{"id":465,"date":"2013-04-16T01:38:38","date_gmt":"2013-04-16T01:38:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/grnc.org\/wp\/index.php\/2013\/04\/16\/grnc-alert-4-15-13-hagan-says-your-vote-doesnt-matter\/"},"modified":"2013-04-16T01:38:38","modified_gmt":"2013-04-16T01:38:38","slug":"grnc-alert-4-15-13-hagan-says-your-vote-doesnt-matter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/grnc.org\/wp\/2013\/04\/grnc-alert-4-15-13-hagan-says-your-vote-doesnt-matter\/","title":{"rendered":"GRNC Alert 4-15-13: Hagan Says Your Vote Doesn’t Matter"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n
 
Hagan Says Your Vote Doesn’t Matter<\/strong><\/span>
 
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Sen. Kay Hagan vows support for universal gun registration!<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

US Senator Kay Hagan (D-NC, GRNC-1) plans to vote for the Toomey-Manchin \u201ccompromise\u201d amendment to S. 649 which will come up for a vote possibly as early as tomorrow. After months of sitting on the fence and testing the political waters, Sen. Hagan and her office staffers are no longer hiding behind vague comments as to her position on the bill. Several GRNC members have called Senator Hagan’s office today and the response from her staff was united: Senator Hagan will<\/strong><\/span> vote for the Toomey-Manchin amendment to S. 649. When several GRNC members pointed out over the phone that it may cost Hagan their votes in her re-election campaign next year, the answer from her office was simple: \u201cyou probably wouldn’t vote for her anyway\u201d…<\/span><\/p>\n

Toomey-Manchin \u201ccompromise\u201d not what it appears<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

While some pro-gun advocates are singing the praises of the amendment, others such as David Kopel are pointing out the deceptions within. In an article published today<\/a>, Kopel makes a factual observation which exposes the amendment for what it is: a complete and total sellout<\/strong><\/span>. In his article, Kopel makes two key points:<\/span><\/p>\n

1. The provision which claims to outlaw national gun registration in fact authorizes a national gun registry.<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

2. The provision which is supposed to strengthen existing federal law protecting the interstate transportation of personal firearms in fact cripples that protection.<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV, GRNC-0) is trying to push S. 649 through with no open debate, and Senator Hagan seems more than willing to vote for the bill without actually reading it and with no regard to how her constituents feel about the amendment or the bill itself. As we suspected from the beginning, her mind is made up- even before all the facts are known about the bill.<\/span><\/p>\n

Stand with GRNC at Sen. Burr’s district office to voice your displeasure<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

On Tuesday, April 16 at 10:00 AM<\/strong><\/span>, GRNC will be holding a demonstration at Senator Richard Burr’s district office in Winston-Salem to deliver the message that his sellout by voting for S. 659 will not be tolerated, and that if he votes for the Toomey-Manchin “compromise” described below, we will work to remove him from office. As always, please “dress for the press” — no offensive signs or clothing. Please note that firearms at demonstrations are prohibited by law. Suggested themes for signs: “Richard Burr: 2nd Amendment Sellout?” and “Burr: Vote ‘NO’ on Toomey-Manchin”. Please RSVP with number of people attending to: Volunteer@GRNC.org Yes, it’s a work day: BE THERE ANYWAY!<\/span><\/p>\n

Burr’s office is at:  2000 West 1st St.,  Suite 508,  Winston-Salem, NC 27104. BRING LOTS OF FRIENDS! It you live too far away from this office, visit other district offices, which can be found at:  http:\/\/www.burr.senate.gov\/public\/index.cfm?FuseAction=Contact.Home<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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IMMEDIATE ACTION REQUIRED!<\/strong><\/span>
 
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\u2022    Call Senator Kay Hagan<\/strong><\/span> Tuesday between 9am-11am and voice your displeasure over her intended vote.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2022    Call Senator Richard Burr<\/strong><\/span> and press him to vote \u201cno\u201d on the Toomey-Manchin amendment.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2022    Attend the demonstration<\/strong><\/span> at Sen Burr’s office on Tuesday morning at 10:00 am!<\/span><\/p>\n

CONTACT INFO<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Senator Kay Hagan (202) 224-6342<\/span><\/p>\n

Senator Richard Burr  (202) 224-3154<\/span><\/p>\n

DELIVER THIS MESSAGE    <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Suggested Subject: “Vote “No” on Toomey-Manchin Amendment<\/strong>”  <\/span><\/p>\n

Sample phone message for Sens. Burr and Hagan:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Dear Senator:<\/span><\/p>\n

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid says he will bring S. 649, the most recent scheme for universal gun registration, to the Senate floor after Easter. Be aware that I consider none of the gun control proposals in the Senate to be acceptable, and will not accept “compromise” on the issue.<\/span><\/p>\n

Nor am I fooled by procedural machinations such as trying to amend other legislation to include a ban on so-called “assault weapons” or standard capacity magazines, either for the purpose of slipping such legislation through with less opposition, or for the purpose of giving “cover votes” to candidates who are weak on the Second Amendment.<\/span><\/p>\n

In fact, I expect you to vote \u201cno\u201d to the Toomey-Manchin amendment, as well as S. 649 when it comes to the Senate floor for a vote.<\/span><\/p>\n

I look forward to your support, and will closely monitor your actions via Grass Roots North Carolina legislative alerts. <\/span><\/p>\n

Respectfully,<\/span><\/p>\n

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Find Your Representatives<\/p>\n

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NC STATE House & Senate: http:\/\/www.grnc.org\/contact_reps.htm<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n
 
FEDERAL Congressman: http:\/\/www.house.gov\/writerep\/<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n
 
FEDERAL Senators: http:\/\/www.senate.gov\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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GRNC Sponsors<\/strong><\/span>
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Support these PRO RKBA merchants who, as GRNC sponsors, are supporting your Second Amendment rights:<\/span><\/div>\n

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Corporate Benefactors
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37 Public Shooting Range & Gun Club, <\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>1333 Loop Road, Bunnlevel, NC 28323, 910-893-9887, www.range37.com<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Point Blank Range<\/strong><\/strong>, <\/strong>743 River Highway, Mooresville, NC 28117, 704-230-0262,<\/strong> www.PointBlankRange.com<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n

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Hyatt Gun Shop<\/strong>, 3332 Wilkinson Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28208, 704-394-0387, www.hyattguns.com<\/a><\/p>\n

<\/span>C<\/strong> & E Gun Shows<\/strong>, 4225 Fortress Drive, Blacksburg, VA 24060; Phone 540-953-0016 or 888-715-0606; http:\/\/www.cegunshows.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n

<\/span><\/strong>Dixie<\/strong> Gun and Knife Shows<\/strong>, PO Box 21049, Raleigh, NC 27619, ph: 919-781-1287, www.dixiegunandknifeshow.com\/<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

NCGunOwners.com<\/strong>, North Carolina’s friendliest firearm community, working to<\/span>
promote gun ownership in NC www.NCGunOwners.com<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Handgunners, Inc.<\/strong>, 4325 NC Hwy 49 South, Burlington, NC 27215, (336) 570-1015 www.handgunners.com<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Sterling Pistols<\/strong><\/strong>, custom pistols, FFL transfers, general repairs, Glock enhancements, 704-840-7625<\/span><\/div>\n

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The Blue Book Man<\/strong>, www.thebluebookman.com<\/a> and www.thefirearmsguide.com<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n
Down South Ammo<\/strong>, Home of “SOUTHERN THUNDER” Exploding Targets, http:\/\/downsouthammo.com\/<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Holsters & Stuff<\/strong>, 4048 Sherwood Forest Drive, Trinity, NC 27370, (336) 313-6167 www.holstersandstuff.com<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

DoubleD Media<\/strong>, 8300 Raintree Lane, Charlotte, NC 28277, ph: 704-650-5555, fx: 704-544-0326 donna@doubledme.com<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Gunner’s Alley, LLC<\/strong>, 203 N. Harrison Ave., Ste. 130, Cary, NC 27513, www.gunnersalley.com<\/a>, 919-388-1991, contact: Ed Guerriero, ed@gunnersalley.com<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
 
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The Aisle Pawn Shop<\/strong><\/strong>, 216 N. Main St., Mooresville, NC 28115, 704-663-5656<\/span><\/p>\n

Duncan Gun & Pawn<\/strong>, 414 Second St., North Wilkesboro, NC 28659, 336-667-6303, www.duncangun.com<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Shooter’s Express<\/strong><\/strong>, 2 Caldwell Dr., Belmont, NC 28012, 800-358-GUNS, www.shootersexpress.com<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Vanguard Security Consulting, LLC<\/strong>, 19135 W. Catawba Ave, Cornelius, NC 28031
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