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Have you seen the latest news from Santa Fe? Click here for the ABQ Journal story! Speaker Brian Egolf and Governor Lujan Grisham are threatening a special legislative session to address “terrorism” and likely extreme gun control legislation. We need to stay vigilante, but first, sign the petition and tell the Speaker and Governor NO, we do not support your special session! Sign the petition and Stand for the Second Amendment! Onward,
Think Tank Poll Finds that Levi-Strauss’ Anti-Gun Corporate Activism Likely Hurts Bottom Line Levi-Strauss CEO Chip Bergh bravely took a stand against the Second Amendment last year when he announced his company’s partnership with Everytown for Gun Safety as well as its monetary support for anti-gun student activists. This year, he’s doubling down on that stance even after being presented with evidence that his activism could hurt his company’s bottom line. The conservative think tank National Center for Public Policy Research funded a poll asking Americans their view on the jeans company before and after learning about Bergh’s support for curbing Second Amendment rights. The poll found that support for Levi-Strauss dropped over 20 percent after respondents learned that the company supports bans on certain weapons, surveillance of gun purchases by credit card companies, and restricting Second Amendment rights based on age. “Levi’s is putting itself at risk of becoming a niche brand of the political left, like Smart cars and Boca Burgers,” saidNational Center Vice President David W. Almasi. “When consumers discover that Levi’s supports efforts aimed at restricting their Second Amendment right to own and use guns safely and legally, our polling suggests they are less likely to buy Levi’s products. The company only made this risk greater today by putting politics ahead of pants.” SEE ALSO: CEOs of Dick’s, TOMS, Levi’s and RXR Realty Push Gun Control in Open LetterAlmasi presented the poll’s findings at the most recent Levi-Strauss shareholder meeting, asking Bergh, “Is it wise to alienate core constituencies – like Midwesterners and Gen-Xers and even Millennials – by adopting political causes? Why can’t you simply remain neutral and just make clothing?” Bergh responded by digging in his heels. “With all due respect, that’s not the kind of company we are,” he told Almasi. “We’re a company that’s proud to take stands on the important social issues of our time. With all due respect to all your research and surveys, what I can tell you is that after we’ve taken these stands, our business has grown.” Bergh might be banking on young student activists to keep his company afloat, but it isn’t just Baby Boomers who take issue with Levi-Strauss’s anti-gun stance. According to the survey, company favorability among both Millennials and Gen-Xers fell by 20 points once they learned about Bergh’s activism.
Levi-Strauss’s corporate activism is unfortunately not unique. Especially since the Parkland massacre, several massive companies have come out against the laws that currently regulate gun ownership and use, including Walmart, Bank of America, Shopify, and Dick’s Sporting Goods. *****************There is a partial list of companies to stop doing business with. Add Citibank to that list as well.
On July 15, 2019, within the last hour of store business hours, an unknown male suspect driving a white sedan entered Cabela’s in Albuquerque, NM and stole a rifle from the open display case. The suspect walked directly to the wall of rifles and within minutes, picked out a rifle, concealed it in his pants, and exited the store. Video surveillance from the store is of good quality and shows tattoos on right forearm. ATF recommends that all licensees in the area secure their firearms inventory to minimize the threat of thefts. In the event of a theft, or an attempted theft, or you encounter anyone matching the suspect’s description pictured, please contact ATF at 888-283-8477 immediately. Thank you. 
 Record numbers of Americans are seeking to purchase firearms in transactions using the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS), launched by the FBI in 1998. NICS is used by Federal Firearms Licensees (FFLs) to instantly determine whether a prospective buyer is eligible to buy firearms. Before ringing up the sale, cashiers call in a check to the FBI or to other designated agencies to ensure that each customer does not have a criminal record or isn’t otherwise ineligible to make a purchase. According to the FBI, over 230 million such checks have been made, leading to more than 1.3 million denials. Thus far, 2019 is the first year in which NICS firearm background checks have surpassed 2 million every month from January through June, since the NICS database was created. According to news reports: “The number of background checks in the NICS system has been generally increasing for the life of the system. There are many reasons for this. The general population has been increasing. The number of guns being sold per capita has increased, especially when there have been political threats of gun bans and increased restrictions on gun buying and gun ownership.” This is an important message from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. A Federal firearms licensee in Sandoval County, New Mexico has experienced a burglary that resulted in the theft of firearms. Please ensure the security of both your inventory and property and report all suspicious persons or activity to your local police department. Additionally, notify ATF at 888-930-9275 if you find any of your firearms missing, lost or stolen. ************************************************************ This means that there will be guns working there way to gang members or they will surface for resale. Either way, watch out for anything suspicious. Starting on July 22, 2019, Walmart will no longer sell firearms in New Mexico. A spokesperson for the retail giant told local media that the decision was in response to the July 1st rollout of the state’s new universal background check law. “Unlike a specialty sporting goods retailer where customers expect to see firearms of various types being handled, Walmart customers do not generally expect to see individuals walking through the store potentially carrying multiple firearms, which can lead to confusion and potentially putting both our customers and associates at risk,” Walmart spokeswoman Tiffany Wilson told KOAT. Signed into law back in March by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham (D) the “Firearm Sale Background Check” legislation requires background checks for private, person-to-person gun sales and transfers. While there are certain exemptions in the law for antique firearms and sales between family members, the majority of transfers, including those made over the Internet and at gun shows, must be done via a federal firearms licensee who is responsible for processing the background check on the prospective purchaser (or transferee). Anyone caught violating the law can be charged with a misdemeanor offense, which carries a maximum penalty of up to one year in jail and/or a $1,000 fine. Unless you visit an FFL and pay them to process the background check (It’s not a free service), the act of simply selling or loaning a gun to a hunting buddy or range pal is now a criminal offense! The law also forces any business with an FFL to conduct background checks for private parties. In other words, Walmart couldn’t just continue to sell its inventory of firearms to its customers. It had to get into the business of transferring guns between private buyers and sellers if it wanted to sell guns in the state. Clearly, Walmart felt it was better to stop selling guns altogether. Time will tell if other major retailers follow suit. ************************** Haven’t had anyone come by to do a private transfer. Is this a situation where the State is now making otherwise law-abiding citizens into criminals? LONES WIGGER FIRECRACKER 4800 Regional Conventional Smallbore Rifle Prone Championships, July 4-7, 2019
Sponsored by the SOCORRO GUN CLUB. Range located at the NRA Whittington Center, Raton, NM 3.5 hours north of Albuquerque or 2.5 hours south of Colorado Springs.
We have a club house where targets will be displayed due to generous donations from many shooters.
NRA registered regional match open to all utilizing current NRA prone rules. Entry fee: $175.00 adults; $120.00 juniors and collegiate (includes $15 per day range fee and $9 NRA fee) for entire four days. Two Day package will be $100 for adults and $70 for juniors. Firing begins daily at 9:00, unless there are two relays. If two relays we will start at 08:00 (38 firing points). Juniors and collegiate shooters wishing to be eligible for regular match awards may do so by paying the full entry fee. Each competitor will receive a tee shirt.
The daily course of fire will be in the following order: IRON SIGHTS (July 4, 6): Match 1: Dewar course (20 shots, 50 yds, target A23; 20 shots 100 yds, target A-25); Match 2: 100 yds, 40 shots, target A-25); Match 3: 50 meters, 40 shots, target A-26); 1200 aggregate Match 4. ANY SIGHTS (July 5, 7): Match 5: Dewar course (20 shots, 50 yds, target A23; 20 shots 100 yds, target A-25); Match 6: 100 yds, 40 shots, target A-25); Match 7: 50 meters, 40 shots, target A-26), 1200 aggregate Match 8. Iron sight aggregate (2400) Match 9. Any sight aggregate (2400) Match 10. Grand aggregate Match 11 (4800).
Anyone of any age, may elect to shoot scope all 4 days. Scope Class will have its own award pool. Competitors who choose Scope Class only will not be eligible for the Regional Championship.
F-CLASS SHOOTERS: Current NRA F-Class rules will apply in regards to equipment. There will be no classes, categories or division of rifle. F-Class shooters will use NRA metric targets (A-51 (reduced for 50 yards), A-50 (50 Meters) and A-33 (100 yards). F-Class will have its own award pool. F-Class Smallbore is now recognized by the NRA. Competitors who choose F-Class only will not be eligible for the Regional Championship.
NRA classification will be used (rule 19.15). Less than 3 competitors in a class will be moved to the next higher class. A High Master class will be used which consists of all supported shooters, distinguished prone rifle shooters, or any shooter who has fired five or more 1200s or 1600s. Please indicate if Hi Master when entering.
CHALLENGES: Rule 16.1 It cost $2.00 to challenge your score, or another competitor’s score. The challenge period for the last match of the day will end at 9am on the following day (Thur, Fri, Sat) and 8am on Sunday. Challenges on Saturday will end 30 minutes after the final scores are posted.
Awards: Cash or merchandise prizes in individual matches. Regional medals for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd. The below listed vendors have provided merchandise, which will be awarded as door prizes daily and to the winners in all aggregates. There will be a prize table for the 4800 aggregate on Saturday afternoon after the match in the cafeteria. Winners must be present to win. Shooters will be allowed to pick their prize from the table in the following order: Grand Aggregate Winner, Second, and Third followed by 1st Hi Master, 1st Master, 1st Expert, 1st SS, 1st Marksman, 1st Open Scope and 1st F Class. (Must have at least three entries in a class for an award, or they will be combined with the next higher class), followed by 2nd Hi Master, 2nd Master, etc. Please support our sponsors and thank them for supporting our match.
PRIZE SPONSORS
BOYT HARNESS CO. BURRIS OPTICS CHAMPIONS CHOICE ELEY AMMO HODGDON POWDER LILJA BARRELS McMILLAN STOCK PESTILLI & ASSO. RUGER FIREARMS SMITH and WESSON SUPERIOR SHOOTING SYSTEMS UPTAGRAFFT, LLC ZANDERS SPORT GOODS OBERLE ENTERPRISES BEE SAFE BROWNELLS DAC TECHNOLOGIES GOOD SHOOTING INC. MASTER CLASS STOCKS MOSSY OAK OUTDOOR CONNECTION VIRGINIA McLEMORE SHILEN INC. SPORTS WITH NO RULES TREVOR STOCKS WALTHER USA ALLEN THOMAS PITTS PRECISION RIFLES LAPUA AMMUNITION BIRCHWOOD CASEY BRUNO SHOOTERS SUPPLY CREEDMOOR SPORTS DILLON PRECISION HART BARRELS LEUPOLD SCOPES McKINNEY SLINGS PELICAN GUN CASES SHOOTERS CHOICE STALLINGS MACH. SHOP WOLF RANGE BAGS NANCY TOMPKINS REYA KEMPLEY TOM BUBOLZ
General information: There will be food available at the cafeteria but not at the range. Port-A-Pot restrooms are available. For information and entries contact Virginia McLemore, phone 575-835-5521 or email virginia.mclemore@nmt.edu
You must confirm entry at least one week out with your NRA number and classification. Advance entry fees are not required. Entries can be sent to Virginia McLemore, 1219 Hilton Pl, Socorro, NM 87801. Walk-on entries may be accepted up to the capacity of the range, provided they do not require an additional relay.
Camping and competitor housing are available–call 575-445-3615 at the Whittington Center. The range will be open for training on July 4 for a $20 range fee, unless you are a member of the Whittington Center club. The award ceremony will be in the Cafeteria at approximately 2:00 pm on Sunday and lunch will be available for about $10.
Motel rooms in north Raton are available with very reasonable rates ($60 range) and work with match sponsors at the Whittington Center. Contact the Raton Pass at 575 445 3641 or the Budget Host at 575 445 3655 and mention the match or my name. YOU SHOULD MAKE HOTEL RESERVTIONS Early because rooms will be limited. You can cancel later if need be.
We will have a barbeque TBD. Bring utensils, meat to barbeque, drinks, and something to share for desert or main course. Charcoal and plates will be provided.
THERE WILL BE NO TEAM MATCHES!!
ENTRY TO THE 2019 FIRECRACKER CHAMPIONSHIPS
Name__________________________________________________ NRA#______________________ (NRA Membership NOT required, except for setting a National Record)
Address_______________________________________________________________________
City__________________________ State_______________________ Zip______________________
Phone#_____________________________ Date of Birth_____________________________________
E-mail Address – PLEASE PRINT legibly! ___________________________________________________
Class (Circle one): *Open/High Master Master Expert Sharpshooter Marksman
**F-class **Scope Only (All 4 Days – Please circle classification).
*High Master are Distinguished or a shooter that has fired five or more 1600 or 1200 scores.
Category (Circle all that apply): Woman Junior Intermediate Junior Sub-Junior Senior Grand Senior Collegiate Service
FEES: (Please circle all that apply) Adult Four Day Package & Juniors (*Monetary awards) …………….…………………………$175.00 Adult Two Day Package & Juniors * – Thur., Fri., Sat., Sun (Circle two days) …………… $100.00 Junior and Collegiate Total Package (No monetary awards) ………………………………… $120.00 Junior & Collegiate Two-Day Package – Thur., Fri., Sat., Sun. (Circle two days) …………… $ 70.00
Total Amount………………………………………………………………………………………$ _______
T-Shirt (Men’s) Size – circle one: Small Medium Large X-Large XX-Large XXX-Large
Make check payable to Socorro Junior 4H Gun Club. Print this completed form and mail to: Virginia McLemore, 1219 Hilton Pl, Socorro, NM 87801
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