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Welcome To Arkansas River Valley Gun Club Inc.'s Web Site
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Our Mission
To Provide a safe and organized shooting environment for the citizens of the Arkansas River Valley and the surrounding areas. We are one of the oldest NRA sanctioned shooting club in Arkansas.
March 13th, 2010
This is a normal Concealed Carry Class at the Assembly of God Church Education Building in Russellville. The class starts at 8 AM sharp. The cost is $50 with a $25 non-refundable deposit. Contact Jeff Ellis at 479-229-2228 for any questions or additional information. Advanced registration is necessary.
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Current "Firearms in the News" items
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Paul Helmke: Guns And Starbucks: Espresso Shots, Not Gunshots (The Huffington Post)
Welcome to the "open carry" movement, an effort by "gun rights" extremists to foist their interpretation of the Second Amendment on the rest of us by openly carrying handguns in public places.
Teaching Gun Safety Through Hands-on Experience (Flathead Beacon)
Click the image or use the arrows to see photographs from a 4-H Club shooting sports night at the Flathead County Fairgrounds. Pat McVay, a pioneer of Montana’s hunter education system, thought something was wrong with teaching kids about hunting but not fully teaching them how to shoot a firearm. To learn, he believed, they needed to actually shoot.
Shooting Without Death Threat Could be OK in Neb (KOLN Lincoln)
It's late at night and there's a loud popping noise, like a lock being busted. Then, the front door creaks open. You grab a pistol from the nightstand drawer and slip out of bed. You find a masked, but apparently unarmed, man in your house. Should you be able to shoot him without fear of being prosecuted?
District attorney finds fatal officer-involved shooting in Highland legally justified (Highland Community News)
The San Bernardino County District Attorney’s Office has completed its review of the officer-involved death of Shawn Fox, 24, by San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Deputies Michael Richardson and Arturo Alvarado on Dec. 8, 2008. The District Attorney’s Office stated that, in reviewing the case, the use of deadly force on Decedent Fox was legally justified by both officers to defend themselves and ...
Carrying gun drunk to be illegal in NY (People's Daily)
A newly introduced bill would make it illegal to carry a gun while drunk, Mayor Michael Bloomberg of New York City and New York State Senator Jeffrey Klein announced on Thursday. "If you are too intoxicated to drive a car, you should not be carrying a gun," said Bloomberg in a statement. The introduction of the measure, promised during Bloomberg's 2009 reelection campaign, would rely on the same ...
Man says 'no malicious intent' behind having a gun on San Mateo college campus (San Mateo County Times)
SAN MATEO — The El Granada man arrested on gun charges Wednesday on the College of San Mateo campus said he had no intention of hurting anyone."There was no malicious intent whatsoever," Merit Draven, a 30-year-old Iraq war veteran, said in a phone interview.
Protecting your own in your home (The Voice)
Final installment in an occasional series...
Bowral gun dealer pleads not guilty (Southern Highland News)
THE Bowral gun dealer who is facing 101 firearms charges pleaded not guilty to all charges in Moss Vale Local Court on Monday....
Pistol-Packing Moms Say They Have Good Reason (WYFF 4 Greenville)
Almost 28 years as a ICU and ER trauma nurse, with exposure to countless numbers of gunshot patients, have made Ladye Kelley more resolute when it comes to maintaining her Second Amendment rights.
Pakistani Scientist Guilty Of Trying To Kill Americans (NPR)
Authorities had called Aafia Siddiqui, who was educated in the U.S., an al-Qaida sympathizer. At her trial, FBI agents and U.S. soldiers testified that when they went to interrogate her at an Afghan police station, she snatched up an unattended assault rifle and shot at them while yelling, "Death to Americans." She was wounded by return fire.
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NRA-ILA News
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Nebraska: Committee hears arguments on bill on using deadly force against intruders
Committee members had lots of questions for supporters of a bill (LB889) that would change when a person is justified in using deadly force to protect against an intruder in the home, workplace or occupied vehicle.
Sen. Mark Christensen of Imperial, a strong gun rights advocate who introduced the bill, said Nebraskans deserve a strong self defense law.
Still waiting for those wild west shootouts
In the early 1990's, when the push began in most states to allow citizens to be allowed to carry concealed weapons, those who opposed were fearful of a new wave of bloodbaths in the streets if this were to happen. To nearly everyone's surprise, except for those who were behind the effort, and with only two states still not offering any sort of private concealed carry, violent crime statistics per capita have slowed and in some cases reversed. Proponents of CCW point to the increase in concealed carry as the major reason, while others will say it is because of increased law enforcement, public awareness and general trends.
Maine: Democratic candidates differ on gun background checks
This week, Maine gubernatorial candidate Rosa Scarcelli declared in a written statement that she is the only Democratic candidate in favor of mandatory criminal background checks for the purchase of firearms in Maine. But her Democratic opponents say the law cannot be enforced, and that there are circumstances in which guns should be allowed to be transferred or sold without background checks.
Georgia: Right-to-Carry in Churches
Could Georgians soon be able to carry concealed guns anywhere, even college campuses, schools, sports events, even churches?
The Georgia legislature could this year change the state concealed firearm law, making it legal for licensed gun owners to carry weapons anywhere except in courthouses, jails, or prisons.
California: Oakland passes record-keeping requirement for ammunition sales
Oakland has joined an alliance of other cities in tightening its gun laws after a unanimous vote by the city council. This gun law is similar to what is already on the books in Richmond, Berkeley and San Francisco. It dictates that those who buy bullets would have to provide thumbprints.
"What this does is tightens up the records," said Councilmember Jean Quan. "It requires sales of ammunition to have the same kinds of records that we have in the sale of a gun."
"It will require a fingerprint when you buy ammunition," said Quan. "It would also require a new store that would like to sell ammunition to store it in a safe place, and to certify and clear its staff for criminal records."
Maine: Proposal targets gun ban for parks
Lawmakers heard testimony Wednesday on a proposal to reimpose restrictions on guns within Acadia National Park and along the Appalachian Trail in Maine in response to Congress' controversial decision to lift long standing limits on firearms.
Delaware: Newark Housing Authority withdraws gun ban
A residents’ handbook containing rules and regulations for everyone living in property operated by the Newark Housing Authority was “misleading,” according to Rob Detwiler, who chairs the authority’s Board of Commissioners.
A section in the handbook requiring that tenants must “not possess explosives, firearms or flammable material on NHA’s property,” will be removed.
University of Arizona students protest gun resolution
The Associated Students of the University of Arizona decided to host a public forum to discuss a resolution for UA to oppose guns on campus after students protested during Wednesday’s meeting.
“I honestly, in my heart, feel it is important for the people on this campus to be able to protect themselves,” said Coty McKenzie, a political science junior. “All gun free zones do is allow people who illegally bring guns on campus to harm more people.”
Arizona: Push is on to liberalize gun laws
This year, the state's Republican governor and a conservative Legislature may continue that tradition by giving Arizonans some of the least restrictive weapons laws in the nation.
This session, state lawmakers have proposed more than a dozen bills on expanding rights to carry and use guns and knives.
California: NRA/CRPA submit letter opposing gun control ordinances being considered by the Oakland City Council
Tomorrow evening at 6:00p.m., the full City Council of Oakland ("OCC") will consider and vote on whether to adopt amendments to three ordinances that impact the rights of lawful gun owners in that city. (See proposed amendments)
The aggressive package of amendments is the Legal Community Against Violence's ("LCAV") most recent attempt at pushing its gun ban agenda locally, while pushing the "envelope" of the legal doctrine of preemption as outlined in the Fiscal v. City and County of San Francisco case (which limits the authority of local governments to regulate firearms and ammunition). LCAV's last attempt to push these ordinances was in San Mateo County where they failed, likely as a result of NRA/CRPA litigation threats and the enormous public outcry by pro gun rights supporters.
Maryland: Baltimore's incoming Mayor seeks more gun control
Baltimore's incoming mayor, Stephanie C. Rawlings Blake, pressed Annapolis lawmakers to toughen state gun laws at a packed hearing Tuesday before the House Judiciary Committee.
Oklahoma: More women are exercising Right-to-Carry
The Second Amendment never sounded so good. In lieu of police layoffs and having fewer officers on Tulsa streets, more people are applying for a concealed carry license.
However, the look of students signing up is changing, because more women are enrolling. In the last decade, weapons instructor, Robert Welch says female enrollment has tripled.
Utah: Self-defense bill moves to House floor
A House panel on Friday OK'd a bill clarifying that the legal carrier of a concealed weapon may reveal it or mention it in an effort to keep a quarrel from escalating.
Connecticut: Permit applicants don't need letters of reference
If you've applied for a gun permit in New London, Norwich or Groton City lately, you know that police have been requiring that you provide three letters of reference.
Now those cities' departments will no longer ask for references after it was determined that state law does not call for them.
Indianapolis: Councilor wants guns permitted in city parks
A proposal to allow guns in Indianapolis parks will go before the City County Council Monday, a measure its sponsor admits will be controversial.
Current law bans weapons in city parks, but they are permitted in state parks and will soon be allowed in national parks, 6News' Joanna Massee reported.
Georgia: Bill filed to protect gun rights during an emergency
State Sen. Preston Smith (R Rome) filed Senate Bill 342 today to protect legally carrying citizens' gun rights during a state of emergency. Currently, state law grants extraordinary powers to a Georgia governor to suspend or limit the sale, dispensing or transportation of firearms during an emergency. Sen. Smith's bill would repeal that existing statute to remove a governor's power to limit gun rights during an emergency.
Tennessee: Senate approves constitutional amendment protecting hunting rights
State constitutional protection of Tennesseans' right to hunt and fish passed unanimously in the Senate Thursday and is on track to go to voters this fall, according to Sen. Doug Jackson, D Dickson.
"This is an important day not just for the thousands of sportsmen in Tennessee, but for anyone who supports the protection and conservation of our natural resources," Sen. Jackson said.
Arizona: Hunting, fishing may be Arizona rights
A group of state legislators and gun-rights advocates wants to make hunting and fishing a constitutional right in Arizona.
Rep. Jerry Weiers, R-Glendale, has proposed House Concurrent Resolution 2008.
It states that citizens would have a right to "hunt, fish and harvest wildlife" and make public hunting and fishing the "preferred means of managing and controlling wildlife."
Virginia: License bills hot among legislators this session
Virginia's Senate Bill 289, a proposal introduced by Sen. Creigh Deeds, D Bath County, allows the Department of Game and Inland Fisheries to establish a lifetime hunting and fishing license for infants.
The primary goal of the license would be to provide residual revenue for the department, which gets no money from Virginia's general fund and which relies on license sales for 65 percent of its revenue.
Vermont: State launches new support for shooting ranges
A new grant program dedicated to Vermont's shooting ranges may mean that hunters and recreational shooters will soon have more access to safe places to shoot.
Shooting clubs, sportsmen's groups and government agencies involved in operation, improvement or maintenance of shooting ranges, including archery ranges, have until 4:30 p.m. on March 15, 2010 to submit applications for grants from the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department.
India: New groups mobilize as Indians embrace the right to bear arms
In the land of Mahatma Gandhi, Indian gun owners are coming out of the shadows for the first time to mobilize, U.S. style, against proposed new curbs on bearing arms.
Virginia: Gun show bill shot down in House subcommittee
A perennial effort to close the so called "gun show loophole" was shot down in a House subcommittee Thursday evening.
The bill would have required prospective buyers to undergo an instant criminal background check before buying a firearm from a private seller at a gun show.
New Mexico: Law would change Right-to-Carry permit requirements
State lawmakers are considering of getting rid of one requirement for New Mexicans with concealed carry gun permits.
New Mexico grants concealed carry licenses good for four years with the requirement that those with the licenses take a refresher course after two years. Most other states do not require that course.
Colorado: Sen. Brophy leads bi-partisan effort against CSU's gun ban
Sen. Greg Brophy, R Wray, has drafted a letter to the Colorado State University Board of Governors opposing the college's unconstitutional gun ban on campus.
In the letter, which has bipartisan support, Brophy points out that "no carry criminal safe zones" actually embolden criminals. States that allow citizens to carry concealed weapons see a reduction in crime rates.
Massachusetts: Lawmakers warm to bill overhauling gun laws
An attempt to simplify the state's gun laws, the bill (H 2259) includes a raft of other provisions, reducing four firearm licenses to one and establishing 13 categories that prevent people from owning a gun. The bill, which lists nine Democratic backers and seven Republicans, drew support from both chairs of Public Safety Committee.
New Mexico: Bill to allow guns in restaurants clears committee
On Wednesday, a House committee voted to advance Senate Bill 40, sponsored by Sen. George Munoz, D Gallup, which would allow those with a concealed carry license to bring their guns into restaurants or bars that serve liquor.
Utah: Law would approve showing gun for self-defense
Lawmakers are debating legislation that would make sure gun owners can't be prosecuted for showing a weapon to warn someone who is threatening them.
HB78 modifies existing law that bans threatening someone with a dangerous weapon in a fight or quarrel. The proposal would exempt from that prohibition anyone who displays a weapon or claims to be carrying one as a self defense measure.
Sen. Pat Browne wants Pennsylvania Long Rifle to be state's official firearm
Should Pennsylvania have a state firearm?
One state senator is giving the idea a shot.
Sen. Pat Browne, R Lehigh County, is sponsoring a bill that would designate the Pennsylvania Long Rifle as the state's official firearm.
Washington: Pro-gun activists show up en masse
Sen. Adam Kline's quest to ban so called assault pistols and rifles ran into a human wall of opposition Tuesday morning during a hearing in his committee.
Gun rights activists were outraged, packing the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on Senate Bill 6396; a show of hands revealed that about 90 percent opposed the bill.
Indiana: Right-to-Carry bills advance to Senate
The Indiana House on Tuesday easily passed two gun bills -- one related to the right to bear arms and another regarding public access to firearms permits.
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NRA-ILA Grassroots Alerts
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NRA-ILA Legislative Updates
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Virginia: Right-to-Carry Reform Measure to be heard before House Committee!
On Tuesday, February 9 at 7:00am the House Militia, Police and Public Safety Committee will hold a hearing on House Bill 505, sponsored by Delegate Todd Gilbert (R-15).
Housing Authority Lifts Gun Ban, Restores Second Amendment Rights
Delaware gun owners and Second Amendment advocates earned a victory this week as the Newark Housing Authority (NHA) withdrew a gun ban that had prohibited its residents from legally possessing firearms in their homes.
Maybe Brady Campaign Should Switch To Decaf
The hand-wringers at the Brady Campaign must have figured out what the rest of us have known for quite some time. Having been rendered all but entirely irrelevant, at least for the time being, the group is resorting to weird publicity stunts, in a vain attempt to again be taken seriously by its former not-so-secret admirers in the national anti-gun news media.
Virginia: Expected Snow Storm Alters Committee Schedule in Richmond
Due to an expected blizzard throughout the Commonwealth, the full House, Militia and Police Committee did not meet today as scheduled. The Committee meeting has been rescheduled for Tuesday, February 9 at 7:00am, in House Room C. The Committee agenda has not been set at this time but NRA-ILA will notify you as soon as the docket is posted.
Workplace Protection and No-Net-Loss Legislation Introduced in Alabama!
Two pro-gun bills are currently awaiting committee action and could reach the House floor as early as next week.
Pennsylvania: Stroudsburg Area School District Could Eliminate High School Rifle Team!
Pennsylvania: Mandatory Reporting of Lost or Stolen Firearms to be Introduced in Radnor Township on Monday!
Legislation that would require gun-owners to report lost or stolen firearms or face fines and possible imprisonment will be formally introduced at Monday’s meeting of the Radnor Township Board of Commissioners.
Oklahoma: Hunting Included in Management Plan for Tishomingo National Wildlife Refuge
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service released a draft plan with several options for managing the Tishomingo Wildlife Refuge for the next 15 years. Tishomingo is located in south central Oklahoma and consists of more than 16,000 acres.
Lifetime Concealed Handgun License Bill Introduced in Oklahoma
House Bill 3124, legislation that would create an optional lifetime concealed handgun license, has been introduced and referred to the House Public Safety Committee.
Update on Proposed “Assault Weapons” Ban in Maryland
On Wednesday, February 3, State Senator Michael Lenett (D-19) introduced Senate Bill 516, a bill that would designate certain firearms as "assault weapons" and would prohibit the possession, transfer or receipt of these firearms by law-abiding Maryland residents.
***ALERT *** Help is Needed Protecting Florida’s Gun-Owners Money from Funding Raids
HB-651 by Representative David Rivera (R) is scheduled for a hearing in the House Natural Resources Appropriations Committee at 9:30 am, Wednesday, February 10.HB-651 is a bill to STOP legislative raids from removing (confiscate) gun-owner money from the Division of Licensing Trust Fund – which holds the funds to administer the Concealed Weapons & Firearms Licensing program.Last year, the legislature took $6 million from the Division of Licensing Concealed Weapons and Firearm Trust Fund that is intended, by law, to be used solely for administering the concealed weapons and firearms licensing program. (Read background information below)Gov. Charlie Crist stood up for gun owners and VETOED that trust fund raid.Representative Rivera's bill will stop any future raids.
Virginia: Two Pro-Gun Bills to be Heard Tomorrow, February 5!
On Friday, February 5, at 7:30 am the House Militia, Police and Public Safety Sub-Committee #3 will hold a hearing in the 7th Floor West Conference room on House Bill 32 and House Bill 72.
Help Make Iowa A Shall-Issue Concealed Carry State!
On Wednesday, February 3, HF 2255 was introduced in the Iowa General Assembly with 44 bipartisan co-sponsors. HF 2255 would change Iowa from a "May-Issue" state to a "Shall-Issue" state and require law enforcement to issue a Permit to Carry a concealed weapon to all applicants who are not subject to narrowly-drawn disqualifiers.
Help Create Hunting and Recreational Shooting
Opportunities in South Carolina!
The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR), along with the South Carolina Conservation Bank, The Conservation Fund, and the National Wild Turkey Federation, is working to acquire the Belfast Plantation, which will help to greatly expand hunting and shooting opportunities in South Carolina.
Proposed Washington Bill Violates Gun Owners’ Due Process Rights
Legislation has been introduced in Washington State that puts the due process rights of gun owners in jeopardy. House Bill 2778 is being touted as a bill that would bring Washington into compliance with Federal law.
Gun Bills To be Heard in Virginia Tomorrow!
The following bills will be heard before the House Militia Sub-Committee #1 tomorrow Thursday, February 4, at 5pm in the 4th Floor West Conference Room in the General Assembly Building.
Please contact the Sub-Committee members listed below and respectfully encourage them to SUPPORT the following bills:
NRA/CRPA Submit Letter Opposing Gun Control Ordinances Being Considered by the Oakland City Council
“Assault Weapons” Ban Introduced in Maryland!
On Wednesday, February 3, State Senator Michael Lenett (D-19) introduced Senate Bill 516, a bill that would designate certain firearms as "assault weapons" and would prohibit the possession, transfer or receiving of these so called “assault weapons” by law-abiding Maryland residents. The bill has been assigned to the Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee.
“Castle Doctrine” Bills Introduced in Maryland!
Two Maryland State Senators have introduced separate forms of legislation seeking to codify the “Castle Doctrine” principle into Maryland state law.
Two Sunday Hunting Bills Introduced in Maryland
House Bill 245 and House Bill 246 have been introduced in Annapolis. These bills have been assigned to the House Environmental Matters Committee where they await a hearing.
Dangerous Ballot Initiative, I-161, Threatens Wildlife Management and Montana’s Hunting Future!
I-161 is a ballot initiative popularly known as the Kephardt Initiative. It proposes to eliminate all outfitter-sponsored licenses currently available in Montana. These outfitter-sponsored licenses would be reallocated to non-residents through the general draw system and significant price increases would be imposed on all general non-resident draw tags.
Castle Doctrine Bill Scheduled to be Heard in Committee Next Week in Nebraska!
On Thursday, February 4 at 1:30 p.m., the Judiciary Committee will consider LB889, “Castle Doctrine” legislation.
U.S. Supreme Court Grants NRA Motion For <BR>Divided Argument In McDonald v. City of Chicago
On Monday, January 25, the U.S. Supreme Court granted NRA’s motion to allow it to participate in the upcoming oral argument in <I>McDonald v. City of Chicago</I>.
New Mexico: Pro-Gun Bills in Santa Fe Need Your Support!
The Senate version of the restaurant carry bill is beginning to move in Santa Fe, having recently moved to the Senate Judiciary committee, where it must pass before going to the Senate floor. However, its companion bill, HB83, remains in the House Business and Transportation Committee and has yet to be scheduled for a hearing. These bills would allow concealed handgun licensees to lawfully carry for self-defense in establishments that are licensed to serve beer and wine for consumption on the premises. Also recently introduced is SB 212, which would eliminate the unnecessary two-hour refresher course for concealed handgun licensees. SB 212 has been referred to the Senate Public Affairs Committee, but is not currently scheduled for a hearing. During this 30-day fiscal session, it is important that we make our voices heard. Please contact these committee members and urge them to defend our Second Amendment rights and support SB40, HB83 and SB212.
Colorado: Governor Bill Ritter Pushing Unconstitutional Gun Tax!
On Thursday, January 21, Governor Bill Ritter’s (D) unconstitutional gun tax proposal hit a roadblock when members of the Joint Budget Committee openly stated that they would not support it. Representative Kent Lambert (R-14) and Senator Al White (R-8) objected to imposing the proposed fee on the constitutional rights of Coloradans, likening it to a poll tax.
Colorado: Pro-Gun Bills Await Action in Denver
Two crucial pieces of legislation are currently waiting to be heard in the Colorado State Legislature. Emergency Powers legislation (SB 51)is currently awaiting action in the Senate State, Veterans & Military Affairs Committee. This bill would remove the Governor’s ability to “suspend or limit the sale, dispensing, or transportation” of firearms during a declared state of emergency. Currently scheduled for a hearing is HB 1094, which guarantee your right to self-defense in the workplace. It is important that you contact the members of the Senate State, Veterans & Military Affairs Committee and urge them to protect the rights of lawful gun owners during states of emergency by setting a hearing date for Senate Bill 51. Also, please contact the members of the House Judiciary Committee and respectfully urge them to support HB 1094.
Alabama State House Passes Legislation Repealing Ban on Short Barreled Rifles
Washington State: “Assault Weapon” Ban Being Considered in Olympia!
As you will recall, NRA-ILA has informed you about Senate Bill 6396, legislation that would bring California-style gun-control to the Northwest and ultimately ban many semi-automatic firearms commonly owned by Washingtonians. SB6396 was heard in the Senate Judiciary Committee but no action was taken.
Anti-Hunting Ballot Initiative Being Circulated for Signatures in North Dakota!
North Dakota sportsmen should be aware that a group cleverly calling itself North Dakota Hunters for Fair Chase is circulating petitions for signatures to place an anti-hunting initiative on the 2010 General Election ballot. Make sure that you and your family and friends do not contribute to this misleading, anti-freedom effort by signing these petitions!
Rhode Island: Help Stand-Up for Gun Shops in the Town of South Kingstown!
Your help is needed to fight proposed amendments to Articles 3 and 5 of the Zoning Ordinance that would put restrictions on firearm retailers in the Town of South Kingstown.
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NRA-ILA Hunting and Conservation Updates
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