Dear M249:
Thank you for contacting me concerning H.R. 1897, the National Park Second Amendment Restoration and Personal Protection Act of 2007. I am honored to have the opportunity to respond to you such an important issue.
I understand your concerns regarding H.R. 1897, legislation that would prohibit any federal law from restricting an individual from possessing or carrying a firearm if that restriction is based on the fact that the individual is in a unit of the National Park System.
As you may already know, I believe a careful balance between Second Amendment rights and safety in gun ownership is necessary in crafting any policy toward gun control, and I am sensitive to both sides of the issue. Currently, this legislation is awaiting action in the House Committee on Natural Resources. Unfortunately, I am not a member of this Committee. However, please be assured should this legislation reach the House floor for a vote, I will be sure to keep your views in mind.
Again, thank you for sharing your views with me. I hope you will continue to give me the benefit of your opinion in the future. Also, I encourage you to visit my website at
http://davidscott.house.gov , where you can view the latest news and obtain information on issues and legislation that are important to you. You can also sign up for my electronic newsletter, and receive periodic updates on my activities as your representative in Washington . I thank you again for contacting me, and I look forward to continuing to serve you.
Sincerely,
David Scott
Member of Congress