>> Bragging rights: what have I done today to stop AWB2

[ccarnel]

MD_Willington,
I definately agree. There have been several places here in AL that said "WHAAAAT" when I called them on the phone asking if they would distribute a 3 page document outlining H.R. 1022. They had NO idea that this bill was out there. I faxed at least 3 gun shops my little document today. I hope to fax about 30-40 tomorrow.

 

[kludge]

OK, not HR1022 related... but,

(see my post #3 in this thread - http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=259062 )

I showed her my post and instead of watching TV tonight, my wife and I brainstormed ideas for a gun safety awareness day at our local club.

For the day at the range we talked about having a gunsmith on site, instuctors, what we might advertise in the local paper, perhaps even seeing if the little radio station might put on a spot as a public service the day before. Having a 'smith on site will allow people to bring in their handguns if they don't have a license to carry. (Indiana law allows you to take your hangun for "repair" if you do not have LTCH, but I will check with the sheriff to confirm.) The goal would be to get the ear of those who don't normally think about firearm ownership and give them a positive experience with RKBA.

In addition to the day at the range she had a great idea of running a booth at the County Fair this year (still a ways off, I know) to hand out pamphlets that emphasize safety and what to teach kids along with the standard club info for those who might be interested in joining.

 

[MD_Willington]

ccarnel

Some of my co-workers are bird hunters, though they own various firearms, I told them about HR1022 and they had no clue, one even said...

"Well I never got an alert from the NRA about it"

I'm not an NRA member, not even an American citizen, and I know about it.. jeez


I'm definately going to talk with the guys down at the shotgun range...

I also encourage anyone in my area to go to the following shows and tell everyone about HR1022:


POTLATCH GUN SHOW, Sunday, March 11th, Elementary school gym. Call John or Wanda Milbert, 208-875-0253.

GUN- ANTIQUE AND HORN SHOW, March 17th and 18th. Nez Perce County Fairgrounds Sat. 9-6 and Sun. 9-4, Information, 208-746-5555

LATAH COUNTY GUN SHOW. Buy, Sell & Trade. March 24th & 25th, 2007, 9am-6pm Saturday, 9am-4pm Sunday. Moscow, Idaho Fair Grounds. 125 tables. Cliff, 509-595-7468.

 

[GlenJ]

I e-mailed all my goverment reps.

 

[taliv]

my wife got me a Ron Paul for President '08 bumpersticker

 

[MD_Willington]

Talked to my postmaster, he has never heard of HR1022, he was quite surprised when I told him about the HR. I also put the information regarding HR1022 into the mailbox of our local gun club.

I then sent letters to Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell... Not sure how much help they will be though...

 

[bp78]

NC Cary/RTP/Raleigh - David Price

+1 to David Price (NRA F-Rated)

http://www.house.gov/formprice/email.htm

Representative Price,

I oppose Bill H.R. 1022. The bill has been brought up in committee to reauthorize the Federal Assault Weapons Ban

I realize that you do not have a strong track record on supporting the 2nd Amendment but I believe that both sides of the aisle can understand that such gun control is entirely ineffective. Even the mainstream press seems to now recognize gun control as a myth in the prevention of crime.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RR9RN_iSKtg
(ABC News piece)

As one of your constituents who firmly believes in the right to keep and bear arms, I would greatly appreciate your support in ensuring that the bill H.R. 1022 does not leave the committee, and if it does come to a vote that you do everything in your power to defeat it.

Thanks,

 

[TexasRifleman]

Living in Texas there isn't a lot I can do to influence my elected officials, all of whom are A rated by the NRA; they are all on board anyway.
I sent them mail just in case but I got responses back indicating they would neve vote for such a thing.

I did however send an extra donation this month to NRA-ILA, GOA, SAF, and JPFO (I'm a member of all but JPFO but I send them money anyway).

My state is on board, so financial support is all I can really do to try to unfluence folks where I don't vote.

 

[ccarnel]

This thread really should stay at the top. Today I wrote different letters for some friends who are too lazy to write their own and faxed them to my representative

 

[MikeyLikesIt]

my wife got me a Ron Paul for President '08 bumpersticker

where did you find it?

TIA

 

[ccarnel]

Can this thread become a sticky or something?

Anyways, I decided to write a form letter and leave it at the range for people to sign and put their address next to. I faxed 20 signed and addressed copies of the letter yesterday to Davis who is on the Judiciary committee. My goal is at least 20 per day

 

[The Law]

I've been writing my Congressman.

Also, I've been on top of my state officials. A lot of pro-gun and some anti-gun legislation is being proposed for the upcoming legislative session. Thanks to Mike over at http://art1sec11.blogspot.com/ for keeping us Nevadans up to date on this stuff. An excellent resource!

I think a donation to Ron Paul's campaign will soon be in order too.

 

[MD_Willington]

I'm going to this on the weekend:

GUN- ANTIQUE
AND HORN SHOW
March 17th and 18th
TROPHY DISPLAYS
(Bring your trophies)
$3500 in prizes
Grand prize- 3 Remington
Model 700 ADL with scopes
1 each Current and Prior Harvest
Plus Current Youth
Trophies received after 9am
Saturday only.
Nez Perce County Fairgrounds
Sat. 9-6 and Sun. 9-4
Admission: $5
Information, 208-746-5555
I'm going to take copies of a few things, I'd like to add something to some of Oleg's pictures, I'm gonna run them by Oleg first.


MD

 

[MD_Willington]

Went to the show with my 4.5 year old son, he had a blast...

Handed out the flyers I printed up and the workers collecting the entry fee had me set aside what was left of the flyers by the front door.

Overall nothing too exciting there, quite a bit of overpriced stuff... one table had the HR1022 email and was fleecing the joint... Romanian AKM's for $500...

Found one place that will build a DPMS rifle to your specs..


MD

 

[ccarnel]

I spoke with the District Director for my Congressman who's serving on the House Judiciary Committee and faxed some more letters to his office

 

[Lobotomy Boy]

I'm planning to take a group of co-workers to the range this week and let them shoot a couple of EBRs.