It Begins!

[Patrick]

Time to go into high gear (as if). Rumbles heard. People getting into position. Counts being taken.

Focus: Judiciary and HGO. TAKE NOTHING FOR GRANTED

Thank the ones who support us, and convince the ones who do not.


Let them know the economic impact of passing a gun ban. The top three gun manufacturers in this state (Beretta, LWRC and Adcor) are bringing $200 Million into this state this year, and they employ more than 1,000 Maryland residents. All that is at risk.

The folks most affected by a ban are those working jobs in Wicomico County, Baltimore County and parts of AA. Call the following people in earnest, but don't lose sight on the rest of the committees.

Delegate Adelaide C. Eckardt (Wicomico), 410-841-3343
Delegate Robert A. Costa (Anne Arundel County), 410-841-3551
Delegate Wade Kach (Baltimore County), 410-841-3359
Delegate Curt Anderson (Baltimore City), 410-841-3291
Delegate Nathaniel Oakes (Baltimore City), 410-841-3283
Delegate Jill Carter (Baltimore City), 410-841-3268
Delegate Eric Bromwell (Baltimore County), 410-841-3766
Delegate Kathleen Dumais (Montgomery County, Vice-Char Judiciary, head of gun working group), 301-858-3052

 

[jonnyl]

Have the folks in the know found any additional arguments (aside from financial mentioned above) to resonate with the fence sitters? Or just get in a quick "please oppose" and move on?

 

[Patrick]

Whatever you got.

The economic points are newer ones, and are not the only ones to use. I'd say give them whatever you think will work.

 

[rh92]

Don't forget PG is also affected if the ban is in place. That is where Beretta HQ and manufacturing is located.

 

[Jim Sr]

Have the folks in the know found any additional arguments (aside from financial mentioned above) to resonate with the fence sitters? Or just get in a quick "please oppose" and move on?

How many have sent an "Old-fashion" telegram?
Someone in the delegates office would have to sing for it?
You get a receive recite that it was excepted?

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[occbrian]

How many have sent an "Old-fashion" telegram?
Someone in the delegates office would have to sing for it?
You get a receive recite that it was excepted?

​

http://www.gigmasters.com/Search/Singing-Telegram-Baltimore-MD.html

 

[Hopalong]

On it....

 

[grayson71]

on the phone now, don't let up!!

 

[dist1646]

Paying them a visit in person tomorrow.

 

[occbrian]

Delegate Adelaide C. Eckardt (Wicomico), 410-841-3343: Told the woman I was calling to ask about the Delegate's stance on SB281... asked to hold. Came back. Said she will be voting AGAINST 281. Asked her to pass along my thanks and that my friends and family would be watching the proceedings.

 

[occbrian]

Delegate Robert A. Costa (Anne Arundel County), 410-841-3551: Woman stated Costa would be voting against.... I asked her when vote would take place. She said that hearing is complete and it will be going to vote?

 

[dfens42]

Well glad he is against, but is the committee hearing over?

 

[rwbow1969]

Let the phone calls roll. $200 million, 1000 jobs lost, seems like it should be a no-brainer for them. NOT.

 

[occbrian]

Well glad he is against, but is the committee hearing over?

Just relaying info from the people I speak to. They've been wrong more than once though... so who knows.

 

[cantonglocker]

in order of patrck's list
opposed
opposed
opposed
staff doesn't know
staff doesn't know
not sure, doesn't like fingerprinting
opposed
no answer

edit: Keep calling Del Carter especially, there is some room to swing her to oppose the bill!!

 

[occbrian]

Delegate Wade Kach (Baltimore County), 410-841-3359: Nice guy answered the phone. Said Kach is OPPOSED.... I asked if it was going to vote soon. He said they are running out of time.

I said that wouldn't be a bad thing. He laughed. I asked him to pass my thanks along to the Delegate.

KEEP CALLING FOLKS.

 

[Patrick]

Delegate Robert A. Costa (Anne Arundel County), 410-841-3551: Woman stated Costa would be voting against.... I asked her when vote would take place. She said that hearing is complete and it will be going to vote?

Technically correct. The hearing was the 4 AM one we did a few weeks back. It's over. At this point the committee has to vote on it and any offered amendments. That is not exactly known by anyone right now because they don't have the votes to pass something. When they get something that can pass, they will do it.

The first target is tomorrow, but assume every day they don't do it will add pressure to vote it the next day.

If you have ever harbored ambition to go to Annapolis and just walk offices and hang out in committee room, the next few days are the right time. Don't wait, it could be over before you show up.

Get there before committee (generally noon or 1 PM) and a few minutes before they start - when they are all milling about and talking trash - go up and intro yourself. Ask them where they stand on SB281 and a gun ban. Thank the supporters and convince the fence sitters - give them the 30 second "gun control sucks" pitch and move on to the next one.

Tell them you are MSI, NRA, whoever. If asked who sent you, tell them, "all my neighbors and the 60,000 strong online community of gun owners in this state." We don't have secrets like the Bloomberg/Marylander for Gun Violence crowd do. We are not astroturf. I am proud of our team.

The more people who visit, the better.

 

[occbrian]

Technically correct. The hearing was the 4 AM one we did a few weeks back. It's over. At this point the committee has to vote on it and any offered amendments. That is not exactly known by anyone right now because they don't have the votes to pass something. When they get something that can pass, they will do it.

The first target is tomorrow, but assume every day they don't do it will add pressure to vote it the next day.

If you have ever harbored ambition to go to Annapolis and just walk offices and hang out in committee room, the next few days are the right time. Don't wait, it could be over before you show up.

Get there before committee (generally noon or 1 PM) and a few minutes before they start, go up and intro yourself. Ask them where they stand on SB281 and a gun ban. Thank the supporters and convince the fence sitters - give them the 30 second "gun control sucks" pitch and move on to the next one.

The more people who do this, the better.

Alright. 'Tis decided. I'm going to Annapolis tomorrow. All I wanna know is... who's coming with me? WHO'S COMING WITH ME? Seriously. Who else is going?

 

[Patrick]

I'll be up there. But they are kinda sick of my mug by now.

 

[occbrian]

I'll be up there. But they are kinda sick of my mug by now.

I'll be there at 11:15am or so. Go to the building we were at on Saturday, or the Delegate offices?