Alexander, Corker Cosponsoring Bill to Lift D.C. Gun Ban
Posted: Thu Mar 29, 2007 5:44 pmFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Scot Montrey (Alexander) 202-224-4944
March 29, 2007 Laura Lefler (Corker) 202-224-3467
Alexander, Corker Support Second Amendment by Cosponsoring Bill to Lift D.C. Gun Ban
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Lamar Alexander (R-TN) and Bob Corker (R-TN) today announced that in support of Second Amendment rights, they are cosponsoring Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison’s (R-TX) bill to repeal the ban on certain firearms in the District of Columbia.
“Gun control should not mean taking away these rights from law-abiding citizens and leaving criminals to terrorize the streets,†Alexander said. “Good citizens don’t abuse guns; criminals do.â€
“I’m cosponsoring this bill because I believe the Second Amendment guarantees the right of all law-abiding citizens to bear arms,†said Corker. “I feel just as strongly that we should do all we can to help citizens feel safe and secure in their own neighborhoods, but I believe the best way to do that and to stop crime is to arrest and imprison criminals—not to impose burdens on law-abiding citizens.â€
The District of Columbia Personal Protection Act, S.1001, would repeal portions of the Firearms Control Regulations Act of 1975.
March 29, 2007 Laura Lefler (Corker) 202-224-3467
Alexander, Corker Support Second Amendment by Cosponsoring Bill to Lift D.C. Gun Ban
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Lamar Alexander (R-TN) and Bob Corker (R-TN) today announced that in support of Second Amendment rights, they are cosponsoring Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison’s (R-TX) bill to repeal the ban on certain firearms in the District of Columbia.
“Gun control should not mean taking away these rights from law-abiding citizens and leaving criminals to terrorize the streets,†Alexander said. “Good citizens don’t abuse guns; criminals do.â€
“I’m cosponsoring this bill because I believe the Second Amendment guarantees the right of all law-abiding citizens to bear arms,†said Corker. “I feel just as strongly that we should do all we can to help citizens feel safe and secure in their own neighborhoods, but I believe the best way to do that and to stop crime is to arrest and imprison criminals—not to impose burdens on law-abiding citizens.â€
The District of Columbia Personal Protection Act, S.1001, would repeal portions of the Firearms Control Regulations Act of 1975.