PRO-GUN VICTORIES IN 2011

[GreenStormCloud]

This list focuses on legislative victories so many court victories are missing. And it is possible that I may have missed some legislative victories.

http://www.nraila.org/Legislation/Read.aspx?ID=6456
Virginia: Governor M cDonnell Signs Four NRA-Supported Bills

http://www.nraila.org/Legislation/Read.aspx?ID=6465
Utah Governor Signs Two Important Pro-Gun Bills into Law!

http://www.nraila.org/Legislation/Read.aspx?ID=6563
Kansas: Two NRA-Backed Bills Signed into Law as the 2011 Legislative Session Adjourns in Topeka!

http://www.nraila.org/Legislation/Read.aspx?ID=6572

Virginia: Governor Signs Two Remaining NRA-Supported Bills!

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/virginia-politics/post/cuccinelli-says-guns-in-churches-are-okay-if-theyre-for-self-defense/2011/04/11/AFvTYPLD_blog.html

Virginians may carry weapons for personal protection into places of worship while religious services are being conducted, according to a new legal opinion by Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli.

http://www.nraila.org/Legislation/Read.aspx?ID=6632
North Dakota: Employee Protection Bill Signed by Governor Dalrymple

http://newsok.com/fallin-signs-self-defense-rights-law/article/3562026
Oklahoma governor signs bill that expands self-defense rights

http://www.nraila.org/Legislation/Read.aspx?ID=6707
NRA-Backed Bill Becomes Law in the Cornhusker State

http://www.nraila.org/Legislation/Read.aspx?ID=6822
Oklahoma Legislature Passes, Governor Mary Fallin Signs “Parking Lot” Protection Expansions!

http://www.nraila.org/News/Read/NewsReleases.aspx?ID=15241
Gov. Rick Perry Signs Legislation Protecting Texas Workers’ Right to Self-Defense

http://www.nraila.org/News/Read/InTheNews.aspx?ID=15279
Pennsylvania: Gov. Corbett signs bill on right to use deadly force. (Castle Doctrine)

http://www.wyomingnews.com/articles/2011/06/29/news/19local_06-29-11.txt
Permitless concealed carry becomes law.

http://www.nraila.org/Legislation/Read.aspx?ID=6964
Thursday, June 30, 2011

Today, Governor John Kasich signed both Senate Bill 17 and House Bill 54 into law. SB 17 is important concealed carry reform legislation and HB 54 will provide individuals a pathway to restore their firearm rights.

http://wsau.com/news/articles/2011/jun/30/ohio-governor-signs-law-allowing-guns-in-bars/
Ohio governor signs law allowing guns in bars

http://www.pjstar.com/free/x1107265105/Quinn-bars-gun-permit-disclosure
Gov. Pat Quinn on Saturday signed into law a measure barring the public from knowing who holds a firearm owner identification card in Illinois.

http://www.8newsnow.com/story/15018316/new-gun-laws-take-effect-in-nevada
Two new Nevada gun laws took effect Friday that make it easier to buy guns across state lines and obtain permits for concealed weapons.

http://www.columbiatribune.com/news/2011/jul/09/gun-bill-is-signed-into-law/
Governor signs bill lowering CCW age from 23 to 21.

http://www.wifr.com/news/headlines/Gov_Walker_Signs_Concealed-Carry_Bill_Into_Law_125253309.html
Gov. Walker Signs Concealed-Carry Bill Into Law

http://www.nraila.org/Legislation/Read.aspx?ID=7079
New Hampshire House Override’s Veto on Self-Defense (Stand Your Ground) Bill

http://www.hpe.com/view/full_story/16585806/article-DEADLY-FORCE--New-law-provides-more-leeway-for-self-defense-action
North Carolina: Adopts Stand-Your-Ground law and accepts all states CCWs.

[aikoaiko]

1. Add to that list all those legislators who would restrict the RKBA...

...not even trying anymore or whose efforts failed to get enough support to see the light of day.

[burf]

2. Sure is quite around here.

Happy New Year!!

[petronius]

3. SSSssshhhhhhhh

Keep it down already...

[font size=-2](Happy New Year)[/font]

[friendly_iconoclast]

4. (offers Alka-Seltzer and a Virgin Mary to those that need them)

And a Gear New Year to all!

[burf]

9. Sorry, but I'm a firm believer

in the hair of the dog.

Happy New Year!

[rl6214]

5. Oh, woe is me, the backlash cometh

[DonP]

6. Oh yeah! What about this backlash

One guy, somewhere, refused to join the NRA. Take that gunners!

[virginia mountainman]

7. No suprise here..

The outcome is almost a forgone conclusion. The anti-civil rights side, continues to loose clout.

Frankly, if it was not for the "friendly press" coverage they get, they would be ignored. It is very interesting how the Brady campaign can send out a press release, and over the next day or two, it get carried as "fact" in many major newspapers.


The politicians have learned {many the hard way} that lots of "pro gun control" news paper pieces, does not add up to support for gun control.

[DonP]

8. Allow me to re-phrase that for you

"The FORMER politicians have learned {many the hard way} that lots of "pro gun control" news paper pieces, does not add up to support for gun control."

It takes time to get things through their thick heads, but eventually their staff aides start to advise them to avoid looking too supportive of one issue or another, as losers at the polls and with their constituency.

The NRA learned to develop long term relationships with staff aides years ago by providing information and alternative neutral sources like CDC, DoJ etc., but Brady still thinks they can sway them with a few high profile meetings with the individual politicians.

Then the political types go back and ask for a position paper or POV talking points and fact checking by their staff, so they don't look any dumber than usual, and the Brady wheels start to fall off immediately. After a few times of that happening Brady stops being a reliable source.