(Alert for 3/2/15): SB 256 would "allow" adults (21 or older) to carry concealed firearms in an "unloaded" condition without a government concealed carry "permit". Adults could possess concealed firearms in this "unloaded" condition in areas currently authorized to concealed carry government "permit" holders only (with the exclusion of any school or university grounds).
The absurdly offensive inclusion of the term "unloaded" essentially means that no bullet is in the chamber or, in the case of revolvers, in a firing position (where a single action may cause the gun to fire).
UT Gun Rights supports this bill as a baby step in the right direction, though it is poorly written and not nearly as comprehensive as it should be. One factor in this decision regards individuals who currently choose to exercise their natural right to carry a concealed firearm - loaded or "unloaded" - without a government "permit". Under SB 256, it appears that, in most instances, they would be less likely to be molested by statute enforcement agents (SEAs) than they are currently.
SB 256 is scheduled to be heard TOMORROW, March 3 (Tuesday), at 8:18 AM in room 415 of the state capitol by Wayne Niederhauser’s hand-picked senate government operations and political subdivisions committee. For the meeting agenda and UT Gun Rights' full assessment of the bill, see
http://utgunrights.com/alertsupdates/2015/bills/sb256.htm
Statutators Are Attacking Your Rights
This statutory session ends on March 12th at Midnight, and there are numerous active threats to your right to keep and bear arms. Follow the 2015 Bill Tracking Page: The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly at
http://utgunrights.com/alertsupdates/2015/goodbadugly.htm
