Pro-CCW article on MMM site

[dischord]

I wonder if before posting the stuff that Join Together sends, whether the MMMers actually read it. In fact, I wonder if Join Together even reads it or simply spews out everything that gets captured by a search program.

In any event, the following pro-CCW article is on the MMM site, next to crayon drawings and all. It would make a great handout to those entering the MMM convention in D.C. next month. Tell each person -- "Here's an article from the Million Mom March website telling you that concealed handguns are not a danger." Make sure the url prints on the page so you can tell the recipient to verify that it really is on the MMM site.

The article is here

S.C. Officials Say Concealed-Weapons Law is Working
8/31/01

A review of the concealed-weapons law passed in 1996 in South Carolina concludes that the program has worked effectively, the Charlotte Observer reported Aug. 25.
Under the law, a concealed-weapons permit is issued to any South Carolina resident age 21 or older with a clean criminal record. Applicants must pass a training class and background check.

South Carolina authorities said the program has worked effectively, despite concerns from critics that a concealed-weapons law would put more armed residents on the streets. Capt. Joe Dorton, who oversees the State Law Enforcement Division's regulatory department, said very few permitholders have abused the privilege.

"People are very aware of their right to have a permit and to carry a firearm," said Dorton. "They are very attentive to keeping their permit in good standing."

Rep. Jeff Young (R-Sumter), who sponsored the bill, agreed. "The people who have gotten them have been very responsible," he said. "Now you have 30,000 people trained with guns who may not have been trained before. And the criminal still doesn't know who's carrying."

[Justin]

I don't expect that story will be up for long. For anyone who's interested, I have archived it (graphics and all) on my harddrive.
Possibly someone out there with a web page would like to mirror it?

[ScottsGT]

And I'm anxiously waiting by my mail box for mine to arrive! Damned 90 day wait!

[dischord]

Caliban,

Actually, I don't know that it will be taken down. It's been up nearly two months (note the date). I doubt they even are aware of it. Maybe one of the VPC lurkers will notifiy the MMMers now that I've spilled the beans.

Just in case, I'm saving too and printing out a copy.

[amliebsch]

This poster ought to play well here in Madison. I made it to support the UW SAFER organization, but I suppose it could be made into a great pro-CCW movement poster as well.

http://euclid.dsl.wisc.edu/~amliebsc...oster_1_09.jpg

-Abe L.

[dischord]

That's great, Abe.

May I make a suggestion? Have an arrow pointing to the URL with something to the effect of: "Not a fake...access this yourself."

The again, maybe not ... if the MMMers yank it, that arrow graphic might backfire