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<blockquote data-quote="OKCHunter" data-source="post: 2872233" data-attributes="member: 8534"><p>Response from Senator Holt:</p><p></p><p>Thanks for your e-mail.</p><p></p><p>I have no control over whether HJR 1009 is voted on by the Senate.</p><p></p><p>Regarding the substance of the bill, there are consequences to aspects of it that need to be discussed. HJR 1009 would apply a “strict scrutiny” test to all existing gun laws in the state of Oklahoma. I am an attorney and have spoken to others as well, and there is no one I know who thinks the ban on guns in Chesapeake Arena (a publicly-owned facility) would likely withstand a strict scrutiny test. A total ban in the arena is not narrowly tailored or the least restrictive means possible (components of the strict scrutiny test). And the NBA has no tolerance for guns in their games. That doesn’t mean that HJR 1009 doesn’t accomplish other important goals, but we have to look at all the consequences. The Oklahoma City Thunder has been an incredible boon to our state’s economy and image. HJR 1009 as currently written would lead to their eventual departure. Other states with permissive gun laws like Louisiana and Arizona have always grandfathered in such sports arena laws or made specific exceptions. I don’t know why we would want to break with those traditions and cost ourselves such an important institution. It may be that you feel as I do when the issues are explained. It may be that you don’t. But to the extent I have any concerns about HJR 1009, that is their basis.</p><p></p><p>Sincerely,</p><p>David</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Senator David Holt (R – Oklahoma City)</p><p>Thirtieth District of Oklahoma</p><p>Chairman, Appropriations Subcommittee on Select Agencies</p><p>(405) 521-5636</p><p><a href="mailto:Holt@oksenate.gov">Holt@oksenate.gov</a></p><p>Facebook: /davidfullerholt</p><p>Twitter: @davidfholt</p><p>Instagram: @davidfullerholt</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="OKCHunter, post: 2872233, member: 8534"] Response from Senator Holt: Thanks for your e-mail. I have no control over whether HJR 1009 is voted on by the Senate. Regarding the substance of the bill, there are consequences to aspects of it that need to be discussed. HJR 1009 would apply a “strict scrutiny” test to all existing gun laws in the state of Oklahoma. I am an attorney and have spoken to others as well, and there is no one I know who thinks the ban on guns in Chesapeake Arena (a publicly-owned facility) would likely withstand a strict scrutiny test. A total ban in the arena is not narrowly tailored or the least restrictive means possible (components of the strict scrutiny test). And the NBA has no tolerance for guns in their games. That doesn’t mean that HJR 1009 doesn’t accomplish other important goals, but we have to look at all the consequences. The Oklahoma City Thunder has been an incredible boon to our state’s economy and image. HJR 1009 as currently written would lead to their eventual departure. Other states with permissive gun laws like Louisiana and Arizona have always grandfathered in such sports arena laws or made specific exceptions. I don’t know why we would want to break with those traditions and cost ourselves such an important institution. It may be that you feel as I do when the issues are explained. It may be that you don’t. But to the extent I have any concerns about HJR 1009, that is their basis. Sincerely, David Senator David Holt (R – Oklahoma City) Thirtieth District of Oklahoma Chairman, Appropriations Subcommittee on Select Agencies (405) 521-5636 [email]Holt@oksenate.gov[/email] Facebook: /davidfullerholt Twitter: @davidfholt Instagram: @davidfullerholt [/QUOTE]
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