1,000,000 rounds campaign?

[morningglory]

Hi all,

Alright this is probably going to be my one and only idea fairy thread, but I've been thinking, what is the opinion on setting up a non profit who's specific goal is to get 100,000 registered voters from Senate and Assembly Districts where anti-2A politicians are to do one 10 round mag dump?

Here's my logic. A lot of people who vote for Leland Yee or Kevin De Leon have never probably fired a gun, so they have no skin in this 2A argument. So, a non profit can link pro-2A activists or something with guns (off roster maybe, more explained later) that are willing to show and help out these folks do a mag dump.

1) Elligibles must have a voter registration card and reside in targeted districts (this way we can rule out under 18, convicts, non-voters, and speak to voters living in district 8, 48, etc etc)
2) If they get to fire a off-roster gun (that was SSE'd or grandfathered) it can be explained to them "oh BTW if you liked that gun you can't actually buy it because of the DOJ roster, etc etc)
3) Maybe try to do this on a weekend and get as many people as possible to show that firearms are not to be feared (although respected), that there are legitimate uses for firearms (i.e. target practice), to maximize the news value to media outlets, and that rules like the DOJ list, microstamping, etc etc don't do anything to stem gun violence but infact prohibit legal owners (i.e. registered voters) from owning guns.

Thoughts?

[IPSICK]

How about thinking of outreach channel ideas? Like promoting at coffee shops or maybe churches and community centers with a mind to inviting families.

Also instead of mag dumps how about steel plate rack shooting? Easy enough to do quick resets and more practical than just dumping ammo.

[Ford8N]

Everyone I know gets a huge smile with a mag dump. Newbs and old shooters alike.

[Maltese Falcon]

Good intention and idea, but alas insurance and liability issues spell no go.

If done in conjunction with the backing of a range (Angeles?) where the the proposed organization covers the Certified NRA instructor, range fee and ammo, it might fly.

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[marlin357]

Hi all,
3) Maybe try to do this on a weekend and get as many people as possible to show that firearms are not to be feared (although respected), that there are legitimate uses for firearms (i.e. target practice), to maximize the news value to media outlets, and that rules like the DOJ list, microstamping, etc etc don't do anything to stem gun violence but infact prohibit legal owners (i.e. registered voters) from owning guns.

Media:
It is a known fact that the mainstream media (the one that everyone watches) is a tool of the liberal agenda. Don't make the mistake in thinking that they care about our rights; they do not. If it bleeds, it leads, thus if there were even to be a blurb of any kind, it would be followed by the stories of the "gun violence" and calls for "reasonable restrictions." You have a handgun that isn't on the Cal DOJ Safe Handgun Roster!?!?!?!? It must be unsafe!

Logic argument:
Oh I know you did not just try to inject some logic into this issue! [/neck thing]. The politicians, liberal voters, and media aren't concerned with logic in the least... it is all about emotion. If you own a device capable of being used to take innocent life, that must be your intention. The politicians responsible for this mess we have already have stated that the goal is confiscation.

If you decide to venture into this, stay away from the media, they will never be your friend.

[MEDIC!]

I like it. I have no idea about the legalities, liabilities, or logistics of such a task (good ideas above) but I would definitely donate a 50 round box or 2 to the cause.

[Driftwood]

I've long thought this type of thing would be a good idea.
Kind of a grass roots CMP, a non-profit gun store/range that sells a limited range of guns. (10/22, 870, rem 700, 1911, Glock)

Massive quantities of re-manufactured ammo at great prices.

Free shooting lessons for non-traditional shooting groups. Self defense, kids competitions.

[chainsaw]

1) Elligibles must have a voter registration card

What is a voter registration card? Does one get a card (like a driver's license) after one registers to vote? Never heard of that. As far as I know, a voter doesn't get positive confirmation of being registered to vote, until it's election time, and they get their ballot materials in the mail.

If you mean the voter registration form: Anyone can have that, as you can pick them up at post offices, libraries, schools, and so on. They only prove that the person picked up the form.

(this way we can rule out under 18, convicts, non-voters, and speak to voters living in district 8, 48, etc etc)

Lots of people who are allowed to vote are not allowed to touch guns. For example those who have been convicted of a qualifying misdemeanor for the next 10 years, or those who have been convicted of a domestic violence misdemeanor for life.

Thoughts?

On one side, it is a GREAT idea to make non-gunnies more familiar with guns. Today, a large fraction of the population of California has never been more near a gun than seeing one on the belt of a cop, and their knowledge about how guns work and what they do come from TV and movies. That unfamiliarity breeds fear and lack of interest.

On the other side, most people are genuinely not interested in guns. Imagine doing this: go to a bus stop in a city of your choosing. Walk up to random strangers, and tell them that you would like to invite to come with you to a shooting range, where you will lend them a gun, give them free ammo, and allow them to fire a gun, just so they can have the gun experience. I would bet that 20% of the people will say "don't bother, I know guns", 70% will think that you are a nutcase and weirdo and walk away, 9% will dial 911 and report that there is a homicidal maniac who is trying get people shot at a gun range, and the last 1% will take you up on the invitation.

[MotoriousRacing]

Good idea. I'm just starting cub scouts with my oldest and they are knife, arrow and firearm friendly. There may be some possible parent conversions there.




However, if I arrange something via email/forums, and the guy shows up with facial tats, I'm out.

[Ford8N]

I've long thought this type of thing would be a good idea.
Kind of a grass roots CMP, a non-profit gun store/range that sells a limited range of guns. (10/22, 870, rem 700, 1911, Glock)

Massive quantities of re-manufactured ammo at great prices.

Free shooting lessons for non-traditional shooting groups. Self defense, kids competitions.

SLOSA does this exact thing at the Sportsman Expo. Shoot guns for free.

https://www.slosa.org/

[chris]

Everyone I know gets a huge smile with a mag dump. Newbs and old shooters alike.

I've always enjoyed that on full auto preferably a belt fed weapon is the best.