Congress is moving closer to a showdown over the largest expansion of
government in modern U.S. history — a bill which would require
virtually every single American to buy government-approved health
insurance, whether they wanted it or not.  And, in the process, that
bill would feed all of your most confidential medical data into an
enormous database, which could be [...]

Friends,
As I mentioned in my last email, we had a temporary success when Rep. Paymar could not muster the votes needed to put his anti-Second amendment provisions on to another bill in committee several weeks ago.  Unfortunately, Rep. Paymar has not given up in his effort to erode our Second Amendment rights.
Last night in the [...]

Due to nonsense legislation like this, I can now carry my firearms anywhere in the state except for schools, Federal buildings and the woods by my house – make sense of that.
From GOA
As Lands Bill Fight Ends
– Greater battles over gun rights loom
Gun Owners of America E-Mail Alert
8001 Forbes Place, Suite 102, Springfield, VA 22151
Phone: [...]

Since I live near a National Wildlife Refuge, I take frequent runs through the various trails and regularly carry a firearm while I do.  Last Thursday a U.S. District Judge ruled I can no longer protect myself while in the refuge.  Apparently, my carrying a firearms on me affects the environment in some manner.
I can [...]

Pretext: I don’t condone domestic violence.  Just as I don’t condone killing people with vehicles whether the driver is intoxicated or not.  I do however see the legislature attacking our rights by overreaching on feel-good legislation without considering individual liberties. Extending laws through widening interpretations is not a replacement for due process.
Last month the U.S. [...]

Senator Doll,
After reading through S.F. 1165 and noticing your name on the bill as a co-author, I am wondering why you would support such legislation.  To me these tactics have been tried in other states with no reduction in crime and only a large increase in costs to law-abiding gun owners.
I call out my specific [...]

Emergency Alert!
– Compromise on massive land bill does not protect Second Amendment
rights
Gun Owners of America E-Mail Alert
8001 Forbes Place, Suite 102, Springfield, VA 22151
Phone: 703-321-8585 / FAX: 703-321-8408
http://www.gunowners.org
Tuesday evening, March 10, 2009
Gun Owners of America does not sound the “Emergency alarm” often — and
when we do, we mean it.
Remember the massive land bill, S. 22, [...]

I guess they aren’t willing to just let HF953 “The Gun Registration Bill” die.  Paymar started with an email yesterday and now today more have been coming.
—– Original Message —–
The gun control folk are blasting out this email from their constituencies. I’ve received over 20 in the last 90 minutes.
——————————
>>> Jennifer Schara <@bitlaw.com> 3/10/2009 [...]

CNN.Money.com Reports
WASHINGTON -(Dow Jones)- New York City on Monday failed before the U.S. Supreme Court to revive a lawsuit it filed against the gun industry.
New York sued several gun manufacturers in 2000, arguing the companies violated a state public nuisance law with their marketing and distribution of the firearms products they sell. Among the companies [...]

I found this gem in my inbox from Rep. Paymar regarding HF953.
Dear Marc:
Thank you for contacting me regarding House File 953.  As the author of this legislation, I want to clearly dispel the misinformation that surrounds this proposal.
This bill is good policy. Since this legislation was first introduced last year, I have worked with opponents [...]

While picking up my 6-year-old from a friend’s house yesterday evening, I got into a conversation with the other child’s Dad.  He brought up how his mom is becoming more and more concerned about Obama and where this country is heading.  I simply nodded my head and continued to listen.  He then told me that [...]

A listing and descriptions of current proposed firearms legislation in Minnesota.
In The House
HF1272
House Authors    Loeffler ; Slawik
Emergency call interference offenders disqualified from possessing firearms.
Looks like an attempt to reiterate SCOTUS Backing Lautenberg at the state level.  [...]

S.F. 11165 A Senate version of the HF953 registration bill was introduced yesterday
1.1 A bill for an act
1.2 relating to public safety; modifying provisions related to the transfer of pistols
1.3 or semiautomatic military-style assault weapons;amending Minnesota Statutes
1.4 2008, sections 624.7131, subdivisions 1, 4, 5, 7; 624.7132, subdivisions 1, 3,
1.5 4, 5, 6, 8, 12, 13, [...]

It’s not new but it’s worth a watch if you have some time.  Eight parts in all.  If you’re not a member of GOA, join today.

More Intelligent Gun Talk From Lou Dobbs plus a little bit from Stephen Halbrook.

I received this email from Rep. Kohls today.  Those in Carver County should be proud.
A big thank you for taking the time to contact me regarding your concerns with and opposition to Rep. Paymar’s HF 953.  As you know, this bill is an attempt to chip away at our 2nd Amendment Rights.
The committee hearing where [...]

More hope that the general public sees through Holder’s nonsense.  Real journalism in action.
http://www.cnn.com/video/?/video/bestoftv/2009/02/26/ldt.tucker.second.amend.cnn

From NRA-ILA
Hearing Postponed Indefinitely for Minnesota Gun Registration Bill
Thursday, March 05, 2009
Due to Overwhelming Member Opposition, Committee Pulls HF 953 from Calendar
Late last night, House File 953, introduced by State Representative Michael Paymar (DFL-64B), was removed from the schedule of the House Crime Victims/Criminal Records Division Committee. Though the bill will not be heard on [...]

I just came across U.S. H.R.17 Citizens’ Self-Defense Act today.

1/6/2009–Introduced.
Citizens’ Self-Defense Act of 2009 - Declares that a person not prohibited under the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act from receiving a firearm shall have the right to obtain firearms for security and to use firearms in defense of: (1) self or family against a reasonably [...]

I had the priveledge of speaking with Rep. Paul Rosenthal today regarding HF953 “Hidden Gun Registration Bill”
He will be removing his name as co-author from the bill and stated that he thought it went too far.  He doesn’t agree completely with my stance but didn’t think HF953 was the solution.
I sent him this follow-up letter:
Rep. [...]