Constitutional Carry bill filed in Indiana

[KellyinAvon]

Thursday is the deadline to get a committee vote on this. If it's not brought up by then it's DOA. If you haven't called or written your reps yet then now would be the time.

I just sent an e-mail downrange.

 

[MCgrease08]

I just sent an e-mail downrange.

With 30,000+ members, if every INGO member sent an email we'd be pretty hard to ignore. Sadly, I doubt more than 2-3% will actually take action.

 

[GodFearinGunTotin]

With 30,000+ members, if every INGO member sent an email we'd be pretty hard to ignore. Sadly, I doubt more than 2-3% will actually take action.

I wonder how many of the 38,000 INGO members even support it. It might not be as many as we would assume.

 

[IndyDave1776]

I wonder how many of the 38,000 INGO members even support it. It might not be as many as we would assume.

This, unfortunately, is a very good point.

 

[Thor]

I know I have written mine...he support them anyway but I keep letting him know...

 

[brotherbill3]

With 30,000+ members, if every INGO member sent an email we'd be pretty hard to ignore. Sadly, I doubt more than 2-3% will actually take action.

I wonder how many of the 38,000 INGO members even support it. It might not be as many as we would assume.

This, unfortunately, is a very good point.

Given that of the total numbers of INGO members that participate in this thread or the Legislation Threads about actual bills - I'd guess we're at about 0.2 to 0.3 percent of INGO participation.
that old "THREE PERCENT" thing - gets blown away by actual numbers ... in the wrong direction ... 60 / 30,000 ...

The only "GOOD" thing is the "active" opposition has dwindled by probably a similar ration. Its the same names over and over;
On both sides - or liberty, freedom, responsibility - or - for socialism/protectionism/government rules.

 

[BFG]

Mostly a lurker here, but I do support this and have called my rep.

 

[henktermaat]

I talked to my Rep yesterday. I mentioned this bill and he said something to the effect of "Lucas' bills are going nowhere this session."

 

[IndyDave1776]

I talked to my Rep yesterday. I mentioned this bill and he said something to the effect of "Lucas' bills are going nowhere this session."

Just like they didn't last session, and won't next session, or the one after that. It sound like it is time to thin the herd and see how happy they are deprived of that supermajority they so enjoy.

 

[Thor]

I talked to my Rep yesterday. I mentioned this bill and he said something to the effect of "Lucas' bills are going nowhere this session."

Just got off the phone with mine...same message but he's going to check and see what he can do anyway. He said there are too many cowards in Indy.

 

[IndyDave1776]

Just got off the phone with mine...same message but he's going to check and see what he can do anyway. He said there are too many cowards in Indy.

 

[IndyDave1776]

I just called Bosma's office. I prefaced my question by asking what the odds are that I am going to be voting Democrat in state elections this year. After (deliberately) having the man a bit confused I elaborated on my previously-sent e-mails indicating that HB 1056 is the cost of my continuing to vote Republican in state elections. His answer was that I am probably going to be voting Democrat, elaborating on the fact that tomorrow is the deadline and no action has been taken. I further addressed that I don't particularly like the D agenda, but am very frustrated with not being represented by those ostensibly on the same side. I got the obligatory "I'm sorry you feel that way" as opposed to something more truthful like "We really don't care", or even more truthful, like "I'm sorry that we are worthless MFSBs who really don't belong in positions of public responsibility."

 

[cbhausen]

I just direct messaged Rep. Dermody on Facebook:

"I am writing to express my disappointment, anger and frustration with your refusal to give HB 1055 and 1056 proper hearings in your committee this session. You and your Republican colleagues' days of taking my vote for granted are OVER. The simple truth is you did not have the political courage to do the right thing here and in the process you turned a dead ear to the voice of the People and let everyone from Governor Pence on down off the hook by ensuring they do not have to go on the record regarding this legislation Shame on you, Rep. Dermody."

Yeah, I went off a bit... It will be interesting to see if he responds.

 

[bwframe]

Much more important issues for our legislature to deal with rather than 2A issues now. Got an alert to watch the RFRA committee hearing on WTHR.com

WTHR Eyewitness News Live - 13 WTHR Indianapolis

 

[87iroc]

I may leave the Governor area on my ballot blank this year. Don't agree with his take on education....shrugged of 2nd amendment support.

 

[87iroc]

Just sent this...

I am writing you as a lawful gun owner who supports 2 Pro 2A Bills. At this point, all I ask is they be granted hearing in the house before the deadline tomorrow. HB1055 and 1056 are very important bills to gun owners in this state that have been ignored since being submitted by Jim Lucas. Last year, a couple of good bills were submitted but were swept under the rug as the IGA ran headlong in to the RFRA debate which you ended up cowering on when a vocal minority screamed too loud. If you weren't going to stand behind your vote, why did you waste time on it in the first place.

On the firearms bills, better worded as the Pro-2nd Amendment bills, you have continued to stonewall them for the last 2 sessions. You take the 2nd Amendment crowd for granted as you 'assume' we're just going to dutifully check the 'R' column every November. I am done doing that. I do not agree with your take and what you've done to education and educators in the state of Indiana. Now you're ignoring the 2nd Amendment supporters as you carry out your agendas is enough to drive me away.

Will I check the 'D' box. No, but I will leave your box blank, which you and I both know is as good as a vote for a D. Will this hurt the 2nd Amendment rights in the future? It may, but if my elected representatives refuse to listen and at least give bills an up/down vote in committee that I see as important, all I can do is vote 'enough of being taken for granted'.

I will be sending this same message to Governor Pence who showed up at the Indy 1500 for his dutiful photo op to appear pro 2A, but in reality he was just pandering while showing no leadership on the topic where it counted...from his desk in the capital.

Sincerely
87Iroc

 

[Bill of Rights]

I sent this last week.

Dear Rep. Dermody,


I have received advice over the years that when contacting legislators, one should be polite and civil. In most cases, I have done so. With you, however, this approach has not been of any discernible benefit.



Given that fact, I have to take the gloves off and ask this question directly and bluntly: WTF?



Fact: Rep. Lucas' bills are before your committee.

Fact: You carry an "A" rating from the NRA.

Fact: In the last three years, you have for the most part refused to hear his bills to improve firearm laws in Indiana.



I recognize that you are leaving the House, and especially considering that I'm not in your district, you probably don't care what I and many Hoosiers think. Further, I suspect that you're just going to let his bills die yet again.



What I'm wondering is how you can accept that "A" rating and the praise of conservatives and still look yourself in the mirror.



Maybe, just maybe, Indiana will get someone with the stones to at least give good bills a hearing in committee, rather than run scared at the mere suggestion that the people might lawfully exercise their natural rights.



I'm quite certain the Brady Campaign and all the anti-gun rights liberals in the state will laud you as a hero. I have little doubt that you will read this and laugh all the way to the bank. Regardless, you should be ashamed of yourself.

 

[SteveM4A1]

I think NRA members need to start pressing the NRA to stop giving these politicians these good ratings when it is clear they do not deserve it.

 

[IndyDave1776]

I think NRA members need to start pressing the NRA to stop giving these politicians these good ratings when it is clear they do not deserve it.

Why do you think that some of us have such a low opinion of the NRA?

 

[GodFearinGunTotin]

I think NRA members need to start pressing the NRA to stop giving these politicians these good ratings when it is clear they do not deserve it.

Good idea. I just sent an email to the NRA-ILA and asked them how we could affect this.