The gun bill, S.2265 is with the Senate now, and they have proposed 63 amendments to it. Looks like there will be debate and a vote on Thursday. GOAL has put out their list of which amendments to support, and which to oppose.
http://goal.org/Documents/S2265Amendents[3].pdf
I'd like as many senators to see this as possible! I work near the statehouse and am volunteering to print out and drop off your message to your Senator's office. Please:
1) PM me the message you'd like your senator to receive.
OR
2) (quick and easy) PM me your name and address. I'll look up your senator using https://malegislature.gov/People/Search, and will fill out the template below. (hat tip to JJ4, mattyw, and GOAL)
Dear Senator XXX:
State House Room XXX
7/16/2014
Regarding S. 2265 An Act Relative to the reduction of gun violence
Please support the following amendments that are crucial to protecting civil rights in the commonwealth:
#6 Removes the FID Suitability clause.
#19 crossbow/bow clarification
#30 protections for licensed collectors to buy relics
#58 makes pepper spray more accessible
#56 Fixes the language in sections 39-43 regarding seized firearms.
Please oppose the following amendments:
Some of the most egregious include #11 & #20 which would criminalize the private sale of firearms, #57 which is, among other things a one gun a month bill and #60 which would ban many common use firearms and magazines.
Other opposed amendments:
There are many other amendments that I oppose #s: 3, 4, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17, 18, 20, 21, 25, 28, 40, 46, 48, 57, 59, and 60.
Best regards,
YOUR NAME
YOUR ADDRESS
YOUR PHONE
YOUR EMAIL
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Here's the old thread where I offered to do the same for H.4121 if you're curious.
http://www.northeastshooters.com/vbulletin/threads/254752-H-4121-Message-Printout-Dropoff
http://goal.org/Documents/S2265Amendents[3].pdf
I'd like as many senators to see this as possible! I work near the statehouse and am volunteering to print out and drop off your message to your Senator's office. Please:
1) PM me the message you'd like your senator to receive.
OR
2) (quick and easy) PM me your name and address. I'll look up your senator using https://malegislature.gov/People/Search, and will fill out the template below. (hat tip to JJ4, mattyw, and GOAL)
Dear Senator XXX:
State House Room XXX
7/16/2014
Regarding S. 2265 An Act Relative to the reduction of gun violence
Please support the following amendments that are crucial to protecting civil rights in the commonwealth:
#6 Removes the FID Suitability clause.
#19 crossbow/bow clarification
#30 protections for licensed collectors to buy relics
#58 makes pepper spray more accessible
#56 Fixes the language in sections 39-43 regarding seized firearms.
Please oppose the following amendments:
Some of the most egregious include #11 & #20 which would criminalize the private sale of firearms, #57 which is, among other things a one gun a month bill and #60 which would ban many common use firearms and magazines.
Other opposed amendments:
There are many other amendments that I oppose #s: 3, 4, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17, 18, 20, 21, 25, 28, 40, 46, 48, 57, 59, and 60.
Best regards,
YOUR NAME
YOUR ADDRESS
YOUR PHONE
YOUR EMAIL
- - - Updated - - -
Here's the old thread where I offered to do the same for H.4121 if you're curious.
http://www.northeastshooters.com/vbulletin/threads/254752-H-4121-Message-Printout-Dropoff