sure shot

Thanks a lot for the input, you have made some very good points. Problem is every time I start to write or edit this letter I want to go off in a million different directions, heck I already changed the last paragraph again. I will keep working on it.

changed for edditing.

I am working on the final draft but that is a good idea. I mentioned PA because it is right next to us and they have few restrictions, it is like entering a different country every time you cross the bridge.

Still working on editing and typos but that's all I have left to say to them at this point.

Dear Mr. Christie I am writing because as the official voice of New Jersey we need your help to bridge the gap between gun owners and those who fear their criminal use. As you know there are around three dozen bills being proposed in this state that will seek to criminalize or hinder otherwise law abiding citizens from exercising their constitutional right, the bills presented to the public are being advertised through the use of fear and emotion instead of logic and reason. Unfortunately I believe that there will always be terrorists trying to attack this country because our beliefs and values run contrary to their own. Their greatest weapon is our fear and emotion which is now being successfully utilized to erode those freedoms and divide us. It doesn’t matter if we discuss semi-automatic or manually loaded firearms; they all function the same way by firing a projectile. I believe that a person whose goal is to kill others is an assault weapon and going after an inanimate object will stop those individuals; people who live by the law often die by those who do not. It is upsetting to know that some truly believe additional gun control laws will protect them from the criminally insane. As a gun owner I feel that it is necessary for me to continue voting against those who wish to further restrict my rights. I was born and raised in this state but I must now make a stand to say I will leave before I comply with additional laws because I do not believe in giving up even the smallest amount of freedom in exchange for a false assumption of security. I have spent a lot of time talking with people and realized that many of them do not know how difficult the current process is to be a legal owner in this state. I have to further explain to them what is legal and what’s illegal to own in NJ. Lastly I tell them that if they lived in almost any other state that they would be better off. They would have the option to carry a weapon in defense and they wouldn’t have to worry about the legal status of a weapon because of its manufacturer or variations in its stock, or other ergonomic features currently banned in this state. To be blunt, our current laws are inefficient, discriminatory and harmful to the law abiding public. It doesn’t make any sense that what is considered legal in one state is a felony in another. You are obligated to increase the public’s education to give them a better understanding their rights and the responsibilities that come with them. In other states you can go to any licensed dealer where after receiving an instant background check you will legally own a gun without additional waiting or restrictions on its type or features. In New Jersey it takes months after submitting paperwork to be able to purchase a rifle, and even longer for individual hand gun sales. After that process many people will still be hard pressed to find a rifle that isn’t banned for one of many reasons in New Jersey, such restrictions that have no bearing on how the firearm functions. Because of recent events and the pending legislation many of us feel unwelcomed and compelled to move to other states with fewer restrictions and easier laws to follow. Before leaving, I implore you to make New Jersey gun laws easier to comply with and more in line with the majority of the country. I am appalled how the media gives mass killers celebrity like status and the politicians who would propagate their fear to curb the rights of other Americans. Restricting the citizen’s bill of rights is something that neither I nor our children should have to be concerned with. Will you now aid terrorists across the world whose goal is to deny freedom and liberty to others by starting at my home? Sincerely,

Be sure to vote but this state has been a lost cause well before Newtown or anything else happened. Get out before the ship hits the bottom, there are still free states in this country that won't tollerate further restrictions.

I think we worry ourselves with to much speculation. Just keep writing and opposing and maybe he will get our message and start taking us seriously.

Don't get distracted by one letter. We need to dig up their dirt to see what these people actually believe, they think we are nuts but who is to say it isn't the other way around? Coincedentally most of the names I can think of have a D next to their names.

I don't think Christie will sign the renewal law. I sure as hell am not renewing my rights every five years and the more I think about it, having to purchase my initial card already seems illegal and should still be challenged. Whats to stop them from issuing freedom of speech ID's?

Thanks for the post Mosin Fan, I will be sure to draft something this evening.

We know there are those who want all of them, but how much more are we as responsible owners willing to give them? How much is enough? What will they demand the next time a tragedy like newtown takes place? Unfortunately it seems like there will never be an end in sight in this state, I am tired of their attempts to turn us all into criminals. I hope to have the means to move to PA by next year, I think it will be safe over there for a while yet.

No matter the outcome of the Senate the responsibility lies on the governor and he has remained pretty tight lipped about what he will do. We need to determine exactly how he feels about the citizens of this state and how much he cares about our rights. Keep the pressure on him, be sure to vote in upcoming elections, and as a last ditch effort you need to realize that moving to another state will most likely be the best option anyway. EDIT: I was on 101.5 and I saw this, it is a little comforting anyway: Christie’s Thoughts On The Legislation Yesterday, Christie was asked about the gun bills after accepting a re-election endorsement from Sea Bright Mayor Dina Long. “I’m a little surprised at how quickly they’ve done it,” said Christie. “This is a very difficult issue and a complex one and one that our national government has taken a long time to look at and study. It’s amazing to me how quickly the Assembly can move when they want to.” The Governor promises to give the gun bills “due consideration” if they reach his desk. “I have said in the past I think we are cheating ourselves if all we do is talk about the mechanics of gun control,” explained Christie. “We better start talking about mental health treatment and making mental health treatment more available and less stigmatized in our society.” Here is what I just sent him. Dear Mr. Christie, As a lifelong resident of New Jersey and a gun owner I am writing in response to the proposed bills that are being considered. I hope you are aware of the theatrics involved as the assembly tried to rush 20 poorly written bills through the system so they can pat themselves on the back and believe they prevented a crime. If passed these bills will further restrict the rights of responsible citizens and create obstacles for those who expect the right and ability to defend themselves. Criminals will not be detered and will continue to ignore our current laws. My question is straightforward. Will you support the freedom demanded by citizens of this state by vetoing these proposed bills or do you support laws that ammount to a blatant power grab by the government which will undermine the rights and security provided to citizens and protected under the constitution? Once again, as a legal owner I am familiar with how difficult it currently is to own a gun in NJ. If further restrictions are passed many of us will feel forced to move to another state that respects their citzens right to own and bear arms and recognizes that strict gun control laws enable the criminal element.

Looks like I will be on the fast lane towards PA sooner than I expected.

I beleive they want to amend it to exempt former/retired LEO. Nothing like the old double standard.

I wrote a similar letter a month ago and received a canned response back a couple of weeks later. I do think I should keep sending them though.

You can't carry more a than 10 balls at a time. To continue with an 18 hole game you must go to the front desk and fill out the proper paperwork, which could take up to three days.