Pro-Gun Movie Showing in Bellevue Tuesday July 16th

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On Tuesday July 16th at 7:30pm, the NFOA and Tugg.com are pleased to present Assaulted: Civil Rights Under Fire at Twin Creek Cinema in Bellevue Nebraska. Tugg.com is a company that works with organizations and smaller production companies to get movies into local theaters. The NFOA is presenting the movie, which means we’ve committed to promotions to sell a minimum of 81 tickets for the showing. (I’ve already bought mine, so now we just need 80 more to confirm the showing.) Unlike other mainstream movie showings, tickets must be prepurchased and this event will only happen if we reserve the minimum number of tickets before the deadline. [BUY TICKETS HERE] Your credit card won’t be charged until the minimum number of tickets have been reserved and the movie showing is confirmed.

Here’s the trailer:

And here’s the film’s description:

“A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.” – United States Constitution, Amendment II

Newtown school shooting. Aurora theater shooting. Tucson supermarket shooting. Are visceral reactions to tragedies trumping the words of our forefathers? Should we allow fear and the growing concern over public safety to limit our civil liberties?

Dead Patriot Films presents “Assaulted: Civil Rights Under Fire,” a documentary that brings audiences to the center of the controversy over the issue that is dividing our nation – gun control. Narrated by Ice-T, a critically acclaimed rapper and actor, the film takes a critical look at current gun laws and the rising movement to restrict the rights guaranteed by our Second Amendment.

With the original intention of empowering a citizenry’s ability to defend themselves against a corrupt or tyrannical government, the concept today may seem farfetched or the makings of a Hollywood blockbuster. However, it has happened throughout U.S. history. And long before gun control was positioned as a “common sense measure” to combat violence, it was used as a means to oppress certain minority groups. Presently, the growing trend in gun control favors the wealthy and privileged, who leverage their connections to ensure their Second Amendment rights and safety, while those of lesser means struggle.

Informative and emotionally charged, “Assaulted: Civil Rights Under Fire” is an eye-opening look at the genesis of the Second Amendment to the Constitution, leading the audience to rethink the issues surrounding gun control, and the effect on civil rights and liberty.

After all, what you don’t know can kill you.

Details
When: Tuesday July 16, 2013 at 7:30pm
Where: Twin Creek Cinema at 3909 Raynor Parkway, Bellevue, NE, 68123
Cost: $12

How many pro-gun films do we see coming out these days? Let’s show Dead Patriot Films that Nebraska supports the honesty they’re bringing to the screen. Plus, you’ll be supporting the NFOA, because as the promoter, we receive 5% of each ticket sale. Additionally, when you purchase tickets, you have the opportunity to also make a donation to the NFOA. Don’t miss this one night only screening; reserve your tickets before the they’re sold out!

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Save the Date: NFOA Annual Members Meeting August 24, 2013

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Save the date: Saturday August 24th. The 2013 NFOA Annual Members Meeting will be happening at Heartland Public Shooting Park in Grand Island. We’ll release more details once we get guest speakers and instructors confirmed. Like previous years, we’ll be conducting our regular business and updating the membership on projects, successes, and challenges over the last year – as well as plans and strategies for the upcoming year. But as a teaser, we’re working on organizing some friendly competitions shooting, some educational break-out sessions potentially covering diverse topics from techniques to legalities, and perhaps even some games/contests with bigger prizes. Also this year, we’ll be catering lunch and lunch tickets will available after details are confirmed. For now, block Saturday August 24th, 2013 on your calendar, talk to your friends and family to plan a road trip to Grand Island, and keep your eye on the main NFOA webpage for updates as we confirm guests and activities.

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Nebraska Firearms Owners Association Sues State of Nebraska

For Immediate Release:
Nebraska Firearms Owners Association Sues State of Nebraska Over Concealed Handgun Permit Discrimination

Lincoln, NE, April 1, 2013 – The Nebraska Firearms Owners Association (NFOA), announced that today the NFOA and the Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) filed a lawsuit in federal district court challenging the State of Nebraska’s statutory prohibition on issuing concealed handgun permits to legal non-citizens for self defense.

The case seeks to overturn the State’s non-citizen concealed carry ban on constitutional grounds, specifically the Second Amendment right to keep and bear arms and the Fourteenth Amendment’s equal protection clause. The plaintiff is Carlos Nino De Rivera Lajous, a Mexican citizen who legally resides in Nebraska. He has lived legally in Lincoln, Nebraska since 1990 and received his permanent resident visa (green card) in 1991.

“Mr. Lajous has worked as a machinist for an aviation company in Lincoln for fourteen years,” stated NFOA President Wesley Dickinson.  “He has also earned three associate degrees from Central Community College in Hastings and he has family in the area.”

Defendants in the case are Nebraska Attorney General Jon Bruning and Nebraska State Patrol Superintendent David Sankey, in their respective official capacities.

“At issue here is long-settled law,” Dickinson continued. “The State of Nebraska cannot, under the equal protection clause of the Fourteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, deny a legal Permanent Resident Alien his fundamental Second Amendment rights. This includes prohibiting Mr. Lajous, who can legally openly carry a handgun in the State of Nebraska, from applying for, passing the background checks, and obtaining a concealed handgun permit from the Nebraska State Patrol to carry a concealed handgun for his own personal protection.”

Nebraska Firearms Owners Association is the largest firearms rights organization in the state of Nebraska, and membership is free for all Nebraskans concerned with their right to keep and bear arms; simply sign-up at www.nebraskafirearms.org/join.  We are local firearms owners who have a personal interest in protecting firearms owners’ rights in Nebraska.

NFOA Mission
Nebraska Firearms Owners Association (NFOA) is organized for the purpose of voicing the opinion of its membership to the Nebraska Legislature and other law making bodies within the state as well as Federal level, as it pertains to firearms. NFOA members will also make it a priority to educate residents on firearms related issues.

On the web:  www.NebraskaFirearms.org or email: info@nebraskafirearms.org for more information.

Contacts
Wesley Dickinson
President, Nebraska Firearms Owners Association
P.O. BOX 419
Syracuse, Nebraska 68446
402-404-NFOA (6362)

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Welcome to the Nebraska Firearms Owners Association

NFOA membership is open to all types of firearms owners as long as you are a resident of the state of Nebraska. Whether you are a trap shooter, long-range rifle shooter, concealed handgun permit holder, air gun, rifle and or shotgun hunter, NFA firearms enthusiast or belong to any other group of firearms owners, you are welcome to join our organization.

We are local firearms owners who have a personal interest in representing firearms owners rights in Nebraska. While there are much larger firearms owner groups and lobbyists, we have a personal stake right here in fighting for our rights. We do not have big money to fly in lobbyists from the coasts, we do not have the money to wine and dine Legislators, and we are just everyday normal Nebraska residents like you who want our voices to be heard by the various law makers. We will operate on what money is donated to us voluntarily.

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Minutes of the Nebraska Firearms Owners Association April 2013 meeting

The April 2013 Board meeting opened at 7am Monday April 1st and closed 10pm Friday April 5th.

1.) Approve March Board Meeting Minutes
Minutes were approved as corrected.

2.) Any Old Business
2a.) National Coalition to Stop the Gun Ban
Nothing significant to report.
2b.) Nebraska Gun Safety Foundation
Forming a Board of Directors and establishing Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws for the    Nebraska Gun Safety Foundation was discussed.
2c.) NFOA Scholarship Fund
Wesley motioned to table further discussion until the May board meeting. Motion passed.

3.) Treasurers Report
Beginning Book balance 3/1/13 – $21,832.06
Total Expenditures – $38.96
- One debit $38.96 for Benchmark Email
Total Deposits – $1,381.08
Ending Book balance 3/31/13 – $23,174.18

Chris also motioned to approve an expenditure to reimburse him the filing fee for the bi-   annual report to the secretary of state. Motion passed.

4.) Membership Report
The numbers for this month are:

General membership         6484    increase of  160
Associate membership          35    increase of    3
Youth membership                26    no change
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Total  membership            6545   +163   on April 1 2013

5.) Committee Reports
5a.) Legislative
Andy provided updates on active bills, both pro and anti-gun, and what could be done to    achieve our desired effects on them. The current resident alien lawsuit was also discussed.
5b.) Events and Fundraising
John provided the board a summary of his plan for a rifle competition where proceeds would    be donated to the NFOA, but it would not be an NFOA event. John motioned to approve use of    the NFOA logo for purposes of promoting the competition. Motion passed.
Julie provided updates on the ENGC sign as a thank-you for their recent donation. Julie also    provided details on planning of the NFOA annual meeting, including the venue, date, and other    possible considerations.
5c.) Communications
Rod provided a report from another FB promotion campaign, including insight into how FB can    be used to supplement the forums and email alerts.
5d.) Membership and Recruiting
Nothing significant to report.
5e.) Web Admin
Nothing significant to report.
6.) Strategic Planning Session on NFOA Vision, Mission, and Values
The time, location, and enablers for the Strategic Planning Session were discussed.

7.) Matchable NFOA Donation to Game & Parks
Wesley moved to approve a $5000 donation to the Nebraska Game and Parks to assist with    construction of the first WMA sight-in range at Osage Wildlife Management Area. Motion    Passed. Possible fundraisers to offset the cost of this donation were also discussed.

8.) Pandemic 2013
Wesley reported on planning for the NFOA’s presence at the Pandemic competition this year.

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