Rev. Kent and other clergy urge persons of faith to consider opposing Kentucky Senate Bill 150, a bill moving swiftly that would allow “permitless carry” of concealed weapons to any person over the age of 21. This means any person would be allowed to carry a concealed deadly firearm, knife, or other weapon without a license, permit, or training. This legislation was moved on the 1 year anniversary of the Parkland, Florida, shooting. Over 1200 school children have been killed by guns in that one year. Permitless carry will increase the chance of accidental injury, as well as intentional violence and is inconsistent with Christ-like regard for neighbor, children, or a beloved community.
Please call the KY Legislative Message line at 1-800-372-7181 and ask to leave a message for members of the Senate Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection committee. Tell them that you hope they will oppose SB150 as it is not in the interest of public protection and that it represents a reckless and undisciplined response to legitimate 2nd amendment rights pandering to gun lobbies, not law-abiding Kentuckians.
Prayer in Action in Frankfort: 9:30 a.m. in the Capital Annex. The Kentucky Council of Churches will host a 9:30 a.m. gathering at the Capitol Annex in Room 171 on the following Tuesdays during the General Assembly to pray for legislators and hear about an issue of concern. Afterwards, participants may attend committee meetings and visit legislators.
You can watch live prayer in action events at the Kentucky Council of Churches Facebook page, and find out more on the KCC website www.Kycouncil ofchurches.org. To express your concerns to elected representatives, committees or officials call 800-372-7181. Upcoming topics are:
Upcoming topics:
· March 5: Death Penalty
· March 12: Environment
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