ASR&PA LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
14 April 2007

It’s been a busy last few days. 

The Legislature has passed, and the Governor has signed:

HB 2469 This bill, despite what you see in the media, reduces the charge for not having your CCW permit with you to a petty offense.  Down from a Class 2 Misdemeanor. We have paid millions for law enforcement computers.

SB 1250 This bill eliminates the requirement for yet another set of fingerprints with renewal of CCW permit. Seems not all that many people’s fingerprints change.

These and other bills take effect 90 days after Legislature finishes for the year, probably May

SB 1258 The “Katrina” bill, prohibits confiscation of weapons.  Passed the Legislature, expect the Governor to sign it next week.

SB 1301 Makes improvements to laws dealing with carry of firearms.  Passed the House, back to Senate for concurrence.

The other major issues facing us now are the Federal Land Management agencies. Many of you attended some of the BLM hearings. They and the USFS are implementing large scale restrictions on shooting on federal lands. (Most of AZ) . This issue is not going to go away.  Stay tuned, don’t forget to send in your comments to the agencies, and your US Senator and Congressperson.

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Don’t forget the ASR&PA Annual Meeting and Banquet, 5 May 2007.  The meeting will feature shooting range updates from G&F.  We'll also have Guest Speaker, Andrew Thomas, Maricopa County Attorney and a lot of door prizes and raffle & auction items.  We will also have $10 discount coupons from Sportsman's Warehouse for those who attend the banquet and a couple dozen passes to Crossroads guns shows as door prizes.
Join us!

www.asrpa.com for details and getting your banquet tickets.




 

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