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Virginia: Another Successful Day in Richmond as Three More Pro-Gun Bills are Sent to the Governor As the Virginia House of Delegates continues to work through legislation previously passed in the state Senate, gun owners can take note of a few more legislative victories.  Employee Protection Bills Introduced in Alabama The 2012 session of the Alabama Legislature is underway and two bills have been introduced that would further protect the Second Amendment rights of law-abiding gun owners in Alabama: Senate Bill 331 and House Bill 209.  These NRA-drafted bills would prevent employers from discriminating and enforcing policies against the storage of lawfully-owned firearms in employees' locked private motor vehicles parked at work. West Virginia: Firearms Destruction Prevention Legislation to be Heard in Senate Committee Tomorrow Tomorrow, the state Senate Judiciary Committee is tentatively scheduled to hear Senate Bill 149.  This hearing will be at 3 p.m. in Room 208W of the State Capitol. Georgia: Employee Protection Legislation to be Offered as Senate Floor Amendment State Senator Don Balfour (R-9) intends to introduce a floor amendment to Senate Bill 350 which could come up for a vote on the Senate floor in the next few days.  This amendment would allow transportation and storage of firearms in locked personal vehicles while on publicly-accessible parking lots.  Guidelines For Communicating With The Media Few issues today are more misunderstood by the general public than the issue of gun control. Many of the commonly-held misconceptions result directly from the media's often skewed coverage of this issue. Emily Miller: Transporting a gun through D.C. I had my new, legally-registered Sig Sauer at home for ten days before I figured out how to take it to a nearby state to shoot it.Although I?d spent four hours in a classroom memorizing the gun laws in Washington, D.C. and then passed a written test at the police station, I was still confused about the logistics of legally transporting a gun somewhere to practice. Disarming the Myths Promoted By the Gun Control Lobby As much as gun control advocates might wish otherwise, their attacks are running out of ammo. With private firearm ownership at an all-time high and violent crime rates plunging, none of the scary scenarios they advanced have materialized. Abuse of responsibility by armed citizens is rare, while successful defensive interventions against assaults on their lives and property are relatively commonplace. Illinois: Gun-rights groups decry proposed surtax on Illinois ammo sales An Illinois lawmaker wants gun owners to shell out extra taxes in order to finance a new grant program for trauma centers, a move firearms advocacy groups say amounts to a "sin tax" on law-abiding hunters and target shooters. Indiana: NRA-Backed Bills Continue to Move Forward Today saw progress on two NRA-backed bills currently moving through the Indiana General Assembly. The Indiana House of Representatives approved Senate Bill 315 on its third and final reading by an overwhelming bi-partisan 76 to 19 vote. Due to a House committee hearing cancellation, Senate Bill 243, previously reported on here, would not have survived this week?s committee report deadline had it not been added as an amendment to House Bill 1279. Massachusetts: Castle Doctrine Legislation Remains in Committee The Massachusetts Joint Committee on the Judiciary held a hearing on February 6 on Senate Bill 661, an important self-defense bill, but has not yet voted this bill out of committee.  Please call AND e-mail members of the Joint Committee on the Judiciary TODAY and urge them to vote SB 661 out of the committee, so it may move forward though the legislative process.  Contact information for the committee can be found here. West Virginia: NICS Exemption Bill Passes in Senate Today, the West Virginia Senate passed Senate Bill 353 unanimously by a 34 to 0 vote!  SB 353 now goes to the House of Delegates for its consideration. Colorado: Emergency Powers Legislation Passes in the House Yesterday, the Colorado House of Representatives passed House Bill 1064 by a 45 to 19 vote.  This ?Emergency Powers? legislation now goes to the state Senate for its consideration. Minnesota Senate to Vote on Gun Rights Bill this Thursday! The Minnesota Senate is scheduled to vote on House File 1467 this Thursday, February 23. HF 1467 has been one of the NRA?s top legislative priorities since its introduction last year and was recently passed in the Senate Finance Committee by a 10 to 5 vote.  This important legislation, sponsored by state Senator Gretchen Hoffman (R-10) and state Representative Tony Cornish (R-24B), is expected to face a close vote and your support is needed if we want to pass important pro-gun reforms. Washington: Swift Action Needed on Three Gun Bills As reported last week, House Bill 1508, legislation relating to shooting ranges, and House Bill 2471, a background check reform bill, both passed in the state House, and Senate Bill 6123, an NRA special license plate bill, passed in the state Senate.  All of the aforementioned bills have now been assigned to policy committees in their opposite chambers, but none have been scheduled for a hearing.  The deadline for the bills to be heard and action by their current committees is this Friday, February 24.  Cox: Obama's budget is a sneak attack on our Second Amendment freedoms Ever since taking office, President Barack Obama has tried desperately to convince gun owners and sportsmen that he supports the Second Amendment. But actions speak louder than words, and Obama's latest budget proposal contains numerous sneak attacks aimed at the heart of our firearm freedoms. Canada: Death of a long-gun registry Despite spending a whopping $2.7 billion on creating and running a long gun registry, Canadians never reaped any benefits from the project. The legislation to end the program finally passed the Parliament on Wednesday. Even though the country started registering long guns in 1998, the registry never solved a single murder. Instead it has been an enormous waste of police officers' time, diverting their efforts from patrolling Canadian streets and doing traditional policing activities. Lott: David Brock, Media Matters and gun control hypocrisy The news from the Daily Caller website is surprising: David Brock, the founder of Media Matters, had a personal assistant illegally publicly carry a concealed handgun in the District of Columbia in order "to protect Brock from threats." Few organizations have declared their opposition to gun ownership or concealed carry laws as strongly as Media Matters. California: Right-to-Carry For decades, that argument has fallen flat in the courtroom. Judges have routinely held that denying permits to carry loaded firearms in public does not infringe on gun owners' right to keep and bear arms.But now, some gun owners hope that courts will soon reverse course and find that they have a right to secretly tote their weapons in public. Ironically, their optimism stems from a piece of gun control legislation that took effect last month and bans them from openly carrying even unloaded handguns. Virginia: Senate advances gun rights bills Legislation that would prohibit localities from being able to require fingerprints from first time applicants for concealed handgun permits cleared the Virginia Senate on Monday. Oklahoma lawmakers draw up gun bills Dozens of firearm related bills filed by Oklahoma lawmakers seek to, among other things, expand the state's open carry laws, expand where guns may be legally kept and expand the scope of the self defense law. Colorado: House approves bill forbidding seizure of guns during state of emergency House lawmakers approved a bill to forbid the state from seizing Colorado residents' firearms during a declared state of emergency. Barr: Canada takes bold step for gun rights While some politicians and special interest groups in this country are pushing for stricter gun laws, our neighbors to the north are on the verge of scoring a significant victory for law abiding gun owners. Indians turn to guns as symbol of status, security India, the land of Mohandas Gandhi, known for its Hindu belief in the sanctity of life, is anything but gun shy. Rising incomes have made high end weapons a new form of bling, and rising crime and memories of Mumbai's 2008 terrorist attack have left Indians eager to be armed. Holder Must Go Attorney General Eric Holder's lies and half-truths in the "Fast and Furious" aftermath are nothing new. A look at the past shows a long history of dishonesty and disdain for the truth and the law "Gunny" Helps Trigger The Vote Most know him simply as "Gunny," but NRA Board member R. Lee Ermey is many things. The former Marine Corps drill instructor became a film star after his medical retirement from the Corps in 1972. Most remember his most notable role as Gunnery Sergeant Hartman in the film "Full Metal Jacket," but Ermey has starred in dozens of movies and commercials. He is the spokesman for Glock, SOG Knives and Tools and Victory Motorcycles, and also finds the time to serve as an active member of the NRA Board of Directors. Gunny was kind enough to donate his time to the recent production of a new ad for The NRA Freedom Action Foundation's Trigger the Vote campaign, so I took the opportunity to catch up with him on this important effort. Virginia Update: Fingerprinting Repeal Passed by the State Senate We originally reported that House Bill 754 was passed over for the day.  While this legislation was initially passed over, the Senate did vote to pass the bill by a 27 to 13 vote.  HB 754 will now be sent to Governor Bob McDonnell for his consideration. Oklahoma: NRA-backed Pro-Hunting Legislation Assigned to Senate Committee! NRA-backed Senate Bill 1743, authored by state Senator Steve Russell (R-45), would allow Oklahomans to use lawfully-possessed suppressors (also referred to as silencers) on firearms for hunting. SB 1743, the ?Landowner?s Hunting Freedom Act," provides for the legalized use of suppressors for landowners and their guests. Oklahoma: NRA-backed Pro-Hunting Legislation Assigned to Senate Committee! NRA-backed Senate Bill 1743, authored by state Senator Steve Russell (R-45), would allow Oklahomans to use lawfully-possessed suppressors (also referred to as silencers) on firearms for hunting. SB 1743, the ?Landowner?s Hunting Freedom Act," provides for the legalized use of suppressors for landowners and their guests. Indiana Charity Gaming Bill Benefitting Friends of NRA Banquets Passes Second Reading House Vote! Today the Indiana House of Representatives approved Senate Bill 315 on Second Reading and prepared the way for its final passage in the House which could take place as early as tomorrow.  SB 315, authored by state Senator Randy Head (R-18) and sponsored by state Representative Mark Messmer (R-63), would streamline the licensing and reporting process for charity gaming events, such as ?Friends of NRA? banquets. Virginia: Senate Passes Three Pro-Gun Bills, Sending Two to the Governor Today, the Virginia Senate took action on four pro-gun bills previously passed by the House of Delegates.  Of particular note, was the Senate passage of House Bill 48 by a 24 to 16 vote. This bill was amended by the Senate Courts of Justice Committee to address concerns that HB 48 would negatively impact your right to self-defense. Obama: Anti-Gun Arrogance vs. the Constitution Who decides what laws must be obeyed? According to President Obama, it?s him. In December, he told Congress that he doesn?t consider himself bound by federal laws that limit his ability to use tax dollars to promote gun control. The arrogant declaration came just two weeks after Americans learned of the documents proving that the Obama administration?s ?Operation Fast and Furious? allowed guns to ?walk? to Mexico so that their use in crime there could be used to justify gun control in the United States?further evidence of the administration?s utter lawlessness when it comes to Second Amendment issues. Minnesota Gun Rights Bill Under Attack! The state Senate Finance Committee recently passed House File 1467, one of the NRA?s top legislative priorities, by a 10 to 5 vote.  This important legislation, sponsored by state Senator Gretchen Hoffman (R-10) and state Representative Tony Cornish (R-24B), is expected to be considered by the full Senate next week. Illinois: Statewide Handgun Registry and Ammunition Tax Bills Filed in the House Two bills assaulting your Second Amendment rights have been filed in Springfield this week.  Introduced today by state Representative Kelly Cassidy (D-14), House Bill 5167 seeks to impose a punitive tax on firearm ammunition purchases.  House Bill 5831, sponsored by Representative William Davis (D-30), would force law-abiding handgun owners to comply with Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel?s (D) proposed statewide handgun registry scheme. Hawaii: NRA Instructor Liability Bill Advances Yesterday, House Bill 679 passed in the state House Public Safety and Military Affairs (PBM) Committee, with no amendments, by a 7 to 1 vote.  HB 679 now goes to the state House Judiciary Committee and could be considered in the near future. Tennessee: Employee Protection Legislation Scheduled for Senate Committee Hearing on Tuesday NRA-drafted Senate Bill 3002 and Senate Bill 2992 were originally scheduled to be heard on February 14 in their respective Senate committees, but these hearings were pushed back to Tuesday, February 21.  During these hearings, public testimony will be taken and on Tuesday, March 6, these Senate committees will vote on SB 3002 and SB 2992.  Colorado: Two Pro-Gun Bills Up for Final Passage in the State House on Monday On Monday, February 20, the Colorado House of Representatives will vote on final passage of two pro-gun bills, House Bill 1064 and House Bill 1092. Utah: Two NRA-Supported House Bills Advance Yesterday, House Bill 117, a firearms modifications bill, passed in the state House of Representatives by a 69 to 0 vote, and now goes to the Utah Senate for its consideration.  Additionally, 1st Substitute House Bill 395, a bill that amends Utah?s Concealed Firearm Act and the law pertaining to prohibited persons, passed in the state House Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Committee by a 10 to 3 vote, and now moves to the House floor. Virginia: House Militia, Police and Public Safety Committee Sends Four Pro-Gun Bills to the House Floor Today, the House Militia, Police and Public Safety Committee passed four pro-gun bills, sending them to the House of Delegates for consideration next week.  During its meeting this morning, the committee passed legislation to strengthen your Second Amendment rights during a declared state of emergency as well as two bills that would streamline the concealed carry permit process.  The fourth bill passed in committee was the Senate companion of House Bill 940, one-gun-a-month repeal, which was recently passed in the Senate and sent to Governor Bob McDonnell. However, one NRA-supported bill, Senate Bill 429, was carried over until next year. Indiana: House Takes Up NRA-Backed Pro-Hunting Legislation! After passing in the Indiana Senate with overwhelming bi-partisan support, NRA-backed Senate Bill 243 now awaits it?s hearing in the House Public Policy Committee.  A hearing could be set as early as Wednesday, February 22. Indiana: House Takes Up NRA-Backed Pro-Hunting Legislation! After passing in the Indiana Senate with overwhelming bi-partisan support, NRA-backed Senate Bill 243 now awaits it?s hearing in the House Public Policy Committee.  A hearing could be set as early as Wednesday, February 22. Mexico lectures U.S. on crime In an attempt to shift blame for drug war-fueled violence, Mexican President Felipe Calderon recently unveiled a 3-ton ?No More Weapons!? billboard along Mexico?s border with the U.S.  Reports do not indicate whether a similar sign will be placed at Mexico?s border with Guatemala, which some have estimated 90 percent of the drug cartels? ?heavy armament? passes through. Arizona: Legislation to Strengthen the Second Amendment Rights of Individuals on Public Property Advances for House Floor Vote On February 15, House Bill 2729 was given a ?do pass? recommendation in the House Military Affairs and Public Safety Committee (MAPS) by a 6 to 2 vote. HB 2729, sponsored by state Representative David Gowan (R-30), among other things, amends various sections of the Arizona Revised Statutes (A.R.S) to remove the current prohibition on entering a public establishment or attending any public event while carrying a deadly weapon on one?s person, and instead provides for regulation of firearms and ammunition on public property only if specific criteria are met. On the Second Amendment, Obama Budget Tells All NRA-ILA GRASSROOTS ALERT, Vol. 19, No. 07 02/17/12 NBC, 02/15/12 Rick Melartin was at home in Bellaire, Texas when he heard a neighbor scream for help as she was being robbed at gunpoint. Melartin called 911, retrieved a .50-caliber handgun and rushed to the scene. Upon spotting Melartin, the criminal fled into the yard of another of Melartin?s neighbors, a 89-year-old woman. Fearing for the safety of his elderly neighbor, Melartin followed the criminal and ordered him to stop. It was only when Melartin fired a warning shot into the ground that the robber complied. Obama's budget is a sneak attack on our Second Amendment freedoms Ever since taking office, President Barack Obama has tried desperately to convince gun owners and sportsmen that he supports the Second Amendment. But actions speak louder than words, and Obama?s latest budget proposal contains numerous sneak attacks aimed at the heart of our firearm freedoms. Georgia: Bill would expand gun friendly spaces In addition to banishing many current restrictions, House Bill 981 would prevent police or the National Guard from disarming people during states of emergency, and it would allow citizens to sue if that occurred. Minnesota: State Rep. Cornish trying to get gun rights amendment on Nov. 6 ballot State Rep. Tony Cornish of Good Thunder, long one of the Legislature's biggest proponents of expanded gun rights, is pushing what could be the nation's most comprehensive right to bear arms amendment. One of three gun related amendments proposed by House Republicans, Cornish's is the amendment advocated by the National Rifle Association. Utah: Due process bill passes to House for consideration On a unanimous vote the House Law Enforcement Committee pushed forward a bill that would allow people to receive due process before their firearms permits are revoked. Under state law people who have been charged with a crime are issued a letter demanding they give up their firearms, even though they have not been found guilty of any crime. Election 2012: A Turning Point For Gun Rights In the coming months before the Nov. 6, 2012 elections, citizens like you will be the key to ending the Barack Obama regime?a regime defined from the get-go by the words of Valerie Jarrett, the president?s closest advisor: ?Obama is prepared to really take power and begin to rule day one.? On the Second Amendment, Obama Budget Tells All Barack Obama?s careful effort to hide his anti-Second Amendment agenda is starting to come undone.  The latest evidence is found in the budget he sent to Congress this past week. As we reported last fall, NRA was very successful in having a number of provisions included in the annual spending bills that are important protections for our rights.  Obama grudgingly signed the Fiscal Year 2012 spending bills that contained those ?riders,? although in his signing statement, he announced his intent to defy some. Now, in Obama?s FY 2013 budget, he proposes eliminating many of them outright.

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