Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC)

[plainsdrifter]

Not sure why I have not heard about these people but it seems they are doing more than the NRA.
And also without the political left - right nonsense. Strictly 2A rights.

https://www.firearmspolicy.org/about

Check out the news page. https://www.firearmspolicy.org/news
I mean dang, I guess my heads been in the clouds. However since I live in AZ I don't worry a lot about 2A.

Recent stuff:
https://www.firearmspolicy.org/sharp

Sharp, et al. v. California Attorney General Xavier Becerra, et al. is a constitutional challenge to the DOJ's defective "bullet button assault weapon" registration system and failures to perform their duties that prevented many Californians from registering their firearms before July 1, 2018, thus denying them exemption from many serious criminal laws, and a petition for writ of mandate to require the DOJ to register their firearms as many individuals tried and intended to do before July 1.

 

[clutch]

I don't know how good they are doing but I've been sending them money every month.

 

[12Bravo20]

I too get tired of the "sky is falling send us money" emails multiple times a day. And when to click on a link in the majority of their emails, it takes you to their donations page instead.

 

[CoalCrackerAl]

I joined FPC. Never got my welcome stuff. They asked to be sure i had the correct address. I responded. But that was it.

 

[plainsdrifter]

It's easy to opt out of "sky is falling" emails and unsubscribe. Just got to the bottom of the email and click the unsubscribe tab. Sometimes another follow-up action is required.

 

[Metal God]

It's not that I don't want the update on current events . It's the sky is falling way they go about telling me/us .

I never liked the way they word those emails but that's fine , what ever . However I received one of those sky is falling emails regarding a case I am a part of and freaked out . The email said something like if we don't get bla bla bla by midnight tonight the case is over . This prompted me to call my lawyer demanding why I was not informed of the dire state our lawsuit was in . He said there's no dead line and are case is still moving forward without issue . Ok so now I went from upset with my lawyer to pissed at the FPC .

My lawyer called them and I personally called the FPC to ripped them a new one for misinforming the public with deceptive emails . They claimed it was not deceptive because it would have been over at midnight ( for them ) if they did not file there amicus brief in our case by midnight . Since our calls to them there emails have been worded a bit better , still sky is falling but not quite as manipulative .

I get it , they need you to click on the link and need you to feel the need to do so . However you loose credibility if you're constantly dancing on the head of a pin around the truth .

I still think they are worth supporting and recommend we do so . My issues with them are minor in the grand scheme of things and the overall good work they do there is helping our cause .

 

[plainsdrifter]

Touché on your part.
Yup, they all do that these days, political groups and what have you.
Luckily they seem to be working for your side.

 

[hso]

FPC is one of the more successful organizations using the courts to work for the 2A and our RKBA.

And yes, do opt out of the sky is falling emails. I've done that with other RKBA organizations.

 

[D.B. Cooper]

I stopped supporting them when they starting advocating for a bill that would allow convicted users of cannabis to possess firearms. So, no, they're not strictly 2A; they're pro legalization, too.

 

[Buzznrose]

I stopped supporting them when they starting advocating for a bill that would allow convicted users of cannabis to possess firearms. So, no, they're not strictly 2A; they're pro legalization, too.

They are just trying to highlight the dichotomy of the legal use of marijuana and gun ownership. And while I am not a pot smoker, I support their efforts. The feds are NOT taking a hard line on states legalizing cannabis. So I agree if you are using it legally, it should not stop you from owning a gun.

I’m NOT saying anyone should use a firearm when smoking pot, legal or not, just like my stance on guns and narcotics, alcohol, etc.

 

[Buzznrose]

FPC is one of the more successful organizations using the courts to work for the 2A and our RKBA.

And yes, do opt out of the sky is falling emails. I've done that with other RKBA organizations.

Agree. FPC and SAF are the real deal in 2A advocacy.

 

[Hunter 08]

I stopped supporting them when they starting advocating for a bill that would allow convicted users of cannabis to possess firearms. So, no, they're not strictly 2A; they're pro legalization, too.

I have my reservations on the stuff, but some of the charges people get as gun owners with it are absurd and pretty much makes them felons for life over having very little on them.

FPC has made a lot of great strides in helping us get our rights back. Yeah the sky falling emails for money get annoying, but just about everyone else does it as well. I'm glad they are around to help.

 

[N555]

I searched FPC and NRA and this one came up. Here is a great video combining the 2.
Stupid gun grabbers have no idea who FPC are, they fly completely under the gun grabber radar. While the nra takes all the fire FPC is actually doing stuff. They also clearly don't know doughnut operator, but I digress.
For example "the AK guy" goes to the NRA protest and gets gun grabbers to sign a fake petition to supporting the FPC. Proves these people are only some where between astroturf and a useful idiot who only do what they are told. I think these protesters are astroturf. They seem to be repeating the same empty sound bites with no way to back any of it up. Useful idiots will at least backup their stance even if only with more soundbites or outright lies.

I love FPC.
"Protesters" seems to be well equipped for violence.
Gun grabbers still seem to think anyone can just walk into a gun store and buy a gun with no background because there is no background check. They are screaming for the laws to be changed but they clearly have no idea what the law is.

 

[Hunter 08]

I searched FPC and NRA and this one came up. Here is a great video combining the 2.
Stupid gun grabbers have no idea who FPC are, they fly completely under the gun grabber radar. While the nra takes all the fire FPC is actually doing stuff. They also clearly don't know doughnut operator, but I digress.
For example "the AK guy" goes to the NRA protest and gets gun grabbers to sign a fake petition to supporting the FPC. Proves these people are only some where between astroturf and a useful idiot who only do what they are told. I think these protesters are astroturf. They seem to be repeating the same empty sound bites with no way to back any of it up. Useful idiots will at least backup their stance even if only with more soundbites or outright lies.

I love FPC.
"Protesters" seems to be well equipped for violence.
Gun grabbers still seem to think anyone can just walk into a gun store and buy a gun with no background because there is no background check. They are screaming for the laws to be changed but they clearly have no idea what the law is.

I watched that video once it came up and I laughed at how ill informed the protesters are. Poorly informed by the actual laws on the books and what the Constitution actually says, as well as supporting documents as well. It's amazing any of them passed HIGH school civics class.

 

[DeepSouth]

They also fought the bump stock ban after most others had given up. I added them to my donation list since then.

Also you can apparently adjust email preferences because I can’t ever remember getting one unless it was after some action on my part. I probably unsubscribed from everything at some point.

 

[Old Dog]

I stopped supporting them when they starting advocating for a bill that would allow convicted users of cannabis to possess firearms. So, no, they're not strictly 2A; they're pro legalization, too.

Missed this five months ago, but this is the wave of the future. My state -- this very week -- is gonna expunge all the convictions for possession of marijuana.

My one observation is, that while the pot-heads may hold up traffic because they're driving so slow, they probably contribute to far fewer accidents on our roadways because they don't drive aggressively (although the stopping at green lights has gotta cease!).

Frankly, in all my years of responding to violent and/or DV incidents, the stoned guy (or gal) was not usually the instigator or assaulter -- and almost 99.9% of all fights and DV incidents I've encountered, alcohol was the fueling factor.

On topic, my research indicates that FPC's funds from donations are used at a higher percentage than most organizations for RKBA litigation. So, there's that.

And no, I'm not a fan of its every other hour e-mails, either...

 

[D.B. Cooper]

Missed this five months ago, but this is the wave of the future. My state -- this very week -- is gonna expunge all the convictions for possession of marijuana.

My one observation is, that while the pot-heads may hold up traffic because they're driving so slow, they probably contribute to far fewer accidents on our roadways because they don't drive aggressively (although the stopping at green lights has gotta cease!).

Frankly, in all my years of responding to violent and/or DV incidents, the stoned guy (or gal) was not usually the instigator or assaulter -- and almost 99.9% of all fights and DV incidents I've encountered, alcohol was the fueling factor.

On topic, my research indicates that FPC's funds from donations are used at a higher percentage than most organizations for RKBA litigation. So, there's that.

And no, I'm not a fan of its every other hour e-mails, either...

I've heard it all before. Not buying it. But you're right. It is the "wave of the future." A lot of stuff is the "wave of the future." Drugs and guns don't mix.

 

[Hunter 08]

Missed this five months ago, but this is the wave of the future. My state -- this very week -- is gonna expunge all the convictions for possession of marijuana.

My one observation is, that while the pot-heads may hold up traffic because they're driving so slow, they probably contribute to far fewer accidents on our roadways because they don't drive aggressively (although the stopping at green lights has gotta cease!).

Frankly, in all my years of responding to violent and/or DV incidents, the stoned guy (or gal) was not usually the instigator or assaulter -- and almost 99.9% of all fights and DV incidents I've encountered, alcohol was the fueling factor.

On topic, my research indicates that FPC's funds from donations are used at a higher percentage than most organizations for RKBA litigation. So, there's that.

And no, I'm not a fan of its every other hour e-mails, either...

Guy at my work was moving from one apartment to another. He borrowed his dad's truck to get a jump on moving. There's a 4 way traffic intersection controlled by a stop light. Light turned green and had the right of way. Some kid who just turned 18 blew through the red light on his side and crashed into my co-worker's dad's truck. Turned out the kid was high as a kite on marijuana. Your reaction times drop significantly and your attention span goes out the window. Kid screwed up his life forever because of this.

Going to smoke or take some? Fine, but you better not get behind a firearm or vehicle until that stuff wears off. You're a liability to yourself, people around you, the firearms community, and those who drive on the road.

 

[Basura Blanca]

Agree. FPC and SAF are the real deal in 2A advocacy.

FPC says the right things but it's just Brandon Combs as far as I can tell and if I recall, he takes a salary from it. That part is fine, but other things I won't go into rub me wrong. Plus it's yet another org with non-voting members so what's the point, really? As for SAF, they have their obvious bona fides but I'm not a fan of everyone on their board, particularly since one of those trustees has lent material support to Diane Feinstein in the past. For me, all gun rights associations have defects. They're not deal killers, but I can't simply overlook all the warts.

The only money I spend on rkba anymore is with my local group (which is excellent) since it provides something more tangible than the others.