"Personal and Family Protection Act" and "Stand and Defend Act" are on the Move in Kansas!

Friday, February 10, 2006

Senate Bill 418, "The Personal and Family Protection Act," sponsored by Senator Phil Journey (R-26), passed through the Senate by a vote of 29-11. SB 418 will now advance to the House of Representatives.

House Bill 2577, the "Stand and Defend Act" sponsored by Representative Richard Carlson (R-61) will be voted on by the House Federal & State Affairs Committee this coming week. This important legislation allows a person to use justifiable force when the fear of bodily harm is present.

Please continue contacting your State Representative at (800) 432-3924 and ask him or her to support SB 418 and HB 2577. For further contact information please use the "Write Your Representative" feature found at www.NRAILA.org.

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