May 6, 2013
Assembly Bill 711 is scheduled to be heard by the Assembly Appropriations Committee on Wednesday, May 8. It is crucial that you call AND e-mail members of the Assembly Appropriations Committee and your Assemblyman respectfully urging them to OPPOSE this egregious anti-hunting bill. Contact information for members of the Assembly Appropriations Committee can be found here. Contact information for your Assemblyman can be found here.
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May 3, 2013
The Statehouse in Trenton was bustling this week with gun owners who turned out to oppose yet another round of gun control during a two-day hearing. On Tuesday and Thursday, the Senate Law and Public Safety Committee heard testimony on the firearm bills previously reported here.
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May 3, 2013
On Tuesday, the South Carolina Senate made some slight changes to House Bill 3560, legislation that would create a requirement that individuals who have been placed under certain types of mental health-related orders by a court have their commitment order reported to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS). The state Senate then passed H 3560 the following day and the House concurred with its Senate amendments yesterday. H 3560 is now awaiting action by Governor Nikki Haley (R).
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May 3, 2013
Today, Governor Earl Ray Tomblin (D) signed two more NRA-backed bills into law, House Bill 2471 and Senate Bill 435.
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May 3, 2013
On Monday, May 6, Senate Bill 221 will be heard by the Senate Finance Committee at 8:00 am in Room 2134 of the Legislative Building, 401 South Carson Street in Carson City. As amended by the Senate Health and Human Services Committee, SB 221 criminalizes otherwise lawful private transfers of firearms unless the transaction goes through a Federal Firearms Licensed dealer (FFL).
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May 3, 2013
Senate Bill 16, sponsored by state Senator Margaret Rose Henry (D-2), passed in the state Senate by a 11 to 10 vote yesterday. This bill would require a gun owner to notify law enforcement if a firearm was lost or stolen, and carries severe penalties and fines for violations. This bill will be sent to the House for its consideration, so contact your state Representative NOW and urge him or her to oppose Senate Bill 16.
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May 3, 2013
Thanks to your calls and e-mails, an important pro-hunting reform has been approved by the Michigan House of Representatives and has made its way to Governor Rick Snyder for his consideration. Senate Bill 288, introduced by state Senator Tom Casperson (R-38), passed in the state Senate by a 25 to 1 vote last week and received a 72 to 38 vote yesterday in the state House. SB 288 would improve the scientific management of wildlife and ensure that hunting rules and regulations are based on verifiable biological evidence – not a political agenda.
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May 3, 2013
Yesterday, Senate Bill 286 passed in the Alabama House of Representatives by an overwhelming 74-27 vote. Sponsored by state Senators Scott Beason (R-17) and Roger Bedford (D-6) and state Representative Ed Henry (R-9), SB 286 will now return to the state Senate for a concurrence vote expected next Tuesday, May 7. Please contact your state Senator and urge him or her to vote to concur with the House amendments to this critical pro-gun reform. Click here for help identifying your state Senator and his or her contact information.
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May 3, 2013
On Wednesday night, gun owners turned out at the Statehouse in Providence in a massive showing of opposition to the sweeping gun control package being championed by Governor Lincoln Chaffee (I), Attorney General Peter Kilmartin (D) and a handful of state lawmakers. The House Judiciary Committee hearing lasted into the early morning hours Thursday. This committee affirmed that all of the gun bills under consideration will be “held for further study,” which means the committee did not pass the bills, but reserves the right to revisit this legislation anytime during the session.
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May 3, 2013
House Bill 937, a comprehensive firearms reform bill, is scheduled to be considered on the North Carolina House floor this Monday, May 6. This legislation seeks to make a number of important pro-gun reforms including, but not limited to:
Allowing Concealed Handgun Permit (CHP) holders to lawfully carry their personal protection firearm into a restaurant that serves alcohol.
Removing the prohibition on CHP holders from carrying into a place where tickets are sold for admission and would fix the problem of anti-gun localities overstepping their authority regarding restricting CHP holders from carrying firearms into locally controlled parks.
Addressing some issues regarding firearms in a vehicle, as well as certain firearm issues on campus grounds.
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May 3, 2013
The assault on our Second Amendment rights continues with anti-gun bills moving through the California Legislature. Unfortunately, there are several anti-gun bills that have been scheduled to be considered on the state Senate and Assembly floor with more anti-guns bills scheduled to be heard in their respective state Senate and Assembly committee. Please call and e-mail your state Senator and Assemblyman, along with members of the respective state Senate and Assembly committee urging them to OPPOSE the anti-gun measures below.
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May 2, 2013
Senate Bill 69 as amended by the conference committee was given its final approval by both legislative chambers on Monday. The state Senate voted 23-1 and the state House voted 48-3 to send this anti-gun legislation to Governor Neil Abercrombie. This is your last chance to stop this bill! Contact the Governor IMMEDIATELY and urge him to veto Senate Bill 69.
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May 2, 2013
This legislative session marked huge victories for gun owners and sportsmen in the Mountain State as four critical pro-gun reforms were passed in the West Virginia Legislature.
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May 2, 2013
Washington State Attorney General Bob Ferguson (D) who failed to fill out the NRA-PVF candidate questionnaire in his last election, has recently demonstrated an anti-gun and anti-veteran position, by revoking reciprocity with Florida for concealed weapons and firearms license holders.
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May 1, 2013
The last two pro-gun bills from the 2013 legislative session were sent last week to Governor Steve Bullock (D) for his consideration, and still await his action. Please contact the Governor and respectfully urge him to sign into law these two important bills for gun owners and sportsmen in Montana.
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May 1, 2013
As NRA members begin to gather in Houston for the 2013 Annual Meeting, action is heating up in Austin on Second Amendment-related measures.
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May 1, 2013
On Monday, Governor Jan Brewer (R) signed two NRA-supported reforms into law. These new laws, effective ninety days after the Arizona Legislature's adjournment, will protect the privacy of gun owners and prohibit government-sponsored destruction of seized or surrendered firearms.
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April 30, 2013
An anti-gun bill that will criminalize the private transfer of handguns and certain semi-automatic rifles at gun shows will likely be heard this week or next in the House Rules Committee. House File 285, introduced by state Representative John Lesch (DFL-66B), passed in the House Public Safety, Finance and Policy Committee by a 10 to 8 vote on April 8 after being amended to include a ban on private sales. If HF 285 passes in the House Rules Committee, it will be eligible for final consideration on the House floor as early as this week.
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April 30, 2013
House Bill 58 will be heard in the House Administration Committee tomorrow at 2:30 p.m. in the House Chamber of Legislative Hall in Dover. If passed by this committee, HB 58 could be voted on by the entire House as early as this Thursday. Sponsored by state Representative John Mitchell Jr. (D-13), HB 58 would prohibit the manufacture, sale, purchase, transfer or delivery of magazines with the capacity to accept more than ten rounds of ammunition.
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April 30, 2013
This Thursday, May 2, the Alabama House of Representatives is scheduled to consider Senate Bill 286. SB 286 recently passed in the House Commerce and Small Business Committee by a 6 to 2 vote. State Representative Ed Henry (R-9) offered a substitute for Senate Bill 286 in committee, and this will be the version of this bill that will considered on the floor of the Alabama House of Representatives this Thursday.
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April 29, 2013
The conference committee tasked with reconciling the House and Senate versions of Senate Bill 69 reached a decision last week, sending their recommended version back to both legislative chambers for approval. Both chambers will vote on this bill tomorrow.
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April 29, 2013
House Bill 8, a funding measure that transfers to Missouri sheriffs the authority for issuance of Right-to-Carry permit certificates and the permits themselves from the Missouri Department of Revenue (DOR), is expected to be sent to a conference committee. As previously reported, there have been several reports that the DOR was collecting and sharing personal documents from individuals receiving a concealed carry endorsement with third parties, including the federal government.
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April 29, 2013
Last Thursday, the Multnomah Board of County Commissioners gave final and unanimous approval to a restrictive firearms ordinance cosponsored by Commissioner Deborah Kafoury and Chairman Jeff Cogen. These unnecessary restrictions on law-abiding gun owners will go into effect on May 25. A full explanation of the ordinance can be found here.
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April 29, 2013
Last week, the Texas Senate Criminal Justice Committee reported Senate Bill 1907, introduced by state Senator Glenn Hegar (R-Katy), a measure that would protect the rights of public and private college and university students with Concealed Handgun Licenses (CHLs) to transport and store handguns in their locked private motor vehicles while driving through or parking on campus. SB 1907 has been placed on the Senate Intent Calendar and could be brought up for debate on the Senate floor as early as tomorrow, April 30.
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April 27, 2013
The state Senate Appropriations Committee is not the only committee hearing anti-gun bills this week. Assembly Bill 169 (Dickinson) is expected to be voted on in the state Assembly on Monday. Assembly Bill 231 (Ting) is expected to be heard in the state Assembly Appropriations Committee on Wednesday, May 1.
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April 27, 2013
The last two pro-gun bills from the 2013 legislative session have been sent to Governor Steve Bullock (D) for his consideration. Please contact the Governor and respectfully urge him to sign into law these two important bills for gun owners and sportsmen of Montana. Governor Bullock can be reached by telephone at (406) 444-3111 and by e-mail here.
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April 27, 2013
Rhode Island gun owners packed the Statehouse this week to voice loud opposition to the massive gun control package unveiled earlier this month by Governor Lincoln Chaffee (I), Attorney General Peter Kilmartin (D) and a handful of state lawmakers. The state Senate Judiciary Committee went into the early morning hours on Friday. Gun owners turned out en masse to make their voice heard, but we will need to sustain that effort as the action shifts to the state House this week.
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April 26, 2013
The 108th Assembly of the State of Tennessee adjourned sine die on Friday, April 19. Tennesseans saw quite a few victories this legislative session in regards to protecting the Second Amendment, as well as some disappointment when comments were made that disregarded the intent of a bill attempting to protect citizens’ right to self-defense during their commute to and from work. However, this legislative session represents significant reforms that will restore and protect the rights of responsible gun owners and sportsmen.
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April 26, 2013
The Joint Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee could vote on a plethora of anti-gun measures as early as Monday, April 29. Click here to see a complete schedule of bills that will be considered by this committee next week.
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April 26, 2013
Yesterday, Senate Bill 201, introduced by state Senator Shirley Randleman (R-20), which would allow for the use of lawfully-possessed suppressors while hunting, passed in the South Carolina Senate. This bill now goes to the House of Representatives where it will be assigned to a committee.
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April 26, 2013
Last week, the Arkansas General Assembly adjourned after passing significant pro-gun reforms that will positively impact responsible gun owners and sportsmen in the Natural State. Thanks to the overwhelming support of state legislators for passing these measures, and for Governor Mike Beebe (D) and Lieutenant Governor Mark Darr (R) for signing these bills into law, the following new laws will reform Arkansas’s gun laws in the following ways:
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April 26, 2013
Next week, the New Jersey Senate will be introducing their gun control package. Next Tuesday and Thursday, the New Jersey Senate Law and Public Safety Committee will be hearing testimony on these bills. After sifting through the 22 anti-gun bills that passed in the Assembly in February, the state Senate has chosen those they plan to focus on, and the list of attacks on your rights is long.
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April 26, 2013
Two pro-gun bills of critical importance to gun owners and sportsmen are awaiting Governor Jan Brewer’s consideration. It is important that Governor Brewer hears from you TODAY that you want the following bills to be signed into law:
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April 26, 2013
On Wednesday, Governor Jay Inslee (D) announced the likelihood of a special legislative session to be called after the regular legislative session ends this weekend. The Governor has indicated that a broad range of issues could be considered, and almost certainly will include more gun control measures.
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April 25, 2013
Today, the Alabama House Commerce and Small Business Committee passed Senate Bill 286 by a 6 to 2 vote. SB 286 was championed by state Senators Scott Beason (R-17) and Roger Bedford (D-6). State Representative Ed Henry (R-9) offered a substitute for Senate Bill 286 in committee, and this will be the bill that will come to the floor of the Alabama House of Representatives. While SB 286 has not yet been scheduled for consideration on the state House floor, please contact your state Representative in support of SB 286. Contact information for your state Representative can be found here
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April 25, 2013
This week, the Indiana Senate and House of Representatives concurred on the conference committee report for House Bill 1563, and this pro-hunting reform bill now heads to Governor Mike Pence (R) for his expected signature.
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April 25, 2013
As we have previously reported, the Missouri Department of Revenue (DOR) initiated a new and dangerous procedure of scanning, keeping and sharing personal documents with the federal government related to the issuance of your driver’s license and right to carry permit. This recordkeeping and sharing of private documents by the DOR is a serious violation of public trust and the Missouri Legislature is taking swift action to remove DOR’s role in the permit issuing process by pursuing enactment of House Bill 8.
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April 25, 2013
On Tuesday, the South Carolina Senate finally passed Senate Bill 308, the Restaurant Carry bill introduced by state Senator Sean Bennett (R-38), by a 33-5 vote. Unfortunately, in order to break the stranglehold some anti-gun Senators had on the bill, it was necessary that it be amended to pass in the Senate.
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April 25, 2013
On Monday, April 29, the state Senate Appropriations Committee is scheduled to hear several anti-gun bills. Please call AND e-mail members of the Senate Appropriations Committee urging them to OPPOSE these anti-gun bills that will have no effect on reducing crime.
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April 24, 2013
The South Carolina Senate is poised to take up House Bill 3560, a mental health reform bill, any day now. H 3560 would create a requirement that individuals who have been placed under certain types of mental health-related orders by a court have their commitment order reported to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS). Such individuals are already prohibited from purchasing or possessing firearms under federal law, and H 3560 does not expand or create new categories of prohibited persons.
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