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                       A LOOK AT THE STATES
ALASKA: Great Work!  On Wednesday, January 14, the Alaska
Legislature voted to override anti-gun Governor Knowles' veto of 
SB 141, the Right to Carry reform bill.  40 votes were needed for
the override, and  45 bi-partisan votes were cast against the
Governor.  This success was achieved thanks to the thousands of 
phone calls made by law-abiding gun owners from across the state
to their legislative representatives. 
COLORADO: As early as next Wednesday, January 21, the Senate
Judiciary Committee could consider SB 81, the Right to Carry
reform bill.  SB 81 would, among, other things, allow carry
permit holders to travel through and into Denver, as well as
other cities and counties where this is currently prohibited. 
Members: Please contact the Senate Judiciary Committee members at
(303) 866-2206 and urge them to support  SB 81. 
OHIO: This week, the full Senate voted 32-1 to pass SB 103, a
measure removing the prohibition on Sunday hunting.   SB 103 now
moves to the House Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee
for consideration.  Members are encouraged to contact their State
Representatives and urge them to support SB 103 when it comes
before them on the House floor. 
MASSACHUSETTS: The Springfield City Council will meet once again
on Tuesday, January 20, to consider Mayor Albano's (D) proposed
ordinance requiring all firearms kept in the home and those
transported within city limits to be stored with a so-called
"child safety device" or trigger lock at all times.  The meeting
will be held on the second floor of the Springfield City Hall,
located at 36 Court Street starting at 7:00 P.M.  The Council
will hear public input from 7:00 to 7:30, and if you would like
to sign up to speak, or if you are unable to attend the meeting
and would like to make your voice heard, you can call the Council
at (413)787-6170. 
MINNESOTA: On Tuesday, January  20, a special election will be
held in State House District 51 B, where the NRA-PVF has endorsed
pro-gun candidate Ray Vandeveer (R) for election to this office. 
Be sure and get to the polls on Tuesday and support Ray Vandeveer
for State Representative!  
NORTH CAROLINA: On Thursday, February, 19, the Pitt County
Republican Party will be holding "An Eastern North Carolina
Salute to U.S. Sen. Lauch Faircloth" in the Carolina Ballroom of
the Greenville Hilton in Greenville, N.C. at 7:00 PM. Tickets for
the event are $35.00, which will include dinner, and the
opportunity to hear Sen. Faircloth speak, as well as guest
speaker Haley Barbour, former RNC Chairman.  There will be no
tickets sold at the door for this event, so please call (919)321-
1996 to reserve your spot in advance.   
VIRGINIA: Double Good News! In Tuesday's special elections all
three NRA-PVF endorsed candidates were victorious.  Those winning
election were Harry Blevins (R-HD 78), Michele McQuigg (R-HD 51)
and Lee Ware (R-HD 65).  Also, Attorney General Richard Cullen
(R) released his official opinion this week regarding the
issuance of Right to Carry permits.  His opinion stated that the
45-day period for permits to be issued starts when the
applications are submitted to the county clerk.  Previously,
several localities interpreted the law to mean that the 45 days
started when the FBI criminal background check was returned,
leaving some applicants waiting for up to six months. 
Considering this opinion , members are encouraged to report
issuance delays to NRA-ILA's Grassroots Division at 1-800-392-8683.   
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This information is provided as a service of the National Rifle
Association Institute for Legislative Action, Fairfax, VA.
This and other information on the Second Amendment and the NRA is
available at: http://WWW.NRA.Org
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