Record low support for gun control - The Second Amendment has rebounded in the last half-century as support doubled since 1959, the Gallup poll reported. Nearly 3 out of every 4 Americans now opposes a ban on handguns — only 1 in four are for banning possession of a handgun. In 1959, 60% of Americans favored banning handguns — and only 36% opposed such an affront to the Second Amendment. The jump in support for handguns shows what an utter failure the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence has been. Handgun use is up, yet gun homicides are down, contrary to what the Brady Campaign has preached for a quarter-century.

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Internet Rumors About Cerberus, Freedom Group Are Patently False

Recently, an old rumor regarding Cerberus--the private equity firm that owns Freedom group, a holding company that in turn owns a number of firearms manufacturers, including Remington, Marlin, Bushmaster, and DPMS--was in some way tied to George Soros.

This rumor is completely false and baseless.

NRA has had contact with officials from Cerberus and Freedom Group for some time.  The owners and investors involved are strong supporters of the Second Amendment and are avid hunters and shooters.

In reality, at no time has George Soros ever been a part of the ownership group of Freedom Group or Cerberus, and as a privately traded corporation, there is no possibility that he will be in the future.

This unsubstantiated rumor has caused a great deal of unnecessary concern for gun owners. NRA-ILA urges our members to take great care before repeating baseless rumors found on the Internet.

LI youth pheasant hunt set: Oct. 29-30 - The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced the dates for the first Long Island youth hunt for pheasants. This year, junior hunters ages 12-15 will have a special two-day hunting season on October 29 and 30 in Suffolk and Nassau counties (Wildlife Management Unit 1C).  "DEC is extremely excited to give Long Island youth hunters their first opportunity to hunt pheasants right here at home, said Peter A. Scully, DEC Regional Director. "This special hunting season not only provides Long Islands junior hunters a brand new outdoor recreational opportunity, but it is also a chance for adult hunters and mentors to pass down their tradition, knowledge and experiences from one generation to the next, and help raise responsible local hunters."