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About the Lil T’s: Designed to be carried and used in pairs they are offered in both a right and left chisel grind.  The grooves on the side of the blade are not intended for looks, but instead they serve four purposes. The deviated, surface allows the collection of rust, bacteria and even venom that are often found in harsh environments. Additionally, the interrupted designed surface allows the cutting edge to function with both pushing and pulling motions increasing efficiency. The serrated edge also allows cutting in both wet and dry situations. The final purpose of the sculpted grooves is that it reduces surface friction as it passes through the chosen material by 35+ percent. Thus less energy is required to produce the same damage.  For those intimidated by the design of this blade and concerned with the difficulty of sharpening, fear not; by positioning the sharpening rod along the groove these blades can achieve their optimum cutting edge with ease. ALL of the Tom Clarke Tactical Knife line is designed for a forward or reverse grip application.

This gas block has been updated with double gas ports for use with  45 deg and 90 deg angled gas ports.

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The AK 47 gas block combines the front sight and gas block into one asembly. We have sold hundreds of these assembly’s. They have proven to be very reliable under combat conditions.

The combination gas block/front sight allows the front end of the AK47/74 to be lightend up and makes the handling of the weapon noticeably more efficient. The assembly also allows the barrel length to be shortend for you guy’s that want to SBR your AK’s.

The front sight is adjustable for windage with a simple screw driver. For elevation the sight post is left purposly long so that you can zero your rifle and then use the rear sight as normal.

The id of the sight is .591 and clamps in place in the exsiting gasblock location.

The sight comes finished in black oxide.

Gunsmith installation recomended.

For more info on the gas block please follow the link below.

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Introducing the RD 700 series and the RD 500 series Rifles,
We decided to keep things simple by offering four different models in two finish colors.
The RD 700 series rifles are chambered in 7.62×39, the RD 500 series are chambered in 5.45 x 39 and come in 2 stock configurations.
The RD 701/501 has triangle sidefolders
The RD 702/502 has M-4 stocks with the RD AKM-4 stock adapter
The guns are converted from Saiga IZ 132’s and IZ 240’s. We have found these rifles with Russian cold hammer forged chrome lined barrels and properly heat treated receivers to be the best base gun available for our 700 and 500 series rifles.
All models feature our custom front end work using the Gen 2 Bolton Gas block, Ultimak scope rail and the AKBC (700series) or Battle Comp 2.0 (500 series) muzzel devices. This very popular front end set up removes almost 1 lb. off the front of the rifle moving the center of gravity about 4” closer to the body making it very light and the fastest handling non SBR length AK on the market.
They are finished with Norrells Moly Resin over park and available in Black or FDE (Tan). The US Palm grip and Arsenal handgard will be standard furniture on all models; the 702 and the 502 models will have Magpul CTR stocks, all guns will have the Fuller rear sight mod.
These rifles are purpose built to take abuse, be lite, fast handling and dependable. A new batch is starting now call or email the shop and place an order today!

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If you own firearms, you should be living these rules daily.  Safety is the most important factor in gun ownership.  Learn them and apply to any handling of firearms.

FIREARMS SAFETY RULES.  ( You should LIVE & BREATH these rules)

Rule # 1

Assume all firearms are loaded. No exceptions. Always assume that any and all firearms are loaded at all times. Perform a chamber check and a magazine check each and every time you pick up a weapon. When a weapon is handed to you or you hand off a weapon, perform a chamber check to assure the weapon is not loaded.

Rule # 2

Never let the muzzle of a firearm point at anything you are not willing to kill, damage, hurt or buy. This includes everything that you can think of: a person(s), yours or others feet, hands, a dog, cat, TV, car, couch, chair, or simply a spot on the wall.

Rule # 3

Keep your finger off the trigger (and off the trigger guard) until you have made the command decision to fire. This should be rule number one. Find and locate a reference point on the weapon and know it. This should be a location outside the trigger guard, not the magazine release, but simply a spot that your finger is on prior to trigger placement. Negligent discharges only happen when the trigger is pressed. A firearm is a mechanical device that requires a physical action to “fire”. You cannot tell it to fire. The trigger must be pressed. So keep the finger out of the trigger guard until you have made the decision. That is why there is a trigger guard in order to guard the trigger.

Rule # 4

Be sure of your target and what is behind it. You must be aware of the berm, barrier or back stop. Never shoot without assuring that the round you fire down range can be stopped by an intended body or a cover that is sufficient to the ballistic caliber and cartridge you are shooting. Know what is behind your target at all times. Equally important, you must guarantee your hits. If you miss the target you have missed your guarantee that the bullet will be stopped. Do not shoot at sounds or a target that you cannot positively identify. Know what is in line with the target and what is behind it (bullets are designed to go through things). Be aware of your surroundings at all times including range, desert, urban, interior and all environments which you may be confined to.

WARNING - CAUTION: Never depend on the mechanical device to confirm that the weapon is unloaded or cleared out.  The only method of confirming that the weapon is “safe” is to have the bolt open, chamber empty, safety on, and no magazine in the weapon, with the muzzle pointed in a safe direction. ]]> http://www.markflinn.me/firearm-safety-rules-atac-tv-2012-05/feed http://www.markflinn.me/ammonet-cheap-ammo-for-your-firearm-needs-2012-04 http://www.markflinn.me/ammonet-cheap-ammo-for-your-firearm-needs-2012-04#comments Wed, 18 Apr 2012 18:11:00 +0000 tclarke http://www.markflinn.me/?p=1471

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Saiga Shotgun Slug Select Program

This program is specific to the Saiga 12 gauge magazine fed shotgun. Understanding the effective zones of shotgun ammo, there is a time that if you are farther out, you will need to use a slug.

When you are past the B Zone, you need to exchange the Buckshot for a slug. Or if you need to make a more precise shot then you need to switch to a slug. This program shows you how to exchange the chambered buckshot for a slug. The Saiga 12 magazine fed shotgun Slug Selection exchange is easy to chamber and fast! Be sure to watch the Effective Zones program too.

SAIGA SHOTGUN SLUG SELECT

ATAC TV, TOM CLARKE, GLENN JUSTICE, JIM FULLER, SAIGA-12, LENNY BOLTON, RIFLE DYNAMICS, VENOM TACTICAL

Unlike mass-market ATVs and UTVs, TOMCAR is designed and built to a professional grade standard, with a design that uses the highest quality materials and components. From its immensely strong, fully-welded steel tube chassis to its heavy duty four-wheel independent suspension, the TOMCAR is designed to be safe, rugged and extremely dependable.

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Powered by a choice of efficient, reliable gasoline or diesel engines, TOMCAR brings together the core values of an all terrain vehicle that is unmatched in the market. With its low center of gravity, long suspension travel, low vehicle weight and high ground clearance, TOMCAR is fast, maneuverable and drives like no other off-road vehicle. TOMCAR truly can go ANYWHERE AND BACK™.

TOMCAR’s credentials as an ultra-tough and functional off road vehicle have already been endorsed by commercial users in a variety of demanding roles and environments.

Operators in the mining, agricultural, recreation and tourism industries as well as military and border patrol agencies have found TOMCAR’s unique specifications and capabilities perfectly suited to their needs.

Due to its rugged construction and extraordinary suspension and driveline design, TOMCAR can take users to remote locations and survive in highly challenging conditions such as corrosive potash mines that would wear out and corrode lesser vehicles in months. Equally important, the TOMCAR is designed to be easily maintained and repaired in the shop or in the field with simple hand tools, a key consideration for fleet operators.

There are two types of suppressors, the “can” type and “integral”.  The “can” type suppressor is usually detachable and can be used on more than one firearm.  The integral suppressor is built as part of the firearm as part of the barrel assembly.  These modern style suppressers work under the same principle by diverting or trapping the expanding gasses inside a series of hollow chambers.  The trapped gas expands and cools as its pressure and velocity decrease due to reduced volume as it exits the device. The suppressors use baffles or wipes to divide the cylinder into chambers of at least four, but could be 4 or 5 times that many depending on the design and caliber.  The suppressors that use wipes have a very short life and require a lot of maintenance compared to the newer style of cans.

There is five major categories defining suppressed fire noise:  action, blast, sonic signature, impact and operator.  Some are present in all instances, while others depend on the mechanics of the firearm.  When a weapon is fired, there can be multiple sounds possibly apparent.

Below is the order of shot timing:

• Action noise to ignite the cartridge.
• Muzzle blast from the discharge of propellant gases out the end of the barrel.
• Sonic signature of the projectile in flight (supersonic).
• Action noise in firearm variants as casing is ejected and new cartridge is chambered. (Bolt and Action movement)
• Impact noise created as the projectile strikes target.

Of these, the most noise is usually the muzzle blast and sonic signature.  Two sound reports from the same shot may be hear when the listener is reached by the shock wave generated by the bullet flying past at supersonic speed, and then the muzzle blast following it.  Attempts to harness these sounds are made while the manufacturer builds the suppressor according to their design.  Always check with the manufacturer for decibel reduction ratings on their suppressor models.  Some are better than others.  Caliber can play a major role on the effectiveness of individual brands of suppressors.  Typically, the reasons for a suppressor is to alter the muzzle blast sound, hoping to make it sound like something other than a gun shot, or to reduce disruption to shooter or others while in an enclosed space.  Gunfire in a small room can have a disorientating effect on the shooter or anyone in that room.  Make it quiet and do your job.  Another advantage to suppressing your firearm is that it will reduce felt recoil from firing and muzzle flash.  That’s always a good thing.

Watch the ATAC TV video here to learn more on AR-15 Suppressors

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Unfortunately, some local jurisdictions have chosen to ignore federal law and the courts have upheld these infringements on Second Amendment rights.

H.R. 4269, introduced by U.S. Reps. Morgan Griffith (R-Va.), Ted Poe (R-Texas) and Bill Owens (D-N.Y.) would amend this provision to ensure it has the effect Congress intended.

Most states have never had a problem with this law.  However, both before and after enactment of FOPA, gun owners have had serious problems lawfully travelling with their firearms in two states in particular: New York (especially New York City) and New Jersey.  Rather than recognize the intention of Congress to protect the rights of Americans travelling with legally owned firearms, these jurisdictions have used overly restrictive state licensing laws to harass and prosecute travelers. Read more…

Second Amendment Challenge to Cook County Gun Ban Moves Forward: On April 5, the Illinois Supreme Court unanimously denied an attempt by Cook County, Ill., to dismiss a challenge to the county’s California-style ban on countless types of common semi-automatic firearms.  The National Rifle Association supported the case brought by the NRA’s state affiliate, the Illinois State Rifle Association. Read more…

Enough, Mr. President. No More! On Monday, Mexican president Felipe Calderon continued Mexico’s tradition of blaming America for its self-induced problems, and continued his personal habit of blaming America’s gun laws for the fact that his policies have failed to dismantle Mexico’s drug cartels and, regrettably, that his failure has contributed to a severe increase in murders in Mexico. Read more…

FREE Grassroots Workshop in St. Louis One Week Away! NRA-ILA’s free seminar at NRA’s upcoming Annual Meetings in St. Louis, MO–”Grassroots Campaigning in a National Election Year”–is just one week away!  The seminar will include specific information and training to help ensure victory in the critical up-coming elections. Read more…

Violence Policy “Center”?  More like Violence Policy Joke: We got a good laugh out of handgun eradication activist Josh Sugarmann’s latest blog post on the left-wing, America-hating Huffington Post website, his 113^th so far. Read more…

Canada Finally Abolishes Ridiculous Long-Gun Registry: This week, the Canadian Senate voted 50-27 to abolish their useless long-gun registry. The passage of Bill C-19 means that registration records for seven million ordinary long guns are to be destroyed.

In the wake of many hours of debate and anti-gun rhetoric from the opposition and lobbyists, the Conservative party has successfully laid the registry to rest.  Few issues have prompted so many Canadians to sound off on the shortcomings of a Canadian law.

Congratulations to our neighbors to the North on this hard-fought victory!

To read a press release from the Canadian Shooting Sports Association, please click here.

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STATE ROUNDUP (Please note the only items listed below are those that have had recent action.  For other updates on state legislation, please go to the state legislation section at www.NRAILA.org, and check each week’s issue of the Grassroots Alert.)

For additional information, please click on the links provided.

ALABAMA: Employee Protection Legislation Could be Considered by the Senate Next Week
This session, the NRA has supported crucial legislation in Alabama which, if enacted, would provide essential protections to employees who wish to exercise their right to self-defense on their way to and from the workplace. Senate Bill 331 would prohibit certain businesses from establishing policies against persons transporting or storing firearms or ammunition in motor vehicles, provided that certain criteria are met. SB 331 could be voted on by the Alabama Senate next week and is in need of your active support.

ALASKA: Vital Self-Defense Legislation Needs Your Help
House Bill 80, self-defense legislation, passed in the state House at the end of last session, and was reported by the state Senate Judiciary Committee on March 23.  HB 80 is now pending in the Senate Finance Committee and will likely be heard there soon.  HB 80 is important self-defense legislation that would provide that a law-abiding person, who is justified in using deadly force in self-defense, has “no duty-to-retreat” from an attack if the person is in any place that that person has a legal right to be.

ARIZONA: Governor Signs Bill Allowing Law Enforcement to Sell Confiscated Firearms
On April 4, Arizona Governor Jan Brewer signed into law Senate Bill 1241, an important gun bill relating to forfeited and seized firearms. SB 1241 passed in the state Senate by a 21 to 9 vote on February 16 and passed in the House by a 43 to 12 vote on March 27.

Hunter Protection Law Goes to Governor
On April 4, the Arizona Senate passed an important hunter protection bill by a 21 to 7 vote. House Bill 2457, which passed in the House by a 54 to 4 vote on March 5, would allow hunters to carry a handgun for self-defense while in the field. HB 2457 will now be sent to Governor Jan Brewer for her approval.

Governor Brewer Signs Law Allowing Suppressors for Hunting
On March 29, Arizona Governor Jan Brewer signed House Bill 2728 into law.  This important hunting bill will allow hunters in Arizona to use lawfully-possessed suppressors (also referred to as silencers) on firearms for hunting.  HB 2728 passed in the state House by a 42 to 14 vote on February 28 and in the state Senate on March 27 by a 20 to 9 vote.

CALIFORNIA: Assembly Committee on Public Safety Update
On March 27, the state Assembly Committee on Public Safety was scheduled to hear two anti-gun bills, Assembly Bill 1527 and Assembly Bill 2182.  AB 1527 was amended to limit its scope and was passed in the committee by a 4 to 2 vote.  AB 1527 will now go to the state Assembly Committee on Appropriations.  As introduced AB 1527, would expand on last year’s ban on open carrying of an unloaded handgun to also include unloaded rifles and shotguns.  On a positive note, AB 2182 was pulled from the committee agenda.  AB 2182 would require that a person be arrested if they inadvertently attempt to bring a firearm through an airport security checkpoint and ban that person from entering that airport in the future.

Comments Needed to Keep National Forest Area Open to Shooters
For over fifty years, the Candy Rock Quarry in the Stanislaus National Forest has been open for recreational shooting.  This quarry is located in Calaveras County, near the towns of Hathaway Pines and Avery, and is one of the locations in the Forest’s Calaveras Ranger District that is actively used by recreationists for target shooting.  The Forest Service recently issued a Notice of Intent to prepare an environmental impact statement to address whether recreational shooting is an appropriate activity at Candy Rock Quarry in the context of safety, public health, and applicable law and if it is, determine the conditions under which shooting may continue.

GEORGIA: Unfortunate Political Games in the General Assembly Accomplish Little
On March 29, the Georgia General Assembly adjourned and with that, the door of opportunity to pass substantial pro-gun reforms was slammed shut. The potential for pro-gun legislation to pass in both chambers of the state legislature was very real and likely for this legislative session. But, due to the serious distrust between the members of both legislative bodies towards its opposite (despite being of the same political party) gun owners will now need to wait until next year for legislative efforts to protect and restore our Second Amendment rights.

IDAHO: Right to Hunt and Fish Constitutional Amendment Passes Senate and Will Be on November Ballot
On March 27, the Idaho Senate voted 31 to 3 to pass House Joint Resolution 2a, a much-needed constitutional amendment that would provide meaningful protections against anti-hunting activists who seek to ban all hunting in America.  HJR 2a passed in the House by a 63 to 4 vote on March 22.  HJR 2a will now be on the ballot for voter approval this November.

KANSAS: Governor Brownback Signs Important Hunting Bill into Law
On March 29, Kansas Governor Sam Brownback signed House Bill 2491 into law.  This important self-defense and hunting reform will allow hunters, anglers, and trappers to carry a handgun in the field.  HB 2491 passed in the state Senate unanimously on March 15 and in the House by an overwhelming 113 to 8 vote in February.

KENTUCKY: Three NRA-Backed Bills Currently Await Governor’s Signature
Following the passage of House Bill 500, two more NRA-supported bills were sent to Governor Steve Beshear for his approval. House Bill 484, a concealed carry exemption bill, passed by a near unanimous 37 to 1 vote on March 28. The other bill sent to the Governor on March 28, House Bill 563, fraudulent firearms prevention legislation, passed by a unanimous 38 to 0 vote. It is now up to Governor Beshear to sign these three important pro-Second Amendment bills into law.

LOUISIANA: Senate Judiciary Committee Approves Right to Keep and Bear Arms Constitutional Amendment
On April 3, the Senate Judiciary Committee C passed Senate Bill 303 by a 6 to 1 vote. SB 303 would improve the current provision in the state constitution and provide Louisianans the strongest and most comprehensive constitutional language of any state, guaranteeing our Right to Keep and Bear Arms in Louisiana for future generations. SB 303 will be debated onto the Senate floor next week.

MAINE: Emergency Powers Legislation Sent to Governor
The Maine Legislature has sent another pro-gun bill to Governor Paul LePage for his approval. Legislative Document 1859, “An Act to Protect Firearm Ownership during Times of Emergency,” would clarify that, during any declared state of disaster or emergency, lawfully possessed, used, carried, transferred, transported, stored or displayed firearm or ammunition cannot be seized from law-abiding citizens.

MISSISSIPPI: NRA-Backed Legislation Moves Forward in the Magnolia State
The state Senate passed NRA-backed House Bills 455 and 695, sending both to Governor Phil Bryant for his approval.  Additionally, two more NRA-supported bills remain on the Senate Calendar and must be considered by the Senate before its floor action deadline next Wednesday, April 11.

NEBRASKA: Legislature Places Right to Hunt and Fish Amendment on 2012 Ballot
On March 27, the Nebraska Legislature passed NRA-backed Legislative Resolution 40CA, the Right to Hunt and Fish constitutional amendment, by a 41 to 3 vote.  This action places this issue on the general election ballot this November.  Introduced by state Senator Pete Pirsch (4), LR 40CA proposes an amendment to the Nebraska Constitution recognizing the citizens’ right to hunt and fish.  It would provide meaningful protections against the anti-hunting extremists who seek to ban all hunting in America.

NEW MEXICO: State Affiliate to Hold Membership Meeting This Month
The National Rifle Association’s official state affiliate, the New Mexico Shooting Sports Association (NMSSA), will hold a general membership meeting in Las Cruces on Saturday, April 21, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.  This meeting is scheduled to take place at St. James Episcopal Church, located at 102 St. James Avenue near the southeast corner of Main and University, will be open to current NMSSA members and NRA members who are interested in learning more about the benefits of joining NMSSA.

OHIO: Comprehensive Pro-Gun Reform Legislation Needs Your Support
On March 27, state Representative Terry Johnson (R-89) introduced House Bill 495, vital pro-gun reform legislation, which would address several problems with current Ohio gun laws.

OKLAHOMA: Firearms Reform Bills Continue to Advance
After passing their chamber of origin, three NRA-backed bills continue to garner support in the Oklahoma Legislature. On April 4, Senate Bills 1760 and 1743 were each passed in their respective House committees with overwhelming approval, while Senate Bill 1420 cleared the House yesterday. Please continue to encourage your state Representative to support protections to your gun rights and hunting heritage.

New Management Plan Underway for Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has announced the preparation of a new plan that will guide the management of the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge for the next fifteen years.  The 20,800-acre refuge is located in Sequoyah, Muskogee, and Haskell Counties and was established on the Robert S. Kerr Reservoir as an overlay of a US Army Corps of Engineers’ project expressly for migratory waterfowl.  Hunting and fishing are the largest public uses on the Refuge.  The Service is asking the public to submit suggestions and comments on the scope of issues to consider during the planning process.  Public comments are being accepted until April 10 and can be sent online to SequoyahNWRCCP-EIS@fws.gov.  For further information, you may contact Refuge Manager Jeff Haas at 918-773-5251 ext. 29.  In its announcement, the Service noted that there are members of the public who want hunting and fishing reduced or eliminated, so it is imperative that hunters and anglers send the Refuge comments in support of maintaining, and even expanding, access and opportunities for hunting and fishing on the Sequoyah.

OREGON: Governor Will Decide the Fate of CHL Confidentiality Bill
House Bill 4045, a Concealed Handgun License (CHL) confidentially bill, passed in both chambers of the Oregon Legislature and currently awaits Governor Kitzhaber’s approval.  The last day for the Governor to sign this legislation into law is Monday, April 16.

Hunting to be Expanded in Plan for Malheur National Wildlife Refuge
A plan that will guide management of the 187,000-acre Malheur National Wildlife Refuge for the next fifteen years has been released to the public for comment.  Located in Harney County, the Refuge was established by President Theodore Roosevelt in 1908 to protect colonial nesting bird populations and is managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS).  The Refuge is currently open to hunting, but the USFWS intends to expand existing hunt opportunities.  Under Alternative 2, the preferred action alternative, upland game hunting would open three weeks earlier than under the current program.  Existing waterfowl hunt areas would be tremendously expanded by opening a portion of the south-central area of Malheur Lake, adding a new boat launch at headquarters, and by opening the Buena Vista Unit.

PENNSYLVANIA: Firearms Preemption Legislation Needs Your Active Support Now
House Bill 1523 and Senate Bill 1438 would strengthen Pennsylvania’s firearms preemption law to further ensure firearm and ammunition laws are uniform throughout the state. However, the anti-gun extremists are pulling out the stops trying to stop this pro-firearm legislation.  On March 27, anti-gun Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter and Mayors Against Illegal Guns (MAIG) member, along with other MAIG members and other anti-gun mayors were at the state Capitol trying to rally opposition to common sense firearms legislation that will keep law-abiding gun owners from becoming criminals.

TENNESSEE: NRA-Backed Safe Commute and Employee Protection Bills Advance out of Senate Committees
On March 27, Senate Bill 3002, the NRA-initiated Safe Commute Act, passed in the Senate Judiciary Committee by a 6 to 1 vote, with two members voting to “pass” on the bill.  Senate Bill 2992, the Firearm Discrimination Prevention Bill intended to bolster the ultimate implementation of SB 3002, passed in the Senate Commerce Committee by a vote of 6 to 3.  Both of these important bills will soon be sent to the Senate floor for a vote.

TEXAS: Lone Star State Expands Right-to-Carry Reciprocity to West Virginia
Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott has negotiated and Governor Rick Perry signed a concealed carry reciprocity agreement with West Virginia Attorney General Darrell McGraw.  Now, valid West Virginia Concealed Handgun Permits will be honored in Texas and Texas Concealed Handgun Licenses will be recognized in West Virginia, as long as the holder complies with the applicable laws in each state.

Use of Lawfully-Owned Suppressors While Hunting Legalized
On March 29, after hearing your support for this NRA-backed common sense hunting reform, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission voted unanimously to legalize suppressor use while hunting.  The benefits associated with suppressor use include increased accuracy due to reduced recoil and muzzle blast, protection from hearing damage and reduced noise pollution.

UTAH: Governor Signs Three NRA-Supported Bills into Law
The NRA is pleased to report that Governor Gary Herbert has signed three pro-gun bills into law: House Bill 117, House Bill 129 and House Bill 395.  All three laws went into effect immediately upon the Governor signing them. HB 117 repeals the limitation on carrying a concealed firearm while hunting.  HB 129 clarifies and strengthens Utah’s statute which protects a property owner from civil liability if the person is justified in defending his or her home and family against criminal activity. Finally, HB 393 will make a number of positive changes to existing law, including model language from the NRA’s Fraudulent Firearm Purchase Prevention Act.

VIRGINIA: Planning Process Underway for James River National Wildlife Refuge
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is writing a new management plan for the James River National Wildlife Refuge which is located along the James River in Prince George County, eight miles southeast of Hopewell and thirty miles southeast of Richmond. The 4,325-acre refuge is open to deer hunting.  The USFWS is inviting public comments to help shape management decisions on the refuge for the next fifteen years. Once a plan is drafted it will be made available for public review and comment.  The Service has identified several preliminary issues, concerns, and opportunities, including the amount and distribution of public use.  If you want to become involved in the planning process, you may submit comments to fw5rw_evrnwr@fws.gov.  Please include “James River CCP” in the subject line.  For further information you may call Meghan Carfioli, the Planning Team Leader, at 804-829-5413.

WEST VIRGINIA: Right-to-Carry Reciprocity Expands to Texas
On February 21, official Right-to-Carry reciprocity was recognized between West Virginia Attorney General Darrell McGraw (D) and Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott (R).  West Virginia now has Right-to-Carry reciprocity with thirty-one other states.

Governor Signs NRA-Backed Bills Into Law
On April 2, West Virginia Governor Earl Ray Tomblin signed three NRA-backed bills into law: SB 149, a firearms destruction prohibition bill; SB 353, important background check exemption legislation; and SB 478, legislation that creates an apprentice hunting license.  All three laws will take effect on June 8, 2012.

WISCONSIN: Governor Walker Signs Two Important Hunting Bills
On April 4, Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker signed into law two important hunting initiatives.  Assembly Bill 311, the Hunting Heritage Act, and Senate Bill 411 which creates a regulated gray wolf hunting season, passed by large bipartisan majorities in both houses of the state legislature and will help preserve Wisconsin’s rich hunting heritage.