National Politics

What does Presidential-hopeful Rick Perry do in his free time?: 'I don't play golf, I shoot guns'

3:00pm Friday, September 30, 2011
"Stay in shape. Piss on golf. Real Americans go to the range. Choose a sport with cardio or survival skill benefit. If you see a cop carrying golf clubs, do one thing for me. Look him in the eye and say 'baaa!'" Plan A is the British Model. Disarm everyone. It's not working. Plan B is the Israeli Model. Train/ arm everyone. Israel has few golf courses and a lot of rifle ranges!" - Lt. Col. Dave...

Sen. Rob Portman co-sponsors bill to prohibit Obama's ATF from tracking and cataloguing guns

7:00am Wednesday, September 28, 2011
According to a letter from Ohio's U.S. Senator Rob Portman, is co-sponsoring S.570, which would deny the ATF the funding it needs to enforce a new gun control policy. Thank you for taking the time to contact my office regarding gun tracking and cataloguing of guns by the Obama Administration. It is good to hear from you. As you know, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has enacted a regulation...

Public Support for Hunting Remains Strong, NSSF Study Shows

3:00pm Tuesday, September 27, 2011
94 Percent Agree with 'Right to Hunt' As sportsmen and sportswomen celebrated the 40th annual National Hunting & Fishing Day last Saturday, a new study shows that the majority of Americans continue to support hunting. The scientific telephone survey of American adults 18 and older was conducted in early September and commissioned by the National Shooting Sports Foundation, the trade...

Action needed on H.R. 822, National Right-To-Carry bill

3:00pm Monday, September 26, 2011
by Jim Irvine H.R. 822, the National Right to Carry Reciprocity Act of 2011 would make concealed handgun licenses valid in in all states that allow concealed carry, similar to how your drivers license works. Bill sponsor Clifford Stearns (R-FL) has been building support for his bill and now it's time for some grassroots involvement. Action needed: H.R. 822 currently has 244 co-sponsors, including...

USSA Director Sets Record Straight on Federal Public Lands Bill

3:00pm Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Newly introduced H.R. 2834 (the Recreational Fishing and Hunting Heritage and Opportunities Act) is being supported by a "who's who" of hunting groups for good reason: it is a necessary piece of legislation with a great upside for conservation. Unfortunately, the Obama administration is opposing the bill and is joined by several groups with a history of opposing sound wildlife management and...

House Crime Subcommittee holds hearing on National Right-To-Carry bill

3:00pm Monday, September 19, 2011
On Tuesday, Sept. 13, the U.S. House Judiciary Committee's Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism and Homeland Security held a hearing on H.R. 822, the National Right-to-Carry Reciprocity Act of 2011. The bill, introduced earlier this year by Congressmen Cliff Stearns (R-Fla.) and Heath Shuler (D-N.C.) and cosponsored by more than 240 of their colleagues, would enable millions of permit holders to...

Demand Republican presidential contenders take a stand on ‘Gunwalker’

7:00am Monday, September 19, 2011
by David Codrea Debates among Republican presidential contenders have completely ignored what should be a litmus test issue for all who wish to be considered for the office—not just by gun owners, but by all Americans: What will they do to determine the truth about "Project Gunwalker?" We know that the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform has been holding hearings with at least two...

USSA Director Testifies Before Congress on Federal Lands Bill

3:00pm Thursday, September 15, 2011
Protection of fishing, hunting, and shooting on our National Forests and public lands is assured by H.R. 2834 (the Recreational Fishing and Hunting Heritage and Opportunities Act), the U.S. Sportsmen's Alliance Director of Federal Affairs Bill Horn told Congress on September 9. Horn, who testified before the House Natural Resources Committee, spoke in support of the bill while explaining the...

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