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Official journal of the New York State Rifle and Pistol Association, the state’s official NRA affiliate Vol. 60 No. 3 USPS 996-700 June 2021 NYSRPA Lawsuit Goes to Supreme Court Your Board of Directors

President Women in the Brian Olesen Chairman of Cowboy Action Shooting Sports 1702 Central Ave. Shooting Committee Tom King Albany, NY 12205 713 Columbia Turnpike Chairperson Phone: (518) 817-2223 Dave Meyer PO Box 278 70 Rosemont Drive East Greenbush, NY 12061 Jackie Emslie J. Scott Sommavilla Amherst, NY 14226 Phone: (518) 272-2654 17 Corlies Ave. Westchester, NY Phone: (716) 838-4286 Fax: (518) 274-4972 Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 (914) 747-5001 [email protected] Phone: (914) 475-4901 [email protected] [email protected] Advertising Sales Manager Treasurer Past Presidents Carl Gottstein Directors 713 Columbia Turnpike Brenda Leder Robert Kamholtz PO Box 278 PO Box 278 Charlie Beers III 4123 Osage Lane East Greenbush, NY 12061 East Greenbush, NY 12061 Glenville, NY Phone: (518) 469-5312 Ormond Beach, FL 32174 Phone: (518) 470-7874 Phone: (518) 272-2654 Fax: (518) 274-4972 [email protected] [email protected] Tor y Brainard [email protected] John Butcher 3105 Schindler Drive Secretary Lockport, NY Pearl River, NY 10965 General Information Stephen D. Kraynak Phone: (518) 272-2654 th Dr. Robert Cornute (518) 272-2654 1120 7 Ave. [email protected] James Collins 33 Locust Grove Road Watervliet, NY 12189 www.nysrpa.org [email protected] 177 Violet Ave. Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 Floral Park, NY 11001 Phone: (516) 775-6597 Charles J. Meyer Smallbore 158 Willow Lane Scotia, NY 12302 Charles J. Meyer John Cushman 158 Willow Lane 107 Truberg Ave. Scotia, NY 12302 Patchogue, NY 11772 Willard E. Doughty Phone: (518) 265-3555 Phone: (631) 475-8125 9221 Leatherstone Lane [email protected] [email protected] Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526

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2 BULLET magazine Contents June 2021 Vol. 60 No. 3

Your Board of Directors ...... 2

President’s Message...... 4

Big Networks Needed in our Future...... 5

Increase In Firearms Ownership Among Women...... 6

Collector’s Corner...... 8

Long Island Director...... 10

Opinion: The Road We Could Have Taken...... 12

NYSRPA Endorsements for the NRA Board of Directors...... 13

Self-Defense: On the False Security of “Safe Spaces”...... 14

New York State Rifle & Pistol Association, Inc. v. Corlett...... 16

Congratulations Brenda Leder...... 20

NYSRPA 2021 Directors Election Ballot...... 23

Will You Join Us at The NRA Annual Meeting and Convention? . . . . . 24

Member Clubs...... 26

Notes from Brenda ...... 29

NYSRPA Individual Application...... 30 Deadline for submissions for the August issue of Bullet magazine is: June 21, 2021

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The official journal of the New York State Rifle and Pistol Association 3 President’s Message by Tom King

Readers this President’s Message is As more information becomes going to be a little different. It will be available, we will update you via divided into two distinct segments. So, our MeWe page and email alerts. here goes: Please keep in mind that these NYSRPA v. Corlett legal challenges are extremely expensive and your financial and I think everyone probably has social support of the NRA and heard that the NYSRPA’s lawsuit NYSRPA is much needed and has been granted certiorari by greatly appreciated. Thank you for the U.S. Supreme Court, but the your support! details after that are ever changing Social media depending on who you are listening to or reading. Here are the facts as As I write this, I cannot believe known at this time: the lack of support for MeWe as • The case will most likely be an alternative to Facebook, Twitter argued in September or October. and the like by gun owners and conservatives. Remember Facebook • A decision will be announced has de-platformed many conservative sometime later. voices, gun groups and most our efforts and intimidate anyone who • The attorney arguing the case will importantly President Trump. A has the courage to stand against them? be Paul Clement, a former U.S. month before the presidential election, Is $2 per month for MeWe too much solicitor general and partner in Facebook notified Carl Gottstein and money to support a platform that the firm Kirkland & Ellis LLP. me that our pages were being taken allows freedom of the press for those • The case originally was filed in down for failure to meet community that want to express the truth? 2018 (#20-843) standards. However, it never told us It is time to dump Facebook and what standards were violated, and it • There are opinions regarding the Twitter for platforms that allow us ignored our requests for appeal. A few result and the position of the to speak our mind and publish our days ago, Facebook announced that Supreme Court—opinions are thoughts. not facts. it was upholding the ban of President Trump and it was a lifetime ban. Please support MeWe and Parler and • The NRA was partnering with keep your eyes open for President Readers, what is wrong with us? Why the NYSRPA to make this Trump’s new platform. Help them do we continue to support people who hearing before the Supreme grow! Reestablish freedom of speech in do everything in their power to subvert Court possible. social media.

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4 BULLET magazine Big Networks Needed in our Future by Charlie Beers

No. The headline of this article isn’t pins, odd ball reloading dies, carbon arc as the sun slips below the Sangre de referencing Ted Turner or some other cutting rod, gasket sets, recoil springs Cristo Mountains. In mid-February media mogul. I mean networks, such as and even a spare mail box. of 2021, I found myself dressing for MASH 4077 Radar O’Reilly’s kind of I have been blessed in life and travel. work when a friend from Whittington network. For example, once, when I was in called. She was broken down in Do you have those people in your life Ithaca, N.Y., I realized I didn’t have Canyon, Texas. She asked me, who, like Radar, could trade three half my wallet. I was unable to wire myself “Charlie, don’t we know someone gallons of Rocky Road ice cream for a money, and I had no cash or credit here?” Sure enough, we did and her condenser and point set for a Model A cards on top of my nearly empty tank problems were solved in two phone Ford? In a world of interrupted supply of gas. A young female bank teller calls. chains, social media and web hosting lent me her own cash. She was repaid As we wonder what comes next with bans and hoarding we cannot have the following day in abundance. I COVID-19, the economic volatility large enough networks. have traded aircraft sparkplugs for and even our ability to worship and I grew up among farmers, union beer in Talkeetna, Ark. And, a week’s meet in groups, I remain certain that workers and Adirondackers. All three long problem while on an off-shore our challenges are far from over. I groups know how to save, barter and tugboat was solved when I called the believe that networks of friends are the connect. I have been blessed with owner of the former engine warehouse great force multiplier in life, as valuable network role models since I could scale in Schenectady, N.Y. I was able to as a winch or come-along when you are my crib. I have two uncles, who were second-day air ship the last OEM wallowed in the mud. As I spoke with GM mechanics on Long Island, who fuel injector pump kits on the planet a friend in Texas during the February can source any part or skill for whatever to Port Fourchon, La., because of a ice storm, I was reminded of the you have in trade. Maybe if I am ever carpenter who had apprenticed under power of networks. A retired dentist, fortunate enough to need a paint job on my grandfather. turned rancher friend, outside of a Shelby Cobra, they will have a guy. The good news is that many gun Austin was able to get feed and grain for his livestock when power was off Recently, a friend called me and asked owning, freedom appreciating, outdoor and credit card machines were useless. where he could go to buy a pound of living Americans already have these He had a strong network of people Varget smokeless powder. I laughed networks. Jack Leadley, an Adirondack who trusted him and continued to and got off the phone still reeling trapper and artist, saved a man from work with him on a good old-fashion from that fact that he didn’t realize likely freezing to death in the late handshake. Varget disappeared off shelves nine or 1970s when he appeared from the 10 months ago. Then, I remembered silence of the winter woods somewhere Any time I am broken down, scouring the closest of my inner circle who north of Little Moose Pond. In 2007, for parts or need logistical, emotional had reached out to offer primers and I met a man in the Charlton General or physical support, I’d prefer to have components over the last few months; Store who was frostbitten and broken my network backing me. I encourage I decided that my friend would get his down on his Ski-Doo. Many miles like-minded people to work with intent pound of Varget—after spinning his from Speculator, Jack had the engine on building and supporting networks; wheels a bit. The secret to building mount and parts needed for a field we can go further together. The next a great network is nearly biblical in repair of the broken-down sled. Jack time you are broken down in Canyon, simplicity and action: Give more than veered off his trap line to assist as Texas, alone and questioning the you could expect in return, and you will only he could—when luck or divine integrity of the options before you, receive more than you could imagine. providence happens, accept it. call my friend Lou Camp. A friend of his—whom you have never met—will As the pandemic darkened businesses I have written before about The have your vehicle on a flatbed within and slowed shipping, friends called Whittington Center and the the hour. me looking for replacement decapping friendships forged on cabin porches The official journal of the New York State Rifle and Pistol Association 5 Report from the Trenches: Huge Increase

In Firearms Ownership Among Women by Jackie Emslie

As the pandemic was coming into its and that hit a little too close for Several other people in this calm, safe, own in March 2020, I thought that comfort. That’s when my cell phone crime-free neighborhood experienced the year would be mild in terms of started to melt and my email was the same thing. Another woman in firearms training demand. Here was stuffed with numerous daily inquiries another rural village was walking her my chance to give all of my guns a for training. I was now getting three or dog in the main downtown area. Two thorough cleaning, sort through my four inquiries per day—by comparison, vans pull up, park, and at least eight training materials, look at new course I used to get three or four inquiries per people exit each van. They started offerings, and put my feet up and take week. In a normal year, I’ll do five or marching around this quiet town a breath. The year proved otherwise, six clinics at four gun clubs for about yelling “No Justice, No Peace,” and thanks to the negative consequences 90 women. By the end of 2020, I had they were carrying signs calling for of bail reform, civil unrest and calls conducted 14 Women on Target clinics defunding the police. Again, more to defund the police or abolish it at six different gun clubs hosting 232 intimidation tactics. It is no wonder altogether. women. Now that is very telling. why our Women on Target clinic filled The year 2020 revealed an awakening During these clinics at gun clubs in up within days, and we had to have of a different kind to those who rural areas, we kept hearing stories four additional clinics at that gun club did not know the truth before. The from women who raised major alone to handle the overflow. truth about personal protection and concerns about public safety. In one I understand the basic idea behind the self-defense is in our understanding instance, a woman said a van pulled original, narrowly focused goal of bail that we are responsible for ourselves halfway up her driveway without reform. However, with bail reform and our loved ones and those we are lights on, and just sat there, at 2 a.m. gone wild, there are numerous accused charged to protect. We love our law When she turned on her front porch individuals who are now amongst enforcement officers, but they are not light, the van pulled out and drove us that should not be. They are there to protect us as individuals. The away. Was this just intimidation tactics committing more crimes and getting lunacy we watched on TV started or preliminary research for a home bolder as the consequences diminish. appearing on the streets of our towns, invasion? What I don’t understand is the calls

6 BULLET magazine to defund (reduce the funding) of police departments or for the complete dismemberment of such. These notions have no basis in reality. Until the movement starts to lose traction and followers, the number of new gun owners will continue to rise. Already this year I have conducted seven Women on Target clinics—five at SafeShoot Indoor Shooting Sports Complex in Kingston (Ulster County). I was invited to conduct two clinics at the Tronsrue Shooting Range at the United States Military Academy at West Point—that was quite a privilege and an honor to bring the program to civilian women at the military post. Several more clinics are scheduled for the late spring and summertime. Once again, I appeal to all gun clubs in New York state to look at your ranks of members and identify currently credentialed instructors. If you don’t have any, borrow from other clubs. Then, schedule and conduct firearms training courses. If you need some guidance, please feel free to get in touch with me. My email has changed to JackieEmslieUSA@gmail. com. My cell phone number is still (914) 475 ‑4901.

Deadline for submissions for the August issue of Bullet magazine is: June. 21, 2021

The official journal of the New York State Rifle and Pistol Association 7 Collector’s Corner by David Bock

The idea for this installment of the first production revolver to employ to the .45 Colt used previously, but “Collectors Corner” came from a these features, ones that have been this was judged to be “no material member who would prefer to remain used on nearly every revolver made disadvantage.” This decision would anonymous. Thank you, loyal reader! since. come back to haunt the U.S. Army As pretty much every collector knows, In trials against the Smith & Wesson later during the Moro Rebellion in the Colt is considered the father of the .38 Hammerless Safety break top Philippines. revolver as his early percussion designs revolver, the Colt did very well. The While the Model 1889 looks familiar swept the market. However, Smith primary complaint was the weakness to modern eyes, it did have some & Wesson jumped ahead with its of the rebound spring in returning characteristics that would be improved control of the Rollin White patent that the trigger forward after firing. A or updated as newer models were covered bored-through cylinders for stronger spring or the addition of a released. One of the most noticeable metallic cartridges. strain screw was recommended. The is the lack of cylinder stop notches When that patent expired in 1869, other complaint regarded the gun’s on the outside of the cylinder. This Colt was ready with some new designs, ammunition. The .38 Colt was a heel- unfortunate choice allowed the one of which is known to history as the based, outside lubricated bullet, while cylinder to rotate freely anti-clockwise

Model 1873 or Single Action Army— the .38 Smith & Wesson—though of as only the handler’s hand was basically an improved version of an similar power—was a more common restraining movement. This made it earlier percussion gun modified to use design, and the lubrication grooves possible for the chamber to be out of metallic cartridges. were contained within the shell casing. alignment with the barrel when fired. By the late 1880s, Colt had a new After further testing, including cavalry This design element was rectified in and revolutionary design for market. trials, the inspectors recommended the Model 1892 when double cylinder Like break tops that were commonly adoption of the Colt as it was, locking notches were added on the available at that time, this new revolver “lightweight, a good size, accurate, outside of the cylinder. could load and eject all chambers in could be loaded and ejected rapidly, Unlike previous (and future) Colt the cylinder, simultaneously. However, and above all was adaptable for use revolvers, the cylinder on the Model it retained a solid frame for increased either as a single or a double action 1889 didn’t rotate in the familiar strength and achieved this feat by revolver.” clockwise direction. In addition, the using a swing-out cylinder released by The one disadvantage noted was its side plate was on the right side of a sliding latch. The Model 1889 was less powerful cartridge compared the frame. Both of these elements 8 BULLET magazine were changed to their more familiar Army model revolvers were made. Of quite expensive when you can find a styles along with some other upgrades the Army model, only about a quarter copy—ends with this development. included with later models. Further, were sold to the military, the rest were Most other books on Colt revolvers mostly minor, changes were continued sold on the civilian market. focus on the Single Action Army or with the Models 1892, 1894, 1895, If you’re lucky enough to have one of double action Model 1877 Lightning, 1896, 1901 and 1903. these groundbreaking handguns in Thunderer, and Rainmaker with scant The military version of the Model 1889 your collection, be aware that they attention paid to the subject of this was blued, with a six-inch barrel in .38 have extremely complex and delicate article. Long Colt, and smooth walnut grips. actions, which can get out of order If you are aware of a good print source Released on the commercial market as or break easily. It’s rare to find a of information for the Colt 1889, the Colt New Army and Navy, it was gunsmith who knows how to work on please let us know. available chambered in .41 Long Colt, these handguns, and the availability of As usual, if you have an idea for .38 Long Colt, and .38 Short Colt; spare parts is in short supply. So please future articles, please send an email came in several barrel lengths; either a treat them gently—like the respected to [email protected] with “Collectors blue or nickel finish; and hard rubber, senior citizens they are. Corner” in the subject line and make walnut, or—by special order—ivory I’m unaware of any books specifically sure to include your name for proper grips. Late-production commercial about this important piece of firearms credit. guns also were made in .32-20 and .38 history, and Colt Revolvers and the Special. U.S. Navy, 1865-1889 by C. Kenneth By the end of production in 1908, Moore—though out of print and around 31,000 Navy and 291,000

John L. Cushman has been on the NYSRPA Board for VOTE over 20 years, and he has what it takes—a strong sense of advocacy and the knowledge of our firearms rights— JOHN L. CUSHMAN to continue to be of value to firearms owners and sportsmen on a national level.

FOR NRA BOARD John stands for freedom and for protecting the mission of the NRA. He is:

• An active fighter for the Second Amendment • A true grassroots activist leader • A Life Member & Board Member of NYSRPA • An NRA Benefactor Member • An active member of the NRA/ILA • A member of the Military & Veterans Affairs, Grassroots Development & Outreach Committees & NRA Whittington Center • A former U.S. Marine

The official journal of the New York State Rifle and Pistol Association 9 Long Island Director by Jim Collins

A gun czar? It seems to me that Biden already A long time ago, Americans threw off has plenty of help available to him. a king when his army attempted to Congress is lining up behind gun- The FBI, and the Bureau of Alcohol, seize arms and ammunition that the control groups that are demanding Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Massachusetts Militia was storing in that Joe Biden appoint a gun czar already regulate the firearm industry Concord. The king’s army failed in to dictate to Americans just who, and they have law enforcement that effort and England lost the 13 when and how much firearm rights authority. Additionally, there is colonies. they actually have. Isn’t Joe Biden cooperation among federal, state and Let’s not travel that road again. Most supposed to be in charge? If he is, local enforcement to identify where then he does not need a political Americans are peaceful and law- violent crimes are happening and abiding folks, so I urge every member appointee to carry the water for develop answers to stopping it. him. to contact the chief executive and The call for a gun czar is not about your state senators and members of Democrats who want a czar should crime—it is about power and control. Congress to oppose this outrageous be honest with the American Members of Congress are speaking up assault upon our hard won freedom. people. Fundamental, pre-existing for various anti-gun groups to support Please do it today! rights, which are protected by and enhance their radical agendas the U.S. Constitution, are not Excerpts of the foregoing are from that are funded by billionaires like NSSF. something that need to be handed Michael Bloomberg and George Soros. As always, may God watch over and out by an unelected bureaucrat! Would Americans give up their First protect the brave men and women Thirty six democratic members Amendment freedom of religion and serving us, at war, in our patriot of Congress sent a letter to Biden freedom of speech? Why should the Armed Forces and may God bless demanding that he appoint a Second Amendment be considered a America! national director of gun violence second-class right or a privilege that prevention, and asking him to can be controlled by a bureaucrat? give this person power to create an This sacred right belongs to, “we the Interagency Task Force on Gun people.” Violence Prevention.

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The official journal of the New York State Rifle and Pistol Association 11 Opinion: The Road We Could Have Taken by John Cushman

Recently, I received this post, and I The so-called “liar” in the White which the Obama administration thought I would share it with you. House has exposed the deep, crippled and fired 214 key generals You may or may not agree with what it widespread, and long-standing and admirals in his first year of office. says, but I believe there is much truth corruption in the FBI, the CIA, I got it … you don’t like him. Many to what is said in it. Read it, and then the NSA, and the Republican and of you utterly hate and despise him. read my personal comments at the end Democratic parties. How special of you. He is serving and decide for yourself. If it says what The so-called “white supremacist” you and ALL the American people. you believe, then circulate it and send in the White House turned NATO What are you doing besides calling it on to others. around and had them start paying him names and laughing about him Good Morning. This post is not open their dues. catching the China virus? Some of for debate. I have listened to everyone The so-called “ fool” in the White you were even hoping that COVID else’s hatred, rhetoric and outright lies House neutralized the North Koreans would be the cause of his demise. for the last four years, so now I am and stopped them sending missiles (Ah, the left. The so-called party of having my say. If you don’t like it, toward Japan and threatening the “tolerance.”) you know where the delete button is. West Coast of the U.S. Please educate me again as to what Let me be clear, I am not a Biden The so-called “xenophobe” in the Biden has accomplished for America fan. I think he is corrupt, a liar, a White House turned our relationship in his 47 years in office, besides racist bigot, is in bed with China and with the Chinese around, brought making the whole Biden family probably suffering from dementia. He hundreds of businesses back to the richer? By the way, where is Hunter has done nothing to improve anything U.S., and revived the economy. Biden? in his 47-year political career. But This same so-called “clown” lowered I’ll take the “clown” any day versus what has Trump done in the past 4 your taxes, increased the standard a fork-tongued, smooth talking, years? deduction on your IRS return from hypocritical, racist corrupt liar. I The so-called “arrogant” in the White $12,500 to $24,400 for married want a strong leader who isn’t afraid House brokered four Middle East couples and caused the stock market to kick some butt when needed. I don’t Peace Accords, something that 71 to rise to record levels, positively need a fatherly figure. I don’t need a years of political intervention and impacting the retirement accounts of liar. That’s what Hollywood, CNN, endless war failed to produce. tens of millions of citizens. MSNBC, ABC, NBC, CBS, CNN, and the New York Times are for. Also The so-called “buffoon” in the White The so-called “idiot” in the White let’s not forget Facebook, Twitter, and House is the first president that has House fast-tracked the development Instagram. not engaged us in a foreign war since of multiple COVID vaccines, which Eisenhower. are now available or will be soon. Call me a chump, a racist or part of The so-called “racist” in the White And yet we still don’t have a vaccine the basket of deplorables. I do not care! House has had the greatest impact for SARS, Bird Flu, Ebola, or a host God bless Donald Trump, the on the economy, bringing jobs, and of diseases that arose during previous best, most unappreciated Patriotic lowering unemployment to the Black administrations. President in U.S. history. and Latino population of ANY other The so-called “orange man” in the I wholeheartedly support and endorse president. Ever. White House rebuilt our military, this statement. Moreover, I firmly and continued on page 13

12 BULLET magazine NYSRPA Endorsements for the NRA Board of Directors

1. Scott L. Bach 9. Joel Friedman 16. Bill Miller Newfoundland, New Jersey Henderson, Nevada Beckley, West Virginia

2. William A. Bachenberg 10. Maria Heil 17. Kim Rhode Allentown, Pennsylvania New Freedom, Pennsylvania Big Bear Lake, California

3. Ronnie G. Barrett 11. Antonio Hernández- 18. Wayne Anthony Ross Murfreesboro, Tennessee Almodóvar Anchorage, Alaska San Juan, Puerto Rico 4. Dean Cain 19. Don Saba Malibu, California 12. Niger Innis Tucson, Arizona North Las Vegas, Nevada 5. Anthony P. Colandro 20. John C. Sigler Woodland Park, New Jersey 13. David A. Keene Dover, Delaware Ft. Washington, Maryland 6. David G. Coy 21. James L. Wallace Adrian, Michigan 14. Carrie Lightfoot Newburyport, Massachusetts Scottsdale, Arizona 7. John L. Cushman 22. Robert J. Wos Patchogue, New York 15. Carolyn D. Meadows Sarasota, Florida Marietta, Georgia 8. Edie P. Fleeman Durham, North Carolina

continued from page 12 sincerely believe the Trump Rally in Even during Trump’s final days in my country will soon learn just how Washington, D.C., was infiltrated office, the arrogant, lying, self-serving good we could have had it if only we by Black Lives Matter and/or Antifa Democrats tried one last ditch effort had re-elected Trump once again. God or both these groups just so such to demonize our real president just so have mercy on us all. My children and destruction could be inflicted on the they could pretend that they were some grandchildren deserve much better U.S. Congress and the blame for this sort of savior of the people. than we have just given them. riotous behavior would be, and has They are all liars and frauds and the been heaped on, the good people who most corrupt people ever to take office are Trump supporters. and the good citizens of this country,

The official journal of the New York State Rifle and Pistol Association 13 Self-Defense: On the False Security of

“Safe Spaces” by Brad Fitzpatrick

I’ve been a runner for 20 years, and respondents applauded the initial neighborhood. In 2016 three female I occasionally visit running forums responder for offering up such sage runners were killed in nine days in online to get advice from other athletes advice. If you run in places where there three states. In 2017 another runner (mostly trying to diagnose my latest is no danger then you won’t need a was brutally attacked while running in ache or pain). But on one occasion gun, simple as that. a park in Seattle and, thankfully, lived. I stumbled upon something on a I was shaking my head. All of those victims—and countless running forum that had nothing to do others—were in areas thought to be Recent events should make it clear with shin splints or plantar fasciitis. relatively crime-free. that the idea of a “safe space” is The topic was about running with a ludicrous. Violence isn’t limited to I’m not claiming that crime isn’t more firearm and I was looking for advice certain areas—never was, never will prevalent in some areas than in others. on holsters. The e-conversation quickly be. Dangerous people do exist, and If you want to look for trouble you’ll took an ugly turn. they intend on harming others. That have no problem finding it, but the When it came to running with a may happen in a crime-riddled part of vast majority of people try to avoid firearm the most commonly shared town where no one wants to venture. It violence and risk. Avoidance, however, advice was, “don’t run some place could also happen in a relatively “safe” can’t be your sole defensive plan. where you need a gun.” The other

14 BULLET magazine Staying on the right side of the street where all violence will occur? Second, of Americans have come to realize, and not going to the grocery store how well-prepared will they be when having the ability to fight back after dark may statistically reduce your they are confronted? There’s a better with deadly force if needed is also a odds of being assaulted, but they don’t way to structure your personal-defense component of personal protection. eliminate them. In fact, according to strategy. Carrying a gun doesn’t inherently FBI statistics about 40% of forcible It involves building a personal-defense mean that you are looking for trouble robberies occur in the home or a tool kit that provides for the ugly any more than wearing a seatbelt commercial business, which means reality that you may be the target of means you intend to drive recklessly. that the places where we feel most violence regardless of where you travel. You need to have a serious discussion comfortable (and often drop our guard) Of course avoiding areas you know with close friends and family members are just the type of places where an to be dangerous is part of that—it’s a about their plan for personal defense, assault is likely to occur. smart move. But it shouldn’t represent and ultimately that may or may not If you know someone (or are someone) your entire defensive plan. Awareness involve carrying a firearm. One thing who utilizes their physical location is also critical. Simply being aware is certain, though—using your physical as their sole defense against a sudden of your surroundings and accepting location as a defense against all attacks violent attack—and I have had many that you could be most vulnerable is inviting trouble. conversations with individuals who in the place where you least expect This article was first published by perceived this as an all-encompassing trouble—your home, your driveway, Brad Fitzpatrick on Thursday, April 22, defensive plan—then you need to ask the local supermarket, the shopping 2021, reprinted from NRA Family and them some tough questions. First of mall—will help you be prepared to is republished here with permission from all, do they think that they can predict defend yourself. And, as millions the NRA.

The official journal of the New York State Rifle and Pistol Association 15

New York State Rifle & Pistol Association, Inc. v. Corlett by Carl Gottstein

This is the second NYSRPA case brought go draconian on NYSRPA’s and the NRA’s before our nation’s highest court in as watch. many years. This time the case challenges On that point, NYSRPA is once again New York’s restrictive concealed-carry- back before the judges of the U.S. Supreme licensing regime. Court with another case that has broad NYSRPA CEO Tom King’s remarkable implications for gun owners across several career in Second Amendment advocacy states. This sets the stage for the Supreme verses the relentless assaults on our freedoms Court to affirm what most states already and liberties has once again taken NYSRPA hold as true—that there is an individual to the highest court in the land. A couple right to self-defense outside of the home. of years ago, it was NYSRSPA v. NYC, a Why does New York prohibit its ordinary case that was ruled moot. In that case, the law-abiding citizens from carrying a Supreme Court decided to render the case handgun outside the home without a moot because New York state and New license, and deny licenses to every citizen York City capitulated and surrendered who fails to convince the state that he or she to NYSRPA’s demands—a huge win for has “proper cause” to carry a firearm? NYSRPA and the residents of NYC—and In District of Columbia v. Heller, this court a powerful shot across the bow to any city held that the Second Amendment protects, in New York (or the USA) that thinks it can

17 “the individual right to possess and carrying a handgun unless they first requirement to deny applicants the carry weapons in the home” [554 U.S. demonstrate some form of “proper right to carry a firearm outside of their 570, 592 (2008)], and in McDonald v. cause,” that distinguishes them from home. The NRA believes that law- City of Chicago, the court held that this the body of “the people” protected by abiding citizens should not be required right, “is fully applicable to the States,” the Second Amendment. The time has to prove they are in peril to receive the [561 U.S. 742, 750 (2010)]. For more come for the Supreme Court to resolve government’s permission to exercise than a decade since then, numerous this critical constitutional impasse this constitutionally protected right. courts of appeals have squarely divided and reaffirm the citizens’ fundamental In addition to ruling on this statute, on this critical question: Whether right to carry a handgun for self- this case will give the Supreme the Second Amendment allows the defense. The question presented in this Court the opportunity to clarify government to deprive ordinary law- case is: Does the Second Amendment the precedent that it has created abiding citizens of the right to possess allow the government to prohibit surrounding the Second Amendment. and carry a handgun outside the home. ordinary law-abiding citizens from It has been over a decade since the This circuit split is open and carrying handguns outside the home U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the acknowledged, and it is presented by for self-defense? Second Amendment protects an this petition, in which the Second This case challenges New York’s individual’s right to have a handgun Circuit affirmed the constitutionality requirement that applicants in the home for self-defense (see of a New York regime that prohibits demonstrate “proper cause” to carry a District of Columbia v. Heller). In 2010, law-abiding individuals from firearm. New York regularly uses this the court also ruled that the Second

18 BULLET magazine Amendment is a fundamental right this case to firmly settle the question. rights. We’re looking for the ability to that applies to the states (McDonald v. “Thus, the nation is split, with the carry a concealed firearm to protect City of Chicago). Second Amendment alive and well ourselves outside of our home. There It is hard to overstate how important in the vast middle of the nation, and are 42 or 43 other states in the nation this case is. The decision will affect those same rights disregarded near the that allow concealed carry of a the laws in many states that currently coasts,” Clement wrote on behalf of firearm.” restrict carrying a firearm outside of the NYSRPA and two residents. Our special thanks to the NRA for the home. NYSRPA has worked hand NYSRPA Executive Director Tom its continued support of NYSRPA, in hand with the NRA-ILA to defend King said that he objects to the state’s our member’s rights, and critical court your constitutional rights and it is gun law, which requires anyone cases in the state of New York! prepared to argue this case in order seeking a license to carry a concealed Please remember to support the NRA to protect the rights of Americans weapon to demonstrate, “a special need (NRA.org), and to see the entire case, everywhere. for self-protection.” King said that log on to nysrpa.org. Paul Clement, who represents it “violates our Second Amendment NYSRPA, said the justices should use

The official journal of the New York State Rifle and Pistol Association 19 Congratulations Brenda Leder: NYSRPA’s 2021 Lifetime Achievement Award Winner is Retiring The current iteration of Bullet Achievement award from her good original point of contact for so many Magazine—as a high gloss friends at NYSRPA. of us. magazine—is a project that grew out When an organization that is over And, let’s not forget that NYSRPA of NYSRPA’s ancient newsletter—150 149 years old doubles in size on your went from renting a tiny space in Troy years of communications—that Brenda watch, it might have something to to owning our own headquarters for Leder had coordinated for about do with good management. In this the first time in over a century on her 13 years when I came on board as a case, that much is true. Brenda is an watch. volunteer several years ago. Together, unapologetic, loyal and true ally to the Personally, I will miss her infectious the three of us (Brenda, Tom King and membership, Tom King and our board laugh. I) re-imagined and launched Bullet of directors. She has been a steady So, it is with deep appreciation, joy Magazine into the modern era, and hand in NYSRPA’s ongoing political and more than a touch of sadness since then we have all been the best fights, a key link in the chain of that we announce Brenda’s retirement of friends working in harmony for our command, and the first face you meet and her move to the great state of members common good. when you walk into our headquarters. Washington. Brenda is leaving us, From my observations, Brenda was Brenda is now training her incoming and she is returning to her loving simply essential to this organization’s replacement. She may be leaving, but family, so she can care for her precious maintenance and ongoing her formidable presence will remain mother. We wish her nothing but the development. Her efforts enhanced by the standards she set and the bar best. If you would like to send her a Tom’s remarkable strategic partnership she raised. She is leaving a trail of note of appreciation, I would be glad with the NRA, helped grow our accomplishment that will be the target to forward it on to her. Send to: carl@ organization’s ability to influence to beat for a long time to come. But nysrpa.org. the course of history. Under her long for now, we simply must reflect on all I know how many of you know Brenda and eventful tenure, we have been she has done for us—the hundreds personally, who consider her a friend, rewarded with a steep increase in of gun shows she organized, the or who have been dealing directly with membership Clubs & Associations, thousands of phone calls she made in her for years, who share our fondness as well as many dedicated individual service of members, the coordination for Brenda, too. And so, for leaving us members. The bottom line is: New of fund-raising solutions, and all the better than you found us: Brenda, we York State Rifle & Pistol Association questions she answered—she has been thank you! is quantifiably bigger and far better instrumental in all of it, including since Brenda took over our tiny, rented arranging meet ups and contests, and Carl Gottstein office operations in 2000. For these answering questions related to court Associate Editor accomplishments and so much more, cases. If you called the office, you Bullet Magazine Brenda has been nominated for and know who answered the phone. It was awarded with NYSRPA’s Lifetime almost always Brenda. She was the

20 BULLET magazine A Friend is Leaving

Twenty or so years ago, I was elected and she had the critical assets to do the and moving home to Washington president of the NYSRPA—a job. Best of all, she was in his office state to be with her family. I can not daunting task. Little did I know how right now. I hopped in my car and express how happy I am for her, but daunting. In fact, the office manager drove to Troy to meet this candidate. at the same time how said I am. Sad resigned just after I was elected and Vic Costa was correct. She possessed to be losing a great employee. Sad to when I walked into the office the all the qualities we needed, and the be losing the cheerful voice and smile following Monday I wanted to resign, rest is history. Brenda Leder came to in our office. I am sad to be losing an too. The office was a mess! Books and work for the NYSRPA. employee who shared the ups, downs, newspapers were piled everywhere. The decades flew by with hardly an and successes of NYSRPA every day Pathways snaked through the cluttered argument or harsh word from Brenda. for 20 years. But, most of all I am sad floor leading to the copier, the The office was clean, and files were to be losing a dear friend who cannot bathroom, and the kitchen. Now I organized. Best of all, NYSRPA be replaced. knew why the office manager resigned! membership numbers exploded, and Brenda, best of luck. We are all going While trying to keep the office up and the operation ran like a fine watch. to miss you and please remember we running, my first task was to find a Thank you, Brenda! will always be here for you. I’ll miss new office manager. A dear friend of Eventually, all good things must you! NYSRPA Vic Costa called and said come to an end. Brenda is retiring Tom that he had someone for the position,

The official journal of the New York State Rifle and Pistol Association 21 Top Tips for Single-Handed Self-Defense Most defensive shooting situations leave no time for a two-handed defensive draw. Here’s how to be ready.

The first time I saw one-handed could happen,” says Mastison, “in my gets out of the way and you get shooting on TV. I was mesmerized! opinion, having to shoot someone up between them and the bad guy or girl,” The shooters were so calm and close happens most often.” And of says Mastison. “I encourage people competent. Shooting with two hands those, he says, most of them are within to grab the innocent person and hold is tough enough in a competition, but arm’s reach. “The criminal is so close, on to them because if gun fire erupts shooting with just one hand? Now that you can reach out and touch them. and they don’t know what’s going on, is impressive. They are inside your safe space, inside they may run or bolt and endanger While some women master one- arm’s distance, and you don’t have the themselves even more. It’s important handed shooting for competition opportunity to step back and escape. to try to keep your hand on your loved purposes, the most common scenario You may need to present your firearm, one and hold them there.” that would require one-handed and you’re not going to have time to Drawing One-handed shooting is a self-defense situation. get two hands on that gun.” Mastison says that the draw stroke Check out these one-handed shooting In other self-defense situations, where is critical in a one-handed shooting tips from self-defense expert Fred the criminal is farther away, you have situation. Some people make the Mastison, president of Force Options, a the time to do a complete defensive mistake of drawing their firearm, then professional instructor in the fields of presentation, says Mastison. “You draw readjusting their grip. “You’ve got to defensive tactics training and firearms. the gun, bring the gun up, the hands have your fighting grip the minute you meld together, you push your gun out, Self-Defense Situations touch the gun,” says Mastison, who and slowly press the trigger.” You never know when you might encourages people to drive their right But what if you don’t have time for find yourself in a self-defensive thumb, if they are right-handed, down that? What if a bad guy is literally in situation where only one hand is free. the side of the gun as deeply as they your face or has his hands physically Your support hand and arm may be can—and reverse if left-handed. on you, then you don’t have the time or occupied, engaged or unavailable You must also ensure the web of room to draw as you normally would? because you are holding a child or the hand is all the way up on the “If that’s the case, you can use your other items such as packages or grocery beavertail, says Mastison. “We don’t support hand to push them away and bags. “It’s OK to drop bags, but most want any space in between there draw your gun with your strong hand ladies will never drop their child, so because we don’t want a low grip on alone,” says Mastison. “You clear the they will only have one hand available the gun.” The grip should be nice holster, drop your elbow, and now to shoot to defend themselves,” says and high, enabling a smooth, clean, you’re shooting close quarters. That is Mastison. consistent draw. “Draw as high as one-handed shooting right there.” Packages and children aside, it’s a good you can, up near your armpit,” he Another common situation is when idea for women to practice one-handed recommends. “Then drop your elbow, you are walking alongside a loved one. shooting because most defensive which will make the muzzle raise on If someone is threatening your life, you shooting situations occur within the pistol. The muzzle will then be on need that support arm to sweep that close proximity of the victim, leaving the target.” loved one behind you while drawing no time for a practiced two-handed If the aggressor is really close, like your firearm. “You want to make sure defensive draw. “Of all the things that “bad-breath distance,” Mastison the innocent person you’re protecting

22 BULLET magazine says the technique should be point shooting. “As long as I’m ‘putting metal on meat’, and I’m aiming at center mass as the target, I’m going to hit my target at that distance. Just focus on hitting center mass, and don’t worry about hitting center mass then moving the gun up to the head.” If you are hitting your target, keep shooting center mass, and take a step back to better stabilize yourself. But if you’re a few rounds in, and they’re still coming at you, Mastison advises to immediately transition to a head shot if they’re that close. “For all you know, they are full of hate and anger, or maybe they’re on drugs,” he says. If they are a few yards out, step forward with your strong-sided foot so you will be more stable. Then push your arm out without locking the elbow. Rotate the pistol just a touch to about 11 o’clock, says Mastison, as it will take all the tension out of your shoulder. The gun is more supple and it’s much easier for you to press the trigger smoothly. “If the shoulders are tight and your arm locked out, that gun is going to weave all over the place and it won’t be stable,” he says. “After that, smooth press on the trigger, which should be in the center of the first pad at the tip of your finger.” It’s also a good idea to practice grip and stance, because with one-handed shooting, you won’t have your support hand helping you. “That gun is going to jump around if you don’t have a good grip,” Mastison says, noting that if there is an active shooter situation and someone is shooting at you or attacking you, there’s not going to be time for proper stance. “I do try to get people to relax their hips,” he says, explaining that if they can do this, the Images copyright Johannes Laessig continued on page 25

The official journal of the New York State Rifle and Pistol Association 23 Will You Join Us at The NRA Annual Meeting and

Convention? by Charlie Beers

For the last 11 years, we have trekked Each year, our activities have as well. (Check out Richard’s newest south and westward into the land of branched beyond the show floor and book The Scout Rifle Study.) freedom and American values for the into training seminars and lectures. To stave off any skeptics—even NRA annual meeting and convention. Opportunities to learn from people our closest friends question the Each April or May, the pilgrimage like Lt. Col. Dave Grossman and convention’s family nature—this event feeling commences at the airport when Sgt. Maj. Kyle Lamb, who are few has something for everyone (e.g., men, we first meet people with unusually and far between in the foothills of women and children). It welcomes polite manners or a willingness to the Adirondacks. The speakers and everyone with any level of firearms allow a child or lady to sit when seats topics are first rate and span from skill or involvement. The newest have filled. Each year, the journey to personal protection, to smoking meat, shootists can even hone skills on the event only ends when I spot Mac and training bird dogs. The NRA indoor airgun ranges. Rojo from Arizona in a sea of people at instructor update is like no other. My I have been schooled by a female U.S. the first reception. Allow me to share most recent update included training Border Patrol agent who shoots on some experiences from our annual on how to teach wheelchair-bound the patrol’s pistol team, and I have family pilgrimages with you all. students, and the health considerations been envious of the speakers at the that need to be understood when In 2008, when we first headed to annual Women’s Leadership Forum. teaching persons with spinal injuries. Louisville, Ky., it seemed like a Our daughter already has asked about As a first-rate operation, the NRA reasonable trip for a dating couple. going back to the Eddie Eagle kids’ brings in physical therapists and other Neither of us knew what we were area this year; the face paint designs medical professionals to facilitate this heading into or the friends we would already are brewing. A huge benefit for type of education. make. The first day was spent on the my small-statured wife came when she show floor in a failed attempt to see By our third year, we had ordered our met other female hunters and shooters every booth, gadget and personality. first NULA rifles from Melvin with who manufactured and sold clothing The second night we sat with over custom fits and finishes. These same to fit her. 5,000 people in a single dining room rifles would become our companions The host cities each take on a friendly at a black-tie dinner. By the end of from the Jessup River to the grasslands vibe, service staff frequently rave about the four days, we had failed to see the of Namibia. As my newest mentor, polite patrons who tip well once the whole exhibit floor. I walked away Melvin became our conduit to the NRA arrives. The Phoenix convention most struck by a former shop teacher gun writers, manufactures and owners was prefaced with reports of a turned gunsmith; his name is Melvin of our most admired companies. It kidnapping pandemic, and high-crime Forbes of New Ultra Light Arms. is energizing to absorb writing from rates. I will never forget preparing for I wanted to not like Melvin—his Richard Mann, Dave Petzal or Wayne bed and listening to reports on the teachings crossed the grain of some of van Zwoll. I will guarantee that eating Saturday evening news, “The NRA is my deepest held beliefs about firearms. cookies made by Melvin’s wife, Patti, in town and crime has stopped.” Some Thankfully, I learned to listen and with men of this caliber will increase people were shocked by this; we didn’t listened to learn! your appreciation for their character expect any less.

24 BULLET magazine Anywhere else, a hello may be to the candidates and share concerns siblings to help you chose a path muttered; at an NRA convention you before placing a paper ballot in the in life. Please join us and see what share rides and breakfasts and evening box. freedom-loving Americans can be like. libations for four days. These people I am sure I will never be as entertained When you attend your first annual are added to your Christmas card as the day NRA Senior Curator Phil meeting and convention, it will be a list, and you plan to meet them again Schreier expounded on how he became muster of approachable, like-minded the following year. Maybe you could “the last casualty of the Spanish folks. Look for a guy wearing a flat have the fortune of meeting two men American War.” Phil’s misfortune, black eagle, globe and anchor insignia like Rick Workman and Ron Rice retold over breakfast, happened with on a straw Stetson hat, and introduce (grandfather age to my daughter) in a an injury he received while recovering yourself to my buddy, Mac Rojo. hotel lobby. one of Teddy Roosevelt’s missing In the next issue, I’ll share some These are just some of the reasons potato digger machineguns for the insight into a second family favorite: we devote a portion of our time and NRA museum collection. The NRA Whittington Center in earnings to attend the NRA annual The NRA is a family complete with Raton, N.M. For a group of 70,000 meeting and convention. Additionally, wacky uncles, awesome stand-in or more people you will be stunned at voting for your NRA leaders feels grandparents and plenty of older how intimate the convention can be. more engaging when you can speak

continued from page 23 rest of their entire body tends to relax a situation, you must adopt a gunfighter “But watching those videos would bit more, allowing them to more easily mindset,” he says. “Somebody who change who those students were.” manage recoil. understands the responsibility of what Mastison suggests, as women, we Mastison advises his students to do goes in to carrying a gun and also has should embrace the reasons why a lot of dry-fire practice to build the the willingness and training to exercise we carry a gun, and that we take muscle memory. It conditions you their right to protect themselves and full responsibility to protect not to be comfortable in a self-defense their loved ones without hesitation. only ourselves but our loved ones. situation. “In the beginning, it might You must dig deep in to your psyche “The world is a dangerous place,” he feel awkward, but the more time you and ask yourself why you’re carrying a explains, “and by understanding that, spend on practicing these skills, the gun. Is it because you’re supposed to, we hopefully know that we need to better,” he says. “Try for five to 10 or do you really understand the dark prepare ourselves for potential danger. minutes of practice a day. Mix it up so ether that is the underside of human Our hope and prayer is that it never you do some draws one day, some one- society? Once you embrace that, your happens.” mindset will be different.” handed presses one day, and work on This article was first published by support side as well.” In order to help reset his students’ Maureen P. Sangiorgio on March 31, Change Your Mindset mindset, Mastison sometimes showed 2021, reprinted from NRA Women and videos of people being assaulted. “So is republished here with permission from Mastison’s final tip is to put yourself often, the people in the video were the the NRA. in the proper mindset. “If you find victims of random crimes,” he says. yourself in a defensive firearm

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28 The official journal of theBULLET New York magazine State Rifle and Pistol Association Notes from Brenda by Brenda Leder

Dear Members: office or made online. Thank you to First, I need to take care of some all the members who already have business. To all members: Please be made donations. You are the best! advised that since we have been de- Special thanks to the NRA for its platformed on Facebook, we are using help and support. Do not believe the email alerts to keep members updated people who say the NRA has forgotten on current happenings. If you are not New York. Without the NRA and our receiving these emails, please go to leader, Tom King we could not have our website (www.nysrpa.org) and on done this. the right-hand side, half-way down Second, I’d like to move on to the page, enter your email address. something personal. I want to thank We will not bombard you with emails, all of you for being good members and but we will send you the most current friends to me. I will be leaving the information. association after more than 20 years. We have all worked very hard and are I have enjoyed working with all of super happy that the U.S. Supreme you, and I will miss seeing you at gun Court has agreed to hear our case to shows, special events and speaking challenge a century-old New York with you on the phone. Thank you gun-control law. This is the second for making my work here fun and Second Amendment. Although I will time in a decade that we have been rewarding. not be here daily, I will still be a life able to bring a case to the highest It has been lots of fun and lots of hard member and continue to support our court in the land. It takes a lot of work work. We still have so much to do here great association as much as I can. and costs thousands of dollars to get in New York fighting for our Second May God bless each of you and keep to this point. Please be as generous Amendment. We must continue to you safe and healthy. as you can and help us pay for this fight as hard as we can, so our children case. Donations can be sent to the and grandchildren will still have a NYSRPA Protecting your rights since 1871.

The official journal of the New York State Rifle and Pistol Association 29 Are your friends members? If not, use the application below to sign them up. Make copies if you have lots of friends!

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30 BULLET magazine NYSRPA needs you!

There is no doubt that Cuomo, Bloomberg, DeBlasio and liberal Anti-Second Amendment people are trying to destroy the NRA and NYSRPA. We are certain that you’re aware of what legal costs are in today’s economy. We are fighting hard against their cause. Here is the bottom line: DIG DEEP. Contribute to keeping the state of New York free, free from Cuomo’s idea of utopia, free from DeBlasio’s socialist mentality; free to protect one’s self, home and family. Freedom is NOT free. It always costs dearly. Remember that.

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2021 lifetime achievement award winner Brenda Leder retires