Dear Mr. Xxxxx:
Thank you for contacting me. I appreciate hearing from you.
I took note of your opposition to proposed gun safety laws. The Supreme Court made it clear in District of Columbia v. Heller that every law-abiding citizen has an individual constitutional right to keep and bear arms. Over the years, it has been my firm conviction that we must work to protect this right by enforcing laws that keep guns away from terrorists and criminals, without compromising the rights of responsible gun owners.
Please be assured that I will continue to use my leadership position in the Senate to help protect our school children, neighbors, and families from tragic gun violence. At the same time, I will continue to protect the interests of law-abiding gun owners throughout Nevada. Like many Nevadans, I do not believe these two concepts are mutually exclusive, and I will keep working to that end.
Again, thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with me. I look forward to hearing from you in the near future.
My best wishes to you.
Sincerely,
HARRY REID
United States Senator