Category: Gun Control

Eastern Sports and Outdoor Show

National Shooting Sports Foundation Statement on the Eastern Sports and Outdoor Show

 

We have just learned that Reed Exhibitions has decided to postpone the 2013 Eastern Sports and Outdoor Show.

In  the days following Reed Exhibitions’ announcement that modern sporting  rifles would be prohibited from the Eastern Sports and Outdoor Show, the  leadership of the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) has been  in intense, frank discussions with Reed Exhibitions management in an  effort to reverse this unacceptable decision. These discussions reached  an impasse.

NSSF  is in no way affiliated with, nor does it participate in or exhibit at  this show in any way. Reed Exhibitions does, however, manage the  NSSF-owned SHOT Show (though Reed manages the SHOT Show, all SHOT Show  decisions, policies and actions are made at NSSF’s direction).

Because of Reed’s recent actions, NSSF is considering all options regarding the management of future SHOT Shows.

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More Michigan Gun Grabbing Pushed

A Lansing Michgian State Representative, Andy Schor (Democrat, go figure) is pushing a measure to stop open carry of firearms.  On the other side is Michigan Coalition for Responsible Gun Owners (MCRGO), attorney Steve Dulan:  “I call this type of legislation the  creation of mass murderer empowerment zones,” Dulan said. “When you  establish, in law, a place where law-abiding citizens are not allowed to bring weapons for self defense, you are creating a magnet for these  mass killers.”  More here…

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Bulls-Eye Introduces New 1,000 Yard Wireless Camera System

EUGENE, OR – Bullseye Camera Systems, LLC., a developer of innovative products for the shooting industry, has recently announced its flagship product, the “Bullseye Camera System”.   The Bullseye Camera System is a wireless target camera that is placed 2-8 feet away from the target and wirelessly transmits back to your shooting location where you can view each and every shot as it happens, directly on your laptop. Read more

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Trade Show Boycott

In a surprise move, just weeks before the Eastern Sports and Outdoor Show is to open, Reed Exhibitions, on Jan. 17, announced it was banning modern sporting rifles from the show. The show is the largest outdoor sports show in the United States and perhaps the world.

When the word spread at the firearms industry’s largest trade show, the Shooting Hunting and Outdoor Trade (SHOT) Show (sm), reaction among exhibitors and attendees was fierce.  More here…

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Gun Control Worth Supporting

By Glen Wunderlich

While gun-control advocates scream for more gun laws, Americans are lining up to purchase firearms in unprecedented numbers.  Criminal background checks have been recorded with monthly figures topped only by successive months.  American citizens across the nation are arming themselves like never before.

With gun control in crosshairs of many, it seems appropriate to discuss the merits of gun control, but not in the traditional sense.  Law-abiding, responsible American gun owners – be they city dwellers or living off the grid – should be able to agree to two types of gun control:  1) Keeping guns inaccessible to those that shouldn’t have them, and 2) Hitting your target.

The first one is easy.  When not in use, guns should be locked up and a good gun safe will take care of that, but even trigger locks are better than nothing.

The second point can be problematic for new shooters, and Read more

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Michigan Legislative Update

The Michigan Legislature began the 2013-2014 session at noon on Wednesday, January 9.  To date, three firearms related bills have been introduced.  MCRGO has asked for immediate consideration of all three bills.  The three will be taken up by the House Judiciary Committee this Wednesday, January 23.  MCRGO will testify in support of all three bills.  They are:
Senate Bill 49 (Casperson):  Prohibits the disclosure of Michigan firearms registration information and exempts such information from the Freedom of Information Act.
Senate Bill 60 (Green):  Corrects a flaw in HB 5225 of 2012 which eliminated the need to obtain a pistol purchase permit for a purchase from a Class 1 FFL but neglected to include Class 7 FFLs as well.
Senate Bill 63 (Pavlov):  Creates the “Firearms Freedom Act” which asserts that a personal firearm, a firearm accessory, or ammunition that is manufactured commercially or privately in Michigan and that remains within the borders of Michigan is not subject to federal law or federal regulation, including registration under the authority of Congress to regulate interstate commerce.
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