Yes, someday,I suppose that I will understand the concept of needing some sort of permit or license in order to practice an inalienable right. But, in the meantime this old retired Paramedic simply cannot find the logic embedded in such ideology. This, however, a step in the right direction.
There was a bit of whining by some state legislators about the email strategy employed by WYGO activist (Yes, I am a member, and yes, this blog got a ton of hits when I posted about it.) when, as a point of fact, it is indeed our right, if not our duty, to keep our representatives informed about those issues that we hold dear. Not to mention that it appears,at least so far, to have been a stunning success.
CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) – The Wyoming House has advanced a bill that would allow residents to carry concealed guns without a permit provided that they can demonstrate they’re familiar with firearms.
The House voted 42-15 on Monday to send House Bill 113 to the Senate.
The House amended the bill to specify that citizens would have to demonstrate their familiarity with guns by passing a certified firearms safety course or have a background of military or police service.
Thermopolis Republican Rep. Lorraine Quarberg says Wyoming residents have a constitutional right to carry guns without government permission.
It seems that there was at least some oppisition from the fella that represents the area to my immediate north. Talk about political pandering… The same way that residency is established for everything else attention whore…
IMPORTANT UPDATE JUST IN! Hat Tip to Anthony Bouchard
HB-95 has passed the House and is moving to the Senate.
HB-113 is also moving to the Senate – but has taken a turn for the worst, 31 House members “WATERED DOWN” the legislation with vague language to require training. The “Anti-gun Police Union Lobby” has influenced the legislators to add an onslaught of amendments to kill HB-113 and history tells us they will continue to do so in the Senate. Legislators should realize the “Venomous Anti-gun Lobby” has not been elected by the people!!! To see the amendments click here
For the record — A review of recent FBI reports of police officer killings reafirms that, police officers are killed by “FELONS AND REPEAT OFFENDERS”. Also many of the deaths were caused directly by the police officers actions, like one in which the officer left his back-up firearm within the reach of a suspect.
We are on to them and will be watching if Wyoming Legislators continue to fall for the same ridiculous arguments against “law abiding” citizens rights guaranteed to them by the Constitution.
This watering down of legislation will be considered as a NO VOTE on pro-gun legislation and will have grave consequences in the upcoming elections.
URGENT – It is imperative that they “CONTINUE TO HEAR YOUR VOICE”.
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February 24, 2010 at 17:34
TacoJ:
I do allow, and even encourage diverse opinions here. However, I do not allow incoherent off topic postings that only espouse mental illness. In your apparent case? That would be hoplophobia. It does have a cure,and I would suggest seeking help on a professional level.
You are welcome to again attempt to make sense, and present your case against Liberty, Freedom, and the Bill of Rights. Keep it sensible, and on topic please.
Then, I’ll let my readers respond,and, after that? I will make my stand, and for some strange reason? I just don’t believe that you will enjoy what I have to say on the subject.
Have a nice day! 😀
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February 25, 2010 at 08:20
Well, this is the most encouraging bit of legislative news i ahve heard in a long while. It is about time for the recognition that rights are not subject to permission.
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March 9, 2010 at 07:26
[…] this is a step in the right direction it certainly does not go far enough, as was written about HERE, or HERE. Small victories are better than no victories. What really surprised me was that the pro […]
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