Contacting Representatives

Contact your federal, state and local government representatives!

We are frustrated that current gun laws are not being enforced and yet the misinformed are demanding more laws that will not deter violent offenders but will make it difficult for individual citizens to protect themselves and their children.

Make your voice heard! With all of the media hype surrounding the gun control vs. Bill of Rights debate, they need to hear what's really on our minds - our Second Amendment rights!  

Do try to be calm and rational and polite... and to not end constructive discussion. We are all trying to reduce violence in our society; some people are just going about it in different ways. Keep that truth in mind and become familiar with gun and crime statistics. The facts are on our side! Educate yourself so you can educate others!

Also remember that handwritten notes carry more weight than computer-generated or typed letters, and that anything with a U.S. stamp on it gets more attention than an email.

The White House:
Telephone (202) 456-4114
FAX:(202)456-2461
E-mail president@whitehouse.gov

The Vice President's Office:
Telephone:(202) 274-5000
FAX:(202) 456-2883
E-mail vice.president@whitehouse.gov

Vice President's Senate Office:
Telephone: (202) 224-2424

U.S. Capitol Switchboard (all Senators and Representatives):

(202) 224-3121

The Library of Congress also provides information about state and local governments, including a section broken down by state.

The U.S. House of Representatives has links to member offices, committee offices, and contact information.  They also have a page which lets you put in your zip code and locate your Representative.

The U.S. Senate has similar services.

Thomas - The U.S. Congress on the Internet, a service in the spirit of Thomas Jefferson provided by the Library of Congress, has all sorts of legislative information online, including texts of bills currently on the floor. 

Gun Owners of America has an extensive page to help citizens find contact information.

Click here for a list of Texas newspaper phone numbers and addresses.