Call The Senate Judiciary Committee, Move GOA Drafted SB 1071 Forward! 

Fine Citizens of West Virginia,

SB 1071 is one of the most important opportunities our state has had in a long time to restore freedom, strengthen our economy, and show the rest of the country what responsible lawful leadership looks like.

To recap, SB 1071 creates an Office of Public Defense that would have the authority to sell and transfer machine guns to qualified law-abiding adults.

This bill is built on a smart, lawful approach that operates within the language already written into federal law. We are not rewriting rules, and we are not inventing new authority; we are using the framework that already exists, and that makes this effort hard for opponents to challenge!

Just as important, SB 1071 is a serious economic opportunity for West Virginia. It can generate major revenue for the state, firearm manufacturers, and gun dealers, attracting new residents and new businesses, and helping relieve budget pressure without raising taxes. It does not require new buildings, new staff, or a large expansion of government.

We’re asking that you call the Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee and tell him how eager you are to see a bill like this move forward. Share your excitement about SB 1071, and request the committee to advance it without delay.

Also, remind him that West Virginians are watching for real leadership. The record you build in Charleston is the record that follows you everywhere, including on the federal stage!

Senate Judiciary Chairman Tom Willis – (304) 357-7867
[email protected]

We’d also like you to reach out to rest of the Senate Judiciary Committee members and tell them to support SB 1071.

Senator Bartlett – (304) 357-7841
Senator Azinger – (304) 357-7970
Senator Chapman – (304) 357-7918
Senator Charnock – (304) 357-7854
Senator Deeds – (304) 357-7959
Senator Fuller – (304) 357-7937
Senator Garcia – (304) 357-7961
Senator Hart – (304) 357-7843
Senator Helton – (304) 357-7807
Senator Martin – (304) 357-7845
Senator Maynard, Z. – (304) 357-7939
Senator Rose – (304) 357-7902
Senator Rucker – (304) 357-7957
Senator Tarr – (304) 357-7901
Senator Taylor – (304) 357-7914
Senator Weld – (304) 357-7984

SB 1071 has massive potential to move the needle and put West Virginia on the map as the state that leads when it comes to the Second Amendment.

But, it will only happen if Senators hear from you now.

The Senate Judiciary and Senate Finance must move SB 1071 quickly so it can reach the House and then the Governors desk. This is our moment to lead with confidence, prove that good policy can be both pro freedom and pro growth, and show the country what West Virginia stands for.

This is the moment to be loud, positive, and persistent. Tell the committee members that West Virginians are watching and we are excited to see SB 1071 advance. When constituents flood the phone lines, bills start to move.

Lets lead the way and get SB 1071 across the finish line!