Lower Merion Rod and Gun Club

2A Advocate,

I have been shooting at New Holland Rifle and Pistol Club for several years and feel privileged to be a member.  As one who highly values my 2A rights under the US constitution, I am concerned about the outcome of the pending November 3^rd PA general election.

In brief, there is Bill SB200 being pushed by the Democrats in the PA Senate which, if passed, would ban AR-15s and semi-automatic handguns.  Existing owners would be “grandfathered” but would need to pay for and secure a Certificate of Possession for each of their guns.  If this were to be defeated, there is still HB2126 which, if passed, would require you to apply for government permission to purchase a firearm by submitting an application to your sheriff, undergoing PA State Police investigation, and paying a licensing fee, completing training, and waiting for government approval.

According to a report published just yesterday in the Pittsburgh Gazette, Michael Bloomberg just dumped $4.5 million into Governor Josh Shapiro’s political machine.  George Soros has shoveled another $1.5 million into it.

Bloomberg bankrolls groups like Everytown for Gun Safety and Moms Demand Action, and he’s spent the last six years pouring millions into Pennsylvania elections to flip legislatures so gun-grabbers can pass their agenda.  Soros is infamous for funding anti-gun prosecutors like Philadelphia’s Larry Krasner, who releases violent criminals instead of locking them up.  Bloomberg, Soros, and their friends are flooding money into the campaign account of every gun-control militant you can think of in Pennsylvania.

They want the votes in Harrisburg to pass their entire gun-control agenda in PA. 

We all just watched what happened in Virginia. They’ll pass laws in Harrisburg that turn free Americans into felons overnight for owning firearms they bought legally.

Why have I sent this communication?  Tens of thousands of PA gun owners only vote in presidential elections.  As a long-respected and well-known club with members, you have the ability and right to keep your members informed of actions within the state of PA, which could imminently infringe upon their 2A rights.  With Bloomberg and Soros dumping money into the state for anti-gun activists and politicians, I recommend that you proactively send a communication to all your members which (1) informs them about these two bills, (2) encourages everyone to vote on November 3^rd in the general election to protect their 2A rights, and (3) urges them to reach out to their PA State Senators and Congressmen to express their discontent with this proposed legislation in Harrisburg.

It’s the right time and critical for PA gun owners to stand up and defend themselves before their 2A rights are thoroughly eroded by gun-grabber politicians.

I welcome your comments about sending an informative communication to your members.  This is an important year for PA gun owners and their freedoms!

I thank you for taking the time to consider this important action!

Mike Persiano

484-354-5793

Please review the updated Hunting Season Rules and Regulations – there have been changes from previous years.

It is imperative that all Pennsylvania Game Commission laws are adhered to.

ENJOY AND HUNT SAFELY

The Managing Board of LMRGC at the Sept. 18th meeting voted on the new hunting season regulations. All members hunting the club grounds Must have a valid club hunting permit issued by John Gallagher. This is for small game and deer. You must have your dues paid up to be eligible to obtain the permit. All Pa game laws must be observed at all times.

The shooting ranges will be open for use on Wednesdays,Thursdays, and Sundays during deer season. This includes the late season after Christmas. Hunting the grounds after the new year will require 2025 dues to be paid prior to January 1st.

I wish everyone a safe hunting season. If you are using the ranges all safety rules must be observed.

If you have any questions about hunting the club please contact John Gallagher at 610-955-9327.

Key Club Information

As the summer season comes to a close, the fall months will providing us with several key club activities that I would like to share with you.

The Fall Outing over the past couple of years has not been well attended and the board understand how family commitments take priority, so we have decided to create a new format. The Fall Outing this year will be combined with the September Meat Shoot to be held on Sunday, September 18th.

The club will provide hamburgers, hot dogs and sodas for all, free of charge throughout the day. Members, Family, & Friends are welcome to bring their own “goodies” as sharing amongst everyone in attendance has always been of the highlights.

The Meat Shoot will be held on Traps 1, 2 & 3 during the normal scheduled times. Once the meat shoot has concluded the club with open up traps 1 & 2 for regular shooting for $6 per squad. Trap 3 will be open for free and be shooting for “pickups”. This is a great opportunity for the beginner to get some instructions and learn about the great sport of trap shooting.

The Federation 22-23 Season begins with its opening shoot being held on Sunday, September 25th. Lower Merion’s first Federation shoot is now scheduled for Sunday, October 2nd.

While you are marking your calendars, don’t forget to post our Otober Meat Shoot which will be held on Sunday, October 16th.

This years Fall Outing will be on Saturday Sept. 11th. The rain date will be Saturday Sept. 18th. We will be serving Roasted Pig and Corn on the cob. This outing is open to everyone. We will have the hay wagon up and ready to go for all the children regaurdless of their age. Bring you friends. The more the merry. This outing is free!!! There will be a donation jar if you wish to donate. Many people bring snacks and deserts so come hungry. Hope to see you there!!! This is an outdoor event and at this time masks will not be required unless you are unvaccinated. Unvaccinated people are asked to wear masks for their safety. We want evertone to enjoy themselves safely.