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National Ammo Day
National Ammo Day ^ | staff

Posted on 10/18/2002 6:09:08 AM PDT by joesnuffy

CNS News October 17, 2002:

National Ammo Day Targets 'Gun Grabbers' (CNSNews.com) - The organizer of National Ammo Day is calling on the nation's gun owners to "show the gun-grabbers and the nanny-legislators just how many Second Amendment supporters are out there." On Nov. 19, organizer Kim Du Toit wants 75 million gun owners to visit local gun shops, sporting goods or hardware stores -- and purchase every round of ammunition on the shelves.   Full Story http://www.cnsnews.com/ViewCulture.asp?Page=/Culture/archive/200210/CUL20021017a.html


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1 posted on 10/18/2002 6:09:08 AM PDT by joesnuffy
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National Ammo Day Targets 'Gun Grabbers'
By Michael L. Betsch
CNSNews.com Staff Writer
October 17, 2002

(CNSNews.com) - A coordinated effort has been launched to place billions of bullets in the hands of American gun owners to protest the politicians and "gun grabbers," who according to the organizer of National Ammo Day, want to disarm law abiding citizens by over-taxing their ammunition.
"There have been million-men marches and a million moron mommies," said Ammo Day organizer Kim du Toit. "It's time for a billion rounds to show the gun-grabbers and the nanny-legislators just how many Second Amendment supporters are out there."
Du Toit said he's calling on America's 75 million gun owners to "buycott" their local gun shop, sporting goods or hardware store on Nov. 19 by purchasing every round of ammunition on the shelves. He figures if every gun owner or Second Amendment supporter bought 100 rounds, there would be 7.5 billion rounds in the hands of law-abiding citizens.
And, you don't need to be a gun owner to support National Ammo Day.
Du Toit said non-gun owners could purchase ammunition and donate it to their local police department or Boy Scout troop. However, he suggested getting the police department's approval prior to dropping off ammunition at the local precinct.
While skeptics may question the financial motives behind du Toit's buycott, he emphasized that he is in no way affiliated with any of the ammunition or firearms manufacturers and that nobody will receive any "kickbacks" at the end of the day.
Du Toit said he was motivated to organize National Ammo Day as a result of Democratic legislators attempting to increase taxes on ammunition. Over the past three years, he said Democrats in three states have introduced bills attempting to do just that.
An ammunition tax bill (SCA 12) proposed earlier this year by Calif. state Senator Don Perata would have imposed a five-cent tax on each round of ammunition sold in the state, The bill was pulled from the Senate Revenue and Taxation Committee agenda for lack of committee support.
Perata's spokesman, Simeon Gant, said the revenue generated by the tax would have been used to fund hospital emergency departments and trauma centers that treat injuries caused by bullets.
While Gant acknowledged that the overwhelming majority of law abiding gun owners do not use their guns to commit criminal acts, he said the state needs to find a viable means of helping hospitals recoup their financial losses after treating uninsured gunshot victims.
"You know, part of our job is to find money," Gant said. "We weren't focusing on criminals or non-criminals."
Six Democratic delegates to the Maryland state House sponsored the Ammunition Tax (HB 1125) in 1999 to reduce the "enormous strain on state and local public finances due to increased costs of emergency medical services, public safety, and correctional services."
Before it was killed in committee, the bill proposed "establishing the rate of the ammunition tax at 50 cents per round for ammunition other than anti-personnel ammunition and $5 per round for anti-personnel ammunition."

In a similar failed attempt to generate revenue, former Democratic Illinois state Senator Arthur Berman sponsored the Ammunition Tax Act (SB 0441) in 1999, which would have imposed a "100-percent or a 200-percent tax, depending on the type of ammunition, on persons engaged in the business of selling ammunition and on the privilege of using ammunition in the state."
The bill stipulated that revenue generated by the tax would be managed by the Department of State Police and distributed to local police departments throughout Illinois.
According to du Toit, the ammunition tax flows out of the sin taxes placed on alcohol and tobacco.
"A tax on ammunition would follow in this tradition where the state acts on the basis of a consensus that a certain commodity has negative external effects and affects the common welfare," he said.
Du Toit said he believes ammunition taxes force gun owners to pay a premium for their hobby or for the privilege of self-defense.
Efforts by CNSNews.com to reach The Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence and the Violence Policy Center for comment were not returned.
E-mail a news tip to Michael L. Betsch.
2 posted on 10/18/2002 6:10:14 AM PDT by joesnuffy
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"...a 100 percent or a 200 percent tax...and on the privilege (emphasis added) of using ammunition in the state..."

It's very close to the time when a generous application of the 2nd amendment is coming.

God, I despise politicians.

3 posted on 10/18/2002 6:26:45 AM PDT by wcbtinman
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To: joesnuffy
and purchase every round of ammunition on the shelves

Knowing my luck I'd show up when the only thing left would be a box of .256 Winchester Magnum.

4 posted on 10/18/2002 6:30:29 AM PDT by Tijeras_Slim
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To: joesnuffy
BTT
5 posted on 10/18/2002 6:32:36 AM PDT by harpseal
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To: joesnuffy
I've already got 500+ rounds of 7.62mm, more .303 Brit than I can use in yearS, more than enough shotgun slugs, and enough reloading supplies to last well over a year for 12 gage, and several seasons worth of 20 gage (pheasant gun). What the heck would I buy? When would I use it? More importantly, where would I store it? I'm out of space!

MARK A SITY
http://www.logic101.net/
6 posted on 10/18/2002 6:42:00 AM PDT by logic101.net
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To: *bang_list
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7 posted on 10/18/2002 6:43:35 AM PDT by DTA
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To: logic101.net
When we checked our stock in Jan 2000, we found we had 3000 rounds (for 4 guns). I thought I was gradually replacing what we had shot at the range, but I guess I overdid it, just a little, LOL! I told the neighbors if there is a fire at my house, stand waaaaaay back!
8 posted on 10/18/2002 7:12:14 AM PDT by ravingnutter
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To: logic101.net
Use it. Practice with it.

None of it is any use unless you're proficient with a handgun, rifle and shotgun.

I helped a friend move and we loaded over fifty ammo cans of lead bullets. The rest of the ammo cans took up an area on the trailor 3 feet high, 12 feet long and as wide as the trailer.

The guy was a terrible shot. In fact, I don't recall him ever hitting anything when we were plinking.
9 posted on 10/18/2002 9:17:26 AM PDT by Shooter 2.5
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To: wcbtinman
"for the privilege of self-defense"

Wh-Wha-What? It's a privilage now? Like driving, it can be revoked?

No way!

EBUCK

10 posted on 10/18/2002 9:28:33 AM PDT by EBUCK
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To: joesnuffy
Do I have to buy my ammo a card and flowers now too?
11 posted on 10/18/2002 9:33:24 AM PDT by dead
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To: joesnuffy
Would 500 rounds of .308 and 1000 rounds of 7.62 X 39 be enough?
12 posted on 10/18/2002 9:57:23 AM PDT by Blood of Tyrants
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To: Tijeras_Slim
"Knowing my luck I'd show up when the only thing left would be a box of .256 Winchester Magnum."

But then you'd have to buy something chambered for that round - that's how it works, you know!

Those are the rules!

13 posted on 10/18/2002 11:34:14 AM PDT by Redbob
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"I told the neighbors if there is a fire at my house, stand waaaaaay back!"

My recommendation would to tell the neighbors NOTHING about any firearms you own.

That's what I would do if I owned any guns.

14 posted on 10/18/2002 11:35:59 AM PDT by Redbob
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To: Redbob
Never thought of it that way! Wooo Hooo!
15 posted on 10/18/2002 11:37:47 AM PDT by Tijeras_Slim
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To: Blood of Tyrants
"Would 500 rounds of .308 and 1000 rounds of 7.62 X 39 be enough?"

Depends.
I'd have on-hand enough to last for the next ten years, on the assumption that all ammunition sales could be regulated tomorrow.

If I actually owned firearms, that is.

16 posted on 10/18/2002 11:43:01 AM PDT by Redbob
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To: joesnuffy
Everybody buys a brick of 22LR and it jumps to 37.5 billion rounds.
17 posted on 10/18/2002 12:24:49 PM PDT by gundog
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To: logic101.net
Well, if you already have more than you need, I'd say its a patriotic reason to go buy another firearm chambered for a new caliber. Don't forget the ammo!
18 posted on 10/18/2002 12:25:47 PM PDT by Cobra Scott
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To: logic101.net
I see what your problem is: You need more space.

; ^ )
19 posted on 10/18/2002 12:28:50 PM PDT by Redcloak
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To: Redbob
I don't have to worry about my neighbors, they are all just as pro-gun as I am, we keep an eye on each other's property and report anyone snooping around, even if it is the authorities doing the snooping.
20 posted on 10/18/2002 12:46:09 PM PDT by ravingnutter
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