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Two Pro-Gun Advancements Making Progress in Arizona!

Friday, June 12, 2009

Today, the Committee of the Whole passed Senate Bill 1243 with no amendments and Senate Bill 1113 with only the NRA-backed amendment.  Two hostile amendments were defeated thanks to the help from our strong supporters in the Senate.  Both bills now head to the Senate floor for a third reading on Monday, June 15.

SB1243, sponsored by State Senator Russell Pearce (R-18), would clarify the statutory definition of defensive display of a firearm. This clarification of defensive display of a firearm is a valuable addition to your right to self-defense.

SB1113, introduced by State Senator Jack Harper (R-4), would give concealed carry permit holders the right to take concealed handguns into restaurants that serve alcohol, provided they are not consuming. 

Please take the time to thank the Senators who supported these bills.  Also, we would like to show our appreciation to our strong allies and strong NRA supporters, State Senators Jack W. Harper (R-4), Jonathan Paton (R-30), and Steve Pierce (R-1). Their effort to help our cause was essential and the passing of these bills could not have happened with out them. Contact information can be found below.

State Senator Paula Aboud (D-28)
(602)-926-5262
[email protected]

State Senator Amanda Aguirre (D-24)
(602)-926-4139
[email protected]

State Senator Carolyn S. Allen (R-8)
(602)-926-4480
[email protected]

State Senator Sylvia Allen (R-5)
(602)-926-5219
[email protected]

State Senator Manuel V. “Manny” Alvarez (D-25)
(602)-926-5895
[email protected]

State Senator Robert “Bob” Burns (D-9) – President
(602)-926-5993
[email protected]

State Senator Meg Burton Cahill (D-17)
(602)-926-4124
[email protected]

State Senator Ken Cheuvront (D-15)
(602)-926-5325
[email protected]

State Senator Jorge Luis Garcia (D-27) – Minority Leader
(602)-926-4171
[email protected]

State Senator Pamela Gorman (R-6) – Majority Whip
(602)-926-5284
[email protected]

State Senator Ron Gould (R-3)
(602)-926-4138
[email protected]

State Senator Chuck Gray (R-19) – Majority Leader
(602)-926-5288
[email protected]

State Senator Linda Gray (R-10)
(602)-926-3376
[email protected]

State Senator Albert Hale (D-2)
(602)-926-4323
[email protected]

State Senator Jack W. Harper (R-4)
(602)-926-4178
[email protected]

State Senator John Huppenthal (R-20)
(602)-926-5261
[email protected]

State Senator Leah Landrum Taylor (D-16)
(602)-926-3830
[email protected]

State Senator Barbara Leff (R-11)
(602)-926-4486
[email protected]

State Senator Linda Lopez (D-29) – Minority Whip
(602)-926-4089
[email protected]

State Senator Debbie McCune Davis (D-14)
(602)-926-4485
[email protected]

State Senator Al Melvin (R-26)
(602)-926-4326
[email protected]

State Senator Richard Miranda (D-13)
(602)-926-5911
[email protected]

State Senator John Nelson (R-12)
(602)-926-5872
[email protected]

State Senator Jonathan Paton (R-30)
(602)-926-3235
[email protected]

State Senator Russell Pearce (R-18)
(602)-926-5760
[email protected]

State Senator Steve Pierce (R-1)
(602)-926-5584
[email protected]

State Senator Rebecca Rios (D-23) – Assistant Minority Leader
(602)-926-5685
[email protected]

State Senator Jay Tibshraeny (R-21)
(602)-926-4481
[email protected]

State Senator Thayer Verschoor (R-22) – President Pro Tempore
(602)-926-4136
[email protected]

State Senator Jim Waring (R-7)
(602)-926-4916
[email protected]

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