We need people who can attend the meeting on March 1st and speak on behalf of a rule change to allow the use of lawfully owned suppressors while hunting in Alabama.
The Alabama Conservation Advisory Board will hold its first scheduled meeting of 2014 on Saturday, March 1, in Montgomery, Ala. The meeting will take place at the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries, Richard Beard Building Auditorium located at 1445 Federal Dr., Montgomery, Ala., 36107.
Registration for those wishing to address the board will be from 8 a.m. to 8:30 a.m., and the meeting will begin promptly at 9 a.m.
Source: http://www.theoutdoorwire.com/story/1390383657zrme4ysxjek
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By a two-thirds vote of the members present and with the governor’s approval, the board can amend, make any changes, repeal or create and promulgate additional rules and regulations.
Source: http://www.outdooralabama.com/about/board/
We need to spread the word around of this meeting and try to get as many people attending and/or writing the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Board Members.
Plan text of addresses available here: http://www.outdooralabama.com/about/board/
Requested Change:
Amend the Alabama Regulations Rule 220-2-.02(1)(e) to remove reference to "silenced firearms"
Rule 220-2-.02(1)(e)
It shall be unlawful to possess fully automatic firearms or silenced firearms while hunting any species of wildlife
Draft Rationale:
A) Persons who have lawfully obtained suppressors in accordance with state and federal law have undergone background checks, and are subject to registration and other scrutiny by the federal government for movement and transfer of their suppressors. Such persons are likely to be compliant with existing laws and regulations. Crimes with lawfully obtained suppressors are very rare throughout the US.
B) Suppressors help reduce sound levels generated by firearms to safer levels for the user and others nearby. This enhances enjoyment of Alabama recreation resources by hunters and other users.
C) Reduced noise from suppressed firearms can reduce the impact of environmental noise pollution and improve enjoyment for others in surrounding areas
D) While the sound from suppressed weapons is reduced, it is not completely eliminated making the chances of undetected use unlikely.
E) In recent years several states have legitimized hunting with suppressors without report of negative impact
This is a big deal guys. Please help us!
The Alabama Conservation Advisory Board will hold its first scheduled meeting of 2014 on Saturday, March 1, in Montgomery, Ala. The meeting will take place at the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries, Richard Beard Building Auditorium located at 1445 Federal Dr., Montgomery, Ala., 36107.
Registration for those wishing to address the board will be from 8 a.m. to 8:30 a.m., and the meeting will begin promptly at 9 a.m.
Source: http://www.theoutdoorwire.com/story/1390383657zrme4ysxjek
Quote:
By a two-thirds vote of the members present and with the governor’s approval, the board can amend, make any changes, repeal or create and promulgate additional rules and regulations.
Source: http://www.outdooralabama.com/about/board/
We need to spread the word around of this meeting and try to get as many people attending and/or writing the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Board Members.
Plan text of addresses available here: http://www.outdooralabama.com/about/board/
Requested Change:
Amend the Alabama Regulations Rule 220-2-.02(1)(e) to remove reference to "silenced firearms"
Rule 220-2-.02(1)(e)
It shall be unlawful to possess fully automatic firearms or silenced firearms while hunting any species of wildlife
Draft Rationale:
A) Persons who have lawfully obtained suppressors in accordance with state and federal law have undergone background checks, and are subject to registration and other scrutiny by the federal government for movement and transfer of their suppressors. Such persons are likely to be compliant with existing laws and regulations. Crimes with lawfully obtained suppressors are very rare throughout the US.
B) Suppressors help reduce sound levels generated by firearms to safer levels for the user and others nearby. This enhances enjoyment of Alabama recreation resources by hunters and other users.
C) Reduced noise from suppressed firearms can reduce the impact of environmental noise pollution and improve enjoyment for others in surrounding areas
D) While the sound from suppressed weapons is reduced, it is not completely eliminated making the chances of undetected use unlikely.
E) In recent years several states have legitimized hunting with suppressors without report of negative impact
This is a big deal guys. Please help us!