Oregon: 2016 Legislative Session Convenes; Senate Bill 1551 Pulled from Hearing Agenda – Yesterday, the Oregon State Legislature convened its 2016 legislative session. As previously reported, both Senate Bill 1551 and House Bill 4147 were scheduled for committee hearings this week; however, SB 1551 was removed from the agenda last night and has yet to be rescheduled. HB 4147 is still on the agenda for the House Judiciary Committee and is scheduled to be heard on Thursday, February 4, at 3:00pm in HR 50 of the Oregon State Capitol. If you are available, please consider attending this hearing to voice your strong opposition to this deeply flawed bill. Also, please contact your state Representative in opposition to HB 4147.
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| This week, the Arizona State Legislature has scheduled hearings for several important pro-gun bills. |
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| On January 19, Bastrop County, Texas Deputy Dylan Morris attempted to pull over a vehicle due to the driver’s erratic behavior. The driver did not initially comply, but eventually stopped at a gas station. Once the vehicle was stopped, Dorris attempted to arrest the driver, however, the driver resisted. While Dorris was struggling with the driver, the man reached for the deputy’s weapon. Thankfully, Marine veteran, and Right-to-Carry permit holder, Scott Perkins came upon the struggle and immediately intervened. Perkins drew a gun and ordered the driver to “freeze,” which halted the attack and prompted the criminal to flee. Following the incident, Dorris said of Perkins to the Austin American-Statesman, “I’m alive today because of him,” adding, “There are no words to explain it. He’s such an outstanding citizen. He’s here for our country, our community and you really feel the love.” Despite his heroics, Perkins remained modest, telling the paper, “Anytime somebody is in need of help you should assist them. It doesn’t matter whether your life is in danger or not, you should always assist anybody who is in need.” |
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| Just a reminder that your NRA-ILA will be conducting an important Grassroots Workshop on February 7th from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. in conjunction with the NRA/Wisconsin Force State Convention. Join us for more information on NRA-ILA resources and methods to help you work to protect and promote the Second Amendment in Wisconsin for 2016! |
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| It is with a heavy heart that we report the passing of Espanola Jackson, lead plaintiff in the NRA supported case of Jackson v. San Francisco. |
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| Former Maryland governor Martin O’Malley announced the suspension of his presidential campaign Monday night, following a dismal showing in the Iowa caucuses that effectively ended his long-simmering White House ambitions. |
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| The proposal would mean people would be able to carry a concealed, loaded weapon in the same places they can now carry a gun out in the open.Utah residents can currently openly carry an unloaded weapon without a permit. A gun is considered unloaded in Utah if there’s no round in the chamber. |
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| South Dakota’s secretary of state says the number of concealed carry weapon permits issued in January broke a record set just a month earlier. |
