Update
http://www.nraila.org/Legislation/Read.aspx?ID=6220
Monday, February 07, 2011
Contact your state Representative to voice your support!
On Friday, February 4, House Bill 174 and House Bill 384 were passed out of the House Judiciary Committee by votes of 16-4 and 12-8, respectively. Both pieces of legislation are now headed to the House floor.
HB 174, sponsored by state Representative Krayton Kerns (R-Laurel), would repeal the existing law that prohibits the possession of suppressors by persons in the field or forest.
HB 384, also sponsored by Rep. Krayton Kerns, would exempt peace officers and Concealed Weapons Permit (CWP) holders from “prohibited places.” This would allow those with a CWP to carry concealed in banks, restaurants and bars, and government buildings.
Three more pro-gun bills, House Bill 271, House Bill 355, and House Bill 368, are still awaiting action in the House Judiciary Committee.
HB 271, sponsored by Rep. Krayton Kerns, would allow persons eligible to apply for a CWP to carry concealed without a permit within city limits. Currently, no permit is needed to carry concealed outside of city limits.
HB 355, sponsored by state Representative Jerry O’Neil (R-Columbia Falls), would award attorney fees and costs for a person found not guilty for self-defense.
HB 368, sponsored by state Representative Wendy Warburton (R-Havre), would allow an employee to keep a lawfully-owned firearm inside a locked motor vehicle or locked in the trunk of a motor vehicle when the vehicle is parked at their place of employment, as long as the firearm is not in plain sight.
Please contact your state Representative and respectfully urge him or her to support HB 174 and HB 384. If you need help identifying your state Representative, please click here. Also, please contact members of the House Judiciary Committee and urge them to support HB 271, HB 355, and HB 368. All legislators may be contacted by calling (406) 444-4800 or click here to send an e-mail.
House Judiciary Committee
Representative Ken Peterson (R-Billings), Chairman
Representative Krayton Kerns (R-Laurel), Vice Chairman
Representative Diane Sands (D-Missoula), Vice Chairman
Representative Liz Bangerter (R-Helena)
Representative Robyn Driscoll (D-Billings)
Representative Kristin Hansen (R-Havre)
Representative Bill Harris (R-Mosby)
Representative Ellie Boldman Hill (D-Missoula)
Representative David Howard (R-Park City)
Representative Cleve Loney (R-Great Falls)
Representative Margaret MacDonald (D-Billings)
Representative Mike Menahan (D-Helena)
Representative Michael More (R-Gallatin Gateway)
Representative Jesse O'Hara (R-Great Falls)
Representative Carolyn Pease-Lopez (D-Billings)
Representative Joe Read (R-Ronan)
Representative Keith Regier (R-Kalispell)
Representative Dan Skattum (R-Livingston)
Representative Bob Wagner (R-Harrison)
Representative Wendy Warburton (R-Havre)