In order for you to be prepared to participate effectively in the legislative process, once the Montana legislative session begins early in January, you need to understand the process.
Montana Shooting Sports Association MSSA
More Lies from Jon Tester, The Truth About Matt Rosendale ~ VIDEO
Rosendale introduced and successfully carried Montana’s Ammunition Availability Act, which was passed, signed, and is now the law in Montana. He is rated A+ by the Montana Shooting Sports Association.
State Gun Group Grades & Endorses Montana Candidates – You Must VOTE
The Montana Shooting Sports Association could not identify any Democrat candidates with an acceptable voting record or an adequate returned candidate questionnaire to meet its endorsement criteria.
MT Candidate Kathleen Williams Supports Registering Normal Capacity Gun Mags
Kathleen Williams at a public event said she would favor treating what she called “high capacity magazines”, really normal gun mags, like “sawed-off shotguns.”
Gun Group Weighs in on Effort to Revive Failed & Fake “Gun Safety” Ordinance
“Not only is this ordinance a misguided attempt at public policy,” said MSSA president Gary Marbut, “but it is being fraudulently sold to the public as a ‘gun safety’ measure. Calling a gun control me
‘Be Safe, Gun Safety For Kids’ Group Encourages Widespread Gun Safety Education
Over 100,000 copies of the Be Safe gun safety instructions have been distributed to Montana schools, gun clubs, and parents since the inception of the program.
Montana Shooting Sports Association 2018 Annual Meeting Report
It was agreed that Montana Shooting Sports Association’s first priority for the 2019 legislative session should be our School Safety Act.
Firearms, Self Defense, and Insurance Answers
Some companies (e.g., The Hartford) have denied insurance to homeowners on the disclosure that they own firearms, proceed with caution.
Mental Health & Gun Violence: What Do We Know
Another school shooting could much worse than the recent shooting in Florida. How many children could a madman shoot in the target-rich environment of a school?
Outlaw “Bump Fire” Stocks? Here Is Why You Should Care…
Bump fire stocks are stupid & a waste of ammo. But, that’s not the issue here. The real issue is another assault on the Right to Keep & Bear Arms.
Patriot, Harvey Hollandsworth of Montana Remembered
Harvey served on the Montana Shooting Sports Association Board of Directors for a decade and was a longtime member and supporter of the NRA and the Weapons Collectors Society of Montana.
Montana Gun Owners Dodge Bullet with Gianforte’s Defeat of Quist
Can there really be such a thing as a “pro-gun Democrat”?
Gun Group Endorses Gianforte for Congress, “Enthusiastically Recommended”
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.
Final Public Hearings For Montana Shooting Sports Association Bills on March 22
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: Four Guns Bills On the Agenda for Tuesday Including Permitless Carry
While none of these bills are on the official Montana Shooting Sports Association legislative agenda, MSSA supports all four and urges your support as well.
MSSA/NRA Legislative Reception Update for Dec. 28, 2016
MSSA/NRA Legislative Reception at the Colonial Hotel in Helena on Wednesday, January 4, 2017. The reception will officially begin at 5:30 p.m., until 8 p.m.
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.
Gary Marbut Gives You His Personal Ballot Choices for Montana’s 2016 ELection
People have been calling me to inquire about various races on the Montana ballot. Well, here’s my opinion, personally, about various races…
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…