On August 23, 2010 the National Rifle Association (NRA) and the California Rifle and Pistol Association (CRPA) Foundation, through their joint California "Legal Action Project," sent a petition letter to the California Fish and Game Commission challenging certain hunting regulations. These regulations were adopted by the Commission to regulate the mere possession of firearms and/or lead ammunition when engaged in certain activities and/or when present in certain areas, such as designated wildlife areas.

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The letter requests that the Commission repeal these regulations because they conflict with both laws granting the authority to carry firearms for self-defense, and with constitutional Second Amendment protections. The letter further explains that the Commission lacks the authority to adopt such regulations in the first place.

To fight for the self-defense civil rights of all Californians, the NRA and CRPA Foundation have joined forces to create the Legal Action Project (LAP). Through LAP, NRA/CRPAF attorneys fight against ill-conceived gun control laws and ordinances, educate state and local officials about available programs that are effective in reducing accidents and violence without infringing on the rights of law-abiding gun owners, and produce valid science about game and wildlife resource management.

To contribute to the NRA / CRPAF Legal Action Project (LAP) and support this and similar efforts and Second Amendment litigation in California, visit www.crpafoundation.org.