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Volume 20, Issue IV

Firing Lines October/November 2009 Fighting for your Second Amendment Rights since 1965 INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

You are SCOPE: Strategies for the 2010 SCOPE Chapter and Election, Censuses, & Redistricting BoD information 2 ————————————————————————— SCOPE 2010 elections 3 ————————————————————————— By Christopher Lane State. While it is absolutely true that larger Numbers you can use 3 ————————————————————————— Genesee County Chapter Chairman membership rolls give greater clout to these Fight for freedom 4 organizations, even the largest are dependant ————————————————————————— Erie & Yates During the short, but contentious 2009 lead- upon the action of their members for success, County Reports 5 ership battle in the NYS Senate, Malcolm and SCOPE is no exception. ————————————————————————— Handgun ban lawsuit 6 Smith lost his seat as senate majority leader ————————————————————————— Deer season proposal 6 to 'gang of four' member Pedro Espada Jr. Let's take a closer look at the composition of ————————————————————————— and now holds the title of 'temporary presi- our organization: There are 2 executive com- SCOPE PAC 7 ————————————————————————— dent of the senate'. After an undefined transi- mittee members, 10 at-large boards of direc- UKC youth championship 9 ————————————————————————— tion period, Democratic Conference Leader tors and 12 county chapters. If each county SCOPE Member Clubs 10 Senator John Sampson of Brooklyn is slated chapter averages 3 committee members, then ————————————————————————— to replace Espada as majority leader. Conse- there are approximately 48 leadership posi- Business Associate Members 11 quently, the Democratic Party will begin the tions in an organization with thousands of ————————————————————————— 2010 legislative session with an intact 32-30 members statewide. Simply compare the Tea party 11 ————————————————————————— majority. voice of 48 to the voice of thousands, and my SCOPE Application 12 ———————————————————————— point becomes strikingly clear: You are

Although efforts by senate Republicans fore- SCOPE. stalled passage of the Micro-Stamping and 5- Year Pistol Permit Renewal legislation, these Without your help we will not win the up- Please and other bills will surely be reconsidered by coming legislative battles. Here is why: for the NYS legislature early in 2010. Once forty years the Republican Party has con- Join SCOPE passed into law, these bills will remain in trolled the NY Senate (from 1939 to 2008, Today! effect and are unlikely to be overturned - except for 1965), and has held the gun pro- except through costly lawsuits for which hibitionists in check. But now the downstate SCOPE is not yet sufficiently funded to initi- anti-gunners are in charge, and worse, they ate or support. have a special weapon they will soon use SCOPEny.org against us: the 2010 censuses and redistrict- SCOPE is the leading second amendment ing. If they are permitted to redistrict New special interest group in the state, and its York, you can be sure that they will allocate A well unique county chapter structure is well bal- districts guaranteeing that they never loose Regulated anced to provide continuity between the gen- control of the powerful NY senate again. eral membership and the organi- Once downstate politicians are assured of an Militia being zation. However, as dedicated as our leaders unbreakable majority, there is nothing to necessary to the are, they are necessarily limited in number, prevent them from passing the most oppres- and their time must be divided between man- sive antigun legislation. The eradication of security of a aging the organization as a whole, and work- gun rights in New York is not hyperbole; it is free state, the ing to preserve gun rights in this state. a real possibility. right of the Unfortunately, many gun owners incorrectly We have a short window of opportunity dur- People to keep believe that organizations like the NRA, ing which we can capitalize on the growing GOA, NYSR&P, and SCOPE are able to trend against unchecked socialism and sta- and bear arms combat antigun legislation on their own. It is tism. Twenty-ten may very well be the year shall not be precisely this perception that has brought us the fate of liberty in New York State is de- to our current predicament in New York (Continued on page 8) infringed. Firing Lines page 2

SCOPE PHONE NUMBERS Tonawanda (585) 554-6868 Mary Jo Picone Monroe County meetings take (716) 380-1199 SCOPE CHAPTER place the second Monday of each SCOPE Questions: [email protected] INFORMATION month at the Gander Mountain [email protected] Store in Henrietta at 7pm. The (585) 663-8741 Byron CENTRAL NEW YORK Gander Mountain store is located John Sackett (04) CHAPTER at 300 Jay Scutti Blvd. Call Ken SCOPE Board of Directors (716) 548-2434 Onondaga-Cortland-Oswego- at 585- 663-8741 for more infor- [email protected] Madison mation. There are NO Monroe Kenmore Michael Mastrogiovanni, Chair County meetings in May, June, Donald Herbold Lancaster (315) 652 4597 July, or December. (716) 877-3579 Harold Schroeder [email protected] (716) 683-3677 NIAGARA CHAPTER Clinton [email protected] Meetings will be held at the Clay Chair.....Bill Mudge Peter Jeremich Sportsmen’s Club on Henry Clay (716)772-2261 Webmaster@ Chapter Chairs Blvd. just north of Rte 31. The [email protected] SCOPEny.org starting time will be 7:30 P.M. Treasurer...... Jim Stack Central NY Call Michael Mastrogiovanni at (716)791-3990) Holly Mike Mastrogiovanni (315) 652 4597 for date and direc- [email protected] Paul Rusin Liverpool tions. Secretary...... Bill Mudge 585-659-8335 (315) 652 4597 [email protected] [email protected] DUTCHESS CHAPTER Niagara Chapter holds it’s David T. Warshaw, Chair monthly meetings at the American Tonawanda Genesee E-mail: [email protected] Legion Post 410, 26 Niagara John Krull Christopher Lane Phone/Fax-(845)849-1839 Street in Lockport, NY at 7:00pm (716) 832-8013 (585)219-4296 on the third Wednesday of each [email protected] [email protected] Dutchess chapter meets the third month. Wed. of each month 7:30 PM at Keith Kappel Duchess Dutchess County Pistol Assoc St. NEW YORK CITY (607) 243-7479 David Warshaw Nicholas Rd., Wappingers Falls, COMMITTEE Poughkeepsie NY. Dave Forgione – Chair William Brookover (845)849-1839 (646) 319-0106 (315) 524-3457 [email protected] ERIE COUNTY [email protected] [email protected] Chairman Stephen J Aldstadt Jim Lesczynski – Secretary Monroe (716)941-6056 Michael Justice – Treasurer Madison Co. Ken Mathison - Rochester [email protected] [email protected] John Mulhall (585) 663-8741 Shirley Snaza (716) 675-1402 (315)-655-4859 [email protected] [email protected] The NYC Chapter's Meeting is no or [email protected] Treasurer Herb Berry (716)825- longer being held at a Restaurant. 4174 [email protected] Part of our Monthly Meeting is a NYC visit to a gun store and/or a range. Dave Forgione Erie County Chapter holds Normally we're doing this on a FIRING LINES (646) 319-0106 monthly meeting every third Tuesday evening, but that may [email protected] Thursday of the month. Meetings change depending on the hours of Subscriptions $20 per year. begin at 7:30 in Community our target location of the month. Advertising: Erie Room at the South Gate Plaza, [email protected] Stephen Aldstadt Union Road West Seneca We are Contact Dave Forgione at (646) Questions about SCOPE? (716) 941-5523 in need of an editor to put together 319-0106 for meeting details or Call Ken Mathison, President [email protected] a quarterly newsletter. Our Meet join our low-volume email list by their Candidates Night will be at sending a message to:scope- Phone (585) 663-8741 Niagara the Vigilante Fire Hall, 666 Main nycsubscribe Editor - Ralph Esposito Bill Mudge Street West Seneca NY on Sep- @yahoogroups.com Writing Staff: Tommy (716) 772-2261 tember 20 th . Free to SCOPE Thompson [email protected] Members, includes a chili dinner, ORANGE COUNTY To reach us by phone call beer and soft drinks. Mike Kubow, Chair Ontario (845) 496-1183 (585) 663-8741 Scott Webb - Co-Chairman Take the time to come to a chapter [email protected] or write to: [email protected] meeting and get involved. We are Joe Eldred Secretary/ Treasurer John Gardner - Co-Chairman in need volunteers to lead com- SCOPE [email protected] mittees and take charge of several Meetings will be at 7:30 PM, the (Newsletter Editor) Gary Zielinski - Secretary projects. Remember, SCOPE is a 3rd Saturday of each month. 21 100 Boardman St. [email protected] grass roots, volunteer organiza- Claremont Trail, Blooming Roch., NY, 14607 Kevin Issing - Treasurer tion. We need your help to make Grove, NY. Call Mike at 496- [email protected] a difference. 1183 for information. All stories in this newsletter are Orange GENESEE COUNTY ORLEANS COUNTY Copyrighted © and may not be Mike Kubow President: Christopher Lane E.L. (Tinker) Young - Chair reprinted in other publications (845) 496-1183 Vice President: Jack Taylor (585) 765-9122 without the permission of the [email protected] Secretary: Bob Hoskins author. Treasurer: Dave Kaufman Orleans County SCOPE meets the Orleans 585.219.4296 2nd Monday of every month, RC PRODUCTIONS Emerson Young - Lyndonville http://ScopeGC.com 7PM, Apollo Restaurant (585) 765-9122 [email protected] 13939 West Ave (Rt. 31) [email protected] P.O. Box 1659 Batavia, NY Albion, NY. 14021-1659 Wayne SCOPE members from WAYNE COUNTY Dan Gilmore neighboring counties Dan Gilmore, Chair (315)597-4184 are encouraged to participate. Treasurer Deane Fisher Secretary Keith Bourgeois Yates MONROE COUNTY Bill Button Ken Mathison - Chair [email protected] Phone (585) 663-8741 (Continued on page 3) Firing Lines page 3

Election The current positions are held by the (being a member for at least two following: years) can run for a seat. Notice 2010 To become a candidate send me a Harold (Budd) Schroeder brief biography and your intent to run. John Sackett Need to be in by 12/01/2009. Shooters Committee on Political Edu- William Brookover (Blackpowder cation Bill) Send to: At large board of director’s election John Mulhall notice Open seat CNY SCOPE

7640 Commander Circle There are five board seats up for elec- If anyone is interested in a board seat Liverpool NY. 13090 tion they are 2 year terms. and is a member in good standing,

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Up to date information on bills and proposed legislation. Our news section is updated daily to (Chapter information, Continued from page 2) bring you the latest gun related stories. Meetings are held the 2nd Wednesday of the month at the Marion American Legion Post, 4141 Witherden Rd., Marion NY at 7:00pm. All Find phone numbers and E-mail addresses are welcome, for information call Dan Gilmore (315)597-4184. for your representatives, and contact information for SCOPE chapters, committees and representatives YATES COUNTY Bill Button, Chairman near you. 607-535-4889 Keith Kappel. Vice Chair Rod Cain, Treasurer Visit SCOPEny.org today! Bonny Cain, Secretary

Also check out Genesee County at the Avon DEC page 4 www.2ndamendmentshow.com New Erie & Yates County Reports on page 5

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NEW YORK STATE Governor (518) 474-8390 If you would like to NYS Senate (518) 455-2800 NYS Assembly (518) 455-4100 advertise please call or e-mail SCOPE and we will be happy WASHINGTON White House opinion line to assist you in composing and (202) 456-1111 placing an ad. Congress (202) 225-3121 Senate (202) 9224-3121 Phone (585) 663-8741 Please be polite and remain E-mail: calm when speaking to your representatives [email protected]

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One of the most important tools we talking. We have to fight have to fight for our freedoms is the Be polite and if you wish to telephone. It seems that a huge ma- take up time, have a list of questions for freedom jority of our population has access to on the bill to ask the aide who takes a cell phone, and very few homes the call. It not only generates inter- By Budd Schroeder don’t have a telephone. It is a valu- est, but correctly asked, the questions able offensive and defensive weapon can better voice objections than can for political activity. statements. Questions can be a useful The dysfunctional NY Sen- It is time consuming to write educational tool to bring up positive ate has given us a bit of breathing a letter and it costs about a half a points on good bills. room when it comes to anti-gun legis- buck for a stamp, paper and envelope. The phone is powerful and lation. Some pro-gun groups have Many people are not confident that the next best thing to talking to the used this time to contact legislators in they can write an effective letter so politician in person. The only way it order to work on attitudes and to ex- they don’t make the effort. It is a works is for you to make the calls, plain why they should not support shame, because a letter can be effec- and make them often. We have a bad bills and to encourage them to tive, especially if a multitude of peo- great opportunity to keep the bad vote for good bills. ple send one on the same subject. laws from being passed due to the The most effective motivator On the other side of the coin, confusion and focus on power grabs is “What’s in it for me?” The answer a form letter doesn’t get much atten- in Albany. is simple. They have to run for re- tion, and petitions don’t cause a big The politics in Washington election next year. Many Democrats blip on the legislative screen. We are so focused on health care and the believe they will increase their major- have found that petitions are good for economy, it appears that we can di- ity, while the optimistic Republicans getting names and addresses for fund vert their thoughts away from gun claim they will regain the Senate. raising letters from the organization control, but it means we have to use With the confusion and cor- promoting them. these situations to our advantage. ruption making headlines, voters can Emails to a district office Keep fighting, writing letters to the have good reasons for making their might get through, but they also can editor in the local papers, call in to choices in the voting booth. While easily be ignored. Letters to con- the talk shows and let the politicians both houses give good reasons for gressmen at the capitol office takes a know that the patriots are still willing criticism, and the governor being in- while to get through with all the secu- to fight for freedom. adequate for the job, this could be a rity checks to make sure someone is bad year for incumbents. not sending anything dangerous. However, we have to be All these can be set aside Genesee Co. SCOPE will be very careful not to, as the old cliché (and often are) until some staff mem- at the Avon DEC headquar- says, “throw out the baby with the ber feels like answering the letter or ters National Hunting & Fish- bathwater.” Particularly in upstate email. We have reason to believe that ing Days exhibition. New York, we have some very fine it is a matter of convenience or “when Stop buy our booth near the legislators who deserve to continue to I feel like it,.” before the sender gets a represent us. This is where we can reply. "A Frame bldg." make a very significant difference. The telephone is another Starting now, we should lay matter. That has to be answered. If We will be at the Sept. 26 & 27 DEC ( 9am - 4pm both days.) the groundwork to make sure we in- an issue is hot, and the local activists form everyone we know how impor- are on the ball, they can make a great show in Avon NY. FREE ADMIS- tant it is to get involved with local impact in a short period of time. It SION & FREE PARKING both days. politics. We should praise the good doesn’t take much time and while Lots of interesting activities. Includ- legislators and point out the weak- some don’t think they can write well, ing Retrieving Dog demonstrations, nesses on the anti-gun politicians. most people don’t have a problem Archery, Shotgun shooting, Airgun shooting, Kayaking, fishing for the kids, & fleamarket. Outdoor activi- ties so dress accordingly. This is an excellent educa- tional opportunity for kids to learn conservation of our natural resources & have fun at the same time. You can even buy a Buffalo burger. Firing Lines page 5

SCOPE members were introduced to Erie County Report Raffle Tickets , the current mayor of Tickets for the November 2009 Gun/ Corning, NY who will be running PO Box 215, Buffalo NY 14220-0215 Cash Lottery Raffle are available until against Eric Massa in 2010 for the www.eriecountyscope.org October 31 st . 29 th District Congressional seat.

Chairman Stephen Aldstadt (716)846- For tickets: Our seventh annual political pig roast 5448 [email protected] Call Frank Boncore at 674-3523 is was held Saturday August 29 th at Secretary Shirley Snaza (716)675- Pick them up at the SCOPE Meeting the Fireman’s field in Penn Yan. 1402 [email protected] on October 15 th at 7:30 pm Event speakers were Bill Nojay, Treasurer Herb Berry (716)825-4174 See Stephen Aldstadt or John Susz at WYSL radio talk show host and po- [email protected] the Erie County Federation of Sports- litical analyst and SCOPE President men Clubs Meeting on October 8 th , Ken Mathison. Events included many SCOPE’s Erie County Chapter meets 7:30 pm at the Lakeshore Exempt local political notables and candidates at 7:30 pm on the third Thursday of Fire Co. on Route 5 & Rogers Road including Congressman Eric Massa, each month at the Community Meet- Get tickets at SCOPE’s table at gun Assembly minority leader Brian Kolb, ing Room at Southgate Plaza. There shows in September and October Senator George Winner, Assembly- are no meetings in November or De- man Jim Bacalles, Congressional can- cember. Gun Shows didate Tom Reed, and Supreme Court SCOPE will have an information table candidates Kenneth Fisher and Alex Annual Picnic : at the following gun shows! Renzi. All local candidates were in- Our Annual Picnic was held on Sun- vited. Of special note is the atten- day, July 26 th at Chestnut Ridge Park. September 26 and 27 th – dance of two candidates for Yates It was a chance to renew old friend- Expo Hall at Erie County Fair County District Attorney Ed ships, enjoy a relaxing afternoon, and Grounds Rt. 62 Hamburg Brockman and Jason Cook. Both of preach to the choir. Patricia and Doug these gentlemen are Board members Holmes catered the event, and every- October 10 and 11 th – of Yates County SCOPE. one agreed that the food was excel- Springville Volunteer Fire Hall, Rt. lent. The occasional showers did not 39, East of Rt. 219 Yates County is also conducting a five dampen our spirits and everyone had a gun raffle. Guns included are a good time. October 24 and 25 th – Akron Weatherby Vanguard, Marlin 336, Fire Hall, 1 Main Street Marlin XL-7, Henry 22, and Savage Erie County Fair 17HMR. Suggested donation for the SCOPE’s booth in the Conservation December 12 and 13 th – K of tickets is $5. Building at the Erie County Fair did C Hall, 2735 Union Road, Cheekto- well this year. We met many inter- waga Yates County has provided significant ested and interesting people and assistance to Seneca, and Steuben signed up several new members. Our Hours for all shows are 9 to 4 Satur- counties in their efforts to start up supply of bumper stickers and some day and 9 to 3 Sunday SCOPE Chapters. We understand that literature was exhausted. We had a If you would like to help out, call Steuben is now in the start up mode. good supply of SCOPE shirts and hats John Susz at 826-6310 after 5 pm Special thanks to Bill Nojay for his and they will be available at SCOPE’s participation in this effort. Information table at future gun shows Email and “Meet the Candidates” night. (On If you would like to be on the SCOPE Yates County provided a bus load and a sour note, several booths were Erie County contact list, send your a van of people for the Albany effort robbed, including SCOPE’s. Our cash information to Frank Boncore at: this past April. box was taken, with around $150 and [email protected] some membership applications). Vice Chair Keith Kappel presented the fifth annual presentation covering Meet the Candidates Yates County Report the Second Amendment as an individ- Our annual “Meet the Candidates” ual right to seniors at the Seneca Falls night will be held on Friday, October High School. th As of August 2009 membership 9 , 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm at the Vigilant stands at 127. Fire Hall, 666 Main Street in West Yates County SCOPE coordinated Seneca. It is open to the public this July meeting featured former 29 th Dis- with Genesee County to host a NRA year. Refreshments will be provided trict Congressman J. who Instructors training course at the and admission is FREE. Bring your was recognized for his years of ser- Shortsville Rod and Gun Club. friends, pass the word around and vice to NY State both as a State Sena- Courses included Instructor Training meet the people who may be running tor and US Congressman. During his and specific courses for Rifle, Pistol your city, county, state or Federal years of service Congressman Kuhl and Shotgun. Government. If you have a problem, was a stalwart support of sportsmen let them know about it. If they are and women. He was presented with a Submitted by Yates County Vice doing a good job, tell them how much Politician of the Year plaque in recog- Chair, Keith Kappel you appreciate their efforts, and if you nition of those years of support. will support them in the November elections. Firing Lines page 6

of such regulations under Heller . UPDATE: Nassau Handgun The Perkins ruling is a second State Bow hunter and Muz- Ban Lawsuit Benefits Gun direct benefit to gun owners resulting from zleloader Associations Com- the Chwick litigation. Immediately after Owners – AGAIN! being sued, Nassau County amended the pile Joint Southern Zone original gun ban by deleting blue guns Deer Season Proposal Mineola , NY – June 17, 2009 – from the ban list, and also made other An important new ruling from a New changes that narrowed the scope of the York intermediate appellate court found ban. Canandaigua, NY - 9/18/09 - New York that the fundamental right to possess a Despite the positive results from Bow hunters, Inc. (NYB) and the New handgun applies in New York. On this the Chwick lawsuit, the petitioners were York State Muzzleloader Association point, the court relied on the decision in unsuccessful in achieving total reversal of (NYSMLA) have been working jointly for Chwick v. Mulvey, the lawsuit that chal- the ban at the trial court level. The peti- several months on a southern zone deer lenged Nassau County’s ban on the pos- tioners are therefore appealing the ruling season proposal that allows both parties to session of handguns mislabeled as to the Appellate Division, Second Depart- meet their objectives. Copies of the pro- “deceptively colored.” ment. posal have been sent to the New York People v. Perkins , a decision of Recognizing the importance of State Department of Environmental Con- the Supreme Court Appellate Division, the Chwick lawsuit and beneficial results servation, Bureau of Wildlife (DEC) and Third Department, cites Chwick for the like the Perkins ruling, the Shooters’ other Sportsmen’s organization through- proposition that the Su- Committee On Political Education out New York State. preme Court’s Heller decision, which held (SCOPE), of Tonawanda, NY, and the that the right to possess a handgun is a Sportsmen’s Association for Firearms The DEC desires to increase the harvest of fundamental right, applies to challenges of Education (SAFE), of Commack, NY, are antlerless deer in their effort to effectively New York gun laws through Civil Rights garnering their members’ support for the manage the whitetail deer herd as well as Law § 4. That state law mirrors the Sec- appeal of Chwick v. Mulvey. allow for a weekend of early hunting op- ond Amendment in the United States Con- portunity for junior big game firearms stitution. In briefing Chwick , the petition- SCOPE, SAFE, and the petitioners are hunters. The NYSMLA wishes to have ers argued that Heller must apply to New seeking donations to help with the ap- an early “primitive” muzzleloading season Yorkers because prior New York rulings peal of Chwick v. Mulvey. A victory in and NYB seeks to restore lost hunting held that the interpretation of the right to this appeal may well be the springboard opportunity that occurred with the imple- keep and bear arms provision in state Civil for challenging other burdensome and mentation of the 2005 big game restructur- Rights Law follows federal case law on senseless New York gun control laws. ing regulations. Therefore, both organiza- the Second Amendment. Nassau County Appeals are not inexpensive. Please do- tions reached out to one another to work did not contest the Chwick petitioners’ nate whatever you can to either SCOPE or on a sensible proposal that would be ac- argument that Heller applies in New York SAFE. Send donations to: ceptable to firearms hunters, muzzleloader via the Civil Rights Law, and the state hunters, bow hunters, the DEC and to the Supreme Court accepted it as well. SCOPE general public. The timing of the proposal Post-Heller cases challenging PO Box 12711 coincides with the DEC’s scheduling of New York’s weapons laws, such as Ma- Rochester, NY 14612 public meetings this September and Octo- loney v. Rice , have been unsuccessful Please make checks payable to SCOPE, ber regarding the state of the deer herds in because the Court of Appeals for the Sec- Inc. New York. ond Circuit has ruled that Heller does not apply. This is because Heller reviewed a Please, note in the memo area of your The DEC recently scheduled public meet- District of Columbia gun ban and did not check " Legal Defense Fund-Chwick v. ings in an effort to “capture the issues explicitly address whether the Second Mulvey ." that are important to sportsmen, particu- Amendment applies to the states. The All donations are greatly appreciated. larly as they relate to bag limits, season Perkins decision, relying on Chwick , is Please, note in the memo area of structure and tag options. We (DEC) thus highly significant because it bypasses your check " Legal Defense Fund- hope to receive feedback from meeting the need for incorporation of the Second Chwick v. Mulvey ." participants that helps us (DEC) priori- Amendment to the states via the Four- All donations are greatly appreciated. tize the issues that are important for teenth Amendment. That issue will likely NYS deer hunters and the public” come before the United States Supreme The petitioners continue to ex- stated DEC Wildlife Biologist Jeremy Court via appeal of the Maloney decision press their gratitude to SCOPE, the Free- Hurst. Information on these meetings and possibly also an appeal decision of the port R&R Association Junior Club, SAFE, can be found by going to the DEC Seventh Circuit denying the challenge to and to those individuals that have donated website at http://www.dec.ny.gov/ the Chicago gun ban. Both of those deci- to help us succeed in this appeal. animals/57795.html. sions conflict with the decision of the Ninth Circuit in Nordyke , which found For more information, contact: that the Second Amendment was incorpo- Nassau County News Flash The NYB/NYSMLA joint proposal rated and thus applies to state gun control Alan Chwick, Editor would restructure the southern zone laws. 516-903-1959 hunting seasons as follows; The holding in Chwick was the [email protected] direct result of the petitioners’ strategy to Open the 23-day regular firearms sea- neutralize the incorporation issue. With son on the Saturday before Thanks- the decision in Perkins building upon the giving. foundation laid in Chwick , it is now the law within a significant part of New York Open the early archery season on Oc- that handgun ownership is an individual st right protected by state Civil Rights Law, tober 1 , ending on the Friday prior to though one subject to “reasonable regula- the beginning of the regular firearms tion.” Future suits will certainly be re- season. quired to test the permissible boundaries (Continued on page 7) Firing Lines page 7

(Continued from page 6) SCOPE PAC Needs Your Help Allow for a weekend of junior (ages 14 & 15) big game hunting opportu- We rarely ask our members for money other than their dues or the occasional nity on the weekend prior to the open- raffle, and when we do ask for money, you our members, have been most generous. ing of the regular firearms season. SCOPE PAC was formed to collect contributions of money to be distributed to qualified candidates for state offices. These candidates must have the highest regard for Open a 5-day antlerless-only the Second Amendment or if they are an incumbent must have a record of unwavering “primitive” muzzleloading season on the support for the rights to citizens to keep and bear arms. Monday prior to the beginning of the regu- We are now in the beginning of probably the most important and dangerous lar firearms season, ending on the Friday periods for the rights of gun owners in the history of New York. The State government is prior to the beginning of the regular fire- now held by the Democrat Party. Gun restrictions will surely become law at the whim of arms season. the Democratic Party. NYB President, Gary Socola stated, “ The One party control of our entire state government is not a good thing for your DEC follows a progression of weaponry gun rights or for the state in general. We are asking you, our members, to donate to in the northern zone, starting with arch- SCOPE PAC. Donate as much as you can afford, any amount will be greatly appreciated ery season, muzzleloader season and then and put to good use. progressing into the regular firearms Thank you in advance for your generosity. season. The NYB/MYSMLA proposal follows the precedence already set by the DEC .” Socola indicated that he has re- cords over the past two years showing that bow hunters have sent over 8,000 letters and signatures on petitions to DEC Com- SCOPE-PAC missioner Pete Grannis asking that the DEC open the early southern zone archery season on October 1 st . “I’ve heard people Announcing SCOPE-PAC , a political committee affiliated with SCOPE, Inc. but a separate complain that bow hunters are greedy and organization conforming with New York State Election Laws and applicable federal laws. that they kill all of the bucks prior to the firearms season”. Not true says Socola, SCOPE-PAC is raising funds specifically for the support of candidates for state offices that “Statistically bow hunters take a very support your right to keep and bear arms. Now you can participate in the political process with small percentage of bucks when com- more than just your vote; you can donate to SCOPE-PAC and be assured your contribution pared to the regular firearms season take. will go to those candidates that will fight for your rights. In my 31 years of bow hunting experi- Donate today! ence, I have never met a more sharing Yes! I will help protect my Second Amendment rights and caring group of hunters.” If we want Here is my donation of: $20____ $50____ $100____ Other_____ to “ harvest more antlerless deer and ex- pose new hunters to the outdoors, why are NAME______we taking early season bow hunting time away from archers and at the same time ADDRESS______increasing their license and permit fees, asked Socola?” CITY______STATE______ZIP______

New York States 2009 southern zone early archery season is the latest opening date in PHONE______EMAIL______the Northeast states Socola, “let’s get our Make checks payable to: SCOPE-PAC, PO Box 12711, Rochester, NY 14612 youth, seniors, persons of disability and all hunters out earlier in the season so Donations to SCOPE-PAC are not tax deductible that they can enjoy our natural resources and are subject to all applicable state and federal laws, rules and regulations. in better weather while helping the DEC control our expanding deer herd.” The states of Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Ohio, and Virginia all have early archery season has a direct correlation to monies spent.” us to do that and also allows provisions opening dates in September. Maine opens According to a US Fish and Wildlife Ser- for the youth and for bow hunters. Bow up on October 1 st in most areas, Pennsyl- vice 2006 National Survey of Hunting, hunters and muzzleloader hunters are not vania and Vermont open on October 3 rd Fishing and Wildlife, New York’s 1.2 mil- at odds with one another in New York and Massachusetts on October 12 th . Hav- lion hunters and anglers spent $5 million a State. This is not a hunter issue but a ing an archery season opening date on a day for a total of $1.8 billion. Annual season issue created by the DEC’s current Saturday is not as critical for bow hunters spending by New York’s sportsmen is season structuring. By working together, as it is for firearms hunters. An October 1 equal to the combined cash receipts for our organizations are showing sportsmen opening date is an easily recognizable date dairy products and apples, two of the top throughout New York State that we can and also coincides with the DEC’s licens- agricultural commodities in the state ($1.8 put aside any differences and work to- ing year. billion). gether towards our common goals.”

Socola added , ”Let’s not forget that the NYSMLA President, Bill Brookover Pennsylvania (PA) has had an early muz- (Black Powder Bill) is excited about the zleloader season since 2000. The PA early economic impact of hunters being afield possibilities this proposal offers. “The muzzleloader season regulation states for additional hunting days would NYSMLA has tried for over 10 years to “Those wishing to hunt deer during the add a huge influx of funds into the get a primitive muzzleloader season in the states sagging economy. More time afield southern zone. This proposal will allow (Continued on page 8) Firing Lines page 8

(Continued from page 1) increased clout if you are on their list cided. Therefore, it is no longer suffi- 3. Vote for pro-gun representatives in of financial supporters. cient for each patriot or sportsperson your district in the 2010 election. En- to simply maintain his or her member- sure that every family member of vot- 7. Contribute financially to the cam- ship in SCOPE (although we are very ing age is registered and votes in this paigns of downstate pro-gun challeng- grateful when you join or renew). You decisive election. ers: we have to change the composi- must take every available opportunity tion of downstate government in order to contribute to the cause of liberty 4. Participate in phone and mailing to win this battle. Both the problem and second amendment rights in our campaigns to your representatives, a and the solution lay downstate. state. This is a heavy burden, but it personal phone call, or hand written must be carried by every one of us. letter of just a few lines has immense 8. Recruit family and friends to our impact on the voting record of your cause; ask them to join the battle and We encourage each SCOPE member representative. to follow these eight steps. to undertake the following 8 essential actions: 5. Participate in phone and mailing SCOPE will offer guidance on strate- campaigns to downstate politicians. gies 3 through 7 during the 2010 leg- 1. Increase SCOPE membership. En- They will try to discount you, but it is islative session, so please attend your courage spouses, children, relatives & your job to keep them on the phone, chapter meetings, and utilize SCOPE's friends to join. Give gift memberships and to fill their mailboxes; state that websites where we will post much of to those with economic concerns. The you are calling or writing as a this information as it becomes avail- price of each membership is about the 'Member of SCOPE, a New York able. Please note that we do not ask cost of a single box of ammunition, State Wide organization'. Make your you to contribute your time and and each new member will increase opposition to each antigun bill clear, money lightly, we ask because it is our clout in Albany. and always leave your name, address, imperative to act now to secure these and phone number, and request a writ- rights for future generations of New 2. Contribute to SCOPE-PAC. This ten response. Do not be surprised if Yorkers. Remember, you are SCOPE. arm of SCOPE raises funds specifi- you cannot talk to the representative cally for the support of candidates for personally, this is common, and your state office who unwaveringly support efforts with their legislative aids are your right to keep and bear arms. no less effective. Each dollar donated to SCOPE-PAC greatly amplifies our political influ- 6. Contribute financially to pro-gun ence. representatives, your voice will have

(Continued from page 7) better week to start the regular season? MLA has over 40 affiliated clubs through- Many hunters are off the following Thurs- out New York State. The NYSMLA has 6 flintlock muzzleloading and muzzleloading day & Friday and can take off the whole major events in 2009. The first event was seasons are limited to single-barrel long week using only three additional vacation the " Primitive Snowshoe Biathlon ” held guns manufactured prior to 1800 or a days. Brookover added, “Our proposal in March and the last will be the 18 th an- similar reproduction.” PA also offers a will provide more and often more agree- nual "Primitive Rendezvous & Hunt." special firearms season for junior and able - deer hunting opportunities for The Rendezvous will be held just outside senior hunter. “Brookover states “ Our families, kids, seniors, persons with Inlet, NY at the Moose River Plains wil- joint proposal will allow the youth and physical disabilities and just about every derness area October 9th - 16 th with Visi- seniors a chance to hunt in better hunter across the board.” tors day Sunday October 11 th 10:00am till weather. With the NYSMLA/ NYB pro- 5:00 pm. posal, kids can strike out after school for New York Bow hunters, Inc. was formed in a late afternoon bow hunt because of the 1991 to promote bow hunting, educate NYB can be contacted by phone at 585- later sunset time. The antler-less primi- hunters and non-hunters, and to fight anti- 905-0961 or by email at nybof- tive week will give families a chance to hunting legislation. NYB annually runs [email protected] or check work together as a team instead of drop- youth archery camps, a physically chal- out their website at http:// ping Papa, Sally Mae & Jr. off at tree lenged program and supports special pro- www.newyorkbowhunters.com/. For in- stands 200 yards apart. You’ll not see a jects such as the “Gift Boxes for Troops” formation about the NYSMLA contact dozen hunters driving deer through a and helped establish an archery range for them at NYSMLA Inc., 200 Clifford block of woods either .” troops serving in Iraq. Drive, Vestal, NY 13850 or by email at [email protected] or 315-524-3457 or The straightforward proposal will allow The New York State Muzzle-loaders As- by checking out their website at http:// increased hours a field during warmer sociation was born from the Tryon County www.nysmla.org/. weather with a sunset later in the day and Militia in 1977 and is "dedicated to the provide a regular firearms season pre- continuing support of black powder Thanksgiving weekend opener. What events, people, and legislation." The NYS- Firing Lines page 9

Tyler Endress. UKC Youth Earlier in the day, the club put on a field trial, a water race, and a bench show. The Houndsmen all wish you well, Jer- Championship Champion Water race: 1st line & 1st tree, emy. Last we heard, he was scheduled for Marshall's Little Annie, handler: Aaron discharge from the hospital and feeling a By Emily S. Plishner Jakubozak; Grand Champion Water Race: little impatient—always a sign of recov- 1st line & 1st tree, Swampcat's Little ery in patients! The UKC Youth Championship moved to Rascal, handler Derek Keegan. Unadilla this year. I represented the We also heard that he was very disap- Houndsmen handing out the big trophy Nonetheless, Mudd didn't win King of pointed to have missed the PKC Youth for the hunt, won by Kellie Haney, 14, Show. Best overall went to a female, NYS Championship on July 26, but Gorham from Ohio with her Plott female, NTCH Youth Chapionship Overall bench show club members and others pulled together CH Morgans Losses Hills Dawn. She winner Ch PR Timber Creek Katie Sue, in his absence and put on a great event for brought in 575+. That was an incredible handler Jay Christian; opposite sex went the youngsters. score under the conditions. The kids to G&A's Money Maker. handler Shay My Mudd dog made grand under the fought crashing thunderstorms all night. Christian. Many thanks to Paul Andrews Everyone came back to the clubhouse who did a fine job of judging, and gave completely soaked. every kid some kind words and construc- tive handling advice.

I hope I got all this right—my notes got a bit wet, and I may have made a few mistakes. Please let me know if I did.

The Unadilla Club did an incredible job rounding up prizes, giving the kids a free feed, and lots of other swag, including two Plott pups that were raffled off, after taking on the state youth hunt on relatively Kelie's sister Danielle, Kellie, and me. short notice. The hunting was tough amid the thunderstorms, but the kids and dogs The opposite sex winner was Pr Dar- all made it through. Many hanks to all Branch Hardwood Chuck, an English dog who participated. handled by Calvin Rifanburg. He finished in second place, with 225+. Third place On a sadder note, veteran houndsman went to Pr Cold Creek Sam (English), Jeremy Thomas of Gorham was severely handled by Rod Buyea; 4th place to Pipe injured when his tractor hit a culvert, able handling of Isaac Cline of Grand Creek Black Magic (b&t) handled by 10- flipped over and pinned him. His grand- Gorge. This was no mean feat. Mudd year-old Justice Pahlmann, Milt Jump's son found him four hours later. He was has had more than enough points to grand daughter. Thanks to MOH Skip airlifted to the hospital, where he was grand out for awhile, but he won't hold Strawn of Damascus. Five casts went to treated for two crushed legs, a broken still for me—or many a more experi- the woods in spite of the inhospitable pelvis, and other injuries. By the time you enced handler. We call him our ADHD weather. read this, he should be back home, but he dog for good reason. But Isaac got him has a long road to full recovery. his win against competition he has lost to on other occasions. Thank-you, The field trial winners Isaac! You can handle for me any time! were: registered 1st line & 1st tree: CH PR Lawyer's Tasha Broomfield of Clifton Springs re- Porkchop, handler Emily ports that 28 kids entered dogs. Herm Bennett; champion Field Flowers adds “One note of interest, nine Trial, 1st line: FCH youths participated in their first PKC PRClamour Rooster's Pas- night hunt. Their memberships were paid sion,handler Bruno Thayer; for by the Gorham club. I also couldn't Grand Champion Field help but notice that several of the younger Trial, 1st line & 1st tree: hunters were female.” The kids got all GRFCh PR Tyler's Ridge Running Ranger, handler (Continued on page 12) Firing Lines page 10

SCOPE Member Clubs Evans Rod & Gun Club & Game Association Five Point Rod & Gun Club Polaris Shooting Club The following are clubs that Four Point Rod & Gun Club, Inc. Ramapough Sportsmen are members of SCOPE. If you plan Freeport Junior Club Association Inc. to join a club, please try to join one George Washington Fishing Redfield Fish & Game Club that is a SCOPE member. If your & Camping Club Inc Richburg Rod & Gun Club club would like to become a SCOPE Glen-Coe Conservation Society Inc Rochester Rifle Club club member please give Ken Gorham Coon Hunters Ruby Rod & Gun Club Inc. Mathison a call or drop us an E-mail. Gowanda Rifle Club Sackets Harbor Hamburg Rod & Gun Club Inc Sportsmen's Club, Inc. Alabama Hunt Club Hartland Conservationists Safari Club Western & Alden Rod & Gun Club Club, Inc. Central NY Chapter Allied Sportsmen of WNY Inc Hawkeye Bowman, Inc. Saranac Lake Fish & Game Club Attica Rod & Gun Club, Inc Hidden Valley Lodge Seneca County Federation of B R & G Conservation Club Himrod Conservation Club Sportsmen's Clubs Bailey Mountain Fish Holland Rod & Gun Club Shawangunk Fish & & Game Club, Inc. Holley Rod & Gun Gun Club Game Assn, Inc. Baldwinsville Rod Honeoye Fish & Game Club Sheridan Transit Rod & Gun Club & Gun Club, Inc. Hornell Sportsman Club Sodus Bay Sportmans Club Barre Sportmens Club Hudson Valley Somerset Conservation Club Barrington Rifle Club Sportsmen's Association Sons of the American Bergen Rod & Gun Club Iroquois Arms Collectors Legion Post 881 Bison City Rod & Gun Club Inc Assoc of WNY South Bristol Fish & Game Black Rock Fish & Game Club Inc Lackawanna Conservation Club Inc Association Inc. Blasdell Rod & Gun Club Lake Keuka Chapter, South Shore Association Bog Trotters Rifle Izaak Walton League of Onedia Lake Inc. & Pistol Club Inc Lima Gun Club Springville Field & Stream Inc Boston Valley Little Beard Club Inc Springwater Rod & Gun Club, Inc. Conservation Society Livingston Co Federation of Square Deal Sportsmen Inc. Buffalo Revolver & Rifle Club Inc Sportsmen's Clubs Suburban Pistol League Buffalo Rod & Gun Club Inc Lloyd Rod and Gun Club Inc. Ten-X Shooting Club,Inc Burlington Flats Fish Long Lake Fish & Game Club The American Legion & Game Club, Inc. MacDougall Spotsman's Riders Post 355 Cal Shooting Club & Conservation Assoc Three F Conservation Society, Inc. Caledonia Rifle & Pistol Club, Inc. Mad River Club, Inc. Thruway Fish & Hunt Club Camillus Sportsmens Club Mendon Conservation League Tonawandas Sportsmen's Club Canaan Rifle Club, Inc. Mohawk Rifle & Pistol Club Inc Walden Sportsmen's Club Canandaigua Lake Monroe Chester Walworth Sportman's Club, Inc. Duck Hunters, Inc. Sportsmen Club Inc Waterloo Rifle & Pistol Club Canandaigua Sportmen's Club, Inc. Morgan Hill Game Association Wayne County Federation Canastota Conservation Club Mt Morris Sportsmen's Club of Sportmen's Clubs Chautauqua County Neighbors Gun Club Wayne Hill Top Gun Clulb Federation of Sportsmen New York Houndsmen West Falls Chemung County Rod & Gun Club Conservation Association Conservation Society, Inc. Clarence Shooting Club New York State Muzzleloaders Williamson Conservation Clay Sportsmans Club Association, Inc & Sporting Club Clinton Fish & Game Club Newark Rod & Gun Club Wilson Conservation Club Inc Cloverbank Sportsman's Club Inc Niagara County Sportmen's Assn. Wittenberg Sportsmens Club Conesus Lake Niagara Frontier Pistol League Wolcottsville Sportsmen Club Sportsmen's Club, Inc. Niagara Frontiersmen Pistol Club Wood & Brook Sportsman's Club Cooperstown Sportsmen's North Forest Rod & Gun Club Wyoming County Association, Inc. North Star Sportsmans Club, Inc. Wildlife Federation Dansville Fish Northern Dutchess Rod Yates Carlton Lakeshore & Game Protective Assoc. & Gun Club, Inc. Sportsmen's Club Delchenego Rod & Gun Club Oatka Fish & Game Club Yates County Federation of Depew Rod & Gun Club Olean Rod & Gun Club Inc Conservation Clubs Dunham's Bay Fish & Game Club Ontario County ABATE York Sportsman's Club, Inc. E Aurora Fish & Game Club Inc Oswego County Federation Elbridge Rod & Gun Club of Sportsmans Clubs Elks Head Hunting Outlet Rod & Gun Club & Fishing Club Inc Painted Post Field & Stream Club Elma Conservation Club Pathfinder Fish Erie County Conservation and Game Club, Inc. Society Inc Pearl River Gun Club Phoenicia Fish Firing Lines page 11

to be in that area, but we were also not sands of people were turned away from Tea Party Rally in D.C. allowed on the streets, especially PA Ave. D.C., because the crowd was so large that At that point some people started to leave, no more room. Truth be told, if all the peo- By Paul Rusin but not after about a 2 minute chant of "We ple had been allowed to come down we own the mall," over and over again by the probably would have filled half the mall, or My wife and I went to the Tea attendees. more. Party rally in D.C. on Saturday, September I have never been so impressed, President Obama absconded to 12, 2009. We got to Pennsylvania Ave. at the D.C. police had never seen such a large, Minnesota for a speech about Health Care 10:20 after purchasing a 3’ x 5’ “Proud to and orderly crowd, not one arrest was there. But the fact is, we were heard, we are Be an American” flag. At Pennsylvania made. Estimates the following morning being heard at the Town Hall meetings, Ave. we started seeing people streaming said 2.1. million. TV reports said that the through the calls we have made to Senators, from Freedom Plaza, sent over an hour Park Police would not give estimates, but and Representatives. We must continue to early by the Park Police who said that the they always have in the past with leftist be active, and be vocal, be willing to shout Freedom Plaza at the Washington Monu- demonstrations (MMM's, Black Dads, etc.). out, to let your voice be heard, but always ment could hold no more people, and some The Tea Parties are very active, be civil. Anger gets you nowhere, but con- had to leave. and I feel that we (pro-2A) should consider scious thought, reasoned explanations, get When some of the “We Surround joining with or at least recruiting them. I you everywhere. Rochester (NY)” party got there we went am leader of the Orleans County chapter, Keep calling all your representa- with them to the Capitol front lawn to wave and have been working through “We Sur- tives at the state and local level, and even our flag(s), hold our signs, etc. We also had round Rochester” (Monroe County) at call those who don’t directly represent you, two smaller American flags. Dressed in our www.meetup.com, and the Orleans County letting them know that their vote also im- yellow shirts with the coiled snake, "Live group. pacts you, your area, your rights, your Free or Die" at the top, and "Don't Tread on We pro-2A should have similar pocketbook, etc. They need to know that Me" at the bottom, we watched as people stands, similar marches on Albany. We we are watching them, that, in essence, as streamed into the capitol area for over 3 need to get these people involved, and notes, “We Surround Them.” hours. make our legislators understand that these Lastly be sure to join with your At one point, the announcers few million are representative of many local Tea Party, the national Tea Party noted that too many people were there, and more back home who are just as passionate groups, the “912 Project,” they are all able little room was left for people. The over- but were not able to be there. to be reached through your computer, or the flow had gotten onto the Mall. The people Tens, if not hundreds, of thou- computer at the local library. were told that there were no permits for us

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(Continued from page 9) sorts of goodies, including leads, compasses, stop watches, stickers, and hats. There was a light from Valley Creek for the 12 and under group. Tucker Simmons won that. All 12 and un- der winners also received gift certificates. That includes Justice charitable as deductible not re Puhlmann, David Ellsworth, Brandon Tuccio, and Rachael Barnhart. A fishing pole went to the youngster who was able to SCOPE also accepts PayPal cast nearest a pole, Dalton Schaubert.  SCOPE Patch $ - 4.00

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