Newsgroups: talk.politics.guns

                      E X T R E M L Y  U R G E N T
                      Mon Jan 18 14:26:41 MST 1993

I have just heard from the Firearms Coalition of Colorado about an extremely
urgent matter and I want to ask you a favor on behalf of law-abiding
firearms owners.  Please show up at the next Fort Collins city council
meeting tomorrow night to voice opposition to a resolution.

Something very interesting will happen tomorrow night, Tuesday, January 19,
1993 that could effect firearms owners in the Fort Collins area.  If you
live, work, study, shop or just travel through Fort Collins this can effect
you.  I intend to show up early with some handouts.  And don't feel alone...
I've never done this before either.

I was told this morning that the Fort Collins Chief of Police will introduce
a resolution to be discussed and voted on by the city council.

This resolution might support many anti-firearms ownership bills about to be
introduced to the state legislature.  This includes:

SPONSOR           Summary

Regis Groff       "Assault Weapon" Ban

Regis Groff       Everything must have a trigger lock

Regis Groff       Some sort of Waiting period

Gallager          Gun-free zone within a 1000' radius of schools


As you can tell, there aren't many details, yet.  We don't know the exact
language or bill numbers yet. Neither does the city council.

But blind acceptance of arbitrary gun control, especially when the language
is not known, does nothing to reduce violence, and makes life difficult for
gun owners.  Indeed it may jeopardize your life and property and make you
subject to criminal charges.

The actual concern is only a part of a much larger resolution.  It is part
Three of resolution 93-12 and reads as follows:

    "The city council will monitor proposed state and federal legislation
    pertaining to firearms and will offer local support to bills and other
    strategies aimed at the reduction of violence."

This means for the council to be receptive to us, we must offer suggestions
that address the overall idea of reducing violence.  We must say that things
like the Brady bill and various sorts of bans do not work to reduce
violence, and that any supported legislation must be shown to be worthy,
sound social policy.


Who, what:  City Council Meeting with City Council,  Mayor and Chief of
            Police and, of course, YOU!

When:       January 19, 1993  at 6:30 PM sharp

Where:      City Council Chambers, City Hall, 300 La Porte Ave, about 3
            blocks west of College, on North side.

Why:        See above


Please show up to oppose this resolution.  We need your help now to reduce
support for dangerous legislation before it gain support and inertia.

Be prompt, polite and factual.  No gun control legislation has ever worked
to reduce violence anywhere in the US.  This appears to be the same failing
legislation that has not worked in California or anywhere else.

It is extremely important that you be polite and as factual as you can.
Fort Collins is a very liberal area, so don't be disappointed by the
responses you get.  It is our job to direct them away from legislation that
we know does not work.  They must address root causes, rather than
supporting legislation that is merely symbolic.

If you cannot show up, please contact a city council member.  If you live in
Fort Collins, it is best to find the one in your district.

The city council phone is 221-6878.

Individual member are usually OK to take calls at home:

Susan Kirkpatrick        At-large      493-1693

Loren Maxey              District 1    482-6596

Bob Winokur              District 2    484-7085

Dave Edwards             District 3    223-8343

Chris Kneeland           District 4    221-2950

Ann Azari                District 5    484-3295

Gerry Horak              District 6    484-2510

If you do not wish for me to contact you about this kind of activism, please
let me know.

Thank you for your help,

David Post  1 (303)  229-2878,  1 (303) 667-2198   davep@hpfcpp.fc.hp.com

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