Volunteers to speak to the AG

coop44 · Jan 18, 2019

Just heard back from the attorney general's office. The policy director, a Melissa Brearty sent me a n email spouting the same anti gun nonsense per usual. I would like to put together a small panel of gun owners to volunteer to go speak to her or preferably to the AG himself. Would anyone here who is calm, well spoken, having decades of experience, like to participate?

I don't want to make the offer until I can be sure of a good group.

Diamondback · Jan 18, 2019

If you were on M4C, I'd suggest asking Stickman--he's a cop (bonus points, dept. firearms instructor) and a noted firearms photographer/author/hardware expert.

Mathias · Jan 18, 2019

coop44 said:
Just heard back from the attorney general's office. The policy director, a Melissa Brearty sent me a n email spouting the same anti gun nonsense per usual. I would like to put together a small panel of gun owners to volunteer to go speak to her or preferably to the AG himself. Would anyone here who is calm, well spoken, having decades of experience, like to participate?

I don't want to make the offer until I can be sure of a good group.

I'm a firearms owner and carrier for 45 years. Retired Social Worker(30 yrs). Up to date on latest news, stats.

No_Regerts · Jan 18, 2019

coop44 said:
Just heard back from the attorney general's office. The policy director, a Melissa Brearty sent me a n email spouting the same anti gun nonsense per usual. I would like to put together a small panel of gun owners to volunteer to go speak to her or preferably to the AG himself. Would anyone here who is calm, well spoken, having decades of experience, like to participate?

I don't want to make the offer until I can be sure of a good group.

I would go. I live near Olympia too. I'd bring my experience in LE as reinforcement that people with firearms do good things and save lives.

coop44 · Jan 18, 2019

That makes 3, a couple of more would do it

bivy53 · Jan 18, 2019

I'll check with a buddy. Deputy Sheriff, well spoken and well connected in community, and very knowledgeable in the law, and the Constitution.

shibbershabber · Jan 18, 2019

I'd be down to do it.

As long as there is enough notice to take the day off.

Ive been shooting for over 20 years, daily concealed carry for over 15.
Ive never been in LE/Mil. Im more of your 'everyday average guy' voice.
Father of three, active in schools and PTA for years.

Plenty of well thought out talking points in my head... Ive been to a number of hearings to testify... In fact, heading to Oly on Tuesday to see if I can say my piece at the House hearing on HB1068

GWS · Jan 19, 2019

Thank you to the folks going to this hearing. I'm a recent transplant but I've been hunting and shooting for over 50 years. And I am a retired Special Ed teacher which helps for the "From all walks of life" aspect I can't travel for this hearing because I had knee surgery today, but there will be others and I want to help fight this type of legislation.
To those of you making the trip, again, you have my gratitude.
Give them hell in the form of the truth.

Caveman Jim · Jan 19, 2019

I despise the anti constitionalists in our government but do not hear well enough to have a meaningful conversation with the ignorant.
Sorry, I'm a foot soldier not an officer.

Good luck to those able to hopefully knock some sense into the enemy.

Geardo · Jan 19, 2019

I can't be in a room with any of those scum, but so appreciate the effort and those willing to go!

coop44 · Jan 22, 2019

I have contacted the AG 's office, let's see if they want to hear from us.

rustedangel · Jan 22, 2019

I would be willing to participate. 34, have an MBA, not a daily carrier, work in finance, just a normal guy who values the right to self defense. Generally pretty good at keeping calm on contentious issues. I live and work in Olympia so would be relatively easy for me to attend.

coop44 · Jan 23, 2019

To everyone,
Thanks for your response, my attempt to contact the AG has gone unanswered so far. The narrative they have likely as no place for rational discussion with affected parties of the proposed legislation.

The willingness you few have shown makes me feel honored to be here amongst you.

Mathias · Jan 23, 2019

coop44 said:
To everyone,
Thanks for your response, my attempt to contact the AG has gone unanswered so far. The narrative they have likely as no place for rational discussion with affected parties of the proposed legislation.

The willingness you few have shown makes me feel honored to be here amongst you.

Thx for the effort. Its a lost cause.....very few options left.

shibbershabber · Jan 23, 2019

coop44 said:
To everyone,
Thanks for your response, my attempt to contact the AG has gone unanswered so far. The narrative they have likely as no place for rational discussion with affected parties of the proposed legislation.

The willingness you few have shown makes me feel honored to be here amongst you.

At least we can say that we exhausted all means....

Mr Smith · Jan 23, 2019

You're giving up? Call his arse out PUBLICLY! Inform all media outlets that he refuses to listen to concerns from citizens and have a civil discussion with the people he represents.

Show proof of your attempts and proof of his non-compliance and avoidance.

Use liberal media channels as well. If you want to get their attention then you gotta soak their arse in gasoline and light the fire! (figure of speech...)

nammac · Jan 23, 2019

I'd be talking to all the local news stations, one has got to be interested in the citizenry not having a voice with the state government. You must have a local Fox station at the least. Perhaps they'd be interested in doing a piece on how your collective voices are being silenced...

It's worth a shot...

Superglide · Jan 23, 2019

A huge THANK YOU to those who put a plan into place and those who volunteered. Be persistent. The game isn't over because you had to drop back and punt.

shibbershabber · Jan 23, 2019

Yes

Even if we lose this round there is still a battle to be fought.
God willing, these BS bills will die in committee...

Complacency got us here, lets learn from that and always be on the offensive.

Public demonstrations when/where possible.
Cut and paste the same message to your elected officials... daily. Flood their inboxes.
Turn every gun owner into a radicalized gun nut.
Flyer distribution at gun shows, etc.
Hit up manufacturers, etc and let them know you expect serious lobbying efforts.
Beat on NRA, GOA, etc and let them know your money and membership is contingent on them making efforts to RESTORE rights as well as fight new infringements.