Beason, R-Gardendale, said people should be able to keep a loaded weapon in their car, just as they can their house, without paying a fee. "I don't believe you ought to have to pay for your 2nd Amendment rights," Beason said.The current law states that pistols must be unloaded, locked away and out of reach. Beason's position is that having an unloaded pistol is of no use to the driver. "You should be able to have a useable weapon," he said.
However, the Alabama Sheriffs' Association is against the bill out of concern for public safety, not just the loss of revenue from gun permits.
In 2014, we will vote for who will be the Limestone County Sheriff. It is important that we understand how they stand on various issues as we make that important decision.
Democrat (running unopposed in the primary election)Sheriff Mike Blakely:
Opposes the proposal.
In the interest of public safety, it is a bad deal, I’m a strong supporter of the 2nd Amendment and believe in the right to keep and bear arms, but common sense has to prevail. People can keep a pistol in the car without a permit now, but it must be unloaded, locked away and out of reach.
Concealed carry permits require applicants to undergo a background check and pay a fee. It’s the lack of the background check in Beason’s proposal that raises a red flag for Blakely. “There are a lot of people out there who concern me … regarding public safety and officers’ safety,” he said.
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I understand the fears of law enforcement....and possible concealed weapons, specifically in cars. I want officers to be safe and come home at night. However, "We The People" have been trading proposed "safety" in exchange for our freedoms for far too long. Remember, this is an open carry state, and I for one am happy it is, how ridiculous is it that when someone who is openly carrying a pistol steps into their car, their weapon instantly becomes concealed and they are breaking the law. I see this as a MANDATORY TAX, where individuals exercising their right to open carry, must buy a permit (be taxed) in order to do so. We need to get away from this idea that we must PAY for our rights. They are RIGHTS...to protect yourself. Why then must you be forced by a technicality of the law to pay another tax? I for one care for no more hidden taxes on the common man or women, just to exercise our God Given Rights
Any laws that support the citizens rights to legally bear arms I support. I believe that individuals have the right to protect their self and their families. I'd like to explore the possibilities to have a program that would educate people about firearms and firearm safety. Some concerns that I have regarding that new proposed law is the lack of a background check. This check is performed when a citizen applies for a concealed carry permit and also when a firearm is purchased from a licensed firearm dealer. I'd like to see the lawmakers address the issue of an individual that has consumed any amount of alcohol and or drug while possessing a firearm in a vehicle if this law is passed. As a law enforcement officer, I look at not only the safety of the citizens, but also police officers that conduct traffic stops on a regular basis. It would just be a matter of more extensive training to become accustomed to this new law.
I don't believe we should have to pay money to any government official to retain our Constitutional Rights (2nd Amendment certainly included). That payment is made every day by our troops on the battlefield. However, I also have enough real-life experience as a lawman, to understand the need for records/background checks. Once "carrying concealed" extends outside the personal domain, things can become dicey.
I do subscribe to the "Castle Doctrine" and that should extend to a vehicle, within reason. There have been different draft-versions of this Bill and I need to examine the one which came out of Committee, closely. Each element, each sentence, is important- before espousing personal judgement on whether (as proposed), it's right or wrong. At this point, with the information that I have, I'd have to say that I lean against certain elements of the proposed Bill (as currently written). This is completely due to my concern for public aafety and for the safety of law enforcement officers across our state. I think it might effectively stop the entire procedure currently in place that requires a background check in order to carry a concealed handgun. That check and balance is a reasonable and prudent rule of law.
Every law abiding, sane person should have and carry a firearm for the protection of life and property (their own and other innocents.) When we have a final copy of the bill now facing Senate and House consideration, I will examine it word for word and will be able to give a more definite "For" or "Against" judgement.
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bill that would allow people to have loaded pistols in their vehicles
without a concealed carry permit has come under fire from several
parties, including law enforcement.
The proposed legislation, sponsored by state Sen. Scott Beason, was approved by the Senate Judiciary Committee by a 6-2 vote and now goes to the full Senate.
Beason, R-Gardendale, said people should be able to keep a loaded weapon in their car, just as they can their house, without paying a fee.
"I don't believe you ought to have to pay for your 2nd Amendment rights," Beason said in an Associated Press story.
However, the Alabama Sheriffs' Association is against the bill out of concern for public safety, not just the loss of revenue from gun permits.
Limestone County Sheriff Mike Blakely, whose office accepts pistol permit applications 24 hours a day, opposes the proposal.
“In the interest of public safety, it is a bad deal,” he said. “I’m a strong supporter of the 2nd Amendment and believe in the right to keep and bear arms, but common sense has to prevail.”
People can keep a pistol in the car without a permit now, but it must be unloaded, locked away and out of reach. Beason said an unloaded pistol is of no use to the driver.
"You should be able to have a useable weapon," he said.
Concealed carry permits require applicants to undergo a background check and pay a fee. It’s the lack of the background check in Beason’s proposal that raises a red flag for Blakely.
“There are a lot of people out there who concern me … regarding public safety and officers’ safety,” he said. - See more at: http://www.enewscourier.com/local/x334192061/Blakely-opposes-loaded-gun-in-car-bill#sthash.NPiTcSTn.dpuf
The proposed legislation, sponsored by state Sen. Scott Beason, was approved by the Senate Judiciary Committee by a 6-2 vote and now goes to the full Senate.
Beason, R-Gardendale, said people should be able to keep a loaded weapon in their car, just as they can their house, without paying a fee.
"I don't believe you ought to have to pay for your 2nd Amendment rights," Beason said in an Associated Press story.
However, the Alabama Sheriffs' Association is against the bill out of concern for public safety, not just the loss of revenue from gun permits.
Limestone County Sheriff Mike Blakely, whose office accepts pistol permit applications 24 hours a day, opposes the proposal.
“In the interest of public safety, it is a bad deal,” he said. “I’m a strong supporter of the 2nd Amendment and believe in the right to keep and bear arms, but common sense has to prevail.”
People can keep a pistol in the car without a permit now, but it must be unloaded, locked away and out of reach. Beason said an unloaded pistol is of no use to the driver.
"You should be able to have a useable weapon," he said.
Concealed carry permits require applicants to undergo a background check and pay a fee. It’s the lack of the background check in Beason’s proposal that raises a red flag for Blakely.
“There are a lot of people out there who concern me … regarding public safety and officers’ safety,” he said. - See more at: http://www.enewscourier.com/local/x334192061/Blakely-opposes-loaded-gun-in-car-bill#sthash.NPiTcSTn.dpuf
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