NRA-ILA DAILY ALERT 2-2-2019


DAILY ALERT FOR Saturday, February 2, 2019

Congress to Take Up Gun Control Next Week
NEWS LEGAL & LEGISLATION
Congress to Take Up Gun Control Next Week
On January 8, two bills were introduced in Congress to impose so-called “universal” background checks. The bills, H.R. 8 and S. 42, are being misleadingly described as simply requiring background checks on all sales of firearms, but this is just a small part of what these overbroad pieces of legislation would do.
Kamala Harris Calls for Gun Ban, Reveals Logical Weakness of Anti-gun Position
NEWS
Kamala Harris Calls for Gun Ban, Reveals Logical Weakness of Anti-gun Position
In her bid for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination, Sen. Kamala Harris (D-Calif.) has enlisted several former Hillary Clinton staffers. Harris also appears intent on using the failed 2008 and 2016 presidential candidate’s gun control playbook.
Illinois: Ammunition Registry Bill Introduced
LEGAL & LEGISLATION
Illinois: Ammunition Registry Bill Introduced
On January 29th, House Bill 1467 was introduced to create a registry of ammunition sales by anyone, including private individuals.  HB 1467 has not yet been assigned to a committee for consideration.
Arkansas: House Could Consider Concealed Carry Fee Reduction Next Week
LEGAL & LEGISLATION
Arkansas: House Could Consider Concealed Carry Fee Reduction Next Week
As early as Monday, February 4, the Arkansas House could consider important self-defense legislation, Senate Bill 17.
Washington: Magazine Ban & Firearm Seizure Bills Pass Committee
LEGAL & LEGISLATION
Washington: Magazine Ban & Firearm Seizure Bills Pass Committee
During the executive session on February 1st, the Washington state House Committee on Civil Rights & Judiciary voted to pass House Bill 1068 to ban many standard capacity ammunition magazines and House Bill 1225 for firearm seizures without due process.  These two bills will now go to the House floor for further consideration.
Utah: Tell Your Lawmakers to Oppose Gun Control Legislation
LEGAL & LEGISLATION
Utah: Tell Your Lawmakers to Oppose Gun Control Legislation
House Bill 209 is currently pending committee referral and consideration in the Utah House.
THE DAILY SIGNAL
A Month of Crime News Provides Evidence in Favor of Armed Civilians external site
As lawmakers around the country moved to impose restrictions on the ability of law-abiding Americans to keep and bear arms, some of those same citizens spent the first month of 2019 proving that armed civilians play an important role in defending the inalienable rights to life, liberty, and property. Gun ownership surveys routinely find that about 1 in 3 American adults personally own firearms, meaning that tens of millions of law-abiding citizens regularly choose to exercise their Second Amendment rights. Recent surveys indicate that 60 percent of these gun owners possess firearms primarily to protect themselves and others from crime.
Oklahoma! Musical Producers Take Anti-gun Pandering Clear Up to the Sky
NEWS
Oklahoma! Musical Producers Take Anti-gun Pandering Clear Up to the Sky
The entertainment industry’s virtue-signaling is as high as an elephant’s eye and it looks like it’s climbing clear up to the sky.
Connecticut: Gun Control to Be Discussed Today in Joint Committee
LEGAL & LEGISLATION
Connecticut: Gun Control to Be Discussed Today in Joint Committee
On February 1st at 1:00PM, the Connecticut state Joint Committee on Judiciary will be holding a meeting where they will draft anti-gun legislation.
FOX NEWS
South Dakota becomes latest state to allow concealed handguns without permit external site
South Dakota has become the latest state to remove permit requirements for gun owners to carry and conceal their weapons. The state’s new Republican governor, Kristi Noem, signed SB 47 into law Thursday. The legislation permits residents to legally carry a firearm concealed on their person so long as they are allowed to possess one.
South Dakota: Committee Passes Enhanced Preemption Bill
LEGAL & LEGISLATION
South Dakota: Committee Passes Enhanced Preemption Bill
Yesterday, the House Local Government Committee passed legislation that would strengthen South Dakota’s preemption laws, House Bill 1056, by an 8 to 4 vote.