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Attention to all Ohio voters. Mike DeWine is saying that he will not support Senate Bill S.659! This is the bill that is an attempt to prevent frivilous lawsuits against the gun industry. Don't let activist lawyers demonize and bankrupt the gun industry like they did with tobacco. Call DeWine and let him know how you feel. DC office 202-224-2315 DC fax 202-224-6519 Cincinnati 513-763-8260 Cleveland 216-522-7272 Columbus 614-469-6774 Marietta 740-373-2317 Toledo 419-259-7535 Xenia 937-376-3080 http://dewine.senate.gov/request_form.htm We must protect our rights from activist judiciary system. They've already destroyed the Constitution enough. Let's do at least something to keep the judiciary...

I have reviewed all fourteen known "amendments" to S. 1805. NONE of them are acceptable! Some are merely inappropriate for inclusion with S. 1805, others are the answer to a question that does not need to be asked, or "problems" that do not exist. A couple attempt to make Law Enforcement officers into Super Citizens, granting them extraordinary rights and privileges that are not available to the common citizen. Such nonsense is not acceptable! The balance are clearly "poison pill's" designed to destroy the bill! There is no need, and no constitutional authority, for congress to "Ban" ammunition of any...

THIS IS FROM NRA-HQ --- PLEASE CIRCULATE ==================================== Recent Internet alerts from some "pro-Second Amendment" groups have suggested that the National Rifle Association has either accepted a compromise that would include reenactment of the 1994 Clinton Gun ban and/or the McCain-Reed gun show restrictions, or will not actively fight against their passage in the Senate. Not only are these claims completely false and ridiculous but they are also extremely counterproductive to our legislative strategy and agenda. Gun control groups are spreading the same rumors in hopes of confusing pro-gun senators as to our position in hopes of gaining their support....

Dear NRA ILA EVCs: At 10:30 am EST (2/25/04) by a 75-22 (3 Senators not voting) the US Senate invoked cloture on S. 1805, the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (previously numbered S. 659). By invoking cloture, the US Senate has avoided a potential filibuster by gun-ban advocates in an attempt to derail this critical legislation. Floor debate on this bill is currently underway, and is limited to no more than 30 hrs. A roll call list detailing how your Senators voted on cloture is available at: http://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_lists/roll_call_vote_cfm.cfm?congress=108&session=2&vote=00016 While passing cloture was an important first step, we must...

The Administration has released its Statement of Position on S. 1805. It is attached. I draw special attention to the following sentence from the SAP: <> The full text is copied below, and the SAP is attached. (See attached file: S. 1805 Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act.pdf) EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET WASHINGTON, D.C. 20503 February 24, 2004 (Senate) STATEMENT OF ADMINISTRATION POLICY S. 1805 - Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (Sen. Craig (R) Idaho) The Administration strongly supports Senate passage of S. 1805. The Administration urges the Senate to pass...

I think ALL the RKBA groups are sending out similar alerts. I have gotten them from the NRA and CCRKBA today! Searched but did not see this posted, much to my surprise. This is the one from CCRKBA, not better than NRA's, just handiest for copy and paste here. ACTION ALERT! CONTACT YOUR SENATOR, URGE SUPPORT FOR S.659 The U.S. Senate appears ready to debate S. 659, the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act on Wednesday, Feb. 25, and gun owners need to call Capitol Hill and urge their Senators to support these measures and block a filibuster, the...

From: Mara Osman Date: Fri Oct 31, 2003 12:39:00 PM US/Pacific To: nea_list@capwiz.mailmanager.net Subject: Gun Safety - Take Action ALERT October 31, 2003 NOW is the Time To Renew the Assault Weapons Ban and Close the Gun Show Loophole Send a Message to the U.S. Senate Protect our children, our families, and our communities, while respecting the rights of lawful gun owners. Renew the assault weapons ban and close the gun show loophole BEFORE S.659 moves forward. The Senate is expected to vote on gun legislation the week of November 3rd. Urge your Senators to make sure that any firearms...

October 24, 2003 Dear xxxxxxxx: Thank you for writing to express your concerns about the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (S. 659). I appreciate hearing from you on this important issue. As you may know, the United States has the highest rate of firearm related death among industrialized countries. On average, more than 32,000 Americans die each year from firearm injuries. Given the level of gun violence in our country, we must do more to protect consumers against faulty or unsafe weapons and deter the sale of firearms to criminals. Our civil law system plays a critical role...