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If you guys see a new addition could you please post it in this thread? I think I've done a decent job catching most of the responses, but I can't be certain I'm getting them all. Thanks gang.

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17-4 in support..

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Phase one - complete.

HUZZAH!  

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so what happens next? a full vote in the House or does it go to the Senate now?

Rep. XXXXXX-

Once again I'm writing ask for your support for House File 384. This afternoon this bill was passed out of committee with bi-partisan support by a 17-4 margin. As you know this means it'll be heading to the House. I'd like to know how you'll be voting when this bill comes before you. I personally believe this to be good legislation.

Right now HF384 has indications of support from nearly 40 representatives, and the list gets longer by the day. Leadership from both houses and both sides of the aisle have also declared their support for this bill. If you have any reservations, or concerns related to the bill I'd be happy to discuss as them (as best I can) with you in further detail.

As a voting member of your district I'd love to see my rep. voting yes to expand the rights of Iowans.



Respectfully-

CaesAR15
1234 Main St.
Anytown, IA  12345

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What is Branstads view on this?  I have seen nothing, is there little chance of this getting on his desk? Or will he follow the will of the Majority?

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Just got off the phone with Senator Daryl Beall (D) and he says he will support it,as long as there are no amendments attached that he would not vote for!!

Dear CaesAR15:
I try to respond as quickly as possible.  I know that if someone is emailing me about a particular bill, it must be pretty important to them, so I want them to know that I appreciate their interest.
I will be studying this bill very carefully.   I need a little more education on this issue before I decide if I would vote yes or no, so I will continue to keep an open mind, ask a lot of questions, and make sure I’ve looked at the issue carefully before I am ready to vote.  Thank you for bringing the issue to my attention and helping me understand your position.  Please stay in contact on this matter and any other issue of concern.
Sincerely,
Rita

Rita R. Hart
Iowa State Senator
District 49

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I just received the following email from Bruce Hunter.  He was following up on the email thread I posted earlier:

Lance,

Thanks for setting me straight.

After looking deeper into the matter, I have seen no instance where a suppressor has made a gun more dangerous  or has caused the crime rate to increase.  I will take you at your word that I would still be able to hear you from a quarter mile away even with a suppressor.  Therefore I see no reason to not allow suppressors to be made legal in Iowa.  If this bill should come before the House for consideration, I will vote yes.

Thank you again for making me look at this matter a little closer.  I truly appreciate it.

Representative Bruce Hunter
Iowa House of Representatives
District 34

I am hearing a maybe on this, my guess is this would be a bill negotiated in the end.

Brad

Senator-

Please vote yes and support HF384.

Suppressors cut down on noise related to using a firearm. They literally make shooting safer for firearms owners and those around them. This is legislation that makes guns safer. Not only that, buying a suppressor requires federal background checks done by the Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms and Explosives, and there are literally 0.00 known firearms crimes related to owners of suppressors. Suppressors are already legal in 39 other states. Iowans want this. There's no logical reason why it doesn't deserve a vote - and a YES vote at that.

If you could please indicate how you'd vote on this bill I'd greatly appreciate it. If you have any questions, or concerns I'd be happy to discuss in further detail.

Thank you.

CaesAR15

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CaesAR15 –

Thank you for your additional thoughts on this bill.

Do you know why the Legislature passed the ban on suppressors in 1983 and why Governor Branstad signed the bill?  I am trying to understand that history.

Rob

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Rob-

Thanks for getting back to me.

In your research have you found how many gun crimes were committed by owners of suppressors in the last 10 years?

As I've started following this issue it's become obvious to me that the owners of suppressors are not the ones committing gun crimes. I haven't been able to find any record of a gun crime being committed by the owner suppressor. Have you?

I do not know why this ban was passed in 1983. Truth be told I was born in 1984, and it was several years later before I started following Iowa politics.

Before you get too caught up in what happened 30+ years ago, I'd hope you realize that right now suppressors are legal in 39 other states, who coincidentally do not have any legal, crime, or other issues related to these items or their owners.

CaesAR15

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CaesAR15 –

Thanks for your additional thoughts.  I plan to research the issue this summer.  I also haven’t been able to find anyone who can tell me why Governor Branstad signed the bill in 1983, so I need to work on that this summer, too.

Rob

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Rob-

Thanks for the response. I hope you find an answer sooner than this summer. This bill is finding bipartisan support, including pledges of support from both the Senate's majority, and minority leaders. HF384 is expected to pass the House, and nearly a majority of senators have already pledged to vote yes should it come before them. This list continues to grow almost daily.

I'd hate to see a good piece of legislation with strong support wither and die as a result of a vote over 30 decades old.

In the meantime, do you have any other questions or concerns related to HF384 or the legalization of suppressors? I'd be happy to answer them as best I can.

Respectfully-
CaesAR15

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Fuck that - it got rid of all the other NFA language.

That's the problem with framing the issue with only one point; the opposition might take you seriously.

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Fuck that - it got rid of all the other NFA language.

That's the problem with framing the issue with only one point; the opposition might take you seriously.

We just got the word that HF 2381 - Legalize Silencers for Iowans bill - will be debated on the House floor tomorrow with vote to follow. The schedule isn't posted yet so we don't have a time, but check the Legislative website and tune in early if you want to hear the debate!

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I haven't seen Phyllis Thede, my House representative, on the for or against list.

I also have not heard from her after three rather mundane emails, so after seeing the update today I sent her this email, followed by a voicemail to her office and home phone urging a call back.


Subject: Your position on HF 2381

Hello ma'am,

I have sent you multiple emails in regards to HF 384, which is now HF2381, and received no response.

I am sure you are not ignoring me, a voter in your district, so I would like a chance to hear your position on HF2381 before it comes to the floor for a vote tomorrow.

I encourage your support of the legalization of suppressors for Iowans and am sure you understand that potential suppressor owners have to pay a $200 tax stamp, submit fingerprints, and undergo an FBI background check (which can take as long as 11 months to complete) just to purchase one suppressor.

Suppressors limit the sound profile of a firearm to safe hearing limits, but do not make a firearm "whisper" like Hollywood would lead you to believe.

The benefits you realize by supporting this legislation to anti- firearm constituents is reducing noise pollution. Your support also shows you recognize the importance of second amendment issues to law abiding citizens, and voters of your district, like myself.

I look forward to your response confirming your support of HF2381 and a vote in support of this bill tomorrow. (before the debate and vote tomorrow).

If you have any questions for me, please feel free to call me at 563-xxx-xxxx, and or reply to this email address.

Thank you,

papes





Has anyone gotten any response from Thede?


ETA: I just got a response from her stating that she just started reading the bill and was seeking input from others, but had no position at this time.

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CaesAR15

I wasn't going to create a wall of text quoting both of our post's, but I wondered to myself if she wasn't ignoring others too.

I agree, she is probably a no, based on her handling of our communications. (but I will still keep on her case about it, respectfully, but assertively)

Like you said about Hogg, at least he responds and states his position... I have a MAJOR issue with a representative who flat out disregards their constituents.

If you are interested, let's team up and make sure she understands that this behavior is unacceptable.

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Any update on the when HF384 might be voted on by the full house?

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Does anyone know why the SBR language was dropped? That seems less controversial than suppressors.