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Now Not Landing: Project ChildSafe Public Service Ads at Washington's Reagan National Airport
There are those who talk about "gun safety," often in a misappropriation of the term, and those who actually do real world gun safety programming. At the top of the latter list is the National Shooting Sports Foundation's Project ChildSafe. Although once funded by a federal grant, Project ChildSafe is now funded by the firearms industry and public donations. Five airports across the country have already featured or have committed to displaying Project ChildSafe public service advertising. One has not – none other than Reagan National Airport serving Washington, D.C. Read NSSF Senior Vice President Larry Keane's blog post.
Utah Awards NSSF Bid to Provide Project ChildSafe Firearm Safety Kits NSSF has been chosen by the State of Utah in a bidding process to supply Project ChildSafe firearm safety kits to groups that teach gun safety, health care providers and school districts. The state recently enacted legislation to fund the distribution of firearm safety materials. Over the past decade, Project ChildSafe has distributed more than 36 million safety kits with gun locks to help decrease firearm accidents and save lives. Every week, NSSF receives requests for thousands of safety kits from law enforcement agencies around the country. Utah is expected to purchase about 30,000 kits per year during the planned a three- to four-year program. Learn more about Project ChildSafe. Donate to Project ChildSafe.
Michigan House Passes Scientific Fish & Wildlife Conservation Act On Wednesday, the Michigan House of Representatives took the final step to pass a citizen-initiated law called the Scientific Fish & Wildlife Conservation Act (SFWCA) by a 65-43 vote. The House action was preceded by State Senate approval on Aug. 13, meaning the SFWCA will now become law. This victory for all sportsmen in the state proves Michigan's commitment to allowing professionals to focus on wildlife management. The SFWCA will ensure that decisions affecting the taking of fish and game are made using principles of sound scientific fish and wildlife management. The measure provides for free hunting, fishing and trapping licenses for active members of the military, and ensures appropriations for fisheries management activities necessary for rapid response, prevention, control and/or elimination of aquatic invasive species within Michigan. NSSF thanks everyone for their efforts in securing this victory.
California Waiting Period Clarified for Current Gun Owners
Anti-Hunting Group Goes Big on Maine Bear Hunting Ballot Question As of the latest reporting period, the anti-hunting Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) had contributed a total of more than $1.6 million in support of the Nov. 4 Mainer's for Fair Bear Hunting ballot question. By any measure, this is an astounding amount of money to put behind a ballot measure in a state of that size. As NSSF has warned previously, HSUS is pursuing a state-by-state strategy intended to attack and erode America's hunting traditions. To find out more visit the Save Maine's Bear Hunt and Management Programs site.
Federal Excise Tax Waivers Available for Those Affected by Northern California Earthquake If your business has been affected by the Northern California Earthquake, you may be able to qualify for a late Federal excise tax filing, payment, or deposit penalty waiver. The Treasury Department's Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) issued an announcement, available online here, that outlines the qualifications for such waivers and provides contact information for the National Revenue Center. According to the announcement, penalty waivers may apply to taxpayers whose place of employment is located in the affected area, and taxpayers whose records are maintained in the affected areas.
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A federal court has substantially curtailed California's 10-day gun purchase waiting period as applied to concealed carry permit holders and other gun owners in the state finding that such a requirement impermissibly burdens the Second Amendment. The decision vindicates the rights of those who have previously undergone a background check and already own a gun, individuals with CCWs and people who have a certificate of eligibility to own a gun. First-time firearms purchasers are still subject to the 10-day waiting period from the date of purchasing a firearm and taking possession of it. The court's decision affirms there is no justification for imposing the full 10-day waiting period on licensed and
