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I sent the following to both representatives:

I am writing to request your positive support of HB 1301 to allow law abiding citizens to provide for their own self-protection by legally leaving a firearm in their vehicles. A firearm does not magically make a law abiding person use it in a heinous act of violence. Furthermore, voting against HB1301 will not improve the safety of a chemical plant or any other business. People who are inclined to break the law, bring a firearm to work and use it to commit an act of violence, will do this irregardless of the law. Not passing HB1301 only impacts the safety of law abiding people.
Contrary to what chemical plant representatives (I work at one) tell you, they do not provide for the safety of their employees in parking lots. In fact, my plant has a disclaimer that they are not liable for theft from our vehicle in their parking lots. Many of the plants do not have parking on the road available. This means law abiding people who went through the time, effort and expense of meeting the background and testing requirements of a CHL will have to provide for their own protection.
Most chemical plants are not surrounded by the most crime-free environment. Limiting my right to self defense on my way to and from work does not make me feel comfortable and could leave my family without a parent/spouse if something does go horribly wrong. The police officers in our great state do a wonderful job, but they can not be in all locations all the time.
I appreciate your efforts and look forward to your support.