Marcus Dixon was once a homeless young teenager who made a
"180-degree turn" when a family in Stamford, Conn., adopted him at age
17, the Connecticut Post reported. He went on to become the football
captain at Stamford High School -- where he graduated from in 2009 --
before making it to West Point.
Dixon died shortly after 7 p.m. Thursday when he accidentally shot
himself in the head with his .45 caliber semi-automatic pistol,
according to local reports. Dixon was showing his gun to two friends at
an apartment in Stamford at the time of the incident. He had removed the
magazine from the pistol and, thinking it was empty, tried to show the
gun was safe by pointing it toward his head and pulling the trigger, the
newspaper reported. One round was hidden in the gun's chamber.
Read more: http://www.foxnews.com/us/2012/09/15/former-west-point-football-player-dies-in-accidental-shooting-at-connecticut/?test=latestnews#ixzz26bHTTE2s
Saturday, September 15, 2012
Thursday, September 6, 2012
U.S. reverses stance on treaty to regulate arms trade
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States reversed policy on Wednesday and said it would back launching talks on a treaty to regulate arms sales as long as the talks operated by consensus, a stance critics said gave every nation a veto.
The decision, announced in a statement released by the U.S. State
Department, overturns the position of former President George W. Bush's administration, which had opposed such a treaty on the grounds that national controls were better.
On Wednesday Obama Took the First Major Step in a Plan to Ban All
Firearms in the United States . The Obama administration intends to
force gun control and a complete ban on all weapons for US citizens
through the signing of international treaties with foreign nations. By
signing international treaties on gun control, the Obama administration can use the US State Department to bypass the normal legislative process in Congress. Once the US Government signs these international treaties, all US citizens will be subject to those gun laws created by foreign governments. These are laws that have been developed and promoted by organizations such as the United Nationsand individuals such as George Soros and Michael Bloomberg. The laws are designed and intended to lead to the complete ban and confiscation of all firearms.
The Obama administration is attempting to use tactics and methods of
gun control that will inflict major damage to our 2nd Amendment before US citizens even understand what has happened. Obama can appear before the public and tell them that he does not intend to pursue any legislation (in the United States) that will lead to new gun control laws, while cloaked in secrecy, his Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton is committing the US to international treaties and foreign gun control laws. Does that mean Obama is telling the truth? What it means is that there will be no publicized gun control debates in the media or votes in Congress. We will wake up one morning and find that the United States has signed a treaty that prohibits firearm and ammunition manufacturers from selling to the public. We will wake up another morning and find that the US has signed a treaty that prohibits any transfer of firearm ownership. And then, we will wake up yet another morning and find that the US has signed a treaty that requires US citizens to deliver any firearm they own to the local government collection and destruction center or face imprisonment.
This is not a joke nor a false warning. As sure as government health
care will be forced on us by the Obama administration through whatever means necessary, so will gun control.
Please forward this message to others who may be concerned about the direction in which our country is headed.
We are being led like a lamb to the slaughter (Socialism/Dictatorship).
DON'T KEEP THIS - SEND IT OUT TO YOUR LIST.
Wednesday, August 15, 2012
Monday, August 6, 2012
WH: DOJ will work on background checks for guns until Congress passes gun laws August 6, 2012
Press Secretary Jay Carney told reporters when asked about
strengthening gun control laws — laws that must respect Second Amendment
rights, he said.
“[Obama] does support renewing the assault weapons ban,” Carney said today, “There has been reluctance by Congress to pass that renewal.”
To read the entire article at the Washington Examiner, click in the above text.
“[Obama] does support renewing the assault weapons ban,” Carney said today, “There has been reluctance by Congress to pass that renewal.”
To read the entire article at the Washington Examiner, click in the above text.
Sunday, July 29, 2012
Sticking to their guns: Marines place $22.5M order for the Colt .45 M1911
It’s been called the greatest handgun ever made, and it has barely changed sine 1911, when the legendary John Browning designed it especially for the U.S. Military.
And now, the Colt .45 M1911 is making a big comeback, now that the U.S. Marines have placed a $22.5 million order for the Connecticut-made pistols.
The gun, which has been wielded on film by John Wayne and in real life by Sgt. Alvin York and Maj. Audie Murphy, was the standard-issue sidearm in the military for decades, until it was replaced by the Beretta M9 in 1985.
Sen. Schumer Seeks Ban on High Cap Mags and Assault Weapons Next Week
If passed, the amendment will make it illegal to "transfer or
possess large capacity" magazines. Schumer and company consider "large
capacity" to be anything more than 10 rounds. The exception to the ban
would be magazines for .22 rifles.
Full Article at Breitbart ""HERE""
Also this article at "THE HILL"
as an aside "I always like a photo of Schumer with his reading glasses down on his nose....It makes evidence of the "pin-head" he really is.
Full Article at Breitbart ""HERE""
Also this article at "THE HILL"
as an aside "I always like a photo of Schumer with his reading glasses down on his nose....It makes evidence of the "pin-head" he really is.
Friday, July 20, 2012
U.S.reverses stance on treaty to regulate arms trade
U.S.reverses stance on treaty to regulate arms trade
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States reversed policy on Wednesday and said
it would back launching talks
on a treaty to regulate arms sales as long as the talks
operated by consensus, a
stance critics said gave every nation a veto.
The decision, announced in a statement released by the U.S. State
Department, overturns the position of former President George W. Bush's administration,
The decision, announced in a statement released by the U.S. State
Department, overturns the position of former President George W. Bush's administration,
which had opposed such a
treaty on the grounds that national controls were better.
On Wednesday Obama Took the First Major Step in a Plan to Ban All Firearms in the
On Wednesday Obama Took the First Major Step in a Plan to Ban All Firearms in the
United
States. The
Obama administration intends to force gun control and a complete
ban on all weapons for US
citizens through the signing of international treaties with
foreign nations. By signing
international treaties on gun control, the Obama
administration can use the US
State Department to bypass the normal legislative
process in Congress. Once the
US Government signs these international treaties, all
US citizens will be subject to
those gun laws created by foreign governments. These are
laws that have been developed
and promoted by organizations such as the United
Nationsand individuals such as
George Soros and Michael Bloomberg. The laws are
designed and intended to lead
to the complete ban and confiscation of all firearms.
The Obama administration is attempting to use tactics and methods of gun control
The Obama administration is attempting to use tactics and methods of gun control
that will inflict major damage
to our 2nd Amendment before US citizens even
understand what has happened.
Obama can appear before the public and tell them
that he does not intend to
pursue any legislation (in the United States) that will lead
to new gun control laws, while
cloaked in secrecy, his Secretary of State, Hillary
Clintonis committing the US to
international treaties and foreign gun control laws.
Does that mean Obama is
telling the truth? What it means is that there will be no
publicized gun control debates
in the media or votes in Congress. We will wake up
one morning and find that the
United States has signed a treaty that prohibits firearm
and ammunition manufacturers
from selling to the public. We will wake up another
morning and find that the US
has signed a treaty that prohibits any transfer of firearm
ownership. And then, we will
wake up yet another morning and find that the US has
signed a treaty that requires
US citizens to deliver any firearm they own to the local
government collection and
destruction center or face imprisonment.
This is not a joke nor a false warning. As sure as government health care will be forced
This is not a joke nor a false warning. As sure as government health care will be forced
on us by the Obama
administration through whatever means necessary, so will gun control.
Please forward this message to others who may be concerned about the direction in which our country is headed.
We are being led like a lamb to the slaughter (Socialism/Dictatorship).
Please forward this message to others who may be concerned about the direction in which our country is headed.
We are being led like a lamb to the slaughter (Socialism/Dictatorship).
Tuesday, July 3, 2012
Good deal for Chicago Gun buyback!!!
Group Turns in Broken Guns to “Gun Buyback” Program, Raises Money for NRA Youth Shooting Camp.
Read the entire (not very long) article at Volokh Conspiracy by clicking in the above article.
The city collected 5,500 guns last Saturday in the annual buyback. The city gave out $100 MasterCard gift cards for each gun and $10 cards for BB guns and replicas.
Sixty of the guns and several BB guns were turned in by the Champaign-based Guns Save Life [yielding $6,240]…. Most of the money will go toward buying ammunition for an NRA youth camp in Bloomington. The rest will pay for four bolt-action rifles that will be given away to campers.
“This was rusty, non-firing junk that we turned in,” Boch said. “We are redirecting funds from people who would work against the private ownership of firearms to help introduce the next generation to shooting safely and responsibly.”
Read the entire (not very long) article at Volokh Conspiracy by clicking in the above article.
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
House blocks EPA from banning lead in ammunition
Click anywhere in the above post to read the entire article.
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
Hunting Heritage Trust/NSSF® Study: Youth Who Hunt and Shoot Can Positively Influence Peers
NEWTOWN, Conn. -- The more familiar youth are with individuals their own age who hunt and target shoot, the more likely they will be to support and participate in these activities.
This key finding and others come from a major new research project commissioned by the Hunting Heritage Trust and National Shooting Sports Foundation® to determine the impact of peer influence on youth participation in hunting and the shooting sports.
Results from the project were presented at the 77th North American Wildlife and Natural Resources Conference this week in Atlanta.
"This study shows us that today's youth that hunt and target shoot are important role models to other youth that have yet to participate in these activities. What they say about hunting and shooting and how they conduct themselves reflect on those activities and can have an effect on whether their peers will participate in them," said Jim Curcuruto, NSSF's director of industry research and analysis.
"The findings of this report are helping us better understand the impact of youth peer influence at a time when youth no longer participate in hunting and target shooting as much as they once did," said Bob Delfay, president of the Hunting Heritage Trust. "The study is timely because we see that many opportunities exist to positively affect youth attitudes toward the shooting sports."
Responsive Management, the well-known public opinion researchers in the fields of conservation, hunting and target shooting, conducted the research in January using focus groups and a nationwide scientific telephone survey of youth ages 8 to 17 years old.
"At these ages, youth are developing potentially life-long perceptions of other people. Youth hunters and target shooters are role models for these activities, and it is extremely important that they know this and present themselves in a manner that will positively affect their peers," said Mark Damian Duda, Executive Director of Responsive Management.
The study also revealed that youth have a curiosity about the shooting sports and an eagerness to learn more about them. Non-participants said they would accept an invitation to try target shooting and hunting. When the percentages from the study were applied to U.S. population estimates, the report found that mor e than 23 million youth ages 8 to 17 would be likely to hunt if invited in the next 12 months, and more than 27 million youth would be likely to target shoot if invited during that period.
"The most important obligation for youth hunting and shooting ambassadors is to invite their friends to go hunting and shooting," the report said.
Not surprisingly, the study noted that communication among peers via social media had potential to have a positive effect on attitudes. The study noted, "Youth are uniquely positioned to take advantage of the most prominent and effective means of social media" and that sponsoring organizations should encourage the use of these and other communications tools.
Participation in the shooting sports should not be all about the activities themselves but also about socializing, meeting new friends and having a fun time, according to the report. In this way, the shooting sports are not unlike any other sport or group activity.
The report noted that youth react favorably to opportunities to try something new, which is good news for the traditional activities of target shooting and hunting.
Read the Executive Summary.
Read the Full Report.
This key finding and others come from a major new research project commissioned by the Hunting Heritage Trust and National Shooting Sports Foundation® to determine the impact of peer influence on youth participation in hunting and the shooting sports.
Results from the project were presented at the 77th North American Wildlife and Natural Resources Conference this week in Atlanta.
"This study shows us that today's youth that hunt and target shoot are important role models to other youth that have yet to participate in these activities. What they say about hunting and shooting and how they conduct themselves reflect on those activities and can have an effect on whether their peers will participate in them," said Jim Curcuruto, NSSF's director of industry research and analysis.
"The findings of this report are helping us better understand the impact of youth peer influence at a time when youth no longer participate in hunting and target shooting as much as they once did," said Bob Delfay, president of the Hunting Heritage Trust. "The study is timely because we see that many opportunities exist to positively affect youth attitudes toward the shooting sports."
Responsive Management, the well-known public opinion researchers in the fields of conservation, hunting and target shooting, conducted the research in January using focus groups and a nationwide scientific telephone survey of youth ages 8 to 17 years old.
"At these ages, youth are developing potentially life-long perceptions of other people. Youth hunters and target shooters are role models for these activities, and it is extremely important that they know this and present themselves in a manner that will positively affect their peers," said Mark Damian Duda, Executive Director of Responsive Management.
The study also revealed that youth have a curiosity about the shooting sports and an eagerness to learn more about them. Non-participants said they would accept an invitation to try target shooting and hunting. When the percentages from the study were applied to U.S. population estimates, the report found that mor e than 23 million youth ages 8 to 17 would be likely to hunt if invited in the next 12 months, and more than 27 million youth would be likely to target shoot if invited during that period.
"The most important obligation for youth hunting and shooting ambassadors is to invite their friends to go hunting and shooting," the report said.
Not surprisingly, the study noted that communication among peers via social media had potential to have a positive effect on attitudes. The study noted, "Youth are uniquely positioned to take advantage of the most prominent and effective means of social media" and that sponsoring organizations should encourage the use of these and other communications tools.
Participation in the shooting sports should not be all about the activities themselves but also about socializing, meeting new friends and having a fun time, according to the report. In this way, the shooting sports are not unlike any other sport or group activity.
The report noted that youth react favorably to opportunities to try something new, which is good news for the traditional activities of target shooting and hunting.
Read the Executive Summary.
Read the Full Report.
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About NSSF
The National Shooting Sports Foundation is the trade association for the firearms industry. Its mission is to promote, protect and preserve hunting and the shooting sports. Formed in 1961, NSSF has a membership of more than 7,000 manufacturers, distributors, firearms retailers, shooting ranges, sportsmen's organizations and publishers. For more information, log on to www.nssf.org.
The National Shooting Sports Foundation is the trade association for the firearms industry. Its mission is to promote, protect and preserve hunting and the shooting sports. Formed in 1961, NSSF has a membership of more than 7,000 manufacturers, distributors, firearms retailers, shooting ranges, sportsmen's organizations and publishers. For more information, log on to www.nssf.org.
Monday, March 5, 2012
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Bull Moose ~-Action Alert-~
Fellow Hunters, Anglers and Coloradans,
We need your help. As many of you know, Rep. Sal Pace (D-Pueblo) and Sen. Jean White (R-Hayden) recently introduced a bipartisan bill to support Colorado's sportsmen. But, we need your help to make the bill a reality. House Bill 1275 creates a new Colorado sportsmen’s license plate, with the money generated by the sales of the license plates going directly towards expanding opportunities for public shooting ranges and improving fishing opportunities in Colorado.
As part of getting the license plate bill through the legislative and administrative process, we must collect 3,000 signatures.
Please support this license plate by signing our petition here.
Please also feel free to share this with your hunting and fishing buddies.
The revenue from an overwhelming number of other special license plates go to non-profit organizations. However, unlike other license plates, none of the proceeds from the sales of this license plate will go to any single non-profit organization, but will go to Colorado Parks and Wildlife to expand shooting ranges and fishing opportunities.
The Need:
Two of the basic gateways to hunting and angling sports occur through basic initiation and instruction through opportunities that allow a parent to take a young person plinking at a range, or to a nearby park to catch their first pan fish. The bill will allow Colorado’s sportsmen and women to proudly display their identity as a community, and boost basic opportunities into our sports by providing more access to shooting ranges and fishing.
Colorado is currently experiencing a lack of public shooting ranges, and ongoing threats to close this activity on federally managed lands.
Hunting and Fishing recreation annually contributes $2 billion to Colorado’s economy through direct and secondary expenditures and supports 20,000 jobs statewide. Hunting and angling are the primary tools utilized for wildlife management, and provide the overwhelming bulk of revenue for wildlife management activities. For the sake of wildlife, it is vital to continue to provide opportunities to retain and recruit hunters and anglers. We think this bill is a fun way to show our support for hunting and angling in Colorado, our solidarity as sportsmen and women despite our individual pursuits or interests, and finally, a way to contribute additional funds to programs well run by CPW, and much needed by the general sporting community.
I can’t wait to hang this plate from my truck, and hope you will consider signing the petition here.
Sincerely,
Tim Mauck
Bull Moose Sportsmen’s Alliance
720-425-7840
We need your help. As many of you know, Rep. Sal Pace (D-Pueblo) and Sen. Jean White (R-Hayden) recently introduced a bipartisan bill to support Colorado's sportsmen. But, we need your help to make the bill a reality. House Bill 1275 creates a new Colorado sportsmen’s license plate, with the money generated by the sales of the license plates going directly towards expanding opportunities for public shooting ranges and improving fishing opportunities in Colorado.
As part of getting the license plate bill through the legislative and administrative process, we must collect 3,000 signatures.
Please support this license plate by signing our petition here.
Please also feel free to share this with your hunting and fishing buddies.
The revenue from an overwhelming number of other special license plates go to non-profit organizations. However, unlike other license plates, none of the proceeds from the sales of this license plate will go to any single non-profit organization, but will go to Colorado Parks and Wildlife to expand shooting ranges and fishing opportunities.
The Need:
Two of the basic gateways to hunting and angling sports occur through basic initiation and instruction through opportunities that allow a parent to take a young person plinking at a range, or to a nearby park to catch their first pan fish. The bill will allow Colorado’s sportsmen and women to proudly display their identity as a community, and boost basic opportunities into our sports by providing more access to shooting ranges and fishing.
Colorado is currently experiencing a lack of public shooting ranges, and ongoing threats to close this activity on federally managed lands.
Hunting and Fishing recreation annually contributes $2 billion to Colorado’s economy through direct and secondary expenditures and supports 20,000 jobs statewide. Hunting and angling are the primary tools utilized for wildlife management, and provide the overwhelming bulk of revenue for wildlife management activities. For the sake of wildlife, it is vital to continue to provide opportunities to retain and recruit hunters and anglers. We think this bill is a fun way to show our support for hunting and angling in Colorado, our solidarity as sportsmen and women despite our individual pursuits or interests, and finally, a way to contribute additional funds to programs well run by CPW, and much needed by the general sporting community.
I can’t wait to hang this plate from my truck, and hope you will consider signing the petition here.
Sincerely,
Tim Mauck
Bull Moose Sportsmen’s Alliance
720-425-7840
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
'Glock': The story of a weapon
In 1982, an obscure Austrian engineer named Gaston Glock, who worked in a radiator plant and had a side business with his wife making curtain rods, knives and belt buckles, invented a type of pistol that changed the world of firearms and powerfully influenced politics and popular culture. Glock is now 82, and his surname has become synonymous in some circles with "handgun."
[snip]
Thirty years ago, Glock knew that the Austrian Army wanted 20,000 new service pistols made in Austria, and no suitable gun existed. So he set out to design one. The all-black Glock pistol had unconventional lines, sleek simplicity and extreme reliability -- and its adoption shocked the firearms industry.
Read the entire article by clicking HERE
Buy the book here: AMAZON
Monday, February 6, 2012
Toy Guns: Do They Lead to Real-Life Violence?
Surprisingly, studies show no link between playing with toy weapons in childhood and aggression in adulthood.
Play has been linked to social and cognitive development. Through imaginary games, children learn how to control impulses, delay gratification, think symbolically, and view things from another's perspective. Play also allows children to act out their fears and aspirations. "As a little boy, you're not very powerful," Thompson says. "With a gun, you feel powerful and heroic."
That doesn't mean this type of play is about violence, however. According to Thompson, it's really about dominance and heroism, winning and losing, and who gets to be the good guy in the end.
Read the entire interesting article at webMD by clicking HERE
Friday, February 3, 2012
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Mayor Bloomberg to run anti-illegal gun ad during Super Bowl
The biggest score of all at the Super Bowl might be made by Mayor Bloomberg.
In an unprecedented move, the mayor and his national coalition against illegal guns plan to air a 30-second ad during the big game, which draws some of the highest TV ratings of the year and traditionally serves as a platform for memorable and very expensive commercials. [snip]
Bloomberg has been frustrated by Congress' refusal to impose stricter regulations on sales at gun shows, even to the point where he's authorized undercover sting operations in states across the nation to demonstrate how easy it is to circumvent federal weapons regulations.
To read the entire article at the New York Post Click anywhere in the article or HERE
In an unprecedented move, the mayor and his national coalition against illegal guns plan to air a 30-second ad during the big game, which draws some of the highest TV ratings of the year and traditionally serves as a platform for memorable and very expensive commercials. [snip]
Bloomberg has been frustrated by Congress' refusal to impose stricter regulations on sales at gun shows, even to the point where he's authorized undercover sting operations in states across the nation to demonstrate how easy it is to circumvent federal weapons regulations.
To read the entire article at the New York Post Click anywhere in the article or HERE
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
NOVEMBER I-70 CHECK STATION
 NOVEMBER I-70 CHECK STATION NETS 22 CHARGES GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. - Colorado Parks and Wildlife law enforcement officers checked nearly 180 vehicles and issued 22 citations during a wildlife check station on Interstate 70 in November. It was the first wildlife check station conducted on a major Colorado interstate in nearly 20 years. The two-day operation, held Nov. 7 and 8, diverted all west-bound I-70 traffic into the Colorado Department of Transportation's Port of Entry weigh station in Loma, 18 miles west of Grand Junction. There, wildlife officers conducted hunting and fishing satisfaction surveys, collected DNA samples from harvested big game and conducted compliance checks regarding applicable game laws. About 1,755 vehicles entered the check station. Only vehicles whose passengers had been hunting or fishing were asked to enter the search bays. Other motorists were quickly sent on their way. "We were pleased but not surprised that a vast majority of the hunters and anglers we contacted were in compliance with the law," said Check Station Supervisor and Area Wildlife Manger JT Romatzke. "We remind everyone that responsible hunters and anglers are the first line of defense for Colorado's wildlife resources." Most of the 300 people contacted were in full compliance with state laws and hunting regulations, but 13 hunters were cited for a total of 22 charges for various infractions including illegal possession of wildlife and failing to provide evidence of the sex of their harvest. One driver is being investigated for being in possession of 78 white bass and two walleye. The source of the fish is still under investigation. Officers seized all illegally harvested wildlife. Colorado State Patrol arrested one motorist for driving with a revoked license. All incidents are still under investigation and a total amount of fines has not been determined pending the final disposition of the cases. Personal contact with sportsmen - a primary goal of the check station - provided wildlife managers first-hand opinions about the current hunting season and provided valuable wildlife management information. The vast majority of sportsmen contacted not only reported their overall satisfaction with their Colorado hunting or fishing experiences, but also expressed their support for the check station. "We understand that not everyone will be 100 percent satisfied," said Romatzke. "But we were pleased to hear that the vast majority of our contacts had good, and in some cases, great hunting or fishing experiences in Colorado, and they understood the need for a check station." Approximately 120 officers participated in the 24-hour check station, including 97 from Colorado Parks and Wildlife, eight Colorado State Patrol and two Colorado State Patrol dispatchers, three Mesa County Sheriff's deputies, nine officers from U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and two Utah Department of Wildlife Resources officers. In addition, CDOT Port of Entry weigh station authorities temporarily closed their facilities to commercial traffic, providing the space required for the large-scale operation. First responders from the Lower Valley Fire Protection District in Fruita were available for any medical emergencies. Small-scale wildlife check stations are conducted throughout the state on smaller roads every year. However, an Interstate check station had not been held in Colorado since 1993 because of the enormous amount of resources and ma npower necessary to staff these large-scale operations. "It was a well-executed operation by all those involved," said Area Wildlife Manager and Check Station Supervisor JT Romatzke. "We planned it for nearly five months, and it paid off, making it likely that we will conduct more of these in the future." To learn more about enforcement of game laws in Colorado, please see: http://wildlife.state.co.us/RulesRegs/LawEnforcement/Pages/LawEnforcement.aspx To report a suspected wildlife violation, call Operation Game Thief at 1-877-265-6648. Callers can remain anonymous. |
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
Hunting is one of the safest outdoor activities!
While hunting incidents often generate news, they only do so because they are so uncommon. Think about all of the really bad looking car wrecks you see – but they rarely make the news. Why? Because they happen all the time.
NEWTOWN, Conn. -- Don't let anyone tell you otherwise: Hunting with firearms is safe; in fact, hunting with firearms is one of the safest recreational activities in America.
With hunting season in full swing across the country, the National Shooting Sports Foundation, the trade association for the firearms industry, has compiled data that shows hunting ranks third in safety when compared to 28 other recreational pursuits, ranging from baseball to wrestling. Hunting with firearms has an injury rate of 0.05 percent, which equates to about 1 injury per 2,000 participants, a safety level bettered only by camping (.01 percent) and billiards (.02 percent). For comparison, golf has an injury rate of 0.16 percent (1 injury per 622 participants), while tackle football topped the list of activities with an injury rate of 5.27 percent (1 injury per 19 participants).
"Many people have the misconception that hunting is unsafe, but the data tells a different story," said Jim Curcuruto, NSSF's director of industry research and analysis. "Comprehensive hunter education classes that emphasize the basic rules of firearm safety and a culture of hunters helping fellow hunters practice safe firearms handling in the field are responsible for this good record."
To put hunting's safety standing into perspective, compared to hunting a person is . . .
• 11 times more likely to be injured playing volleyball
• 19 times more likely to be injured snowboarding
• 25 times more likely to be injured cheerleading or bicycle riding
• 34 times more likely to be injured playing soccer or skateboarding
• 105 more times likely to be injured playing tackle football.
The number of hunters who went afield last year is estimated at 16.3 million. Of tha t total, approximately 8,122 sustained injuries, or 50 per 100,000 participants. The vast majority of hunting accidents--more than 6,600--were tree stand-related. Though recent accurate figures on fatalities related to hunting are not available, statistics from 2002 show 99 fatal hunting accidents.
It's not just in the hunting fields that firearms are being used safely either. The most recent data (2008) from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that firearms constitute just 1/2 of 1 percent of all unintentional fatalities in the United States, including those in the home.
The injury data NSSF used to compile this hunter-safety report comes from the National Electronic Injury Surveillance System of the Consumer Products Safety Commission 2010 and the International Hunter Education Association's Hunter Incident Clearinghouse. Activity participation figures are from the National Sporting Goods Association Sports Participation in 2010 report.
See NSSF's full Hunting Injury Fact Sheet.
Hunters in Colorado enjoy millions of hunter recreation days every year, and do so very safely. With only a handful of hunting incidents annually, hunting is about as safe as outdoor recreation gets. The latest from the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) shows just how safe hunting really is. Some great information to keep handy when talking about hunting!
Thanks goes to all hunter education instructors – past and present – for the incredible difference they have made through their efforts teaching hunter education. Without you, this would not have been possible!
From the National Shooting Sports Foundation:
Hunting Is Safer Than Golf and Most Other Activities
NEWTOWN, Conn. -- Don't let anyone tell you otherwise: Hunting with firearms is safe; in fact, hunting with firearms is one of the safest recreational activities in America.
With hunting season in full swing across the country, the National Shooting Sports Foundation, the trade association for the firearms industry, has compiled data that shows hunting ranks third in safety when compared to 28 other recreational pursuits, ranging from baseball to wrestling. Hunting with firearms has an injury rate of 0.05 percent, which equates to about 1 injury per 2,000 participants, a safety level bettered only by camping (.01 percent) and billiards (.02 percent). For comparison, golf has an injury rate of 0.16 percent (1 injury per 622 participants), while tackle football topped the list of activities with an injury rate of 5.27 percent (1 injury per 19 participants).
"Many people have the misconception that hunting is unsafe, but the data tells a different story," said Jim Curcuruto, NSSF's director of industry research and analysis. "Comprehensive hunter education classes that emphasize the basic rules of firearm safety and a culture of hunters helping fellow hunters practice safe firearms handling in the field are responsible for this good record."
To put hunting's safety standing into perspective, compared to hunting a person is . . .
• 11 times more likely to be injured playing volleyball
• 19 times more likely to be injured snowboarding
• 25 times more likely to be injured cheerleading or bicycle riding
• 34 times more likely to be injured playing soccer or skateboarding
• 105 more times likely to be injured playing tackle football.
The number of hunters who went afield last year is estimated at 16.3 million. Of tha t total, approximately 8,122 sustained injuries, or 50 per 100,000 participants. The vast majority of hunting accidents--more than 6,600--were tree stand-related. Though recent accurate figures on fatalities related to hunting are not available, statistics from 2002 show 99 fatal hunting accidents.
It's not just in the hunting fields that firearms are being used safely either. The most recent data (2008) from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that firearms constitute just 1/2 of 1 percent of all unintentional fatalities in the United States, including those in the home.
The injury data NSSF used to compile this hunter-safety report comes from the National Electronic Injury Surveillance System of the Consumer Products Safety Commission 2010 and the International Hunter Education Association's Hunter Incident Clearinghouse. Activity participation figures are from the National Sporting Goods Association Sports Participation in 2010 report.
See NSSF's full Hunting Injury Fact Sheet.
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