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I have an issue with the "It's Your Right" line as the primary point on an informational flier.
It tends to imply one should do something because they can, not because they desire to do so.
It is also your right to go stand in front of the local courthouse, and say "hippy biibbity boob-ul-nuts" while dancing Riverdance, as each person walks by. After all, such an action would be protected under the First Amendment.
But just because you can, doesn't mean you do.
My point is this: Think of it from the perspective of the person receiving the flier.
What would you think if a group of four persons were outside the Post Office, two singing "hippy biibbity boob-ul-nuts" while doing the Riverdance, while two others handed out fliers letting you know that it is your natural RIGHT to do so?
My response would be along the lines of: "Ok, then... Thanks for letting me know." But, by no means, would I be convinced that next Tuesday, I need to head on over to the local park, and do some Riverdancing.
A flier should contain, primarily, information about WHY one should carry a firearm.
My favorite is the ole' health insurance / spare tire / seatbelt arguement.
Why do you have/use (insert from above)? Not because you want to pay for it/use it, but it would be foolish not to have/not to use.
Additional information would be local police response times, specific citations of violence in your community where everyone was helpless, information on local clubs and saftey instructors, etc.
The key is MAKE IT PERSONAL. Give the person information that shows the problem, and the solution.
Including information on your local, county, and state laws is helpful. Including information on rights guaranteed by your State Constitution and the Federal Constitution is important. Just don't make it the FOCUS of the flier, but rather a PART of the overall picture.
