There is a bill before the U.S. House of Representatives which would force groups such as the NRA and Gun Owners of America to turn over their list of members to the government. This should be taken very seriously. The government tried this in 1958 with the NAACP and failed, now its sites are set on pro-Second Amendment groups. Contact you Representative and tell him/her to oppose HR 4717.

Shawn, Do you know where to find more info on this?? I would like to pass it on but only if I can back it up..

Doreen, you can find info on this or any other federal bill at http://thomas.loc.gov (this includes the entire text of the bill)

As far as this one goes, it is legit but, I believe it bit the dust yesterday. This of course does not mean that it will not be back. The thomas site is quite helpful in keeping track of the Washington types

Live Free or Die, Pap

Hr 4717 was one of three nearly identical bills floating around the house and senate. Unfortunately while4717 has not been passed yet, its big brother hr4762 was signed by the president today...same effect.

I swear just keeping track of these people could be a full time job. Something tells me they do that on purpose.

Live free or die, Pap

Yes Pap, this will likely turn up again somewhere down the road with a new bill number as they try a new way to slide it through with a wording change.