November 9, 2001
In this issue, read about NRA`s Election Day successes, a call to attend town hall meetings this weekend, thanks for Robert Novak keeping informed of anti-gun efforts, the indictment of an anti-gun mayor, a request to switch to our e-mail alert system, and updates for Arizona and New Mexico.
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November 2, 2001
In this week`s Alert, read about a Clinton appointee`s orchestrated recall of certain BB guns, AGS admits its target is all private transfers of firearms, Election Day in New Jersey and Virginia, a call for more co-sponsors for the federal reckless lawsuit preemption bill, the Florida Supreme Court rejects the Miami-Dade reckless lawsuit, an upcoming lecture on the Second Amendment, and alerts for New Mexico, New York, and Wisconsin.
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October 26, 2001
In this issue, read about the latest shameless actions by the anti-gun AGS, the continuing debate over the "demilitarization" of certain military surplus items, an attack on air guns by a Clinton appointee, an invitation to attend CPAC 2002, a call to switch from fax to e-mail for alerts, and alerts for Pennsylvania and Wisconsin.
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October 19, 2001
In this issue, read about the ruling on U.S. v. Emerson, an update on legislative activity on Capitol Hill, and alerts for California and North Carolina.
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October 12, 2001
In this issue, read about another crushing defeat for reckless lawsuits, the U.S. Senate approves the arming of pilots, keep the pressure up to prevent the forced "demilitarization" of lawfully owned firearms, a gun show ban gets struck down in Maryland, and alerts for California, New York, and Ohio.
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October 5, 2001
In this issue, read about Federal Legislation that could require military surplus firearms owned by law-abiding civilians to be rendered permanently inoperable, the Smith/Burns amendment that seeks to allow firearms in the cockpits of commercial aircraft, another shameless attempt by the AGS to exploit fear over terrorism, an anti-gun historian being forced to respond to critics of his "research," and more.
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September 28, 2001
In this issue, read about the shameless attempt by the anti-gun community to exploit the terrorist attacks of September 11 to promote attacks on gun shows, more problems for the gun-ban lobby formerly known as HCI, anti-personal protection groups abandoning an attempt to overturn Michigan`s new Right to Carry law at the ballot, and alerts for California and New Mexico.
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September 21, 2001
In this week`s alert, read about preparations for a response to last week`s terrorist attacks on America, another troubling report about Kmart, the 30th Anniversary of National Hunting & Fishing Day, and alerts for Arizona, California, Connecticut, and New Mexico.
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September 14, 2001
NRA expresses its grief for this week`s horrific acts of terrorism, and expresses its support for President Bush and the government of the United States of America.
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September 7, 2001
In this week`s FAX Alert, read about upcoming action in Congress regarding NICS and campaign finance "reform," the latest junk science promoted by the gun-ban lobby, two pro-gun stalwarts announce their retirement from the U.S. Senate, and alerts for New Mexico, New York, Ohio, and Washington.
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August 31, 2001
U.S. COURT OF APPEALS PUTS “FINAL NAIL IN COFFIN” OF HAMILTON V. ACCU-TEK
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit has continued the string of crushing defeats for reckless...
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August 24, 2001
In this week`s FAX Alert, read about NRA`s position on CARA, another call for public comment on NICS, and an alert for residents of the Albuquerque, New Mexico area.
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August 17, 2001
In this week`s FAX Alert, read about two more crushing judicial defeats for anti-gun extremists, the loss of pro-gun U.S. Representative Floyd Spence, a suggestion as to what you can do with your tax refund, and more.
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August 10, 2001
In this week`s FAX Alert, read about a crushing judicial defeat in California for the gun-ban lobby, the ABA siding with anti-gun extremists, another judicial defeat for anti-gunners in Arizona, a wrap-up of the UN`s recent anti-gun efforts, and more.
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August 3, 2001
In this week`s FAX Alert, read about Congress going on recess until September -- so try to meet with your elected officials while they`re in their home districts, the U.S. Senate rejects an anti-gun effort by Chuck Schumer, and a request for comments on reforming the National Instant Check System.
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July 27, 2001
In this week`s FAX Alert, read about the outcome of the recent UN Conference on "small arms," the latest efforts by the Bush Administration to return common sense to our government, another attempt by anti-gun extremists to invade the privacy of law-abiding gun purchasers and attack AG John Ashcroft, and much more.
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July 20, 2001
Read about the latest attack on AG John Ashcroft and law-abiding gun purchasers, an update from the UN, "animal rights" extremists` new attack on hunting, good news about Lowe`s, and more.
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July 13, 2001
CORRECTION - The "Brown Bag" lunch with U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.) and Kmart employees in Troy, Mich., is on Monday, July 16, not Wednesday as we first reported.
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July 6, 2001
BRADY BUNCH CONTINUES ATTACKS ON ASHCROFTIn what might best be considered ironic absurdity, the gun-ban lobby formerly known as HCI filed an ethics complaint against U.S. Attorney General...
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June 29, 2001
SUPREME COURT REMAINS SILENT ON CLINTON/RENO REGISTRATION SCHEME—ASHCROFT DOES NOT
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June 22, 2001
Dr. Richard Corlin, the American Medical Association`s (AMA) new President, has decided the nation`s most well-known doctor`s group should openly admit that it has expanded its scope to include political activism in the firearm debate.
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June 15, 2001
THE NAME MAY CHANGE,
BUT THE GOALS REMAIN THE SAME
The gun-ban lobby formerly known as HCI made its name change official last night at its "National Tribute to Jim and Sarah Brady,"...
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June 8, 2001
VPC LAUNCHES SUIT AGAINST DOJ
The anti-gun extremists at the Violence Policy Center (VPC), an obscure group best known for its wild distortions of the truth and its call for a ban...
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June 4, 2001
The May 17 edition of The Herald-Mail, a newspaper in Hagerstown, Md., reported that a local car dealership ran into some difficulties with a gun turn-in program it was promoting. Hagerstown Ford had announced it would offer $1,000 toward the purchase of a new car to anyone who turned in a firearm to be destroyed. The three-day promotion was canceled, however, after pro-gun grassroots activists flooded the Ford dealership with their calls in opposition.
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May 25, 2001
AG ASHCROFT CONFIRMS SECOND AMENDMENT PROTECTS INDIVIDUAL RIGHT
Last Saturday, during the Meeting of Members at NRA`s 130th Annual Meetings & Exhibits in Kansas City, Mo., NRA-ILA...
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May 18, 2001
Since 1997, NRA has been steadily ascending Fortune magazine`s "Power 25," its listing of the most influential lobbying groups in America. This year, we reached the number one spot, displacing the AARP, which had held the top spot for years.
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May 11, 2001
Various news stories report that on Monday, President Bush will be in Philadelphia to unveil a new "national initiative" on Federal anti-crime efforts. Details of the President's proposal have not yet been made public, but the new initiative is expected to feature an expansion of the NRA-supported "Project Exile" prosecution model that provides for the vigorous enforcement of existing laws against violent criminals.
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May 4, 2001
As we mentioned in last week`s FAX Alert (and per the "Special" FAX Alert some of you in targeted states received on Tuesday), the anti-gunners are about to launch another attack on our Right to Keep and Bear Arms!
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April 27, 2001
Yesterday, the New York Court of Appeals joined the ever-growing list of courts that have rejected reckless lawsuits against gun makers by unanimously ruling that victims of firearm-related...
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April 20, 2001
Congress returns from its Easter District Work Period recess next week, and, as reported last week, the gun-ban extremists in D.C. are working feverishly to prepare for an all-out assault on gun shows.
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April 13, 2001
Congress is still on recess for its Easter District Work Period (House scheduled to return April 20, Senate scheduled to return April 22), so now is a good time to set up face-to-face meetings with your federal lawmakers at their district offices.
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April 6, 2001
The first city in the country to file a reckless lawsuit against gun makers has now become the first to lose at the state supreme court level.
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March 30, 2001
The U.S. Senate is scheduled to vote this Monday, April 2, on the collaborative effort of U.S. Senators John McCain (R-Ariz.) and Russ Feingold (D-Wis.) to "reform" the laws regulating the financing of political campaigns.
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March 23, 2001
The General Accounting Office (GAO) released a report on Wednesday that anti-gun lawmakers intended for use in supporting attacks on our Right to Keep and Bear Arms.
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March 16, 2001
After coming to grips with the fact that the extremist anti-gun agenda has been steadily losing its appeal with many politicians over the last few years, opponents of our Right to Keep and Bear Arms have been exploring ways to circumvent the legislative process to achieve their goals.
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March 2, 2001
This Sunday, March 4, "Dateline NBC" is scheduled to air "In the Line of Fire"—a story NBC describes as an "in-depth look at guns and young people in the United States." If past is prelude, however, the pro-freedom community should expect the "in-depth look" to be rife with anti-Second Amendment bias. NBC has a long history of exhibiting a clear anti-gun perspective in its news programs—a fact supported by studies from the Media Research Center (MRC)—and we should be prepared for no less this Sunday. We understand the story will close with a debate between U.S. Representative Carolyn McCarthy (D-N.Y.)—an extremely vocal anti-gun extremist—and U.S. Representative Roscoe Bartlett (R-Md.)—a staunch defender of our Right to Keep and Bear Arms. Don`t be surprised if McCarthy begins to sound like a spokesman for HCI, as the Representative is one of the gun-ban lobby`s most ardent supporters.
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February 23, 2001
Last week, we told you about a new anti-gun outfit operating under the name Americans for Gun Safety. This week, we learned that Handgun Control, Inc. (HCI), may be changing its name in what appears to be a desperate attempt to improve its image with mainstream America. According to the February 26 issue of Newsweek, the new name will probably include a reference to Jim and Sarah Brady, who have been the public faces of HCI since the late 1980s. HCI board members privately voted for the name change because, according to insiders, some felt the term "handgun control" was "too far to the political left." This will be the second name change for HCI, which was first formed in 1974 as the National Council to Control Handguns (NCCH).
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February 16, 2001
Right to Keep and Bear Arms was fired by one of the newer groups to enter the fray—the fledgling anti-gun organization, "Americans for Gun Safety" (AGS). The organization, which refers to itself as a "centrist, non-partisan group," was launched last year with heavy funding from billionaire Andrew J. McKelvey of Monster.com, and has begun running ads that renew the attack on gun shows. And while the ads claim the group recognizes "the right to own a gun," the truth is, AGS is nothing more than a rehash of many of the existing anti-gun organizations.
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February 9, 2001
On Wednesday, U.S. Attorney General John Ashcroft appeared on CNN`s "Larry King Live," and spoke of his support of enforcing existing laws against violent criminals who misuse firearms, rather than passing new "gun control" laws. Ashcroft told King, "I think we`ve got enough laws on the books. I think what we need is tougher enforcement." This appearance was the first opportunity for the Attorney General to make public statements since he was confirmed by the U.S. Senate last week, after one of the most contentious confirmation battles the Senate has ever seen.
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February 2, 2001
The partisan, special-interest led attacks on two of President Bush`s cabinet nominees fell well short of their objectives when Gale Norton was confirmed as Secretary of the Interior on Tuesday, and John Ashcroft was confirmed as Attorney General on Thursday. Ashcroft`s confirmation was the last one needed to complete Bush`s cabinet. Norton withstood attacks from radical "environmentalist" groups and the NAACP and AFL-CIO (a strange mix of allies, whose only apparent unifying issue is they supported Al Gore`s losing bid for the Presidency), and was confirmed on a 75 - 24 vote. Those voting against Norton were all Democrats.
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