Virginia Gun Owners Forum - VGOF

Dear Dr. Joy,



Thank you for contacting me about Senate Amendment (S. Amdt.) 1618 regarding concealed carry permits. I appreciate the benefit of your views on this amendment.



On July 16, 2009, Senator John Thune (R-SD) introduced S. Amdt. 1618 to the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 (S. 1390). The amendment would have allowed gun owners who have concealed carry permits from the state in which they reside to carry their firearms into other states, as long as they comply with the laws of that state and meet federal standards. I supported S. Amdt. 1618 because I believe it was consistent with the Second Amendment Constitutional right of law-abiding citizens to keep and bear arms. I also believe that federal law, combined with Virginia's strong permitting process and other restrictions, would have precluded this change from weakening the Commonwealth's current concealed carry law. In addition, Virginia already has a form of reciprocity regarding concealed carry permits with 25 other states.



With respect to gun control generally, I realize that there are very strong opinions on both sides of the debate around Second Amendment rights. I support public policies that ensure the responsible and appropriate use of guns, as well as efforts to reduce gun-related crimes through increased enforcement and background checks. I recently supported full funding of the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS), the only national database that flags individuals who are precluded under current law from purchasing or possessing firearms.



Again, thank you for writing. As we move forward in the 111th Congress, please continue to be in touch with your opinions and concerns.




Sincerely,
MARK R. WARNER
United States Senator

Yup, same one we all no doubt received.

Not what he sent back to me, but then I have "issues."

Ok, what kind of reply did you get?

So did he cuss ya out?

It sounds like your emails are being flagged and dropped in the "special" folder. Not a good thing.

I always try to be polite and respectful even when telling them what turd brains they are. I think that may even upset them more though. I've noticed that I dont even get responses on some of those.

Beting nasty in print is the equivalent of yelling in person..doesn't get any attention.. But well thought out letters can still call them a bunch of asshats and that you think they are not doing the job. If done right you can insult the hell out of them and they will thank you for it.I used to work with a guy from London and he could tear you a new one in print and you;d never realize it till you sat and actually gave it some thought,,

Yup I got the same reply from Warner. at least he addressed what I had sent him. Webb's response was a very generic not really addressing what I had requested. well at least he responded!!!
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IMO the only reason we get a letter "addressing" what we sent is because you select that issue on the menu. Try sending a letter about the budget and select something else on the menu - see what kind of response you get. Its all automated and the response is geared to how you fill out the form. How lame is that?