legislative protocol ended in an impasse. Perhaps in future meetings this deadlock will be resolved and both organizations can then defend our Second Amendment rights unilaterally.

Legislative Report

Jim Meyer

(410) 833-8310

AN URGENT MESSAGE TO NRA MEMBERS IN THE

First CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT OF Maryland

With only two months to go before the September 13^th expiration of the 1994 Clinton gun ban, anti-gun activists across the nation are now making a new push to re-enact this ineffective legislation.  But now time is running out.  Congress is only in session fourteen more days before the sunset, and because time is short, anti-gunners will be redoubling their efforts to extend the ban.

Originally enacted in 1994, the Clinton crime bill banned gun ownership by law-abiding citizens as the solution to violent crime. But anti-gun politicians were only able to pass the portion of the law banning military-style semi-automatic firearms after agreeing to “sunset” the ban in a decade. 

Despite not being able to offer even a shred of evidence over ten years that the Clinton gun ban has reduced crime, Rep. Michael Castle (R-DE) is sponsoring H.R. 3831 to extend this failed and discredited policy for another decade.  To date, only a handful of congressmen are cosponsoring this bill to continue this misguided and useless policy.

Even one extremist gun ban group, the Violence Policy Center, has admitted that continuing the ban will not “make one whit of difference one way or another . . . if it doesn't pass, it doesn't pass.”(National Public Radio, 3/11/2004)

Since the gun banners are trying now to persuade Members of Congress to support and cosponsor H.R. 3831, we ask you to write, fax, e-mail, and call Congressman Wayne Gilchrest this week urging him to publicly oppose H.R. 3831 and instead to support legislation that will actually remove violent criminals from America’s streets.  Please urge your family, friends and fellow hunters and shooters to do the same.  Help dismantle part of the anti-gun Clinton legacy by acting today.

The Honorable Wayne Gilchrest   

 (410) 838-2517 (Bel Air)

U.S. House of Representatives       (410) 778-9407 (Chestertown)

2245 Rayburn Office Building      (410) 749-3184 (Salisbury)

Washington DC 20515

(202) 225-5311(D.C. phone)

 (202) 225-0254 (D.C. fax)

E-mail: http://gilchrest.house.gov/contact  

MD State Rifle & Pistol Association Report

J. Green

Members of the club are urged to investigate the Maryland R & P Association web site: www.msrpa.org

Disciplines

Hi Power

J Green

410-433-2528

Jay reported that anyone who is interested in attending the National Hi-Power matches at Camp Perry, Ohio in late July thru mid-August to call him ASAP.

Juniors

Stuart Stein

410-486-6089

 No Report

Action Pistol & Bulls-Eye

Jim Meyer

410-833-8310

·NRA  Regional Pistol Match

was held at the Marriottsville Pistol range from July 3 to 5. Teams from all military branches, as well as the top U.S pistol shooters participated in this three-day event.

·Bull's-Eye: Summer Matches Every Tuesday evening from 5pm til nightfall at Marriottsville Pistol Range for only a $3 entry fee.           

Cowboy Action Pistol (new)

Charlie Leatherman  410-747-9020

● Saturday, July 17th - River Junction Shootist Society (PA) in Donegal, Pa. The 3rd Saturday of the month from April thru October. October is their 3 day annual match "Ambush At Indian Creek."  There is a 120 shooter limit.  For Ambush questions call Curly Bill (412) 672-6819 or Chalkdust (724) 443-7694.  
● Saturday, July 17th - The Dakota Badlanders shoot at the Guthsville Rod & Gun Club in Orefield, PA. There is a good map on their web page. They shoot the 3rd Saturday of the month from March through October. For additional contact Dakota Jack 610-837-8020.
● Sunday, July 18th - Paden's Posse (Delaware) meets every 3rd Sunday at the Nanticoke Sportsman's Club in Seaford, Delaware. Match fee ($15) includes lunch. Matches are held year round rain or shine. Matches can be held indoors if necessary. Start time and safety meeting is at 9 AM. Contact Nanticoke (AKA Mario Dobrich) 302 629-4125.

Shotgun

Robin Meyer

410-833-8310

· Every Wednesday at the Marriottsville Trap Range is the time for sporting clays. If you want to tune up the trusty old shotgun and sharpen your winged bird skills then Wednesday mornings at 10am the "Old Geezers" shoot. If you can't make that one then maybe the afternoon shoot is more convenient.  Call Robin for details.

New Business:

·50/50 Door Prize

No June drawing

Howard Jones            7/05

Peter Edwards            7/08

Edward Kerlin            7/08

Jim Torba                   7/12

Murray Singer            7/13

Bryan Howard            7/21

Bill Carter                   7/25

James Gilley               7/28

Hilmon Murray           7/29

Robin Meyer              7/30

Upcoming Events:

Our Annual Summer Club Picnic /Trap

Shoot & Meeting

Is this Sunday!!!

Yes, this what we've all been waiting for: the World Famous Annual Stemmers Run Summer Picnic / Trap  Shoot will be this Sunday July 18^th  starting at 12 Noon. We will eat, shoot and have a great time …. so, bring your favorite shotgun, your favorite covered dish or dessert and a hearty appetite for food and fun.

As always, the club will provide all the soft drinks & refreshments, plus Stu will man the grill to provide you and your guests all the burgers, hot dogs, BBQ and Pit Beef you can possibly eat.

The festivities will begin at 12 Noon and continue throughout the afternoon. Then, after a full day of eating when you want,

shooting  when you want and have a great time socializing we'll have our monthly club meeting at 7:30 pm in Messick Hall.

RAIN OR SHINE, THIS PICNIC WILL BE THE BEST EVER….SO, TRY EVERYTHING YOU CAN TO MAKE THIS ONE GREAT EVENT.

AS ALWAYS, YOUR  GUESTS ARE MORE THAN WELCOME !!!

So remember to…….

♠ bring your favorite  

   covered dish or dessert!

♣ bring your favorite

    shotgun!

♥ bring a guest or two!

♦ bring a big appetite!!

THERE WILL NOT BE AN AUGUST MEETING.

Remaining 2004 Meeting Dates:

    - September 19

    - October 17

- November 21

- December 19 – Christmas Holiday

                            Party

Have a safe & happy summer vacation !!!

See everyone this Sunday!!!

Quote of the Month:

  "if you miss the club picnic/trap shoot this Sunday, you will be kicking yourself in the rear-end all summer for missing it!"

                  - Stu Stein, Club Prez