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Old July 4, 2011, 01:02 PM   #5
maestro pistolero
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It's going to take more than 100 people to make an impact there. That's why there's no movement in CA, it has nothing to do with the Democratic party, it's the people. It's simple; the general population in CA does not care enough about their 2nd amendment rights to generate a change, like in FL, TX, other parts of the famous Bible Belt, and now most states in the union.
While it's true that CA is a minefield of 2A infringement, you are ill-informed about the size and efficacy of the opposition there.

There are hundreds of thousands of 2A supporters in CA, and a core of them that are well-funded, organized, coordinated, strategically deft, smart, connected, and crazy like foxes.

The story of gun rights in CA is a David and Goliath tale that is continuing to unfold. CA activists are on the front line of the fight much like the folks in DC and Chicago.

They proactively fund significant 2A cases, many of which have broad national implications. They help fill the calendar of top-tier civil rights attorneys like Don Kilmer, and none other than Alan Gura of Heller vs DC fame

Because of the support of the 2A community, 2/3 of the counties in CA are now essentially shall-issue CCW. Against insurmountable political odds, with with idiots like Kevin DeLeon introducing nuisance legislation almost daily, the 2A community community is nevertheless transforming the landscape of gun rights.

They have used deft legal maneuvering to effectively moot the state AWB. The have cases underway to take down the 'safe gun roster' and the magazine limit. They are suing for a version of shall-issue that essentially means self-defense=good cause, and good moral character=not-prohibited, which are the two criteria by which CCW licenses are denied in CA.

Calguns foundation has and is continuing to fund and successfully defend bogus criminal cases against lawful gun owners.

Don't underestimate our brothers on the West Coast. They are doing the hard part and doing it well.
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