Recently Kim Stolfer, President of Firearm Owners Against Crime (FOAC) spoke to our members and distributed literature about upcoming legislation in Harrisburg that firearm owners should be aware of.

Below is the contact information for the FOAC and links that you can use for quick reference on a daily basis. Closer to elections, the website will also give their opinion on persons seeking election/re-election in the State of Pennsylvania. We also have links to their free trial membership and paid memberships.

Web: www.foac-pac.org
Facebook: www.facebook.com/foacpac/
(412) 221-3346, Phone
(412) 257-1099, Fax
(412) 352-5018, Cell

Laws that you are governed by in Pennsylvania:
https://foac-pac.org/Pennsylvania-Firearm-Laws

Latest news of interest to gun owners collected by the FOAC:
https://foac-pac.org/Latest-News

Pennsylvania Booklet: Pennsylvania Laws Relating to Firearms:
https://foac-pac.org/uploads/Laws-Legislation/LAWS-RelatingToGuns-PA-18-02-Compr.pdf

Free Trial membership
https://foac-pac.org/Member-Signup

Different Membership levels
https://foac-pac.org/Premium-Membership
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Firearm Owners Against Crime (FOAC) is a non-partisan, non-connected all-volunteer Political Action Committee organized to empower ‘all’ gun owners, outdoors enthusiasts and supporters of the 2nd Amendment to the Bill of Rights of the U.S. Constitution and Article 1 Section 21 and 25 of the PA Constitution with the tools and information necessary to protect freedom from transgression.  FOAC was formed shortly after the City of Pittsburgh's illegal gun and ammunition ban of 1993.  This was an active year for gun legislation in Pennsylvania (Act 84 of 1994-HB 185 the preemption law, Casey's gun ban) and the United States (Brady Bill, Assault Weapons Ban...).  A number of those who fought the Pittsburgh gun ban realized that a more politically active role was necessary if we were to keep and protect our rights.  FOAC became a formal statewide Political Action Committee in early 1994.

We vigorously oppose legislators who want to restrict the legitimate use of firearms, including personal and property protection as guaranteed by the Constitutions of the United States and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. We accomplish these goals by monitoring and reviewing legislative initiatives and voting records of elected officials. This information is shared with interested parties, such as County Sportsmen’s Leagues, the PA Federation of Sportsmen’s Clubs, the Unified Sportsmen of PA, the Eastern Firearms Coalition, the Concerned Gun Owners of PA, PA Gun Owners Association, PA State Camp Lessees Association and other interested organizations at both the state and county level.

Mike Nogay, 24-year club member and nationally recognized authority on vintage fishing tackle spoke at our August meeting about collecting and valuing antique fishing tackle—-reels, rods and lures.

If you need more info on the subject, here are some links that might interest you. The links include the PA Hunting License County numbering system, where Pennsylvania’s counties are recognized by a numbering system from 1 to 67 in alphabetical order.

Old Reel Collectors Association, Inc. (ORCA):
https://www.orcaonline.org
ORCA Online Forum - Feel free to talk or ask about ALL kinds of old tackle here
http://reeltalk.orcaonline.org/
National Fishing Lures Collectors Club (NFLCC):
http://www.nflcc.org
Florida Antique Tackle Collectors (FATC):
http://www.fatc.net
Joe’s Old Lures collector’s forum:
http://www.joesoldlures.com
Ron Gast’s antique tackle website:
https://luresnreels.com
The Old Tackle Box – PA county license numbers
http://oldtacklebox.com/html/county_number.htm

Pennsylvania Hunter-Trapper Education - October 27, 2018
We will again offer the Pennsylvania HTE course at our club

Saturday, October 27, 2018    9:00am - 3:30pm
Use the link below and click the green “Register Now” button
https://www.register-ed.com/events/view/126338

NOTE: You must be at least 11 years of age to register for this class!
Overview
This is a six-hour training class required by law for all first-time hunters and trappers before they can buy a license. You must pass a certification exam at the end of the class to complete this training. Important:  In order to prepare for your class, read Chapters 1, 4, 5 and 9 located at Today's Hunter & Trapper in PA.

Use the following link for online course study

Basic Hunter-Trapper Education (HTE)
By law, all first-time hunters and trappers, regardless of age, must successfully complete Hunter-Trapper Education training before they can buy a Pennsylvania hunting or trapping license. A training certificate, which is recognized throughout North America, is awarded when you pass a test at the end of the course. You must be at least 11 years old to enroll in a class. Parents are encouraged to attend with their children. The training is designed to produce safe, responsible, knowledgeable and involved participants. The results of this program are remarkable. Since 1959, hunting-related shooting incidents have declined drastically. Hunting is safe and getting safer, thanks to hunter education.

2018 Youth Day info is below:
There is no cost for anyone attending youth day.

Ages: 8-15
Date: Saturday, August 11, 2018
Time: 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.

Place:
Paris Sportsmen Club Lake
154 Devils Den Road, Paris, PA 15021

To Register:
You need to complete the two steps below to complete your registration:

• Fill out registration on line using the link below
  https://register-ed.com/events/view/126134
• Download and complete the waiver and bring it with you
  Link for PSC non-member waiver

Any questions call John Sinnett at 304-670-9818

RIP Max Stroud. You will be missed.
In honor of Max and all of his contributions to the club, the membership voted to name the road leading to the lake in his honor. More details will follow.