SAS Letter to U.S. Army Garrison, Alaska

http://www.SecondAmendmentSisters.org ^ | November 7, 2009 | Angela Briggs, Second Amendment Sisters

[basil]

Alaska Chapter Coordinator

Second Amendment Sisters, Inc

900 R.R. 620 A., Suite C-101, Box 228

Lakeway, Texas 787347 November 2009

Commander

U.S. Army Garrison Alaska

724 Postal Service Loop # 6000

Fort Richardson Alaska 99505-6000

Dear Colonel Timothy Prior,

My name is Angela Briggs and I am the Alaska State Coordinator for the Second Amendment Sisters, a women’s advocacy group dedicated to preserving the basic human right to self defense as recognized by the Second Amendment.

I am writing to you to inform you of a recent incident and matter of post policy that is of a most serious nature. Only days ago, an Alaska member of our organization, went to the military installation under your command for a job interview. She was turned around at the gate because she had a firearm in her possession.

In order to proceed to her appointment she was required by your policy to become unarmed, relinquish her rights as an American and as an Alaskan to keep and bear arms, and give up her best means of protection as a woman.

Please note that this incident occurred just days prior to the tragic event on Ft Hood, Texas where a murderous rampage was halted by the heroic efforts of Sergeant Kimberly Munley after being wounded herself.

I would like to please draw your attention, Col. Prior, to the following articles;

"I, _____, do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; and that I will obey the orders of the President of the United States and the orders of the officers appointed over me, according to regulations and the Uniform Code of Military Justice. So help me God." Title 10, US Code; Act of 5 May 1960 replacing the wording first adopted in 1789, with amendment effective 5 October 1962

“A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.” Second Amendment of the United States Constitution

“A well-regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed. The individual right to keep and bear arms shall not be denied or infringed by the State or a political subdivision of the State.” Article 1, Section 19 of the Alaska Constitution

I am sure you are well aware; the oath to support and defend the Constitution is taken by the President, members of Congress, and all military members both commissioned and enlisted. Therefore, the right to bear arms is not subject to opinion.

Your superiors cannot properly ask you to infringe upon this right just as you cannot legitimately take away the right of Americans under your command.

The brave men and women serving our country in the armed forces cannot be asked to give up their rights by serving nor can civilians doing business on your post.

Gun free zones equal killing zones and military posts are no exception with policies that disarm both off duty soldiers and civilians. The November 6th incident at ft Hood is a clear example.

I ask that you follow your oath of office by removing the policy on Ft. Richardson that unlawfully and unconstitutionally disarms us. I ask that you support the Constitution of United States, the Constitution of Alaska, and defend freedom, all of which makes for a stronger, more secure Ft. Richardson in particular and America in general.

I am posting this as an open letter on the Alaska Chapter Second Amendment Sister’s webpage at Second Amendment Sisters.

I am also sending it to members of the media in hopes that all who read it will join me in urging you to do what is right. Your attention to this very serious matter will be greatly appreciated.

Sincerely,

Angela Briggs

Alaska State Coordinator Second Amendment Sisters, Inc

[myboyz]

Awe, piss of the little Post Commander. POPPYCOCK! Question Authority always! Men always seem to think they have more power, again, POPPYCOCK. Women have taken over the workforce 60:40%, women are taking over the gun owning population too, and women, not men, are activists, those very people who are doing what you say we should do: changing law, voting in PRO-RIGHTS legislators. I don’t see many men out on the streets barking for signatures on petitions, I don’t see many men down at my state capital when I go to talk to my representatives almost daily. It is women who will change this and this time the power play won’t work. You are still an idiot, I call ‘em like I see ‘em, and worse yet you have abandoned your American Values because you think people (mainly men) who violate our rights are more powerful than we. Again, POPPYCOCK!

[basil]

BTTT

[2nd amendment mama]

That is why I joined SAS (Second Amendment Sisters, Inc), they are a no comprise group as they all should be.

And we're very proud and privileged to have you as our Alaska State Coordinator Angela!

[HiJinx]

Civilians on Post with private weapons? Not going to happen, unless they lie to the guards.

I guess there's an exception to everything - I carry legitimately when hunting. Of course, I have to call the MP desk or Sportsmen's Center to sign out and back in to hunt; so they know they have an armed civilian on Post.

Come to think of it, I also carry when I come on Post to shoot at the Plinker Range. Civilians can carry for legitimate purposes. It's a shame that self-defense isn't one of those purposes.

[Jet Jaguar]

BTTT.

Well written.

[basil]

Do they not consider self defense a legitimate reason for carrying? We sadly just saw the results of that kind of thinking.

I don't think the Founders had this in mind when they wrote the Constitution and the 2A.

[Ellar]

Yes, we are very proud of Angela! And it is absolutely a good thing she wrote to that Commander. We have to push back! Hard, certain, and with conviction. Everytime and place where we see the disarmament happening. Our military has been forced into this lie of political correctness; and even though the Commanders and others are ‘only following policy’ hearing from the citizens in strong adamant terms is important! We speak out and build momentum while we vote the bums out and replace them with men and women who will defend the Constitution.