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About Shooting
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Welcome To Arkansas River Valley Gun Club Inc.'s Web Site
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Our Mission To Provide a safe and organized shooting environment for the citizens of the Arkansas River Valley and the surrounding areas. We are one of the oldest NRA sanctioned shooting club in Arkansas. January 28th, 2012 This is a Ladies Only Concealed Carry Class. The class will be at Assembly of God Church on North Arkansas in Russellville. New Membership Application Online
NEW ARVGC Membership, Microsoft Word - Coming Soon
NEW ARVGC Membership, PDF - Coming Soon The next concealed carry class for women is January 28th, also at the Assembly of God Church Facility on North Arkansas in Russellville. Call 479-229-2228 to sign up!
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NRA-ILA News
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New Hampshire: Two gun rights measures debated at Statehouse
Gun rights advocates have charged that college administrators thumbed their noses at the Second Amendment by adopting gun bans. They maintain that the bans leave students and employees less safe to attackers, using the shooting rampage that occurred on the Virginia Tech campus in 2007 as an example.
Miller: I will testify before D.C. city council about guns
Through the course of writing the “Emily Gets Her Gun” series on getting a firearm legally, I’ve become all too familiar with the ins and outs of the registration process in Washington, D.C. Now I will have the opportunity to share my experiences, complaints and suggestions with the local lawmakers who have the power to change these regulations.
Kansas legislators hear debate over campus carry
Supporters of the bill said that simply posting a sign with a drawing of gun with a red slash mark through it will not stop people with ill-intent from entering any building, and people should have a right to protect themselves.
David Wallis, who served in the Marines for 20 years, said it’s appalling that his government seems to deem him a threat when he goes on a college campus or enters a public building. He said criminals aren’t likely to obey a sign with a drawing of a gun and a red slash mark though it.
Issa demands access to second US Attorney who supervised Operation Fast and Furious
Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chairman Darrell Issa demanded in letter to Attorney General Holder that the Justice Department make Arizona U.S. Attorney's Office Assistant United States Attorney Michael Morrissey available to speak with Committee investigators about his role in and knowledge of Operation Fast and Furious. His supervisor, Patrick Cunningham, has stated he will exercise his Fifth Amendment and refuse to answer any questions pertaining to Operation Fast and Furious – such an assertion is extremely rare and suggests possible criminal culpability on the part of a high ranking Justice Department official. Morrissey, who reported directly to Cunningham's and was intimately involved with Operation Fast and Furious.
California: New gun law shoots down San Juan tradition
On Hoos'gow Day in San Juan Capistrano, 50 people dressed as cowboys brandish guns loaded with blanks and roam the city center, throwing anyone who isn't wearing Old West attire into a mock jail.
The annual tradition is supposed to be harmless - and a new state law banning the open carry of handguns will make it even more so.
The law, which took effect Jan. 1, means the antique pistols that members of the San Juan Capistrano Fiesta Association customarily carry on Hoos'gow Day can't be used, said Steve Weekes, the association's president.
Virginia: Senate panel backs repeal of gun rationing law
The Senate Courts of Justice Committee on Wednesday approved a measure that would eliminate Virginia's one-gun-a-month restriction on handgun purchases, setting up what could be the most significant change to Virginia's gun laws in years.
Kansas: House triggers debate on concealed gun reform
The House Federal and State Affairs Committee gathered testimony Wednesday on a bill allowing concealed-carry permit holders to bring firearms onto college campuses and into publicly owned buildings in Kansas.
Nebraska: Castle Doctrine gets hearing
With the bill, introduced by Omaha Sen. Scott Lautenbaugh, the use of force, including deadly force, is presumed to be necessary for defense against a person unlawfully entering or present in a home or vehicle.
Lautenbaugh said the bill clarifies the rights of people to protect themselves in their homes and cars, and that it is not criminal conduct if the factors apply. It also offers immunity from civil liability.
Issa says Holder should apologize to Mexico: ‘Justice has blood on their hands’
House oversight committee chairman Rep. Darrell Issa told The Daily Caller that Attorney General Eric Holder owes an apology to the Mexican government and to the families of Operation Fast and Furious victims south of the border.
“Justice has blood on their hands,” Issa said Wednesday during an exclusive interview with The DC, referring to the U.S. Department of Justice.
2-year, 16% rise in Chicagoans with firearm cards
Chicago has seen a 16 percent spike in the number of people holding state firearm owner’s identification cards in the past two years, state officials said Wednesday.
About 122,000 people had FOID cards at the beginning of this year compared to 105,000 at the beginning of 2010, said Monique Bond, Illinois State Police spokeswoman.
Va. Senate panel votes to scrap one-gun-a-month rule
The Senate Courts of Justice Committee today approved a measure that would eliminate Virginia's restriction on the purchase of handguns to one a month.
Gun control advocates press Obama for action
Some of the country's most prominent gun reformers are urging President Obama to promote stricter firearm rules in tonight's national address.
Transferring a gun into D.C.
I bought my new 9mm Sig Sauer from a dealer in Virginia and needed to get it to into the District. When it comes to firearms, a distance of 70 miles might as well be thousands of miles across international borders.
Issa cries foul after key player in Fast and Furious scandal refuses to testify
As Arizona state officials open their own probe into Operation Fast and Furious, the head of the House panel investigating the gunrunning scandal is crying foul over a key player's move Tuesday to assert his Fifth Amendment right to refuse to answer questions.
Illinois: Jump in license to own guns possibly fueled by concealed carry hopes
The number of people licensed to own guns in Illinois jumped by more than 78,500 last year, possibly fueled by a belief the state was poised to legalize the concealed carry of weapons.
According to figures provided by the Illinois State Police, nearly 1.4 million people had firearm owner’s identification cards as of Jan. 1, compared to slightly more than 1.3 million the year before.
S.C.: Councilman seeks to muzzle Right-to-Carry advocate Sheriff
Spartanburg County Council's lone Democrat wants Sheriff Chuck Wright to stop encouraging residents to obtain concealed weapons permits. Councilman Michael Brown says his constituents believe the statements promote an environment of lawlessness in the community.
I bought a gun in D.C., but...
After days of calls, emails, tweets, comments and posts, I finally bought the exact gun I wanted, the two-tone version of the Sig Sauer P229 9mm. I’m so excited to shoot my new purchase, but in the nation’s capital, it's not that simple. Buying a gun doesn’t mean you get to have the gun.
Arizona House to review Fast and Furious operation
Arizona legislators said Monday they’re jumping into the review of a flawed federal gun-smuggling sting operation because it took place within their state.
Armed mother received help 14 minutes after home invasion call
Records released almost three weeks after Sarah McKinley shot and killed an intruder as he broke into her Blanchard home support police estimates that it took lawmen 14 minutes to reach the 18-year-old mom after she called 911.
Illinois: Oak Park gun meeting piques interest of Illinois State Rifle Association
Oak Park is looking at possible new firearm regulations, and that has piqued the interest of the Illinois State Rifle Association.
Oak Park's Board of Health on Tuesday night will hold a forum that will focus on the future sale and possession of firearms. The forum will "ultimately lead to a recommendation to the Village Board for possible action," a notice from the village said.
Ohio: Right-to-Carry bills on the move
Lawmakers voted last year to allow guns in bars and restaurants, but the Republican-controlled legislature might not be done with bills that loosen restrictions on carrying guns in Ohio.
Rep. Ron Maag, R-Lebanon, is expected this week to add two gun bills to the mix, and both are drawing opposition from law enforcement. One would allow people to bring a gun to the Statehouse parking garage, and the other no longer would require people to tell law officers during a traffic stop that they are carrying a gun.
California lawmaker targets open carrying of long guns
Having won approval of a ban on the open carrying of handguns in public, state Assemblyman Anthony Portantino (D-La Canada-Flintridge) proposed Monday to extend the prohibition to long guns.
New York City gun law triggers confusion, arrests for visitors
An online campaign in support of a former U.S. Marine arrested for attempting to security check his pistol while visiting the Empire State Building is bringing new attention and a fair amount of scrutiny to one of the nation's toughest gun control laws.
Ryan Jerome, 28, was charged with criminal possession of his .45 caliber Ruger while visiting the famous New York landmark during a September vacation with his girlfriend. Jerome has a license to carry the weapon from his home state of Indiana, but New Yorks state gun laws do not recognize out of state permits.
Illinois only state without concealed carry
In Illinois, the Family and Personal Protection Act that would allow gun owners to carry loaded firearms -- either openly or concealed -- in a vehicle and into certain public places came up six votes shy in the Illinois House last year. Anti gun lawmakers from the Chicago area provided most of the opposition. But the debate is not over: State Rep. Brandon Phelps, D Harrisburg, expects to bring the bill back for another vote this year.
Illinois: State gun group organizes members for Oak Park forum
The Illinois State Rifle Association appears to be trying to stir up a firestorm ahead of an Oak Park gun forum next week.
The gun group emailed, tweeted and posted on its Facebook page an "urgent alert," asking supporters to show up for the Jan. 24 focus group at village hall. In it, the rifle association says the "gun grabbers" in Oak Park are trying to "launch a whole new attack on your right to keep and bear arms," starting next week.
Ariz. House to probe gun trafficking investigation
Arizona legislators plan to review a controversial federal law enforcement investigation into weapons trafficking in Arizona.
State House Speaker Andy Tobin is creating a special House committee to investigate the Fast and Furious operation.
Colorado Republicans aim to respect gun rights
A proposal running simultaneously in the House and Senate would allow concealed weapons on school grounds and college campuses if a person has a permit and another bill would let business owners and employees use deadly force against intruders. Both proposals have previously failed, including last year when Senate Democrats rejected the concealed weapons bill.
North Carolina: Action put off Forsyth County guns in parks issue
Forsyth County commissioners remain sharply divided over whether to allow people with concealed weapon permits to take their guns into county parks, but they decided last week to postpone action for at least a couple of weeks.
North Carolina: Scotland County squares off over guns
More than 30 people from Scotland County and beyond were at the county courthouse Thursday night to debate the issue of allowing guns in public parks.
Organized by the policy committee of the Scotland County Board of Commissioners, the forum was held to determine public opinion on the subject.
Australia: Permit rise triggers push for a gun limit
The number of gun permits issued in NSW has almost doubled in the past five years, sparking calls for restrictions on how many guns people can acquire.
Figures from the NSW firearms registry show 111,792 permits to acquire a firearm were issued in 2009 and 2010. That was 29,427 more than for the previous two year period. In 2005 and 2006, there were 65,997 permits issued.
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NRA-ILA Grassroots Alerts
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NRA-ILA Legislative Updates
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Georgia: State Senator Introduces NRA-Backed Legislation
to Save Seized Firearms
Yesterday, state Senator Don Balfour (R-9) introduced NRA-backed legislation, Senate Bill 350. SB 350 would require local and state police authorities to return seized firearms, not currently being held as evidence in a criminal investigation, to the lawful owner if able.
Virginia: House Militia, Police and Public Safety Committee Passes Five Pro-Gun Bills!
Virginia: House Subcommittee Passes Five Pro-Gun Bills!
Iowa: Traditional Ammunition Protections
Move Forward in Des Moines
Indiana: Senate Public Policy Committee Passes
Charity Gaming Legislation Crucial to Friends of NRA Events!
Virginia: Senate Passes Historic Sunday Hunting Legislation!
New Mexico: Pro-Gun Legislation Being Considered by Legislature!
Washington: Two Pro-Gun Bills Could be Heard in House Committee on Monday
House Bill 1508, a shooting range protection bill, and House Bill 2471, a background check reform bill, are scheduled for an executive session and could be voted on by the House Judiciary Committee this Monday, January 30, at 1:30 p.m. in Hearing Room A of the John L. O’Brien Building in Olympia.
Nebraska: Critical Castle Doctrine Bill Heard in Committee
Yesterday, Legislative Bill 804 was heard by the Judiciary Committee. Favorable testimony was given by representatives of the NRA, as well as the NRA's state association and concerned citizens who see the absolute need for this important legislation.
Georgia: Pro-Hunting Bill Passes Unanimously
in Senate Committee!
Yesterday, NRA-backed Senate Bill 301 passed unanimously in the state Senate Natural Resources & the Environment Committee! This bill now goes to the Senate floor.
Tennessee: House Companion Employee Protection Bills Filed
Yesterday, we reported that two NRA-drafted employee protection bills were filed in the Tennessee Senate, Senate Bill 2992 and Senate Bill 3002. We are pleased to announce that the House companion bills have now been filed. Today, House Bill 3560 and House Bill 3559 were introduced by state Representative Eddie Bass (D-65).
North Carolina: Forsyth County Commissioners Postpone Vote on Carrying Concealed in County Parks!
Iowa Legislature Moving Forward with Important Pro-Gun
and Pro-Hunting Legislation
Yesterday, the state House Public Safety Subcommittee passed HF 573 by a 2 to 1 vote. This important “stand your ground” self-defense legislation will now be heard by the full House Public Safety Committee as early as tomorrow. State Representatives Clel Baulder (R-58) and Matt Windschitl (R-56) voted to pass HF 573, while Representative Rick Olson (D-68) voted against it.
South Dakota: Employee Protection Legislation Introduced in Pierre!
Virginia: House Subcommittee to Consider Gun-Related Legislation Tomorrow!
Tennessee: NRA-Drafted Employee Protection
Legislation Introduced
The 2012 Session of the Tennessee General Assembly is underway. On January 25, Senate Bill 3002 and Senate Bill 2992 were introduced by state Senator Mike Faulk (R-4). These NRA-drafted bills would prevent employers from discriminating and enforcing policies against the storage of lawfully-owned firearms in employees' locked private motor vehicles parked at work.
Indiana: NRA-Backed Pro-Hunting Legislation Passes Committee and Goes to the Senate Floor!
Washington: Hearing Scheduled for Proposed Improvements <BR>
to the Discover Pass
In our alert last year, we reported the new Discover Pass that is now required when accessing certain public lands in Washington by motor vehicle. House Bill 2217, sponsored by state Representatives Christopher Hurst (D-31), Cathy Dahlquist (R-31) and Dan Kristiansen (R-39), would make necessary improvements to the taxing Discover Pass.
Your Immediate Action Needed: Pending House Votes on Three Anti-Gun Bills in Illinois
Washington: NRA-Supported House Bill to be Heard Tomorrow
Tomorrow, the state House Judiciary Committee will hear an NRA-supported bill: House Bill 2471 would reform the background check requirements for firearm purchases by CPL holders. HB 2471 will be heard tomorrow at 8:00 a.m. in Hearing Room A of the John L. O’Brien Building in Olympia.
Virginia: Senate Courts of Justice Committee Set to Decide Fate of Gun-Related Legislation Tomorrow!
Tomorrow, January 25, the state Senate Courts of Justice Committee will hear a number of pro- and anti-gun bills that could have a major effect on the Second Amendment rights of all Virginians. One pro-gun bill of great importance to gun owners is Senate Bill 323. Sponsored by state Senator Bill Carrico (R-40), this legislation would repeal the prohibition on law-abiding citizens buying more than one handgun within a thirty-day period. Anti-gun opponents have long claimed that gun rationing keeps handguns out of the hands of criminals, but history has shown this law has been ineffective and only affects and penalizes law-abiding citizens.
Pennsylvania: Votes on Pro-Gun House Bills Postponed until February
Today, the state House Judiciary Committee was scheduled to vote on two very important firearm bills. Unfortunately, the votes on House Bill 1523 and House Bill 1668 have been delayed until next month. Please continue to call AND e-mail your state Representative urging him or her to support HB 1523 and HB 1668. These much-needed pro-gun bills would make critical changes to enhance Pennsylvania’s firearm laws.
Georgia: Pro-Hunting Legislation to be Heard
in Senate Committee Tomorrow
Tomorrow, January 25, the state Senate Natural Resources and the Environment Committee is scheduled to hear NRA-backed Senate Bill 301. This hearing will take place at 3:00 p.m. in Room 450 of the State Capitol.
Nebraska: Castle Doctrine Hearing Tomorrow!
Tomorrow, January 25, the Judiciary Committee will hear testimony on Legislative Bill 804, which will strengthen your ability to protect yourself and your family by adding personal vehicles to areas in which the Castle Doctrine would apply and removing the fear of criminal prosecution when using deadly force if attacked. This hearing is scheduled at 1:30 p.m. in Room 1113 of the Nebraska Capitol.
West Virginia: Four NRA-Backed Bills Introduced
in the Mountain State
The 2012 session of the West Virginia Legislature is underway and has gotten off to a great start for gun owners. Pro-gun West Virginia legislators have introduced four NRA-backed bills already with at least one more bill expected to be introduced in the very near future.
NRA-Backed Pro-Hunting Legislation to be Introduced in Arizona
State Representative David Gowan (R-30) is preparing to introduce NRA-backed legislation that would allow hunters in Arizona to use lawfully-possessed suppressors (also referred to as silencers) on firearms for hunting.
Virginia: State Senate to Vote on Sunday Hunting Legislation this Wednesday!
Virginia: Emergency Powers Legislation Headed to the Senate Floor!
Today, the state Senate General Laws and Technology Committee passed Senate Bill 245 by a 13 to 2 vote. This legislation will now be sent to the floor of the Virginia Senate, where it will be voted on this week.
Nebraska: NRA-Backed Amendment Proposed During Committee Hearing
On January 19, Legislative Bill 807 was heard by the Judiciary Committee. Introduced by state Senator Scott Lautenbaugh (18), this legislation would amend and clarify the current concealed carry permit disqualifications and help expedite the application process.
Virginia: Emergency Powers Legislation to be Considered in Senate Committee Today!
Later today (January 23), the Senate General Laws and Technology Committee is scheduled to hear SB 245. Sponsored by state Senator Mark Obenshain (R-26), SB 245 would update Virginia’s Emergency Powers statute by adding lawful carrying and transportation of firearms to the list of actions that cannot be prohibited during a declaration of emergency. If this legislation passes in the committee, it will then be sent to the state Senate for consideration.
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NRA-ILA Hunting and Conservation Updates
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Our Friends
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