Don't forget the basics. Spread the word.

[Dirte]

By nature I am not a particularly social person when it comes to striking up a conversation with people/acquaintances outside of my closest friends and family. But our current struggle against this unprecedented and inexcusable attack on our rights has really lit a fire in me. At the same time I realized that, had I not stumbled across CGN while doing research for my first OLL build just a few months ago, I would know nothing about it.

So on two separate occasions today I asked people, that I would've otherwise not spoken to, about their interest in firearms and shooting. As it turns out, both were gun owners, but just occasional recreational shooters. Also, as I suspected, neither of them had even heard of all the proposed legislation. I gave them a quick synopsis, referred them to CGN for more info, and urged them to tell others.

I have benefited tremendously from joining CGN and I certainly don't want to discourage anyone from posting any of their thoughts, comments, and ideas. That being said, I would also like to humbly remind everyone that you are mostly preaching to the choir on these forums. So in addition to your time spent on CGN, don't forget to engage people elsewhere, whenever you can, and share your views/info with them in an intelligent, articulate, and respectful manner.

I have faithfully sent out the emails, called the reps, joined the NRA, and will be a CGN contributor as well (as soon as I recover from all the money I spent on my build ). But, I personally felt like those conversations I had today did more than anything else.

Whatever your opinions are about what our political/legal course of action should be in this struggle, we can all agree that we need to recruit more manpower for the cause. There is no denying that we are fighting an uphill battle against the radical new cultural ideology that has consumed much of our populace. However, I think we still have a vast untapped resource of potential freedom fighters out there who are simply oblivious to what has been going on. It's up to us to seek them out and enlighten them.

[SonoftheRepublic]

I am not a very social person either, and I appreciate your comments. We all need to speak out and educate those around us. The tyrannical destruction of our Bill of Rights should be of concern to every living being.

[readysetgo]

Bravo Dirte. One at a time... one at a time.

Two points to add on to your sentiment.

1. During these "exciting" times, don't forget to keep the long term goals in sight. Zealous anti's have pitted them selves against our ideals and will keep coming back time after time. We should never allow ourselves to become complacent.

2. Famaliarity breeds contempt. Treat individuals w/ respect and compassion when discussing your points. Did you jump out of the womb reciting and understanding the bill of rights? The big majority of people do not agree or disagree w/ our points, they don't even know they exist. Plant the seeds and tend the field, the rest is out of your control.

Oh, and for the record, I'm not lecturing... these are just as much reminders/encouragement to myself as to any who are reading.