This is what I wrote to my reps sunday:
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In regard to the bill stated in the subj line that is being introduced by Ms Gilchrest and Mr Haskell I am firmly against. I am a legal gun owner and as a CT pistol permit holder I feel they are punishing us by raising the sales and use taxes by 50% of ammunition. I thought maybe it was in regards to our current state deficit but after reading their bill thoroughly it appears they are attempting to punish all in a hope to curb gun violence. I do not see how this will curb gun violence as those who use a fire arm with total disregard to our laws obtain their weapons and ammunition regardless. As a constituent of yours I feel they are taking our 2nd amendment a step back and ask that you NOT support their bill. Thank you for your time.

Sincerely,
T.J. Persons
USN Ret


Within an hour I got the following response from Paul Formica....my only republican rep:
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Sir
Thank you for your service and this note.
I agree with you.

PF


As usual I haven't gotten anything from any of my democratic reps although I did request a reply. I also sent a slightly different version to the 2 authors of the proposed bill, Ms Gilchrest and Mr Haskell, and of course I haven't gotten any response from them at all as well. Below is the verbage I used for them. Feel free to copy and paste if you so desire.

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Ms. Gilchrest/Mr. Haskell

In regard to the bill stated in the subj line that you are introducing I am firmly against. I am a legal gun owner and as a CT pistol permit holder I feel you are punishing us by raising the sales and use taxes by 50% of ammunition. I thought maybe it was in regards to our current state deficit but after reading your bill thoroughly it appears you are attempting to punish all in a hope to curb gun violence. I do not see how this will curb gun violence as those who use a fire arm with total disregard to our laws obtain their weapons and ammunition regardless. Although I am not a constituent of yours we are still CT residents and feel you are taking our 2nd amendment a step back and will be in touch with my representative to ask them to not support your bill. Thank you for your time.

Sincerely,
T.J. Persons
USN Retired
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