June 1999

The horrible tragedy in Littleton, Colorado has forced gun control into the headlines. Anti-gun legislation is being considered on every level of government, from local to state to federal. We must let our elected officials know that we will not tolerate support of...

May 1999

This month we need to help Rep. Cliff Stearns of Florida get cosponsors for his bill, H.R. 492. If enacted into law, this would set up a federal reciprocity system for concealed carry permits, as well as allow qualified current and former law enforcement officials to...

April 1999

A great way to get the pro-gun point of view across to the general public is by writing letters to the editor of your local paper. One does not need to be a professional writer to get a letter published. In fact, most professional writers do not understand the gun...

March 1999

With all the focus on the national legislature it is very easy to forget about the state level. It is imperative that we keep the pressure on our legislators at all levels. Often state legislatures are the proving ground for gun control legislation. By keeping the gun...

February 1999

Now that the congressional elections are over, we have a good sense of what to expect with regards to gun control legislation. Rep. Patrick Kennedy (D-RI) will introduce two pieces of legislation, one to require dealers to run an instant check at gun shows, the other...

January 1999

With a new Congress (the 106th) taking office in Washington, DC., it is important to remind your Representatives and Senators of your opposition to legislation which would infringe on your right to keep and bear arms. Many gun owners follow a purely reactive of...