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kimberman
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Post subject: Report on Dec 16 meeting Posted: Mon Dec 18, 2006 3:59 pm |
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For the benefit of those of us who are out of town, what was discussed and what was decided?
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A Brit in MN
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Post subject: Posted: Mon Dec 18, 2006 4:09 pm |
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plblark
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Post subject: Posted: Mon Dec 18, 2006 4:17 pm |
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Wow, that didn't take long at all, did it?
If I understood correctly, The New Thing is an idea to be more inclusive and provide direction / advice not marching orders or edicts.
Joe and Tim have done invaluable work. They have achieved results. Some may not be happy with their methods. Some may be worried about ulterior motives. Some may want to be more involved and less constrained. Some may be looking to learn how to help while being responsible to themselves.
I don't see anything to gain by opening the Us Vs. Them can again.
As to discussion / decision. There were a lot of separate discussions but very little in the way of decisions that I am aware of. I got the feeling that Joel getting very ill had a lot to do with that.
Joel presented his outlook on our focus (don't lose ground.) and a time frame for changes (Not now). The door prizes were well received and we got to meet a lot of members we otherwise might not have.
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Pat Cannon
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Post subject: Posted: Mon Dec 18, 2006 5:06 pm |
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Joined: Mon Aug 08, 2005 10:53 pm Posts: 1421 Location: South Minneapolis (East of Lake Nokomis)
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Andrew Rothman
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Post subject: Posted: Mon Dec 18, 2006 6:13 pm |
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Well, no, actually.
CCRN plus "The New Thing' is better than either one alone. There is more than one way to do things, and fighting battles on multiple fronts has its advantages.
The only negative that could come out of the two organizations would be the false perception, among legislators and antis, that the gun rights community is fractured.
It's not. In fact, it's pretty clear that there will be a lot of crossover, and even collaboration, between the organizations. And that's a good thing.
Hell, CCRN's official spokesman and all-around good guy, John Caile, was at the event, as was Randy, a longtime CCRN activist.
Anyone who thinks they can drive a wedge into the community by exploiting the subtle differences in philosophy between the groups is likely to be very surprised.
We all do talk, you know, even if we don't agree all the time. And our personal differences pale against our common desire to maintain and advance our rights.
_________________ * NRA, UT, MADFI certified Minnesota Permit to Carry instructor, and one of 66,513 law-abiding permit holders. Read my blog.
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someone1980
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Post subject: Posted: Mon Dec 18, 2006 8:33 pm |
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Judging from the turnout there was a great deal of interest in contributing to furthering Carry and 2nd Amendment rights.
There was very little formal discussion, and you have probably seen most of that on the forum in various places.
The big thing for me was meeting new people, and seeing some others again. That and we got one young lady a free permit to carry class, that she and her husband are very excited about her making use of.
Had fun and enable one more person to get their permit. I have also seen an uptick in the excited (in a good way) posts. Now is the time to try to get people active.
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tepin
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Post subject: Posted: Mon Dec 18, 2006 10:55 pm |
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Joined: Fri Mar 17, 2006 4:00 pm Posts: 1064 Location: Minneapolis, MN
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United we stand divided we fall… Anyone with a permit to carry is a member of the same club as far as I am concerned. I don’t give a shit about which org has the most instructors or which org “thinks” they have the best instructors; all that matters is that the citizens of MN can obtain a permit to carry and carry in as many places as possible.
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Pat Cannon
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Post subject: Posted: Tue Dec 19, 2006 9:04 am |
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tepin wrote: United we stand divided we fall… Anyone with a permit to carry is a member of the same club as far as I am concerned. I don’t give a shit about which org has the most instructors or which org “thinks” they have the best instructors; all that matters is that the citizens of MN can obtain a permit to carry and carry in as many places as possible. Hear hear! I mean +1.
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joelr
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Post subject: Posted: Tue Dec 19, 2006 4:23 pm |
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Joined: Sun Aug 07, 2005 5:43 am Posts: 7970 Location: Minneapolis MN
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With the second, I agree, heartily.
I couldn't disagree more with the first. CCRN/GOCRA has done terrific things, and willl likely continue to do terrific things. I don't think the pro-gun movement in Minnesota would be other than harmed if it went away tomorrow.
Could things be done better there? Sure; I think so. (Was that a surprise to anybody?) But do let's remember that without CCRN/GOCRA pushing the ball forward, the MCPPA would not have passed in either 2003 or 2005. (And, yup, it wasn't done by CCRN alone -- but it wouldn't have been done without CCRN.)
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Dick Unger
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Post subject: Posted: Tue Dec 19, 2006 4:54 pm |
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Hopefully everyone will keep the spirit of the season in the future. It looks like there will be plenty of oppositon to argue with next session. Hopefully no energy will be expended arguing with people we basically agree with.
It was earlier suggested that maybe John Caille would do a seminar on how to be a convincing ambassador for the firearms cause. What to say and what not to say. Sound bite training I guess. Maybe it would be good if there were a large number of people who could be counted on to tesify at legislative hearings.
I left early, maybe something was said later. That might be a good way to get everyone on the same page. Maybe after a CCRN Meeting?
Last edited by Dick Unger on Wed Dec 20, 2006 6:32 am, edited 1 time in total.
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someone1980
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Post subject: Posted: Tue Dec 19, 2006 6:52 pm |
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Dick Unger wrote: It was earlier suggested that maybe John Caille would do a seminar on how to be a convincing ambassador for the firearms cause. What to say and what not to say. Sound bite training I guess. Maybe it wuld be good if there were a large number of people who could be counted on to tesify at legislative hearings.
This would be very useful.
After a CCRN meeting is usally too late at night for me.
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Old Dude
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Post subject: Re: Report on Dec 16 meeting Posted: Tue Dec 19, 2006 7:03 pm |
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kimberman wrote: For the benefit of those of us who are out of town, what was discussed and what was decided?
I was there from six until shortly after nine, so anything after that I don't know about.
Anyhow, it was more of a meet and greet get together session than a meeting. It was a chance for those of us who hang out on the forum to get together, meet each other and swap a few lies while having good drinks (that Youngs Double Chocolate Stout is something!) and OK food.
I don't think the idea of this was to discuss or decide anything, and little seems to have been discussed and even less decided. However, everything has to start somewhere.
I still don't think that it is clear what "The New Thing" will end up looking like. Other meetings, more substantive, will probably be held, and only then will a direction or a focus will become more clear.
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someone1980
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Post subject: Re: Report on Dec 16 meeting Posted: Tue Dec 19, 2006 7:11 pm |
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Joined: Mon Mar 13, 2006 11:19 pm Posts: 2305
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Old Dude wrote: I still don't think that it is clear what "The New Thing" will end up looking like. Other meetings, more substantive, will probably be held, and only then will a direction or a focus will become more clear.
It will look like what we make it look like.
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doctor_strangelove
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Post subject: Posted: Tue Dec 19, 2006 8:32 pm |
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Joined: Mon Oct 23, 2006 9:54 pm Posts: 70 Location: Plymouth
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Next time, we need a uniform standard.
I vote for party hats.
_________________ SIG Sauer P239, Ruger Mk II Target, S&W 59, DPMS AP4 Carbine, Remington 550
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JimmyC
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Post subject: Posted: Wed Jan 10, 2007 2:47 pm |
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Joined: Sat Nov 19, 2005 6:36 am Posts: 170 Location: Rochester
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Wow, I get to make the first 2007 post in The New Thing area!
So, the December 16 was a social gathering with no specific outcomes? I understand this soft approach of "....no marching orders....", but wasn't there something of substance I missed by not being able to attend?
Any plan for the future that I could latch on to? (other than beer and sandwiches)
Anyone? Anyone?
_________________ "It's a big gun when I carry it, it is also a big gun when I take it out” – Clint Smith
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