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H.F. No. 775, as introduced - 85th Legislative Session (2007-2008) Posted on Feb 07, 2007 1.1 A bill for an act 1.2 proposing an amendment to the Minnesota Constitution, article I; providing 1.3 that the right of citizens to keep, bear, and use arms for certain purposes is 1.4 fundamental and shall not be infringed. 1.5 BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA: 1.6 Section 1. CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT PROPOSED. 1.7 An amendment to the Minnesota Constitution is proposed to the people. If the 1.8 amendment is adopted, a section shall be added to article I, to...

—  C  H  A  P  T  E  R     5  —The Right to Bear ArmsA well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.— Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution   (The accompanying essay is under review.)  

Minority students continue Minneapolis schools exodus The latest enrollment numbers show that Hispanic enrollment, the only recent growth area, has leveled off. Steve Brandt, Star Tribune Minority students continue to leave the Minneapolis School District faster than white students, pushing up the white share of the student body for the third straight year. [...] "I think folks are exercising options," said Carlos Mariani Rosa, executive director of the Minnesota Minority Education Partnership. [...] What's happening for Hispanic populations in Minneapolis may reflect the same changes that caused Asian enrollment to peak in 2000 and then plunge. That was a combination...

Pistol packin’ aldermen protected by the law by Faith Okpotor February 3, 2006 Many - perhaps most - Chicago aldermen have chosen not to exercise their statutory right to carry a weapon. Most, that is, except the fiery, hat-wearing alderman from the Third Ward. Dorothy Tillman startled those present at a Police and Fire Committee meeting of the Chicago City Council several years ago, an aldermanic aide recalled, when the issue of aldermen owning guns was broached. "I carry a gun," she announced, pulling a pistol out of her purse. A survey of all 50 aldermen had one aldermanic aide...

Assembly Fails To Override Concealed Carry Bill Veto State Has Banned Concealed Weapons For 133 Years UPDATED: 6:58 pm CST January 31, 2006 MADISON, Wis. -- The state Assembly failed to muster enough votes on Tuesday to override Gov. Jim Doyle's veto of the concealed carry bill. The 64-34 vote means Wisconsin residents still won't be able to legally carry hidden guns and knives. The Assembly would have needed 66 votes to override the veto. Two Democrats, state Reps. John Steinbrink and Terry Van Akkeren, changed their votes on the conceal carry issue -- both initially voted for the bill...

Concealed carry in gov's court GOP hopes for veto-proof edge By Todd Richmond Associated Press The state Senate approved a Republican bill that would let Wisconsin residents carry concealed weapons, setting up what could be a fierce political clash between the Legislature and Gov. Jim Doyle. The Senate's 28-5 vote Tuesday sends the bill to Doyle, a Democrat who already has vetoed one version of it and has vowed to veto this one. "The governor believes people carrying loaded weapons around will make Wisconsin less safe," Doyle spokeswoman Melanie Fonder said. But Republicans say people should be allowed to fight...

A/CONF.192/2006/PC/CRP.7 9 January 2006 English only Preparatory Committee for the United Nations Conference to Review Progress Made in the Implementation of the Programme of Action to Prevent, Combat and Eradicate the Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons in All Its Aspects New York, 9-20 January 2006 IMPORTANCE OF THE SUBJECT ON CIVILIAN POSSESSION IN THE COMBAT AGAINST THE ILLICIT TRADE OF SMALL ARMS AND LIGHT WEAPONS (CONCEPT PAPER SUBMITTED BY MEXICO) According to the Center for Humanitarian Dialogue, 60% of the global stockpile of small arms and light weapons is in hands of civilians. The users range from...

December 09, 2005 The Handgun Ban -- The view of a law enforcement officer Angry in T.O. at 06:47 PM It makes for an interesting read, touching on more than the Liberal Party view on handguns, but on crime and justice in general. Names have been withheld in order to protect careers. Forwarded to me via email: I am a handgun owner and target shooter. I abide by the law. I am not a criminal nor have I ever been. In fact, I am a Law Enforcement officer who serves my Country every day by protecting and ensuring the safety...

Justice can be swift and, in this case, very brief Doug Grow, Star Tribune Ah, sweet justice -- at least for a few hours. Early this week, Doug Sams, owner of 10 D. Brian's Delis in the metro, turned tenacious crime fighter. [...] John Roper, 35, the guy Sams helped wrestle to justice, is back on the streets. After being ticketed for misdemeanor theft, he made a first appearance in court on Thursday, pleaded his innocence and demanded a jury trial. He was released from jail and told to appear in court at the end of the month. As it...

Good Samaritan turns vigilante after shots fired Chao Xiong, Star Tribune November 29, 2005 A man driving near 47th and France Avenues N. in Brooklyn Center noticed two stranded motorists and pulled over just before midnight Friday to see if he could help. Moments later, he was caught in the crossfire of a drive-by shooting, propelling him to play citizen cop. [...] No one was hurt, but the man did what authorities described as rare and dangerous -- he got in his van and chased the suspects' car. [...] Nadeau said that in this case the citizen's actions were "very...

Allowing concealed guns a bad idea By ADAM A. MEYERS Racine, Wis. I am a police officer with the Racine Police Department and a part-time police officer for another community in Racine County. This is strictly my opinion and I am not speaking on behalf of the communities or law enforcement agencies that employ me. The Wisconsin law against carrying a concealed firearm has worked effectively for over 130 years. Deciding to pass a concealed carry law in Wisconsin that will allow almost every adult to carry a concealed firearm is a potentially dangerous decision. Carrying a concealed firearm and...

Committee Votes Down Amendments To Concealed Carry Bill MADISON, Wis. -- An Assembly committee narrowly defeated Tuesday amendments to a bill that would allow Wisconsin residents to carry concealed weapons, including one outlawing guns in day care centers. The Republican-led Assembly Committee on Criminal Justice and Homeland Security voted 7-5 along party lines to approve the overall bill, sending it to the full Assembly for debate Thursday. The measure would allow Wisconsin residents who pass firearms training to obtain permits to carry concealed handguns and other weapons in most public places. The committee voted down a series of amendments to...

Cloud of urbanization hangs over residents of Grey Cloud Island The little-known township is a peaceful place. Residents want it to stay that way, but St. Paul Park has big plans for acres recently annexed from the township. Grey Cloud Island is not just off the beaten path. It's so far off that even MapQuest can't find it, even though it's near busy Hwy. 61 and only 20 minutes from St. Paul. The island has no schools, churches, bars, library, police station or firehouse. It has farm fields, a limestone quarry and 307 people living in 125 homes. Those people...

Gun-Toting Toad Killers How can federal regulations survive the new Supreme Court? Jacob Sullum When Chief Justice John Roberts was nominated, Democrats worried that he was willing to overturn the Endangered Species Act. Now they're warning that Samuel Alito, President Bush's latest Supreme Court pick, is hostile to federal gun control. Together, presumably, Roberts and Alito would bring us two votes closer to an America where Congress is powerless to prevent the machine-gunning of arroyo toads. I wish. Both men have expressed doubts about the idea that Congress may pass whatever legislation it pleases under the pretext of regulating interstate...

Concealed Weapons Debate Brewing At Capitol POSTED: 11:29 am CDT October 28, 2005 UPDATED: 11:47 am CDT October 28, 2005 MADISON, Wis. -- A shootout over concealed guns is brewing at the state Capitol. News 3’s Prema Chandrathil reported on why there's an argument over keeping the names secret of those who get concealed carry permits. News 3 reported capitol insiders say the concealed carry bill will likely be passed, and could have enough votes to override a promised veto by Gov. Jim Doyle. The bill keeps permit holders secret, but the Wisconsin Freedom of Information Council says the public...

Survey: What rights do you value? See survey results Which one of these rights is the one you value most and the one you'd keep before all others? The right to bear arms The right to protection from cruel and unusual punishment The right to freedom of speech. The right to protection from self-incrimination. The right to legal counsel and a jury trial. The right to privacy. The right to freedom of religion. The right assemble peacefully. The right to freedom of the press. The right to protection from unreasonable searches and seizures. Which one of these rights is the...

Fire by Fire by Laurentiu Ciocazanu Sunday, 09 Octomber 2005 What should we do with the thief shot dead in Primaverii neighborhood? The thief shot dead inside the home of fashion designer Romanita Iovan should be granted a post mortem medal for having contributed to the promotion of the new Penal Code. Bogdan Iancu, a recidivist, has ended his mission on Earth after having stolen a handful of jewels from the home of Iovan family. He was just getting ready to return to Ferentari base. The operation was a half success as the owner of the villa in Primaverii St....

Mac Mouths Off Conceal carry laws should not include privacy provisions By Susan MacLaughlin When my step-dad died last spring, my family began a long process of clearing out his personal possessions. Some we gave to charity, and others, including family heirlooms, were dispersed among his children, siblings and nieces and nephews. As we culled through his closet, I was shocked to learn that my family owned a gun. I deserve the right to at least know they have that power. What floored me was when my mom nonchalantly asked me to take the gun out to my uncle's truck....

Another concealed carry bill set to be unveiled today By Tom Sheehan MADISON - The state Department of Justice would handle background checks and issue most gun permits under a concealed carry bill to be announced at a Capitol press conference today, said state Sen. Dave Zien, R-Eau Claire. Those provisions are among the most significant changes made from last session's concealed carry bill, which called for sheriffs to issue permits, Zien said. Supporters hope this bill has a better chance of becoming law than in 2003, when Republicans fell just one vote shy of overriding Gov. Jim Doyle's veto...

Concealed carry is another chapter in legislative nonsense By Joseph Geck Posted: Sept. 26, 2005 I do not own a handgun, but both of my sons do. They have invited me to target practice, and I want to join them. I would like to go hunting. It's on the list of things I'd like to do before I die. I dislike the gun control debate in this country because both sides are very irrational and use data that is flawed. We are now debating a concealed-carry law in Wisconsin. I know the Legislature needs a break from its grueling work,...