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CCRKBA ‘Guns Save Lives' Event

Tue, 08 Mar 2011 20:49:32 GMT

BELLEVUE, WA – The Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms will hold a special event featuring the rolling “Guns Save Lives” billboard on Wednesday between 10 and 11 a.m. at the Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel, 7707 NW 103rd Street in Hialeah Gardens.

ALTUS BRANDS DONATES 1,000 BUGHATS

Wed, 07 Jul 2010 11:59:13 GMT

TRAVERSE CITY, MICHIGAN (For Immediate Release/week of July 5th, 2010) – A Northern Michigan-based manufacturer of bughats is extending a helping hand to the Louisiana coastline oil spill clean-up, by donating 1,000 of its hats to volunteers helping in the “save our gulf” effort.

At Last! Concealed Carry for Iowas that Works!

Sat, 07 Mar 2009 08:50:12 GMT

Finally, HF 559 has been introduced in Iowa! This is a bill that has been endorsed by Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms and its affiliated concealed carry organization on location called Iowa Carry. HF 559 is worded the way every law abiding gun owner in Iowa wants it. It covers all four of the major points that we have been pushing for:

Stop the Seattle Gun Ban

Thu, 11 Dec 2008 11:00:25 GMT

Seattle Mayor Greg Nickels plans to ban Guns
With no regard for your right to self-defense
And In defiance of state law

Holder Nomination Signal Obama's True Anti-Gun Rights Agenda

Fri, 05 Dec 2008 11:25:15 GMT

BELLEVUE, WA – The nomination of Eric Holder for the post of attorney general of the United States sends an “alarming signal” to gun owners about how the Barack Obama administration will view individual gun rights, as affirmed this year by the Supreme Court, the Second Amendment Foundation said today.

Seatle Mayor's Plan Disregards State Law, AG Opinion, Says CCRKBA

Fri, 05 Dec 2008 11:19:05 GMT

BELLEVUE, WA – A draft proposal issued Friday by Mayor Greg Nickels outlining his scheme to ignore state statute and state legislative authority over firearms regulation amounts to a slap in the face against more than 250,000 Washington state residents, the Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms said in response.

'Acorn Uses Public Funds To Steal Elections, Now Your Gun Rights," says SAF

Sun, 09 Nov 2008 09:20:33 GMT

BELLEVUE, WA – ACORN, the publicly-funded national organization linked to voter fraud in several states is now actively interfering with the exercise of firearm civil rights in New Jersey, and the Second Amendment Foundation is calling for an immediate federal investigation.

House Right To Vote On D.C. Gun Regs, Make Council Behave, Says SAF

Mon, 22 Sep 2008 07:15:20 GMT

BELLEVUE, WA – House passage of a bill that strips away authority from the District of Columbia Council was both proper and expected for a number of reasons, the Second Amendment Foundation said today.

U.S. Soldiers to Celebrate National Hunting and Fishing Day

Mon, 22 Sep 2008 07:12:59 GMT

SPRINGFIELD, Mo.--Sometimes the best way to appreciate a special privilege is to imagine life without it.

In recognition of American soldiers serving far from home this autumn, the U.S. Army is hosting a National Hunting and Fishing Day celebration at its Heidelberg Rod and Gun Club near the U.S. military base in Heidelberg, Germany.

Platform Confirms Dems Still 'Don't Get It' About Gun Rights, Says CCRKBA

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 08:14:54 GMT

BELLEVUE, WA – The 2008 Democratic Party’s draft platform confirms that the party still “doesn’t get it” about Second Amendment gun rights versus the Utopian fantasy that gun control laws will somehow make neighborhoods safer, the Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms said today.

SAF, SCCC Hosting 'Supporting Campus Concealed Carry' Forum Aug. 1

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 10:39:35 GMT

The Second Amendment Foundation (SAF), in cooperation with Students for Concealed Carry on Campus (SCCC), is hosting a forum “Supporting Concealed Carry on Campus” on Friday, Aug. 1 at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C., 1-5 p.m.

Second Amendment Triumph: Justices Uphold Individual Right!

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 09:13:37 GMT

BELLEVUE, WA – With this morning’s ruling on the case of District of Columbia v. Heller, America has begun “its long march back toward liberty under a Second Amendment that means what it says,” the Second Amendment Foundation said.

Firearms, Hunting Gear Among Hottest Selling Sporting Goods

Tue, 26 Dec 2006 12:11:39 GMT

NEWTOWN, Conn.―If shopping for athletic and sports equipment was an Olympic event, the bronze medal would go to America's hunters and shooters.

Golfers would claim silver while workout buffs would take gold.

Using the Internet to Find Hunting Places

Thu, 14 Dec 2006 12:04:11 GMT

NEWTOWN, Conn.—Looking for a place to hunt? Don't jump in your truck—jump online instead.

Researching the Hunt

Wed, 13 Dec 2006 12:30:24 GMT

NEWTOWN, Conn.―What more can be learned about hunting? After all, humans have been students of their most primal instinct for thousands of years, so what possibly could be left to discover?

More Women with Guns

Wed, 13 Dec 2006 12:27:04 GMT

NEWTOWN, Conn.―A new survey suggests remarkable growth in female participation in hunting and shooting sports. According to the research, 72 percent more women are hunting with firearms today than just five years ago. And 50 percent more women are now target shooting.

One Month to National Hunting and Fishing Day

Thu, 24 Aug 2006 08:31:03 GMT

Heads up. September 23, only a month from today, is the 35th anniversary of National Hunting and Fishing Day, the most successful public outreach campaign in the history of outdoor sports.

Nation's Largest Youth Shooting Competition Crowns Team Champions

Thu, 10 Aug 2006 15:44:04 GMT

SPARTA, Ill.―Youth baseball has the Little League World Series. Youth trapshooting has the Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP) National Championships.

1,500 Youngsters Expected to Compete at World's Largest Shooting Competition

Fri, 04 Aug 2006 10:10:23 GMT

SPARTA, Ill.―The world's largest shooting competition is getting a whole lot younger.

Around 1,500 youngsters from 26 states will converge on the World Shooting and Recreational Complex in Sparta, Ill., Tuesday and Wednesday for the Scholastic Clay Target Program's (SCTP) National Trapshooting Championships.

SHOT Show Blast

Thu, 27 Jul 2006 15:45:25 GMT

Visit www.shotshow.org and register for the 2007 SHOT Show. Exhibitors, Attendees, get it done now and pay $15. Wait until you get to the show, stand on line and pay $50. Your choice; easy decision!

Country Star Tracy Byrd Talks Hunting and Fishing

Wed, 19 Jul 2006 15:51:06 GMT

Following--and speaking from--his heart has always working for Tracy Byrd.

In Nashville, where music careers are often decided by committee, Byrd has held fast to his own creative vision, charting 13 top-ten singles, an arsenal of hits, five gold albums and one double platinum album. Unlike many who attain such celebrity, he also remains unwaveringly true to himself as a devoted family man.

Youth Shooting Teams Hauling Home the Hardware

Tue, 18 Jul 2006 08:33:59 GMT

ROCHESTER, N.Y.—Youth shooting teams from 10 states earned national honors, trophies and scholarship awards this weekend at the Scholastic Clay Target Program's (SCTP) National Skeet and Sporting Clays Championships.

Step Outside, Wonders of Wildlife Strengthen National Hunting and Fishing Day Events

Mon, 10 Jul 2006 13:49:16 GMT

NEWTOWN, Conn.―If you can't STEP OUTSIDE®, the next best thing is stepping inside at Wonders of Wildlife, the National Fish and Wildlife Museum and Aquarium in Springfield, Mo.

New Window to the World of Hunting, Shooting

Fri, 07 Jul 2006 08:39:11 GMT

NEWTOWN, Conn.— Looking for a local place to shoot? A nearby hunter safety course? Info on how to get started in shooting sports? An outfitter for a hunting trip across the country?

Wonders of Wildlife Opens New Exhibit for National Hunting and Fishing Day

Fri, 07 Jul 2006 08:34:45 GMT

SPRINGFIELD, Mo.—President Nixon's original proclamation, a letter of support from President Ford, and declarations from two different presidents named Bush.

'Step Outside' Kicks Off Third Season On The Outdoor Channel

Fri, 23 Jun 2006 08:37:14 GMT

NEWTOWN, Conn.―The Outdoor Channel's "Step Outside" television program will kick off its third season this week with 13 new episodes tracking the adventures of newcomers to the outdoors.

Firearm Industry Awards Grants To 10 States

Tue, 20 Jun 2006 09:16:02 GMT

NEWTOWN, Conn.―The firearm industry says it wants more hunters, and it's putting money where its mouth is.

The industry's trade association, the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), has announced another $377,000 in grants to state conservation agencies with good ideas for recruiting and retaining hunters.

Safety, Conservation Brochures Feature Classic Messages, New Looks

Tue, 20 Jun 2006 09:04:07 GMT

NEWTOWN, Conn.―The messages are timeless, but the presentations are very today.

The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), the trade association for the firearm industry, has announced availability of eight newly designed and updated brochures to keep hunting and shooting families safe, responsible, ethical, aware and equipped for maximum fun in the shooting sports.

NHF Day Welcomes Newest Sponsor: Recreational Boating And Fishing Foundation

Tue, 06 Jun 2006 17:32:36 GMT

SPRINGFIELD, Mo.—A leader in promoting fishing, boating and aquatic stewardship, the Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation (RBFF) has joined a growing list of organizations working to energize the original outdoor holiday, National Hunting and Fishing Day.

Gun Sales Rise As Crime And Accident Rates Fall

Tue, 06 Jun 2006 17:28:02 GMT

NEWTOWN, Conn.—New statistics show that firearm and ammunition sales are on the rise, coinciding with steady downward trends in gun crime, suicide and accident rates, in the U.S.

ESPN Networks To Air Shooting Events

Tue, 06 Jun 2006 17:23:14 GMT

NEWTOWN, Conn.—ESPN2 and ESPNU will televise two National Shooting Sports Foundation-sponsored shooting events in June, exposing the networks' millions of viewers to the action and excitement of the shooting sports.

State Championships Slated For Scholastic Clay Target Program

Thu, 01 Jun 2006 11:43:06 GMT

NEWTOWN, Conn.—Shotgun sports are gaining popularity among male and female youths in America, statistics show. To witness this trend in action, one need look no further than the Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP), a national shooting league now active in more than 35 states, with nearly 7,000 participants.

National Hunting And Fishing Day Adds New Sponsor: GunBroker.com

Tue, 30 May 2006 16:57:23 GMT

SPRINGFIELD, Mo.—GunBroker.com, the world’s largest online auction of firearms and accessories, and a staunch supporter of conservation causes, has officially joined the renaissance of National Hunting and Fishing Day.

President Bush Commemorates National Hunting And Fishing Day

Tue, 30 May 2006 16:52:07 GMT

SPRINGFIELD, Mo.—It’s not everyday, or even every year or decade, when the leader of the free world pauses from his daily travails long enough to give hunters and anglers a pat on the back.

National Hunting And Fishing Day Gains Support From NWTF

Tue, 30 May 2006 14:16:00 GMT

SPRINGFIELD, Mo.—Wild turkey restoration stands as one of world’s great conservation success stories. The species emerged from rare to plentiful thanks to funding, stewardship and volunteerism from hunters.

Winners Announced In Annual Step Outside Photo, Story Contests

Thu, 25 May 2006 15:01:00 GMT

NEWTOWN, Conn.—Hundreds of photos and stories about newcomers in the outdoors again poured into the National Shooting Sports Foundation’s (NSSF) headquarters for the latest STEP OUTSIDE® annual photo and story contests.

National Duck Hunter Survey 2005

Thu, 25 May 2006 14:13:28 GMT

Las Vegas, NV—The National Flyway Council (NFC) and the Wildlife Management Institute released the results of the National Duck Hunter Survey 2005 today at a news conference held in conjunction with the SHOT SHOW in Las Vegas.

Industry Helps Growth Of Women In Hunting And Shooting

Thu, 25 May 2006 11:59:40 GMT

LAS VEGAS—Participation by women in hunting and shooting sports has jumped in recent years, and may jump even higher in years to come.

Christine Godleski, vice president and general manager of ESPN Outdoors, predicts that growth will continue thanks to the television shows, magazines, grassroots programs—and especially the many new products—that appeal to women.

Firearm-Related Fatalities Remain At Record Lows

Wed, 24 May 2006 17:47:51 GMT

NEWTOWN, Conn.—A new report from the National Safety Council shows that accidental firearm-related fatalities remained at record lows in 2004. Statistics in the council’s “Injury Facts 2005-2006” show a 48 percent decrease over a 10-year period ending in 2004.

Step Outside Eyes A Half-Million Newcomers

Wed, 24 May 2006 17:13:48 GMT

NEWTOWN, Conn.—STEP OUTSIDE®, the popular National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) program that helps people get started in hunting, shooting, fishing and archery, is poised to reach a milestone: By the end of the year, the program will have reached a half-million newcomers.

Hunting Gear Sales Surge

Tue, 23 May 2006 17:38:54 GMT

NEWTOWN, Conn.—Hunting-related equipment sales saw the highest percentage increase of all athletic and sports equipment, according to new data from the National Sporting Goods Association (NSGA).

Judge Denies Firearms Industry Motion To Dismiss New York City Case

Fri, 19 May 2006 13:31:09 GMT

NEWTOWN, Conn.—A federal judge in New York City today ruled that the city may ignore federal law and proceed with its frivolous lawsuit against firearms companies.

Find A Place To Hunt At WingshootingUSA

Fri, 19 May 2006 12:37:43 GMT

NEWTOWN, Conn.—A new Web site gives hunters “a place to hunt for bird hunting places,” and offers visitors a chance to win one of nine giveaway hunts valued together at more than $34,000. The services and sweepstakes are free.

Teenage Girls Taking Up Shotgun Sports In Record Numbers

Fri, 19 May 2006 12:29:29 GMT

NEWTOWN, Conn.—The number of teenage girls participating in shotgun sports is up dramatically over the past five years, surveys show.

And there’s every indication that parents are pleased with their daughters’ new pastime.

Senate Passes Landmark Legislation Affecting Gun Owners

Thu, 18 May 2006 17:01:52 GMT

NEWTOWN, Conn.—Ending a backdoor attempt to subvert our 2nd Amendment rights through politically motivated “junk” lawsuits, the Senate today passed the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act, a landmark victory for the firearms industry and gun owners everywhere.

'Step Outside' TV Kicks Off Second Season On The Outdoor Channel

Thu, 18 May 2006 16:56:27 GMT

NEWTOWN, Conn.—The Outdoor Channel’s “Step Outside” television program has kicked off its second season with 13 new episodes tracking the adventures of newcomers to the outdoors.

Realtree Joins Renaissance Of National Hunting And Fishing Day

Tue, 16 May 2006 16:57:52 GMT

SPRINGFIELD, Mo.—Hunting industry giant Realtree has officially joined the renaissance of the most successful grassroots sporting campaign in American history, National Hunting and Fishing Day.

Help Your Sport By Taking Online Survey

Tue, 16 May 2006 15:03:32 GMT

NEWTOWN, Conn.—A new online survey will help the outdoor industry better serve its customers who hunt and shoot. The survey is free. And respondents could win one of several $100 gift certificates to be given away each month.

U.S. House Of Reps. Passes Protection Of Lawful Commerce In Arms Act

Tue, 16 May 2006 15:00:09 GMT

NEWTOWN, Conn.—Congress took a historic step today toward ending "junk" lawsuits.

With a 283-144 bi-partisan vote, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a landmark bill to block lawsuits that seek to hold firearms manufacturers liable for the criminal misuse of their lawfully sold products. The Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (S. 397) will prevent wrongful civil liability lawsuits against law-abiding companies and end years of abuse of America’s legal system by industry opponents.

Youths Win National Trapshooting Championships

Tue, 16 May 2006 14:52:03 GMT

VANDALIA, Ohio—Youth shooting teams from Nebraska, Tennessee, California and Colorado claimed national titles—and a total of eight states were represented among the 15 medalling teams—at the Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP) National Trapshooting Championships. The competition was held Tuesday at the Grand American World Trapshooting Championships.

Firearm Industry Granted Consultative Role To United Nations

Tue, 16 May 2006 14:49:19 GMT

NEWTOWN, Conn.—The firearm and ammunition industry now has a seat at the world table of the United Nations. The 191-country, international relations body has granted official consultative status to the Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers Institute (SAAMI).

'First Shots,' Newcomers Give Handgun Shooting A Try

Mon, 15 May 2006 10:46:18 GMT

NEWTOWN, Conn.—Forty million Americans actively enjoy target shooting and hunting. But for newcomers the biggest challenge is not knowing how to get started.

A new program from the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), “First Shots,” provides a free opportunity for newcomers to learn about the safe, recreational use of handguns. It’s also chance to give shooting a try.

Firearm Manufacturers Ask U.S. Supreme Court To Review Case

Wed, 10 May 2006 14:57:20 GMT

NEWTOWN, Conn.—Firearm manufacturers today filed papers asking the U.S. Supreme Court to review a District of Columbia Court of Appeals ruling permitting lawsuits against firearms manufacturers under the District of Columbia’s “Assault Weapon Manufacturing Strict Liability Act.”

U.S. Hunter Numbers See Slight Increase

Wed, 10 May 2006 14:54:25 GMT

NEWTOWN, Conn.—The number of paid hunting license holders in America has increased slightly over the previous year, according to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s recent National Hunting License Report. Numbers for 2004 rose less than one percent (.3 percent), from 14,740,188 to 14,779,071, but hunting advocates are hoping the uptick indicates stabilization following a long downward trend.

Step Outside For Health At America's Hunting Preserves

Wed, 10 May 2006 14:50:26 GMT

NEWTOWN, Conn.—If your New Year's resolutions include enjoying a healthier lifestyle, call a friend and STEP OUTSIDE® for an introduction to hunting.

A program of the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), STEP OUTSIDE encourages outdoors enthusiasts to invite and mentor newcomers. It's a challenge that has special meaning in 2006. Today, more than ever before, more activities afield may be just what the doctor ordered for millions of overweight families, including an alarming percentage of youngsters now suffering from obesity.

State Agencies Receive Grants Through Hunting Heritage Partnership

Mon, 08 May 2006 14:42:22 GMT

NEWTOWN, Conn.—As it has done for the past two years, the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) has again awarded nearly a half-million dollars in grants to help state agencies expand hunting opportunities. The grants were made through NSSF’s Hunting Heritage Partnership program.

Michigan Sportsmen Officially in the Anti's Crosshairs

Wed, 15 Jun 2005 10:34:12 GMT

Animal rights advocates have collected and turned in a sufficient number of signatures to place Michigan’s mourning dove hunt on the ballot.

GundogsOnline.com Announces Partnership with Royal Canin USA, Inc.

Thu, 01 Nov 2001 09:03:15 GMT

Royal Canin USA Announces New President & CEO

Tue, 25 Sep 2001 16:26:51 GMT