Underdog, your points are exactly why some of us decided to step up and meet with the ORA and ask the same questions you are asking. I think we reported on their responses already. They understand their technological shortcomings and are working to improve them. They even expressed that they think that those of us who are members of both ORA and OSA will be a big help with this. We did not get into who runs theur actual website, etc... but I would certainly think that if you have the skills with press releases, etc, that becoming a member and volunteering to help with this facet would be a great contribution to the 2A cause. Much moreso than continuing to complain about it. I'm not flaming you, as I have had the same complaints. I just decided to do what I can to support them, as like you said, they have the NRA affiliation and clout to be our best friend with the legislature. So join up, and let's see how we can further help, other than continuing to keep OSA updated. Thanks OKShooter for your effort here!
I correspond with our reps on a regular basis on a number of issues. I will continue to do so. Unfortunately, I don't know many people who aren't gun people and those who aren't have not been swayed by me as of yet.
I don't understand why this gang isn't interested in using their clout at the legislature to make a state agency follow state law and its own written policies:
http://www.okshooters.com/forums/showthread.php?t=17841
http://www.okshooters.com/forums/showthread.php?t=17841
You would be disappointed today. The president of ORA committed an act of DELIBERATE SABOTAGE against those of us who want complete restoration of ALL of our rights, not just a partial victory.
It seems that link was bad in my previous post. Here it is:
http://www.okshooters.com/showthread.php?17841-Doc-amp-Sda
http://www.okshooters.com/showthread.php?17841-Doc-amp-Sda
It really shouldn't be a surprise that the ORA opposed open carry. All one needs to do is go to their website home page and look at their mission statement:
See something missing? Yep, there's not a word in their mission statement about self defense. The ORA should do themselves a favor and keep their noses out of 2nd Amendment issues, since they obviously don't understand that the 2nd Amendment is not about hunting or target shooting. I guess they think it's ok to "keep" arms, but only "bear" them against paper and animals.
See something missing? Yep, there's not a word in their mission statement about self defense. The ORA should do themselves a favor and keep their noses out of 2nd Amendment issues, since they obviously don't understand that the 2nd Amendment is not about hunting or target shooting. I guess they think it's ok to "keep" arms, but only "bear" them against paper and animals.
OSA has what, 16,000 members? How many does the ORA have? Granted not all of our 16k are active, but how many of ORA's members are active as well?
Seems like a continuation of the attempted partnership could yield some results if we infused even a fraction of our active membership into their organization in an active role.
We could benefit from the knowledge and skill of the guys in the ORA who know how to fight-the-fight, while injecting refreshed-renewed emphasis on the Constitution....or we could just say to hell with 'em. I don't know.
Seems like a continuation of the attempted partnership could yield some results if we infused even a fraction of our active membership into their organization in an active role.
We could benefit from the knowledge and skill of the guys in the ORA who know how to fight-the-fight, while injecting refreshed-renewed emphasis on the Constitution....or we could just say to hell with 'em. I don't know.
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