2017 NRA Board Elections

cotton-bustDear Fellow NRA Members:

I have been a political activist for gun-owners and the Second Amendment for 37 years.  I am both proud and humbled to have been nominated by the NRA Nominating Committee for re-election to the NRA Board of Directors in 2017.   The title "NRA Director" is one that should be worn with dignity and the realization that 150 million American gun-owners are depending on us to carry out our duties with diligence and dedication to preserving the protections of the Second Amendment and all that it means to freedom-loving Americans. It has been an honor to have served on the Board with dedicated board members and I respectfully request your support in my re-election effort.

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It's Time for National Reciprocity

The term “national reciprocity” refers to a federal law requiring all states to recognize licenses or permits issued by other states to its citizens allowing them to carry self-defense handguns. This is not the law yet, but with the election of Donald Trump as President, the chance of such a bill passing in Congress is greatly improved. If so, it would work just like driving a motor vehicle in a state other than your home state. You still must abide by the other states’ traffic laws and gun-owners would have to abide by the gun laws in the states where their permit or license is recognized.

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SB349 by Creighton - Clarification of School Activity Grounds

By Charles L. Cotton

            Occasionally it is necessary to pass a bill not to change the law, but to clarify it so that it is not abused. This is the case with Sen. Creighton’s (R, A+) SB349 dealing with possession of certain weapons, including firearms, on school “activity grounds.” The Penal Code sections discussed below apply not only to primary and secondary schools (K through 12th grade), but to colleges and universities as well. However, the college and university prohibitions do not apply to people who hold a license to carry a handgun. Licensees are subject to the so-called campus-carry law set out in Tex. Penal Code §46.035(a-1), (a-2) & (a-3), but those sections are not relevant to SB349 or this article.

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  • HB2405: Guts TPC §30.06 +

    HB2405 is scheduled for a public hearing tomorrow, April 7th. Oppose this terrible bill!!! Please call every member of the Read More
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Just In!

  • Speaker Bonnen's Betrayal of Texas Gun-Owners +

    Newly elected Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives, Republican Dennis Bonnen, campaigned as a pro-Second Amendment candidate. However, actions Read More
  • Let's Really Protect Our Schools +

    Although I have been in the political and legislative arenas for almost all of my adult life, I am not Read More
  • HB987: Rep. Anchia's Protect the Criminal Bill +

    HB987 by Rep. Rafael Anchia (D, F-) has the full support of violent criminals. Representative Rafael Anchia’s HB987 (2017) is Read More
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    I use Dillon XL650 presses and I don't use the powder-check add-on. I didn't get it primarily because of reports Read More
  • It's Time for National Reciprocity +

    The term “national reciprocity” refers to a federal law requiring all states to recognize licenses or permits issued by other Read More
  • SB349 by Creighton - Clarification of School Activity Grounds +

    By Charles L. Cotton Occasionally it is necessary to pass a bill not to change the law, but to clarify Read More
  • Sen. Royce West Sets a Trap for Law-Abiding Gun Owners +

    Democrat State Senator Royce West has filed a bill that can only be described as both unnecessary and a trap Read More
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    The Texas Firearms Coalition's Texas Self-Defense & Deadly Force Laws covers Texas law on the use of force, including deadly force, Read More
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    This Seminar provides an overview of issues related to self-defense including Texas law, training opportunities, selecting a firearm and method Read More
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Find out who your legislators are - both Texas and federal..

Preserving Second Amendment rights requires voters to get involved with the legislative process.  Don't underestimate the impact of your letters and phone calls to your Senator and House Member.

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