Posted: 7/20/2004 7:47:32 PM EDT
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I am glad that Mr. Chambliss is in Washington. Dear Mr. Shaw: Thank you for contacting me regarding your views on the Federal ban on so-called "assault weapons." The 108th Congress has presented several pieces of legislation addressing this issue. Legislation currently pending in the Senate includes S.1034, the "Assault Weapons Ban Reauthorization Act of 2003," introduced by Senator Feinstein; S. 2498, the "Assault Weapons Ban Reauthorization Act of 2004,"and its earlier version S.2109, both introduced by Senator Feinstein. Each of these bills would extend the 1994 ban on certain prescribed firearms, continuing a limitation on the Second Amendment rights of gun owners across the country. As you know, I have always been a staunch supporter of Second Amendment rights. As an avid sportsman, I believe in the right of law abiding Americans to bear arms for not only recreation, but also protection. I do not support any bill that would extend the 1994 weapons ban. Since coming to Congress, I have worked very hard to defeat efforts to erode our constitutional right to keep and bear arms. Rest assured, I am a strong supporter of the Second Amendment and I will continue to ensure that the rights of gun owners will not be further infringed upon. Thank you for sharing your concerns with me, I appreciate hearing from you. If I may ever be of assistance to you in the future, please do not hesitate to contact me. Sincerely, Saxby Chambliss United States Senate |