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New Mexico: Senate Bill 26 Passes in the state Senate!
Yesterday, the New Mexico Senate unanimously passed Senate Bill 26, the NRA- and NMSSA-backed legislation sponsored by state Senator Bill Payne (R-ABQ), which would repeal Section 30-7-9 of the New Mexico Criminal Code. This state law limits the purchase of rifles and shotguns by New Mexico residents to their home state and contiguous states.
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Oregon: All Gun Bills Declared Dead on Arrival by Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman
In today's state Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on Senate Bills 1550, 1551 and 1574, Chairman Floyd Prozanski (D-4) opened by declaring that all gun-related bills brought forward in the 2012 short legislative session would not advance through his committee. That leaves the fate of NRA-supported House Bill 4045, a Concealed Handgun License (CHL) confidentiality measure, in jeopardy should it advance beyond the House floor vote next week, since it will be assigned to this committee. Today, HB 4045, sponsored by state Representative Kim Thatcher (R-25), passed in the House Judiciary Committee work session by a 7 to 3 vote.
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West Virginia: Apprentice Hunting Legislation Passes Senate Committee
Today, the state Senate Natural Resources Committee passed Senate Bill 478, which would create an apprentice hunting license that is available to West Virginia residents and non-residents. Two amendments were added in committee, the first being that the legislation, if passed, would take effect in 2013. The second amendment would make it so that hunters who have purchased a regular (non-apprentice) hunting license previously, either in West Virginia or another state, would not be eligible to purchase the West Virginia apprentice hunting license.
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West Virginia: Apprentice Hunting Legislation Passes Senate Committee
Today, the state Senate Natural Resources Committee passed Senate Bill 478, which would create an apprentice hunting license that is available to West Virginia residents and non-residents. Two amendments were added in committee, the first being that the legislation, if passed, would take effect in 2013. The second amendment would make it so that hunters who have purchased a regular (non-apprentice) hunting license previously, either in West Virginia or another state, would not be eligible to purchase the West Virginia apprentice hunting license.
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Chris Cox: Attorney General Holder tells Congress the Obama administration wants to ban guns
In a rash attempt to deflect attention away from himself and his own irresponsibility, Holder let Congress know that the Obama administration is still working toward the day when it can reinstate former President Bill Clinton’s so-called “assault weapons” ban.
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Virginia: Pro-Gun Legislation Passes House; Also House Subcommittee to Hear Firearm-Related Bills
Today, the Virginia House of Delegates passed two pro-gun bills: House Bill 25 and House Bill 754. HB 25 passed in the state House by an 81 to 17 vote and HB 754 passed by a 74 to 22 vote. Both bills will now go to the Virginia Senate for its consideration.
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NRA Priority Firearm Preemption Bill Moving Forward in Iowa Legislature
Another NRA priority bill is moving forward in the Iowa House of Representatives. House File 2114, the firearms preemption legislation, passed the state House Public Safety Subcommittee yesterday by a 2 to 1 vote. State Representatives Matt Windschitl (R-56) and Dwayne Alons (R-4) supported this critical legislation, while state Representative Rick Olson (D-68) voted against it. HF 2114 has been scheduled to be voted on by the full House Public Safety Committee TOMORROW.
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Pennsylvania: Firearms Preemption Enhancement Bill Scheduled to be Considered on the state House floor TODAY
Today, House Bill 1523 will be before the full House for its second consideration. As predicted, at least thirteen anti-gun amendments have been filed to the bill for second consideration. These amendments range from “ballistic imaging” mandate to gutting the current “state preemption” statute. It is imperative that you call AND e-mail your state Representative THIS MORNING and urge him or her to support HB 1523 and OPPOSE any and all House floor amendments. This much-needed pro-gun bill would make critical changes to enhance Pennsylvania’s firearm preemption law.
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Illinois: Proposal would change rules on FOID cards
Illinois residents with firearm owner identification cards would have more leeway in renewing them if the General Assembly passes legislation proposed by Rep. Adam Brown, R Decatur.
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Bill would add gun rights to Iowa Constitution
A proposed constitutional amendment that would make it harder for officials to limit who can buy and carry a gun is expected to come before Iowa lawmakers soon, and a key legislator said he's optimistic about its chances.
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Virginia: Right-to-Carry privacy bill slated for vote
The names and addresses of concealed weapons permit holders would no longer be public information under a bill due for a vote in the House of Delegates Wednesday.The bill from Del. Mark Cole, R Spotsylvania, says that court clerks shall withhold the name and any other information on a concealed carry permit application.
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Canada: Conservatives limit debate on long gun registry
The contentious long gun registry is getting closer to its date with the firing squad.Candice Hoeppner, parliamentary secretary to Public Safety Minister Vic Toews, said in a statement that the government is "one step closer to eliminating the wasteful and ineffective long gun registry once and for all."
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Oregon: Important Firearm Ownership Privacy Bill to be Heard on Monday by House Committee
House Bill 4054 is scheduled to be heard in the state House Health Care Committee on Monday, February 13. This hearing will be held at 1:00 p.m. in Hearing Room E of the Oregon Capitol. Sponsored by state Representative Jim Thompson (R-23), HB 4054 would prohibit the Public Employees' Benefit Board from authorizing or requiring the collection of information or maintenance of records about firearms from eligible employees or family members applying for health benefits.
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Colorado: Crucial House Hearing on Thursday for Two NRA-Backed Bills!
NRA-backed legislation House Bill 1048 and House Bill 1064 will be heard in the state House Judiciary Committee this Thursday, February 9, at 1:30 p.m. in Room 107 of the State Capitol.
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Virginia House of Delegates to Vote Tomorrow on Important Pro-Gun Legislation
Tomorrow, the Virginia House of Delegates is scheduled to have its third and final readings for House Bill 25 and House Bill 754.
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West Virginia: Senate Committee Scheduled to Consider Apprentice Hunting Legislation Tomorrow!
Tomorrow, the state Senate Natural Resources Committee will consider Senate Bill 478, legislation which would create an apprentice hunting license for residents and non-residents of West Virginia. This hearing will take place at 1:00 p.m. in Room 208W of the State Capitol.
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West Virginia: Senate Committee Scheduled to Consider Apprentice Hunting Legislation Tomorrow!
Tomorrow, the state Senate Natural Resources Committee will consider Senate Bill 478, legislation which would create an apprentice hunting license for residents and non-residents of West Virginia. This hearing will take place at 1:00 p.m. in Room 208W of the State Capitol.
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Arizona: Senate Judiciary Committee Passes Campus Personal Protection Bill!
Yesterday, the Arizona Senate Judiciary Committee passed Senate Bill 1474 by a 5 to 3 vote. This bill, sponsored by state Senator Ron Gould (R-3), is right-to-carry reform legislation which would enable law-abiding citizens to defend themselves while on the grounds of higher education campuses. SB 1474 will now be sent to the Senate floor for a vote. Please call AND e-mail your state Senator and encourage him or her to support this important personal protection legislation!
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New research shows gun purchases by women on the rise
The latest Gallup Poll on guns says that 47 percent of Americans now have guns, more than any time since 1993, and women are buying in increasing numbers. Twenty three percent of women report that they are gun owners, that is up from 13 percent in 2005.
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Virginia: Senate votes to end gun rationing
On a 21-19 vote, the Virginia Senate passed legislation Monday to allow the purchase of more than one handgun a month, foretelling what is likely to be one of the most significant changes in Virginia's gun laws in 20 years.
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