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From the Office of John Garamendi (House CA-10) re Magazines/HR 308
A friend just forwarded me a reply he got from John Garamendi regarding "hi-cap" magazines:
October 7, 2011
Mr. L
Livermore, CA
Dear Mr:
Thank you for sharing your concerns with me about gun rights in America. I have reviewed your comments and welcome this opportunity to share my views.
The Second Amendment has been discussed, deliberated and debated since the founding of the United States. The tragic shootings in Tucson, AZ, on January 8, 2011, in which six people were killed and 13 wounded, including Representative Gabrielle Giffords, has prompted discussion on gun control in the United States especially the regulation and accessibility of large capacity feeding devices and right to carry concealed firearms. The United States Constitution guarantees citizens the right to keep and own guns but that does not mean we should reject commonsense safeguards to keep our communities protected. We must make our country safe from those who would use guns to attack and kill other human beings.
I along with 100 of my Democratic colleagues cosponsored H.R. 308, legislation that would prohibit the transfer, importation, or possession of high capacity magazines (more than 10 rounds) manufactured after the bill is enacted. I believe that no civilian needs more than ten rounds in a magazine for hunting or personal safety. High capacity magazines already in existence would be prohibited from being transferred to other parties. This would help prevent the spread of the devices and phase out their availability. Thus, I will continue to support the work and regulation actions of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. Unfortunately, not one Republican joined this common sense approach to gun ownership. I hope that the Republican majority will join us in creating and passing laws designed to keep our neighborhoods safe and Americans protected from gun violence.
Correspondence from constituents like you is essential to my work in Congress, and I hope that you will continue to share your concerns with me as I represent the 10th District and help shape national policy. For more information this issue and other legislative work or to sign up for my e-newsletter, please visit my website at www.garamendi.house.gov. If I can be of further assistance, please feel free to contact my office in Walnut Creek at (925) 932-8899 or in Washington at (202) 225-1880.
Sincerely,
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JOHN GARAMENDI
Member of Congress
Washington DC Office 228 Cannon HOB Washington, DC 20515. Phone: (202) 225-1880. Fax: (202) 225-5914
Mr. L
Livermore, CA
Dear Mr:
Thank you for sharing your concerns with me about gun rights in America. I have reviewed your comments and welcome this opportunity to share my views.
The Second Amendment has been discussed, deliberated and debated since the founding of the United States. The tragic shootings in Tucson, AZ, on January 8, 2011, in which six people were killed and 13 wounded, including Representative Gabrielle Giffords, has prompted discussion on gun control in the United States especially the regulation and accessibility of large capacity feeding devices and right to carry concealed firearms. The United States Constitution guarantees citizens the right to keep and own guns but that does not mean we should reject commonsense safeguards to keep our communities protected. We must make our country safe from those who would use guns to attack and kill other human beings.
I along with 100 of my Democratic colleagues cosponsored H.R. 308, legislation that would prohibit the transfer, importation, or possession of high capacity magazines (more than 10 rounds) manufactured after the bill is enacted. I believe that no civilian needs more than ten rounds in a magazine for hunting or personal safety. High capacity magazines already in existence would be prohibited from being transferred to other parties. This would help prevent the spread of the devices and phase out their availability. Thus, I will continue to support the work and regulation actions of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. Unfortunately, not one Republican joined this common sense approach to gun ownership. I hope that the Republican majority will join us in creating and passing laws designed to keep our neighborhoods safe and Americans protected from gun violence.
Correspondence from constituents like you is essential to my work in Congress, and I hope that you will continue to share your concerns with me as I represent the 10th District and help shape national policy. For more information this issue and other legislative work or to sign up for my e-newsletter, please visit my website at www.garamendi.house.gov. If I can be of further assistance, please feel free to contact my office in Walnut Creek at (925) 932-8899 or in Washington at (202) 225-1880.
Sincerely,
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JOHN GARAMENDI
Member of Congress
Washington DC Office 228 Cannon HOB Washington, DC 20515. Phone: (202) 225-1880. Fax: (202) 225-5914
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