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justsomeguy:
Just got this in an e-mail and something about it smells fishy. Judging by the speakers and topics of discussion it sounds like they are trying to discourage gun ownership.




--- Quote ---Hit This Target: Gun Safety 
Keeping Handguns Safe & Lawful, and out of the Wrong Hands

Free Seminar April 7
6:30PM - 8:30PM
 
 
April 4 - 8 2011 is Public Health Week!  Join us for a FREE Seminar.
The Douglas County Health Department; the National Safety Council, Greater Omaha Chapter;  the City of Omaha and the US Attorneys Office  have partnered to provide information to the public on how to keep concealable firearms safe, lawful and out of the wrong hands.
 We offer this fast paced and free seminar to all on April 7th to provide guidance to handgun owners and users, along with those individuals interested in a way to recognize and prevent issues associated with concealable firearms by keeping both the firearms and users safe and legal.
Attendees will leave with the information, tools and education they need about concealable firearms.  Three experienced speakers will present on various topics surround gun ownership, use, and safety as well as what our government is doing. 
 
Speakers
Marty Conboy, Chief Prosecutor, Omaha City Prosecutor's Office
Local & Nebraska Laws on Concealable Firearms
 Marty Conboy speaks to the city's ordinances on purchase and ownership of handguns and other weapons, Omaha's open carry ordinance concerning handguns as well as Nebraska's Concealed Carry law.  He will discuss the types of cases his office prosecutes and what citizens can do to get, and stay legal with regard to the weapons they may own and use.
 
Ray Fidone, Project Safe Neighborhoods, Director of Operations for Nebraska
US Attorney's Office
Federal Intitiatives and Laws
Ray Fidone will bring information on the Project Safe Neighborhoods Presidential Program, how it impacts Omaha, what citizens can do to stop gun violence and potential gun violence as well as information on federal gun laws, and penalties.    He will also provide interesting statistics on local gun seizures and arrests.
 
Sgt. Jake Ritonya, Omaha Police Department
Safety in Handling & Use of Weapons
Sgt. Ritonya will bring information on safe gun handling, use, and storage as well as what to do If you or your child finds a weapon.  This informative presentation will provide demonstrations with real weapons which have been made safe for classroom use.  Knowing how to handle, hold, and store a weapon properly is a key element to gun safety.
 
    Directions & Location
National Safety Council,
Greater Omaha Chapter
11620 M Circle
Omaha, NE 68137
I-80 Exit 445, I-680 Exit 1,
near 120th & L Streets
6:30PM - 8:30PM April 7, 2011
    

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DaveB:
If I go, will they disarm me?

justsomeguy:
Greater Omaha Safety Council is posted.

sjwsti:

--- Quote from: justsomeguy on March 28, 2011, 02:43:17 PM ---Just got this in an e-mail and something about it smells fishy. Judging by the speakers and topics of discussion it sounds like they are trying to discourage gun ownership.

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I guess I dont see it, how do any of the listed topics of discussion discourage gun ownership?

- Shawn

FarmerRick:
I think Chris Zeeb needs to be the 4th speaker. You know, just so some accurate info gets included with all the other BS.

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