We should contact people to get
this bill moving.
HB 4009 would repeal MCL 28.425o. Thereby making it legal for anyone with a CPL to carry concealed ANYWHERE in the State.
No more PFZs. This would ALSO clear up ANY question about "legislative intent" of the "CPL Open Carry loophole", making it FAR less of a "loophole".
Therefore, let's make a day to call them -- everyone on the same day. Here's the plan -- On
Thur. January 20, 2011 call as many of these Reps as you can. If you can't call them all then be sure to call the Chair and Vice Chairs. Tell them you'd like them to support HB 4009, which is presently in front of the Judiciary Committee on which they sit. If you get tongue tied, consider saying this:
Hello, I'd like to speak to the staff person who deals with issues related to the Judiciary Committee. (Wait to be connected) Hi, My name is, (insert your name) and I'm calling to urge Rep. (Insert the Representative's name here) to support HB 4009. HB 4009 allows lawful citizens who have a concealed pistol permit to carry their handguns concealed anywhere in Michigan so that they can better protect themselves, those they love, and others around them. I believe this will make us all safer. I believe if more people in Arizona carried firearms the recent tragedy wouldn't have had nearly as many victims. I hope (he/she) will consider supporting this bill and talk to Chairman Walsh about bringing the bill up for a vote at the committee. I hope during that vote (he/she) will vote to send it to the House Floor with a favorable recommendation.
If you are calling Chairman Walsh you can say:
Hello, I'd like to speak to the staff person who deals with issues related to the Judiciary Committee. (Wait to be connected) Hi, My name is, (insert your name) and I'm calling to urge Rep. Walsh to support HB 4009. HB 4009 allows lawful citizens who have a concealed pistol permit to carry their handguns concealed anywhere in Michigan so that they can better protect themselves, those they love, and others around them. I believe this will make us all safer. I believe if more people in Arizona carried firearms the recent tragedy wouldn't have had nearly as many victims. I hope Chairman Walsh will consider making this a priority for the committee and I hope he'll send it with a favorable recommendation to the House floor for a full vote.
If it is YOUR Representative that you're calling
BE SURE to tell them you are from their district and you'll be watching how they vote.
It was referred to the House Judiciary Committee. Here's a list of people on the committee so you can easily contact them:
Many of the Websites also have toll free #'s if you don't want to burn your own dime.
Please call, even if your representative isn't on the list. If you can call no one else,
please call the Chairman. I've done the leg work for you. I hope you'll honor my work by taking the time to call on
Thur. January 20, 2011. If you can't call on Thursday or you're reading this post after the 21st of January, please call them as soon as possible!
Cross Posted on
OCDO.
