have you contacted your representatives? The opposition has

[Czeetah]

I wrote Kay Hagan telling her I opposed sweeping AR bans / mag capacity bans.

[jameslovesjammie]

So far, I have heard from 2/11 contacts.  They were pretty much form letters returned, but both said they would support RKBA.

My Mom in Montana has only heard from one, Testor.  His reply was very wishy-washy and could be viewed as positive by either side.

[1SOW]

His reply was very wishy-washy

The three replies I recieved were basically Polititian speak! :   "Thank you very much,.... your comments will be considered... contact my office any time....."
In other words, it was NOT "You're right!  I'll oppose any and all weapons bans for U.S. citizens".

[SI VIS PACEM PARRABELLUM]

His reply was very wishy-washy

The three replies I recieved were basically Polititian speak! :   "Thank you very much,.... your comments will be considered... contact my office any time....."
In other words, it was NOT "You're right!  I'll oppose any and all weapons bans for U.S. citizens".

I got the same response from all My reps and the Republican gov. here in Ohio. No commitment either way.

[Jessie James 58]

Contacting my reps other than John Kasich, was a wast of time. One of the reps I have (to my shame) is the Leader of the House.
Here is his reply.
   

 

Dear James:

 

Thank you for contacting me.  I appreciate hearing from you.

 

The horror that took place in Newtown, Connecticut on December 14, 2012 seems unbearable, but we will lock arms and unite as citizens, for that is how Americans rise above unspeakable evil.  Let us all come together in God's grace to pray for the families of the victims, that they may find some comfort and peace amid such suffering.  Let us give thanks for all those who helped get people to safety, and take heart from their example. 

 

House Republicans join President Obama and all Americans in mourning the victims of this awful tragedy.  The president formed a task force headed by Vice President Biden. On January 16, 2013, the president announced his plan based on the task force's recommendations. House committees of jurisdiction will review these recommendations.  And if the Senate passes a bill, we will also take a look at that.  Right now our focus is, and should be, on the victims, their families, and their community.

 

Thank you again for contacting me with your thoughts.  Please don't hesitate to inform me of your concerns in the future.  To sign up for email updates, I invite you to visit my website at http://johnboehner.house.gov.



Sincerely,

John A. Boehner
Member of Congress


   

 He normally sticks his finger in the wind to see which way it is blowing is blowing. So I figure we have some real problems heading our way.

[CZMikey]

I have made multiple contacts to express my disgust with the AWB and other legislation being proposed.   

[armed hiker]

Also be sure to keep an eye on your state and local politicians as well. In NH the new state legislature is just playing the game of trying to reverse everything the previous legislature did. We may be heading away from a stand your ground state.

Well at least i have gotten the hang of sending messages to ALL of my politicians.

[1SOW]

At least one TX Congressman shows some support.

Thank you for contacting me regarding federal firearms laws.  I appreciate having the benefit of your comments on this matter.
 
As a strong proponent of the Second Amendment, I believe it is essential to safeguard the law-abiding citizen's constitutional right to own and use firearms designed for legitimate purposes such as hunting, target shooting, collecting, and self-protection.  Restricting this right runs counter to the intent of our Founding Fathers, who expressly guaranteed that citizens would retain the right to keep and bear arms.   

It is encouraging that the Supreme Court has upheld the will of our Founders and re-affirmed the ideals our country was established upon.  The Supreme Court's decision in District of Columbia v. Heller provides a greater guarantee that Americans' Constitutional rights remain secure from federal government intrusion.  I was proud to sign an amicus brief to the Supreme Court in that case stating an individual?s right to bear arms is fundamental.  This historic ruling continues to have implications far beyond the District of Columbia.  In 2010, the Supreme Court decided in McDonald v. City of Chicago to strike down the arbitrary gun ban in Chicago?and thereby affirm that the Second Amendment safeguards against state and local encroachments on the fundamental right to keep and bear arms.

As a former Texas Supreme Court Justice and Attorney General, I have firsthand knowledge of crime-fighting policies that work, and I believe that citizens' Second Amendment rights should not be restricted because of the actions of criminals.  Rather, we must focus our attention on the source of violent crime: criminals who use firearms to commit crimes.  I believe that strictly enforcing the law?and meting out tougher sentences for career criminals and those who use firearms when committing crimes?will reduce crime more effectively than gun or equipment bans, which primarily serve to take firearms away from law-abiding citizens.
 
I appreciate the opportunity to represent Texans in the United States Senate, and you may be certain that I will continue working with my colleagues to protect our Second Amendment rights.  Thank you for taking the time to contact me.
 
Sincerely,
 
JOHN CORNYN
 
United States Senator

[JimThornTX]

IMO John Cornyn, one of my Senators in DC, is pretty much an establishment Republican. I wonder if his strong pro-2A stance is truly his own or is he just scared of losing his job after the defeat of his establishment buddy David Dewhurst by the formerly unknown Tea Party candidate that beat Dewhurst and eventually won the other TX Senator seat -- Ted Cruz.