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Bloomberg Says He'll Sue Out-Of-State Dealers

New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg and Boston Mayor Thomas Menino have formed an anti-gun crime alliance, the pair announced Thursday. The two mayors say they will campaign nationally in an anti-gun pursuit and will recruit other mayors from around the country to join them.

Guns Outside The Workplace

A Florida bill being considered would prohibit employers from preventing employees from storing a firearm in their motor vehicle in workplace parking lots. The bill—H129—is awaiting House committee action. The Miami Herald reports the bill faces stiff opposition from Florida's Chamber of Commerce, the state's largest business lobby.

Sportsmen's Privacy Bill Introduced

A bill introduced by U.S. Sen. Rick Santorum (R-Penn.) would repeal the federal mandate that requires states to collect Social Security numbers for recreational licenses. “I have heard from a lot of hunters and sportsmen’s groups about their legitimate concerns in giving their Social Security number when applying for a hunting license because the numbers are rarely protected as they should be,” said Senator Santorum.

Editorial Applauds Wisconsin Families Afield Proposal

A push is on for the passage of a bill by the Wisconsin legislature to permit young people at least eight years of age to hunt within an arm’s length of a mentor. Only one of the pair may carry a firearm.

More Support For Heritage Fund

Ellett Brothers has donated an additional $30,000 in support of the Hunting and Shooting Sports Heritage Fund, showing its continued dedication to ensuring a strong future for hunting and the shooting sports. Contributions from Heritage Fund members provide the hunting and shooting sports industry with a coordinated defense to politically motivated lawsuits, a powerful voice in Washington, D.C., and the ability to build on the industry’s long-standing commitment to firearm safety and responsibility.

NSSF Supports IDPA

Showing its support for a popular and growing segment of the shooting sports, NSSF has become a national premier sponsor of the International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA). IDPA—the governing body of the shooting sport that simulates self-defense scenarios and real-life encounters—has been attracting thousands of new and experienced shooters since its formation in 1996. The organization’s membership has grown to more than 11,000, including members in 19 foreign countries. NSSF presented a check for its sponsorship to IDPA on Thursday at SHOT Show.

Image Is Everything

The perception of sportsmen and sportswomen among the non-shooting and non-hunting public—or bluntly stated, “overcoming the bubba factor”—will play a big part in attracting tomorrow’s new hunters and shooters, says business growth expert Steve S. Little. Surveys show a majority of today’s Americans support hunting, shooting and Second Amendment freedoms, but our society is changing, Little warns.

More Women In Shooting, Hunting

Christine Godleski, vice president and general manager of ESPN Outdoors, predicts that participation among women in hunting and shooting will continue to grow in the coming year with the help of television shows, magazines, grassroots programs—and especially the many new products—that appeal to women.

$42 Million For Shooting Park

Sen. Harry Reid (D-NV) announced $42 million Tuesday for construction of the Clark County Shooting Park in Nevada. When completed, it will be the largest public shooting range in the country. “The Clark County Shooting Park will be an incredible resource for Nevadans,” Reid said.

Utah Youth Hunting Bills Advance

Two Utah bills that would allow youths to hunt with their parents at a younger age were passed out of the House Natural Resources, Agriculture and Environment Committee on Tuesday, reports the Deseret Morning News. HB 328 would remove all age limits for hunting small game. HB 329 would lower the age youths can hunt big game to 12 from the current age requirement of 14.