—–Original Message—–
From: Keeva
To: [email protected]
Date: Friday, July 28, 2000 5:25 PM
Subject: A message I got from Taurus

>The below is a message I received from Taurus this morning. I am
>about to upload the information to the Taurus Web Site for those that
>want to look. Follow the link “Taurus & the Right of the People.” I
>can also e-mail a jpeg or PDF of the ad – send the request off-list
>please.
>
>I understand that the ad will be placed in the Weekly Standard to be
>distributed to the delegates of the GOP convention as well as at the
>Democratic Convention next month as well as running in other
>publications.
>
>I am so damned proud to be working with folks that are willing to
>spend a few bucks and take a public stand on this stuff. (note – they
>are not paying me for this one!)
>
>Forwarded message follows:
>_________________________________________
>Below is the text of an advertisement Taurus is running nationally
>during the political conventions, asking for help from the public in
>getting to the root of the cause of crimes involving firearms — the
>criminal. We thought our friends and customers would like to know
>about this campaign.
>
>The Truth About Firearms Safety
>Heated rhetoric in recent news coverage would have you believe the
>firearms industry is irresponsible and doesn’t care about the safe,
>responsible use of its products.
>The facts prove otherwise.
>
>The Truth
>
>In 1997, Taurus was the first company to equip its firearms with
>integral, on-board gun locks.
>Since 1998, Taurus delivers every new firearm sold with a gun lock.
>Taurus is the only company offering a free gun lock to anyone who
>bought our product in the past.
>No matter when it was purchased, its free when the customer pays for
>postage and handling.
>News reports do not mention these facts, and many reporters would
>have you believe manufacturers
>don’t have the technology to do what Taurus has been doing for years
>now. How does a thing like that happen? You deserve an answer for
>that question, so please ask when you can, “What about Taurus?”
>The Taurus Security System locks the action, locks the trigger.
>Anyone tampering with the system makes it lock itself. It’s available
>on revolvers, pistols, and rifles made by Taurus.
>Yet, we’re being sued by politicians who claim they’re only
>interested in safety, not in bankrupting a lawful industry making a
>legal product used safely millions of times each month. They blame us
>for their own unwillingness to confront the criminal misuse of
>firearms. So, we have to rise to the occasion and put things right
>again.
>We need your help.
>We are arming you with the facts.
>Support the use of public funds to prosecute the criminals misusing
>our products.
>Stop the misuse of public funds to punish an industry because it
>won’t collaborate with politicians furthering their own agenda.
>For generations, firearms manufacturers have demonstrated we can
>build a product that can be safely used and enjoyed for recreation
>and self-protection.
>At Taurus, we will continue to lead the way. We pledge to continue
>making the safest firearms we can design, and to continue selling
>them in the manner prescribed by law.
>
>–
>
>Want to live in a free country? Are you registered to vote and
>politically active?
> – - – - – -
>Gary G. Mehalik ([email protected])
>Marketing Manager
>”Eternal vigilance is the price of liberty”
>
>Keeva
>http://www.2artists.com
>http://www.womenshooters.com