Magpul versus CO Legislation Thread

[Byte Stryke]

One thing I have noticed from all the comments on facebook and even some on here is people think it isn't that big of a deal because they can just move to a friendlier state. The line in the sand needs to be drawn folks! It is just a matter of time until even the most gun friendly state gets turned lefty liberal if we keep giving in.

I am sure that we are a battleground state on this issue and having Magpul here makes us that much more of a target. The gun grabbers have got to be thinking that if they can put these restrictions in Colorado shutting down Magpul for even a time will just be a cherry on top. Don't think that they don't know Magpul produces a vast majority of these 30 round mags. They know this, and they are going for it!

We are going to need help on a national level for this to not pass.

Anyone know what the NRA is doing on this matter? I know my $35 a year can only go so far but what is it buying for Colorado at the moment?

http://www.nraila.org/legislation/st...in-denver.aspx

[Bailey Guns]

Anyone know what the NRA is doing on this matter? I know my $35 a year can only go so far but what is it buying for Colorado at the moment?

One thing that needs to be made clear again. NRA dues money DOES NOT go towards lobbying efforts. It's prohibited by law. It's fantastic that so many new members have become part of the NRA but paying your membership dues does nothing to help lobbying efforts here in CO or anywhere else.

You, me, all of us...really need to donate even a very small amount (I know things are a bit tight for a lot of folks but even $5 is better than nothing) to the NRA/ILA (Institute for Legislative Action). The ILA is the lobbying arm of the NRA and they rely on donations to do their work.

PLEASE donate to the NRA/ILA: Click HERE.

[Birddog1911]

I'm hoping that my supervisor will let me out of work on Tuesday, so I can head up to Denver.

[buckeye4rnr]

I can't get out of work but I did what I'm able by sending off an email to all of the addresses listed.

[hatidua]

You, me, all of us...really need to donate even a very small amount (I know things are a bit tight for a lot of folks but even $5 is better than nothing) to the NRA/ILA (Institute for Legislative Action). The ILA is the lobbying arm of the NRA and they rely on donations to do their work.

PLEASE donate to the NRA/ILA: Click HERE.

Just donated, thanks for the link.

[Ronin13]

Magpul is one of the best companies and I've always been proud to be from the same state as their great products... But seriously, f*** CO's General Assembly!

[sellersm]

I've been making phone calls. emails appear to do nothing, and I've been sending a boatload of them...

[opie011]

I tried to send an email to everyone on the committie and it keeps coming back as failed

[Aloha_Shooter]

My e-mail to the Judiciary and Education Committees on HBs 1224, 1226, 1228 and 1229:

All four of these bills are being pushed by extremists using fear, uncertainty and doubt to take advantage of recent tragedies. Not one of them would have helped in the recent tragedies here in Colorado or nationwide. I urge you to stop all four of these bills in committee and to vote NO on them if they reach the floor.

Prohibiting standard (so-called large) capacity ammunition magazines is a favorite boogie man in the gun control/ban crowd but bans only hurt the law-abiding citizen interested in self-defense or the protection of loved ones. Detailed studies have shown time and time again (as if common sense wasn't good enough on this issue) that criminals or sociopaths will simply ignore the prohibitions or carry more magazines.

Creation of more gun-free zones only hurts the law-abiding citizen by taking away their ability to defend themselves or those they love. The college coed or professor deserves the right of self-defense against hooligans or disgruntled students no less than the convenience store clerk or gas station attendant.

We are already paying numerous taxes to pay for state services including the state-run CBI system. Money to run the CBI is already incorporated in the current budget and tax structure. HB 1228 simply seems like an extremist's 2-for-1 in socking law-abiding gun owners with yet another tax in order to spend more money on feel-good-do-nothing programs. There are other areas to cut the budget more effectively than CBI's background check program but if you really feel the need to spend that money elsewhere, Colorado can always use the federal NICS system without charge instead of imposing new punitive taxes.

There are already laws on the books to prosecute illegal gun transfers and strawman purchases. There is no reason to burden transfers between family and friends or rural residents who are miles from the nearest FFL.

If you want to do something about sociopaths and psychopaths like the Aurora theater shooter, pass legislation that makes it easier to refer them for involuntary commitment and evaluation. The absolute last thing you should be doing is making it harder for private citizens to protect themselves.

How will you vote on these four bills?

[sniper7]

Dear Representatives,I am sending all of you an email to let you know you NEED to VOTE NO on every single one of these bills. These bills are job killers, especially in colorado for companies like Magpul. You will be responsible for putting good families on the street if you vote yes. If you do that I will do everything in my power to remove you from your job. Vote NO on each of these measures. I will be watching how you vote.


A VOTER



there is my response.