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Canadian Institute for Legislative Action
“Defending Canada’s Heritage“
Whether it’s William Tell using a crossbow to shoot an apple off his son’s head, or Annie Oakley using a hand mirror to make a shot with a rifle slung over her shoulder, history is filled with legendary tales of amazing marksmanship. Now, HISTORY is tapping into these inspiring feats of sharp-shooting for its first-ever competition series, TOP SHOT, premiering Sunday, June 6 at 10pm ET.
Sixteen of the nation’s most skilled marksmen have been carefully selected to compete in the new 10-episode series. Some have professional shooting experience, some are amateurs –all will showcase breathtaking timing, speed and accuracy in their quest to win the $100,000 prize package and title of “Top Shot.” The winner will ultimately have to be skilled in everything from muzzle-loading muskets and modern pistols to slingshots and throwing knives.
The series is hosted by actor, adventurer and athlete Colby Donaldson, a born competitor whose experience as a contestant on Survivor brings a unique perspective to HISTORY’s first elimination series.
In episodes 2 and 3 (Sunday, June 13 and Sunday, June 20), contestants’ skills with the pistol and bow and arrow are put to the test. From muzzle-loading muskets to throwing knives, every challenge will focus on weapons, technologies and techniques of different eras in history as high-speed HD cameras capture the skillful execution of each test in extreme slow-motion.
TOP SHOT is produced for HISTORY by Pilgrim Films & Television. Executive Producers for HISTORY are Dirk Hoogstra and Paul Cabana. Craig Piligian is Executive Producer for Pilgrim Films & Television.
The HISTORY web site, located at www.history.com , is the leading online resource for all things history.
Please find a link below to a CTV public opinion poll on the long gun registry. With Bill C-391 due to be heard at the Standing Committee on Public Safety starting May 4, 2010, and the Liberal opposition members on the committee blocking the appearance of groups, organizations and individuals representing hunters, farmers and recreational sport shooters, it is important to continue to let the government know of our support for the bill, and to send a strong message to the opposition parties who are seeking to block it and turn the committee hearings into a one-sided discussion.
If you support the repeal of the long gun registry we would appreciate your assistance by visiting the website and voting NO.
Please take a moment to vote & then pass this e-mail or link on to others.
Go to http://www.ctv.ca/qp/
Many thanks,
Peter – Ripple Outdoors
Kawartha Traditional Archery – Fred Walker
Just a brief note to stay in contact and keep this venture fresh in your mind so you will pass on the word of what is happening in central Ontario for all traditional bow shooters.
Our shop is now an official dealer with 3 Rivers Archery supply.
This is a great move as it makes the shop much more viable a venture. I will pursue other venues for stocking the store, especially local vendors. It is my goal to have a VERY UNIQUE shop that will make it worth the drive and stopover both with product and shooting opportunity.
I want to have the largest used stock so if you have or know of others that have bows and or equipment they are not using perhaps you could bring to me and we can work out a deal.
HERE IS AN IDEA. What about starting a donation process that we can give start up equipment to those that can’t afford but want to start archery shooting.
Even though archery is an inexpensive way to enjoy oneself; shooting as a family activity can be expensive. Used equipment donated to these families that would like to learn archery but find it out of their budget is A GREAT IDEA TO KICK OFF ON “THANKSGIVING” WEEKEND.
If you have not checked out the site recently there are more photographs.
The site has expanded offering sale products, service and instruction to beginners.
Any feedback is much appreciated from anyone who loves archery.
Keep the names of your friends that are traditional shooters coming please. The more people that know what we are doing the better the chances are for people to enjoy archery.
HAPPY THANKSGIVING
CHEERS
Fred Walker
NEW HOME OF TRADITIONAL ARCHERY
CHECK IT OUT.
www.KawarthaTraditionalArchery.info
Despite clear evidence that targeting law-abiding gun owners for registration or licensing paperwork violations does nothing to stem violent crime, Toronto police are currently going door to door looking for lapsed firearms license holders, in a self-professed bid to make their city safer. The Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters (O.F.A.H.), the largest nonprofit conservation based angling and hunting organization in Ontario, condemns this ‘make work’ project as yet another example of law enforcement aiming at the wrong target in an attempt to address the very real problem of violent gun crime.
“It is more than a little ironic that Toronto police are carrying out this activity under the guise of their ‘Safe City Project.’ Instead of working to stem the tide of illegal firearms that are smuggled into Canada and sold on the streets of Toronto and other major urban centres, police are knocking on the doors of law-abiding citizens, in the hopes of finding a legally owned firearm with a lapsed registration,” said Greg Farrant, O.F.A.H. Manager of Government Relations & Communications. “In the process, they are claiming to have tracked down 400 firearms that in their words ‘could have fallen into the hands of criminals.’ Unless they have developed the ability to predict the future, this leap in logic in truly breathtaking. To suggest that a lapse in paperwork is one step removed from the firearm ending up on the streets defies all logic. There are far more productive ways to spend enforcement dollars, such as tracking those individuals who are prohibited from owning firearms, and working with all levels of government to halt the flow of illegal firearms coming into Canada, firearms that are being used to commit crimes in our communities.”
In 1995, the amended federal Firearms Act made it mandatory for every long gun (shotgun or rifle) in the country to be registered. Despite assurances that public safety would be well served by the creation of the $2 billion dollar ‘investment‘ in the long gun registry, the Auditor General of Canada stated in her reports to Parliament in 2002 and 2006, that the department had not been able to demonstrate that the system had enhanced the public safety or had saved lives.
“The Canadian Firearms Centre (C.F.C.) is responsible for notifying firearms owners about renewal of their licenses, but despite their efforts to remain in compliance, thousands of legal, law-abiding firearms owners have failed to receive these notifications or have had their paperwork disappear into some bureaucratic black hole. Given the inherent flaws in the system, well publicized computer failures, repeated violations of privacy, and massive cost overruns, the Justice department has admitted that the program has become overly complex, costly to deliver and difficult for firearms owners to comply. All Canadians, not just hunters, sport shooters and farmers, should be alarmed by Canada’s colossal failure to protect us from violent offenders. This latest futile campaign in Toronto has firearms owners across the country shaking their heads in frustration,” added Farrant.
If found to be in non-compliance with the registration and licensing requirements, firearms owners are provided with an opportunity to come into compliance, but the firearms are removed from their possession until the process is complete. The targeting of legal firearms owners and claims that such actions are resulting in a reduced threat to public safety lacks credibility, and diverts attention away from the fact that the registration system is badly flawed, does nothing to prevent criminals from obtaining illegal firearms and is nothing more than a glorified public relations exercise, which ignores the real problem and threat to the public.
With over 100,000 members, subscribers and supporters, and 660 member clubs, the O.F.A.H. is the largest nonprofit, charitable, fishing, hunting and conservation-based organization in Ontario, and the voice of anglers and hunters. For more information, visit www.ofah.org.