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I wrote my Republican State Rep and Goal Endorsed Dem State Senator two weeks ago and haven't heard anything back!
Shaunna O'connell is a pretty straight women. Rare in Mass. politics
Thank you. Hope this can work out.
This is my first post. I will be going green today and donating to Com 2A. This has me fired up. I have never emailed a legislator in my life but cant sit idle any longer. Below is my letter to Rep Dwyer. I used some good info here (Ruger and knowledgeable members) to piece it together. I will let you know the response I receive
Hello Representative Dwyer,
I am writing to you today to voice my concern over Governor Patrick's proposed gun laws in his State of the Commonwealth address last night. I am a 39 year old professional raising a family in Woburn. I want to acknowledge that I am not a current owner nor have I ever owned a firearm of any kind. I am just a concerned citizen who has witnessed our constitutional rights as citizens become eroded.
As a life long resident of Massachusetts, I was afraid that what Governor Coumo pushed through in New York would quickly be copied in states like Massachusetts. The New York Law was done without a proper and public hearing. We are all saddened by the tragic events in Newtown, Connecticut, but I believe that efforts to impose new restrictions on lawful and responsible owners are misguided. Violent crime with firearms has declined since the Federal "assault weapons ban" expired in 2004. In addition, the recent mass shooting was a very high profile yet very rare event, and should not be the basis for a series of new laws based on an emotional response.
Virtually all gun crime in this country has been committed by people who are already ineligible to possess guns. Further restrictions on what is legal to own would have no effect on the crime rate. Massachusetts has existing laws which are not being enforced (Bartley Fox) and the Governor's proposed changes would outlaw a huge percentage of the legally owned guns in the state, while having no impact on violent assaults.
I believe your focus should be on strengthening mental health care and improving the quality of data supporting NICs checks (National Instant Criminal Background Check System). Do NOT pass more gun laws; instead, work to enforce the more than 20,000 gun laws already on the books.
I am your constituent and I vote. Please represent me.
Best Regards,
this is the best response I have readGobi, Anne - Rep. (HOU)
12:32 PM
Thanks for the email ######. There are a number of people who use tragedy for a platform to grandstand. I expect a number of bills to be proposed this session. I have been a strong supporter of the 2nd amendment and have an A+ rating from GOAL. I am also the co-chair of the Sportsmen's Caucus that I started last year. As co-chair I am organizing a meeting to have Jim Wallace from GOAL as well as a member of the Department of Public Safety to give all legislators a presentation on current firearms laws in Massachusetts. I don't think my colleagues understand what is already on the books. I am hoping that this will help to diffuse some of the knee jerk reactions.
I welcome your comments.
Take care
Anne Gobi
Gobi, Anne - Rep. (HOU)
12:32 PM
Thanks for the email ######. There are a number of people who use tragedy for a platform to grandstand. I expect a number of bills to be proposed this session. I have been a strong supporter of the 2nd amendment and have an A+ rating from GOAL. I am also the co-chair of the Sportsmen's Caucus that I started last year. As co-chair I am organizing a meeting to have Jim Wallace from GOAL as well as a member of the Department of Public Safety to give all legislators a presentation on current firearms laws in Massachusetts. I don't think my colleagues understand what is already on the books. I am hoping that this will help to diffuse some of the knee jerk reactions.
I welcome your comments.
Take care
Anne Gobi
How do I find out what district and what rep. I need to contact from my area?
He has been ducking calls and email from NES members that are in his district. I will press him on that as well. It's hard to ignore someone that shows up while you are eating dinner
Dan Winslow is on board and on our side, GOAL A+ and a good guy. Politely call and give support
Listening to music on hold for Senator Moore
Sent a email this morning and just got this in reply
Dear Shawn,
Thank you for contacting me. You accurately point out the flawed approach of the Governor and anti-gun groups.
You can count on me to protect our sacred Second Amendment rights. I am watching this issue closely and I will not support laws that make criminals out of law-abiding citizens yet do nothing to keep people safe.
Don't hesitate to contact me anytime. I appreciate your time and participation.
Kind regards,
Shaunna
Shaunna O'Connell
State Representative
Third Bristol District
This is my first post. I will be going green today and donating to Com 2A. This has me fired up. I have never emailed a legislator in my life but cant sit idle any longer. Below is my letter to Rep Dwyer. I used some good info here (Ruger and knowledgeable members) to piece it together. I will let you know the response I receive
Hello Representative Dwyer,
I am writing to you today to voice my concern over Governor Patrick's proposed gun laws in his State of the Commonwealth address last night. I am a 39 year old professional raising a family in Woburn. I want to acknowledge that I am not a current owner nor have I ever owned a firearm of any kind. I am just a concerned citizen who has witnessed our constitutional rights as citizens become eroded.
As a life long resident of Massachusetts, I was afraid that what Governor Coumo pushed through in New York would quickly be copied in states like Massachusetts. The New York Law was done without a proper and public hearing. We are all saddened by the tragic events in Newtown, Connecticut, but I believe that efforts to impose new restrictions on lawful and responsible owners are misguided. Violent crime with firearms has declined since the Federal "assault weapons ban" expired in 2004. In addition, the recent mass shooting was a very high profile yet very rare event, and should not be the basis for a series of new laws based on an emotional response.
Virtually all gun crime in this country has been committed by people who are already ineligible to possess guns. Further restrictions on what is legal to own would have no effect on the crime rate. Massachusetts has existing laws which are not being enforced (Bartley Fox) and the Governor's proposed changes would outlaw a huge percentage of the legally owned guns in the state, while having no impact on violent assaults.
I believe your focus should be on strengthening mental health care and improving the quality of data supporting NICs checks (National Instant Criminal Background Check System). Do NOT pass more gun laws; instead, work to enforce the more than 20,000 gun laws already on the books.
I am your constituent and I vote. Please represent me.
Best Regards,