STOP GUN CONFISCATION LAWS:
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Recently, GRNC alerted you to the fact that US Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) looks to be capitulating to his anti-gun colleagues in Washington. Tillis has telegraphed his support for Gun Confiscation laws (a.k.a. “Extreme Risk Protection Orders” or “Red Flag” laws) by supporting S. 7. This bill would allow the word of an accuser, voicing “concerns,” to strip a citizen of several of the Constitutional protections guaranteed by the Bill of Rights—without due process. Yet, in Senator Tillis’ recent correspondence with concerned constituents, he did not address any of the glaring and very serious problems with S. 7. Telling the “whole” truth is to tell the truth. Omitting critical details on such an important matter is, well… something else. This does not inspire voter confidence in Tillis’ resolve to support the Bill of Rights.
Unfortunately, it looks like the Judiciary Committee, of which Tillis is a member, will conduct a hearing on S. 7, tomorrow, Tuesday, March 26. Human rights are non-negotiable, and therefore, Tillis must not vote for this bill—but he seems poised to.
We’re asking gun owners and other supporters of the Bill of Rights to phone Thom Tillis’ DC office early Tuesday morning, or whenever possible in the time frame between now and Tuesday afternoon, even if you have called before (Tuesday morning is best, if possible). We’ll also be emailing him, and phone others on the committee. Below, in the Immediate Action section, find details on how to reach Tillis and other committee members to demand they stand for the 2nd, 4th, 5th and 6th Amendments, not against them.
To read more about these so-call ‘Red Flag’ laws (which amount to gun confiscation), and Thom Tillis’ willingness, to cozy up to them as a member of the powerful Senate Judiciary Committee, click to read a previous alert, and/or click to read an earlier alert on the topic.
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IMMEDIATE ACTION REQUIRED!
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- PHONE AND EMAIL SENATOR THOM TILLIS: On Tuesday morning (3/26/2019), please phone Thom Tillis’s DC office at this number: (202) 224-6342. Earlier on Tuesday morning is best, but if you must, call before or after—just be sure to call. Please call even if you have called before. Deliver the following message to Tillis’ staff or his voice-mail. Please email, too. To do so, CLICK HERE and use the copy/paste text provided below under ‘Deliver This Message.’
I am quite troubled by Senator Tillis’ effort to dance around the major problems with red flag laws and I expect him to be more candid, indeed more honest, with me in the future. As a North Carolina voter and a gun owner, I also expect the senator to live up to his oath of office, to the Republican Party’s platform, to the pro-Second Amendment statement on his own website, and to do everything in his power to defeat this revolting, un-American bill, and any other bill like it. Thank you.
- PHONE THE OTHER REPUBLICAN COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Deliver a similar message as provided above. Americans will not stand for the suspension of the Second, Fourth, Fifth and Sixth Amendments by way of so-called ‘Red Flag’ laws! (You’ll find phone numbers below).
| Committee Member | Phone |
| Sen. Lindsay Graham (SC) (Chairman) | (202) 224-5972 |
| Sen. Chuck Grassley (IA) | (202) 224-3744 |
| Sen. John Cornyn (TX) | (202) 224-2934 |
| Sen. Mike Lee (UT) | (202) 224-5444 |
| Sen. Ted Cruz (TX) | (202) 224-5922 |
| Sen. Ben Sasse (NE) | (202) 224-4224 |
| Sen. Joshua Hawley (MO) | (202) 224-6154 |
| Sen. Joni Ernst (IA) | (202) 224-3254 |
| Sen. Mike Crapo (ID) | (202) 224-6142 |
| Sen. John Kennedy (LA) | (202) 224-4623 |
| Sen. Marsha Blackburn (TN) | (202) 224-3344 |
- PLEASE CONTRIBUTE TO GRNC: Help us fight gun control while we promote Second Amendment principles. Please CLICK HERE to contribute. Bear in mind that GRNC is an all-volunteer organization, so you can be sure your donations are put to the best possible use. Any amount helps, and any amount is appreciated.
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Suggested Subject: “NO on S. 7, Yes to the Bill of Rights“
Dear Senator Tillis:
I am writing in response to your recent message regarding S. 7 (Extreme Risk Protection Order and Violence Prevention Act of 2019). One thing I noticed about the message was your conspicuous failure to address the serious problems with so-called “red flag” laws.
As you must know, these laws threaten Second, Fourth, Fifth and Sixth Amendment protections—at least. With that in mind, it’s important that I inform you that your failure to address these critical questions in your statement will not have the desired effect. My understanding of red flag laws remains clear and talking around these severe problems will not change my view.
As a North Carolina voter and a gun owner, I demand that you immediately cease this attempted obfuscation of the true nature of red flag laws. Instead, I expect you to live up to your oath of office, the Republican Party’s platform, the Second Amendment statement on your own Senate website and do everything in your power to defeat S. 7, and any bill like it.
I’ll be monitoring your actions on this matter through alerts from Grass Roots North Carolina.
Respectfully,
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