SCFC News,Fishing/Hunting/Gun law updates(Not good), Yankee Sportsman's Show

Hello, Members Volunteers needed at Yankee Classic, FREE ENTRY Vermont Federation of Sportsmans Clubs is looking for volunteers to help hand out inf

Hello, Members Volunteers needed at Yankee Classic, FREE ENTRY Vermont Federation of Sportsmans Clubs is looking for volunteers to help hand out information and sign up people to educate fellow sportsmen and women at the Yankee Classic on the upcoming anti-hunting and anti-gun laws. Volunteer for 2 hours and you get a free entry and can spend the rest of the day at the show. If you would like to volunteer, contact vtfedsportclubs@gmail.com Let them know what day and time you can work. (Friday night, Saturday or Sunday) We can't stop this without volunteers to help fight for our rights. Read below and help! Fishing and Hunting: Restrict hunting with dogs and more anti-fishing/hunting laws coming They want to restrict hunting with dogs. https://legislature.vermont.gov/Documents/2020/Docs/BILLS/H-0410/H-0410%20As%20Introduced.pdf And duck hunters, take notice, they won't stop with bunny and bear hunters. They will be after you too. And This is a quote from Protect Our Wildlife(POW), "..Write your legislator today and ask them to expand on the 2018 Coyote killing contest ban and ban ALL wildlife killing contests."(Dec 2019 FB) They won't stop. Yes, ban fishing derbies and buck pools. POW is already working the statehouse for a sponsor. Semi-auto ban Senator Phil Baruth (D) Chittenden County has released his bill H.259 "An act relating to semi-automatic weapons" If you look at the bill, you will note, 14 of the 30 Vermont Senators have signed on as sponsors to the bill. H.259: Link to bill as written Now is the time to be smart and calm, to not make heated comments or send out emotional E-mails and for all gun owners to stand together. "Freedom and Unity" is the Vermont motto for a good reason. It works well Remember the Facts Below: FBI data In late 2019 the FBI released crime statistics for the year 2018. The data for violent crime rates per 100,000 residents shows that: The lowest (50th) violent crime rate state in the nation was Maine 112.1 per 100,000 residents Next lowest at (49th) violent crime rate was Vermont 172,0 per 100,000 residents. Next lowest at (48th) violent crime rate was New Hampshire 173.2 per 100,000 residents. These three states have some of the least restrictive gun laws in the country, including not requiring a permit to carry concealed. Yet, these three northern tier New England states are the three lowest violent rate states in the nation and it is the case year after year. Now look at and compare to the violent crime rates of the other three New England states. CT 207.4 per 100,000 residents RI 219.2 per 100,000 residents MA 338.1 per 100,000 residents Our abutting neighbor state of NY had 350.5 per 100,000 residents. All are violent crime rates, per 100,000 residents. Comparison by this same constant FBI criteria. 48 Hour waiting period Senator Phil Baruth (D) is back with his gun control bill that would severely damage gun shows in Vermont. Clubs like the Barre F&G and Lamoille Valley F&G Clubs earn an essential portion of their revenue from their shows. S.258 would require a waiting period of 48 hours for the purchase of firearms in Vermont. https://legislature.vermont.gov/Documents/2020/Docs/BILLS/S-0258/S-0258%20As%20Introduced.pdf Does anyone think these endless gun control bills are going to stop so long as we have too many of our folks not voting? Legislators don't listen to unregistered voters Register. Write. VOTE! Yes, its that simple. You want to help, write your reps and senators and get registered to vote. ©2020 Sportsman's Club of Franklin County | 851 Maquam Shore Rd. St. Albans Bay, Vermont Like   Web Version   Preferences   Forward   Unsubscribe     Powered by GoDaddy Email Marketing ®

Looking for Shotgun range volunteers or will be closed for January and February

Hello, Friends! Last month the club announced that we are in need of volunteers to help with the trap/skeet program. Unfortunately, we were unable to

Hello, Friends! Last month the club announced that we are in need of volunteers to help with the trap/skeet program. Unfortunately, we were unable to find any. As a result, the shotgun range will be closed the months of January and February. If we are unable to acquire help starting in March, then it may be necessary to alter the number of times per month that the range is open. If you would like to find out more information about assisting with the trap/skeet range please contact the club president at club_president@scfcvt.org. Thanks, Kurt Eckert SCFC President ©2019 Sportsman's Club of Franklin County | 851 Maquam Shore Rd. St. Albans Bay, Vermont Web Version   Preferences   Forward   Unsubscribe     Powered by GoDaddy Email Marketing ®

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Civilian Marksmanship Program in Vermont September 16-22 2019

Friend -- CMP New England Games - 9/16-9/22 Okay folks, we are rapidly approaching the 2019 CMP New England Games, which runs from 9/16 - 9/22; this event will be held at Camp Ethan Allen Training Site (CEATS), also known as Ethan Allen Firing Range (EAFR) which is located in Jeicho/Bolton. If you own a Garand, 1903 Springfield, M1 Carbine, Vintage Military Bolt gun, a Modern Military Rifle, AR-15, M1A, a vintage sniper rifle, a .22 rifle or any pistols: There are a number of matches that you can sign up for! Interested in learning how to shoot high-power competitively? There is a Small Arms Firing School (SAFS) on Thursday 9/19 that will give you that knowledge, and we will have coaches available to help you succeed! Ever shot high-power rifle on fully electronic targets? There will be at least 30 of these targets on 2 different ranges, so matches move along fast and there is no pit service needed. Food and onsite lodging is available by prearrangement, and if you don't know about CEATS/EAFR, it is one of the premier ranges in the NE. If you are a firearm supporter, then this is an event that you shouldn't miss! This event is sponsored by the Vermont State Rifle and Pistol Association, in conjunction with the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP).and you will not only meet a very high caliber of people, you are guaranteed to have fun. If all the above isn't enough: All competitors who attend will have access to the on-site CMP store, where you can buy M1 Garands and 30.06 ammo, along with other shooting related gear. Tell your friends; take some time off work; and enjoy the ranges that your tax dollars have helped pay for.   Further information can be found at: http://thecmp.org/compe…/cmp-travel-games/new-england-games/ Hope to see you there! Vermont Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs http://www.vtfsc.com/ VT Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs · United States This email was sent to sportsmanscluboffranklincounty.clubnews@blogger.com. To stop receiving emails, click here. You can also keep up with Vermont Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs on Facebook. Created with NationBuilder, software for leaders.

Important Outdoor Use Survey - Your Input is Needed

Friend -- Vermont's Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP) is being updated! What is the SCORP? The SCORP is a plan which assesses the provision and need for outdoor recreation in a state. States are required to update their SCORP every five years to remain eligible to receive federal Land and Water Conservation Fund, as well the federal Recreational Trails Program funds. The plan guides outdoor recreation policies, programs and funding for projects. If you want to you can read the last SCORP  to get a sense of the type of information it gathers here: https://fpr.vermont.gov/sites/fpr/files/Recreation/Recreation_Grants/Library/SCORP%202014-2018.pdf How can I get involved? 1. Take the online public input survey.   The survey will be available online from August 8th- September 2nd, 2019. I did this online and it was quick and painless with opportunities to comment beyond just checking a pre-generated box. 2. Attend an open-house style public meeting: Monday August 19th,  6-8 pm, Brattleboro Central Fire Station Tuesday, August 27th, 6-8 pm, Thatcher Brook School Gymnasium, Waterbury 3. If you are an outdoor recreation provider (public or private entity that provides outdoor recreation services, programs or assets), please contact Jessica Savage at jessica.savage@vermont.gov or 802-249-1230 to take a provider survey. 4. Contact Jessica Savage at jessica.savage@vermont.gov or 802-249-1230 with any comments or questions. 5. Call 802-598-4551 or email amy.kelsey@uvm.edu to have a paper copy of the survey mailed to you. I hope everyone will engage this as it will guide recreation funding to a significant degree in the coming years. Vermont Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs http://www.vtfsc.com/ VT Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs · United States This email was sent to sportsmanscluboffranklincounty.clubnews@blogger.com. To stop receiving emails, click here. You can also keep up with Vermont Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs on Facebook. Created with NationBuilder, software for leaders.

SCFC Life member Garry Gosse's passing. It is with regret that we announce the passing of Garry Gosse. Garry was a long time Life Member to the Spor

SCFC Life member Garry Gosse's passing. It is with regret that we announce the passing of Garry Gosse. Garry was a long time Life Member to the Sportsman's Club of Franklin County and was an avid skeet shooter. He will be missed. Obituary information can be found at: https://mountroyalcem.permavita.com/site/GarryGosse.html?s=40 Kurt Eckert SCFC President . ]<- ©2019 Sportsman's Club of Franklin County | 851 Maquam Shore Rd. St. Albans Bay, Vermont Web Version   Preferences   Forward   Unsubscribe     Powered by GoDaddy Email Marketing ®

Urgent - Essex Firearms Ordinance Meeting June 17th 7pm

Friend --       Your Attendance is needed  Even if you do not live in Essex        This Could End Shooting On Your Own Private Property Throughout Vermont! Town of Essex Firearms Ordinance, on Selectboard Meeting, Monday, June 17 at 7 PM at Essex High School The Town of Essex is moving forward with enacting a firearms private shooting range licensing ordinance. This would require any person who discharges a firearm on property under their control to register their  property and maintain an insurance liability policy of at least $500,000.00.  This is not for just club ranges.   The Town wants all to certify they meet the "standards" of the NRA Range Source Book.  The NRA  clearly states these are "guidelines" not "standards" It is a three ring binder, several inches thick, with 30 chapters:  https://materials.nrahq.org/2012-nra-range-source-book.html   The ordinance they seek is beyond the authority of a Vermont municipality.  24 VSA Sections 2295, 2291(8) and 10 VSA Section 5227.  See the second attachment, starting on page two, for the potential ordinance.    If the Town of Essex enacts such an ordinance registering/licensing shooting on private property, how long do think it will before municipalities all over the state want the same gun control ordinances.  Especially when  there  is the power to make money off people owning and safely discharging firearms on their property.   Consider wearing some item of hunter orange so to show the level of support for  gun/property owner rights.   Read the attachment, listen on Monday to one of the items on the gun control agenda in Vermont. Important Reminder !!! No firearms are allowed on school property in Vermont, even locked in you vehicle.  Essex Select Board Agenda Proposed Essex Ordinance Vermont Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs http://www.vtfsc.com/ VT Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs · United States This email was sent to sportsmanscluboffranklincounty.clubnews@blogger.com. To stop receiving emails, click here. You can also keep up with Vermont Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs on Facebook. Created with NationBuilder, software for leaders.