Good eveming fellow shooters,
Apparently we have several RINOs (Republican in name only) in Georgia including our Govervor. Please contact him and let him know that he will not be re-elected if he vetoes this legislation. This shalll not stand in my Georgia.
I received the following email fron Georgia Gun Owners moments ago:
SB 396 Facing Possible Veto
(Atlanta, April 3) -- Capitol insiders say Gov. Sonny Perdue (R-Bonaire) is plotting with prosecutors and suburban compromisers to appease anti-gunners and the Atlanta newspaper by cutting a secret deal to veto SB 396.
The newspaper reported Mr. Perdue started asking last year that all pro-gun bills be killed to court votes from a growing bloc of suburban women who are afraid of guns.
When questioned Friday about the fate of SB 396, an aide to the Governor said, "At this point, we can't say whether or not he will sign the bill."
Anti-gunners who previously called it "a license to murder" did a bizarre flip-flop after the defeat of the Mumford amendment, claiming the bill was "insignificant election-year grandstanding" not worthy of support.
Party-switcher Rep. Robert Mumford (R-Conyers), a former district attorney, attempted to amend SB 396 in House committee, but failed when he was the only Republican to vote with the anti-gunners.
Prosecutors are unhappy with expanded "immunity from prosecution" provisions in SB 396, but they've had to work behind the scenes because many are elected from pro-gun districts.
Observers say the anti-gun flip-flop is intended to give Mr. Perdue cover to veto the bill on the grounds it doesn't do anything.
Gun owners argue SB 396 is the most important piece of related legislation to pass in years. It has 3 vital provisions:
1. you have "no duty to retreat" as the victim of a criminal attack;
2. gives you immunity from prosecution for using deadly force to prevent somebody great bodily harm or a forcible felony;
3. bars criminals from suing you for damages if you injure them in self-defense.
Mr. Perdue may be stalling to gauge public reaction. But he can't stall too long--in 40 days the bill becomes law without his signature.
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Action Items
1. The Governor won't veto the bill if it costs him more than it's worth. You can help him make the right decision. Contact his office and ask him to sign SB 396 without delay.
E-Mail: [email protected]
Phone: 404-656-1776
Write: Gov. Sonny Perdue, 203 State Capitol, Atlanta, GA 30334
2. Forward this e-mail to three (3) friends.
Pre-written message:
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Dear Gov. Perdue:
I'm mad about newspaper reports you're chasing the votes of suburban women and asked legislators to kill pro-gun bills.
It looks like you're no different than Democrats in supporting bad gun control laws we already have.
At least the General Assembly passed SB 396 to strengthen our right to self-defense. Vetoing it would be a big mistake.
Please sign SB 396 into law without further delay.
Sincerely, ___________________________
Everyone have a great day. Please call the Governor ASAP
Thanks,
David Kerr
Apparently we have several RINOs (Republican in name only) in Georgia including our Govervor. Please contact him and let him know that he will not be re-elected if he vetoes this legislation. This shalll not stand in my Georgia.
I received the following email fron Georgia Gun Owners moments ago:
SB 396 Facing Possible Veto
(Atlanta, April 3) -- Capitol insiders say Gov. Sonny Perdue (R-Bonaire) is plotting with prosecutors and suburban compromisers to appease anti-gunners and the Atlanta newspaper by cutting a secret deal to veto SB 396.
The newspaper reported Mr. Perdue started asking last year that all pro-gun bills be killed to court votes from a growing bloc of suburban women who are afraid of guns.
When questioned Friday about the fate of SB 396, an aide to the Governor said, "At this point, we can't say whether or not he will sign the bill."
Anti-gunners who previously called it "a license to murder" did a bizarre flip-flop after the defeat of the Mumford amendment, claiming the bill was "insignificant election-year grandstanding" not worthy of support.
Party-switcher Rep. Robert Mumford (R-Conyers), a former district attorney, attempted to amend SB 396 in House committee, but failed when he was the only Republican to vote with the anti-gunners.
Prosecutors are unhappy with expanded "immunity from prosecution" provisions in SB 396, but they've had to work behind the scenes because many are elected from pro-gun districts.
Observers say the anti-gun flip-flop is intended to give Mr. Perdue cover to veto the bill on the grounds it doesn't do anything.
Gun owners argue SB 396 is the most important piece of related legislation to pass in years. It has 3 vital provisions:
1. you have "no duty to retreat" as the victim of a criminal attack;
2. gives you immunity from prosecution for using deadly force to prevent somebody great bodily harm or a forcible felony;
3. bars criminals from suing you for damages if you injure them in self-defense.
Mr. Perdue may be stalling to gauge public reaction. But he can't stall too long--in 40 days the bill becomes law without his signature.
--
Action Items
1. The Governor won't veto the bill if it costs him more than it's worth. You can help him make the right decision. Contact his office and ask him to sign SB 396 without delay.
E-Mail: [email protected]
Phone: 404-656-1776
Write: Gov. Sonny Perdue, 203 State Capitol, Atlanta, GA 30334
2. Forward this e-mail to three (3) friends.
Pre-written message:
--
Dear Gov. Perdue:
I'm mad about newspaper reports you're chasing the votes of suburban women and asked legislators to kill pro-gun bills.
It looks like you're no different than Democrats in supporting bad gun control laws we already have.
At least the General Assembly passed SB 396 to strengthen our right to self-defense. Vetoing it would be a big mistake.
Please sign SB 396 into law without further delay.
Sincerely, ___________________________
Everyone have a great day. Please call the Governor ASAP
Thanks,
David Kerr
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