Natchez Trace / PARK CARRY Bills Update

Looks like the conferees came to agreement on something for HB 298, both houses have filed the conference report. They haven't published it online yet, so I don't know what they have decided.

http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2010/pdf/history/HB/HB0298.xml

After listening to the reports on other bills today, I'm not feeling too confident that they will leave in the amendment. I sure hope I'm wrong.

The conference report is now available. The senate amendment was pulled.

http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2010/html/cr/HB0298CR.htm

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Them no good dogs ....

I am sick of all politicians. So the only thing that came out of this topic is we (Firearms Permit Holders - MS) can carry concealed in a state park?

Yeah great news. When does it go into affect.

MattC8444 wrote:I am sick of all politicians. So the only thing that came out of this topic is we (Firearms Permit Holders - MS) can carry concealed in a state park?

.... and Federal Park.

Park carry was killed the same way last year, at least we made some progress this year, more than I expected with the House leadership. Thanks to all who contacted their Senators and Reps. We'll have to keep it up next time.

A little gain is much better than NO gain!! We will hit it again next year and hope we get more participation with contacting the House members!! We got to work on the North area folks!! I am going to remove this as a sticky ..

The Governor hasn't signed SB 2862 yet has he? Do we have a commitment from him to sign that bill?

It is a shame that churches in Mississippi are still denied the ability to make the decision of whether or not to allow permit holders to carry on property. I guess that "separation of church and state" thing only works one way in the majority of our legislator's minds.

JT wrote:The Governor hasn't signed SB 2862 yet has he? Do we have a commitment from him to sign that bill?

It is a shame that churches in Mississippi are still denied the ability to make the decision of whether or not to allow permit holders to carry on property. I guess that "separation of church and state" thing only works one way in the majority of our legislator's minds.

Concealed is concealed. There is a power higher then the Government. Just my opinion is all.

Leopardcurdog wrote:Concealed is concealed. There is a power higher then the Government. Just my opinion is all.

Agreed, however the law shouldn't put local churches in a position to run afoul of the law simply for providing security to their members. I just don't understand the rationale of our law makers in regards to this issue.

You are correct JT, the law should not put a church goer in that situation. But it has. So a church goer has to act according as they are lead.

JT wrote:...I just don't understand the rationale of our law makers in regards to this issue.

I do!! They do not trust "we the people" -- but they all expect us to trust them!!

So much for separation of church and state and people's rights on private property. I guess the President will have to sign federal legislation into law before MS legislators think it is okay to remove the restriction.

SB 2862 is with the governor to be signed. Due back by 4/3/10.

http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2010/pdf/history/SB/SB2862.xml

The governor signed SB 2862, so it is now LAW! Starting July 1, 2010, we will be able to carry in parks in MS. Well, at least federal and state ones. I'm betting every town in MS puts up "no gun" signs in every local park now.

mjfox6 wrote:The governor signed SB 2862, so it is now LAW! Starting July 1, 2010, we will be able to carry in parks in MS. Well, at least federal and state ones. I'm betting every town in MS puts up "no gun" signs in every local park now.

Don't we have a state preemption law?

Yes:
§ 45-9-51. Prohibition against adoption of certain ordinances.

Subject to the provisions of Section 45-9-53, no county or municipality may adopt any ordinance that restricts or requires the possession, transportation, sale, transfer or ownership of firearms or ammunition or their components.

BUT:
§ 45-9-53. Exceptions.
(1) This section and Section 45-9-51 do not affect the authority that a county or municipality may have under another law:

...(f) To regulate the carrying of a firearm at: (i) a public park or at a public meeting of a county, municipality or other governmental body; (ii) a political rally, parade or official political meeting; or (iii) a nonfirearm-related school, college or professional athletic event;...

But hey, we have a preemption law, right?!

Source: Mississippi Code of 1972 (http://michie.com/mississippi/)

We have alot of laws in this country! What are they doing for us?

^^^nothing!!! too many to enforce...

BTW...just left okatibee lake in meridian this weekend. As we were leaving Sunday, they were putting up a big sign that said no firearms allowed on Pat Harrison Waterway or Campground. Dont know about yall but if thats the way they feel, Ill find another place to fish and ski!