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Ok NW Firearms folk who live in Oregon.... this is my first political post, maybe my last. I have to tell you that I'm scared to death that the Oregon Legislature will cripple our ability to acquire, own and use firearms.
Now I see a lot of reactionary posts about how bad this legislation is.... and you're right! BUT guys and gals, many of those comments won't sway the opposition. We need to quit complaining and arguing and unite and send well though-out, fact based reasons why their proposals are wrong. And you need to write the legislature...now.
Further, I'm choosing to use the Oregon Firearms Federation as my primary voice in Salem. I'm also a NRA member, however I think OFF is more aggressive and they are local (Canby) vs DC based. Yesterday I joined that organization and sent some funds to them to help with their cost to be a lobbyist presence in Salem.
So, if you love firearms and support the Second Amendment rights we were born with, AND if you want your children and grandchildren to enjoy those freedoms, here's what I suggest you consider:
1. Write your State Senator and State Representative. Even the liberal ones need to hear from we common folk. Be reasonable and give facts, tell them that you vote.
If you want an easy way to do this, OFF has a web page for comments.
Gmail
2. Open your wallet. Donate $100 to the Oregon Firearms Federation. If you have more to give, give more.
Oregon's Only No Compromise Gun Rights Organization - Oregon Firearms Federation
or NRA's ILA at NRA-ILA | Oregon
Last word.... PLEASE don't be passive. If you're like me, the natural tendency is to say "well, someone will represent me and it will work out". Maybe that will happen, but in 2019, I don't think so. We have a gun hating Governor that wants to look good to her socialist friends: a Democrat controlled House and Democrat controlled Senate. Most Democrats don't like guns but some are more level headed than others. We need common sense to prevail. If we don't speak up now, we'll have no one to blame but ourselves. So write and talk to others about this issue!
There are hard times ahead. Act now before it's too late.
I'm not afraid to sign my name....
Dave Tooze
Milwaukie
PS... buy more ammo, buy that firearm you've been thinking about.
Now I see a lot of reactionary posts about how bad this legislation is.... and you're right! BUT guys and gals, many of those comments won't sway the opposition. We need to quit complaining and arguing and unite and send well though-out, fact based reasons why their proposals are wrong. And you need to write the legislature...now.
Further, I'm choosing to use the Oregon Firearms Federation as my primary voice in Salem. I'm also a NRA member, however I think OFF is more aggressive and they are local (Canby) vs DC based. Yesterday I joined that organization and sent some funds to them to help with their cost to be a lobbyist presence in Salem.
So, if you love firearms and support the Second Amendment rights we were born with, AND if you want your children and grandchildren to enjoy those freedoms, here's what I suggest you consider:
1. Write your State Senator and State Representative. Even the liberal ones need to hear from we common folk. Be reasonable and give facts, tell them that you vote.
If you want an easy way to do this, OFF has a web page for comments.
Gmail
2. Open your wallet. Donate $100 to the Oregon Firearms Federation. If you have more to give, give more.
Oregon's Only No Compromise Gun Rights Organization - Oregon Firearms Federation
or NRA's ILA at NRA-ILA | Oregon
Last word.... PLEASE don't be passive. If you're like me, the natural tendency is to say "well, someone will represent me and it will work out". Maybe that will happen, but in 2019, I don't think so. We have a gun hating Governor that wants to look good to her socialist friends: a Democrat controlled House and Democrat controlled Senate. Most Democrats don't like guns but some are more level headed than others. We need common sense to prevail. If we don't speak up now, we'll have no one to blame but ourselves. So write and talk to others about this issue!
There are hard times ahead. Act now before it's too late.
I'm not afraid to sign my name....
Dave Tooze
Milwaukie
PS... buy more ammo, buy that firearm you've been thinking about.
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