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TxLobo wrote:Not to detract from anything that has been done, or said.. I'm trying to figure out where the often used phrase:

Since 1950, there has been only one mass shooting that did not occur in a place that restricts the lawful carrying of concealed weapons.

I can think of several through the years.. ?

John Lott said this in an interview with NPR.

Here is what he said:

and the United States has only one case since 1950 where one of these multiple-victim public shootings, where more than three people have been killed, that's occurred in a place where guns were allowed.

So to clarify, we're talking about 3 or more deaths, in a public shooting. By that criteria, the only one that has happened in a non "gun free zone" according to Lott is the Giffords shooting in Arizona.

Someone on another site suggested people pledge to contact someone every day for the next 60 days on this issue encouraging them to not pass any new restrictions on freedom.

Sounds like a great idea to me, so yesterday I contacted my own Senators, Representative and the Speaker of the House.

From here on out, I'll be emailing those RINOs and moderates who are most likely to compromise and vote with the hardcore leftists, encouraging them to support freedom.

Today I emailed Sen Scott Brown of MA.

powerboatr wrote:

77346 wrote:for those of you writing to Sen. Hutchinson, I suggest you write to Ted Cruz as well...

I tried but am having a hard time finding his senator elect website

Not to mention I have a hard time believing that Ted Cruz would compromise on gun rights. Hutchinson on the other hand is on her way out, so in my opinion is more likely to make a silly decision.

HenryAKirk wrote: I hope you dont mind but I really liked your letter and shared it with the Texas Concealed Carry group on Facebook. It's a good group of folks.

I don't mind at all. Use all of it, use part of it, rewrite it...I just care that more people are engaging with the Congress Critters and telling them what we expect from them.

ETA: I went ahead and joined that group too. Looks cool.

sjfcontrol wrote:

74novaman wrote:Since 1950, there has been only one mass shooting that did not occur in a place that restricts the lawful carrying of concealed weapons.

What attack are you referring to?

The attack on Gabby Giffords wasn't done in a "gun free zone". John Lott did the work on this one, you can check out his interview with NPR at his website: http://johnrlott.blogspot.com/

Here's what I wrote.

In light of the recent Sandy Hook school shooting, some in the media and Congress have begun calling for gun control. I urge you to fight against any such restriction on the rights of law abiding Americans. The loss of life in Connecticut was tragic and saddened us all. But more gun laws are not the answer.

The largest school killing in the United States was committed using bombs in 1927 in Bath, Michigan. Terrorists were able to kill hundreds using box cutters on September 11, 2001. China has incredibly strict gun control, and a series of knife and hammer attacks left 21 dead and 90 injured from 2010-2011. More Americans are killed every year by drunk drivers than guns, yet we haven't strengthened our laws against drunk driving, or restricted people's ability to drive cars. I'd like to think that last part is because a sane person recognizes that punishing lawful, sober drivers for the acts of drunks is wrong. I'm not sure why the same logic doesn't apply to gun owners.

Connecticut has very strict gun laws in place and is ranked 5th best in the nation on gun control laws by the Brady Campaign, an organization dedicated to reducing and eliminating private gun ownership. The psychopath killer who murdered those kids did not legally acquire guns himself, so he murdered his mom and stole hers. If she hadn't owned guns, he probably would have murdered a neighbor or a friend's family instead to acquire them. Since 1950, there has been only one mass shooting that did not occur in a place that restricts the lawful carrying of concealed weapons. If you truly want to fix this problem, work to eliminate "gun free zones", which should more accurately be called "Free Killing of defenseless victims zones"

Blaming the tool instead of the wielder is wrong. A gun didn't murder those kids. A sick and twisted individual carried out that act, and if he hadn't been able to use a gun he would have used a bomb, or a knife, or fire. Millions of American gun owners use their firearms for lawful activities like home defense every day. We should look at eliminating "gun free zones", which only stop those who obey the law. Perhaps an examination of our mental health system is in order as well. But restricting the rights of American gun owners would be like taking sober drivers keys away because drunk drivers kill people.

If you personally support any measures that restrict the gun rights of law abiding Americans, I solemnly promise to donate my time and money to ensuring you are not reelected. Please remember the midterm elections of 1994, where those who supported the feel good, do nothing "Assault Weapons Ban" were voted out of office. If your party compromises on gun rights, I solemnly promise not to support it with my time or money going forward. I have been a staunch Republican since I reached voting age, but if the party caves on such a critical issue, I will support third party candidates with both my time and money going forward.

Please do the right thing. Oppose any knee jerk, reactionary gun control that will only hurt law abiding citizens and won't stop criminals or murderers.

Thank you,




*I left off the greeting/closing so you can modify it as needed. Also, if you're not a "staunch Republican", you might need to edit that part at the end. Other than that, it should be fairly standard stuff. Feel free to take part or all of it and send it to whoever. Please get in touch with people about this! I just sent this to both of our Senators and my US Rep.*