February 22, 2004
House Bill 2182, sponsored by Representative Don Armes (R-63), was passed out of committee last week and is expected to come up for a vote in the House soon. HB 2182 establishes a...
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February 22, 2004
The 12th Annual Missouri Gun Rights Rally Day will take place Wednesday, February 25, in the Capital`s 1st floor Rotunda, in Jefferson City, from 9:00 a.m.- Noon. The Missouri Sport...
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February 22, 2004
The following NRA-supported bills have been introduced in the 2004 Mississippi Legislature: HB 988 and SB 2623 create a specialized NRA license plate and send fees collected for the...
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February 22, 2004
The committee vote on SB 288, the "Assault Weapons" Ban, has been delayed. The vote is now scheduled for early next week. Please continue to call your State Senator and voice your...
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February 22, 2004
Senate Bill 95, sponsored by Senator Albert Robinson (R-D 21), passed out of the Committee on State and Local Government. This critical legislation closes a judicially-created "loophole"...
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February 22, 2004
The State Senate Criminal, Civil and Public Policy Committee voted February 17, on an amendment to HB 1349 authored by Senator Bob Meeks (R-13). Senator Meeks` amendment protects law-abiding...
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February 22, 2004
As many of you know, the Ben Avery Shooting Facility (BASF) is one of the country`s best shooting ranges. It has come under attack in recent years because of encroaching development....
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February 20, 2004
SB2170, which prohibits sale of ammunition unless purchaser shows registration for the firearm for which the ammunition is to be purchased and personal I.D., is scheduled for a hearing...
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February 19, 2004
On Thursday, February 19th the House Judiciary Committee held a hearing on Senate Bill 5083. SB 5083 would recognize "Right to Carry" permits from states which accept Washington "Right...
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February 19, 2004
Tomorrow, Thursday, February 19th at 8:00 am, the House Judiciary Committee will hold a hearing on Senate Bill 5083. SB 5083 would recognize "Right to Carry" permits from states which...
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February 18, 2004
Iowa’s outdoor recreation and conservation funding program – REAP – will be discussed during a series of regional meetings to be held over the next two months.
The Resource Enhancement...
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February 13, 2004
On Tuesday, February 17th at 12:00pm, the Michigan Senate Judiciary Committee will be holding a hearing on the establishment of a Michigan Dove hunting season. A vote is expected...
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February 13, 2004
Confusion still abounds over the definition of an "assault weapon." Last year, a Robinson Armament model M96 rifle was seized from a dealer. The Cal. Dept. of Justice (DOJ) used the...
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February 13, 2004
The Senate Criminal, Civil and Public Policy Committee will be voting on February 17th regarding an amendment to HB 1349 authored by Senator Meeks. Senator Meeks amendment protects...
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February 13, 2004
House Bill 2798 which will establish Right To Carry in Kansas was introduced this week and will be heard in the Federal & State Affairs Committee. Please be sure to contact the...
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February 12, 2004
House Bill 5029, the Dove Bill has been moved from the Senate Appropriations Committee to the Senate Judiciary Committee. The bill could see committee action as soon as next week,...
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February 12, 2004
Yesterday afternoon, the Virginia Senate defeated SB 48, which would have placed a $15 tax on any private transfer of a firearm at a gun show and force sellers to register with the...
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February 11, 2004
The Virginia Senate has postponed a re-vote of SB 48, which would have placed a $15 tax on any private transfer of a firearm at a gun show and force sellers to register with the Virginia...
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February 9, 2004
The Virginia Senate has defeated SB 48, which would have placed a $15 tax on any private transfer of a firearm at a gun show and force sellers to register with the Virginia State Police....
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February 9, 2004
This Tuesday, February 10th, the Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee will hold a public hearing on Senate Bill 288, which proposes to BAN the possession of so-called "assault weapons"...
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February 8, 2004
On February 4, the Virginia Senate Finance Committee reported out SB 48, which will place a $15 tax on any private transfer of a firearm at a gun show and force sellers to register...
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February 8, 2004
Senate Bill 279, that would expand the prohibition against using or maintaining a leghold trap to include the entire state, will be considered by the Senate Education, Health, and Environmental...
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February 7, 2004
For the second consecutive year, a single lawmaker denied the law-abiding citizens of Wisconsin the same essential right to self-defense enjoyed by the citizens of 37 other states,...
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February 6, 2004
(Fairfax, VA)-- For the first time in 50 years, sportsmen will have the opportunity to hunt black bears in Maryland. On behalf of America`s 17 million hunters, NRA applauds the announcement...
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February 5, 2004
State Senator John Cauthorn (R-18) is currently sponsoring legislation to create a National Rifle Association license plate for Missouri drivers. The plates (shown...
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February 4, 2004
Michigan sportsmen are confused by the cancellation of the Senate Committee hearing on House Bill 5029, which will establish a dove hunting season in Michigan. Evidently, Senate Chair...
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February 4, 2004
Next Tuesday, February 10th, the Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee will hold a public hearing on Senate Bill 288, which proposes to BAN the possession of so-called "assault weapons"...
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February 3, 2004
Next Tuesday, February 10th, the Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee will hold a public hearing on Senate Bill 288, which proposes to BAN the possession of so-called "assault weapons"...
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February 2, 2004
On February 5, the Senate Appropriations Committee will be holding a hearing concerning establishing the first dove hunting season in Michigan since 1904. The bill passed the House...
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February 2, 2004
National Rifle Association President Kayne Robinson invites you to the Iowa Sportsmen`s Federation Chili Supper on Saturday, February 28. The event will be held in the National...
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February 2, 2004
The General Assembly is currently considering House Bill 1208, which would increase resident hunting license fees and provide for automatic increases in the future. NRA-ILA is currently...
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February 2, 2004
The Missouri Supreme Court heard oral arguments on January 22, in the Right-to-Carry case. As you may recall, after the General Assembly overwhelmingly passed HB 349 to establish...
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February 2, 2004
In an attempt to generate revenue and close the state`s enormous budget gap, Governor George Pataki (R) has included in his Executive Budget a proposal that targets, and seeks to profit...
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January 30, 2004
On February 5, the Senate Appropriations Committee will be holding a hearing concerning establishing the first dove hunting season in Michigan history. The bill passed the House of...
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January 30, 2004
As we reported last week, despite the support of the majority of the legislature, rank-and-file police officers, and the people of Wisconsin, on November 18, Governor Jim Doyle (D)...
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January 29, 2004
Colorado hunters and others interested in the state’s big game hunting seasons are invited to provide input during a series of public forums and open-house meetings around the state.
The...
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January 27, 2004
On Thursday, January 29 a townhall meeting sponsored by the Suburban Journal will be held in St. Charles County. The topic will be "Concealed Carry Legislation: What does this mean...
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January 22, 2004
The Virginia State Senate Courts of Justice Committee has passed Senate Bill 48. SB 48, sponsored by Senator Henry L. Marsh (D-16) will place a $15 tax on any private transfer of a...
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January 20, 2004
House Bill 1012, sponsored by Representative Ray Rose (R-58), was passed out of the House State Affairs Committee yesterday on a 6-4 vote. HB 1012 clarifies legal language contained...
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