EMERGENCY - NOW, Today, call before they vote

[bearpaw]

TODAY, the United States Senate Judiciary Committee is holding a hearing on Senator Dianne Feinstein's anti-gun bill...which would BAN millions of commonly owned semi-automatic firearms and BAN ammunition magazines that hold more than ten rounds.
YOUR SENATORS NEED TO HEAR FROM YOU RIGHT NOW!!!

Please call both of your Senators today at (202) 224-3121 and tell them to OPPOSE the Feinstein Gun Grab bill.
Tell your Senators that President Barack Obama's own Justice Department recently reported that any ban on semi-automatic firearms WILL NOT WORK...unless it includes mandatory gun buy backs, which is federal GUN CONFISCATION!

Senator Feinstein herself told CBS's 60 Minutes that if she could get the votes "for an outright ban, picking up every one of them -- Mr. and Mrs. America turn 'em all in" she would do it!!!

You must call now, before they vote!

[bearpaw]

Call (202) 224-3121 and tell them to OPPOSE the Feinstein Gun Grab bill.

This only took about 90 seconds.

The first time I called the switchboard was busy, I called back and got the swithboard, I asked for Senator Murray's office.

When you get Murrays office ask them to tell Senator Murray to: Please Oppose The Feinstein Gun Grab!

Then ask to be transferred to Senator Cantwell's office and tell her office the same thing.

[huntnphool]

Senator Lindsey Graham makes perfect sense and educates Milwaukee police chief Edward Flynn this morning at the hearing .

Lindsey Graham Spars With Milwaukee Police Chief On Background Checks

[Bean Counter]

What a piece of $h!t police chief.  He is an embarrassment to his department.

[bearpaw]

He is an arrogant piece of flesh....



Please call both of your Senators today at (202) 224-3121 and tell them to OPPOSE the Feinstein Gun Grab bill.

Unless people call now and stop this in committee, we may not get it stopped.  CALL NOW!

[pendoreilleadventures]

Just called both offices took less then 2 minutes

[bearpaw]

My wife is trying to call now....

"We're Sorry All Circuits Are Busy" that's the telephone company, we are plugging the whole phone system.

She is hitting redial and sometimes gets through to the Whitehouse switchboard, "All Operators Are Assisting Other Callers At This Time".

She is hitting redial, let's keep them busy, they need to be flooded with calls.

[docsven]

Senator Cantwell's aides say she has not commented on her position yet. Murray's office is lit up.

[bearpaw]

I called with the home phone, now I am trying to call with my cell phone 

Can't get through, the lines are plugged half the time and half the time I get the recording at the whitehouse... 

This is what we want, let's keep them swamped with calls. They need to know the people will not accept this.

[bearpaw]

My wife finally got through to Murrays office, but they refused to transfer her to Cantwell's office. She has to call back.

They are feeling the pressure,     KEEP CALLING

Please call both of your Senators today at (202) 224-3121 and tell them to OPPOSE the Feinstein Gun Grab bill.

[bearpaw]

I got through on my cell phone, keep the calls going. 

If we stop this in committee today we win.

Please call Senator Murray's office and Senator Cantwell's office today at (202) 224-3121 and tell them to:  "OPPOSE the Feinstein Gun Grab bill".

[hunterrcc]

Just left a message because it seems they don't want to answer the calls. Lady that transferred me seemed quite annoyed with calls. People in is country are going to wish some day that they would have listened to us about this bs Obamas pulling hopefully sooner then later!

[pianoman9701]

I just spoke with Cantwell's office and they're in favor of the bill. Just crazy but no big surprise. I got vmail in Murray's office. I also sent both an email.

[bearpaw]

I just spoke with Cantwell's office and they're in favor of the bill. Just crazy but no big surprise.

Cantwell and Murray are both in favor, that's why we must bombard them with calls.

Tell them if they vote for this, you will contribute to the campaign of anyone who opposes them in the next election.

They must be pressured.

[hntrspud]

just made my call. Easy to do, they need to know how we feel!

[Jingles]

Made the call but talking to those two about anything that isn't liberal is like trying to keep the titanic afloat with a thimble

[pianoman9701]

Made the call but talking to those two about anything that isn't liberal is like trying to keep the titanic afloat with a thimble

Unfortunately, they don't hear from enough of us for exactly that reason - we think we're beaten before we even call. Call anyway.

[thatkidwho]

Called left messages.

[huntrights]

Senator Feinstein’s anti-gun bill: S.150 – Assault Weapons Ban of 2013 is moving forward; we need to take steps to stop it now.

Link to S.150 Bill Summary:
http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/bdquery/z?d113:SN00150:@@@L&summ2=m&

Please call your U.S. Senators; it only takes a couple of minutes.

Washington, D.C. offices - direct numbers for Washington State Senators:

Senator Murray:
Phone: (202) 224-2621
Toll Free: (866) 481-9186

Senator Cantwell:
T: (202) 224-3441

For Senators in other states, you may call the United States Capitol switchboard at:
 
(202) 224-3121.

A switchboard operator will connect you directly with the Senate office you request.

Or you can go to your Senator’s website to find their direct phone number.


Possible talking points, or just speak what’s on your mind:


[Your name and your city/state]

I am calling to ask that Senator [...] oppose Senator Feinstein's S.150 Assault Weapons Ban of 2013 and the barrage of other anti-gun bills that are flooding our legislative assemblies.  They are all attacks on our 2nd Amendment Rights to Keep and Bear Arms and they will do nothing to prevent criminals from carrying out their malevolent deeds.  These bills will only serve anti-gun agendas and diminish the Constitutional rights of law-abiding citizens.  Please vote NO on Senator Feinstein’s bill and all of the other blatantly anti-gun bills.

Thank you.

[Jethro]

Just made my calls!    went right thru, could not talk to them but left messages, hope it will get to them.   I told them I was a registered voter, as my family members too, property owner and will be watching their record, and will vote accordingly when their time comes.

[et1702]

Senator Feinstein’s anti-gun bill: S.150 – Assault Weapons Ban of 2013 is moving forward; we need to take steps to stop it now.

Link to S.150 Bill Summary:
http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/bdquery/z?d113:SN00150:@@@L&summ2=m&

Please call your U.S. Senators; it only takes a couple of minutes.

Washington, D.C. offices - direct numbers for Washington State Senators:

Senator Murray:
Phone: (202) 224-2621
Toll Free: (866) 481-9186

Senator Cantwell:
T: (202) 224-3441

For Senators in other states, you may call the United States Capitol switchboard at:
 
(202) 224-3121.

A switchboard operator will connect you directly with the Senate office you request.

Or you can go to your Senator’s website to find their direct phone number.


Possible talking points, or just speak what’s on your mind:


[Your name and your city/state]

I am calling to ask that Senator [...] oppose Senator Feinstein's S.150 Assault Weapons Ban of 2013 and the barrage of other anti-gun bills that are flooding our legislative assemblies.  They are all attacks on our 2nd Amendment Rights to Keep and Bear Arms and they will do nothing to prevent criminals from carrying out their malevolent deeds.  These bills will only serve anti-gun agendas and diminish the Constitutional rights of law-abiding citizens.  Please vote NO on Senator Feinstein’s bill and all of the other blatantly anti-gun bills.

Thank you.

I'll call, and continue to send messages.  But, you must be kidding if you think it is going to switch either of these two senators minds.   Based on every response I've received from Cant"do"well and her buddy Murray, I'll bet that they are both sponsoring the Feinstein bill.   

ET

[pianoman9701]

I don't expect them to change but they need to know how we feel. Thanks for doing your part, ET and everyone else.

[slayerofthesea]

just made the call the guy seamed annoyed at the fact i wanted to leave a message.

[pianoman9701]

just made the call the guy seamed annoyed at the fact i wanted to leave a message.

Well, you did leave a message that isn't what he wanted to hear, after all!

[huntrights]

I think they may be getting a lot of phone calls.

[slayerofthesea]

well thats to  bad because i did leave a message.

[gaddy]

i wonder if they leave the phone off the hook when they get overwhelmed with calls they dont like.

[bearpaw]

I would like everyone to post exactly how you are treated when you call and any comments they say to you please.

[haugenna]

I was treated very nice.  The lady and gentleman I spoke with asked what the phone call was regarding.  They listened and didn't say much.  Even when I asked questions.  I gave them my stance on the bill and they asked for my zip code and thanked me for calling.

[bearpaw]

just made the call the guy seamed annoyed at the fact i wanted to leave a message.

I think I got the same guy, he seemed very annoyed, I wondered if he would even relay my message.

[gaddy]

cantwells office was pleasant & will forward my message. Murray's office said that they already have me as one of the oppose 150 crowd,thank you. & good day. guy was pleasent in his responce though.
both places were OK & seemed to show no stress with the # of calls they had received. reminded me of a telemarketer.

[SCRUBS]

I reached a male at Murray`s office,  he was very polite, and said he would relay my opposition.

I left a phone message at Cantwell`s office asking her to oppose the AWB.

[thegreatwhitef350]

Wow, just spent three hours watching that nonsense. No one could give an honest answer on how this ban will work when the previous one did not. Three reports on the previous ban determined it did not make a differance and there are no reports that it did. That right there is reason enough to stop this waste of tax payers hard earned money on making more useless laws that will not save lives.

[haugenna]

I asked what the response has been from callers and got the "its been both ways" answer.  I asked if Senator  will vote party lines or for the people and they could not give me an answer on that and "Senator ______" has not made a statement on how she will vote.

[pianoman9701]

This liberal hack makes me nauseous.

"Dear Mr. W,

Thank you for contacting me to express your views on gun ownership and violence prevention. I appreciate hearing from you on this important issue.

As you know, on January 16, 2013, President Obama announced a series of legislative proposals and executive actions intended to reduce gun violence. I applaud the President's efforts to close gun purchase loopholes and to create new tools for further background checks.

Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) introduced a bill to regulate assault weapons (S. 150) on January 24, 2013. The proposed legislation bans certain military-style, semi-automatic weapons, and makes it illegal to produce, import, or sell magazines with capacity over ten rounds. The bill has been referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee, where it is currently awaiting further debate and review.

In the past, I supported the original Assault Weapons Ban and the Brady Bill, as well as the Youth Handgun Safety Act of 1993, which prohibits juveniles from possessing or receiving handguns. I look forward to work with my colleagues in the Senate to strengthen responsible legislation to rein in gun violence. We need to work to close the loopholes in existing laws that allow criminals and children to gain access to firearms contrary to the law's intention. One example is the well-known "gun-show loophole" which allows people to purchase firearms at gun-shows without undergoing the background check required when guns are bought from licensed dealers. Lastly, I believe we must support increased gun-safety and gun-use education.

I support the Second Amendment and the rights of law-abiding Washingtonians who own guns. I also remain focused on addressing the deeply troubling violence in this country and making our state and our country as safe as possible for all people, including our most vulnerable citizens, our children. I believe both of these goals are important and can be simultaneously accomplished through common-sense gun laws and stricter enforcement of existing laws.

Along with addressing gun violence, making services for the mentally ill and their families more accessible will encourage those suffering from mental illness to seek needed care and support. Mental health care is a critical component of our healthcare system and an individual's overall health status. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, approximately one in 17 Americans suffers from a seriously debilitating mental illness. I care deeply about mental health care and understand the important role behavioral health services play in the lives of both those who suffer from mental illness and their family and loved ones.

 thank you again for contacting me to share your thoughts on this matter. Please do not hesitate to contact me in the future if I can be of further assistance.

Sincerely,
Maria Cantwell
United States Senator"

[washelkhunter]

cant-do-well and murray are obummer *** lickers; they never will deviate from the party line. there isnt even one brain between the both of them. they take their marching orders from the other wash; not this one.

(Keep it family friendly, please.)

[huntrights]

We've got to flood their phone lines and their email in-boxes.

[robescc]

It seems that this bill is DOA. The media is not happy about it. Brian Williams talked about it for about 30 seconds. His broadcast features at least 5 minutes every night about gun violence. Not tonight though.

[csaaphill]

late but I called anyhows let them both know where I stood and alienating us is not a good thing.
Believe I only got a live responce from Cantwells office, but had to be transfered to a messge phone, but still left a message.
ya they were anoyed but oh well.

[csaaphill]

where is all this these standing haven't seen any updates latley on any of em.

[huntrights]

Here is the latest bill summary and status.

S.150 -- Assault Weapons Ban of 2013 (Introduced in Senate - IS)

http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/bdquery/D?d113:1:./temp/~bdalJc:@@@X


Link to Bill
http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/BILLS-113s150is/pdf/BILLS-113s150is.pdf

[Windwalker]

 Another link to keep tabs on  "Industry-Relevant Federal Legislation"

    http://www.nssf.org/govrel/federal_legislation.cfm

[huntrights]

Feinstein Holds Hearings on Gun and Magazine Ban

http://www.nraila.org/legislation/federal-legislation/2013/3/feinstein-holds-hearings-on-gun-and-magazine-ban.aspx

Keep calling and writing in opposition to this bill and all other anti-gun bills.  Go to the link at the bottom of the article; use the fast and easy method to communicate your opposition to your representatives.

http://www.nraila.org/get-involved-locally/grassroots/write-your-reps.aspx


Here is the text of the email you will send if you use the NRA-ILA write-your-reps tool.  Each time bills like S.150 move further through the process we should ALL write again.  We cannot allow this, or the other anti-gun bills to go any further!

Please use this tool.  It's doesn't get any easier than this to stand up and fight for your rights!


"While Senator Feinstein's proposal to ban semi-automatic firearms and standard capacity magazines is garnering the most attention, it is important to note that attacks on our Second Amendment rights are by no means limited to this one proposal.

As egregious as Sen. Feinstein's proposal is, as your constituent, I want to urge you to oppose any and all gun control proposals that have been, or will be, introduced.  We can expect a barrage of attacks on our Second Amendment rights to include not only gun bans, but:  attacks on gun shows; restrictions on the lawful purchase of ammunition; eliminating private transfers of firearms, even between family members; gun owner registration; and more.

The one thing all of these misguided proposals have in common is they won't reduce crime.  Criminals, by definition, are lawbreakers.  They are not deterred by laws against murder, rape, armed robbery, etc., and they won't be affected by additional gun control laws on top of the tens of thousands of existing laws we have on the books at every governmental level.

If you truly care about reducing crime and keeping our children safe, I ask you to oppose these gun control bills, and instead focus on improvements to our nation's mental health system and enhancing security at our schools.

Again, I urge you to oppose any and all gun control bills, and ensure you focus on those solutions that will actually achieve positive accomplishments, while respecting our Second Amendment rights. 

Please reply to me with your position on these measures.  Your votes on these issues will be a major consideration in my future voting decisions.

Sincerely,"

[BOWHUNTER45]

these nut cases only have one vision and if we do not stop them in their tracks now it will only get worse ! 

[Oldguy]

Has there been an instance where a criminal purchased the firearm used in a crime at a gun show? I don't recall that the politicians have ever put forth an example of when that has happened. What criminal in his right mind would pay the gun show price when he could get a firearm on the street for less?

[pianoman9701]

Has there been an instance where a criminal purchased the firearm used in a crime at a gun show? I don't recall that the politicians have ever put forth an example of when that has happened. What criminal in his right mind would pay the gun show price when he could get a firearm on the street for less?

According to the Dept of justice website, this happens in just less than 2% of gun related violence.

[Greenhorn]

Just emailed all Federal and State Reps and Senators again to support the 2nd Amendment and asked them to spend more time on creating jobs and to stop supporting useless gun control laws.