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Second Amendment

Candidate Information

Respondent's Name:  Michael Jones Sr.

Number of Login Tokens Remaining: 1

Would you vote FOR a bill legalizing licensed open carry in Arkansas, similar to Tennessee’s law?

Yes [1]

Comment

Would you vote FOR a bill legalizing the open carry of firearms in rural, unincorporated areas only for persons engaged in hunting, fishing, hiking and camping activities?

Yes [1]

Comment

Would you vote FOR a bill legalizing unlicensed open carry by non-felons in Arkansas?

No [A2]

Comment

The GFSZA of 1995 (Rev) prohibits carrying within 1000 ft of K-12 schools unless the person has a permit to carry. Most streets are closer than that. And citizens drop off and pick up thier children usually with their firearm in the vehicle. Until the federal law is changed, a permit may be the safest way. Once convicted of federal violation, you lose your gun rights.

Would you vote FOR a bill legalizing unlicensed concealed carry in Arkansas while still protecting the ‘CHCL’ program for those wishing to have reciprocity with other states?

No [A2]

Comment

A license may be proof that the person is not prohibited from carrying a firearm and that the person has passed a safety course and can handle thier firearm so they are not a hazard to themselves or the public. Any firearms instructor knows too well that many people need the training.

Would you vote FOR a bill that allowed churches to decide whether congregants may carry a concealed weapon – and if so, who may carry them?  Currently, the law specifically forbids concealed carry in churches.

Yes [A1]

Comment

The law forbiding firearms in church is overstepping government authority and needs repealed.

Would you vote FOR an employer parking lot bill that would protect workers with an Arkansas CHCL from being fired for having a legally possessed firearm in their vehicles, for the purpose of defending his or herself coming to/from work?

Yes [A1]

Comment

In a written opinion, the Arkansas State Attorney General said our current journey law needs to be defined. Would you vote FOR a bill that defined a “journey” under Arkansas gun law as leaving one’s “voting precinct”?

No [A2]

Comment

A past governor of Arkansas has already defined the Journey clause in response to a direct letter of that topic. I will try to find the copy for reference. The ASP has also referenced it in the ARCHL or CHCL literature. A voting precinct does not qualify.

Please rate your preferences on the following issues on a scale from one to five. 
1 = Completely Agree  /   5 = Completely Disagree

Amend Arkansas law to allow licensed open carry

1

Amend Arkansas law to allow unlicensed open carry

5

Amend Arkansas law to allow unlicensed concealed carry

5

Amend Arkansas law to allow churches to decide if they want allow or prohibit licensed firearms

1

Churches are private property and should be treated as such

1

Private employers should not be able to ban employees from storing firearms in their vehicles in parking facilities

1

Amend Arkansas law to include a persons motor vehicle as an extension of their home

1

Amend Arkansas law to allow licensed college faculty and staff to carry concealed weapons on/in campus buildings

1

Amend Arkansas law to allow licensed students to carry concealed weapons in campus buildings

1

Amend Arkansas law to prohibit colleges from banning lawfully possesed weapons stored in ones vehicle in a campus parking facility

1

Amend Arkansas law to clearly allow licensed possession of a firearm on a K-12 parking facility

1