The Essential "End the AW Ban" Contact List & Sample Letter Thread!

[CaesarI]

bumpitty bump bump bump.

 

[NY Patriot]

Bump, because the AW ban is not going to fade into history without MUCH hard work & dedication on our part!

Lead, follow, or get out of the way!!!

 

[Langenator]

Bump!

Mods: How about making this thread a float?

 

[Sam Adams]

Admin Moderator

I second Langenator's motion to make this a float - this is THE issue in the RKBA world this year, and we need to keep as much attention on it as possible. If WE cannot get our own folks to write letters and make phone calls, then the AWB will be back even worse than it is now.

 

[Zedicus]

Yes, the AWB is to Important of an Issue not to Float.

DOWN WITH THE AWB!!!

 

[NY Patriot]

Guys, thanks for chiming in that this thread should be afforded a long-term float.

To be fair, it was floated for about two weeks around the time that I authored it, but then it was removed. On a couple of occasions, I E-mailed Oleg Volk, asking him to reconsider the importance of this topic. After consulting with some of his moderators, he got back to me with the response that while important, not every worthy thread can be floated on these forums.

If some of you seniors members would like to drop him a line & urge him to reconsider his decision, I would be greatly appreciative.

As Sam Adams put it... "This is THE issue in the RKBA world this year!"

 

[Langenator]

It's the most important issue, and it's only going to get bigger. The ban expires something like a month after the nominating conventions this summer (those are in August, right?). How much would anyone here like to bet that the Dems will be wailing about how Bush isn't serious about keeping sheeple safe because it hasn't been renewed?

Enough letters/email/phone calls to Senators/Representatives (especially the Democrat type) and they might just shut up about the whole thing. The key is to convince them that the issue is a loser.

 

[BeLikeTrey]

My first official bump!

This is EXTREMELY IMPORTANT to me as well. I will be using a frankenstein of all of the templates contained in this thread. Thanks to all those who worked so hard on these, to make it easier on the rest of us.

 

[mountainclmbr]

I contribute to reelection campaigns. On any correspondence I write "publicly suppory repeal of AWB or this is the last support from me".

I also get invited to socials and dinners and am unrestrained in my criticism if the candidate does not support the Constitution.

 

[Dave Markowitz]

BUMP!

This thread really ought to be made a float, IMO. The AWB is the biggest RKBA issue we are facing this year.

Here's a letter I sent off to my (Republican) Congress Critters today:

Dear Representatitve/Senator:

I am a Republican and I vote in every election.

In September the "Assault Weapons Ban" is set to sunset. I am writing to
urge you let this odious piece of unconstitutional legislation expire.

The AWB does nothing to reduce crime but does infringe upon our
constitutional rights.

I will be watching this issue with particular interest and it will
strongly influence how I vote in 2004.

Sincerely,

 

[NY Patriot]

Dave Markowitz...

This thread really ought to be made a float... The AWB is the biggest RKBA issue we are facing this year.

What's that you said, Dave?

I couldn't quite make it out!

 

[Langenator]

Actually, I was doing a bit of speculative thinking...wondering more like...which get read more...floats, or regular threads that hang around at the top of the pile because they generate a constant stream of replies?

 

[NY Patriot]

Yet another letter to draw from...

Thanks to Prometheus @ AssaultWeb.net...

Dear Senator/Congressman XXXXX.

I am writing to inform you of my feelings on a very important issue. As you are aware, an ineffectual and unconstitutional law is due to sunset in 2004. I am referring to the 1994 ban on certain types of semi-automatic firearms ("assault weapons"), and the production of ammunition magazines capable of holding more than 10 rounds. I want to urge you in the strongest possible terms to oppose any & all attempts to renew or reauthorize this law.

This ban is an appalling violation of my rights and an affront to all American gun owners. This ban has also done nothing to combat crime since the firearms in question are only used in an extremely small percentage of gun crimes.
I’m sure you know that this ban has been a farce from the start. It banned semi auto rifles that looked "evil" because they have a bayonet lug and pistol grip on them. These are not assault weapons. They are not machine guns. I like to call them Homeland Defense rifles. It is a farce that criminals use these types of rifles in crimes. A criminal who intends to rob the corner store sure doesn’t carry in a semi auto rifle that is difficult to conceal. They use small handguns, which are not normally acquired through legal channels. Banning weapons because of how they look is just plain ridiculous feel good nonsense.

I urge you to remember the oath you took when you entered office and fight to ensure that this law dies later this year and stays dead. If you choose to side with your antigun colleagues on this issue, rest assured that I will not be voting for you in the next election.

A response to this letter will be deeply appreciated.

Regards,

 

[femoralis]

I've used these addresses sev. times... very nice.

 

[NY Patriot]

Folks, first off, I want to thank everyone who has taken the time & effort to sit down & write letters. I know all too well that this can be a tedious chore, but alas, it must be done!

I also wanted to point out that it is vitally important that we contact EVERYONE on the list, not just our local congresscritter & our two Senators. Take me as an example... my Senators are Chuckie Schumer & Madam Hillary, and my Rep. is Nita Lowey, a hard core leftist. If I only wrote to them, my opinions would be virtually guaranteed of being ignored, and my efforts would be for naught.

BUT... I make sure that everyone who could potentially have a hand in the outcome of the AW ban battle hears from me! The POTUS represents EVERY American, thus he hears from me. I'm a registered Republican, so the RNC gets an earful. I'm also an NRA member, so guess what... they are beholden to my views & opinions if they want the continued privilege of spending my money. All the Congressional & Senatorial committee members, as well as the House & Senate leaders & Speakers are, by virtue of their exalted positions, answerable to ALL Americans, not just those living in their districts & states.

You get the idea... our letter writing responsibilities extend FAR beyond our district & state boundaries!!!

It's also very important that we all write, write, and write again! We have less than a year to win this fight & we need to keep the pressure on HIGH! The only way the relevant politicians & organizations will know that our will is strong & unwavering is if we continuously and relentlessly badger them until the ban is gone.
I know it's a PITA, but we really, really need to write the names on the list MULTIPLE TIMES. There is no easy or lazy way around this fact... it just needs to be done!!!

Well, I'll get off my soapbox (for now), but just realize that this is our fight to lose. The AW ban is a goner IF we remain active involved & unified!

Thanks.

 

[NY Patriot]

Tick, tick, tick...

That's the sound of your ability to influence the AW debate slipping into the future...

Only eight months to go folks!!!

This is THE RKBA battle of the decade, and it's our fight to lose... let's not blow it!!!

 

[TXBera]

I'm writing mine, are you?

Edit: In the process of writing and would it sound better to call the AWB by it's proper name of VCCA of '94, or the assault weapons ban?

 

[Art Eatman]

TXBera, the odds are by now that they all know, reflexively, what you're referring to with "Assault Weapons Ban"; the other might require a moment's thought.

Let's not strain the poor dears any more than we have to...

Art

 

[CaesarI]

By referring to it specifically, by the name of the law, and the speicific section under the law, you may convince them that you know rather a lot about the topic.

There's an upside and a downside to this.

Upside: You're educated, and intelligent, and likely involved enough to persuade a few other of my potential voters.

Downside: You're a serious activist, and more likely to be seen as a wacko than influential. Possible the letter may be dismissed, as Art noted, because they dunno what you're talkin' about.

Can't make heads or tails of it myself.

-Morgan

 

[Langenator]

Bump.

Everyone go pester your Congresscritters come more.

 

[Peetmoss]

Letters done for all my reps tommorow set asside for the other reps listed. And consider this a bump Please float this mods.

 

[Dave Markowitz]

Bump.

 

[N3rday]

You would be surprised how much difference letters make...it is rare nowadays for people to even know how to address a letter, and trust me, they listen to the snail mail!

someone needs to make this a float, PLEASE!
PLEASE!

I don't wanna turn 18 and not be able to get that CETME!

 

[NY Patriot]

N3rday...

Someone needs to make this a float, PLEASE!
PLEASE!

From your lips to Oleg Volk's inbox, my friend!

 

[4570Rick]

I agree this is the issue this year. Here's what I've come up with. Using the letters as templates, I've made up letters for all the committy members, my Congress critter Loretta Sanchez, my Senators Terminator 1 & 2, Karl Rove, Gillespie, Hastert, DeLay, and a few others. Using about 20 slightly different letters and rotating them between the 20 or so politicos, I've got 1 letter per person for the next 20 weeks stamped and sealed. I've mailed 3 weeks worth so far. Each Monday, I take another 20 out to the mail box. My mail man has thanked me for the job security.

400 sheets of printer paper...$3.25
400 envelopes.......................$8.00
400 postage stamps..........$148.00
Copy service at Kinkos.........$12.57
Preserving our rights........Priceless