Time for civil unrest
Senate Panel Sends Brady Expansion Bill To The Floor
-- Once again, measure is passed by an unrecorded voice vote!
Gun Owners of America E-Mail Alert
8001 Forbes Place, Suite 102, Springfield, VA 22151
Phone: 703-321-8585 / FAX: 703-321-8408
http://www.gunowners.org/ordergoamem.htm
"[The NRA's] blessing is required for any bill that enforces or
creates gun laws." -- Rep. Carolyn McCarthy, July 27, 2007
Wednesday, August 8, 2007
It's truly amazing. You wouldn't think that something as
controversial as gun control could fly through the House of
Representatives, and then through a Senate committee without facing
at least one recorded vote.
But on Thursday of last week, the Senate Judiciary Committee passed
the Senate version of the McCarthy bill by an unrecorded voice vote.
The draft bill -- which is still unnumbered -- is being sponsored by
the chairman of the committee, Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-VT). The Brady
expansion provisions in this bill are identical to the ones in the
McCarthy bill and would easily deny thousands (if not millions) of
law-abiding citizens their right to own firearms.
As mentioned in earlier alerts, the NRA and the Brady Campaign are
both in favor of this legislation. In fact, the author of the House
bill, Rep. Carolyn McCarthy (D-NY), has stated there is no way this
bill could pass without the NRA's support: "The National Rife
Association still wields tremendous influence in the halls of
Congress," McCarthy said, "and their blessing is required for any
bill that enforces or creates gun laws."
The reason why some gun owners support the Leahy-McCarthy measure is
they think the bill will make it easier for many Americans to regain
their rights -- such as military veterans who have been
illegitimately denied a firearm. What they don't realize is that
this is a pie-in-the-sky promise.
Veterans will have to find a pro-gun shrink that will certify that
said veteran is not a danger to himself or others. (Question: Would
you ever certify that someone you don't know could NEVER be a danger
to himself or others?) They will then have to hire a good attorney,
take the government to court and hope they can force the FBI to
delete their names from the NICS system.
It must be stressed that thousands of veterans have already been
illegally banned from owning guns without being convicted of
anything. Not only that, thousands more will have their names placed
on the Brady list of banned buyers if this legislation passes. It is
beside the point that they might be able to get their rights
restored. They never should have lost them in the first place.
Further, they will be forced to spend a lot of money to regain their
gun rights -- rights which were unconstitutionally stripped by the
Leahy-McCarthy bill.
We've already seen that at the state level, getting your guns back --
after being decreed a supposed danger to society -- is easier said
than done. Consider what is ALREADY happening in California.
University of San Francisco professor W. Michael Becker -- a licensed
psychologist and attorney -- points out how in the Golden State, a
gun owner can easily lose his guns if he's deemed to be a danger to
himself and others. And while state law allows the gun owner to get
his guns back (after he's no longer considered a danger), the
retrieval process is by NO MEANS automatic.
Becker says:
It might be argued, that because there is the option of a hearing,
the [California] law provides a reasoned avenue for that person to
regain possession.... But there is a problem with the hearing
itself.
In order for the seized weapons to be returned, it is not the
government which must show that the person is a danger to himself or
others, but rather a judge (yes, only a judge, no jury) must be
convinced by a preponderance of the evidence that the person will
NOT be a danger to himself or others. What has happened to the
"presumed" innocent (or in this case competent) until proven
otherwise?... This is a dire reversal of our typical constitutional
rights.
The Leahy bill next goes to the entire Senate, but due to the fact
that Congress is now in recess, don't expect to see any action on the
bill until September.
UPCOMING ACTION: During the month of August, GOA members will be
receiving postcards addressed to their two U.S. Senators, and one to
Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY).
It is IMPERATIVE that you mail those postcards in. We want to
increase the heat on these legislators by deluging them with
thousands upon thousands of postcards. If you are not currently
receiving GOA's mailings and postcards, you can -- for a nominal
donation of only $20/year -- go to
http://www.gunowners.org/ordergoamem.htm to become a member and start
receiving these useful action items.
So keep up the pressure on your Senators. And please stay tuned.
****************************
Special Combo Deal On JPFO DVDs -- 2 For The Price Of 1
The Gang:
Subtitled "How A Government Agency Uses The Law To Destroy Your
Rights And Freedoms," this DVD documents how the Bureau of Alcohol,
Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (BATFE) has grown from a tiny cell
to a cancer that sucks a billion dollars a year from taxpayers for
the harassment of gun owners. BATFE -- The Gang -- has no
constitutional authority. It has no rules nor congressional oversight
to hold it accountable.
The Gang is a highly professional production from Jews for the
Preservation of Firearms Ownership that has outraged viewers who were
not sympathetic to gun ownership and convinced them that BATFE has to
go. Finally, America can see what this increasingly rogue agency is
doing. The Gang will end up ending the BATFE if enough Americans see
it.
Innocents Betrayed:
170,000,000. That's the number of civilians that have been murdered
by their own governments in the 20th century alone. This DVD was
shown by a Philadelphia social studies teacher to all of his classes.
It turned the students completely around, even though they were being
taught gun control in many of their other classes.
You have never seen anything like Innocents Betrayed, also by JPFO.
This story -- how every 20th century genocide was preceded by gun
registration and confiscation -- has never been told in a documentary
film.
Please stop by http://www.gunowners.com/videos1304.htm to get both
stunning DVDs for only $29.95 (the retail price of one) plus
shipping.
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-- Once again, measure is passed by an unrecorded voice vote!
Gun Owners of America E-Mail Alert
8001 Forbes Place, Suite 102, Springfield, VA 22151
Phone: 703-321-8585 / FAX: 703-321-8408
http://www.gunowners.org/ordergoamem.htm
"[The NRA's] blessing is required for any bill that enforces or
creates gun laws." -- Rep. Carolyn McCarthy, July 27, 2007
Wednesday, August 8, 2007
It's truly amazing. You wouldn't think that something as
controversial as gun control could fly through the House of
Representatives, and then through a Senate committee without facing
at least one recorded vote.
But on Thursday of last week, the Senate Judiciary Committee passed
the Senate version of the McCarthy bill by an unrecorded voice vote.
The draft bill -- which is still unnumbered -- is being sponsored by
the chairman of the committee, Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-VT). The Brady
expansion provisions in this bill are identical to the ones in the
McCarthy bill and would easily deny thousands (if not millions) of
law-abiding citizens their right to own firearms.
As mentioned in earlier alerts, the NRA and the Brady Campaign are
both in favor of this legislation. In fact, the author of the House
bill, Rep. Carolyn McCarthy (D-NY), has stated there is no way this
bill could pass without the NRA's support: "The National Rife
Association still wields tremendous influence in the halls of
Congress," McCarthy said, "and their blessing is required for any
bill that enforces or creates gun laws."
The reason why some gun owners support the Leahy-McCarthy measure is
they think the bill will make it easier for many Americans to regain
their rights -- such as military veterans who have been
illegitimately denied a firearm. What they don't realize is that
this is a pie-in-the-sky promise.
Veterans will have to find a pro-gun shrink that will certify that
said veteran is not a danger to himself or others. (Question: Would
you ever certify that someone you don't know could NEVER be a danger
to himself or others?) They will then have to hire a good attorney,
take the government to court and hope they can force the FBI to
delete their names from the NICS system.
It must be stressed that thousands of veterans have already been
illegally banned from owning guns without being convicted of
anything. Not only that, thousands more will have their names placed
on the Brady list of banned buyers if this legislation passes. It is
beside the point that they might be able to get their rights
restored. They never should have lost them in the first place.
Further, they will be forced to spend a lot of money to regain their
gun rights -- rights which were unconstitutionally stripped by the
Leahy-McCarthy bill.
We've already seen that at the state level, getting your guns back --
after being decreed a supposed danger to society -- is easier said
than done. Consider what is ALREADY happening in California.
University of San Francisco professor W. Michael Becker -- a licensed
psychologist and attorney -- points out how in the Golden State, a
gun owner can easily lose his guns if he's deemed to be a danger to
himself and others. And while state law allows the gun owner to get
his guns back (after he's no longer considered a danger), the
retrieval process is by NO MEANS automatic.
Becker says:
It might be argued, that because there is the option of a hearing,
the [California] law provides a reasoned avenue for that person to
regain possession.... But there is a problem with the hearing
itself.
In order for the seized weapons to be returned, it is not the
government which must show that the person is a danger to himself or
others, but rather a judge (yes, only a judge, no jury) must be
convinced by a preponderance of the evidence that the person will
NOT be a danger to himself or others. What has happened to the
"presumed" innocent (or in this case competent) until proven
otherwise?... This is a dire reversal of our typical constitutional
rights.
The Leahy bill next goes to the entire Senate, but due to the fact
that Congress is now in recess, don't expect to see any action on the
bill until September.
UPCOMING ACTION: During the month of August, GOA members will be
receiving postcards addressed to their two U.S. Senators, and one to
Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY).
It is IMPERATIVE that you mail those postcards in. We want to
increase the heat on these legislators by deluging them with
thousands upon thousands of postcards. If you are not currently
receiving GOA's mailings and postcards, you can -- for a nominal
donation of only $20/year -- go to
http://www.gunowners.org/ordergoamem.htm to become a member and start
receiving these useful action items.
So keep up the pressure on your Senators. And please stay tuned.
****************************
Special Combo Deal On JPFO DVDs -- 2 For The Price Of 1
The Gang:
Subtitled "How A Government Agency Uses The Law To Destroy Your
Rights And Freedoms," this DVD documents how the Bureau of Alcohol,
Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (BATFE) has grown from a tiny cell
to a cancer that sucks a billion dollars a year from taxpayers for
the harassment of gun owners. BATFE -- The Gang -- has no
constitutional authority. It has no rules nor congressional oversight
to hold it accountable.
The Gang is a highly professional production from Jews for the
Preservation of Firearms Ownership that has outraged viewers who were
not sympathetic to gun ownership and convinced them that BATFE has to
go. Finally, America can see what this increasingly rogue agency is
doing. The Gang will end up ending the BATFE if enough Americans see
it.
Innocents Betrayed:
170,000,000. That's the number of civilians that have been murdered
by their own governments in the 20th century alone. This DVD was
shown by a Philadelphia social studies teacher to all of his classes.
It turned the students completely around, even though they were being
taught gun control in many of their other classes.
You have never seen anything like Innocents Betrayed, also by JPFO.
This story -- how every 20th century genocide was preceded by gun
registration and confiscation -- has never been told in a documentary
film.
Please stop by http://www.gunowners.com/videos1304.htm to get both
stunning DVDs for only $29.95 (the retail price of one) plus
shipping.
****************************
Please do not reply directly to this message, as your reply will
bounce back as undeliverable.
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http://www.gunowners.org/ean.htm on the web. Change of e-mail
address may also be made at that location.
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