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FFLGuard Adds Industry NFAGun Trust Lawyer DavidGoldmanJUL 27, 2011 05:17P.M.

FFLGuard Adds Industry NFA Gun Trust Lawyer David

Goldman

Co-operative legal program continues to expand to meet the demands

of the independent firearms retailer.

FFLGuard

New York City, NY --(Ammoland.com)- FFLGuard, a cooperative legal

program offered to Federal Firearms Licensees by The Chiafullo Group,

LLP (“the Group”), a law firm based in New Jersey, provides cost-

effective and specialized legal counsel to independent gun retailers in the

event of a Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco , Firearms and Explosives

(“BATFE”) compliance inspection, or in defense of civil litigation aimed

at scrutinizing the retailer’s business practices. FFLGuard has

experienced increased demand as the program has caught the attention

of clients across the nation who face similar legal obstacles in their

marketplaces.

Christopher Chiafullo, attorney and founder of the FFLGuard program,

currently serves as its National Coordinating Counsel and Director of

Special Operations. Chiafullo works with subject matter experts and

firearms-specific counsel to develop FFLGuard’s “Law Plus Guidelines”

and deliver the unique legal program nationwide, affording cost-effective

compliance solutions to over 200 FFL’s in 36 states. Chiafullo recently

asked attorney David Goldman, to join the FFLGuard program. He joins

a growing and impressive group of experts in FFLGuard’s Special

Operations Branch.

Mr. Goldman, founder of the Apple Law Firm of Jacksonville, FL, will

provide his National Firearms Act (“NFA”) Trust expertise to the

FFLGuard program. Specifically, FFLGuard will refer clients (and their

retail customers) to Mr. Goldman and his network of Gun Trust Lawyers

to utilize his expertise developing Gun Trusts for NFA firearms and

collectors of firearms in every state where FFLGuard has clients.

“NFA Trusts,” “Firearms Trusts,” “Title II Trusts,” and “Class 3 Trusts”

are all a specific type of legal instrument called “Revocable Living

Trusts,” that deal with the unique issues of owning,transferring, and

possessing Title II firearms (silencers, short barrel rifles and shotguns,

AOWs and machine guns).

When individuals purchase a Title II firearm sold by a Dealer with a

Class 3 SOT, the Chief Law Enforcement Officer of the city or county

where the individual resides is required to sign a document called a

Form 4. This sometimes leads to delay or disappointment. Yet

individuals can legally purchase and own a Title II firearms through a

NFA Trust, wherein the Trust (not the individual) actually purchases and

holds title to the restricted firearm or gun.

The NFA trust is not required to submit fingerprints nor seek the

approval of the local chief of police. Instead the federal government will

verify and investigate the application. Many individuals prefer the NFA

Trust over creating a corporation or LLC to do the same thing because

the NFA Trust is less expensive to operate, deals with issues of incapacity

and death, and provides greater privacy as to who owns the Class 3

firearms.

“The ability to assist current and prospective FFLGuard

clients with access to Mr. Goldman and his Gun Trust

Lawyers will help our clients sell more products under their

Class III License to qualified retail customers, while still

keeping in line with our ‘Law Plus Guideline’ philosophy,”

states Chiafullo. “We understand that the right to bear arms

is a constitutional right that is always ‘under fire’ by current

state and federal laws. Giving our FFLGuard clients better

legal tools to comply with state and federal laws is part of our

obligation to them, and aligning with David [Goldman] adds

the bonus feature of giving our clients a ‘value-added’ service

they can share with their customers.” Chiafullo added, “[if]

both our clients and their customers have better access to and

understanding of NFA Trusts, then it’s a win- win-win for the

industry, FFLGuard, and the Title II weapon-buying public.”

“This is the next step for our program as we continue to

provide superior legal counsel to the independent firearms

retailer,” Chiafullo said.

If retailers are interested in joining FFLGuard or would like additional

information on the FFLGuard program, please visit www.fflguard.com or

call 1-888-FFL-GRD1 (1-888-335-4731). Also, anyone can follow Mr.

Chiafullo on Twitter: @FFLGuard.

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Tags: Automatic Weapons, BATFE, FFL, FFLGuard.com, Firearms

Retailer Defense Fund, Gun Laws, Gun Lawyers, Gun Retailers, Gun

Trusts, NFA Firearms, Semi Auto, Transfer Dealers

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Safari Club InternationalChampions Access for HuntingBefore CongressJUL 27, 2011 05:08P.M.

Safari Club International Champions Access for Hunting

Before Congress

Safari Club Internationa

Washington, DC --(Ammoland.com)- On behalf of millions of

American sportsmen and women, Safari Club International’s (SCI)

Director of Hunter Advocacy, Melissa Simpson, testified yesterday before

the House Committee on Natural Resource’s subcommittee on National

Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.

Simpson provided testimony on H.R. 1581, the “Wilderness and

Roadless Area Release Act of 2011” on behalf of a sportsmen’s coalition

that included the National Rifle Association and the U.S. Sportsmen’s

Alliance.

“H.R. 1581 would help hunters who are being denied or

limited access to public lands administered by the Bureau of

Land Management and the U.S. Forest Service,” Simpson

says. “Currently, the Bureau and Forest Service are managing

nearly 43 million acres of public land under the prohibitions

of wilderness area study area policy, even though the agencies

have recommended to Congress that these areas are not

suitable for wilderness designation.”

The protectionist management by the two agencies severely restricts

hunter access to these lands by 1) failing to authorize roads and trails

that would help disabled and elderly hunters’ access hunting areas; 2)

prohibiting or limiting hunters from using carts for game retrieval and;

3) reducing hunters’ ability to access lands inaccessible by existing roads

and trails. Studies have shown that one of the biggest reasons for the

decline in hunting participation in recent years has been the lack of

access to hunting lands.

Despite opponents claims that H.R. 1581 would open affected lands to

oil, gas and timber development, testimony from high level officials of

the Obama Administration confirmed that, if released into multiple-use,

these lands would not immediately be available for development, but

would be afforded the safeguards under current land use plans and other

environmental regulations. Any changes would only occur during the

land use plan revision process after public and local input.

“We applaud Congress for taking the necessary steps forward

to follow the agencies recommendations and put these lands

into multiple-use. Unlike the current ‘one size fits all’

management of these lands, HR 1581 will allow for local

communities to determine what multiple-use management is

most appropriate and improve access for sportsmen.”

About SCI

Safari Club International – First For Hunters is the leader in protecting

the freedom to hunt and in promoting wildlife conservation worldwide.

SCI’s approximately 200 Chapters represent all 50 of the United States

as well as 106 other countries. SCI’s proactive leadership in a host of

cooperative wildlife conservation, outdoor education and humanitarian

programs, with the SCI Foundation and other conservation groups,

research institutions and government agencies, empowers sportsmen to

be contributing community members and participants in sound wildlife

management and conservation. Visit the home www.safariclub.org or

call (520) 620-1220 for more information. www.hunterdefensefund.org.

Becoming an SCI Member

Joining Safari Club International is the best way to be an advocate for

continuing our hunting heritage and supporting worldwide sustainable

use conservation, wildlife education and humanitarian services. JOIN

NOW: www.safariclub.org/Join.

Tags: Conservation Politics, Hunters Rights, Safari Club International,

SCI, Washington DC

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First Louisiana Department ofWildlife and Fisheries SummerCampJUL 27, 2011 05:03P.M.

20 Students Participate in First Louisiana Department of

Wildlife and Fisheries Summer Camp

Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries

Louisiana --(Ammoland.com)- The Louisiana Department of Wildlife

and Fisheries (LDWF) held their inaugural Summer Camp from July 18-

22 at the Waddill Outdoor Education Center in Baton Rouge for children

12 to 16 years old.

The camp was completely free of charge and participants were able to

receive their official LDWF boater and hunter education certifications.

The camp was split up between class room work and outdoor activities

that consisted of fishing and canoeing in the ponds at the Waddill

Outdoor Education Center, skeet shooting, air rifles, archery and casting

practice.

“The camp was a great success and well received by the kids

and their parents. The department will definitely sponsor

more camps for next summer since we had such a great

demand and response for this first one,” said LDWF

Secretary Robert Barham.

“Since most classes for boating and hunting education are

done in one day, this camp allowed for a lot of extra time

during the week for the kids to get hands on experience and

guidance on a number of outdoor activities.”

The camp was open to the first 20 children that registered who did not

already have a boater or hunter education certificate. The following kids

completed all five days of the camp and received their boating and

hunting education certifications:

Tyler Irvin, 12, of Gonzales; Jordan London, 12, of Baton Rouge; Taiylar

DeMoss, 12, of Baton Rouge; Devon Regira, 12, of Geismar; Darren

Ficklin, 12 of Geismar; Colton Strain, 12, of Clinton; Chance Truett, 13, of

Baton Rouge; Scott Sugasti, 13, of Barataria, Daniel Sant, 13, of Baton

Rouge, Cade Hood, 12, of Walker; Emma Gordon, 15, of Baton Rouge,

Jeffrey Ragusa, 13, of Gonzales; Alexander Williams, 12, of St. Gabriel;

Mac Prudhomme, 13, of Baton Rouge; David Johnson, 14, of Baton

Rouge; Jamey Jacocks, 16, of Geismar; Jacob Jacocks, 15, of Geismar;

Hunter Rube, 15, of Baton Rouge; and Cedric Brown Jr., 13, of

Thibodaux. Sari Sant, 15, of Baton Rouge, received her hunting

education certificate, but had to leave the camp early and missed the

boating education portion.

On the final day of the camp, LDWF held a skills challenge consisting of

skeet shooting, archery, canoeing obstacle course, fish identification test,

casting and fishing contests to determine which two campers would win

lifetime hunting and fishing licenses. The Louisiana Wildlife Agents

Association (LWAA) donated lifetime hunting and fishing license went to

Ficklin. Sugasti won the lifetime hunting and fishing license donated by

the Louisiana branch of the Coastal Conservation Association (CCA).

The LWAA and Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Foundation provided a

daily lunch free of charge for the five-day summer camp. Cabela’s in

Gonzales also donated a rod and reel combo set that each child received

to upon completion of the camp. CCA also had volunteers on site and

gave each student a CCA membership.

The boating education course is mandatory for anybody born after Jan.

1, 1984 to operate a motorboat in excess of 10 horsepower. The course

includes information on choosing a boat, classification, hulls, motors,

legal requirements and equipment requirements. The course also covers

many navigation rules and charts, trailering, sailboats, canoeing,

personal watercraft and more.

The hunter education course is mandatory for anyone born on or after

Sept. 1, 1969, who plans on purchasing a hunting license. The hunter

education curriculum includes sections on ethics and responsibility,

wildlife management, firearms and ammunition, safety in the field,

wildlife identification and wildlife conservation. The major objectives of

the hunter education programs are to reduce the number of hunting

accidents, improve the image of hunting through ethical and responsible

conduct and promote the shooting sports.

Tags: Hunter Education, LDWF, Louisiana, Youth Hunting

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Ron Paul Legislation ProtectsSchool Children from MassMurderersJUL 27, 2011 02:56P.M.

Congressman Ron Paul Introduces Legislation to Protect

School Children from Mass Murderers

Gun Owners of America

Washington, DC --(Ammoland.com)- Columbine. Virginia Tech. Fort

Hood.

What do all of these shootings have in common?

The answer is they all occurred in government facilities where the private

possession of firearms was prohibited.

In Washington, unconstitutional legislation is commonplace. But

sometimes unconstitutional laws can have deadly consequences. The so-

called “gun free school zones act,” written by radical anti-gun Senator

Heb Kohl, is one such law.

Slammed through in 1996 as an amendment to a giant last-minute must-

pass appropriations bill, the legislation disarmed school staff and other

adults – leaving elementary and secondary school children defenseless to

serial killers.

It also made it virtually impossible to drive your car down the street with

your gun inside without violating the law by creating a 1000-foot so-

called “gun-free zone” around every public and private school in the

country.

“Gun free,” that is, except for the criminals.

No one – including politicians, the police, or the individual citizen – can

predict where the next deranged serial killer will attack. And yet

politicians continue to create “criminal safe zones” such as schools,

churches, parks, restaurants that serve alcohol, etc., where the law-

abiding are disarmed.

The net impact of turning schools, in particular, into defenseless targets

for serial killers has been dramatic.

When many people over the age of 40 were growing up, ROTC students

would march up-and-down high school campuses with their semi-

automatic M1’s – and no one would think anything of it. Shooting clubs

on school grounds were also not uncommon.

But within a couple a years of the enactment of the Kohl amendment,

two disaffected teenagers walked into Columbine High School secure in

the knowledge that they would be the only ones in the school who were

armed.

And, of course, Columbine triggered a slew of copycat episodes – laying a

mounting string of innocent casualties at the feet of Herb Kohl and his

misbegotten legislation.

It’s time to say NO to criminal safe zones. And a great place to start is the

blatantly unconstitutional gun free school zones act.

Thankfully, Congressman Ron Paul (R-TX) agrees and has introduced

legislation to do just that.

Rep. Paul recently introduced the “Citizens Protection Act of 2011” (H.R.

2613), which will repeal the Kohl amendment and thus remove the

federally created criminal safety zones.

Rep. Paul is one of the few members of Congress who respects the

Constitution and who actually introduces legislation to restore

federalism. And, unlike some legislators, Paul has a history of forcing the

House to vote on his pro-gun proposals, thus putting other congressmen

on record.

GOA is proud to stand with Rep. Paul in the effort to repeal the

unconstitutional gun free zones law. For anyone who cares about liberty,

now is the time to work on getting the 218 votes we need to pass this

important piece of legislation.

ACTION: Contact you congressman. Urge him or her to cosponsor Ron

Paul’s Citizens Protection Act of 2011, H.R. 2613.

Gun Owners of America

8001 Forbes Place, Suite 102

Springfield, VA 22151

Phone: 703-321-8585

FAX: 703-321-8408

www.gunowners.org

About:

Gun Owners of America (GOA) is a non-profit lobbying organization

formed in 1975 to preserve and defend the Second Amendment rights of

gun owners. GOA sees firearms ownership as a freedom issue. `The only

no comprise gun lobby in Washington’ – Ron Paul

Tags: Gun Bills, Gun Free Zones, Gun Laws, Gun Politics, Gun Rights,

Gun Rights Champion, Ron Paul, Self Defense

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Campus Concealed CarryForum August 8th 2011JUL 27, 2011 02:49P.M.

SAF, SCCC Hosting ‘Supporting Campus Concealed Carry

Forum August 8th 2011

Second Amendment Foundation

BELLEVUE, WA --(Ammoland.com)- The Second Amendment

Foundation (SAF), in cooperation with Students for Concealed Carry on

Campus (SCCC), is hosting a forum “Supporting Concealed Carry on

Campus” on Monday, August 8th at the National Press Club in

Washington, D.C., Noon to 5 p.m.

The forum is free and open to the public.

This event will feature a Gun Free Zones debate between Colin Goddard

of the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence, and John Lott, author

of More Guns, Less Crime.

An academic panel that includes Prof. Nelson Lund (George Mason

University), Prof. Bob Cottrol (George Washington University) and Prof.

Joyce Lee Malcolm (George Mason University) is also on the program.

Another panel will discuss legislation supporting campus concealed

carry. This panel includes Texas State Sen. Jeff Wentworth, Wisconsin

Rep. Evan Wynn and Idaho Rep. Erik Simpson.

Also appearing is Attorney Alan Gura, who successfully argued the cases

of District of Columbia v. Heller and McDonald v. Chicago resulting in

U.S. Supreme Court rulings that struck down the handgun ban in

Washington, D.C. as a violation of the Second Amendment right to keep

and bear arms and the handgun ban in Chicago by incorporating the

Second Amendment to all fifty states through the Fourteenth

Amendment.

Student panels will discuss the campus concealed carry efforts as well as

personal experiences of self-defense and crime on college campuses.

Other speakers include SAF Founder Alan Gottlieb and Students for

Concealed Carry on Campus President Dan Crocker.

Tags: Alan Gottlieb, SAF, Second Amendment Foundation

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Dove Hunting Season Should BeJust Like The Good Old DaysJUL 27, 2011 02:40P.M.

Arizona Dove Hunting Season Should Be Just Like The Good

Old Days

1 million acres opened to hunting; 10 white-winged dove limits; all day

hunts.

Arizona Dove Hunting Season Should Be Just Like The Good Old Days

Arizona Game and Fish Department

PHOENIX, AZ – -(Ammoland.com)- Arizona Game and Fish has

turned back the hands-of-time for dove hunters, with the launching of

the new 2011-12 Arizona Dove and Band-tailed Pigeon regulations that

are now available online at www.azgfd.gov/dove.

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“For those of us with a little gray hair, the upcoming

September 1st dove season will feel like a hunt from the

olden’ days, now that we can once again hunt on much of the

open, undeveloped public lands within municipalities, such

as Phoenix,” said Rory Aikens, a public information officer

with the Arizona Game and Fish Department for the past two

decades.

A number of changes have been made to the dove regulations that have

removed many barriers to this Arizona hunting tradition, most notably:

• Hunting access re-opened to approximately a million acres of open

uninhabited lands within municipalities

• Daily bag limit increased for white-winged dove to 10 birds

• Hunting hours extended until sunset statewide

The increased access is a result of two recently revised state laws. Those

changes transferred the authority to regulate the use of firearms for the

take of wildlife within municipal boundaries to the Arizona Game and

Fish Commission.

Because of these changes, dove hunters will no longer have to drive long

distances to partake in this Arizona hunting tradition.

However, Game and Fish has taken a prudent approach in its

deployment of these shifted authorities and has closed hunting in many

well-defined, densely populated metro areas. The flip side of this for

dove hunters, especially those in the Phoenix metro area, is you will now

be able to easily determine where you can and cannot hunt doves.

The closed to hunting boundaries are well defined in the notes section of

the 2011-12 Arizona Dove and Band-tailed pigeon regulations. For the

Phoenix metropolitan area, there is a map showing where you can and

cannot hunt. The area is bounded by readily discernable roadways or

waterways, such as the Gila River, and is available at

www.azgfd.gov/dove.

At first glance, these regulations may seem more complicated than in

years past. However, with this one-stop resource comes some

complexities. Hunters need to thoroughly understand the notes section

before they go hunting.

“A perfect example are the lands along the Carefree Highway

corridor, between I-17 and US Route 60. These lands are

primarily wide-open desert, but they fall within the city limits

of Phoenix and Peoria. Before the law change, it was illegal to

discharge a firearm within city limits, making hunting in

these safe, open, unpopulated fringe areas also illegal – that

is no longer the case,” said Aikens.

In addition to the closed area descriptions, hunters are reminded of the

quarter-mile law, and while that is a minimum, responsible, ethical

hunters will find an area where there is plenty of open space in all

directions to hunt, in order to prevent any conflicts with other

recreationists or homeowners, and to have an enjoyable hunting

experience.

The early dove season opens on a Thursday this year, and runs from

Sept. 1-15, statewide, with a 10-bird daily bag limit of mourning or white-

winged dove. Printed copies of the dove regulations are anticipated to be

available the first week of August statewide at license dealers and Game

and Fish offices.

Dove hunters are reminded they will need a general hunting license and

an Arizona migratory bird stamp. Both are available online, at Game and

Fish offices and licensed dealers.

Overall, dove populations are doing well in Arizona. Many farms are

growing grains, including corn, which are excellent dove attractants.

Working a corridor in these areas will bode well for many hunters.

In addition, monsoonal rains have been adequate throughout the state

bringing much needed new growth to desert flora, another excellent dove

attractant. Finding a lone water tank in these newly opened desert areas

could also provide some fast wing shooting action.

In either case, success will come to those that scout their areas the

weekend before they go hunting, as much can happen between now and

that 3 a.m. wake up on opening day.

For more information about the recent law changes, the Phoenix metro

no hunting map, a PDF copy of the dove regulations, or to buy your

hunting license and dove stamp visit www.azgfd.gov/dove. Basic season

information, boundary description, and other field reference facts are

available for smartphone users at www.azgfd.gov/m.dove.

Looking To Try Dove Hunting?

The Arizona Game and Fish Department has teamed up with local

sportsmen-conservation organization to offer “how-to dove hunt” events

that are designed for kids and for first-time hunters. These events are a

great way to get a “hands on” experience hunting doves.

• Sept. 4-5, Juniors Dove Hunt – Robbins Butte Wildlife Area near

Buckeye – Game and Fish actively manages the land, and due to

the water corridor it is rich with mesquite trees, wildlife food crops,

and nesting habitat that attracts an abundance of dove (white-

winged and mourning) and other wildlife. Pancake breakfast

provided, hosted by the Chandler Rod and Gun Club, for details

visit www.azgfd.gov/dove.

• Sept. 10, First-time Hunters Dove Seminar and Hunt – East Valley

(Phoenix/Mesa/Chandler) – This is for first-time hunters for kids

and adults. A safety seminar will be held on Thursday, Sept. 9 at 7

p.m. and the hunt will be held on Saturday, Sept. 11 at 5 a.m. Some

loaner shotguns and ammunition are available. Hosted by the

Chandler Rod and Gun Club, contact David Carson at

dcarson@azgfd.gov.

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For a listing of other hunting events for youth and new hunters

throughout the season, visit www.azgfd.gov/outdoorskills.

Cooking Your Harvest

After the hunt, you will have harvested a game bird that provides a rich,

lean red meat, and when not overcooked it is superb in a number of

recipes. When the meat is filleted off the breastplate bone, it offers even

greater recipe adaptation. The type of seasonings and side dishes you

choose can customize these common methods listed below greatly:

• Kabobs (dove and veggies)

• Wrapped and stuffed (bacon and hot pepper are common)

• Grilled (hot and fast)

• Sauté (garlic, teriyaki, etc.)

• Diced in chili (slow cooked with tomato base)

Dove hunting is a deep-rooted family tradition. When done properly,

dove hunting is very safe, challenging, exciting, and provides a great

meal.

When the season is over, clean and oil your shotgun, but don’t put it back

into storage – the fall small game hunting season starts up Sept. 30, with

quail, squirrel and more.

To get the latest hunting news, sign up for the Arizona Game and Fish

Department’s e-news at www.azgfd.gov/signup and select Hunting

Highlights and Wildlife News.

Tags: AGFD, Arizona, Bird Hunting, Dove Hunting, Hunting News

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Michigan Iron IndustryMuseum to Host Civil WarEncampment Aug. 6 – 7 2011JUL 27, 2011 02:32P.M.

Michigan Iron Industry Museum to Host Civil War

Encampment Aug. 6 – 7 2011

The Michigan Iron Industry Museum will host a Civil War artillery

encampment on Saturday and Sunday, August 6 and 7 on the museum

grounds. Admission is free; donations are encouraged.

Michigan Department of Natural Resources

Michigan --(Ammoland.com)- Michigan Iron Industry Museum visitors

will be treated to the sights and sounds of the Civil War during “Iron Ore

and the Civil War,” a two-day event featuring re-enactors and musicians

on Aug. 6-7, the Department of Natural Resources announced today.

Civil War-related programs will combine a living-history encampment,

artillery and small arms demonstrations, period music, and children’s

games with the smell of black powder, wood fires and cornmeal Johnny

cakes.

“This is a family-fun event where people experience everyday

life of the Civil War and commemorate the 150th anniversary

of the War Between the States,” said museum educator Barry

James. “Museum guests will be able to enter the campsite

and interact with the costumed interpreters to learn about

soldiers’ pastimes, food and life during the mid-19th century.

Battery D, 1st Michigan Light Artillery, a living history group, will

recreate Civil War army life with artillery and small-arms drills, period

cooking and soldiers’ pastimes. The First Michigan Infantry assembled

for federal service in 1861, just two weeks after the fall of Fort Sumter

and the start of the war. At least 90,000 Michiganians enlisted, and

more than 14,000 died during the war.

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The state’s wartime contribution of not only manpower, but also iron ore

resources, was instrumental in helping to preserve the Union – a fact

President Abraham Lincoln is said to have recognized b y stating, “Thank

God for Michigan.”

In addition to the army life demonstration, the event will feature

children’s games and activities. The costumed youth of the museum’s

student auxiliary - “The Future Historians”- will play table games,

croquet, snap-apple, Blind Man’s Bluff and walk on stilts.

The documentary “Michigan in the Civil War” will be shown twice daily

in the museum auditorium. The film includes segments on Michigan’s

contribution to events such as the Underground Railroad, Fort Wayne,

Michigan Women in the War, Gettysburg, the capture of Jefferson Davis,

and many more. The 90-minute documentary will be shown at 1 and 3

p.m.

The museum entrance is located on US-41E, one mile west of Junction

M-35, in Negaunee Township. Admission is free, but donations are

encouraged.

The Michigan Iron Industry Museum is one of 11 nationally accredited

museums administered by the Michigan Historical Center, an agency

within the Department of Natural Resources (DNR). It overlooks the site

of the Carp River Forge, a pioneer industrial site listed on the National

Register of Historic Places. The museum is open daily from 9:30 a.m. to

4:30 p.m. For more information call 906-475-7857 or visit online at

www.michigan.gov/ironindustrymuseum.

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: Civil War, Civil War Reenactment, MDNR, Michigan

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Gun Safety for PersonalProtection & Concealed WeaponPermits CourseJUL 27, 2011 02:22P.M.

Gun Safety for Personal Protection & Concealed Weapon

Permits Course

Saturday, August 20th 2011

Montana Shooting Sports Association

Missoula, MT --(Ammoland.com)- A course entitled “Gun Safety for

Personal Protection and Concealed Weapon Permits” will be hosted in

Missoula by the Montana Shooting Sports Association and taught by

Gary Marbut on Saturday, August 20th.

This one-day course will focus on safe handling, storage and use of

handguns suitable for personal protection, selecting a personal firearm,

issues of personal protection, allowable use of lethal force, concealed

weapon permits, kids and gun safety, and shooting skills, and will

include both classroom and shooting range sessions.

Graduates will receive a credential qualifying application for a Montana

concealed weapon permit.

The class will begin at 9:00 AM, and finish about 4:00 PM. Class size is

limited to the first 20 registrants and preregistration and pre-class study

are required.

Tuition is $100 per student. Students should be 16 years or older. For

further information or to register, call 549-1252 or email

gary@marbut.com.

Gary Marbut, president

Montana Shooting Sports Association

www.mtssa.org

author, Gun Laws of Montana

www.mtpublish.com

About Montana Shooting Sports Association:

MSSA is the primary political advocate for Montana gun owners. Visit:

www.mtssa.org

Tags: Concealed Carry Weapons, Firearms Training, Gun Training,

Handgun Training, Montana, Montana Shooting Sports Association,

MSSA

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Summit Viper SD Tree Stand inRealtree AP CamoJUL 27, 2011 02:17P.M.

Summit Viper SD Tree Stand in Realtree AP Camo

Summit Viper SD Tree Stand

Summit Tree Stands

COLUMBUS, Georgia --(Ammoland.com)- Summit Treestand’s

lightest sit- and-climb stand, the Viper is its best all-round climber.

Available in Realtree AP, the Viper boasts a perfect balance of roominess,

comfort, features and light weight.

The versatile padded seat can be raised for bow hunting and lowered for

hunting with a gun and the solid front bar makes climbing easy and

works well as a gun rest.

Like all Summit climbers, Viper features the RapidClimb Stirrups,

QuickDraw, SummitLokt and DeadMetal technologies.

• Stand Weight: 20 lbs.

• Construction: Aluminum

• Tree Size: 8 – 20″ Diameter

• Seat Height: Adjustable

• Seat Size: (base) 18″ wide by 12″ long (backrest) 12″ wide by 20″

long

• Overall Size: 20″ wide by 36″ long

• Platform Area: 20″ wide by 28 3/4″ long

• Seat Frame Size: 19 3/4″ wide by 26 1/2″ long

• Weight Limit: 300 lbs.

The Viper retails for $279.99. For more information about the Viper SD,

and all of Summit Treestands’ new products, please visit

www.summitstands.com

Tags: Hunting Blinds, Hunting Gear, Realtree, Summit Tree Stands, Tree

Stands

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Win a 3 day Hunt with WildlifeEnergyJUL 27, 2011 02:03P.M.

Win a 3 day Hunt with Wildlife Energy

Wildlife Energy Drinks

Maurice, LA --(Ammoland.com)- The outdoor industry’s first energy

drink, Wildlife Energy Drink, has debuted the Wildlife Energy Hunt

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Giveaway.

Founded in 2007, Wildlife Beverage Company has been giving back to

the outdoor industry through sponsorships and donations to

conservation agencies, including the Coastal Conservation Association,

Delta Waterfowl, Ducks Unlimited, Pheasants Forever, National Wild

Turkey Federation, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation and Kids Hunting

for a Cure.

Without the support of Wildlife Energy’s customers and fans, these

contributions wouldn’t be possible. To thank their loyal customer base,

Wildlife Energy has decided to offer up a 3 day, 2 night, hunt at their

private hunting land in Mississippi.

Jay Davidson, President of Wildlife Beverage Company, shares his

enthusiasm about the company and promotion:

“Over four years ago when Wildlife Beverage Co. was

founded, we knew that we wanted to support wildlife

conservation and to promote hunting, fishing, and the

outdoor lifestyle, because it was a heritage that has been in

our family for generations and we want to help insure that it

will continue for generations to come. We are a small family

owned business with core family values. We are super excited

now about the opportunity to give back to the consumer as

well. It’s going to be a great time with good hunting and

incredible Cajun Cuisine…..Ca C’est Bon..”

Not only will the grand prize include a 3 day, 2 night hog hunt at Wildlife

Energy’s private hunt club, which includes necessary licenses, meal and

lodging, but the grand prize winner will also have the opportunity to

hunt and kick back with Wildlife Energy prostaffer Neal Rohrbach, the

host of the popular Outdoor Channel television show, Outdoor Channel

Outfitters.

To enter the contest or review the official rules, log on to

www.wildlifeenergy.com, or the Wildlife Energy Facebook Fan Page and

click on the Wildlife Energy Hunt Giveaway tab. Fans can also register in

person at the Arkansas Outdoors Expo, August 20-21 in Conway, AR, or

the Hunting, Fishing and Outdoor Expo in Douglas, GA on August 25-26.

The sweepstakes will run through September 30th, 2011.

About Wildlife Energy Drink

Wildlife Energy Drink was developed by sportsmen for sportsmen and is

dedicated to the American outdoor sportsman in every way, from its

distinctive outdoor-themed packaging and shotgun shell energy shots, to

its support of wildlife conservation projects and outdoor programs.

Wildlife Energy Drink is superior to any other energy drink on the

market when it comes to taste and performance-enhancing properties,

carefully formulated for times where extended endurance is needed.

From early-morning hunting adventures to late-night fishing

expeditions, Wildlife Energy Drink can increase your vigilance and

wakefulness, improving concentration and reaction speed.

For more information about the Wildlife Energy Hunt Giveaway, the

drinks and energy shots, or to become a distributor call or email 800-

311-3853, info@wildlifeenergy.com

Tags: Contests, Energy Drinks, Wildlife Energy Drinks

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Michigan Law CreatesMentored Youth HuntingSeasonJUL 27, 2011 01:53P.M.

New Michigan Law Creates Mentored Hunting for Youth for

2012 Season

Michigan Department of Natural Resources

Michigan --(Ammoland.com)- A new law recently signed by Michigan

Governor Rick Snyder will provide new hunting opportunities for youth

under the age of 10 by creating a mentored hunting program for the 2012

hunting season. The program is known as the Hunter Heritage Program.

“This is a great opportunity for Michigan’s youth,” said DNR

Director Rodney Stokes.

“Our youngsters can start hunting earlier with a safe

program, which can have a lifelong impact on their interest in

conservation and natural resources. Since becoming Director,

I made increasing participation in our hunting heritage one

of my top four priorities. This program will help us achieve

that goal.”

The new law provides hunting opportunities for youths under the age of

10 by allowing them to hunt in conjunction with the mentored youth

hunting program. The Natural Resources Commission (NRC) has been

charged with developing the program under the law.

The law also creates a mentored youth hunting license, which allows

mentored youths to participate in a wide variety of hunting opportunities

on a single license. Mentored youth hunting license holders will be able

to hunt deer, turkey, small game, trap fur-bearers and fish for all species

on this license.

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In the coming months, the NRC will engage both department staff and

external partners in developing the mentored youth hunting program,

with the objective of having the program start in the 2012 license year.

Under the new law:

• A parent or legal guardian of the minor child must apply for the

license on behalf of the child;

• A mentored youth hunting license will cost $7.50;

• The mentor, who must be at least 21 and possess a valid hunting

license, will need to accompany the youth at all times;

• At age 10 the youth will no longer be eligible for a mentored youth

hunting license, but will need to either take hunter safety and then

purchase a regular license, or hunt under an apprentice license for

up to two years.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions: Re -Hunter Heritage

Law/Mentored Youth Hunting Program

What does the new law do?

The law allows youths under the age of 10 to hunt with a mentor.

Mentored youths will be required to obtain a mentored youth hunting

license and hunt in conjunction with the mentored youth hunting

program, which is now being developed.

When does the program begin?

In the coming months, the NRC will engage with both department staff

and external partners in developing the mentored youth hunting

program, with the objective of having this program up and running for

the 2012 license year.

How much will a mentored youth hunt license cost?

The cost for a mentored youth license is $7.50. The fee was established

in the legislation that created the license.

What hunting privileges are provided under this license?

Resident small game, combination deer, spring and fall turkey, all-

species fishing, and resident fur harvesters.

What is the apprentice license?

The apprentice license is for anyone 10 years of age and older who has

not received hunter safety certification. An individual may hunt with an

apprentice license for two license years. A regular licensed hunter who is

21 years or older must accompany the apprentice license holder into the

field.

What license do I purchase once I receive my hunter safety

certification?

If you are 10 years of age or older with hunter safety certification, you

can purchase regular hunting licenses.

Tags: Families Afield, Michigan, Michigan Department of Natural

Resources, Youth Hunting

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6th Annual Gunsmith CareerFair Dates Set By BrownellsJUL 27, 2011 01:48P.M.

6th Annual Gunsmith Career Fair Dates Set By Brownells

Jerry Fisher with the students from Trinidad at Brownells 5th Annual

Gunsmith Career Fair

Brownells.com

Des Moines, Iowa – -(Ammoland.com)- Brownells has announced

that the 6th Annual Gunsmith Career Fair will be held April 27 and 28,

2012 at the Des Moines Marriott Downtown in Des Moines, Iowa.

The industry-exclusive event is expected to draw more than 175

attendees and 35 employers.

“The Gunsmith Career Fair is the place to network for

gunsmiths and the companies who employ them. It really is a

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must-attend event. Many pros from the Guilds are there and

they’re not afraid to share their secrets,” said Pete Brownell,

President of Brownells.

Seminars designed to assist new and experienced gunsmiths with their

career and business development are once again an integral part of the

event with many chances for hands-on discussions with guild members

and other industry professionals. Top companies in the firearm industry

and government agencies will once again be on hand to interview

attendees for positions at their businesses.

The schedule is set up to make it possible for attendees to network with

potential employers, fellow gunsmiths and exhibitors. Recent graduates,

working gunsmiths, soon-to-graduate gunsmithing students, gun shop

owners and other firearm-related businesses are all invited to attend, as

well as anyone interested in beginning a career in the gunsmithing

profession.

“We are absolutely delighted at the response we get from

everyone that attends the Career Fair,” commented Frank

Brownell, CEO of Brownells. “The seminars have fantastic

information and it’s great to see so many employers with jobs

to fill. 2012’s Career Fair is going to be even better than the

past events and we’re looking forward to hosting it,”

continued Brownell.

Those interested can sign up at www.gunsmithcareerfair.com ! Attendees

and exhibitors are urged to register and book rooms early. Those arriving

early will have a chance to tour the Brownells facility in Montezuma,

Iowa on Thursday, April 26, 2012.

About:

At Brownells Everything is Guaranteed period! Forever, 100%, with no

restocking fees. Brownells is the world’s largest supplier of firearm parts,

gunsmithing tools, reloading equipment and accessories. Stocking more

than 50,000 items, the company supplies armorers, gunsmiths, and

shooters worldwide. All of their products are backed by a 100%

satisfaction, unconditional, lifetime guarantee. For more information, or

to place an order, call 800-741-0015 or visit Brownells.com

Tags: Brownells, Brownells.com, Firearms Industry, Gun Industry,

Gunsmithcareerfair.com, Gunsmiths, Shooting Industry News, Shooting

Sports Jobs

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Canton Ohio Councilman Goeson Anti Concealed Carry RantAfter His Officers Caught onTapeJUL 27, 2011 11:41A.M.

Canton Ohio Councilman Goes on Anti Concealed Carry Rant

After His Officers Caught on Tape

AmmoLand Gun News

Canton, OH --(Ammoland.com)- After a video of Canton, OH police

officers threatening the life of a concealed carry permit holder went viral

and on national TV, an elected town council member went on this rant

against concealed carry and the right of people to defend themselves.

Is it any wonder that Police Officer conduct like that of Daniel Harless

can go “unnoticed” or maybe even encouraged with people like this

running the show in Canton, OH?

This is an excerpt from an interview on a radio show, WHLO 640 AM,

featuring Canton City Council President Alan Schulman.

Listen to the video above for his shocking response and leave us a

comment below on who is right and who is wrong?

Tags: Concealed Carry, Concealed Carry Laws, Ohio, Ohioans For

Concealed Carry, Only Ones, Restaurant Carry, Self Defense

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Memorialize Your Loved Onewith Holy Smoke AmmunitionJUL 27, 2011 11:25A.M.

Memorialize Your Loved One with Holy Smoke Ammunition

Holly Smoke

Mobile, Ala --(Ammoland.com)- You want to plan your loved one’s

final arrangements in a way that not only celebrate his or her life but also

reflect that person’s passions and interests.

Holy Smoke LLC can help you honor the deceased outdoors person with

a unique memorial that commemorates his or her love for shooting

sports.

Have your loved one’s cremated ash placed in live ammunition so you

can share one more round of clay targets, one last bird hunt or one last

stalk hunt. Simply tell the folks at Holy Smoke what type of hunting or

shooting the descendent practiced, and they can help you decide what

will best suit your needs.

Holy Smoke was started by two state law enforcement officers, Clem

Parnell and Thad Holmes, who realized there was a need for an

individual’s choice in how his or her life could be remembered or

honored.

“What better way to be remembered than in a celebration of a

life well spent?” Parnell asks.

“We provide an ideal means for showing your love and

respect for the deceased sportsman or woman. Not to

mention, our services cost a fraction of what most funeral

burial services cost, and they’re more ecologically friendly

than most of the current funeral interment methods.”

Memorialize Your Loved One with Holy Smoke Ammunition

Once the caliber, gauge and other ammunition parameters have been

selected, you (by way of your funeral service provider) will send

approximately one pound of the decedent’s ash to Holy Smokes.

Upon receiving the ash, the professional and reverent staff will place a

measured portion of ash into each shotshell or cartridge. For example,

one pound of ash is enough to produce 250 shotshells (one case).

You will be shipped the finished ammunition, boxed in available labeled

ammunition boxes. Mantle-worthy wooden carriers with engraved name

plates are also available. Your return shipment will also include any

unused ash in a separate, labeled container.

“We provide compassionate personal service, exceptional

quality and a truly unique memorial,” Parnell says.

For more information, check out www.myholysmoke.com.

Tags: Ammo, Ammunition News, Holy Smoke

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New Management at KnesekGunsJUL 27, 2011 11:14A.M.

New Management at Knesek Guns

Knesek Guns, Inc

Van Buren, AR --(Ammoland.com)- Knesek Guns, Inc. (KGI), a

leading firearms distribution company based in Van Buren, Arkansas has

announced the creation of a new management structure which is

designed to expand upon its current core strengths as a global firearms,

munitions and defense articles company.

Effective July 25, 2011, Mr. Tyler Barham has been placed in the position

of Director of Operations of KGI. Mr. Barham’s appointment as Director

of Operations is the cornerstone of a management realignment at KGI

that will focus the company on future growth and expansion to serve

clients worldwide.

KGI hopes to welcome new customers as well as continue to build upon

its relationships with current clientele. Currently, KGI serves a variety of

entities ranging from individual consumers to an established network of

dealers, distributors and government facilities.

During the past 9 years, KGI has grown into a dynamic and innovative

company in the defense article field.

“As Director of Operations, Tyler will bring a new vision to

guide KGI in the years ahead as well as assist in the

maintenance of our leadership in the ever-changing firearms

industry” said Max Rodriguez, director of Business

Development for KGI.

Prior to his selection as KGI’s Director of Operations, Barham spent the

past six years managing several locations within the communications

field and more recently has begun his own practice as a private

consultant. The realigned senior management team includes leaders of

KGI’s functional service teams that focus on specific client sectors.

KGI was founded in April of 2003 by Mr. Larry R. Knesek, to serve

clients as a premier international distributor of fine firearms. Mr. Knesek

owns, operates, and consults several companies in various fields

worldwide. Visit: www.knesekguns.com

Tags: Gun Retailers, Gun Shops, KGI, Knesek Guns, Shooting Industry

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Genetic Testing RevealsMountain Lion Killed inConnecticut Originated in SouthDakotaJUL 27, 2011 10:22A.M.

Genetic Testing Reveals Mountain Lion Killed in Connecticut

Originated in South Dakota

Traveled to Conn. through Wis. And Minn, Tests also show Milford

animal was likely same one spotted in Greenwich.

Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection

Connecticut --(Ammoland.com)- The Connecticut Department of

Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) said today that results of

genetic tests show that the mountain lion killed in Milford, Conn. in June

made its way to the state from the Black Hills region of South Dakota

and is an animal whose movements were actually tracked and recorded

as it made its way through Minnesota and Wisconsin.

Genetic tests also show that it is likely that the mountain lion killed when

it was hit by a car June 11 on the Wilbur Cross Parkway in Milford was

the same one that had been seen earlier that month in Greenwich, Conn.

DEEP Commissioner Daniel C. Esty said, “The journey of this

mountain lion is a testament to the wonders of nature and the

tenacity and adaptability of this species. This mountain lion

traveled a distance of more than 1,500 miles from its original

home in South Dakota – representing one of the longest

movements ever recorded for a land mammal and nearly

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double the distance ever recorded for a dispersing mountain

lion.”

“The confirmation of a wild mountain lion in our state was

the first recorded in more than 100 years,” Commissioner

Esty said. “This is the first evidence of a mountain lion

making its way to Connecticut from western states and there

is still no evidence indicating that there is a native population

of mountain lions in Connecticut.”

Link to South Dakota Population and Animal Tracked through

Wisconsin and Minnesota

The genetic tests reveal information about the mountain lion’s origin and

travels were conducted by the United States Department of Agriculture’s

Forest Service Wildlife Genetics Laboratory in Missoula, Montana. DNA

tests show that tissue from the Milford mountain lion matches the

genetic structure of the mountain lion population in the Black Hills

region of South Dakota.

The Forest Service lab also compared the Milford mountain lion’s DNA

to DNA samples collected from individual animals occurring outside of

the core South Dakota population. This led to a match with DNA

collected from an animal whose movements were tracked in Minnesota

and Wisconsin from late 2009 through early 2010. DNA from the

Connecticut specimen exactly matched DNA collected from an individual

mountain lion at one site in Minnesota and three sites in Wisconsin.

The Midwestern DNA samples were obtained by collecting scat

(droppings), blood and hair found while snow tracking the mountain lion

at locations where sightings of the animal were confirmed. In addition, at

least a half dozen confirmed sightings of a mountain lion in Minnesota,

Wisconsin and Michigan are believed to be of the same animal. The

distance between the first documentation in Minnesota and the spot

where the animal was killed by a vehicle is nearly 1,000 miles and is

nearly double the longest distance previously recorded for a dispersing

mountain lion.

Dispersal is a normal behavior of young male mountain lions searching

for females but they seldom travel more than 100 miles.

The path of the mountain lion led Wisconsin biologists to dub the male

cat the “St. Croix Mountain lion,” after the first county where a

confirmed sighting of it occurred.

Link Between Milford Mountain Lion and Animal Scene in Greenwich,

Conn.

There were sightings of an animal that was believed to be a mountain

lion in Greenwich, Conn. in early June. The last verified sighting was

June 5, at the Brunswick School there. A scat sample at that location was

taken by the Greenwich Police Department and sent out for testing.

Genetic tests performed by the U.S. Forest Service Wildlife Genetic lab,

Missoula, Montana on this scat determined that it was from a mountain

lion and indicate it was from the animal killed in Milford.

DEEP is having additional tests conducted by a second lab to see if a

more definitive link can be established.

Results of Genetic Tests Substantiate Necropsy Findings

Results of genetic tests on the Milford mountain lion have substantiated

information and observations obtained through a detailed necropsy

performed by a veterinary pathologist from a United States Fish and

Wildlife Service (USFWS) forensics lab.

The necropsy, performed at DEEP’s Sessions Woods Wildlife Center,

Burlington, Conn., showed the young, lean, 140-pound male mountain

lion was not neutered or declawed – characteristics that seemed to

indicate it was not a captive animal that had escaped or been released.

The examination of the animal also showed it had no implanted micro

chips, which are commonly used in domestic animals. Porcupine quills

were also found in the animal’s subcutaneous tissue indicating it had

spent some time in the wild. Examination of the stomach contents,

tissues and parasites is continuing. It was estimated to be between two

and five years old but a more precise age is being determined by

microscopic analysis of an extracted tooth.

Labs Involved in Testing with DEEP

Personnel from several agencies have expended a great deal of time and

effort in investigating the mysterious appearance of this mountain lion in

Connecticut. These include the United States Fish and Wildlife Service,

USDA Forest Service’s Wildlife Genetics laboratory, Wisconsin

Department of Natural Resources , and the New York State Museum in

Albany.

Additional Comment from Commissioner Esty

“A wild mountain lion traveling through our state is certainly

an anomaly,” Commissioner Esty said. “It is, however, a

strong symbol of what we all hope for – that wilderness areas

and biological diversity can be preserved and protected.

Thankfully, through the hard work and dedication of

conservations, wildlife experts and everyone who cares about

our environment and natural resources our state and nation

have made great progress in achieving this goal.”

Background on Mountain Lion Siting in Connecticut

At approximately 1:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 11, 2011 DEEP was

notified by State Police – Troop I, of a collision between a motor vehicle

and a mountain lion Northbound on the Wilbur Cross Parkway in the

area of Exit 55 in Milford.

The animal was struck and killed by a 2006 Hyundai Tucson SUV. The

operator of the vehicle was uninjured.

DEEP had been working with the Town of Greenwich Police Department

to investigate prior sightings of a large cat in that town. Based on

photographs taken of the animal and other evidence it appeared that the

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animal was a mountain lion. The last “credible sighting” in Greenwich

was June 5.

Tags: Big Game Hunting, Connecticut, Conservation News, Hunting

News, Mountain Lions

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Connecticut DEEP AnnouncesMountain Lion Killed on WilburCross Parkway Early SaturdayMorningJUL 27, 2011 10:17A.M.

Connecticut DEEP Announces Mountain Lion Killed on Wilbur

Cross Parkway Early Saturday Morning

Connecticut Mountain Lion

Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection

Connecticut --(Ammoland.com)- At approximately 1:00 a.m. on

Saturday, June 11, 2011, the Connecticut Department of Environmental

Protection (DEP) was notified by State Police – Troop I, of a collision

between a motor vehicle and a Mountain Lion Northbound in the area of

Exit 55 in Milford.

The operator of the involved vehicle was driving a 2006 Hyundai Tucson

SUV when it collided with the Mountain Lion. The Mountain Lion died

due to injuries sustained during the collision and the driver was

uninjured.

The 140-pound male Mountain Lion has been transferred to a DEP

facility for further examination. The large cat may be the one sighted in

Greenwich on Sunday, June 5.

The Connecticut DEP has been cooperating with the Town of Greenwich

Police Department to investigate recent sightings of a large cat in the

King Street area of Greenwich. Based on photographs taken of the

animal and other evidence it appeared that the animal was a Mountain

Lion. Mountain lions can travel long distances and may have found its

way to Milford.

There is no native population of mountain lions in Connecticut and the

eastern mountain lion has been declared extinct by the U.S. Fish and

Wildlife Service.

This incident is still under investigation by DEP EnCon Police, part of

which will be to determine if in fact the cat killed in the collision is the

same cat seen in Greenwich.

Tags: Big Game Hunting, Connecticut, Conservation News, Hunting

News, Mountain Lions

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Indiana 2nd AmendmentPatriots Saturday MeetingJUL 27, 2011 09:52A.M.

Indiana 2nd Amendment Patriots Saturday Meeting

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2ndamendmentpatriots.org

Indianapolis, IN --(Ammoland.com)- I just want to remind everyone

that our 2nd Amendment Patriot meeting will be this Saturday at 6 PM

at the West Side Sportsman’s Club. We will have a presentation from

fellow Patriot Janet.

Margie and I just got back from a trip across country to Ogden ,Utah and

all points in between, 3553 miles round trip. The destination was to see

the John Browning museum in Ogden. It was worth it and so was all the

landscape between here and there.

It was also another chance to check the pulse on folks in other parts of

the country. I got to tell you, there’s reason to take comfort and at the

same time to be concerned. I’ll talk a little about that at our meeting, too.

I’ve had a very busy summer accepting speaking engagements

throughout the state and across state lines. I love it.

Margie is asking folks to bring their favorite summer meal for the pot

luck dinner. Don’t forget soda pops and desserts. Thanks everybody.

We’ll see you on Saturday.

Jim and Margie

2nd Amendment Patriots

STAY UNITED

www.2ndamendmentpatriots.org

About:

The Second Amendment Patriots are a local group of citizens dedicated

to preserving the rights, freedoms, and civil liberties of every American

by educating the American public of the founding and history of this

country and its founding fathers by explaining the role, functions and

purpose of the U.S. Government; and by teaching the need and

importance of an armed American public, in order to allow for a more

prosperous and respectful country consisting of American citizens with a

pledge of allegiance to their country and who will at the same time, voice

their demand to take back the present overwhelming power of the U.S.

Government and deliver it into the hands of the people to which it

belongs. Visit: www.2ndamendmentpatriots.org

Tags: 2ndamendmentpatriots.org, Indiana, Pro Gun Groups, Second

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Countdown Begins for 2012Olympic GamesJUL 27, 2011 09:37A.M.

Countdown Begins for 2012 Olympic Games

USA Shooting

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.--(Ammoland.com)- July 27 marks the

one-year countdown to the opening of the 2012 Olympic Summer Games

in London, England.

Coming off of its success in Beijing, the USA Shooting Team has

continued momentum through successful World Cup seasons and

Olympic qualification, creating high expectations and much anticipation

for London.

Five members of the USA Shooting Team have already been nominated

to Team USA.

Kim Rhode leads the way for the 2012 U.S. Olympic Team as she enters

her fifth Olympic Games. Photo courtesy of the ISSF

In shotgun, Kim Rhode (El Monte, Calif.) was the first American athlete

nominated and will be competing in Women’s Skeet. Heading to London

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with four Olympic medals, Rhode is once again considered a medal

contender. With a podium finish in London, Rhode will become the first

American Olympian in an individual sport to win five medals in five

consecutive Olympic Games. Staff Sergeant Josh Richmond (Hillsgrove,

Pa.) of the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit will be shooting in Men’s

Double Trap next July, following deployment to Afghanistan this fall to

serve his country.

In rifle, two-time Olympic medalist Matt Emmons (Browns Mills, N.J.)

will be competing in his third Olympic Games in Men’s 50m Rifle Three

Position. Sergeant First Class Eric Uptagrafft (Phenix City, Ala.) will

represent the U.S. in his second Olympic Games in Men’s 50m Rifle

Prone. Finally, in Women’s 50m Rifle Three Position, Jamie Beyerle

(Lebanon, Pa.) will compete in her second Olympic Games.

To date the USA Shooting Team has secured 16 of 28 potential country

participation quotas for London and will compete for additional quotas

in the upcoming World Clay Target Championships and Pan American

Games later this year.

Over the next twelve months, U.S. shooters will compete in the U.S.

Olympic Trials to earn the final spots on Team USA. Show your support

for your USA Shooting Team athletes as they qualify for Team USA by

‘liking’ USA Shooting’s Facebook Page or by visiting

www.usashooting.org .

About USA Shooting:

USA Shooting, a 501c3 non-profit corporation, was chartered by the

United States Olympic Committee as the National Governing Body for

the sport of shooting in April 1995. USA Shooting’s mission is to prepare

American athletes to win Olympic medals, promote the shooting sports

throughout the U.S. and govern the conduct of international shooting in

the country. Check us out on the web at www.usashooting.org and on

Twitter at twitter.com/USAShooting.

Tags: Competition Shooters, Competitive Shooting News, ISSF, Kim

Rhode, Olympic Shooting, Shooting Teams, USA Shooting

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Gear Court: The good side ofEvil Roy Steel Reactive TargetsJUL 27, 2011 09:00A.M.

The good side of Evil Roy Steel Targets

Evil Roy Steel Targets

Women’s Outdoor News

Rolla, MO --(Ammoland.com)- Ladies, are you tired of going out to

shoot and have to keep changing targets?

Then I have the target for you. The Evil Roy Steel Reactive Targets from

Action Target.

They have a variety of different head options and will hold up to

thousands of hits with no damage. They come in two grades; one for

pistol and one for rifle calibers. With proper care, they will provide years

of reliable use. Action Target will warranty it for a period of one year for

faulty components or workmanship.

I recently had the opportunity to field test one of the rifle targets with my

.308 rifle. I used the 12” rifle target at 200 yards. It was great! I received

instant feedback on each hit, and I didn’t need to keep checking to see if I

made a good shot. My family was impressed with my shooting skills. All

they had to do was hear me hit the target. It was a thrill shooting at the

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steel target and getting the immediate feedback. The exciting part is, you

don’t have to walk down to look at your target to see how well you hit.

The stand folds up to less than 3-feet long, so you can take it anywhere

and carry it with ease. They are made with a certified 550 Brinell armor

steel target plate for maximum safety and durability. The heavy duty

target is suitable for rifles when used at appropriate distances of 100

yards and beyond. The angled target plate has no exposed bolts or

clamps for much safer shooting. No tools are required for assembly, use,

or storage. They come with a choice of 6″, 8″, 10″, or 12″ circular plate.

They also have cowboy action shapes to choose from.

They are available from GSS Competition LLC starting at $148, including

shipping.

It’s a good idea to check with your local gun range to make sure they

allow steel targets before taking it to the range.~Georgette Wood

For more gear reviews, visit the Gear Court at Women’s Outdoor

News.:www.womensoutdoornews.com/category/reviews/gear-court/

About:

The Women’s Outdoor News, aka The WON, delivers news, reviews and

stories about women in the outdoors. Born out of a desire to serve the

burgeoning outdoor market for women and to inspire as many women to

go outside as possible, The WON pops into email in-boxes, RSS feeds

and Twitter Feeds with updates during the work week.

Visit: www.Womensoutdoornews.com

Tags: Action Targets, Evil Roy Steel Reactive Targets, gear review,

Georgette Wood, GSS Competition, teamwon

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Oslo Lone Wolf Murders ShowCitizens Need GunsJUL 27, 2011 03:01A.M.

Oslo Lone Wolf Murders Show Citizens Need Guns

Gun Rights Policies with John Snyder

USA --(Ammoland.com)- The recent mass murder in Oslo, Norway

demonstrates that decent citizens need to be able to acquire and use

firearms for the defense of their lives and the lives of their loved ones.

When Anders Brevik allegedly murdered nearly 100 civilians, he used an

automatic firearm, according to a police reports, even though the civilian

acquisition and possession of such arms are prohibited in Norway, which

generally has restrictive firearms laws.

After the reports to police of the killing rampage, it took an hour and a

half for law enforcement officials to arrive at the scene. Brevik

apparently continued the killing spree until he ran out of ammunition.

What all this tells us is that the strict Norwegian gun control laws did not

prevent the mass murder. They did make it virtually impossible for a

prospective armed Norwegian legally to have the gun which he or she

could have used to take down the violent criminal perpetrator anytime

during the 90-minute horror.

Other incidents indicate the same truth about citizens and guns.

A couple of years ago, on November 11, 2009, Maj. Nidal Malik Hassan

allegedly killed 13 people at Fort Hood, Texas and wounded many others

before being stopped heroically by local police. Even though this

occurred at a military base, service men and women were prevented

from having the guns they could have used to stop Hassan because of a

Clinton-era policy preventing American military personnel from being

armed at bases in the United States.

On April 16, 2007, Seung-Hui Cho murdered 32 people and then himself

at Virginia Polytechnic Institute. Even though the Commonwealth of

Virginia has a law allowing individuals with a state-issued permit to

carry a concealed firearm, VA Tech policy prohibits professors and

students from carrying guns on campus even if they have such a permit.

The policy did not stop Cho, but it did prevent anyone from being able

legally to stop Cho.

Just last fall, the Al-Qaeda linked Internet magazine Inspire encouraged

lone wolf militant Islamist terrorists to go into restaurants in downtown

Washington, D.C. during the lunch hour, and fire away at diners in the

hopes of killing a number of people, including federal employees.

Washington, D.C. prohibits even law-abiding citizens from carrying

firearms. The powers-that-be there render law-abiding citizens

defenseless in the face of a potential mass-murdering terrorist.

Contrast these incidents with the January 16, 2002 incident at the

Appalachian Law School in Grundy, Virginia when two students with

guns stopped what could have been a mass murder when they tackled a

culprit after he had killed three people.

Consider, too, the October 1, 1997 incident in Pearl, Mississippi, when an

assistant principal at a high school went to his car, got his gun and shot

the murderer of two students.

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Recall the April 24, 1998 time in Edinboro, Pennsylvania when a

bystander pointed a shotgun at the murderer of a teacher when he

stopped to reload.

The message is clear. Gun laws do not stop mass murder. Citizens armed

with guns do. Guns save lives.

As a matter of fact, citizens with guns stop crime two and a half million

times a year, according to Professor Gary Kleck, Ph.D. of the School of

Criminology and Criminal Justice at Florida State University in

Tallahassee.

Fortunately, federal legislators are beginning to realize that guns can be

used to stop crime. Over 240 Congressmen have cosponsored H.R. 822,

the proposed National Right-to-Carry Reciprocity Act of 2011 by Rep.

Cliff Stearns (R-FL).

H.R. 822 would allow people with permits to carry concealed firearms

issued by a state to carry in other states. Sen. John Thune (R-SD) says

he’ll introduce a national reciprocity bill in the near future.

The word is getting around. Gun laws do not stop crime. Citizens with

guns do. Guns save lives. Support national right to carry reciprocity.

About John Snyder:

Named the Gun Dean by Human Events, “the senior rights activist in

Washington” by Shotgun News, a “champion of the right to self-defense”

by The Washington Times, and “dean of gun lobbyists” by The

Washington Post and The New York Times, John M. Snyder has spent 45

years as a proponent of the individual Second Amendment civil right to

keep and bear arms as a National Rifle Association editor, public affairs

director of the Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms,

treasurer of the Second Amendment Foundation, and founder of

www.GunRightsPolicies.org.

A former Jesuit seminarian, Snyder is founder/manager of Telum

Associates, LL.C., founder/chairman of the St. Gabriel Possenti Society,

Inc., a director of Council for America, and serves on the boards of the

National Association of Chiefs of Police and the American Federation of

Police & Concerned Citizens. He is also the author of the book Gun Saint.

Visit: www.GunRightsPolicies.org

Editorial Disclaimer: The opinions and views expressed above

do not necessarily reflect those of the staff, AmmoLand

Shooting Sports News, or other sponsors and partners. See the

Editorial-Review Process for more details.

Tags: Gun Free Zones, Gunrightspolicies.org, John Snyder, Self Defense

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