Just my opinion...

Last month the city of Sacramento passed two new gun control laws aimed to make us all safer. One law would give gun owners 48 hours to report a lost or stolen firearm or be charged with a misdemeanor, while the other would require firearms dealers to thumb-print and electronically report the names and addresses of those who buy ammunition.  The idea of ammunition reporting is nothing new, the federal Gun Control Act of 1968 required ammo purchasers to provide identification and sign a log but was suspended in 1986. Similar laws are in effect in Los Angeles, San Francisco and Oakland. But whether they reduce gun violence is unknown or not reported.  

There was no report on how the city was going to provide funding for manpower, software and logistics or who is going to be responsible for keeping the records. Just what I want more ways for ID thieves to get my personal information and would it surprise you to see a new tax being passed along to gun owners to pay for these new laws? Not me, all these new laws will do is hurt the small businesses in the city limits that sell firearms and ammunition. Will the county of Sacramento be far behind with their version of these misguided laws? I hope not but at the state level we are facing similar laws so make sure to keep a watchful eye open.

In my opinion these new laws are unenforceable and are aimed at law abiding gun owners only. After all those people that possess firearms illegally won’t be the people abiding by gun laws let alone new laws. Enforce the current laws we all ready have and not keep throwing more burdensome laws at law abiding firearm owners.  

Our annual Picnic was a great success and I want to thank everyone who attended, helped and donated prizes. It was great to see everyone at our family event. A big thank you goes to; Keith Murray, Doug Becker, Richard Hosking, Bob Howard, Larry Ward, Bob Conover, Letty Baumgardner, Bob Hancock, Howard Holzer, Dave Smythe, and anyone I may have forgotten for all the hard work.

The Cooks  L-R / Bob Howard, Larry Ward, Keith Murray, Rich Hosking, Doug Becker not pictured

And the nomination goes too?

Would you like to be an officer or director of the El Dorado Rod & Gun Club? Nominations are now open for the up coming election in December. Anyone wishing to run may write up a 75 word statement that will be published in the next 3 newsletters. You may send me your statement at: president@eldoradorodandgun.com

California State Wobble Shoot to be held in October: California State Wobbles Shoot will be held on October 13 & 14, 2007. Plan now to attend this fun event. Keep watching our web site (www.eldoradorodandgun.com) for more information. Contact Bob Conover (530) 677-8826.

Make sure you look over the club calendar for a current listing of club activities, date and times of events and contact information.

Stay Strong, Stay Vigilant, God Bless America. Rob Charny, President

If you have been receiving the club eNews for some time you might notice that this newsletter looks a little different. We have made a number of enhancements. We redesigned the look of the eNews and changed the way we handle our mailing roster and send out our newsletter. We have gone with a hosting solution called Email Brain (yeah I know, funny name) that allows us to track delivery of our newsletters, better handle bounced email, allow online newsletter subscribe, unsubscribe, forward and profile update. This also allows us to have an online subscriber link. I hope you enjoy the new look and again thank you for your support of the El Dorado Rod & Gun Club.

Highlighted shoot for September:	Range Calendar
FUN THREE-GUN SHOOT:  Sunday September 30, 2007 - John L. Lustig: Match Director / RSO - Home (530) 676-1199, Cell (530) 306-4432 / jllustig@directcon.net This is a FUN THREE GUN no class or division shoot. Should arrive by 8:00am Sign up and squading starts when you get there.  General information and safety meeting at 9:00am. Start shooting at 9:15am if possible.	Click Here for September Calendar

Memberships Available On Our WEB Site!

Club Phone Numbers:

We have the ability for you to pay for your membership with a credit card via our web site. Click here for details. When you send in your dues please remember to send in your membership application too. This helps us to keep all contact information current. You can find applications on our web site and at the range. Please fill out the membership application (in full) and return to us ASAP so you won’t miss out on all the exciting information you get from "The Powder Keg!”

Rifle/Pistol Range: (530) 651-3012 Trap Range: (530) 651-3017 Club Message Number: (530) 672-3330

Meeting dates:

Speed Limit

General Meeting Dates: •  October 1, 2007 •  November 5, 2007 •  December 3, 2007   General Meetings are held at 7pm, El Dorado County Senior Center, 937 Spring St., Placerville.   Board of Directors Meeting Our monthly board meetings are held on the third Monday of each month, club house at the trap range 6pm.   To be placed on the agenda for either of these meetings, or for further information, call (530) 672-3330 or Email: web@eldoradorodandgun.com Do you know a speaker that would like to speak at our next general meeting? Let us know at least a month before the next meeting.

In order to keep the roads in good condition we need to enforce the speed limit of 10mph throughout the entire range facility.   Not only do we need to keep our speed down to maintain the road in good condition we need to keep the dust down as well.

P.L.I.N.K report:

A cooperative project of the El Dorado NRA ILA Members Council, the El Dorado Rod & Gun Club, the National Rifle Association, and the US Department of Agriculture, Forest Service.   P.L.I.N.K. recognized for all of the hard work:     On June 4, 2007 Steve Morgan our P.L.I.N.K. leader received this letter from the United States Department of the Interior.   Dear Mr. Morgan,   Take Pride in America continues to work diligently to promote national volunteerism and stewardship of public lands. The fruit of this labor is the honor of recognizing such outstanding individuals as yourself for your exceptional dedication. This year, your efforts were noticed and nominated for the 2007 Take Pride National Award. We were thrilled to receive word of yours and so many outstanding volunteer efforts across the country.   Though your were not selected as a National Award winner for 2007, it does not diminish the profound impact your contributions have made on our public lands. I would like to recognize your commitment to the improvement and enhancement of our public lands with a Take Pride Appreciation Certificate (pictured). I hope it demonstrates our sincere appreciation for your continued selflessness.   You have accomplished much in the past year; your achievements have not gone unnoticed. Please continue to exemplify our motto: “It’s your land, lend a hand!”   Sincerely, Heather Roebke Executive Director Take Pride in America   Take Pride in America® is a national partnership established by the U.S. Department of the Interior that aims to engage, support and recognize volunteers who work to improve our public parks, forests, grasslands, wildlife refuges, cultural and historical sites, local playgrounds and other recreation areas. Together we protect and enhance the special legacy all Americans share — our public lands that cover more than one in every three acres across the Nation.   Take Pride in America consists of Federal, state, and local governments; conservation, youth, and recreation groups; national corporations, organizations, and individuals, dedicated to instilling a sense of volunteerism and good stewardship in all public land users. Take Pride in America encourages individuals to take a more active role by volunteering… “It’s your land, lend a hand.”   Go to the web site for more information: http://www.takepride.gov/ To find out about our next Please Leave It NRA Klean adventure contact Steve Morgan at (530) 620-3946, or email NRAPLINK@COMCAST.NET