The U.S. Senate is now considering the National Defense Authorization Act (S. 1390). As a part of the consideration of that legislation, Senators John Thune (R-SD) and David Vitter (R-LA) will offer an amendment this week to provide for interstate recognition of Right-to-Carry permits. There is a very high likelihood of a Senate floor vote on this important and timely pro-gun reform today Wednesday.

It\’s hard to believe that we are at the mid-point of the \”unofficial\” summer months of June, July & August. I hope each of you is enjoying the outdoors and taking advantage of the agreeable weather.

Have you the chance to reel in a striper this year? Have you stood knee-deep in a gurgling stream while pulling in summer trout? Is the thought of a fall hunt beginning to creep into mind as you motor past the woods that hold your \”lucky spot\” or the fields where \”man\’s best friend\” last pointed for pheasant?

I certainly hope so. These are the simple treasures of life and are meant to be savored.

The Senate on Wednesday turned aside the latest attempt by gun advocates to expand the rights of gun owners, narrowly voting down a provision that would have allowed gun owners with valid permits from one state to carry concealed weapons in other states as well.