THE MOST SWEEPING GUN BAN EVER INTRODUCED IN CONGRESS;
McCarthy Bill Bans Millions More Guns Than The Clinton Gun Ban
On Feb. 14, 2007, Representative Carolyn McCarthy (D-N.Y.) introduced H.R. 1022, a bill with the stated purpose, “to reauthorize the assault weapons ban, and for other purposes.” Please be sure to contact your U.S. Representative and urge him or her to oppose H.R. 1022! You can call your U.S. Representative at (202) 225-3121.
CPAC 2007 NRA Members are invited to attend CPAC 2007, the 34th Annual Conservative Political Action Conference, March 1 – 3, 2007. For additional information, or to register for the conference, please call (703) 836-8602, or visit CPAC online at www.cpac.org
SECOND GRASSROOTS EVENT PLANNED FOR ST. LOUIS The NRA-ILA Grassroots Division is holding a Grassroots Workshop Friday, April 13 and "In Their Own Words" on Saturday, April 14.
FEDS CONSIDER REMOVING WOLVES FROM ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT The federal government is holding hearings to obtain public comments regarding the delisting of Rocky Mountain wolves from the Endangered Species Act (ESA). It is critical that sportsmen attend the hearings in order to counter the emotional claims of anti-hunting forces, who seem to believe that a species’ listing should be permanent. Please attend the hearings in your area and let your voice be heard!
FUTURE OF RECREATIONAL SHOOTING ON THE ARAPAHOE AND ROOSEVELT NATIONAL FORESTS UNDER REVIEW The Boulder Ranger District of the Araphoe and Roosevelt National Forests is conducting a planning process to determine how recreational shooting, dispersed camping, and campfires will be managed in the future. The District Ranger has now scheduled three public meetings to talk about solutions to the issues. For more information you may call the District Ranger's office at (303) 541-2500, or go to the website at: www.fs.fed.us/r2/arnf/projects/ea-projects/brd/ufc/index.shtml
PROPOSED LEAD BAN IN CALIFORNIA When it meets on March 2, the California Fish and Game Commission will consider amending the state’s hunting regulations for 2007-2010 to ban or limit the use of lead ammunition for hunting in the range of the California condor.
ARIZONA: Both versions of the "Emergency Powers" bills, SB 1258 carried by State Senator Jay Tibshraney (R-21), and HB 2458 by State Representative Russell Pearce (R-18), are moving forward in their respective chambers and are on the brink of an agreement between the NRA and Governor Janet Napolitano. Please continue to contact your legislators in support of SB 1258 and HB 2458 to ensure their passage by calling the Senate Info Desk at (602) 926-3559 or the House Info Desk at (602) 926-4221. Read more
ARKANSAS: Senate Joint Resolution 7 (SJR 7)-an NRA-backed Constitutional Amendment sponsored by State Senator Steve Faris (D-27) that would recognize hunting and fishing as constitutional rights--will soon be heard by the Senate and House Committees on State Agencies and Governmental Affairs. Read more
COLORADO: House Bill 1174, which would repeal the sunset review of the law enforcement database of carry permit holders is scheduled to be heard in the Senate Judiciary Committee in the coming days. Please contact the members of the Senate Judiciary Committee and respectfully urge them to oppose House Bill 1174. Read more
