Sportsmen's Caucus Sponsored Amendment Blocks Proposed Ban On Assisted-Opening Knives

Members of the U.S. Senate Congressional Sportsmen's Caucus successfully passed, by a unanimous Senate vote, an amendment to the FY2010 Homeland Security Appropriations Bill to block the attempt by the Office of Customs and Border Patrol to alter their interpretation of the definition of switchblade knives to include spring-assisted or one-handed-opening knives as defined under the 1958 Switchblade Knife Act.  

Homeland Security Secretary Urged To Withdraw Proposal

The Congressional Sportsmen's Caucus today urged U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano to withdraw the notice of proposed revocation of treatment relating to the admissibility of certain knives with spring assisted opening mechanisms by the Office of Customs and Border Patrol. 

NASC EC Meets In Alaska

The National Assembly of Sportsmen's Caucuses Executive Council met last week in Anchorage, Alaska for its annual mid-year meeting to review the 2009 legislative sessions and plan for the 2009 Annual Meeting. 

The Executive Council discussed laying the groundwork to advance major issues that impact hunters, anglers and conservationists at the state and national level. Attendees also learned about the many outdoor activities available to visitors of Alaska.

The mid-year meeting was sponsored by: Glacier BrewHouse, Eddie Grasser, Budweiser, Shimano, and Shell Oil.