So has anyone received a response from a Representative?

[Rommel]

So has anyone received a response from a representative? I went ahead and doubled my efforts and while signing up for the Ruger Advocacy letter (very cool by the way) went ahead and copied and pasted nutnfancy's letter as per his video I posted up in another link. I took note of every rep Ruger mailed their's to and sent the extra email to them as well. While I wasn't expecting a repsonse from any representatives (I just wanted to get the message out) I did get a response within 24 hours from Senator Saxby Chambliss. It reads:



"Dear Mr. XXXXXXXX:

Thank you for contacting me regarding the reinstatement of the assault weapons ban. Your taking the time to contact me is appreciated.

As a parent and grandparent, there are no words to describe my grief at the senseless loss of life at Sandy Hook Elementary School. My deepest sympathy goes out to the Newtown, Connecticut community, and all of the victims, families, and loved ones of this horrible tragedy. I join the rest of the nation in offering my prayers to all of those impacted.

In response to this and other tragic and high-profile acts of violence, there is a renewed focus on this expired legal provision. I believe that Congress will have an extensive and detailed debate about all of the potential causes of these tragic crimes, including mental health issues, depictions of violence in television, movies, and video games, and firearms. Your comments are important, and I will remember them as the debate moves forward.

On September of 1994, Congress passed and President Clinton signed into law the "Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act" (P.L. 103-322). This legislation prohibited the sale of certain semi-automatic weapons, often referred to as the assault weapons. On September 13, 2004 the ban expired.

I have always been a strong supporter of Second Amendment rights, and I will continue to ensure the rights of gun owners will not be further infringed upon. We must make certain that the rights and freedoms of law-abiding citizens are not infringed upon. I believe that the ability of sportsmen, hunters, gun enthusiasts and citizens concerned with their personal safety to own a gun, whether for sport or protection is clearly defined in the Constitution and must not be compromised.

I know that dialogue regarding acts of violence will likely result in a wide range of legislative proposals seeking to address the underlying causes. As these pieces of legislation come before me in the Senate, I will keep your thoughts in mind.

If you would like to receive timely email alerts regarding the latest congressional actions and my weekly e-newsletter, please sign up via my web site at: www.chambliss.senate.gov . Please let me know whenever I may be of assistance."




Now, with that said I can understand that this reponse has been cut and pasted to hundreds or thousands of emails or letters. But the fact remains that it is a response and I am very appreciate to have received one. I know talk is cheap and we will just have to see what how the votes go but IMO this says alot. If you will note he used the word "defense" and not just sporting when addressing the use of firearms.

 

[Casaba]

I just got a very strong letter from Gingrey after the prez speech. He was very pointed about his disdain for what has been said. I'll try to post it later if nobody else has it... Here it is:

 

[Casaba]

January 16, 2013


Dear Xxxxxxxx:

Thank you for contacting me to express your views on the Second Amendment and the Obama Administration's attempt to implement gun control measures via executive order. As your Congressman, I appreciate hearing your thoughts and welcome every opportunity to be of service.

The right to bear arms is a constitutional guarantee that ensures law-abiding citizens the right to protect and defend themselves and their families. In its announcement on January 16, 2013, the Obama Administration's attempt to implement radical gun control policies through executive order is a gross violation of our Second Amendment rights. Let me assure you that I will work with House Republicans to oppose these measures in their entirety.

Safeguarding our Second Amendment rights is of paramount importance, and throughout my tenure in Congress, I have worked – and will continue working – to preserve those rights. The National Rifle Association (NRA), of which I am a member, has consistently graded my voting record "A+." Over a 10-year period, I have supported Second Amendment and sportsmen's rights legislation 38 out of 38 times.

Since taking office, I have authored or co-sponsored 56 bills to protect or strengthen our Second Amendment rights, including the following:

Fairness in Firearms Testing
This Congress, I will reintroduce the Fairness in Firearms Testing Act. This legislation seeks to improve accountability and consistency in firearms testing by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (BAFTE). Currently, BAFTE lacks guidelines or written procedures for firearm testing, resulting in varying and inconsistent rulings for firearms manufacturers.

In one instance, BATFE threatened to prosecute one gun manufacturer in Heard County, Georgia, less than a year after sending written approval for that company's product. This policy has contributed to companies going out of business. The Fairness in Firearms Testing Act provides manufacturers access to video documentation of their product testing in order to ensure a level playing field for both manufacturers and BATFE agents.

D.C. Military Right-to-Carry
In the 2008 Supreme Court case District of Columbia v. Heller, I co-filed an amicus brief explaining why the District's firearms restrictions were a violation of D.C. citizens' Second Amendment Rights. The court ultimately held that the Second Amendment protects an individual's right to possess a firearm for traditionally lawful purposes, and thus, ruled that the District of Columbia's handgun ban and requirements that rifles and shotguns in the home be kept unloaded and disassembled or outfitted with a trigger lock to be unconstitutional.

However, the D.C. City Council has circumvented the Supreme Court ruling by enacting stringent requirements on gun ownership, including active duty military. There are currently 40,000 servicemen and women who live in or are stationed on active duty within the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. Unless these individuals are granted a waiver as serving in a law enforcement role, they are subject to the District of Columbia's onerous and highly restrictive laws on the possession of firearms.

This legislation, which I first offered in 2009, passed the House of Representatives last year. It expresses the Sense of Congress that active military personnel who live or are stationed in Washington, D.C., be exempt from existing District of Columbia firearms restrictions.

During my tenure in Congress, I have made it one of my primary responsibilities to defend our Second Amendment right to keep and bear arms. Please be assured that I will continue to be a strong opponent of any measure that would infringe upon the constitutional rights of law-abiding citizens.

Again, thank you for sharing your concerns. If you feel that I may be of additional assistance on this, or any other matter of importance to you, please do not hesitate to contact me. I also invite you to sign up for my weekly email newsletter, or to share your ideas and opinions, by visiting my website at http://gingrey.house.gov or emailing me at gingrey.ga@mail.house.gov.

You may also follow me on YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/RepPhilGingrey), Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/RepPhilGingrey), and Twitter, @repphilgingrey, (http://www.twitter.com/RepPhilGingrey) for live updates from Washington.

 

[TREDpunk]

Received the same from Gingrey right after the King's speech. Glad to see Gingrey finally put his thoughts together.

 

[Inbonuscivis]

I got the canned letter from mine....apparently hes to busy banging interns to worry about his nations liberties.

 

[Rommel]

I got the canned letter from mine....apparently hes to busy banging interns to worry about his nations liberties.

What's the reps name?

- - - Updated - - -

January 16, 2013


Dear Xxxxxxxx:

Thank you for contacting me to express your views on the Second Amendment and the Obama Administration's attempt to implement gun control measures via executive order. As your Congressman, I appreciate hearing your thoughts and welcome every opportunity to be of service.

The right to bear arms is a constitutional guarantee that ensures law-abiding citizens the right to protect and defend themselves and their families. In its announcement on January 16, 2013, the Obama Administration's attempt to implement radical gun control policies through executive order is a gross violation of our Second Amendment rights. Let me assure you that I will work with House Republicans to oppose these measures in their entirety.

Safeguarding our Second Amendment rights is of paramount importance, and throughout my tenure in Congress, I have worked – and will continue working – to preserve those rights. The National Rifle Association (NRA), of which I am a member, has consistently graded my voting record "A+." Over a 10-year period, I have supported Second Amendment and sportsmen's rights legislation 38 out of 38 times.

Since taking office, I have authored or co-sponsored 56 bills to protect or strengthen our Second Amendment rights, including the following:

Fairness in Firearms Testing
This Congress, I will reintroduce the Fairness in Firearms Testing Act. This legislation seeks to improve accountability and consistency in firearms testing by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (BAFTE). Currently, BAFTE lacks guidelines or written procedures for firearm testing, resulting in varying and inconsistent rulings for firearms manufacturers.

In one instance, BATFE threatened to prosecute one gun manufacturer in Heard County, Georgia, less than a year after sending written approval for that company's product. This policy has contributed to companies going out of business. The Fairness in Firearms Testing Act provides manufacturers access to video documentation of their product testing in order to ensure a level playing field for both manufacturers and BATFE agents.

D.C. Military Right-to-Carry
In the 2008 Supreme Court case District of Columbia v. Heller, I co-filed an amicus brief explaining why the District's firearms restrictions were a violation of D.C. citizens' Second Amendment Rights. The court ultimately held that the Second Amendment protects an individual's right to possess a firearm for traditionally lawful purposes, and thus, ruled that the District of Columbia's handgun ban and requirements that rifles and shotguns in the home be kept unloaded and disassembled or outfitted with a trigger lock to be unconstitutional.

However, the D.C. City Council has circumvented the Supreme Court ruling by enacting stringent requirements on gun ownership, including active duty military. There are currently 40,000 servicemen and women who live in or are stationed on active duty within the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. Unless these individuals are granted a waiver as serving in a law enforcement role, they are subject to the District of Columbia's onerous and highly restrictive laws on the possession of firearms.

This legislation, which I first offered in 2009, passed the House of Representatives last year. It expresses the Sense of Congress that active military personnel who live or are stationed in Washington, D.C., be exempt from existing District of Columbia firearms restrictions.

During my tenure in Congress, I have made it one of my primary responsibilities to defend our Second Amendment right to keep and bear arms. Please be assured that I will continue to be a strong opponent of any measure that would infringe upon the constitutional rights of law-abiding citizens.

Again, thank you for sharing your concerns. If you feel that I may be of additional assistance on this, or any other matter of importance to you, please do not hesitate to contact me. I also invite you to sign up for my weekly email newsletter, or to share your ideas and opinions, by visiting my website at http://gingrey.house.gov or emailing me at gingrey.ga@mail.house.gov.

You may also follow me on YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/RepPhilGingrey), Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/RepPhilGingrey), and Twitter, @repphilgingrey, (http://www.twitter.com/RepPhilGingrey) for live updates from Washington.

Good man right there!

 

[Rommel]

Just typed up a response. We will see how it goes. I hope to get a response but if not at least it didn't fall on deaf ears. Here goes:

"Dear Senator,

I can’t begin to tell you how much I appreciate your response. I hope it’s okay but I have posted a copy of your response on a GA public forum (www.theoutdoorstrader.com) for outdoorsmen, self-defense advocates and pro-2nd Amendment supporters ranging from novice and experienced shooters, Law Enforcement Officers, to business owners. The forum has roughly 30,000 members. I hope each and every member takes the time to read it.

On a personal note I would like to tell you a little bit about my background and offer up a suggestion. I am a employee of XXXXXXXXXX University, formerly XXXXXXXXXXX. I am a Concealed Weapons License holder. Currently GA law does not allow CWL holders to carry firearms into Campus buildings therefore, I leave my weapon in my vehicle.

For many years now I have often thought about and feared the day for if/when someone would enter the College in which I work to do harm. I think about what I see occurring in these “Weapons Free Zones” and frankly sir it scares me. Not so much for myself but more for all of the innocent students and patients that we have here on a daily basis, often times well after daylight hours. After all we are in a very urban and populous location here in downtown Augusta where crimes do take place very frequently just blocks away.

I would greatly appreciate it sir, if you would keep what I have said in mind and really think on the idea of allowing good, law-abiding citizens to legally carry their weapon into campus buildings if they choose to do so. After all, it is a long way to the vehicle when walking by one’s self. Also, the fact remains that if someone did intend to do harm to anyone inside one of these buildings, seconds and minutes really do count.

I really hope this email finds you as quickly as the first one did, and I really hope you will take one good, law-abiding citizen’s suggestion to heart.

Sincerely,

XXXXXXXX"

 

[tljr]

well written GAXJ4U

 

[Lynn2216]

I've got several over the last few months.

 

[Inbonuscivis]

well written GAXJ4U

I agree. Keep us posted with the reply please.