Ritght now and for the past many years, that's what we've had - as far as legislative input. The folks from the 2A groups have th enumbers of people and lobby money, two things the OC folks don't have. The options:
1 Work with them
2 Work against them
#2 is not s good option.
So how does this small OC group work wit them? A few ways:
1) Join, that is pay your dues, it is very small! The MSSA and GCLA dues here in Missouri have very cheap membership dues for the year. I for one am a dues paying member of both and I've started going to thei MSSA open board meetings, they are all open to the membership, few go. I will run for the board of the MSSA. They have people, they have experience, Legislative contacts and lobby experience in Jeff City, they have money.
2) Vote for the Board members of these groups, their position on 2A rights are very open and up front come election time. (If your not a members, you can't vote)
Voice your opinion with these groups, but be considerate and diplomatic. If you just jump in and angry, people won't listen. There are a lot of negative comments within the Missouri OC forum, this won't work to our advantage within our own group or others.
I'm willing to devote time, effort and money to the cause. Don't get PO'd at me, I have insight into the process but I try not to be a snob about it, just want to make it work. I'm not an expert on political science but I've seen the "system" up close and personal and understand how it works. Jumping up and down, having a temper tantrum won't help. We just have to get the OC rights we want, no quick fix.
