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Arizona Citizens Defense League (AzCDL),-- Chairman Dave Kopp: The Trump "Justice Department" recently announced a "Notice of Proposed Rulemaking" that would reclassify bump stocks as machine guns under the National Firearms Act (NFA), thus banning all current or future civilian possession, transfer, sale or manufacture of any bump stock. It accomplishes this by twisting the definition of "machine gun", which is clearly spelled out in the NFA, into new and different shapes in order to make it apply to bump stocks. This proposed rulemaking is now open for public comments, which can be submitted online at http://www.regulations.gov, reference docket number (ATF 2017R-22). Comments are typically accepted for 90 days. Link To Make A Comment The following are suggested comments you can select, cut-and-paste, and edit as you wish:

· I fully oppose this ruling. The shooter's trigger finger is what activates the trigger, whether firing with a bump stock or with one's bare hands. No part of the bump stock touches the trigger, only the shooter's trigger finger. ATF's insistence otherwise is merely playing politics and hurts their credibility.

· I fully oppose this ruling. If the bump stock made a semi-automatic rifle fully automatic, then holding the gun with only the trigger-finger hand while squeezing and holding the trigger should cause the gun to repeatedly fire shots. It doesn't do that and therefore the bump stock has clearly NOT converted a semi-automatic rifle into a machine gun.

· I vehemently oppose this ruling. The National Firearms Act clearly defines a machine gun as "any weapon which shoots, is designed to shoot, or can be readily restored to shoot, automatically more than one shot, without manual reloading, by a single function of the trigger.

First, the proposed ruling is a violation of the principle of separation of powers for an agency of the executive branch to reinterpret the relatively plain language of that definition.
Second, this ruling would establish a terrible precedent that would allow successive reinterpretations that could eventually result in a virtual ban on the private ownership of semi-automatic firearms. In my own lifetime, I have seen a shift from revolvers to semi-automatic pistols as the most common choice of lawfully armed citizens for personal protection and I fully support their right to make such a choice. Similarly, I have seen an increasing preference for semi-automatic rifles for lawful use, including sport and defense of the home. Again, I support the right of law-abiding citizens to make such a choice.

AzCDL Bump Stock Raffle: Whether or not you own a bump stock, or even care to, is not at issue here. The freedom to possess and transfer whatever firearms and parts we choose, without fear of arbitrary changes in "the rules" by unelected bureaucrats, is at the heart of the matter. If they want to change the law, there's a way to do that, and twisting the language to suit the purpose of some clerk in D.C. is not it. In protest of this rogue action by our would-be masters in the swamp, the Arizona Citizens Defense League will be raffling off one Slide Fire SSAR-15 SBS"bump stock". Tickets are $10 each, and the drawing will be held at Noon on Friday, April 20, 2018, according to Chairman Dave Kopp. We are certainly hopeful that the "Justice Department" will receive enough public comments to convince them to alter their current, unreasonable course on this matter, but if not, the winner will be solely responsible for the eventual disposition of his prize. We will only ship the item to where it's legal under federal, state and local law to possess a bump stock. For tickets see
AzCDL's Raffle page.

Ayshia Connors is the new Director of Communications and External Affairs at the AZGOP Headquarters in Phoenix. azgop-connors-announcement Connors carries a very impressive career background with her. See Ayshia-Connors-Bio/Black-Republican-Staffer-Association-Membership-DoubledBrightest Young GOP Stars Word has it that former Comm Dir Torunn Sinclair, who went to AZGOP HQ from Gov Doug Ducey’s office, has joined the Martha McSally’s senate campaign.

The Center for Arizona Policy aka CAP Family Dinner will feature John Stonestreet, president of the Colson Center for Christian Worldview and host of Breakpoint Podcast; and Eric Metaxas author of Bonhoeffer and Martin Luther, at 6 pm., Sat., April 21 at the Arizona Grand Resort & Spa, 8000 Arizona Grand Pkwy in Phoenix. RSVP tables/tickets online or call 602-424-2525.

“Prather & Pizza” is scheduled at 6 pm., June 2 at 4518 E Broadway in Tucson. Jeff Prather served with 7^th Special Forces, DIA, and DEA and is a “Fast and Furious” whistle blower.He’s also a Martial arts master, Firearms instructor. Artist and chaplain and has his own knife! He’s national known as That Guy from That Thing who connects dots on Phoenix based radio talk showChips N Salsa (Center Right Live, 1041KQTH) FOX News, Drudge Report and Laura Ingraham’s “The Angle”. Limited seats, reservations required. Enjoy cold truth, hot pizza,and jaw dropping videos. Gourmet salad and homemade dessert available. $25 per person. RSVP520-241-7690

The Arizona Project will meet at 6:30 pm., Mon., April 9 at 3375 E Shea Blvd in Phoenix (32^nd St & Shea), according to Chairman Ron Ludders. Agenda items include the porous border, economic relations between the US and China, and summer drownings. The conservative youth movement is strong, the fight against Big Government is even stronger and we are ecstatic to call Arizona our long-term, operational home in this battle against the radical, socialist left.

"The Way Of The Shadow Wolves", a novel co-written by action film star, Steven Seagal and Former AZGOP ChairmanTom Morrissey has arrived at top 20 spots on over 10 Native American genres on Amazon. The latest being the 20,000 book Native American Fiction where it is presently sitting at number 15. Morrissey will be the speaker at the Imperial Valley Law Enforcement Memorial Dinner in California on April 14. He will be talking about Seagal's and his experiences as law enforcement officers and what lays ahead for their new franchise, as this novel about a tribal police officercontinues moving steadily on its way up to a new and exciting level on the best seller charts.

Three State Highways To Lakes In The White Mountains are scheduled to reopen Thurs, April 12, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation. They are: State Route 261 between Eagar and Big Lake; State Route 273 between Sunrise Park and Big Lake; and State Route 473 between State Route 260 and Hawley Lake. State Route 366, also known as Swift Trail that runs up Mount Graham in southeastern Arizona, is scheduled to open on April 15. Another highway that closes for the winter, State Route 67, leading to the North Rim of the Grand Canyon, is anticipated to reopen in mid-May.Before heading off to enjoy the mountains, motorists should do the following:

· Make sure all occupants in a vehicle are buckled in.

· Check tire pressure, fluids and more to make sure a vehicle is in proper running condition.

· Be patient, including not following other vehicles too closely and building in extra travel time.

· Get enough sleep before the trip.

· Bring extra water and food.

· Never drink and drive.

· Check for information about highway restrictions and more by visiting az511.gov, calling 511 or following ADOT on Twitter (@ArizonaDOT).

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NOTES FROM READERS

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Former Maricopa County Republican Chairman Rob Haney: As for the current Central American caravan toward the U.S., conservative Catholic Rob Haney, told The Wanderer on April 4: “I cannot fault ignorant aliens from Third World countries for wanting to improve their lives by any means they are permitted to get away with. I can fault our own rulers for allowing the success of a six-decade-old Democrat Party strategy of converting our republic into a one-party socialist dictatorship through the illegal importation of socialist voters. California was a Republican Party stronghold. It is now a failed socialist state. We can acknowledge that Republican Party leaders were complicit through their support of the illegal alien invasion,” Haney said. “I can imagine a future socialist historian heaping praise upon Arizona Republican Senators (John) McCain, (Jon) Kyl and (Jeff) Flake, as well as Republican Cong. (John) Shadegg, for their actions in support of the invasion which brought about the demise of their own party,” he said. (Kyl’s surprise retirement as an Arizona U.S. senator opened the way for Flake to win that seat in 2012.) “In much the same manner,” Haney continued, “the socialist writer will describe how the support of Democrat Party secular issues by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops led to the demise of the Catholic faith.” Neither-US-Nor-Central-Americans-Should-Let-Themselves-Be-Walked-All-Over

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Floating the Internet:
Notice the flag in the background…this is Israel 2017:
Where Teachers Carry AR-15’s.
Where it’s mandatory that young People Serve in the Military and they are armed 24/7.
Where They Eat Right and Don’t over medicate.
Where the Murder Rate for the entire country is a fraction of Nashville TN’s.
Where Parents teach respect and values instead of letting Disney and X-Box raise their children.
Where they Stand for their flag and would defend it with their lives!
WAKE UP AMERICA! WE DON’T HAVE A GUN PROBLEM…WE HAVE A SOCIETY PROBLEM!

The Tax Filing Deadline is a little more than a week away, and the Arizona Game and Fish Department encourages those who haven't yet submitted their returns to help support the state’s wildlife by “making a mark” on their state income tax form.The Arizona Wildlife Fund is a voluntary program that allows Arizona taxpayers to make a donation specifically to help at-risk and endangered wildlife, including Sonoran pronghorn, black-footed ferrets, California condors, Apache trout and Mexican wolves, among other non-game species. “The Arizona Game and Fish Department does not receive any state general fund tax dollars, so any additional funding provided through the Arizona Wildlife Fund helps to support our efforts in managing and conserving some of the state’s most iconic native species,” says Josh Avey, AZGFD Terrestrial Wildlife Branch chief. “The cumulative effect of even a dollar can have a tremendous impact on conserving one of Arizona’s greatest natural treasures – its wildlife.”Since Arizona started the program more than 25 years ago, taxpayers have donated more than $5 million to the conservation of non-game wildlife. In previous years, donations averaged $25, but any amount helps Arizona’s wildlife. The Arizona Wildlife Fund box can be found on line “64” of the Arizona Resident Personal Income Tax Return form 140 or line “33” on the Arizona 140A short form. Learn more about the conservation and reintroduction efforts the fund supports.

The Arizona Game And Fish Department Needs Volunteers to assist with spotlighting efforts to help document the population of endangered black-footed ferrets in Aubrey Valley and on the Double O Ranch near Seligman between April 26-29. Visit www.azgfd.gov/wildlife and click on “Nongame Species” for more information about the black-footed ferret recovery effort.

LD1 Maricopa County Field Organizer Marc Bretz is asking for volunteers to man phone banks between 9am- noon and from 1-4 pm., Monday-Friday, in the West Valley GOP office, 10050 W Bell Road in Sun City on behalf of candidate Debbie Lesko . Lesko is in a Special Election to replace former Congressman Trent Franks, who recently resigned his position. Phone banking and canvassing are occurring daily.Contact Marc.Bretz@azgop.org or (623) 396-7415volunteer.

If You Want To Help Your Favorite Republican Candidates get their petitions signed to get on the ballot, sign up on line with the Secretary of State office at voter petitions

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U.S. Senate candidate Dr. Kelli Ward:

· Washington Times: GOP Senate Candidate Kelli Ward Supports Sending National Guard Troops To Secure The Border

· Newsmax: GOP Senate Candidate Kelli Ward Backs National Guard At Mexican Border

· Fox News Insider: Kelli Ward On Visit To AZ Ranch: 'DC Insiders' Claim Border Is Secure, But It's Not

· Kelli Ward Returns To Havasu On Campaign Trail For U.S. Senate

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ELECTED OFFICIALS COMMENTARY

Congressional Western Caucus Chairman Paul A. Gosar in support of Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Scott Pruitt:Gosar stated, “EPA Administrator Pruitt has proven himself one of the most effective Cabinet Members in the Trump Administration. His track record on energy, the environment, deregulation, the rule of law and science-based decision-making is exceptional. Because he is an important part of the ‘Make America Great Again’ agenda, it should come as no surprise that a lynch mob of opportunistic politicians and certain members of the media are doing everything they can to attempt to remove him from office. The job of a successful agency head should not be called into question due solely to allegations from political opponents when important underlying facts remain unknown. I stand with EPA Administrator Pruitt and am grateful for everything he has done for the American people to get our economy going again.”

Secretary of State Michele Reagan: As anybody who has ever met me knows – small business is why I ran for office in the first place. It is the backbone of our local economy and supports our communities through employment, creativity, support of local youth programs, and so much more. You name it and there is a small business out there that is helping to support it. Owning a small business is hard and the goal throughout my career as a public servant has been to make it easier for them to grow, hire more people, and create more vibrant local economies.I know the difficulties that small business owners face – my family and I have been in those shoes before. My family and I owned a small business, FASTSIGNS, in the Valley. The experience we had with our small business was incredibly gratifying but it was also A LOT of hard work. And as the Secretary of State I believe it is my job to try to get government out of the way of small businesses as much as possible, while also helping to protect their interests and intellectual property.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

APRIL 8

The Colorado River Tea Party will host a registration booth through April 8 at the Yuma County Fair. Contact Chr Sally Kizer at coloradoriverteaparty@yahoo.com

APRIL 9

The Western Pinal County Chapter of AZRAwill meet at 6:30 pm., Mon., April 9 at 408 N. Sacaton Street, Suite II, in Casa Grande with Americans for Prosperity - AZ Senior Legislative AdvisorTom Jenney (formerly the Arizona Federation of Taxpayers (AFTContact Jenney at tjenney@afphq.org, and (602) 478-0146. www.afpaz.com Contact AZRA President Nancy Hawkins at nancydist3@gmail.com

Gila County Republican Chairman Gary Morris, along with Andy McKinney, the immediate past president of the Rim Country Republican Club, will be conducting their monthly radio show on KMOG 1420 AM radio in Payson on Mon, April 9. The one hour show starts at 9 AM.

The Yavapai Republican Men’s Forum will meet at 11:30 am., Mon., April 9 at the Hotel St Michael ballroom. $18 per person. Reservations required. RVSP to Bob Luzius at (928) 717-2551 or hilltop237@hotmail.com

APRIL 10

The Payson Tea Party meets at 6 pm., April 10 (each Tuesday) at Tiny's Restaurant in Payson. That organization also welcomes candidate speakers. Contact Darlene Younker at 858-395-1850.

The Mingus Mountain Republican Club will meet at 11:15 am., Tues, April 10 at the VFW Post 7400, 705 E Aspen St in Cottonwood. $11 per person. RSVP to Niles Haton at (928) 649-1643 or Mingus_Mountain@hotmail.com

Supt of Public Instruction candidate Frank Riggs reports that he will be speaking at the 11:15 am., Tues., April 10 Mingus Mountain Republican Club meeting in Cottonwood. $11 per person.RSVP to Niles Haton at (928) 649-1643 or Mingus_Mountain@hotmail.com

APRIL 11

The Arizona Federation of Republican Women will visit the legislature between 10:30am – 2 pm., Wed., April 11 at the Arizona State Capitol, 1700 W Washington in Phoenix. $20 includes lunch. Remember to wear red. Register here You can still pay by credit card. Email your registration form to: sdonahue488@gmail.com and call Cindy Casaus at 602-300-4185 with credit card information for processing.Credit/debit payments will be charged 4%.

Andrea Kadarof the Coalition Against Human Trafficking - Northern Arizona will address the Arrowhead Federation of Republican Women’s April 11 luncheon at Briarwood Country Club - 20800 N. 135th Ave., Sun City West, 85375. $20 per person. Adults only. RSVP to arwlunchrsvp@gmail.com with your food choice. Or contact Lezlee at 602-885-2939 (new number) by April 8. Check-in begins at 10:45am, meeting gavels at 11:30am.

A Meet & Greet For US Senate Candidate Joe Arpaio is scheduled between 2-6 pm., Wed, April 11 At the TRUMPED Store, 1041 E Deuce of Clubs, In Show Low AZ. Come Talk to American’s Toughest Sheriff”. Emalees Carniceria Mexican food truck will be at the Store for your dining pleasure. For Information e-mail Steven Slaton at slatonsteven58@gmail.com, call 602-300-5376, thetrumpedstore.com, Facebook- The Trumped Store. Look for all of the Trump flags.

APRIL 12

Grassroots Tea Party Activist will meet at 6 pm., Thurs., April 12 at the Paseo Verde Christian Church, 7569 W Greenway Road in Peoria.with Bradley Dean. $2.50 suggested donations per person to help cover expenses. There will be books, DVD, CDs, etc. for sale and he will do book/DVD/CD signings. Contact facilitator Francine Romesburg at grtp@grassrootsteapartyactivists.com 602-499-9553 www.grassrootsteapartyactivists.com

A Reception For Incumbent Attorney General Mark Brnovich, chaired by Cheryl & Michael Pollac, Jordan & Jason Rose and Tracy & Anil Vazirani is scheduled between 5:30-7 pm., Thurs., April 12 at Rose home in Paradise Valley. Address provided upon RSVP. Co-Chair - $5,100 per person, Host Committee- $1,000 per person, Friend - $500 per person, Attendee - $250 per person. RSVP bY Mon., April 9 to Michelle Hydemichelle@lovasco.com or Corinne Lovas, corinne@lovasco.comwww.mark4az.com

APRIL 13

April 13 is the deadline to make reservations for the the Arrowhead Republican Women’s “New/Prospective Member Luncheon & Tea” that is scheduled at 11 am., April 18 at the home of President Arlene Goldblatt. Speakers include AzFRW President Loraine Pellegrino, Second Vice President Cyndi Love and former national President Rae Chornenky. RSVP to Goldblatt at 623-583-7738 by April 13.

APRIL 14

Ahwatukee’s Festival of Lights Committee’s 23^rd Annual Wine & Beer Tasting Festival is scheduled between 6:30-10:30 pm., Sat., April 14 at Rawhide Western Town, 5700 W North Loop Road in Chandler. Advance tickets are $50 and be purchased at any Safeway in Ahwatukee or at www.folaz.org $60 at the door. Proceeds go toward the millions of lights glowing along Chandler Blvd during the Christmas season. Volunteers are needed. Interested persons can attend committee meetings at 6:30 pm., April 3 and April 10 at the Desert Foothills United Methodist Church. Contact: admin@folaz.org.

LD14 will meet at 9 am., Sat., April 14 at Benson City Hall. LD14 covers three full counties and Eastern PIMA and their meetings are open to all Republicans or Independents. Contact: Bruce Piepho at bpiepho@cox.net

The Gila County Republican Committee will host candidate “meet and greet” between 19 am – 5 pm., Sat., April 14 in conjunction with the Rim Country Chamber of Commerce’s Business Showcase and Life Style Expo - in the same shopping center as the GOP HQ, 307 S Beeline Hwy in Payson.Tables will be provided for campaign materials and petition gathering. Several food venders will be in attendance. The food court canopy will be located at their front door. Contact Gila County Republican Chairman Gary Morris at 928-478-8186.

Region VI of the Arizona Federation of Republican Women (AzFRW) presents “Speed Date Your Candidates” between 10 am and noon., Sat., April 14 at the Chandler Public Library, 22 S Delaware St., Copper Room -2nd floor) in Chandler. US Senate, CD9 and 5, and all statewide candidates invited to participate. map here Registered Republicans and Independents welcome. You will be asked to provide identification or a voter ID care before admitted. Constituents will be in groups and candidates will move to the next table at the blow of a whistle. Campaign tables will be provided. Candidates will not be attending those tables. Candidates are asked to confirm their attendance by April 10. Confirmed candidates include US Senate candidates – US Rep Martha McSally, Sheriff Joe Arpaio, and candidate Dr. Kelli Ward; incumbent Michelle Reagan - Secretary of State; Corporation Commissioner Tom Forese and AZ Senator Kimberly Yee - AZ State Treasurer; Seth Leibsohn and Dr. Steve Ferrar – CD9 candidates; incumbent CD5 US Rep Andy Biggs, Justin Olson and Jim O’Connor – Corporation Commission. Refreshments will be provided.

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SEEING RED AZ

· Lacey, Larkin-Homes-Raided-By-Fbi; Sex-Site-Shut-Down

· Leftist-Town-Council-Aims-To-Disarm-Citizens Banks Join The Curtailment Of Second Amendment Rights

· AZ-Gov-Ducey-Honors-Two-Liberals-At-Grand-Canyon

AMERICAN FREEDOM BY BARBARA

· The Rape Tree Republished From Tuesday, July 6, 2010 Post

· Guide-For-Mexican-Migrant-By-Mexican Ministry Of Foreign Relations – 2014

· Statement From The Press Secretary On March Border Numbers

· AG Sessions Announces Zero-Tolerance Policy For Criminal Illegal Entry

· Arizona Senate Passed HCM 2002 Urging Congress;To Increase Customs Personnel

· Lou Dobbs Holds Az Rep Martha McSally Feet To The Fire Video