HB 13-1226: Ban of CONCEALED HANDGUN ON CAMPUS Thread

**JVC** · 02-10-2013, 14:42

HB 13-1226: CONCERNING ELIMINATING THE AUTHORITY OF A CONCEALED HANDGUN PERMIT HOLDER TO POSSESS A CONCEALED HANDGUN ON THE CAMPUS OF AN INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION.

Text of the bill: http://www.nraila.org/media/10875495/co_hb_1226.pdf

Committee assignments:

House Committees: Judiciary
Senate Committees: Unassigned (as of 2/10/13)

House Education Committee Members (emails below):

Millie Hammer
Cherylin Peniston
John Buckner
Lois Court
Justin Everett
Rhonda Fields
Christ Holbert
Lois Landgraf
Carole Murray
Brittany Petterson
Kevin Priola
Jim Wilson
Dave Young

Emails (for cut and paste): millie.hamner.house@state.co.us, cherylin.peniston.house@state.co.us, john.buckner.house@state.co.us, chris.holbert.house@state.co.us, kpriola@gmail.com, lois.court.house@state.co.us, lois.landgraf.house@state.co.us, james.wilson.house@state.co.us, justin.everett.house@state.co.us, murrayhouse45@gmail.com, dave.young.house@state.co.us, rhonda.fields.house@state.co.us, brittany.pettersen.house@state.co.us

Please send them your polite comments, something like: "I understand that you will be in the position to stop the progress of bill 1226, and I encourage you to do so. Overturning the decision of the Colorado State Supreme Court to allow citizens to defend themselves anywhere they go in Colorado is bad law, as studies show that concealed carry permit holders commit crimes at a rate lower than that of the general population, but also lower than law enforcement officers. Do not let this piece of well-intentioned, but ineffective legislation make to a vote."

Website for the House Education Cmte: http://www.colorado.gov/cs/Satellite.../1251634987717

Colorado General Assembly website: http://www.leg.state.co.us/clics/cli...plash?OpenForm

**Dlesh123** · 02-10-2013, 18:16

Email sent to all, keep up the great work. Couldn't bring myself to use the words well-intentioned but thanks for the content. (might add the word "it" in the last sentence)

**JVC** · 02-10-2013, 18:44

Many thanks. We are all in this together. Even those who are pressing for gun control legislation are our brothers, misguided as they may be. They are the ones who we must convince, which makes it our task to bring them back to reason, which is no easy task.

jakwi · 02-11-2013, 08:51

**griebel303** · 02-11-2013, 09:56

Email sent to all! Thank you for compiling the list!

**griebel303** · 02-11-2013, 10:24

Two thumbs up to Chris Holbert, here is his reply:

I'll vote "No" on any/all gun control legislation.

The Second Amendment exists to protect us from tyranny and I will not compromise on that issue.

If you'd like to learn about my efforts to defend the Second Amendment rights of law-abiding citizens, then please take time to read this recent article:

http://thecoloradoobserver.com/2013/...state-capitol/

You might also enjoy listening to the speech that I offered during the "Guns Across America" rally that was held at the Colorado Capitol on January 19, 2013:

Chris Holbert At Gun Appreciation Day 1/19/2013, Denver CO

Respectfully yours,

- Chris

Representative Chris Holbert
District 44
Parker • Lone Tree
State Capitol Building
200 E Colfax Ave, #271
Denver, CO 80203
Capitol: (303) 866-2933

**Fried Chicken Blowout** · 02-11-2013, 15:04

Hello all,

I got an excellent email back from the aide to State Senator Greg Brophy today that I'm going to pass on here. It give some pointers to us on a better way to write our correspondence to the legislators. Please take a look at how you can improve your contacts.

My name is Joseph and I am an aide for Senator Greg Brophy. Senator Brophy has received a huge amount of e-mails regarding upcoming gun legislation over the past few weeks. It’s encouraging to know that so many people are willing to fight for our Second Amendment rights. Now more than ever we need you to contact your legislators. Four bills, House Bills 1224, 1226, 1228, and 1229, will be heard in committee in the next two days. These are the bills we’ve been concerned about; all four are vicious attacks on the rights of gun owners.

Unfortunately, many of the e-mails we’ve received will not be effective in convincing legislators to vote against these bills. There are a few basic guidelines you should follow when trying to communicate effectively with legislators.

Many of these pro-gun rights e-mails are very long. Legislators don’t read long e-mails. They don’t have time. In fact, Senator Brophy is one of the only legislators who answers his own e-mail. Most of the time, e-mail is answered by an aide or other staff person who will probably ignore any message longer than a paragraph or two. You’re much more likely to be heard if you limit your e-mails to a few sentences. Many of these e-mails also contain lectures on the history and importance of gun rights, extensive statistics, and detailed analysis of proposed gun restrictions. Such messages are also ineffective. Have you ever tried to convince your spouse, child, or friend to change their position on something by lecturing them? It’s unfortunate, but e-mails that try to lecture a legislator on gun rights will be sent right to the trash folder.

At this point, what really matters is how senators and representatives plan to vote on proposed gun control measures and whether the governor will sign them. To communicate effectively, simply urge your legislator to vote yes or no on a particular bill, ask how they intend to vote, and request a reply. You have a much better chance of convincing a legislator who is wavering on the issue if you keep your e-mails brief and simply ask for a “no” vote on upcoming gun control bills. Also, don’t be afraid to contact the Governor Hickenlooper. You can reach his office at 303-866-2471 or send him an e-mail from the following page:http://www.colorado.gov/cs/Satellite.../1251592968310

Thank you for your activism. I know the situation might look bleak, but if we can effectively make our voices heard, we can take these gun bills down.

Sincerely,
Joseph Caldara
Aide to State Senator Greg Brophy

**henpecked** · 02-11-2013, 15:52

From Spencer Swalm

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 for your defense of our treasured
Constitution. I encourage you to continue sharing your thoughts and
concerns with me.

Respectfully,
Representative Spencer Swalm

**merl** · 02-12-2013, 08:58

bump for another committee to send an email to. It looks like you can skip Holbert or change the message to him to be a "Thank you for supporting our rights"

**DHCO** · 02-17-2013, 18:52

Steve Lebsock(D-Thornton) will be voting No on this. I hope that at least 4 more will join him.

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