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Re: dec of intent to ccw (fwd)
daemon@ATHENA.MIT.EDU (Second Amendment Is For Everyone)
Wed Jan 11 19:54:32 1995
Date: Wed, 11 Jan 1995 17:53:12 -0700 (MST)
From: Second Amendment Is For Everyone <safe@indirect.com>
To: Vernon Imrich <libertarians@MIT.EDU>
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Date: Tue, 10 Jan 1995 16:09:49 -0700
From: Mike Dugger <mdugger@RAMP.COM>
To: Multiple recipients of list AZRKBA
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Subject: Re: dec of intent to ccw
>Where can I obtain declaration of intent to carry concealed weapons
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>ua658@fim.uni-erlangen.de
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How's this...
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Notice
Declaration of Intent to Carry Concealed Weapons
Pursuant to an Act of the United States Congress signed by
President Taft [21August1911], and a concurrent vote of the people of the
Territory of Arizona [12December1911] in accordance with the Enabling Act
[10June1910, Section 20] (authorizing Arizona statehood ) which demands
that the intent of all articles and sections of the Arizona Constitution
shall not be repugnant to the Constitution of the United States and the
principles of the Declaration of Independence;
I,_______________________________, now domiciled in the County of
_________________________, State of Arizona, hereby accept, without bias,
the intent of Art. II Section 26 of the Arizona Constitution, determined
by a vote at the Constitutional Convention (25November1910), granting the
State of Arizona no power or authority to regulate, impair, or infringe
the right of an individual to bear arms, whether openly or concealed.
Since constitutional intent may be altered only by a lawfully
enacted constitutional amendment, and since I am the only constitutional
authority to regulate my right to bear arms (openly or concealed),
I hereby declare my intent to exercise this right in defense of self or
the state, without the impairment of a state-issued permit. This
declaration is made public as a courtesy to all peace officers in
recognition that ignorance of these facts could jeopardize their bonds.
THE RECORDS OF THE ARIZONA CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION OF 1910
Pages 678,679 edited by: John S. Goff
Copyright c THE SUPREME COURT OF ARIZONA
Mr. Chairman: . . . Are there any objections or corrections to
section 32?*
Mr Baker: Mr. Chairman, I move to strike out all of section 32.
I never in all my life found it necessary to carry a six shooter and I
have passed through nearly all the scenes and experiences of this wild
and unsettled country. Carrying arms is dangerous. It is a very
dangerous thing to oneself and to one's associates and should not be
permitted under any circumstances. I have seen lives lost and innocent
blood spilled just through the carrying of arms, concealed weapons,
under one's coat or shirt. It is most dangerous and vile, a practice
that should never be permitted except in times of war and never in
times of peace. Think of it: carrying a six shooter or a knife or some
other terrible arm of defense, and then in a moment of heated passion
using that weapon. I do not believe in it, and I move to strike out
that section.
Mr. Webb: I second the motion for I agree with the gentleman
from Maricopa that it is a pernicious thing and should not be included
in this bill. I, too, in all my experiences have never seen the time
when it was necessary to carry concealed weapons except in times of
Indian troubles, and I have had many and varied experiences, in cow
camps. I have been in many places where some might deem it necessary
to come armed but I did not, nor do I believe it necessary to do so
now. We are no longer a frontier country, and if we did not need arms
in the early days of pioneering in this country we do not now, and I
second the motion.
Mr Crutchfield: I move to amend by inserting after the word
"impair" in line 9, page 7, the following words: "...but the
legislature shall have the right to regulate the wearing of weapons
to prevent crime."
Mr. Baker: That is all right and I second the motion.
Mr. Parsons: Mr. Chairman, I move to amend by striking out all
of section 32 and substituting the following in lieu thereof: "The
people shall have the right to bear arms for their safety and defense,
but the legislature shall regulate the exercise of the right by law."
Mr. Feeney: I second that motion.
Mr Chairman: The question comes up on the amendment offered by
the gentleman from Cochise, Mr. Parsons, to strike out section 32, and
insert in lieu thereof his amendment. Those in favor of this motion
answer "aye", opposed "nay". The motion is lost. The question now
comes up on the amendment offered by Mr. Crutchfield to insert after
the word "impaired" in line 9, Page 7, the following words: "but the
legislature shall have the right to regulate the wearing of weapons to
prevent crime." Those in favor of the amendment say "aye", those
opposed "nay". The secretary will call the roll.
Roll Call showed 22 "ayes" 23 "nays".
Mr. Chairman: The motion is lost, and section 32 will stand
approved as read unless there are other amendments. Are there any
objections to section 33?
November 25, Evening
* Section 32: The right of the individual citizen to bear arms in
defense of himself or the state shall not be impaired, but nothing
in this section shall be construed as authorizing individuals or
corporations to organize, maintain, or employ an armed body of men.
(Later: Art. II Section 26 Arizona Constitution)
___________________________________ _________________
Signature Date
State of Arizona, County of Maricopa
sworn and subscribed before me, this _____ day of ________, 1994
by ___________________________________
Notary Public
