No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.10.5/404 - Release Date: 7/31/2006 NSSF On NYC-FFL Deal: The National Shooting Sports Federation has issued a statement on the deal made between the City of New York and two of the Georgia firearm dealers sued by the city. (According to the NSSF, the BATFE sounds like a pretty decent group of people.) http://releases.usnewswire.com/GetRelease.asp?id=70091 NYC's Statement: http://www.nyc.gov/portal/index.jsp?epi_menuItemID=c0935b9a57bb4ef3daf2f1c701c789a0&epi_menuID=13ecbf46556241d3daf2f1c701c789a0&epi_baseMenuID=27579af732d48f86a62fa24601c789a0&pageID=mayor_press_release&catID=1194&doc_name=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nyc.gov%2Fhtml%2Fom%2Fhtml%2F2006b%2Fpr273-06.html&cc=unused1978&rc=1194&ndi=1 --- Small Victory in New York State: A newly signed bill allows individuals aged 14 to 20 to receive instruction in shooting handguns. http://www.eisinc.com/release/storiesh/RPANYS.029.html --- Ohio State Fair Will Not Ban CCW: As the struggle continues over illegal CCW bans by some county fairs in Ohio, the state fair will not ban licensed carry in open areas. http://www.ohioccw.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3660&Itemid=83 --- Bob Taft, The GOP and the RKBA In Ohio: Buckeye Firearms Association offers some political analysis. http://www.buckeyefirearms.org/article3215.html --- What Part Of "Shall Not Be Infringed" Don't You Understand?: Laurel (MS) PDt Detective Michael Reaves is a supporter of the Second Amendment, which gives Americans the right to bear arms. But if it comes to the point he is looking down the barrel of an assault rifle, then his support naturally wavers... http://www.leadercall.com/homepage/local_story_213110202.html?keyword=leadpicturestory --- One Man's Fight For the Right To Carry In Illinois: Founding a Web-based organization called ICarry.org, a lawsuit he filed against Rock Valley College, and getting arrested twice in 10 months has catapulted Kranish into a somewhat prominent spotlight among Second Amendment activists in Illinois. http://www.rrstar.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060730/OPINION/107300009&SearchID=73252475152540 From His Website: http://www.icarry.org/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=246 An Unfriendly Editorial: http://www.rrstar.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060801/OPINION03/108010015 --- Why Invest In A Good Holster: Police said a gun fired after a church service Sunday when the owner hugged his granddaughter. Danny Newton was carrying his handgun in a holster at Trinity Baptist Church Sunday when the gun went off. When his 7-year-old granddaughter gave him a hug, she touched the butt of the gun, causing the gun to go off. http://www.local6.com/news/9608187/detail.html --- From California Rifle & Pistol Association: As a life member of the CRPA, I continue receiving their monthly magazine, despite my exodus from that state seven years ago. The August issue contains a useful tip for those who may not have an electronic home-alarm system but have a vehicle with a keyless remote device: "Put your car keys beside your bed at night. If you hear a noise outside your home or someone trying to get into your house, just press the panic button for your car. The alarm will be set off, and the horn will continue to sound until either you turn it off or the car battery dies." (Actually, I think most systems now have a time limit.) --- From GOA: A Clear Choice: Second Amendment Champion vs. Politician Who Treats Your Rights With Disdain Gun Owners of America Political Victory Fund E-Mail Alert 8001 Forbes Pl Suite 102 Springfield VA 22151 703-321-8585 http://www.gunowners.org August 1, 2006 Dear Friend of the Second Amendment, Our Second Amendment rights are at stake in the Republican primary in Michigan's 7th congressional district, and the choice is clear: Tim Walberg is a consistent defender of second amendment rights, while Congressman Joe Schwarz is not. The election is coming up soon, on August 8th, so please read on and act quickly. Tim Walberg vigorously defended our Second Amendment rights during his 16 years in the Michigan House of Representatives. He is an avid sportsman and understands the Second Amendment is a constitutionally protected individual right. Tim is the type of principled, bold fighter for gun owner rights that we need in Congress. Tim's opponent, Congressman Joe Schwarz is no friend of gun owners. Schwarz does not believe the Second Amendment is an individual right (Detroit Free Press, 7-5-02). Schwarz opposed Michigan's concealed-carry law and even called it "nuts" (MIRS, 8-31-02). Beyond opposing pro-Second Amendment legislation, Schwarz called gun owners "bubbas" (MIRS, 8-31-02) and described gun owners as "the foaming, salivating concealed weapons crew" (MIRS, 8-31-02). Joe Schwarz has brought his anti-gun philosophy to Congress. On June 28, Schwarz opposed a pro-gun amendment to repeal a mandatory trigger lock requirement. Gun Owners of America is dedicated to preserving and defending our Second Amendment rights. Firearms ownership is a freedom issue and Tim Walberg is the only consistent defender of freedom in this race. GOA-PVF proudly endorses Tim Walberg for Congress. However, one person alone cannot win an election, so please join me in supporting Walberg for Congress. This primary race is highly competitive, and the side that mobilizes best will win. The election is fast approaching. Your donation of $100, $75, $50, or $35 will go a long way in helping Tim reach out to undecided voters. Even if you don't live in Michigan, it is important that you help to elect this pro-gun champion. You can use the enclosed reply form and mail a contribution directly to the campaign at 6769 Teachout Road, Tipton, MI 49287. Even better since time is short, visit the special webform just for GOA supporters at http://www.walbergforcongress.com/goa/ to make an online contribution. GOA supporters have come through in the past. With your help, over 15 GOA-backed candidates won in the previous congressional elections. Now we have an opportunity to improve our numbers even more in this August 8th primary. By working together we will send Tim Walberg to Congress, where he will be a leader and trusted fighter for the Second Amendment rights of all Americans. Sincerely, Tim Macy Vice-Chairman P.S. If you live in the 7th Congressional District, please remember to vote in the August 8 Republican primary. Even if you live outside the district, Tim will be ardently representing your views in Washington. Please consider a generous contribution to the Walberg campaign using either the online form at http://www.walbergforcongress.com/goa/ or the mailing address below. *********************** GOA-PVF Reply Memo ************************* To: Walberg for Congress 6769 Teachout Road Tipton, MI 49287 From: Title/Name __________________________________________________________ Address______________________________________________________________ State/Zip____________________________________________________________ Phone # _____________________________________________________________ E-mail_______________________________________________________________ ___ Yes, I want to contribute to your campaign. 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