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There are over 2.2 million CCW permits in the State of Florida. Florida leads the nation in concealed carry. I agree, we need to be a 2A Sanctuary state. WE ALSO need a 1 million citizen march and/or protest at the state capitol. Florida citizens need to converge on the Capitol and raise our voices in unison that any infringement upon our G-d given rights is not welcome here.

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Thanks, Ed!

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No, thank you for covering all this stuff. I haven't watched the news since the election and I got off also got off Facebook. You're my source of news on the 2A.

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I just joined TGW as a paying member. So far so good. It would have taken me a long time to spin

“Sanctuary” concepts to the point of making sense. I.e. I’ll see your sanctuary...and raise you the table limit.... who’s bluffing now ? These are great ideas and conversations... this is what it’s going to take from Americans to not go by the way of many dead people that could not defend themselves. It takes little historical research to see past atrocities that could have been avoided by a well trained and armed population.

LCDR Owen Godfrey (USN ret’d) 🇺🇸

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Thanks so much, Owen!

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Hi Lee...I’ve been in and out of Florida for over 40 years. What a great state. I’m at the point in my aviation career where I’m close to hanging up the wings. I plan to retire in the next 2 years. In a nut shell..never thought I’d see the demise of the US in my lifetime. I was going to go quietly into the sunset, but I took an oath, and more importantly I have two daughters that I want to live as freely as I have.

My priorities...freedom of speech and right to bear arms.

Everything else falls into place if you maintain these two constitutional amendments.

I would enjoy meeting you and sharing my tactics to preserve both.

When and if we have occasion...here’s my contact info

C: 321-507-0426

1970 harbor point dr

Merritt Island FL

Owengodfrey@yahoo.com

Regards, Owen

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Definitely give you a call when I'm nearby, Owen. Thanks.

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my god....... Thank you. well said

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HR 8 is up for a vote tomorrow. This bill requires a background check for every firearms sale.

https://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/117/hr8

What that means is that every transfer of a firearm will entail registration. Make no mistake, if they insist that all sales go thru the Brady process thru an FFL they know who is buying what. Which is just swell if you trust your government <cough ... Tonkin Resolution>.

You might ask why citizens can't do the check and still have a private sale. Because there would be no record is why.

Call your Congresscritter now.

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And registration leads to confiscation... Don't think it won't.

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I'll be six feet under before letting that happen.

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I am firmly against the provisions of H.R. 8. Frankly, I believe that it provides the mechanism for eventual gun confiscation.

If background checks are deemed useful then there is no reason why the Brady process cannot be opened up to any citizen who wishes to make a firearms sale. One might enquire as to why this is not already the case.

Please vote "No" on H.R. 8.

Cordially,

Myakka City

Florida

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Definitely a no.

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Thanks Lee. We need leadership and action. You can play a big role.

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You keep coming up with good ideas. I'll supply the pixels.

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If the Florida legislators decide to go down the Second amendment sanctuary state road we must be vigilant and not let them talk in circles, most municipalities cities counties that claim to be sanctuaries are not. Watch this video from the 10th amendment Center and let’s get it right the first time. https://blog.tenthamendmentcenter.com/2021/03/fake-2nd-amendment-sanctuaries-ignorance-or-grandstanding/

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alot are ready for revolution. This shit is not what the founding fathers wanted

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Call or write now. Both on HR 8 AND the Sanctuary Initiative. Go on social media, Tweet.

Stop reading this, go, now.

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I just finished watching https://blog.tenthamendmentcenter.com/2020/11/2nd-amendment-preservation-foundation-to-nullify-federal-gun-control/

Lee could you do an article about how to nullify the federal government. In the show notes is a link to your representative by just hitting the current location button, very handy. Thanks

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Great idea!

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I received this from Lexy Higgins.

Please Urge Your U.S. Representative to Oppose Biden and Pelosi’s Gun Control!

According to reports from Capitol Hill, the Democrat-controlled U.S. House of Representatives plans to vote on two gun control bills as early as next week. Joe Biden and Nancy Pelosi are pushing these gun control bills to score political points, and they won’t have any impact on crime or criminals, don’t address America’s broken mental health system and don’t address the underlying causes of violence.

The first bill, H.R. 8, would criminalize the private transfer of firearms and targets law-abiding gun owners for persecution. It would make criminals out of law-abiding gun owners for simply loaning a firearm to a friend or some family members. This bill would not stop criminals from obtaining guns because criminals do not comply with the law. And the legislation would be unenforceable without federal gun registration.

The second bill, H.R. 1446, would allow unelected government bureaucrats to indefinitely delay firearm purchases for law-abiding Americans – depriving them of the ability to defend themselves and their families.

Again, please contact your U.S. Representative today and urge them to reject Biden and Pelosi’s gun control!

Thank you.​

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I wrote DeSantis on 2/14 right after Bidet called for legislation. I just wrote him again (I hope you don't mind, Myakka Ed, but I did a bit of Bidet plagiarizing on content):

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Dear Governor DeSantis

In today's political environment, being a true leader is a Herculean task. I deeply appreciate that you care for Florida citizens and I am very pleased with the job you are doing.

I am very concerned - read "terrified" - about the firearms legislation that is pending in Washington. As it now stands, the bullies in Congress are forcing unwanted legislation on Americans, and if the legislation doesn't move fast enough, there is Mr. Biden eagerly waiting to issue yet another harmful "executive order".

I believe the correct response, on a State level, is to make a declaration that our state is a Second Amendment Sanctuary and that State law enforcement will not cooperate at all with the federal government in the enforcement of unconstitutional gun control laws.

I would like you to consider this course of action and to take a leadership position on it, on a national level ideally. I urge you to be preemptive on this matter, as our loss of Constitutional rights is rapidly approaching.

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This - and a possible end to fair elections - is starting to affect my health. I've disconnected from Fecesbook and news for a while. I'll continue to read TGW; it actually helps calm me knowing there's a lot of sane people left.

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simple........ 2nd admendment. Our right..... We wouldn't be who we are now without it. From a military vet who put his life on the line for what he believes in.

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Alabama House Committee Passes Bill to End Federal Gun Control Enforcement Look it up it even kills the 1968 and 1934 acts.

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I found HR 1205 introduced in February and to my knowledge has been off the radar, has anyone seen this, it is a sanctuary state bill. If we can get the governor behind this it will pass.

https://www.myfloridahouse.gov/Sections/Bills/billsdetail.aspx?BillId=72332

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I just sent him a email thanks for the heads up

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Cross post the HR 8 material to other gun boards. I am not sure many people know what is afoot (watching Sherlock Holmes so forgive me)

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I just sent my letter!

Dear Governor DeSantis,

First, I would like to congratulate you on your leadership, keeping Florida open and protecting our seniors.

I do have concerns about the pending firearms legislation in Washington DC. We need to protect our Second Amendment rights. Some of our progressive governors have declared their states as “sanctuary states” regarding immigration. Would declaring Florida as a Second Amendment Sanctuary State be an option? With your proven leadership abilities I believe you would be the best person to take on this challenge.

I hope you will give it some thought and consideration.

God bless you sir and all your endeavors.

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I just sent my letter! Let’s all get on board.

Dear Governor DeSantis,

First, I would like to congratulate you on your leadership, keeping Florida open and protecting our seniors.

I do have concerns about the pending firearms legislation in Washington DC. We need to protect our Second Amendment rights. Some of our progressive governors have declared their states as “sanctuary states” regarding immigration. Would declaring Florida as a Second Amendment Sanctuary State be an option? With your proven leadership abilities I believe you would be the best person to take on this challenge.

I hope you will give it some thought and consideration.

God bless you sir and all your endeavors.

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