Issue Position: Air Rifle Legislation

Issue Position

In the Fall of 2015, the Derby school district removed an air rifle club that had been in operation at one of its facilities for 30 years. There was never an accident or incident during this club's activities, but they were still barred from the school facilities. The club was an after school event that taught kids gun safety and how to use air rifles properly.
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While walking the district in the Fall, Blake heard from constituents about their displeasure in the decision. Blake introduced and carried legislation during the 2016 legislative session to remedy the issue. The bill number was originally HB2468 and was later amended into HB2502. The bill passed the Senate 32 to 6, and it passed the House 93 to 27. This bill now allows 4-H and Daisy clubs all across the state to use school facilities for practices and tournaments. With this bill kids will have a chance to possibly go on and play this sport in college or the Olympics. The first gold medal won at the 2016 Olympics was by Ginny Thrasher for air rifle shooting.

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