STOP assuming its over and READ THIS

[Squeeze]

Welcome to the forum and God Bless You! Absolutely well said and I couldn't agree with you more. I was in a local gun shop today and ranted for a minute about all the "knee-jerk" reactions in the gun community regarding the proposed "Assault Weapons Ban". I also made a bit of noise about the price gouging and inflation that appeared to happen over night. Far as I can tell, we are all pretty like-minded here (with the exception of NYNCO).

[EDB]

Here's my note to Ed P...

Ed,


As one of your constituents I thought you should know where I stand on gun safety. There is a lot of emotion right now on this issue. The 2nd amendment is an essential part of what makes america the greatest nation on earth. We all want violence against the innocent to stop, but you have to understand that disarming or restricting the rights of law abiding citizens like me won't end this senseless violence and will make more people potential victims. I hope you have the wisdom to see that the non-stop violence on tv, in movies, games and elsewhere is the fertile field where the seeds of these despicable acts are sown. Please live up to the office you hold and speak for me and the many other law abiding gun owners in your district.

[Kraven251]

[nissanclay]

Thanks! Time to send a short and to the point email.

[Akyla]

Well thought out post. Thanks! I think you'll fit in here well, among the rest of us "miscreants."

[DSB OUTDOORS]

I agree, nice post. Very well thought out. Thanks for sharing!!

[exxonv]

I also received canned responses from the CO Senators on the Federal Level. State level I've received four replies so far:

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From: "Spencer Swalm" <spencer.swalm.house@state.co.us>
To: "REDACTED"
Sent: Monday, December 31, 2012 2:18:04 PM
Subject: Re: Gun Control?

I assure you that I too respect the Constitutional right to bear arms.
Moreover, data indicate that gun-control legislation does not prevent
tragic shootings. I fully expect a great deal of pressure from those
who want control over all facets of our lives. In the hope of
balancing that pressure, you may want to attend hearings and, if you
are willing, speak as you have written.

Thank you for your message and your defense of our treasured Constitution.

Respectfully,
Representative Spencer Swalm



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From: "Representative McCann" <beth.mccann.house@state.co.us>
To: "REDACTED"
Sent: Tuesday, January 1, 2013 1:59:22 PM
Subject: Re: Gun Control?


Thank you for contacting me about your views on gun safety legislation. It appears that we disagree about the need for additional legislation, but I appreciate your taking the time to send your thoughts. Rep. McCann

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From: "B.J. Nikkel" <rep.nikkel@gmail.com>
To: "REDACTED"
Sent: Tuesday, January 1, 2013 4:25:26 PM
Subject: Re: Gun Control?


Mr. Valdez,

I am a great supporter of our second amendment rights and I would indeed oppose any new gun control measures which will be considered here in the state. I am however, not going to be in office after January 9, as I did not run again. Also, you probably know this, but I have no control over what's done at the federal level with Feinstein's bill.

With no checks and balances in the state legislature for the next couple of years, and unless the Governor will veto bad legislation, it's totally up to the Democrats to make good decisions about what bills they run because they are now in control in the House, the Senate and in the Governor's office.

Sincerely,
Rep. B.J. Nikkel



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From: "Senator Brophy" <greg@plains.net>
To: "REDACTED"
Sent: Tuesday, January 1, 2013 9:41:37 PM
Subject: Re: Gun Control?

Thanks for writing,

You can count on me to vote to protect the Second Amendment.

When the bills are finally introduced, you should write your Senator and Representative individually and ask them how they plan to vote on the specific bill(s). I don't think you need any other statements, just tell them where you live and that you want to know how they will vote.

You also should try to go to any town meetings that they have and ask them in person in front of everyone.

Greg B.
Spelling errors are Apple's fault, I own the grammar.

[Inconel710]

I've already hit Lambourn's, Udall's, and Bennet's official web pages. You can leave a message for them on the contact page of each one. They all ask for addresses, so multiple entries might be discarded, but I'm going to follow them up with snail mail.

[koala0922]

Thanks for reading this thread folks. Feel free to email the post to friends/ family and re-post other places. Again, its a NUMBERS game! Not a quality of content or arguing your point game.

This thread should be bumped as this subject reaches the mainstream of "top of the news" topics again. When something is actually being debated or in committee is when the tally's will really be paid attention to.

[spittoon]

Read what where is the pictures??? nice post welcome