The Montana Shooting Sports Association (MSSA) announced its endorsement today of Republican Greg Gianforte in his bid for Montana’s lone seat in the U.S. House.
Gun Group Endorses Gianforte for Congress, “Enthusiastically Recommended”
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Dear MSSA Friends, The last two public hearings have been scheduled for Montana Sooting Sports Association bills on Wednesday, March 22nd, 2017.
Montana: Hearing Set for Senate Joint Resolution 11, Status Report on All Bills
There will be a public hearing for Senate Joint Resolution 11 before the House Judiciary Committee on Thursday, March 9th, beginning at 8AM.
Friendly Reminder: MSSA Annual Meeting / RKBA Week
Also, the Montana School Safety Act (HB 385) has passed committee and will be on the House floor for Second Reading on Monday, 2/27.
Montana Friends, Time To Saddle Up & Get Behind Our Bills
Montana Shooting Sports Association will have three bills up for their first committee public hearing in Helena this coming week…
Montana School Safety Act introduced – HB 385
MSSA’s “School Safety Act” has been introduced as HB 385, and will have a public hearing before the House Judiciary Committee (HJC) on Tuesday, 2/14.
MSSA Offers Alternative for Missoula, “Education, Not Regulation”
The Montana Shooting Sports Association (MSSA) has offered a Resolution to the Missoula City Council to replace its failed ordinance to regulate private firearm transfers.
Pro-Gun Bills Advancing in Montana
All four bills that had public hearings before the Montana House Judiciary Committee on Tuesday have been passed by the Committee.
Complaint Filed Against NYC Everytown for Gun Safety Attorney in Montana
It is a criminal act in Montana for a person who is not licensed to practice law to hold himself out as an attorney and to provide legal advice or services….
Montana Attorney General Opinion, Rules Missoula Ordinance Unenforceable
A city or other local government entity is prohibited by Montana state law from enforcing a local regulation requiring background checks…
Montana Ballot Issues, Vote 2016
What, people ask, is my personal take on the ballot issues that are on the 2016 ballot? In case you’re interested, here are my personal opinions.
Montana: Gallatin Forest Proposes Closing A Large Chunk Of Public Land To Shooting
What follows is my comment to the Gallatin Forest about their proposal to close a large chunk of public land to shooting.
ATF Backs Off on Wetted Nitrocellulose, Smokeless Powder Production Uneffected
The rumor is circulating that new federal regulations / reclassification of Wetted Nitrocellulose by ATF will put an end to domestic smokeless powder production in the U.S.
Oh the Irony, MT Democrat Relies on Gun Law He Vote Down to Get Out of Trouble
Now, it appears as if Bob Bergren is relying on the defensive display protection of HB 228 to justify the conduct that landed him in jail…
Montana Gun Group Demands Answers For Commissioner’s Mistakes
Commissioner Motl has shown a history of feeding his side of a case to the media, while those subject to his enforcement action suffer bad publicity in legally advisable silence
New Federal Rules Affecting Gunsmiths
You may have heard some scuttlebutt about new federal rules that threaten to put most gunsmiths out of business. There is real fire here, not just smoke…
Gun Safety for Personal Protection & Concealed Weapon Permits Course Sunday, Aug. 14
A course entitled “Gun Safety for Personal Protection and Concealed Weapon Permits” will be hosted in Missoula by the Montana Shooting Sports Association and taught by Gary Marbut on Sunday…
Montana Gun Owners Endorse Greg Gianforte For Governor
The Montana Shooting Sports Association today announced its endorsement of Greg Gianforte, candidate for Governor of Montana.
A Guide to Private Firearm Sales Moral & Legal Responsibilities
As a responsible, law-abiding gun owner, we do not want to transfer a firearm (or even a car) to another person who would use it to injure an innocent person…
Montana Ammunition Availability Act
MSSA’s flagship bill last session, the “Montana Ammunition Availability Act,” was SB 122 carried by Senator Matt Rosendale, passed by the Legislature, and signed into law by the Governor.
Self Defense and the Stiffler Trial
Several of you have asked me about my involvement in the recent State v. Stiffler trial in Helena. My friend Chris Rosenau has been kind enough to prepare an explanation of that for you.
Montana Shooting Sports Association Annual Meeting, March 5th 2016, Helena
The primary business of this Annual Meeting will be to elect officers and Directors, and to determine MSSA’s legislative agenda…
Montana Shooting Sports Association’s Gary Marbut Out of Surgery
Reports throughout the 5-hour open-heart surgery, including the wrap-up report, all indicated that everything went smoothly and according to plan.
2015 Montana Senate & House Politician’s Gun Vote Scores
I have finally posted the scores earned by members of the Montana Senate and House for votes cast on firearm-related bills in the 2015 legislative session…
Montana Firearm Safety & Self Defense Class – Sunday, June 7th – Missoula
A course entitled “Gun Safety for Personal Protection and Concealed Weapon Permits” will be hosted in Missoula by the Montana Shooting Sports Association on Sunday, June 7th, instructed by Gary…….
