My wife forwarded this email to me today.  It speaks for itself
Guess our national leaders didn’t expect this, hmm? On Thursday, Darrell Scott, the father of Rachel Scott, a victim of the Columbine High School shootings in Littleton , Colorado , was invited to address the House Judiciary Committee’s subcommittee. What he said to our [...]

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. [...]

Rep. Paulsen,
I have been following in the news recent statements regarding re-enacting the “Assault Weapon” ban by Eric Holder.
Today I see this letter from the two Montana U.S. Senators:
Dear Attorney General Holder:
This letter is in regards to your recent comments suggesting the reinstatement of the ban on assault weapons. We oppose reinstating the ban on [...]

Montana’s U.S. Senators Max Baucus and Jon Tester sent a simple and clear message to Attorney General Eric Holder today: any new gun restrictions are a non-starter.
Dear Attorney General Holder:
This letter is in regards to your recent comments suggesting the reinstatement of the ban on assault weapons. We oppose reinstating the ban on the [...]

I just spoke with Crime Victims/Criminal Records Division Committee Administrator Patrick Baldwin 651-296-4283 and Paymar (Author) has requested delaying the hearing for HF953.
As of today it is officially off the agenda for Friday.

I just saw this come across the NRA-ILA blog.
Minnesota Gun Registration Scheme to be Heard Friday!
Wednesday, March 04, 2009
Please Contact the Members of the House Crime Victims/Criminal Records Division!
On Friday, March 6, House File 953, introduced by State Representative Michael Paymar (DFL-64B), will be voted on by the House Crime Victims/Criminal Records Division Committee.
This bill [...]

If you know anyone in Owatonna, have them call:
Kory Kath (DFL) District 26A 651-296-5368 rep.kory.kath@house.mn leaning against HF953 ?
He alone can kill this bill in committee if all other votes go as they should.  I have spoken with his office many times and they appreciate the input.  Even if you aren’t his constituent you can still [...]

MN HR 953 “Gun Registration Bill” is scheduled to be heard this Friday March 6, 2009 @ 10:30 Room 5 of State Office Building.
The Committee is Crime Victims / Criminal Records Division
Let’s fill the room!