Author: NRA News

Posted: 03.08.10 01:34 AM

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Posted: 03.08.10 01:35 AM

When hunters go after deer in Ohio, they create an economic ripple effect, state officials said.The money they pay for hunting licenses and deer tags goes to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife, said Vicki Ervin, division spokeswoman. The money supports conservation programs, such as buying land and producing educational materials, she said.The division estimates hunting has a $859 million economic impact on Ohio.

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Posted: 03.08.10 01:35 AM

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Posted: 03.08.10 01:36 AM

The influx of new concealed carry permits comes as the image of the average gun owner a middle aged man is changing."Since the CCW permits, more women are getting their CCW permits than men," said David Holden, 43, owner of an East Canton gun shop and one of the show’s sellers. "Women are the driving force in the gun sales."

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Posted: 03.05.10 08:43 AM

On Thursday, March 4, Tennessee Governor Phil Bredesen (D) signed House Bill 2376. Sponsored by State Representative David Shepard (D-69) and State Senator Doug Jackson (D-25), HB2376 prohibits the destruction of confiscated firearms and requires them to be auctioned off or sold to a federally licensed firearms dealer. Proceeds from the sale of these firearms are to be used for the benefit of local law enforcement agencies. Governor Bredesen also signed House Bill 770 on Tuesday, March 2. HB770, sponsored by State Representative Mike Turner (D-51) allows law-abiding permitees to carry of a firearm for self-defense during the bow hunting season. HB770 was filed during the 2009 session and was pushed through the legislature in February. State Senator Doug Jackson (D-25) carried the companion legislation, Senate Bill 842.

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Posted: 03.05.10 08:55 AM

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Posted: 03.05.10 09:22 AM

Because of your calls and emails to members of the Crime Victims/Criminal Records Subcommittee, NRA gained a temporary victory over House File 2960. The bill was tabled due to the lack of support, but anti-gun State Representative Michael Paymar (DFL-64B), despite strong opposition from NRA members and pro-firearm advocates across Minnesota, has pledged to push on with this dangerous legislation and will seek to add it as an amendment to another piece of legislation on the House floor.

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Posted: 03.05.10 08:29 AM

SB-530 by Senator Thad Altman is scheduled for a hearing in the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday, March 9, 2010.SB-530 is a bill to STOP Florida adoption agencies from forcing potential adoptive parents to register their firearms with the agency as a condition of adoption. Further, it will stop agencies from forcing these parents to follow gun control regulations regarding storage of firearms and ammunition created by the agency.This outrageous behavior has been going on too long and it is time to stop it once and for all.Senator Altman’s bill will stop this gun registration and regulation.PLEASE IMMEDIATELY EMAIL Members of the Judiciary Committee

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Posted: 03.05.10 04:03 AM

On Thursday, March 4, House Bill 1065 passed in the Indiana State House by a margin of 74 to 20 and in the State Senate by a vote of 41 to 9. HB1065 now heads to Governor Mitch Daniels (R) desk for his consideration.

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Posted: 03.05.10 05:56 AM

On Monday, March 8, the Legislative Administration Committee will consider House Bill 1693 at 2 p.m. in room 208 of the Legislative Office Building.

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Posted: 03.05.10 07:43 AM

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Posted: 03.05.10 07:46 AM

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Posted: 03.05.10 07:49 AM

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Posted: 03.05.10 08:15 AM

On Tuesday, March 2, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in the case of McDonald v. City of Chicago. The case may well decide the scope and nature of gun laws in the United States for decades to come. The final decision will be handed down in a few months, most likely in June.

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Posted: 03.05.10 08:15 AM

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Posted: 03.05.10 08:16 AM

As we reported in February, the Brady Campaign has been plumbing the depths of desperation lately. In an attempt at maintaining its relevance, the beleaguered group has attacked Starbucks for allowing the lawful carry of firearms in its stores as provided for by state law.

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Posted: 03.05.10 08:20 AM

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Posted: 03.05.10 01:18 AM

The Arizona Senate is poised to broaden the state’s restrictions on local gun control laws. State law already generally pre empts local ordinances on transportation, possession, sale or use of firearms and ammunition, but the law given preliminary approved Thursday goes farther. It would prohibit local governments from enacting laws more restrictive than state law and specifically prohibit ordinances that limit possession of guns in parks. Also, local governments could not regulate the discharge of firearms.

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Posted: 03.05.10 01:19 AM

A bill prohibiting Indiana employers from banning guns on their properties is one step from becoming state law. The Indiana House of Representatives and Senate approved a final version of House Bill 1065 on Thursday, making the legislation eligible for the governor’s signature. H.B. 1065 makes it illegal for businesses to forbid their employees from keeping guns outside in their cars as long as the vehicle is locked and the firearm is stored out of sight. It does not prevent employers from banning guns inside the workplace.

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Posted: 03.05.10 01:20 AM

A Virginia Senate panel designed to eliminate House gun rights proposals went about its work efficiently Thursday, killing an attempted repeal of the state’s 17 year old ban on buying more than one handgun a month and several other bills. The Senate Courts of Justice special subcommittee, which was composed of four Democrats and one Republican, voted 4 to 1 along party lines to table the gun a month repeal sponsored by Del. L. Scott Lingamfelter (R Prince William).

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