Competition excuse

[Caithford]

I put competition use in my letters because that is one of the things that has a direct, measurable impact on ME. And one of the tips to writing the letters is to make them personal and how they impact me as a private citizen. I don't think it's a "lame" reason.

Thanks again Mark, for ALL that you do. You are truly a pillar of the CO shooting community.

The Dems want to ignore sporting activities as valid, because it doesn't fit their agenda. But in reality, it's in the same field as NASCAR, the NFL, etc., where there is some risk, and safety is important. I only started shooting competition in May of 2012, but I was incredibly impressed by the professionalism, helpfulness, and general friendliness of the other people who regularly attend USPSA matches in the area. I haven't shot a 3 Gun match yet, but these proposed restrictions will definitely impact my ability to participate at the same level. My cash flow does not allow me to go and purchase 10 30 round magazines to hoard at the current market prices. I got into the game late, and that may be my bad luck, but it is what it is.

I hope these bills do not pass. I know that's a grim hope, but that's my hope.

[TheBelly]

MarkCO, for the M-F'n win!

[MarkCO]

Thanks guys. But I am not running for anything.

There are a bunch of people out there talking to legislators. If anything I write rings true for you, you have my express permission to use it as your own as long as you run it through spell check and alter the specific references to make them your own.

Caithford, one of the best 3Gun matches around will be at CRC on April 4-7. MagPul is a sponsor and you can come and thank them in person.

[MarkCO]

I'm ready to be flamed but I just have to say... Using the excuse that you don't want the 15rd mag bill to pass because you shoot competition that requires you to shoot more than 15 rounds before reloading is a lame argument.

So, did you change your mind after reading my post?

[Mazin]

I just dont like people saying I can use a gun to defend myself but only have 15 "Chances" to do so.

[KestrelBike]

Bravo. Good stuff mark.

Agreed. Really disheartening to know that MarkCO eloquently explained all of that to some of the senate leadership, and yet they still voted to do away with our rights (and high-fived each other afterwards). Utterly shameless and reprehensible of those people.

[kidicarus13]

So, did you change your mind after reading my post?

I can follow your logic if I try hard enough and understand you have a vested interest in firearm competitions and associated equipment but if I personally had a chance to speak to Hick or Prez and had to give 3 reasons why to not ban, competition would not make my list.
I do think we can agree that no new laws limiting mag round capacity needs to be passed. Sometime I choose my thread titles for effect and to elicit response. Thanks for your opinion and your most recent activism regarding this matter.

[MarkCO]

Sporting purpose however is a tipping point for some Dems and there are actual laws based upon that notion.

[jerrymrc]

"We can not infringe on 1st amendment rights nor medical privacy issues."

Ask them about C.R.S. 19-3-304 and why the same thing could not be used for Mental Health issues.

When a Politician brings up why they "can't" I always like to think of the 19-3 and how it was expanded to include 26-3.1-101 for "at risk" adults.

It is much less work to look at the easy things. A new statute for mental health issues would require work and thought unlike the present solutions they have come up with. Just a thought.

[sniper7]

Good info Mark! Hopefully those guests who visit here understand how many voters they are impacting. Even my left leaning teacher family members understand this legislation is feel good bullshit that has no impact on anything,