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After Action Review for Women's Only SOTM

posted Dec 19, 2011, 8:54 PM by Young Kim

From time to time I like to do an After Action Review (AAR) for the Women's Only Shoot On The Move on Sunday, December 18th.

We had 7 Shooters.

7 safety officers/instructors for the class:

Steve P

Steve Z

Sarah

Randy

Gerard

Kris

Andy

This made for a 1:1 ratio of safety officer to shooter and expedited shooting for everyone. Without these folks giving their time and knowledge I could not continue to do these shoots. I truly believe that I would of burned out a long time ago without so much help from so many fine people as these.

Also Special thanks to Shelley http://shelleysargent.com/ from West Coast Armory for the presentation from a women's point of view on carrying and other topics. Great support from WCA so please do recognize them and let them know when you revisit the range.

Also to WaGuns for the PIF (Pay It Forward) for a slot for one lucky women (Jaime). Please visit the site and let them know you joined. http://waguns.org

From my perspective all went well. Good hands on demo from everyone - everyone was safe and followed range rules at all times. With such a small class it was easy to have lots of range time so I hope everyone was satisfied with the amount of shooting and practice and the helpful hints that were given out during the shoot.

Basics were covered and I do hope that the safety aspect of a cold range, basic range commands and proper "show and make clear" became second nature by the time we were done (meaning when you were done shooting - shooters demonstrated that their firearm was clear - nothing in the chamber and no magazine in the firearm) and to "slide forward" and "hammer down."

Lunch was provided so I hope everyone enjoyed the sandwiches from Tony Maroni's in Bellevue.

The Open shoot table was I believe was an amazing example of gun people sharing what they have... We had 2 tables full of different firearms.

I hope you got to try some out!

Special thanks to everyone that donated a fiearm with ammo to this portion of the shoot!

Again, it is my pleasure to coordinate these shoots. I believe that women should become more familiar with firearms and different options for self defense. I do not do these shoots to make money. I do enjoy putting them on and I do hope folks see and get value for coming. Now in closing I encourage you to practice. Sarah (safety officer) has and is coordinating a women's shoot at least every month so please contact her sarahdanko@yahoo.com if you are interested. Other options are to look at West Coast Armory and other local ranges for training that may interest you. http://www.westcoastarmory.com/the-range/range/9 Now for those wanting to venture into the action side of shooting we have lots of clubs near by for IDPA (International Defensive Pistol Association) and USPSA (aka IPSC) United States Practical Shooting Association (aka International Practical Shooting Confederation). You can find a club near you by going to their websites www.idpa.com or www.uspsa.com

Do know my website has a calendar feature that list all local action shooting by date. http://shootonthemove.org/calendar

I do hope you all well this last part of the passing year and looking forward to the new one just around the corner.

Happy Holidays!

Yours Truly,

Young Kim

Women's Only SOTM December 18, 2011

posted Oct 30, 2011, 10:03 PM by Young Kim

Women's Only SOTM and more...

1) Women's Only SOTM:

Sunday, December 18, 2011 10-3pm

West Coast Armory, Bellevue www.westcoastarmory.com ;

$35

Limited to 15 shooters or less

Please send payment to my paypal account (oldkim@aol.com). Please make sure you send it as a Personal Gift to avoid the transaction fees.

If you have any questions let me know. All skill levels are welcomed. We go very basic to more intermediate skill sets. We try to make it fun and easy to learn and shoot well.

This is an indoor range in Bellevue/Factoria. It's one of the premier ranges so weather won't be a factor, in so much that, as long as you can get there... Inside you'll be introduced to their LEO Bay. Food and snacks are included but if you want to share... please bring something.

Must have good solid holster with firearm (any caliber is fine). Solid is one that can withstand being holstered and reholstered without difficulty. I do recommend at least 300 rounds and at least 2-4 magazines. This is meant to introduce women to self defense minded scenarios and beginning marksmanship skills pertaining to shooting on the move. www.shootonthemove.org

2) Women's Shooting Group by Sarah:

A number of ladies are working to form a shooting group. If you are a lady and interested in shooting with other women, please email Sarah at sarahdanko@yahoo.com. In Sarah's words, "all experience levels are welcome. We are just looking for ladies that want to shoot. The group plans to meet once a week at different ranges. You can attend as you like (no commitment needed). We will try out ladies night at the different shooting ranges (so range fees will be free or at least less expensive). We can decide if we want to branch out from there. It will be relaxed time to shoot with other ladies, exchange tips, and maybe catch a coffee after the range. Come join the fun!"

I have great hopes for this group. Do know that several instructors and range safety officer have volunteered to coordinate a group shoot in the action bays.... so get active and learn. We all start off someplace... there are folks willing to help you as much as they can... So guys get your gals connected with Sarah!

3) For everyone else....

Want to win a free SOTM Hat?

http://waguns.org/viewtopic.php?f=28&t=2864

Enter on WaGuns.org (above link) and say I'm In. The winner will be able to select color, size and style of hat and I'll even mail it to the winner!

4) November 25, 2011 SOTM

FULL.... Sorry if you waited. But there is one (1) chance still left. WaGuns.org has paid for a spot and is offering it up for free as a PIF (Pay It Forward) as a way to say thanks to it's members (new and old). Hint... hint...

http://waguns.org/viewtopic.php?f=28&t=2525

NEW LOCATION Test Your Flashlight... side by side comparison Sept 24, 2011

posted Sep 16, 2011, 10:47 PM by Young Kim [ updated Sep 20, 2011, 8:57 AM ]

So on "another" forum... folks brought up the question on which flashlight for EDC (everyday carry).

This thread brought up lots of "talk" about what folks carry.

I'm not one for talking without doing some walking... Meaning let's do some side by side comparisons.

Saturday, September 24, 2011 7-9pm

Pretty dark night with little moon and sunset at 6:50pm.

http://www.calendar-365.com/calendar/20 ... ember.html
http://www.moonconnection.com/moon_phas ... ndar.phtml

NEW Location: we are teaming up with the folks from Candle Power Forum to provide an unique looking into light technology!

1) address and directions

20245 SE 192nd St, Renton Washington

2) times (when does it start...)
Still working on the time. It will be probably after 6. We have the building as long as we want.

3) food? I went through some older threads and it talked about food, etc... if that's the case do you do donations? people just bring food?

We have had a potluck in the past. A friend and I normally get hamburgers and hotdogs. Then have others bring salads, chips, desert, and such. Soft drinks, etc. Donations would be fine to help cover the cost of the burgers and such.

4) cost? any cost associated.

The people who own the party barn let us use it for free. Mike has been generous each time and has given them a gift of flashlights. They really appreciate the lights and we always clean up the place, so they are happy to let me use it again.

Bring every flashlight you own. Maglights to all the high tech stuff.

We'll break up into groups like EDC (everday carry) to home or car... Cost and of course... SHTF (sh*t hit the fan) to whatever.

No prizes but a good avenue for those deciding what flashlight to get. So put it on the calendar and I'll see you then!

I do have to say I might have the brightest spotlight for under $100 (pocket size). Let's see if someone has something brighter in about the same size package/cost.

PS if you have connections to vendors... let's do it! I'll call around and see if they can come out! :-bd

I chose this location as it's relatively close to major highways (I-5, I-405 and Hwy 167), it's far away from homes, is not gated closed, has parking spaces and space to spread out, has bathrooms and tables.

RULES:
No handling of firearms.
No showing of firearms.
No weapon mounted lights (you can detach them but no firearms).

If it looks like a firearm - no go. Only flashlights. I plan on inviting the Kent PD to showcase what they have for duty gear.

Trust Meeting in Kent, Sunday, July 17, 2011

posted Jul 11, 2011, 10:11 PM by Young Kim

A trust attorney will be presenting information on how to obtain a suppressor (aka silencer) for Washington State residents applying for a Federal Tax Stamp under the National Firearms Act (NFA) pertaining to suppressors and other weapons.

Sunday, July 17th 10-12pm and 1-3pm

History:
Currently, Washington State residents may own a suppressor (NFA item) but are not allowed to legally shoot them under current old state law. HB1016 goes into effect on Friday, July 22, 2011 allowing those that have a suppressor legally to be able to shoot them at ranges.

*Please note every range has it's own rules so please call ahead to ensure that range is allowing their use.

In preparation of this NEW ability for Washington State residents to be able use them I am coordinating a meeting with an attorney to discuss the benefits of using a Trust to cover and apply for the suppressor. Do know that there are basically 3 avenues to apply for a suppressor... 1) as an individual 2) Documents of Incorporation and 3) Trust

The quick downside of 1) individual is that you must obtain the signature of your CLEO (Chief Law Enforcement Officer) meaning your local town Chief of Police or County Sheriff which may be very difficult depending on your location and background. 2) incorporation has several annual fees associated with going this route. So from a cost perspective and on going maintenance may require more money than you may want to invest. 3) Trust is simple yet complex in the sense that there are many off the shelf computer programs you can buy that cover general "trust" but none that are specific to gun trust. So, you may think you have a trust that covers your suppressor and it's use but from a legal standpoint unknowlingly put yourself and your family at risk.

So, this is a FREE meeting. Come talk to our attorney and find out the scoop for yourself!

For more information on the Trust meeting:
http://waguns.org/viewtopic.php?f=41&t=1223

Urbia Fresh Cafe http://www.urbiafreshcafe.com/?page=home
415 Central Ave N, Kent, WA, 98032

As you head down or up 167 you take the Central Street Exit (just past 212th street exit). You'll turn left (South) onto Central and it's about 3/4 miles down on your Right. It used to be a KFC.

Its free - Just show up for the FREE Info.

*The shop will be open to serve coffee and food.

Disclaimer: By having this event at Urbia Fresh Cafe, Urbia Fresh Cafe is not endorsing nor does it imply any support or non support of Suppressors and the laws surrounding the use and ownership of suppressors. They are just nice folks opening up their doors so free men and women can find good information on what's legal in this state.

Also do know that we will have an opportunity on Sunday, July 24th (1 week after the meeting) for you to try out (demo) some suppressors for free at Renton Fish and Game Club.

For more information on the Suppressor (aka silencer) Shoot:
www.shootonthemove.org/news

Suppressor Shoot at RF&GC July 24, 2011

posted Jun 15, 2011, 6:09 PM by Young Kim

Washington State has passed a law to allow suppressors to be used. This is the first weekend it goes into effect.
http://apps.leg.wa.gov/billinf...mmary.aspx?bill=1016

In the past Washington State residents were Federally allowed (NFA Tax Stamp) to own suppressors but Washington law made it illegal to shoot them. HB1016 has changed this...

So, let's meet and shoot them!

Sunday, July 24, 2011 3-7pm

Renton Fish and Game Club http://www.rfgc.org
Rifle and Pistol Range
17205 SE 144th St · Renton, WA · (425) 226-1563

Open to the Public
$12 Range Fee
Event itself is free (just pay the regular range use fee)

We will have BBQ Food (donation) to celebrate the 1st Legal Weekend!http://apps.leg.wa.gov/billinfo/summary.aspx?bill=1016&year=2011

WHAT:
Come learn and use a suppressor (aka silencer or also called a "can"). We'll have vendors and privately owned suppressors for demo. Shoot and hear the difference and talk to folks on "How To" and what to get.

Forget the movies... actually hear for youself what real suppressor's sound like and shoot some too!

Note: Come early and watch the USPSA NWS Championship Match in the Action Bays from 9-5pm
http://www.uspsa1.org

All Non Members of RF&GC: Please check in with the Shotgun Club House (Main club house as you enter the Club). Pay the range fee ($12) and proceed to the rifle and pistol ranges.

FYI: Parking will be limited so you may have to walk to the ranges. We'll have signs. While you walk stop by the USPSA Championship match and see what they do here at Renton Fish and Game... Ear and eye protection is required. Non members please make sure you sign a waiver. Waivers are available online at http://www.rfgc.org

If you have any questions please email me at www.shootonthemove.org/contact

Also I will update this thread to include what vendors and what items they will be tentatively bringing to the shoot.
All Updates will be posted on http://waguns.org/viewtopic.php?f=60&t=1132

Please also know that there will be a suppressor shoot on Saturday, July 23, 2011 at Kitsap Rifle and Revolver. http://waguns.org/viewtopic.php?f=41&t=919

HB 1016 takes effect on Friday, July 22, 2011. Please check with your range if they will allow suppressor use as each facility will have to come to terms on how to deal with this "new accessory."

At Renton Fish and Game Club - you are good to go (for legally owned....)

AAR for Low Light Shoot on May 28, 2011

posted Jun 1, 2011, 2:15 PM by Young Kim

This is an After Action Review (AAR) for the Low Light shoot on May 28, 2011 at West Coast Armory www.wctle.com AAR's serve as a function to see what happened and see where we can improve. If you have any input please email me.

This AAR is from what I know at the time of writing and mainly focuses on my perspective of the shoot.

We had 11 shooters for the day with 3 safety officers (Steve, Gregg and Ed). Started at 10 and overall all went well.

We finished up at 2:30. Thanks Ed for bringing the red lights! And a Big Thanks goes out the folks at West Coast Armory for their support of these shoots there!

No major safety violations to report. The shoot progressed with full light exercises to include movement (shoot on the move). After everyone was doing well... we moved to reducing the light and incorporating the use of flashlights in conjunction with engaging targets and shooting. We did go total dark and we can improve on the layout and scenario. I wanted to keep it loose enough so that everyone shooting it had to identify and overcome no shoot targets.

Overall, I got all the points I wanted to stress. Use of flashlight. Keep it simple principal. Hands on experience with flashlight and low to no light situations.

Size of the shoot was really good.

Lessons learned: I hope everyone that was there now understands how important a good flashlight is for self defense and how to employ them if ever needed. We had a wide range of lights being used. One was even firearm mounted (please note if you are going to use a firearm mounted light - you need a holster for it). The lights ranged from the really special high end to really everyday supermarket specials you can buy at any local drug store. Many were in the 40-90 lumen range. I do recommend a simple on/off design. There were a few with many features from low to flashing and everything in between. When doing these shoots its best to keep it simple as in real life you don't need all those extras. When we start getting all these fancy extra's... it just gets in the way. I try to avoid the "tacticool" effect as it's good for the movies but not for real life.

The shoots that I put on are mainly focused on self defense techniques and scenarios. For those wanting more tactical teachings there are many out there. I focus on just giving you the ability to practice the fundamentals of what to do and "how" do you actually... hands on do it.

Food and Thai Chili peppers did the trick. Good food and it's amazing still that we ate it in the dark!

Lastly, we incorporated an idea to check out different firearms. We all own different guns. We buy what we like and that is pretty much all we experience. We had a table at the end and had everyone donate their firearms. We had it all - from historic to semi, 1911 and revolver designs. This gives the shooter a choice to see and shoot something different and maybe totally new to them. The idea stems from "picking up" a found gun for whatever war or disaster scenerio you may play. But besides the "what if" games. It's just fun shooting something totally new to you.

I do hope the shooters had a good time and learned and took several things away from the shoot. It's not everyday or even a few times in your lifetime you will be able to shoot in the dark. The overall majority of us don't usually have access to shooting in the dark (low light, etc) but the vast majority of self defense shoots happen at dusk to dark (>70%).

If you have an interest in helping me... I am always looking for more help. From instructors to safety officers and everyday volunteers. There is always something to do. Share the workload and help the shooting community... I know I have always wanted someone to put these types of shoots on... when I was a shooter. I'm just the guy who has stopped wanting and started doing...

Future dates: Next one is projected in the August time frame. With my schedule and such I am forecasting the next SOTM at Renton Fish and Game in the August timeframe. May have to focus on a weekday? This time period is a busy one for RF&GC. Stay tuned.

Thanks to Steve, Gregg and Ed for supporting me at this shoot!

Young Kim

PS:

I am planning a suppressor shoot on Sunday, July 24th 3-7pm on the pistol and rifle ranges at Renton Fish and Game Club www.rfgc.org

Please note there is a suppressor shoot scheduled for Saturday, July 23rd at Kitsap Rifle and Revolver as well. www.gunsafety.com

GOAL Post 2011-SUMMARY

posted May 15, 2011, 10:24 PM by Kris Erickson

GOAL Post 2011-SUMMARY

Legislative Update from Olympia 13 May 2011

SECOND SPECIAL SESSION?

THREE BILLS SIGNED BY GOVERNOR

ALL THREE TAKE EFFECT 22 JULY

NICS-ALTERNATIVE STATUS AWAITS BATFE DETERMINATION

DEAD ISN'T NECESSARILY DEAD (2012)

GOAL ALERTS WILL BE PUBLISHED AS NECESSARY

The 2011 regular legislative session ended on Friday, 22 April. Governor Gregoire called a 30-day special session, to begin on 26 April, to give legislators additional time to come up with a biennial (two-year) state budget. We're more than half way through the special session -- no budget yet! The Tacoma News Tribune is speculating that a second special session may be necessary.

Governor Gregoire has signed into law all three gun-related bills that passed the legislature during the regular session. HB 1016 allows use of firearm suppressors (silencers) if they are lawfully possessed under federal law. HB 1455 mandates petitions for restoration of firearm rights due to a disqualifying conviction or commitment be filed either in the county of residence of the petitioner or in the county where the conviction/commitment occurred. SHB 1923 requires denial of a concealed pistol license in the applicant cannot pass a federal NICS (National Instant Criminal Background Check System) check.

All three bills take effect on 22 July 2011.

The language used in SHB 1923 was supposed to give us a "NICS alternative" CPL, meaning a person with a valid, current CPL issued after 7/22/2100 would not be required to undergo a NICS check when purchasing a firearm from a licensed dealer. BATFE has yet to make the formal determination that the new law meets the federal standard, although we were told informally during session that it did.

Keep in mind that, just as the legislature stands for a two-year term (2011-2012 biennium), all bills filed during any session remain available for action by the legislature. Bills that "died" during the session because they failed to pass one of the cut-off dates may be "resurrected" in future sessions. In addition, new bills may be introduced. All of the gun-related bills filed during the 2011 regular session are listed below, with their current status.

I will continue to publish GOAL Alerts if something pops up.

BILL STATUS:

The following are ALL of the gun-related bills filed during the 2011 regular session. "Dead" bills may be revived in future sessions.

Bill # Subject Sponsor Status
HB 1006 Knife blade length Appleton (D-23) Dead
HB 1016 Suppressor use Blake (D-19) Gov. signed
HB 1066 Black powder storage and transport Bailey (R-10) Dead
HB 1238 CPL age requirement lowered Orcutt (R-18) Dead
HB 1400 Firearms on snowmobiles Ross (R-14) Dead
HB 1455 Restoration of rights McCune (R-2) Gov. signed
HB 1508 Range protection Takko (D-19) Dead
HB 1628 CPL background checks Kirby (D-29) Dead
HB 1638 Harmonize state/federal law for CPLs Goodman (D-45) Dead
HB 1729 State agency gun security devices Hurst (D-31) Dead
SHB 1923 CPL qualification Goodman (D-45) Gov. signed
HB 1990 WA Firearms Freedom Act Shea (R-4) Dead
HB 2067 Repeal of self defense restitution Hunter (D-48) Dead

SB 5112 Suppressor use Hatfield (D-19) Dead
SB 5313 Juvenile weapon possession Kline (D-37) Dead
SB 5418 No duty to retreat Becker (R-2) Dead
SB 5592 College weapon prohibition Shin (D-21) Dead
SSB 5634 CPL background checks Hargrove (D-24) Dead
SB 5697 State agency gun security devices Hargrove (D-24) Dead

Key to abbreviations: HB = House Bill, SHB = Substitute House Bill, SB = Senate Bill, SSB = Substitute Senate Bill

GOAL POSITION ON BILLS

Not applicable

HEARING(S) SCHEDULED:

No public hearings remain for gun-related bills.

LEGISLATIVE HOT LINE: You may reach your Representatives and Senator by calling the Legislative Hotline at 1-800-562-6000. Toll free!!! The hearing impaired may obtain TDD access at 1-800-635-9993. Also toll free!!!

1-800-562-6000 TDD 1-800-635-9993

OTHER DATA: Copies of pending legislation (bills), legislative schedules and other information are available on the legislature's web site at "www.leg.wa.gov". Bills are available in Acrobat (.pdf) format. You may download a free version of Adobe Acrobat Reader from Adobe's web site (http://www.adobe.com). You may also obtain hard copy bills, initiatives, etc, in the mail from the Legislative Bill Room FREE OF CHARGE by calling 1-360-786-7573. Copies of bills may also be ordered toll free by calling the Legislative Hotline at (800) 562-6000. You may also hear floor and committee hearing action live at http://www.tvw.org/ (you need "RealAudio" to do this, available free at the TVW web site).

By reading the House and Senate "bill reports" (hbr, sbr) for each bill, you can see how individual committee members voted. By reading the "roll call" for each bill, you can see how the entire House or Senate voted on any bill. The beauty of the web site is that ALL this information is available, on line, to any citizen.

GET THE WORD OUT: If you want to subscribe to the GOAL Post by e-mail, send a message to "jwaldron@halcyon.com". Please pass GOAL Post on to anyone you believe may have an interest in protecting our rights. Better yet, make a couple of copies of this message, post it on your gun club’s bulletin board, and leave copies with your local gun shop(s). PERMISSION IS HEREBY GRANTED TO DUPLICATE OR REDISTRIBUTE GOAL POST PROVIDED IT IS REPRODUCED IN ITS ENTIRETY WITHOUT TEXTUAL MODIFICATION AND CREDIT IS GIVEN TO GOAL. I can be reached at "jwaldron@halcyon.com" or by telephone at (425) 985-4867. Unfortunately, I am unable to mail hard copy GOAL Post to individuals. Limited numbers of hard copies MAY be available at the Second Amendment Foundation book table at WAC gun shows.

If you believe you have received this e-mail in error, please e-mail me at "jwaldron@halcyon.com" with the words "Unsubscribe GOAL Post" in the subject line. I will remove your name immediately. Keep in mind GOAL Post is also published on several gun lists. If you received GP via a list, you must contact that list's admin to unsubscribe.

Upcoming WAC gun show(s):

Puyallup 14-15 May
Monroe 11-12 June

"The right of the individual citizen to bear arms in defense of himself, or the state, shall not be impaired, but nothing in this section shall be construed as authorizing individuals or corporations to organize, maintain or employ an armed body of men."

Article 1, Section 24
Constitution of the State of Washington

Copyright 2011 Gun Owners Action League of WA

GOAL Post                                                                           2011-Addendum

Legislative Update from Olympia                                               13 May 2011

    DATE CORRECTION

    I MISSED ONE PRO-GUN BILL

    GOAL ALERTS

Regarding the NICS-alternative status for Washington CPLs, the correct date should read "CPL issued after 7/22/2011." I suspect not to many of us would be around to have a CPL issued after 7/22/2100! Thanks to a sharp GOAL Post reader for catching that one.

A week before the regular session ended, Rep. Brian Blake (D-19), one of the strongest proponent of our right to keep and bear arms in Olympia, introduced HB 2099. The bill would open the door once again to lawful possession of short-barreled rifles and short-barreled shotguns. The bill was filed too late for consideration in this year's session, but will be at the top of the stack for 2012. Another sharp-eyed reader caught that one!

Up until 1994, there was no restriction on the possession of short-barreled rifles and shotguns in Washington, provided they were possessed in compliance with federal law (just as suppressors are lawfully possessed). Back when Rep. Marlin Appelwick (D-Seattle), and Senators Phil Talmadge (D-Seattle) and Adam Smith (D-Federal Way) were drafting the so-called "Youth Violence Act" (E2SHB 2319), they added a provision banning the possession of these heavily (federally) regulated firearms. There was no good reason for than ban in 199, nor is there one today. Hopefully the bill will move forward next regular session.

As I noted at the end of the narrative in the Summary message just released, I will continue to publish GOAL Alerts as necessary between legislative sessions. I will also be updating/maintaining the GOAL e-mail list. If you have corrections/changed e-mail addresses to add, or want to pass this on to friends, please do so. It's a year-round effort.

Upcoming WAC gun show(s):

            Puyallup             14-15 May
            Monroe               11-12 June

"The right of the individual citizen to bear arms in defense of himself, or the state, shall not be impaired, but nothing in this section shall be construed as authorizing individuals or corporations to organize, maintain or employ an armed body of men."

               Article 1, Section 24
      Constitution of the State of Washington

Copyright 2011 Gun Owners Action League of WA

Western Washington Suppressor Shoot - July 23 and July 24, 2011

posted May 15, 2011, 3:39 PM by Young Kim [ updated Jun 15, 2011, 6:25 PM ]

Please be aware that there are (2) Suppressor Shoots in Western Washington

1) Saturday, July 23, 2011 at Kitsap Rifle and Revolver Club (KRRC) http://waguns.org/viewtopic.php?f=41&t=919

www.gunsafety.org

2) Sunday, July 24, 2011 at Renton Fish and Game Club (RF&GC) http://waguns.org/viewtopic.php?f=60&t=1132

www.rfgc.org

Hope you can attend both!

2nd Amendment Rally

posted Apr 27, 2011, 9:35 PM by Kris Erickson

The 2nd Annual Washington State Second Amendment Rally will be held on Saturday, April 30 2011, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Tivoli Fountain Park, on the grounds of the State Capitol in Olympia, Washington.

This year's Washington State Second Amendment Rally is being organized by several Second Amendment Advocates and Advocacy Groups. All who stand with us in supporting and protecting our Second Amendment Rights are invited. This is a family oriented event and all ages are welcome!

Come and learn more about Washington State Gun Rights Legislative issues as well as Nationwide Gun Rights efforts and legislation.

If you have questions about this event, or to set up a press interview, Please contact Jim Beal at burtb71@yahoo.com

Prominent Speakers to include:

Senator Pam Roach - 31st District
Elisa Delaurenti - Montana Second Amendment Activist
Jay Devereaux - Unite In Action
Lizanne Padula - Padula & Associates Law Firm
Gray Peterson - Second Amendment Activist
Tim Ravndal - Montana Second Amendment Activist
Special Presentation by "Samuel Adams"

MC - Elisa Delaurenti

** More speakers TBA

Live Music Performed By Singer, Songwriter Garret Lloyd King

* Flag Ceremony and Color Guard performed by US Naval Sea Cadet Corps.
* National Anthem performed by Kerry Hooks
* Washington Gun Stores and Sporting Goods Stores have provided free prizes and handouts.
* Free gifts include 2nd amendment T-shirts (while they last!)
* Area law firms in addition to other Second Amendment advocacy groups will be on-hand to answer your questions
* Free sodas, coffee and bottled water
* Petition signing
* Balloons and patriotic coloring books for the kids

PLEASE JOIN US FOR THIS MOST INFORMATIVE AND ENTERTAINING EVENT!

GOAL Post 2011-16

posted Apr 27, 2011, 9:34 PM by Kris Erickson

GOAL Post 2011-16

Legislative Update from Olympia 22 April 2011

SESSION ENDED TODAY -- SORT OF

GOVERNOR CALLS SPECIAL SESSION TO BEGIN TUESDAY

HB 1455 AND SHB 1923 AT GOVERNOR'S OFFICE

HB 1016 TO TAKE EFFECT 21 JULY

GOAL POST SUMMARY TO BE PUBLISHED AFTER SPECIAL SESSION

NRA CONVENTION NEXT WEEKEND IN PITTSBURGH

Under the state constitution, in odd-numbered years the legislative session can last up to 105 days. In even-numbered years, the limit is 60 days. The principal purpose of the long session is development of the two year (biennium) state budget. The legislature adjourned today, two days early, after failing to reach agreement on the 2011-2012 budget. Legislators will go home for a brief Easter holyday weekend.

Governor Gregoire has formally called for a special session of the legislature, to begin Tuesday, 26 April. A special session may last up to 30 days, although typically they end much earlier. While a special session is called for a specific reason (in this case, adoption of a biennial budget), once in session the legislature may choose to act on any bills or legislation they desire. (In that sense, it is like a Constitutional Convention -- once the door is opened, you lose control of who or what enters.) I would not expect the gun issue to come up, but all bills previously filed may receive new attention, and new bills may be filed. As always, eternal vigilance remains the price of liberty.

Two gun-related bills are sitting on the governor's desk, awaiting her signature or veto. HB 1455, by Rep. Jim McCune (R-2), mandates petitions (applications) for restoration of firearm rights (e.g. due to a disqualifying conviction, commitment, etc) MUST be filed either in the county where the petitioner resides or the county where the conviction (or other disqualifying status) occurred. HB 1923, by Rep. Roger Goodman (D-45), adds federal disqualifiers (prohibited persons) as a condition for denying a CPL. For those of you who have CPLs, you may recall the warning notice on the full-0sized form that notes state and federal prohibitions are different. Assuming the governor signs the bill, that will no longer be the case, as regards CPL issue.

Unless a bill contains an "emergency clause," new laws signed by the governor do not take effect until 90 days after the end of the legislative session. HB 1016, the only gun bill thus far signed by Governor Gregoire, will take effect on 21 July. At that point those of you who lawfully possess (under federal law) suppressors may legally fire rounds through them.

I will publish a final summary GOAL Post when the special session ends and the governor has taken action on bills remaining to be signed. GOAL Posts will be published during the special session only if gun-related bills are acted on.

Next weekend, 29 April-1 May, is the time of the NRA convention and annual meeting. This years' event takes place in Pittsburgh, PA. If any of you are headed back that way, I'll be working at the Second Amendment Foundation booth, #325, in the exhibition hall. Stop by and say hello. I typically see at least a dozen Washingtonians there.

BILL STATUS:

The following bills are still under consideration for the 2011-12 biennium:

Bill # Subject Sponsor Status
HB 1016 Suppressor use Blake (D-19) Signed by Gov.
HB 1455 Restoration of rights McCune (R-2) To Gov.
SHB 1923 CPL qualification Goodman (D-45) To Gov.
HB 2067 Repeal of self defense restitution Hunter (D-48) Dead on arrival

Key to abbreviations: HB = House Bill, SHB = Substitute House Bill, W&M = Ways & Means

GOAL POSITION ON BILLS

HB 1016 SUPPORT
HB 1455 SUPPORT
SHB 1923 SUPPORT
HB 2067 STRONGLY OPPOSE

HEARING(S) SCHEDULED:

No public hearings remain for gun-related bills.

LEGISLATIVE HOT LINE: You may reach your Representatives and Senator by calling the Legislative Hotline at 1-800-562-6000. Toll free!!! The hearing impaired may obtain TDD access at 1-800-635-9993. Also toll free!!!

1-800-562-6000 TDD 1-800-635-9993

OTHER DATA: Copies of pending legislation (bills), legislative schedules and other information are available on the legislature's web site at "www.leg.wa.gov". Bills are available in Acrobat (.pdf) format. You may download a free version of Adobe Acrobat Reader from Adobe's web site (http://www.adobe.com). You may also obtain hard copy bills, initiatives, etc, in the mail from the Legislative Bill Room FREE OF CHARGE by calling 1-360-786-7573. Copies of bills may also be ordered toll free by calling the Legislative Hotline at (800) 562-6000. You may also hear floor and committee hearing action live at http://www.tvw.org/ (you need "RealAudio" to do this, available free at the TVW web site).

By reading the House and Senate "bill reports" (hbr, sbr) for each bill, you can see how individual committee members voted. By reading the "roll call" for each bill, you can see how the entire House or Senate voted on any bill. The beauty of the web site is that ALL this information is available, on line, to any citizen.

GET THE WORD OUT: If you want to subscribe to the GOAL Post by e-mail, send a message to "jwaldron@halcyon.com". Please pass GOAL Post on to anyone you believe may have an interest in protecting our rights. Better yet, make a couple of copies of this message, post it on your gun club’s bulletin board, and leave copies with your local gun shop(s). PERMISSION IS HEREBY GRANTED TO DUPLICATE OR REDISTRIBUTE GOAL POST PROVIDED IT IS REPRODUCED IN ITS ENTIRETY WITHOUT TEXTUAL MODIFICATION AND CREDIT IS GIVEN TO GOAL. I can be reached at "jwaldron@halcyon.com" or by telephone at (425) 985-4867. Unfortunately, I am unable to mail hard copy GOAL Post to individuals. Limited numbers of hard copies MAY be available at the Second Amendment Foundation book table at WAC gun shows.

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Upcoming WAC gun show(s):

Puyallup 14-15 May
Monroe 11-12 June

"The right of the individual citizen to bear arms in defense of himself, or the state, shall not be impaired, but nothing in this section shall be construed as authorizing individuals or corporations to organize, maintain or employ an armed body of men."

Article 1, Section 24
Constitution of the State of Washington

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