Bay Point Rod and Gun Club

The following two bills that could reduce your ability to purchase firearms and ammunition, or to take any kind of firearms training, are currently pending on the Senate Floor where they can be voted upon at any time:

AB 2498 (Saldana-D) Firearms training: eligibility to possess firearms – Would require that anyone desiring to take a firearms training class must first obtain a background check showing that they are not in a category of persons prohibited by state or federal law from possessing a firearm.

Currently, the Department of Justice fees and other associated costs for such a check total approximately $69 to $89. The bill was originally aimed at businesses that train personnel under a federal contract who, according to the author’s office, are instructed on how to “hurt people”. But, the bill has now been expanded to include anyone who takes any training of any kind, even a basic safety course for new owners of firearms!

The added cost and red tape this bill would impose on prospective trainees would likely stop most from seeking to take even the basic courses!

The author has also been talking about expanding the proposed legislation’s coverage to include background checks for purchasers of rifle scopes!! She believes that scopes, even those for hunting, are “tactical” equipment that can also be used to “hurt people”.

If this bill passes, there will be no end to proposals to require background checks to buy firearms related items under the theory that they can be used to facilitate “hurting people” with a firearm.

For example, firearm cleaning supplies! Requiring background checks to take any kind of firearms training is just the beginning. This is why major anti-firearms rights activists like the Brady Campaign are supporting the bill!!! AB 2498 must be stopped!!!!

AB 2948 (Leno-D) Firearms: sales at the Cow Palace - Would ban the sale of ammunition and firearms at the state owned Cow Palace exposition facility near San Francisco.

This bill would have the result of banning all gun shows held there, and could be used as a precedent for similarly banning gun shows at publicly owned facilities throughout the state!

Buying a firearm at a gun show is no different than going to a firearms dealer’s store. Background checks and waiting periods are required for purchases at gun shows just like at a gun store. AB 2948 represents a new attempt by anti- firearms rights groups to find innovative ways to discourage people from owning firearms!! They support this bill for obvious reasons!!! But, like most such bills, it would have no impact on criminals. AB 2948 must also be stopped!!!!

!!! If these bills are passed on the Senate Floor, they will immediately go back to the Assembly Floor for a final vote of approval on the amendments that were made in the Senate. This could happen very quickly !!!

All Senators have e-mail addresses listed, although it is much better to make personal contact with them or, if necessary, with their office staff. Their phone numbers and regular mailing addresses are also listed.

Thank you for visiting Bay Point Rod and Gun web site. We are committed to making your experience with our club enjoyable for you and your entire family. Our club has a lot to offer the outdoorsman whether it's the shooting sports such as rifle and pistol or trap, skeet and five stand. There is also an area to shoot bow and arrow. We offer several competitions throughout the year that include all of the shooting sports and we are in the process of setting up a couple of fishing trips this year also. Please keep an eye on the calendar of events for upcoming competitions and trips.

For those of you who join our club we offer several discounts. Trap, skeet and five stand shooters shoot at a reduced rate over non-members and if you go on a fishing charter the club will reimburse you for part of the cost. NRA members save on club dues also. We also offer awards for those who like to hunt for the biggest buck, bird, fish or whatever.

These are just a few of the benefits to joining Bay Point Rod and Gun. Please browse the rest of our web-site for a more complete listing of what we have to offer and to check on any upcoming events. If you have any comments, questions or suggestions you can send your inquiry to any of the club officers. Just use the links below.

Our Mission

Bay Point Rod and Gun Club is a non-profit organization committed to fostering, promoting and perpetuating the sports of archery, rifle, pistol and shotgun shooting. We also promote and encourage the proper use of first aid, safe handling of firearms, conservation of all natural resources and wildlife, and support the state and federal fish and game laws.

Bay Point Rod and Gun Club welcomes the general public to visit us during our meetings. Our meetings are generally held on the first Tuesday of the month, with dinner beginning about 6:30 pm and the club meeting beginning about 7:30 pm.

Club Profile

Bay Point Rod and Gun Club is organized to promote conservation and the shooting sports. Our members fish, hunt and shoot. We are outdoor enthusiasts who wish to share our adventures with others. We sponsor several shooting events throughout the year, including skeet, trap and rifle shoots. We currently have over 300 members and we meet the first Tuesday of each month.

Bay Point Rod and Gun Club is one of four clubs which make up United Sportsmen, Inc. (USI). The USI facility is located at 4700 Evora Road, Concord, California.

Hours of Operation

Facilities

Range Safety Rules

A current set of range safety rules for the various facilities can be found at www.unitedsportsmen.com.

Activities

Contact Information

For more information about the club, please contact a club member or our officers and directors.

President:	Tim Hutchison	president@baypointrodandgun.com
Vice President:	Mike McDonald	vp@baypointrodandgun.com
Secretary:	John Thomas	secretary@baypointrodandgun.com
Treasurer/Memberships:	Tammy Thomas	treasurer@baypointrodandgun.com

Physical address

4700 Evora Road, Concord, CA 94519

Mailing address

P.O. Box 272877, Concord, CA 94527-2877