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Treason in the U.S. Senate; Republicans Vote for Gun Control
-- Sen. Smith and Enzi stand alone in defending 2nd Amendment
Gun Owners of America E-Mail/FAX Alert
8001 Forbes Place, Suite 102, Springfield, VA 22151
Phone: 703-321-8585 / FAX: 703-321-8408
http://www.gunowners.org
ACTION: Fax or e-mail Senator Bob Smith (R-NH) and thank him for
defending your rights (fax: 202-224-1353; e-mail:
[EMAIL PROTECTED]). Residents of Wyoming should also thank
Senator Mike Enzi (R-WY) for standing in support of the Second
Amendment (fax: 202-228-0359; e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]).
These two men are sure to be attacked for the courage of their
no-compromise position. Be sure to look to the bottom of the page
for some talking points for your Senators.
(Friday, May 14, 1999) -- With anti-gun Democrats on the
offensive, Republicans yesterday retreated and gave up significant
2nd Amendment ground. On two separate occasions, scores of
Republicans crossed party lines to support gun control proposals.
And on a third vote, several Republicans crossed over to give
anti-gun Senators Schumer and Feinstein a victory in their efforts
to ban the importation of high-capacity magazines. The words "shall
not be infringed"-- the unmistakably clear language of the 2nd
Amendment-- were repeatedly ignored.
Bob Smith & Mike Enzi Stand Alone in Opposing Gun Bans and
Registration; Alone in Opposing Chuck Schumer
* Young Adult Gun Ban. This ban, which passed 96-2, could
severely punish parents who allowed their kids to even touch a
so-called semi-automatic "assault weapon." [Senators Bob Smith and
Mike Enzi voted 'NO,' while Sen. Inouye (HI) and Moynihan (NY) were
absent yesterday.] While the amendment allows for certain
exemptions, there are some imponderable questions which NO senator
could answer, but which a parent would have to answer in order to
avoid incarceration.
For example: What is a "semiautomatic assault weapon"? The
definition-- plus exemptions-- takes up six pages of fine type in
the U.S. Code. It is fairly easy for a gun manufacturer to
determine what firearms he may or may not manufacture. It is
considerably harder for a gun collector to determine which of the
firearms already in his collection are "semiautomatic assault
weapons" and which are not.
Second, a child can handle a banned semi-auto if he is in the
"immediate and supervisory presence" of a parent or if he possess a
written permission slip from the parent. But what happens when,
during a target practice session, the parent walks to the car to
retrieve more ammunition and the juvenile is no longer in the
parent's "immediate" presence and he does not have a permission
slip? A parent can receive 20 years in jail for this infraction.
This will never happen, you say? Just ask Randy Weaver how an
arcane law involving a mere possession infraction can affect one's
life.
* Instant Registration Checks. The Senate voted 94-3 to allow
this amendment to proceed. (Senators Inhofe (R-OK), Smith (NH) and
Enzi (WY) were the only ones voting right.) This amendment will
force the instant registration check system upon gun sales that
occur between PRIVATE sellers and PRIVATE buyers at gun shows.
The number one danger here-- besides being an infringement of the
2nd Amendment-- is the threat of gun owner registration. According
to government studies from 1989 onwards, any background check can
lead to registration, despite legal prohibitions. If this provision
becomes law, expect anti-gunners to start complaining about the next
Brady "loophole"-- that is, private individuals buying and selling
guns outside of a gun show (say, in a home) without a background
check. By closing all the "loopholes," gun grabbers can thereby
register ALL gun owners in America.
* Republicans Preemptively Surrender to Chuck Schumer.
Republican Sen. John Ashcroft (MO) introduced the young adult gun
ban, while four other Republicans [Hatch (UT), Craig (ID), McCain
(AZ) and Gordon Smith (OR)] sponsored the amendment requiring
background checks at gun shows. But Republicans weren't the only
force in town trying to appease the Democrats. The Associated Press
reported that "Craig, a member of the National Rifle Association
board of directors, said the organization had 'grudgingly' agreed"
to the gun show amendment.
Republicans Cave in and Help Feinstein Ban Self-defense Ammunition
Clips
By a voice vote, the Senate yesterday voted to ban the
importation of magazines holding more than 10 rounds. (Earlier, the
Senate defeated a motion to kill the amendment by a vote of 59-39.)
While anti-gun Senators claimed these magazines were impractical for
"hunting," they dared not discuss the positive self-defense benefits
of these magazines-- like how such clips gave the Korean merchants
in Los Angeles the needed firepower to fend off rioters in 1992 when
the police were retreating from the riot-torn areas of the city.
Republicans who sold out on the magazine ban need to hear from
you! Among the 59 supporters were Abraham (MI), Bennett (UT),
Chafee (RI), Collins (ME), Coverdell (GA), DeWine (OH), Domenici
(NM), Fitzgerald (IL), Frist (TN), Grassley (IA), Gregg (NH),
Hutchinson (AR), Lugar (IN), Nickles (OK), Roth (DE), Sessions (AL),
Gordon Smith (OR), Voinovich (OH), & Warner (VA).
Lott & Hatch Trying to Squelch Amendments; Dissuade Bob Smith from
Offering his Pro-gun Proposal
Republicans are now trying to limit the number of remaining
amendments that can be offered to Orrin Hatch's juvenile crime bill
(S. 254). While he may be denied, Senator Smith (NH) is still
trying to offer his lawsuit prevention amendment.
On Wednesday, there was some beneficial legislation which passed,
including a watered-down version of last year's Smith bill
[attempting to curtail FBI tax and registration schemes] and
legislation affecting pawn shops and gun dealers.
* Remind Senators of their Oath of Office. More votes are
expected in the Senate today-- including final passage of the gun
show provision. Remind your Senators (202-224-3121;
http://www.gunowners.org/s106th.htm for fax and e-mail info) of some
obvious points: our highest law says the "right of the people to
keep and bear arms shall not be infringed." Voting for
infringements of our 2nd Amend. rights is an act of lawlessness.
Vote "NO" on ANY and ALL gun control.
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