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2nd Amendment – The Blessings of Liberty
Governor’s review of the 2015 Legislative Session
The Clarion-Ledger summarized the 2015 session as follows:
For all the talk of broad tax cuts, or “a taxpayer raise,” the only break rank-and-file Mississippians will see from the 2015 legislative session is $5, from the elimination of vehicle inspection stickers.
The state’s GOP leadership, holding both a House and Senate majority, passed competing tax cut plans, and each chamber initially killed the other’s. They reached a compromise only late in the session, but then Democrats prevented the super-majority vote needed for passage.
This election-year session, which wrapped up Thursday, at times appeared more about politics or minutiae than major policy. Lawmakers argued over joining a drive to compel Congress to balance its budget (they did), banning trade with Iran (they didn’t, after realizing Toyota might have Iranian investments), exempting children from vaccinations for their parents’ philosophical beliefs (they’re not), feeding deer meat to prison inmates (they’re not) and whether to allow homeschooled children to play public school sports (they didn’t).
At one point in the session, lawmakers couldn’t get a bipartisan two-thirds vote to delay business for a day for an ice storm.
“As always, you get some things you want and some things you don’t,” Gov. Phil Bryant said of a legislative session where he saw several of his initiatives shot down.
In his own statement, Gov. Bryant praised the legislature for passing the following legislation to him:
Education vouchers for special needs students (SB 2695)
Strengthening 2nd Amendment protections (SB 2394, SB 2619)
Improving state contracting procedures (HB 825, SB 2400)
Investing in Huntington Ingalls in Pascagoula and Batson Children’s Hospital in Jackson
Increasing state trooper pay (SB 2500)
Medical licenses for retired military practicing on voluntary basis (HB 215)
Increasing public hospital transparency (SB 2407)
Waiving out-of-state tuition for military veterans (SB 2127)
Standing with Israel by restricting state financial involvement with entities conducting energy-related business with Iran (HB 1127)
See the Governor’s full statement below.
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Gov. Bryant considering several bills
Gov. Bryant is carefully considering whether to sign Senate Bill 2161, an “anti-Common Core” bill. He is concerned that it doesn’t have any teeth but just makes recommendations that could be rejected by the Department of Education in favor of existing Common Core standards. Tea Party conservatives like Senators Chris McDaniel and Melanie Sojourner are pushing for a veto and a special legislative session to create a true alternative solution to Common Core.
The Governor has been more positive about a pair of pro-2nd Amendment bills, Senate Bills 2394 and 2619, which reduce concealed carry permit fees and allow weapons to be carried in fully enclosed cases (such as purses and briefcases) without a permit. Gov. Bryant has indicated that he will sign both bills.
Anti-Common Core bill goes to governor
Sojourner wants Common Core special session
Bryant says he might not sign Common Core bill
NRA-ILA: Senate Gives Final Approval to SB 2394 and SB 2619; Bills Head to Governor Bryant for His Expected Signature
Senate Bill 2394
Senate Bill 2619
Senate Bill 2161
Posted in 2nd Amendment, Public Education, State Legislature	| Tagged 2015 Legislative Session, 2nd Amendment, Chris McDaniel, Clarion-Ledger, Common Core, Melanie Sojourner, NRA, Phil Bryant, Public Education, SB 2161, SB 2394, SB 2619 | Leave a comment
House kills so-called “Constitutional Carry” bill
Senate Bill 2618, the so-called “Constitutional Carry” bill, was killed in the house this week. Rep. Andy Gipson argued that the bill was not fundamentally sound and did not strengthen gun rights in Mississippi where open carry, unlicensed vehicle carry, and concealed carry are already legal. Gipson stated the House “remains committed to passing good legislation that further supports and restores the Second Amendment rights of Mississippians. But [the House of Representatives] will do so independently of questionable organizations, in a manner that retains integrity and in a way that will not risk sacrificing the many gains we have made the last four years.”
Gipson has been a staunch gun rights proponent. Under his leadership in 2013, the House passed and the Governor later signed House Bill 2 which, Gipson stated, reflects what the Mississippi State Constitution Article 3, Section 12 already guarantees. Specifically, House Bill 2 clarified the definition of concealed carry in Sections 45-9-101, 97-37-1, 97-37-15, and 97-37-19 of Mississippi state law.
Senate Bill 2618, Concealed weapon; authorize the carrying of
Statement of Rep. Andy Gipson on killing SB 2618
MS Code § 45-9-101, License to carry stun gun, concealed pistol or revolver
Mississippi State Constitution
2013: House Bill 2 — Clarify the Carrying of Concealed Weapons
2013: MS Rep. Andy Gipson speaks out about open carry lawsuit
MS Code § 97-37-1, Deadly weapons; carrying while concealed; use or attempt to use; penalties
MS Code § 97-37-15, Parent or guardian not to permit minor son to have or carry weapon; penalty
MS Code § 97-37-19, Deadly weapons; exhibiting in rude, angry, or threatening manner
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“Constitutional Carry” bills under fire
Rep. Andy Gipson and other gun rights advocates have come out against Senate Bill 2618 known as the “Constitutional Carry” bill. Constitutional Carry is the ability for citizens to carry a gun just because the U.S. Constitution preserves that right in the 2nd Amendment. According to Rick Ward, “That means no permit, no application, no background checks, no government approval, no fees, and no training requirement.”
Rep. Gipson says that the bill, passed by the Senate, was not a “constitutional carry” bill and identified the following:
Section 1 of the bill as passed the Senate included a general prohibition on concealed carry of pistols, revolvers, and an assortment of knives and other types of weapons.
Section 2 of the bill as passed the Senate included the requirement under current law (Section 45-9-101) of a concealed carry license for the concealed carry of stun guns, pistols and revolvers. Subsection 13 of this provision prohibits concealed carry, even by licensees, in numerous prohibited locations.
House Judiciary B Committee has amended the bill submitted to them by the Senate into something Gipson says is better legislation. However the final product has not been voted upon by the House. The Senate will also have to vote on the new language.
Senate Bill 2618
House Bill 1272: Create Mississippi Second Amendment Task Force
MS Code § 45-9-101: License to Carry Concealed Pistol or Revolver
Rep. Andy Gipson statement on so-called constitutional carry bill
Rick Ward on HB 1272 and SB 2618
HB 1272 and SB 2618 — What is Constitutional Carry?
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Republican Primary 4th Congressional District Candidate: Tavish Kelly
Tavish Kelly is co-owner of Kelly Firearms, a retailer and manufacturer of guns in Picayune and he believes that the protection of liberty is the only legitimate function of government. A former chairman of the Pearl River Republican Party, he has been very active in the county and state party activities.
Valedictorian of his Pass Christian High School class, he is an Eagle Scout, graduated from Mississippi State University with degrees in Political Science and Mathematics, and is studying Constitutional Law at Ole Miss.
The issues below issues and the positions are taken from Kelly’s campaign website:
Abortion: Believes that life begins at conception and that abortion is a violent trespass upon another human’s rights. However, he does not think this is an area for the Federal government but for the states: “The Constitution contains no provisions enabling the Congress, President, or Supreme Court to regulate, allow, or forbid abortion. This power is thus reserved to the States and the people, respectively, under the Tenth Amendment.”
The Federal Reserve: Does not like the Federal Reserve and wants to return competition back to the monetary system.
2nd Amendment: Sees the right to keep and bear arms as one of the most important freedoms and the 2nd Amendment should prevent any and all Congressional legislation infringing upon that right. Desires the repeal of laws such as the Firearms Act, Gun Control Act, and Brady Act.
Patriot Act: Wants to repeal the Patriot Act. The Patriot Act as a violation/circumvention of the 4th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
Marriage: Believes it is the union of a man and a woman administered by God. Kelly sees that the regulation of marriage by government through various means has been corrupted by the political process. Desires to free governmental infringement in marriage and repeal of statutes that attempt to define and control it.
Tavish Kelly for U.S. Congress Campaign Website
FACEBOOK: Tavish Kelly for Congress
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