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PBGC group:

What type of gun do you carry most often?

   o Auto
   o Revolver
   o I don't carry.


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Thanks!

Due to multiple reports of failures, it is my conclusion that empty
chamber indicators (ECIs) currently sold by CMP are UNSAFE for use in
AR-15 type rifles. The plastic is too brittle, and will snap if the
bolt is closed on them. Unfortunately, breakage usually wedges
the "stem" of the ECI inside the barrel, and the obstruction is not
always apparent. If the rifle is fired with an obstructed barrel,
injuries to the shooter may result.

Distinguishing Features:
CMP logo on the rear face of the unit;
Relatively straight stem;
"Wings" protruding on both sides of the central "tail" element.
Use of a hard, styrene plastic in construction.
Acceptable alternatives include the following:
Boonie Packer brand "chamber checker" ( http://www.redi-
mag.com/chambercheck.php )

Distinguishing Features:
Manufacturer's information and lettering on the SIDES of the unit;
Curved stem;
No prominent "wings" on either side of the tail;
Presence of two small bumps on either side of the stem;
Use of a flexible nylon plastic in construction.
The NRA Chamber flag is acceptable, but will jam in the rifle if
unmodified.
NOTE: NRA RULES NOW REQUIRE ECIs TO EXTEND INTO THE CHAMBER!!!


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Asa

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HB1237 would remove churches and other places of worship from the list
of prohibited places for concealed carry. It will go before the House
Judiciary Committee on Thursday, January 29.
It is important that you make your voice heard on this. The last time a
similar bill came before this committee, it died there. E-mail the
judiciary committee members and voice your support for HB1237!!

Here are their e-mail addresses:

steve@..., creekmored@...,
smithl@..., roebuckj@...,
bairdd@..., dhobbs55@...,
leaa@..., wilkinsb@...,
ricefurn@..., williamsd@...,
avclemmer@..., davy.carter@...,
nickelsj@..., rogerst@...

Thank you,
Nathan Petty

PINE BLUFF GUN CLUB MEETING NOTICE



The semi-annual meeting of the Pine Bluff Gun Club will be held
January 25, 2009 at the I-530 Medical Mall, Suite G-1 - the office of
Paul Davis.  Please make plans to attend with the meeting set to
start at 2:00 PM.

If you have any problems or any items that need to be brought up try
and contact one of the officers or board members prior to the meeting
if possible.  The range looks good and things seem to be going well.

After the meeting if you have any items to sell or trade feel free to
bring them.

Thanks for your help and support this past year.

See you Sunday the 25th at 2 PM.

Best regards,

Pine Bluff Gun Club Officers and Board

http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/query/z?c111:H.R.45.IH:

I am looking to get in contact with other ministers who are PBGC
members- or any ministers interested in concealed carry issues.

I am working with the Arkansas Concealed Carry Association to lobby
for a change to the Arkansas State CHL laws. Currently, churches and
all places of worship are on the list of locations where concealed
carry is not allowed. I am looking for church leaders who would be
interested in seeing this law changed to allow each church to make
the decision about whether to allow concealed carry on their
property, in the same way private businesses are allowed to make that
decision.

Grant Exton, Executive Director of ACCA, has asked me to seek out
church leaders who would be willing to express their support for this
change before the Judiciary Committee of the State Assembly. Two
years ago a similar measure failed to make it past this committee
because they did not see any support for the change from church
leaders. Letters of support or your presence in the committee meeting
would be a tremendous help.

Please contact me at npetty@... if you are interested, and
please spread the word to other likeminded church leaders. We only
have about four weeks to get something together.

Thank you,
Nathan Petty