Gun hearings planned @ Capitol Feb 5th-7th

[photogpat]

Looks like Paymar is ready...

http://www.startribune.com/politics/blo ... 97671.html

Among the ideas that have been suggested, and are likely to be discussed, are:
-- Expanding background checks for purchases of pistols and semi-automatic weapons to gun shows and private purchases, which are now exempt from such checks. (Hunting rifles would not be affected by the proposal.)
-- A state ban on selling or purchasing assault weapons.
-- A state limit on the capacity of ammunition magazines.
-- Proposals to tighten up current background checks so disqualified people, including violent felons and people with severe mental health problems, are not allowed to purchase guns.
-- A suggestion from police officers that there be a minimum penalty for someone who commits a crime while carrying a weapon, even if the weapon wasn't used.
-- A proposal from gun-rights activist Tony Cornish, R-Vernon Center, to allow more teachers and school workers with permits and training to carry loaded weapons in schools.

Hearings start at 10am...hmmm....wonder if they have free wif-fi...

Hunting rifles would not be affected by the proposal

But not "hunting" shotguns? Thank heavens I 'hunt' with ALL my firearms...here comes the wedge!

UPDATED with SCHEDULE:

TUESDAY, February 5, 2013
10:00 AM
Room: 10 State Office Building
Chair: Rep. Michael Paymar

Agenda: Bills related to Gun Violence Prevention Act
Specific bills TBA

TUESDAY, February 5, 2013
6:00 PM
Room: 10 State Office Building
Chair: Rep. Michael Paymar

Agenda: Public testimony on bills related to Gun Violence Prevention Act

WEDNESDAY, February 6, 2013
10:00 AM
Room: 10 State Office Building
Chair: Rep. Michael Paymar

Agenda: Bills related to Gun Violence Prevention Act
Specific bills TBA

THURSDAY, February 7, 2013
10:00 AM
Room: 10 State Office Building
Chair: Rep. Michael Paymar

Agenda: Bills related to Gun Violence Prevention Act
Specific bills TBA

THURSDAY, February 7, 2013
6:00 PM
Room: 10 State Office Building
Chair: Rep. Michael Paymar

Agenda: Public testimony on bills related to Gun Violence Prevention Act

[Evad]

-- Expanding background checks for purchases of pistols and semi-automatic weapons to gun shows and private purchases, which are now exempt from such checks. (Hunting rifles would not be affected by the proposal.)

I've never hunted in my life, but I'm 100% positive people hunt with semi automatic rifles. While it isn't the best tool for the job, I would wager some have hunted with an AR, no?

[Mn01r6]

They do have wifi. It would be great if we could pack the hearing room with nicely dressed, polite gun rights supporters.

If you cand make it, I will post a link to the recorded hearing - they are usually posted a day late. It might be streamed live...all depends on what they deem newsworthy.

[Heffay]

It would be great if we could pack the hearing room with nicely dressed, polite gun rights supporters.

YES! More of this please.

[Holland&Holland]

-- Expanding background checks for purchases of pistols and semi-automatic weapons to gun shows and private purchases, which are now exempt from such checks. (Hunting rifles would not be affected by the proposal.)

I've never hunted in my life, but I'm 100% positive people hunt with semi automatic rifles. While it isn't the best tool for the job, I would wager some have hunted with an AR, no?

It very well can be the best tool for the job. Extremely configerable to ones own preferences and tastes, comes in calibers that are effective on a wide variety of game, very quick to get on target and for follow up shots or for multiple targets depending on the game being hunted, reliable, accurate, handy, more accessories and options available than just about anything else out there.

[Evad]

-- Expanding background checks for purchases of pistols and semi-automatic weapons to gun shows and private purchases, which are now exempt from such checks. (Hunting rifles would not be affected by the proposal.)

I've never hunted in my life, but I'm 100% positive people hunt with semi automatic rifles. While it isn't the best tool for the job, I would wager some have hunted with an AR, no?

It very well can be the best tool for the job. Extremely configerable to ones own preferences and tastes, comes in calibers that are effective on a wide variety of game, very quick to get on target and for follow up shots or for multiple targets depending on the game being hunted, reliable, accurate, handy, more accessories and options available than just about anything else out there.

My apologies, brain to kb disconnect. I was thinking I typed "may not be" instead of "isn't".

[photogpat]

Anyone who can make it to any of these hearings -- either 5th, 6th or 7th -- all or a portion of it....please PM me with your contact info.

Pat

[Holland&Holland]

[quote="Evad"][quote]

No worries.

[Eleanor08]

I just emailed my House and Senate reps.

Let them know your a registered voter in there districts, tell them where you stand. Even if its just a simple, "I do not support further gun legislation"..

If you don't know who your reps are, you can look them up on this site.
http://www.leg.state.mn.us
And if you still need help I'll help you find them.

Good luck.

[Mn01r6]

It would be great if we could pack the hearing room with nicely dressed, polite gun rights supporters.

YES! More of this please.

I put that in there just for you. I am wearing full blaze orange over a Canadian tuxedo.

[LePetomane]

It would be great if we could pack the hearing room with nicely dressed, polite gun rights supporters.

YES! More of this please.

Just for that I'm going to wear my camouflage Zubaz.

[Heffay]

It would be great if we could pack the hearing room with nicely dressed, polite gun rights supporters.

YES! More of this please.

Just for that I'm going to wear my camouflage Zubaz.

Well, as long as it's an improvement...

[XDM45]

So if someone commits a crime while armed, minimum sentencing? Ok, well does that include parking violations, moving violations, how are they going to define what crimes are worthy of that deal? ANY crime is scary, if that's the case.

[photogpat]

Just took the suit to the dry cleaners!

Guys, ProtectMN is planning on bringing their supporters in...if you could make it for even part of a day on the 5th, 6th or 7th...please let me know. I've heard from a number of you already.

The idea being that when the media pans the crowd, instead of a wave of dour "antis" (and the tour groups they slap stickers on) they see our bright cheerful faces!

[minnhawk]

Seriously though, please no camo or military/tactical gear, ok? Skip the AK cartoons/skull n crossbones crap as well. VFW or Am Legion overseas caps could make a positive impact, though. I'll be there.......