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I wish to convey my wishes to you on a certain bill, that was just read before the Senate and I wish for you to consider backing this bill and becomming a sponser of this bill.
The bill in question is: S.3275 (http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/bdquery/z?d109:S3275:)
This bill is of concern to me as a proud Texas CHL holder. As a CHL holder I've had to pass an extensive background check and be cleared by the Texas Department of Public Safety. I would like to think that this examination of my past qualifies me as a loyal law-abiding American citizen.
I am also a "ham"-radio licensee (KW5KW) and offer communications for emergency situations. If I desire to go and offer communications in other states after disasters, I prefer to take my weapon with me. I do this for the following two reasons:
1) Wild animals are terrified after such disasters and often attack one doing relief help. Handguns offer a defense against such attacks.
2) We all saw looting going on in New Orleans after Katrina. If I'm in an area offering aid to victims, and an armed gang comes down the road wanting my vehicle, I should have the right to defend my person and the person that I'm offering aid to. Handguns offer me such a defense.
I thank you for you consideration in this manner.
I am your constituent,
Russell Stringfield
Texas CHL holder; a.r.s. KW5KW
Fort Worth, TX. 76116