Thoughts on proposed semi-auto ban in PA

[steelerfan]

Ever order from them?

I have as well on multiple occasions, shirts, flags, etc. They have nice stuff

[Sgt.K]

I don't think there's enough GROUND in PA for them to all go underground.

Depends. Is Cruzans involved?

[57springer]

I have as well on multiple occasions, shirts, flags, etc. They have nice stuff

If you guys say this vendor is ok ? I am going to buy a few shirts .

[Xringshooter]

OP, if you're talking about the semi auto ban proposed by Senator Wayne Fontana (D-Allegneny) most of the Senators I have conversed with say it won't make it out of committee. He's just doing it to say "See, I'm really trying to do something, send me money and reelect me"

And that is a pretty nice shirt, especially for the money.

[jim-analog]

Greetings,

Stand and Fight! I escaped PRNJ in 1982 for PA and have no intentions of leaving with my tail between my legs.

If it is actually better somewhere else, it won't be for long. Sooner or later you'll run out of safe havens.

Here's where we make our stand, and PA IS the hill I'm willing to die on if necessary.

Regards, Jim

[Mike_Golf]

Not worried about a state ban.

[Doug570]

Not concerned at this time but remaining watchful. I am sure Wolf would love to see this come about.

[Didnotcomply89]

Why would you need my thoughts on this issue? No compliance!

[2DogsBarking]

Connecticut had an interesting response a few years ago:

Perfect response......the same will be done here.

[Emptymag]

I finally got my reply from Casey in response to the email sent weeks ago regarding all these knee-jerk reactions...


Thank you for taking the time to contact me about the Second Amendment and the regulation of firearms. I appreciate hearing from you.

Pennsylvania has a rich tradition of hunting, and I support the Second Amendment right of law-abiding Americans to own guns for protection, sporting and collection. But, like many Americans, in the wake of the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary, I believe we need commonsense gun legislation that will help to prevent such tragedies.

The Sandy Hook massacre affected me deeply. The shooter used a military-style assault weapon with magazines containing up to 30 rounds of ammunition. Realizing that he chose this weapon because he wanted to inflict the most damage in the shortest amount of time, and that he would have tried to kill hundreds of children if he could have, led me to reevaluate how we approach gun violence as a Nation. After careful study, I decided to support legislation to close loopholes in the existing background check system, as well as legislation to institute a federal ban on military-style assault weapons and to restrict high-capacity magazines. I voted in favor of these measures, as well as efforts to close a loophole allowing known and suspected terrorists on the Terrorist Watchlist to purchase firearms, when they came before the Senate for consideration in 2013, 2015 and 2016. None of these measures gained enough support to pass the Senate.

As a public official, I believe my colleagues and I have an obligation to enact commonsense reforms that will keep Americans safe and reduce the likelihood of gun violence incidents. We are a Nation of people who come together, roll up our sleeves and solve difficult problems. We can pass smart measures to reduce gun violence while fully respecting the Second Amendment rights of law-abiding citizens. Please be assured that should the Senate consider legislation affecting firearm regulation, I will have your views in mind.

Again, thank you for sharing your thoughts with me. Please do not hesitate to contact me in the future about this or any other matter of importance to you.

For more information on this or other issues, I encourage you to visit my website, http://casey.senate.gov. I hope you will find this online office a comprehensive resource to stay up-to-date on my work in Washington, request assistance from my office or share with me your thoughts on the issues that matter most to you and to Pennsylvania.

Sincerely,
Bob Casey
United States Senator