Molly B. Posted August 12, 2019 at 04:42 PM Share Posted August 12, 2019 at 04:42 PM http://www.wsiltv.com/story/40900928/illinois-republicans-say-theyre-open-to-certain-gun-control-proposals?fbclid=IwAR25oPhUPrzeJA5_VdXdufht1XbWgZMhRCeSugJW1Pp_kaLzbem9TsH3zNs U.S. Rep. John Shimkus, ® Collinsville, said he's open to regulating the size of ammo clips after the Dayton shooting last weekend."He was able to squeeze off so many rounds," Shimkus said, referencing how many people died despite law enforcement's quick response to the scene. "You have to applaud law enforcement, but that probably can be addressed too as far as clip size and stuff like that." Contact IL Congressman John Shimkus immediately and let him know limiting or banning magazine capacity for law abiding citizens is outrageous!2217 Rayburn House Office BuildingWashington, DC 20515Phone: (202) 225-5271Fax: (202) 225-5880 Danville Office201 North Vermilion StreetSuite 325Danville, IL 61832Phone: (217) 446-0664Fax: (217) 446-0670 Effingham Office101 North 4th StreetSuite 303Effingham, IL 62401Phone: (217) 347-7947Fax: (217) 342-1219 Harrisburg District Office110 East Locust StreetRoom 12Harrisburg, IL 62946Phone: (618) 252-8271Fax: (618) 252-8317 Maryville Office15 Professional Park DriveMaryville, IL 62062Phone: (618) 288-7190Fax: (618) 288-7219 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveTA84 Posted August 12, 2019 at 05:18 PM Share Posted August 12, 2019 at 05:18 PM Remind him that he used to stand for our rights https://shimkus.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/shimkus-backs-pro-gun-measures WASHINGTON Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15), who holds a lifetime A rating from the National Rifle Association, voted today for several legislative measures to support and defend Americans 2nd Amendment rights. Too often the federal government gets involved in our lives in ways it shouldnt, Shimkus said. H.R. 2406 would protect sportsmens access to federal lands for hunting, fishing and recreational shooting. The legislation, called the Sportsmens Heritage and Recreational Enhancement (SHARE) Act, passed the House 242-161 on Friday. Shimkus also took the pro-2nd Amendment position on two key amendments to the bill. Those amendments were: Rep. Beyer (VA) Amendment #15 Shimkus voted NOThe amendment would prohibit an individual who is prohibited from possessing a firearm by the Gun Control Act from using a public target range. Shimkus voted against the amendment because the acquisition or possession of a firearm by a person subject to 18 U.S.C. 922(g) under any circumstance or for any purpose is already a federal felony. Rep. Griffith (VA) Amendment #12 Shimkus voted YESThe amendment reaffirms that law-abiding Americans lawfully transporting un-loaded and inaccessible firearms are not subject to local gun control ordinances.And while this points to state senators its safe to say that the $$$ from anti-gun groups will be infectomg the GOP even more soon https://ilwd4cr.home.blog/2019/08/08/all-republicans-friends-of-the-2nd-amendment-think-again/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedbump Posted August 12, 2019 at 05:21 PM Share Posted August 12, 2019 at 05:21 PM Maddening. I hope he gets booted if he continues this line of thinking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveTA84 Posted August 12, 2019 at 05:38 PM Share Posted August 12, 2019 at 05:38 PM I got the word out. Cam Edwards RT’d Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveTA84 Posted August 12, 2019 at 06:16 PM Share Posted August 12, 2019 at 06:16 PM This is getting really messy. Lots of people supposedly that are gun rights supporters are backing mag bans, UBCs and red flag laws. Lots of infighting among groups because some refuse to call out Republicans and Trump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kk5 Posted August 12, 2019 at 06:23 PM Share Posted August 12, 2019 at 06:23 PM They are all trying to appease/appeal the suburban women and are going to end up stepping on their Durbin's first name Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveTA84 Posted August 12, 2019 at 06:33 PM Share Posted August 12, 2019 at 06:33 PM They are all trying to appease/appeal the suburban women and are going to end up stepping on their Durbin's first nameAnd these suburban women won’t vote for them anyways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ragsbo Posted August 12, 2019 at 08:34 PM Share Posted August 12, 2019 at 08:34 PM They get caught up in the "gotta do something" hype after these incidents instead of worrying about being right Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWBH Posted August 12, 2019 at 08:51 PM Share Posted August 12, 2019 at 08:51 PM Gave his Wash DC office a call - was nice but assertive! EDIT: Really disappointed in the man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTHunter Posted August 12, 2019 at 09:19 PM Share Posted August 12, 2019 at 09:19 PM When I called Shimkus' Maryville office just now, the lady who answered the phone said that that clip on WSIL was "misconstrued" as it was a 10 second clip from a 20 minute interview. I then suggested that Mr. Shimkus needs to get on top of this ASAP to set the record straight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWBH Posted August 12, 2019 at 09:27 PM Share Posted August 12, 2019 at 09:27 PM When I called Shimkus' Maryville office just now, the lady who answered the phone said that that clip on WSIL was "misconstrued" as it was a 10 second clip from a 20 minute interview. I then suggested that Mr. Shimkus needs to get on top of this ASAP to set the record straight.The DC office read me the email update he sends out every so often and he's quoted the email where Shimkus stated that new gun laws are not the answer as these shootings are a cultural issue - not guns. (I'd already read it and knew what it said)I told the staff member that it sounds like Shimkus is talking out of both sides of his mouth. Either he believes that or he doesn't.Sounds like backpedaling to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weed Posted August 12, 2019 at 10:14 PM Share Posted August 12, 2019 at 10:14 PM I don’t live in his district, should I call his DC office.? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yurimodin Posted August 13, 2019 at 12:52 AM Share Posted August 13, 2019 at 12:52 AM he is my useless Rep.....used to have an office in my town. He ran 20 years ago on term limits and I never even vote for him, even in the primary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2smartby1/2 Posted August 13, 2019 at 05:41 PM Share Posted August 13, 2019 at 05:41 PM I guess I can live with high capacity "clips" being banned.....But I think I will keep my P-Mags... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cybermgk Posted August 13, 2019 at 05:57 PM Share Posted August 13, 2019 at 05:57 PM done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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