Proposed government regulation/registration for free speech?

I can only imagine what prompted this. However, the sponsor's intent tramples our First Amendment rights. And like our Second Amendment rights, those enumerated in the First are worthy of vigorous defense.

BR 344 - Representative Rick G. Nelson (12/14/10)
AN ACT relating to information technology.
Create new sections of KRS Chapter 369 to establish definitions relating to Internet Web sites, blogs, and message boards; require registration by parties who post entries to these interactive services; require providers of these services to conspicuously identify the parties who post entries; require providers of these services to disclose, upon request, the names, addresses, and e-mail addresses of parties posting entries; establish penalties of $500 for first offense and $1,000 for each subsequent offense.

LET'S DESTROY THOSE EVIL GUNS!!

I can only assume the sponsor thinks weapons make the criminal commit the crime. The next logical step, if one believes weapons are evil, is to not prosecute the criminal as he/she couldn't resist the power emanations from the gun. Gee whiz, give us a break...

Summary confiscation and destruction of private property has no place in Kentucky, or anywhere else. No Voodoo law, please.

BR 409 - Representative Jim Wayne (12/16/10)
AN ACT relating to the destruction of firearms.
Create a new section of KRS Chapter 500 to provide that a firearm used in the commission of a homicide, fetal homicide, or assault against a peace officer or firefighter shall be destroyed upon the conclusion of the criminal proceeding; establish the procedure for certification of destruction; amend KRS 16.210, 16.220, 237.090, 500.090, and 527.060 to conform.

"Vermont Carry" bill prefiled for Kentucky Legislature

BR 165 - Representative Mike Harmon (12/16/10)
AN ACT relating to deadly weapons.
Create a new section of KRS Chapter 527 to permit persons over 21 who are not prohibited from possessing firearms to carry firearms openly or concealed and, specify permitted locations; amend KRS 527.020 relating to carrying concealed deadly weapons to eliminate the crime of carrying a concealed deadly weapon and, specify conditions for a peace officer carrying concealed deadly weapon; amend KRS 527.040 relating to possession of firearm or handgun by a convicted felon to update a federal agency reference and make a technical change; amend KRS 150.172 relating to hunting to permit carrying openly or concealed firearm for self-defense while hunting; amend KRS 237.102 to prohibit banning of possession or carrying of firearms during a disaster; amend KRS 237.106 relating to possession of firearms in vehicles to expand right to sue for violation of rights and, add a reference to elementary and secondary schools in exemptions.

"Kentucky Firearms Freedom Act" has been prefiled for upcoming session.

BR 92 - Senator John Schickel, Senator Damon Thayer, Senator Jack Westwood (09/02/10)
AN ACT relating to firearms, including ammunition and accessories for firearms.
Create new sections of KRS Chapter 237 relating to firearms, ammunition, and firearms accessories made in Kentucky, marked as made in Kentucky, and used in Kentucky to specify that these items, with specified exemptions, are exempt from federal law; name law the "Kentucky Firearms Freedom Act."

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BR 161 - Representative Sal Santoro, Representative Alecia Webb-Edgington (09/21/10)
AN ACT relating to firearms, including ammunition and accessories for firearms.
Create new sections of KRS Chapter 237 relating to firearms, ammunition, and firearms accessories made in Kentucky, marked as made in Kentucky, and used in Kentucky to specify that these items, with specified exemptions, are exempt from federal law; name the law the "Kentucky Firearms Freedom Act".

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BR 397 - Representative Stan Lee (12/14/10)
AN ACT relating to firearms, including ammunition and accessories for firearms.
Create new sections of KRS Chapter 237 relating to firearms, ammunition, and firearms accessories made in Kentucky, marked "made in Kentucky," and used in Kentucky to specify that these items are exempt from federal law; specify that the exemption does not apply to machine guns, silencers, exploding ammunition, and firearms with a bore of 1 1/2 inches; name law the "Kentucky Firearms Freedom Act."

Arizona proposes Right-to-Carry on campus

(12/29/2010) Arizona: Right-to-Carry on campus (from NRA-ILA)
The 50th session of the Arizona legislature begins Jan. 10 with two proposed state House bills that could allow guns on college campuses. The first House bill, HB 2001, allows university or community college faculty members to carry a concealed gun on campus. A faculty member would be a professor, an assistant professor or a lecturer. It does not include research or teaching assistants. The other bill, HB 2014, would restrict a governing board of a university or community college or the college from banning a person from possessing a concealed weapon with a valid permit.

Time for Kentucky to take the lead on this issue. Tell the legislature we don't want our right to self-defense on campus. Contact information for Kentucky legislators can be found in the column to the left.

Links to Kentucky gun laws added

We have added links to Kentucky gun laws. These links are in the left column near the bottom. If you find any out-of-date information or errors, please let us know.

New Poll re: CCDW license

Please vote in the CCDW license poll in the left column.

Sums up the antigun mentality

It is hardly too strong to say that the Constitution was made to guard the people against the dangers of good intentions. There are men in all ages who mean to govern well, but they mean to govern. They promise to be good masters, but they mean to be masters." Daniel Webster

Woman kills intruder who shot her husband

Scumbag gets what he deserves, bringing an end to a life of crime! Good for her!

Read about it here.

If you're interested in helping out a KC3 member this Saturday -

Our good friend and KC3 member Rep. Bob Damron is going to be out walking his district to meet and greet the voters in Nicholasville/Jessamine County this Saturday, and any KC3 members who'd like to help him out, and show their appreciation of his work on our behalf the last 15 years would be welcome. They're meeting at his home at 231 Fairway West in Nicholasville at 10 AM, and if you want to coordinate with him you can call him on his cell phone at (859) 229-4219.

Kentucky Gun Show thru 12/2010

Jul 31- Aug 1 Louisville, Map Kentucky Fair & Expo Center West Hall A&B RK Shows 563-927-8176 email:kehrli8@n-connect.net

Sep 18-19 KY Lexington, Heritage Hall of Lexington Center Map RK Shows (Kenny Woods Gun Show, LLC) 563-927-8176 email:kehrli8@n-connect.net

Oct 2-3 Cave City, Cave City Convention Center http://www.hoosiergunworks.com/cave_city.html S/T Promotions 270-622-2185

Oct 16-17 Louisville, KY Fair & Expo Center 1650 tbls $105 nationalgunday Ron Dickson 513-523-3574

Oct 23-24 Lexington, Oleika Shrine Temple, 326 Southland Dr, 300 Tbls: $40, A: $6: 9-5 Sat-Sun H.R. McGinnis 423-255-3669

Oct 30-31 Louisville, Map Kentucky Fair & Expo Center West Hall A&B RK Shows 563-927-8176 email:kehrli8@n-connect.net

Nov 6-7 KY Somerset, (Kenny Woods Gun Show LLC) The Center Map (2292 S. Hwy 27) RK Shows 563-927-8176 email:kehrli8@n-connect.net

Nov 20-21 Cave City, Cave City Convention Center http://www.hoosiergunworks.com/cave_city.html S/T Promotions 270-622-2185

Dec 4-5 KY Ashland, El Hasa Temple Map RK Shows (Kenny Woods Gun Show, LLC) 563-927-8176 email:kehrli8@n-connect.net

Dec 31- Jan 2 2011  Louisville, Map Kentucky Fair & Expo Center West Hall A&B RK Shows 563-927-8176 email:kehrli8@n-connect.net

Excellent article in NRA magazine by David Burnett

David Burnett of the group Students for Concealed Carry on Campus has penned another article worth reading -

Find it at this link here.

We have to keep up the fight to allow responsible adults to be armed wherever they go, and remove or reduce restrictions wherever we can!

Wisconsin District Attorney Leads the Way...

There aren't enough elected officials like Gerald Fox, District Attorney of Jackson County Wisconsin. Following the U. S. Supreme Court's decision in McDonald v. City of Chicago, Mr. Fox released this statement. I'll give you a couple of highlights, but you should go read the entire news release.

...the Court declared that the right to keep and bear arms is a fundamental right, and that self-defense is at the core of the freedoms protected by the amendment.

This Supreme Court ruling is binding on all states and local governments, andimmediately renders some of Wisconsin’s current laws unconstitutional. Therefore, in keeping with my oath to uphold and defend the Constitution, I hereby declare that this office will no longer accept law enforcement referrals for violations of the following
statutes:

Section 167.31, prohibiting uncased or loaded firearms in vehicles;
Section 941.23, prohibiting the carrying of concealed weapons, including firearms;
Section 941.235, prohibiting the possession of firearms in public buildings;
Section 941.237, prohibiting the possession of firearms in establishments where alcohol may be sold or served; and,
Section 941.24, prohibiting the possession of knives that open with a button, or by gravity, or thrust, or movement.

All of these statutes constitute unjustifiable infringements on the fundamental right of every law-abiding American to arm themselves for self-defense and the defense of their loved ones, co-workers, homes and communities.

and,

Put it another way: Does preventing the barkeep from protecting herself when she carries the bank bag home from the tavern make sense? Not here, not anymore. That’s not an American value; it puts concern for the criminal’s welfare ahead of the barkeeper’s right to self-defense. The fact is, criminals don’t pay attention to gun laws, only we good folks do. After 15 years of criminal law practice, I can state positively that when criminals resolve to harm someone, no law will stop them. These so-called “public safety” laws only put decent law-abiding citizens at a dangerous disadvantage when it comes to their personal safety, and I for one am glad that this decades-long era of defective thinking on gun issues is over.

Maybe we ought to be taking a copy of this news release around to OUR elected officials and see how many of THEM support our rights.

Gun-Toting Homeowner says: 'Shut Up -- No Crying'

73 year old man holds burglar at gun point for police.

You don't mess with the old guys when you're in their home and they're armed. Lucky for this guy he understood that!

Read about it here.

Link to McDonald v. Chicago opinions.

HERE.

Second Amendment still part of the Constitution...

Supreme Court reverses and remands McDonald v. Chicago. In 5-4 decision says the 14th Amendment does incorporate the Second Amendment right recognized in Heller to keep and bear arms in self-defense. Accordingly, the Second Amendment applies to state and local government. We'll post a link to the decision later today.

Be certified as a CCDW instructor

This message is from KC3 member JD Sparks, who's going to be teaching an instructor's certification course in July. Contact him to sign up.

Concealed Carry Instructor Class. Kentucky. July 10-11, 2010

Do you want to be a concealed carry instructor in Kentucky? You can give classes so that people can earn their CCDW license in KY and you can make money.

I will be giving a 2 day concealed carry instructor class on July 10 & 11 in Oldham County, Kentucky. You will receive all the training you need to obtain your concealed carry permit and instructor certification.

Cost is 150 dollars. You will need a firearm/pistol (almost any modern one acceptable). Class is open to anyone interested, but it is suggested that you be somewhat familiar with firearms and instruction to consider being an instructor.

Call with any questions and to reserve your spot in the class. Deadline to confirm attendance is July 7.

JD Sparks (CCDW instructor/trainer)

502-693-8022

jd@jdsparks.com

If you wish to learn more and find out about full requirements for the course you can do so here: http://www.kentuckystatepolice.org/conceal.htm

Join KC3 for the Central Kentucky Friends of the NRA dinner June 17th

The Friends of the NRA fund programs for shooter education throughout the state, and all the funds raised here in Kentucky STAY here!

The good folks at Gilbert's Guns in Frankfort are the prime movers in this dinner. Not only are they one of the largest online gun dealers in the nation, they strongly support our rights and help KC3 with our work here in Kentucky. Their website is here.

The dinner will be at the Eagle Creek facility just outside Lawrenceburg, just a few miles down the road from Frankfort. To order tickets and get more information, go to this link and sign up, or see the guys at Gilbert's on Louisville road.

It's a chance to spend time with people like yourself who support our freedoms, help raise funds for shooter education programs that will train our youth and just have a good time. Hope to see you there!

Tennessee House rebukes governor and expands CCDW rights

Tennessee has long had some of the most contradictory laws relating to concealed carry.

Now the House of Representatives there has over-ridden the governor's veto of a bill that will allow CCDW permit holders to carry in restaurants where alcohol is served.

This is a welcome change and reflects the reality that armed citizens make good choices in their lifestyle and their behavior.

You can read about it here.

Important legislation to protect the rights of military personnel

There have been too many instances of capricious regulations of firearms that deny basic rights to our service members - This legislation will stop that.

NRA-ILA : Sen. Inhofe Introduces Legislation To Protect Second Amendment Rights Of Military And Dept. Of Defense Civilian Personnel

Students for Concealed Carry on Campus win big in Colorado!

The administration at Colorado State University has relented and dropped their ban against legal concealed carry by citizens and students on the campus.

In return, SCCC has agreed to drop their lawsuit.

The people at CSU saw the writing on the wall, knew that they were going to lose and caved.

Someone needs to clue the University of Kentucky in to this and save them some money, because they're going to lose the lawsuit brought by Michael Mitchell, too!

See the story on the CSU case here.

Radical common sense for Chicago

While Chicago has banned guns, the crime and murder rates there have gone UP while those in other major cities have gone DOWN. Chicago goes it alone in banning firearms in the city, and their citizens pay the price. Stop it! Empower the citizens!

EDITORIAL: Guns needed to stop Chicago murders - Washington Times

Did armed Ohioan near Obama's plane really break law

This young man may have been guilty of being foolish or silly, but he didn't violate North Carolina's open carry law with what he did.

He could have been detained and questioned but was it necessary to jail him?

On the face of it, no.

The comment by John Pierce of OpenCarry.org is disappointing. You would think that he of all people would know better. A right is a right.

You can read the story here.

Emory Police Chief tells committee that armed students are a danger during a mass shooting

This moron of a police chief would rather that adult students not be armed, to be helpless victims if there's a killer on the campus! Wonder how he'd feel if his daughter or son were one of those whom he wanted to see disarmed and dead?

Emory Police Chief tells committee that armed students are a danger during a mass shooting

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Iowa now has Shall-issue concealed carry!

Read this article - not just an expansion of concealed carry but MANY valuable improvements, including recognition of all valid out-of-state permits! Kentucky residents will be able to carry there as soon as the law goes into effect - great news!

NRA-ILA - Iowa’s Governor Signs Shall-Issue Bill Into Law

Newsletters have been mailed so get your RSVP in now

The spring issue of the KC3 newsletter has been mailed and you should be receiving it soon.

If you plan to attend the annual meeting, please cut out or copy the RSVP form in this issue and mail it in to us ASAP so we can make order food and supplies for the meeting.

We look forward to seeing you there!

The Second Amendment march in Frankfort

A fairly balanced report on the event, despite their insistence on photographing only the militia members -

State-Journal.com - 400 gun-lovers rally for rights at the Capitol

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KC3 at the Second Amendment rally in March in Frankfort

FOXNews.com - Gun Rights Supporters at Rally Outside Kentucky's Capitol

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He broke the rules and was lucky to live - never leave your gun behind

Surgeon robbed at gunpoint because his own gun was left behind in his truck

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FOXNews.com - Virginia to Teach Gun Safety in Elementary Schools

FOXNews.com - Virginia to Teach Gun Safety in Elementary Schools

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Don't forget the annual meeting!

The KC3 annual meeting is going to be held May 15th at the Open Range in Crestwood, Ky., the same location we've used the last two years.

Just like last year, we're requiring that those who wish to attend make reservations so we'll have an exact count for planning purposes. The information on how to do that will be in the issue of hte newsletter that's being mailed at the end of this week, and will also be posted here on the blog.

We're going to have another raffle, and hope to be giving away various other items of interest to our members.

If you're not a member, now's the time to join up, and if you are a member of KC3 please try to make it for the meeting. It's YOUR organization and we need YOUR help to keep it going and growing!

Support Is Growing For Openly Carrying Permitted Weapons - CTnow

Support Is Growing For Openly Carrying Permitted Weapons - CTnow

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NRA-ILA :: Progress Made On Military Once-Fired Brass Issue—ATK Stops Scrapping Cartridge Cases

NRA-ILA :: Progress Made On Military Once-Fired Brass Issue—ATK Stops Scrapping Cartridge Cases

NRA-ILA :: Campus Carry Regains Momentum in Colorado

NRA-ILA :: Campus Carry Regains Momentum in Colorado

NRA-ILA :: Governor Bob McDonnell Signs VA Restaurant Carry Into Law

NRA-ILA :: Governor Bob McDonnell Signs VA Restaurant Carry Into Law

Court: University Of Colorado Must Allow Guns On Campus

Court: University Of Colorado Must Allow Guns On Campus

Legal concealed weapon ruins robbery try - FOX19.com and FOX19 News, weather, traffic, and sports for Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky |

Legal concealed weapon ruins robbery try - FOX19.com and FOX19 News, weather, traffic, and sports for Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky |

Study: Networks snub, malign 'tea party' - Washington Times

Study: Networks snub, malign 'tea party' - Washington Times

Two Pro-Gun Billls in KY Need YOUR Help!!

Two Pro-Gun Bills Need Your Help!
Please Stand Up and Make Your Voices Heard!

House Bill 542, introduced by State Representative Terry Mills (D-24), passed the House by a vote of 96-2 on Thursday, March 18. It is now in the Senate State and Local Government Committee.

This bill would direct the Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources to include a voter registration application form as part of an application for a hunting license or permit. In addition, HB542 would also provide that any change of address form submitted for purposes of a hunting license or permit would serve as a change of address for voter registration. Hunter-Voter legislation will encourage sportsmen’s involvement in the political process and is an important method for preserving Kentucky’s outdoor heritage.

House Bill 453 passed the State House on Tuesday, March 16 by a vote of 92-4. It is now in the Senate Judiciary Committee.

Authored by State Representative Will Coursey (D-6), HB453 would allow an individual to carry a loaded or unloaded firearm in an enclosed compartment originally installed by the manufacturer in a motor vehicle. The firearm would not be considered a concealed firearm under state law.

Both HB542 and HB453 are stuck in their respective committees. Because of budget talks during the final week of regular session, it looks like these bills may not be addressed. Please contact Senate leadership TODAY and ask them to consider HB542 and HB453 during the veto override session. Contact information is listed below.

Senator David Williams (R-16) – Senate President
Phone: (502) 564-3120
Email: David.Williams@lrc.ky.gov

Senator Katie Kratz Stine (R-24) – President Pro Tempore
Phone: (502) 564-3120
Email: Katie.Stine@lrc.ky.gov

Senator Robert Stivers (R-25) – Majority Floor Leader
Phone: (502) 564-2450
Email: Robert.Stivers@lrc.ky.gov

Senator Ed Worley (D-34) – Minority Floor Leader
Phone: (502) 564-2470
Email: Ed.Worley@lrc.ky.gov

Senator Dan Seum (R-38) – Majority Caucus Chairman
Phone: (502) 564-2450
Email: Dan.Seum@lrc.ky.gov

Senator Johnny Ray Turner (D-29) – Minority Caucus Chairman
Phone: (502) 564-6136
Email: Johnny.Turner@lrc.ky.gov

Senator Carroll Gibson (R-5) – Majority Whip
Phone: (502) 564-2450
Email: Carroll.Gibson@lrc.ky.gov

Senator Jerry Rhoads (D-6) – Minority Whip
Phone: (502) 564-2470
Email: Jerry.Rhoads@lrc.ky.gov

"Record numbers now licensed to pack heat"

This article appeared yesterday on the MSNBC website, and is sub-titled "Firearms deaths fall as millions obtain permits to carry concealed guns".

It's difficult to believe the weight of facts (however discounted in the article) has finally gotten to the point where even MSNBC has to recognize it. Comments are full of folks giving facts about concealed carry and the usual mix of PSH anti-freedom trolls.

Shall-issue concealed carry: Because the right to protect yourself shouldn't stop at your front door. (TM)

Kentucky legislative update from NRA

You can read about the bills and their status here.

The Kenny Woods gun show in Louisville this weekend

The Kenny Woods gun show group is holding a show in Louisville March 20 and 21 at the Inn Place Hotel and Convention Center.

The address is 9700 Bluegrass Parkway which is actually in Jeffersontown, Ky. just outside the Watterson Expressway. Go south from I-64 onto Hurstbourne Parkway, then left onto Bluegrass Parkway, which winds back around along I-64. The hotel will be on your right, with large lots for parking just past it on the left.

The hotel's web page with a Google map is here.

The Kenny Woods/RK Shows group is a major sponsor and supporter of KC3 so come out and let them know you appreciate what they do for us here in the Bluegrass state.

Hope to see you there!

Gun show in Lexington April 17 and 18

This information is taken from the gun show USA web page - use the contact information below to get additional info from them about the show.

Apr 17-18 KY

Lexington, Oleika Shrine Temple, 326 Southland Dr.

300 Tables - $40 per table - Admissions $6.00

9-5 Sat-Sun H.R. McGinnis 423-255-3669

tennvalleysportsmen@yahoo.com

Two important bills to make calls on NOW!

Two Important Kentucky Pro-Gun Bills March Forward!
Please Contact Your State Legislators Today!

Two bills of importance to Kentucky’s gun owners and sportsmen are currently on the move in Frankfort.

House Bill 453 passed the House on Tuesday, March 16 by a vote of 92-4. It is now en route to the Senate for a committee assignment.

Authored by State Representative Will Coursey (D-6), HB453 would allow an individual to carry a loaded or unloaded firearm in an enclosed compartment originally installed by the manufacturer in a motor vehicle. The firearm would not be considered a concealed firearm under state law.

House Bill 542, introduced by State Representative Terry Mills (D-24), was passed by the House Elections, Constitutional Amendments, and Intergovernmental Affairs Committee on Tuesday, as well. HB542 now heads to the House floor for consideration.

This bill would direct the Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources to include a voter registration application form as part of an application for a hunting license or permit. In addition, HB542 would also provide that any change of address form submitted for purposes of a hunting license or permit would serve as a change of address for voter registration. Hunter-Voter legislation will encourage sportsmen’s involvement in the political process and is an important method for preserving Kentucky’s outdoor heritage.

Please contact your State Senator TODAY and respectfully urge them to support HB453. Also, please contact your State Representative to voice your support for HB542. Contact information for your State Legislators can be found by clicking here.

Important CCDW bill signed into law by Gov. Beshear

Kentucky: Governor Beshear Signs

Concealed Carry Reform Legislation

On Thursday, March 11, House Bill 19 was signed by Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear(D).

Sponsored by State Representative Fitz Steele (D-84) and State Representative BobDamron (D-39), HB19 will now enable military personnel who are on active duty to renew their concealed carry licenses early and by mail. It also allows for those military personnel whose license expires while on active duty to renew their license within 90 days after the end of their deployment, with no late fees or other penalties.

Thank you to all those who contacted their legislators during this process.

(and KC3's special thanks for Rep. Bob Damron's continuing efforts on our behalf - CR)

Excellent article by a Kentuckian about self-defense

Jim Higginbotham is a very good man and a very modest one. He's also a superb shooter and an ardent student of personal defense with firearms. And he's from right here in Kentucky.

He's begun writing online articles for the GunsAmerica forums. This is his first article for them, although it's not the first time he's written on the subject, and should be required reading for all of us who carry a firearm for defense. It's entitled "The 'Center Mass' myth and ending a gunfight" - you can read it here.

I'm proud to know Jim and to count him as a friend. We're both Gunsite alumni and I have worked with him in various settings as well as taking instruction from him. His counsel on surviving a gunfight could save your life - Charles Riggs, KC3 board of directors and co-founder.

CCDW instructor's certification course offered

One of our new sponsors, Threat Solutions, is offering training classes

that will qualify you to be certified as an instructor for CCDW in Kentucky.

See their web site here for complete information about all the courses they offer. Go to the bottom of the page for information about the CCDW instructor's course.

The next class is scheduled for May 1st and 2nd so you still have time to register. If you've thought about becoming an instructor this is a good opportunity because not that many trainers are holding classes now.

You can see their Facebook page about this class here.

Eric Dean, who runs the business, is a combat veteran MP with the Kentucky National Guard. We've taken an advanced pistol class with him and we recommend him and his associates highly. Good people, good training!

Wall Street Journal weighs in on new Supreme Court case

The WSJ supports the extension of ALL of the Bill of Rights to the states and has some very good comments on the case going before the SCOTUS today.

"The Justices needn't go this far afield to find that the individual right to bear arms that they correctly upheld in Heller applies to the entire country. If the First Amendment's right to free speech applies to the states, then so does the Second Amendment."

Read it here.

Contact your legislators to support CCDW for military personnel reform

KENTUCKY: Right-to-Carry Reform for Military Personnel Takes Another Step Forward The Senate Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection Committee passed House Bill 19 and it is currently on its second read in the Senate Rules Committee. Sponsored by State Representative Fitz Steele (D-84) and State Representative Bob Damron (D-39), HB 19 would allow military personnel who are on active duty to renew their concealed carry licenses early and via mail. It also allows for those military personnel whose licenses expire while on active duty to renew licenses within 90 days after the end of their deployment, with no late fees or other penalties. Please contact your State Senator at (502) 564-8100 and respectfully urge them to support HB19.

CCDW begins in national parks!

Right-to-Carry Takes Effect In National Parks Friday, February 26, 2010

On February 22, a new law took effect that applied state firearms laws to national parks and wildlife refuges across America.

The implementation of the new law, which the National Park Service (NPS) has planned for since passage of H.R. 627 last May, has so far been without major problems. NPS management reports that it has worked with the 493 individual parks, promoting a consistent message on several key points:

• Under the new law, every park is subject to all the firearms laws of the state (or states) where the park is located.
  
• Park visitors must know and obey state laws, including knowing which state laws apply in parks (such as Yellowstone) that cross state boundaries. (For information on state laws, go towww.nraila.org/gunlaws.)
  
• The new law affects firearms possession, not use. Laws regarding hunting, poaching, target shooting or any unlawful discharge remain unchanged.
  
• It will remain unlawful to carry in certain locations, under a separate law that prohibits possession of any firearm in a "federal facility."

This last point—and especially the definition of "federal facility"—may be the one most likely to cause confusion for visitors. The National Park Service has indicated that, according to its apparently broad interpretation of the law, the law prohibits firearms not only in buildings (such as visitor centers, ranger stations, and administrative offices) but also in other areas that are regularly staffed by federal employees (such as developed caves and gated outdoor performance areas). However, NPS officials stress that all prohibited locations will be marked with signs.

The ban on carry in "federal facilities" does not apply to buildings that are located in parks, but not staffed by the federal government—such as many restaurants, lodges and gift shops. However, private operators of those places are free to make their own rules subject to state law.

Needless to say, anti-gun activists and the media have redlined their hysteria meters, with one newspaper claiming that "there assuredly will be more gun violence" in parks, and another suggesting that park visitors "might want to toss a Kevlar vest into the SUV." And the Brady Campaign is still looking for ways to use the courts to reverse the new law.

Needless to say, media fears are unlikely to be realized, and NRA-ILA will fight any effort to reverse this hard-won victory. As always, be sure to watch this alert and www.nraila.org for any new developments.

See the link to this information here

Please make your calls in support of this bill!

Pro-Hunting Bill Scheduled to be Considered Tomorrow!

Please Contact the Members of the House Natural Resources and Environment Committee!

Tomorrow at 9:00 a.m., the House Natural Resources and Environment Committee will consider a bill that, if passed, would overhaul the structure and operation of the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources.

House Bill 429, sponsored by State Representative Bob Damron (D-39), would, among other things, permit a person to carry a firearm for self-defense during bow hunting season. The bill would also create a “no-net-loss” hunting policy for public hunting lands, requiring that the Commonwealth maintain at least the same amount and quality of available public hunting land as currently exists. It requires that additional lands be opened to hunting if land that is currently open to hunting is closed.

Please contact the members of the committee TODAY and respectfully urge them to support HB429. Contact information for the committee can be found here.

2nd Amendment held to apply to the states!

WA Supreme Court: '2nd Amendment applies to the states via 14th Amendment due process clause'

The Washington State Supreme Court delivered a haymaker to anti-gunners – and strong reinforcement to gun rights advocates – Thursday morning when it handed down an opinion in the case of State v. Sieyes that states bluntly, “We hold the Second Amendment applies to the states via the Fourteenth Amendment due process clause.”

The majority opinion, written by Justice Richard B. Sanders, was signed by five other justices including Chief Justice Barbara A. Madsen, with a (sort-of) concurring opinion from Justice Debra L. Stephens that takes issue with the incorporation premise, and a partly-concurring and partly-dissenting opinion from Justice James M. Johnson that argues the majority ruling isn’t strong enough.

Read the entire article here

NRA bulletin about legislation in Kentucky

KENTUCKY: Right-to-Carry Reform for Military Personnel Takes Another Step Forward Late last week, the Senate Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection Committee passed House Bill 19 and it is currently on its second read in the Senate Rules Committee. Sponsored by State Representative Fitz Steele (D-84) and State Representative Bob Damron (D-39), HB 19 would allow military personnel who are on active duty to renew their concealed carry licenses early and via mail. It also allows for those military personnel whose licenses exp! ire while on active duty to renew licenses within 90 days after the en d of their deployment, with no late fees or other penalties. Please contact your State Senator at (502) 564-8100 and respectfully urge them to support HB19.

Important Hunting Bill Introduced! Legislation that would overhaul the structure and operation of the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources was introduced last week in Frankfort. House Bill 429 would, among other things, permit a person to carry a firearm for self-defense during bow hunting season. The bill would also create a "no-net-loss" hunting policy for public hunting lands, requiring that the Commonwealth maintain at least the same amount and quality of available public hunting land as currently exists. HB429 has been assigned to the House Natural Resources and Environment Committee. Please contact the members of the committee and respectfully urge them to support HB429. Contact information for the committee can be found here.