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It would great if there was an umbrella group in the State based out of Salem with Chapters in every county. That way each chapter would be better positioned to direct their energies at elected officials home bases within each county. I could see a couple of dozen dedicated members in each county being an effective group (900ish total members). The umbrella group in Salem could constantly lean on the Legislature while they're in session and call other chapters for help when they need a bigger display of unity. I would think the funding structure could be all done out of the Salem group. Then they could disburse materials/equipment to the chapters as needed. Maybe an existing group like OFF would consider trying out something like this in a few counties in the Willamette Vally/Metro area.If not, let's start one.
This is a good idea. Let's keep the conversation going.It would great if there was an umbrella group in the State based out of Salem with Chapters in every county.
I am one of the Founding Partners for the Liberty First Foundation. We are just starting up and have active members in all 50 States. We are divided by State Chapters and are initiating fights in many States but we need more support. The goal of Liberty First is to bring together all gun owners from across the United States to work towards a common goal of ending gun control.
Currently I am very active in helping with the fight against I-1639 and other gun-control legislation in Washington and know of a lot of the challenges that you are facing in Oregon. The Liberty First Foundation Oregon Chapter could be such a voice for all gun-owners in the State of Oregon and across the United States.
I am one of the Founding Partners for the Liberty First Foundation. We are just starting up and have active members in all 50 States. We are divided by State Chapters and are initiating fights in many States but we need more support. The goal of Liberty First is to bring together all gun owners from across the United States to work towards a common goal of ending gun control.
Currently I am very active in helping with the fight against I-1639 and other gun-control legislation in Washington and know of a lot of the challenges that you are facing in Oregon. The Liberty First Foundation Oregon Chapter could be such a voice for all gun-owners in the State of Oregon and across the United States.
Oregon State Shooters Association
Oregon Outdoor Council
Oregon State Shooting Range Association
Oregon Hunters Association
Oregon Firearms Association
Or are they not FUD worthy enough?
I think OFF's style can be abrasive and along with the no compromise approach to dealing with legislators might limit their influence in the current legislature. My main concern with all of these groups is the lack of their membership being unified with the other groups.I have supported OFF for several years and will continue to do so. I find the letters they craft and attach to emailings for folks to forward on to politicians counterproductive. To me the letters read like the old Saturday Night Live bit
" Jane You Ignorant Slut".
Numbers count. That's not in contest really. OFF is one, as is OGO, Oregon Gun Owners. If one doesn't suit you there are others. Been an OFF supporter for some time, warts and all I guess.. It would be great to have a unified group under the umbrella of one rights org, but the real power is in the voting numbers however they're counted, making your voice heard by email or phone calls, etc., as well makes a dent in Salem's Lot's perception. In nature "appearing bigger" is a survival tool used to ward off predators. The men and women who hold their rights as a sacred trust are, in fact, being preyed on. Just sayin'. Looked this fellows site "Liberty First Foundation", up online. Flashy page, didn't find anything indicating serious legislative action, or concrete efforts other than blogging on FB etc.?. Maybe he could clue folks in as to what they actually do.I mentioned infighting in another thread as a potential cause of our failure to unite and focus our efforts. Is there an Oregon based gun rights group that the vast majority of pro-2A Oregonians could get behind?
I'm not so sure that a single organization should be our focus. Yes - absolutely support the groups, but I think it's also critical that we craft emails and contact the legislators as individuals. BTW - was great meeting you, other NWFA members and "that guy with the Beavers avatar" yesterday.I mentioned infighting in another thread as a potential cause of our failure to unite and focus our efforts. Is there an Oregon based gun rights group that the vast majority of pro-2A Oregonians could get behind?