GUN OWNERS PREVAIL IN TRENTON! 

After a massive outcry from the Second Amendment community against A588 (backdoor ammo ban) and A1013 (defacing firearms – unintended consequences), the Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee “held” A588 and amended A1013 in response to gun owner concerns.

The effect of holding A588 is to send it back to the drawing board for further review and amendment, and this legislation that would have opened the door to a sweeping ammunition ban will not advance in its present form.

The amendments to A1013 are still under review, but it is very apparent from the actions of the Committee and the on-the-record statements made by its members that the Committee has heard honest gun owners loud and clear.

We will continue to monitor these bills and dozens of others that we are watching and provide early warning of threats to our Second Amendment rights.

And thank you for your calls, faxes and emails to the Committee members!

information posted on the Association of NJ Rifle & Pistol Club website on January 27

NJ ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE

TO CONSIDER AMMO BAN & MORE!

A588 would enable the Attorney General to ban handgun and rifle ammunition by executive fiat.

Common hunting, target, and self-defense ammunition would be subject to ban under A588, along with BB’s, airgun pellets, and plastic airsoft pellets!

Additional legislation being considered (A1013) could land gun owners in jail for refinished or damaged firearms that might be deemed “defaced”

On Monday, January 30 at 2:00 p.m. the New Jersey Assembly Law & Public Safety Committee is scheduled to consider A588, legislation that would enable the Attorney General to ban all handgun and most rifle ammunition if he unilaterally determines that it “poses a threat to the safety and well being of law enforcement officers.”

Cleverly disguised as police safety legislation aimed at armor piercing ammunition (which is already prohibited under federal and state law), the measure actually opens the door to a sweeping ammunition ban by an unelected public official by executive fiat. Common hunting, target, and self-defense ammunition would be subject to ban, along with BB’s, airgun pellets, and non-metallic ammunition like plastic airsoft pellets, if the Attorney General decides that they pose a threat to the safety and well being of law enforcement.

Although the bill only mentions handgun ammunition, it is in fact not limited to handgun ammunition, and would apply to all rifle ammunition for which a handgun is ever made. As an increasing number of gun manufacturers make handgun models that shoot rifle caliber ammunition, the line between “handgun” vs. “rifle” ammunition has become blurred, and the New Jersey State Police have already begun treating rifle ammunition in this category as if it were handgun ammunition for regulatory purposes. So long as a handgun exists that shoots a particular caliber of rifle ammunition, New Jersey treats that ammunition as if it were handgun ammunition.

The Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee is also scheduled to consider A1013on Monday. One provision of this police safety legislation significantly increases the penalties relating to “defaced” firearms. Because of New Jersey’s longstanding poorly crafted definition of “defaced” firearms, it is possible that refinishing a firearm, or long-term damage from rust or scratches from ordinary wear and tear, could be deemed “defacement” subjecting honest gun owners to lengthy prison sentences, even though identifying information on the firearm is still legible.

PLEASE IMMEDIATELY CONTACT MEMBERS OF THE ASSEMBLY LAW & PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE!

TELL THEM TO VOTE “NO” ON A588 – BACKDOOR AMMUNITION BAN!

TELL THEM TO VOTE “NO” OR AMEND A1013 TO PROTECT HONEST GUN OWNERS FROM SEVERE UNINTENDED CONSEQUENCES!

MEMBERS OF THE NEW JERSEY ASSEMBLY LAW & PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE:

Charles Mainor (Chair) (D31)

AsmMainor@njleg.org

Phone: 201-536-7851

Fax: 201-536-7854

Gilbert L. Wilson (Vice Chair) (D5)

AsmWilson@njleg.org

Phone: 856-547-4800

Fax: 856-547-5496

Nelson T. Albano (D1)

AsmAlbano@njleg.org

Phone: 609-465-0700

Fax: 609-465-4578

Daniel R. Benson (D14)

AsmBenson@njleg.org

Phone: 609-631-0198

Fax: 609-631-0324

Sean Connors (D33)

AsmConnors@njleg.org

Joseph Cryan (D20)

AsmCryan@njleg.org

Phone: 908-624-0880

Fax: 908-624-0587

Sean T. Kean (R30)

AsmKean@njleg.org

Phone: 732-974-0400

Fax: 732-974-2564

Gregory P. McGuckin (R10)

AsmMcGuckin@njleg.org

Phone: 732-974-0400

Fax: 732-840-9757

Erik Peterson (R23)

AsmPeterson@njleg.org

Phone: 908-238-0251

Fax: 908-238-0256

David P. Rible (R30)

AsmRible@njleg.org

Phone: 732-974-1719

Fax: 732-974-3615

Bonnie Watson Coleman (D15)

AswWatsonColeman@njleg.org

Phone: 609-292-0500

Fax: 609-633-2179

Smith & Wesson Issues Recall Notice
for Thompson Center Venture Rifle

This recall applies only to Venture rifles manufactured from August 1, 2011 to October 28, 2011. (GunReports.com) — During an internal technical review, Smith & Wesson determined that some of the sears used on Venture rifles produced from August 1, 2011 to October 28, 2011, may not have been manufactured to specification. Because the sear is an important part of the firing mechanism, the company is asking that all of the rifles produced during this time period be returned to Smith & Wesson so that the firearm can be inspected by our technicians to ensure that the rifle operates in a safe and appropriate manner.

This recall applies only to Venture rifles manufactured from August 1, 2011 to October 28, 2011. To determine if your rifle is affected, please reference the serial number list located at www.Smith-Wesson.com/VentureRecall or by calling Smith & Wesson directly at 1-800-713-0356. If your serial number does not fall within the list of affected serial numbers, your rifle is not part of this recall.

Smith & Wesson requests ask that owners of these products stop using the rifles until the company has an opportunity to inspect the sear. Please contact Smith & Wesson’s customer service department to receive instructions and a prepaid return label for the return of your rifle to Smith & Wesson.

When you return your rifle to Smith & Wesson, be sure to attach the completed information card received from Smith & Wesson, so that your sear can be inspected and repaired, and returned to you as quickly and efficiently as possible.

When your rifle sear is returned, you should note a punch dot on the trigger assembly. This punch dot is confirmation that your sear has been inspected and the hazard has not been found or has been corrected.

The shipping/receiving FFL’s full address, fax number and phone number must be provided. Transfer fees must be collected before outgoing shipments.

Note before any firearm can be picked up, all necessary ID including a firearms ID card, driver’s license and permits must be current and matching.

The Division of Fish and Wildlife uses a computerized Integrated Electronic Licensing System (IELS). Meltzer’s Sporting Goods is a state agent using this IELS to sell hunting and fishing licenses; at this time we do not sell Shellfish Licenses.

You may purchase your hunting and fishing license at Meltzer’s Sporting Goods with cash only. No credit card, gift certificates or personal checks accepted.
When purchasing your first hunting license at Meltzer’s Sporting Goods you must prove successful completion of a hunter education course by showing a previous year’s license or Hunter Education card.

Bring in your CID# and/or current New Jersey Hunting License!