NRA-ILA News

Michigan: House Committee Considers Legislation to Repeal Permit to Purchase and Registration this Thursday, May 17

NRA-ILA — Tue, 15 May 2012 17:00:00 GMT

As previously reported, the Michigan House Judiciary Committee will have a hearing this Thursday, May 17, to review an important and long-overdue bill that would eliminate the state handgun “permit-to-purchase” and registration requirements. This committee will hear House Bill 5225 and consider this proposed amendment language that will be used as a substitute for HB 5225 when this hearing takes place.

Don’t Let the Missouri General Assembly End Session THIS Friday Without Passing Important Right-to-Carry Reforms

NRA-ILA — Tue, 15 May 2012 17:00:00 GMT

Please call your state Representative today and urge him or her to vote to concur with the Senate version of the NRA-supported Senate Bill 489 and Senate Bill 760. Time is running out and these bills need your help to reach the Governor’s desk by THIS Friday.

Louisiana: Right to Keep and Bear Arms Amendment Now Eligible for Consideration in the State House

NRA-ILA — Tue, 15 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT

Yesterday, the House Civil Law and Procedure Committee unanimously passed Senate Bill 303 sending it to the floor of the state House for consideration. This legislation, which would provide for the country’s strongest “right to keep and bear arms” constitutional amendment, still faces an uphill battle in the state House. SB 303 has already passed in the state Senate and has been endorsed by Governor Bobby Jindal.

Open Carry Becomes Law in Oklahoma

NRA-ILA — Tue, 15 May 2012 15:00:00 GMT

Today, Governor Mary Fallin signed into law the Open Carry/Omnibus gun bill, Senate Bill 1733. Senate Bill 1733 is an omnibus firearm bill containing significant improvements to Oklahoma gun laws, including allowing concealed carry permit holders the choice of open carrying.

Camper fells rabid mountain lion, Arizona Game and Fish Department, Phoenix, Ariz. 05/09/12

NRA-ILA — Tue, 15 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

A group of four campers were having breakfast in the Tonto National Forest in Arizona, when a mountain lion came upon the camp and attacked one of the camper’s dogs. The campers rushed to the dog’s defense, with one hitting the lion over the head with a skillet until another camper could dispatch the animal with a pistol. Following the incident, the group notified the Arizona Game and Fish Department, who sent wildlife officials to bring the body to a lab for testing. Tests revealed the mountain lion to be rabid.

California: Bill would turn crime victims into criminals

NRA-ILA — Tue, 15 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Gun owners would have to report stolen or missing firearms to authorities within 48 hours of discovering them missing under a bill approved by the state Senate.

Miller: Injured vet’s guns stolen by D.C.

NRA-ILA — Tue, 15 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

After being injured on his second tour of duty in Afghanistan, Lt. Augustine Kim spent the night in a D.C. jail for possessing unregistered guns. Mr. Kim was transporting his firearms from his parents’ house in New Jersey to South Carolina when he stopped at Walter Reed in Washington for a medical appointment in the summer of 2010.

Canada: Police have authority to confiscate gun registries that flout federal law

NRA-ILA — Tue, 15 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The RCMP should waltz into gun shops across Canada and confiscate back-door long-gun registries, if necessary, one of Canada's premier gun law experts says.

Rhode Island: Pair of Anti-Gun Bills to be Heard in the Senate Judiciary Committee Tomorrow

NRA-ILA — Mon, 14 May 2012 19:00:00 GMT

Senate Bill 2573 is a dramatic departure from current law and completely overturns state pre-emption of firearms. This bill would allow anti-gun localities to impose whatever gun control measures they desire, and strip the state of its ability to regulate firearms. This dangerous and sweeping bill needs to be defeated. Senate Bill 2582 could threaten youth shooters and hunters with criminal prosecution. S.2582 is the Senate version of H.7605 and H.7881, which have already been heard in the House Judiciary Committee. Last week, the House Judiciary Committee voted to hold H.7881 for further consideration. Advertised as anti-crime/anti-gang bills, these bills would have serious implications for youth shooters.

New Hampshire: Only Three Days Remain for Senate Action on Permitless Carry Legislation

NRA-ILA — Mon, 14 May 2012 17:35:00 GMT

An opportunity to expand gun rights in New Hampshire will be lost unless the Senate takes immediate action on House Bill 536. This Thursday, May 17, is the deadline for the Senate passage of HB 536—so this important pro-gun legislation needs your IMMEDIATE help. Contact your state Senator TODAY in support of this legislation.

Ohio: Hearing Tomorrow for Comprehensive Pro-Gun Reform Legislation

NRA-ILA — Mon, 14 May 2012 16:05:00 GMT

Tomorrow, the Ohio House State Government and Elections Committee will hear sponsor testimony on House Bill 495. On March 27, state Representative Terry Johnson (HD-89) introduced HB 495, which would address several problems with current Ohio gun laws.

Rehberg Second Amendment provision survives anti-gun Obama veto threat

NRA-ILA — Mon, 14 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Montana's Congressman, Denny Rehberg, today praised the U.S. House for standing up for Second Amendment rights in the face of ongoing anti-gun efforts on the part of President Obama and his allies in the House and Senate. Language, which Rehberg included in the Fiscal Year 2013 Commerce, Justice and Science Appropriations Bill, drew an Obama Veto threat but the House stood behind Rehberg and refused to remove it from the underlying bill.

D.C.’s mayor holds up gun rights

NRA-ILA — Mon, 14 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Washington gun owners’ rights are, once again, getting blown off by city leaders. While the city council voted unanimously on April 17 in favor of a bill to ease restrictions on Second Amendment rights, Mayor Vincent Gray has not signed the bill into law.

Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin says she'll sign Right-to-Carry measure

NRA-ILA — Mon, 14 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Gov. Mary Fallin said Saturday she will sign a bill into law that will allow Oklahomans with concealed handgun permits to carry their weapons in the open.

Virginia: Spotsylvania County Board mulling firearm change

NRA-ILA — Mon, 14 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Spotsylvania County gun owners who live on more than an acre may soon be able to shoot on their property.Residents currently face misdemeanor charges if they fire guns in any subdivision, regardless of how many acres their lots are.

Canada: RCMP letter fuels battle over gun records

NRA-ILA — Mon, 14 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

RCMP commissioner Bob Paulson has instructed chief firearms officers to ensure that any conditions they impose on gun store owners do not facilitate the creation of a long-gun registry.In a letter sent Thursday, Paulson doesn't explicitly tell the CFOs that gun store owners should not keep ledgers that record the names and licence numbers of customers, but he carefully reminds them that Public Safety Minister Vic Toews doesn't want any records kept.Paulson tells the CFOs that the passage of C-19, the bill that abolished the requirement for unrestricted long guns to be registered, "leaves no doubt that Parliament has sought to eliminate any form of a long-gun registry."

California: Anti-Gun Bills Still Advancing

NRA-ILA — Fri, 11 May 2012 17:10:00 GMT

The California Legislature is steadily marching towards passing further restrictions to your Second Amendment rights. All gun owners in California need to get the message to their state Senate and Assembly Member to OPPOSE all anti-gun legislation that will further erode the Second Amendment and California’s hunting heritage. Everyone, including your state legislators, knows that criminals DO NOT respect or obey the law and the anti-gun bills reported below are only stopping law-abiding gun owners from exercising and enjoying their Second Amendment rights and hunting heritage. Please call AND e-mail your state legislators TODAY and urge them to STOP SUPPORTING criminals by disarming law-abiding citizens. Also, forward this alert to your family, friends and fellow gun owners across California and urge them to do the same.

California: Support Needed for Continued Operation of Gun Club

NRA-ILA — Fri, 11 May 2012 17:00:00 GMT

The Winchester Canyon Gun Club operates a public shooting range in the Los Padres National Forest. The Club’s original permit was issued in the 1960’s. It expired in 1995 and has been authorized on an annual basis ever since. The U.S. Forest Service must prepare an environmental impact analysis on the proposed action to renew the Club’s permit for twenty years. Announcement of this process was posted in the April 27th Federal Register.

Illinois: Common Sense Ammunition Purchase Reform Legislation Sent to Governor

NRA-ILA — Fri, 11 May 2012 16:23:00 GMT

On May 9, the Illinois House of Representatives passed Senate Bill 681 by a strong, bi-partisan 89 to 28 vote, after receiving approval in March in the Senate. This common sense ammunition purchase reform now heads to Governor Pat Quinn (D) desk to await his signature, and it needs your support. Please contact the Governor today and urge him to sign SB 681 into law.

Missouri: Time is Running Out for Firearm Legislation

NRA-ILA — Fri, 11 May 2012 15:35:00 GMT

Please call your state Representative today and urge him or her to vote to concur with the Missouri Senate version of the NRA-supported Senate Bill 489. This bill could receive a third reading in the House as soon as this Monday, May 14, and needs your help to reach the Governor’s desk.

Legislative Session Begins in North Carolina

NRA-ILA — Fri, 11 May 2012 15:34:00 GMT

The North Carolina General Assembly will convene its “short session” on Wednesday, May 16. The NRA and law-abiding gun owners made tremendous advancements last year with the enactment of House Bill 650, the omnibus firearm bill. However, there is still work to be done. While new legislation cannot be introduced this year, NRA-backed House Bill 111 made last year’s crossover deadline and is therefore still viable for consideration this session.

Iowa: Senate Democratic Leadership Snubs Hunters, Firearm Owners and the Second Amendment

NRA-ILA — Fri, 11 May 2012 15:19:00 GMT

On Wednesday, May 9th, the Iowa Legislature adjourned for 2012. While hunters, firearm owners, and Second Amendment supporters saw substantial progress in the Iowa House, the Senate Democratic leadership left everyone empty-handed.

Oklahoma: True Emergency Powers Language and Firearms Omnibus Bill Head to Governor

NRA-ILA — Fri, 11 May 2012 15:00:00 GMT

On May 9, the Oklahoma Senate approved Senate Bill 1760 by an overwhelming majority, and today voted to pass Senate Bill 1733. SB 1760 will guarantee “Emergency Powers” firearm protections during declared states of emergency, while SB 1733 is an omnibus firearms bill which contains significant improvements to Oklahoma firearms laws. Both measures now go to Governor Mary Fallin for her signature. Your NRA-ILA continues our work to assist passage of additional legislation to expand firearm freedoms in the Sooner State, such as Senate Bill 1743, the “Landowner’s Hunting Freedom Act.” Please remember to contact your state Senator and Representative to encourage his or her support of Senate Bill 1743. The Oklahoma Legislature must finish their business by May 25, but an early adjournment is possible.

Grassroots Alert: Vol. 19, No. 19 05/11/2012