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Mayor Bloomberg: End “Stand Your Ground” Laws – Bloomberg will join the Rev. Al Sharpton in Washington D.C. Wednesday to announce a national campaign to repeal the controversial laws, which in general hold that a person has no duty to retreat when...
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Senator Ball delivers budget, friendly to our sportsmen – The 2012-2013 budget was favorable to our Sportsmen, and I would like to thank Senator Greg Ball for his leadership and advocacy for all Sportsmen in Albany. The budget finally repealed Combined Ballistic...
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Maziarz Defends “Stand Your Ground” Bill – As the nation continues to debate the so-called “stand Your Ground” laws, a Western New York Senator has come under fire for his version of the bill. For days, State Senator George Maziarz...
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Gun Control Advocates, Democrats Urge Maziarz to Drop NY “Stand Your Ground” Bill – As the country debates “stand your ground” laws in several states following the shooting death of Trayvon Martin in Florida, New York Democrats and local...
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Rep. Owens supporting bill to protect firearms transportation – The incumbent North Country congressman is cosponsoring legislation the National Rifle Association has put forward that will strengthen protections for people who want to check unloaded firearms...
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New York Sportsmen’s Advisory Council Created – The Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) is pleased to announce the formation of an Advisory Council which will provide support and guidance for the New York Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus....