Congress is moving closer to a showdown over the largest expansion of
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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 [...]

We already knew Holder’s ban was a non-starter but last week we received more preemptive news against talks of a ban.
From NRA-ILA
Sixty-five House Democrats said Wednesday that they would oppose any attempt by the Obama administration to revive a ban on military-style weapons that President Bill Clinton signed into law in 1994 and President George [...]

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 this bill was to be considered was canceled, and I’m convinced it was because [...]

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.  [...]

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. [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

These don’t seem to contain the whole speech but they are the best ones I have found so far.  Maybe the NRA will post their versions soon.
Video1

Video2

Video3

Video4

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: [...]