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Several states, including Oregon, are currently working to ban all magazines above ten rounds. We will soon compile a list of these states, other potential state bans, and the switchboard’s phone number for residents to call their local representatives and demand these measures fail. This list of state actions that are taking place will be updated as regularly as possible. Please keep in mind we are a small staff, but we are working as diligently as possible to get you all the information for your individual states so can get involved to protect your 2nd Amendment rights. Please be advised that some of these state actions are good for the gun owner (especially the Firearms Freedom Acts similar to Indiana, Mississippi, and several others).
The Firearms Freedom Act is a play on the 10th Amendment covering State’s Rights as well as the “commerce clause”. Montana first introduced the F.F.A., the F.F.A. declares that any firearms made and retained in-state are beyond the authority of Congress under its constitutional power to regulate commerce among the states. There are already a few states that have passed the F.F.A., they include Alaska, Arizona, Idaho, Montana, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, and Wyoming. For more information on the F.F.A. please visit the Firearms Freedom Act page.
Best of 2013 – Mississippi, Missouri, Alaska, Arizona, Idaho, Montana, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Wyoming
Worst of 2013 – New York, California
States and Relevant Bills/Law
ALABAMA
ALASKA
Firearms Freedom Act passed.
ARIZONA
Firearms Freedom Act passed.
ARKANSAS
CALIFORNIA – Automatic Designation as Worst of 2013.
COLORADO
CONNECTICUT
Rep. Stephen D. Dargan, D-West Haven. co-chairman of the legislature’s public safety committee, would make public the names and addresses of permit holders under Connecticut’s Freedom of Information Act — and would reverse lawmakers’ decision to protect that personal information from disclosure nearly two decades ago.
Meaning if you are a CCL holder your information will be public so that your neighbors and everyone will know you are a gun owner (now if you are going to steal a gun you don’t have to guess which households have them.. you have a handy list given to you by the state).
DELAWARE
FLORIDA
GEORGIA
HAWAII
IDAHO
Firearms Freedom Act Passed. Best of 2013 Designation.
ILLINOIS
The Illinois House destroyed new gun control bills. No best of designation yet, as we’re watching to see what happens down the road there this year.
INDIANA
Indiana State Senator Dennis Kruse is set to introduce Senate Bill No. 130
Indiana firearms freedom act. Provides that a firearm, a firearm accessory, or ammunition that: (1) is manufactured commercially or privately in Indiana from basic materials; (2) can be manufactured without the inclusion of any significant parts imported from another state; and (3) remains within the borders of Indiana; is not subject to federal law or federal regulation, including registration, under the authority of the United States Congress to regulate interstate commerce.
IOWA
KANSAS
KENTUCKY
LOUISIANA
MAINE
MARYLAND
MASSACHUSETTS
MICHIGAN
MINNESOTA
MISSISSIPPI
Our First “Best of 2013″ went to Mississippi, however, for openly defying the Federal Government in one of the finest demonstrations of State’s Rights. Mississippi’s use of the 10th Amendment here shows that, “without 2A, there are No A’s.” Call your local officials in MS and get this bill through:
MS Firearms Freedom Act 2013
MISSOURI
Missouri gets “Best of 2013″ distinction with their bill to jail feds for four years if they violate the 2nd Amendment. If you live in MO, contact your rep there to get this passed.
MONTANA
Firearms Freedom Act passed.
NEBRASKA
NEVADA
NEW HAMPSHIRE
NEW JERSEY
Already a tough state to own in may get a lot worse. 18 new points of state legislation have been introduced. If these pass it will complete change gun ownership in New Jersey. These changes are as follows:
A-3645/S-2476 Requires ammunition sales and transfers be conducted as face-to-face transactions.
A-3646/S-2474 Establishes a regulatory system to govern the sale and transfer of ammunition.
A-3653 Criminalizes purchasing or owning weapon if person has previous conviction of unlawful possession of weapon.
A-3659 Revises definition of destructive device to include certain weapons of 50 caliber or greater.
A-3664 Reduces lawful maximum capacity of certain ammunition magazines in New Jersey.
A-3666/S-2465 Prohibits mail order, Internet, telephone, and any other anonymous method of ammunition sale or transfer in New Jersey.
A-3667 Requires mental health screening by licensed professional to purchase a firearm.
A-3668/S-2467 Prohibits investment by State of pension and annuity funds in companies manufacturing, importing, and selling assault firearms for civilian use.
A-3676 Requires psychological evaluation and in-home inspection as prerequisite to purchase firearm.
A-3687 Disqualifies person named on federal Terrorist Watchlist from obtaining firearms identification card or permit to purchase handgun.
A-3688 Requires mental health evaluation and list of household members with mental illness to purchase firearm.
A-3689 Requires security guards who carry weapons to wear certain uniform, including identification card.
A-3690/S-2430 Declares violence a public health crisis, recommends expansion of mental health programs, recommends federal adoption of gun control measures, and establishes “Study Commission on Violence.”
AJR-89 Urges President and US Senate to ratify Arms Trade Treaty proposed by United Nations.
AR-133 Expresses support for creation of task force on gun control led by Vice President Biden.
S-2464 Regulates sale and transfer of rifle and shotgun ammunition.
S-2475 Reduces maximum capacity of ammunition magazines to 10 rounds.
SR-92 Urges Congress to strengthen gun control laws.
We strongly urge you to contact your state legislators!
NEW MEXICO
NEW YORK
WORST OF 2013 DISTINCTION WITH THE PASSAGE OF THE SAFE ACT
New York State Senator Ruben Diaz is set to sponsor s1422-2013. If passed this bill will ” redefine ‘Assault Weapon’, increase penalties for possession, use, or sale of ‘assault weapons’ and large capacity ammunition devices”.
NORTH CAROLINA
SECOND AMENDMENT FREEDOM RALLY
It is time to demonstrate to legislators that you are serious about defending your rights. GRNC will give you the opportunity to just that: On Wednesday, January 23 at 12:00 PM, we are holding the Second Amendment Freedom Rally at the General Assembly in Raleigh. Yes, it is during the week, when you work. But it is the only time when we can be sure legislators will see you and get your message, namely that“COMPROMISE” ON GUN RIGHTS IS NOT AN OPTION.
Speakers and agenda will be announced in coming days, but first we need to know whether you are coming and how many you will bring, so respond by sending a message to: FreedomRally@GRNC.org
This address is not for information. Use the subject line: “__ people will attend”, indicating the number of people, including yourself, that you are bringing. Do not put anything into the body of the message.
Where: Halifax Mall between the Legislative Building and Legislative Office Building in Raleigh. The General Assembly is at: 16 West Jones Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
When: Wednesday, January 23 at 12:00 PM
Why: Because your rights depend on it
‘NATIONAL COALITION TO STOP THE GUN BAN’ GROWS
The coalition organized by GRNC and others continues to grow, and now includes 34 participating gun rights organizations, including 6 national organizations and 34 state groups. Most recently, Jews for the Preservation of Firearms Ownership signed on. For a full list, go to: www.GRNC.org
NORTH DAKOTA
OHIO
OKLAHOMA
OREGON
Oregon State Senator Ginny Burdick Dem, is going to introduce LC 1031 (this would limit magazine capacity to 10 rounds).
Burdick had the following to say about self defense weapons capacity,
Even hunters are restricted from using large capacity magazines: there is a five cartridge limit for large game hunting, and three for bird hunting. If we limit capacity for hunting animals, why do we not extend that principle to guns that may harm our neighbors?
PENNSYLVANIA
RHODE ISLAND
SOUTH CAROLINA
SOUTH DAKOTA
Firearms Freedom Act passed. Best of 2013 Designation.
TENNESSEE
Firearms Freedom Act passed. Best of 2013 Designation.
TEXAS
UTAH
Firearms Freedom Act passed. Best of 2013 Designation.
VERMONT
VIRGINIA
WASHINGTON
WEST VIRGINIA
WISCONSIN
WYOMING
Firearms Freedom Act passed. Best of 2013 Designation.
Proposing a new bill, HB0104, which if passed will oppose all federal restrictions on firearms, jail federal agents trying to impose federal restrictions on firearms, ammunition or magazines. Read more here.
