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Checking the Mississippi Legislature website, I see three bills that should be of interest to Mississippi gun owners.

The first is SB2128, which provides limited immunity for emergency management workers. I have had a couple of runins with fatheads while surveying damage, so I would ordinarily be in favor. Unfortunately, this one reads like it was written by a Homeland Security bureaucrat or a TSA groper, and allows the suspension of sale of firearms and other items during an emergency. NO GOOD!

The second is S.B. 2136, which provides for an open carry permit for bank guards, security guards, railroad special agents, agents of a patrol service, and so on. If we cannot have Constitutional Carry I suppose an exemption for those whose livelihood depends on open carry is acceptable.

The third is S.B. 2140, which provides that habitual (career) criminals, most sex offenders, armed robbers, and certain other convicted felons will not be eligible for any sort of good time. This one is by Senator Percy Watson, whose office is just up the street from mine. I will have to thank Percy the next time I see him.

And I will keep on checking as the Legislative year goes on.

Stranger

Three anti gun bills are moving in the Illinois Legislature. The first would ban a wide range of “semi-automatic assault weapons,” normal capacity magazines and other gun related items.

That bill is House Bill 1294, sponsored by Rep. Edward J. Acevedo – Ann Williams – Greg Harris – Barbara Flynn Currie, Karen May, Carol A. Sente, Deborah Mell and Marlow H. Colvin.

The synopsis reads:

Amends the Criminal Code of 1961. Provides that 90 days after the effective date of this amendatory Act, it is unlawful for any person within this State to knowingly manufacture, deliver, sell, purchase, or possess or cause to be manufactured, delivered, sold, purchased, or possessed a semi-automatic assault weapon, an assault weapon attachment, any .50 caliber rifle, or .50 caliber cartridge. Provides that beginning 90 days after the effective date of this amendatory Act, it is unlawful for any person within this State to knowingly manufacture, deliver, sell, purchase, or possess or cause to be manufactured, delivered, sold, purchased, or possessed a large capacity ammunition feeding device. Provides that these provisions do not apply to a person who possessed a prohibited weapon, device, or attachment before the effective date of this amendatory Act if the person has provided proof of ownership to the Department of State Police within 90 days after the effective date of this amendatory Act. Provides that on or after the effective date of this amendatory Act, such person may transfer such device only to an heir, an individual residing in another state maintaining that device in another state, or a dealer licensed as a federal firearms dealer. Specifies penalties for violations. Provides exemptions. Provides that the provisions of the Act are severable. Effective immediately.

The second bill is House Bill 1599, by Rep. Edward J. Acevedo.

The synopsis reads

Amends the Criminal Code of 1961 relating to unlawful use of weapons. Increases the penalties by one class if a semi-automatic assault weapon or high capacity ammunition was possessed in the commission of the offense. Defines “semi-automatic assault weapon” and “high capacity ammunition”. Effective immediately.

The third of this evil trio is House Bill 1855 by Edward J. Acevedo, Maria Antonia Berrios and Luis Arroyo

The synopsis reads:

mends the Firearm Owners Identification Card Act. Provides that the Department of State Police may revoke and seize a Firearm Owner’s Identification Card previously issued under the Act of a person who fails to report the loss or theft of a handgun a second time to the local law enforcement agency within 72 hours after obtaining knowledge of the second loss or theft. Amends the Criminal Code of 1961. Provides that if a person who possesses a valid Firearm Owner’s Identification Card and who possesses or acquires a handgun thereafter loses or misplaces the handgun, or if the handgun is stolen from the person, the person must report the loss or theft to the local law enforcement agency within 72 hours after obtaining knowledge of the loss or theft. Effective immediately.

Now, let’s look at the cast of characters behind these bills.

Starting with Ed Acevedo, “Democrat,” represents Chicago, and a member of the Chicago combine.

Maria Antonia Berrios Demo, Chicago, is a member of the Chicago Combine.

Luis Arroyo, Dem, Chicago, is a member of the Chicago Combine.

Ann Williams (D), Chicago, is a member of the Chicago Combine.

Greg Harris (D), Chicago, is a member of the Chicago Combine.

Barbara Flynn Currie (D), Chicago, is a member of the Chicago Combine.

Karen May (D), King County, Highwood, a Chicago suburb.

Carol A. Sente (D), Lake County, Lincolnshire, a Chicago suburb.

Deborah Mell (D), Chicago, Alderman Mell’s daughter, a member of the Chicago Combine.

Marlow H. Colvin (D), Chicago, member of the Chicago Combine.

So all but two of the sponsors are recognized members of the Combine, and May and Sente may be. These are Rhambo’s gun control bills.

If you live in Illinois please call your legislator and register your displeasure. You can find your Representative’s telephone number by clicking here.

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