If we don't get this squashed, in a few years we'll be welding shut the holes in the cylinders...one per year.This is freakin' crazy--it basically seeks to outlaw anything that's not a revolver.
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If we don't get this squashed, in a few years we'll be welding shut the holes in the cylinders...one per year.This is freakin' crazy--it basically seeks to outlaw anything that's not a revolver.
Well, that's encouraging. Does anyone have an account there to try to get them onboard? Like I said, if police officers are on our side, that would go a long, long way.
Its like what I have been saying; I think most would be surprised at how much LEO's support the 2A and are fed up with the BS around here. There's more than most think, including many on this board
Massachusetts...where the "shot heard 'round the world." The birthplace of liberty. The start of the American Revolution. What do we do now?
Well, that's encouraging. Does anyone have an account there to try to get them onboard? Like I said, if police officers are on our side, that would go a long, long way.
Grandfathered for one year. Then you have to get rid of them. They're giving you one year to dump all your 8, 10, 12, 15, 20, 30, 40, drums, pre-ban, post-ban, ultra-ban, whatever.
I like your letter. I hope you don't mind if I use portions of it.
Just called Congressman Durant's office and Senator Moore. Durant is firmly opposed to this legislation, while Moore is waiting to see which way the wind blows before making up his mind.
Its like what I have been saying; I think most would be surprised at how much LEO's support the 2A and are fed up with the BS around here. There's more than most think, including many on this board
Why the HELL GOAL is sitting on its ass??????
I have said this before and I am going to say it again. GOAL is 5 staff members! They are doing everything they can. Get off your ass and lead the charge! GOAL cannot beat this for us. Hell, they only have 14,000 members.
When it comes to the men and women driving the cruisers, I don't doubt you. Like I said though, if a large portion of them do exactly what we're doing (calling and writing legislators), that would help immensely. So if you know any LEO, convince them to help.
I have been lobbying my co-workers since yesterday to make the calls. I believe that our voice can carry some weight (I hope) with the legislators.
I have said this before and I am going to say it again. GOAL is 5 staff members! They are doing everything they can. Get off your ass and lead the charge! GOAL cannot beat this for us. Hell, they only have 14,000 members.
What you don't see with both GOAL and the NRA at the moment, though I know it is happening because I have been making enough calls to the statehouse to hear about it, is that this phase prior to actual bills hitting committee is about scrambling around to meet with everyone to prime the pump with information rather than ignorance.My question is, where the hell is the NRA? Yes, I realize what I'm saying here but they have helped with state level legislation before. At very least they could be offering services to GOAL.
The reason why knives are banned? Crimes are being committed with knives by youth. The reason why crimes are being committed with knives? All the guns got taken away. Next it will be glass bottles, or tire irons. (Both of which are far far more dangerous than his little piece of metal!)
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What you don't see with both GOAL and the NRA at the moment, though I know it is happening because I have been making enough calls to the statehouse to here about it, is that this phase prior to actual bills hitting committee is about scrambling around to meet with everyone to prime the pump with information rather than ignorance.
Among issues at the moment is that Patrick's bill next goes to the judiciary committee, but the committee does not yet exist.
I know this process is very frustrating and the NRA and GOAL aren't accustomed to communicating this phase of lobbying because ordinarily, sadly, no one cares. Understand that to have this level of anger and organization of opposition to bill that didn't exist until a couple of days ago is a new, and very good thing for us.
In years past, GOAL and NRA had to first convince people there was a reason to be outraged.
Stay outraged, but focus your anger on the real cause. I am all for constructive criticism and have communicated my own.
So how is it legal to ban something purchased legally?? THIS IS BS
Short answer is that we let them.Are you looking for precedent here? Look at the "War on Drugs" - plenty of people who legally possessed drugs that were legal at the time were basically told "surrender now or go to jail" when they were made "Controlled Substances". Same deal, different arena.
I'm not saying this is right by any means, but unfortunately it is not without some level of legal precedent ...