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 2.24.09
SHERIFFS ON BOARD WITH CHL RECIPROCITY |
Today in the
House Judiciary Committee, three bills of interest to gun
owners were heard, But without question, the one that most gun
owners will want to know about was HB
2463.
This bill recognizes the concealed handgun licenses of all other
states.
At the request of OFF, an amendment was drafted that extended
that recognition to Alaska and Vermont, which allow their residents
to carry concealed without a license.
As you know, this type of legislation has been introduced many
times in the past and has always generated resistance from the
Oregon Sheriffs.
At today's hearing, the representative of the Oregon Sheriffs
stated that they no longer opposed recognizing the
CHL's of other states. This is a significant breakthrough in
our efforts to have Oregon join the many states that allow non-residents
to be safe while visiting .
We strongly urge you to contact the House Judiciary Committee
and express your support for
HB 2463. Please remind them that this bill not only helps
non-residents, but will help Oregonians whose licenses would
be recognized in many states if Oregon recognizes theirs. A
sample message and contact information follow at the bottom
of this page.
Oregon currently recognizes NO other state permits. This bill
would change that and open up numerous other states to concealed
carry by Oregon residents.
Five pro-gun bills requested by OFF have been introduced as
well this week. You can see them on here.
They are Senate Bills 567,568,569,573 and 603. The sponsor
for all these bills was Senator
Brian Boquist. We will keep you informed on these bills'
progress.
One more note. We have received countless e-mails and phone
calls about HR
45,
While this bill (in the US Congress) is troubling and extreme,
there is no indication right now that it is going anywhere.
If that changes, we will let you know immediately.
House Judiciary Committee.
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Dear Representative,
HB 2463 is a much needed change in Oregon law that would not
only allow visitors to Oregon to protect themselves lawfully,
but allow Oregon residents to have the same freedoms in many
other states. I urge your support.
Yours,
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