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A short time ago a shooter posted comments on packing.org, responding to a letter he got from Texas State Senator Jon Lindsay. Sen. Lindsay's letter was an answer to an e-mail the shooter sent Sen. Lindsay about SB 173, which we have already seen discussed here.

Sen. Lindsay's coments are a bit odd, coming from someone who has long been a friend of gun owners. One sentence stands out: "I resolutely feel that the safety of school children must be ensured to the highest degree possible." Besides saying that we, CHL holders, fully agree, I wonder if Sen. Lindsay has some information the CHL holders have posed a problem in that regard? If he does I'd like to hear it. If not, it seems he may be attacking a group that has an impeccable ten-year record of compliance and safety. I hope Sen. Lindsay realizes that the safety of these school children might someday depend on a parent who is a CHL holder. This proposed limitation on CHL holders would effectively deny the parent that ability. It is also curious that Sen. Lindsay's comment that the bill is to limit CHL holders is in direct contradiction to Sen. Harris' office statement that inclusion of CHL holders under the bill was a mistake.
I am including Sen. Linday's full letter as it was posted on packing.org.

"Thank you for your email asking for my opposition to Senate Bill 173. I appreciate you taking the time to share your viewpoint with me.

Senate Bill (SB) 173 is a measure that seeks to redefine the areas in which licensed concealed handgun ownders may carry their weapons. This proposed legislation would broaden the definition of a school to include driveways and parking lots. I resolutely feel that the safety of schoolchildren must be ensured to the highest degree possible. Whether SB 173 works toward that goal or not I do no know as I have yet to hear debate on the matter. In assessing that debate I will be certain to keep your viewpoint in mind.

Thank you for writing me with your concerns. Please feel free to contact my office in the future if there is anything with which I can be of assistance.

Sincerely,
(actual original signature)
Jon Lindsay
State Senator

JSL/pew"

TraCoun

Does it do any good to contact a state senator who is not "your's"?