Report Date – January 19, 2021
Legislature convenes today!
Proper Carry of a Firearm
Here is an example of how improper behavior of a few, can change the laws for us all. As outlined in this news article, Rep. Paul Ray has indicated that there may need to be changes to the current law.
As discussed in class, handguns are to be carried holstered. First safety rule is you MUST cover the trigger at all times on a handgun or it is not ‘safe’.
Given a long gun cannot be holstered in the traditional sense, it must be slung or attached in a manner where your hands are not actively on the firearm. Regardless if the firearm is safe (unloaded), it needs to be carried responsibility.
What is ironic in this case, here you have a young man exercising his rights (Good for him). However, in my opinion, because he didn’t handle the firearm responsibly, it may lead to a change in those rights.
Carrying a firearm comes with reponsibility.
76-9-102. Disorderly conduct.
(3) The mere carrying or possession of a holstered or encased firearm, whether visible or concealed, without additional behavior or circumstances that would cause a reasonable person to believe the holstered or encased firearm was carried or possessed with criminal intent, does not constitute a violation of this section. Nothing in this Subsection (3) may limit or prohibit a law enforcement officer from approaching or engaging any person in a voluntary conversation.
National Concealed Carry Bill Introduced to Congress
Similar bills have been introduced on the federal level many times. We will keep an eye on this and see how in processes. Check it details HERE!
Current Numbered Bills
| HB0060 | Conceal Carry Firearms Amendments | Brooks, W. |
| HB0061 | Concealed Carry Exemption During State of Emergency | Maloy, A.C. |
| HB0076 | Firearm Preemption Amendments | Maloy, A.C. |
| HB0101 | Protected Persons Amendments | Stoddard, A. |
H.B. 60
CONCEAL CARRY FIREARMS AMENDMENTS
STATUS: Clerk of the House
- This bill provides that an individual who is 21 years old or older, and may lawfully possess a firearm, may carry a concealed firearm in a public area without a permit.
H.B. 61
CONCEALED CARRY EXEMPTION DURING STATE OF EMERGENCY
STATUS: Clerk of the House
- This bill:
- suspends the requirement to have a concealed carry permit if:
- the person may lawfully possess a firearm; and
- a state of emergency has been declared locally or statewide; and
- limits the suspension to the area over which the state of emergency extends.
H.B. 76
Firearm Preemption Amendments
STATUS: Clerk of the House
- This bill:
- creates the Firearms Preemption Enforcement Act;
- clarifies preemption of the field of firearms regulation;
- defines terms;
- outlines violations of legislative preemption;
- provides for civil action for a violation of legislative preemption;
- outlines remedies for violating legislative preemption;
- addresses governmental immunity; and
- makes technical changes.
H.B. 101
Protected Persons Amendments
STATUS: Clerk of the House
- This bill:
- defines terms; and
- requires a restricted person to comply with certain procedures upon becoming a restricted person
