INFORMED GUN OWNERS CONFERENCE ------Pro Second-Amendment Committee-----

Since this is an election year for District 51 School Board, this year's Pro Second Amendment Committee Informed Gun Owners Conference will be a forum for all the candidates. This will be at 1:00 p.m. October 5 at Sherwood Park, Juniper Shelter. Refreshments will be served. The public is invited. For further information, contact Sharon Armstrong (970) 234-5557.

Shotgun Pistol Rifle

 



NRA Basic Rifle, Shotgun Instructor Class

September 20, 21, and 22, 2013.8:00 AM through 7:00 PM





September 20 – 6 hours instructor guide (can be waived if
complete within last year)

2:00 PM September 20 – Rifle

September 21 – Continuation of rifle

September 22 – Shotgun

Fee $58.00 rifle, $57.00 shotgun, $20.00 trainer’s guide.

Please check your calendar and send payment made out to:

Grand Valley Training Club
839 Rapid Creek Road
Palisade, CO 81526.

Include your name, address, telephone number, and e-mail address. Please respond by September 10. Call me at (970) 234-0444 for more information.

Thanks.
Linn Armstrong
Senior Training Counselor

SPORTSMEN'S ROUNDTABLE MEETING IN GUNNISON, AUG. 29

GUNNISON, Colo. – All hunters and anglers who are concerned about wildlife and related issues are invited to the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Southwest Region "Sportsmen's Roundtable" meeting, Aug. 29 in Gunnison.
      
The meeting is part of the statewide "Sportsmen's Roundtable" process set up by Colorado Parks and Wildlife to assure that hunters and anglers statewide can provide input, concerns and discuss issues with leaders of the agency. The Gunnison meeting will be the third in the southwest region related to the roundtable process.
     
In January, a panel of 24 sportsmen was elected and appointed to the statewide roundtable panel. Members represent every corner of Colorado. That group has met twice this year.
     
The Gunnison meeting will be attended by several southwest region Parks and Wildlife staff members and by at least four of the six southwest representatives to the statewide panel.
     
The roundtable members will talk about the work of the statewide group, the issues it is discussing and future plans. Agency staff will also talk about current issues and projects, and take questions from the public.
     
"The roundtable process is being led by hunters and anglers," said Patt Dorsey, southwest region manager for Colorado Parks and Wildlife. "It's important that sportsmen and sportswomen in the southwest region provide input to their representatives and to the agency."
     
Anyone who is unable to attend but has specific questions or concerns can send that information to Joe Lewandowski, southwest region public information officer at joe.lewandowski@state.co.us, or call him at 1-970-375-6708.
     
The southwest region includes, roughly, the area from the Four Corners to the San Luis Valley, the Gunnison Basin, the North Fork Valley, and the Montrose-Delta area west to the state line.
     
The meeting will start at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 29 at the Parks and wildlife office in Gunnison, 300 W. New York Ave.
     
For more information about Colorado Parks and Wildlife and the Sportsmen's Roundtable, see: wildlife.state.co.us/Hunting/Pages/Roundtable.aspxý.

For more information about Division of Wildlife go to: http://wildlife.state.co.us.

CPW OFFERS "MULE DEER 101" CLASS IN GRAND JUNCTION

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. - Every hunting season brings novice mule deer hunters into the field, eager to learn and have a successful hunt. For new hunters that may not have a mentor, or experienced hunters that are looking for an edge, Colorado Parks and Wildlife will host a free, Mule Deer Hunting 101 class, Tuesday, Aug. 27 beginning at 6 p.m. at the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Hunter Education Building, 711 Independent Avenue in Grand Junction.

The seminar will cover mule deer habitat, biology, animal distribution, hunting strategies and hunting equipment. Regulations, field dressing techniques and recipes will also be discussed.

"In addition to the material covered, conversations and sharing of information is a beneficial part of the class," said Dick Severin, assistant Hunter Outreach Coordinator for CPW. "Students will have an opportunity to learn from hunting experts and from each other."

Colorado Parks and Wildlife believes many hunters don't participate due to a lack of mentors that can teach them the finer points of hunting. Through the agency's Hunter Outreach Program, seminars like Mule Deer 101 helps introduce hunting knowledge and traditions to a new generation of Colorado's sportsmen, including women and youth.

Registration is required and space is limited. To reserve your spot, call 970-255-6100 , or go to www.register-ed.com/events/view/35688

Who: Colorado Parks and Wildlife
What: Mule Deer Hunting 101 course
When: Tuesday, Aug. 27, 6 - 9 p.m.
Where: Colorado Parks and Wildlife Hunter Education Building, 711 Independent Ave., Grand Junction
Registration: Call 970-255-6100, or visit www.register-ed.com/events/view/35688

Colorado Parks and Wildlife manages 42 state parks, all of Colorado's wildlife, more than 300 state wildlife areas and a host of recreational programs. To learn more, please visit cpw.state.co.us.###

WEST RIFLE CREEK SWA SHOOTING RANGE WILL CLOSE FOR MAJOR IMPROVEMENTS

RIFLE, Colo. - Colorado Parks and Wildlife is planning major improvements to the shooting range at the West Rifle Creek State Wildlife Area beginning Monday, Aug. 12. When completed, the improved range will provide Garfield County hunters and firearm enthusiasts with a safe, high-end public shooting area.

Scheduled work will improve access, parking and walking areas and includes the construction of several new rifle and pistol lanes. To allow for construction equipment and user safety, the range will be closed for approximately five to six weeks. The rest of the SWA will remain open to the public during the construction phase.

"The current range is not in the best shape and these improvements are needed," said Area Wildlife Manager JT Romatzke. "We are constantly working to provide the public with clean and safe shooting facilities and anyone who has used this range in the past will greatly appreciate the upgrades."

In addition to hunters sighting in their scopes and target practice for firearms enthusiasts, the improvements will aid local law enforcement agencies by providing an appropriate and safe area for firearms training.

Romatzke adds that minor delays pushed the construction start date close to the approaching hunting seasons, but says the overall goal will be worth any inconvenience.

"If construction proceeds as scheduled, we expect that shooters can resume using the facility by the end of September," he said.

The majority of the $150,000 project is funded with sportsmen's dollars in addition to a small percentage coming from federal excise taxes on the sale of hunting and fishing equipment.

During the temporary closure, shooting enthusiast can find an alternate range by visiting wildlife.state.co.us/Hunting/ShootingRanges/Pages/NWRanges.aspx

Colorado Parks and Wildlife manages 42 state parks, all of Colorado's wildlife, more than 300 state wildlife areas and a host of recreational programs. To learn more, please visit cpw.state.co.us.

AUG. 1 DEADLINE NEARING FOR HUNTER OUTREACH PROGRAM MENTORED HUNTS

AUG. 1 DEADLINE NEARING FOR HUNTER OUTREACH PROGRAM MENTORED HUNTS

DENVER - Colorado Parks and Wildlife is reminding women and youth interested in learning how to hunt big or small game - including deer, elk, pronghorn, upland birds or waterfowl - that the deadline to  participate in the agency's  Hunter Outreach Program is Thursday, Aug. 1, before 5 p.m.

Applications for the 'Women Afield' and 'Youth Hunting' hunts can be found at www.bit.ly/womenafieldapp and at www.bit.ly/youthhuntapp

The Hunter Outreach Program provides guidance and mentorships to novice women and youth hunters through various clinics, workshops, seminars and private-land hunts that instill the knowledge, skills, ethics and traditions of hunting.

"Hunting is a big part of Colorado's heritage and a very important part of wildlife management," said Hunter Outreach Coordinator Jim Bulger. "Many women and youth want to participate but do not have someone to show them how, so that is why these programs are so valuable to the aspiring hunter."

The Women Afield Program is designed to allow novice hunters and anglers to learn alongside other women in a comfortable environment. The program's summertime seminars and clinics cover basic shooting, fishing and archery skills in the classroom or range with plenty of "hands-on" experience. Although not required to participate, the clinics and seminars prepare them for the opportunity to apply for mentore d big game, pheasant and waterfowl hunts during the fall.

The Youth Hunting Program also provides inexperienced hunters between the ages of 10 and 17 with a variety of clinics and seminars. The mentoring and guidance during the clinics and hunts ensures that they have a positive, outdoor experience that can lead to a lifelong respect and enjoyment of the outdoors.

"Too many of our youth are not participating in healthy outdoor activities, and that is a concern," said Kathleen Tadvick, hunter outreach coordinator in Grand Junction. "Whether they are successful in the field or not, hunting is a powerful experience that teaches responsibility, ethics, outdoor skills, knowledge of wildlife, firearms skills and physical fitness, among many other positive attributes."

Youth between the ages of 12 and 17 can participate in in mentored big game hunts and youth between 10 and 17 are also eligible for mentored upland game and waterfowl hunts.

Hunt applications submitted to the Hunter Outreach Program are selected by random drawing. Successful applicants are offered a hunt by the outreach coordinator. If the successful applicant accepts the hunt, they are “booked” on that hunt and will be contacted by the Huntmaster in charge. If the hunt is declined, the hunt is offered to another hunter.

For more information about the Youth Hunting Program, visit www.bit.ly/cpwyouthhunting

For more information about the Women Afield Program, visit www.bit.ly/cpwwomenafield

For more information about the Hunter Outreach Program, visit www.bit.ly/cpwhunteroutreach

To purchase a fishing or hunting license online, visit www.bit.ly/cpwonlinelicenses

Colorado Parks and Wildlife manages 42 state parks, all of Colorado's wildlife, more than 300 state wildlife areas and a host of recreational programs. To learn more, please visit cpw.state.co.us

MESA-COUNTY~SHOOTING SPORTS APPRECIATION DAY

YOU ARE INVITED TO THE
1sT-ANNUAL MESA-COUNTY~SHOOTING SPORTS APPRECIATION DAY-- -----
IN RECOGNITION OF ALL YOU MAKE POSSIBLE FOR OUR YOUTH
THROUGH YOUR SPONSORSHIPS
WHEN: SATURDAY, AUGUST 10, 2013, 8AM-NOON
WHERE: ORCHARD MESA GUN CLUB
WHO: TEAMS OF 4 REPRESENTING YOUR COMPANY AND/OR HOUSEHOLD
WHY: FUN AND FUNDRAISING
..
HOW IT WORKS:
YOU WILL NEED TO FIELD A TEAM OF 4 OF YOUR BEST SHOOTERS. YOU WILL COMPETE IN A ROUND
ROBIN COMPETITION INCLUDING: RIFLE, SHOTGUN, ARCHERY, MUZZLE LOADING, PISTOL AND AN
OUTDOOR SKILLS COMPASS COURSE. IF YOU FEEL YOU DON'T HAVE AN EXPERT IN ONE OR MORE OF
THESE AREAS, WE WILL HAVE A 4H CHAMPION SHOOTER READY FOR YOU TO "RENT" FOR THAT
DISCIPLINE. YOU CAN BRING YOUR OWN FIREARMS OR USE ONE OF THE 4H FIREARMS. FOOD AND
RIBBONS WILL BE AWARDED AT THE END OF THE EVENT.
RSVP BY AUGUST 3, 2013(if you're up for the challenge): RAISHA QUINN, MESA COUNTY SHOOTING
SPORTS COORDINATOR @ 242-2831
COME HAVE FUN WITH SOME OF THE GREATESTYOUTH IN OUR COMMUNITY!

4-H
SHOOTING
SPORT

REGISTER ON-LINE FOR HUNTER EDUCATION COURSES

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REGISTER ON-LINE FOR HUNTER EDUCATION COURSES

DURANGO, Colo. – People in Western Colorado who want to take a hunter education course must now register on-line through the Colorado Parks and Wildlife web site.
     
The new on-line system is being used to allow better class preparation for instructors.
     
To register, go to the hunter education page of the Parks and Wildlife website, http://wildlife.state.co.us/Hunting/HunterEducation/Pages/HuntEd.aspx. In the first paragraph at the top of the page click on "Find a course at a place and time to fit your schedule." Next, find the date and location of the course that you want to take, click on it and then on the "register here" button.
     
Anyone born on or after Jan. 1, 1949, must have a Colorado Hunter Education Certificate to purchase a hunting license. Classes are offered at numerous locations in the state throughout the year. Classes cost $10.
     
In the Durango area two classes are scheduled before the 2013 big game hunting seasons: Aug. 28-30, 6:30-10 p.m.; and Sept. 25-27, 6:30-10 p.m. Both classes will be held at the Durango Gun Club on Florida Road just east of the Chapman Hill ice rink.
     
For more information, call the Parks and Wildlife office in Durango at 970-247-0844.
     
For more information about Colorado Parks and Wildlife, go to cpw.state.co us.

       

For more information about Division of Wildlife go to: http://wildlife.state.co.us.

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Upcoming event at Orchard Mesa Gun Clup ---OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

April 19, 1775 – When Marksmanship met History and the Heritage Began

Project Appleseed

Orchard Mesa Gun Club

omgunclub.org

150 Browning Road

Grand Junction, CO

June 29-30, July 27-28, October 5-6, 2013

Clinics focusing on Rifle Marksmanship Skills - Six Steps to Firing the Shot, Natural Point of Aim, Sling Use, and more - and the History of the Beginning of the American Revolutionary War – Our Nation's Heritage.

Marksmanship, History, Heritage * Marksmanship, History, Heritage * Marksmanship, History, Heritage

Project Appleseed is the sole project of the Revolutionary War Veterans Association (RWVA),

a 501(c)(3) organization.  Founded in 2006, Project Appleseed and its volunteers are committed to bringing traditional rifle marksmanship skills and the story of April 19, 1775, to each and every American.  Our goal is to teach the skills that are truly ours alongside the story, engaging each participant in our unique American heritage and encouraging all to become active and engaged citizens.

Marksmanship, History, Heritage * Marksmanship, History, Heritage * Marksmanship, History, Heritage

Preregistration cost: $80 per weekend for adult men, $40 per weekend for adult women and $20 per weekend for youth under age 21.  One day events and other special events may differ.

Active Duty Military, LEO, Elected Officials, Revolutionary War Reenactors FREE with current ID.

Additional registration fees may apply.  Range fees are not included in registration fees and are payable on-site.  See Event Info Page on the website for more details, including directions and start times.

Rifles and ammunition are not supplied.

For more information about

Online Preregistration, What to Bring, and What to Expect, visit:

www.appleseedinfo.org

Or Contact: CO@appleseedinfo.org Jim Heath 719-287-4199

Colorado Parks and Wildlife Grand Valley training facility~

Proposal for new shooting complex 

Link at the above underlined text.

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New article at the Denver Post. At Fcx news.com

Colorado sheriffs plan lawsuit challenging state gun control laws

 

 

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Denver Post article his HERE

This may be the best seven minutes on gun control ever presented

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NRA Personal Protection Outside the Home Course

You are invited! The NRA Personal Protection Outside the Home Course is an intermediate level shooting course on how to use a firearm for self-defense in public settings.  This course exposes students to many new shooting techniques and strategies that are applicable to self-defense situations outside the home. The continued success of these classes depends on the participation of instructors. You are invited to attend the next NRA Personal Protection Outside the Home Instructor Course, which will be held 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, April 13 and 14. The range will be outside. Wear suitable clothing for outdoors (hat, jacket, etc.), and bring plenty of water or other drinks. You will need 100 rounds of ammo for your handgun and a strong side holster. The fee is $250.00 per person. In order to take this class, you must have completed the NRA Personal Protection Outside the Home Course. Please call me at 970-234-0444 for more information. To sign up, send a check for $250.00 by April 5, 2013 to confirm your class seat: Grand Valley Training Club 839 Rapid Creek Rd. Palisade, CO 81526 Sincerely, Linn Armstrong, NRA Senior Training Counselor   Copyright © 2013 Grand Valley Training Club, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you took our NRA Basic Pistol/Personal Protection Instructor Course. Our mailing address is: Grand Valley Training Club 839 Rapid Creek Rd. Palisade, CO 81526

Colorado sheriffs won't enforce governor's gun laws

By: 

Paul Bedard

Washington Secrets

The Washington Examiner
In a stunning rebuke to gun control laws just signed by Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper, several state sheriffs say they won't enforce the new rules because they say it robs weapons from law-abiding citizens--but not criminals.
Calling Second Amendment rights more important than a rush to soothe citizens outraged . . . [snip]
The rebuke comes on the heels of a position the state sheriffs association took to reject national gun control out of concern it unconstitutionally limits the types of weapons state citizens are allowed to have.
According to the Steamboat Today, Moffat County Sheriff Tim Jantz said that there is nothing requiring him to enforce every state law.

The entire article is HERE at  http://washingtonexaminer.com

Sheriffs against enforcement of new gun laws

-From the Chanel 8 News page (HERE)
 
Routt County Sheriff Garrett Wiggins and Moffat County Sheriff Tim Jantz say they will not enforce gun-control measures signed into law by Gov. John Hickenlooper on Wednesday.

 [SNIP]

 Similar opposition to such laws has been voiced by several other sheriffs in Colorado, including Sheriff Stan Hilkey of Mesa County and Sheriff Lou Vallario of Garfield County.

Read the entire artilce (HERE)

AND THIS JUST IN: (from  Moe Lane)  Links are underlined

 

• Weld County Sheriff John Cooke: “The sheriff told the [Greeley Tribune] that he and other county sheriffs “won’t bother enforcing” the laws because it won’t be possible to keep track of how gun owners are complying with the new requirements.”
• El Paso County Sheriff Terry Maketa: “Maketa said his office keeps records of every concealed carry permit holder in the county as required by law, but he would never share it. He said he would destroy the database if anyone tried to get their hands on it and would intervene if government agents started arresting county residents for exercising their constitutional rights.” El Paso County, by the way, is the most populous county in Colorado (yes, even larger than Denver County, which does not have an elected sheriff).

Colo. Sheriff Refuses to Enforce Gun-Control Bills

A Colorado sheriff says he won't enforce two aggressive gun-control measures waiting to be signed into law by Gov. John Hickenlooper.

Weld County Sheriff John Cooke told The Greeley Tribune
( http://bit.ly/141Ee2z ) that Democratic lawmakers are scrambling after recent mass shootings, and the bills are "feel-good, knee-jerk reactions that are unenforceable." [snip]

The sheriff said he "won't bother enforcing" the laws because it would be impossible for officers to keep track of how the requirements are being met by gun owners — and he and other sheriffs are considering suing the state to block the measures if they are signed into law.

The entire article can be read HERE.

Or check the Greeley Tribune HERE.

COLORADO LEGISLATOR WANTS VICTIMS TO REMAIN VICTIMS

From fellow blogger Seamus M.

     It sounds like Colorado Democrat Senator Evie Hudak would rather that victims of violent crime subject themselves to the depradations of their assailant rather than stand up to them.  So ladies and gentlemen, I ask you- are you going to throw yourself on the mercy of a murderer, mugger, rapist?  Or are you going to stand up to them and say, "Not only no, but HELL NO!"  (and by 'them', I mean rapists, murderers AND legislators who seek to disarm law-abiding citizens preferentially over criminals.)

The above paragraph come from Seamus M. at his blog: VISIT HERE

The Curious Disappearance of Seamus Muldoon

Humorous: Women Take Joe Biden's 'Buy a Shotgun!' Advice

Just for fun: http://www.ijreview.com/2013/02/38482-humorous-women-take-joe-bidens-buy-a-shotgun-advice/?fb_action_ids=4902154825336&fb_action_types=og.likes&fb_source=other_multiline&action_object_map={%224902154825336%22%3A482339991825405}&action_type_map={%224902154825336%22%3A%22og.likes%22}&action_ref_map