I want to start things off on a positive note, so the first drive will be in reference to PRO-GUN legislation.
First- S376, The Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act of 2007- This one takes care of the loophole left in the original act allowing non-police annual qualification. IOW- If your outfit is like mine and won't qualify retired members you can take your annual qualification from another agency or establishment. Seems like a good idea to me.
http://www.nraila.org/Issues/FactShe...=211&issue=003
Second- The Stearns-Boucher Right to Carry Reciprocity Bill- Would recognize your carry permit in all 50 States.
http://www.nraila.org/Issues/FactShe...=189&issue=003
Third- The Tiahrt Amendment- Keeps confidential firearms trace information confidential. I'm not able to locate the bill number at this time.
http://www.nraila.org/Issues/FactShe...ad.aspx?id=208
Sample email-
Dear Senator/Congressman _________________________
I am writing to let you know I strongly support S________/HR_________
The (title)____________________. This proposal is a common sense idea that should become law. I urge you to support this bill should it come before you.
Sincerely_____________
I'm told simple emails like this work as well as long, specific emails. I prefer something a bit more in depth myself, but if you're not the wordy type, this will work.
You can contact your Senators and Congressmen via this link at GOA using your zip code- http://www.gunowners.org/activism.htm
Or this link at NRA-ILA, again using your zip code- http://www.capwiz.com/nra/dbq/officials/
Here's a link to "cut and paste" instructions to make things even easier- http://www.stopguncontrol.info/forum...hread.php?t=24
If you really want to make an impression, I'm told a snail mail letter has about 10 times the weight of an email and a phone call about 10 times the impact of the letter. I imagine a visit to your Congressman/Senators local office would have even more impact!
Remember- You can contact these guys every week if you want. It won't hurt, for sure!
Thanks, and let us know when you respond to these bills. Spread the word too! Bret4207, http://www.stopguncontrol.info
First- S376, The Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act of 2007- This one takes care of the loophole left in the original act allowing non-police annual qualification. IOW- If your outfit is like mine and won't qualify retired members you can take your annual qualification from another agency or establishment. Seems like a good idea to me.
http://www.nraila.org/Issues/FactShe...=211&issue=003
Second- The Stearns-Boucher Right to Carry Reciprocity Bill- Would recognize your carry permit in all 50 States.
http://www.nraila.org/Issues/FactShe...=189&issue=003
Third- The Tiahrt Amendment- Keeps confidential firearms trace information confidential. I'm not able to locate the bill number at this time.
http://www.nraila.org/Issues/FactShe...ad.aspx?id=208
Sample email-
Dear Senator/Congressman _________________________
I am writing to let you know I strongly support S________/HR_________
The (title)____________________. This proposal is a common sense idea that should become law. I urge you to support this bill should it come before you.
Sincerely_____________
I'm told simple emails like this work as well as long, specific emails. I prefer something a bit more in depth myself, but if you're not the wordy type, this will work.
You can contact your Senators and Congressmen via this link at GOA using your zip code- http://www.gunowners.org/activism.htm
Or this link at NRA-ILA, again using your zip code- http://www.capwiz.com/nra/dbq/officials/
Here's a link to "cut and paste" instructions to make things even easier- http://www.stopguncontrol.info/forum...hread.php?t=24
If you really want to make an impression, I'm told a snail mail letter has about 10 times the weight of an email and a phone call about 10 times the impact of the letter. I imagine a visit to your Congressman/Senators local office would have even more impact!
Remember- You can contact these guys every week if you want. It won't hurt, for sure!
Thanks, and let us know when you respond to these bills. Spread the word too! Bret4207, http://www.stopguncontrol.info