LEO Support for HB 228 Needed!

Dear Pro-RKBA Law Enforcement Friend,

We need your help.

HB 228 before the Montana Legislature will clarify many gray areas and voids in Montana law about when and how a person may possess and use a firearm for self defense without fear of prosecution. This is our "Self Defense" bill.

This bill is hotly opposed by a few law enforcement administrators and prosecutors in Montana - the same crowd that opposes any "gun bills" that move citizens in the direction of freedom and self sufficiency.

We are actively seeking letters of support for HB 228 from current and former law enforcement, better from Montana folks but helpful from anywhere. We'd love to have a letter supporting HB 228 from you.

Of course, you'll want to know what HB 228 incudes and accomplishes. You can read my summary of the impact of the bill sections here: http://progunleaders.org/Self-defense/. You can read the actual text of the current version of the bill here: http://data.opi.mt.gov/bills/2009/billhtml/HB0228.htm. You can read the disparaging stuff said about HB 228 by law enforcement administrators and the responses to those claims by MSSA and the NRA here: http://www.progunleaders.org/Legis09/ResponseMSPOAattack.html.

Timing: HB 228 will be at public hearing before the Montana Senate Judiciary Committee on March 17th, so we really need whatever you can offer soon.

Format: A supportive comment from you may be addressed to "Members, Montana Senate Judiciary Committee." It may be emailed to mssa@mtssa.org. Your comment can be either in the body of an email, or attached as a .pdf or .doc file. The Subject line in your email should be: "Comment, HB 228" to make sure I don't miss it. It should state your qualifications and experience as a law enforcement officer and some brief reason(s) why you think HB 228 is a good idea for Montana and should be supported by Senators on the Committee. I am compiling a file of such letters and will make sure they get to Committee members. Your comment, if provided, WILL be in the public domain.

Thanks loads for any help you care to give us.

Best wishes,

Gary Marbut, president
Montana Shooting Sports Association
http://www.mtssa.org
author, Gun Laws of Montana
http://www.mtpublish.com