Outdoor commentary and legislative issues.
On a 21-19 vote, the Virginia Senate passed legislation 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. Governor McDonald is expected to sign the bill into law. More here…
The following is from MICHIGAN COALITION FOR RESPONSIBLE GUN OWNERS
“Promoting safe use and ownership of firearms througheducation, litigation, and legislation”Since 1996
MCRGO Weekly E’News – Answers to FAQ’s
Michigan Legislative Update, February 6, 2011
Senate Bill 58 was introduced by Senator Green early last year and co-sponsored by Senators Kowall, Brandenburg, Colbeck, Casperson, Emmons, Jansen, Moolenaar and Robertson. It is currently sitting with the Senate Judiciary Committee. The bill would eliminate the so-called “Pistol Free Zones” for CPL (Concealed Pistol License) holders. As readers of this column may recall, I often refer to the “Pistol Free Zones” as “Mass Murderer Empowerment Zones.” This is because the list includes several places where mass killings have occurred. As any thinking person knows, the only effect of any “gun free zone” that is not secured by metal detectors, and staffed by armed guards, is to simply disarm law-abiding citizens who comply with the law, thereby making them vulnerable to criminals, who do not. Read more
The Arizona Senate Judiciary Committee has passed Senate Bill 1474, which requires public universities and community colleges to allow anyone age 21 or older with a concealed-carry permit to carry a gun on campus. The schools can keep the guns out of buildings, stadiums and classrooms if they provide secure gun lockers.
BELLEVUE, WA – The Second Amendment Foundation immediately filed an appeal following dismissal of its challenge to Illinois statutes that prohibit the carrying of loaded firearms outside the home for personal protection in the case of Moore v. Madigan. Read more
Here is a brief overview of the rights of citizens to carry firearms into a bank – either concealed or in plain view.
New York has arrested several people recently for violating its extreme gun-control measures. The question is should there be any mercy or is “zero tolerance” sensible. John Lott chimes in here…
And, a marine faces jail time in New York. More here…
BELLEVUE, WA – The Second Amendment Foundation and Association of New Jersey Rifle & Pistol Clubs will appeal a federal judge’s ruling Friday that “the Second Amendment does not include a general right to carry handguns outside the home.” Read more
Police in North Carolina report that a 14-year-old boy armed with a shotgun fatally shot an intruder attempting to break into his home while he and his sister were alone.
New Hampshire could become the fifth state in the U.S. to allow citizens to carry concealed pistols without permits. The governor threatens to veto the bill if it makes it to his desk. More here…
This from the people at Brownells:
Since this is our final WebBench for the year, we wanted to take a little time to review just how the year has gone… and what we expect to see happen in the upcoming year, 2012.
Well, we would have to say 2011 was the year for home defense and personal protection firearms with their related accessories and equipment.
With the of expansion of concealed carry through all the states – except for Illinois, which we understand is working on the issue [and New Jersey which will have to be sued into submission] – this interest in self-protection has fueled much of the firearms sales, training, and accessorizing. When you layer over that the really tough economic times that have been thrust upon us, you get a tsunami of new and re-engaged firearm owners in America. Read more