March 8, 2013
On Wednesday, March 6, NRA-backed House File 81 passed unanimously in the House Judiciary Committee by a 20-0 vote. Introduced by state Representative Matt Windschitl (R-17), this important legislation would prohibit the publication of the names and addresses of individuals possessing permits to acquire and carry.
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March 8, 2013
On Wednesday, March 6, state representatives Debra Hilstrom (DFL-40B) and Tony Cornish (R-23B) and 78 bipartisan cosponsors introduced HF 1325. In conjunction with HF 1323 and HF 1324, these bills offer real solutions as an alternative to state Representative Michael Paymar’s (DFL-64B) HF 237 and Senator Ron Latz’s (DFL-46) soon to be introduced anti-gun omnibus bill.
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March 8, 2013
On Tuesday, House Bill 77 - which would criminalize private firearms transfers at gun shows in New Mexico and require them to be conducted through federal firearms licensed dealers (FFLs) - was temporarily tabled by a 4-4 vote in the Senate Public Affairs Committee. This measure was returned on their agenda yesterday, voted out and sent to the Senate Judiciary Committee. Please contact members of the Senate Judiciary Committee TODAY and urge them to OPPOSE HB 77!
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March 8, 2013
Introduced by "F"-rated state Senator Mark Leno, SB 140 would again steal from law-abiding gun owners by raiding $24 million from the Dealers' Record of Sale (DROS) Special Account to fund the Department of Justice's backlog in the Armed Prohibited Persons System (APPS). The DROS Account is the collection of money from firearm purchasers that pays for the administrative process for background checks and registration. Unfortunately, with the DROS account having a surplus of funds, the California Department of Justice (DOJ) wants to use it like their own personal piggy bank and raid it whenever they feel like it.
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March 7, 2013
Yesterday, the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a pro-gun amendment to Chapter 684 of the county’s Codified Ordinances, Weapons and Explosives, which regulates the lawful use and discharge of firearms within the unincorporated areas of Loudoun County.
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March 7, 2013
Over the past two months, the unrelenting assaults against your Second Amendment rights have been completely devoid of facts and rational arguments. Gun rights supporters thought they had seen it all until this Monday when one of the most reprehensible and disgusting displays of anti-gun extremism reared its ugly head. State Senator Evie Hudak (D-19), in an appalling display of insensitivity, demonstrated her blind commitment to destroying the Second Amendment at the expense of our right to self-defense.
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March 7, 2013
The Kansas Senate Ethics, Elections and Local Government Committee approved Senate Bill 45, which would prohibit taxpayer funds from being used to promote gun control in any fashion. SB 45 is now eligible for final approval in the state Senate.
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March 7, 2013
On March 5, NRA-backed House Bill 2760 passed by a voice vote in the House Judiciary Committee. Sponsored by Delegate Rupie Phillips (D-24), this critical legislation addresses the inconsistencies within current West Virginia gun laws that create confusion for law-abiding citizens.
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March 7, 2013
On Tuesday, March 12, the Maine Judiciary Committee will hear important Concealed Handgun Permit (CHP) confidentiality legislation, Legislative Document 345. LD 345, introduced by state Representative Corey Wilson (R-44) seeks to establish permanent privacy protection for CHP holders. Please attend this important public hearing at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday in Room 438 in the State House if you can.
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March 7, 2013
Three pro-gun bills passed in the state House of Representatives and were sent to the Senate before North Dakota’s legislative crossover date last Friday. These important pieces of legislation will soon be heard in the Senate Judiciary Committee, but have not yet been scheduled for a hearing. Your participation is necessary to ensure their timely passage.
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March 7, 2013
NRA-backed Senate Bill 101, that recently passed in the Georgia Senate by an overwhelming 41-10 vote, has been assigned to the House Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee.
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March 7, 2013
On March 1, House Bill 76, sponsored by state Representative John Mathis (R-55), passed in the state House of Representatives by a 51-18 vote after being amended in the House. The current version would allow any person, 21 years of age or older who can lawfully own and possess a firearm, to carry an unloaded (per Utah Code) concealed firearm without a permit. While this is a scaled-back version, it is still a step in the right direction. HB 76 is now awaiting a committee assignment in the Senate.
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March 7, 2013
On Wednesday, March 13, the state House of Representative is expected to consider House Bill 135, legislation that attacks your right to self-defense.
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March 7, 2013
Still refusing to focus on meaningful measures to reduce its violent criminal activity, the San Francisco County Board of Supervisors passed File 130040 and 130039 on its first reading at its meeting on Tuesday. Now these two egregious ordinances will be heard on Tuesday, March 12 for their final vote. If you are able to attend, the next Board of Supervisors meeting will take place on Tuesday, March 12 in City Hall, Legislative Chamber Room 250 at 2:00 pm. In the meantime, it is critical that you call AND e-mail your county Supervisor TODAY and urge him or her to OPPOSE these useless anti-gun ordinances.
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March 6, 2013
The 2013 legislative session of the Virginia General Assembly adjourned on February 23 with the passage of numerous pro-gun reforms and the defeat of all anti-gun bills. Stay tuned for more details as passed legislation goes before Governor Bob McDonnell (R) for his signature. Thank you to all NRA members who stood up for freedom and contacted their state legislators during this session. Below is a listing of Second Amendment victories for 2013.
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March 6, 2013
Yesterday, NRA-backed House Bill 2760, sponsored by Delegate Rupie Phillips (D-24), passed by a voice vote in the state House Judiciary Committee.
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March 5, 2013
On Monday, March 11, the National Rifle Association, in association with the National Shooting Sports Foundation, the Coalition of Connecticut Sportsmen, and the Connecticut Citizens Defense League, will host a Lobby Day at the state Capitol in Hartford. Your presence is needed to communicate with your state legislators that you oppose passage of sweeping anti-gun legislation that is riddled with failed policies and infringes on the rights of law-abiding citizens.
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March 5, 2013
Today, the NRA-supported omnibus firearms bill, Senate Bill 286, was considered in the Senate Judiciary Committee. After a strong summary was given by the bill sponsors, state senators Scott Beason (R-17) and Roger Bedford (D-6), the Senate Judiciary Committee passed SB 286 by a 7 to 1 vote.
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March 5, 2013
The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors held a public hearing on February 13 to discuss a proposed pro-gun amendment to Chapter 684 of the county’s Codified Ordinances, Weapons and Explosives, which regulates the lawful use and discharge of firearms within the unincorporated areas of Loudoun County.
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March 5, 2013
Yesterday, despite overwhelming public opposition present, the Senate Judiciary Committee and the Senate State, Veterans, and Military Affairs Committee voted to advance the most sweeping and extreme package of Second Amendment-infringing legislation in Colorado history.
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March 5, 2013
A bill authorizing local school boards to allow teachers, staff or volunteers to be armed has cleared the state legislature and is headed to Governor Dennis Daugaard (R). House Bill 1087, introduced by state Representative Scott Craig (R-33) and cosponsored by more than 25 other legislators, passed in the state House by a 42-to 27 vote. The state Senate approved an amended version of HB 1087 by a 21 to 14 vote, and the House concurred with the Senate amendments by a 40-19 vote.
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March 5, 2013
Today, Senate Bill 150 passed in the Kentucky House Judiciary Committee. Sponsored by state Senator Brandon Smith (R-30), SB 150 is critical to your inherent right to self-defense as it eliminates several discriminatory and arbitrary provisions in Kentucky’s current concealed carry laws that may prevent you from obtaining a Concealed Deadly Weapons License (CDWL).
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March 5, 2013
On February 28, the Nevada Sheriffs’ and Chiefs’ Association (NvSCA) voted unanimously to cease recognition of Arizona’s concealed weapon permits (CCW), effective immediately.
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March 5, 2013
On March 1, Governor Mike Beebe (D) signed House Bill 1243 into law. As introduced by state Representative Charlie Collins (R-84), HB 1243 sought to allow staff and faculty of a public university, public college or community college, to carry a concealed handgun in the buildings of the institutions where they are employed if they have a valid Concealed Handgun Carry License (CHCL). It would also remove the absolute prohibition on CHCL holders carrying into the buildings of a private college or university. Private universities and colleges would still be permitted to establish their own restrictions on CHCL holders.
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March 5, 2013
House Bill 77 has been added to the Senate Public Affairs Committee agenda for today, and will likely be heard after 6:00 p.m. If able, please make plans to attend this important public hearing to voice your opposition to HB 77. The Senate Public Affairs Committee will meet in Room 321 in the state Capitol in Santa Fe.
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March 5, 2013
On March 5, the Missouri House General Laws Committee will hear important self-defense legislation, House Bill 533. HB 533, sponsored by state Representative Jeanie Riddle (R-49), would ensure that hard working Missourians right to self-defense does not end when they drive onto their state employer’s property.
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March 4, 2013
Today, NRA-backed Senate Bill 101 passed in the Georgia Senate by an overwhelming 41-10 vote. SB 101 now goes to the state House of Representatives where it will be assigned to a committee for further action.
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March 4, 2013
The following pro-gun bills have passed in their legislative chamber of origin and will be heard in their respective committees this week. Please contact these committees in support of these bills and attend their committee hearings if possible.
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March 4, 2013
Senate Bill 82, introduced by the Senate Natural Resources Committee, directly targets lawful hunting by Nevadans. This bill would classify the black bear as a “protected mammal” and would prohibit the Board of Wildlife Commissioners from authorizing the hunting of black bears.
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March 4, 2013
Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton (DFL) will be hosting another Town Hall meeting next Thursday, April 4, in Rochester. After the Governor’s public comments (see news article here), it is very important to attend and express your opposition to banning and criminalizing any private transfers of firearms – including those between certain family members, friends and hunting buddies. As reported by the NRA-ILA, the gun control bills moving through the state legislature that Governor Dayton supports are some of the most invasive infringements of the Second Amendment in recent memory.
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March 4, 2013
Today, the South Dakota House of Representatives voted unanimously to pass an important improvement to the state Right-to-Carry law. Senate Bill 166, introduced by state Senator Larry Rhoden (R-29) and state Representative Gary Cammack (R-29), will extend the validity of the state Permit to Carry a Concealed Pistol from four to five years. SB 166 will now be eligible for Governor Dennis Daugaard’s final approval.
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March 4, 2013
On February 27, Senate Bill 69 passed out of the Senate Ways and Means Committee by a 10-2 vote with one excused Senator. What started off as a Gun "Buyback” bill has evolved into a firearm registration and background check bill. This burdensome and unnecessary infringement on your Second Amendment rights is now headed to the Senate Floor and could be voted on TOMORROW. Your state Senator must hear from you TODAY!
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March 4, 2013
House Bill 24, important self-defense legislation introduced by state Representative Mark Neuman (R-10), passed in the House Finance Committee by a 5-0 vote on March 1. HB 24 will now be voted on by the entire state House of Representatives.
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March 4, 2013
State Representative Allen Fletcher (R) has filed House Bill 972, NRA-backed legislation allowing Concealed Handgun Licensees (CHLs) to protect themselves in buildings on the campuses of public colleges and universities in Texas.
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March 4, 2013
In January, the state House of Representatives passed NRA-supported House Bill 485, sponsored by Representative Mark Baker (R-Brandon), by a 101 to 18 vote. This measure was then sent to the Senate where, under the leadership of Senator Briggs Hopson (R-Vicksburg) and his colleagues on the Senate Judiciary A Committee, it was approved by the state Senate by a 49 to 2 vote. Governor Phil Bryant (R) signed HB 485 into law today, and it took effect immediately.
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March 1, 2013
Next week, the Illinois House will consider extreme anti-gun legislation that will ban commonly owned semi automatic firearms and standard capacity magazines.
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March 1, 2013
Right now in Annapolis, members of the House Judiciary and Health and Government Operations Committees are listening to the testimony of the thousands of Marylanders who came to Annapolis to tell their elected officials that they do not support Governor O’Malley’s attack on their Second Amendment rights.
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March 1, 2013
As previously reported, NRA-backed Senate Bill 129 was heard by the Senate Business and Labor Committee and referred to a Senate working committee. After multiple working committee meetings with all interested parties, this bill was modified and now has a new bill number, Senate Bill 286. Your NRA played an active role with this working committee to ensure that the main provisions of SB 129 remained intact in SB 286.
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March 1, 2013
On Tuesday, House Bill 1408, introduced by state Representative Sue Scott (R-95), failed to get the necessary votes to be reported out of the House Judiciary Committee. However, HB 1408 could be heard again in the future. This common sense pro-gun reform would simply add open carry to the methods by which a current Concealed Handgun Carry License (CHCL) holder may carry his personal protection handgun. While most license holders would likely continue to carry their handguns concealed and discreetly, HB 1408 would eliminate any potential problems a license holder may encounter should a concealed firearm accidentally become exposed. It would also allow licensees to remove a jacket during hot weather without running afoul of the current concealed carry statute, should that action cause a handgun to become exposed.
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March 1, 2013
House Bill 2654, introduced by Representative Darin Mitchell (R-13), has been sent to the House Committee of the Whole and will be voted on soon. Please contact your state representatives and encourage them to support HB 2654 when they have the opportunity to vote on this pro-hunting reform. For help identifying your state representatives and their contact information, please click here.
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