E-MAIL FROM LOU BARLETTA!!!!

[brian1313]

January 2, 2013







Dear Mr. Brian______:



Thank you for informing me of your support for Second Amendment rights. Your thoughts on this important matter are most welcome and appreciated.



As a strong advocate for the protection of the Second Amendment, I agree with you.



As you know, the Second Amendment to the Constitution states that "A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed." Our Founding Fathers preserved the right to bear arms in the Second Amendment for purposes of self-defense and as a safeguard against tyranny.



On November 16, 2011, with my support, the House passed H.R. 822, the National Right-to-Carry Reciprocity Act of 2011, by a vote of 272-154. If enacted, this legislation would enable valid concealed weapon permit holders to travel with a concealed weapon outside their home states. I am a cosponsor of this legislation. Presently, H.R. 822 awaits action in the U.S. Senate.



Additionally, I am a cosponsor of the following bills that seek to uphold Second Amendment rights:



· Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (BATFE) Reform and Firearms Modernization Act (H.R. 1093) would roll back unnecessary restrictions, correct errors, and codify longstanding congressional policies in the firearms arena.

· Collectible Firearms Protection Act (H.R. 615) would allow certain firearms listed as curios or relics to be imported into the U.S. without the approval of the Department of State or the Department of Defense.

· Firearms Interstate Commerce Reform Act (H.R. 58) would remove several antiquated and unnecessary restrictions imposed on interstate firearms business since 1968.

· Second Amendment Enforcement Act (H.R. 645) would eliminate harsh gun control laws imposed by the District of Columbia after the 2008 Supreme Court's decision in D.C. v Heller.

· Veterans' Heritage Firearms Act (H.R. 420) would provide a 90-day amnesty period during which veterans and their family members could register firearms acquired overseas between June 26, 1934 and October 31, 1968, without fear of prosecution.

· Secure Access to Firearms Enhancement (SAFE) Act (H.R. 2900) would grant concealed-carry reciprocity to residents of states (like Vermont) that do not issue actual concealed-carry permit cards.



Rest assured, as a gun owner and a member of the NRA, I will continue to preserve our Second Amendment rights. Should you have additional comments or questions on this, or any other issue, please contact me at my Washington, D.C., Hazleton, Taylor, or Wilkes-Barre office.





Very truly yours,

Lou Barletta
Member of Congress

[eyecanshoot]

I never had any doubt in Lou. He is one of the few politicians I can agree with most of the time. Definately a true conservative. Thanks for posting.

[HUHwhat]

he said: very truly yours. whoa...

[father-of-five]

I received the same letter, which seems good. I'm not happy he voted for that poor fiscal cliff agreement last month. Maybe he will be stronger on the next one coming up.

Even if you have a rep who supports the second amendment/gun rights, it's good to let him know you're still out there.

[bluedog46]

He is a damn good man.

Pro gun and anti-illegal invader.


Something I dont get. Barletta says he is pro second amendment and he is. Now BOb casey says he supports the second amendment as well. IF bob casey is a supporter of the second amendment then I am the pope.