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D.C. - [1/27/12] (From the NRA) City Council Public Hearing Concerning Firearms Amendment Act of 2011!
On Monday, January 30, the District of Columbia City Council is scheduled to hold a public hearing on Bill 19-614, the Firearms Amendment Act of 2011. This hearing will be held at 11:00 a.m. in the Council Chamber of the John A. Wilson Building. Complete story Here.
Hawaii - [1/27/12] (From the NRA) Bills to Watch Out For as Legislature Picks up Steam
The 2012 Hawaii legislative season began on January 18, and with the January 25 bill introduction deadline having passed, the following gun-related measures are what remain from 2011 and what have been introduced for this year. Of the measures listed below, the most onerous are House Bill 441, House Bill 834, House Bill 2028 and Senate Bill 2975. We will keep you abreast of any and all developments on these bills as the session progresses. Story Here.
Maine - [1/27/12] (From the NRA) Firearm-Related Bills Expected to be Heard on Monday
This Monday at 10:00 a.m. in room 436 of the State House, the Joint Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee is scheduled to hear two firearm-related bills of interest to Maine gun owners. Story Here.
South Dakota - [1/27/12] (From the NRA) House Judiciary Committee to Hear Employee Protection Legislation on Monday, January 30!
On Monday, January 30, NRA-backed legislation that would prohibit employers from preventing employees from lawfully storing firearms in their locked personal vehicles will be heard in the state House Judiciary Committee. Introduced by House Speaker Val Rausch (R-4) and sponsored by Senate Majority Leader Russell Olson (R-8), House Bill 1132 is one of the NRA’s top priorities in this legislative session. Story Here.
Virginia - [1/27/12] (From the NRA) Senate Passes Emergency Powers Legislation, Senate Committee Forced to Re-Vote on Gun Bills
Today, the Virginia Senate passed Senate Bill 245 by a decisive 34 to 5 vote. Sponsored by state Senator Mark Obenshain (R-26), SB 245 would update Virginia’s Emergency Powers statute by adding lawful carrying and transportation of firearms to the list of actions that cannot be prohibited during a declaration of emergency. This legislation will now be sent to the House of Delegates for consideration. Story Here.
Virginia - [1/11/12] (From the NRA) 2012 General Assembly Session Officially Convened Today!
Today, the Virginia General Assembly convened its 2012 legislative session and NRA members can expect an active session with many bills relating to our Second Amendment rights. As of today eleven pro RKBA's bills have been introduced. To see those bills go Here.
Nebraska - [1/9/12] Three NRA-Backed Bills Introduced in Legislature
Last Thursday, the second day of the 2012 Nebraska regular legislation session, three NRA-sponsored bills were introduced in the Nebraska Senate. Each of these bills will likely be sent to the Judiciary Committee for further consideration. Parking Lot Storage, strengthen the existing Castle Doctrine and more. Story Here
New Hampshire [1/5/12] House Approves Constitutional Carry
The House has voted to make New Hampshire the fourth state to eliminate the need for a permit to carry concealed, loaded guns anyplace where gun possession is legal. The House voted 193-122 Thursday to make the permits optional. Gun owners could still get them so they could travel to states with reciprocal permit agreements. The bill also would increase from four to five years the length of time a permit is valid. The bill also would make it legal to transport unlicensed guns. The House passed a similar bill last session, but the Senate postponed action on it until this year… (Other than federal registration of NFA firearms, New Hampshire has no permit or registration system to own firearms, making me wonder about the reference to transporting "unlicensed guns.")
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Georgia – [12/8/11] (From K&BA’s] Gun Owners Going for ‘Constitutional Carry’
"Licensing should not be part of exercising the right to keep and bear arms, the grassroots group Georgia Gun Owners asserts in a press release issued today. Announcing the pre-filing of the Georgia 'Constitutional Carry' Act of 2012 (HB679) by State Representative Jason Spencer, the bill promises to eliminate the requirement to have a Georgia Weapons Carry License to carry firearms openly or concealed, as is currently established lawful practice in Vermont, Alaska, Arizona and Wyoming. Story HereGeorgia - [12/8/11] (From K&BA's) Georgia Tech Students Push for Guns on Campus
"The battle for guns on the campus of Georgia Tech is on -- one group is teaming up with a national organization to convince officials to allow them to carry guns at the school."
"'We just had a robbery last night,' Andrés Celedón, chairman of the Georgia Tech College Republicans, told the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. 'It's just really allowing kids a way to defend themselves.'" Story HereIndiana - [12/8/11] (From K&BA’s] Proposed Bill Would Allow Guns On College Campuses
"College Students Could Soon be Able to Carry Guns on Public Campuses
"Republican Sen. Jim Banks of Columbia City has introduced legislation that would allow licensed gun owners to have firearms on campus." Story HereWisconsin - [12/8/11] (From the NRA) Castle Doctrine Legislation Signed into Law
Yesterday, Governor Scott Walker signed into law important self-defense legislation for the citizens of Wisconsin. Commonly known as the “Castle Doctrine,” Assembly Bill 69 will provide essential protections for law-abiding citizens who defend themselves and their families from a criminal looking to do them harm. This new law took effect immediately. Story Here
New Hampshire - [12/2/11] (From K&BA) N.H. to Vote on Bill to Allow Firearms on College Campuses
"The N.H. House of Representatives will vote on a new bill in January that, if passed, will allow firearms to be carried on college campuses."
"Currently, the majority of the N.H. House is in support of bill HB-0334, which, if put into effect, would give the state sole authority over gun regulations, meaning that universities in the state would no longer have the power to ban firearms from their campuses. The new bill would mean that guns would be allowed anywhere on campus, including dorms and classrooms." Complete Story Here.
North Carolina - [12/2/11] (From K&BA) City Wise to Exempt Most Parks From New Law
"The Winston-Salem City Council did the right thing last week when it exempted most city parks from a new state law allowing those with concealed-carry permits to bring their handguns into state parks." ..."We support the Second Amendment ... But allowing guns in parks makes no sense." "Lawmakers who sponsored the new gun law say ... [citizens with permits] may prevent or stop crime from occurring if weapons are allowed in more public places." Complete Story Here.
Washington- [12/2/11] (From K&BA) Seattle Petitions State Supreme Court to Review Gun Ban Loss
"The City of Seattle has petitioned the state Supreme Court in an effort to resurrect its city parks gun ban after losing the battle twice to the Bellevue-based Second Amendment Foundation and Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms, and the National Rifle Association, in King County Superior Court and at the State Court of Appeals." Complete Story Here.