And The Hits Keep Coming!!

Well the NIMBY’s have finally done it!! The Carmel Canyonites have filed a federal challenge (in the form of a temporary restraining order) to the new Clark County Shooting Park. Read the R-J article HERE. These folks are just delusional!

We’ve written about them over and over since they first appeared on the scene last winter. Our opinion hasn’t changed. Their tactics are abhorrent! Their “facts” are made up! Their premise is invalid and their grandstanding is ridiculous. We’ll keep you up-to-date as we learn more about the TRO. One thing to keep in mind, just because a TRO is filed does not mean that it will be granted.

In another R-J article this morning (I tell you, the R-J may be the best paper in the WEST!), we find that State Assemblyman Harry Mortenson (D-42) has prefiled a bill to guarantee the rights of all Nevadans to be safe and secure in their home by use of deadly force. Assemblyman Morteson’s bill will introduce to the 2009 legislature what is commonly called the “castle doctrine”. Read the R-J article HERE.

Many had contended that Nevada does not need the “castle doctrine” as defense of life and limb is fairly well spelled out in current statutes. This, compadres, is incorrect. We need a “castle doctrine” here and we need to support Assemblyman Mortenson’s bill when it moves forward. We’ll cover this and other firearms related issues as they start being prefiled.

What we really need, however, is a complete abolishment of the special status Clark County enjoys in regards to the pre-emption laws passed in the 80’s. State Senator John Lee’s bill from the last session was gutted by opponents to the point that the only winners were the gunshows, conventions, and visitors to the county. Clark County residents still are the only Nevadans required to register handguns, prohibited from carrying handguns in their cars in North Las Vegas, and on and on. If Assemblyman Mortenson wants to positively impact lawful firearms owners here in the Valley, he needs to pursue this issue to its end.

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A New Poll...Are They Correct?

In a new Review-Journal poll reported in today’s paper we are being told that the “Gun control debate cools off”. Click here to see the entire article http://www.lvrj.com/news/27343744.html .

The article basically says that the battle for gun control has fallen off the radar for lawmakers in Carson City and most of the rest of the West. Less than 2% of those polled even mentioned gun control as a concern and that the majority were satisfied with the current level of gun control in their states. I guess that they didn’t poll readers of Section 11!!

What jumps out at me, however, is that 41% of the respondents said that the level of gun control in Nevada was not restrictive enough!! What are these people smoking?? It’s apparent that they don’t live in Clark County where we must register our handguns—something no other county in Nevada requires. As we illustrated earlier this year, there are city ordinances all over the county that put restrictions on our ownership and use of firearms that are not found anywhere else in the Silver State.

What really got me going were statements made by one poll respondent, Lou Schettino. He claims to be a Republican, but he believes that “we need to take handguns off the street”. I infer from other information that Mr. Schettino is originally from New York so it’s no wonder he has this opinion. Just think of other New York “Republicans” such as Mayor Bloomberg and Rudy Giuliani. I wish that they had called me!!

State Senator Bob Beers, who introduced a bill last session that would have allowed teachers to carry guns on campus in defense of themselves and their students, doesn’t see much happening regarding guns in the upcoming legislative session.

Anyway, check out the article and start letting your legislators know that Clark County wants the same freedom found in Washoe, White Pines, and every other county in Nevada!!


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Some Sad News…And Other Updates

There is some sad news in today’s Review-Journal. Nevada State Senator John Lee has been diagnosed with nasal cancer. You can read the article HERE. John has been the chairman of the Advisory Committee for the new Clark County Shooting Park for the past several years. His leadership and good humor has made being on the committee a real joy. We are praying for John’s speedy recovery and our prayers are also on the way for his family as they face this challenge.

Although the following was posted in the “comments” section a week or so ago, it deserves front page reprinting:

The Nevada Sheriffs & Chiefs Ass'n will host a NV CCW permit holders forum on September 10, 2008. Time 1:30 p.m. (Note this was originally scheduled for August 5.)

This year the event will be hosted in Las Vegas with a videoconference link to Carson City. (I am assuming that this meeting will be at the Grant Sawyer Government building on Washington and North Las Vegas Blvd.)

Carson City location: Nevada Assembly bldg; exact room unknown right now; perhaps it will be room 4100. But it won't be hard to find - walk in the Assembly front door and check the monitor or ask at the desk.

All CCW permit holders and interested parties are encouraged to attend and make your voice heard on the issues.

If you're unable to attend, you can view/listen to the proceeding via the Internet. I don't yet know the exact web address but you may find it here (as of today, this meeting is not listed on the State’s website).

Last year was the first forum of this kind and it was beneficial. If you are unable to attend and have comments/questions you would like addressed, contact:


Nevada Sheriffs and Chiefs Association Office:

Frank Adams, Executive Director
P.O. Box 3247 Mesquite NV 89024
(866) 266-9870 FAX (702) 345-3565
Click HERE for the NSCA website

I’ll try and find out the exact room at the Grant Sawyer building in the next couple of days. This will be a good opportunity to ask the NSCA about restoring our Brady exemption and other questions regarding the Association’s plans for the upcoming legislative session.

Big Day coming…This week, (actually a week from tomorrow) your scribe will be having another of those “0” birthdays. Birthdays really never bothered me, but reaching this “0” makes me pause and reflect. This is the time in one’s life when you should be thinking of retirement, not looking for a job. Oh well, you gotta play the cards you were dealt.

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A New Record!

Howdy friends of SECTION 11! I just received a report from "Site Meter" telling me that as of Wednesday, 8/6/08, we have had over 20,000 page views and nearly 15,000 hits!

Again I am humbled. Thanks everyone for your continued support.

In other news...There is supposed to be a meeting for CFP holders and the Nevada Sheriff's and Chief's Association, but I can't find the date anywhere. Has it already occured or is it yet to happen? Supposedly they are still trying to comply with BATFE regarding the acceptance of our CFP in lieu of the NICS/Brady background check when purchasing new handguns.

Don't forget to vote this coming Tuesday--if you haven't already. Primaries are such a dull affair, but those of you up north have a real chance here to get rid of Bernie Anderson, if you're a Democrat, and Bill Raggio, if you're a Republican. Your SECTION 11 rights would benefit if both of these guys were allowed to stay home during the upcoming legislative session!!

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NIMBY’s Still Not Happy!

As reported in the Las Vegas Review-Journal over the weekend (click HERE), the Carmel Canyon residents are still a bunch of whiny little girls. Their spokesman, Nick Uchyn, just cannot be satisfied!

Late last Spring, the homeowners came before the CCSP Advisory Committee to voice their concerns. Primarily they were singing the same old song that no one told them that the park was being built; their home values would decline; and the continual firing of rifles, pistols and shotguns was going to upset their peace. The Advisory Committee listened patiently as the tales of woe went on and on and on.

Unfortunately they were speaking at the wrong venue. The CCSPAC’s work on the design and layout of the park was completed years ago. The CCSPAC’s position is now to provide input as the design goes forward. CCSPAC has virtually no authority; that authority rests with the Clark County Board of Commissioners. In July the homeowners went before the Board of Commissioners and were basically shut down by Commissioner Reid. It seems that Commissioner Reid has a low tolerance for crybabies and whiners too!

It appeared that the “real” concern of the homeowners was the issue of sound coming from the park. They virtually demanded that a study be conducted to test the decibel level at the various venues at the park. As the R-J article indicates, there had always been a plan to conduct sound testing at the park, but these tests had to wait until much of the grading and berm building had been completed. The tests should be conducted in the next 2-3 months.

So it appears that the number one concern of the Carmel Canyonites is being addressed! Are they satisfied? Far from it! Uchyn is threatening a lawsuit, something that they have been hinting at since February. What they are going to demand in the suit is anyone’s guess. What they are going to use for money in this exercise in futility is also anyone’s guess. And while they continue to try and find someone to listen to them, the park continues to move forward.

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