H.R. 47 - Citizen's Self-Defense Act of 2005

Congressman Roscoe Bartlett from the 6th District of Maryland has introduced the above legislation to the House of Representatives.

This Bill would reaffirm an individuals right to obtain and use firearms to defend one's self, family and home against a person in the act of committing a felony. It also allows an individual to bring action against the United States if these rights are violated.

I received a copy of the Bill through Gun Owners of America, and after talking to Congressman Bartlett's office today, found out that it will be posted on his website by Monday.

As of today, there isn't a single Wisconsin Congressman that has co-sponsored this bill. In the Entire House, there are 32 Republican and 1 Democrat Co-sponsors.

Please call your representative and urge them to co-sponsor this bill. Let's put honest citizens on a level playing field with the common criminal!