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South Dakota Right-to-Carry Reform “Smoked Out!”

Thursday, February 14, 2008

Three Critical Senators Need To Hear From You Today!

 

After a successful “smoke out” House Bill 1261, introduced by State Representative Thomas Brunner (R-29) and State Senator Dennis Schmidt (R-33), has been revived.


This important legislation would prevent universities from passing regulations that infringe on a law-abiding citizen’s Right-to-Carry if a person is complying with existing state laws.  

 

This critical self-defense reform legislation needs your help immediately!

HB 1261 will be heard TOMORROW, February 15 on the Senate Floor.

Please contact the following three critical swing votes TODAY and FIRST THING TOMORROW and respectfully urge them to support HB 1261 and your right to self-defense.   

Senator Bob Gray (R-24), President Pro Tempore

Capitol: 605-773-3821

To send an email to Senator Gray please click here.

 

Senator Nancy Turbak Berry (R-5)

Capitol 605-880-1588

Fax: 605-886-8383

To send an email to Senator Turbak Berry please click here.

 

Senator Scott Heidepriem (D-13), Minority Leader

Fax: 605-338-4162

To send an email to Senator Heidepriem please click here.

 

Please check www. NRAILA.org and your email for updates on this important Self-Defense Reform legislation.
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Established in 1975, the Institute for Legislative Action (ILA) is the "lobbying" arm of the National Rifle Association of America. ILA is responsible for preserving the right of all law-abiding individuals in the legislative, political, and legal arenas, to purchase, possess and use firearms for legitimate purposes as guaranteed by the Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.