Posted on 01/22/2009 8:19:17 PM PST by neverdem
MT Representative Krayton Kerns (R-Laurel) is proposing a bill that he says is much more effective than the proposed "Castle Doctrine" legislation (see story). In addition to protecting yourself at home, Kerns' bill would allow a conceal-carry in Montana towns and would also allow for gun protection in the work place. Kerns says the other bills do not address all the issues: ""Those bills are very weak and they don't really accomplish much. They're a feel-good, pro-gun bill. We won't hinder gun rights by passing those bills, but we won't advance them a heck of a lot either. They're frosting. They're fluff." Kerns' bill is similar to one that failed in the 2007 legislative session, but he says many of the problems with that bill have been resolved. Kern's bill was just introduced and does not yet have a hearing date scheduled.
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