strm_trpr
12-21-2012, 16:34
So I wrote Perlmutter saying that he needs to support second amendment and this is what he sent.
Dear Ryan,
Thank you for contacting me about the shooting in Newtown and gun safety legislation. I appreciate hearing from you on this issue because it enables me to better represent the beliefs and values of our district.
My position on this issue is consistent. I support responsible and legal gun ownership. At the same time, incidents like the Connecticut school and Aurora Theater shootings are horrible tragedies, and I support reasonable crime control laws.
Since the Aurora Theater shooting in July, I have been coordinating closely with members of the House and Sen. Dianne Feinstein to prepare a responsible bill to enact an improved assault weapons ban and assault clips ban. I will introduce this bill with Sen. Feinstein and Rep. Carolyn McCarthy at the beginning of the 113th Congress in January. This bill will strengthen the assault weapons ban which expired in 2004. This effort will outlaw the future sale of assault weapons while respecting the 2nd Amendment rights of responsible gun owners by exempting many firearms used for sport, hunting and personal defense. Additionally I am a cosponsor of H.R. 308, the Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Device Act, which bans the sale of a magazine or similar device which has a capacity of more than 10 rounds of ammunition. I am also a cosponsor of H.R. 6241, the Stop Online Ammunition Sales Act, to prevent individuals from purchasing large amounts of ammunition over the Internet.
It's time to do more than have a conversation about crime control and mental health issues. It is Congress's responsibility to lead, and it's time for me to take action. This is about crime control and doing what we can to deter and ultimately prevent the kinds of tragedies we've experienced all too often in the last few years. This effort must include a discussion about treating mental illnesses and other ways we can reduce violence in our communities. We may agree or at times disagree on these different issues, but I believe Congress should come together to enact responsible changes. Rest assured I will keep your thoughts in mind as debate on these issues continues in Congress.
I encourage you to continue to contact me about the issues important to you. Please visit our websitewww.perlmutter.house.gov (https://iqconnect.lmhostediq.com/iqextranet/iqClickTrk.aspx?&cid=CO07EP&crop=14180.5676271.5389248.7143104&redirect=http%3a%2f%2fwww.perlmutter.house.gov) where you can also sign up for my electronic newsletter, and receive periodic updates on my activities as your Representative in Washington.
Sincerely,
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Ed Perlmutter
Member of Congress
Dear Ryan,
Thank you for contacting me about the shooting in Newtown and gun safety legislation. I appreciate hearing from you on this issue because it enables me to better represent the beliefs and values of our district.
My position on this issue is consistent. I support responsible and legal gun ownership. At the same time, incidents like the Connecticut school and Aurora Theater shootings are horrible tragedies, and I support reasonable crime control laws.
Since the Aurora Theater shooting in July, I have been coordinating closely with members of the House and Sen. Dianne Feinstein to prepare a responsible bill to enact an improved assault weapons ban and assault clips ban. I will introduce this bill with Sen. Feinstein and Rep. Carolyn McCarthy at the beginning of the 113th Congress in January. This bill will strengthen the assault weapons ban which expired in 2004. This effort will outlaw the future sale of assault weapons while respecting the 2nd Amendment rights of responsible gun owners by exempting many firearms used for sport, hunting and personal defense. Additionally I am a cosponsor of H.R. 308, the Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Device Act, which bans the sale of a magazine or similar device which has a capacity of more than 10 rounds of ammunition. I am also a cosponsor of H.R. 6241, the Stop Online Ammunition Sales Act, to prevent individuals from purchasing large amounts of ammunition over the Internet.
It's time to do more than have a conversation about crime control and mental health issues. It is Congress's responsibility to lead, and it's time for me to take action. This is about crime control and doing what we can to deter and ultimately prevent the kinds of tragedies we've experienced all too often in the last few years. This effort must include a discussion about treating mental illnesses and other ways we can reduce violence in our communities. We may agree or at times disagree on these different issues, but I believe Congress should come together to enact responsible changes. Rest assured I will keep your thoughts in mind as debate on these issues continues in Congress.
I encourage you to continue to contact me about the issues important to you. Please visit our websitewww.perlmutter.house.gov (https://iqconnect.lmhostediq.com/iqextranet/iqClickTrk.aspx?&cid=CO07EP&crop=14180.5676271.5389248.7143104&redirect=http%3a%2f%2fwww.perlmutter.house.gov) where you can also sign up for my electronic newsletter, and receive periodic updates on my activities as your Representative in Washington.
Sincerely,
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Ed Perlmutter
Member of Congress