

Baserri Shotguns, LLC is an importer of fine Italian shotguns made in

Brescia, Italy, exclusively available in the United States of America.

Baserri Shotguns provide the unique opportunity for shooting

enthusiasts to own a beautiful high-end over/under shotgun designed by

skilled artisans at an affordable price. All Baserri models, including the

Mari Hr field gun and the Mari Elite sporting shotgun are available with

high-grade walnut stocks, a patented barrel system drilled from solid

bars of chrome moly steel and a full set of chokes enclosed in a locking

ABS case with felt sleeves.

To learn more about Baserri Shotguns unique approach to ‘Experiencing

the Hunt through the Gun’ and why it should become your shotgun of

choice visit www.baserrishotguns.com or call (281) 686-3544.

Tags: Baserri Shotguns, Sales Reps, Shooting Industry News, Wholesale

Guns

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NJOA Mourns the Passing ofJohn AdlerAPR 04, 2011 07:22P.M.

NJOA Mourns the Passing of John Adler

New Jersey Outdoor Alliance

TRENTON, NJ --(Ammoland.com)- NJOA Chairman, Anthony P

Mauro, Sr. issued the following statement mourning the passing of John

Adler, a former New Jersey Senator and Congressman:

“On behalf of the New Jersey Outdoor Alliance I extend my

deepest sympathies to the Adler family. All of us at the NJOA

were impressed with John’s quick wit, intelligence,

compassion, open-mindedness, and his commitment to the

best interests of the people of New Jersey.

He was a friend of those who enjoyed the great outdoors and

it was our pleasure to work with him on conservation issues.

John’s passing is a loss to all New Jerseyans.”

NJOA Mourns the Passing of John Adler

NJOA CF Council members:

• Reef Rescue

• NJ State Federation Sportsmen’s Clubs

• Jersey Coast Anglers Association

• NJ Trout Unlimited

• National Wild Turkey Federation

• NJ Beach Buggy Association

• Hudson River Fishermen Association

• United Bow Hunters NJ

• New Jersey Council Diving Clubs

• NJ Trappers Association

• NJ Forestry Association

• Society of American Foresters

• Quail Unlimited

• Ruffed Grouse Society

• National Animal Interest Alliance Trust

• Greater Point Pleasant Charter Boat Association

• Hi-Mar Fishing Club

• Fish Hawks

• Jersey Coast Anglers Association

• Cape May County Part and Charter Boat Association

• Round Valley Trout Association

• NJOA

Anthony P. Mauro, Sr

Chair

New Jersey Outdoor Alliance

New Jersey Outdoor Alliance Conservation Foundation

New Jersey Outdoor Alliance Environmental Projects

Preservation through conservation.

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JOIN NJOA: www.njoutdooralliance.org/support/njoa.html

About:

NJOA – The mission of New Jersey Outdoor Alliance is to serve as a

grassroots coalition of outdoorsmen and outdoorswomen dedicated to

environmental stewardship. We will champion the intrinsic value of

natural resource conservation – including fishing, hunting and trapping,

among opinion leaders and policy makers. We will support legislation,

and those sponsoring legislation, that provides lasting ecological and

social enrichment through sustainable use of the earths resources. Visit:

www.njoutdooralliance.org

Tags: New Jersey, New Jersey Outdoor Alliance, NJOA, Obituary

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GoDaddy.com on ElephantHunting & the Hypocrisy ofPETAAPR 04, 2011 06:48P.M.

Bob Parsons of GoDaddy.com on Elephant Hunting & the

Hypocrisy of PETA

NRA News

Fairfax, VA --(Ammoland.com)- NRA-News is a valued partner that

continues to cover breaking gun rights news with a new and improved

short video format in the “NRA News Minute” videos.

Cam Edwards talks to Bob Parsons, CEO of GoDaddy.com, about the

controversy over a video of Bob shooting and killing an elephant while in

Zimbabwe Africa.

To view the current firearms or gun rights news video, please click above:

Read More on these topics:

• PETA Uses First Lady in Anti-Fur Ad Without Permission

• Is PETA Killing Pets for the Donation Money?

• PETA Killed a Shocking 94 Percent of Adoptable Pets in 2010

About:

Established in 1871, the National Rifle Association is America’s oldest

civil rights and sportsmen’s group. Four million members strong, NRA

continues its mission to uphold Second Amendment rights and to

advocate enforcement of existing laws against violent offenders to reduce

crime. The Association remains the nation’s leader in firearm education

and training for law-abiding gun owners, law enforcement and the

military. Visit: www.nra.org

Tags: Animal Rights Groups, Ecoterrorists, Hunting News, NRA News,

PETA, Vegans

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Team International TrainingSigns Rudy Project As NewSponsor For 2011 ShootingSeasonAPR 04, 2011 06:34P.M.

Team International Training Signs Rudy Project As New

Sponsor For 2011 Competitive Shooting Season

International Training Inc

SHACKLESFORD, VA --(Ammoland.com)- Team International

Training, Inc. (ITI) is pleased to announce Rudy Project as a new

sponsor for the 2011 competitive season.

All seven members of Team ITI will be wearing Rudy Project eyewear

during competitions and training throughout the season.

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As one of the leading brands to design and manufacture hi-tech

sunglasses, goggles, helmets and accessories using the application of

science, advanced materials and computer technology to create

functional, aesthetically superior and technologically advanced

products,Team ITI felt that Rudy Project was a natural fit for the team.

“We’re very excited to add Rudy Project to our esteemed list

of sponsors,” commented Rob Middaugh, Team Captain.

“Rudy Project is known throughout the industry for their top

quality equipment. In fact, many of our team members were

already wearing Rudy Project eyewear before they became a

sponsor.”

Team ITI can next be seen competing in the Law Enforcement United

3rd Annual Tactical Shootout, held at the ITI-VA Campus in West Point,

VA on April 16th, 2011.

• Follow Team ITI on Facebook: www.facebook.com/TeamITI

• Watch videos of ITI on YouTube:

www.youtube.com/wwwitiwsicom

About International Training, Inc.

International Training Incorporated (ITI) is a subsidiary of Wackenhut

Services Inc. Founded in 1989; ITI is committed to providing benchmark

security training programs emphasizing professionalism, quality,

customer service, and a fair price. ITI conducts both mobile and fixed

site training in security assistance and security service programs for the

U.S. Government, U.S. military, corporate America, and now private

citizens. For more information on ITI or any of their courses, log on to

www.itiwsi.com.

About Rudy Project

Rudy Project designs and manufactures hi-tech sunglasses, goggles and

helmets by applying the most advanced science, materials engineering

and computer technology. Designed and produced in Italy, Rudy Project

has been distributed throughout the United States and Canada since

1998. We are known for providing the absolute best RX solutions for

athletes and outdoor enthusiasts around the world. In addition to our

unparalleled customer service standards, we pride ourselves on always

being on the cutting edge of technological innovations for all of our

products. Rudy Project uses two superior lens technologies: RP Optics™

and ImpactX™. Because our lenses are so durable, we offer the

Replacement Lens Guarantee (RLG) – if a customer ever scratches our

Rudy Project lenses, for whatever reason, they can replace the lenses for

a nominal shipping & handling fee of $19.95. The leader in eyewear and

helmets for cycling, triathlon, skiing, golf and tennis, Rudy Project has

been a proud sponsor of many organizations including USATriathlon,

U.S. Ski Team and U.S. Ski Patrol. Rudy Project has received countless

prestigious awards including WIRED magazine’s “Gadget Lab Top Pick”

(Horus frame), Outside magazine’s “Gear of the Year” award (2008

Zyon/ImpactX Photo Polarized and 2003 Maskeryna frames) and Men’s

Journal’s “Breakthrough Award” and “Timeless Design Award” (Ketyum

frame/Syton Supercomp TT Helmet). Rudy Project eyewear ranges from

$125 - $355 (Helmets from $100-$300) and is available at premier

cycling and sporting goods stores and eye care professionals throughout

the U.S. and abroad. With men’s and women’s collections and a vast

range of options, from high performance sport styles to fashionable

frames for everyday wear, Rudy Project has something for everyone. For

more information, visit www.rudyprojectusa.com.

Tags: Competition Shooters, Competitive Shooting News, International

Training Inc, ITI, Rudy Project, Sponsorships

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IGNITE Your Deer Herd WithRack One OverloadAPR 04, 2011 06:29P.M.

It’s Time To IGNITE Your Deer Herd With Overload

Rack one

GRAYLING, Mich. --(Ammoland.com)- Successful deer-hunting-

property owners understand that the end of hunting season means that

true deer season has only just begun.

That’s because they know that, even though the long rut followed by a

particularly brutal winter has come to an end, the real whitetail season

starts with revitalizing their herd.

Feeding is more important now than ever to produce big bucks and

prevent infant mortality. They know that without a herd of healthy deer

roaming their property, there’ll be just an occasional immature buck

crossing within range come hunting season. The best of them know right

now is the time to condition their herd, and they do it with Overload

from Rack One.

The Condition Phase of the IGNITE Whitetail Hunting System is

designed to do exactly what it says: condition your herd. This phase is

targeted towards the herd as a whole, not just the bucks. When it comes

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to staying healthy, conditioning the deer is a major step that many

people overlook completely.

“To ensure the health of the herd, we suggest using the

Condition Phase IGNITE product, Overload, from the time

the rut ends until either the snow melts in the north or when

deer start to shed their velvet after growing season,” said

Casey Keefer, co-owner at Rack One. “Overload is a premium

20-percent protein deer pellet that can be fed in gravity

feeders, trough-style feeders, or spin-cast feeders. This pellet

contains all the necessary nutrients that deer need to get their

bodies back into peak condition after a long and stressful

breeding season.”

Rack One Overload Deer Feed

Having whitetail in peak condition allows a few different things to

happen. In terms of a buck, Overload will pack the weight back on his

body after the rut. Regaining weight that has been lost during the rut is a

crucial aspect of how long that specific animals’ antler-growing season

will be. In addition to its 20-percent protein content, Overload has a

guaranteed analysis of nine-percent fat content with a six-percent fiber

content to ensure your bucks can rapidly bulk back up.

“If a buck doesn’t put its weight back on and heal his body

after the rut, when it comes time to shed his antlers and begin

growing new ones—usually about the time spring foliage is

beginning to appear—everything he eats will be directed to

his body in order to gain weight instead of going toward

antler growth,” Keefer said. “These are just the natural steps

his body must take to ensure he is healthy again come that

shed/grow time. This time is critically important to put mass

on his body, so his body can immediately focus on antler

growth when that process begins.”

For the herd’s whitetail does, there is no phase that is more important to

the health and vitality of does than the Condition Phase. Every whitetail

herd must have a certain number of healthy, breeding does in order for

the herd to grow and succeed. Overload provides does with all the

nutrition—fat, protein, etc.—that they require to return to good health

after the rut. This is another extremely important aspect of herd

management for a few different reasons.

First, if a doe is able to immediately begin recuperating after the rut, she

will be much more likely to maintain a healthy pregnancy. If a doe is not

healthy, her body will naturally abort that pregnancy in order to survive.

This leads to a higher rate of mortality, which will decrease the number

of deer in the herd in the future. This creates what is commonly referred

to as a generation gap.

“Overload doesn’t just stop there,” Keefer said. “If the does

are able to sustain a pregnancy throughout the winter, the

real work begins the minute they give birth. For the first few

months of life, fawns are completely reliant upon their

mothers to survive. Eating every three to four hours for weeks

on end, nursing fawns can in fact, drain the life out of a

doe—and that’s especially true if there are twins. We’ve

shown that does eating Overload during this time gives them

the proper nutrition to support fawns throughout the fawning

season into the summer, when fawns will begin to wean off

the does and browse for natural forage.”

If a doe has twins, the minute her body begins to lack in terms of health,

she is very likely to abandon one or both of her fawns just to survive, and

once again, decreasing herd numbers. Whether it’s does or bucks,

decreasing herd numbers will affect your hunting plans for years to

come. When too many bucks die off, the buck-to-doe ratio gets thrown

off, and a healthy herd can become decimated rather quickly because of

the lack of breeding. Likewise, when too many does die off, the buck-to-

doe ratio will slide to the other extreme, and the natural mortality will

increase due to fighting and competition to breed the fewer number of

does.

All in all, the Condition Phase is one of the most important chapters of

the Rack 1 Ignite Whitetail System. By using it properly, hunters and

land managers can ensure their herd remains healthy and in good

balance, thus leading to more successful days in the field come fall.

Rack One’s scientifically engineered IGNITE Whitetail Hunting System

provides 365 days of complete whitetail nutrition and attraction for your

herd. The IGNITE system addresses the evolving needs with a

comprehensive line of products that contain tailored levels of nutritional

supplements such as protein and fat. This system is comprised of four

specific phases—Condition, Grow, Scout, and Hunt. After the rut ends,

it’s time to rebuild your herd health in the Condition Phase with

Overload, the post-season calorie-consumption feed that helps your

bucks recover from the strenuous schedule of fighting, chasing and

breeding. As your deer herd stabilizes, the Grow Phase begins with

Xcellerator, which is packed with the minerals and nutrients that

promote herd health and growth while maximizing antler development

among the bucks. When it’s time to set out the trail cams, it’s also time to

begin the Scout Phase with the protein and fat-packed Chaos. In Hunt

Phase, you’re ready to reign in those deer with Rut Fuel and Acorn

Crush, the extremely powerful premium attractants that bring the deer

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to the foot of your stand and keep them there.

IGNITE your deer herd now with this year-round Whitetail

Hunting System. Remember, success in this business is

measured in inches. Don’t come up short.

About Rack One

Headquartered in Grayling, Michigan, Rack One LLC is a family-owned

and operated company with a combined 60 years of devotion to the

hunting industry. Check out all of Rack One’s fine products at your local

retailer or online at www.huntrack1.com. For more information, contact:

Rack One, 7756 Arcari Trail, Grayling, MI 49738; or e-mail

info@huntrack1.com.

Tags: Deer Farmers, Deer Food, FoodPlots, Rack One

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Team FNH USA Rocks theSuperstition Mountain Mystery3-Gun MatchAPR 04, 2011 06:10P.M.

Team FNH USA Rocks the Superstition Mountain Mystery 3-

Gun Match

Hanging in climbing gear, Dianna Liedorff competes in the first stage of

fire where competitors had to throw dummy hand grenades through

windows before taking to the trigger.

FNH USA

McLean, Virginia --(Ammoland.com)- Several members of Team FNH

USA posted solid finishes at the Superstition Mountain Mystery 3-Gun

Match.

This year’s match had more than 300 shooters with several new stages

including the technical Stage One where shooters were hung in climbing

gear and had to throw dummy hand grenades into windows before

shooting targets.

“The quick and dirty stages at SMM3G are challenging and

keep you on your toes. One little mistake can cost you the

match,” said Tommy “Tommy Gun” Thacker, Director of

Product Management and Team Captain for FNH USA.

“Overall it was a good start to the year for Team FNH USA.”

Team FNH USA results included finishes by team members Tommy

Thacker coming in 7th in the Open Division and 9th overall in the match,

Mark Hanish who placed 13th in the Tactical Optics Division, followed

by the latest addition to the team, Eric Lund in 35th place. Dianna

Liedorff placed 72ndoverall, just over Tasha Hanish in 75th. The women

of Team FNH USA also took 2nd and 3rd in the Tactical Optics Women’s

Division respectively. Ken Pfau, Vice President of Law Enforcement and

Commercial Sales for FNH USA rounded out the team’s overall finish in

20th in the Tactical Limited Division shooting iron sights.

“Shooting iron sights at this match is always fun. The close

targets are deceptively difficult with plenty of “no-shoots” and

chances for penalties,” said Pfau.

Additional staff members from FNH USA also competed in the match

with Ernie Beckwith earning 104th place in the Tactical Optics Division

and Walt Hasser following in 164th. Tabor Bright placed 17th in the

Heavy Optics Division with his .308 SCAR 17s.

The three-day Superstition Mountain Mystery match is held at the Rio

Salado Sportmans Range and is considered the kick-off event for the

national 3-gun competition circuit. The event attracts several hundred of

the top shooters from around the country, and is also the first stop on the

“3-Gun Nation” National Tour.

The final-day shoot-off at each of the 3GN Tour stops is worth thousands

of dollars in cash prizes to the top three finishers and is among the

richest payouts in the practical and action shooting realm. Each of the

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events on the 3GN Tour is also recorded for a later broadcast on the

Versus Channel. (Check your local cable listings for broadcast date,

time and channel in your area.)

Team FNH USA is slated to attend a number of major 3-Gun

matches in 2011, including:

• June 5-11 – MGM IronMan, Parma, ID

• July 22-23 – Industry Masters, Park City, KY

• Aug 4-6 – Rocky Mountain 3-Gun, Raton, NM

• Sept 9-11 – Ozark 3-Gun, Lake Ozark, MO

• Oct 21-23 – USPSA Multi-Gun Nationals, Las Vegas, NV

• Nov 10-12 – FNH USA / 3-Gun Nation Championship, Glengary,

WV

To follow Team FNH USA in action, visit www.fnhusa.com.

FNH USA Team Captain Tommy Thacker fires his FN SCAR 16S during

one of the grueling stages of the Superstition Mystery Mountain 3-Gun

Championship. Photo: Courtesy of FNH USA

FNH USA is the sales and marketing arm of FN Herstal, S.A., Belgium.

Its corporate mission is to expand its global leadership position in

defense, law enforcement and commercial markets by delivering

superior products and the finest in training and logistical support.

Tags: Competition Shooters, Competitive Shooting News, FNH, Ken Pfau

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Pro Gun Volunteers Needed For2011 NRA Annual MeetingAPR 04, 2011 04:08P.M.

Pro Gun Volunteers Needed For 2011 NRA Annual Meetings In

Pittsburgh

Pro Gun Volunteers Needed For 2011 NRA Annual Meeting

National Rifle Association

FAIRFAX, Va. --(Ammoland.com)- The 2011 NRA Annual Meetings &

Exhibits will be an exciting weekend, as thousands of NRA members will

come together April 27–May 1, 2011, in Pittsburgh, PA.

You can contribute to the success of our meeting by participating as an

Annual Meetings Volunteer.

If you can spare a half-day or more while attending the Pittsburgh

Annual Meetings, you can assist the NRA staff in making this year’s

Annual Meetings our best yet! Participating in the Annual Meetings as a

volunteer is one of the most satisfying and enjoyable activities you will

experience as an NRA member.

Volunteers are needed in a wide variety of activities including the NRA

Store, Membership Services, Airgun Range, Firearm Inspectors, and

Exhibitor Registration. The store, in particular, requires lots of

manpower; especially needed are volunteers who have cashier

experience. Membership Services is a busy place as many members

renew or upgrade their memberships. And we will need many NRA-

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certified instructors to assist young people at the air gun range. There are

other opportunities as well.

For more information or to volunteer, please contact Dennis Eggers,

Volunteer Coordinator, at (270) 522-0909, or via e-mail at

DEggers@nrahq.org. Additional information and a registration form are

available at the Annual Meeting site: www.nraam.org.

If you would like to volunteer your time, please complete the Volunteer

Registration Form and forward it to Dennis Eggers, 203 Choctaw Drive,

Cadiz, KY 42211, or to deggers@nrahq.org. Thank you. We hope to see

you in Pittsburgh!

About:

Established in 1871, the National Rifle Association is America’s oldest

civil rights and sportsmen’s group. Four million members strong, NRA

continues its mission to uphold Second Amendment rights and to

advocate enforcement of existing laws against violent offenders to reduce

crime. The Association remains the nation’s leader in firearm education

and training for law-abiding gun owners, law enforcement and the

military. Visit: www.nra.org

Tags: NRA, NRA Convention, Pro Gun Groups, Pro Gun Organizations,

Volunteers

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NRA-ILA Grassroots NewsMinute 04/01/11APR 04, 2011 04:00P.M.

NRA-ILA Grassroots News Minute 04/01/11

NRA - ILA

Charlotte, NC --(Ammoland.com)- NRA-ILA grass roots news

continues to cover break gun rights news with a new and improved

format for the “Grassroots News Minute” video!

Chuck Schumer pushes for more gun control of good citizens and Issa

Subpoenas the ATF.

To view the current video in its new format, please click above:

Read More on these topics:

• Chairman Issa Subpoenas ATF for ‘Project Gunrunner’ Documents

• Schumer Threatens Filibuster Over Concealed Carry Reciprocity

• Schumer Bill Includes Steps Toward Federal Gun Registration

About:

Established in 1871, the National Rifle Association is America’s oldest

civil rights and sportsmen’s group. Four million members strong, NRA

continues its mission to uphold Second Amendment rights and to

advocate enforcement of existing laws against violent offenders to reduce

crime. The Association remains the nation’s leader in firearm education

and training for law-abiding gun owners, law enforcement and the

military. Visit: www.nra.org

Tags: Firearms Registration, Handgun Registration, National Gun

Registration, NICS, NRA-ILA, Project Gunrunner, Second Amendment

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12th Annual Muzzy BowfishingClassic & Alabama StateChampionshipAPR 04, 2011 03:52P.M.

12th Annual Muzzy Bowfishing Classic & Alabama State

Championship

Muzzy Archery

Cartersville, Ga --(Ammoland.com)- Spring has arrived and so has the

time for the 12th Annual Muzzy Classic and Alabama State

Championship.

Mark your calendar so you don’t miss your chance to join other

bowfishermen from across the country as they gather for some exciting

bow-fishing action and a little friendly competition at one of the top

bowfishing tournaments in the country.

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12th Annual Muzzy Bowfishing Classic & Alabama State Championship

The event, which is sanctioned through the Bowfishing Association of

America, will be held April 30 — May 1, 2011 on Lake Guntersville in

Guntersville, Ala., from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. Contestants will meet at the

Lurleen B. Wallace Pavilion.

Set up as a big-20 format, the tournament will award $3,500 to the 1st

place team with the heaviest 20 fish. Remaining cash prizes will depend

on the number of entries for the event. A generous prize table is available

for the remaining places. The teams with the heaviest carp, longest gar,

heaviest grass carp and heaviest buffalo will win new bows/prizes as

well. A random raffle for other great prizes will be held as well.

Pre-registration is encouraged, as boats leave in the order that they

register. Registration will be held at the tournament site between 4 p.m.

and 6 p.m. with a mandatory meeting at the launch site for all teams at

6:30 p.m. The registration fee is $150 per team (2- or 3-man

tournament format). “Trailering will be allowed.”

For more information on the tournament, call Mark Land @ Muzzy

Products, (770) 387-9300 or (866) 387-9307, or e-mail

mark@muzzy.com. Mail entries to Muzzy Products Corp, Attn. Muzzy

Classic, 110 Beasley Road, Cartersville, GA 30120.

For rules and regulations, check out www.muzzy.com,

www.bow.fishingcountry.com or www.bowfishingassociation.com.

Tags: Alabama, Archery News, Bow Fishing, Contest, Muzzy

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Rocky Mountain Machine GunShoot April 29th-30th-May 1st,2011APR 04, 2011 03:17P.M.

Rocky Mountain Machine Gun Shoot April 29th-30th-May 1st,

2011

Rocky Mountain Machine Gun Shoots

Chance, Colorado --(Ammoland.com)- Shoot a Subgun for free April

29th-30th-May 1st, 2011!

At the Rocky Mountain Machine Gun Shoots 13th Annual Machine Gun

Shoot & Military Vehicle Display

Last Chance, Colorado (Only 1 hour and 15 minutes from Denver, I-70

and Pena Blvd.)

New RMGO members who join at the event get a free mag through a

PPSH submachine gun.

Existing members of RMGO get a discount to shoot the PPSH.

Weapon and ammo courtesy of Denver Bullets Inc. Come see a variety of

Military Vehicles and Re-enactors in uniform

A FUN EVENT FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY

• Friday, April 29th 8:00 am – Dusk

• Saturday, April 30th 8:00 am – Dusk

• Sunday, May 1st 8:00 am – 3:00 pm

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Admission Fees:

Spectators ages 15 and over $15 per day or $25 for the weekend

Children age 6-14, Military or LE (with ID) $5 per day or $10 for the

weekend

Children under age 6 free

(Minors, 17 and under must be accompanied by an adult)

Parking is free

Camping free for the weekend, no reservation needed (no hookups, no

open fires)

- SPECTATORS MUST USE HEARING AND EYE PROTECTION! -

For more information please visit WWW.RMMGS.COM

Directions to Shoot:

Denver: I-70 East to Byers Exit 316 (aprox. 31 miles), Left onto US-36 to

town of Last Chance (aprox. 35 miles), Right onto CO-71 (9 miles), Left

onto CR-3 (1 mile), Left to Shoot site (1 mile).

Colorado Springs: US-24 East to Limon (aprox. 64 miles), Right onto

US-287/Main St (1.8 miles), Left onto 1st Ave/CO-71

(27 miles), Right onto CR-3 (1 mile), Left to Shoot site (1 mile)

Eastern Colorado: I-70 West to Limon Exit 361, Left onto US-287 (0.6

miles), Right onto 1st Ave/CO-71 (27 miles), Right onto CR-3 (1 mile),

Left to Shoot site (1 mile)

Northeast Colorado: I-76 to Exit 92, Continue to follow I-76-BL (1.4

miles), Left onto CR-71 (45.5 miles), Left onto CR-3

(1 mile), Left to Shoot site (1 mile)

No alcoholic beverages allowed on the property

We Shoot Rain, Snow or Shine!!!

Tags: Fun Shoots, Machine Guns, RMGO, Rocky Mountain Machine Gun

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Georgia Statewide WinnersAnnounced In Give Wildlife AChance Poster ContestAPR 04, 2011 02:38P.M.

Georgia Statewide Winners Announced In Give Wildlife A

Chance Poster Contest

2011 poster contest: Div. 1 (1st place)

Georgia Department of Natural Resources

ATHENS, Ga. --(Ammoland.com)- Twelve elementary school children

have been selected as statewide winners in the Give Wildlife a Chance

Poster Contest.

More than 4,400 kindergarten through 5th-grade students from 43

public schools, private schools and home-school groups participated in

the 21st annual conservation art competition, according to the Georgia

Wildlife Resources Division and The State Botanical Garden of Georgia.

Statewide winners in the four grade divisions included:

• Kindergarten 1st place: Cianna Wang, SKA Academy of Art and

Design, Duluth, Ga. 2nd place: Keijuan Liverpool, West Clayton

Elementary, College Park, Ga. 3rd place: Marycate Cochran, New

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Georgia Elementary, Villa Rica, Ga.

• 1st-2nd grade 1st place: Nadia Beavers, C.L. Gideons Elementary,

Atlanta, Ga. 2nd place: Melanie Moore, South Effingham

Elementary, Guyton, Ga. 3rd place: Erin Li, SKA Academy of Art

and Design, Duluth, Ga.

• 3rd-4th grade 1st place: Natalie Raines, Raines Academy, Conyers,

Ga. 2nd place: Vivia Lung, SKA Academy of Art and Design,

Duluth, Ga. 3rd place: Keelan Collins, Pate’s Creek Elementary,

Stockbridge, Ga.

• 5th grade 1st place: Dienabou Diallo, West Clayton Elementary,

College Park, Ga. 2nd place: Denisse Olivares, Shallowford Falls

Elementary, Marietta, Ga. 3rd place: Katie Barton, St. Joseph

Catholic School, Athens, Ga.

Participants entered at the local school-level with drawings depicting

their observations of Georgia’s native plants and animals. The 2011

contest theme was “Celebrating Georgia’s Wildlife from the Mountains

to the Sea.” Drawings were judged based on aspects such as theme,

originality and the quality and impact of the artwork. Top school-level

entries proceeded to the state contest at The State Botanical Garden of

Georgia in Athens.

The 12 winners’ artwork will be featured in the 2011-2012 Give Wildlife a

Chance Poster Contest school-year calendar and posted on the Wildlife

Resources Division’s Flickr site,

www.flickr.com/photos/wildliferesourcesdivision.

Winning entries will also be displayed on weekends April 8-24 at the

Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Go Fish Education Center in

Perry. The Go Fish Education Center is designed to help visitors take an

educational journey through Georgia’s watersheds to learn about our

diverse aquatic wildlife, their natural habitats and the impacts of water

pollution. Visitors will see live fish exhibits, explore underwater habitats

from mountain streams to black water swamps, test their fishing skills

with interactive fishing and boating simulators, and view aquatic

wildlife, including live alligators! Visit www.gofisheducationcenter.com

for directions, fees and operating hours.

The poster contest is sponsored by the DNR Wildlife Resources Division,

The State Botanical Garden of Georgia and The Environmental

Resources Network Inc., or TERN, friends group of the Wildlife

Resources Division’s Nongame Conservation Section. For more

information, visit www.georgiawildlife.com or www.uga.edu/botgarden,

or contact the Nongame Conservation Section office in Forsyth, (478)

994-1438.

Georgians can support important conservation, recreation and education

efforts like the Give Wildlife a Chance Poster Contest as well as other

conservation programs for Georgia’s nongame wildlife by purchasing a

nongame wildlife license plate and donating to the Give Wildlife Chance

state income tax checkoff. The checkoff – line 26 on Form 500 and line

10 on Form 500EZ – and the eagle and hummingbird license plates are

primary sources of funding for the Nongame Conservation Section.

The agency receives no state appropriations for its mission to conserve

nongame wildlife, native plants and natural habitats. Details at

www.georgiawildlife.com/conservation.

Tags: Conservation News, Contest, GDNR, Georgia, Sports Artist

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Michigan DNR Becoming anOutdoors-Woman Program Setfor JuneAPR 04, 2011 02:14P.M.

Michigan DNR Becoming an Outdoors-Woman Program Set

for June 3-5 in the Upper Peninsula

Michigan Department of Natural Resources

Michigan --(Ammoland.com)- Women seeking to improve their

outdoor skills can now register for the 14th annual Becoming an

Outdoors-Woman (BOW) summer program, held Friday, June 3,

through Sunday, June 5, in Big Bay, a picturesque community

overlooking Lake Superior 30 miles north of Marquette.

Sponsored by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, this BOW

program offers instruction in more than two dozen kinds of outdoor

activities, including kayaking, canoeing, fishing, mountain biking, fly-

tying, archery, geocaching, boating and birding.

Volunteer BOW instructors provide basic and advanced instruction that

is uniquely tailored to each participant’s individual ability, helping the

participants learn the basics in a short amount of time.

The $175 registration fee includes all food and lodging, as well as most

equipment and supplies (except as noted in the registration materials).

Participants will be housed in a dorm-style facility at the universally-

accessible Big Bay Health Camp, with numerous amenities, including a

pool, sauna, tennis courts, hiking and biking trails and easy access to

Lake Superior. The BOW summer program also includes special evening

programs, such as birding hikes, group bonfires and more.

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Becoming an Outdoors-Woman workshops are for women, 18 and older,

who wish to learn outdoor skills in a relaxed, noncompetitive

atmosphere. Early registration is recommended as the workshops tend to

fill quickly. A limited number of BOW Scholarships are available to help

low-income participants with the cost of registration. Class information

and registration materials are available online at

www.michigan.gov/bow. For more information, contact Sharon Pitz at

the DNR office in Marquette at 906-228-6561 or e-mail

pitzs@michigan.gov.

For more information about the various Becoming an Outdoors-Woman

programs offered in Michigan, go online to www.michigan.gov/bow.

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is committed to the

conservation, protection, management, use and enjoyment of the state’s

natural and cultural resources for current and future generations. For

more information, go to www.michigan.gov/dnr.

Tags: Becoming an Outdoors Woman, BOW, Michigan, Michigan

Department of Natural Resources, Women Shooters

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Boyt Harness CompanyPartners With Quail and UplandWildlife FederationAPR 04, 2011 02:07P.M.

Boyt Harness Company Partners With Quail and Upland

Wildlife Federation, Inc

Quail and Upland Wildlife Federation

Buffalo, Missouri --(Ammoland.com)- “When you think of the

outdoors there are a few companies that stand out head and shoulders

above the rest,” states Craig A. Alderman, Director of Quail and Upland

Wildlife Federation, Inc. (QUWF).

“Boyt Harness Company and Bob Allen are Icons of outdoor

quality that represent the hunting heritage of our country like

no other. They get it, Boyt Harness Company understands

wildlife conservation and is willing to step up and support the

future for many generations to come and we are proud to say,

Boyt will be a partner of QUWF and our chapters for years to

come,” declares Craig.

“Whether you are on the sporting clays range, chasing quail,

pheasant, duck, turkey, deer or training your hunting dogs,

the Boyt family of products provides the confidence in quality

and selection today’s sportsman needs and will appreciate,”

Alderman concludes.

There is no better description than “turnin’-the-dirt” to understand that

it takes local hands on work with many landowners to ensure multiple

species of upland wildlife populations and the critical habitat they need

is preserved and expanded. Raising the most pure dollars for all upland

species that stays in the local area for wildlife habitat work and

population recovery, is what QUWF is all about and what Boyt Harness

Company can build with QUWF.

“They know what the sportsman can use because they are in

the fields, forests and ranges across the country,” concludes

Craig.

“The impact is almost immediate after fundraisers with

habitat work at the chapter level, it makes a difference,” Nick

Prough, Chief Biologist points out.

Boyt Harness Company

Boyt Harness Company and QUWF are working together to select a line

of logo products that not only serve as great items for fundraisers but are

the best accessories in the home and afield from the Boyt Harness

Company family of brands: Bob Allen, Boyt Tactical, Bug Out, Mud

River, Secure Vault and Rattlers Brand. QUWF will also be using

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exclusive logo Boyt Harness Company products in the “Huntin’ Closet,”

QUWF’s online accessories store, for its members, and visitors.

QUWF and Boyt Harness Company jointly agree “we must

stay active in habitat preservation and recovery at the local,

grass roots level with those who grab the chain saws and

shovels for conservation.”

Quail and Upland Wildlife Federation, Inc., a tax exempt 501(c)(3)

conservation organization, was formed to serve its members and

chapters nationwide, providing a strong local source of habitat focus on

quail and upland wildlife and population recovery. Millions of dollars of

habitat work have been completed by its members over the years on

thousands of acres of both private and public lands, now that work

continues with a renewed vitality. Our chapters from coast to coast,

provide the grass roots, local habitat work that is making a difference

each and every day. For more information or to join QUWF please visit

our website at www.quwf.net.

Tags: Boyt Harness Company, Quail and Upland Wildlife Federation,

QUWF

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Release of Firearms Trace InfoCould Put Police Officers at RiskAPR 04, 2011 01:56P.M.

How the Release of Firearms Trace Info Could Put Police

Officers at Risk

NRA News

Fairfax, VA --(Ammoland.com)- NRA-News is a valued partner that

continues to cover breaking gun rights news with a new and improved

short video format in the “NRA News Minute” videos.

Cam Edwards talks to Former Rep. Todd Tiahrt (R – Kansas) about this

article: http://tiny.cc/vtjg9 Calling out the mainstream press for

misrepresenting the benefits of the Tiahrt Amendment for law

enforcement, gun owners and the second amendment.

To view the current firearms or gun rights news video, please click above:

Read More on these topics:

• BATFE and USDOJ Caught with Blood on Their Hands

• Gun Owners of America Endorses Tiahrt for Senate

• Obama Nominates Rabid Anti-Gunner To Head The ATF

About:

Established in 1871, the National Rifle Association is America’s oldest

civil rights and sportsmen’s group. Four million members strong, NRA

continues its mission to uphold Second Amendment rights and to

advocate enforcement of existing laws against violent offenders to reduce

crime. The Association remains the nation’s leader in firearm education

and training for law-abiding gun owners, law enforcement and the

military. Visit: www.nra.org

Tags: Fast & Furious, NRA News, Project Gunrunner, Tiahrt

Amendment

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Magnum Research Lands onDiscovery ChannelAPR 04, 2011 01:42P.M.

Magnum Research, Inc. Lands on Discovery Channel

Magnum Research Lands on Discovery Channel

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Magnum Research

PEARL RIVER, NY --(Ammoland.com)- Magnum Research, a Kahr

Arms-owned company and the maker of the Desert Eagle pistols, has

teamed up with the popular Discovery Channel series, Gold Rush Alaska.

The show begins its second season in the fall of 2011, and Magnum

Research firearms will be an integral part of the season.

Gold Rush Alaska is a reality show following six unemployed men from

Sandy, Oregon who risk everything in the face of an economic meltdown

to strike it rich mining for gold in the wilderness of Alaska. Todd

Hoffman, the leader of the team, and his father Jack assembled the

greenhorn miners to work the claim at Porcupine Creek– one of the last

great wilderness expanses remaining in Alaska. Success depends on the

team’s unity and fighting spirit to overcome numerous obstacles from

wicked weather and mechanical breakdowns to encounters with large

bears and moose. The men are chasing the original “American Dream”

with the desire to take charge of their own destiny rather than waiting

around for a government handout.

Magnum Research was founded in 1985 in Minneapolis, Minn. with a

plan to produce a unique pistol capable of firing magnum-sized bullets in

distinctive custom finishes, including a 24K Gold model, for handgun

hunters and firearm enthusiasts. By the early 1990s, the Desert Eagle’s

unique qualities and unmistakable look earned it starring roles in

numerous movies and TV shows. The Desert Eagle pistol had emerged as

a pop culture icon including a Playboy cover featuring Pamela Anderson

with a pink Desert Eagle pistol. In recent years, Magnum Research

encountered its share of economic struggles, and with the purchase of

the company by Kahr Arms in June 2010, a turnaround story began to

emerge by that fall. Kahr’s goal is to re-establish the iconic Desert Eagle

pistol in the market with a “Made in America” theme.

It’s very fitting that a determined group of six men seeking riches in the

gold fields of Alaska have teamed up with Magnum Research, an iconic

American company whose symbol is a 24K Gold Desert Eagle pistol.

Each of them personifies rugged individualism, courage and hope in the

face of adversary, demonstrating the true fabric of American society.

For more information about Magnum Research products, visit

www.magnumresearch.com.

Tags: Discovery Channel, Kahr Arms, Magnum Research

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BLOCK Targets Launches NewInteractive WebsiteAPR 04, 2011 01:25P.M.

BLOCK Targets Launches New Interactive Website

BLOCK Targets Launches New Interactive Website

Block Fusion

Superior, Wisconsin --(Ammoland.com)- While The BLOCK targets

continue to dominate the archery market with new and innovative

targets, the company’s new www.blocktarget.com website provides

viewers with easy access to product information, videos and testimonials

on all of the revolutionary BLOCK products.

The completely revamped site features easy-to-navigate menus and an

on-site store, making it easier than ever to find and purchase BLOCK

products. To learn more about the design of these popular targets, the

website features streamlined videos demonstrating the benefits of

proprietary design, while the award-winning commercials entertain and

educate viewers.

The new site also offers interactive games, fan photos, links to The

BLOCK Archery Targets page on Facebook as well as information and

applications for becoming a BLOCK pro staffer. Up-to-date specials and

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contests are posted on the site throughout the year—so be sure to visit

often.

“Every day, millions of people turn to the Internet to gain a better

understanding about the products that interest them,” said Mike

Weinkauf, chief marketing officer. “We want to keep our website very

informative about The BLOCK products, but we also want it to be fresh

and entertaining. The new design—with interactive games, specials and

regular updates—keeps viewers coming back, time and time again.”

Headquartered in Superior, WI, Field Logic is the manufacturer of the

award-winning BLOCK Archery Targets including the BLOCK BLACK,

BLOCK BLACK Crossbow, and BLOCK Classic. It also manufactures

GlenDel 3D targets, Hurricane Bag targets and Shooter Buck targets. For

additional information, visit the company websites at

www.blocktarget.com, www.glendel.com, www.hurricanebagtargets.com

or www.shooterbuck.com.

Tags: Archery, Archery Targets, Block Fusion, Field Logic, New Websites

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International Wildlife FilmFestival Coming to ArizonaAPR 04, 2011 01:00P.M.

The International Film Fest Is Appearing In Arizona For The

First Time

Arizona Wildlife Federation

Arizona --(Ammoland.com)- The Arizona Wildlife Education

Foundation is excited to bring the International Wildlife Film Festival to

Arizona On April 9, 2011!

The Arizona Wildlife Education Foundation (AWEF) is proud to bring

this festival of award-winning films from the International Wildlife Film

Festival to Arizona! The International Wildlife Film Festival & Media

Center, located in Missoula, Montana was established in 1977 and is the

longest running event of its kind in the world.

In addition to films, look for children’s activities, displays, a silent

auction, Arizona wildlife, and more. Spend a few hours or the entire day!

Where: Cactus Shadows Fine Arts Center in Cave Creek, 33606 N. 60th

Street, Scottsdale AZ 85266

When: Saturday, April 9th from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Ticket prices: $5 for children ages 3-12 and seniors age 60 and over, $8

for adults.

Visit www.arizonawildlifeeducationfoundation.org/ for the schedule of

films and activities (on or before April 1st.) Bring this flyer to receive $1

off admission (up to four people per flyer). Code: EXPO

Time Film Notes

1. 10:30 -11:25 A Brother Returns Return of the condor to AZ

2. 11:30 – 11:45 Wildlife at the Brink NA Model – chapter 1

3. 11:50 – 12:00 Verde River SRP production

4. 12:05 – 12:30 Wetlands & Wonder + Desert Birds 2 “shorts”

5. 12:35 – 1:00 Storytelling by Cat Tales

6. 1:05 – 1:30 AZ Falconer’s Association presentation

7. 1:35 – 1:55 A Very Wet Winter AZGFD production

8. 2:00 – 2:20 Turning the Tides NA Model – chapter 2

9. 2:25 – 2:40 Postcards from the Parks AZ State Parks: Recreation

9. Conservation Areas, History of the System

10.2:50 – 3:20 Restoring Eden Human-wildland conflicting values

11.3:25 – 4:25 Lords of Nature

CONTACT INFORMATION:

We urge our readers to communicate to us cheers and even jeers (given

in good taste).

ARIZONA WILDLIFE FEDERATION P.O. BOX 51510 MESA, AZ 85208

(480)644-0077 www.azwildlife.org/Tags: Arizona, Arizona Wildlife

Federation, Conservation News, Conservation Projects, Sports Artist

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Are Hollow-Point Bullets IllegalFor Personal DefenseAPR 04, 2011 10:14A.M.

Are Hollow-Point Bullets Illegal For Personal Defense

Michigan Coalition For Responsible Gun Owners

Michigan --(Ammoland.com)- Q: Are hollow-point bullets illegal for

personal defense? What about laser sighting devices?

A: There is no statutory restriction on the type of ammo that you can

carry in your personal defense weapon. Nor is there any prohibition on

sighting devices. There may be some potential concerns about jury

perception if you ever have to use your gun in self-defense and find

yourself facing charges. (This is much less likely to occur at this point in

history than prior to the enactment of Public Act 311 of 2006 [MCL

780.951] which created presumptions that deadly force is appropriate

in certain situations and also created qualified immunity to those who

use force in legitimate self defense.)

There have been examples of prosecutors focusing on the hardware used

by defendants. They try to overcome the self-defense argument by

painting a picture of the armed citizen as blood-thirsty. In one particular

case in another state, the defendant used a certain brand of hollow-point

ammo that came in a box featuring a picture of a hawk or eagle talon. It

appears that the tactic was successful and contributed to the conviction

of an armed citizen who argued that he fired to save his life. I’m told that

the particular brand of ammo in question has changed it’s name and

packaging.

Are Hollow-Point Bullets Illegal For Personal Defense

Many law-enforcement agencies use hollow-point ammunition. There

are some famous brands that are well-known as “good guy” ammo, and a

prosecutor would have a hard time making the case that one who carries

the same ammo in his or her personal defense weapon is being

unreasonable. In my opinion, there is no reason not to carry effective

personal defense ammunition.

The same is true of laser sights in my opinion. The technology is mature,

widely available, and considered effective by tactical experts. From a

legal standpoint, the key is to make sure that any use of force is justified

by necessity and that you control your weapon. Insofar as a laser helps

with control, it seems to me that it is more likely to help a self-defense

shooter avoid liability than create perception issues in the event of a jury

trial.

I have personally recommended hollow-point ammo and laser sights to

family and friends, and will continue to do so.

On a related topic: I have run across examples of engraving on guns,

and more than one tattoo, that might lead to extra challenges for a

defense attorney. For example, engraving “Widowmaker” on your

personal defense gun, or “Make my day” on your arm is certainly bound

to give any jury member the impression that you are something less than

a responsible citizen who hopes to never face the necessity of shooting in

self defense.

This information is provided by The Law Offices of Steven W.

Dulan, PLC (www.stevenwdulan.com) This answer is

intended as general information and should not be relied

upon as legal advice for any specific situation or case. The

facts of each case vary and you should consult an attorney

whenever you have specific questions.

Did you Know? In the 4 years (1997-2000) prior to Michigan becoming

“shall-issue”, reported incidents of crime averaged 4,509 per 100,000

people per year. In the 4 years after, (2002-2005), reported incidents of

crime in Michigan fell 17% to an average of 3,717.

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About:

The Michigan Coalition for Responsible Gun Owners is a non-profit,

non-partisan organization. Formed from just eight people in 1996, we

now have thousands of members and numerous affiliated clubs across

the state. We’re growing larger and more effective every day.

Our mission statement is: “Promoting safe use and ownership of

firearms through education, litigation, and legislation” Visit:

www.mcrgo.org

Tags: Ammo, Ammunition News, Hollow Point, MCRGO, mcrgo.org,

Michigan Coalition For Responsible Gun Owners, Self Defense, Steve

Dulan

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Police Chiefs Add Their Supportfor Right to Carry LegislationAPR 04, 2011 10:06A.M.

Police Chiefs Add Their Support for Right to Carry Bill HB148

Big Blue Wall of Opposition Crumbles.

IllinoisCarry.com

Illinois --(Ammoland.com)- Supporters of Right to Carry legislation in

Illinois welcome the new support of the Illinois Association of Chiefs of

Police.

Leadership from the organization voted this past week to add their

support to Right to Carry bill HB148. Current text in the bill is

considered a place holder for new text which is expected to be amended

into the bill in the next few weeks.

HB148 now has the support of the Chiefs association, the Illinois Sheriffs

Association, and the Chicago Police Department’s Sheriff’s Union.

Please join us at IllinoisCarry.com for the ongoing discussions about the

bill and the support it is gaining as it makes its way through the

legislative process.

About:

The IllinoisCarry forum was started in April 2004. The idea was that

Illinois needed a central location to communicate ideas and information

regarding 2nd Amendment issues in Illinois. There are many

organizations in Illinois working to protect our 2nd Amendment Rights.

Working with these groups IllinoisCarry has become the central location

for information and Action Alerts. IllinoisCarry will not endorse political

candidates. We simply provide information so voters can make informed

decisions. Our goal is to join the other 48 states that allow their citizens

to carry concealed firearms. We encourage you to register on our forum

and join the fight for your 2nd Amendment Rights in Illinois. Visit

www.IllinoisCarry.com

Tags: Concealed Carry, Illinois Carry, IllinoisCarry.com, Right to Carry,

Self Defense

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Congressman Refuses AwardFrom Animal Rights Wackos atHSUSAPR 04, 2011 09:54A.M.

Congressman Refuses Award From Animal Rights Wackos at

HSUS

National Rifle Association

FAIRFAX, Va. --(Ammoland.com)- This week, U.S. Representative

Don Young (R-Alaska) refused an award from the Humane Society of the

United States. As we have frequently reported, despite their innocuous

sounding name, the HSUS is the most radical animal “rights”

organization in the country.

They are extremely anti-hunting and anti-gun.

According to a press release on Rep. Young’s official site, he was to

receive the award for his work on behalf of wildlife in 2010.

The release notes that HSUS takes credit for the good work done by local

humane societies, but does not own, operate, or directly control a single

animal shelter in the entire country, despite a $100 million budget.

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“HSUS are hypocrites, plain and simple, and I will not join

them by accepting this award,” said Rep. Young, explaining

his refusal of the award.

“Local animal shelters and humane societies do excellent

work by caring for neglected and homeless animals, and

through their spaying and neutering programs. This

organization, however, has absolutely nothing to do with

animal welfare.

Instead they prey on the emotions of big-hearted Americans.

They flash images of abused animals on our television

screens to raise money that will eventually go to pay their

salaries and pensions, not to helping better the lives of these

animals. They run anti-hunting and anti-trapping

campaigns and are of the same cloth as PETA and other

extremist organizations. I can only guess that I was to

receive this award due to my support of the Wildlife Without

Borders program, which develops wildlife management and

conservation efforts to maintain global species diversity.

That program is true conservation; what this group wants

is preservation.

To accept this award would be supporting their

manipulative ways and misguided agenda, and I want no

part of that.”

Bravo, Congressman Young.

About:

Established in 1871, the National Rifle Association is America’s oldest

civil rights and sportsmen’s group. Four million members strong, NRA

continues its mission to uphold Second Amendment rights and to

advocate enforcement of existing laws against violent offenders to reduce

crime. The Association remains the nation’s leader in firearm education

and training for law-abiding gun owners, law enforcement and the

military. Visit: www.nra.org

Tags: Animal Extremists, Animal Rights Groups, Awards, Ecoterrorists,

HSUS, Vegans

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State Mandated Victimhood andYou – Perfect TogetherAPR 04, 2011 09:44A.M.

State Mandated Victimhood and You – Perfect Together

State Mandated Victimhood and You - Perfect Together!

National Rifle Association

FAIRFAX, Va. --(Ammoland.com)- This week’s “Outrage” comes to us

from the Garden State, where insult has literally been added to injury for

Mr. Jeffrey Muller.

This outrage was precipitated by an incredible case of mistaken identity.

According to a recent story on the NJ.com Star-Ledger Editorial Page,

Jeffrey Muller—a pet store owner from Sussex County, New

Jersey—happens to have the same name as an alleged New York power

broker.

Unfortunately for Mr. Muller, his namesake ran afoul of five men from

Missouri, apparently bilking them out of $500,000. The five thugs

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mistakenly targeted this Jeffrey Muller for revenge. They assaulted him,

shocked him with a stun gun, and kidnapped him, driving him from New

Jersey to Lake Ozark, Missouri. He was blindfolded, beaten and

threatened with death. Fortunately, he was finally able to escape and the

kidnappers were arrested.

Now back in New Jersey, Mr. Muller is understandably still shaken by

the experience and fears reprisal from relatives of his abductors. He

wants to protect himself, so he applied for a gun permit. He was denied.

Twice. And the reason given for the denial? The Superior Court judge

who ruled in the case said Mr. Muller provided “no proof of justifiable

need” to carry a firearm!

Let’s make this clear: Muller was severely beaten, electrically shocked,

abducted, held captive hundreds of miles from his home, threatened

with death, and now fears future reprisals.

And that demonstrates “no justifiable need?” That is

outrageous!

About:

Established in 1871, the National Rifle Association is America’s oldest

civil rights and sportsmen’s group. Four million members strong, NRA

continues its mission to uphold Second Amendment rights and to

advocate enforcement of existing laws against violent offenders to reduce

crime. The Association remains the nation’s leader in firearm education

and training for law-abiding gun owners, law enforcement and the

military. Visit: www.nra.org

Tags: Concealed Carry Laws, New Jersey, NRA, Self Defense

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Mexico’s Gun ProblemOriginating from SouthernBoarder Not USAAPR 04, 2011 09:36A.M.

Mexico’s Gun Problem Originating from Southern Boarder

Not USA

National Rifle Association

FAIRFAX, Va. --(Ammoland.com)- Blaming America for Mexico’s

problems has been something of a national pastime for Mexican

politicians for many years.

True to tradition, Mexican president Felipe Calderon has been blaming

Mexico’s astronomically high murder rate on Americans who buy drugs

and who sell guns, rather than on the Mexican drug cartels who commit

a vastly disproportionate share of those murders, and the historic

corruption in Mexico, from which the wicked cartels have spawned.

However, an article published by the Mexico City newspaper La Jornada

suggests that el Presidente might better serve the good people of his

country by looking to his southern border, instead of al norte.

As explained in English by the Latin American Herald Tribune, “The

most fearsome weapons wielded by Mexico’s drug cartels enter the

country from Central America, not the United States, according to U.S.

diplomatic cables disseminated by WikiLeaks and published on Tuesday

by La Jornada newspaper. Items such as grenades and rocket-launchers

are stolen from Central American armies and smuggled into Mexico via

neighboring Guatemala, the U.S. Embassy in Mexico City reported to

Washington.”

The article also refers to “Fast and Furious,” an element of the Bureau of

Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives’ “Project GunRunner”

operation that allegedly knowingly allowed more than 1,700 firearms to

be smuggled into Mexico from our country, including those that may

have been used to murder U.S. Border Patrol Agent Brian Terry in

December and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Special

Agent Jaime Zapata in February.

Increasingly, the question is who knew about the operation, and when.

President Obama has stated that neither he nor Attorney General Eric

Holder were aware of the scheme. Holder is said to have told his

subordinates that letting guns “walk” to Mexico is wrong and should not

be repeated. The McAllen, Tex., newspaper, The Monitor, quotes the

Mexican government as saying that it “did not have knowledge on an

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operation that included the controlled traffic of weapons in Mexican

territory,” and that “The Mexican government has not and will not give

any implied or formal authorization for this to happen.”

Meanwhile, Fox News reports that U.S. Rep. Darrell Issa (R-Calif.),

chairman of the House Committee on Oversight and Government

Reform, today issued a subpoena to the Justice Department demanding

that the BATFE respond to his March 16 request for information about

the operation, the deadline for which passed on Wednesday. Rep. Issa is

quoted as saying, “The unwillingness of this administration—most

specifically the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms—to answer

questions about this deadly serious matter is deeply troubling.”

CBS News similarly reported that “The Department of Justice and ATF

have missed repeated deadlines to turn over information and

documents” to Congress, and further noted that the investigation of

Project GunRunner may significantly delay hearings on President

Obama’s nomination of BATFE agent Andrew Traver, an activist gun

control supporter, to head the BATFE.

The BATFE has until April 13 to respond to Rep. Issa’s

subpoena. Stay tuned.

About:

Established in 1871, the National Rifle Association is America’s oldest

civil rights and sportsmen’s group. Four million members strong, NRA

continues its mission to uphold Second Amendment rights and to

advocate enforcement of existing laws against violent offenders to reduce

crime. The Association remains the nation’s leader in firearm education

and training for law-abiding gun owners, law enforcement and the

military. Visit: www.nra.org

Tags: Arms Trafficking, ATF, Gun Trafficking, Mexico, NRA, Project

Gunrunner

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