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OPPOSE
HB 65 AN ACT relating to firearms and ammunition
therefor.
Sponsor:
Representative Reginald Meeks
Pre-Filed 12/10/04
Jan 4 - introduced in House
Jan 6 - to Judiciary (H)
Passage of
this bill would "create a new section of KRS Chapter 237 to permit a
private gun buy-back program to be conducted in cooperation with a law
enforcement agency, specify terms and conditions; amend KRS 237.025,
relating to gun buy-back programs, to conform."
KC3 is
absolutely opposed to law enforcement (or any governmental agency)
involvement in any type of gun "buy-back" scheme other than to act
upon a complaint that the laws regulating the sale, transfer and
possession of firearms, or the possession of stolen property have been
violated. It is simply NOT the place of government to promote the idea
of disarmament on any scale whatsoever, especially by those who stand
most to benefit from being armed. If an individual wishes to cast off
a firearm, for whatever reason, he can sell it to any number of
licensed firearm dealers or individuals he trusts to be law-abiding.
In addition, if he wishes to forgo compensation for its value he can
turn it over to any police agency.
As it
stands, there is nothing currently in the statutes that would preclude
a private organization from asking a law enforcement agency to
supervise a buy-back in order to determine the legality of the pending
sale or lawfulness of the current possession of the firearm. There is
simply NO reason to legislate any government involvement in the
transaction as it would place further liability upon the taxpayer with
no gain whatsoever.
SUPPORT
SB 151 (BR
227) - AN ACT relating to carrying concealed deadly weapons.
Sponsor:
R. Roeding
Feb 7 -
introduced in Senate
Feb 10 - to Judiciary (S)
This bill
seeks to amend KRS 237.110, which regulates concealed deadly weapon
licenses, to reduce the residency requirement to obtain a license from
6 months to 30 days. KC3 proposed this bill to Senator Roeding
in an effort to correct a paradox arising out of the residency
provisions in the current law. We wish to thank him for
introducing this much needed legislation.
As it stands,
KY rightfully recognizes all VALID state issued CCDW licenses.
Unfortunately, many states, KY included, invalidate a license
immediately upon the licensee moving outside the state's borders.
This has the effect of penalizing people when they move to the
Commonwealth, their current license, good in KY just the day before
they got here, is suddenly useless and they cannot apply for a KY
license for six months.
We WANT people
to move here don't we? Simply put, if they were decent lawful
people as Tennesseans, why does becoming a Kentuckian instantaneously
make them disreputable?
KC3 isn't
after non-resident licensing but we would prefer the shortest period
possible to prove KY residency. Thirty days seems a fair
compromise as that allows for the billing cycle to begin on rental
agreements, mortgages and most utility payments.
Please join us
in welcoming the people who have discovered what a fine state we have
and have taken the steps to come here and enjoy it. Please
contact your Representative and Senator and ask them to support SB 151
as it was introduced.
SUPPORT
SB 149 (BR 228) - AN
ACT relating to carrying concealed deadly weapons.
Sponsor: R. Roeding
Feb 7 - introduced in Senate
Feb 10 - to Judiciary (S)
This is another bill that Senator Roeding graciously
introduced to the Senate at the request of KC3. If passed, this
legislation will amend KRS 244.125, which relates to the carrying of
loaded weapons in places where alcohol is sold. Currently it is
illegal to possess a loaded firearm "while actually within the room
where alcoholic beverages are being sold by the drink of a building on
premises licensed to sell distilled spirits". A exception is
provided that distinguishes between a "bar" and a "restaurant".
As long as it seats fifty people and at least fifty percent of the
gross income is from food, then it is a restaurant and the prohibition
is not applied.
KC3 feels that the fifty person provision is simply an
arbitrarily applied restriction on the right to bear arms. We
had hoped to eliminate the restaurant seating requirement entirely but
to reduce it from 50 to 25 seats is a
step in the right direction. Please contact your Representative
or Senator and ask them to support this effort.
SUPPORT
HB 74 - AN ACT relating to criminal record
expungement.
Sponsor:
Representative J. R. Gray
Pre-Filed
12/17/04
Jan 4 - introduced in House
Jan 6 - to Judiciary (H)
This bill,
if passed in its original form, would "allow a person convicted of one
class D felony or a series of Class D felonies arising out of a single
event to petition to have the record expunged; provide steps for...
notification of victim... prohibit expungement if the offense was a
felony... relating to criminal homicide or... assault... provide that
a person convicted of a misdemeanor may petition for expungement of
the record five years after adjudication... to exempt individuals who
have had their records expunged from the statute of felon in
possession of firearms."
The actual
language provides that only one or a series resulting from a single
incident and ONLY the lowest class of felonies committed against the
Commonwealth of Kentucky may be expunged. Application cannot be made
until 10 years have elapsed since adjudication of the offense. Other
current charges or convictions since that time, even misdemeanor
crimes, would preclude expungement. The Commonwealth’s Attorney must
notify any victims and seek their input and then he may recommend the
application to the court. Felony assault could not be expunged nor
could fetal homicide. All restitution must have been paid and any
incarceration, probation or conditional release must have been
completed. Only then would a judge be allowed to order an expungement.
KC3 contends
that the right to self-defense, along with the right to bear arms, is
an unalienable right and protected by the Commonwealth’s Constitution.
In addition we believe that when one violates the Civil Compact he
should be removed from society for a term relative to the
egregiousness of his transgression. But when he is returned to
society, he must be able to defend himself and his family no less than
he must be allowed to provide food and shelter. The only people who
stand to gain from the passage of this bill is the individual, and his
family, who has paid his debt and wishes to join his fellow citizens
in the pursuit of a safe and productive future. This, combined with
the fact that a felon bent on further criminal activity will ignore
the weapons prohibition and arm himself according to his own desire,
prompts the leadership of KC3 to recommend passage of this legislation
as originally filed.
SUPPORT
HB 220/LM
(BR 209) - AN ACT relating to carrying concealed deadly weapons.
Sponsors:
Representatives
D. Keene, J. Carr,
P. Clark, R. Damron, J. Gray, J. Higdon, J. Jenkins,
P. Marcotte, J. Reinhardt, A. Wuchner
Feb 1 - introduced in House
Feb 2 - to Judiciary (H)
Feb 9 - posted in committee
Feb 16-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar
with Committee Substitute, committee
amendment (1-title)
Feb 17-2nd reading, to Rules
Mostly, this
bill is aimed at providing for the implementation of the federal Law
Enforcement Officers Safety Act of 2004 (PL 108-277) by setting forth
the procedures for qualifying retired law enforcement officers in
order that they can take advantage of the ability to carry concealed
nationwide.
It also provides for the revocation of licenses obtained by an
applicant that had never taken the proper training class as directed
by KRS 237 (the CCDW licensing law). In addition, the 30 days
that a student has to return a class information form to the KY DOCJT
would be expanded to 45 days. Best of all for our instructor
friends, the legislation would repeal the requirement of instructors
or trainers to provide prior notification to the KY DOCJT for every
class they present.
Much
of this bill provides for the expansion of concealed carry privileges
for only a limited class of individuals and would not directly benefit
most people except for the added presence of a few more armed
citizens. However, there are those provisions in the law that
would make it easier for both the instructor and applicant to complete
the training required for a license as well as the portion that helps
to impede those who have cheated to get their license.
The
Committee Substitute that was added prior to the first reading adds
the provision that the validity of a license is extended beyond the
expiration date provide a proper renewal has been filed with the
sheriff. This will provide for "a lawful and valid extension of
the license until such time as the Department of State Police either
revokes the existing license, refuses to renew the existing license,
or issues a new license."
KC3
supports this legislation and we recommend that
you contact your representative and ask for their support of the bill
as well.
SUPPORT
HCR 54 (BR 278) A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION urging the Congress
of the United States to pass and present to the states for approval a
constitutional amendment guaranteeing the rights of the citizenry to
own and carry firearms.
Sponsor: Representative J. R. Gray
Jan 7 - introduced in
House
Feb 1 - to Elections,
Const. Amendments &
Intergovernmental Affairs (H)
Feb 15-posted in
committee
KC3 supports and encourages legislation,
including a new amendment, that would clarify the sentiment
expressed by the Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. Of
course, it would be necessary to see the exact language before we
would push for passage of the specific legislation/amendment but we do
indeed support the resolution to urge further protection of our right
to keep and bear arms.
SUPPORT
HB 189 (BR
168) AN ACT relating to members of the United States Armed
Forces. This legislation seeks to create a new section of KRS
335B.020 to 335B.070 to permit the extension of a professional license
for a member of the United States Armed Forces while that individual
is deployed overseas.
Sponsors:
J.
Carr, R. Damron, H. Collins,
M. Denham, J. Gooch Jr, J. Stacy, T. Thompson,
M. Weaver
Feb 1 - introduced in House
Feb 2 - to Seniors, Mil. Affairs, and Pub. Safety (H)
Feb 4 - posted in committee
Feb 15 - reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee
Substitute
Feb 16 - 2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular
Orders of the Day for Thursday, February 17, 2005
Feb 18 - floor amendment (1) filed to Committee Substitute
This bill was brought to
our attention late in the legislative process. While we
supported the bill entirely, the definition provided in the statutes
for "professional licenses did not seem to apply to CCDW licenses.
Our concerns were forwarded to Representative Damron and he offered
Floor Amendment 1 which should include CCDW licenses in the extension.
With that addition to the legislation, KC3 will actively support
passage of HB189, especially with Floor Amendment 1 included.
Please contact your legislators and urge them to vote for passage of
HB189.
NEUTRAL
HB 292 (BR
1234) AN ACT relating to crimes and punishments.
Sponsor: Representative J. Gray
Feb 3 - introduced in
House
Feb 4 - to Judiciary (H)
Feb 9 - posted in
committee
This legislation would
amend KRS 527.020, relating to carrying concealed deadly weapons to
permit state probation and parole officers with a concealed carry
licensed to carry concealed deadly weapons at all times throughout the
Commonwealth without limitation. Parole and probation officers
would be added to an existing elite class of individuals who are
permitted this privilege which is not enjoyed by the average CCDW
licensee. Presently, this class includes:
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A Commonwealth's attorney
or assistant Commonwealth's attorney;
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A county attorney or
assistant county attorney;
-
A justice or judge
of the Court of Justice;
-
A retired or senior
status justice or judge of the Court of Justice.
KC3 believes that any
licensee should be able to carry concealed on practically all public
property as well as private property offering public accommodations.
We do not believe that any person should be afforded a greater
opportunity to protect himself than everyone else.
While this legislation does
advance the concept of concealed carry, it only does so for probation
and parole officers. As such, KC3 will remain neutral to the passage
of HB 292 as it was originally filed.
Last update:
Wednesday, February 28, 2007 03:44 PM
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