Sportsman and Gun Owners News Watch 2/4/02
New Jersey Has Been Targeted and Fired Upon by the Anti's <
http://www.ussportsmen.org/interacti...cfm?ID=740>
New Jersey's hunting heritage has been targeted by animal rights groups and the success of anti's in that state could result in future anti-hunting attacks up and down the east coast. Legislation has been introduced that would give tens of thousands of tax payer dollars to the nation's largest animal rights group as it takes steps to ban bear hunting in the state.
Maryland DNR Held Hostage by Anti-Hunting Governor <
http://www.ussportsmen.org/interacti...cfm?ID=739>
In 2001, the U.S. Sportsmen's Alliance labeled Maryland's Parris Glendening the most anti-hunting governor in America. Living up to this title, Glendening's administration continues to leave a shameful legacy when it comes to sportsmen's issues.
Ohio Legislator Introduces Sunday Hunting Bill <
http://www.ussportsmen.org/interacti...cfm?ID=735>
A bill has been introduced to lift the remaining restrictions on Sunday hunting in Ohio. The U.S. Sportsmen's Alliance and its coalition of statewide sportsmen's organizations have been working with legislators on the effort.
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http://www.wlfa.org/interactive/feat....cfm?ID=36>.
Arizona - Committee to Consider Two Firearm-related Bills February 5
http://www.nraila.org/LegislativeUpd...=Detail&ID=212
Colorado - Right to Carry Bill To Be Considered Soon
http://www.nraila.org/LegislativeUpd...=Detail&ID=213
Michigan - HB 5026 Passes Senate
http://www.nraila.org/LegislativeUpd...=Detail&ID=214
Minnesota - ""Personal Protection Act" Could Be Considered Soon!
http://www.nraila.org/LegislativeUpd...=Detail&ID=215
Missouri - HB 1344 To Be Heard By Committee
http://www.nraila.org/LegislativeUpd...=Detail&ID=216
New Mexico - Urge Your Officials to Support HB 112 and SB 275
http://www.nraila.org/LegislativeUpd...=Detail&ID=217
Virginia - Remind Your Delegate To Vote "Yes" on SB 228
http://www.nraila.org/LegislativeUpd...=Detail&ID=219
Washington - Gun Control Bills Heading For Floor Votes!!
http://www.nraila.org/LegislativeUpd...=Detail&ID=220
CPAC Attacks Airport Security
http://www.nraila.org/NewsCenter.asp...Detail&ID=1328
Anti-gun news
Utah Considers Relaxing Gun Laws
http://www.jointogether.org/gvdirect?U=88089&O=547982
A bill proposed in the Utah legislature would make it easier for residents to obtain a concealed-weapons permit by eliminating the safety-training requirement.
Md. Advocates Propose Gun Licensing Plan
http://www.jointogether.org/gvdirect?U=88089&O=547983
A measure introduced in the Maryland legislature would require handgun buyers in the state to be licensed in a concept similar to automobile drivers.
Parents of Columbine Victim Settle Gun Lawsuit
http://www.jointogether.org/gvdirect?U=88089&O=547984
A settlement was reached in a lawsuit filed by parents of a slain Columbine High School student against the man who sold a shotgun used in the shooting massacre.
VPC Releases "John Ashcroft: Year One"
http://www.jointogether.org/gvdirect?U=88089&O=547990
The Violence Policy Center (VPC) announces the release of "John Ashcroft: Year One", a report detailing the Justice Department's pro-gun policy shifts since Ashcroft's appointment as Attorney General.