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02/10/2011 09:17 AM
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Report Copyright Violation | Bill would create an armed paramilitary group in Montana!! Sweet! [ link to billingsgazette.com] Bill would create an armed paramilitary group in Montana
HELENA — A Republican legislator said Friday that Montana needs an armed paramilitary group of volunteers to help authorities in emergencies, a proposal favored by gun rights advocates and conservative lawmakers skeptical of the federal government.
Rep. Wendy Warburton, of Havre, told the House State Administration Committee that House Bill 278 would let residents organize military-like companies called "home guards" that would answer to the governor and sheriffs during emergencies.
Warburton said slow response and poor organization during major emergencies in the past prompted her to sponsor the bill.
"Really the bill is just about local volunteers being prepared in case of emergency to support the National Guard, support the sheriff, support the governor as needed," Warburton said.
Supporters said the bill is not about arming citizens but to provide additional emergency services as some other states do.
A number of states have a state defense force like a "home guard" for responding to emergencies but few states have an armed force like the bill proposes. |
Evil Twin
02/10/2011 09:33 AM
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Report Copyright Violation | Re: Bill would create an armed paramilitary group in Montana!! Good idea |
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02/10/2011 09:35 AM
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Report Copyright Violation | Re: Bill would create an armed paramilitary group in Montana!! Good idea
Quoting: Evil Twin+1 and I don't think there are any shortages of brave humans and guns in Montana |
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02/11/2011 11:11 PM
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Report Copyright Violation | Re: Bill would create an armed paramilitary group in Montana!!
Good idea
Quoting: Evil Twin+1 and I don't think there are any shortages of brave humans and guns in Montana no,,, we are stocked here.. alot us live off our hunting skills. |
