How have you helped fight back?

[OneBadV8]

How have you helped fight back against the growing regulations and overreach?

 

[Biggredchev]

Paid my NRA dues.

 

[T-DOGG]

I will openly admit that I feel that I have not done enough.

I used to donate to the NRA, became a life member, but stopped donating after the WLP issues became apparent however long ago that was.

I have donated to the GOA infrequently and currently make payments for a life membership with them.

I have attended one rally in Fort Wayne a few years ago.

I have called the White House hotline and left messages before.

I have emailed state representatives/senators, the POTUS and various others when issues arose. But I admit that I generally used pre-written correspondence drafted by others (GOA, etc.) as I'm not very good at putting these kinds of thoughts into constructive statements typically (hey idiot, stop this crap is not very constructive).


What I haven't done is motivate friends/associates who own guns, claim to be pro 2A, but I know damn well they haven't done anything about 2A infringements except ***** and moan to me about them. I don't like confrontation in general, but maybe it's time to get out of my comfort zone and start getting people I know to help out. How long can the silent majority be silent? Until the problem arrives at their doorstep is too late.

 

[foszoe]

NRA/GOA Life member and donations
Appleseed/Revere Rider donations
Vote
Written those state and national representatives
Called my sheriff
Pay attention to this thread and take action https://www.indianagunowners.com/threads/2021-legislative-session-thread.489148/
Give basic lessons to new beginners based on lessons I have taken from those that met here. Coach especially, but also BBI and Guy.
Got 6 people in my family to attend Appleseed together and 3 of them bought their first rifle to go. 2 now have handguns.

 

[OneBadV8]

I have emailed state representatives/senators, the POTUS and various others when issues arose. But I admit that I generally used pre-written correspondence drafted by others (GOA, etc.) as I'm not very good at putting these kinds of thoughts into constructive statements typically (hey idiot, stop this crap is not very constructive).

You could even print those out and mail them. Sometimes physical mail is a louder message.

 

[OneBadV8]

Who else do you donate to?

I know of these so far:
NRA (National Rifle Association)
GOA (Gun Owners of America)
FPC (Firearms Policy Coalition)
ASA (American Suppressor Association)
2A Project
Second Amendment Foundation (SAF)
NRA-ILA

 

[foszoe]

The NSSF is another one that I think is good to support but I don't. I have shot a few USPSA, and its something I want to get more involved in so I probably should.

 

[BigRed]

I voted for an executive and its vice executive without even bothering to read his platform on matters regarding the natural rights documented in the Second Amendment.





Just kidding.... wasn't me.

 

[Tyler-The-Piker]

I just voted in this poll...right after donating a few stimulus bucks to the NRA

 

[OneBadV8]

I voted for an executive and its vice executive without even bothering to read his platform on matters regarding the natural rights documented in the Second Amendment.





Just kidding.... wasn't me.

Not really constructive now is it? Biden was elected, whether you believe it was legitimate or not, it's happening on Jan 20th.

I started this thread to help point out what people ARE doing, and help others learn what they CAN do moving forward. Too many people sit on the sidelines. I know a lot of people who don't even vote in the elections but they sure have an opinion. Think of ALL the gun owners we have on this forum, in this state, in our country. If they all were involved in at least one thing that was constructive, think of where we could be in a year, 5 years, 10?

So besides , what have you been doing to help? What can we all start doing or continue doing to help?

Which organizations are actually making the most progress? Where do we plug in?

 

[Tyler-The-Piker]

Guy Relford talks about the "2a Project", I've been looking into it:

The 2A Project

the2aproject.com

 

[OneBadV8]

Guy Relford talks about the "2a Project", I've been looking into it:

The 2A Project

the2aproject.com

I'll try to add these to my post above to keep a running list

 

[2A-Hoosier23]

Who else do you donate to?

I know of these so far:
NRA (National Rifle Association)
GOA (Gun Owners of America)
FPC (Firearms Policy Coalition)
ASA (American Suppressor Association)
2A Project

the Second Amendment Foundation

Here's their list of cases they're involved in:

Second Amendment

The Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) is dedicated to promoting a better understanding about our Constitutional heritage to privately own and possess firearms. To that end, we carry on many educational and legal action programs designed to better inform the public about the gun control debate.

www.saf.org

 

[BigRed]

Not really constructive now is it? Biden was elected, whether you believe it was legitimate or not, it's happening on Jan 20th.

I started this thread to help point out what people ARE doing, and help others learn what they CAN do moving forward. Too many people sit on the sidelines. I know a lot of people who don't even vote in the elections but they sure have an opinion. Think of ALL the gun owners we have on this forum, in this state, in our country. If they all were involved in at least one thing that was constructive, think of where we could be in a year, 5 years, 10?

So besides , what have you been doing to help? What can we all start doing or continue doing to help?

Which organizations are actually making the most progress? Where do we plug in?

Killjoy.... LOL


I've sponsored 10 adult / child duos to Appleseed events (Nothing like seeing a young kid learn so much in a short time with a parent there)

Regular contributor to NRA

Organized and executed a day long introductory handgun sessions at a private outdoor range for 5 co-workers and their spouses

Introduced a buddy and his family to sporting clays and bird hunting

Various other items including researching and knowing a candidate's position on the natural rights documented in the Second Amendment before casting a vote.




PS: For folks that have not done it before, the Revere's Riders / Appleseed events are well worth the time. Not only do they do a great job of teaching fundamental marksmanship, they do a great job of connecting it with American history.

 

[foszoe]

Guy Relford talks about the "2a Project", I've been looking into it:

The 2A Project

the2aproject.com

I am glad you brought this up because i heard him talk about out blue shirting the red shirts and I am a diehard believer in change starts at the local level. Had forgot about it until now.

 

[foszoe]

the Second Amendment Foundation

Here's their list of cases they're involved in:

Second Amendment

The Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) is dedicated to promoting a better understanding about our Constitutional heritage to privately own and possess firearms. To that end, we carry on many educational and legal action programs designed to better inform the public about the gun control debate.

www.saf.org

I had forgotten about them. Thanks to your posting, I just became a life member.

 

[OneBadV8]

PS: For folks that have not done it before, the Revere's Riders / Appleseed events are well worth the time. Not only do they do a great job of teaching fundamental marksmanship, they do a great job of connecting it with American history.

I would second this as well! And if you have a rifle with iron sights, you will learn more. So do yourself a favor and shed the scope. It's 100% worth it.

 

[foszoe]

Guy Relford talks about the "2a Project", I've been looking into it:

The 2A Project

the2aproject.com

Checked out the website and joined for one year and bought a t shirt

I saw they are not certified for 501 yet but when that is achieved, I will consider a lifer

 

[Pepi]

With what happened at the capital building they may back away from this gun bullsnit some. Time that they go after the real problems for gun violence. And a law-abiding gun owner knows what this is.

 

[foszoe]

With what happened at the capital building they may back away from this gun ******** some. Time that they go after the real problems for gun violence. And a law-abiding gun owner knows what this is.

Probably a better thread for this post. Our profanity filter seems broken