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    You have No Place in NY if you oppose SAFE

    act, says Gov. Andrew M Cuomo. See the article at: http:/blog.timesunion.com/capitol/archives/203801/Cuomo-extreme-conservatives-have-no-place-in-the-state-of-new-york/ So, I, a life long citizen of New York State, am to be smeared as an extremist because I am opposed to Cuomo`s NY un...
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    N.Y. SAFE Act and Hunters

    This Article appeared in the Syracuse Post Standard. It answers some questions. try this link http/blog.syracuse.com/outdoors/2013/11/ny_safe_act_and_hunters
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    A5955 to REPEAL NY SAFE ACT

    Assemblyman Steve Katz presented A5955 to repeal the unSAFE Act. BILL NUMBER: A5955 SPONSOR: Katz TITLE OF BILL: An act to repeal chapter 1 of the lawss of 2013, anending the criminal procedure law and other lwas relating to suspension and revocation of firearms licenses. PURPOSE OF THE...
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    This July is the 150th Anniversary

    of the battle of Gettysburg.Which got me thinking about the Civil War or War the between the States, if you prefer. I know the history books list it as starting on April 12, 1861 and ending in early April of 1865. I`ve gotten to thinking that`s MOSTLY true but history is often something you...
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    Opposition to NY SAFE ACT growing stronger and more organized

    There`s a new -grass roots group is starting up in Lewis County. Patrick Morse and colleagues are fornming THE NORTH COUNTRY FRIENDS OF THE 2ND AMENDMENT. Their organizational meeting will be held at the Croghan fire hall at 7 pm ,Tuesday March 26th. Their purpose is to form an alliance of...
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    Cartrigge rolling for Civil War muskets

    Last evening members of my muzzle loading club rolled and packaged cartridges for our June Border Skirmish. We needed a minimum of four pakages of 10 cartridges( plus 12 caps) for each shooter. Hate to admit it, but most of us are far better at casing Minie balls than making paper cartridges...
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    REPEAL -NO DEAL RALLY in Northern New York

    WHERE: Park on Main St. Gouverneur WHEN: Saturday, April 13, 2013 Pep Rally starts 10:30 AM. Featured Speakers: Tom King President of NYS Rifle & Pistol Association. Fratured Mistress of Ceremonies : Melody King, radio personality and strong supporter of our 2 A rights...
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    Tell Betty Little you're boycotting NY

    I `d avoid coming into New York State myself, but I live here so I`m fighting for 2 A rights. If youre boycotting New York. Please contact Betty Little. Senator Betty Little is chair of the Tourism committee. She is pro 2 A .If you send her e-mails stating that your`e going to boycott New...
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    Recent laws show ignorance

    ON SPORTS. Lower License Fees are Cheap Bribes is the title of an opinion piece by NYS Assemblyman Ken Blankenbush of Black River,NY. I saw it today`s edition of the Advance News out of Ogdensburg,NY. Ken Blankenbush used to be my Assemblyman until the Democrats redrew the districts...
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    Good news, maybe,

    it looks like my county , like many other counties in New York State ,will approve a resolution opposing the infamous NY SAFE Act. The county legislative meeting last night was really crowded, many people got about 1 1/2 minutes to say why they opposed the SAFE Act. Assemblyman Marc Butler...
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    IMR 4320 load for cast bullet in .30-30 ?

    I bought a box of .308 cal 174 gr cast lead,flat nosed. gaschecked , lubricated bullets at a funshow. I have some Varget and some IMR4320. Which powder would be a better choice to use? Would 30.0 grains IMR 4320 be a safe starting point? I`ve checked several charts which recommend that load...
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    New York State's Attorney General invaded

    a local gun show today. Well, ok, it wasn`t actually Eric Schneiderman but a 20- something guy in a dark pinstripe suit. I got here about 45 minutes after the show opened. I noticed the "SUIT" standing with his back to the wall and directly across the table where you pay the entry fee. At first...
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    Looking for the lightest powder charge

    I can get away with for punching hole in paper with a .50 cal ML rifle. I`m looking for a very light load that will give consistent accuracy. I MAY have to switch to shooting from a shoulder that`s going to be VERY recoil sensitive to due to the lasting effects of an injury 45 yrs ago. I was...
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    Mora knife?

    I have a knife my grandfather brought back from a visit to his relatives in Sweden. He gave it to me in 1961 or 2, IIRC. It's a fixed blade sheath knife with an OAL of 20 cm or 8 in.The blade is 9.8 cm or 3 7/8 inches. The blade is stamped K.J. ERIKSSON, MORA, SWEDEN. The handle appears to...
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    Blowguns

    I just saw a news article where 2 NYC teens shot several people with blowgun darts. The victims had been picked at random. The victims were treated and released. The good news was the darts the teens used were not poisoned . The scary part is darts can be poisoned. I guess this creates a new...
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    NY residents : Any feed back on

    Wendy E Long ? It looks like she might run against Kirsten Gillibrand for the US Senate. I`ve heard some very good things about her, but don`t know where she stands on the Second Amenment. I looked, but didn`t come across anything that mentioned her postion re the RKBA, not even on her...
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    Identify garza`s rifle?

    I watched a tape of THE STREETS OF LAREDO recently. What rifle did Joey Garza use? I thought the rifle looked like a variant of the Schmidt-Rubin, maybe sporterized but I`m not 100% certain. Can anyone ID it?
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    TSA is coming to a highway near you

    is an article by Rep. Marsha Blackburn, Tennessee. www.forbes.com/the TSA is coming to a highway near you I came upon roadblocks by the Border Patrol twice in the past year.No problem- the BP guys were very professional, courteous, reasonable . But the TSOs - Transportation Security...
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    Do you shoot a crossbow?

    Does anyone here use a crossbow for hunting or target shooting? Did you buy it or make it? A while back, there was a rumor that New York State was going to allow the use of crossbows for hunting.They finally allowed crossbows to be used for deer hunting - but don`t allow crossbows to be used...
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    Carcano rifles?

    I wonder if anyone here has a 6.5 Carcano rifle and what there experience has been with it? After President Kennedy was assasinated with one in 1963, the word Carcano aroused people`s anger.I remember reading in the paper that "experts" claimed it would have been impossible to do what was...
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