Holmesburg Update

At the club last night, a few members of Holmesburg were talking about their continuing struggle with the City of Philadelphia to prevent from being closed down.   Their web site has: Yes, we’re still here. Yes, we’re still in business. No, it’s not a done deal. HF&GPA has four main priorities right now. They are to … Continue reading “Holmesburg Update”

Help Save Holmesburg

NRA has issued an alert asking folks to help Holmesburg Fish and Game Protective Association continue to operate in the City of Philadelphia: For seventy-seven years, the Holmesburg Fish and Game Protective Association has served sportsmen and gun enthusiasts throughout Pennsylvania. However, several months ago, the City of Philadelphia sent notice to the Association that … Continue reading “Help Save Holmesburg”

Bucks County Tour ’08

My tour of sportsmens groups in Bucks County continues apace, and I’m continuing to sign up volunteers.  I have spoken with a club every night this week, except for Monday.  Tuesday I spoke at Branch Valley, which has 500 members.  Last night to a packed audience at my own club, which has 1100 members.  Tonight … Continue reading “Bucks County Tour ’08”

Blacklash Against Toronto Mayor Miller

When you see pro-gun peices in the Canadian media, and editorials talking about the mayor being wrongheaded, it’s probably a good indication he’s stepped out of the mainstream, and into the fringe.  Note the indignation on the part of the olympic shooters?  Big city mayors are a gun rights activist best friend.  They pretty much … Continue reading “Blacklash Against Toronto Mayor Miller”

City of Philadelphia Terminating Club Lease

The City of Philadelphia appears to be terminating the lease of Holmesburg Fish and Game Protective Association, which is a shooting club in the Northeast: On Wednesday August 1st the City of Philadelphia notified the Holmesburg Fish & Game Protective Association that it was terminating our lease and that we must vacate the premises and … Continue reading “City of Philadelphia Terminating Club Lease”