The U.S. House of Representatives adjourned on July 31--and the U.S. Senate will adjourn next week--to start the Summer District Work Period.  Both bodies will return after Labor Day.  During this Summer District Work Period, your Senators and Representative will be back home in their states and districts. 

Many lawmakers use this time to hold town hall meetings, and take questions from their constituents.  These meetings offer a tremendous opportunity for you to personally voice your strong support for the Second Amendment. 

Please contact your lawmakers' district offices and ask when they plan to hold their town hall meetings during the break.  If you do not know the number for your lawmakers' district offices, you can use the "Write Your Representatives" tool at www.NRAILA.org, or call the NRA-ILA Grassroots Division at (800) 392-8683.           

In addition to attending town hall meetings and speaking out in support of our Right to Keep and Bear Arms, please forward the dates, times, and locations of any town hall meetings to your family, friends, and fellow firearm owners, and to the NRA-ILA Grassroots Division, so we may compile this information and share it with the pro-gun community.  Please forward this information to the Grassroots Division by calling (800) 392-8683, by faxing to (703) 267-3918, or by sending an e-mail to townhall@nrahq.org.  Also, please take advantage of this recess to try and schedule personal meetings with your lawmakers and/or their staff in their district offices to discuss these issues. 

For tips on effectively communicating at town hall meetings, please go to the "Write Your Representatives" feature at www.NRAILA.org, click "Communication With Your Lawmakers," and scroll to the bottom of the page.