GunBanObama.com
It’s time for gun owners to take a closer look at just where Barack Obama stands on issues related to the Second Amendment. To that end, NRA-PVF has designed a new, comprehensive, and very informative Web site - GunBanObama.com - to serve as a resource for the facts on Barack Obama’s Second Amendment stance.
Joe Biden: The Voice Of Anti-Gun Experience: Last week, we highlighted the enormous differences between vice presidential nominees Sarah Palin (R) and Joe Biden (D). Most people are saying that Barack Obama chose Biden as his running mate to compensate for his own lack of experience. After all, Obama has been in the Senate since only 2005, while Biden has been a senator since 1973, when Obama was 11 years old. But few in the Senate have as much experience as Biden in attacking our Right to Keep and Bear Arms.
Open Mouth, Insert Foot, And Protest Too Much: He’s at it again, and he sounds like he’s getting desperate. As we reported in a story above, throughout this tumultuous election season Barack Obama has tried to hide behind vague statements of support for “sportsmen” or unfounded claims of general support for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms. He simply refuses to speak honestly about where he stands.
But every once in a while Barack slips up, and we get a glimpse of the anti-gunner behind the curtain. When we do, more and more we see a frantic Barack Obama who sees that the public is not buying his attempts to con them on his Second Amendment stance.
Bloomberg Anti-Gun Mayor Now A Felon: Kwame Kilpatrick, the now-former mayor of Detroit, and a member of New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s anti-gun coalition, “Mayors Against Illegal Guns,” pled guilty to felony charges of lying under oath and obstruction of justice, and pled no-contest to the charge of assaulting a police officer, on September 4th.
2008 Gun Rights Policy Conference: This year's Gun Rights Policy Conference (GRPC) will be held in Phoenix, Arizona, on September 26, 27, & 28, at the beautiful Sheraton Crescent hotel. The theme of this year’s conference is “Elect Freedom!”
Help Defend Your Gun Rights One Easy Click At A Time: We are excited to announce a revolutionary, yet simple tool that will allow you to stay connected to NRA-ILA and raise valuable contributions to defend our Second Amendment rights without spending a dime! You can make a difference by downloading and using the new NRA-ILA Toolbar.
New NRA T-Shirts Available NOW! We know that by now you’ve probably heard the Barack Obama “bitter” quote. Well, in addition to the new yard sign we designed, we’ve created a way for all of you “bitter” gun owners to wear your message to Obama and all of the other legislators seeking your vote this election season: A new "I'm a Bitter Gun Owner and I Vote!" T-shirt, and our re-designed “I’m the NRA and I Vote” T-shirt!
“I’m A Bitter Gun Owner And I Vote!” Yard Signs Available Now: We’ve created a new yard sign that will send a message from all of you “bitter” gun owners to Obama this election season with our own slogan: “I’m a Bitter Gun Owner and I Vote!”
STATE ROUNDUP (please click to see any updates on states not listed below.)
ARIZONA: The Forest Service has begun the process of revising the management plan for the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests. Apache-Sitgreaves is managed as a single forest and encompasses over 2 million acres in east-central Arizona. The latest update about the plan can be found at: http://www.fs.fed.us/r3/asnf/plan-revision/documents.shtml. The update includes information about upcoming public meetings in early September. The purpose of these meetings is to gather public input on desired conditions. Desired conditions are the foundation of the revised plan and “paint a picture” of what the forests look like and provide. A first draft of desired conditions is available for review and input on the website above. This plan will affect how recreation activities--including hunting, recreational shooting, and the use of motorized vehicles--are managed in the future. If you recreate in the Apache-Sitgreaves, it is important that you review the “desired conditions” and submit comments, as well as attend at least one of the public meetings next month.
KENTUCKY: Management Plan Being Written for Clarks River National Wildlife Refuge. The Fish and Wildlife Service has announced that it will begin writing a 15-year plan for the management of Clarks River National Wildlife Refuge. The Refuge is about 8,500 acres with an approved acquisition boundary of approximately 18,000 acres that extends along the East Fork of the Clarks River from just south of Benton, northwest to within five miles of Paducah. The federal agency is inviting the public to submit comments on how they want to see the Refuge managed in the future. Because hunting is allowed, it is important that hunters get involved in the planning process to ensure that hunting is protected and enhanced in future years. You may submit your comments to Tina Chouinard, Natural Resource Planner, at [email protected]. For further information, you may call 731-780-8208. The deadline for comments is October 14th.
MARYLAND: Baltimore City Council Violates Preemption, Passes Lost or Stolen Ordinance! On Monday, August 11, the Baltimore City Council approved legally questionable legislation that would force law-abiding gun owners to report the loss or theft of their firearm to the Baltimore City Police within 48 hours. Any person who violates this ordinance will be subject to a $250 fine. To view the ordinance, please click here. This past session, both the Maryland House Judiciary Committee and Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee defeated similar legislation (House Bill 880 and Senate Bill 585) put forward by the Baltimore delegation. Please contact Mayor Sheila Dixon TODAY and respectfully urge her veto this illegal attack on the Second Amendment. Mayor Dixon can be contacted by phone at (410) 396-3835, by fax at (410) 576-9425, or email [email protected].
NEVADA: Please Attend Nevada Sheriffs’ and Chiefs’ Concealed Carry Forum! The Nevada Sheriffs' and Chiefs' Association will be holding the second annual Nevada Carry Concealed Weapon (CCW) permit holders' Forum on Wednesday, September 10 from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Last year, hundreds of NRA members attended the meeting and were given an opportunity to provide much-needed input regarding the administration of the CCW permitting process. It is vital that the pro-gun community participate in this important forum - please take the time to show your support for Right-to-Carry in Nevada! For information on the location of the meeting and other ways that you can participate, please click here.
NEW JERSEY: Wall Township Seeking to Destroy New Jersey’s Hunting Heritage! In an attempt to further erode New Jersey’s rich hunting heritage, the Wall Township Committee passed on first reading an ordinance that will prohibit a person from having a loaded firearm or nocked arrow while within 650 feet of any building, school playground or municipal park. Current New Jersey statues set the limit at 450 feet. This 200-foot increase will dramatically impact your access to hunting and will encourage further restrictions in the future. On Wednesday, September 10 the ordinance will be considered for final passage. Please attend the Wall Township hearing and voice your opposition to this unnecessary and restrictive regulation. The hearing will begin at 7:30 p.m. at the Wall Township Municipal Building located at 2700 Allaire Road. If you are unable to attend, please call the Township Committee at (732) 449-8444 and respectfully urge the Committee to oppose this ordinance.
NEW YORK: New York Primary Elections, Tuesday, September 9! Tuesday, September 9 is Primary Election Day in the Empire State. Please be sure to vote Freedom First. For candidate ratings and endorsements, please call the NRA-ILA Grassroots Division at (800) 392-VOTE (8683) or visit www.NRAPVF.org. For more information about voting in New York, please click here.
RHODE ISLAND: Rhode Island Primary Elections, Tuesday, September 9! Tuesday, September 9 is Primary Election Day in Rhode Island. Please be sure to vote Freedom First. For candidate ratings and endorsements, please call the NRA-ILA Grassroots Division at (800) 392-VOTE (8683) or visit www.NRAPVF.org. For more information about voting in Rhode Island, please click here.
TENNESSEE: Williamson County Attacking Right-to-Carry! On Monday, September 8, the Williamson County Commission will hear an anti-gun proposal, Resolution No. 9-08-31. Resolution No. 9-08-31 attempts to impose new restrictions on law-abiding citizens’ right-to-carry in Williamson County. Resolution No. 9-08-31 would establish a policy prohibiting guns in all buildings owned and controlled by Williamson County and to direct signs providing notice be posted at the entrance ways of each building. Please click here to view the packet of September Resolutions. Resolution No. 9-08-31 can be found on Page 54 of 57. This proposal will require a Majority (13 of 24 Commissioners) to pass or fail. Please attend this meeting at 7:00 P.M. on Monday, September 8 in the auditorium of the Williamson County Administrative Building, located at 1320 West Main Street in Franklin, to show your opposition to this attack on right-to-carry. If you are unable to attend, please contact your County Commissioner in opposition of Resolution No. 9-08-31. Contact information can be found by clicking here.
VIRGINIA: Public Encouraged to Provide Comment Regarding Hunting with Hounds! Hunting deer, bear, fox and other game animals with hounds has been a centuries-old tradition in the Commonwealth of Virginia. With the exploding population and the associated fragmentation of land into smaller and smaller parcels, complaints submitted to the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries (VDGIF) have increased with each passing year. Because of this, VDGIF established the Stakeholder Advisory Committee for the Hunting with Hounds in Virginia to make recommendations related to the future regulation of hunting with hounds. The Committee recommendations are now available for public comment until September 12. The document containing all of the Committee’s recommendations can be viewed by clicking here and hard copies can be requested by calling (540) 231-0961. It is critical that the hunting community actively participate in this process in order to ensure a bright future for our hunting heritage. Please send comments to the committee urging them protect your hunting heritage. To submit comments please click here.
WISCONSIN: Wisconsin Primary Elections, Tuesday, September 9! Tuesday, September 9 is Primary Election Day in the Badger State. Please be sure to vote Freedom First. For candidate ratings and endorsements, please call the NRA-ILA Grassroots Division at (800) 392-VOTE (8683) or visit www.NRAPVF.org. For more information about voting in Wisconsin, please click here.
