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AFFILIATED WITH THE NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION, WASHINGTON, D.C. D.S.S.A. NEWS DELAWARE STATE SPORTSMEN’S ASSOCIATION A PUBLICATION OF THE DELAWARE STATE SPORTSMEN’S ASSOCIATION Visit us on the web: delsports.net PRESIDENT’S NOTEBOOK and consistent record of support for gun rights. He has walked the walk. During his senate career Colin has often by John Thompson volunteered the co-sponsor pro-gun bills and has always President voted the right way. His voice will be missed on the floor of the Senate Chamber especially when he was the only one As you read this the 2010 election will be only two to vote no on the bloated and wasteful budget. When weeks away. For a change the news from around the elected SEN. BONINI will resign from the Senate to country is primarily good. That is conservative gun rights become a full time State Treasurer unlike his opponent who supporters are leading almost everywhere including in says he will keep his law practice whose clients have states and districts where pro-gun candidates have had contracts with the treasurer's office. little chance before. Thank you Mr. President. We also endorse THOMAS WAGNER for Auditor. However Delaware is different. On a state wide level Although the auditor's office only rarely can become the pro-gun candidates are not out in front. The upstate involved in the firearms issue Mr. Wagner has been paper has made it its mission to damn both Christine supporter of the right to keep and bear arms as protected O'Donnell and Glen Urquhart. How dare they take on the by both the State and Federal Constitutions. His record ruling elites and shockingly win their respective primaries. demonstrates that he will continue to be a truly There must be evil afoot; no it's witchcraft. independent voice for the citizens of Delaware. The Because CHRISTINE O'DONNELL booted Mike candidate report card contained in this newsletter reports Castle out of the race there is now a clear choice for the that Mr. Wagner's opponent received a grade of "?" U.S.Senate. If you are happy with higher taxes, more because he failed to return the questionnaire. intrusive government, less personal freedom and new Please read and use the candidate report card that has restrictions on your right to keep and bear arms vote for the been included in this newsletter. The grades are based on candidate who called himself a "bearded Marxist". candidate answers to a comprehensive questionaire and However, if you favor freedom, believe that the Second for incumbents their voting records. Amendment means what it says, support concealed carry for lawful citizens, oppose U.N. gun bans, oppose federal licensing of gun owners and registration of firearms and O'DONNELL MOVES UP support our hunting traditions then CHRISTINE O'DONNELL IS FOR YOU. In a poll taken by Rasmussen since their face The contest for U.S. Representative pits a life time to face debate Christine O'Donnell has moved up political operative, bureaucrat and politician against a self- 9 percentage points against the self-described made businessman. The latter, GLEN URQUHART, has earned an A rating from the NRA and is a sincere supporter Marxist. While she remains behind this rapid and of gun rights. When he says he believes in the Second significant movement tells observers that Ms. Amendment's right to keep and bear arms it is not followed O'Donnell cannot be written off. It shows that by a "but" allowing for so called "reasonable" restrictions when voters get to see her for themselves, like registration, bans on semi-autos and no guns for without the media filter, their reaction is positive. people in public housing. This will not change the attitude of the Used The choices are clear. Do you really want two more career politicians to chime in "Me too." every time Harry Urinal or the rest of the MSM but it demonstrates Reid and Nancy Pelosi want more gun control? Do you that O'Donnell is moving up and has a chance to really want two more slick dealers who did not even have pull ahead in the next two weeks. the guts to answer the NRA'squestionnaire? If not, vote for Please spread this positive message to you O'DONNELL and URQUHART. They have the courage to family, friends, co-workers and neighbors. go on the record with the NRA in support of your rights. The DSSA also endorses COLIN BONINI for State Treasurer. As a state senator Mr. Bonini has had a long ALL RIGHTS RESERVED COPYRIGHT 2010 VOL. 26, NO. 6, NOVEMBER - DECEMBER 2010 9th status conference the court ordered the housing SPORTSMEN FOR O'DONNELL authority to submit a status report after their board meets on October 15th. Counsel for plaintiffs await that report to A group of concerned hunters and shooters have see if the new rules will pass constitutional muster. The formed an advocacy group known as Sportsmen for NRA has financially supported and worked with plaintiffs' O'Donnell. The purpose is to reach out to hunters, counsel from the beginning of the case. competitive shooters and gun owners to make sure they Plaintiff's Motion for Partial Summary Judgment is are aware of Ms. O'Donnell's unqualified support for the currently pending before the court. right to keep and bear arms as protected by the State and Separately, it should be noted that several other similar Federal Constitutions. For the second time Ms. O'Donnell cases are pending throughout the United States. It should has earned and "A" rating from the National Rifle also be noted that Congressman Tom Price (R-Ga.) was Association. She also earned the NRA's endorsement for successful in his attempt to attach an amendment to H.R. the primary and general elections. 3045 which would prohibit bans such as that imposed by In her public statements and communications with the Wilmington Housing Authority in the above-described case. NRA and DSSA Ms. O'Donnell has made it clear that she understands the true meaning of the Second Amendment. She supports keeping federal lands open for hunting, YOUTH/JUNIOR SHOOTING OPPORTUNITIES national concealed carry and the reform of the BATFE. She opposes registration of guns, licensing of gun owners The Civilian Marksmanship Program is looking to and restrictive laws like those in Chicago and Washington. expand Youth/Junior shooting opportunities in Delaware. A The Second Amendment protects all. new CMP State Junior Director was recently appointed for For more information about CHRISTINE O'DONNELL Delaware and he needs to find out how many clubs have and her positions go to: junior programs. As of today, there are at least three Junior www.meetchristineodonnell.com. ROTC teams at Mt. Pleasant HS (Army), Delaware Military The committee will be working through the DSSA and Academy (Navy) and Indian River HS (Marines). Three the clubs to get this important message out to all gun American Posts (Claymont, Oak Orchard and Middletown) owners. For this effort to be successful your help is have expressed interest in starting an air rifle program. If needed. Are you able to spread the word of Christine's you know of any other JROTC, 4-H or club junior programs, support for your rights? Please tell you friends, neighbors, or have an interest in starting a program, please let Jim co-workers and family members. If you can volunteer your Feeley know at [email protected] time, put up a yard sign, make telephone calls, deliver literature or help in any other way call one of the county chairs listed below. Sussex County: JOHN LAPRAD, 302-934-7723 Adopt a Duck Kent County: DAN WATSON, 302-698-9507 New Castle: MARK GARFINKEL, 302-528-5940 On December 7, 2010 Ducks Unlimited will be hosting PAUL LAMANNA, 302-438-3241 an all you can eat Shrimp Feast at Giordano's Restaurant in Kennett Square, PA. The restaurant, a favorite of locals, features 20 different beers on tap which are included in the DOE AND BOONE VS. WILMINGTON $50 price of the event. A good time is certain and the proceeds go to the restoration and preservation of HOUSING AUTHORITY waterfowl habitat. For tickets contact: By John C. Sigler Anthony Molitor at 302-393-3357 and [email protected] On May 26th, of this year, suit was filed in The Tony Senn at 302-422-5098 Delaware Court of Chancery on behalf of Jane Doe [email protected] protesting a complete ban on firearms in her public housing complex. The defendant housing authority had the case removed to the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware on June 1st. An additional plaintiff (Boone) was added with an amended complaint on August 6. Following the Supreme Court's ruling in the Chicago cases applying the second Amendment to the States, the defendant has essentially conceded that its total ban on the private ownership of firearms in public housing is unconstitutional and has attempted to offer unsatisfactory amendments to their rules and policies. At a September ALL RIGHTS RESERVED COPYRIGHT 2010 VOL. 26, NO. 6, NOVEMBER - DECEMBER 2010 DELAWARE STATE SPORTSMEN’S ASSOCIATION THE DELAWARE CHESAPEAKE FRIENDS OF NRA ANNUAL FALL DINNER AND AUCTION DSSA Officers and Board Members President Mark Hester The Delaware Chesapeake Friends of NRA held their John J. Thompson 302-270-0412 Annual Fall Oyster Dinner and Auction on Thursday, 302-764-6899 [email protected] October 7, 2010. There were over 200 people in [email protected] attendance, including friends, family, neighbors, legislators John LaPrad and candidates.

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