Anyone receive a response when using the Ruger letter?

I haven't heard back from anyone but Ruger since I submitted mine.

Me neither.

Nothing here, none from the NRA letter either.

I haven't used the ruger site, but used the NRA's site. Out of 8 letters to each of my congresscritters, I've only gotten one reply.

Robert

I did receive a response from one of my state's Senators.

Nothing from the ruger letter. I've received responses to all my letters to my state rep and state senator (except the Ruger letter). I've seen no responses to my letters to my US Senators or rep (but I live in CT so I wasn't hiding out too much that they'd see things my way). My state senator is actually not a bad guy. Hopefully he stands strong.


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I did not.

Nothing.

it takes time. my first round of letters went out in late December and I am still receiving replies from them.

I got one from Mike Thompson, thanking me for my support [!] of gun control, from a letter I wrote last month, before I sent mine in through Ruger. Which proves two things 1. They don't read them, and 2. they are about a month behind. I'm kinda guessing this is a hot button issue.

I did get responses from both the Ruger and NRA letters.

I have sent out 3 rounds of letters through the automated services, most recently the one offered through Ruger, recieved canned replies from all, one from each senator and one from my congressional red. One may have been from the Ruger letter.

Replies were canned, our liberal senator had a long reply that said little mentioned the children, and respecting he traditions of the state

Our conservative senator was a bit more on a pro 2a side, but still left doubt about comprimise

and our conservative Congressman, NRA member, was much moreon our side. This one just arrived a few hours ago, and I will share it with you now:



January 15, 2013



Dear Mr. XXXXXXXX



Thank you for contacting me to express your views regarding new gun control legislation in the aftermath of the tragic December 2012 mass shooting that took place in Newtown, Connecticut. It is an honor to serve as your Representative in Congress. I welcome your thoughts on this important issue.



It is deeply disheartening any time innocent people become targets of senseless violence. I believe strongly that Americans should have a reasonable expectation of safety and security inside their homes and communities, which is why a seemingly random tragedy like the Newtown shooting is especially unnerving. At its core, this, and other related tragedies reflect not an absence of law, but a fundamental lack of respect for human life.



Anti-gun proponents have seized upon this event, contending that enacting new laws to restrict firearm ownership can prevent future tragedies. Such claims are deeply flawed and lack merit, as a comprehensive set of laws and regulations governing firearms in the United States already exists. The reality that many anti-gun zealots refuse to acknowledge is that criminals who perpetrate gun crimes find ways to circumvent all gun laws. For this reason, additional gun control measures would have little impact on criminals, and instead only serve to restrict the Constitutionally-guaranteed Second Amendment rights that law-abiding citizens enjoy.



Within the first few days of the 113th Congress, my Democratic colleagues have introduced several anti-Second Amendment measures, including legislation to prohibit the ownership or transfer of magazines containing more than ten rounds, impose federal regulation of gun shows, require all ammunition sales to be conducted face-to-face, and forbid private citizens from transferring their legally-owned firearms without the involvement of a licensed transferee. In addition, Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-CA), author of the 1994 Assault Weapons Ban, has announced her own plan to introduce a new assault weapons ban bill to the 113th Congress. The Senator's bill would ban the sale, transfer, importation and possession of assault weapons, as well as the sale of clips of more than ten bullets. Additionally, Vice President Joe Biden is currently leading an effort to form administration policies designed to curb gun-related violence. The White House's emerging gun-control strategy also includes support for an assault weapons ban.



Let me be clear: I will not be supporting Senator Feinstein's bill or any initiatives from the White House that violate our Second Amendment rights. As a member of the National Rifle Association (NRA) and Gun Owners of America (GOA), I will always work to ensure that our Constitutional right to bear arms is safeguarded. Law-abiding American citizens have a right to keep and bear arms. In addition, I believe that Congress should be more focused on examining strategies to ensure that those with mental-health conditions are identified and provided with appropriate care and attention within their communities. The best approach to addressing gun violence is to promote a respect for human dignity and life within our families, schools, and neighborhoods, and to enforce the statutes that we already have on the books.



I appreciate hearing your thoughts on this issue. As Congress discusses policy reforms related to the current and future role of our federal government in preventing these tragedies, please know that I will continue to support legislation designed curb instances of violent crime while preserving our Second Amendment rights. I look forward to continue serving you in the 113th Congress. If my staff or I can do anything to assist you, please do not hesitate to contact my office. You can also visit my website at www.fleming.house.gov for further information or follow me on Facebook at www.facebook.com/repjohnfleming or on Twitter at www.twitter.com/repfleming.





Sincerely,


JOHN FLEMING, M.D.
U.S. Representative

Heard from 2 of them. Rep. Phil Gingrey, R 11th Congressional District, Georgia, sent a one liner saying he got my note and is looking into it. In the mean time, he was quoted in a local newspaper as advocating restrictions on magazine capacities and requiring "universal" federal background checks, without explaining his view on a federal database. His number is 202 - 225 - 2931. I think I will call every day to disagree and urge liberty. Please feel free to help me. (You all may have heard of this guy, who has held the office since 2003. Earlier today he caused a minor blog explosion among feminists when he said disgraced candidate Troy Aiken was "partially right about rape.") Phil is only partially right about 2A. Also heard from US Sen. Clarence Saxby Chambliss, R Ga., who gave me the same email as has been quoted elsewhere on ThR today.

Did not hear from US Sen. Johnny Isakson Or Gov. Nathan Deal.

I received an automated e-mail reply from Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) that basically says he receives a lot of mail and his staff will try to read it all.

It's the same automated response I've gotten from him before when trying to contact him about another unrelated issue.

Yep, canned answers from 2 Congressmen and Senator.

No responses here. But in all fairness, Al Franken is one of the Senators in my state...

Not yet,but if I do it will most likely be Cornyn or Cruz.
Since I live in the contrived 29th Congressional District in Texas I doubt seriously those Dems will be seeking me out as I actually speak English and represent every cause they are against......

I think so, but I'm not positive. Hard to say, with the number of times I've emailed folks.

I do believe that Ruger has added more and more to contact (state level folks).

Have used both Ruger & NRA 'contact your reps' but no replies yet. This is what I attached to the NRA contact:

Greetings:

I firmly beleive that dis-arming all of those that had NO involvement in the Sandy Hook and other mass shootings is not the proper way to solve these acts of supreme evil.

We have all seen multiple 'copy-cat' events already. Over exposure by so-called "Journalism" only encourages others to seek their 15 minutes of fame, no matter the cost to civilized society.

A more fitting solution? Call overseas and speak with Mr. Benjamin Netanyahu on how the State of Isreal has solved the problem of school shootings.

I sent two prior to finding the Ruger link. I got fast responses from both stating that they would respond ASAP. No responses from any of the Ruger ones even to the same reps. I'm guessing they received it but recognized it as a mass chain email and didn't respond the same as the more personal ones. I'm glad to hear some are getting responses from them.

I have recieved one from Ruger and I lost count of the NRA responses because I lost count of the letters I have sent.

Nope...but I don't get a response from Brownells, or Midway, or anyone else who has anything to do with guns. They are buried...dont' expect to get a response anytime soon either.

Got this today!