Archive for June, 2007
Changes to Ohio CCW laws as of March 14, 2007
OHIO CONCEALED CARRY LAW UPDATE
Effective March 14, 2007, there were a couple changes to Ohio law:
I. Preemption. Ohio implemented a preemption law stating that local jurisdictions could not make more stringent CCW laws than established by the state. Ohio has very strong “homerule” language and this is being challenged in the courts. Use extreme caution traveling throughout the state with a concealed firearm.
II. How to transport your firearm in a motor vehicle. Previous to March 14th, 2007, Ohio required you to transport your handgun either: 1) in a holster, on your body and in plain sight; or 2) in a closed, locked glove compartment; or 3) in a case that is in plain sight and that is locked.
The new Ohio law dictates that the concealed
Castle Doctrine Bill Introduced in the Buckeye State
Legislation has been introduced in Ohio that would restore the most basic of fundamental rights: self-defense.
State Senator Steve Buehrer (R-1) and State Representative Lynn Wachtmann (R- 75) have introduced Senate Bill 184 and House Bill 264, a package that restores the right of individuals to respond in force in defense of their lives and family without fear of civil lawsuits by criminals injured or killed while attacking law-abiding victims.
Please contact your State Senator at (614) 466-4900 and your State Representative at (614) 466-3357 and respectfully urge him or her to support SB 184 and HB 264.
Changes to Kentucky CCW laws
[The following is a summary of the changes to KY Statutes regarding CCDW effective July 12, 2006. It is a
word-for-word reproduction of a handout sent to all KY CCDW Instructor’s and Instructor-Trainers in mid-2006]
A Brief Summary of 2006 House Bill 290
- In addition to being a resident of Kentucky for six months, or a member of U.S. Armed Forces serving on a post in
Kentucky for six months, a CCDW applicant must be a United States citizen.
- Current and retired members of the following federal agencies are deemed to have met the firearms training
requirement for purposes of obtaining a Kentucky CCDW permit:
(1) Federal Bureau of Investigation special agents;
(2) U.S. Secret Service special agents;
(3) U.S. Marshal’s service deputies;
(4) Drug Enforcement Administration special agents;
(5) Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms special agents;
(6) U.S
KY law on possessing a handgun in your vehicle on company property
Here is the KRS law regarding carry concealed weapons on a company property and in a vehicle. You can also view this in .pdf format from the KRS site.
237.106 Right of employees and other persons to possess firearms in vehicle –
Employer liable for denying right — Exceptions.
(1) No person, including but not limited to an employer, who is the owner, lessee, or
occupant of real property shall prohibit any person who is legally entitled to possess
a firearm from possessing a firearm, part of a firearm, ammunition, or ammunition
component in a vehicle on the property.
(2) A person, including but not limited to an employer, who owns, leases, or otherwise
occupies real property may prevent a person who is prohibited by state or federal
law from possessing a firearm or ammunition from possessing a
How to contact your Representatives in Washington D.C.
Occassionally we will ask for your support about an important gun rights issue, and ask that you contact your Congressman or Representative to ask for their support on a particular item.
Here is how you can contact them, or find out who they are. It never hurts to keep their names and numbers close by!
CONTACTING YOUR REPRESENTATIVES:
U.S. Senate switchboard: (202) 224-3121
U.S. House switchboard: (202) 225-3121
White House comments: (202) 456-1111
Find your House Representative: http://www.house.gov/writerep
Find your US Senators: http://www.senate.gov/general/contact_information/senators_cfm.cfm
Kentucky/Ohio/Florida Permit class
[ June 22, 2007; June 24, 2007; ]
The next class for the Kentucky, Ohio, and Florida Non-resident permits will be offered on June 22, 2007 and on June 24, 2007.
This is a combined class for the permits, which consists of the 8 hours required for the Kentucky permit course, with the remainder of the hours after that portion is complete for the Ohio and Florida permits.
Visit the contact page to sign up or see our courses page for more information about each course!
Gun Rights Policy Conference
2007 Gun Rights Policy Conference
Sponsored by the CCRKBA (Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms) and the SAF (Second Amendment Foundation)
WHEN: October 5 – 7, 2007
WHERE: Drawbridge Inn and Convention Center
This conference and hundreds of dollars worth of materials are FREE.
Come meet national gun rights leaders and your fellow grassroots activists at the 22nd Annual Gun Rights Policy Conference (GRPC 2007) near Cincinnati, Ohio. They allow you a first-hand chance to hear movement leaders – and make your voice heard.
This year’s critical issues: city gun bans, youth violence, “smart” guns, concealed carry, federal legislation, legal actions, gun show regulations, state and local activity.
The full roster of GRPC 2007 speakers has not been set. Past speakers have included: Alan Gottlieb, Joseph Tartaro, Wayne
Kentucky Coalition to Carry Concealed Annual Meeting
[ July 21, 2007; 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm. ]
Please join us for KC3’s Annual Meeting
KC3 (Kentucky Coalition To Carry Concealed) is a non-profit, all volunteer organization dedicated to protecting and improving your Right To Keep And Bear Arms in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
WHEN: Saturday, July 21. Doors open at 12:00 noon with food and refreshments. Meeting starts at 1:00 pm to apporoximately 2:30 pm.
WHERE: Openrange, Inc. 6401 Cross Keys Blvd, Crestwood, KY. (Just off I-71 on this side of Louisville)
MISC DETAILS:
- Lunch will be provided
- There will be numerous door prizes, including a Taurus 605 .357 revolver
- Membership is required to attend the meeting, but you can join at the door.
- Membership is $10 for 1 year or $25 for 3
