Idaho: Gun Rights Restoration Bill Pending in Committee!

17 Mar 2010

House Bill 631 has a hearing tomorrow in the House State Affairs Committee and needs your support. HB 631 is designed to create an Idaho state law that meets the requirements set in the Federal NICS Improvement Act of 2007 to grant relief from mental health disabilities that prevent firearms ownership. State Representative Raul Labrador (R-14) has recognized the need for this relief and has taken on the tremendous task of sponsoring this highly important yet complex legislative issue.

Two Important Kentucky Pro-Gun Bills March Forward!

17 Mar 2010

Two bills of importance to Kentucky’s gun owners and sportsmen are currently on the move in Frankfort.

Hawaii: Urgent Support Needed for Emergency Powers Bill in House Committee

16 Mar 2010

Senate Bill 358 (SD1), introduced last year by State Senator Sam Slom (R-8), has been revived in the House Public Safety Committee by Chair Faye Hanohano (D-4) and is slated for a hearing on Thursday, March 18th at 9:00 a.m. Though imperfect, it is a step in the right direction for Hawaii’s gun-owners.

West Virginia: Pro-Gun Legislation Passes Legislature, Awaits Governor’s Signature

16 Mar 2010

Senate Bill 515, introduced by State Senator Jeff Kessler (D-2), successfully passed through the West Virginia legislature and has been sent to Governor Joe Manchin (D) for his consideration. If signed by the Governor, the bill would make it a crime to knowingly solicit illegal gun sales, which would prevent New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg's illegal sting operations. In addition to these protections, SB 515 would also provide a number of technical clean-ups that align West Virginia law more closely with Federal law. These clean-ups would help establish needed protection for West Virginia firearms owners. It is important that you contact Governor Manchin and respectfully urge him to support SB 515. Governor Manchin’s contact information is listed below. Governor Joe Manchin III (D) Phone: 1- (888) 438- 2731 Email: Governor@WVGov.org

Iowa: Shall-Issue Right-To-Carry Bill Re-Introduced by Leadership

16 Mar 2010

Today, March 16, House File 2528 was introduced by the Iowa House and Senate Leadership. This NRA-backed bill would change Iowa from a "May-Issue" state to a "Shall-Issue" state. This legislation would require law enforcement to issue a permit to carry a concealed weapon to all applicants who meet the necessary criteria, without limiting them to narrowly-drawn disqualifiers.

Right-to-Carry Reform Bill Advances in Tennessee!

16 Mar 2010

Constitutional Carry Bill Continues to Progress in Arizona!

16 Mar 2010

House Bill 2347 currently is awaiting action in the House Committee of the Whole (COW) before it is taken up on the house floor for a Third and final reading. This could happen at any time so it is imperative that you continue to contact your State Representative.

Minnesota: Pet Protective Order to be Heard Thursday, March 18!

16 Mar 2010

On Thursday, March 18 at 1pm, State Representative Michael Paymar’s β€œPet Protective Order Bill”, House File 1396, is scheduled to be heard in the House Public Safety Committee. This unnecessary and anti-gun bill is another of Representative Paymar’s personal attacks on Minnesota’s gun-owners. Conviction of violating a protective order, based on unjustified interference with, for example a gerbil, would result in an automatic three-year ban on handgun possession. Please contact members of the House Public Safety Committee and respectfully urge them to OPPOSE this blatant attack on our Second Amendment rights. Contact information for committee members can be found here.

Idaho: Senate Committee to Consider Hunter Privacy Bill Tomorrow, March 17!

16 Mar 2010

On Wednesday, March 17 as early as 1:30pm, Idaho’s Hunter Privacy Bill is scheduled for a hearing in the Senate Resources and Environment Committee. House Bill 531aa, sponsored by Representative Judy Boyle (R-Midvale), would amend Idaho’s existing law to limit public access to Fish and Game records of issued tags. HB 531aa would also prohibit future harassment, intimidation and threats relating to the lawful taking and control of fish and wildlife. As the law currently stands, any person or organization can contact Fish and Game and request the names of all people who have been issued tags and what type of hunting tag they have been issued.

Tennessee: Right-to-Carry Ban Proposed in Belle Meade!

16 Mar 2010

On Wednesday, March 17, the Belle Meade Board of Commissioners will consider a proposed ordinance (Ordinance 2010-2) that would forbid any person with a handgun carry permit to carry within the city limits.