Action Needed: HB2807 by Burnam

[Charles L. Cotton]

Anti-gun Rep. Lon Burnam's HB2807 so-called "assault weapons" restriction for persons under age 21 is set for hearing in the House Criminal Jurisprudence Committee on April 26th. This Bill would make it a Class A Misdemeanor for anyone under age 21 to have possession of an assault weapon as defined in Burnam's Bill. I would also make it a Class A Misdemeanor for anyone to provide an assault weapon to a person under age 21.

Here are just a few talking points, but there's a lot more wrong with this bill than these few:

1. This bill makes it unlawful for persons under age 21 to participate in lawful shooting activities such as target practice, competitive shooting, hunting and others;

2. This bill so broad it would even prevent a soldier on leave from shooting an AR-15 at the range;

3. This bill would make it a crime for a father to hand an AR-15 to his son or daughter, much less let them shoot it, if they are under age 21;

4. This bill denies equal protection under the law by denying adults access to firearms that other adults may legally possess and use.

Rep. Burnam filed at least one anti-gun bill every session since he was elected in 1997, except for 2007 and 2009. The only reason he didn't file any during those two sessions is because she was humiliated when his last long-gun ban for persons under age 17 was hammered in a very anti-gun committee in 2005. F-Rated Wendy Davis called him on the carpet for what he was doing to kids responsibly using long guns.

It's time to send Rep. Burnam another message, not by calling his office, but by calling and/or faxing every member of the House Criminal Justice Committee and asking them to vote "no" on HB2807. Ask them not to leave it pending, but to vote "no" on this unnecessary, unfair, and harmful bill.

Chas.

Criminal Jurisprudence Committee:

• Rep Pete Gallego - Chair (B-) (512) 463-0566
  Rep. Will Hartnett - Vice-Chair (A) (512) 463-0576
  Rep. Jose Aliseda (A) (512) 463-0645
  Rep. Cindy Burkett (A) (512) 463-0464
  Rep. Stefani Carter (A) (512) 463-0454
  Rep. Wayne Christian (A) (512) 463-0556
  Rep. Yvonne Davis (F) (512) 463-0598
  Rep. Eddie Rodriguez (F) (512) 463-0674
  Rep. Bill Zedler (A) (512) 463-0374

[Bear67]

I just finished faxing all the committee members. Edited by longtooth. No posts advocating illegal action. Especially this type.

[OldSchool]

Not funny at all. We're supposed to be better than that.

[artx]

all committee members faxed!

[Rex B]

I wrote my rep on this a couple days ago.

I also wrote that I hoped the redistricting committee was taking a hard look at Burnham's district.
They already have Wendy Davis stirred up

[Salty1]

Looks like they will not be hearing this Bill in committee... now I wish I had faith in getting the Parking Lot and Campus carry done and off to Perry, not holding my breath on either one happening....

[Charles L. Cotton]

Burnam asked that his bill not be heard as scheduled. It may mean his giving up, or he may try to get another hearing date.

Thanks for your responses; it did the trick.

Chas.