Archive for January 19th, 2008

Anti-Gunners Put Colorado’s Rich Hunting Tradition in the Crosshairs!

January 19, 2008

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House Bill 1096, introduced by State Representative Debbie Stafford (D-40) would end all hunting behind “enclosures” in Colorado.  Under the far-reaching and vague bill, every piece of fenced property would be off-limits to hunting, no matter how large the enclosure. As written, it could preclude a farmer or rancher who fences his or her property from allowing anyone, including family or friends to hunt, regardless of the size of the property. The House Agriculture, Livestock, & Natural Resources Committee will hear HB 1096 on Wednesday, January 23 at 1:30 pm in House Committee Room 107.

Please contact the member of the House Agriculture Committee and respectively urge them to vote “no” on this anti-hunting legislation.

House Agriculture, Livestock, & Natural Resources Committee:

State Representative Kathleen Curry (D-61), Chairman
(303) 866-2945
kathleencurry@montrose.net

State Representative Rafael Gallegos (D-62), Vice-Chairman
(303) 866-2916
rafael.gallegos.house@state.co.us

State Representative Randy Fischer (D-53)
(303) 866-2917
randy.fischer.house@state.co.us

State Representative Cory Gardner (R-63)
(303) 866-2906
cory.gardner.house@state.co.us

State Representative Mary Hodge (D-30)
(303) 866-2912
maryhodge@aol.com

State Representative Marsha Looper (R-19)
(303) 866-2946
MarshaLooper@gmail.com

State Representative Liane McFadyen (D-47)
(303) 866-2905
buffie2006@hotmail.com

State Representative Wes McKinley (D-64)
(303) 866-2398
wes.mckinley.house@state.co.us

State Representative Frank McNulty (D-43)
(303) 866-2936

State Representative Ray Rose (R-58)
(303) 866-2955
ray.rose.house@state.co.us

State Representative Christine Scanlan (D-56)
(303) 866-2952
christine.scanlan.house@state.co.us

State Representative Judy Solano (D-31)
(303) 866-2918
judy.solano.house@state.co.us

State Representative Jerry Sonnenberg (R-65)
(303) 866-3706
jerry.sonnenberg.house@state.co.us

Briefs Filed in D.C. Gun Ban Case

January 19, 2008

As the date for Supreme Court argument in District of Columbia v. Heller approaches, the filing of briefs has begun.  The District filed its brief last week.  In addition, various “amicus curiae” (friend of the court) briefs were filed with the court. 

Department of Justice Brief 
Gun owners are understandably dismayed about the brief filed by the Department of Justice (DOJ). 

Hoping Something Will Stick To The Wall: Gun Ban Groups’ Briefs 
Nearly two dozen briefs have been filed with the U.S. Supreme Court by individuals and groups supporting D.C.’s bans on handguns, having a gun assembled within the home, and carrying a gun within the home. 

Outrage of the Week:  Are You A Bigot? This week’s Outrage comes from the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), which filed a friend of the court brief in the District of Columbia v. Heller case in support of keeping Washington, D.C.’s draconian gun ban on the books.  According to a recent ADL release (http://www.adl.org/PresRele/SupremeCourt_33/5207_33.htm), “The League urged the Court to ensure that states retain the ability to keep guns out of the hands of ‘violent bigots.'”   

Leading Democratic Candidates Call for Severe Restrictions on our Second Amendment Rights:  With the Presidential nominating season in full swing, trying to pin down the various candidates’ unequivocal stance on issues of import can often be difficult, if not impossible.  Amidst their political posturing and refining of positions at the recent Las Vegas Caucus, Senator Hillary Clinton (D-NY), Senator Barack Obama (D-IL), and former Senator John Edwards (D-NC), were asked a series of questions about the gun issue.  All called for severe restrictions on our Second Amendment rights.   

To view a video of the exchange, please visit our NRA-Political Victory Fund website (www.nrapvf.org) and click on the video feed in the center of the page.

A Great Chance To Put A Super Pro-gunner In Congress

January 19, 2008

A Great Chance To Put A Super Pro-gunner In Congress

Gun Owners of America Political Victory Fund E-Mail Alert
8001 Forbes Pl Suite 102
Springfield VA 22151
(703) 321-8585
http://www.gunowners.org

Thursday, January 17, 2008

California’s very conservative (and pro-gun) 4th Congressional
District has just turned into an “open” seat with the retirement of
Congressman John Doolittle. Conservative former state legislator Rico
Oller has thrown his hat into the ring, making this race GOA’s Number
One target for a house seat in the entire country.

A couple of points about this race. The registration numbers show 48%
of the district as Republican and 30% as Democrat — so whoever wins
the Republican primary clearly is the next Congressman. Especially
since the Democrat is an ultra-liberal card-carrying (really!) member
of the ACLU.

Next point. That California primary is mere months away, so
everything we can do for Rico Oller needs to be done NOW. That’s why
GOA is asking every member of our team to use the web to send Rico
Oller your most generous on-line campaign contribution as soon as
possible. If you can send additional donations during the few months
ahead, we urge you to do so.

Point three. Rico has a primary opponent in former liberal Republican
Congressman Doug Ose. During Ose’s six years in Congress, he earned a
GOA “F” on every single one of our ratings for house members.

Ose voted IN FAVOR of keeping the Washington D.C. gun ban. He voted
to outlaw individual sales at gun shows. He voted for mandatory sale
of trigger locks for any handgun sold. He voted to silence outside
groups like GOA at election time.

Doug Ose probably has his picture framed and hanging on the wall at
Handgun Control Inc. (now the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun
Violence), since he was one of their best friends in Congress.

In contrast — Rico Oller was a perfect “A” rated member of the
California Legislature during his tenure. And, Rico is the human
equivalent of the “energizer bunny.” This guy is a type A++
personality, who never stops campaigning and promoting our Second
Amendment rights. Every time Gun Owners has an event in California,
Rico Oller is there, promoting our organization and the Second
Amendment. And he will be there for gun owners all over the country
when he is elected to Congress.

But he needs our help! Rico’s big opponent, Doug Ose, is personally
wealthy and will put substantial amounts of his own money into the
campaign, along with money from liberal groups around the nation.

We need to step up and make sure this solid conservative pro-gun
congressional seat is filled with “one of ours!” Please use the url
below and send Rico Oller your most generous contribution right now.
Then, please be sure to let all of your pro-gun friends and family
know about this great opportunity. Thank you.

https://www.completecampaigns.com/FR/contribute.asp?campaignid=Oller

Tim Macy
Vice-Chairman
Director of Political Affairs

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