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Wild Bill for America

Colorado --(Ammoland.com)- Freedom of the press was never intended to protect those who destroy freedom and ruin lives and careers with lies and deception.

About Wild Bill for America:
Bill grew up in the Colorado Rockies and had a successful career in law enforcement, serving as both a Deputy Sheriff and a Deputy U.S. Marshal. He is a graduate of the Colorado Law enforcement Academy, the Federal Law Enforcement Academy and the U.S. Marshal’s Academy. Prior to law enforcement Bill served with the U.S. Marines as a Corpsman.

As a security specialist, Bill has tackled Islamic violence and intimidation head on, recruiting and training security teams to protect missionaries serving around the world. Having studied Islam intensely and seen how it operates first hand, Bill is well qualified to speak out about the dangers this religion presents.

As one of the first Tea Party members Bill continues his policy of speaking the truth boldly and encouraging others to do the same. Visit: http://wildbillforamerica.com/

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Is NJ Senator Jeffrey Chiesa Biden’s ’1 of 5′ for Gun Control

Is NJ Senator Jeffrey Chiesa Biden’s ’1 of 5' for Gun Control

National Association for Gun Rights

Colorado -–(Ammoland.com)- IRS abuse of political enemies. Massive spying on American citizens. Cover-ups in the deaths of Americans in Benghazi.

Barack Obama is awash in political scandals.

Yet what are Washington insiders talking about?

Finding someone to bailout President Obama’s failed anti-gun agenda.

They’re even saying that New Jersey brand new U.S. Senator, Jeffrey Chiesa, could be the key to making it happen.

Is NJ Senator Jeffrey Chiesa planning to advance the scandal-ridden administration’s efforts to abuse the rights of Americans by supporting the next wave of anti-gun legislation?

I hope not.

But recent reports have me very worried that Senator Chiesa might be the next to jump ship and sell us out.

You see, Vice President Joe Biden is claiming he’s found “at least five” new votes for gun control in the U.S. Senate.

Of course, he’s not saying who they are.

But it’s not hard to conclude that Senator Chiesa might be on the top of that list.

After all, as New Jersey’s state Attorney General, Jeff Chiesa launched a crusade to “buy back,” “melt down,” and “destroy” as many firearms in New Jersey as possible.

Since he’s already demonstrated how little he thinks of your Second Amendment rights in Trenton, I’m very worried he’ll play right into Senator Harry Reid’s hands in Washington.

This is very concerning.

You see, following the failure of the Toomey-Manchin national gun registration scheme in April, Barack Obama and Harry Reid were ticked off. ( Joe Biden almost cried at a press conference)

Radical anti-gunners like billionaire-playboy New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg set out to circle the wagons and punish every swing Senator that didn’t vote their way.

They’re trying to convince them that you want the government to further restrict your gun rights.

And some of them may fall for it.

Now the anti-gunners in the U.S. Senate are just a few votes shy of passing the next assault on your right to keep-and-bear arms.

If they can get New Jersy’s Senator Chiesa, they could put anti-gun legislation back on the fast track.

I’m talking about expanded federal background checks. So-called “gun trafficking” legislation. New mental health mandates.

It’s all still VERY alive.

You and I must not allow them to get away with these attempts to criminalize more law-abiding citizens and herd more gun owners into the federal NICS registration system.

The reality is, when anti-gun politicians talk about expanding “background checks,” what they really mean is expanding “gun registration.”

It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to figure out the only way to enforce “background checks” is to hand the feds a record of EVERY firearm transferred through a Federal Firearms Licensee.

Of course, the gun grabbers claim federal officials destroy every record in the system after a set time, but do you really trust Barack Obama or Eric Holder to do so?

I sure don’t.

After all, this is the same Administration currently embroiled in scandal after scandal — from the IRS abuse of political enemies, massive spying on American citizens and cover-ups in the deaths of Americans in Benghazi.

And not to mention the Fast and Furious scandal, where the Obama administration just looked the other way while bloodthirsty Mexican drug gangs funneled arms across the border resulting in the death of Border Patrol Agent, Brian Terry.

No American citizen who values their freedom should trust Barack Obama or Eric Holder after the outrages we’ve seen out of the Obama administration.

Right now, one of the biggest questions on the Hill is whether or not Jeffrey Chiesa will be the next to break ranks to bailout President Obama and his failed gun control bill.

This could get ugly.

Senator Chiesa could be the deciding vote to hand over thousands of records of law-abiding gun owners to Barack Obama and his power-abusing lieutenants.

That’s why I am doing everything I can to mobilize the resources of NAGR and every member and supporter in New Jersey to help convince Senator Jeff Chiesa not to sell you out.

When you’re done, please contact Senator Chiesa and urge him to OPPOSE any new anti-gun “deal.”

Senator Jeffrey Chiesa can be reached by telephone at:

*** (202) 224-3224

Remind him that gun owners in New Jersey and all over the country are watching his actions.

Insist he vote against each and every anti-gun bill, motion, proposal, or “deal” that Harry Reid tries to ram through.

Please do not wait.

Please act right away.

For Freedom,
Dudley Brown
Executive Vice President

About:
The National Association for Gun Rights is a nonprofit, nonpartisan, single-purpose citizens’ organization dedicated to preserving and protecting the Constitutionally protected right-to-keep-and-bear-arms through an aggressive program designed to mobilize public opposition to anti-gun legislation. The National Association for Gun Rights’ mailing address is P.O 7002, Fredericksburg, VA 22404. They can be contacted toll-free at 1-877-405-4570. Its web address is www.NationalGunRights.org

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Police Drop the Charges Against Jared Marcum & More in this Gun Owners of America Update

Gun Owners of America

Washington, DC --(Ammoland.com)- These and other victories remind us, once again, there’s much to be grateful for this Independence Day.

“I can’t thank Larry Pratt and Gun Owners enough for standing with Jared and his family during these difficult days.  You were there when we needed you.  GOA and GOF’s legal and financial support was critical to Jared’s defense, to blocking the gag order which the government asked for, and finally obtaining a dismissal of all charges against Jared.  Thank you for all you do and thanks for the GOA T-shirts!” — Ben White, attorney for Jared Marcum

Gun Owners of America wants to thank all of you who contributed to the Jared Marcum legal defense fund.

All charges have now been dropped against the West Virginia teenager, and Jared will not have a criminal record.

In April, the 14-year-old was ordered by a band teacher to change his T-shirt because the instructor did not like the shirt’s pro-gun message.  The shirt stated “protect your right” and pictured a rifle with a scope.

Jared was suspended from school, and later was arrested for “obstructing” an officer.  He faced a $500 fine and one year in jail.

The police then issued a gag order against the family and his attorney, preventing them from talking about the case.  And as if that wasn’t Orwellian enough, a reporter who tried to contest the gag order found herself being ejected from the courthouse.  The reason?

If you guessed “obstruction,” then you move to the head of the class!

All of this heavy-handedness on part of the police led Kurt Hofmann of the Examiner to say, “The Logan, West Virginia PD apparently has the most easily ‘obstructed’ police officers since the Keystone Cops.”

In the midst of all this, GOA helped ignite a national outrage after alerting activists two weeks ago to what was happening in the Mountain State.

Plus, Gun Owners Foundation quickly set up a legal defense fund to assist the attorney who was taking Jared’s case pro bono.

Thankfully, the case is now over, as the police dropped all charges against Jared Marcum on Thursday.

With this victory behind them, the Marcum family is now considering legal action against the school district.  GOA will be watching these efforts closely and will keep you updated.

In similar news, GOA is working with a Congressman in Washington to cut-off federal funds to any school district that imposes a zero-tolerance policy that punishes (e.g., suspends) children for wearing shirts containing a pro-gun message … or for playing cops-and-robbers during recess … or for turning their pop tarts into “weapons” … or extending their fingers to resemble a gun, etc.

Please stay tuned.

GOA wins initial victory on behalf of pro-gun sheriff

Gun Owners of America also won an initial skirmish in Wisconsin, where a sheriff has come under attack for his pro-gun views.

If you’ve heard the name David Clarke, you know that he is one of the most pro-gun sheriffs in the country.

Last month, GOA Executive Director Larry Pratt personally awarded the “High Noon Award” to Wisconsin’s Milwaukee County Sheriff David A. Clarke, Jr., for “standing for truth when others run, for telling the truth even though politically incorrect.”

In a public safety announcement earlier this year, Sheriff Clarke told viewers:

“With officers laid off and furloughed, simply calling 911 and waiting is no longer your best option. You can beg for mercy from a violent criminal, hide under the bed or you can fight back. But are you prepared?”

The ad ends with Clarke stating, “You have a duty to protect yourself and your family. We’re partners now. Can I count on you?”

Well, a panel on the Milwaukee Board of Supervisors tried to discriminate against Sheriff Clarke and punish him for his pro-gun views.  The committee did so by voting to restrict Sheriff David Clarke from appearing in any future public service announcements.

For the record, David Clarke has made several public service announcements, but they were never a problem until he cut the “pro-gun” advertisement.

Recognizing this for the sheer discrimination it is, Gun Owners of America immediately activated its grassroots network within the state and asked them to contact all the Board of Supervisors.

According to several media outlets, the GOA alert resulted in the Board being “flooded” and “inundated” with emails supporting Sheriff Clarke.

When politicians feel the heat … they see the light.

The full Board of Supervisors looked into the situation and sent the “gag order” resolution back to the committee.  So while it’s bottled up there for now, it means Sheriff Clarke is free to continue educating the public on their rights and responsibilities relating to self-defense.

Help celebrate Independence Day — and our recent victories — with a gift membership to GOA

You activism has helped us achieve tremendous victories this year.

In addition to the victories mentioned above, we were able to pull off one of the biggest activism coups in recent memory.

Don’t forget that seven months ago, after the Sandy Hook tragedy, the entire nation thought that new gun control restrictions were a foregone conclusion.  But you showed them that gun owners are passionate about their constitutional rights and that they are willing to make their voices heard!

As a result, we killed gun control in the Senate, and our Second Amendment rights were not infringed.

The Constitution – and the Declaration of Independence -- are two of the greatest documents ever produced by man.  But as you know, they are under relentless attack today.

With your help, however, we will continue to defend the “unalienable rights” endowed by our Creator and the protections that were passed down to us from our Founding Fathers.  In the Declaration, they clearly indicated their “firm reliance on the protection of divine Providence,” and 237 years later, we find ourselves doing the same to defend our gun rights.

Hence, it’s timely that we will be celebrating Independence Day in a few days.  In addition to the ways you may choose to celebrate, there’s one more that we would ask you to consider.

And that is to give your pro-gun family and friends a gift membership with Gun Owners of America.

When you do, you increase the voice of the most active grassroots gun lobby that is constantly on the front lines defending your rights.

The more activists who, like you, send their e-mails and postcards to their legislators … the louder your voice becomes in the halls of Congress.

To give a gift membership in Gun Owners of America, simply click on this link.

Once you click on the above link, fill in the information for your family members or friends.  You can then print out a Gift Certificate which you can present to the recipients of your generosity.
Thank you!

Gun Owners of America

8001 Forbes Place, Suite 102

Springfield, VA 22151

Phone: 703-321-8585

FAX: 703-321-8408

www.gunowners.org

About:Gun Owners of America (GOA) is a non-profit lobbying organization formed in 1975 to preserve and defend the Second Amendment rights of gun owners. GOA sees firearms ownership as a freedom issue. `The only no comprise gun lobby in Washington’ – Ron Paul Visit: www.gunowners.org to Join.

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State Of The Birds Report Celebrates Private Landowners’ Contributions

Private landowners manage 60 percent of U.S. land area.

State Of The Birds Report Celebrates Private Landowners’ Contributions

Ducks Unlimited

WASHINGTON –-(Ammoland.com)- The fourth State of the Birds Report, released today, highlights the enormous contributions private landowners make to bird and habitat conservation, as well as opportunities for increased contributions.

Private landowners, organizations and corporations, including 2 million ranchers and farmers and approximately 10 million woodland owners, own and manage roughly 60 percent of the land area in the United States. Private lands are used by virtually all of the nation’s terrestrial and coastal birds, 251 of which are federally threatened, endangered or of conservation concern. Many privately owned working lands that produce food, timber and other resources for society also provide valuable habitat for birds.

“Ducks Unlimited has a long history of working with private landowners across the country to conserve and restore millions of acres of critical waterfowl and wildlife habitat,” said DU CEO Dale Hall. “This year’s State of the Birds Report proves that our nation’s birds can be used as an indicator of our effectiveness as stewards of the land. Landowners can add a new way to measure the productiveness of their land with the number of canvasbacks, gadwalls and pintails they see.”

The scientific data in this year’s report indicate a very high dependence on private lands among grassland, wetland and eastern forest birds, as well as the tremendous potential for bird conservation. More than 100 species have at least half of their U.S. breeding distributions on private lands.

“More than 90 percent of the land in DU’s number one priority area, the Prairie Pothole Region, is privately owned,” said DU Chief Conservation Officer Paul Schmidt. “The State of the Birds Report highlights the necessity of collaborating with farmers, ranchers and other private landowners to ensure their livelihood while conserving the waterfowl habitat that also results in cleaner water for everyone.”

The State of the Birds Report on Private Lands is a collaborative effort as part of the U.S. North American Bird Conservation Initiative, involving federal and state wildlife agencies, and scientific and conservation organizations. These include North American Bird Conservation Initiative, U.S. Committee, American Bird Conservancy, Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies, Cornell Lab of Ornithology, Ducks Unlimited, Klamath Bird Observatory, National Audubon Society, National Council for Air and Stream Improvement, Inc., The Nature Conservancy, Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory, University of Idaho, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, USDA Forest Service, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, and U.S. Geological Survey.

The full report is available at www.stateofthebirds.org.

2013 State of the Birds Report

Ducks Unlimited Inc. is the world’s largest non-profit organization dedicated to conserving North America’s continually disappearing waterfowl habitats. Established in 1937, Ducks Unlimited has conserved more than 13 million acres thanks to contributions from more than a million supporters across the continent. Guided by science and dedicated to program efficiency, DU works toward the vision of wetlands sufficient to fill the skies with waterfowl today, tomorrow and forever. For more information on our work, visit www.ducks.org. Connect with us on our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/DucksUnlimited, follow our tweets at www.twitter.com/DucksUnlimited and watch DU videos at www.youtube.com/DucksUnlimitedInc.

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Il Gov. Quinn Plays Emperor With Citizens’ Civil Rights

Il Gov. Quinn Plays Emperor With Citizens’ Civil Rights

CCRKBA.org

BELLEVUE, WA – -(Ammoland.com)- Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn evidently believes someone elected him emperor of the Prairie State, considering his meddling with the state’s concealed carry legislation today, the Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms said in reaction.

Gov. Quinn, using his amendatory veto authority, inserted his own gun control provisions in legislation adopted last month, including limiting the places where someone may carry, the number of cartridges someone can have in a defensive firearm and the level of concealment one must exercise, all in excess of the legislation passed by the State Legislature last month.

“This isn’t government of, by or for the people,” said CCRKBA Chairman Alan Gottlieb. “This is government by imperial fiat.”

State lawmakers have until July 9 2013 to override Quinn’s changes in the legislation, due to a federal court order secured in Moore v. Madigan, a case brought by CCRKBA’S sister organization, the Second Amendment Foundation.

“Quinn has taken it upon himself to dictate the level of safety a citizen can enjoy by placing an undue limit on the right to bear arms,” Gottlieb said. “Perhaps he should ask police officers to leave their spare ammunition at home.

“He wishes to stigmatize legally-armed citizens by making it nearly impossible for them to dine out with their families, friends or business associates,” he continued. “He puts the burden on business owners, churches and other venues to assure the court’s mandates are followed regarding the carrying of firearms.

“Quinn is playing petty politics with the lives of his constituents,” Gottlieb asserted, “and we hope Illinois lawmakers have the intestinal fortitude to override him when they return to Springfield next week for a one-day session.”

With more than 650,000 members and supporters nationwide, the Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms is one of the nation’s premier gun rights organizations. As a non-profit organization, the Citizens Committee is dedicated to preserving firearms freedoms through active lobbying of elected officials and facilitating grass-roots organization of gun rights activists in local communities throughout the United States. The Citizens Committee can be reached by phone at (425) 454-4911, on the Internet at www.ccrkba.org or by email to InformationRequest@ccrkba.org.

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Remington Named Title Sponsor of 2013 NRA National Rifle & Pistol Championships at Camp Perry

Remington Named Title Sponsor of 2013 NRA National Rifle & Pistol Championships at Camp Perry

National Rifle Association

FAIRFAX, Va. --(Ammoland.com)- The National Rifle Association is pleased to introduce Remington as title sponsor to the 2013 Remington/NRA National Rifle & Pistol Championships.

Held July 8 through August 14 at Camp Perry, Ohio, the National Matches are considered America’s “World Series of Shooting Sports.”

“Remington has been a longtime supporter of the National Matches and we are elated to be working with one of the finest names in the firearms industry,” said Dennis Willing, Director of NRA’s Competitive Shooting Division. “We welcome and appreciate their increased involvement as title sponsor of the National Matches and the opportunity to make our events bigger and better than ever.”

A tradition at Camp Perry since 1907, the National Matches are divided into six phases of competition: Pistol, Smallbore 3-Position, Smallbore Prone, High Power, High Power Mid-Range and High Power Long Range. Competitors represent a vast array of experience levels, including novice shooters, Olympic medalists, law enforcement officers, military personnel, and international competitors.

“Remington has been part of the shooting tradition in America for nearly 200 years and we strongly believe in promoting participation in shooting sports programs,” said Ken Roxburgh, Captain of Team Remington. “We’re honored to be named the title sponsor of the 2013 National Matches at Camp Perry.”

Remington Arms Company, LLC, headquartered in Madison, N.C., designs, produces and sells sporting goods products for the hunting, shooting sports, military, government and law enforcement markets. Founded in 1816, Remington is the only U.S. manufacturer of both firearms and ammunition products and one of the largest domestic producers of shotguns and rifles. Learn more at http://www.remington.com.

For more information on NRA Competitive Shooting Sponsorships, visit http://www.nrasportsponsors.com or contact Woody Arenas in the NRA Competitive Shooting Division at 1-877-672-6282 or warenas@nrahq.org.

Information about the Remington/NRA National Rifle & Pistol Matches and other NRA competitive shooting events may be found at http://compete.nra.org.

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In the Midst of America’s Debate Over Gun Control, A New Documentary On Women & Firearms

Opening In Select Theaters & Available Nationwide On Demand Beginning July 3 2013.

In the Midst of America’s Debate Over Gun Control, A New Documentary On Women & Firearms

A Girl And A Gun

USA --(Ammoland.com)- Bringing a feminine perspective to the debate that’s currently raging across the nation, Cathryne Czubek’s new feature documentary A GIRL AND A GUN reveals how women have embraced an object whose history is deeply bound to men and masculinity.

Filmed throughout the U.S., the film delves deep into the psyche of the American gun world to show the complex relationship between American women and their guns.

Penetrating far beyond Hollywood’s hyper-sexualized femme fatales, A GIRL AND A GUN candidly explores the modern American woman through intimate portraits of several women that revolve around fundamental issues of preservation, power, feminism and violence. Punctuated with archival footage and expert commentary to provide a rich historical and cultural context, the film presents a complex and empowering perspective on a deadly serious issue.

The intimate and graphic portrayals in A GIRL AND A GUN are of women who’ve carved themselves a place in the gun community, but their personal journeys in one way or another reflect the same issues every woman faces today.

A GIRL AND A GUN will not end the nation’s decisive battle over the legality or availability of guns, but it does give voice to those American women, young and old, who have been affected by firearms or believe in the right to responsibly and legally possess firearms.

ABOUT THE DIRECTOR
Born in the South and raised in the Midwest, Director Cathryne Czubek grew up photographing and printing with her father in their darkroom at home. She eventually made her way to NYU to study politics yet decided to return to her photographic roots and earned an MFA at the School of Visual Arts. Cathryne has produced for a variety of commercial clients and has been supported by the the New York State Council for the Arts, the Paley Center for Media, Toronto Documentary Forum, Independent Feature Project, From the Heart Productions, and Women Make Movies.

After a successful World Premiere at DOC NYC festival in November 2012, A GIRL AND A GUN has received critical praise and recognition from numerous outlets, garnering much media attention due to recent news events. Cathryne has appeared on Huff Post Live, ABC News and several radio shows discussing guns and women’s issues.

“All you need for a film is a girl and a gun.” – Jean-Luc Godard

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Pheasants Forever Hires New Farm Bill Wildlife Biologist in Colorado

Position helping to further the organization’s habitat mission.

Pheasants Forever Hires New Farm Bill Wildlife Biologist in Colorado

Pheasants Forever

Lamar, Colo. --(Ammoland.com)- Pheasants Forever (PF) and Quail Forever (QF) recently hired Brandon Dye for the position of farm bill wildlife biologist in Lamar, CO.

Dye covers Kiowa, Bent, Prowers, and Baca Counties. In this replacement position, Dye will continue to work with area landowners, farmers and ranchers to implement wildlife habitat conservation measures.

Pheasants Forever’s farm bill wildlife biologist program is designed to educate farmers and landowners about the benefits of conservation programs, as well as assist those landowners after programs have been implemented. Farm bill wildlife biologists add wildlife technical assistance in USDA offices to assist the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), Farm Service Agency (FSA) and other conservation partners with delivering conservation programs to landowners.

“We are very pleased to have Brandon join the Colorado farm bill wildlife biologist team and have no doubt he will be delivering conservation on the ground with eastern Colorado producers,” said Sam Lawry, Pheasants Forever western regional director. “The Lamar position is made possible from funding through NRCS, Colorado Parks and Wildlife, and Colorado Pheasants Forever chapters. Their support has lent itself to furthering Pheasants Forever’s habitat mission in Colorado.”

Dye is a Colorado native, who returns to the Centennial State from northeastern California. He graduated from Colorado State University in Fort Collins with a B.S. in Natural Resources Management. Prior to joining Pheasants Forever, Dye worked as a rangeland management specialist with the USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service. There, he developed conservation plans in accordance with USDA standards and provided in-office and in-field technical guidance and support for conservation planning and agricultural practices to landowners.

“Working for such a renowned organization like Pheasants Forever is a tremendous opportunity for me, and getting to do so back in my home state with great partner agencies, makes it even better,” said Brandon Dye. “I am looking forward to continuing habitat conservation efforts with Colorado landowners and working directly with our partners to further our legacy.”

Colorado is home to 16 Pheasants Forever chapters and 3,700 members. For more information on “The Habitat Organization” in Colorado, please contact Bob Hix, Pheasants Forever regional representative, at (303) 588-1542 or BHix@pheasantsforever.org.

Pheasants Forever, including its quail conservation division, Quail Forever, is the nation’s largest nonprofit organization dedicated to upland habitat conservation. Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever have more than 135,000 members and 720 local chapters across the United States and Canada. Chapters are empowered to determine how 100 percent of their locally raised conservation funds are spent, the only national conservation organization that operates through this truly grassroots structure.

Pheasants Forever is dedicated to the conservation of pheasants, quail and other wildlife through habitat improvements, public awareness, education and land management policies and programs.

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Massive Summer Firearms Auction Does Not Disappoint, $4.7 Million Dollars in Sales

World War II U.S. Singer Manufacturing Company Model 1911A1 Semi-Automatic pistol

Rock Island Auction Company

Rock Island, IL --(Ammoland.com)- Rock Island Auction Company’s popular summer Regional Firearms Auction once again exceeds expectations by surmounting the sales high estimate by nearly $200,000 posting $4.7 million dollars in sales.

“Our Regional sales have truly become must participate sales within the gun collecting community” said Patrick Hogan, President and Owner of Rock Island Auction Company. “Nowhere else in the world is there the quantity, quality, and diversity of firearms up for auction with virtually no reserves. We had a 99% sell through rate this past weekend” added Hogan.

The sale contained nearly 6000 firearms and 2680 lots.

“The beauty of our regional sales stem from their overwhelming variety; everything from original Henry rifles, genuine Civil War carbines and muskets, World War II firearms and militaria, to large ammunition lots, knives and edged weapons, gun cleaning supplies to modern new in the box shotguns, rifles and pistols” said Laurence Thomson auctioneer and RIAC’s Executive Director of Operations. “The reason for such success is our ability to cater to this diverse clientele which extends from collectors, dealers, investment buyers to general firearms enthusiast and history buffs” added Thomson.

One of those genres in particular, which garnered tremendous interest, was the World War II arms. “It has been a growing trend for quite some time. Sitting on the podium and physically selling the items you get a real pulse for the collector market; in certain areas and over the past couple of years World War II firearms have really taken off” Said Jessica Tanghe fellow auctioneer and RIAC’s Executive Director of Client Services. In fact, lot number 1775 the Rare and Desirable World War II U.S. Singer Manufacturing Company Model 1911A1 Semi-Automatic pistol was the highlight of the auction estimated $9500-$15,000. Bidding was fierce from all over the room; in fact the entire globe as hands in the room started to go down and nearly a dozen phone bidders were reduced to two and then one as the lot commanded an impressive $40,250. Other notable results included lot 3706, a U.S. Union Switch & Signal Model 1911A1 Semi-Automatic pistol estimated $900-1300 which brought $4025. Lot 3711, a U.S. Ithaca Model 1911A1 Semi-Automatic pistol estimated $800-1300 went out the door for $2875. German Military firearms enjoyed comparable success such as lot 1552 Mauser “S/42? Code 1936 Dated Luger pistol with 1936 Dated Holster estimated $1300-1900 which brought $3162. Lot 1531, a World War II K98 Mauser Sniper rifle with ZF41 Sniper Scope Mount estimated $1400-2250 achieved $2587.

World War II items were only the beginning of this sensational weekend. As always Colts and Winchester outperformed their expectations yet again as highlights include Lot 1002, a New Haven Arms Co. Henry Lever Action rifle estimated $7500-12,000 which rang the bell at $23,000. Lot 1005, a Deluxe Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action rifle in 50 Express Caliber estimated $4500-7500 achieved an impressive $8625. As for Colt’s, lot 3232, an Engraved Antique Colt Single Action Army revolver estimated $4000-6000 brought $6325. Lot 1123, an Antique Colt Single Action Army revolver with U.S. Holster estimated $2000-3000 achieved $4887, while lot 1276, a Colt Model 1855 Revolving Military rifle estimated $850-1300 quadrupled its high estimate bringing a staggering $4600.

Over the duration of the weekend Hogan estimates over 700 people registered to bid live while untold thousands submitted absentee bids via online, sealed, and telephone bidding. That massive number of bidders equates to nearly 16,000 individual bids on 2680 lots, meaning each item had on average 6 individual parties.

Other highlights of the sale include lot 1293, a Winchester Factory Custom Shop Engraved Model 21 Shotgun with Three Gauge (20/28/410), Three Barrel Set estimated $12,000-18,000 which brought $20,700. Lot 1000, a Rare Smith & Wesson Lever Action Magazine pistol estimated $6000-8000 went out the door at $9775. Lot 173, a Cased Pair of Joseph Manton London Percussion pistols estimated $2000-3000 achieved a staggering $8050 while a grouping of three Japanese swords, lot 185 estimated $1500-2000 brought $4025.

Rock Island Auction Company holds five live auctions per year. Two of those auctions are “regional auctions” which are geared towards beginner collectables as well as modern sporting pistols, rifles and shotguns. “Premiere Auctions” are held three times a year and are built around important, rare, high condition and historic firearms and militaria. RIAC Premiere Firearms auctions are considered by many to be the crown jewel of firearms collector auctions in the World.

For more information regarding this sale or interest in selling with Rock Island Auction Company, call 800-238-8022 or visit www.rockislandauction.com. Rock Island Auction’s next auction is a Premiere Firearms Auction scheduled for September 13th, 14th & 15th, 2013.

Rock Island Auction Company is the World’s leading auction house for firearms, edged weapons and military artifacts. Catering to all levels of collecting, a $1000 item or $1 million item is welcome as firearms specialists are on staff and more than one auction venue is available to accommodate varying needs. RIAC works with advisors, estates and collectors and is prepared to buy single firearms and collections outright and/or can sell through private treaty. There is no limit to what RIAC can buy. To find out more please visit www.rockislandauction.com or call 1-800-238-8022.

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Gun Girl Radio – Revolver Champion Annette Aysen

Gun Girl Radio – Revolver Champion Annette Aysen

Gun Girl Radio

DeKalb, IL - This week on Gun Girl Radio, Randi Rogers interviews Annette Aysen, a team member of Smith and Wesson.  Annette has been a USPSA Revolver National Champion 6 times.  She has won many other competitions as well.

The interview takes us through a few different types of competitions that Annette has been involved in.

>Annette gives us insight into how she got into the shooting world.  Her husband helped get her interested and then before she knew it she was winning competitions.  She explains how she had to take a hiatus from competing due to economic issues in 1984, but came back in the year 2000.

Things had changed since she’d last shot, so she had to decide what type of gun to shoot.  We learn how a friend of hers helped her decide to stick with the revolver.

Annette discusses how exactly she got into the Icore competition format.  She even hosts her own matches and lets us know where to go to compete at her own Icore matches.  She then explains the differences between Icore and USPSA.  We hear how Julie and Annette met at a Babes with Bullets camp and how that turned into Annette becoming a fellow representative for Smith and Wesson.  It wasn’t long before Annette became an instructor for Babes with Bullets herself.  She tells us a little about what those camps are like.

The interview rounds out with a little more discussion on USPSA, Icore, and Sportsman’s Team Challenges and what shooting with her husband Elliot has been like.  At the very end of the show Annette answers questions from some fans.  Email your own questions to ladies@gungirlradio.com.  Listen to the entire episode at www.gungirlradio.com/021/ or subscribe to the show on iTunes.

About Gun Girl Radio:
Gun Girl Radio is a proud part of the Firearms Radio Network.  The show features information and insider perspective on shooting sports, training, hunting and all things outdoors by two of the firearms industry’s most talented female shooters, Randi Rogers and Julie Golob.  Gun Girl Radio releases every other Wednesday at 12:00 pm CST.  Subscribe to the Gun Guy Radio email list and listen via apple iTunes, Stitcher Radio or gungirlradio.com.

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This Week on Shooting USA with Jim Scoutten: Time Changes on Outdoor Channel

Jim Scoutten’s Shooting USA

Shooting USA

USA - -(Ammoland.com)- Shooting USA – All Army Championship

We’re covering the USAMU’s annual combat competition at the All Army Small Arms Championship. It’s individual and team competition, with issue grade pistol and rifle, with the emphasis on training for combat. Plus, meet the master gunsmiths building the newest S&W Performance Center 1911’s. And the story of the Burnside Carbine, designed by a Union General, that’s now one of History’s Guns.

Shooting USA’s Impossible Shots – Flintlocks and Race Guns

Our 19th century expert George Sutton takes an old muzzle loading shot to a new level of Impossible. Mr. Flintlock is trying something never known to have been attempted by a shooter with a muzzleloader. Then we welcome a new team member as Taran Butler brings his Hollywood lifestyle and his very fast shooting to Impossible Shots.

Wednesday on Outdoor Channel
AIR TIMES BY TIME ZONE

The Shooting USA Hour Wednesdays:

Eastern Time: 3:30 PM, 8:30 PM, 12:00 MidnightCentral Time: 2:30 PM, 7:30 PM, 11:00 PMMountain Time: 1:30 PM, 6:30 PM, 10:00 PMPacific Time: 12:30 PM, 5:30 PM, 9:00 PM

Shooting USA is listed as a one hour show in your cable menu.

Shooting USA’s Impossible Shots Wednesdays:

Eastern Time: 9:30 PM, 1:00 AMCentral Time: 8:30 PM, 12:00 MidnightMountain Time: 7:30 PM, 11:00 PMPacific Time: 6:30 PM, 10:00 PM

Shooting USA’s Impossible Shots Sunday Morning:

Eastern Time: 7:00 AMCentral Time: 6:00 AMMountain Time: 5:00 AMPacific Time: 4:00 AM

The Holiday:

Enjoy the Fourth, enjoy the sales, enjoy the hotdogs, enjoy the family time. But remember, we’re celebrating freedom… that needs constant guarding against tyranny by government, just as in 1776.

Are you connected?

If you’re on Facebook, you’ve got three connections to make to be up to the minute on developments and information on the shows and on the defense of the 2nd Amendment.

“Like” ‘em or follow the pages to be connected on a daily basis.

Jim

JimScoutten@ShootingUSA.com

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Federal Premium Ammunition Presents Fresh Tracks with Randy Newberg

Federal Premium Ammunition Presents Fresh Tracks with Randy Newberg

FederalPremium.com

ANOKA, Minn. --(Ammoland.com)- Federal Premium Ammunition is pleased to announce its title sponsorship of Fresh Tracks with Randy Newberg.

The all-new TV program will debut on Sportsman Channel in July.

The series is hosted by Randy Newberg from On Your Own Adventures. He is one of the most accomplished and knowledgeable public-land hunters in America. Fresh Tracks continues the self-guided public land hunting theme that fans have come to love in On Your Own Adventures, yet tells that story in a deeper and more personal format.

“This is a new style and new format for telling the story of the American hunter,” Newberg said. “For an entire season, viewers will follow our crew as they travel to vast tracts of amazing public lands in the United States, facing all the challenges that come with self-guided hunting. We let the viewer see it all, successful or not. We are not only hunters while in the field; we are also hunters year-round in our advocacy and conservation work.”

Newberg illustrates the lifestyle of the American hunter, living his passion all day, every day, whether at home, in the field, or on the road, and bringing that story to the viewer with new hunts every week. Everyday hunters can relate to this new program because it shows everything that happens in a season: the hits and the misses.

“Hunting in America is an amazing story that needs to be told in all aspects, when things go good or when they go bad,” Newberg said. “This is my story, and it’s very personal. It’s full of passion and commitment.”

All-new episodes of Federal Premium’s Fresh Tracks with Randy Newberg start in July on Sportsman Channel. The show airs Thursday at 8:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m., Friday at 6 a.m., and Tuesday at 9:00 a.m. (EST).

About Fresh Tracks with Randy Newberg
The show takes viewers through a year in the life of one of America’s most dedicated, hard-core hunters-someone who lives hunting 24/7. Follow Randy on action-packed, extreme public land hunts and learn the dedication, work and passion it takes to complete these amazing adventures. Preparing gear, scouting and research, all combine with the complications of TV production. Learn more about Fresh Tracks with Randy Newberg by visiting www.thesportsmanchannel.com.

About Federal Premium
Headquartered in Anoka, Minnesota, Federal Cartridge Company has been providing hunters and shooters with high-quality rimfire, centerfire and shotshell ammunition since 1922. It pioneered the Premium category of ammunition and is part of the world’s leading ammunition manufacturer, ATK Sporting. For more information on Federal Premium products visit www.federalpremium.com.

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New Jersey Outdoor Alliance Southern Region Sporting Clays Fund Raiser

New Jersey Outdoor Alliance Southern Region Sporting Clays Fund Raiser

New Jersey Outdoor Alliance

TRENTON, NJ --(Ammoland.com)- Spend a day with the New Jersey Outdoor Alliance at our 2nd Annual Southern Region Sporting Clays Fund Raiser Event.

Have fun while protecting your freedoms to fish, hunt, trap, and access New Jersey’s great outdoors!

Lewis Class Shoot

Saturday, July 20, 2013

Sign-In 8:00 am — 11:00 am

Starts promptly at 9:00 am

(Rain Date: Sunday, July 21, 2013)

Cedar Creek Sporting Clays

Home of 2012 N.J. State Shoot

502 Ramah Road, Millville, New Jersey 08332 609.517.4245

For directions visit: www.cedarcreeksportingclays.com

$65.00 per person includes:

100 Rounds of Sporting Clays shot over 15 StationsBring your own Shotgun and SHELLS (NO Single Shot)Summer lunch will be provided along with refreshmentsNJOA HatNumerous Events Planned Throughout the Day

New Jersey Outdoor Alliance is A NJ Non-Profit Corporation (527)
Lou Perry 856.498.1828 lou.perry@gmail.com
Ed Markowski e.markowski@comcast.net

More information at our link:

http://www.njoutdooralliance.org/2nd-annual-southern-region-sporting-clays-fund-raiser-event/#more-272

Anthony P. Mauro
Sr. Chairman,
New Jersey Outdoor Alliance: “We’ve got your back!”

JOIN NJOA: http://www.njoutdooralliance.org/support/njoa.html

About:
NJOA – The mission of New Jersey Outdoor Alliance is to serve as a grassroots coalition of outdoorsmen and outdoorswomen dedicated to environmental stewardship. We will champion the intrinsic value of natural resource conservation – including fishing, hunting and trapping, among opinion leaders and policy makers. We will support legislation, and those sponsoring legislation, that provides lasting ecological and social enrichment through sustainable use of the earths resources. Visit: www.njoutdooralliance.org

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