stevelyn
Member
I found this little gem in my inbox from the good folks at Gun Owners of America. I type the summary of the letter as follows.
Tuesday May 13, 2003
A bill is moving through the Alaska legislature which will enhance the ability of Alaska residents to carry concealed in the state.
House Bill 102 will move Alaska toward a Vermont system where gun owners can carry concealed firearms without first get fingerprinted, photographed or registered like common sex offenders.
The bill is a definite improvement from the law that is on the books now. Currently, it is unlawful to carry concealed weapons, other than a pocket knife or defensive weapon, without first getting permission from the state.
But HB 102 would allow any gun owner to carry concealed without a permit, as long as when addressed by a policeman, he informs the policeman of the concealed weapon and, if requested, allows the official to secure the weapon for the duration of the contact.
This bill is steadily advancing through the Alaskan legislature but still needs support from constituents through contact to their elected officials. It has passed the House and is in the Judiciary Committee in the Senate. It is imperative we continue to mount support to pass this bill onto the Governor and get this law on the books.
If your State Senator is on the Judiciary Committee, please call or send him an e-mail using the first letter below-- Judiciary Committee members are labeled in the roster with asterisks (*).
It is still important to express your support for this bill to your State Senator, even if he is not on the Judiciary Committee, because this bill could be quickly coming to the Senate floor for a vote.
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Then of course the rest of the alert was followed by contact information for the AK Senate.
Wait until the media gets ahold of it and twists everything out of context.
Nothing in this bill implies that those prohibited from possessing firearms due to criminal or mental history will be suddenly given permission to carry concealed. Alaska already has laws covering firearm possession by prohibited persons. This allows persons who are not otherwise prohibited from possessing firearms to carry concealed.
The reality in Alaska currently is if you see anyone outside an urban area they are likely armed and this bill will eliminate any liability to a law abiding citizen who may have not jumped through the gummint hoops. Alaska law already provides for concealed carry by those "engaged in lawful outdoor activity" this only extends it.
Tuesday May 13, 2003
A bill is moving through the Alaska legislature which will enhance the ability of Alaska residents to carry concealed in the state.
House Bill 102 will move Alaska toward a Vermont system where gun owners can carry concealed firearms without first get fingerprinted, photographed or registered like common sex offenders.
The bill is a definite improvement from the law that is on the books now. Currently, it is unlawful to carry concealed weapons, other than a pocket knife or defensive weapon, without first getting permission from the state.
But HB 102 would allow any gun owner to carry concealed without a permit, as long as when addressed by a policeman, he informs the policeman of the concealed weapon and, if requested, allows the official to secure the weapon for the duration of the contact.
This bill is steadily advancing through the Alaskan legislature but still needs support from constituents through contact to their elected officials. It has passed the House and is in the Judiciary Committee in the Senate. It is imperative we continue to mount support to pass this bill onto the Governor and get this law on the books.
If your State Senator is on the Judiciary Committee, please call or send him an e-mail using the first letter below-- Judiciary Committee members are labeled in the roster with asterisks (*).
It is still important to express your support for this bill to your State Senator, even if he is not on the Judiciary Committee, because this bill could be quickly coming to the Senate floor for a vote.
END
Then of course the rest of the alert was followed by contact information for the AK Senate.
Wait until the media gets ahold of it and twists everything out of context.
Nothing in this bill implies that those prohibited from possessing firearms due to criminal or mental history will be suddenly given permission to carry concealed. Alaska already has laws covering firearm possession by prohibited persons. This allows persons who are not otherwise prohibited from possessing firearms to carry concealed.
The reality in Alaska currently is if you see anyone outside an urban area they are likely armed and this bill will eliminate any liability to a law abiding citizen who may have not jumped through the gummint hoops. Alaska law already provides for concealed carry by those "engaged in lawful outdoor activity" this only extends it.