Author: NRA News

Posted: 02.12.10 08:02 AM

As we reported last week, the Brady Campaignâ??s latest desperate attempt at relevancy involves a publicity stunt attacking Starbucks for allowing the lawful carry of firearms in its stores as provided for by state law.

Source: http://www.nraila.org/Legislation/Read.aspx?ID=5399

Posted: 02.12.10 08:25 AM

As we reported, the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR), along with the South Carolina Conservation Bank, The Conservation Fund, and the National Wild Turkey Federation, is working to acquire the Belfast Plantation, which will help to greatly expand hunting and shooting opportunities in South Carolina.

Source: http://www.nraila.org/Legislation/Read.aspx?ID=5400

Posted: 02.12.10 08:29 AM

There will be a Second Amendment March in Washington, D.C., on April 19, 2010, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Attendees will gather on the northeast corner of the Washington Monument grounds at 10:00 a.m., and the entire event will take place there (due to logistics, the event will be more of a â??rallyâ?? than an actual march).

Source: http://www.nraila.org/Legislation/Read.aspx?ID=5401

Posted: 02.12.10 08:53 AM

On Tuesday, February 9th, the Wyoming State Senate introduced Senate File 26 and referred it to the Senate Judiciary Committee where it will be heard Monday, February 15th.

Source: http://www.nraila.org/Legislation/Read.aspx?ID=5402

Posted: 02.12.10 09:51 AM

The U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources will hold a full committee field hearing in Las Cruces to take public testimony on S. 1689, the Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks Wilderness Act, introduced by Senator Jeff Bingaman (D) and Senator Tom Udall (D). The hearing is scheduled for Monday, February 15 at 2:30 p.m. at the Corbett Center, New Mexico State University.

Source: http://www.nraila.org/Legislation/Read.aspx?ID=5403

Posted: 02.12.10 10:13 AM

On Monday, February 15 at 1:30pm, the Senate Judiciary Committee has scheduled a hearing for Senate Bill 1168, a much needed improvement over Arizonaâ??s current preemption statute.SB 1168 has been crafted to strengthen Arizonaâ??s preemption statute, specifically by removing unnecessarily burdensome restrictions on transportation and possession of firearms, increasing the protection from local towns and cities passing restrictive ordinances against carry or possession of firearms, and providing future protection for lawful storage of firearms, ammunition and ammunition components.

Source: http://www.nraila.org/Legislation/Read.aspx?ID=5404

Posted: 02.12.10 01:26 AM

Reciprocity agreements are forged when two states agree to accept one another’s policies. House Bill 9 by state Rep. Ernest Wooton, R Belle Chasse, would allow reciprocity between Louisiana and other states when a concealed handgun permit is issued to a resident of that state who is at least 21 years old — the same age requirement in Louisiana.

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Posted: 02.12.10 01:27 AM

Gun rights advocates were upset about a bill strengthening state gun control laws even before anyone had seen the legislation introduced Tuesday.Sen. Brian Frosh, D Montgomery, Senate sponsor of the bill, called the it "comprehensive" in scope. It includes a requirement for gun license applicants to provide fingerprints to the Maryland State Police for a background check.

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Posted: 02.12.10 01:28 AM

Senate Judiciary Chairman Jeffrey Kessler hopes to send a strong message to the Big Apple and any others outside West Virginia: Hands off when it comes to entrapping residents with illegal firearms purchases.In fact, he dubbed his proposed new legislation Tuesday "the Bloomberg bill" after the New York mayor and his zest for rounding up guns."They’ve been sending folks across state lines, outside the jurisdiction of his city, so I call it an entrapment bill," Kessler said.

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Posted: 02.12.10 01:29 AM

Several firearms related bills have gained traction in the General Assembly this year, largely due to a gun friendly citizenry and an important election. One of the bills — House Bill 1065 — previously was blocked in the Democratic controlled House, but this year it passed with 76 votes. "It’s an election year and it’s an important one, so they may be looking for some things to hang on their mantel and get extra credit," said Sen. Mike Young, R Indianapolis.

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Posted: 02.12.10 01:30 AM

We ought to be used to the stories by now — "Student suspended for toy gun"; "Boy Scout tool nets student suspension"; "Tweety Bird key chain cause for expulsion." Still, when we read of a fourth grade student being hauled into a school prinicipal’s office because his LEGO policeman figure is carrying a two inch long plastic rifle, it is hard to resist the urge to pull at one’s hair in reaction to the sheer idiocacy of the adults who do such things. This latest example of a grown up appearing to be a simpleton in front of a child, took place at Public School 52 in Staten Island, NY.

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Posted: 02.12.10 01:31 AM

Mississippi senators voted Wednesday to join Tennessee in allowing handgun permit holders to carry their guns in most Mississippi parks, as well as restaurants and other locations.

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Posted: 02.12.10 01:32 AM

Virginia’s restaurants soon may be open for business to a new clientele people carrying concealed weapons.The Courts of Justice Committee of the state Senate yesterday narrowly approved legislation that will enable holders of concealed weapons permits to take their firearms into restaurants that serve alcohol.

Source: http://www.nraila.org/News/Read/InTheNews.aspx?ID=13395

Posted: 02.12.10 03:06 AM

SB-1158 by Sen. Charlie Dean (R) has been scheduled for TWO hearings in rapid succession:1. On Tuesday, Feb. 16 in the Senate Agriculture Committee AND2. On Wednesday, Feb. 17 in Senate General Government Appropriations Comm.

Source: http://www.nraila.org/Legislation/Read.aspx?ID=5387

Posted: 02.12.10 03:52 AM

House Bill 2 passed the Senate Industrial Development and Recruitment Committee on Wednesday, February 10 with a unanimous voice vote. The bill now moves to the full Senate for consideration.

Source: http://www.nraila.org/Legislation/Read.aspx?ID=5388

Posted: 02.12.10 03:56 AM

Two pro-gun bills are currently awaiting committee action and could reach the House floor as early as next week.

Source: http://www.nraila.org/Legislation/Read.aspx?ID=5389

Posted: 02.12.10 03:58 AM

Late Wednesday, the Senate State, Veterans & Military Affairs Committee defeated Senate Bill 51 on a straight party-line 3-2 vote.

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Posted: 02.12.10 04:04 AM

House Bill 19 recently passed the House unanimously with a vote of 95 to 0. HB19 would allow military personnel who are on active duty to renew their concealed carry licenses early and via mail.

Source: http://www.nraila.org/Legislation/Read.aspx?ID=5391

Posted: 02.12.10 04:08 AM

House Bill 1169 is tentatively scheduled for a hearing on Tuesday, February 16 at 10:00 a.m. in the House Local Government Committee.

Source: http://www.nraila.org/Legislation/Read.aspx?ID=5392

Posted: 02.12.10 01:21 AM

The climate of insecurity in Guatemala is forcing women to arm themselves to protect themselves and their families, the official Diario de Centroamerica newspaper said Monday.A report by the daily says that, regardless of their profession, more and more women are acquiring weapons and are registering them with the Digecam regulatory agency.

Source: http://www.nraila.org/News/Read/InTheNews.aspx?ID=13384