Posted on 01/13/2013 9:24:59 PM PST by Texas Fossil
U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer today called on the nation’s largest gun retailers to participate in a temporary moratorium on selling assault-style rifles until Congress has considered legislation to reduce gun violence.
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A copy of Schumer’s letter can be found below:
Michael Duke Chief Executive Officer Wal-Mart
Thomas Millner Chief Executive Officer Cabela’s
James Hagale Chief Executive Officer Bass Pro Shops
David Pratt Chief Executive Officer Gander Mountain
Darrell Webb Chief Executive Officer Sports Authority
Rodney Faldyn Chief Executive Officer Academy Sports and Outdoors
Steven G. Miller Chief Executive Officer Big Five Sports
Dear Mr. Duke, Mr. Millner, Mr. Hagale, Mr. Pratt, Mr. Webb, Mr. Faldyn, and Mr. Miller,
I write today with a heavy heart; the tragedy that occurred in Newtown, Connecticut, has left an indelible imprint on our national psyche. As a parent, my heart goes out to all of those who lost loved ones in the tragedy as well as the survivors. The people of Newtown —and all our fellow Americans—will have a long journey to try to understand how such a horrific event could occur. On a national level, there is a thoughtful discussion underway about specific legislative approaches to prevent a senseless massacre like this from occurring again. In the meantime, I respectfully request that you temporarily suspend all sales of assault rifles such as the Bushmaster .223 assault rifle and AK-47 rifle.
The Bushmaster .223 allowed Adam Lanza to fire enough rounds to put multiple bullets in each of the twenty slaughtered children in a span of two minutes. It may be that there is an appropriate role for weapons like the Bushmaster in the hands of civilians, but today it is difficult to imagine what that might be. I hope to work together with you to evaluate our laws and identify the best way to balance the rights of individuals with our responsibility to protect the most innocent among us. I am disturbed, however, that while that conversation is ongoing, sales of assault rifles are reportedly skyrocketing and those resistant to change are planning events such as “National Gun Appreciation Day” to protest these conversations. I believe that these activities are counterproductive to the open dialogue we have begun.
As the President recently said, “Our first task [is] caring for our children. If we don’t get that right, we don’t get anything right. That’s how, as a society, we will be judged.” I agree with the President and believe that every necessary step must be taken to protect innocent children. Therefore, during this time of grief, reflection, and sadness, I would ask that you follow the action of some of your peers and suspend sales on assault rifles both online and in your retail stores. I also hope that you will join in a conversation with the American people regarding these weapons and how to appropriately respect both the Second Amendment and the safety of our children.
Thank you,
Charles E. Schumer
United States Senator
Good idea, but why limit it to the duration of the budget debate?
Good idea, but why limit it to the duration of the budget debate?
[[Schumer Calls On WalMart & Other Retailers To Suspend Assault Weapons Sales While Debated]]
Walmart and other reatailers shoudl respond “OK, we’ll suspend sales WHEN soem actual debates take place, but so far, you’ve proven you’re NOT itnerested in debating anything- so sales will continue until you actually get soem common sense in your thick skulls and actually discuss WITHOUT bias and preconceived ideology -”
BTW Schumer, the reason we NEED so-called assult style weapons & ammo, is to protect OURSELVES from tryannical, self-styled commie pigs & despots like you & 0dumb0shit & the rest of your liberal/socialist/fascist commie pigs. I can handle & deal with the ordinary criminals. It's you & your fellow despots that I am worried about and want to safeguard against your tyranny & dictatorships. That's what our 2nd Amendment is for!
About 1 million babies die each year during abortions.
Lets stop killing them while the issue is being debated.
[[About 1 million babies die each year during abortions.]]
I say let’s issue htese babies assault rifles so that they can protect themsdelves against those who are trying to murder them
Chuckie just collects a check, Doesn’t understand that companies have to sell something before they have revenue or profit.
What Congress needs to do is Put a moratorium on government spending.
America calls on Sen. Schumer to kiss it’s collective ass.
Chuckie, the perfect Nazi. Take away the guns and then we’ll round’em up.
Hows come we never hear about mass murders on Israeli beaches?
Suspend the sale of all GM products until they can figure out why they’re killing machines on wheels.
This is a glimpse of how liberals would rule if they were holding absolute power.
Hey, Chuckey, we are going to suspend your pay and all benefits, pending your next re-election.
An armed staff member could have use just about any gun and put multiple bullets into Lanza in two seconds, too, since the cops seemed to be a bit late on the scene.
An armed staff member could have use just about any gun and put multiple bullets into Lanza in two seconds, too, since the cops seemed to be a bit late on the scene.
Some retailer has some "assault-style rifles" in stock to sell? Where? I thought they were back ordered for months, if not years.
It won’t make any difference immediately, there are none in the pipeline to be so. If walmart cooperates with Obama at all I am through being there customer. Time for a Boycott of Walmart and any other company if they cooperate.
I’ll have to send a quick note to Chuck to tell him about our shotgun purchase at Wally Mart yesterday. Was a fun time - big crowds, everyone grabbing as much ammo as they could, and hubby convinced at least 2 other customers in line to purchase the same gun he was buying!
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