Two bills are scheduled for a hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee on March 21. HB 2325 reduces the training requirement for a carry permit from 16 hours to eight hours. It also makes other much-needed reforms to the law. HB 2409 requires the state to enter into reciprocity agreements with other states that require them in order to recognize Arizona permits. Please call your state senator and ask him or her to support HB 2325 and HB 2409. SB 1363 will make Arizona one of over 30 states that allow carry permit holders to carry self-defense firearms in restaurants and other establishments that serve alcohol. In addition to providing a means of self-defense, SB 1363 will help to prevent the theft of firearms that must currently be stored in vehicles outside of these establishments. This bill is scheduled for a hearing in the House Judiciary Committee on March 24. Please contact your state representative and ask him or her to support SB 1363. You can find contact information for your legislators by using the "Write Your Representatives" tool at www.NRAILA.org