I'm going to jump in here with my first post on this forum. First, hello. Thanks for fighting the good fight and I look forward to getting to know all of you.
Second, I'll be contacting my rep and sen just as soon as I put together a well worded letter. I'll let you guys know how that goes if and when I get a response.
I actually moved here from Tennessee several months ago and, due to the nature of the firearms legislation environment there, I think I bring some useful information and points of view to the table. Tennessee is an open-carry state where a permit holder has the choice of concealing or open-carrying based on their own personal preference. I've done both. I've been stopped by people, both civilian and police, and asked about my handgun and why I carry it. Yes, it is true that most of those people were very nervous just seeing it. Some of them stayed that way and some of them walked away with the new-found knowledge that not everyone who carries a gun is a criminal or a crazy person. The point is, those here who express concerns over people's fear of visible firearms have a valid reason to have that concern. I choose to see that as an opportunity rather than a hindrance, but the fact is there nonetheless.
I also don't see what's being accomplished through insults or belittlement of other pro-second amendment groups. Sure, things have been said and things have been done. But perpetuating that will lead to nothing productive. Look at Korea for an example. I'm not saying some of those people aren't out of their minds, but they've been fighting for a very long time and I don't see much progress. It's just back and forth. They started it. No, they started it. They don't listen to reason. No, they don't listen to reason. On and on and on. Start a new chapter. Sometimes, to accomplish a goal, you have to work with people you don't like. That's just the way of the world. People on the other forum aren't offering to help. Ok, but what's stopping you from asking for it? That's what I'm going to do and if all I can get is one or two people to cross the barrier and join the cause, I'll call that a victory.
Again, thanks for being here and working toward securing our rights. I'm looking forward to seeing what we can accomplish.