Are we missing the activist/spread the message mentality/energy?

[Danz la Nuit]

It is likely because I came into politics via the Ron Paul movement but it seems like there is a lot of good that could be done in CA in terms of a similar grassroots type of campaign to spread awareness of firearms related issues.

ie: Spreading the word about the basics of firearms ownership (countering FUD)

ie: Advertizing for local ranges that teach classes

ie: Pamphlets/Papers on cars or handed out at public areas encouraging people to consider firearms purchases for self/home defense

ie: Raising awareness of groups like the CGF in sympathetic areas: ie: If I were to spread the word about CGF in East County San Diego it would likely be very well received.

etc..

[berto]

What's stopping you from being that guy?

[Danz la Nuit]

What's stopping you from being that guy?

Right, well I pretty much am that guy lol

I am referring to how I don't seem to see much of that spirit in many other fellow shooters/calgunners

[Jason P]

What's stopping you from being that guy?

LOL

More to the point, join your local NRA members' council:

https://www.nramemberscouncils.com

and volunteer here:

http://www.calgunsfoundation.org/get-involved/we-need-your-help.html

[G60]

Battered gun owner's syndrome.

Much of the prevailing attitude is "What's the point, it won't do any good anyways." Or (the one I hate the most) "I'll start doing something when people actually start doing something."

[Legasat]

Battered gun owner's syndrome.
Much of the prevailing attitude is "What's the point, it won't do any good anyways." Or (the one I hate the most) "I'll start doing something when people actually start doing something."

Not sure I agree with that. It could be that most of us are just employed people with families & responsibilities. We could make the time, but something else would have to suffer. I put together two shoots last year, and I am going to do it again this year. I also volunteer for EVERY Calguns booth in SD County. There is a limit to how much I can do alone. If anyone has any ideas, please fire away!

[NoJoke]

Man, I try to SING from the hilltops - every opportunity I get!

GUNS ARE TOOLS! not evil crime seeking deviants..

And the most I can do, in my opinion is steer people to donate to CGF and shop amazon via the below link.

[zhyla]

Please keep your political crap off my car windshield (even though I agree with it).

[Danz la Nuit]

Please keep your political crap off my car windshield (even though I agree with it).

I loled

[Carnivore]

It is hard to stay involved when in this state I talk to most people about anything positive about guns....I feel like Cleavon Little in Blazing Saddles trying to get the town folk to accept a black sheriff. I get lots of "up yours" and people hopping I would die.

G60 said it best....Battered gun owner's syndrome.