SF gun ban - random thoughts on organizing against it

[grnewell]

Hi all,

For those that haven't seen it yet, below my signature is the text of the proposed SF ordinance, courtesy of Mike Denny, former Libertarian candidate for Mayor of SF. My apologies to those on the LPSF-discuss list that have seen Mike's post already.

I have been monitoring the reaction to this on several email lists including that of the Libertarian Party of San Francisco and various local and national Pink Pistols lists. Needless to say, within these particular groups the idea of being forcibly disarmed is not very popular.

This needs to be fought in a big way. Not to discourage independent action by any individuals or groups, I think that there needs to be a central point for organization by the opposition. In my opinion, this should be spearheaded by one of the main RKBA groups, hopefully one of national stature with full-time employees, permanent office and phone; with additional support from many smaller local groups. This effort will require a web site, lots of fundraising, advertising, and etc.

Does anyone know if any group has already taken the lead in the effort to defeat this initiative ordinance? I am not as tuned in to the national RKBA groups as I should be. Does anyone on the lists copied here know who might be the right people to contact within these national organizations in order to get the ball rolling?

I am confident that the Libertarian Party of San Francisco, the Outright Libertarians of the SF Bay Area, and the newly formed SF chapter of the Pink Pistols would be interested in supporting such a coalition, as well as more traditional RKBA groups. Nearby local, state and national affiliates of these groups might also pitch in support in one form or another (people, press releases, cross-postings and mailings, and the like).

I am sure that there are some business interests that are interested in defeating this initiative, as well.

Once a lead organization is identified, some face-to-face meetings should be organized.

A press release very soon would be a good idea. I could help draft or distribute this (as I have been doing for the Libertarian Party of California) if asked. But, first, I think there needs to be some initial organizational structure put in place.

My apologies for rambling, and for my ignorance if an organized effort is already well underway.

Rich

[tradergroupe]

Dear Everyone;

One random thought that comes to mind after reading the proposed ordinance is the creation of a Home Guard Security Guard firm. If the ordinance passes and is not over-turned by the courts then it means home owners will be without home protection.

What better way to defend your home then hiring yourself out as an independent Home Security Guard for your own home. I'm certain you could work out with yourself a reasonable fee for services. Like security in exchange for room and board. That way you can tell the states and the fed to shove their minimum wage laws. You are employing you and if you choose to work for peanuts for yourself - tough.

Qualifying as a gun-toting security guard is not difficult if you are a law-abiding adult. And the best part is you get to carry the gun with you as a licensed security guard. Nothing like walking down the street with a legally loaded holster as a Home Security Guard.

I do not think the barriers to setting up a Home Security Guard guard force would be insurmountable. Especially if you are hiring homeowners to hire themselves out to guard their own homes and including gun firearm and safety training.

As the ordinance states:

and security guards, regularly employed and compensated by a person engaged in any lawful business, while actually employed and engaged in protecting and preserving property or life within the scope of his or her employment, may also possess handguns.

Nothing like a Home Guard Security Guard firm with 100,000 authorized gun toting security guards protecting their homes as they are employed to do.

Stuff That Thought Between Your Ears Chris Daly. There's a lot of empty space there for doing that.

Viola'

Ron Getty
SF Libertarian

Richard Newell <richard@...> wrote:
Hi all,

For those that haven't seen it yet, below my signature is the text of the proposed SF ordinance, courtesy of Mike Denny, former Libertarian candidate for Mayor of SF. My apologies to those on the LPSF-discuss list that have seen Mike's post already.

I have been monitoring the reaction to this on several email lists including that of the Libertarian Party of San Francisco and various local and national Pink Pistols lists. Needless to say, within these particular groups the idea of being forcibly disarmed is not very popular.

This needs to be fought in a big way. Not to discourage independent action by any individuals or groups, I think that there needs to be a central point for organization by the opposition. In my opinion, this should be spearheaded by one of the main RKBA groups, hopefully one of national stature with full-time employees, permanent office and phone; with additional support from many smaller local groups. This effort will require a web site, lots of fundraising, advertising, and etc.

Does anyone know if any group has already taken the lead in the effort to defeat this initiative ordinance? I am not as tuned in to the national RKBA groups as I should be. Does anyone on the lists copied here know who might be the right people to contact within these national organizations in order to get the ball rolling?

I am confident that the Libertarian Party of San Francisco, the Outright Libertarians of the SF Bay Area, and the newly formed SF chapter of the Pink Pistols would be interested in supporting such a coalition, as well as more traditional RKBA groups. Nearby local, state and national affiliates of these groups might also pitch in support in one form or another (people, press releases, cross-postings and mailings, and the like).

I am sure that there are some business interests that are interested in defeating this initiative, as well.

Once a lead organization is identified, some face-to-face meetings should be organized.

A press release very soon would be a good idea. I could help draft or distribute this (as I have been doing for the Libertarian Party of California) if asked. But, first, I think there needs to be some initial organizational structure put in place.

My apologies for rambling, and for my ignorance if an organized effort is already well underway.

Rich