From: Millerjoel@aol.com Date: Mon, 7 Aug 1995 22:53:54 -0400 To: firearms-alert@shell.portal.com, firearms-politics@cup.hp.com Subject: ACTION: Gearing Up For 1996 Believe it or not, the 1996 Primaries and General Election are not that far away! According to the NRA Institute for Legislative Action, "It's no secret that there are a number of elected officials who would rather restrict our Second Amendment rights than effectively address the problem of violent crime in this country. Therefore, there exists a need for stronger and more effective grassroots involvement by NRA members in the political campaigns of pro-gun candidates seeking public office. "In 1994, NRA members and gun owners across the country proved that working together, we could mobilize our forces to replace anti-gun lawmakers with individuals who respect our Second Amendment rights. It was because of the hard work by gun owners like yourself that we managed to elect 82% of NRA-endorsed candidates to office! "While many people may be reluctant to become involved with a political campaign, because they feel it is an overwhelming commitment, one very simple rule must be kept in mind -- NO CAMPAIGN CAN SUCCEED WITHOUT A DEDICATED CORPS OF VOLUNTEERS -- and that's where you, the NRA member, can make your impact felt. Any commitment you can make to the campaign of a pro-gun candidate, no matter how large or small, can truly make a difference. "We need you on the front lines fighting for our rights, and want you to know that you will not be fighting alone. Tens of thousands of NRA members and gun owners are totally committed to assisting you with your efforts. Let's all work together to defend our mutual freedoms." If you are interested in helping, and I know all of you are, call the NRA-ILA Grassroots Division at 800/392-8683 and request your copy of the "Election Action Manual." This 41-page booklet is a wealth of proven ideas on how we can all help to elect pro-gun lawmakers and affect the outcome of legislation. 1996 is almost here! Let's get out there and give'em hell! Joel Miller Oregon Steering Committee NRA-ILA Portland "Defending our freedoms goes beyond lobbying our legislators. We must deliver the truth to our neighbors and help them to see the light."