Yesterday I posted on Paymar’s misleading the public on support for HF953, the gun registration bill.   Only to later receive a copy of the actual letter sent to Citizens for Gun Grabbing.
March 6, 2009
Heather Martens
President
Citizens for Safer Minnesota
Re: H.F. 953
Dear President Martens
The Minnesota Chiefs of Police Association supports the effort of Citizens for Safer Minnesota [...]

Earlier this week I rebutted Rep. Paymar’s letter regarding HF953 “Gun Registration Bill”
In his letter he clearly states:
HF 953 DOES help law enforcement.  The Minnesota Chiefs of Police Association supports this bill as do individual law enforcement agencies.
The emphasis is mine but the words are Paymar’s.  Yesterday after looking into the claim that the MNCPA [...]

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.
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>>> Jennifer Schara <@bitlaw.com> 3/10/2009 [...]

Today Rep. Roenthal (41B), living up to his word,  officially removed his name from HF953 — the gun registration bill.

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 [...]

I found this in a recent lwvm newsletter.
HF953:  This legislation would close loopholes in existing firearm background check requirements.  Current background checks before purchase of a firearm are required only on sales conducted by federally-licensed dealers, exempting sales at gun shows, over the internet, and in private transfers.  The bill has [...]

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, [...]

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 [...]

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 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. [...]

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 [...]

More GOCRA talking points on the Gun Registration bill HR953.
In a 25 Feb 2009 e-mailing, Citizens for a Safer Minnesota said:
“Though the source of that assault weapon in unknown,
under current law, gun shows and internet sites allow
disqualified people to buy pistols and assault weapons with
no background check from any unlicensed seller.”
(emphasis added)
Everything after the bolded [...]

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!

HF953 “Transfer of Pistols” gained yet another author in the house today.
If any of these Reps are representing you, I suggest you give them a polite call to ask them what they are thinking.
Paymar ; Johnson ; Rosenthal ; Hayden ; Lesch ; Kelliher ; Ruud ; [...]

HF953 added a couple of authors last week and got referred to ‘Crime Victims/Criminal Records Division‘.
This may be a good sign as 4 of the 8 committee members have NRA ‘A’ grades.
Crime Victims/Criminal Records Division Committee Membership 2009 - 2010
Chair: John Lesch (DFL) 66A
651-296-4224 rep.john.lesch@house.mn
support: co-author
NRA Grade 2008: D
Vice Chair: Ron Shimanski (R) 18A
651-296-1534 rep.ron.shimanski@house.mn
support: [...]

If you haven’t read about it yet, Rep. Paymar in Minnesota has introduced HF953 “Transfer of pistols or semiautomatic military-style assault weapons provisions modified”
The bill in a nutshell moves to:
1.  Require registration of all pistols and “semiautomatic military-style assault weapons”.  As usual “ military-style assault weapons” are losely defined and will slowly creep to [...]