Candidate Forum at the Lamollle Valley F&G Club (Photos included)

 

Speaker of the Vermont House of Representatives Shap Smith speaks, listens and fields pointed questions.

Let your legislators know "Vermont's current laws serve our state very well."      More below.

 

 

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Last night the Lamoille Valley F&G Club held a candidate's forum at their club house in Morrisville. 

The event included a roast turkey dinner.  Nine candidates for the House of Representatives,

including House Speaker Shap Smith, and the Lamoille County's incumbent Senator Richard

Westman, spoke to the group and fielded some pointed questions from club members.

The legislators seeking re-election are warning of a very challenging upcoming 2015-2016 

biennium in the Vermont Legislature with regard to gun control issues.  This is very serious.

The candidates reported that with the election rapidly approaching, followed quickly by the

return of the legislature to Montpelier in January, voters in favor of gun rights should be

making their opinions on gun rights known to the candidates. 

Are you contacting your candidates for office?  If you want to keep your rights, you had better

be talking to them.  Don't think the gun control advocates aren't letting candidates know their

position on promoting a gun control agenda.  There are no free rides in keeping your rights.

Vermont's gun laws serve this state well, which is why we have one of the lowest crime rates

and highest gun safety records in the country.  What problems are gun control advocates 

going to solve by making Vermont's honest citizens jump through their gun control hoops?

 

 

Forum on Upcoming Gun Legislation in VT, October 8, Pawlet

PRESS RELEASE

 

For Information:         Dolores Luebke, Organizer

                                    West Pawlet, Vermont

                                    802-645-0109; luebked@aim.com

 

Pawlet, VT

 

Informational Forum on Upcoming Gun Legislation in Vermont to be held on October 8

"Gun Legislation" was one of the discussions, along with how to fund healthcare, which was put off by the Vermont legislature until 2015.  Presently, Vermont is one of the safest states in the union and citizens have guaranteed "gun rights" under the Vermont constitution.

 

What is the proposed "gun" legislation?  A part of the preliminary discussion is universal registration of all firearms.  This action would require background checks for all gun transfers.  Universal mandated checks are not universal because criminals will not participate and do not follow laws.  In compliance with federal laws, there are already restrictions on the purchase and possession of firearms. Vermont's gun laws work for our state, which is why we have one of the very lowest crime rates and best safety records in the country.  Freedom has always served responsible and law-abiding citizens well.

Vermont has long been known for the sensible stewardship of its wildlife.  Resident and out of state hunters enjoy hunting game while the state manages its wildlife population and benefits monetarily from the purchase of hunting licenses.  Will all this change under new legislation?

 

Is the legislature considering changes in the legality of types of firearms or ammunition or magazine capacity?  Will there be a set charge per firearm for registration?  Will the registry be made available to the public?  Will the database be competently designed and programmed or will registered gun owners have their privacy breached?

 

Why would the legislature feel compelled to change Vermont gun laws?  Is there a problem?  If so, is it not the job of the legislature to find a solution that is legal under the Constitution of the State of Vermont?  Why has a lobby group invested $39,000 to change Vermont law?

 

Vermonters, whether you are a hunter, target shooter, collector or simply own a firearm for self-defense, you need to be concerned. 

 

On Wednesday, October 8, a panel of experts will be holding an informational forum on the proposed legislation.  Senator Kevin Mullin, Chairman, Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing & General Affairs will act as moderator.  The panel will consist of Evan Hughes, Vice President & Registered Lobbyist for Vermont Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs, Lars Jacob, Fine Gun Expert, Director, Covey & Nye Shooting School, Senator Peg Flory, Esquire, Chairman, Senate Committee on Institutions including oversight of  VT Department of Corrections, Brian Kukon, Chief Master Firearms Instructor with an extensive background in Defensive Concealed Carry and Law for Use of Force, who is certified to teach instructors and general public nationwide, and Chief William Humphries of Fair Haven Police Department and High Bailiff of Rutland County, who also serves as a police officer in numerous rural communities and works with Lakes Region Police Cadets. 

 

Be aware.  Be informed.  Be involved.  Join the discussion starting at 6:30 pm on October 8.  The forum will be held at the Pawlet Fire House located on Route 133 in the Village of Pawlet.  For information, call (802) 770-2006.

Fwd: Vermont Bearhound Assoication & Operation Game Thief offers Reward

 

Attached is a press release from the Vermont Bearhound Association offering

a reward for the capture, prosecution and conviction of the person(s) who shot

the hunting dog "Bear" with three crossbow bolts.  The rewards total $3,000.00

The wounds inflicted upon this dog were intentional, cruel and simply unspeakable. 

The attachments has photos.  Anyone who did this inexcusable act should be arrested,

very publicly prosecuted and if convicted, subject to the fullest punishment of the law. .

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 I have attached the Press Release that the Vermont Bearhound Association has offered a reward along with Operation Game Thief on the shooting of "Bear" with a cross bow while he was engaged in a hunt.

 

Please pass this along to others and please post it so if someone has information they can contact the law enforcement agencies.  

Thank you for your assistance.

 

Clint

Clint Gray,

Immediate Past-President

Vermont Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs, Inc.

 

Care Trak Northeast

http://www.caretraknortheast.com/

 

 Vermont Bearhound Association offeringa reward for the capture, prosecution and conviction of the person(s) who shotthe hunting dog "Bear" with three crossbow bolts.  The rewards total $3,000.00

The wounds inflicted upon this dog were intentional, cruel and simply unspeakable. 

The attachments has photos.  Anyone who did this inexcusable act should be arrested,

very publicly prosecuted and if convicted, subject to the fullest punishment of the law. .

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 I have attached the Press Release that the Vermont Bearhound Association has offered a reward along with Operation Game Thief on the shooting of "Bear" with a cross bow while he was engaged in a hunt.

 

Please pass this along to others and please post it so if someone has information they can contact the law enforcement agencies.  

Thank you for your assistance.

 

Clint

Clint Gray,

Immediate Past-President

Vermont Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs, Inc.

 

Care Trak Northeast

http://www.caretraknortheast.com/

 

                     

 

 

PRESS RELEASE

9-19-14

Clint Gray, Vermont Bearhound Association; 802-535-7111

 

On Saturday morning, September 13, 2014 in Starksboro a bear hound was shot by a perpetrator(s) using a cross bow.  The Walker type hound was shot (3) three times; once in the head and two downward into the back near the spine.

 

The dog "Bear" was engaged in the activity of hunting black bear when the incident occurred.  The dog "Bear" was being hunted by the owner, Oran Lamphere.

 

"Bear" was brought to the Bristol Animal Hospital in Bristol, Vermont where it underwent treatment and removal of the three cross bow bolts.

 

The Vermont Bearhound Association is offering a $2,000.00 reward along with an additional $500.00 from Operation Game Thief for a total of $2,500.00 reward leading to the arrest and conviction of the perpetrator or perpetrators of this crime.

 

Information can be given directly by contacting a local Game Warden in your area, or calling the Vermont State Police and convey the information to the dispatcher or ask to have a Vermont State Game Warden contact you.

 

In addition, information can be given to Operation Game Thief by calling toll free 1-800-75ALERT (1-800-752-5378) or report it on-line at

www.vtfishandwildlife.com

 

 

This incident involved this dog "Bear";   but it could have been your dog and if the perpetrator(s) are not caught, your dog could be next. 

 

In addition, the Vermont Bearhound Association has received inquiries about contributing to "Bear's" medical bills or toward the reward money.  If anyone is interested, checks should be made out to the Vermont Bearhound Association, earmarked "Bear's medical bills" OR "Bear's reward" and mailed to PO Box 224; Lyndonville, VT 05851.

Hammond Cove Range Closure for Renovations (VT F&W Range in Hartland, VT)

 

This range was built using NRA grant matching money towards the federal Pittman-Robertson funds

from the federal excise fees charged on the sale of firearms, ammunition and archery equipment. 

All hunters and shooters funded the construction of this range.  A good range you made possible.

 

VERMONT FISH & WILDLIFE

Press Release

 

For Immediate Release:  September 16, 2014

Contact: Chris Saunders (802) 343-5487

 

Hammond Cove Range Closure for Renovations

 

HARTLAND, Vt. -- The Hammond Cove shooting range in Hartland, Vermont will be tentatively closed from September 22 through September 25 and again on October 7 for major renovations, according to an announcement from the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department. 

 

Please check the department's website (www.vtfishandwildlife.com) for updates prior to heading to the range.

 

The first fully-public range in Vermont, the Hammond Cove Shooting Range was funded, in part, by a National Rifle Association Public Range Grant and Federal Aid in Wildlife Restoration Act funds.  Wildlife Restoration funds are generated through a dedicated excise tax on sporting guns and ammunition.

 

The range would not be possible without the dedication of the Hartland Fish & Game Club members.  They keep the range clean, repair target frames and open and close the gate each day.

Hammond's Cove is a key part of a larger department initiative to address the lack of public shooting ranges in Vermont.  Prior to its construction, there were no full-time, improved public ranges in the state.

 

For more information: http://www.vtfishandwildlife.com/Shooting_Ranges.cfm

 

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John Hall, Outreach Division

[phone]      802-828-1000      [fax]      802-828-1250

[email]    john.hall@state.vt.us

[website]    www.vtfishandwildlife.com

 

Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department

1 National Life Drive, Davis 2

Montpelier VT 05620

 

              

 

University of Vermont holds new shooter's clinic

                                         Ingrid of the UVM Pistol Team teaches a clinic attendee



Sunday, 9/7,  the UVM Shooting Sports Club held a new shooters clinic opened to students at the university that have not previously shot a gun.
The Vermont Junior Shooting Sports Association provide the firearms and the ammunition was provided by grant from the Friends of The NRA.

The event also received a NRA Day grant, Friends of NRA funded and administered by the Vermont Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs.

 

 

The UVM Shooting teams provided the instructors and NRA Certified Range Safety Officers. 
Over 30 students attended this clinic and shot everything from .22 caliber pistols, 12 gauge shotguns and AR rifles. 
 Photos are in attachments to this E-mail.

Also, the Vermont Junior Shooting Sports Association (www.vjssa.org) is having a 22 rimfire pistol steel fundraiser match Sept 27th to raise money

for supporting them and other junior teams. Glock has donated a certificate for a free Glock (drawing winner's choice from a list of Glocks) as door prize drawing for those entered in the match.  See the VJSSA website for more info on the match. www.vjssa.org

http://www.facebook.com/UVMShootingSportsClub

Website:
www.uvm.edu/~shootclb 

Vermont's Friends of NRA Banquet for 2014 (Barre & Lydon Center)

Vermont's six Friends of NRA events are fun events that raise money for the shooting sports. 

The FNRA banquets are entertaining, with good company, good food and great prizes.  

 

 

The last two for 2014 are in Barre on Saturday, Sept. 13 and Lyndon Center on Friday, Sept. 26.

The fliers for both FNRA banquets are an attachment to this E-mail.

 

 

In 2013 the profits from these FNRA events made it possible to award grant funding of

$52,215 for Vermont shooting activities.  For NRA Day and NRA Women On Target

events all over the state and grant funding for purchases for safety and proficiency training.

 

 

All of the work in conducting the Vermont FNRA events is done by a group of volunteers.

They are Vermonters who believe in working hard to raise the funds to promote safe shooting.

Please help the FNRA folks support safe shooting in our state.  http://www.friendsofnra.org/

 

 

 

 

UVM 4-H Shooting Sports Mobile Air Rifle Range at Rutland Fair (More Photos)

 

Photos of exterior and interior of the mobile air rifle range and the youngsters of the program.

http://www.uvm.edu/extension/youth/?Page=news&storyID=18911&category=extresul

The UVM 4-H Shooting Sports Program has its mobile air rifle range at the Rutland Fair.

This is not the UVM Sports Shooting Club, which are UVM students.

The UVM 4-H Shooting Sports Program has many youngsters participating in the program.

The exhibit at the Rutland Fair is staffed by folks from the Bennington County, Pownal Valley,

4-H Sharp Shooters.  Photo of exterior, interior of range and

The side of the mobile air rifle range exhibits the logos of the organizations that funded the

purchase of this very nice mobile air rifle range. The top one is the Friends of the NRA,

below that is the National Wild Turkey Federation and Federal Ammunition.

 

The UVM 4-H Shooting Sports Program Facebook account is at:

https://www.facebook.com/4HShootingSportsVermont