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Second Amendment

The Second Amendment

The purpose of this section is to provide resources for those members who have a high level of interest in preserving the right to keep and bear arms. It includes resources for training, advocacy, concealed carry (CCW) and shooting venues.

Ammo Shortage

Good news! The nationwide shortage of ammunition and reloading components is easing. Most metallic cartridges are widely available. The supply of shotgun ammo and reloading components remains tight, but is improving. prices remain high, but are also dropping.

Background
In the video below, Jason Vanderbrink, President of the ammunition manufacturing division of Vista Outdoors, which owns Federal, CCI, Speer, and Remington, gives an update on the ammo shortage.

There is a little good news. The Remington plant in Lonoke, AR, which had been closed since July of 2020, resumed partial production in November. When fully operational The Remington plant will produce over 19 million rounds annually.

https://youtu.be/E5zNNk130V0

1945 (19fortyfive.com)

Some good background information

https://www.19fortyfive.com/2021/03/thanks-joe-biden-u-s-ammo-sales-set-to-soar-by-2027

Guncite.com

Lots of great articles on 2nd Amendment, Gun Control, Gun related statistics and Gun Control news.

https://guncite.com/

Lincoln Hills Shooting Group

Would you like to join a friendly group of residents enjoying recreational shooting sports? The shooting group may be just what you are looking for. Our purpose is to make friends among residents who are interested in enjoying safe recreational shooting sports. If you have not shot in years, or have never shot before, you will find the group welcoming with members available to help. You may join our shooting activities on any of our scheduled dates, regularly or intermittently. Just come out and have fun!

Weather permitting, we meet on Tuesday of each week for Trap and on Thursdays for

Skeet at Coon Creek Trap and Skeet, 5393 Waltz Road, Rio Oso, CA 95674, just minutes from Lincoln. You may join us for either trap or skeet, or both. Occasionally other shotgun sports such as International Trap, Sporting Clays and 5-Stand are enjoyed. We have no fees but each shooter must pay the Coon Creek clay targets fee. For more information about shotgun shooting sports contact:

John Kightlinger

916-408-3928

Email: johnnpat@sbcglobal.net

Generally, the rifle and pistol activities occur at the Dillman Range of the Lincoln Rifle Club located at 1420 Sheridan Lincoln Boulevard. For information about rifle or pistol shooting please contact:

Jim Trifilo

916-434-6341

Email: trifilom@gmail.com

Advocacy Organizations

California Rifle and Pistol Association (CRPA)

https://crpa.org/

Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC)
https://www.firearmspolicy.org/

National Assn. for Gun Rights (NAGR)
https://www.nationalgunrights.org /

National Rifle Association (NRA)
http://home.nra.org/classic.aspx

Second Amendment Foundation (SAF)
www.saf.org

Training

Best Handgun Training

Gun Safety and CCW Instruction

John Taylor - NRA Certified Instructor

2270 Nicolaus Rd #109
Lincoln, CA 95648

(916) 295-8489

https://www.besthandguntraining.com/

Frontsight Training Institute (Check on current status)

1 Front Sight Road
Pahrump, NV 89061

Phone Toll Free 800-987-7719
Phone 702-837-7433

https://www.frontsight.com

Concealed Carry (CCW)

Placer County Sheriff

https://www.placer.ca.gov/2345/Concealed-Weapon-Permits

Armed Citizen
http://www.thearmedcitizen.com/

Concealed Carry Society

https://concealedcarrysociety.com/

U.S. Concealed Carry Association
https://www.usconcealedcarry.com/

Shooting Venues

This list is not comprehensive, but is a good place to start looking for a range that meets your needs. Some are members only, some offer instruction, some have gunsmithing services, most do not rent guns or sell ammo. All ranges listed operate in a safe manner. Always visit the website to get the details on any range. Once you have narrowed your choice, CALL AHEAD. Most ranges have posted hours, but they are often changed for a variety of reasons including Covid, weather and special events.

Closest Ranges

Lincoln Rifle Club - Dillman Range

Rifle and Pistol Range

Open to the Public - Reduced fees for members