Be sure to read the main Free State Match page for important information A Dirty Deal

For Immediate Release

January 5, 2008

PORCUPINES TALK POLITICAL PARTIES, ACTIVISM, GUNS AND TAXES

Nashua, NH - The second day of the 2008 Liberty Forum started early and covered working with political parties, citizen activism, the law, taxes and being a better advocate for liberty. "All these topics are important for moving liberty forward, which is the overall theme of the forum. You have to know how the system works in order to change it." said Forum organizer Chris Lawless.

The day saw attendance surpassing last year's, with more than 350 attendees registering for the various speakers, lunch sessions and keynote dinner.

The morning sessions included working with the Libertarian Party of New Hampshire and a presentation by Dr. Jim Lark, former chairman of the national LP. Lark's presentation was "avoiding knee-jerk libertarianism" and highlighted that Libertarianism is "being a good neighbor" and that the burden of proof must be on the statists to show that their programs will actually work. Dr. Lark said that "getting people to think is the way to bring them to libertarianism."

Tyler Sterns, the 18-year old NH Liberty Alliance activist of the year, talked about his own experience getting involved in politics and his run for the statehouse. There were two sessions on the law, the IRS and income taxes, by Peymon Mottahedeh of the Freedom Law School, and by Jeff Dickstein, attorney and author of "Judicial Tyranny" who outlined Bill Benson's effort to show the 16th Amendment was never properly ratified.

The afternoon panel on the 2nd amendment and gun owners' rights was by far the most popular panel of the day. Rep. Dan Itse discussed the early history of New Hampshire and the importance of it's government structure. He said "New Hampshire is the crucible of liberty," and explained why. There was also a special session with Wayne Green, founder of "Byte" and "NH To-Do" magazine covering simple solutions to many problems, focusing on natural health and current legal restrictions preventing health and food choice.

A popular session was Jim Babka of Downsize DC, making his second appearance at the Liberty Forum. Attendees were very interested in the organization's "Read the Bills Act" and "One Subject at a Time Act," both of which aim to make congressmen know more about the laws they are passing, the former actually requiring them to swear they read the bill before voting on it. He pointed out how the media willfully ignores important stories about liberty and their new "Operation Everywhere" to put the pro-liberty message in the public eye and keep it there.

Prometheus award-winning author F. Paul Wilson talked about his "Repairman Jack" series and new novel as well as discussing "freedom-based" literature in general and his own experience being a Libertarian back in the 1960s. Ed Hudgins of the Atlas Society talked about the moral imperative of liberty and the need for moral arguments to advance freedom.

A full exhibitors' hall featured many local citizens groups, a job placement agency, political parties and silver merchants.

The keynote dinner speaker, Senator John Sununu, was very popular with the attendees, particularly for his help on stopping New Hampshire's participation in Real ID. Sununu talked about his own legislative work on privacy, reducing regulation and cutting taxes. As well as working in a post-9/11 Washington and standing up against his own party on civil liberties issues. His announcement of being the lead sponsor on a bill to repeal Real ID drew a long round of applause. He said "Freedom is threatened by the constant effort to tax, tax, tax." and that "New Hampshire is the best state to live in because it has the lowest tax burden."

The Liberty Forum continues until Sunday at the Crowne Plaza in Nashua. Full details are at http://www.freestateproject.org/libertyforum

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Be sure to read the main Free State Match page for important information The Big Bull The politicking season is heading our way. The candidates will spread out across the country like a plague of locust chewing and jawing their way into our lives and wallets. There's little stopping it (just the Free State Project, of course :) . There will also be an attendant swarm of pundits, commentators, bloggers, and prognosticators bloviating their way from one coast t'other. Hunker down in your compound as you may, there is no escape. Like an a'a lava flow of hot smelly, bovine excrement suffocating everything in their path, they're coming. But before we get too depressed, let's have a little fun. An easy shoot this time around, The Big Bull. A single, large bull's-eye, with twenty chances to score a hit. Each shot in the black scores one, maximum score of 20. Categories for pistols and rifles (scoped and un). The course is plain and easy. One big bull's-eye, 20 shots, 30 seconds. We'll have 6 categories; .22 pistol, centerfire pistol, .22 rifle (scoped and iron sights), and centerfire rifle (scoped and iron sights). Good luck, and good hunting.

Perferate your paper and send (scan or mail ) to:
Free State Match
9613-C Harford Rd
Unit 223
Baltimore, MD 21234
pdenisch@freestateproject.org)
When submitting targets, include the following information on each target:
Name, email address, match number (this is #4), and category name. If you would like to include what kind of PPD you used, how wide your smile was while firing, or a dirty limerick, please feel free.

Free State Challenge #4 Match shooting dates: 10/01/2007 - 12/31/2007 Targets to be received by January 10, 2008 Enter one or more categories Enter only once per category We'll be using a downloaded PDF target for this match. Big Bull Scoring will be one point for each hit breaking the black.

Category Specifications Standings Category 1

• Main Run
  • PPD*: .22 Pistol
  • Target: Big Bull
  • Position: Any non-supported
  • Distance: 25 feet
  • Shots: 20
  • Time: 30 seconds

Current standings, Match closes Dec. 31

STB: Category 2

• Main Run
  • PPD*: Center-fire Pistol
  • Target: Big Bull
  • Position: Any non-supported
  • Distance: 25 feet
  • Shots: 20
  • Time: 30 seconds

Current standings, Match closes Dec. 31

STB: Category 3

• Main Run
  • PPD*: .22 Rifle (iron sights)
  • Target: Big Bull
  • Position: Any non-supported
  • Distance: 100 feet
  • Shots: 20
  • Time: 30 seconds

Current standings, Match closes Dec. 31

STB: Category 4

• Main Run
  • PPD*: Centerfire Rifle (iron sights)
  • Target: Big Bull
  • Position: Any non-supported
  • Distance: 100 feet
  • Shots: 20
  • Time: 30 seconds

Current standings, Match closes Dec. 31

STB: Category 5

• Main Run
  • PPD*: .22 Rifle (optical sights)
  • Target: Big Bull
  • Position: Any non-supported
  • Distance: 100 feet
  • Shots: 20
  • Time: 30 seconds

Current standings, Match closes Dec. 31

STB: Category 6

• Main Run
  • PPD*: Centerfire Rifle (optical sights)
  • Target: Big Bull
  • Position: Any non-supported
  • Distance: 100 feet
  • Shots: 20
  • Time: 30 seconds

Current standings, Match closes Dec. 31

STB:

*PPD: Paper Perforation Device
IS: Iron Sights
O.M.:Honarable Mention
STB: Score to beat (my score, beating it will qualify you for a small, cheapy award :)

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For Intro/Gun Rights

Liberty in Our Lifetime We don’t want to wait decades for most is most American citizens to realize that the nanny state is an insult to their dignity. For those of us who already understand the debilitating effects of a government bent on reducing liberty rather your life than increasing it, the Free State Project offers the potential for real liberty within our lifetimes. The project aims at the achievable goal of liberty in a single state where all can live free. Free Stater exercising his open carry rights Also see this video about Free Staters helping each other build a gun range How would your life change in a free state? What do we mean by liberty? We believe that being free and independent is not only a great way to live, but the best way to live. We believe that a government’s maximum role should be to help individuals defend themselves from force and fraud so as to ensure liberty rather than grant it or take it from citizens. In other words, the Free State Project believes in the Constitution of the United States and the Bill of Rights. What is important to YOU? Progress 2004 New Hampshire continues its progress on the issue of gun rights. In January, 2004, the New Hampshire Senate passed a bill that would lift the requirement for a state license to carry a concealed firearm! 2006 Free-Stater David Ridley believes strongly in the importance of the Second Amendment of the US Constitution, and the stronger and more clearly-worded New Hampshire Constitution. Dave was troubled by news reports that, in the wake of hurricane Katrina, various government agencies confiscated guns from law-abiding people -- at precisely the time when they needed most to defend themselves from looters. Dave contacted several 2nd-Amendment groups in New Hampshire, and he engaged the legislature. Inspired by his lead, the New Hampshire Senate proposed SB 348: "prohibiting the taking of arms and ammunition in a declared state of emergency." Separately, a bill was introduced (SB 318-FN) allowing "a person who is in any place where he or she has a right to be to use deadly force to protect oneself." As you can imagine, both these bills generated much public debate. Free-Staters joined the New Hampshire natives in writing Letters to the Editor, testifying before the House and Senate, and contacting our Representatives and Senators. In the end, both these bills passed the House and Senate. The "Katrina bill" was signed into law by the Governor on May 15 2006. Unfortunately, the "Deadly Force bill" was vetoed by Governor. Nevertheless, in New Hampshire you can still use deadly force to defend yourself or another person.

In a free state... Your 2nd Amendment rights mean something. You don’t have to ask permission to carry your firearm concealed or openly. No state issued permit will be necessary. You don’t have to get a background check for a private sale including at gun shows. You are free to possess any firearm of your choice, and any accessory of your choice. You are not required to pay a license fee, be fingerprinted, give a DNA sample, or be treated like a criminal – to get a permit for self defense. You can lawfully defend your property and family. You can teach your children about firearm safety at school and at home. Local jurisdictions will not participate in Federal fishing expeditions that seek to prosecute "technical violations" of arcane federal firearm regulations. The anti 2nd Amendment "Project Safe Neighborhoods" will be banned. Gun owners are innocent until proven guilty. No ammunition taxes, no licensing fees, and no sales tax means more money in your pocket. Your friends visiting from another state will enjoy the sensation of freedom too. State laws will never be more restrictive than Federal laws. Possession of clips, speed loaders, magazines, gun cases, and other paraphernalia will not itself be sufficient “probable cause” for a stop and search by police. Your firearms will not be seized unless a crime has been committed. There are no “bad guns”. Inanimate objects will not be prosecuted, nor will they be used to convict individuals exercising their inalienable rights. Law enforcement officers will not enjoy preference in court testimony. Juries will be fully informed of their right to judge the law and the prosecution, as well as the accused.

This profile of the FSP's very own Evan Nappen appears in the August 2007 issue of BLADE Magazine! The article is not available on line, but the publisher has provided us with the magazine pages in PDF format.

For information on how to subscribe to BLADE, contact the magazine c/o F+W/Krause Publications 700 E. State St Iola, WI 54990-0001 877.485.6426 (toll free) www.blademag.com

Read Evan's first BLADE article about the FSP Porcupine Buck Knife. FSP Buck Knife There are still some knives left in the FSP Store!

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Be sure to read the main Free State Match page for important information The Great Donkaphant Hunt of 2007 A great hunt is afoot! Be sure to arm yourself appropriately for this most dangerous of seasons. Don the Helm of Lucidity to keep your head clear while the candidates attempt pour an endless stream of banality into your brain. Be ready with the Crystalline Shovel to keep your path clear of equine excrement and pachyderm poop. Don't leave home without your Wallet of Peril to keep out the grasping hands of political operatives. And last, but not least, go forth with the Shootin' Vest of Alacrity to keep your spirits high in the dark times ahead. The course this time is relatively simple. One piece of paper, 2 targets, 30 seconds. We'll have 4 categories; .22 pistol, centerfire pistol, .22 rifle, and centerfire rifle. Good luck, and good hunting.

To register, go to the bottom of the merchandise page and choose the categories use wish to participate in, or send a check made out to Free State Project for the appropriate amount ($1 per category) to:
Free State Match
9613-C Harford Rd
Unit 223
Baltimore, MD 21234
(This is also the target submission address or scan and email them to pdenisch@freestateproject.org)
When submitting targets, include the following information on each target:
Name, email address, match number (this is #3), and category name. If you would like to include what kind of PPD you used, how wide your smile was while firing, or a dirty limerick, please feel free.

Free State Challenge #3 Match shooting dates: 07/01/2007 - 09/30/2007 Targets to be received by October 10, 2007 Enter one or more categories Enter only once per category We'll be using a downloaded PDF target for this match. Donkaphant Scoring will be one point for each hit breaking the outer boundary.

Category Specifications Standings Category 1

• Main Run
  • PPD*: .22 Pistol (iron sights)
  • Target: Donkaphant
  • Position: Any non-supported
  • Distance: 25 feet
  • Shots: As many as you can make
  • Time: 30 seconds

Current standings, Match closes Sep. 30

STB: Category 2

• Main Run
  • PPD*: Center-fire Pistol
  • Targets: Donkaphant
  • Position: Any non-supported
  • Distance: 25 feet
  • Shots: As many as you can make
  • Time: 30 seconds

Current standings, Match closes Sep. 30

STB: Category 3

• Main Run
  • PPD*: .22 Rifle
  • Target: Donkaphant
  • Position: Any non-supported
  • Distance: 100 feet
  • Shots: As many as you can make
  • Time: 30 seconds

Current standings, Match closes Sep. 30

STB: Category 1

• Main Run
  • PPD*: Centerfire Rifle
  • Target: Donkaphant
  • Position: Any non-supported
  • Distance: 100 feet
  • Shots: As many as you can make
  • Time: 30 seconds

Current standings, Match closes Sep. 30

STB:

*PPD: Paper Perforation Device
IS: Iron Sights
O.M.:Honarable Mention
STB: Score to beat (my score, beating it will qualify you for a small, cheapy award :)

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Be sure to read the main Free State Match page for important information Simple & Sweet A simpler course of fire this time. No otherworldly scourges to take care of, just straight forward shooting. We'll use letter-sized targets downloaded from this page. Two categories (.22 rifle and pistol), and two runs (fast and slow) Have fun, be safe, and let's make the world unsafe for a certain few selected pieces of paper.

To register, go to the bottom of the merchandise page and choose the categories use wish to participate in, or send a check made out to Free State Project for the appropriate amount ($1 per category) to:
Free State Match
9613-C Harford Rd
Unit 223
Baltimore, MD 21234
(This is also the target submission address or scan and email them to pdenisch@freestateproject.org)
When submitting targets, include the following information on each target:
Name, email address, match number (this is #2), category number, and run name. If you would like to include what kind of PPD you used, how wide your smile was while firing, or a dirty limerick, please feel free.

Free State Challenge #2 Match shooting dates: 03/15/2007 - 05/20/2007 Targets to be received by May 30, 2007 Enter one or more categories Enter only once per category We'll be using downloaded PDF targets for this match. BigBull Wolf Silhouette Basically, 5 rounds for each of the 3 targets, once slow, once fast. 30 rounds and 6 targets total for each category. Scoring will be one point for each hit inside the outer boundary.

Category Specifications Standings Category 1

• Slow Run
  • PPD*: .22 Rifle (iron sights)
  • Targets: BigBull, Wolf, and Silhoutte
  • Position: Any non-supported
  • Distance: 75 feet
  • Shots: 5 for each target
  • Time: 5 minutes

• Fast Run
  • PPD*: .22 Rifle (iron sights)
  • Target: BigBull, Wolf, and Silhoutte
  • Position: Any non-supported
  • Distance: 75 feet
  • Shots: 5 each target
  • Time: 5 seconds

Current standings, Match closes May 20

1. Art Curtis (27)
2. Antone Blansett (25)
3. Alex Denisch (16)

STB: 21 (The wolf was trickier than I thought :) Category 2

• Slow Run
  • PPD*: Center-fire Pistol
  • Targets: BigBull, Wolf, and Silhoutte
  • Position: Any non-supported
  • Distance: 25 feet
  • Shots: 5 for each target
  • Time: 5 minutes

• Fast Run
  • PPD*: Center-fire Pistol
  • Target: BigBull, Wolf, and Silhoutte
  • Position: Any non-supported
  • Distance: 25 feet
  • Shots: 5 each target
  • Time: 5 seconds

Current standings, Match closes May 20

1. Alex Denisch (21)
2. Art Curtis (21)

STB: 19 (ok, so the wolf and the silhoutte were trickier than I thought :)

*PPD: Paper Perforation Device
IS: Iron Sights
O.M.:Honarable Mention
STB: Score to beat (my score, beating it will qualify you for a small, cheapy award :)

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FSM2-Wolf.pdf	19.92 KB

Don't Step On the Porcupine Knife!

Evan Nappen's article about the FSP Buck Knife appears in the April 2007 issue of BLADE Magazine! The article is not available on line, but the publisher has provided us with the magazine pages in PDF format.

For information on how to subscribe to BLADE, contact the magazine c/o F+W/Krause Publications 700 E. State St Iola, WI 54990-0001 877.485.6426 (toll free) www.blademag.com Evan Nappen's BLADE Magazine Article (PDF format, 800KB).Blade Magazine Article in PDF

There are still some knives left in the FSP Store! FSP Buck Knife