After saying they would stop private gun sales, Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler has gone silent…

It’s been well over a week since The NC Department of Agriculture Commissioner fell in line with President Obama’s plan to ban the private sales of any firearms following a recent incident at a gun show. After a negligent discharge of a shotgun at a recent gun show at the NC Fairgrounds in Raleigh, representatives of Agricultural Commissioner Steve Troxler saw fit to declare that private sales of any and all firearms would be banned for the rest of the show, and possibly all gun shows held on NC agricultural property in the future.

Just where does Mr. Troxler stand?

After pronouncing that private sales were banned from State Agricultural owned property, Commissioner Troxler has gone silent. The big question now becomes: will a REPUBLICAN controlled state agency now jump on President Obama’s gun control policies without question? When accidents involving automobiles happen, we don’t ban private auto sales. When accidents involving house fires happen, we don’t arbitrarily ban private home sales. Why then, are our elected leaders so quick to ban private firearms sales when a negligent discharge happens?

Maybe we should just ask?

The citizens of North Carolina deserve to know where our leaders stand on this issue. Using the contact information provided and the suggested message (or one of your own), contact NC Agricultural Commissioner Steve Troxler and ask him personally where he stands on the issue of private firearms sales and President Obama’s gun control agenda. With the anti-gun crowd screaming loud these days, we deserve to know just where our leaders stand on the issue.

IMMEDIATE ACTION REQUIRED!
Immediately email AND call Commissioner Steve Troxler, NC Agriculture Commissioner, at Steve.Troxler@ncagr.gov and (919) 707-3000
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CONTACT INFO

Commissioner Steve Troxler, NC Agriculture Commissioner, at Steve.Troxler@ncagr.gov and (919) 707-3000

DELIVER THIS MESSAGE

Suggested Subject: "Commissioner Troxler, where do you stand?"

Dear Commissioner Troxler,

In response to a recent accident involving a negligent discharge of a shotgun at a gun show, your representatives quickly declared that all private sales of firearms would be banned for the remainder of that show and left gun owners in North Carolina wondering just where you stand on this issue. I am distressed to know that Republican leaders in NC will take such actions in response to an accident. While accidents occur in many aspects of our society, we don’t see leaders banning the sales of automobiles, swimming pools, or other recreational equipment that is involved. It leaves me wondering where, exactly, do you stand on the issue of gun control.

While President Obama and other national leaders prepare to take away our rights as gun owners, I wanted to send this email to get your answer. Mr. Troxler, where do you stand on gun control in relation to President Obama’s agenda? When I cast my vote in elections, I vote for those who most closely reflect my own values. It saddens me to discover that, in some cases, I have made a mistake. I would appreciate knowing exactly where you stand on this issue so I can make a more informed vote in future elections.

Sincerely,

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Please call or email your US Representatives and US Senators on Monday and Tuesday, January 28 and 29. OfA has directed their members to "flood" the Capitol switchboard. Our representatives must hear from us, as well.

Republican Senators Tom Coburn and Mark Kirk are working with Democrat Senators Joe Manchin, Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand on new legislation. Senator Coburn, specifically, is working on legislation to "keep weapons away from criminals and the mentally ill."

Grassroots NC's position: "None of this is acceptable."

Many people are already disqualified from owning a gun through the NICS Improvement Act because of a diagnosis of PTSD or transient use of an anti-depressant in their past. Moderate Republicans will want to compromise on this type of proposal, but it will infringe on the rights of the law-abiding. Ask your representatives to say NO.

House Reps are in their districts this week - here are their local office numbers:

Rep. G. K. Butterfield, Jr. (D-01) (252) 237-9816
Rep. Renee L. Ellmers (R-02) 1-877-645-8764
Rep. Walter B. Jones, Jr. (R-03) 800-351-1697
Rep. David Price (D-04) 919.859.5999
Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-05) (336) 778-0211
Rep. Howard Coble (R-06) (336) 333-5005
Rep. Mike McIntyre (D-07) (910) 815-4959
Rep. Richard Hudson (R-08) 704-786-1612
Rep. Robert Pittenger (R-09) (704) 365-6234
Rep. Patrick McHenry (R-10) 800.477.2576
Rep. Mark Meadows (R-11) 828-693-5660
Rep. Mel Watt (D-12) (704) 344-9950
Rep. George Holding (R-13) 919-856-9778

Senators are in DC this week:
Sen. Richard Burr (R-NC) 202-224-3154
Sen. Kay Hagan (D-NC) 202-224-6342

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Organizing for Action put out an action alert to their members on Friday afternoon, so they are going to be calling Monday. Our reps need to hear from both sides.

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1. CALL and email your U.S. Senators and U.S. Representatives THIS WEEK. ALL of them must hear from ALL of us. Ask them to stand up to any executive order the president may attempt to issue, and tell them we will support them when they do so.

From GRNC: Regardless of whether you have contacted them before, do it again. Though you can only email your own US House rep, it is suggested that you CALL all of them. That’s right - FIFTEEN PHONE CALLS FOR FREEDOM.

2. PARTICIPATE in Gun Appreciation Day on January 19. Use attached link to access flyer.
http://gunappreciationday.com/

3. JOIN at least one organization that defends your 2nd Amendment rights.

4. ATTEND one of the gun rights rallies to be held across the United States in early February. Stay tuned to the Grassroots North Carolina website & Facebook page for information on the North Carolina event.

5. SHARE this effort with everyone you know – political affiliation groups, local gun groups, your local range, friends, neighbors, media, social media, etc.

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