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Update 2/7/08: The new version isn't mature enough for our purposes yet, so we'll continue to use the old one for the time being. The only change is that new registrants to the forum require the blessing of an admin before they can post; we're sorry for the inconvenience, but the inevitable flood of ads and spam that come with running any community online got to be too much.

PRPC members and any interested parties:

We normally refrain from posting about political issues, or generally anything that could end up being divisive for our members or prospective members. However, an issue has come up that dwarfs quite possibly any issue, past or present, in the struggle over American firearms rights, and we'd like your help.

Text of the 2nd Amendment: "A well regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed."

Background: Firearms are illegal in Washington, DC. Someone sued the government for infringing on their 2nd Amendment rights. The government argued that the right to bear arms is a "collective" right, i.e. only applies to the militia (which in modern interpretation effectively means National Guard). Gun owners argued that the 2nd Amendment protects an "individual" right, where "people" in addition to "People" (in the collective, government sense) can keep and bear arms.

The gun owners won. The government appealed to the US Supreme Court. Their decision is pending.

Implications: It should be obvious from the explanation above what's at stake. A ruling in favor of only a collective 2nd amendment right would be an immediate disaster for legal gun ownership in the US - possibly paving the way for stricter firearm regulation, or eventual prohibition in its entirity.

This ruling will be a landmark on the scale of Brown v. Board of Education, unless the Supreme Court cops out on a technicality. They tend to do stuff like that. But if they do render a final decision, it will be a far-reaching legal precedent that could only be overturned by another Supreme Court ruling.

What We're Asking: US Representative Eric Cantor (R-VA) has created an online petition in support of the 2nd Amendment (www.savethesecond.com). This isn't some guy sitting on his couch making petitions because he can; this is a US Congressman staking his career on supporting a favorable Supreme Court ruling on an issue with too many technicalities, hard feelings, and rhetoric on each side.

All we ask is that you look over the petition, consider its text, and sign it if you agree.

Thanks for your time and consideration.

Welcome back from winter break!

Our spring semester callout will be held Monday, January 14; see the callout page for more details. If you'd like to give shooting sports a try, build on your previous experience, or even compete against other schools, our club is the place to be, and our callout is the best way to get started. All Purdue students are welcome to attend. Bring a friend!

No experience is necessary, and all the equipment is provided. Please bring a pen and money for ammo ($1.50/box of 50).

If you would like to join but can't make it to the callout, don't sweat it. Just show up any Monday night at 7:00 pm sharp for normal practice, and someone will be available to get you started.

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We're also looking to fill three officer positions for the second semester:
Secretary
2 Armorers

If you're an existing member, or even a motivated new member with the time, desire, and ambition to serve the club in a greater capacity, then we need your help! No former officer experience is needed; we'll train you! Cautious, safety-minded confidence in handling/servicing firearms is a huge plus in a potential armorer. If you're interested in any of these positions, talk to an officer at the callout.

Alright guys. JP trip. Sunday November 4th. Meet at the armory around 830ish. We'll go to Walmart and Sportsman's if necessary for ammo. Bring whatever guns you have, and whatever ammo you got. The more the merrier. If you don't have ammo for it, dont worry, most of us will sell or trade ammo.

Email us if you've got questions.

We will be cleaning all of the club firearms tonight from 6pm to 9pm at the Armory in room 102A. We would really appreciate your help. If you don't know how to clean a gun, we'll teach you.

There will be pizza.