By: Mark Bunner Re: FAXALERT: Gingrich on Re NRA FAX ALERT 11250 Waples Mill Road * Fairfa

By: Mark Bunner
Re: FAXALERT: Gingrich on Re

                          NRA FAX ALERT
           11250 Waples Mill Road * Fairfax, VA  22030
            Phone: 1-800-392-8683 * Fax: 703-267-3918
Vol. 3, No. 1                                              1/5/95

                GINGRICH ON REPEAL: A VOTE IN `96

     House Speaker Newt Gingrich (R-Ga.) recently offered some
encouraging words to gun owners on the subject of repeal of the
Clinton gun and magazine ban.  Asked by Robert Novak on the December
30, 1995 edition of CNN's "Evans & Novak" if the Republicans in
Congress would finally fulfill their commitment to repeal the ban,
Speaker Gingrich replied "I would be very surprised if we didn't pass
the bill, and I think President Clinton will veto it.  But I think it
will be very clear who supports the Constitutional right to keep and
bear arms.  And, who is in favor of the government having more power."
While the Speaker has affirmed his support for the Second Amendment in
words in recent months, including in his book, To Renew America, in
which he says he was "astonished" that the President would equate the
Second Amendment with hunting, we are still waiting to see if his
words will translate into serious action on repeal legislation in
1996.

     BLACK MARKET THRIVING UNDER IMPORT BAN: Anti-gunners don't want
to talk about it, but gun bans inevitably lead to an increase in the
firearms black market.  And you might be surprised to know who's been
profiting from the 1989 import ban.  According to a report in the
December 30, 1995 issue of the Arizona Republic, several Phoenix
police officers are under investigation for falsifying documents in
order to buy 65 Steyr AUG semi-automatic rifles prohibited by the ban,
and then sell them for a considerable profit.  According to the
Republic, Steyr AUGs may be purchased by Police Departments for
approximately $1,700, but when sold on the black market, can bring as
much as $4,000!

     IT'S THE CRIMINALS, STUPID: Hundreds of law-abiding citizens in
Fairfax County, Virginia have been getting a lot of publicity
recently, having their names published in a local weekly newspaper --
the Connection.  What have they done to deserve this invasion of
privacy?  They all applied for a permit under Virginia's new right to
carry law.  Despite the fact that the applicants have committed no
crime, they are now being subjected to scrutiny and criticism from
anti-gun neighbors and members of their communities.  Even worse, they
are possibly being targeted by thieves looking to get their hands on
firearms.  According to a January 5, 1996 report in The Washington
Times, shortly after one applicant's name was published, someone broke
in to her son's automobile parked in front of her house.  If the
Connection is truly concerned about the safety of Fairfax residents,
they might try printing the names of paroled criminals, also a matter
of public record, rather than those of law-abiding citizens.  And
Speaking of Fairfax County, local politicians are seeking to repeal
the state's new right to carry law or prohibit law-abiding,
duly-licensed citizens from carrying their firearms in county-owned
buildings - a violation not only of our right to self defense, but
also of Virginia's pre- emption law!  Members are encouraged to attend
a public meeting to be held tomorrow, Saturday, January 6, at 9:00
a.m. in the Fairfax County Government Center to voice their opposition
to these proposals.  Call (703) 324-3151 for more information or if
you would like to speak at the hearing.

     GUN BAN VOTE IMMINENT IN WEST HOLLYWOOD: On January 2, the West
Hollywood City Council amended its ordinance to ban the sale of
so-called "Saturday Night Specials" based on their metallic content
and lack of a mechanical safety.  The amendment exempts private
transfers through dealers.  Although the City Council's underlying
goal is to put an end to the sale of all such firearms, they accepted
the amendment in an effort to keep the lawyers at bay, as Counsel for
the state legislature has concluded that this ordinance would violate
California's state preemption law.  The Council will take a final vote
on this measure on Tuesday, January 16.  We'll keep you posted!

     SEATS STILL AVAILABLE FOR ILLINOIS & TEXAS SEMINARS: If you
haven't reserved your seat for next week's grassroots seminars in
Illinois and Texas, do so today!  Although seats are still available,
they are going fast!  So don't miss the opportunity to meet with your
lawmakers, candidates who want to represent you in Congress and in the
state legislature, NRA leaders, staff and your fellow NRA members and
volunteers.  Join us for the seminar in your area: Springfield, Ill. -
Thurs. night, Jan. 11; Chicago, Ill. - Sat., Jan. 13; El Paso, Tex. -
Sat., Jan. 13.  Call NRA-ILA at 1- 800-392-8683 to reserve your seat
today!

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