January 20, 2006
The NRA-ILA is pleased to announce the up-coming 2006 Spring Candidate Forum. This event is being sponsored by NRA-ILA, The Vermont Federation of Sportsman Clubs, National Shooting Sports Foundation, Vermont Trappers' Association, National Association of Shooting Ranges and the National Association of Firearms Retailers
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January 20, 2006
A coalition of law enforcement groups has proposed a ban on the sale and possession of .50 caliber rifles and ammunition. While a copy of the legislation has yet to be made available, it is likely to look very similar to the California legislation signed into law in 2005. .
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January 20, 2006
On Thursday, January 12, LB 454 known as the "Concealed Handgun Permit Act," advanced from General to Select File, after a successful cloture vote of 34-7. LB 454 will continue to a second round of debate in the coming weeks. Thank you to all who called their State Senator and helped advance LB 454 through this important step.
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January 19, 2006
How many states allow citizens to carry concealed firearms for self-defense?
A total of 46 states allow concealed carry. There are 38 “shall issue” (Right to Carry)...
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January 13, 2006
Assembly Bill 586, legislation that lowers the minimum supervised hunting age from twelve-to eight- years-old and establishes a mentored hunting program, passed the Senate Natural Resources Committee by a vote of 4-1. The bill is intended to remove many of the barriers that keep Wisconsin's youths from hunting and enjoying the outdoors. It allows parents, instead of the state, to determine when their children are mature enough to begin hunting under the close supervision and mentoring of an adult who meets the hunter safety education requirements.
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January 13, 2006
Next week, the Senate Judiciary A Committee and the full Senate are expected to vote on SB 2426, NRA-backed self-defense reform legislation sponsored by State Senators Charlie Ross (R-20), Ralph Doxey (R-02), and 30 other Senate co-sponsors. SB 2426 is based on Florida's landmark "Castle Doctrine" law passed in 2005. HB 882, the House companion bill to SB 2426, sponsored by State Representative Stephen Holland (D-16) and supported by Representative Gary Chism (R-37), was approved by the House Judiciary A Committee and is expected to pass the full House before the end of the week.
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January 13, 2006
Senate Bill 348, introduced by Senator Peter Bragdon (R-11), would change state law to prohibit the confiscation of firearms and ammunition during a state of emergency. This proposal will help avoid what recently transpired in New Orleans, where law enforcement arbitrarily and illegally confiscated firearms from law-abiding gun owners.
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January 13, 2006
WHAT THE LEGISLATION DOES
Creates a fair and equitable process for law-abiding Wisconsin citizens 21 and older to apply to the Department of Justice for a permit to carry a concealed...
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January 13, 2006
The "Ohio NRA Foundation License Plate" has been signed into law. NRA members now have the unique opportunity to purchase a special NRA license plate for their vehicle. When purchasing a plate, $15 will automatically be donated to the NRA Foundation. These funds will be allocated directly to shooting sports activities in Ohio, which will benefit Boy Scouts, 4-H, public shooting ranges and public hunting areas. For further information contact your local Bureau of Motor Vehicles or visit them online at www.oplates.com.
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January 11, 2006
As expected, the Democrat led Assembly moved quickly this past Monday by passing their anti-gun package, which included the following legislation:
A 673A, creates new crimes of failure to store a weapon "safely" and negligent storage ...
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January 11, 2006
As of January 5, 2006, ATF agreed to allow Nevada's CCW permits to qualify as an alternative to a National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS). As reported by your NRA in 2005, ATF conducted an audit that found a handful of Nevada Sheriffs not in compliance with federal law in relation to their permit issuance process, which resulted in the suspension of the exemption.
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January 11, 2006
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January 10, 2006
Hunters in North Carolina are deprived of the right to hunt on Sunday, but now they have a chance to speak out on the matter. The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission is holding public meetings to get input on the fate of Sunday hunting in the state.
There is no scientific reason that hunting can’t be done on Sunday. In fact, only eight states have a complete prohibition on Sunday hunting. The states that allow Sunday hunting have healthy game populations and do not have higher rates of hunter accidents or landowner-hunter conflicts.
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January 10, 2006
The Illinois General Assembly is back in session for 2006, and anti-gun extremists, led by anti-gun Governor Rod Blagojevich (D) and anti-gun Chicago Mayor Richard Daley (D), are already mounting an assault on the Second Amendment.
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January 6, 2006
Nebraska's 2006 legislative session started January 4th! The Nebraska Legislature is off to a fast start with LB 454, also known as the "Concealed Handgun Permit Act," carrying over from the 2005 session. Please contact your Senator and urge him or her to support a cloture vote on LB 454. This important legislation may come up for a vote as early as next week. Your phone call can help make Right-to-Carry a reality in the Cornhusker State! To contact your Senator, please call (402) 271-2271.
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January 6, 2006
Next Wednesday, January 11, the 421st Session of the Maryland General Assembly will convene. Because 2006 is an election year, this session will undoubtedly be an active and exciting 90 days, with many bills affecting gun owners and sportsmen being considered. Be sure to check www.NRAILA.org frequently for updates on the activities of the Legislature.
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January 6, 2006
In delivering his final "State of the State" address at the opening of the New York State General Assembly on Wednesday, Governor George Pataki (R) showed his presidential aspirations by talking of tax cuts and traditional GOP environmental policies instead of one of his old favorites -- gun control. Unlike in the past, we do not expect Governor Pataki to press for gun control initiatives of his own, but it will be anyone's guess as to what he would do if the legislature sent anti-gun measures to his desk.
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January 6, 2006
The House Criminal Justice Committee will be holding a hearing for proponent testimony on House Bill 347 introduced by Representative Jim Aslanides (R-94). This legislative proposal addresses several problems associated with the enactment of House Bill 12, "Right-to-Carry" legislation, that became law in 2004.
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January 6, 2006
THIS SUNDAY, January 8, is the Delaware Right-to-Carry Conference in Dover! Please make plans to be there! This event promises to be an exciting and informative afternoon, featuring special guest speaker NRA-ILA Executive Director Chris W. Cox, as well as NRA President Sandra Froman, NRA 1st Vice President John Sigler, and NRA 2nd Vice President Ron Schmeits. The conference will be held at the Modern Maturity Center, 1121 Forest Ave. (Rt. 8) in Dover. Doors open at 1:00 p.m., and the meeting begins at 2:00 p.m. This event is open to everyone interested in preserving and defending the Right to Keep and Bear Arms. See you there!
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December 23, 2005
The same week that the Personal Protection Act passed the Assembly by a veto-proof margin, another critical, NRA-backed bill was overwhelmingly approved. AB 586, legislation that lowers the minimum supervised hunting age from 12 to eight years-old and establishes a mentored hunting program, was sent to the Senate on a strong, bi-partisan vote of 74-19.
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December 23, 2005
Law-abiding gun owners prevailed in Albany on Wednesday during a special session called by Governor Pataki (R).
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December 23, 2005
Bowing to pressure from NRA and law-abiding firearm owners, the City of San Francisco has agreed to postpone enforcement of the provision of Prop H that bans the sale or transfer of any firearm or ammunition until March 1, 2006.
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December 20, 2005
In a recent "investigative" story done by local NBC affiliate I-Team 10 in Rochester, which revealed that a number of hunting licenses have been issued to convicted felons over the past decade, State Senator Michael Nozzolio indicated that he might be introducing legislation to remedy the problem by requiring criminal background checks for all hunting license applicants. Apparently, when I-Team 10 did their misleading investigation, they failed to uncover and report the fact that there are many people who have hunting licenses who do not possess or use firearms. For example, in New York State it is necessary to obtain a big game hunting license prior to obtaining a bow hunting permit.
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December 19, 2005
After a long-standing Wildcat tradition of promoting and developing life-long recreational activities, the University of Arizona wants to terminate the Arizona 4-H Shooting Sports Program as of January 1, 2006. This decision is based completely on the State of Arizona Board of Regents Audit Committee recommendation.
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December 16, 2005
Right now in Albany, heated negotiations are taking place on illegal gun trafficking legislation and the outcome could seriously impact the rights of law-abiding gun owners, hunters, sportsmen, and legitimate licensed firearm dealers!
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December 16, 2005
The Personal Protection Act (PPA), legislation making Wisconsin the 39th Right-to-Carry state, passed the full Assembly by a vote of 64-32. Last week, the full State Senate approved the legislation by a strong bi-partisan vote of 23-10.
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December 12, 2005
A December 2, story in the New York Post detailed the rantings of New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg (R) as he took advantage of a grievous, heart-breaking tragedy and used it...
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December 9, 2005
The Personal Protection Act (PPA), legislation making Wisconsin the 39th Right-to-Carry state, passed the full Senate on a bi-partisan vote of 23-10. This veto-proof margin is significant in face of Governor Jim Doyle's (D) promised veto of this life-saving legislation. The PPA will now go to the State Assembly for a full floor vote on Tuesday, December 13.
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December 9, 2005
Your attendance at one of two upcoming public hearings to discuss the future of shooting and hunting in Island County is critical! Ordinance number C-136-05 has been proposed which would impose severe restrictions on the discharge of firearms on Deer Lagoon and restrict hunting, including archery and muzzleloading seasons, on the Kettles, Camano Ridge and Goss Lake Woods Trail Properties.
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December 9, 2005
In August 2005, Governor Mike Easley (D) signed into law SB 464, which established a National Rifle Association license plate for North Carolina motor vehicles. Before the plates become a reality, however, 300 North Carolinians need to commit to purchasing them. We still need many more members to sign up.
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December 9, 2005
The Suffolk County Legislature met earlier this week to discuss and vote on two bills that will fund the necessary upgrading, renovation, and reopening of the Suffolk County Trap & Skeet Range. Testimony was heard from several supporters of the bills, IR-2216-5 and IR-2228-5. As a result, a final vote of 14 to 1 was taken in favor of reopening the Suffolk County Trap & Skeet Range.
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December 2, 2005
The "Personal Protection Act" (PPA) cleared another hurdle this week after the Joint Finance Committee approved it by a vote of 14-2. This legislation, which would make Wisconsin the 39th Right-to-Carry state, also received a significant boost when the Wisconsin Troopers' Association, one of the state's largest law enforcement organizations, announced its support of the PPA. The State Troopers now join the Milwaukee Police Association, Fraternal Order of Police, and Law Enforcement Alliance of America as law enforcement organizations that have registered their support for the PPA. A new coalition of district attorneys has also announced its support.
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December 2, 2005
Following a recent "investigative" story by local NBC affiliate "I-Team 10" in Rochester that revealed a small number of hunting licenses have been issued to convicted felons over the past decade, a local lawmaker has responded by suggesting that hunters undergo a criminal background check prior to being issued a hunting license.
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December 2, 2005
The Suffolk County Legislature's Parks and Cultural Affairs Committee recently considered and reported favorably out of committee two bills supporting the reopening of the Suffolk County Trap & Skeet Range.....
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November 29, 2005
On December 8, the Nevada Chiefs and Sheriffs Association (NCSA) will hold their annual meeting in Mesquite. On the agenda is a recommendation that all seventeen sheriffs sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to BATFE that they will take the necessary steps to come into compliance with federal law, thereby allowing CCW permit holders to purchase firearms without having to undergo a background check.
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November 23, 2005
Attorney General Greg Abbott (R) has determined that the following five states’ Concealed Handgun License (CHLs) holders qualify for recognition by Texas: California, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and Washington.
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November 23, 2005
This week, Governor Mitt Romney (R) signed S.2255, a bill addressing a conflict in Massachusetts law concerning the difference between a loaded and unloaded muzzleloading shotgun or rifle. For purposes of this section, "loaded shotgun or loaded rifle" shall mean any shotgun or rifle having ammunition in either the magazine or chamber thereof, such ammunition including a live cartridge, primer (igniter), bullet, or propellant powder designed for use in any firearm, rifle or shotgun and, in the case of a muzzle loading or black powder shotgun or rifle, containing powder in the flash pan, a percussion cap and shot or ball; but the term "loaded shotgun or loaded rifle" shall not include a shotgun or rifle loaded with a blank cartridge, which contains no projectile within such blank or within the bore or chamber of such shotgun or rifle.
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November 18, 2005
The Department of Public Safety (DPS) has finalized its rules for implementing HB 641, the NRA-backed Right-to-Carry reform bill sponsored by Representative John Heaton (D-Carlsbad) and Senator Shannon Robinson (D-ABQ) and signed into law by Governor Bill Richardson (D) earlier this year.
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November 18, 2005
The Legislature is currently meeting in its 1st Extraordinary Legislative Session since Hurricanes Katrina and Rita to deal primarily with critical financial matters affecting the state. This week, they passed HCR 39 by Representative Steve Scalise (R-Metairie), a resolution urging Governor Kathleen Blanco (D) to include legislation amending the state's emergency powers law in the items to be considered during a broader Extraordinary Session expected in January.
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November 18, 2005
On Tuesday, November 22, special elections will be held in State Senate Districts 19 and 43. Please call NRA-ILA Grassroots at (800) 392-8683 for more information on these elections.
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