| Bernard After careful consideration, the Vermont Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs has decided that we have no other recourse than to file a constitutional challenge against the 72-hour Waiting Period law that will become effective on July 1st, 2023. In that same lawsuit, we will also be challenging the existing Large Capacity Magazine ban, with this lawsuit being filed in Vermont's Federal District Court, thereby by-passing State Courts. From Vermont Federal District Court we have a direct path onward to the Second Circuit Court if necessary, and a straight path beyond them to the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS). A "conservative" estimate for the expected cost of this suit is $300,000 and it will likely run much more than that. Despite that fact: The VTFSC has committed $25,000 to kick this fight off, and we have formally executed a retainer agreement for the legal services to make these challenges a reality. Every Vermonter who cares about our Constitution; every Vermonter who owns a firearm; as well as any Vermonter who may wish to purchase a needed firearm in a timely manner all have skin in this case; and some of our reasoning for taking this action can be seen here. While H.230 (now Act 45) will affect firearm purchases with a 3-day Waiting Period as of July 1, 2023, it will not have any effect on gun shows until July 1, 2024: A date which will be the death of gun shows in Vermont. THAT outcome WILL negatively affect Fish & Game Clubs that raise money through these shows; it will negatively impact the economies of the towns that host them; and it will negatively impact Vermonters generally as these shows are both educational and social events for many. $300K is A LOT of money. Point blank however: How much are your rights worth? Isn't it past time to teach some people what "infringement" really means, and that our rights are not subject to their whims? Today, I am writing a check to the VTFSC DEFENSE FUND in the amount of $1,000.00 to help kick-start this off, and like all of you: I have many places where that money could go, but I am asking you to join us in this fight for our rights. If you would like to donate online – you can do so by clicking the PayPal link below, or you can click this link, and then click the PayPal Donate Now button. If you would like to donate by mail, then make your check payable to VTFSC DEFENSE FUND, and send to: VTFSC Defense Fund c/o Marcia Marble 14 Stafford Ave, Morrisville VT 05661 As one of my directors said in the meeting when the VTFSC made our decision: "If not us: Who? If not now: When?" Please donate whatever you can, and then please share this plea with your like-minded friends. Thank you for reading; thank you for your continued support of the VTFSC and our member clubs; and please consider a donation to help us help you defend our rights. Yours in Freedom & Liberty, Vermont Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs http://www.vtfsc.com/ | 
