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Mark Mason of Edgewater will have an extra Merry Christmas this year, as he is the winner of the lastest CSSA raffle for a new Taurus Millenium Pro 9mm pistol. Thanks to all who supported this raffle, and look for new raffles after the first of the year.
Congratulations to Wes Redfield of Denver, winner of the CMP M1 drawing held Sept. 8. Tickets for the current CSSA raffle (drawing in December) for a Taurus Millennium Pro pistol are still on sale for $2 or 3 for $5.
Congratulations to Ryan Edwards of Brighton, winner of a CMP M1 Garand in CSSA’s raffle held December 29. Thanks to all who supported CSSA in this raffle and look for more raffles coming later in 2009!
Congratulations to David Sumner of Brighton, winner of an Olympic Arms AR-15 carbine in the CSSA Raffle drawing held September 26, 2008. Our thanks to all who supported CSSA in this important fundraiser. Look for more great raffles in the coming months, including our current raffle for a CMP M1 Garand.
Don Gilmore of Castle Rock was the winner of a CMP M1 Garand in the Jan 2008 raffle drawing. Thanks to all who supported CSSA in purchasing tickets. Watch your email and the CSSA website for upcoming raffles.
Congratulations to Kathy Stockert of Loma, CO, winner of the Olympic Arms Carbine Raffle April 2007. And a big THANKS! to all who supported CSSA in this important fundraiser.
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Colorado State Shooting Association - CSSA
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An important pro-gun bill (House Bill 1094) will be heard by the House Judiciary Committee on Monday, March 15 at 1:30 p.m.
Sponsored by State Representative Cory Gardner (R-63), HB1094 would extend Colorado's self-defense law to places of business. If passed, this legislation would permit all employees to defend themselves by any means of force, including deadly force, if they have reasonable belief that an intruder has committed, or intends to commit a crime, during unlawful entry. The exclusion of businesses in the current self-defense law has been a noticeable omission, which this bill would rectify.
Please contact members of the House Judiciary Committee TODAY and respectfully urge them to support HB1094. Contact information for the committee can be found below.
State Representative Claire Levy (D-13) – Chair
303-866-2578
claire.levy.house@state.co.us
State Representative Elizabeth McCann (D-8) – Vice Chair
303-866-2959
beth.mccann.house@state.co.us
State Representative Daniel Kagan (D-3)
303-866-2921
repkagan@gmail.com
State Representative Lois Court (D-6)
303-866-2967
loiscourt@msn.com
State Representative Joe Miklosi (D-9)
303-866-2910
joe@joemiklosi.com
State Representative Mark Waller (R-15)
303-866-5525
mark.waller.house@state.co.us
State Representative Bob Gardner (R-21)
303-866-2191
bob.gardner.house@state.co.us
State Representative Su Ryden (D-36)
303-866-2942
su.ryden.house@state.co.us
State Representative Sal Pace (D-46)
303-866-2968
sal.pace.house@state.co.us
State Representative B.J. Nikkel (R-49)
303-866-2907
rep.nikkel@gmail.com
State Representative Steve King (R-54)
303-866-3068
steve.king.house@state.co.us
The new law permitting firearms in national parks as long as there is compliance with local law takes effect Monday, Feb. 22, not Feb. 20 as previously reported.
The Fountain Fort Carson High School JROTC Marksmanship Team invites all Colorado juniors (shooters under age 18) to participate in their First Annual Specialist Ronald J. Tucker Memorial Air Rifle Open Postal Match. Entries must be postmarked no later than Feb. 28. For details, contact Sgt. Maj. (Ret.) Herbert Maison, (719) 382-1660 or HMaison@FFC8.org
The Denver Post reports that a Democrat proposal led by Gov. Ritter to charge gun purchasers a $10.50 fee to pay for state-mandated background checks has met with opposition from Republican members of the Joint Budget Committee. Both Sen. Al White (R-Hayden) and Rep. Kent Lambert (R-Colo. Springs) have stated they oppose the measure as an unfair burden on gun owners. Lambert likened the proposal to a poll tax, i.e. making people pay to exercise a Constitutional right. The Post’s report went on to relate that the measure was meeting with little support from General Assembly members of both parties. The state checks, conducted by CBI, were mandated in 1998; gun owners were promised by legislators that the state would fund the additional cost of these checks. Last year, Gov. Ritter vetoed a bill that would have greatly reduced the number of background checks by exempting concealed carry permit holders, who undergo a much more stringent check before obtaining their permits. Furthermore, ninety percent of states exclusively use the National Instant Check System, which costs nothing. Gun owners are urged to contact their State Senator and Representative, as well as Gov. Ritter (303-866-2471), and voice their opposition to this proposed tax on your basic Constitutional right to keep and bear arms. Please also thank Sen. White (303-866-2586) and Rep. Lambert (303-866-2937) for standing strong for your rights.
The draft policy prohibiting firearms from all Colorado State University campuses has been released for public inspection. In short, it prohibits all personal firearms on CSU campuses, excluding law enforcement, military and ROTC weapons. A pdf copy may be reviewed by holding down your shift key while clicking here.
As previously stated when the CSU Board of Governors directed this policy last year, this policy specifically violates the Colorado Uniform Shall-Issue Concealed Carry Law, which permits lawful concealed carry in public property subject to specific exclusions, none of which currently apply to CSU.
All Colorado firearms owners, especially CSU alumni, are urged to contact the CSU president at presofc@colostate.edu and insist that the policy comply with Colorado law and permit lawful concealed carry. Gun owners should also contact their state representative, state senator and the governor and ask them why their tax dollars are funding a state university that is seeking to violate Colorado law.
Fairfax, Va. - The National Rifle Association praised the U.S. Supreme Court's decision today in the case of Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission, removing unconstitutional restrictions on the ability of organizations such as the NRA to speak freely at election time.
The late Sen. Paul Wellstone had said during the original debate over this legislation that it was his intention to silence groups like the NRA. While the author of this measure had singled out the NRA, this law delivered a clear message to all American citizens: “Keep your mouths shut and stay out of our political debates.”
Wayne LaPierre, NRA executive vice president, said, “This ruling is a victory for anyone who believes that the First Amendment applies to each and every one of us. The majesty of free speech is that any American can roll out of bed and speak as freely as The New York Times, NBC or politicians. This is a defeat for arrogant elitists who wanted to carve out free speech as a privilege for themselves and deny it to the rest of us; and for those who believed that speech had a dollar value and should be treated and regulated like currency, and not a freedom. Today’s decision reaffirms that the Bill of Rights was written for every American and it will amplify the voice of average citizens who want their voices heard.”
The case originally centered on the FEC’s denial of Citizens United’s attempt to broadcast a film about Hillary Clinton through on-demand cable services in January 2008, but had broader implications in protecting the First Amendment rights of organizations like the NRA during election time. The ruling does not change restrictions on direct monetary contributions corporations or organizations can make to candidates, but does remove restrictions on organizations publishing support of individual candidates, e.g. commercials or ads.
Chris W. Cox, NRA-ILA chief lobbyist, said, “This decision today returns sanity to our political system. The First Amendment does not allow Congress to make laws denying Americans the right to speak out on issues, the right to assemble or organize on public policy issues, or the right to petition our government for redress of grievances.”
For several months, we have been reporting on the landmark McDonald v. City of Chicago court case. The McDonald case is one of several that were filed immediately after last year's decision in District of Columbia v. Heller, in which the Court upheld the Second Amendment as protecting an individual right and invalidated Washington, D.C.'s ban on handgun possession, as well as the capital city's ban on keeping loaded, operable firearms for self-defense in the home.
On November 16, the NRA filed its brief with the U.S. Supreme Court as Respondent in Support of Petitioner in McDonald v. City of Chicago. The NRA brief asks the Court to hold that the Second Amendment applies to state and local governments through the 14th Amendment, and makes a clear and strong case in favor of incorporation of the Second Amendment. A “friend of the court” brief on behalf of most NRA state associations, including CSSA, was also filed with the Court.
The Court is scheduled to hear oral arguments in the McDonald v. City of Chicago case on Tuesday, March 2, 2010.
There are two provisions in the 14th Amendment to the Constitution through which the Supreme Court should apply the Second Amendment to the states. One is the Due Process Clause, which the Court has used to incorporate a majority of the provisions of the Bill of Rights, and the other is the Privileges or Immunities Clause. The Supreme Court has asked the parties in McDonald v. Chicago to address both issues. Counsel for the petitioner, Otis McDonald, focused overwhelmingly in his brief on the Privileges or Immunities Clause. NRA, as a party to the case, focused its brief largely on the Due Process Clause (although the NRA brief also discusses the Privileges or Immunities Clause).
NRA/CSSA believe that the Court should reach the same conclusion that the Framers of the 14th Amendment clearly intended to apply the Second Amendment to the states under either provision of the 14th Amendment. NRA has asked for the opportunity to participate in the oral argument to ensure that all arguments for applying the Second Amendment to the states are fully considered. Gun owners will have the best chance of ultimate victory on this critical issue if all options are fully explained to the Court. As always, NRA's goal in McDonald is to see that our fundamental, individual Right to Keep and Bear Arms applies to all law-abiding Americans, regardless of the state in which they live.
Firearms owners should be aware that the change in federal law permitting firearms in national parks as long as state/local laws are observed begins February *22*, not January 1. Until Feb. *22*, firearms are not permitted in national parks pursuant to park rules/regulations.
The Colorado Court of Appeals has reversed an Arapahoe County District Court’s affirmation of a sheriff’s refusal to reinstate a suspended concealed handgun permit. In Copley v. Robinson, case no. 09CA469, the COA ruled that the Arapahoe County Sheriff did not provide the appellant, Robert Copley, sufficient procedural due process in denying his application for reinstatement after his concealed carry permit was suspended due to a criminal charge that was later dismissed. The COA ruled that the Arapahoe County District Court erred by affirming the sheriff’s denial even after remanding the case to the sheriff for him to make specific findings of fact upon which he based his decision. The COA ruled that, when persons request an administrative review/hearing with a sheriff after initial denial of a concealed carry permit, the sheriff must provide the applicant with an opportunity to review adverse evidence/witnesses and to confront such evidence/witnesses at hearing. It is insufficient to provide only a generalized basis for denial of the application; an applicant must be given specific information about witnesses and evidence upon which the sheriff is basing his decision and the applicant must be given an opportunity to confront and challenge said witnesses and evidence.
This ruling is important because it affirms the intent of the concealed carry law that any denial of a concealed carry permit must be based on specific evidence/information and not be a subjective or arbitrary conclusion based on speculation or supposition, and that any such denial must be so reasonably based as to withstand the fair and unbiased review of a court of law.
Colorado State Shooting Association - CSSA
Here are your latest news items . . .
Tuesday 09 March 2010
Please Contact the Members of the Colorado House Judiciary Committee Today!
An important pro-gun bill (House Bill 1094) will be heard by the House Judiciary Committee on Monday, March 15 at 1:30 p.m.
Sponsored by State Representative Cory Gardner (R-63), HB1094 would extend Colorado's self-defense law to places of business. If passed, this legislation would permit all employees to defend themselves by any means of force, including deadly force, if they have reasonable belief that an intruder has committed, or intends to commit a crime, during unlawful entry. The exclusion of businesses in the current self-defense law has been a noticeable omission, which this bill would rectify.
Please contact members of the House Judiciary Committee TODAY and respectfully urge them to support HB1094. Contact information for the committee can be found below.
State Representative Claire Levy (D-13) – Chair
303-866-2578
claire.levy.house@state.co.us
State Representative Elizabeth McCann (D-8) – Vice Chair
303-866-2959
beth.mccann.house@state.co.us
State Representative Daniel Kagan (D-3)
303-866-2921
repkagan@gmail.com
State Representative Lois Court (D-6)
303-866-2967
loiscourt@msn.com
State Representative Joe Miklosi (D-9)
303-866-2910
joe@joemiklosi.com
State Representative Mark Waller (R-15)
303-866-5525
mark.waller.house@state.co.us
State Representative Bob Gardner (R-21)
303-866-2191
bob.gardner.house@state.co.us
State Representative Su Ryden (D-36)
303-866-2942
su.ryden.house@state.co.us
State Representative Sal Pace (D-46)
303-866-2968
sal.pace.house@state.co.us
State Representative B.J. Nikkel (R-49)
303-866-2907
rep.nikkel@gmail.com
State Representative Steve King (R-54)
303-866-3068
steve.king.house@state.co.us
Wednesday 03 March 2010
Joint Statement from Wayne LaPierre and Chris Cox Regarding Oral Argument Before the U.S. Supreme Court in McDonald v. Chicago
Tuesday, March 02, 2010
As a party to the case, NRA argued before the U.S. Supreme Court today that the Second Amendment protects the fundamental, individual right to keep and bear arms no matter in which city or state one resides. We are optimistic the Court will hold that the Second Amendment applies to state and local governments through the Fourteenth Amendment and that handgun bans, like those in the City of Chicago and the Village of Oak Park, are unconstitutional under any standard of judicial review. This view is shared by a bipartisan group of 309 members of Congress from both chambers, 38 state attorneys general and the majority of the American people. We look forward to the decision by the Court later this Term.
As a party to the case, NRA argued before the U.S. Supreme Court today that the Second Amendment protects the fundamental, individual right to keep and bear arms no matter in which city or state one resides. We are optimistic the Court will hold that the Second Amendment applies to state and local governments through the Fourteenth Amendment and that handgun bans, like those in the City of Chicago and the Village of Oak Park, are unconstitutional under any standard of judicial review. This view is shared by a bipartisan group of 309 members of Congress from both chambers, 38 state attorneys general and the majority of the American people. We look forward to the decision by the Court later this Term.
Thursday 11 February 2010
CORRECTION ON EFFECTIVE DATE OF NEW NATIONAL PARK FIREARMS LAW
The new law permitting firearms in national parks as long as there is compliance with local law takes effect Monday, Feb. 22, not Feb. 20 as previously reported.
Tuesday 26 January 2010
RONALD J. TUCKER MEMORIAL JUNIOR AIR RIFLE POSTAL MATCH OPEN TO ALL JUNIORS!
The Fountain Fort Carson High School JROTC Marksmanship Team invites all Colorado juniors (shooters under age 18) to participate in their First Annual Specialist Ronald J. Tucker Memorial Air Rifle Open Postal Match. Entries must be postmarked no later than Feb. 28. For details, contact Sgt. Maj. (Ret.) Herbert Maison, (719) 382-1660 or HMaison@FFC8.org
Friday 22 January 2010
DEM GUN TAX MEETS STIFF OPPOSITION
The Denver Post reports that a Democrat proposal led by Gov. Ritter to charge gun purchasers a $10.50 fee to pay for state-mandated background checks has met with opposition from Republican members of the Joint Budget Committee. Both Sen. Al White (R-Hayden) and Rep. Kent Lambert (R-Colo. Springs) have stated they oppose the measure as an unfair burden on gun owners. Lambert likened the proposal to a poll tax, i.e. making people pay to exercise a Constitutional right. The Post’s report went on to relate that the measure was meeting with little support from General Assembly members of both parties. The state checks, conducted by CBI, were mandated in 1998; gun owners were promised by legislators that the state would fund the additional cost of these checks. Last year, Gov. Ritter vetoed a bill that would have greatly reduced the number of background checks by exempting concealed carry permit holders, who undergo a much more stringent check before obtaining their permits. Furthermore, ninety percent of states exclusively use the National Instant Check System, which costs nothing. Gun owners are urged to contact their State Senator and Representative, as well as Gov. Ritter (303-866-2471), and voice their opposition to this proposed tax on your basic Constitutional right to keep and bear arms. Please also thank Sen. White (303-866-2586) and Rep. Lambert (303-866-2937) for standing strong for your rights.
Thursday 21 January 2010
DRAFT CSU WEAPONS BAN WOULD PROHIBIT ALL PERSONAL FIREARMS FROM CAMPUS
The draft policy prohibiting firearms from all Colorado State University campuses has been released for public inspection. In short, it prohibits all personal firearms on CSU campuses, excluding law enforcement, military and ROTC weapons. A pdf copy may be reviewed by holding down your shift key while clicking here.
As previously stated when the CSU Board of Governors directed this policy last year, this policy specifically violates the Colorado Uniform Shall-Issue Concealed Carry Law, which permits lawful concealed carry in public property subject to specific exclusions, none of which currently apply to CSU.
All Colorado firearms owners, especially CSU alumni, are urged to contact the CSU president at presofc@colostate.edu and insist that the policy comply with Colorado law and permit lawful concealed carry. Gun owners should also contact their state representative, state senator and the governor and ask them why their tax dollars are funding a state university that is seeking to violate Colorado law.
SUPREME COURT STRIKES DOWN BAN ON ORGANIZATIONAL SPEECH SUPPORTING POLITICAL CANDIDATES
Fairfax, Va. - The National Rifle Association praised the U.S. Supreme Court's decision today in the case of Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission, removing unconstitutional restrictions on the ability of organizations such as the NRA to speak freely at election time.
The late Sen. Paul Wellstone had said during the original debate over this legislation that it was his intention to silence groups like the NRA. While the author of this measure had singled out the NRA, this law delivered a clear message to all American citizens: “Keep your mouths shut and stay out of our political debates.”
Wayne LaPierre, NRA executive vice president, said, “This ruling is a victory for anyone who believes that the First Amendment applies to each and every one of us. The majesty of free speech is that any American can roll out of bed and speak as freely as The New York Times, NBC or politicians. This is a defeat for arrogant elitists who wanted to carve out free speech as a privilege for themselves and deny it to the rest of us; and for those who believed that speech had a dollar value and should be treated and regulated like currency, and not a freedom. Today’s decision reaffirms that the Bill of Rights was written for every American and it will amplify the voice of average citizens who want their voices heard.”
The case originally centered on the FEC’s denial of Citizens United’s attempt to broadcast a film about Hillary Clinton through on-demand cable services in January 2008, but had broader implications in protecting the First Amendment rights of organizations like the NRA during election time. The ruling does not change restrictions on direct monetary contributions corporations or organizations can make to candidates, but does remove restrictions on organizations publishing support of individual candidates, e.g. commercials or ads.
Chris W. Cox, NRA-ILA chief lobbyist, said, “This decision today returns sanity to our political system. The First Amendment does not allow Congress to make laws denying Americans the right to speak out on issues, the right to assemble or organize on public policy issues, or the right to petition our government for redress of grievances.”
Monday 11 January 2010
Update: McDonald v. City of Chicago
For several months, we have been reporting on the landmark McDonald v. City of Chicago court case. The McDonald case is one of several that were filed immediately after last year's decision in District of Columbia v. Heller, in which the Court upheld the Second Amendment as protecting an individual right and invalidated Washington, D.C.'s ban on handgun possession, as well as the capital city's ban on keeping loaded, operable firearms for self-defense in the home.
On November 16, the NRA filed its brief with the U.S. Supreme Court as Respondent in Support of Petitioner in McDonald v. City of Chicago. The NRA brief asks the Court to hold that the Second Amendment applies to state and local governments through the 14th Amendment, and makes a clear and strong case in favor of incorporation of the Second Amendment. A “friend of the court” brief on behalf of most NRA state associations, including CSSA, was also filed with the Court.
The Court is scheduled to hear oral arguments in the McDonald v. City of Chicago case on Tuesday, March 2, 2010.
There are two provisions in the 14th Amendment to the Constitution through which the Supreme Court should apply the Second Amendment to the states. One is the Due Process Clause, which the Court has used to incorporate a majority of the provisions of the Bill of Rights, and the other is the Privileges or Immunities Clause. The Supreme Court has asked the parties in McDonald v. Chicago to address both issues. Counsel for the petitioner, Otis McDonald, focused overwhelmingly in his brief on the Privileges or Immunities Clause. NRA, as a party to the case, focused its brief largely on the Due Process Clause (although the NRA brief also discusses the Privileges or Immunities Clause).
NRA/CSSA believe that the Court should reach the same conclusion that the Framers of the 14th Amendment clearly intended to apply the Second Amendment to the states under either provision of the 14th Amendment. NRA has asked for the opportunity to participate in the oral argument to ensure that all arguments for applying the Second Amendment to the states are fully considered. Gun owners will have the best chance of ultimate victory on this critical issue if all options are fully explained to the Court. As always, NRA's goal in McDonald is to see that our fundamental, individual Right to Keep and Bear Arms applies to all law-abiding Americans, regardless of the state in which they live.
Tuesday 05 January 2010
FEB. *22* EFFECTIVE DATE FOR CARRY IN NATIONAL PARKS
Firearms owners should be aware that the change in federal law permitting firearms in national parks as long as state/local laws are observed begins February *22*, not January 1. Until Feb. *22*, firearms are not permitted in national parks pursuant to park rules/regulations.
Tuesday 29 December 2009
COURT OF APPEALS RULES SHERIFFS OWE CCW APPLICANTS DUE PROCESS
The Colorado Court of Appeals has reversed an Arapahoe County District Court’s affirmation of a sheriff’s refusal to reinstate a suspended concealed handgun permit. In Copley v. Robinson, case no. 09CA469, the COA ruled that the Arapahoe County Sheriff did not provide the appellant, Robert Copley, sufficient procedural due process in denying his application for reinstatement after his concealed carry permit was suspended due to a criminal charge that was later dismissed. The COA ruled that the Arapahoe County District Court erred by affirming the sheriff’s denial even after remanding the case to the sheriff for him to make specific findings of fact upon which he based his decision. The COA ruled that, when persons request an administrative review/hearing with a sheriff after initial denial of a concealed carry permit, the sheriff must provide the applicant with an opportunity to review adverse evidence/witnesses and to confront such evidence/witnesses at hearing. It is insufficient to provide only a generalized basis for denial of the application; an applicant must be given specific information about witnesses and evidence upon which the sheriff is basing his decision and the applicant must be given an opportunity to confront and challenge said witnesses and evidence.
This ruling is important because it affirms the intent of the concealed carry law that any denial of a concealed carry permit must be based on specific evidence/information and not be a subjective or arbitrary conclusion based on speculation or supposition, and that any such denial must be so reasonably based as to withstand the fair and unbiased review of a court of law.
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