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Utah: Permitless Carry Legislation Passes Utah Senate!
Today, the Utah Senate passed HB 60, clearing the last major hurdle. The bill will now be transmitted back to the House for a concurrence vote before heading to Governor Cox’s desk. House Bill 60, sponsored by Representative Walt Brooks (R-75), allows a law-abiding adult to carry a concealed firearm in the …
Montana: House Concurs on Permitless Carry Legislation – Heads to Governor’s Desk
Today, the Montana House concurred on Permitless Carry legislation, House Bill 102, sending it to the desk of Governor Greg Gianforte. Governor Gianforte has ten days to sign or veto the measure, or it becomes law on its own. Please contact Governor Gianforte and politely ask him to SIGN Permitless Carry …
Washington: Further Consideration Scheduled for Felony Open Carry Bill
Today, the House Civil Rights and Judiciary Committee took no action on House Bill 1283, legislation that could cause the lawful open carry of a firearm to become a felony offense. While today’s outcome is good news, the committee has scheduled two more executive sessions on the measure for Wednesday and Friday of …
Washington: Senate Committee Passes Substitutes for Vague Carry Ban and Mag Ban
As previously reported, Senate Bill 5078 and Senate Bill 5038 were heard in the Senate Law and Public Justice Committee in January. During that hearing, these anti-gun measures were substituted, passed, and have been sent to the Senate Rules Committee. Senate Bill 5078, bans the manufacture, possession, sale, transfer, etc., of magazines that …
Maryland: Senate Unanimously Passes Wear & Carry Preliminary Approval
Yesterday, Senate Bill 309 received an assignment to the House Judiciary Committee after the Senate passed it unanimously on January 29th. Sponsored by Senator Michael Hough, it allows an applicant to obtain preliminary approval for a wear and carry permit before obtaining the required training. This allows individuals to know whether or not …
Virginia: Fairfax City Considering Gun Ban
On February 9th, the Fairfax City Council will consider banning firearms in certain public places. Second Amendment supporters are encouraged to OPPOSE the firearm restriction ordinance. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the City Council meeting is to be held electronically. Citizens may participate in the public hearing by submitting comments in a …
UTAH: TIME TO PASS CONSTITUTIONAL CARRY!
We have good news to share. Late last week, the state Senate Judiciary Committee passed HB 60, a bill to make Utah a Constitutional Carry state. Under House Bill 60 — sponsored by Rep. Walt Brooks (R) and Sen. David Hinkins (R) — a Utahan will be able to carry virtually …
Alabama: Permitless Carry Bill Introduced
Yesterday, Senator Gerald Allen (R-21) introduced permitless carry legislation. It can be heard in the Senate Judiciary Committee as soon as next week. Please contact committee members and ask them to SUPPORT Senate Bill 5. Senate Bill 5 allows a law-abiding adult to carry a concealed firearm in Alabama, without first needing …
Montana: Senate Passes Permitless Carry, Sending it Back to the House for Concurrence
Today, the Montana Senate passed Permitless Carry legislation, House Bill 102, on Third Reading. This important self-defense measure will be sent back to the House where it will receive a concurrence vote. Those votes are expected to occur tomorrow and Friday. Please contact your State Representative and ask them to CONCUR …
Indiana: Committee Hearing Anti School Safety Bill
Today, the Indiana Senate Committee on Education and Career Development is hearing Senate Bill 64 to impose onerous, one-size-fits-all requirements on school security. Please contact your state senator and ask them to OPPOSE SB 64. Senate Bill 64 places severe, mandatory training qualifications that school security or other staff members must meet …