Maine magazine capacity legislation - L.D. 997

[SPQR476]

Go straight for the Governor, too. Present this as an opportunity to stand up. Hell, if Maine shuts this down, we'll give a shout out to that on social media, and so should the rest of the industry. Whatever grass roots organization you have up there should pledge support to his re-election if he kills it.

[halo2304]

I sent an email to my representatives, senator and Gov. LePage and when I sent it, I made sure they knew it was sent to the others. I tried to keep it as straight and to the point as possible.

ETA: Here's what I wrote.

"I am writing to urge you to oppose any gun control proposals but, specifically LD997. Maine is one of the safest states in the union. I have read LD997 and as I understand it, this law will hurt Maine citizens in three ways. First, limiting the number of rounds a gun holds does no one any good in the event they need to use the gun to defend themselves or their loved ones. It is the equivalent of tying an arm behind our back and expecting us to fight Mike Tyson. The fact that law enforcement is exempt is hypocritical since they would be facing the same criminals that prey on the law-abiding citizens.

Secondly, this bill also has the potential to create “criminals” out of the citizens of Maine. Anyone possessing a magazine with a capacity greater than ten rounds becomes suspect of illegally obtaining the magazine after the ban despite possessing it before the ban. There would be no way of proving they owned the magazine before the ban. Finally, the bill would make it a crime to transfer (i.e. sell or give away) any magazine with a capacity greater than ten rounds. This would severely devalue any firearm no longer being made which came with magazines with capacities greater than ten rounds.

Maine’s unofficial motto is “Maine: The way life should be.” If this and any other gun control measures become law, it might as well be “Maine: Remember how good we had it?” I was born and raised in Maine. I am currently attending college at University of Southern Maine and am about to graduate. I would like to stay in Maine as it is my home. However, if LD997 or any other proposal to restrict my 2nd Amendment rights becomes law, I may leave the state. However, as long as I am a resident and registered voter living in Maine, I will vote against and donate to the campaigns of anyone running against those who voted for LD997 and the like."

[mattg1024]

I wrote to Lepage. No response but with the way he has been trying to get companies moved here I'd think he would can anything that made it through.

[mattg1024]

Got this message in an Email this morning. Good news.

"Matthew,

Thanks for your constructive email. As you might know, LD 997 was voted unanimously ought not to pass earlier this week.

Best to you and your family.
Justin


_______________________
Senate President Justin Alfond
www.justinalfond.com
justin@justinalfond.com

134 Sheridan Street
Portland, ME 04101
207-232-4187"

[Maineshooter]

Common sense prevails for once.

[mattg1024]

Go straight for the Governor, too. Present this as an opportunity to stand up. Hell, if Maine shuts this down, we'll give a shout out to that on social media, and so should the rest of the industry. Whatever grass roots organization you have up there should pledge support to his re-election if he kills it.

I'll be looking for that shout out..