Syracuse.com - CNY sportsmen's groups chartering buses for Feb. 28 rally in Albany

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The "Unite for our Rights" rally in Albany, set for Feb. 28, is being attended by those opposed to the state's new gun control law.

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<p>Sportsmen's groups from Onondaga, Oswego and Madison counties are chartering buses to attend the Feb. 28 "Unite For Our Rights" rally, scheduled for the well of the Legislative Office Building in Albany.</p>

<p>The rally is being held to show opposition to the state's new gun control laws.</p>

<p>Stephen Wowelko, president of the Onondaga Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs, said his Federation is chartering buses, along with the Oswego County Federation.</p>

<p>"Cost for the bus will be $25 per person. This is the most important trip any of us have ever made to Albany," Wowelko wrote in a press release. "With the all out attack on our Second Amendment rights, no gun owner, sportsmen or target shooters can afford not to come and make their voice heard.</p>

<p>He added: "If you absolutely cannot make this trip, please consider making a donation<br />to the trip, any money in excess of the cost of the bus will be donated to<br />the legal actions that are being filed to overturn the NY SAFE ACT.</p>

<p><strong>The schedule is as follows:</strong><br />Buses will depart Tractor Supply in Pulaski at 5:45 am<br />It will stop at Gander Mountain Cicero with departure scheduled for 6:30 a.m<br />The buses will leave Albany for the return trip at approximately 2 p.m.</p>

<p>"The Onondaga County Federation will be scheduling appointments with our<br />legislators," Wowelko said. "If you are interested in being on one of the teams that goes<br />along on the visit, please send me a note. Teams will be by invitation only and a dress code will be enforced."</p>

<p><strong>FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO RESERVE A BUS SEAT:</strong></p>

<p>Rick McDermott<br />491 Albion Cross Rd<br />Pulaski, NY 13142<br /><a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a><br />(315) 882-1540 cell</p>

<p>Meanwhile, a contingent of Madison County outdoors sportsmen and gun owners are chartering a bus as well.</p>

<p>According to a press release, "This bus is in addition to ones from various other counties surrounding us, and hopefully be more convenient for many of you. Cost is anticipated to be around $20 per person. </p>

<p>The bus will depart the Tractor Supply parking lot in Hamilton at 6:30 AM, travel to Oneida and do another stop/pick up at the Oneida Glenwood Plaza (near Herb Phillipson’s) at approximately 7 AM, and proceed to Albany via the thruway. </p>

<p>The $20 fee should take care bus costs if the bus is filled. The contact person is Ned Lamb (315-691-5521).</p>

<p>The release noted that Lamb will need your reservation/commitment/payment prior to the meeting of the Affiliated Conservation Clubs of Madison Co. Inc. meeting on 7 p.m. Tuesday (Feb. 19) hosted by the Chittenango C.C. on Gee Rd.</p>

<p>" You will be able to set that process up with him. Madison Co. Chapters could also collect money and make arrangements with Ned to pay at that meeting (bus needs to be reserved before that date)," the release said.</p>

<p>The release concluded: "Anyone that may be switching buses, please make sure to cancel your original reservation so we don't save you a seat that someone else could take advantage of."</p>

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