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Vol. 6, No. 17 5/7/99
CLINTON-GORE EXPLOIT LITTLETON TRAGEDY -- ACT II
In the aftermath of the Littleton tragedy, the Clinton-Gore
Administration isn't wasting any time attempting to further its
aggressive anti-gun agenda. Rather than responsibly studying the
factors that led to the actions perpetrated by two clearly
disturbed criminal teenagers, the Administration has introduced a
sweeping package of "gun control" proposals, and anti-gun
ringleaders in the Senate plan to introduce some or all of these
provisions as amendments to a juvenile justice bill under debate
in the U.S. Senate next week. The Clinton-Gore proposals include
a litany of anti-gun schemes that would affect only the law-
abiding, and which have previously failed or been introduced in
Congress, including:
* Holding adults responsible for the criminal acts of
children
* Rationing lawful gun purchases to one per month
* Restrictions on sale of firearms at gun shows
* A ban on the importation of magazines that can hold
over 10 rounds
* Reinstating and extending a permanent waiting period
* Requiring an intrusive background check and possible
waiting period for reloading powders
Although federal and state gun laws are more restrictive now
than at any previous point in U.S. history, and firearms -- by
any objective measure -- are less accessible to our youth than
they were a generation ago, the Clinton-Gore Administration has
chosen shamelessly to exploit the tragedy at Columbine High
School in order to further its anti-gun agenda. At the same
time, the Administration dodges questions about its abysmal
record of failure to prosecute firearm-related crimes. It is
urgent that you call your Senators at (202)224-3121 as soon as
possible, and urge them to oppose the Clinton-Gore "gun control"
package. Also, as an NRA-ILA Volunteer, we ask that you contact
five of your fellow Second Amendment supporters and encourage
them to call their Senators as well.
Also, in an obvious attempt to create the false image that
the Administration is concerned with "studying" violence in
America, Clinton has called for a so-called "summit" at the White
House on Monday, May 10. However, conspicuously missing from the
invite list is NRA, leaving one to wonder how the concerns of
law-abiding gun owners will be represented. In response to NRA
being left out of this "summit," NRA Executive Vice President
Wayne LaPierre will hold a major news conference on Monday, May
10, at 10:00 a.m. E.S.T., in the Murrow Room of the National
Press Club in D.C.. Mr. LaPierre will unveil proposals that will
immediately impact violent crime in America without infringing on
the rights of lawful citizens.
INTERESTING SIDE NOTE
In what can only be considered a bit of twisted irony, the
Denver Rocky Mountain News reported on May 4, that the mother of
the individual who allegedly supplied one of the firearms to the
Columbine shooters is a proud member of Handgun Control, Inc.!
A LOOK AT THE STATES
ARIZONA: SB 1192, the reckless lawsuit preemption bill, now
awaits Gov. Hull's (R) signature. Please call Gov. Hull at (602)
542-4331 and urge her to sign SB 1192.
CALIFORNIA: SB 23, which seeks to drastically expand the state's
current ban on so-called "assault weapons," will be heard by the
Sen. Appropriations Cmte. on Mon., May 10. On Tues., May 11, AB
17, which would repeal California's "State Firearms Preemption"
statute, allowing cities and counties to enact their own gun
control laws, will be considered in the Assembly's Public Safety
Cmte. Also, votes in the Assembly's Appropriations Cmte. could
take place at any time on AB 106, which would require the sale of
a "child accident prevention device" with most firearms, and AB
491, which increases the penalty for carrying a concealed firearm
without a permit. Please call members of these respective
committees in opposition to SB 23, AB 17, AB 106, and AB 491.
For committee members' names and phone numbers, contact the
NRA-ILA Grassroots Division.
MAINE: LD 2192, the reckless lawsuit preemption bill, will likely
be voted on by the full House next week. Contact your Rep. at
(207) 287-1456 in support of LD 2192.
MASSACHUSETTS: Gun Owners' Action League (GOAL) will hold a
"Rally for our Rights" on Boston Common at 11 AM on May 17. The
purpose of this rally is to highlight the abusive and
discriminatory gun law passed last year. Speakers at the rally
will include ILA Executive Director James Jay Baker and LEAA
Executive Director Jim Fotis. For information on buses from your
area to the rally, contact GOAL at (508) 393-5333.
NEVADA: AB 543, a measure that would block reckless lawsuits
against gun manufacturers, will be considered by the Sen.
Judiciary Cmte. on Wed., May 12. Contact committee members in
support of AB 543. For committee members' names and phone numbers
contact the NRA-ILA Grassroots Division.
NORTH CAROLINA: HB 1065, the Right To Carry reciprocity bill, and
HB 938, the reckless lawsuit preemption bill, still await Senate
consideration. HB 1275, which would eliminate ALL gun shows in
N.C. by regulating ALL private firearms sales, is still pending
before the Hse. Jud. Three Subcommittee. Contact your Sen. at
(919) 733-4111 in support of HB 1065 & HB 938, and your Rep. at
(919) 733-7928 in opposition to HB 1275.
RHODE ISLAND: HB 6023, which would allow chiefs of police to deny
the sale of a firearm for any reason, passed out of the House by
a slim margin this week. This measure would allow chiefs of
police to overrule the Federal NICS check and deny your right to
purchase a firearm without justification. Contact your Sen. at
(401)222-6655 in opposition to HB 6023.
TENNESSEE: HB 585, the reckless lawsuit preemption bill, will be
considered by the full House next week. Also, its companion bill
in the Senate, SB 1523, will be heard by the Sen. Jud. Cmte. on
Tuesday, May 11. Contact your Rep. at (615) 741-2901 in support
of HB 585 and your Sen. at (615) 741-2730 in support of SB 1523.
TEXAS: SB 717, the reckless lawsuit preemption bill, is currently
pending in the House Calendars Cmte. Contact members of the
Calendars Cmte. and urge them to allow SB 717 to be considered by
the full House. For a list of cmte. members, contact the NRA-ILA
Grassroots Division.
WISCONSIN: AB 246, the reckless lawsuit preemption bill, will be
considered by the Assy. Jud. Cmte. on May 11. Contact you Sen.
at (608) 266-2517 in support of AB 246.
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