WOW Ruger web site!

Magnum Mike · January 21, 2013, 09:57 PM

Was just checking it out! was 643,385. Checked it out a minute later and it was almost 200 a minute!
http://www.ruger.com/micros/advocacy/

**Spats McGee** · January 21, 2013, 11:01 PM

Wow! I clicked your link just to check it out, and it had already jumped to 645,840.

Ben Towe · January 21, 2013, 11:36 PM

It works too, I contacted my Legislators using it and have received replies from one of my US Senators and one Congressman.

USAFNoDak · January 22, 2013, 04:35 PM

It's nice to see Ruger on board this time around. I believe that Bill Ruger was supportive of the first semiautomatic ban because the Ruger Mini-14 was not included. The anti gun folks have changed that and I believe the Mini-14 is now considered to be a "deadly assault weapon" by name. It doesn't have the required cosmetic features, so they just included it by name. This apparently got the attention of the Ruger company. Welcome to the battles.

USAFNoDak · January 22, 2013, 04:37 PM

I had already emailed and called my US Senators and House member, but I sent in another email via the Ruger site,which included the Prez, VP, and my state reps as well. Thank you Ruger. 662,066 lettes sent after I was just there and sent one.

h2otoo · January 22, 2013, 04:51 PM

^USAF, love the Sam Adams quote, I will use that sometime for sure. (and he makes a great beer)

I used Ruger's link a week ago and have only gotten one response. Guess my other elected officials were too busy working to reply...RIGHT.

Bob

gunloony · January 22, 2013, 04:52 PM

Done.

662,409 so far.

Dr Big Bird PhD · January 22, 2013, 04:56 PM

Sent.

Even though nobody in LA County gives a damn.

USAFNoDak · January 22, 2013, 04:58 PM

It would be nice to see the 1 million milestone reached.

And as far as Sam Adams making good beer, I agree. It's always a good decision. I hope we continue to have good decisions coming from the US Supreme Court with respect to the 2nd Amendment and our right to keep and bear arms. I'm not wrapped up in my comfort blanket, however. We are hanging by a 1 vote thread. Swing that the other way in Heller, and the antis would be going for the throat with new gun control laws.

Tedecho · January 22, 2013, 05:03 PM

I sent one a couple weeks ago, but never got a reply.

BGutzman · January 22, 2013, 05:17 PM

I just sent it to every pro gun or pro constitution person I personally know.

Ben Towe · January 22, 2013, 05:25 PM

It took a good while for mine to reply. Be patient. They are likely being overwhelmed.

motorhead0922 · January 22, 2013, 06:46 PM

Done. Thanks Magnum Mike.

Counter is now at 664,848.

TheoShooter · January 22, 2013, 07:57 PM

Just sent mine. Now over 666,000 people! Lets get it over one million. Very easy to do so no excuses.

APreacherandaCowboy · January 22, 2013, 08:27 PM

Well over 667,000 including mine. Nice to be in a state though where our governor takes her Concealed Carry class.

Webleymkv · January 22, 2013, 08:30 PM

Quote:

Lets get it over one million. Very easy to do so no excuses.

Considering that it's now at 667,400 and change, we very well may. At the rate it's going up (over 20,000 in less than 24 hours), it probably won't take us all that long to reach the one million mark. If you really want to be amazed, hit the refresh button every few minutes and watch it climb.

jason_iowa · January 23, 2013, 04:56 PM

Pushing 700k I think a million is well within reach!!

Closing The Gap · January 23, 2013, 05:11 PM

Dear Jeff,

Thank you for contacting me about the tragic and senseless violence in Newtown, Connecticut. I appreciate you sharing your thoughts and concerns with me.

If there is anything that deeply unites Americans across the country it is our love for our children and grandchildren and our desire to keep them safe. In the wake of the heartbreaking tragedy at Sandy Hook elementary, all of us must come together to determine what steps can be taken to protect our children. That means discussing how we can strengthen our gun laws to help stop attacks like this from happening again, while protecting responsible gun ownership and preserving our hunting heritage. It also means strengthening mental health services, and focusing on the broader culture of violence in the media and our society. These solutions may not be easy, but one thing should be clear – complacency and inaction until the next attack must not be an option.

Thank you again for contacting me. Please continue to keep me informed about issues of concern to you and your family.
Sincerely,

Debbie Stabenow

I really didn't expect anything from her considering her anti stance.

WW2 · January 23, 2013, 08:14 PM

Oh my! Look at my representative list

President Barack Obama (D)
Vice President Joseph Biden (D)
Sen. Barbara Boxer (D-CA)
Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-CA)
Rep. Gary Miller (R-CA)
Rep. Ken Calvert (R-CA)
Gov. Jerry Brown (D-CA)
Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA)
Sen. Ted Lieu (D-CA)
Asm. Melissa Melendez (R-CA)
Atty. General Kamala Harris (D-CA)

Except for Miller and Calvert I am in DEEP anti territory!

Big Blue Cats · January 23, 2013, 08:22 PM

702k. We need MOAR!!

89yj · January 23, 2013, 11:23 PM

707,685

It's good to see Ruger on our side. I went ahead and ordered a t-shirt from them while I was on their site.

iraiam · January 23, 2013, 11:34 PM

I did it, I'm going to count it as one letter, I have been writing letters to anyone I can get an email or physical address for.

LockedBreech · January 23, 2013, 11:50 PM

I did it, but I'm in Wyoming, and we fight the good fight anyway.

Mine went in just before the 700,000 mark.

johnwilliamson062 · January 23, 2013, 11:57 PM

THe only anti-gun reps for me are Brown and Obama. Both lost causes. Everyone else will at least keep their mouth shut.

scrubcedar · January 24, 2013, 02:58 AM

Add one more, 711,000+ so far.

January 21, 2013, 09:57 PM	#1
Magnum Mike Senior Member Join Date: December 24, 2007 Location: Rochester, MN Posts: 327	WOW Ruger web site! Was just checking it out! was 643,385. Checked it out a minute later and it was almost 200 a minute! http://www.ruger.com/micros/advocacy/

January 21, 2013, 11:01 PM	#2
Spats McGee Staff Join Date: July 28, 2010 Location: Arkansas Posts: 3,319	Wow! I clicked your link just to check it out, and it had already jumped to 645,840. __________________ A gunfight is not the time to learn new skills. If you ever have a real need for more than a couple of magazines, your problem is not a shortage of magazines. It's a shortage of people on your side of the argument. -- Art Eatman

January 21, 2013, 11:36 PM	#3
Ben Towe Senior Member Join Date: March 6, 2009 Location: Middle Tennessee Posts: 974	It works too, I contacted my Legislators using it and have received replies from one of my US Senators and one Congressman. __________________ I prefer dangerous freedom over peaceful slavery.-Thomas Jefferson I would rather die on my feet than live on my knees.-Euripides Last edited by Ben Towe; January 22, 2013 at 12:36 AM.

January 22, 2013, 04:35 PM	#4
USAFNoDak Senior Member Join Date: August 22, 2000 Location: Minnesota, Twin Cities Posts: 1,033	It's nice to see Ruger on board this time around. I believe that Bill Ruger was supportive of the first semiautomatic ban because the Ruger Mini-14 was not included. The anti gun folks have changed that and I believe the Mini-14 is now considered to be a "deadly assault weapon" by name. It doesn't have the required cosmetic features, so they just included it by name. This apparently got the attention of the Ruger company. Welcome to the battles. __________________ "If you love wealth better than liberty, the tranquility of servitude better than the animating contest of freedom, go home from us in peace. We ask not your counsels or arms. Crouch down and lick the hands which feed you. May your chains set lightly upon you and may posterity forget that ye were our countrymen." Samuel Adams.

January 22, 2013, 04:37 PM	#5
USAFNoDak Senior Member Join Date: August 22, 2000 Location: Minnesota, Twin Cities Posts: 1,033	I had already emailed and called my US Senators and House member, but I sent in another email via the Ruger site,which included the Prez, VP, and my state reps as well. Thank you Ruger. 662,066 lettes sent after I was just there and sent one. __________________ "If you love wealth better than liberty, the tranquility of servitude better than the animating contest of freedom, go home from us in peace. We ask not your counsels or arms. Crouch down and lick the hands which feed you. May your chains set lightly upon you and may posterity forget that ye were our countrymen." Samuel Adams.

January 22, 2013, 04:51 PM	#6
h2otoo Member Join Date: October 29, 2012 Posts: 75	^USAF, love the Sam Adams quote, I will use that sometime for sure. (and he makes a great beer) I used Ruger's link a week ago and have only gotten one response. Guess my other elected officials were too busy working to reply...RIGHT. Bob

January 22, 2013, 04:52 PM	#7
gunloony Member Join Date: April 6, 2012 Posts: 85	Done. 662,409 so far.

January 22, 2013, 04:56 PM	#8
Dr Big Bird PhD Senior Member Join Date: October 26, 2012 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 658	Sent. Even though nobody in LA County gives a damn. __________________ I told the new me, "Meet me at the bus station and hold a sign that reads: 'Today is the first day of the rest of your life.'" But the old me met me with a sign that read: "Welcome back." Who you are is not a function of where you are. -Off Minor

January 22, 2013, 04:58 PM	#9
USAFNoDak Senior Member Join Date: August 22, 2000 Location: Minnesota, Twin Cities Posts: 1,033	It would be nice to see the 1 million milestone reached. And as far as Sam Adams making good beer, I agree. It's always a good decision. I hope we continue to have good decisions coming from the US Supreme Court with respect to the 2nd Amendment and our right to keep and bear arms. I'm not wrapped up in my comfort blanket, however. We are hanging by a 1 vote thread. Swing that the other way in Heller, and the antis would be going for the throat with new gun control laws. __________________ "If you love wealth better than liberty, the tranquility of servitude better than the animating contest of freedom, go home from us in peace. We ask not your counsels or arms. Crouch down and lick the hands which feed you. May your chains set lightly upon you and may posterity forget that ye were our countrymen." Samuel Adams.

January 22, 2013, 05:03 PM	#10
Tedecho Junior Member Join Date: April 27, 2012 Location: Lincoln, NE Posts: 6	I sent one a couple weeks ago, but never got a reply.

January 22, 2013, 05:17 PM	#11
BGutzman Senior Member Join Date: December 4, 2009 Location: Frozen Tundra Posts: 2,411	I just sent it to every pro gun or pro constitution person I personally know. __________________ Molon Labe

January 22, 2013, 05:25 PM	#12
Ben Towe Senior Member Join Date: March 6, 2009 Location: Middle Tennessee Posts: 974	It took a good while for mine to reply. Be patient. They are likely being overwhelmed. __________________ I prefer dangerous freedom over peaceful slavery.-Thomas Jefferson I would rather die on my feet than live on my knees.-Euripides

January 22, 2013, 06:46 PM	#13
motorhead0922 Senior Member Join Date: October 30, 2010 Location: Missouri Posts: 322	Done. Thanks Magnum Mike. Counter is now at 664,848.

January 22, 2013, 07:57 PM	#14
TheoShooter Member Join Date: November 25, 2012 Location: Southern Illinois Posts: 28	Just sent mine. Now over 666,000 people! Lets get it over one million. Very easy to do so no excuses.

January 22, 2013, 08:27 PM	#15
APreacherandaCowboy Junior Member Join Date: January 10, 2013 Location: I can see Texas from here Posts: 9	Well over 667,000 including mine. Nice to be in a state though where our governor takes her Concealed Carry class.

January 23, 2013, 04:56 PM	#17
jason_iowa Senior Member Join Date: July 30, 2011 Posts: 569	Pushing 700k I think a million is well within reach!!

January 23, 2013, 05:11 PM	#18
Closing The Gap Member Join Date: January 2, 2013 Location: Michigan/Nevada Posts: 80	Just received my first reply Dear Jeff, Thank you for contacting me about the tragic and senseless violence in Newtown, Connecticut. I appreciate you sharing your thoughts and concerns with me. If there is anything that deeply unites Americans across the country it is our love for our children and grandchildren and our desire to keep them safe. In the wake of the heartbreaking tragedy at Sandy Hook elementary, all of us must come together to determine what steps can be taken to protect our children. That means discussing how we can strengthen our gun laws to help stop attacks like this from happening again, while protecting responsible gun ownership and preserving our hunting heritage. It also means strengthening mental health services, and focusing on the broader culture of violence in the media and our society. These solutions may not be easy, but one thing should be clear – complacency and inaction until the next attack must not be an option. Thank you again for contacting me. Please continue to keep me informed about issues of concern to you and your family. Sincerely, Debbie Stabenow I really didn't expect anything from her considering her anti stance. __________________ There are right fighters and those fighting for what's right. When wrong I can admit it. Which one am I?

January 23, 2013, 08:22 PM	#20
Big Blue Cats Member Join Date: October 12, 2011 Location: KY Posts: 19	702k. We need MOAR!!

January 23, 2013, 11:23 PM	#21
89yj Junior Member Join Date: December 23, 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 8	707,685 It's good to see Ruger on our side. I went ahead and ordered a t-shirt from them while I was on their site.

January 23, 2013, 11:34 PM	#22
iraiam Senior Member Join Date: September 6, 2012 Location: Lakewood, CO Posts: 401	I did it, I'm going to count it as one letter, I have been writing letters to anyone I can get an email or physical address for. __________________ NRA Lifetime Member Since 1999 "I ask, sir, what is the militia? It is the whole people except for a few public officials." George Mason

January 23, 2013, 11:50 PM	#23
LockedBreech Senior Member Join Date: July 6, 2009 Location: Wyoming Posts: 2,298	I did it, but I'm in Wyoming, and we fight the good fight anyway. Mine went in just before the 700,000 mark. Last edited by LockedBreech; January 24, 2013 at 06:03 PM.

January 23, 2013, 11:57 PM	#24
johnwilliamson062 Senior Member Join Date: May 16, 2008 Posts: 6,098	THe only anti-gun reps for me are Brown and Obama. Both lost causes. Everyone else will at least keep their mouth shut. __________________ $0 of an NRA membership goes to legislative action or court battles. Not a dime. Only money contributed to the NRA-ILA or NRA-PVF. Of course, you could just donate to the Second Amendment Foundation I was feeling pretty good, then I looked around and realized I am not swimming or on fire.

January 24, 2013, 02:58 AM	#25
scrubcedar Senior Member Join Date: May 3, 2012 Location: Northern UT Posts: 473	Add one more, 711,000+ so far. __________________ Gaily bedight, A gallant knight In sunshine and in shadow, Had journeyed long, Singing a song, In search of El Dorado