STOP assuming its over and READ THIS

[koala0922]

Encouraged to see a lot of responses on this thread and good work everyone for writing. Remember that this is all in the very early stages and be ready to send in more comments as things progress.

Feel free to REPOST the OP other places and lets bump this as soon as something actually makes it to committee.

Remember that in 1994 when the original one passed, the other side controlled both the house and senate and it only passed by something like 2? Votes. Today the situation is very different... likewise after 94' did anyone ever imagine the bill would expire? Never say never, the future always holds unknowns!

Above all stay positive and don't let yourself get wrapped up in any sense of defeatism. We can do this.

[DSB OUTDOORS]

Who are you Masked Man?? Good points all around, and Thank you for posting this again!!

[koala0922]

Hi all -
I got a response from one of our CO Senators and all-in-all the canned response was "neutral" with regards to gun-control. Neither for or against.

When you see responses like this, it is to be interpreted as the rep is still open to hearing from people and has not yet taken a stance.

Hence keep emailing your CO Reps, (house and senate) if you have not already done so! The more they hear from us BEFORE anything is brought to the floor, the less likely these proposals can even make it into committee!

Thanks for reading

[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.

[sniper7]

good start you have going!

We have a local CO rep that has posted, and i am starting to use his advice and just "ask" what an elected officials stance is. Everyone knows they play the fence except when it comes down to casting their vote. I am fairly certain both our democrat senators will vote for gun legislation. The house reps are where I feel we have our chance.

[koala0922]

The LATEST, link below (write in if you haven't already folks!) (http://nraila.org/get-involved-local...your-reps.aspx)

Key takeaways:

- include measures that would not need congressional approval and could be quickly implemented by executive action

- reinstating an expired ban on assault weapons and high-capacity ammunition (whatever that means)

- creating a new database that would allow the ATF to track all gun sales

- track the movement and sale of weapons through a national database

http://www.washingtonpost.com/politi...46f_print.html