http://www.nraila.org/Legislation/60http://www.nraila.org/Legislation/Read.aspx?ID=5024The Arizona Senate passed three important self-defense bills in a session that lasted into the early morning hours Wednesday.Thu, 02 Jul 2009 16:55:10 GMThttp://www.nraila.org/Legislation/Read.aspx?ID=5023Kansas Attorney General Steve Six (D) today announced that the State of Kansas will now recognize non-resident Right-to-Carry permits issued by any of the 22 states already recognized.Thu, 02 Jul 2009 16:54:13 GMThttp://www.nraila.org/Legislation/Read.aspx?ID=5022As we reported yesterday, three important NRA-backed bills (Senate Bill 1113, Senate Bill 1168, and Senate Bill 1243) are en route to the desk of Governor Jan Brewer (R) for her consideration. Please call Governor Brewer and respectfully ask her to sign these pro-gun bills. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 16:15:09 GMThttp://www.nraila.org/Legislation/Read.aspx?ID=5021Senate Bill 460, legislation promoted by the radical anti-hunting Humane Society of the United States (HSUS), was passed by the Senate Finance Committee on Tuesday, June 30, by a controversial, “secret” vote. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 15:56:55 GMThttp://www.nraila.org/Legislation/Read.aspx?ID=5020On Thursday, July 2, the House Judiciary I Committee gave House Bill 1132 a favorable report, with no changes to the Senate language. The bill is now headed for the House floor, where it could be taken up for consideration as early as Monday morning. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 15:50:16 GMThttp://www.nraila.org/Legislation/Read.aspx?ID=5019The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has released a management plan for the 7000-acre Modoc National Wildlife Refuge, located southeast of Alturas, California. The draft plan evaluates four alternatives for managing the refuge over the next 15 years. Common to all the alternatives is the implementation of a hunting and fishing program. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 14:00:36 GMThttp://www.nraila.org/Legislation/Read.aspx?ID=5018On Monday, June 22, the Albany County Law Committee once again postponed Local Law “A” until next month’s meeting on Monday, July 27.Thu, 02 Jul 2009 09:59:03 GMThttp://www.nraila.org/Legislation/Read.aspx?ID=5017Effective Wednesday, July 1, the State of Nevada will no longer recognize concealed weapon permits from Utah. Nevada, on the other hand, has added Ohio and West Virginia as recognized states.Wed, 01 Jul 2009 10:38:36 GMThttp://www.nraila.org/Legislation/Read.aspx?ID=5016Today, the Arizona Senate passed Senate Bill 1113 by a vote of 19-8. The bill now heads to the desk of Governor Jan Brewer (R) for her consideration. The Governor has ten days, not counting Sundays, to sign or veto the bill.Wed, 01 Jul 2009 10:32:38 GMThttp://www.nraila.org/Legislation/Read.aspx?ID=5015Yesterday, the Assembly Public Safety Committee passed Senate Bill 585 by a 4-3 vote. The bill now heads to the Assembly Appropriations Committee.Wed, 01 Jul 2009 10:10:25 GMThttp://www.nraila.org/Legislation/Read.aspx?ID=5014Despite passing the Senate last week, the House did not take up a concurrence vote on House Bill 1132 when it met on Monday, June 29. Instead they referred it to the House Judiciary I Committee. The bill is now scheduled for a hearing on Thursday, July 2, at 10:00 AM, in Room 1228 LB. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 17:26:48 GMThttp://www.nraila.org/Legislation/Read.aspx?ID=5012Thanks to all your phone calls and emails the Arizona legislature passed two very important bills, Senate Bill 1168, "The Parking Lot Bill," and Senate Bill 1243, "The Defensive Display Bill.” Both bills passed final votes and are on the way to Governor Jan Brewer's (R) for her consideration, but the session is not over yet. Senate Bill 1113, "The Restaurant Carry Bill," MUST pass today or it could be lost in the rush to end of the 2009 legislative session. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 11:58:03 GMThttp://www.nraila.org/Legislation/Read.aspx?ID=5011As we reported last week, Assembly Bill 962 was scheduled to be considered today by the Senate Public Safety Committee. The bill has been rescheduled and will be considered on Tuesday, July 7.Tue, 30 Jun 2009 10:54:28 GMThttp://www.nraila.org/Legislation/Read.aspx?ID=5010Kansas Attorney General Steve Six today concluded that the State of Kansas will now recognize ‘non-resident’ right-to-carry permits issued by any of the 22 states already recognized. Mon, 29 Jun 2009 19:26:43 GMThttp://www.nraila.org/Legislation/Read.aspx?ID=5009Last month we reported on the arming of merchant mariners to allow them to defend their crews and ships from pirate attacks. We noted that, with the increase in pirate attacks on the high seas, many are now realizing that firearms and armed citizens can be as effective a criminal deterrent at sea, as they are on land. Fri, 26 Jun 2009 13:30:35 GMThttp://www.nraila.org/Legislation/Read.aspx?ID=5008Today, June 26, marks the one-year anniversary of the landmark D.C. v. Heller case, in which the U.S. Supreme Court struck down Washington, D.C.’s handgun ban and affirmed that the Second Amendment protects an individual right. The Court ruled that the Second Amendment protects “the individual right to possess and carry weapons in case of confrontation. This meaning is strongly confirmed by the historical background of the Second Amendment.” Fri, 26 Jun 2009 13:26:26 GMThttp://www.nraila.org/Legislation/Read.aspx?ID=5007As anticipated, Tennessee counties and municipalities have started to opt-out of the park carry law passed by the Tennessee General Assembly during the 2009 session. Please contact your local officials and respectfully ask them not to create a confusing patchwork of laws that will close off local parks to law-abiding permit holders, who simply wish to be able to protect themselves and their families. If you have any information on Tennessee counties and municipalities taking steps to opt-out of this important self-defense law, please contact the NRA-ILA’s State and Local Affairs Division. Contact information can be found here.Fri, 26 Jun 2009 12:52:21 GMThttp://www.nraila.org/Legislation/Read.aspx?ID=5006As we reported last week, Senate Bill 928, North Carolina’s “Castle Doctrine” bill, is currently stalled in the House Judiciary I Committee. House Bill 473, which would allow magistrates with a Right-to-Carry permit to carry concealed firearms into courthouses while on official business, is awaiting consideration in the House. Finally, House Bill 1132, legislation dealing with Right-to-Carry permit renewals, passed the Senate on Wednesday and the bill now returns to the House for concurrence. To learn more about these bills and how to take action in support of them, please click here.Fri, 26 Jun 2009 12:48:50 GMThttp://www.nraila.org/Legislation/Read.aspx?ID=5005At Tuesday afternoon’s Omaha City Council hearing, the proposed ordinance to require fingerprinting for all gun sales to “secondhand stores” was tabled for three weeks to allow for further review. This ordinance, if passed, would require gun stores to fingerprint anyone who sells a firearm to the store. It is important that you use this time to contact the City Council and urge them to oppose this proposal. Please contact the members of the City Council and respectfully voice your opposition to this measure. Contact information can be found here.Fri, 26 Jun 2009 12:43:28 GMThttp://www.nraila.org/Legislation/Read.aspx?ID=5004The Senate Finance Committee will hear Senate Bill 460 on Tuesday, June 30 at 1:00 P.M. in room 544 of the Legislative Office Building. This is yet another bill actively supported by the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS), and intended to put dog breeders and kennel owners out of business. Please take a moment and contact the members of the Senate Finance Committee TODAY, to voice your opposition to S 460. Contact information for the committee members can be found here.Fri, 26 Jun 2009 12:26:31 GMThttp://www.nraila.org/Legislation/Read.aspx?ID=5003There are only a few days left before the 2009 Arizona legislative session is over, so keep the calls and emails going! Please contact your State Senator by phone and email to respectfully urge them to support HB2474 with only the Gould drafted and NRA supported amendments. It is urgent that you also contact your State Representatives by phone and email to urge them to vote to support SB1113, SB1168 and SB1243 on the floor in their current forms. Respectfully, let your Representatives know that a vote for a hostile amendment on ANY NRA-supported bill is a vote against the Second Amendment! Contact information for your State Representative can be found by clicking here. The word is the Senate will be working on Saturday, June 27. This could be an opportunity to personally tell your Senator how important these bills are to you. In order to confirm the Senate is working Saturday, please call the main number at (602) 926-3559 or Toll Free at 1-800-352-8404. The address to the capitol is 1700 W. Washington St. and there is free parking adjacent to it. For more detailed information about the bills listed above, please click here. Fri, 26 Jun 2009 12:15:50 GMThttp://www.nraila.org/Legislation/Read.aspx?ID=5013In the wee hours of Friday morning, June 26, Governor Corzine and his anti-gun cohorts in the New Jersey State Senate vote 21 to 15 to pass S1774, a bill that will arbitrarily ration the sale of handguns to one per month. Earlier this year, S1774 was pulled from the Senate floor when the sponsor was unable to garner the necessary 21 votes for passage. This time, taking orders from Governor Corzine, Senator Fred Madden who previously voted “no” and committed to hold firm in that position, switched his vote at the last minute and voted "yes" to ration the Constitutional right of law-abiding citizens to obtain firearms.Fri, 26 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.nraila.org/Legislation/Read.aspx?ID=5002As a result of action taken by the California legislature, a ban was imposed on the use of lead ammunition for hunting large game in areas inhabited by the California condor.Thu, 25 Jun 2009 16:51:01 GMThttp://www.nraila.org/Legislation/Read.aspx?ID=5001Effective, July 1, Nevada will no longer recognize Right-to-Carry permits from Utah or Florida. They have, however, added Ohio and West Virginia as recognized states. Thu, 25 Jun 2009 16:23:30 GMThttp://www.nraila.org/Legislation/Read.aspx?ID=5000Yesterday, Wednesday, June 24, the Delaware State House unanimously passed Senate Bill 139, with two members absent. SB 139 would provide legal purchasers of firearms a source of redress in the Delaware court system if their firearms purchase records are improperly handled or stored by the Delaware State Police. It would also allow the successful party seeking an injunction to recover his or her attorney’s fees and court costs. The bill now moves to Governor’s desk for his consideration. Please contact Governor Jack Markell (D) TODAY and urge him to support this crucial piece of legislation. Contact information can be found here. Thu, 25 Jun 2009 11:36:14 GMThttp://www.nraila.org/Legislation/Read.aspx?ID=4999A special joint committee meeting has been called by Tennessee’s Williamson County Commission Chairman, Houston Naron, Jr. for tomorrow, Thursday, June 25 at 5:00 p.m., in the Auditorium of the County Administrative Complex. Wed, 24 Jun 2009 16:32:53 GMThttp://www.nraila.org/Legislation/Read.aspx?ID=4998As the legislative session comes to a close in Arizona, an important pro-gun measure needs your immediate assistance. Wed, 24 Jun 2009 15:17:01 GMThttp://www.nraila.org/Legislation/Read.aspx?ID=4997Under the direction of Governor Jon Corzine (D) and with little notice to the public to ensure that New Jersey sportsmen and gun owners were not prepared to defend their Second Amendment rights from gun rationing schemes; the New Jersey State Senate today added S1774 "One Gun-A-Month" to tomorrow's voting agenda. Wed, 24 Jun 2009 14:19:55 GMThttp://www.nraila.org/Legislation/Read.aspx?ID=4996The impasse between the "Coalition" majority and the Democratic Conference remains in the New York State Senate, with Democrats continuing to function administratively as though as if they are still in charge. During this time, bill introductions and committee referrals are proceeding ahead. The likely reason for this could be that Democrats plan to pick up where they left off should the leadership battle be resolved. It is important for law abiding gun owners, hunters and sportsmen to be aware of this because some of this maneuvering involves micro-stamping legislation. As most New York NRA members know, Senate Bill 4397A was on the calendar at the time the upheaval began on June 8. The bill was set to be amended in order to remove the requirement that in-state manufacturers could only produce micro-stamp equipped semi-automatic handguns, but with the ensuing leadership battle S 4397A was not amended. For this reason the sponsor, State Senator Eric Schneiderman (D-31), has introduced a new micro-stamping bill, Senate Bill 6005, which incorporates the language of the intended amendment. Though this narrow amendment may address one problem for New York manufacturers, there are still numerous reasons for gun makers and gun owners to strongly oppose this bill. Tue, 23 Jun 2009 20:19:38 GMThttp://www.nraila.org/Legislation/Read.aspx?ID=4994This afternoon, the Omaha City Council will consider an ordinance that would require individuals wishing to sell firearms to "secondhand stores," such as Scheels, Guns Unlimited, and other places (which are not pawnbrokers), be fingerprinted before the transaction can occur. Tue, 23 Jun 2009 13:41:41 GMT