NM Alerts June 4, 2001

WAGCEVP · June 4, 2001, 06:10 PM

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June 4, 2001

NMGOF Update

In This Issue:

--Help Wanted
--Judy Russel for Lt. Governor
--Concealed Carry Update
--Bullet Performance, Part I
--.40 cal. Glock Raffle Tickets Still Available

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Sponsored by Calibers Indoor Shooting Range
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Calibers Indoor Shooting Range presents MONDAY MADNESS
Ladies shoot FREE after 5pm EVERY MONDAY! Half price
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Call Calibers today for more info: (505) 797-9715 (be
sure to tell them you heard about Calibers at the
New Mexico Gun Owner's Forum!)
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Help Wanted

The New Mexico Gun Owner's Forum is preparing to
launch a statewide public education campaign, and we
need your help to do it. The campaign is a proactive
project designed to get the pro-2nd Amendment message
out to as many people in New Mexico as possible.

In order to carry out the campaign, we need to:

1. Raise money to pay for advertising
2. Recruit volunteers around the state for various
activities

To launch, we need to raise at least $3,000.00 by the
end of June. To that end, NMGOF is going to start an
email/Internet marathon. Starting today, we are going
to include a marathon update in each newsletter, and
on the front page of the NMGOF site. The updates will
include our goal of $3,000.00, how much in
pledges/donations we have received up to that point,
and how much farther we need to reach the goal.

Also, we need volunteers who would head up fundraising
& outreach activities in their counties. To do this,
we will be including a list of available counties with
each newsletter.

So, will you help? Make a pledge today. Your
donation of $10, $20, $50 or more will go a long way
in this battle. Email us today at
nmgunowners@yahoo.com with your pledge. Or, if you
would rather be a County Coordinator, email us and let
us know.

And finally, please know that no matter what you
decide to do, it is appreciated VERY MUCH!

GOAL: $3,000 RAISED: $0.00 NEED:
$3,000

Counties Available:

Santa Fe Eddy
Chaves Curry
Lea Dona Ana
Grant Colfax
Quay Roosevelt
San Miguel McKinley
Valencia Otero
San Juan Rio Arriba
Union Luna
Taos Sierra
Torrance Hidalgo
Guadalupe Socorro
Lincoln De Baca
Catron Sandoval
Mora Harding
Los Alamos Cibola

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Elect Judy Vanderstar Russel, Lt. Governor

Next fall, State Rep. Judy Vanderstar Russel (R-Rio
Rancho) will be running for the Lt. Governor
nomination. As many of you know, Judy sponsored the
Concealed Carry bill this year, and she is very worthy
of our support.

What's more, Judy has been a very helpful supporter of
NMGOF, and is a tireless worker. Every time I see
her, she is involved with so many freedom minded
projects. Still, she exhibits strong motivational
skills and manages to get everyone else motivated.
These are qualities that we need in a leader.

If you would like to talk to Judy about her positions,
or to donate or volunteer, call Judy at (505)
892-1409.

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Concealed Carry Update

The Albuquerque City Council's Finance Committee will
be meeting on June 11th, 2001. They will be hearing
testimony on Mayor Baca's proposed ban on concealed
carry, so we need to get as many people out there as
possible!

Also, Councillor Greg Payne has stated that he will be
introducing a measure to the Council on the 11th
which, if passed, would keep Baca from using the City
Attorney's office to sue the state over the CCW law.

Please make every effort to be at the meeting on the
11th. It will be held in the City Council chambers,
One Civic Plaza, at 5:00pm. If you want to speak
before the Council, you will need to be there at
4:30pm to sign up. If you need directions or further
info, please email us at nmgunowners@yahoo.com.

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Bullet Performance, Part I
by Cope Reynolds

In this report I will attempt to plead my case for
raising the minimum caliber restrictions for elk and
moose.

I do not claim to be an expert, however, I am a
lifelong hunter, handloader, competitive shooter and
NRA Certified Firearms Instructor. Being a hunter does
not keep me from being sympathetic towards any animal
that is not harvested cleanly and swiftly.

By raising the restriction to a larger caliber, we
hope to reduce the chances that animals will be left
to die from infection, predators or the elements. We
feel that the current restrictions were created more
from biased opinion and/or public pressure than from
the study of terminal ballistics, both in the field
and from the numerous manuals and reports that are
available to the public.

This is not to say that, in the hands of a responsible
sportsman and expert rifleman, the .243 Winchester
will not cleanly take an elk. But, if you consider
misjudgement of distance, wind speed, nervousness,
fatigue, overconfidence, inexperience, failing light
conditions or bad shot placement you will almost
certainly have a wounded animal to try and recover.

I understand that we will lose some animals no matter
what we use, but by using a larger caliber and
prohibiting hollow-point bullets in rifles, we can
help compensate for those factors that affect perfect
shot placement.

In the following text, I will present a number of
facts that should help to explain why we should
increase the minimum caliber allowed for elk and
moose.

Energy vs. Momentum

Webster describes momentum as, "the product of a
body's mass and linear velocity." Mass of a body is
best described as the physical volume or bulk of a
solid object.

I'm not trying to turn this into a physics class, but
the figures that one derives from various ballistics
tables and product advertising are expressed in foot
pounds of energy and do not take into account the
bullet's diameter. Diameter must be included to
determine mass. These figures are very misleading and
mean nothing when comparing bullets of different
calibers.

In an extreme example, a 180 grain, .30 caliber bullet
fired at 2700 feet per second(fps) will generate 2913
ft. lbs. of energy. In contrast, a 5 grain, .177
caliber B-B fired at 16,250 fps will generate 2932 ft.
lbs. of energy. Does this mean that the B-B is equally
suited to big game hunting as the .30-06? I think not.
While both show the same theoretical energy in the
ballistics tables, they will not deliver the same
energy to the target.

By factoring in the diameter of the bullet, you have
realistic means with which to compare the striking
force of any projectile at any speed or distance. This
formula is commonly referred to as "the Taylor
Factor". By applying this formula in comparing
cartridges, you will come to understand why the
venerable .30-30 still accounts for more than it's
share of big game every year even with it's modest
1762 ft. lbs of "energy".

Neither of these formulas takes into account the
performance of the bullet which, along with proper
shot placement, is ultimately the deciding factor in
bringing home the venison. However, the Taylor Factor
will give you a way to compare the force applied at
impact which is directly proportional to the bullet's
ability to smash bone and penetrate heavy muscle.

The .243 class of cartridges lacks the momentum and
proper bullet construction to reliably penetrate the
shoulder bone, that often covers the vitals, and still
reach the vitals intact.

The variables in this topic are nothing short of
endless so I will try to sum it up in a reasonable
amount of time.

There is a happy medium between full metal jacketed
bullets that do not expand thus causing almost no
tissue damage or trauma and the hollow point bullet
that expands too rapidly and causes shallow, but
grievous flesh wounds that may cause an animal to die
a slow lingering death.

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Cope Reynolds is an NRA Certified Firearms Instructor,
and has been teaching Firearms Safety & Survival for
almost 20 years. For more information on instruction,
please email Cope at lzysbarc@cia-g.com Visit his
website at: http://lazysbarc.bizland.com/Home.chtml
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.40 cal. Glock Raffle Tickets Still Available

There is still time left to get your chance to win a
.40 caliber Glock. Tickets are just $1 each, and
benefit the New Mexico Peace Officer's Association.
The funds raised during the raffle will be used to
provide scholarships to underprivileged high school
kids.

To get yours, contact Alice Sanchez at (505) 873-7362.
You can also email her at audie1@earthlink.net.

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WAGCEVP Senior Member Join Date: August 13, 2000 Location: Georgia Posts: 1,995	***************************************************** This is a message from the New Mexico Gun Owner's Forum http://www.nmgunowners.com Please pass it on to family & friends! *************************************************** June 4, 2001 NMGOF Update In This Issue: --Help Wanted --Judy Russel for Lt. Governor --Concealed Carry Update --Bullet Performance, Part I --.40 cal. Glock Raffle Tickets Still Available *************************************************** Sponsored by Calibers Indoor Shooting Range *************************************************** Calibers Indoor Shooting Range presents MONDAY MADNESS Ladies shoot FREE after 5pm EVERY MONDAY! Half price for all other shooters, and 10% off all PMC ball ammo! Call Calibers today for more info: (505) 797-9715 (be sure to tell them you heard about Calibers at the New Mexico Gun Owner's Forum!) *************************************************** Help Wanted The New Mexico Gun Owner's Forum is preparing to launch a statewide public education campaign, and we need your help to do it. The campaign is a proactive project designed to get the pro-2nd Amendment message out to as many people in New Mexico as possible. In order to carry out the campaign, we need to: 1. Raise money to pay for advertising 2. Recruit volunteers around the state for various activities To launch, we need to raise at least $3,000.00 by the end of June. To that end, NMGOF is going to start an email/Internet marathon. Starting today, we are going to include a marathon update in each newsletter, and on the front page of the NMGOF site. The updates will include our goal of $3,000.00, how much in pledges/donations we have received up to that point, and how much farther we need to reach the goal. Also, we need volunteers who would head up fundraising & outreach activities in their counties. To do this, we will be including a list of available counties with each newsletter. So, will you help? Make a pledge today. Your donation of $10, $20, $50 or more will go a long way in this battle. Email us today at nmgunowners@yahoo.com with your pledge. Or, if you would rather be a County Coordinator, email us and let us know. And finally, please know that no matter what you decide to do, it is appreciated VERY MUCH! GOAL: $3,000 RAISED: $0.00 NEED: $3,000 Counties Available: Santa Fe Eddy Chaves Curry Lea Dona Ana Grant Colfax Quay Roosevelt San Miguel McKinley Valencia Otero San Juan Rio Arriba Union Luna Taos Sierra Torrance Hidalgo Guadalupe Socorro Lincoln De Baca Catron Sandoval Mora Harding Los Alamos Cibola *************************************************** Elect Judy Vanderstar Russel, Lt. Governor Next fall, State Rep. Judy Vanderstar Russel (R-Rio Rancho) will be running for the Lt. Governor nomination. As many of you know, Judy sponsored the Concealed Carry bill this year, and she is very worthy of our support. What's more, Judy has been a very helpful supporter of NMGOF, and is a tireless worker. Every time I see her, she is involved with so many freedom minded projects. Still, she exhibits strong motivational skills and manages to get everyone else motivated. These are qualities that we need in a leader. If you would like to talk to Judy about her positions, or to donate or volunteer, call Judy at (505) 892-1409. *************************************************** Concealed Carry Update The Albuquerque City Council's Finance Committee will be meeting on June 11th, 2001. They will be hearing testimony on Mayor Baca's proposed ban on concealed carry, so we need to get as many people out there as possible! Also, Councillor Greg Payne has stated that he will be introducing a measure to the Council on the 11th which, if passed, would keep Baca from using the City Attorney's office to sue the state over the CCW law. Please make every effort to be at the meeting on the 11th. It will be held in the City Council chambers, One Civic Plaza, at 5:00pm. If you want to speak before the Council, you will need to be there at 4:30pm to sign up. If you need directions or further info, please email us at nmgunowners@yahoo.com. *************************************************** Bullet Performance, Part I by Cope Reynolds In this report I will attempt to plead my case for raising the minimum caliber restrictions for elk and moose. I do not claim to be an expert, however, I am a lifelong hunter, handloader, competitive shooter and NRA Certified Firearms Instructor. Being a hunter does not keep me from being sympathetic towards any animal that is not harvested cleanly and swiftly. By raising the restriction to a larger caliber, we hope to reduce the chances that animals will be left to die from infection, predators or the elements. We feel that the current restrictions were created more from biased opinion and/or public pressure than from the study of terminal ballistics, both in the field and from the numerous manuals and reports that are available to the public. This is not to say that, in the hands of a responsible sportsman and expert rifleman, the .243 Winchester will not cleanly take an elk. But, if you consider misjudgement of distance, wind speed, nervousness, fatigue, overconfidence, inexperience, failing light conditions or bad shot placement you will almost certainly have a wounded animal to try and recover. I understand that we will lose some animals no matter what we use, but by using a larger caliber and prohibiting hollow-point bullets in rifles, we can help compensate for those factors that affect perfect shot placement. In the following text, I will present a number of facts that should help to explain why we should increase the minimum caliber allowed for elk and moose. Energy vs. Momentum Webster describes momentum as, "the product of a body's mass and linear velocity." Mass of a body is best described as the physical volume or bulk of a solid object. I'm not trying to turn this into a physics class, but the figures that one derives from various ballistics tables and product advertising are expressed in foot pounds of energy and do not take into account the bullet's diameter. Diameter must be included to determine mass. These figures are very misleading and mean nothing when comparing bullets of different calibers. In an extreme example, a 180 grain, .30 caliber bullet fired at 2700 feet per second(fps) will generate 2913 ft. lbs. of energy. In contrast, a 5 grain, .177 caliber B-B fired at 16,250 fps will generate 2932 ft. lbs. of energy. Does this mean that the B-B is equally suited to big game hunting as the .30-06? I think not. While both show the same theoretical energy in the ballistics tables, they will not deliver the same energy to the target. By factoring in the diameter of the bullet, you have realistic means with which to compare the striking force of any projectile at any speed or distance. This formula is commonly referred to as "the Taylor Factor". By applying this formula in comparing cartridges, you will come to understand why the venerable .30-30 still accounts for more than it's share of big game every year even with it's modest 1762 ft. lbs of "energy". Neither of these formulas takes into account the performance of the bullet which, along with proper shot placement, is ultimately the deciding factor in bringing home the venison. However, the Taylor Factor will give you a way to compare the force applied at impact which is directly proportional to the bullet's ability to smash bone and penetrate heavy muscle. The .243 class of cartridges lacks the momentum and proper bullet construction to reliably penetrate the shoulder bone, that often covers the vitals, and still reach the vitals intact. The variables in this topic are nothing short of endless so I will try to sum it up in a reasonable amount of time. There is a happy medium between full metal jacketed bullets that do not expand thus causing almost no tissue damage or trauma and the hollow point bullet that expands too rapidly and causes shallow, but grievous flesh wounds that may cause an animal to die a slow lingering death. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Cope Reynolds is an NRA Certified Firearms Instructor, and has been teaching Firearms Safety & Survival for almost 20 years. For more information on instruction, please email Cope at lzysbarc@cia-g.com Visit his website at: http://lazysbarc.bizland.com/Home.chtml ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ***************************************************** .40 cal. Glock Raffle Tickets Still Available There is still time left to get your chance to win a .40 caliber Glock. Tickets are just $1 each, and benefit the New Mexico Peace Officer's Association. The funds raised during the raffle will be used to provide scholarships to underprivileged high school kids. To get yours, contact Alice Sanchez at (505) 873-7362. You can also email her at audie1@earthlink.net. ===== The 2nd Amendment makes all the others possible. To unsubscribe from the New Mexico Gun Owner's Forum newsletter, please send a message to nmgunowners@yahoo.com with "REMOVE" in the subject line. __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Get personalized email addresses from Yahoo! Mail - only $35 a year! http://personal.mail.yahoo.com/