CAL-ERT 11/09/05

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CAL-ERT 11/09/05 --- 12:00 PM.
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CALIFORNIA LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
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GOLDEN GATE NRA MC LEADS GRASSROOTS FIGHT AGAINST PROP H

On November 8th, 2006, the city of San Francisco passed draconian gun restrictions in defiance of state law and against the recommendation of local law enforcement and media organizations. One group contributed greatly to the education of these local organizations and the lessening of support for the gun ban. The tireless efforts of the hard-working volunteers of the Golden Gate NRA Members' Council must be recognized.

When it comes to loyalty, integrity and dedication to the principles of the National Rifle Association, the Golden Gate NRA Members' Council provides an example we can all be proud of. When booths must be manned, doorbells must be rung and phone calls must be made, these never-say-die patriots stand tall to the challenge.

Thanks also to the state-wide volunteers of the California NRA Members' Council network, who provided eager support when possible. You form the backbone that defends gun-rights in the Golden State - never, ever give up!

NRA FILES LAWSUIT CHALLENGING SAN FRANCISCO GUN BAN

Fairfax, VA - Even with opposition from San Francisco law enforcement and major media outlets, Proposition H -- a measure banning the lawful possession, sale and manufacture of handguns and ammunition within city limits -- passed yesterday. The National Rifle Association (NRA) today filed a lawsuit challenging this severe gun ban. (Ed. Note: Lawsuit available here - 79 page PDF file, 3.6M, approx. 10 min. @ 56K)

NRA Executive Vice President Wayne LaPierre stated, "We are disappointed, but this fight is just beginning. Lawful residents of San Francisco are being stripped of their freedom because of an illegal measure that defies common sense. We will fight this outrageous assault on the rights of law-abiding San Franciscans and I believe that we will prevail."

Many San Francisco residents who initially supported the ban changed their opinion after NRA and local volunteers began voter education efforts throughout the city. The campaign received an additional boost when the San Francisco Police Officers Association condemned the gun ban, declaring it would "nullify the personal choice of city residents to lawfully possess a handgun for self-defense purposes." Major San Francisco newspapers also voiced opposition to Proposition H.

In response to the passage of this proposition, NRA will lead a coalition of organizations to immediately file a lawsuit against this illegal ban in San Francisco. Proposition H, in addition to violating federal guarantees, also violates various California state laws and is therefore preempted.

Chris W. Cox, NRA’s chief lobbyist, concluded, "This is a hollow victory for the gun control lobby because this scheme is in clear violation of California law. We will file suit and fight this to the highest courts in the country until good sense prevails once again in San Francisco."

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