No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.385 / Virus Database: 268.2.6/288 - Release Date: 3/22/2006 Indiana Governor Signs Stand-Your-Ground Bill: Gov. Mitch Daniels signed into law legislation endorsing Indiana residents' right to use deadly force against intruders, a change that prevents courts from ruling that individuals should flee first before using a gun. http://www.fortwayne.com/mld/newssentinel/14159073.htm --- Stand-Your-Ground Bill Could Reach Georgia House By End Of Week: A house committee cleared the controversial measure that would allow people to defend themselves in public areas such as parking lots and sidewalks. http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/georgia/news-article_wmaz.aspx?storyid=24115 --- Connecticut Bill Would Require Reports Of Gun Thefts: Ostensibly the bill would make straw purchases more difficult. A representative of the National Rifle Association is expected to testify against the proposal this Friday when it comes up for a public hearing. http://www.wtnh.com/Global/story.asp?S=4669094&nav=3YeX --- Override Of Kansas CCW Veto Could Be Tight Vote: Gov. Kathleen Sebelius rejected a concealed firearms bill Tuesday in a move likely to lead to a tight vote to override her veto and test her influence in the Legislature. http://www.kansas.com/mld/kansas/news/legislature/14156713.htm --- One Kansas Democrat Vows To Vote For Override: "I'm not going to change my vote for political reasons," Rep. Ed Trimmer, D-Winfield, said. "I voted for it the first time. I'll do it again." http://www.winfieldcourier.com/w060325/Wed3.html Veto Override Could Cripple Kansas Governor: Editorial pleads for Democratic legislators not to override Governor Sebelius's veto of licensed CCW for Kansas. http://www.winfieldcourier.com/editorial/e060322.html --- Commentary On Kansas CCW Veto: A former police officer takes on Governor Sebelius (sic) over her veto of licensed CCW for Kansas. (While it is true that only four states lack any legal provision for private citizens to carry concealed firearms [http://www.moccw.org/map.html], the reality is that issue is so restricted in some of the may-issue states as to be non-existent.) http://www.therealitycheck.org/StaffColumnist/jadkins032206.htm --- Maryland CCW Holder Identified: Article about the gasoline-station owner who was able to retrieve his handgun from his vehicle during a strong-arm robbery discusses the state's standards for issuance. http://wbal.com/news/story.asp?articleid=42479 --- Stand-Your-Ground Bill Introduced In Hawaii: It turns out that Hawaii residents have more self-defense problems than not being able to get carry permits. http://www.hawaiireporter.com/story.aspx?2d8eb07d-b250-45ae-972c-f950b7599e6c --- Family Of Killed Recruit Dissatisfied With Sheriff's Action: Last year a trainee at the North Central Georgia Law Enforcement Academy was fatally shot due to an improper classroom exercise conducted by a firearms instructor. A grand jury failed to indict the instructor and the recruit's family is not satisfied with the discipline imposed by the sheriff, the instructor's boss. http://www.ajc.com/metro/content/metro/cobb/stories/0323cobbrecruit.html --- Simple Definition Of Negligence - "Oops!": An Virginia sheriff's deputy fired an unintentional shot at the Henry County courthouse while demonstrating "proper unloading and take-down techniques" with a Glock pistol. http://www.wdbj7.com/Global/story.asp?S=4669218 --- S&W To "Look" At Winchester Plant: Smith & Wesson was named by Hartford officials as one of three manufacturers eyeing a takeover of the soon-to-close Winchester firearms factory. (Would a S&W takeover mean that new Winchester rifles would have integral key locks, redesigned internal parts and impossible trigger pulls?) http://www.nhregister.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=16349011&BRD=1281&PAG=461&dept_id=566835&rfi=6 --- UN Official Rebuked Over Free Firearm: Antonio Maria Costa, head of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, has earned a rebuke from the UN after failing to tell Kofi Annan, UN secretary-general, that he accepted a free handgun from an Austrian arms manufacturer. http://news.ft.com/cms/s/0496cc62-b91e-11da-b57d-0000779e2340.html --- From AzCDL: HB 2076 is an AzCDL supported bill that would require on-site, "readily accessible" storage and "immediate retrieval" of a weapon when public establishments or events forbid weapons: http://www.azleg.gov/DocumentsForBill.asp?Bill_Number=HB2076 Prior to the hearing, Senator Huppenthal (Committee Chairman) added an amendment extending the effective date to January 1, 2009: http://tinyurl.com/n6npn Unfortunately the amendment passed. However, during the hearing, AzCDL was effective in pointing out that: there is no requirement to ban weapons; public establishments choosing to ban weapons have already had 6 years to comply with the original storage law; compliance with the law by public establishments has been uneven. AzCDL also successfully shot down the claim that HB 2076 would require events that serve alcohol to store firearms. Because of AzCDL testimony, support for the 2009 effective date was weakened, and we are now working with the bill's sponsor for a possible floor amendment to revise the effective date. The next stop for HB 2076 is the Senate Rules Committee. As the bill moves to the Senate Committee of the Whole (COW) we will alert you to contact your Senators. 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. HB 2074 (concealed weapons; training requirement; renewal) eliminates the CCW renewal training requirement and, thanks to a favorable amendment supported by DPS, provides for near universal recognition of permits issued by other states. Information on HB 2074 can be found here: http://www.azleg.gov/DocumentsForBill.asp?Bill_Number=HB2074 HB 2074 is scheduled for debate and vote in the Senate Committee of the Whole (COW) Thursday, March 23, 2006 and needs your immediate support! Contact your Senator today to ensure that HB 2074 passes the COW, moves on to Third Read and is passed by the full Senate. Here is a link to find your Senator: http://tinyurl.com/bmfwn Below is a sample letter to cut-and-paste into an email message. ============================================================ Dear Senator (Name): The Arizona Citizens Defense League (AzCDL) has informed me that HB 2074 is scheduled for debate and a vote in the Senate Committee of the Whole (COW) on March 23, 2006. I urge you to vote for HB 2074. HB 2074 eliminates the training requirement for Concealed Weapons (CCW) permit renewal. Arizona is one of the few "shall-issue" CCW permit states that require training for permit renewal. The overwhelming majority of shall-issue states do not require renewal training and they are not experiencing any problems. Arizona will not be the exception when HB 2074 is enacted. Contrary to assumptions, there is no correlation between mandatory training and permit holder conduct. Seven shall-issue states have no training requirements at all. Two of these, Indiana and Pennsylvania, have about three-quarters of a million active permits and have revocation rates that are comparable, if not better than, states with training requirements. Reliable research shows that elimination of the renewal training requirement will result in an increase in CCW renewals and generate more state revenue from renewal fees. It is also likely to generate an increase in initial permit applications as citizens realize that the legislature has facilitated the renewal process. Some concerns have been raised that the absence of renewal training prevents permit holders of being apprised of changes in the state's laws concerning firearms and deadly force. DPS already does an excellent job of providing up to date information for CCW permit holders via their web-site. However, permit applicants can easily be updated by including a pamphlet or flyer with the permit renewal packet. This is already the practice in Florida and other states. By having the permit holder sign an affidavit stating that he or she has read and understood the changes, the state is absolved of any further responsibility. Again, this works in Florida, which has successfully issued over 1.3 Million permits since 1987. There is no reason to believe that it wouldn't work in Arizona. An amendment was added to HB 2074 in the Senate Judiciary committee that would provide for full recognition of out of state CCW permits, provided that the permit holder is not an Arizona resident and is not prohibited from possessing a firearm in Arizona. This amendment language was offered by Arizona DPS, and is supported by them. Again, I ask for your support and vote for HB 2074 in the COW and during the Third Read. Sincerely, Your Name Street Address City, AZ zip-code (telephone number) ================================== 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. --- From The Firearms Coalition: For the second time in recent years Kansas Governor Kathleen Sebelius has chosen to veto legislation providing for system by which law-abiding Kansans could carry concealed firearms. Though the legislation passed both houses of the Kansas Legislature with "veto-proof" majorities, overriding a Governor's veto is a tricky political maneuver that often boils down to basic partisan politics. Those of you in Kansas should begin contacting your legislators immediately demanding a veto override. Please forward and repost this news alert for the widest possible distribution. Together we can be victorious! As always, we'll keep you posted as news becomes available. Yours for the Second Amendment, Jeff Knox Director of Operations The Firearms Coalition ******************************************** The Firearms Coalition is a project of Neal Knox Associates, representing the collective voices of thousands of grassroots organizations and individuals nationwide in unwavering defense of firearms rights. To add your voice to the Firearms Coalition and retain Neal Knox Associates as your personal lobbyists in Washington, send a contribution to The Firearms Coalition, PO Box 3313, Manassas, VA 20108. ******************************************** --- From JPFO: ALERT FROM JEWS FOR THE PRESERVATION OF FIREARMS OWNERSHIP America's Aggressive Civil Rights Organization March 21, 2006 JPFO ALERT: "BOOT" CAMPAIGN CONTINUES Our latest ad is being published in the Washington Times Weekly. In this ad (which you can view in PDF format at http://www.jpfo.org/bootbatfead3.pdf ) is a printable version of our form requesting contact from people who have had encounters with the BATFE. Use the link above to print out and distribute this form to every gun owner you know. It's more important now than ever before. Remember when we told you late last year that a storm was brewing for the Republican party ... a storm that could damage the GOP irreparably ( http://www.jpfo.org/alert20050923.htm ) All the signs point to our being correct in that assessment. There have been two BATFE hearings held in Congress already this year, and a third one has been "indefinitely" postponed. We're hearing from more and more people regarding the treatment they've received at the hands of the BATFE. We've even had several media inquiries wanting to know more about the anti-American activities of this rogue agency. The word's getting out -- now we must continue to keep their feet to the fire. If you've been involved with the BATFE, NOW is the time to fill out this incident report. NOW is the time to let others know about this campaign. NOW is the time to make your voice heard. The more reports we have, the sooner we can hope to see justice done. The federal government is trying to avoid the potentially MILLIONS of dollars it might have to pay to wrongfully accused or imprisoned gun owners Help us get justice for these people. Help bring back a Bill of Rights culture. Join our "Boot the BATFE" campaign at www.jpfo.org/bootbatfe.htm and boot the BATFE out of your life (and anyone who defends this horrific agency). - The Liberty Crew ============================================================ JPFO mirror site: http://www.jpfo.net ============================================================ LET JPFO KEEP YOU INFORMED -- Sign up today for JPFO Alerts! Just send a blank e-mail to jpfoalerts-subscribe@jpfo.org. To unsubscribe, send a blank email to jpfoalerts-unsubscribe@jpfo.org ============================================================= Regain your freedom - download the song "Justice Day" today! http://www.rebelfirerock.com/downloadjd.html ============================================================= Original Material in JPFO ALERTS is Copyright 2006 JPFO, Inc. Permission is granted to reproduce this alert in full, so long as the following JPFO contact information is included: Jews for the Preservation of Firearms Ownership PO Box 270143 Hartford, Wisconsin 53027 Phone: 1-262-673-9745 Order line: 1-800-869-1884 (toll-free!) Fax: 1-262-673-9746 Web: http://www.jpfo.org/ ============================================================= -- Stephen P. Wenger Firearm safety - It's a matter for education, not legislation. http://www.spw-duf.info .