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We are excited to announce the launch of NRA’s new California specific webpage – Stand and Fight California.

On this page you will find updates and information on State Legislation, Legal Affairs, How to Get Involved and much more California specific information.

A SPECIAL MESSAGE FROM WAYNE LAPIERRE AND CHRIS W. COX

Dear California NRA Members:

While the nation’s law-abiding gun owners continue to celebrate the election of and the retention of a pro-gun majority in Congress, 2016 was a very frustrating year for our freedom in California. Political and media elites bent on de- stroying the Second Amendment once again exploited national tragedies to continue their relentless assault on our rights, blaming peaceable gun owners for the crimes of madmen, terrorists, and violent predators. Of course, we know that restricting the rights of the law-abiding will do nothing to stop terrorism or violent crime. But for advocates, this isn’t about logic or reason. It’s about politicizing tragedy to advance their agenda. Their relentless attack is shameful, but unfortunately, shows no signs of slowing down. In 2016, their campaign to destroy our freedoms in California started in the legislature, where several anti-gun measures were passed and signed by Governor Brown, an event that became known as “Gunmageddon.” Then, , in a purely self-serv- ing political move to advance his own aspirations for higher office, immediately went to work on convincing voters to say “yes” to Proposition 63 at the ballot box, which largely mirrored the anti-gun restrictions previously enacted by the legislature. Prop 63 passed with 63% of the vote, and at the same time, an anti-gun supermajority was elected to both chambers of the legislature. When coupled with the fact that the Governor, Lt. Governor and the newly appointed Attorney General are vehemently anti-gun, we can’t mince words here – our battle to restore freedom in California will be long and difficult. It will take all of us working together to turn back the tide, but we can’t lose sight of the fact that when we focus on a common objective, NRA and our supporters are the most potent political force in America. Despite claims to the contrary, NRA has not given up on California. In fact, nothing could be further from the truth. NRA has been there every step of the way and will continue to fight for freedom in Sacramento and throughout the state. NRA’s commitment to California has never been stronger. Many California gun owners are surprised to learn that NRA-ILA’s only “satellite” office is in Sacramento. Unlike other states, the NRA-ILA California lobbyist and staff live and work not from head- quarters in Fairfax, Virginia, but from the Sacramento office. In addition to this increased lobbying presence, NRA also has three dedicated grassroots staff members in California who work through California’s unique Member Councils, a mechanism that provides a direct nexus between NRA’s members and its executive leadership. And one need look no further than our California litigation strategy to understand the depths of NRA’s resolve to reverse our losses in the legislature and at the ballot box with case law that recognizes the individual right to keep and bear arms for all Americans, including residents of California. Put simply, NRA spends more on state-level litigation in California, and on behalf of California NRA members, than any other state in the country. Our litigation strategy includes cases to restore the individual right to carry a outside the home; to repeal California’s bans on the most popular semi-automatic and so-called “large-capacity” magazines; and to block the newly enacted sales restrictions before they go into effect. Our opponents’ strategy is not just dishonest, it’s coordinated and well-funded. In addition to relegating our Second Amendment rights to the dustbin of history, anti-gun zealots want nothing more than a world where law-abiding gun owners lose hope, become apathetic, and simply let each new gun control restriction wash over the landscape without any resistance. We can’t let that happen. There’s too much at stake. All of us must make the commitment to fight back and demand that our rights, our freedoms, are too precious to not be protected for present and future generations. The NRA stands ready to restore the Second Amendment in California. But we need the help of every California gun owner to do so. Renew your NRA membership or upgrade to Life Member or above and consider joining our state affiliate, the California Rifle and Pistol Association. Visit StandAndFightCalifornia.com to learn all you can do to make a difference right now, today, and then how you can continue to fight in the coming days, months, and years. Working together, we can protect our firearms freedom from further attacks in California and rebuild our grassroots army to regain freedom lost.

Yours in Freedom,

Wayne R. LaPierre & Chris W. Cox Executive Vice President, NRA Executive Director, NRA-ILA

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CRPA ACTION REPORTS 3 MESSAGE TO MEMBERS by C.D. Michel 8 CAPITOL REPORT by Roy Griffith 10 COURT REPORT by C.D. Michel 14 PROGRAMS REPORT by CRPA Staff

RANGE NEWS HUNTING & CONSERVATION 16 APEX PREDATOR 32 LGBT GROUP OPTS FOR SELF by Rick Travis DEFENSE OVER GUN CONTROL 18 HUNTER’S CODE OF ETHICS by Christen Smith 19 IN MEMORIAM: RICK COPELAND 33 PLACES TO SHOOT 20 PAPA HEMINGWAY’S WINCHESTER MODEL 42 34 CALIFORNIA COMPLIANT by Steve Helsley AR15/10 EQUIPMENT by Gary F. Brennan POLITICS &

25 GORSUCH CONFIRMED BACK OF THE BOOK by C.D. Michel 22 KEEP YOUR GUN AND LIVE 36 SAN BERNARDINO AND KING’S by Dan Gifford COUNTY CRPA GO MEETINGS 26 DOCTORS FOR RESPONSIBLE GUN OWNERSHIP by David Matza Community in Firearms 38 CRPA SETS SAIL FOR FREEDOM by Dr. LateBloomer by CRPA Editorial Staff

28 DAMNED STATISTICS 44 DATES GUNMEGDDON LAWS TAKE EFFECT by Guy Smith by CRPA Editorial Staff 30 2017 CA SHERIFF’S ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE 46 THE NEXT GENERATION: KIDS CLUB by CRPA Editorial Staff 48 FEATURED BUSINESS MEMBERS 50 EVENT CALENDAR

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CRPA Firing Line is the official publication of the California Rifle & Pistol Association, Inc. a nonprofit organization. CRPA is the official state affiliate of the National Rifle Association of America and The Civilian Marksmanship Program. CRPA works together with those entities to promote the shooting sports and the right to choose to own a gun to defend yourself and your family. CRPA Firing Line is published bimonthly. Deadline for articles and advertisements is the first of December, February, April, June, Au- gust, and October. The Firing Line is sent to all dues paying mem- bers of the Association, or may be purchased at the subscription Hello everyone! rate of $35 per year or $8.95 per copy. One additional copy (due to non-delivery members) may be obtained upon written request, when accompanied with a first class (two-ounce rate) postage pre-paid self-addressed envelope (#10 business size or larger). y name is Emily Leinen and I am honored ARTICLE SUBMISSIONS Submitted articles and letters are encouraged and welcomed and to be serving as the CRPA Firing Line’s new should be germane to topics of interest to the general readership Editor-in-Chief. My goal as Editor-in-Chief of this publication. All materials, including photographs, should be addressed to CRPA - CRPA Firing Line and will not be returned. is to continue providing current and crit- Format: All submissions by computer (Word), typewriter, or email M are acceptable. Publication of all materials submitted is subject to ical information on what is happening in the Second the discretion and editing of the Publications Committee. Submit- tals, when published in “On Target,” will display only the initials and Amendment community throughout California and also city of the writer and should not exceed 300 words. All submitted articles, when published, will display the author’s name and should to find new and innovative ways to achieve this. Addi- not exceed 900 words. All opinions expressed are those of the by- tionally, I look forward to working with our writers and lined authors and not necessarily those of the publisher. Due to staff limitations, CRPA does not and cannot verify, nor be responsible for contributors to show California what CRPA stands for the accuracy of the statements made in articles or advertisements published. and what our plans are to preserve and expand the Sec- REPRINTS Permission to reprint hereby granted but only if credit is given to ond Amendment in California. CRPA Firing Line, California Rifle and Pistol Association, Inc., and by-lined author, if any. Entire contents copyrighted, all rights re- served. Reprint requests must be authorized by sending email to For my inaugural issue, we will be highlighting [email protected] or calling (714) 992-2772. DISCLAIMER some very important topics that include: the recent con- Caution: All technical data in this publication may reflect the limited experience of individuals using specific tools, products, equipment firmation of to the Supreme Court and and components under specific conditions and circumstances not necessarily herein reported, of which, the California Rifle & Pistol what that means for California, an update on CRPA’s Association has no control. The data has not been tested or verified by the CRPA. The CRPA membership, its Board of Directors, Agents, Grassroots Outreach Project (CRPA GO), and the his- Officers, and Employees accept no responsibility for the results ob- toric evening that took place aboard the U.S.S. Iowa. tained by persons using such data and disclaim all liability for any consequential injuries or damages. * * COPYRIGHT NOTICE * * In accordance with Title 17 U.S.C. Section 107, any copyrighted I want to thank you all for your continued dedication work in this publication is distributed under Fair Use without profit or payment to those who have expressed a prior interest in receiving and support of CRPA’s mission to preserve and expand the included information for non-profit research and educational pur- poses only. http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/17/107.shtml the Second Amendment in California. MAIL DELIVERY If mail delivery problems occur, the intended recipient’s Post Office should be appropriately notified and a Consumer Service Publication Watch Postal Form (PS 3721) be initiated. POSTMASTER Send address changes to The Firing Line, c/o California Rifle & Pistol Association, Inc., 271 E. Imperial Highway, Suite 620, Ful- lerton, CA 92835 or email us at [email protected]. Periodicals Postage Paid at original entry Post Office at Fullerton, CA and additional entry post offices.

CRPA FIRING LINE 7 Capitol Report by Roy Griffith, CRPA Legislative Advocate

ince my last article, things have made California a “shall issue” state, was in opposition. Before a vote was taken, taken off. In addition to my work killed in committee on a party-line vote. Committee Chair Reggie Jones-Sawyer at the Capitol, I have been trav- On that same day, we saw AB 521 (Fra- stated “We heard what Roy said and are eling around the state meeting zier), which will reduce Elk Tags from going to consider it.” This was in response Swith my Hunter Education Family, pre- over $400 to $67, approved unanimously to my testimony on the impact of AB 424 senting updates from the Capitol and as- in the Assembly Water, Parks, and Wild- on after school programs like Hunter Ed- sisting with their annual District training. life Committee. As AB 521 brings down ucation and ROTC. This shows they are There is nothing more inspirational than the costs of Elk Tags, more hunters will listening and we are making a difference. hanging out with 250 like-minded indi- be allowed to participate and current Cal- To follow the status of bills such viduals who share your beliefs! If you ifornia hunters will have a large financial as AB 521 and AB 424, please sign up are one of our dedicated Hunter Educa- burden taken off their shoulders. It is for our legislative email alerts and visit tion Instructors, thank you for your ser- wrong that the average cost in almost ev- CRPA.org daily. I want to recognize Da- vice. If you are not, I encourage you to ery other western state is only around $67 vid Matza, CRPA Communications Man- give it some thought. You will not regret while us Californians are forced to pay ager, for the great job he does assisting me joining our family. the high cost of $400. AB 521 will undo in keeping you all updated on our battle in As mentioned earlier, things have this wrong. Sacramento. heated up in the Capitol. Working with As stated earlier, CRPA, NRA, and Also, I would like to thank you all NRA, GOC, and the rest of our allies, we GOC are working to make sure that ev- for your membership and taking the time have had to divide and conquer, as many ery legislator in the Capitol hears your from your busy schedules to get involved bills are often heard during the same time voice. For example, as AB 424 (McCa- in the fight to preserve and expand the in various committees. During the fast rty), which will take away the ability for Second Amendment in California. Please start to this year’s legislative session, we school superintendents to allow individu- take every opportunity you can to tell have already seen some victories and un- als to lawfully carry on campus, was being someone about CRPA’s story and what we fortunate losses. For example, AB 757, discussed in the Assembly Public Safety are doing in California. We will turn the which was sponsored by Assemblywom- Committee on March 14, CRPA, NRA, tide in California and we will do so one an Melissa Melendez, which would have and GOC were there giving a testimony vote at a time!

ROY GRIFFITH, CRPA LEGISLATIVE ADVOCATE

Roy joins CRPA after 32 years in law enforcement. He started at a small town police department in Northern California and went on to spend 26 years at the California Department of Fish & Game. More than six of those years he spent in special opera- tions. Roy’s final 12 years with the department were spent on Hunter Education – one of his biggest passions. Outside of his work, Roy enjoys hunting, fishing, backpacking, and spending time with his wonderful wife, kids, and grandkids. Roy is excited about his role at CRPA and the opportunity to help fight to protect our Second Amendment and hunting rights in California.

8 MAY / JUNE SUPPORT (Frazier): wildlife, waterfowl, and bird nesting habitat. Promotes more waterfowl Update 4/25/17: Assem- AB 472 Water transfers: habitat. Financial incentives for land owners to develop and maintain bly Appropriations Com- Idled Agricultural Land: waterfowl habitat. mittee Fees for residents of California has seen a steady decline of hunters over Update 4/25/17: Assem- (Frazier): AB 521 the past 20 years. Hunters are an essential component of wildlife manage- bly Appropriations Com- Hunting: ment and hunting generates dollars vital to conservation efforts through- mittee Elk Tags: out California. High prices have been found to be a barrier to new hunters. (Frazier): This bill provides financial relief for land owners regarding mosquito Update 4/25/17: Assem- AB 718 Mosquito abatement and abatement to free up dollars to develop and maintain waterfowl habitat. bly Water, Parks, and vector control districts: Wildlife Committee

Fees: Reports Action (Melendez): This bill would define “good cause” for these purposes to include self-de- Update 4/25/17: Defeated AB 757 Firearms: fense, defending the life of another, or preventing crime in which human in Assembly Public Safe- Concealed life is threatened, and would provide procedural guidelines to the issuing ty Committee carry licenses: authority on determining the presence or absence of “good cause.”

(Gallagher): reduction in license fees for veterans. This bill would require a resident Update 4/25/17: Assem- CRPA Hunting and or a nonresident, 16 years of age or older, upon payment of the fee, to bly Appropriations Com- AB 986 Sport fishing licenses: be issued a sport fishing license for the period of 12 consecutive months mittee

sport fishing license beginning on the date of Issuance. duration: This bill holds DOJ accountable for a 30-day response time to stated per- Update 4/25/17: Assem- (Mathis): mits and applications. While this bill takes some good steps forward, it bly Public Safety Com- AB 1040 Department of Justice: does not address all of the concerns we have relating to licensing process- mittee

permits: ing, renewals, and allowed activities by licensees when they obtain the license/permit. OPPOSE (Gipson) This bill will further burden law-abiding Californians. Update 4/25/17: Senate AB 7 Firearms: Public Safety Committee Open carry: This bill would change the Department of Fish and Wildlife’s authority Update 4/25/17: Assem- (Bloom) in the issuance of depredation permits from ‘shall’ to ‘may’. This could bly Water, Parks, and AB 8 Mountain Lion, greatly reduce the number of mountain lions previously taken on depreda- Wildlife Committee Depredation permits: tion permits and restrict the department’s ability to keep numbers in check with wildlife and increase livestock loss. This bill would remove the authority of school superintendents or those Update 4/25/17: Assem- (McCarty): with equivalent authority to give written authority for to possess a firearm bly Floor AB 424 Possession of a firearm within a school zone. AB 424 could result in the decimation of various in a school zone: youth programs such as ROTC and Hunter Education Classes, which would hinder the development of California students. SB 464, will place even more burdensome firearm requirements on Cali- Update 4/25/17: Senate (Hill): fornia licensed firearm dealers, who already face the most restrictive reg- Suspense File SB 464 Firearms dealers: ulations in the nation. All SB 464 will do is result in adding more costs storage and security: to licensed firearm dealers which will then result in higher prices for the consumer, and potential closing of small businesses. This bill would make the 30-day prohibition and the dealer delivery prohi- Update 4/25/17: Senate (Portantino) bition applicable to all types of firearms. The bill would exempt from that Appropriations Commit- SB 497 Firearms: prohibition the purchase of a firearm, other than a handgun, by a person tee Transfers: who possesses a valid, unexpired hunting license, and the acquisition of a firearm, other than a handgun, at specified charity fundraising events. WATCH This bill would require a specified warning to be given to a person who Update 4/25/17: Assem- takes the firearms safety certificate examination and would make a pass- bly Appropriations Com- ing grade on the firearms safety certificate test at least 85%. The bill mittee AB 1525 (Baker): would also require the applicant to acknowledge receipt of the prescribed Firearm warnings: warning prior to issuance of the firearm safety certificate. The bill would require the department to update the testing material at least once every five years. To view the complete list of bills on the CRPA watch list, please visit CRPA.org.

CRPA FIRING LINE 9 BY CRPA PRESIDENT & GENERAL COUNSEL C.D. MICHEL

Civil rights attorney C.D. “Chuck” Michel is President & General Counsel for CRPA. He is a former prosecutor and currently runs the law firm Michel & Associates, PC in Long Beach. The firm’s clients include the NRA and CRPA, as well as firearm manufacturers, distributors, retailers and owners. COURT REPORT LITIGATION SPOTLIGHT: PARKER V. STATE OF CALIFORNIA – GETTING YOUR MONEY BACK

even years ago, CRPA and NRA filed a lawsuit in Fres- est court granted the petition. After the parties fully briefed the no County Superior Court titled Parker v. State of Cal- merits, the case stood idle for over two years waiting for the ifornia. The case challenged Assembly Bill 962 (“AB Court to hear oral argument. During that time, the California S 962”) which was signed into law by then-Governor Legislature adopted Senate Bill No. 1235 (“SB 1232”), and Lt. Schwarzennegger in 2009. AB 962 was California’s first at- Governor Gavin Newsom introduced and the voters approved tempt at regulating the sale or transfer of ammunition, or more Proposition 63 (“Prop 63”). Both laws expanded AB 962, mak- specifically “handgun ammunition,” defined by the law as “am- ing its provisions applicable not just to “handgun ammunition,” munition principally for use in pistols, revolvers, and other fire- but to all ammunition. Because both SB 1235 and Prop 63 are arms capable of being concealed upon the person.” now law, the Supreme Court of California dismissed Parker as The law suffered from a serious legal flaw. No one—in- moot on December 14, 2016. cluding law enforcement, firearm vendors, or law-abiding gun But the battle isn’t over. Without the Parker decision and owners—could say for certain what qualified as “handgun am- the efforts of NRA and CRPA, California would have imple- munition” under AB 962’s definition. As gun owners know, mented its burdensome, ineffective, and unconstitutional am- much of the ammunition on the market can be used in both rifles munition sales registration scheme long ago. NRA and CRPA and handguns. are entitled to recover the hundreds of thousands of dollars Given the ambiguity, the law was impossible to enforce, they were forced to spend challenging the unconstitutional law. and it left many vendors and gun owners in the dark on how to NRA/CRPA lawyers are currently fighting to recoup these fees comply. So, CRPA and NRA filed a lawsuit challenging the law and costs in both the Superior Court and the Court of Appeal. as unconstitutionally vague. Of course the State is fighting tooth and nail—making ev- The Fresno County Superior Court agreed with NRA and ery effort to avoid paying its debt to California gun owners. CRPA’s arguments. On January 21, 2011, the court issued an Now more than ever, these funds are crucial to the work order permanently enjoining and the Califor- CRPA and NRA have to do in California, especially as they nia Department of Justice from enforcing the law. Harris and embark on multiple new legal challenges to the unjust and un- her Department immediately sought an appeal. But her efforts constitutional provisions of SB 1235 and Prop 63 (aka “gun- failed. For on November 6, 2013, the California Court of Appeal maegeddon”). upheld the lower court’s judgment in full. To stay up to date on the Parker case and other important Determined to never let a pro-gun decision stand, Harris Second Amendment issues, make sure you are subscribed to again appealed—this time petitioning the California Supreme CRPA email alerts by visiting www.crpa.org. Court to rehear the case. In February 2014, the State’s high-

10 MAY / JUNE NRA/CRPA CALIFORNIA AND NINTH CIRCUIT LITIGATION MATTERS

ISSUE CASE NAME CASE STATUS WHAT’S NEXT The challenge to California’s ban The case was filed on August 17, 2016 as a di- on the open carry of firearms will rect response to Peruta. The suit seeks to force Challenge to CA and now proceed to be litigated in the the court to decide whether or not it is willing firearm district court. Regardless of the to uphold a complete prohibition on the right of carry restrictions that Flanagan v. Harris outcome, the challenge to Califor- law-abiding citizens to carry a firearm for self-de- prohibit both open nia’s restrictions fense. On February 23, 2017, the district court dis- and concealed carry in light of California’s total ban on missed plaintiff’s claims challenging California’s open carry have been preserved for concealed carry restrictions in light of Peruta. appeal. Reports Action CRPA and NRA attorneys are preparing multi- Multiple lawsuits will be filed to ple challenges to the new laws that were passed challenge the “Gunmageddon” Challenges to in 2016 that improperly punish law-abiding gun bills and Prop 63 in 2017. “Gunmageddon,” owners.

Prop 63, and LA’s N/A The City of Los Angeles is CRPA Ultra-Compact Fire- CRPA and NRA attorneys also submitted a pre-lit- considering whether it will repeal arms Ban igation demand letter to the City of Los Angeles its ultra-compact firearms ordi- demanding that it repeal its ultra-compact fire- nance, otherwise it will face fur- arms in September 21, 2016. ther litigation in 2017. In June 2016, a divided “en banc” panel of the 9th On January 12, NRA and CRPA at- Circuit Court of Appeals ruled 7-4 in favor of the torneys submitted a petition for re- County, holding that the government’s denial of view to the United States Supreme Challenge to “good Peruta v. California the only means of carrying a firearm under state Court. Several amicus briefs in cause” requirement (Formerly Peruta v. law does not implicate the Second Amendment. support of the petition have been for CCWs San Diego) The decision reverses an earlier three-judge pan- filed. A decision on whether or not el decision of the 9th circuit and now stands in the Court agrees to hear the case is direct conflict with the Supreme Court’s decision expected shortly. in Heller. Challenge to In March 2015, the district court issued an opin- Bauer v. Becerra DOJ’s excessive ion upholding California’s use of DROS fees to Oral arguments are scheduled for DROS fees that fund APPS and other law enforcement activities. (Formerly Bauer v. Wednesday, April 19. generated a massive Plaintiffs have appealed. The case has been fully Harris) surplus. briefed and is awaiting oral arguments. Challenges DOJ’s Plaintiffs filed an amended complaint alleging The case is expected to go trial in Use of DROS sur- Gentry v. Harris that the DROS fee is an invalid property tax. The 2017. plus to fund APPS case is currently in the discovery process. Challenge to CA This case forced DOJ to finally begin the pro- DOJ’s underground Briefing concerning attorney’s fees cess of enacting regulations for the FSC program regulations regard- has been completed. Oral argu- Belemjian v. Harris in February 2015. Plaintiffs appealed the lower ing the Firearm ments are expected to take place in court’s denial of Plaintiffs’ request for attorneys’ Safety Certificate late 2017. fees. Program Challenge to im- If the case is not resolved through proper denial of use Settergren v. The case is in discovery phase and the parties are settlement, discovery followed by permit to operate Daly City actively engaged in settlement negotiations. substantive motions to resolve the firearms retail and case on the merits. repair business In December 2016, as a result of Prop 63, the Vagueness challenge California Supreme Court dismissed its review of Plaintiffs’ motion for attorneys’ to AB 962’s “hand- the Court of Appeals’ opinion that upheld the trial fees will be heard in 2017. Sepa- gun ammunition” Parker v. California court’s order striking down AB 962. The Court of rate litigation is being prepared to sales registration re- Appeals decision now stands as the final opinion challenge the ammunition restric- quirement and mail in the case and Plaintiffs will seek recovery of tions in Proposition 63. order ban their attorneys’ fees. The passage of SB 1446 and Proposition 63 pro- Separate litigation is being pre- 10+ Round hibiting the possession of 10+ round magazines pared to challenge the State’s 10+ Fyock v. Sunnyvale statewide now preempts the local ordinance and round magazine ban. If that litiga- Possession Ban mooted the case. The case was dismissed without tion is successful, this case will be prejudice in December 2016. refiled against Sunnyvale.

CRPA FIRING LINE 11 Preemption Once the City repeals its ordi- challenge to LA nance, the case will be dismissed. Bosenko v. City of The city is in the process of repealing the ordi- ordinance banning Separate litigation is being pre- Los Angeles nance because it is now preempted by state law. possession of 10+ pared to challenge the state’s 10+ round magazines round magazine ban.

In addition to these cases, NRA and CRPA regularly provide consulting advice and prepare amicus curiae or “friend of the court” briefs in a number of other firearm related cases. NRA and CRPA have supported or will be supporting the following cases.

CALIFORNIA AND 9TH CIRCUIT AMICUS AND CONSULTING SUPPORT

In December 2016, the 9th Circuit ordered the case to be reheard by an 11-judge “en banc” Awaiting a decision from the FFL zoning Teixeira v. Alameda panel. NRA and CRPA attorneys filed an amicus 11-judge “en banc” panel of the restrictions County brief on January 31, 2017. Oral arguments were 9th Circuit. held on March 22, 2017. On March 10, 2017, the 9th Circuit issued an Hawaii CCW The case will now proceed in the Baker v. Kealoha order remanding the case to the District Court in scheme District Court. light of the “en banc” panel decision in Peruta. The federal district court upheld the Roster in California Handgun Awaiting a decision from the 9th Pena v. Lindley 2015. Plaintiffs appealed, and oral arguments Roster Circuit. were held on March 16, 2017. In December 2016, the 9th Circuit issued its decision upholding the 10-day wait as applied to current gun owners. Chief Judge Sydney Thomas 10-Day Wait as went even further and stated that the restriction Plaintiffs now have the option applied to current Silvester v. Harris is “presumptively lawful” and therefore falls submitting a petition for review to firearm owners “outside the scope of the Second Amendment.” the United States Supreme Court. Plaintiffs petitioned the Ninth Circuit to rehear the case, but that petition was denied on April 4, 2017. In July 2015, the district court denied a request to prohibit enforcement while the case proceeds. 1st Amendment That decision was appealed, and in February Tracy Rifle and Awaiting a decision from the challenge to hand- 2016 the 9th Circuit upheld the lower court’s Pistol v. Harris District Court. gun ad prohibition order within two weeks of oral arguments. Cross-motions for summary judgment have been submitted in the district court. FFL zoning NSSF v. Pleasant The City has agreed to pay NSSF The case has been settled. ordinance Hill over $400,000 in legal fees. Challenges DOJ reg- The case is currently being ulation barring sale The California trial court upheld DOJ’s regula- briefed before the California of more than one Doe v. Harris tion and the plaintiffs have appealed the decision Court of Appeals. Oral arguments handgun in 30 days to the California Court of Appeals. are expected to take place late to COE holders 2017. Challenge to ban on The Army Corps of Engineers is possession and car- Nesbitt v. U.S. At the request of both parties, oral arguments reconsidering its firearms policy, riage of firearms on Army Corps of have been cancelled, and the case has been re- and will work with plaintiffs to recreational Army Engineer ferred to the 9th Circuit’s mediation program. settle the matter outside of court. Corps lands. On December 1, the California Court of Appeals State court chal- issued a ruling in favor of NSSF, allowing the law- lenge to California’s suit to proceed in the lower court. But on March Briefing in the California Su- NSSF v. California micro-stamping 22, 2017, the California Supreme Court agreed to preme Court is underway. requirements rehear the case following a petition from the State of California.

12 MAY / JUNE NRA and CRPA also provide assistance in a number of critical Second Amendment cases across the country that could set precedent for future challenges to California gun laws. The following are some of the more significant examples of these cases.

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CRPA FIRING LINE 13 PROGRAMS REPORT by CRPA Editorial Staff

here is a movement taking shape that will change our Director Chris Cox and the final speech by our own Executive state for the better. The CRPA and NRA jointly an- Director Rick Travis, the movement for taking back our state nounced that on the Deck of the Battleship USS Iowa was launched with a booming set of cannons over the Los An- T in March before a crowd of over 600 plus California geles Harbor. patriots. *http://bit.ly/2paoUiA). Beginning with the opening The movement known as the Grassroots Outreach was speech by Actor Antonio Sabatto Jr. setting the tone for the promised to come to all 58 counties of the state over the next night, the on-point call to action speech by NRA-ILA Executive year. The reception and energy off this movement is unlike any-

14 MAY / JUNE thing seen in quite awhile as the first four counties to join have ties and improve our shooting sports heritage and development been Orange County, Ventura County, San Bernardino Coun- in all areas statewide. ty and Kings County. Each has been an overwhelming success We need you, the reader, to assist us this this endeavor to with large crowds and full engagement. find places to hold these meetings in your local area. We have Participants learn many new things and are provided with met in backyards, sporting good stores, training centers and

knowledge and an opportunity to develop a closer relationship meeting halls. The time to act is now as we have the greatest Reports Action with other like minded individuals in their area as well as with opportunity in decades to take back this state one seat at a time the CRPA and NRA here in California. The NRA has, is and will at all levels of government. continue to devote considerable resources through its grassroots With 8 million votes of law-abiding gun owners coming efforts on the ground here known as the NRA Member’s Coun- together on Second Amendment issues, there is nothing that is cils. We strongly encourage you to check them out by finding out of reach. Our mission is not a republican versus democrat, the nearest meeting by going tohttp://crpa.org/grassroots-out- libertarian versus independent cause. Ours is a constitutional CRPA reach-project/. right as outlined in the Heller Case. The Grassroots Outreach dispels the myths, innuendos and Check out our Grassroots updates on our webpage for the lies about what is and isn’t being done to fight for your rights county schedule at http://crpa.org/grassroots-outreach-project/ here in California and how to engage not only yourself but oth- and we will see you there. Thanks for being part of this move- ers in changing our state. Beyond that the CRPA is meeting with ment as we come together to take back California. gun stores, ranges and clubs in each county to strengthen our

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CRPA FIRING LINE 15 APEX PREDATOR he Hunting season is over and now The “All In Hunter” path provides many of you will decide to hang health benefits, skill building, giving up your gear until fall. While that back, teaching opportunities, political en- T is perfectly normal behavior and gagement and a richer life. Sounds good certainly fits a stereotype, I am going to in theory but many of you reading this suggest an alternative plan known simply with skepticism will hopefully take the as the “All In Hunter”. plunge with the zeal of that first cannon- Hunting is more than a seasonal ball into the local lake or pool. sport. It is in every sense a way of life Let’s face it, our country has argu- that is as old as time. The reason so many ably one the best health care systems. The everyday people have forgotten about average American is not at their optimum this tradition is simply a lack of educa- level of health. Hunting provides great by Rick Travis, tion. That deficiency comes in part due fitness opportunities as you can burn 340 CRPA Executive Director to the educational crisis plaguing our na- calories an hour while pursuing big game. tion and also in part due to the silence of Instead of being winded during the hunt, hunters as a whole. commit to being fit year round. Take hikes

16 MAY / JUNE in the mountains and survey game in the Now that you’re “All In,” its time to Visit your local representative office and off season to improve your knowledge. start coming out of the hunting closet and tell them thank you for their support or Get a weight vest to simulate your pack engaging people at every opportunity and let them know your in disagreement. Too and take walks with your dog and fam- teaching them about this tradition that is many of us have forgotten a simple truth Hunting & Conservation Hunting & Conservation ily 3-4 times a week. Stretch your mus- a part of their heritage. Every American about our politicians—we do not serve cles on a daily basis. All of this will make knows basic things like the concept of them—they work for us. We are their boss. you healthier and better equipped for next 13 colonies, Abraham Lincoln, and some When an employee makes mistakes, we hunting season. Besides, it’s what your local history at the very least. According let them know. When they do good work, ancestors did daily before the advent of to most surveys, well over 70 percent we praise them. At the end of the day we distractions such as computers, television know little to nothing about hunting. So get the employee we allow. Or in this and other electronic gizmos. tell your neighbors that they are stand- case, the politician. The bottom line in to Every hunt requires different skill ing there because they’re the product of get engaged. sets to achieve success. Our ancestors hunters which by the way is a universal The rewards to the “All In Hunter” didn’t magically come up with these but fact! When you barbecue or smoke your lifestyle are many and will find you richer practiced them daily in many cases. Think game meat…share it and tell the people in many areas of your life. The simplest about it for a moment. You’re here read- across from you the beauty and majesty of acts can bring immeasurable joy. Re- ing this article because your ancestors of the tradition. When you workout, tell cently, I spent an evening teaching a had awesome skills and provided food them it’s not just about being healthy small group of youth how to start a fire for their families. Take time to practice at but also it’s about preparing to provide with several methods. Watching not only local ranges. Attend class on land naviga- food for your family. Take every oppor- the youth but their parents as well as they tion, camping, tracking, wilderness first tunity to educate in polite conversation worked to learn these new skills reminded aid or hunting seminars on the type of about hunting. me that this was a time honored teaching game you want to pursue. This will not Protect your tradition by becoming moment stretching back over the millen- only help you develop your skills but pro- politically engaged. Learn what is go- nia. And I smiled. vides benefits by working your brain out. ing on and speak out at your local level. Hunting happens because wildlife thrives. When there is no game there is no hunt. Period. Give back by joining a hunting conservation organization that works on the specific game you hunt. These can include Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, California Deer Association, National Wild Turkey Federation, Cali- fornia Waterfowl Association, Ducks Un- limited, etc.. You can also join a local Rod and Gun Club or Sportsman Club. All Of these organizations work in conserving our precious game resources and do proj- ects statewide that have benefited wildlife for decades. This is an excellent way to give back and network with other hunters.

CRPA FIRING LINE 17 Hunter’s Code of Ethics:

The scientifically well-established North American • In the Public Trust – Wildlife belongs to the people and model (NAM) of wildlife conservation has been used managed in trust for the people by government agencies. to manage and maintain population levels of game and • Prohibition on Commerce of Dead Wildlife – It will be predator species for centuries. Consistent with that tradi- illegal to sell the meat of any wild animal in North America. tional preservation approach, the vast majority of hunters • Allocation of Wildlife is by Law – Laws developed by the obey hunting regulations and adhere to the hunters’ code people and enforced by government agencies will regulate of ethics which prohibits waste of game and unsporting the proper use of wildlife resources. hunting methods. The truth is that licensing fees paid by • Opportunity for All – Every citizen has the freedom to hunters provide the vast majority of the funding for nat- hunt and fish. ural resource conservation efforts in California and that • Non-frivolous Use – In North America we can legally hunting, trapping, and strategic depredation efforts are kill certain wildlife for legitimate purposes under strict critical components contributing to the historical suc- guidelines for food and fur, in self-defense, or proper- cess of NAM. CRPA opposes the ongoing duplicitous ty protection. Laws are in place to restrict casual killing, efforts by animal rights extremist groups (see humane- killing for commercial purposes, wasting of game, and watch.org, huntfortruth.org) to abandon NAM in favor mistreating wildlife. of an unbalanced and unscientific approach to species • International Resources – Because wildlife and fish freely management that would ban hunting and encourage un- migrate across boundaries between states, provinces, and checked populations of predator species to continue to countries they are considered an international resource. explode, decimate game herds, and terrorize suburban • Managed by Science – The best science available neighborhoods. These are the core principles of NAM: will be used as a base for informed decision making in wildlife management.

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18 MAY / JUNE CRPA.GIFTLEGACY.COM In Memoriam: Rick Copeland

he world has lost a great leader in the outdoor community. Rick Copeland was the quintessential outdoorsman with a deep passion for preserving our tradi- tional outdoor heritage, getting families involved in outdoor conservation and recreation, and championing causes for fishing and hunting. He spent his life

T Hunting & Conservation Hunting & Conservation pursuing his vision of having safe areas for hunting, fishing and camping; educating others in the importance of conservation through proper utilization; and pioneering programs to provide opportunities for many, including families, women, youth and the disabled, to enjoy the outdoors. He lost his more than year-long valiant battle with cancer on March 25. Rick was founding Member, President and CEO of Wilderness Unlimited, es- tablished in l987, that offers many thousands of acres of private land access for fish- ing, hunting and camping in the Western U.S. The non-profit Wilderness Unlimited Foundation he established to help support educational and outreach programs. He was an inductee to the California Outdoor Hall of Fame, and Past President of the Out- door Writer’s Association of California with many awards from that group. He was a founder of the “Becoming an Outdoors Woman” program, worked with “Catch-A- Smile” program, and supported development and administration of the Youth Outdoor Sports Fair and Lucy’s Pond, a rolling-traveling 24-foot diameter pond for kids to catch and release their first fish. Rick was a huge supporter of California’s Hunter Education and Advance Hunter Education Programs. He never said ‘no’ or ‘can’t do it’! No matter the need, from classrooms, BBQs or fields to pursue pheasants Rick made it happen! His ‘Can-Do’ attitude and generosity touched the lives of thousands of first time hunters. Rick was born to be a leader, played football and was class president in academic days. He graduated from UC Berkeley with a degree in biology. Tall in stature, of humble heart and generous nature, when you saw him he always had a gregarious smile and handshake or hug. An adventurer, he would say he lived life to his passionate full- est. He was a rich man if wealth is determined by his number of friends – he made them wher- ever he went. We are truly sad- dened and diminished by his loss, but know he would want and expect us to carry on his legacy, light and vision forward. Rick was 63 years old and is survived by his wife and life partner of 44 years, Janet, and two daughters Jenna and Kelly, outdoorswomen in their own right, and their families. Condo- lences may be sent to 1436 East Shore Drive, Alameda, Califor- nia 94501. Contributions may be sent to the non-profit WUF Rick’s Memorial Fund at 22433 Meekland Avenue, Hayward, California 94541.

Happy Hunting Rick! You will be missed!

CRPA FIRING LINE 19 Papa Hemingway’s Winchester Model 42 ‘LOST’ FOR 75 YEARS IN A BASEMENT OUTSIDE HAVANA

Martha Gellhorn’s Winchester Model 42, Serial No. 8781, as it appears today in storage at the Finca Vigía, Hemingway’s Cuban home from 1939 to 1960. No. 8781 is a plain, field-grade gun, probably made in 1933, the first year of production. Along with the four-digit number, it has the pre-war rounded forend with 16 grooves. Despite the resemblance, the Model 42 is neither a lightweight, scaled-down Model 12 BY STEVE HELSLEY nor a smoothbore version of the Model 61 .22 rifle. But shooters who fell in love with one often wanted the other two as well. The Hemingway family had all three. Steve Helsley

f the “big” 12-gauge is the Multi-tool Hemingway’s home is now the Mu- for them. That was where they first set up of , the jack-of-all-trades, seo Ernest Hemingway Finca Vigía, Cu- a household together, in May 1939, while the .410 is the penknife, the “little” ba’s most popular tourist attraction. In Ernest was still married to Pauline Pfeiffer gun that is ideal for a few specialized February 2015, Ada Rosales, the museum (whom he’d left back in Key West). Since Ipurposes. With good ammunition, decent director, invited us to inspect the guns re- every member of the Hemingway family shooting skills and the restraint to keep maining in the house. Thus we also know would sooner or later be introduced to from blazing away at targets that are out that EH had at least one more .410, a shooting, it was surely Ernest who found of range, a properly set-up .410 will put pump-action Winchester Model 42, Serial this gun for Martha. He even personalized food on the table, provide self-defense, No. 8781, with “MG” carved into the bot- it, just as he did her 32nd-birthday pres- break clay pigeons and provide plenty tom of its grip. Winchester didn’t begin ent, Winchester Model 21 No. 14267, in of shooting fun. And in the right circum- selling the M42 until 1933, so No. 8781 Idaho the following year. stances, it can be the best way to learn couldn’t have been one of the guns men- Several things probably drew Hem- “shooting flying” without the trauma— tioned in the 1929 letter. ingway to the Model 42. First, Winchester recoil, noise—that a bigger-bore gun can “MG” was Martha Gellhorn, Hem- had designed the gun for a more potent, inflict on beginners. ingway wife No. 3, who found the Finca higher-capacity : The new three- Ernest Hemingway was well inch-long .410 Magnum round held aware of all this. In January 1929 he three-quarters of an ounce of shot, a huge wrote to his hunting, fishing and ca- increase over the standard 21/2-inch .410 rousing pal Waldo Peirce, the Maine cartridge’s half-ounce payload. The Mag- painter, who was planning to visit him num round was meant to remedy the old- in Key West: er ammunition’s ballistic shortcomings Have 2 bbls. of clay pigeons. You without much, if any, extra recoil or noise. might bring some 410 ga. shells— (It was also reportedly the first commer- NO. 7 and a half or 8 or 10 shot. Have cial ammunition made with non-corro- 2 410 ga / guns. . . The 410 is a swell sive primers.) The Model 42 itself turned gun to shoot clay pigeons with with out to be a winner too. If the Model 12 the hand trap as you can’t throw them was the “Perfect Repeater,” its little out of range and the shells only cost stablemate, the M42, also a pump-ac- about 2.75 or 3.00 a 100. tion, became “Everybody’s Sweet- The two .410-bore guns that EH re- heart”—another dynamic, well-made and ferred to were probably an L.C. Smith balanced tool for knocking down fast- (Serial No. FWE103621) and possibly a ABOVE: The bottom of the grip of Winchester moving targets. Model 42 No. 8781. In 1939, when she was Newport break-action single-shot, No. using this gun, Martha Gellhorn was not yet Although its designer, William Ro- 597440. We know about the Elsie be- Mrs. Hemingway III, hence MG and not MGH emer, was the protégé of T.C. (Thomas cause it is still in the basement of the (as on her Model 21, a year later). Martha Crossley) Johnson, the famous father of Finca Vigía, near Havana—Ernest Hem- Gellhorn was willing to learn to shoot as a the famous Model 12, the M42 was not ingway’s home from 1939 to 1960. The way of participating in her husband’s life. But simply an M12 that had been left in the of Ernest’s four wives, Martha—who became Newport’s whereabouts are unknown, but a renowned war correspondent, travel writer, hot sun too long. Although their actions the gun is listed on EH’s Cuban firearms novelist and personal friend of Eleanor Roos- were very similar, the new gun was de- permits for 1950 and ’53, which are also evelt—was the only one who refused to sub- signed from the inside out to be a .410 at the house. (It also appears in third son ordinate her career to his, and when she’d and made only as a .410, and it earned two Gigi’s—Gregory Hemingway—hands in had enough, around Christmas of 1944, she patents of its own. several photos from the 1940s.) left behind her guns as relics of an unsuc- Having held back the gun’s debut for cessful marriage. Steve Helsley

20 MAY / JUNE a year till its also-new ammunition could ed too often, because of the .410’s small mal damage, so their hides and skeletons catch up, Winchester launched both of and patchy shot patterns. They’re right. could be salvaged for science.) Walking them onto the market in 1933. Eventual- Nearly as many shooters love the sticks and even umbrellas with concealed ly Model 42s were available in Standard, smallbore .410. The recoil is negligible, gun barrels were fairly common in Britain Deluxe, Skeet, Pigeon, Trap and Custom it makes much less noise than a 12- or around 1900, and some were chambered grades, with 26- or 28-inch barrels and 20-gauge, and the gun itself is generally for .410 shotshells. A tea planter in India solid ribs, ventilated ribs or no ribs, and a much lighter and easier to handle. They’re or Kenya might carry one to knock off variety of engraving and checkering pat- right too. pesky cobras; his counterpart in London, terns. All were .410s, all able to fire both Other shotguns are described by their to protect against footpads and cutpurses. the old (short) and the new (long) ammu- gauge number, but .410 is a caliber des- After the First World War, British Army Hunting & Conservation nition interchangeably. ignation, the actual bore diameter of the Lee-Enfield rifles were converted to .410 Like the pump-action Model 12 gun in inches. (To describe the .410-bore police shotguns by the Ishapore armory, and Model 61 .22 rifle, and other gun as all other shotguns are, it would be a in India, for crowd control. guns, the high-quality, costly-to-machine 67-gauge.) Many people believe the .410 By then most American gun compa- M42 became a victim of Winchester’s derives from the American .44XL me- nies had piled on the .410 bandwagon also. notorious 1963 austerity program. But tallic shotshell of the early 1900s, itself The Stevens Arms Company eventually by then almost 160,000 Model 42s had descended from one of the many .44 car- offered five .410s, including a bolt-action been made. Serial numbers were stamped tridges of the Old West. But British am- and a side-by-side double. Savage Arms on the receivers, which were tossed into munition makers Eley and then Kynoch sold a .410 barrel for its Model 99 le- a bin; when orders came along, receivers were producing pinfire .410 shotshells by ver-action deer rifle. During the Great De- were pulled out at random and assembled the late 1860s. In fact, the .410 probably pression, Marlin produced a lever-action into complete guns. So their numbers ar- originated in France, where the govern- shotgun called the Model .410; anyone en’t truly “serial,” which makes dating ment proof house had decided that fire- who bought four shares of Marlin stock, specific Model 42s problematic. Howev- arms of a caliber smaller than 10.6mm at $25 apiece, got one free. Today, along- er, the Hemingway/Gellhorn serial num- (.417”) would be tested less stringently side dozens of straightforward .410-bore ber, 8781, is so low that this likely was than larger ones. This division between shotguns, we have everything from a .410 a first-year gun, made when Winchester “serious” and “play” guns may have led Derringer handgun to the Russian Saiga was building M42s in nonstop sequence to the birth of the .410. .410 semiautomatic shotgun based on the to keep up with initial orders. The first commercial American .410 AK-47 action. Virtually all modern .410s Despite the Model 42’s sterling rep- cartridge seems to have been made by are chambered for the three-inch Magnum utation, No. 8781 seems to have been less Remington (i.e., the Union Metallic Car- cartridge introduced by Winchester with than perfect. EH’s Idaho friend Lloyd Ar- tridge Co.) in 1915. In the UK, by then the its Model 42 shotgun. —Silvio Calabi nold wrote of a Hemingway .410 pump- .410 was already Eley’s third most varied gun that “had a bug in it, would not repeat, shotshell—after the 12- and 16-gauge— so Taylor loaned [Martha Gellhorn] a per- with at least 31 variations, including fect fit from his department’s rack—a fine seven for handguns and three rimfires. 20-gauge Winchester double barrel.” This Cartridge lengths ran from 11/4 to 21/2 was in Sun Valley, where Ernest and Mar- inches; among the pinfire versions there tha first arrived in the fall of 1939, and was one that fired a slug. (Pinfire cartridg- where Taylor Williams, nicknamed “the es were an interim technology that never colonel,” was the resort’s chief hunting caught on in the US, save for a few re- and fishing guide. Clearly, Williams was volvers used in the Civil War; in Europe one of those shooters who didn’t take the and Britain, however, pinfire shotguns .410 seriously: according to Arnold, “the were made well into the 20th Century.) colonel said, ‘That’s the stuff, you’re a big The English in particular put the girl now,’ and half under his breath, ‘. . . .410 to use in unexpected ways. From the that damn popgun anyhow,’ of the .410.” 1930s until the ‘70s Holland & Holland From the revised, expanded second edi- made single-shot .410 “whale guns” for tion of Hemingway’s Guns, Lyons Press, the UK’s National Institute of Oceanogra- 2016, by Silvio Calabi, Steve Helsley & phy. These fired markers that were left in Roger Sanger the whale, to be returned if recovered, as a way of tracking the animals’ migrations. ABOUT THE .410 . . . At the other extreme, at least in the size of their intended target, were .410 “col- Many wingshooters turn up their lector’s guns.” These were for the eccen- noses at the little .410-bore shotgun. It’s tric gentlemen adventurers who fanned too small, they say, meaning that the car- out across the globe with butterfly net and This may be why the Model 42 was left be- hind in Cuba in 1960: The bottom of the ac- tridge doesn’t hold enough shot pellets to gun in the footsteps of Charles Darwin tion of No. 8781 shows signs of significant be effective. Beginners miss too often and to seek unclassified species. (Little - car bodgering, aka amateur gunsmithing, which get discouraged, and birds are just wound- tridges could kill small game with mini- hints at the mechanical problem that Lloyd Arnold mentioned. Steve Helsley

CRPA FIRING LINE 21 KEEP YOUR GUN AND LIVE THE RECENT ARMENIAN GENOCIDE REMEMBRANCE FORGOT SOMETHING: ARMENIANS WHO KEPT THEIR GUNS AND FOUGHT BACK OFTEN SURVIVED

By Dan Gifford

he bodies of genocide victims like often done because of an affinity for the Film director Carla the dead Armenians above need to killer’s ideology. Garapedian accomplish- be shoved into every generation’s One spreads the false perception es that while following T face because the deliberate exter- that resistance is futile, that none of a tour of System of a mination of some targeted group by its those marked for death could, can or Down. It’s a rock band own government occurs somewhere in the have saved themselves by fighting back. of Armenian descend- world during every generation. The other avoids mention of the polit- ed Americans who use What does not need to be pushed in ical or religious dogma responsible for much of their music to conjunction with that awareness is the each mass murder. express outrage about propaganda of pacifist victimhood and Screamers is a documentary that the 1915 massacre of the exoneration by omission of the most does all of the above. more than 1.5 million Armenians by the prolific mass murderers -- something too Ottoman Turks and the fact that neither

22 MAY / JUNE today’s Turkish government or America’s Guild members and their guests. The film “Having systematically disarmed Arme- will say it was genocide or even acknowl- is worth a revisit because of the lingering nians through a series of decrees ... the edge the sadistic torture and rape of wom- perceptions its omissions have created. Turkish army and police were able to en, men and children that often preceded First, if Garapedian intended to ex- round up and kill over one million Ar- their slaughter. pose the denial of all genocide, why are menians by a combination of overt mur- Rape of men and children? You read the mass killings of Nazi socialists to ders and forced marches over hundreds that right. achieve a racially pure society vilified in of miles without food or water. Howev- the film while the far larger mass- mur er, thousands of Armenians from Aleppo & Activism Politics ders committed by communist socialists province (modern Syria), who had secret- to create classless societies given light ed guns, took to the hills. Having defeated mention and no condemnation as evil? the first Turkish army units sent against Second, why is there no mention that the them, they retreated from stronger forces Armenian genocide and others were pre- in good order, until they reached the sea ceded by a lawful disarming of those to be where the British, who were at war with slaughtered by their own government and the Turks, evacuated them.” that those who broke those laws fought The Armenian prelude to annihila- back and often lived? tion was not unique. These are matters of intellectual “The Nazis disarmed the Jews; the honesty. Khmer Rouge disarmed the Cambodi- British officer T. E. “Lawrence of The film’s Cambodia example ans,” notes Emory University law pro- Arabia” Lawrence’s account of his rape doesn’t mention Pol “The only good fessor Alexander “Sasha” Volokh. One by the Turkish governor of Deraa in 1916 bourgeois is a dead bourgeois” Pot’s Cambodian survivor recalled Khmer and the rapes of male prisoners by Turk- Utopian Marxism motivation. Worse, Rouge soldiers told villagers “We are here ish guards described in the 1977 book Screamers says nothing at all about the now to protect you, no one has a need for a Midnight Express are only two tellings estimated hundred plus million offed by weapon anymore.” ... of a common ancient practice there that is Joseph Stalin, North Korea’s Jong-ils and still used to degrade. China’s Mao Tse Tung regime, accord- Rape of a captive’s children com- ing to the well researched Black Book pounds the degradation. So does the often of Communism and other studies. That’s accompanying sadistic torture. exponentially more dead than Hitler ever HAVING SYS- Armenian women were scourged dreamed about. with knives by Turkish soldiers in addi- Considering that both Nazism and TEMATICALLY DISARMED ARME- tion to being raped. So were Armenian Communism are Marxist based ideolo- NIANS THROUGH A SERIES OF children before being killed. gies, is mass murder to establish one race “‘Screamers is about exposing the worse than mass murder to establish one DECREES ... THE TURKISH ARMY denial of all genocide, Armenia, the Holo- class? Why do the most prolific butchers caust, Cambodia, Bosnia, Kosovo, Rwan- in recorded human history, the commu- AND POLICE WERE ABLE TO da, the Iraqi Kurds and the current horror nists, get a Screamers pass, I asked? in Darfur. It is about making sure the That question got lukewarm ac- ROUND UP AND KILL OVER ONE same critical message George Clooney knowledgment from Garapedian and MILLION ARMENIANS BY A COM- and Don Cheadle are ‘screaming’ about is maybe half of the Director’s Guild au- heard, that these atrocities ‘never happen dience. Celebrity attorney Gloria Allred BINATION OF OVERT MURDERS again,’” says Garapedian. even applauded after making sure she Never happen again? Her lips to wasn’t alone. But my second question AND FORCED MARCHES OVER God’s ears. about armed resistance turned the entire HUNDREDS OF MILES WITHOUT But genocides do happen again, of- audience against me and elicited a hu- ten for ancient reasons of religion, race mored dismissal from Garapedian about FOOD OR WATER. or tribal score settling that are largely in- that being “an interesting NRA idea she comprehensible to Americans. We are a had never heard before.” very young society when placed against She would have had she properly the 3,000 year hatreds between the Turkic researched the subject -- or maybe she people and the Armenians that is now a did and found the facts did not match [This all] took nine or ten days, and likely part of their respective DNAs. her prejudices. Either way, the real facts once the soldiers had concluded the vil- However, the film’s exclusion of were published long before Screamers lagers were no longer armed they dropped the reason for most 20th Century geno- was filmed by George Mason University their pretense of friendliness.” cidal deaths and another that has made School of Law Dean Daniel D. Polsby “It is an arresting reality that not one them possible started me “screaming” at and constitutional law attorney / criminol- of the principal genocides of the twentieth Ms. Garapedian during a 2006 Director’s ogist Don B. Kates, Jr. in the Washington century, and there have been dozens, has Guild Q&A session for Screen Actors University Law Quarterly: been inflicted on a population that was

CRPA FIRING LINE 23 armed ... We argue a connection exists between the restrictiveness of a country’s civilian weap- ons policy and its liability to commit genocide Dan Gifford is an Emmy-win- upon its own people,” Polsby and Kates noted. Like the omitted communist connection to ning, Oscar-nominated film pro- mass carnage, that’s major stuff to be missing ducer and former reporter for from a documentary about preventing genocide CNN, The MacNeil Lehrer News -- too major to have been unwittingly over- Hour and ABC News. For Gif- looked, I suspect. ford’s full bio, please visit patch. Screamers was shown to Canada’s Par- com/users/dan-gifford#. liament and other world leaders as part of an apparent effort to advance support for a world prohibition on private gun ownership. It’s worth noting too that the most repressive United Na- tions members have long wanted to ban private firearm possession, possibly so they can more safely impose totalitarian control and commit future genocides if desired. Is that the real meaning behind the Knot- ted Gun sculpture at UN headquarters -- that “self-defense is a privilege that governments may choose to grant or withdraw?”

The practical application of that position is this: When the police or soldiers show up at your door and it’s obvious they intend to kill you, do you have a right to defend your life or an obliga- tion to obey the law and die? My Director’s Guild experience indicates the politically correct correct answer is the latter. But that’s no surprise in a Hollywood so smitten by collectivism that it has a restaurant named after the most prolific mass murderer known to human history. That’s Mao Zedong. As Yelp describes it: “This casual Chinese

eatery serves up country-style dishes with a side of Mao-themed humor.” Indeed. The estimated 100 million dead souls killed by Mao are surely chuckling.

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BY CRPA PRESIDENT, C.D. MICHEL & Activism Politics

he Second Amendment scored a major victory on April outside the home. In fact, the Supreme Court is scheduled to 7th, when the United States Senate, By a vote of 54 – 45, consider whether to take the Peruta case in an internal court con- approved Neil Gorsuch as the newest Associate Justice ference. We will know the Supreme Court’s decision to take up T of the United States Supreme Court. Neil Gorsuch was Peruta any day now. sworn in the following Monday by Associate Justice Anthony Visit CRPA.org regularly for updates on Peruta and our oth- Kennedy, which returned the Supreme Court to its full number er legal challenges. of nine justices. With Gorsuch confirmed, the United States Su- This would not have been possible without the NRA’s early preme court again has a slim majority of five justices being gen- and steadfast support of President Donald J. Trump during the erally pro-Second Amendment. 2016 election. The NRA realized the importance of that election This means that the CRPA and NRA legal challenges that for the Supreme Court and the Second Amendment, and made a are currently underway can finally be heard by a more favorably promise to defend the composition of the Court and former Jus- comprised Supreme Court that understands the limitations that tice Antonin Scalia’s seat on it. The NRA leadership and mem- the Second Amendment puts on government infringement of the bership worked tirelessly to ensure that his replacement would be right to keep and bear arms, and that appreciates what the ruling appointed by a President who respected the Second Amendment, in the 2008 Heller case really meant. CRPA and NRA’s current and who would appoint justices to the Court who would uphold legal challenges include: California’s “” ban, the critical decisions such as Heller and McDonald. The NRA deliv- ban on the possession of magazines that hold over 10 rounds, the ered big time. upcoming severe restrictions on ammunition purchases, and the While this victory is a cause for celebration, the fight isn’t challenge to California’s corrupt system for not issuing licenses over by a long shot. There is much to be done in California. We to carry a firearm in public absent the showing of a special need look forward to standing with you and the NRA as we seek to beyond self-defense as seen in the Peruta case and others. restore liberty in the Golden state. In fact, the CRPA/NRA Peruta case is now awaiting a de- Thank you for standing with us. Together, we will de- cision from the Supreme Court on whether the Court will accept feat the gun ban lobby in California, and strengthen and the case for review after a Ninth Circuit en banc court held there preserve our Second Amendment rights and freedoms for was no Second Amendment right to carry a firearm concealed generations to come.

CRPA FIRING LINE 25 DOCTORS FOR RESPONSIBLE GUN OWNERSHIP Community in Firearms

Posted on March 9, 2017 by Dr. LateBloomer Republished with permission. Originally published at drgo.us/?p=5218

uch has been written and many hands have been wrung by Organized Medicine about the perceived “evils” of firearms. The minions of Organized Med- M icine work furiously and insidiously—both publicly and in the privacy of the exam room—to undermine a private citizen’s right to own and use firearms. They warp statistics and leverage emotions in order to paint the exercise of a Constitu- tional right as evidence of a flawed morality, or even as a “dis- ease” to be eradicated.

26 MAY / JUNE Putting the lie to this skewed perception, my own experi- Unfortunately, Organized Medicine continues to conflate ence within the firearms community for the past 8 years has been legal, responsible gun owners with gangbangers and other crimi- neither diseased nor immoral. Thus, I would paint an entirely nals, mixing statistical apples and oranges in order to confuse the different picture. public, and advance their agenda. In reality, the shooting sports Community in Firearms I started my firearms learning curve eight years ago with in general, and hunting in particular, are safer than almost all one handgun, just wanting to understand how it all worked. I did other competitive sports. Politics & Activism Politics Posted on March 9, 2017 by Dr. LateBloomer indeed learn—and then kept right on learning. Because of the The shooting sports have widened my social circle, and welcoming, supportive and educational atmosphere I found, not given me life experiences and emotional support that couldn’t Republished with permission. Originally published at drgo.us/?p=5218 only in my local firearms community but all over the country, be found elsewhere. Thanks to learning shotgun skills and dip- I now participate in many different firearms disciplines—from ping my toe into the hunting world, I have a new appreciation for competition to hunting to self-defense. I have friends all over the game birds, their life cycle, and preservation of their habitat. I United States whom I would never have met were it not for the have a new interest in learning where my food comes from. shooting sports and the wider firearms community. Thanks to shooting events specifically for ladies, I know that Shooting in local club competitions, whether in IDPA, USP- I am not at all strange being a woman interested in firearms. I’m SA, 3-Gun, Steel Challenge or Sporting Clays, has become for not even alone in being a woman physician who enjoys shooting me a bit like other doctors’ Sunday golf games. These are fun, sports—I just may be the most vocal one. friendly competitions with established rules to argue over, while I also have made women friends in shooting who have many socializing with friends and giving each other a good-natured other careers, including full-time mothers and homemakers. I hard time. They often lead into dinner discussions afterward. have greater appreciation for young mothers who want to defend Like golf, these sports involve significant monetary investment themselves and their children from intruders. in equipment to participate and in training to improve. Though I have male shooting friends who are like brothers to me. instead of a golf bag and clubs, we buy firearms and accesso- Many of them have military, law enforcement and emergency ries, followed by regular purchases of ammunition instead services backgrounds. They have given me a new appreciation of golf balls. for the challenges and frustrations of their professions. All of But unlike golf or tennis or other activities in which phy- these people have mentored and encouraged me at every turn, as sicians who are not me engage while socializing, these activi- I in turn hope to mentor and encourage those coming after me. ties involve skills which apply to the real world. Marksmanship Firearms and the shooting sports have brought incredible is a skill which has been prized since the first human flung a positives to my life. I have expanded my knowledge, my confi- rock or chucked a spear. It is an ancient and well-respected dis- dence, and my social supports—all because I joined the ranks of cipline, vital not only to putting food on one’s table but also these fine, firearms-owning Americans. to personal defense. Organized Medicine wants you to believe that firearms are Marksmanship (or markswomanship, if you are hung up some sort of immoral disease. Does gaining knowledge about about these things) involves eye-hand coordination, breath con- safety and conservation, and developing camaraderie, confidence trol, concentration, planning skills, personal discipline and—es- and friendships sound like a disease to you? Nope, me neither. pecially with firearms—personal responsibility. There is also an intellectual component: understanding a bit about physics, ballis- tics and engineering teaches how your firearm and ammunition operate individually and perform together. —“Dr. LateBloomer” is the pen name of a female general pe- Then there is the oft-abused word “safety”. Organized Med- diatrician (MD, MPH, FAAP) who enjoys competitive shooting icine groups fling this word around trying to gain legitimacy for sports, including IDPA, USPSA and 3-Gun. Evil semi-automatic their anti-gun agenda. But they aren’t truly interested in support- firearms are her favorites. ing safety in the actual firearm use. Ask physicians what the 4 Rules of Gun Safety are and they are likely to stare at you blank- ly. This is because in Organized Medicine’s estimation, the only “safety” message should be that the proper place for a firearm is behind lock and key, rendered inoperable. That’s if they believe you should be permitted to own one at all. This isn’t “safety”— this is agenda-driven lip service and sleight-of-hand. In my experience, competition shooters, especially in action pistol and 3-gun, are among the safest firearms handlers in the world. Muzzle and trigger discipline are followed religiously in training and competition. Failure to practice them diligently not only endangers fellow competitors, but results in being ejected from the match, and quite possibly from club membership. Re- peatedly unsafe shooters are shunned. We police our own ranks very seriously.

CRPA FIRING LINE 27 DAMNED STATISTICS Certainty

by Guy Smith Posted on 2017/02/22 by Guy Smith

ack in 1988, when Florida became the first large But, we do have trending data and can compare the states against state to enact shall-issue concealed carry, there was a the whole of the United States. great deal of uncertainty about the outcome. But their B post-passage lack of bloodshed led to all but a handful NOTE: Two of the states allowed for reviewing crime statistics of backwards thinking states (talking to you California) to pass ±5 years of data, except for Wyoming which only allowed for similar legislation. ±4 years. The same thing might be happening with permitless carry (a.k.a. constitutional carry), where the whole concealed carry li- We compared the permitless carry states against all other censing process is jettisoned. United States. Since all other permitless carry states enacted their I got curious about the criminological realities of permitless laws after the last available year of data from the CDC, it is a rea- carry when a Gun Facts fan emailed to ask what we knew about sonably pure comparison, save the Pacific Island Outlier, Hawaii, the subject, which was nearly nothing. The reason is that aside which has a few peculiar aspects to gun policy. from one outlier state, this is a new phenomenon and statistics We only had time to measure firearm homicides as the key are limited at best. But curiosity is a demon, and we had to take a variable. It would be interesting to contrast rape, assault and peek. After a little number crunching, our extremely preliminary other forms of incivility, but until the Gun Facts project enrolls investigation concludes that permitless carry at very least causes enough Sustaining Donors (hint, hint, hint) we must keep this no mayhem. analysis brief.

THE STATE OF THE STATES NO STATISTICALLY MEANINGFUL COVARIANCE Aside from Vermont, who simply never outlawed the prac- tice of concealed carrying of firearms, only a handful of states From a pure numbers standpoint, two of the three permitless (as of this writing) have enacted permitless carry. Eleven states carry states showed no covariance with national numbers (mean- to be precise, though the nature of one state’s law (Arkansas) is ing that their firearm homicide rates did not move in unison with in dispute. Of these, only three states – Alaska, Arizona and Wy- the rest of the country). A secondary test (R Squared) showed oming – have had permitless carry long enough for a reasonable the national and state numbers did not model to one another. The before/after evaluation of what the effects might be. two states were the very low population density states, so this is Though this gives us a glimmer of an insight, I’ll wait until a large part of the explanation. we have at least five viable, contemporary models, and at least one from a high population state, before making any solid evalu- ations. What we can say for certain is that:

PROBLEMS ABOUND

We encounter a small spate of problems with analyzing the three states where permitless carry has been enacted and has been in force long enough to measure violence with any statistical trend accuracy: Two of the states (Alaska, Wyoming) have very low population densities. Lack of human adversarial encounter reduces the odds for violence. • One state (Wyoming) has such low violence rates that the CDC refuses to report estimates for fear of statistical insta- bility. • One of the states is on the Mexican border and has reported immigration related violence. • One state (Alaska) is geographically isolated from the oth- ers, and thus makes certain “border analysis” impossible.

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The third showed more correlation (0.79) and a significant We did not chart Wyoming because 70% of the years in “coefficient of determination” (R Squared, 0.63). At worst this question had firearm homicide rates so low the CDC would not means Arizona trends moderately with the rest of the country in report the aggregate rates since doing so would be statistically spite of permitless carry. fragile. The same applies to Vermont. The charts are a bit more insightful. In Arizona, firearm ho- micides had been on the decline before permitless carry was en- acted, approaching levels with all non-permitless states (permits required or, functionally speaking, no carry allowed) neighbor- ing states, sans California (excluded for a variety of reasons). But the decline continued after passage and the rate of firearm homicides is still lower than any previous year.

At this point, with limited data, we can safely say that pass- ing permitless carry laws does not make firearm homicide rates increase, and may have a small but meaningful downward pres- sure on them.

CONSTITUTIONAL CARRY CONCLUSION

We may be seeing history repeat itself. When Florida said they were going to facilitate “shall issue” concealed carry per- mits, the gun control industry cried that the streets would run red On a national level, the situation presents itself more viv- with blood. Didn’t happen. With states now realizing that bad ac- idly, with Arizona’s firearm homicide rate dropping and staying tors don’t get concealed carry permits, and that good actors don’t below the rest of the country. misuse guns, states are experimenting with bypassing bureaucra- Alaska has a somewhat volatile firearm homicide rate, cy and allowing the good actors to carry without paperwork. The which makes review a bit more tedious. When we add a moving gun control industry is crying that the streets will run red with average trendline though, we see that firearm homicide rates after blood … except that so far they aren’t. passage of permitless carry were not much different, and at the Posted in Concealed Carry Tagged Constitutional Carry, end of the period were lower than before passage. firearm homicides, gun control

Guy Smith has been referred to as a libertarian with a foreign policy. With an education in quantitative management, and as a working market researcher, Guy started noticing that members of the gun control industry were less than factual and often outright dishonest. He decided to take on the cause of debunking gun control misinformation. Guy is a regular speaker on tele- vision, radio, and at meetings of civil liberty groups, including being an invited speaker at the Gun Rights Policy Conference. For more information and other articles, visit GunFacts.info

CRPA FIRING LINE 29 2017 CALIFORNIA STATE SHERIFF ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE RECAP By CRPA Editorial Staff

ast month from April 23-26, sher- the Prop 63 fight and “gun- iffs from all over California gath- mageddon”. During these ered for the 123rd State Sheriff’s battles, the sheriffs were L Conference in Santa Barbara. The on the frontlines giving in- conference offered numerous opportuni- terviews and talking to those ties for sheriffs to come together, share they serve about the dangers of experiences, discuss current events and the unnecessary and burdensome what lies ahead in 2017, and of course gun control proposals brought for- have some fun. CRPA was lucky enough ward by the anti-gun lobby. CRPA, to participate in this conference and build throughout the conference, shared connections with sheriffs from all over their gratitude for these efforts. California. Those representing CRPA In addition to expressing grati- on the exhibition floor of the conference tude for the sheriffs’ efforts, CRPA was included Events Manager Sarah Barrett, also there to serve as a resource on our Field Representative Kevin Small, and endeavors to undo the burdensome and CRPA President Chuck Michel. CRPA dangerous gun control measures that the sought to share the organization’s goals sheriffs fought against in 2016 and pre- and appreciation of all California Sheriffs. vious years. CRPA President Chuck This appreciation was also seen Michel discussed many of the up- from the sheriffs themselves as many ex- coming lawsuits against Prop 63 pressed their gratitude for CRPA’s mis- and “gunmageddon”, in addition sion to preserve and expand the ability to the many regulatory battles for all Californian’s to protect themselves that CRPA has undertaken. A and their families. In many instances, an main topic during these in- introduction was not needed, as many formative sessions was the sheriffs were already aware of CRPA and California “Assault Weap- its growing reputation for fighting in the on” ban. Earlier this year, trenches to preserve the inalienable right CRPA was successful in of self-protection. convincing the Cali- One of CRPA’s greatest allies in pre- fornia Department of serving the Second Amendment, Shasta Justice (DOJ) to rescind their originally County Sheriff Tom Bosenko, met with proposed “Assault Weapon” ban regula- the CRPA staff with a smile on his face, tions. This shows that CRPA’s influence is eager to continue building on the great growing and the success of our efforts are relationship between the Sheriff and vastly expanding. CRPA. Sheriffs like Tom Bosenko were While the sheriffs were excited by instrumental in supporting CRPA during the successful efforts of the CRPA, they

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ABOVE LEFT: CRPA staff joined in to show our support for the boys in blue. ABOVE RIGHT: Shasta County Sheriff, Tom Bosenko, pre- senting the CRPA Law Enforcement Officer of the Year Award.

shared their displeasure with the leg- and how they can help undo them and pre- islature in Sacramento and their vent future unnecessary gun control. continued disregard for the safety To conclude the conference, CRPA of Californians with continu- awarded Kern County Sheriff Donny ous proposal of anti-Second Youngblood with its Law Enforcement Amendment legislation. The Officer of the Year Award. This was due sheriffs were concerned to Sheriff Youngblood’s tireless efforts that this legislation only to defeat Prop 63 and the various “gun- serves to confuse and mageddon” bills. CRPA looks forward to burden law-abiding continuing to work with Sheriff Young- Californians while blood and the California State Sheriff’s doing nothing to Association to defeat future attacks on make California safer. the liberty and safety of Californians and While the sheriffs’ frustrations were undo the mistakes of the legislature and evident, many left the CRPA booth feel- anti-gun individuals such as Lt. Governor ing rejuvenated and hopeful about the fu- Gavin Newsom. ture, knowing that CRPA, in conjunction with NRA, were working to combat an- To get more involved with CRPA and ti-freedom politicians and inform Califor- our state’s sheriffs, visit CRPA.org for nia on how to comply with the new laws more information.

CRPA FIRING LINE 31 LGBT gun group opts for self defense over gun control

4/14/17 | by Christen Smith | Originally published at http://www. guns.com/2017/04/14/lgbt-gun-group-aims-to-train-inform/

Alexandria Kellner, of Oakland, learns how to shoot firearms during the biweekly gathering at the San Leandro Shooting Range in San Leandro, Calif., on Wednes- day, April 12, 2017. It was Kellner’s second time attending this program, which is an organization dedicated to teaching LGBT how to use fire- arms for self-defense. (Photo: Ray Chavez/Bay Area News Group)

any LGTB-based gun groups focus efforts on strengthening federal and state laws regulating firearms, but Pink Pistols is different. Founded 17 years ago after the death of Matthew Shepard, a gay M college student murdered in Wyoming in 1998, Pink Pistols teaches self-de- fense with firearms — and with more than 50 local chapters nationwide, the group stands out among the crowd for its different approach to preventing hate crimes. “The people who would prey on the LGBT community chiefly did so because they saw us as weak and defenseless,” Gwen Patton, the group’s national spokesperson, told The Mercury News Thursday. “We say in our mission statement that we teach queers to shoot, and we teach the world that we’ve done so.” The group’s website said membership only requires a belief “in the basic core prin- ciples of the Pink Pistols, that all people have the right to defend themselves from harm, and that everyone has the individual right to keep and bear arms as protected by the Second Amendment.” Nicki Stallard, a 57-year-old transgender woman living in California, told the newspaper the group’s approach appealed to her. “The premise was you should carry a whistle, blow it if you got attacked, and some- one would come and help you or call the police,” she said. “But the sad reality is a lot of people ignore the whistles and don’t want to get involved. Gays Against Guns, founded in the wake of the Pulse nightclub shooting in Or- lando last year, told the newspaper the group’s campaign is “misguided.” It was one of 50 gun violence prevention groups who signed a letter to Congress the week after the shooting urging an expansion of federal background check laws. “People are thinking that this is the Wild West and you’ve got to get a gun to be able to survive, and it’s insanity,” Terry Roethlein, a spokesperson for Gays Against Guns, told the newspaper. “We’re pushing up against that because the reality is, you’re just making things worse by creating an environment where there are guns everywhere.”

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CRPA FIRING LINE 33 California Compliant AR15/10 Equipment KEEPING UP WITH THE EVER-CHANGING ANTI-GUN RULES IN SACRAMENTO by Gary F. Brennan, CRPA Life Member

ith the continued assault tion-USA Journal, I had a chance to walk tics, Shim spacer kits to adjust Length of on our Second Amendment the 13 miles of vendors during the 4-day Pull (and to reach the 30” requirement) rights coming out of Sac- show. I also had a chance to use some of and quick disconnects for slings depend- W ramento, I thought it would the equipment during two shooting events ing on the stock kit purchased. It takes a be a great idea to give owners of Modern prior to the show. One of my goals for few minutes to get used to the look but Sporting Rifles (MSR) a hand in making SHOT 2017 was to locate parts to com- once you shoulder the rifle, the pistol grip some of the many decisions regarding plete the builds on two AR or Modern is now a normal rifle stock. The FRS-15 the ways to make your rifles California Sporting Rifle platforms IAW California’s stocks were hard to get in December be- Compliant. It is not an easy task if you latest laws. cause Thordsen Customs relocated opera- are trying to comply with the current laws For the purpose of this article, I will tions to a larger facility. They are still in passed last June and during the election break the information into the various California and they are up and running last fall. Add to that the current year’s sections on the rifle and tell you about again so stocks are available once again assault and it may be near impossible gear which is available now and gear at Thordsen Customs website as well as but I am going to try. Effective January which will be coming out this year. So, other retailers. 1, 2017, all “Bullet Button” firearms are let’s get going. Once the laws were passed considered assault weapons. last fall, there were numerous compa- The newest version of the law re- nies who were ready for the onslaught vised the definition of “assault weapon” of orders for non-adjustable stocks, pis- to mean the following: tol grip blockers, magazine and mag Rifles: A semiautomatic, centerfire release modifications and recoil com- rifle that does not have a fixed magazine pensators and muzzle brakes. Here are but has any one of the following: some of the new items available to the • A pistol grip that protrudes conspicu- MSR/AR platform owner: ously beneath the action of the weap- on. • A thumbhole stock. • A folding or telescoping stock. • A grenade launcher or flare launcher. Another company who is coming out • A flash suppressor. with a non-collapsible stock which blocks • A forward pistol grip. the rear of the pistol grip so you can’t • A semiautomatic, centerfire rifle that wrap your thumb around the grip is Jug- has a fixed magazine with the capac- One of the first stock modifications I gernaut Tactical located in Orange, CA. ity to accept more than 10 rounds. found was the Thordsen Customs FRS-15 (http://www.jtactical.com). And finally, fixed stock which can be found at http:// At this year’s, SHOT Show Jugger- • a semiautomatic, centerfire rifle that www.thordsencustoms.com. This stock naut debuted a new stock mounted to a has an overall length of less than 30 completely replaces the collapsible stock MSR which looked very different but inches. and pistol grip on MSR’s and comes with complies with CA laws. This stock com- all of the parts in order to replace the grip pletely replaces the buffer tube and is In January, I attended the National and cover the buffer tube. Depending on attached directly to the rear of the lower Shooting Sports Foundations industry the model, prices run $109.99 for the ba- assembly. The stock also blocks the rear show, the Shooting, Outdoor Trade Show sic kit and $143.99 for the enhanced stock of the existing pistol grip so you do not (SHOT) in Las Vegas, Nevada. While not kit. Available colors of the stock kits are have to replace the current grip. Actual opened to the general public, industry Black, OD Green and Flat Dark Earth. release date of this stock replacement is professionals, law enforcement, and the Other accessories available from Thord- still pending and the price has not been military have access to all of the latest and sen Customs include Cheek Riser which released. greatest guns and gear being introduced snaps on the Buffer Tube cover to raise If you modify your MSR/AR with for 2017. As a contributing writer for the the check weld to the height of your op- either of the stocks above, you remove International Hunter Education Associa-

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from the top. Franklin Armory also offers Maglock for $54.95 and are available in a modified bolt catch for use in CA for 5.56/.223, AR-10/.308 and AR-15/.22. $19.99. Installation will require removing Bullet Button.com also offers a bul- and reinstalling the bolt catch. let button modification on its website at: Each DFM magazine ($25.99) has http://www.bulletbutton.com/ Their AR- limiting tabs which prevents release of 15 Patriot Mag Release Kit W/Extend- the magazine through the bottom of the ed Takedown Pin retails for $49.95 and magazine well and can only be removed comes with all of the parts to convert your from the top when the upper is tilted current Bullet Button to be compliant un- out of the way. 10 round magazines are der the new law. available in 5.56 NATO, 6.5 Grendel, 6.8 SPC, 7.62x39, and .308 Winchester. FIXED MAGAZINE enough elements to use a standard maga- Magazines for the 450 BM are 5 round LOADING TOOLS: zine release again so long as you are only magazines. Video on the DFM Maga- using 10 round magazines. Replace the zine is available on the Franklin Armory Mean Arms, is taking pre-orders for Flash Suppressor with a Recoil Compen- website listed above. A DFM™ Package the MA-Loader Tool. MA-Loader is a sator and you are golden. is also available and includes (5) DFM™ California compliant, 10-round AR-15 Juggernaut also came out with a 5.56, 10 round Magazines and you also 5.56 NATO/.223 bullet loading device great modification to the rear take-down get 1 Free DFM™ Bolt catch. Depending that will allow you to safely and efficient- pin. They manufactured a pin which has on the caliber demand, orders may take ly reload your fixed magazine without the a hook or shelf which serves as a place +4 weeks to ship. need to break down the firearm. to place your thumb now that you can’t Simply place the MA-Loader into wrap it around the pistol grip. Shoulder- your AR-15’s ejector port and press the ing the rifle, the rear take-down pin thumb thumb-ring slider to quickly load or re- rest was a natural place for your thumb load. It is that simple. You can pre-order to rest and it gives you better control, not the loader now for $39.99 with an esti- to mention it allows you to pull the rear mated shipping date in April 2017. The takedown pin easier. MA-Loader can be found at the following website: http://www.meanarms.com/ As we get further into the dismal California Anti-Gun Law future, more equipment will surface to allow us all to If you just want to modify the bullet still enjoy our Second Amendment rights button to the newest configuration under with our MSR/AR platforms. With luck, the law, you can find numerous compa- President Trump, Republican houses and nies who have them on the market. AR- a conservative SCOTUS, we may see a Maglock AR-15 Fixed Magazine Lock reduction of these laws in the future (One & Release Kit is available from https:// Can Hope). www.armaglock.com Get involved in keeping your Right Once installed, to release the maga- to Keep and Bear Arms. Donate money zine, simply pull the rear Tacticool take- and/or time to the CRPA and NRA as well Assembly Bill 1135 and Senate Bill down pin and open firearm action, push as any other 2nd Amendment groups you 880 also define the meaning of “fixed the AR MAGLOCK button to release can afford to help. Sign up and follow the magazine” to mean an ammunition feed- magazine, slap the action back togeth- CRPA news alerts and talk to your State ing device contained in, or permanently er and insert a new magazine, fire away. and Federal representatives if you get the attached to, a firearm in such a manner Rendering it once again a fixed maga- chance. that the device cannot be removed with- zine firearm. Kits are available from AR- Shoot Safe, Shoot Often! out disassembly of the firearm action. Franklin Armory (www.franklinar- mory.com) has started offering the 10 round, DFM™ Magazine for use in re- strictive jurisdictions such as California. The DFM magazine can only be removed from the top of the receiver when the ac- tion is disassembled (rear pin pulled and upper tilted forward). It easily converts any AR/MSR into the 10 round, fixed magazine design. If you use your bolt catch, you will have to permanent modi- fy it to allow the magazine to be removed

CRPA FIRING LINE 35 SAN BERNARDINO AND KING’S COUNTY CRPA GO MEETINGS

By David Matza, Communications Manager

e’re excited to announce that CRPA Grassroots Outreach Program (CRPA GO) is under way and has brought new freedom loving individuals from all walks of life into the fight to preserve and expand the Second Amend- W ment in California! Already, we have initiated five different county orga- nizations that include San Bernardino, Ventura, Kings, and Orange County. At the inaugural meetings for each of these five groups, CRPA leadership and other influential individuals in the Second Amendment movement have stressed the importance of grassroots organization and how it is the only way to truly take back California. The speed in which this movement has grown is truly remarkable and its success is due to the hardworking citizens of California who want to see the Cal- ifornia they hold dear to return to its former glory. By 2018, we expect and are working towards activating an army of individuals ready to deny Gavin Newsom the Governor’s seat and defeat other anti-2a individuals at all levels of Gov- ernment. Together, we will once again make California the shining city on the hill that it was so many years ago. But to be successful we need you to join our efforts today. If you would like to be a part of this noble and epic endeavor to turn the tide in California and secure the Second Amendment for generations to come, please visit http://bit.ly/2p7nl7m.

To follow the efforts of CRPA GO, visit CRPA’s Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram pages!

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Sets Sail For Freedom

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his past March, CRPA held what will be known in the future as the moment when those who cherish T their freedoms and ability to pro- tect themselves and their families, turned the tide in California. On this fateful day aboard the U.S.S. Iowa, on a perfect spring evening, over 600 dedicated and passionate individuals in one loud and powerful voice shouted that they will no longer allow individuals like Lt. Governor Gavin Newsom to take away their liberty! This gathering was truly a sight to behold. The 600 people in attendance were merely a sample of the millions of California gunowners who are ready to defeat those who seek to disarm law-abiding individuals for good! These folks who were aboard the U.S.S. Iowa come from all walks of life, with one single thing in common, the be- lief in the right of self-protection and all

CRPA FIRING LINE 39 40 MAY / JUNE BACK OF THE BOOK were willing do whatever it takes to ensure that this right not only continues to exists for themselves but that it will continue for future generations. Among these patriotic individuals aboard the U.S.S. Iowa was actor Antonio Sabato Jr., who over the last year has been steadfast in his mission to de- fend the freedoms that we cherish so deeply. After be- ing invited to speak at the 2016 RNC Convention in support of President Donald J. Trump, Sabato Jr. was blacklisted from Hollywood and attacked by the me- dia and anti-freedom activists who also help comprise the anti-gun lobby that CRPA faces every day. At the U.S.S. Iowa, Sabato Jr. talked about his mission, the enemy that is shared between himself and CRPA and how we can take our state back! After hearing from Sabato Jr., the attendees aboard the U.S.S. Iowa were addressed via video by NRA-ILA Executive Director, Chris Cox. In his rous- ing speech, he discussed the efforts of the NRA during the Presidential race and what was at stake had Hillary Clinton became our 45th President. Clinton becoming President was something that the Second Amendment could not survive and because of this, the NRA poured everything they could and were the first major group to endorse Donald J. Trump for President. These efforts were ultimately successful and it was because of the NRA that the right to bear arms will continue to exist and there will be a majority pro-Second Amendment Supreme Court for another generation. Additionally, Cox announced that the NRA will be stepping up their already bountiful efforts in Cali- fornia and that in conjunction with the CRPA, the of- ficial state association of the NRA, will work around the clock in defeating anti-Second Amendment bills, ordinances, and elected officials in California.

CRPA FIRING LINE 41 attempt to limit the rights of law-abiding Californians, the cannons of the U.S.S. Iowa were fired, showing that CRPA and the whole 2A movements are ready to fight for our liberties! With the firing of the cannons, the night was over, but the movement was just beginning. As those aboard the U.S.S. Iowa made their way off the ship, it was obvious that these individuals were ready to do whatever it takes to preserve and expand the Second Amendment in California. The following Monday, it was clear that not only those aboard the U.S.S. Iowa were ready to fight but many more indi- viduals who had heard about what hap- pened that past Saturday, were also eager to join the cause. To continue the momentum from the U.S.S. Iowa, we need individuals like you to stand with CRPA and other Califor- nians who are ready to join the fight. To get involved, email [email protected]. CRPA will be holding similar events throughout California as we continue to rally the 8 million plus gun owners that are in California. We look forward to seeing you at these future gatherings and working together to restore freedom to the Golden State.

Cox concluded his message by thanking each individual in attendance and stated that by attending the historic gathering aboard the U.S.S. Iowa, they had already shown their willingness to do whatever it takes to restore California to a bastion of freedom. To wrap up the gathering, CRPA Ex- ecutive Director Rick Travis addressed the crowd in a speech that would leave the Sacramento elite anti-gun lobby shak- ing in their boots. In Travis’s speech, he summarized the challenges that Califor- nia gunowners face and how if we are to be successful, we must stand together. This includes refraining from in-fighting and misleading those who are a part of the Second Amendment movement. Travis’s speech was full of energy and optimism for the future and many in the crowd were inspired to not only continue to the fight but do so with a newfound determination. Travis’s speech was concluded with one last gesture to those who continuously

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ABOVE LEFT: One of our guest speakers, Antonio Sabato, Jr. enjoy- ing the unforgettable evening aboard the U.S.S. Iowa. Mr. Sabato, Jr. spoke about his courageous story and eagerness to stand up to those who seek to silence lovers of liberty. He sent a clear message to the opponents of freedom, that we will not be silenced! ABOVE: The Boy scouts helped lead the opening flag ceremony and pledge to an inspired crowd of 600 people. With our hands over our hearts, we recited our beloved pledge, and together, we stood to face all trials ahead of us. LEFT: We had many games and raffles to join in, and the favorite among them was the Handsome Hog Raffle! Everyone joined in for a chance to win a free gun, and to take a “bite” out of the pig! BELOW: Probably one of the most memorable parts of the evening, the firing of the 5-inch canons on board the U.S.S. Iowa! This shot rang loud and clear through the night, we will forever fight for our rights.

CRPA FIRING LINE 43 DATES ‘GUNMAGEDDON’ LAWS TAKE EFFECT

Theft/Loss Reporting

Day it becomes a crime to falsely report to a police officer that a firearm has January 1, 2017 been lost or stolen Day that the crime of falsely reporting that a firearm has been lost or stolen to a police officer is added to the list of convictions that result in a 10-year January 1, 2017 firearm prohibition Date individuals will be required to report the theft or loss of a firearm to a local law enforcement agency where the theft or loss occurred within five July 1, 2017 days when you knew or should have known that the firearm was lost or stolen Amendments to Lending Exemption

Day the “personally known” exception to the loan restriction goes away January 1, 2017 “Large-Capacity Magazine” Restrictions

Day that “large-capacity magazines” can be sold to federal law enforce- November 9, 2016 ment

Day it becomes illegal to possess a “large-capacity magazine” July 1, 2017 “Assault Weapons” Restrictions December 21, 2016 (i.e. ten days before the new definition of an “assault Last day to apply to purchase a newly designated “assault weapon” weapon” takes effect. This assumes there will be no delays in the transfer.) Last day to receive/be in possession of a newly designated “assault weap- December 31, 2016 on” in order to be exempt from the restriction

The day the new definition of an “assault weapon” takes effect January 1, 2017

Last day to register a newly designated “assault weapon” December 31, 2017

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Restrictions on “Ghost Guns”

Date that you must seek permission and identifying information before you July 1, 2018 manufacture or assemble a firearm Last day to meet the requirements for obtaining and placing the serial num- ber or other identification mark on any firearm possessed after July 1, 2018 December 31, 2018 that does not have a serial number Ammunition Restrictions

Date ammunition sales must be conducted through an ammunition vendor January 1, 2018

Date ammunition sales, deliveries, and transfers of ownership must occur January 1, 2018 in a face-to-face transaction with the seller, deliverer or transferor

Date California residents will be prohibited from bringing or transporting any ammunition into California that was purchased or otherwise obtained January 1, 2018 from outside of the state Date ammunition vendors cannot sell or otherwise transfer ownership of any ammunition without, at the time of delivering the ammunition, first re- July 1, 2019 cord and submit certain pieces of information about the purchaser to the California Department of Justice Date ammunition vendors can only transfer or sell ammunition to people July 1, 2019 who the DOJ verifies are authorized to purchase ammunition Handgun Storage Law

Date individuals must store handguns in a locked container or in a locked January 1, 2017 trunk when leaving the handgun in an unattended vehicle

CRPA FIRING LINE 45 THE NEXT GENERATION

STORY WRITING Instructions:

Come up with your own original story about gun safety. You may use Eddie Eagle and the Wing Team to help tell your story or introduce new characters. Include drawings with your sto- ry, using extra paper if needed. Be sure you re- member to include Eddie’s GunSafe® message in your story: Stop! Don’t touch. Run away. Tell a grown-up.

Visit eddieeagle.nra.org for cool videos and fun activities!

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CRPA FIRING LINE 47 SUPPORT BUSINESSES THAT SUPPORT CRPA

AMERICAN LEGION- BULLSEYE BISHOP L.L.C. SADDLEBACK VALLEY POST 862 Bullseye Bishop is a retailor for tactical Saddleback Valley Post 862 serves the communities of Lake sporting goods. Looking for AR kits, Forest, Mission Viejo, Rancho Santa Margarita, and the eastern gear, knives and tools? We got you covered. Check us out in unincorporated county areas of Coto de Caza, Ladera Ranch, and store, or online! Las Flores. Our membership is strong and continues to grow. Visit them at www.bullseyebishop.com, or at 544 E. Mc- Visit them at www.saddlebackvalley862.mytroop.us. Glincy Lane. Ste 1, Campbell, CA 95008, or by phone 408-691- 8312.

ATLAS LOAN & JEWELRY CO.

Atlas Loan & Jewelry Co. is a local pawnshop that’s more than happy to take anything of value and give you cash in return. We’ve been in business for over 50 years, and we proudly serve the people of Bellflower, CA., as well as the surrounding areas. CALIFORNIA GRIZZLES JUNIOR RIFLE TEAM We’re a pawnbroker that people can trust because we want to keep our customers satisfied. The California Grizzlies Rifle Team consists of juniors between Visit them at www.bellflowerpawnshop.com, or at 16522 the ages of 13 and 20 who come from all areas of California. The Bellflower Blvd., Bellflower, CA 90706, or by phone 562-263- team is open to NRA High Power classified California youth who 7296. are interested in trying out for the team. The California Grizzlies team has the privilege of competing in the National Rifle Match- BRIAN NUSSBAUM COMPANY es at Camp Perry, OH every summer. Visit them at www.teamgrizzlies.org, or by mail PO BOX Welcome to Brian Nussbaum Company - your lo- 176, Jamestown, CA 95327, or by email teamgriz@teamgriz- cal gun dealer! Visit our new showroom Tuesday zlies.org. through Friday, 10am to 7pm, or Saturday, 10am to 5pm. Hun- dreds of rifles and pistols in stock! Visit them at www.bncffl.com, or at 1336 N. Carolan Ave., STE 1, Burlingame, CA 94010, or by phone 650-347-4636.

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BUSINESSES: To support CRPA and get listed here, send an email to [email protected]

CORDOVA SHOOTING CENTER

Cordova Shooting Center is the Sacramento area’s premier gun store and shooting range, located just 15 minutes from downtown Sacramento in Rancho Cordova. We’re the only Sacramento gun store to have an outdoor range. Our spacious outdoor shooting facility offers a 100 yard rifle range with thirty shooting lanes, a 15 yard pistol range with 25 shooting lanes. Shotgun ranges include five skeet and eight trap fields with voice or button target release systems. All ranges are lighted for night shooting. Visit them at www.cordovashootingcenter.com, or at 11551 Douglas Rd., Rancho Cordova, CA 95742, or by phone 916-459- 3600. CANYON SPORTS

Canyon Sports is one of the largest gun shops in Contra Cos- ta County ( Bay Area) We’ve been in business since 1990. Visit them at 887 Howe Rd., Ste F., Martinez, CA 94553, or COUNTER STRIKE FIREARMS by phone 925-229-4867. Committed to providing you excellent service, so you always CCW PERMIT INSTRUCTION choose us for your firearm needs. For some people, firearms and gun shops can be intimidating, so we want to make the process CCW Permit Instruction conducts com- easy and enjoyable. We genuinely care about your need and your prehensive training courses for obtain- experience. Come in, and let us show you what we can do for ing a California Concealed Carry Weapon Permit for residents you. of Orange County, San Diego County, Ventura County and San- Visit them at counterstrikefirearms.com, or at 175 N. Caw- ta Barbara County. We not only conduct the highest caliber of ston Ave., Ste 115, Hemet, CA 92545, or by phone 951-634- professional CCW Permit training, we also guide you through 4071. the entire CCW Permit process, from making your initial ap- pointment with the Sheriff’s Department, right through to the qualification for the handgun(s) that you will have listed on your California CCW Permit. Our mission is to equip, empower and educate women to protect Visit them at www.ccwpermitinstruction.com, or 1940 N. themselves and their families. Our Independent Damsel Pros are Tustin St., Ste 102, Orange, CA 92865, or by phone 949-769- not only arming other and experiencing financial freedom, but 9099. also offering empowerment and healing to those affected by as- sault #becauseofdamsel. CLOTHEY & SONS GUNSMITHING Visit them at www.damselindefense.net.

Clothey & Sons Gunsmithing is a family EVIKE.COM INC. owned and operated business, devoted to in- creasing our customers’ enjoyment of their Offering our customers the perfect experience is our never-end- firearms. We are different than most gunsmiths ing goal. For over a decade, Evike.com Inc. has been the world’s and our customers realize that as soon as they meet us. Our staff most trusted, leading distributor, innovator, and developer of Air- is friendly, courteous and always happy to help. soft training equipment. We are also the exclusive representation, Visit them at www.sandiegogundoctors.com, or at 10769 service center, and maker of many of the premier Airsoft brands Woodside Ave., Ste 106, Santee, CA 92071, or by phone 619- in the sporting, training and commercial markets. 749-62172. Visit them at www.evike.com, or at 2801 W. Mission Rd., Alhambra, CA 91803, or by phone 626-286-0360.

CRPA FIRING LINE 49 MASTER CALENDAR OF

EVENTS Lake County Dept. Sher- 20-21 iff’s Steel Challenge Highland Springs Range M A Y Lakeport, CA Oak Tree Gun Club Santa Maria Gun Show Summer Blast 6-7 Santa Maria FairPark Newhall, CA 937 S. Thornburg Street Crossroads Ontario Santa Maria, CA 93458 Gun Show Crossroads Del Mar Ontario Convention Center Gun Show 200 E Convention Center Way Del Mar Fairgrounds Ontario, CA 91764 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd Mountain Aire Del Mar, CA 92014 Lodi Gun Expo Crossroads Reno Lodi Grape Festival Grounds Gun Show Lockford & Cherokee Streets Reno-Sparks Convention Center Lodi, CA 95240 4590 S. Virginia Street Reno, NV 89502 Code of the West 13-14 Vallejo Gun Show Veterans Solano County Fairgrounds 27 Motorcycle Event 900 Fairgrounds Drive Plumas-Sierra Fairgrounds Vallejo, CA 94589 204 Fairground Rd Quincy, CA 95971 Loleta Gun & Knife Show Far West Productions 26-28 State Cowboy 824 Loleta Drive, Loleta CA 95551 Burney, CA 96013 (Call CRPA for more info!) Belt Buckle Blow Out 2017!

The first65 volunteers to recruit 25 new members will receive a CRPA Recruiter FREE Belt Buckle!

For information on how to become a volunteer to get this awesome belt buckle you can visit our web- site at CRPA.org/volunteer or email our team at vol- [email protected].

50 MAY / JUNE BACK OF THE BOOK To check out CRPA’s Master Calendar visit: www.crpa.org/events Lake County Dept. Sher- iff’s Steel Challenge Highland Springs Range Lakeport, CA JUN E Santa Maria Gun Show Santa Maria FairPark List your event 937 S. Thornburg Street Crossroads Costa on CRPA’s Santa Maria, CA 93458 3-4 Mesa Gun Show Master Calendar! OC Fairgrounds Crossroads Del Mar 88 Fair Drive FOR FREE! Gun Show Costa Mesa, CA 92626 Del Mar Fairgrounds 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd SECO Willows Gun Show Del Mar, CA 92014 525 W Sycamore St Send an email to Crossroads Reno Willows, California 95988 CONTACT@ Gun Show Bakersfield Gun Show Reno-Sparks Convention Center CRPA.ORG 10-11 Kern County Fairgrounds with your event’s 4590 S. Virginia Street 1142 South P Street Reno, NV 89502 Bakersfield, CA 93307 NAME, DATE, Veterans Crossroads Daly City Gun TIME, LOCATION, Motorcycle Event Show & ANY OTHER FUN Plumas-Sierra Fairgrounds Cow Palace 204 Fairground Rd DETAILS! 2600 Geneva Ave Quincy, CA 95971 Daly City, CA 94014

State Cowboy Tikkun for Troops Lever Action 11 1 Federation Way, #200 IT’S Burney, CA 96013 Irvine, CA, 92603 (Call CRPA for more info!) SECO Quincy Gun Show FREE! 17-18 Pluma-Sierra Fairgrounds 204 Fairground Rd Quincy, CA 95971

SEND AN EMAIL TO: [email protected] FOR MORE INFO!

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Together we will change the California political landscape from the bottom up! Get involved by visiting: http://bit.ly/2p7nl7m