Maybe the tide is turning.
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Congratulations!

Earlier today, the Senate, via a unanimous consent vote, adopted
the Bob Smith (R-NH)/Frank Murkowski (R-AK) amendment to allow
airline pilots to carry firearms.  The amendment was also
cosponsored by Senators Mike Enzi (R-WY) and Conrad Burns (R-MT).

The bill now goes to the House.  After that, it will probably go to
a House-Senate conference to work out the details.

This is an enormous victory for GOA members who lobbied relentlessly
to sway reluctant senators.

BUT THE BATTLE IS NOT OVER!  

Next week, the House will take up its version of the Aviation
Security Bill.  A number of congressmen are considering offering
amendments to arm pilots, but they must first secure the approval of
the House leadership and the House Rules Committee in order to offer
any amendment.

ACTION:  Please contact House Speaker Dennis Hastert, House
Republican Leader Dick Armey, and House Republican Whip Tom DeLay
and demand that they allow the House to vote on the armed pilots
amendment in connection with the Aviation Security Bill.

Contact Info:

Rep. Dennis Hastert
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone:  202-225-2976
Fax:    202-225-0697

Rep. Dick Armey
No Public E-mail
Phone:  202-225-7772
Fax:    202-226-8100

Rep. Tom DeLay
No Public E-mail
Phone:  202-225-5951
Fax:    202-225-5241