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March 29, 2004

New York Legislators Push Gun Ban in Anti-Terrorism Legislation

Always looking for an opportunity to ban guns, Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver (D-Manhattan), is attempting to use anti-terror legislation as a vehicle for his previously failed efforts...
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March 29, 2004

Maryland Members! Keep Pressure on Delegates!

Now is the time to keep the pressure on!  HB 1298, sponsored by Delegate Neil Quinter (D-13), the Maryland "Assault Weapons Ban" of 2004, could be  voted on by the House of...
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March 29, 2004

Louisiana Members! Please Contact Your Legislators!

A number of anti-gun bills have been introduced in the House by Representative Cedric Richmond (D-New Orleans), including:  HB 241, requiring the creation of a "ballistic imaging"...
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March 26, 2004

Range Protection and Registration Prohibition Bills Pass Florida Senate!

SB-1156, which will stop government lawsuits against shooting ranges PASSED the Senate 33-6, the bill now moves to the House. HB-155 a bill which prohibits gun registration PASSED...
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March 26, 2004

Louisiana - Package Of Anti-Gun Bills Introduced

State Representative Cedric Richmond (D-New Orleans) has introduced a package of anti-gun bills in the Louisiana Legislature that represent an unprecedented attack on the rights of...
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March 25, 2004

Utah Governor Signs Three NRA Backed Bills Into Law

On Tuesday, March 23, Governor Walker signed Senate Bill 48, HB294 and HB 295 into law. SB 48 clarifies existing Utah law, which asserts that the right to keep and bear arms is a...
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March 23, 2004

Ohio Concealed Carry InformationFrom Attorney General`s Office

After a decade long effort, law-abiding citizens of Ohio now have the Right-to-Carry a firearm for protection of themselves and their loved ones. Governor Taft signed legislation recognizing...
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March 23, 2004

Washington Members - Please Contact Governor Locke!

Senate Bill 5083 is now on Governor Locke`s desk awaiting action. SB 5083 is the "Reciprocity" bill by which Washington would recognize "Right-to-Carry" permits from states which recognize...
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March 22, 2004

Tennessee House Subcommittee To Consider HB 1710

HB 1710, the bill that includes Tennessee as one of the more than 30 states that allow the carrying of self-defense firearms into establishments that serve alcohol, is being considered...
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March 22, 2004

New York Members! Contact Your Senator To "OPPOSE" These Bills!

This week, the anti-gun majority in the State Assembly approved several measures that would impact law-abiding gun owners. They include A 3311, which would prohibit the sale of any...
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March 22, 2004

Missouri Members! Contact Your Senators Regarding Right To Carry!

On March 15, the Senate Judiciary Committee heard Senate Bill 1332. Sponsored by Senator Harold Caskey (D-31), this bill authorizes the sheriff of every county to pay the costs and...
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March 22, 2004

MS House Approves Right To Carry Reciprocity!

This week, the House approved HB 989, the NRA-backed Right-to-Carry reciprocity legislation sponsored by Representative Warner McBride (D-Panola), which requires Mississippi to recognize...
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March 22, 2004

Maryland Members! Urge Your Delegates To Vote "No" On HB1298

On Tuesday, the House of Delegates Judiciary Committee heard numerous gun related bills, including HB 1298, sponsored by Delegate Neil Quinter (D-13), the Maryland "Assault Weapons...
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March 22, 2004

Kentucky Members! Please Contact Your Representatives!

SB 95, the bill that prohibits cities and counties from using their zoning laws to discriminate against gun dealers and manufacturers, will be considered by the House Local Government...
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March 22, 2004

Kansas Senate Committee To Vote on Right To Carry!

The Senate Federal & State Affairs Committee will vote on HB 2798--the Personal and Family Protection Act--early next week.  The bill will then head to the Senate floor for...
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March 22, 2004

Indiana Governor Signs HB 1349!

On March 17, Governor Joe Kernan (D), signed House Bill 1349, a bill that would protect gun owners whose firearms have been stolen from being sued for injuries or deaths resulting from...
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March 22, 2004

Illinois Members! Please Contact Your Legislators!

This week, the House and Senate will be back in session, and several firearm-related bills could be brought up for discussion. In the Senate, SB 2165 and SB 2386 (both supported by...
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March 22, 2004

Arizona HB 2468 Passes House! Please Contact Your Senators!

HB 2648, the bill that includes Arizona as one of the over 30 states that allow the carrying of self-defense firearms into restaurants that serve alcohol, passed the full House this...
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March 19, 2004

Mississippi House Approves Right To Carry Reciprocity Bill

This week, the House approved HB 989, NRA-backed Right To Carry reciprocity legislation sponsored by Rep. Warner McBride (D-Panola) which requires Mississippi to recognize permits from...
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March 18, 2004

Utah Members! Please Contact Governor Walker

Senate Bill 48 was introduced to clarify existing Utah law which asserts that the right to keep and bear arms is a constitutionally protected individual right and that there should...
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March 17, 2004

Hawaii Members! Help Stop A Registration Bill

Senate Bill 2170 has passed to the House and is awaiting hearing in two committees. SB 2170 would PROHIBIT the sale of ammunition unless the purchaser can prove the firearm for which...
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March 15, 2004

Kansas Senate To Hear HB 2798, Right To Carry!

Last week the Kansas House passed HB 2798, the Personal and Family Protection Act. HB 2798 will provide law-abiding gun owners the ability to protect themselves and their loved ones....
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March 15, 2004

New York Members! Please Contact Your Representatives!

Several bills that would impact law-abiding gun owners, hunters, and sportsmen are currently pending in the Assembly.  They include A 3311, which would prohibit the sale of any...
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March 15, 2004

MS Right-to-Carry Reciprocity Bill To Be Considered This Week

HB 989, the NRA-backed Right-to-Carry Reciprocity reform bill, has been reported out of the House Judiciary B Committee and will be considered by the full House next week. Currently,...
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March 15, 2004

Indiana Passes HB 1349! Please Contact Gov. Kernan

On March 9, the House passed House Bill 1349 by a vote of 75-17.  Under the bill, gun owners whose firearms have been stolen could not be sued for injuries or deaths resulting...
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March 15, 2004

The Shooting Facility Preservation Bill Passes The Arizona House

The Ben Avery Shooting Facility Preservation bill (BASF) passed the full House yesterday by a vote of 57-0.  Please call your Representative and thank him for his support. You...
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March 12, 2004

Missouri Members! Please Contact Senate Judiciary Members

On Monday, March 15th, the Senate Judiciary Committee will consider Senate Bill 1332. Sponsored by Senator Harold Caskey (D-31), this act authorizes the sheriff of every county to...
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March 11, 2004

Maryland House Judiciary Committee To Consider Gun Bills March 16

On Tuesday, March 16th, the Maryland House Judiciary Committee will be considering a package of gun bills, both pro-gun and anti-gun.  Please make plans to attend the hearings on March...
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March 11, 2004

Virginia Delegate Under Attack For Pro-Gun Stance

Recently, House Majority Leader Morgan Griffith has come under attack from other pro-gun groups. These groups claim that Delegate Griffith was rude to one of their members in a committee...
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March 10, 2004

Mississippi - Legislature To ConsiderRight-To-Carry Bill Soon

This past Tuesday, March 9, was the committee action deadline for bills filed in the 2004 session of the Mississippi Legislature. Several NRA-backed bills are on the move and headed...
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March 8, 2004

Pierce County, WA Members! Please Attend The County Hearing This Tuesday!

NRA members who reside in Pierce County must contact their County Council Members.  An existing ordinance (Chapter 9.32.020) has been discovered on the books that makes it unlawful...
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March 8, 2004

Tennessee Members! Help Stop Lawsuits To Close Shooting Ranges!

The battles in the State Legislature are really beginning to heat up.  It is essential that you call your State Representative and Senator and ask them to support HB 3360/SB 3228. ...
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March 8, 2004

NRA Day In Cincinnati!

Attention Cincinnati Members:  On Sunday, March 14, 2004, please make plans to attend "NRA Day" at Dick`s Sporting Goods in Cincinnati (5555 Glenway Avenue), from Noon-5:00 p.m. ...
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March 8, 2004

New York Members! Please Contact Your Representatives!

This week, several bills that would impact law-abiding gun owners, hunters, and sportsmen were reported out of the Assembly Codes Committee. They include A 3311, which would prohibit...
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March 8, 2004

NRA Backed Bills To Be Considered This Week In Mississippi

Mississippi House and Senate Judiciary B subcommittees both reported HB 989 and SB 2705—NRA backed Right-to-Carry reciprocity bills—to their respective full committees. Full committees...
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March 8, 2004

HB 2798 Moves to Kansas Senate!

HB 2798, the Personal and Family Protection Act, will provide law-abiding gun owners the ability to protect themselves and their loved ones.  The bill has passed the House and...
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March 8, 2004

Arizona Members! Help Preserve Shooting Facilities

HB 2158, the Ben Avery Shooting Facility (BASF) Preservation bill, will be voted on in the full House within the next week or two. This legislation is essential to protecting BASF,...
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March 4, 2004

Virginia Senate Passes HB 404! Please Contact Your Senators And Thank Them!

The Virginia Senate has passed HB 404, which will allow holders of valid Virginia concealed-carry permits to purchase more than one handgun a month. Please contact the following Senators...
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March 4, 2004

SB 5083 Reaches Washington House. Please Contact Your Representatives!

SB 5083 is now in the Washington House, it is possible that it will be brought up at any time. SB 5083 would recognize "Right to Carry" permits from states which accept Washington "Right...
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March 3, 2004

Virginia Senate Passes HB 1144 & HB 1302

The Virginia State Senate passed unamiously, HB 1144 and HB 1302. HB 1144 and HB 1302 allow Virginia residents to lawfully purchase long guns from licensed dealers in other states....
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