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Our Legislative Committee Chairwoman is Nicole Hewson, our Executive Secretary. She is also our Delegate to the Orange County Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs.
Our Alternate Delegate to the OCFSC is Paul Tompkins who is also a Board Member of the OCFSC.
Our Youth Committee Chairman, James Cole, is also a Board Member of the OCFSC.
Shawangunk Fish and Game Association has been working each year to support the annual Teddy Bear Drive to collect bears for the Frank Ferrigno Memorial at Christmas time to give bears to sick children in the hospital. This tradition is carrried on by Frank's Son, James, who is also an officer of the Orange County Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs.
Legislative Updates:
*To let your voice be heard about the air rifle legislation listed below, click the following link"
*For more information on the attempt to ban air rifles, click here: hardairmagazine.com/news/new-york-state-airgun-ban-in-the-works/
*For information on proposed changes to increase antlerless deer harvests click the link below.
dec.ny.gov/sites/default/files/2026-03/antlerlessfaq2026.pdf%0A
*For information on Pistol Braces legislation please click this link.. www.facebook.com/GunOwners
*Please click the link to see a big win in NY! www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=951157870608016&set=a.199182219138922
*Big News in New York...Click the link below
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*Many thanks to Erin Moulton from the Outdoor Adventure Society for posting the above important update!
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*There has been a ruling on the 10 round magazine ban. For more information, click the following video by Colion Noir.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=NPK2rjscgCE
*Follow this link from the NYS Firearms Association about the legislation for a 10 Day Waiting Period on Purchases.
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*The following website called the 2AM Patriot is a good resource for the latest Legislative News. Members cans subscribe to the email newsletter put out by Paloma A. Capanna, Attorney & Policy Analyst by copying and pasting the following link in your browser https://www.2ampatriot.com/blog.
Capanna calls out the NY Attorney General for her power grab against firearms dealers as well as states that the ammunition background check litigation in California and New York is on a Bumpy Ride.
*County Clerk, Kelly Eskew is holding the following Pistols Night for Orange County Citizens by Appointment Only (see below).
*The New York Conservation Council is calling on members to oppose proposed Legislation. (See Below)
*The Firearm Industry Trade Association put out a notice on the Second Amendment Rights of Veterans (See Below)
*Please copy and paste the following link in your browser: https://www.theoutdoorwire.com/releases/2026/02/fpc-prevails-in-new-york-non-resident-carry-ban-lawsuit-encourages-people-to-apply-for-a-license/
*Orange County District Attorney, Dave Hoovler's Veteran's Suicide Prevention Coalition distributed crisis materials at the Empire State Outdoor Sportsmen's Show. This Coalition is sending our organization a box of trigger locks.
*More Housecleaning to take place within the NRA. Please copy and paste the following link in your browser. https://www.law.com/radar/card/pm-62265855-national-rifle-association-of-america-v-nra-foundation/
*It is certainly a good idea to pay attention and to keep track of how your local assembly members and senators voted or plan to vote on recent gun control legislation in NY, or how they are leaning on such issues. Some recent legislation include S399, S4277, S5974, S362, S3981, S744, S743, MHL 9.46, S3340 (Red Flag Law), S3340, S7365B, S3340A, B, and C, S8598A, S9760... (Listed here are the senate version of Assembly Bills and laws that are assigned a different number for the same rule).
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