minuteman32
Expert
[FONT="]January 5, 2017[/FONT]
[FONT="]Dear Mr. MM32:[/FONT]
[FONT="]Thank you for contacting my office to express your thoughts on suppressors and silencers for guns. The opinions and concerns of my fellow Hoosiers are essential to my decision making process as a Member of Congress.
[FONT="]As your representative, I have always supported the right to bear arms as outlined by the Second Amendment to the Constitution. However, while maintaining this right, we also have a responsibility to keep ourselves and our communities safe. Silencers and suppressors may be appropriate in combat zones, but are not practical in our towns and cities. While most users would abide by our laws, as they do in their use of firearms, we must be aware that suppressors and silencers make it easier for perpetrators of violent crimes to do so undetected. As your representative I will continue to support the rights of Hoosiers while[/FONT][FONT="] [/FONT][FONT="]also advocating for smart, responsible solutions to protect our communities from gun violence.[/FONT]
[FONT="]I appreciate hearing your thoughts on this important issue and I hope you will continue to contact my office on future issues. I encourage you to visit my website at [/FONT][FONT="]http://carson.house.gov[/FONT][FONT="] where you can view the latest news and updates about pertinent issues and legislation important to you, or follow me on Twitter [/FONT][FONT="]@RepAndreCarson[/FONT][FONT="].[/FONT][FONT="] [/FONT][FONT="] You may also sign up for my weekly e-newsletter The Carson Courier to receive periodic updates on my activities in Indianapolis and in Washington, D.C.[/FONT][FONT="] [/FONT][FONT="] As always, my staff and I are here to serve you.[/FONT][FONT="] [/FONT][FONT="] Please feel free to contact me if we ever can be of further assistance to you.[/FONT][/FONT]
[FONT="]Sincerely,[/FONT]
[FONT="]André Carson
[/FONT][FONT="]Member of Congress[/FONT]