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Vol. 5 No. 7 February 23, 2004
Vote Days Away in Senate .... Does your Senator support this common-sense measure to protect American jobs? Find out with a click here. Download a copy of the bill from the Web site at http://heritagefund.org.
LEGISLATION TO PREVENT
'JUNK LAWSUITS'
HEADING FOR ACTION
Debate May Start Wednesday . . . The Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act appears ready for Senate debate as soon as Wednesday of this week, with a vote to follow shortly thereafter. An impressive coalition of Democrats and Republicans, labor union members, businesses related to firearms and those who fear their industry could be the next target of this crushing abuse of our legal system have joined to support S. 659. But there is still more to be done. Download letters of support at http://www.heritagefund.org to see all the reasons for supporting this important legislation. Companies large and small with an interest in preventing the financial destruction of lawful firms selling non-defective products in a highly-regulated industry are rallying to encourage customers and employees to urge their Senators to vote for the bill. For example, gunleather giant Bianchi and Smart Carry, a concealed carry holster manufacturer, both have added a link that will let visitors to their Web sites contact Congress immediately. So has Hodgdon, on every page listing loading data for its powders. Instructions for Webmasters who want to support the industry that supports their jobs can be found on the Hunting and Shooting Sports Heritage Fund site. NSSF is also asking almost 3,000 newspaper and magazine writers who cover the outdoors industry to propose that their publication run a guest editorial explaining the firearms industry's position on the bill. Read our message to them on NSSF's Web site. If you haven't contacted your Senators yet to let them know that American jobs and the country's free enterprise system need their support, please do so immediately by clicking on the links at the bottom of this message, or by calling the Capitol switchboard at (202) 224-3121 as soon as possible.
SHOT SHOW FINAL TALLY . . . Reconciled figures from the just-ended 2004 SHOT Show reveal the strongest attendance in five years, a total of 33, 264 buyer-attendees, exhibitors, press and guests-of-show. That's an increase of about ten percent from the first-reported 30,701 who were reported to have taken part. Buyers who did not check-in, but whose badge bar codes were later scanned for lead retrieval, make up the bulk of the previously uncounted attendees. Exhibitor badges issued on site also contributed to increased attendance figures and the number of media attendees, 993, remained the same.
BIG WEEK FOR PROJECT CHILDSAFE . . . The NSSF-developed Project ChildSafe program officially launched in four states last week - Arizona, Arkansas, Tennessee and Massachusetts. The program, supported by a $50 million grant administered by the U.S. Department of Justice, has now brought its message of safe and responsible gun ownership and storage to 8,935 communities in 35 states. Gov. Janet Napolitano, accompanied by Fish and Game Commissioner Don Turner, kicked off the program in Arizona; Lieutenant Governors Win Rockefeller and Kerry Healey did so in Arkansas and Massachusetts; and Commissioner of Safety Fred Phillips announced the program in Tennessee. U.S. Attorneys, law enforcement and industry representatives were also present at the press conferences. Looking ahead to March, South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana and Texas are slated to receive their firearm safety kits. A total of 6,614,035 gun locks kits have been distributed since Project ChildSafe began its nationwide tour last September. You can always find the latest program information at www.projectchildsafe.org.
COMMERCIALS ADDED . . . The second pair of four television commercials proven in test markets to dramatically increase traffic and sales at ranges and gun stores can be viewed on the NSSF Web site. A number of single shop owners and sporting goods chain stores signed up for the commercial campaign at the SHOT Show. There are still opportunities available for NSSF member retailers to get both the free production of customized commercials for their store and co-op dollars to help pay for the advertising. See all the commercials and read more about the program at the NSSF Web site.
CONTEST CLOSING . . .The March 1 deadline is rapidly approaching for the NSSF "Good Shots, Great Stories" Contest. It's all about rewarding writers and photographers whose stories depict the responsible, skilled and dedicated people participating in the shooting sports across America. Print, radio and television journalists from general-consumer and outdoor media are eligible to apply for up to $28,000 in prize money for stories about target shooting, hunting and archery. For more information, download the PDF file on the Media Information section of the NSSF web site http://www.nssf.org/media/downloads/04GSGS.pdf.
STILL ANOTHER SPORTING USE FOR SEMI-AUTOS . . . NRA's Light Rifle program is a great way to enter formal competition for shooters who don't want to generate great expenses. Light Rifle is a .22 rifle, bolt-action, lever-action, pump or semi-auto that's probably already safely stored in your closet at home. Mike Krei, deputy director of NRA's Competitive Shooting Division, notes " We see it as a way to introduce young people to competitive disciplines and to re-acquaint older shooters with match shooting. Above all, we see it as a safe and rewarding way to enjoy the shooting sports and to increase personal skill at the same time. Did I mention that we were excited?" Visit the NRA Web site for more information on the program or to obtain a free Light Rifle Brochure, call NRA's Competitive Shooting Division at 877-672-2000, x1450, or email compadmin@nrahq.org.
ENFORCING EXISTING LAWS
WASHINGTON AREA STING . . . Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) Washington, DC Field Division Special Agent in Charge (SAC) John P. Malone and Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) Chief Charles Ramsey announced the arrest of eighteen suspects in a two day period for Federal firearms and drug charges. The operations was the result of an 18-month ATF and MPD undercover investigation into firearms trafficking and violent crime in Washington, DC, Virginia and Maryland, using specially trained ATF undercover agents that successfully made "hand to hand" purchases of firearms and various forms of cocaine from the suspects. Over 30 firearms and approximately 1,500 grams of crack cocaine and over 200 grams of powdered cocaine were purchased during the undercover operation. SAC Malone stated: "This joint operation is step #1 of a long term commitment by ATF, MPD and other local law enforcement agencies in the region to reduce violent crime, particularly as it relates to firearms related crime."
CWD NEWS
ENZYME RESEARCH FOR PRION DESTRUCTION . . . Researchers at North Carolina State University are working with keratinase, an enzyme that appears to destroy the very durable prions linked to bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE), or "mad cow disease." What they learn may prove valuable in attacking the similar prions, or self-replicating proteins, believed to cause Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in deer and elk. Read about it at Science Daily's web site.
For the latest information about Chronic Wasting Disease, check the NSSF-supported CWD-Info Web site's News and Updates section.
AROUND THE STATES
INDIANA PROTECTS CRIME VICTIMS . . . A proposal in the legislature to protect gun owners from reckless lawsuits means gun owners could not be sued for injuries or deaths caused if their firearm is stolen. After facing stiff opposition, Sen. Robert Meeks proposed the amendment to the House-passed version of House Bill 1349. Read more about it.
NEW YORK . . . Gun owners would be hit with a volley of permit fee increases and a change in permit status if part of Governor Pataki's new budget is passed. One county administrator calls the proposal "an administrative nightmare" that would require a tripling of his staff in order to re-issue all the permits in his county by next year. Read more in The Buffalo News.
AROUND THE INTERNET
THE OUTDOOR WIRE WRAPS UP SHOT SHOW . . . A very thorough wrap-up of new products revealed at the SHOT Show and general impressions from the yearly convocation of the outdoors industry can be found in today's edition of The Outdoor Wire. This daily e-mailing is a substantial source of information about the outdoors industry beyond what we do in the shooting and hunting area in Bullet Points, and subscriptions are free for the asking.
NUGENT ON ISSUES . . . Rock and roll's most famous hunter, Ted Nugent, weighs in on a number of issues important to firearms owners at his web site. There's good news about the acceptability of hunting and word that most Americans support the purpose of S 659, The Protection of Lawful Commerce In Arms Act, which explains why it has such strong support in the Congress.
PROTECT OUR INDUSTRY, PROTECT YOUR JOB -- ACT NOW TO SAVE OUR SPORT!
The Senate will soon debate S.659, legislation prohibiting junk lawsuits against manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers of firearms or ammunition for damages resulting from the misuse of their products by others. See whether your Senator is a co-sponsor of this important legislation by clicking here and send a message to Washington.
Contact your Senators and urge them to support the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act.
Call Both Your U.S. Senators
(202) 224-3121
Enter Your ZIP Code and Write Your Senators by Clicking Here
COPYRIGHT 2004 by National Shooting Sports Foundation, Inc. Permission is granted for broadcast, publication, retransmission to e-mail lists, WWW or any other copying or storage, in any medium, online or not, if 1) the text is forwarded in its entirety, including this paragraph, and 2) no fee is charged. - SUBSCRIPTION to Bullet Points is free, and available at www.nssf.org - To UNSUBSCRIBE, click here and follow the instructions to have your e-mail automatically removed.
www.nssf.org
Then said he unto them, But now, he that hath a purse, let him take it, and likewise his scrip: And he that hath no sword,let him sell his garment, and buy one
Vote Days Away in Senate .... Does your Senator support this common-sense measure to protect American jobs? Find out with a click here. Download a copy of the bill from the Web site at http://heritagefund.org.
LEGISLATION TO PREVENT
'JUNK LAWSUITS'
HEADING FOR ACTION
Debate May Start Wednesday . . . The Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act appears ready for Senate debate as soon as Wednesday of this week, with a vote to follow shortly thereafter. An impressive coalition of Democrats and Republicans, labor union members, businesses related to firearms and those who fear their industry could be the next target of this crushing abuse of our legal system have joined to support S. 659. But there is still more to be done. Download letters of support at http://www.heritagefund.org to see all the reasons for supporting this important legislation. Companies large and small with an interest in preventing the financial destruction of lawful firms selling non-defective products in a highly-regulated industry are rallying to encourage customers and employees to urge their Senators to vote for the bill. For example, gunleather giant Bianchi and Smart Carry, a concealed carry holster manufacturer, both have added a link that will let visitors to their Web sites contact Congress immediately. So has Hodgdon, on every page listing loading data for its powders. Instructions for Webmasters who want to support the industry that supports their jobs can be found on the Hunting and Shooting Sports Heritage Fund site. NSSF is also asking almost 3,000 newspaper and magazine writers who cover the outdoors industry to propose that their publication run a guest editorial explaining the firearms industry's position on the bill. Read our message to them on NSSF's Web site. If you haven't contacted your Senators yet to let them know that American jobs and the country's free enterprise system need their support, please do so immediately by clicking on the links at the bottom of this message, or by calling the Capitol switchboard at (202) 224-3121 as soon as possible.
SHOT SHOW FINAL TALLY . . . Reconciled figures from the just-ended 2004 SHOT Show reveal the strongest attendance in five years, a total of 33, 264 buyer-attendees, exhibitors, press and guests-of-show. That's an increase of about ten percent from the first-reported 30,701 who were reported to have taken part. Buyers who did not check-in, but whose badge bar codes were later scanned for lead retrieval, make up the bulk of the previously uncounted attendees. Exhibitor badges issued on site also contributed to increased attendance figures and the number of media attendees, 993, remained the same.
BIG WEEK FOR PROJECT CHILDSAFE . . . The NSSF-developed Project ChildSafe program officially launched in four states last week - Arizona, Arkansas, Tennessee and Massachusetts. The program, supported by a $50 million grant administered by the U.S. Department of Justice, has now brought its message of safe and responsible gun ownership and storage to 8,935 communities in 35 states. Gov. Janet Napolitano, accompanied by Fish and Game Commissioner Don Turner, kicked off the program in Arizona; Lieutenant Governors Win Rockefeller and Kerry Healey did so in Arkansas and Massachusetts; and Commissioner of Safety Fred Phillips announced the program in Tennessee. U.S. Attorneys, law enforcement and industry representatives were also present at the press conferences. Looking ahead to March, South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana and Texas are slated to receive their firearm safety kits. A total of 6,614,035 gun locks kits have been distributed since Project ChildSafe began its nationwide tour last September. You can always find the latest program information at www.projectchildsafe.org.
COMMERCIALS ADDED . . . The second pair of four television commercials proven in test markets to dramatically increase traffic and sales at ranges and gun stores can be viewed on the NSSF Web site. A number of single shop owners and sporting goods chain stores signed up for the commercial campaign at the SHOT Show. There are still opportunities available for NSSF member retailers to get both the free production of customized commercials for their store and co-op dollars to help pay for the advertising. See all the commercials and read more about the program at the NSSF Web site.
CONTEST CLOSING . . .The March 1 deadline is rapidly approaching for the NSSF "Good Shots, Great Stories" Contest. It's all about rewarding writers and photographers whose stories depict the responsible, skilled and dedicated people participating in the shooting sports across America. Print, radio and television journalists from general-consumer and outdoor media are eligible to apply for up to $28,000 in prize money for stories about target shooting, hunting and archery. For more information, download the PDF file on the Media Information section of the NSSF web site http://www.nssf.org/media/downloads/04GSGS.pdf.
STILL ANOTHER SPORTING USE FOR SEMI-AUTOS . . . NRA's Light Rifle program is a great way to enter formal competition for shooters who don't want to generate great expenses. Light Rifle is a .22 rifle, bolt-action, lever-action, pump or semi-auto that's probably already safely stored in your closet at home. Mike Krei, deputy director of NRA's Competitive Shooting Division, notes " We see it as a way to introduce young people to competitive disciplines and to re-acquaint older shooters with match shooting. Above all, we see it as a safe and rewarding way to enjoy the shooting sports and to increase personal skill at the same time. Did I mention that we were excited?" Visit the NRA Web site for more information on the program or to obtain a free Light Rifle Brochure, call NRA's Competitive Shooting Division at 877-672-2000, x1450, or email compadmin@nrahq.org.
ENFORCING EXISTING LAWS
WASHINGTON AREA STING . . . Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) Washington, DC Field Division Special Agent in Charge (SAC) John P. Malone and Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) Chief Charles Ramsey announced the arrest of eighteen suspects in a two day period for Federal firearms and drug charges. The operations was the result of an 18-month ATF and MPD undercover investigation into firearms trafficking and violent crime in Washington, DC, Virginia and Maryland, using specially trained ATF undercover agents that successfully made "hand to hand" purchases of firearms and various forms of cocaine from the suspects. Over 30 firearms and approximately 1,500 grams of crack cocaine and over 200 grams of powdered cocaine were purchased during the undercover operation. SAC Malone stated: "This joint operation is step #1 of a long term commitment by ATF, MPD and other local law enforcement agencies in the region to reduce violent crime, particularly as it relates to firearms related crime."
CWD NEWS
ENZYME RESEARCH FOR PRION DESTRUCTION . . . Researchers at North Carolina State University are working with keratinase, an enzyme that appears to destroy the very durable prions linked to bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE), or "mad cow disease." What they learn may prove valuable in attacking the similar prions, or self-replicating proteins, believed to cause Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in deer and elk. Read about it at Science Daily's web site.
For the latest information about Chronic Wasting Disease, check the NSSF-supported CWD-Info Web site's News and Updates section.
AROUND THE STATES
INDIANA PROTECTS CRIME VICTIMS . . . A proposal in the legislature to protect gun owners from reckless lawsuits means gun owners could not be sued for injuries or deaths caused if their firearm is stolen. After facing stiff opposition, Sen. Robert Meeks proposed the amendment to the House-passed version of House Bill 1349. Read more about it.
NEW YORK . . . Gun owners would be hit with a volley of permit fee increases and a change in permit status if part of Governor Pataki's new budget is passed. One county administrator calls the proposal "an administrative nightmare" that would require a tripling of his staff in order to re-issue all the permits in his county by next year. Read more in The Buffalo News.
AROUND THE INTERNET
THE OUTDOOR WIRE WRAPS UP SHOT SHOW . . . A very thorough wrap-up of new products revealed at the SHOT Show and general impressions from the yearly convocation of the outdoors industry can be found in today's edition of The Outdoor Wire. This daily e-mailing is a substantial source of information about the outdoors industry beyond what we do in the shooting and hunting area in Bullet Points, and subscriptions are free for the asking.
NUGENT ON ISSUES . . . Rock and roll's most famous hunter, Ted Nugent, weighs in on a number of issues important to firearms owners at his web site. There's good news about the acceptability of hunting and word that most Americans support the purpose of S 659, The Protection of Lawful Commerce In Arms Act, which explains why it has such strong support in the Congress.
PROTECT OUR INDUSTRY, PROTECT YOUR JOB -- ACT NOW TO SAVE OUR SPORT!
The Senate will soon debate S.659, legislation prohibiting junk lawsuits against manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers of firearms or ammunition for damages resulting from the misuse of their products by others. See whether your Senator is a co-sponsor of this important legislation by clicking here and send a message to Washington.
Contact your Senators and urge them to support the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act.
Call Both Your U.S. Senators
(202) 224-3121
Enter Your ZIP Code and Write Your Senators by Clicking Here
COPYRIGHT 2004 by National Shooting Sports Foundation, Inc. Permission is granted for broadcast, publication, retransmission to e-mail lists, WWW or any other copying or storage, in any medium, online or not, if 1) the text is forwarded in its entirety, including this paragraph, and 2) no fee is charged. - SUBSCRIPTION to Bullet Points is free, and available at www.nssf.org - To UNSUBSCRIBE, click here and follow the instructions to have your e-mail automatically removed.
www.nssf.org
Then said he unto them, But now, he that hath a purse, let him take it, and likewise his scrip: And he that hath no sword,let him sell his garment, and buy one