NRA-ILA DAILY ALERT FOR MARCH 12, 2019


DAILY ALERT FOR Tuesday, March 12, 2019

Iowa: House Floor Hearing For Right to Keep and Bear Arms Constitutional Amendment
LEGAL & LEGISLATION HUNTING
Iowa: House Floor Hearing For Right to Keep and Bear Arms Constitutional Amendment
On March 13th, the Iowa state House of Representatives will hear House Joint Resolution 13 to propose an amendment to the state Constitution affirming and recognizing the right of Iowans’ to keep and bear arms as a fundamental individual right.  In addition, House File 636 to reduce arbitrary boundaries where law-abiding citizens are left defenseless and House File 716 to expand the types of cartridges that may be used for hunting are also currently in the House awaiting a hearing.
USA TODAY
Ocasio-Cortez Says She isn’t Putting Moderate Democrats in a Tough Spot. They Disagree external site
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, the progressive superstar who has captured an enthusiastic following, disputed charges from moderate Democrats that she is making it harder for them to win re-election in 2020.
Arizona: Senate Judiciary Committee to Hear Pick-up/Drop-off Bill
LEGAL & LEGISLATION
Arizona: Senate Judiciary Committee to Hear Pick-up/Drop-off Bill
On March 14th at 10:00AM, the Arizona state Senate Judiciary Committee will be hearing House Bill 2693 to improve the ability of law-abiding citizens to defend themselves and their families by reducing arbitrary boundaries that leave them defenseless.
FOXBUSINESS.COM
Dick’s to stop selling guns in 125 stores amid sales fallout from ban external site
Dick’s Sporting Goods Opens a New Window.  is planning to eliminate guns and other hunting products from 125 stores Opens a New Window.  in 2019, a move that comes as the retailer continues to suffer fallout from its controversial decision to ban the sale of some firearms.
NJ1015.COM
Gov. Murphy’s hike on gun fees is about control, range owner says external site
It’s been just under a week since Gov. Phil Murphy outlined his $38.6 billion state budget, including a proposed $9 million hike on gun fees and taxes. And that’s sent shockwaves through New Jersey’s community of licensed gun owners and second amendment supporters. As laid out in Murphy’s budget blueprint, gun fees would increase from $5 to $100 for a firearms purchaser identification card, and from no charge to $50 for a duplicate ID card. They’d increase from $2 to $50 for a permit to purchase; from $20 to $400 for applications or renewals of gun-carry permits; and from $15 to $45 for the National Instant Criminal Background Check System review for firearms purchases.
WASHINGTON FREE BEACON.COM
Massachusetts AG’s Attempt to Block Gun-Rights Suit Fails external site
On Friday, a federal judge denied Massachusetts attorney general Maura Healey’s (D.) request that a suit filed against her decision to unilaterally redefine “assault weapons” be stayed. Healey had requested the stay because she believes a parallel case against her 2016 decision to expand the definition of banned “assault weapons” should be decided first. U.S. District Court judge Timothy Hillman ruled the federal case deals with factors beyond those at hand in the state case. “The Enforcement Notice warrants constitutional review for vagueness without reaching the state law issue,” he wrote in his ruling.
FOX19 KY
Governor Signs KY Bill into Law Allowing Concealed Carry Without Permit external site
Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin signed a bill to change gun laws in the Commonwealth. Bevin signed the NRA-backed measure, Senate Bill 150, into law Monday. It allows anyone 21 and over to carry a concealed weapon without a permit in the state of Kentucky.