BATFE’s “Project Gunrunner” Comes Under Additional Scrutiny
On February - 27 - 2011
We have previously reported on the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives’ “Project Gunrunner” and its inherent problems.
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Archive for February, 2011
National Right-to-Carry Reciprocity Bill Introduced In U.S. House
On February - 26 - 2011
Last week, H.R. 822, was introduced in the U.S. House by Representatives Cliff Stearns (R-Fla.) and Heath Shuler (D-N.C.).
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West Virginia: Two Pro-Gun Bills Stalled in the House Judiciary Committee!
On February - 24 - 2011
House Bill 3084 and House Bill 3085, two NRA-backed bills, are stalled in the House Judiciary Committee.
CCW Permit Reform Bill Slated to be Heard in Nevada
On February - 23 - 2011
The Assembly Judiciary Committee will consider Assembly Bill 143 on Monday, February 28, at 8:00 a.m. in Room 3132 of the Legislative Building in Carson City. Testimony will also be taken via teleconference in Room 4412 of the Grant Sawyer Government Building located at 555 East Washington Avenue in Las Vegas. Introduced by state Assemblyman David Bobzien (D-Reno), AB 143 would streamline the Concealed Carry Weapons (CCW) permit process by allowing an applicant to qualify for a permit for both revolvers and semi-automatic firearms, as well as mandate that the names and addresses of permit holders be held confidential.
**ALERT ROUND 4 ** HELP Restore Rights to Concealed Weapons License Holders in Florida
On February - 21 - 2011
Senate Bill 234, introduced by Senator Greg Evers (R-2) has been scheduled to be heard in the Senate Criminal Justice Committee on Tuesday, February 22 at 9:00 a.m. SB 234 is a bill that would make three much needed changes to the Florida “Right-to-Carry” law — also known as the Concealed Weapons Licensing law and it would also conform Florida’s firearms purchase law with federal law.
The bill basically does the four following things: 1. Provides that concealed weapons license holders may also carry openly — to prevent license holders from being charged with the crime of violating the “Open Carry” law because a concealed firearm accidentally or inadvertently became visible. 2. Removes the prohibition against concealed weapons license holders carrying firearms on college and university campuses for lawful self-defense. 3. Provides that concealed weapons license holders may store a firearm in a private vehicle anywhere the vehicle is lawfully parked except those places that are exempted under s. 790.251(7) — the parking lot law. 4. Removes the obsolete firearms purchase in contiguous state law, previously required by federal law for out of state purchases of long guns, and replaces it with language to conform to current federal requirements that allows purchase of long guns in other states.
Oklahoma: A Fresh Session, a Fresh Set of Firearm Legislation!
On February - 19 - 2011
This week, the Oklahoma State Legislature completed its second full week of the new legislative session. There are a number of pro-gun bills that have been introduced in the legislature.
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Tennessee: Comprehensive Pro-Gun Reform Bill Introduced in the Legislature
On February - 18 - 2011
Today, February 17, the Tennessee Legislature introduced NRA-drafted House Bill 1668 and companion bill Senate Bill 1768, the Tennessee Gun Owners Improvement Act. Sponsored by state Representative Judd Matheny (R-47) and state Senator Bill Ketron (R-13), HB 1668/SB 1768 would improve upon the current Tennessee Permit Law by cleaning up redundancies that are found in Federal Law and remove unnecessary restrictions placed on law-abiding citizens.
Iowa: Emergency Powers Reform Passes in the House Public Safety Committee!
On February - 16 - 2011
Earlier today, February 15, House Study Bill 18 was passed by a 15 to 5 vote in the House Public Safety Committee. Anti-gun legislators failed to weaken through amendments, this important Emergency Powers legislation, even though an attempt to remove the word “carrying” had been expected. This bill now moves to the floor for consideration, but has not been placed on the calendar at this time.
Update on Pro-Gun Legislation in the Buckeye State!
On February - 15 - 2011
Tomorrow, February 15, the House State Government and Elections Committee will be taking proponent testimony for House Bill 45 at 1:30 pm in room 116 at the state capitol. Introduced by state Representatives Danny Bubp (R-88) and Terry Johnson (R-89), HB 45 would eliminate the current confusing standards of carrying a firearm in a motor vehicle. In addition, the proposal would also allow permit holders to carry a firearm for self-defense in a restaurant that serves alcohol, provided they are not consuming alcohol, thus eliminating another “victim zone” in Ohio. This legislation is a critical step forward to help assure that Right-to-Carry permit holders are not arrested for accidentally carrying their firearm in a prohibited manner. If you would like to attend and/or testify in support of HB 45, please arrive early and check-in at the door. If you are unable to attend, please call and e-mail members of the House State Government and Elections Committee and urge them to support HB 45. Contact information for the members of the House State Government and Elections Committee can be found here.
Pro-Gun Legislation on the Move in Kentucky
On February - 13 - 2011
The Kentucky Legislature is underway and moving quickly on firearm-related legislation. House Bill 1, House Bill 308, House Bill 313, and House Bill 326 are all pro-gun pieces of legislation. House Resolution 48, House Resolution 96, and House Bill 114 are anti-gun bills. Please contact your state Representative TODAY and respectfully voice your SUPPORT for HB 308, HB 313, and HB 326. Your state Representative can be reached by phone at (502) 564-8100. Committee contact information can be found by clicking here. Please contact your state Representative TODAY and respectfully voice your OPPOSITION to HR 48, HR 96 and HB 114. Your state Representative can be reached by phone at (502) 564-8100. Committee contact information can be found by clicking here.