The U.S. Senate may soon begin confirmation hearings on one of the most dangerous political appointees of Barack Obama's presidency -- and NRA-ILA needs YOUR HELP to defeat this nomination!President Obama has tapped Andrew Traver, a committed ringleader in the gun-ban movement, to head up the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (BATFE). Now, the U.S. Senate must decide whether to allow Traver to take over this crucial government post.As a committed Second Amendment freedom fighter, you're well aware that this agency has an enormous and direct impact on you and other gun owners nationwide. And if Andrew Traver is confirmed by the U.S. Senate, it will turn back the clock all the way to the Clinton days when the full force of BATFE's enormous powers were leveled against gun stores and gun owners on an almost daily basis.That's why I'm asking you to visit www.StopTraver.org today. Through this special website, you can send messages directly to your U.S. Senators and make your voice heard BEFORE the Senate considers this disastrous nomination. This website also includes an important "Stop Traver" Fact Sheet with critical information you need to know about Andrew Traver.Please understand, Traver is not just another run-of-the-mill anti-gun elitist, but a dedicated gun-ban zealot with the deepest possible ties to the national "gun control" movement. And now, President Barack Obama wants to put him in charge of BATFE where he can inflict almost unlimited and permanent damage to our rights. Please, visit www.StopTraver.org today and help us win this crucial battle -- for yourself and for every American who cherishes our constitutional Right to Keep and Bear Arms. Thanks in advance for your courageous help!Sincerely,Chris W. CoxExecutive DirectorNRA Institute for Legislative ActionP.S. Anti-gun ringleaders across the country are doing everything in their power to make sure that Andrew Traver is confirmed by the U.S. Senate as the next Director of BATFE. You need to make your voice heard! Please, click here to visit www.StopTraver.org and help defeat this disastrous Obama nomination today!
Dear Greg: Thank you for contacting me regarding the nomination of Andrew L. Traver to be the Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives. I appreciated hearing your thoughts on this issue. As you know, Mr. Traver was nominated to this position by President Obama on November 17, 2010. His nomination has been referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee, of which I am not a member. Rest assured, should this matter come before the full Senate for consideration, I will certainly keep your thoughts in mind. Regarding the Second Amendment to our Constitution, as an avid hunter and law-abiding citizen, I believe the government has a limited role in regulating the ownership of guns. However, I do support reasonable procedures, such as instant background checks prior to the purchase of handguns as mandated by the Brady Act. I also believe we must strictly enforce existing laws, especially those prohibiting gun ownership by criminals. Thank you again for contacting me. The legislative process will only work with the input of concerned citizens such as yourself, and I encourage you to continue sharing your thoughts and ideas.Sincerely,Ben NelsonU.S. Senator
Senator Nelson,First of all, thank you for your quick reply to my email. However, with all due respect, there is one statement in your response that concerns me.Your reference to the Second Amendment relating it to hunting is not a response that makes me feel you thoroughly appreciate the intent of the the amendment. It is clear, especially considering recent rulings by the U.S. Supreme Court, that the Second Amendment covers much more than the right to own firearms for the purpose of hunting. Regardless of your party affiliation, you represent a state which passionately embraces the full gamut of gun ownership. It is your job to support the views of the people of this state, not those of your party.Sincerely,
