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Next Utah Gun Show: February 4th and 5th, 2012

February 1st, 2012 Posted in Gun-Related Events Tags: ,

The next Crossroads of the West gun show will be held in Sandy’s South Towne Expo Center!

This is the big show at South Towne Expo Center, 9400 South State Street. Bring along those guns you would like to learn more about, or get an appraisal on, or maybe sell.
Get a $1.00 off coupon for show admission from http://www.crossroadsgunshows.com/guncoupn.htm

Numerous reports from all over the country suggest that people are stocking up on guns and ammo, in anticipation of the Obama administration passing bans on various types of guns or ammunition. Also, the Obama team wants to close down gun shows entirely.

Stop and the USSC table in the lobby at the Sandy Gun Show, and join USSC. New members get FREE ADMISSION to this show, thanks to our friends at Crossroads of the West. Your membership helps “the powerful gun lobby” here in Utah as we work to improve gun rights and stop any new infringements.

If you are already a member, or just get USSC Email Alerts, stop by and say “Hi” to the volunteers working the USSC Table.

We can use a couple more volunteers to work the show. Email volunteer@UtahShootingSports.com with your phone and preferred day and Bill Pedersen will work out a schedule.

Utah HB 49 passes out of Committee and on to House Floor

January 30th, 2012 Posted in Uncategorized Tags: , , , ,

Utah: Firearm Possession Protection Bill Now Goes to House Floor

Today, House Bill 49 passed in the state House Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Committee by a vote of 10 to 3. Sponsored by state Representative Paul Ray (R-13), HB 49 would provide that, in the absence of threatening behavior, the otherwise lawful possession of a firearm, whether visible or concealed, does not constitute a violation of Disorderly Conduct.
Self-defense is a fundamental right, protected by the Utah Constitution and clearly provided for in state statute.  The carrying of firearms for self-defense in Utah is legal, either concealed with a Concealed Firearm Permit (CFP) or unconcealed without a permit – it is the choice of the individual HOW to carry.  This bill does not, in any way, change the laws governing carrying of firearms, nor does it make any changes to what behavior by law-abiding firearm owners is legal or illegal.
There is a problem in Utah where some jurisdictions are arresting people for open carry when it is clearly NOT prohibited in statute.  These jurisdictions have sought creative ways to harass law-abiding firearm owners who are legally carrying unconcealed firearms for self-defense.
This bill would remove one of the ploys (charging the person with Disorderly Conduct) being used by some jurisdictions in Utah to circumvent state law and the Utah Constitution in an attempt to go after these law-abiding firearm owners.
HB 49 will now go to the state House floor for a vote. Please contact your state Representative and respectfully request his or her support for HB 49. You can contact your state Representative by calling the House line at (801) 538-1029. To determine who your state Representative is, please click here.

Bar robber shot, killed by armed patron

January 30th, 2012 Posted in Good guys with guns Tags:

According to reports, Raymond Davis (22) and two other men tried to rob Rogers Sport’s Pub. The entire attack was caught on surveillance video — but police aren’t releasing it.

A patron, known as “Big Rob”, chased the first robbery suspect out of the bar, then went to his car and retrieved his own firearm. “Big Rob” then re-entered the bar and confronted another robber, shooting him in the process.

After “Big Rob” shot Davis, the third robber emerged from the kitchen area in the back and started shooting his own gun.

“Another guy ran in the back and they were having a shoot off,” Steve Perry, who was next to Davis when Davis was killed, said. The third robber did not hit anyone with his gunfire and fled from the bar.

Police are still looking for the other two suspects.

Source: WAVY, Chesapeake, Virginia, Monday, 09 Jan 2012, 7:20 PM EST