Dear plumber576:



Thank you for sharing your thoughts regarding the April 7, 2014 decision by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) to prevent the import of Russian-made 7N6 5.45x39 ammunition.



In the ATF's official press release, the agency explained that as a result of examinations required under the rule of the Gun Control Act, the ammunition in question had been found to have a steel core, and thus under existing law be considered armor piercing. The release is available on-line at: http://www.atf.gov/press/releases/2014/04/040714-special-advisory-test-examination-and-classification-7n6-545x39-ammunition.html



I support Second Amendment rights to own a firearm and believe that it is important to review any legislation for potential undesirable effects.



However, when our children and families are no longer safe at our schools, in our malls, and in our movie theaters, then we as a country must take action. The shocking numbers of public shootings throughout the country, including Newtown, Connecticut, demands that we engage in a serious national discussion about gun violence, not just in terms of weapons and bullets, but also including mental health access, public safety officers, and our responsibility both as individuals and a society.



Should any legislation concerning ammunition sales come before the Senate for a vote, I will keep your thoughts in mind.



Thank you again for getting in touch with me.







                        Sincerely,

             

                        Sherrod Brown

                        United States Senator

Dear Senator Brown:


Thank you for taking the time to reply to my email. In reviewing your response I wish to follow-up in regards to your following statement:





Could you please explain how limiting the availability of an ammunition not used in any of these tragic events (or a ban on any ammunition) actually improves safety? Is it not also important to support rights of the millions of shooters and their ability to exercise their right? A ban on such ammunition that has been available for decades places great financial strain on shooters and comes off as a non-legislative restraint on our Second Amendment rights. Are bureaucratic actions from the ATF like this something you support?


I look forward to your reply.


Sincerely,

plumber576

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FSB. Missed a huge opportunity not getting rid of him.

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I'll be looking forward to the reply.

I don't know how he won re-election in Ohio. I cringe every time I hear him open his mouth and spew his foolishness.