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ACTION NEEDED NOW! Please contact state representatives

By Jeff | Published: January 11, 2013

If you are not already aware, the Governor proposed a seven point plan for fighting gun violence at his State of the State address this week, many of which affect law abiding gun owners. His plan includes further restricting “assault weapons”, further restricting “high capacity” magazines, elimination of online ammunition sales to NY residents, background [...]

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A MESSAGE FROM SCOPE

By Jeff | Published: January 6, 2013

The following message was sent out by SCOPE.  Please contact your representatives. NEW YORK FIREARMS BAN! SCOPE is sending this Alert to put all firearm owners on notice that the time to act is now.  New York State has positioned itself to pass the most draconian gun laws in the nation.  Governor Cuomo is pressing [...]

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Monroe County Action Alert Again

By Jeff | Published: June 28, 2012

Once again we are asking you to come to the Monroe Co. Legislative meeting on July 10th 6pm Monroe Co. Office building 39 W. Main St. Rochester 4th floor. At the June meeting we had a great turnout of speakers and enough supporters for loud supportive applause. WE NEED TO DO BETTER at the July [...]

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ATTENTION MONROE COUNTY GUN OWNERS

By Jeff | Published: April 30, 2012

The following was copied from this thread.  Please ask any questions in that thread so that the original poster can respond to them. ATTENTION MONROE COUNTY GUN OWNERS WE NEED YOU TO ATTEND THE MONROE COUNTY LEGISLATURE MONTHLY MEETING ON MAY 8 6PM AT THE MONROE COUNTY OFFICE BUILDING 39 W. MAIN ST. ROCHESTER. Currently, [...]

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Preban AR-15 magazine guide

By Jeff | Published: January 26, 2012
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Proposed Gun Range in Depew New York (Buffalo Area)

By Jeff | Published: January 16, 2012

There is a public hearing for License and Occupancy Permit regarding a proposed shooting range in Depew, NY. The range would have 8 Rifle Lanes, 8 Handgun lanes, Archery 3D and Archery, Retail Shop, Gun Smithing and a Training Room. The meeting is at: Village of Depew Planning Board Municipal Building 85 Manitou St. Depew [...]

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Never Forget

By Jeff | Published: September 11, 2011

Please take a moment to remember the victims that lost their lives 10 years ago.

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Ballistics Lecture by Dr. Paul Maurer (Rochester, NY – 9/12/11)

By Jeff | Published: September 6, 2011

On Monday, September 12, at 6:30pm Dr. Paul Maurer will once again bring his highly informative and entertaining lecture about ballistics and the effects of gunshot wounds. Dr. Maurer is the head of Neurosurgery at Park Ridge Hospital and is an avid shooter, competing in many of the events here at GCL. If you have [...]

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AR-15 Fundamentals, Basics, and Customizing Seminar (Rochester, NY – 9/9/11)

By Jeff | Published: September 6, 2011

On Friday, September 9th, 2011 from 630pm to about 8:30, Brad Piper, a longtime AR-15 Rifle aficionado and builder of AR’s, will be at the GCL to talk about the AR platform, how it works, what you can do with it, and how you can customize it to make it your own. Brad has been [...]

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2nd annual Women Conquering the Outdoors – 9/17/11

By Jeff | Published: September 5, 2011

Saturday Sept 17, North Forest Ladies Shoot & Hoot (Lockport, Niagara County) is holding their 2nd annual Women Conquering the Outdoors. Choose 4 sessions from: (air) pistol, rifle, shotgun, crossbow, compound bow, fly fishing, GPS, outdoor cooking, photography, personal protection, gardening and tomahawk throwing. Cost is $60 and includes goody bag, lunch (pulled pork & [...]

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nyfirearms.com turns three

By Jeff | Published: May 29, 2011

It’s hard to believe but as of this weekend nyfirearms has been up and running for three years.  Thanks to all of you that have made this site what it is today.  Here’s to another great three years!  

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Genesee Conservation League indoor range roof collapse

By Jeff | Published: February 7, 2011

After a forum post by Jmac00 about the indoor range roof at The Genesee Conservation League (Rochester, NY) collapsing I called Dave Jenkins on the board of directors to see what was going on.  Apparently the left side of the indoor range caved in last night or this morning. Dave said that the Tuesday night [...]

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Dr. Paul Maurer ballistics lecture, Rochester, NY February 10, 2011

By Jeff | Published: February 6, 2011

Dr. Paul Maurer will be giving his infamous lecture on ballistics and wounding at the Genesee Conservation League on Thursday, February 10, 2011.  This is a lecture not to miss.  Dr. Maurer is a entertaining and captivating speaker and is a true expert on the subject matter he will present. The details: Dr. Paul Maurer [...]

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Rochester business caught up in magazine import issue

By Jeff | Published: January 21, 2011

Amchar Wholesale, Inc, located at 100 Airport Drive in Rochester was raided by the Department of Homeland Security this morning. It appears that Amchar bought over 5,700 AK-47 drum magazines that appeared to have been imported from Bulgaria, including Bulgarian markings on them. According to news reports the magazines are suspected to have been imported [...]

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Bushmaster closing it’s facility in Windham, ME

By Jeff | Published: December 10, 2010

The Freedom Group, owner of Bushmaster and other firearms related companies is closing it’s facility in Windham, ME on March 31.  This move puts 73 people out of work.  They will move the operations currently conducted there to other existing facilities in order to remain competitive.  The workers will get a severance package. This report [...]

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