DSSA ACTION ALERT

[Capnball]

I don't know how many CCP holders we actually have in Delaware, but in attempting to think through the logistics of how this would work..... such as; when/where/how would we qualify? What proof would be required that we shot and passed the qualification? Would the shooting session have to be conducted in the presence of some gun-hating LEO or an NRA certified instructor? And I would assume at some very brutal expense?  This looks like a nightmare just from a practical standpoint, let alone the individual liberty aspect. I would imagine the goal here would be to make this as difficult, time-consuming and expensive as possible with the end goal of getting people that are thinking about getting a CCP to give up and walk away and those of us that already have one to consider giving it up. I hate to say this a I am a native of Delaware, and it sickens me to even write this... but this state is fast becoming a Dictatorship of the Socialist/Progressives and is destined to implode like many of the other states in the Northeast.
We must get these sick, self-serving, evil people out of state and federal government and never let them return. If we don't do this and soon... Putin's Russia will start looking like an attractive alternative.

[poster formerly know as Silverbullet]

I have no doubt the goal of this is so most people either won't renew or get one.

This is as dangerous as anything that ***********  Markell tried to pull during the year legislative session.

[robberbaron]

As a native Delawarean, I am appalled by the actions of a few politicians to attempt to control the masses. I can't leave the region, yet, but for the first time in my life, I am considering moving to PA. Not Delaware or Chester Counties, but much farther up- Berks, Lehigh, Bucks counties. I know it is not perfect in PA, but at least there are enough working and industrious people there that maybe there is hope for a future. Delaware is trying to be Maryland and New Jersey and it is disgusting. The problem is we are now outnumbered here and the possibility of voting these sick and controlling politicians out of office becomes smaller and smaller each year. On to PA now, and ultimately to Texas later.

[Just Bill]

Unfortunately, the libs have a solid lock on Delaware politics due to the upper county and the freebie loving voters.  This has become a one party system, and only massive efforts in NCC will change that.  We can't convert the freebie lovers, but if we can get Repubs and conservatives to at least show up at the polls, we have a chance.  They stay away in numbers that allow THEM to win consistantly.

Unless I am the only one noticing, Markell is running, full boar, for something and it is not Gov.  But he is generating supporters for his ideas and we are not.  We have to get moving.  I am not an organizer, but some of you are, let's get moving or move, your choice.

[poster formerly know as Silverbullet]

People of the state have forgotten their history. Delaware has more in common with many conservative states than liberal ones.

I wonder if Jersey transplants were much of the change in politics in the state. Seems Maryland had the same problem.

I never thought I would see the day that I would head North to PA before South to Maryland, but I could see moving up there. I would love to stay in my native state, but sadly it is almost to the point of scorched earth.

[Etrier]

Changes in the current political climate can be made.  We have a good example in HB 88 which passed the House with a vote or 40 to 1 and was defeated in the Senate.  This occurred even when the NRA/DSSA stated that they would not oppose the bill.  A few pro gun people in the state continued the fight against overwhelming odds and were successful when many just took it for granted, me included, that the bill would pass.  We should take HB 88 as an example of what can be done to make changes here in Delaware. 

During this past legislative session I realized that the NRA, DSSA or Delaware GOP will not truly fight for our 2nd amendment rights.  It will be the individual gun owner who is willing to fight for our rights working with many other like minded individuals who will be able make the changes to the current political environment that we seek to change.  I look forward to working with all of you to make the necessary changes that we all want to make for Delaware.

Great letter to the AG.

[Lumspond]

Capnball, according to the referenced article, 8,770 permit holders in DE.

[Lumspond]

"Active" permit holders.

[seniorgeek]

Capnball, according to the referenced article, 8,770 permit holders in DE.

Do you feel this is a valid number? I wonder if the state has this posted somewhere on their web site.

[groundgrid]

IMO, we need to form the "DE CDW Permit Holders Association"
$10.00 yearly dues from 5000 members = a $50,000 contribution to the correct candidates.

In this state this would make us a very sizable campaign donor as well as a large enough
voting block to be taken seriously.

[poster formerly know as Silverbullet]

IMO, we need to form the "DE CDW Permit Holders Association"
$10.00 yearly dues from 5000 members = a $50,000 contribution to the correct candidates.

In this state this would make us a very sizable campaign donor as well as a large enough
voting block to be taken seriously.

That could be an idea, Make it one dimension focused though like you said just about our second amendment rights.

[anjdrifter]

IMO, we need to form the "DE CDW Permit Holders Association"
$10.00 yearly dues from 5000 members = a $50,000 contribution to the correct candidates.

In this state this would make us a very sizable campaign donor as well as a large enough
voting block to be taken seriously.

yup, but most people talk the talk but don't walk the walk I hope I am wrong.. it would be hard to find the 5,000 names ,maybe a few of us put up enuff for a couple of adds for a new assoc.  I will walk the walk

[Adrenolin]

IMO, we need to form the "DE CDW Permit Holders Association"
$10.00 yearly dues from 5000 members = a $50,000 contribution to the correct candidates.

In this state this would make us a very sizable campaign donor as well as a large enough
voting block to be taken seriously.

Seriously needs its own thread so as to not get lost in this one. Possibly even a new section for discussions later.

[Obleo]

IMO, we need to form the "DE CDW Permit Holders Association"
$10.00 yearly dues from 5000 members = a $50,000 contribution to the correct candidates.

In this state this would make us a very sizable campaign donor as well as a large enough
voting block to be taken seriously.

I would gladly support.

[Lumspond]

I suggest supporting the NRA and other local groups instead. As OGG has mentioned before, we mainly fly under the radar, and don't need the additional attention. And to Anjdrifter I say, it SHOULD be hard to find the names of all the permit holders in DE. Maybe that was your point.