TFL is Now Taking Donations: Your Help Urgently Needed!

**Rich Lucibella** · April 12, 2002, 02:23 PM

Every now and then we come upon a cause that is so worthy that we ask our members to step up to the plate and contribute some bucks. Think of it as TFL dues on the Honor System.

And so it is that we're asking you each to dig deep and give what you can to a project that I believe can truly make a difference. Jews for the Preservation of Firearms Ownership is attempting to produce a documentary detailing the historic cost in human suffering which results from government disarmament of citizens. The film is appropriately titled Innocents Betrayed

This is not a come-on for general donations to JPFO. All funds collected are placed into an escrow account specifically for the the film. If JPFO fails to raise the $170,000 budget, your contribution will be returned!

Of all the pro-RKBA groups out there, I think JPFO has the most credibility in getting air time for this documentary on Public Service Stations and beyond. Your donations are tax deductible and can be as low as $29.00.

I am so committed to this program that S.W.A.T. has donated $1,000 to join the Producer’s Circle. Any individual can join the Circle for $250. And I'm so committed to Mr. Zelman's work that I have personally taken a Lifetime Membership in his organization. Finally, S.W.A.T. is offering a 10% discount to any of our advertisers who join us in the Producers Circle.

Consider this a personal appeal for your help. JPFO has raised 1/3 of the necessary budget in a few short months. If TFL Membership can't boost that by another $10,000, then we have no right calling ourselves "activists". Please get involved TODAY. Donate to the film, Innocents Betrayed. While you're at it, join JPFO....they are heard by many who refuse to give the NRA the time of day.

JPFO's Web Site: http://www.jpfo.org
The Film: http://www.jpfo.org/ib.htm
The S.W.A.T. Challenge: http://www.jpfo.org/alert20020401.htm

Thanks for your time.
Rich Lucibella

Correia · April 12, 2002, 02:53 PM

Done. I just donated via credit card. It ain't much, but it is what I can afford this month.

Rich has given us the greatest web page in the world. I don't know about you, but I spend a lot of time here and have made a lot of friends. He has never asked us for anything. So if he is asking now it must be worth it!

George Hill · April 12, 2002, 03:18 PM

I'm a card carrying member...
If I wasn't unemployeed, I'd ante up in a heart beat. This is a good cause.

If I land a job next week... I'll donate!

RAY WOODROW 3RD · April 12, 2002, 03:27 PM

I'm also a card carrying member. I will give what I can in order to get this thing in gear. Thanks for an excellent website Rich. If your involved in this then I've got your back!

Ledbetter · April 12, 2002, 04:02 PM

Rich, I put in fifty per your request.

George H., I put in fifty for you too, you Mad Ogre you. Good luck, I feel something good coming your way.

Regards.

Ledbetter

NRA
CRPA
JPFO
Life Member, Winchester Cyn Gun Club

R Varn · April 12, 2002, 04:02 PM

Thanks for the heads up Rich.

I just gave $1,000 in my company's name, and yes, I own the company

. This is what 'merica is all about. I felt I had to do this for all the times I wanted to do something, but didn't have the money...time...etc. Those who can't give now, remember that you will be able to in the future.

Let's get it to $10,000 by the end of next week.

Rob

Greg L · April 12, 2002, 04:04 PM

Done

Those few boxes of ammo can wait a couple of weeks.

Greg

kjm · April 12, 2002, 04:10 PM

After all this time Rich finally requests a small donation, I will give it. Come on you people- Only TFL has the capacity to throw together this kind of cash. GIVE, GIVE, GIVE!!!!

I'll join next month. I've been meaning to for a year or two anyway. Right now, they'll get some money for the documentary.

PS: Will we be able to purchase a copy of it?

I'm going there now to donate by CC.

Monkeyleg · April 12, 2002, 04:18 PM

Money is tight, but I gave $29. Let's hope they can make this happen.

Christopher II · April 12, 2002, 04:26 PM

And just when I've been contemplating re-upping my JPFO membership... Paycheck comes next Wed, so JPFO'll be getting a few bucks.

If they can raise $50k in three months, then this movie might have a shot at happening. Good luck to all concerned.

- Chris

Shin-Tao · April 12, 2002, 05:04 PM

Fall in!

April 12, 2002, 05:37 PM

Well dangit, I don't have two nickels to rub together right now, and there'd be hell to pay if I put it on a credit card, but somehow there's $13.92 in my PayPal account. Since I can't think of a better way to empty that account

, is there anyone who can relay my small pittance?

George Hill · April 12, 2002, 05:43 PM

Thanks Ledbetter... You da man.
I owe you one... as soon as I get a paycheck... I'll match your donation.

maxinquaye · April 12, 2002, 05:49 PM

Heh, I'm pretty dern broke too...But I do have about $19 bucks floating around in Paypal...Rich, could you maybe take less then "minimum" collections in a PayPal account and throw em' all in together for those of us who can't part with 30 clams?

OF · April 12, 2002, 05:58 PM

Count me in on payday (Monday the 15th). I'd expect the 15th is payday for alot of folks.

Thanks again Rich. Anything you want, you got. Go JPFO!

- Gabe

bbrins · April 12, 2002, 06:07 PM

I know it ain't much but I'll cut a check for $50 next Friday.

Thanks Rich.

444 · April 12, 2002, 06:07 PM

I'm in, and I forwarded this to several other people.

nascarnhlnra · April 12, 2002, 07:13 PM

Just did the online donation Rich ....thanks for everything you do around here this is an awesome site. Put proud TFL member in the slot that said company name.

mcneill · April 12, 2002, 07:41 PM

Card-carrying member also. I'll ante up.
What everybody else said about the site - thanks, Rich.

Jim

**Rich Lucibella** · April 12, 2002, 07:54 PM

Rob -
Your $1,000.00 match goes a long way.

I'm certain I speak for Rob when I say that the others' $100's, $50's, $29's and even $13's are equally appreciated. You'll all be surprised how fast this will add up.

As for those a bit short on the $29, tell you what: If someone can convert your PayPal bucks, we'll gladly make up the difference on your behalf and set up the donation. Anyone who can help with this, please let me know by email. If these guys are that willing to contribute, this is the least we can do.

As for the rest of you TFL'rs, try this challenge on for size: If you guys can raise another $2,000 between 9:00PM tonight and Midnight on Sunday, TFL will make an additional $1,000 contribution to the film. Go for it!

You guys haven't let us down yet....thank you all.
Rich

Jim V · April 12, 2002, 07:59 PM

My $29.00 is sent via computer. Now if they had had a $50.00 stop on the choices.......

R Varn · April 12, 2002, 08:15 PM

Hey glad to put up the money, but I'm not thumping my chest. I did it for all the times that I wasn't there to support things like this. And ditto what Rich said...every dollar counts. Those $30's, $50's, etc. add up fast. Keep it coming.

Rob

Horny Toad · April 12, 2002, 08:26 PM

Done. Made a donation, and while I poked around the site, decided to become a member. People, Rich NEVER asks anything of us financially. If this film actually gets made and actually gets shown somewhere in the mainstream media, the potential impact is enormous. Let's help make this happen.

Horny Toad

GnL · April 12, 2002, 09:22 PM

Gave $75 to the film and joined JPFO, all in one fell swoop of the credit card.

Next?

MBG · April 12, 2002, 09:47 PM

$250 faxed this evening. This is an excellent cause to support.

Marty

April 12, 2002, 02:23 PM	#1
Rich Lucibella Staff Join Date: October 6, 1998 Location: South Florida Posts: 10,229	TFL is Now Taking Donations: Your Help Urgently Needed! Every now and then we come upon a cause that is so worthy that we ask our members to step up to the plate and contribute some bucks. Think of it as TFL dues on the Honor System. And so it is that we're asking you each to dig deep and give what you can to a project that I believe can truly make a difference. Jews for the Preservation of Firearms Ownership is attempting to produce a documentary detailing the historic cost in human suffering which results from government disarmament of citizens. The film is appropriately titled *Innocents Betrayed* This is not a come-on for general donations to JPFO. *All funds collected are placed into an escrow account specifically for the the film. If JPFO fails to raise the $170,000 budget, your contribution will be returned!* Of all the pro-RKBA groups out there, I think JPFO has the most credibility in getting air time for this documentary on Public Service Stations and beyond. Your donations are tax deductible and can be as low as $29.00. I am so committed to this program that *S.W.A.T.* has donated $1,000 to join the Producer’s Circle. Any individual can join the Circle for $250. And I'm so committed to Mr. Zelman's work that I have personally taken a Lifetime Membership in his organization. Finally, *S.W.A.T.* is offering a 10% discount to any of our advertisers who join us in the Producers Circle. Consider this a personal appeal for your help. JPFO has raised 1/3 of the necessary budget in a few short months. If TFL Membership can't boost that by another $10,000, then we have no right calling ourselves "activists". Please get involved TODAY. Donate to the film, *Innocents Betrayed. While you're at it, join JPFO....they are heard by many who refuse to give the NRA the time of day. JPFO's Web Site: http://www.jpfo.org The Film: http://www.jpfo.org/ib.htm The S.W.A.T.* Challenge: http://www.jpfo.org/alert20020401.htm Thanks for your time. Rich Lucibella __________________ S.W.A.T. Magazine Weapons, Training and Tactics for the Real World Join us at TFL or at AR15.com or on Facebook

April 12, 2002, 03:18 PM	#3
George Hill Staff Alumnus Join Date: October 14, 1998 Location: North Carolina Posts: 11,546	I'm a card carrying member... If I wasn't unemployeed, I'd ante up in a heart beat. This is a good cause. If I land a job next week... I'll donate! __________________ MAD OGRE

April 12, 2002, 03:27 PM	#4
RAY WOODROW 3RD Senior Member Join Date: March 11, 1999 Location: Beverly, N.J. U.S.A. Posts: 784	Thy will be done....... I'm also a card carrying member. I will give what I can in order to get this thing in gear. Thanks for an excellent website Rich. If your involved in this then I've got your back! __________________ __________________ "MOST talk the talk but can NEVER walk the walk." "The key to success in ANY battle is effective communications." From NJ? Check out "njcsd.com"

April 12, 2002, 04:02 PM	#5
Ledbetter Senior Member Join Date: February 23, 2000 Location: California USA Posts: 4,533	For all you've both done Rich, I put in fifty per your request. George H., I put in fifty for you too, you Mad Ogre you. Good luck, I feel something good coming your way. Regards. Ledbetter NRA CRPA JPFO Life Member, Winchester Cyn Gun Club

April 12, 2002, 04:02 PM	#6
R Varn Senior Member Join Date: October 6, 1999 Posts: 115	Thanks for the heads up Rich. I just gave $1,000 in my company's name, and yes, I own the company. This is what 'merica is all about. I felt I had to do this for all the times I wanted to do something, but didn't have the money...time...etc. Those who can't give now, remember that you will be able to in the future. Let's get it to $10,000 by the end of next week. Rob

April 12, 2002, 02:53 PM	#2
Correia Senior Member Join Date: December 3, 1998 Location: SLC Utah Posts: 3,740	Done. I just donated via credit card. It ain't much, but it is what I can afford this month. Rich has given us the greatest web page in the world. I don't know about you, but I spend a lot of time here and have made a lot of friends. He has never asked us for anything. So if he is asking now it must be worth it!

April 12, 2002, 04:04 PM	#7
Greg L Senior Member Join Date: November 17, 1999 Location: Northern KY Posts: 542	Done Those few boxes of ammo can wait a couple of weeks. Greg

April 12, 2002, 04:10 PM	#8
kjm Senior Member Join Date: December 24, 1999 Location: College Station, Texas Posts: 1,871	After all this time Rich finally requests a small donation, I will give it. Come on you people- Only TFL has the capacity to throw together this kind of cash. GIVE, GIVE, GIVE!!!! I'll join next month. I've been meaning to for a year or two anyway. Right now, they'll get some money for the documentary. PS: Will we be able to purchase a copy of it? I'm going there now to donate by CC. __________________ COME AND TAKE IT!!!

April 12, 2002, 04:18 PM	#9
Monkeyleg Senior Member Join Date: January 25, 2000 Posts: 4,625	Money is tight, but I gave $29. Let's hope they can make this happen. __________________ ACOG Scopes, EOTech Sights, Crimson Trace, LensAndLasers

April 12, 2002, 04:26 PM	#10
Christopher II Senior Member Join Date: November 22, 1999 Location: Germantown, MD Posts: 2,349	And just when I've been contemplating re-upping my JPFO membership... Paycheck comes next Wed, so JPFO'll be getting a few bucks. If they can raise $50k in three months, then this movie might have a shot at happening. Good luck to all concerned. - Chris __________________ "There is no worse tyranny than to force a man to pay for what he does not want merely because you think it would be good for him." – Robert Heinlein "Contrary to popular belief, your vote does not matter, and you cannot make a difference." - Bob Murphy, "Picking Neither of Two Evils" My PGP Public Key

April 12, 2002, 05:04 PM	#11
Shin-Tao Senior Member Join Date: January 27, 2000 Posts: 1,528	Fall in! __________________ SPQR

April 12, 2002, 05:37 PM	#12
zook Guest Posts: n/a	Well dangit, I don't have two nickels to rub together right now, and there'd be hell to pay if I put it on a credit card, but somehow there's $13.92 in my PayPal account. Since I can't think of a better way to empty that account , is there anyone who can relay my small pittance?

April 12, 2002, 05:43 PM	#13
George Hill Staff Alumnus Join Date: October 14, 1998 Location: North Carolina Posts: 11,546	Thanks Ledbetter... You da man. I owe you one... as soon as I get a paycheck... I'll match your donation. __________________ MAD OGRE

April 12, 2002, 05:49 PM	#14
maxinquaye Senior Member Join Date: July 3, 2000 Posts: 546	Heh, I'm pretty dern broke too...But I do have about $19 bucks floating around in Paypal...Rich, could you maybe take less then "minimum" collections in a PayPal account and throw em' all in together for those of us who can't part with 30 clams?

April 12, 2002, 05:58 PM	#15
OF Senior Member Join Date: April 11, 2000 Posts: 2,239	Count me in on payday (Monday the 15th). I'd expect the 15th is payday for alot of folks. Thanks again Rich. Anything you want, you got. Go JPFO! - Gabe

April 12, 2002, 06:07 PM	#16
bbrins Senior Member Join Date: April 10, 2001 Posts: 149	I know it ain't much but I'll cut a check for $50 next Friday. Thanks Rich.

April 12, 2002, 06:07 PM	#17
444 Senior Member Join Date: November 20, 2000 Location: Ohio Posts: 3,968	I'm in, and I forwarded this to several other people. __________________ You know the rest. In the books you have read How the British Regulars fired and fled, How the farmers gave them ball for ball, From behind each fence and farmyard wall, Chasing the redcoats down the lane, Then crossing the fields to emerge again Under the trees at the turn of the road, And only pausing to fire and load.

April 12, 2002, 07:13 PM	#18
nascarnhlnra Senior Member Join Date: January 23, 2002 Location: THE DEEP SOUTH USA Posts: 531	Just did the online donation Rich ....thanks for everything you do around here this is an awesome site. Put proud TFL member in the slot that said company name. __________________ The sound of a 12 gauge pump clears a house faster than Rosie O eats a Big Mac !

April 12, 2002, 07:41 PM	#19
mcneill Senior Member Join Date: November 1, 2000 Location: Texas Hill Country Posts: 288	Card-carrying member also. I'll ante up. What everybody else said about the site - thanks, Rich. Jim __________________ NRA Patron; TSRA Life; NMLRA; JPFO; SAS Associate "His name was Jeremiah Johnson, and he wanted to be a mountain man. ... He was looking for a Hawken gun, .50 caliber or better. He settled for a .30, but d*** it was a genuine Hawken. You couldn't go no better."

April 12, 2002, 07:54 PM	#20
Rich Lucibella Staff Join Date: October 6, 1998 Location: South Florida Posts: 10,229	WOW! Where do I start with the thanks?!!! Rob - Your $1,000.00 match goes a long way. I'm certain I speak for Rob when I say that the others' $100's, $50's, $29's and even $13's are equally appreciated. You'll all be surprised how fast this will add up. As for those a bit short on the $29, tell you what: If someone can convert your PayPal bucks, we'll gladly make up the difference on your behalf and set up the donation. Anyone who can help with this, please let me know by email. If these guys are that willing to contribute, this is the least we can do. As for the rest of you TFL'rs, try this challenge on for size: *If you guys can raise another $2,000 between 9:00PM tonight and Midnight on Sunday, TFL will make an additional $1,000 contribution to the film. Go for it!* You guys haven't let us down yet....thank you all. Rich __________________ S.W.A.T. Magazine Weapons, Training and Tactics for the Real World Join us at TFL or at AR15.com or on Facebook

April 12, 2002, 07:59 PM	#21
Jim V Senior Member Join Date: January 31, 1999 Location: SE Michigan - USA Posts: 4,038	My $29.00 is sent via computer. Now if they had had a $50.00 stop on the choices....... __________________ *MOLON LABE* If it ain't metal, single stack & single action, it ain't a 1911 no matter what it looks like. 1911 Forum THE TUBBY CURMUDGEON

April 12, 2002, 08:15 PM	#22
R Varn Senior Member Join Date: October 6, 1999 Posts: 115	Hey glad to put up the money, but I'm not thumping my chest. I did it for all the times that I wasn't there to support things like this. And ditto what Rich said...every dollar counts. Those $30's, $50's, etc. add up fast. Keep it coming. Rob

April 12, 2002, 08:26 PM	#23
Horny Toad Senior Member Join Date: February 9, 2000 Location: NJ Posts: 191	Done. Made a donation, and while I poked around the site, decided to become a member. People, Rich NEVER asks anything of us financially. If this film actually gets made and actually gets shown somewhere in the mainstream media, the potential impact is enormous. Let's help make this happen. Horny Toad __________________ NRA Life Member We Don't Need No Steenking 2nd Amendment

April 12, 2002, 09:22 PM	#24
GnL Senior Member Join Date: June 1, 2000 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 321	Gave $75 to the film and joined JPFO, all in one fell swoop of the credit card. Next? __________________ NRA GOA (Life) SAF JPFO SAS "For every complex problem, there is a solution that is simple, neat, and wrong." -- H.L. Mencken

April 12, 2002, 09:47 PM	#25
MBG Senior Member Join Date: January 19, 2000 Location: Northern VA Posts: 170	$250 faxed this evening. This is an excellent cause to support. Marty