No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.405 / Virus Database: 268.12.5/451 - Release Date: 9/19/2006 From AzCDL: On September 21, 2006, most legislation passed during the Forty-Seventh Legislature - Second Regular Session (2006) becomes effective. Among the Bills that become law on September 21st is HB 2076. You can find the text of HB 2076 here: http://tinyurl.com/nxm7j HB 2076 adds ARS 13-3102.01 clarifying how weapons must be stored in public (i.e. state and local government operated) establishments or events that prohibit weapons. Per the new law, "If an operator of a public establishment or a sponsor of a public event requests that a person carrying a deadly weapon remove the weapon, the operator or sponsor shall provide temporary and secure storage. The storage shall be readily accessible on entry into the establishment or event and allow for the immediate retrieval of the weapon on exit from the establishment or event." With the passage of a companion preemption bill, HB 2649, the legislature did not allow any exceptions to HB 2076 and stated that: "Except for the legislature, this state and any agency or political subdivision of this state shall not enact or implement any law, rule or ordinance relating to the possession or storage of firearms other than as provided in statute." The text of HB 2649 can be found here: http://tinyurl.com/okzer These new laws SHOULD mean that, effective September 21st, when you go to any State or local government office that prohibits weapons, there should be "temporary and secure storage" that is "readily accessible on entry" and allows for "immediate retrieval" of your weapon when you leave. We're already hearing grumblings that some agencies and jurisdictions are choosing to not comply with the new laws - there are no penalties for non-compliance. In order to get the legislature to strengthen the law we need YOUR help. After September 21st, if you encounter any public establishment or event that you believe is not providing adequate weapon storage that is readily accessible on entry and allows for immediate retrieval on exit contact AzCDL at info@AzCDL.org or call us at (623) 594-8521. Please let us know when you encounter compliance with HB 2076 - let us know who the good guys are. Especially if they are not prohibiting weapons. Even if you are not carrying your firearm when you enter a public facility, look around or ask questions. Public establishments include MVD offices, libraries, state agency offices, court houses, police stations and even community events. The more evidence we gather, with your help, the more effective we'll be in improving YOUR rights. Spread the word! For a list of other important bills that become effective on September 21st, please go to: http://www.azcdl.org/html/legislation.html These alerts are a project of the Arizona Citizens Defense League (AzCDL), an all volunteer, non-profit, non-partisan grassroots organization. Join today! AzCDL - Protecting Your Freedom http://www.azcdl.org/html/join_us_.html Copyright © 2006 Arizona Citizens Defense League, Inc., all rights reserved. -- Stephen P. Wenger Firearm safety - It's a matter for education, not legislation. http://www.spw-duf.info .