http://www.congress.org/congressorg/...lertid=8800426

FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE ROUNDUP
There are a number of pro-gun bills pending in Congress that require your action. Please review these legislative initiatives and be sure to contact your U.S. Representative at (202) 225-3121, and your U.S. Senators at (202) 224-3121, and urge him or her to cosponsor and support these measures.

Additional contact information can be found using the “Write Your Representatives” feature at www.NRAILA.org.

• H.R. 5092-This bill would improve BATFE’s process for punishing the few FFLs who violate the law and it would establish guidelines for BATFE investigations. This bill was drafted in large part to address recent BATFE abuses at Richmond, Va.-area gun shows highlighted in hearings before the U.S. House Judiciary Committee’s Subcommitee on Crime, Terrorism and Homeland Security.

• S. 2599/H.R. 5013-Legislation to prohibit the confiscation of lawfully owned firearms during states of emergency. Would guarantee legal recourse for victims of illegal gun seizures

• H.R. 1384-This bill would remove several antiquated and unnecessary restrictions imposed on interstate firearms business since 1968.

• S. 1082/H.R. 1288-Legislation to repeal the draconian D.C. gun ban and restore the right of lawful District residents to own firearms to defend themselves and their families.

• H.R. 4547-Federal legislation requiring recognition of out-of-state Right-to-Carry permits.

• H.R. 5005-This measure will codify congressional policies, roll back restrictions, and correct errors in federal firearm laws.
Again, please contact your U.S. Representative and U.S. Senators and urge them to cosponsor and support these measures. For additional information on these bills, please visit www.NRAILA.org.
A LOOK AT THE STATES

States with updates this issue: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, California, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Michigan, Montana, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, South Dakota, and Vermont.

ALABAMA
The 2006 Primary elections are being held Tuesday, June 6 and absentee voting ballot requests have already started! For information about voting in Alabama, please use the following link
http://www.sos.state.al.us/downloads...oter-Guide.pdf NRA members are encouraged to head to the polls and vote for those candidates who support our Right to Keep and Bear Arms.

For NRA-PVF candidate information and endorsements, NRA members are encouraged to call the NRA-ILA Grassroots Division at (800) 392-VOTE (8683), or visit http://www.NRAPVF.org Be sure to “Vote Freedom First!” on Tuesday, June 6!
ALASKA
In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, government officials in Louisiana confiscated legal, privately owned firearms from law-abiding citizens. This left citizens defenseless against armed looters and other criminals. Governor Murkowski made sure this would never happen in Alaska!

On Thursday, May 18, Governor Frank Murkowski (R) signed House Bill 400, the “Emergency Powers” legislation. This important legislation prevents government officials from imposing restrictions on the lawful possession, transfer, sale, transport, storage, display or use of firearms and ammunition during a disaster emergency. This legislation goes into effect August 16, 2006. Congratulations, Alaska!
ARIZONA
On Friday, May 19, Governor Janet Napolitano (D) signed House Bill 2649 into law. HB 2649, sponsored by Representative Rick Murphy (R-9), prohibits local governments from enacting new laws or rules pertaining to the storage of firearms.

This measure is an expansion of the state’s limitations on local laws focused on the possession, transportation, sale, and use of firearms. (More information on this legislation at the url above)

Citizens deserve to be able to protect themselves to and from their vehicles outside of government buildings. Please contact Governor Napolitano today toll-free at 1-800-253-0883, by fax at (602) 542-1381, or email at http://azgovernor.gov/Contact.asp and request that she support HB 2076.
CALIFORNIA
Assembly Bill 2714 did not come up for a vote this week, but could be voted on any day. Please keep calling your Assemblyman or Assemblywoman and respectfully request a “NO” vote on AB 2714.

This bill states that no ammunition or reloaded ammunition may be delivered pursuant to a retail transaction unless the purchaser personally presents clear evidence of his or her identity and age to the seller of the ammunition.
For more info on AB2714 go to: http://nramemberscouncils.com/legs.shtml?summary=ab2714

For information about voting in California, please use the following link http://voterguide.ss.ca.gov/ NRA members are encouraged to head to the polls and vote for those candidates who support our Right to Keep and Bear Arms.

For NRA-PVF candidate information and endorsements, NRA members are encouraged to call the NRA-ILA Grassroots Division at (800) 392-VOTE (8683), or visit http://www.NRAPVF.org
KANSAS
On Friday, May 19, Governor Kathleen Sebelius (D) signed Senate Bill 366, the “Castle Doctrine,” legislation into law. SB 366, sponsored by Senator Mike Petersen (R), helps Kansans in three important ways:
(1) you have the right to meet force with force to protect yourself and family members in locations where you have a legal right to be;
(2) a “duty to retreat” will no longer exist in locations where you have a legal right to be; and
(3) justified use of force will be protected from criminal and civil liability. Congratulations, Kansas!
LOUISIANA
This week the Senate approved two NRA-supported bills: House Bill 89, by Representative Eric LaFleur (D) & Representative Don Cazayoux (D),

the “Castle Doctrine” bill creates presumptions in law for the use of force against intruders in your home, car, or place of business and explicitly states in law that you have no “duty to retreat” from criminal attack if you are in a place where you have a legal right to be; and

HB 760 by Representative Steve Scalise (R-82), prohibits the confiscation of firearms from law-abiding citizens during a future state of emergency or natural disaster.

HB 89 has been sent to Gov. Blanco for her signature. HB 760 has been sent back to the House for concurrence with Senate amendments.

Also this week, Senate Judiciary A Committee reported out HB 1097 by Representative LaFleur (Note: HB 1097, the companion bill to HB 89, grants immunity from civil liability for crime victims who lawfully use force to defend themselves). The bill now moves to the full Senate for final consideration.

To contact your State Senator, please call the PULS line at (225) 342-2456 (from the Baton Rouge area) or (800) 256-3793 (outside the Baton Rouge area).
MAINE
Important gun owner private property protection legislation passed the Maine House of Representatives by a vote of 105-30 on Wednesday, May 24. LD 2118, sponsored by Representative Janet Mills (D-89), would correct the problem of relinquished firearms being damaged and sometimes never returned to the owner after a “bad faith” order is terminated.

The language for LD 2118 originally came from LD 1938, which failed to pass out of the Legislature back in April. A special thank you to all NRA members for your calls and e-mails in support of LD 1938, which helped in the passage of LD 2118.
MICHIGAN
The Senate passed two youth hunting bills earlier this week. Senate Bill 1105, sponsored by Senator Michelle McManus (R-35) will establish an “apprentice” hunting license for minors to be able to hunt with a licensed adult. SB 1105 will now head to the House. The second bill passed by the Senate is House Bill 5192, sponsored by Representative Scott Hummel (R-93). This legislation will lower the minimum hunting age for a minor. HB 5191 is heading back to the House for concurrence. Please call your State Representative at (517) 373-0135 and ask him or her to support SB 1105 and HB 5192.
(More information at the site on Michigan gun laws)
MONTANA

The 2006 Primary elections are being held Tuesday, June 6, and absentee voting has already started! For information about voting in Montana, please use the following link http://sos.state.mt.us/ELB/Voter_Inf...n.asp#absentee.

For NRA-PVF candidate information and endorsements, NRA members are encouraged to call the NRA-ILA Grassroots Division at (800) 392-VOTE (8683), or visit www.NRAPVF.org. (more information at the site on Montana)
NEW MEXICO
Early voting sites opened May 20 for the June 6 Primary Elections. Voting early is an easy and effective way to make certain your voice is heard. If you have questions regarding voting please visit the following link http://www.sos.state.nm.us/Main/Elections/rights.htm.
(more information on New Mexico at the site)
NEW YORK ( more information at the site above)
NORTH CAROLINA
In August 2005, Governor Mike Easley (D) signed into law SB 464, which established a National Rifle Association license plate for North Carolina motor vehicles. Before the plates become a reality, we need 300 North Carolinians to commit to purchasing them - we have 200 commitments! We still need many more members to sign up. This is a great way for members to show their support for their Second Amendment Rights.

Please contact the NRA Western North Carolina Field Representative, Doug Merrill, at (82 628-0410, for more information on obtaining an NRA plate. You will need to submit a check for $10.00 for a standard plate, or $40.00 for a personalized plate, in addition to filling out an application.
SOUTH DAKOTA
[b]The 2006 Primary elections are being held Tuesday, June 6, and absentee voting has already started! For information about voting in South Dakota, please use the following link http://www.sdsos.gov/electionsvotere...overview.shtm. NRA members are encouraged to head to the polls and vote for those candidates who support our Right to Keep and Bear Arms.

For NRA-PVF candidate information and endorsements, NRA members are encouraged to call the NRA-ILA Grassroots Division at (800) 392-VOTE (8683), or visit www.NRAPVF.org. (more information at the url above on this state)
VERMONT
On Monday, May 22, Governor Jim Douglas (R) signed H 447. This legislation will protect Vermont’s shooting ranges from lawsuits and municipal ordinances that may require ranges to be shut down.

Sponsored by Representative Joseph Krawczyk (R-Bennington-2-1) and Representative Mary Morrissey (R-Bennington-2-2), H 447 passed the House with a vote of 126 to 7 and unanimously passed the Senate with a vote of 28-0. Thanks to your help, Vermont’s hunting and shooting heritage will continue for years to come!