Joined the HRA as an individual today!

Damn, didn't see you, Dex!

Damn, didn't see you, Dex!

It was nice to see Dex and Brian from X-Ring show up to support, props to those guys 

It was nice to see Dex and Brian from X-Ring show up to support, props to those guys 

+1 

Came and waved for two hours with the gf.  Someone gave us a couple of flags, that was awesome and very much appreciated!  Due to only learning about this the day before, I didn't have time to prep much.  I think I'll pick up a big flag for the next one though.

I was disappointed with the numbers, we can do better.  We need to have been 10 times as many people at the next one.

Hi everyone --  I highly recommend the movie Les Miserables (2012). I watched it with my wife and yesterday kind of reminded me of it. Besides, they really did a great job with the remake.

I have an important suggestion...

Lets make it a point for ALL future 2a appreciation days that we as a group visit our legislators in their office after the public sign waving.

Hi everyone --  I highly recommend the movie Les Miserables (2012). I watched it with my wife and yesterday kind of reminded me of it. Besides, they really did a great job with the remake.

Agree, very good movie. 

I have an important suggestion...

Lets make it a point for ALL future 2a appreciation days that we as a group visit our legislators in their office after the public sign waving.

Good idea.   Let's try to set it up the sooner the better.   Lets make a legislation day visit. 

Good idea.   Let's try to set it up the sooner the better.   Lets make a legislation day visit.

I'd like to meet Senator Ihara.

Can someone knowledgable about the legislative hearing process or calendar suggest a date? 

Maybe a date before the next hearing on the bills or when they get sent to committee. I have no idea how to check these dates though so I don't know what date is good. Suggestions?

Can someone knowledgable about the legislative hearing process or calendar suggest a date? 

Maybe a date before the next hearing on the bills or when they get sent to committee. I have no idea how to check these dates though so I don't know what date is good. Suggestions?

Lets get Chris (HDF) involved here.  I know he has a full plate already, but this could be a game changer for everyone of us, if we don't get all over this right now.

if you go to the page that lists the bills proposed you can sign up for email notifications on upcoming hearings

maybe over the next day or two we could come up with a general outline for written testimony to submit to each of these bills,  if we get enough people submitting written testimony and then we coordinate a visit to our legislator day for everyone that attended the rally plus whoever else can come,  but have three or four spokes persons to speak with each of the legislators.   What do you all think?

here are some guidelines in preparing a written testimony

1. KNOW YOUR ISSUE
Support your testimony and/or opinions with facts. Review the land use file on your case. Read any media reports on it, if applicable. Talk with elected officials, staff and your neighbors. Be knowledgeable about the opposition’s arguments and be prepared to counter them. The Web may be a useful tool to research planning issues.
2. KNOW THE LAND USE RECORD AND REGULATIONS
Review the application. The planning staff
3. PREPARE AN OUTLINE OF YOUR WRITTEN TESTIMONY TO SUBMIT
4. KNOW WHEN, WHERE AND BEFORE WHOM YOU WILL SUBMIT THE TESTIMONY.
GENERAL TIPS
1. When submitting written testimony be polite and project a positive image.
2. Submit your written testimony by the date and time specified on the notice.
3. Review the application submitted with supporting documentation
4. Be sure to include your name and address on the written testimony.
5. Be sure to reference the file number.

I and other LIFE instructors will be there.

I'd like to throw something out there for your consideration: We are facing one of the most extensive anti-gun legislative session in recent history. We, as gun owners will need to prepare and organize for the upcoming fight. I'd like to take advantage of this opportunity to suggest that tomorrow we try to (and I hate this word...) network with each other with the intent of creating a working coalition of gun owners. This is not an attempt to get you to join any one organization, although I personally think it would be a good idea, but rather to get to know each other, to strategize, and to help eliminate any of the infighting or bickering that may ultimately reduce our effectiveness. I would further suggest that we also try to meet on a more formalized basis, soon, to hammer out any differences and solidify our positions.

If you are willing, I will help facilitate such a meeting and secure a meeting place. What does everyone think?

Thanks!

Any updates for new meetings?   LMK!

Any updates for new meetings?   LMK!

Dean and I met up today,  we have some ideas.   Guns across America will be represented at a meeting.  who else is going to be involved?   we can't wait on this.  we need to act now.  strike while the iron is hot.  we need to keep our momentum going

this helps our cause, but we need to keep up the pressure.   

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/the-fix/wp/2013/01/24/why-filibuster-reform-didnt-happen/

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell: 202-224-2541

And after you have called Mitch McConnell, please call both of your U.S. Senators and demand they vote against Harry Reid's attempt to destroy the Senate filibuster.

Sen. Mazie Hirono: (202) 225-4906

Sen. Brian Schatz: (202) 224-3121

This proves the President has to follow the law

http://www.newsmax.com/Newsfront/Obama-Recess-Appointments/2013/01/25/id/472980/?s=al&promo_code=1231C-1

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we should boycott these clowns