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			    GENERAL-RKBA Digest 313
Topics covered in this issue include:
1) FAXALERT: U.S. Origin Historic Arms Import "Fix" Remains "Unfixed" 
by NRA Alerts 
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Topic No. 1
Date: Sat, 15 Nov 1997 09:04:22 -0500 (EST)
From: NRA Alerts 
To: general-rkba-real.nra
Subject: FAXALERT: U.S. Origin Historic Arms Import "Fix" Remains "Unfixed"
Message-ID: 
                         NRA-ILA FAX ALERT
           11250 Waples Mill Road * Fairfax, VA  22030
    Phone: 1-800-392-8683 * Fax: 703-267-3918 * GROOTS@NRA.org
Vol. 4, No. 46                                           11/14/97
     U.S ORIGIN HISTORIC ARMS IMPORT "FIX" REMAINS "UNFIXED"
     The first session of the 105th Congress ended without 
resolution to the problem of  the U.S. State Department denying
firearms import permits for such firearms as M-1s and M-1
Carbines eagerly sought by collectors.  In the closing days,
Representative Alan Mollohan (D-WV), ranking Member of the
Commerce, State, and Justice Appropriations Subcommittee,
tirelessly worked to insert language into the final bill
requiring the State Department to stop impeding lawful imports of
U.S. origin firearms. Unfortunately, a workable agreement wasn't
reached, although the final bill does direct the State Department
to report to Congress regarding their non-approval of firearm
import permits.  Please continue to contact your Representative
and ask him to urge the State Department to obey the law.  Also,
call Congressman Mollohan at (202)225-4172 to let him know gun
owners appreciate and support his continued efforts on our
behalf.  Congressman Hal Rogers (R-Ky) also deserves thanks, as
he too was very supportive throughout the process.     
     Gun owners should also note the continued anti-Second
Amendment pursuits of Senator Frank Lautenberg (D-NJ).  He
continues his efforts to pass more restrictive legislation aimed
at lawful gun owners.  The Senator attacks gun owners on the U.S.
Senate floor, where he misinforms, disinforms, and distorts the
truth.  
               THE BIGGER CLINTON GUN BAN - UPDATE
     It appears that President Clinton's Executive Directive to
prohibit the importation of foreign-made firearms, legal by
standards of his 1994 Gun Ban, may be implemented as soon as this
weekend.  Several national newspapers reported today that Clinton
seems primed to impose his directive as soon as Saturday,
November 15th.  White House spokesman Michael McCurry even
suggested that the administration might recommend that BATF
freeze import license applications already granted and approved.
"We think it's wise not to process some of these licenses that
are out there," McCurry explained, illustrating just how far
Clinton-Gore will go. Expect a follw-up report next week after
the directive is issued.    
              ELECTION VOLUNTEER COORDINATORS WANTED
     They may seem like a long way off, but in reality, the 1998
elections are rapidly approaching.  As you know, NRA-PVF has
successfully helped elect over 80% of our endorsed candidates to
office in the past two election cycles.  The reason for our
success has been members like you.  NRA members nationwide
organized early and continued to work through Election Day to
elect committed , pro-gun lawmakers, and we know that with your
help the success rate will continue in 1998.  Election Volunteer
Coordinators (EVCs) act as the liaisons between NRA members and
gun owners in their districts and the campaigns of pro-gun
candidates. EVCs work directly with both the campaign and fellow
NRA members to provide critically-needed volunteer support from
the gun-owning community.  In a future issue of NRA magazines,
the EVC's name and phone number will appear along with a message
encouraging area members to contact the EVC to help elect pro-gun
candidates.  NRA-ILA recruitment of EVCs  for 1998 is underway. 
If you are interested in volunteering to become the EVC in your
congressional district, or want more information, please call the
NRA-ILA Grassroots Division at 1-800-392-8683.
          AUTOGRAHED COPY OF WOMEN'S SELF-DEFENSE MANUAL
     NRA-ILA Executive Director Tanya Metaksa's book,  SAFE, not
Sorry, is that perfect holiday gift you've been searching for.
Order now through Dec. 10th, and you will receive your
autographed copy of Mrs. Metaksa's book in time for the holidays.
There is no more loving gift than the gift of safety!  Orders can
be placed by calling the Grassroots Division at (800)392-8683.
                       A LOOK AT THE STATES
MASSACHUSETTS: Keep the pressure on! S. 1985, the semi-auto ban
bill, is now expected to be considered by the House Ways and
Means Committee as early as Monday. Members: Please call
(617)722-2000 to be connected to your State Representative and
Speaker Finneran.  Urge your lawmaker and the Speaker to oppose
S. 1985 in any form. If you have already called, please encourage
your fellow gun owners to call as well. 
MISSISSIPPI: This Tuesday, November 18th, a special election will
be held in Senate District 20. NRA-PVF has endorsed pro-gun
Representative John Reeves in this race. Turnout is expected to
be low, so be sure to get out and vote! 
NORTH CAROLINA: Pro-gun stalwart Senator Lauch Faircloth (R)  is
hosting a BBQ  on Tuesday, Nov. 18th, in Clinton, at the National
Guard Armory.  The special guest will be the Tar Heel State's
senior senator, Jesse Helms (R). Members interested in attending
the event and supporting Sen. Faircloth's 1998 reelection should
call (919)571-1998 for more details. 
TEXAS: Houston Mayoral candidate Rob Mosbacher is hosting an
organizational meeting tomorrow, November 15, from 3:00 pm to
4:30 pm.  Rob Mosbacher is running against anti-gunner and former
Clinton Administration Drug Czar Lee Brown.  This free meeting
will be held at Tokyo Gardens, located at 4701 Westheimer (just
inside the loop, near Galleria Mall.)  For further details,
please contact Mosbacher campaign headquarters at (713) 892-1997.
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This information is provided as a service of the National Rifle
Association Institute for Legislative Action, Fairfax, VA.
This and other information on the Second Amendment and the NRA is
available at: http://WWW.NRA.Org
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