Tips & Tricks | Pennsylvania Gun Rights

Bucks County Legislative Grade Updates

ByEVC Bucks October 20, 2010March 12, 2013

Due to the delayed votes over Castle Doctrine in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives & Senate, the NRA magazines that landed in today’s mailboxes are incorrect. One very important race deserves attention from voters, and we’ve got updates on other races around the Bucks County area vital for gun owners. Rob Ciervo HAS been endorsed…

2A Support | Pat Toomey

NRA Events Around Pennsylvania

ByEVC Bucks-Montco September 27, 2010March 12, 2013

This week, NRA staff will be busy around the Commonwealth recruiting volunteers, drumming up support for pro-gun candidates, and meeting members in every corner. Here are some of the activities planned for NRA members: Tuesday, September 28 Three rallies with Pat Toomey will be hosted around the state. The Senate seat will be absolutely vital…

Voter Turnout

Reminders that Elections Have Consequences

ByEVC Bucks-Montco July 1, 2010March 12, 2013

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FjFHCanO-Ro[/youtube] Between the 5-4 decision in the McDonald case and the confirmation hearings on the nomination of Solicitor General Elena Kagan to the Supreme Court this week, this commentary from Sarah Palin at last month’s NRA Annual Meeting is a reminder that gun owners cannot afford to sit out of any elections. But showing up…

Federal | Media

Making NRA Membership Lists Public

ByEVC Bucks-Montco June 2, 2010March 12, 2013

Did I get your attention? I figured that a title about campaign finance reform wouldn’t grab too many eyeballs. But telling people about the intended result of this “reform” probably would. I’ve been thinking about this post for a while now, but decided that Dave Kopel’s release of his June First Freedom article on the…

2A Support

Remembering Those Who Gave All & Thanking Those Who Serve Now

ByEVC Bucks-Montco May 31, 2010March 12, 2013

It’s easy for many to forget amid the picnics, cook outs, and start of summer parties that Memorial Day isn’t really about having a great time on a day off from work. Memorial Day is a day to remember and thank those brave men and women who gave their lives protecting our cherished freedoms. Make…

Lt. Governor | Voter Turnout

Deciding the Number Two Spot on the Ticket

ByEVC Bucks-Montco May 25, 2010March 12, 2013

The Democratic primary for Lt. Governor is one that gun owners should keep an eye on for the next few weeks. Itâ€™s still a nail biter, but poll results still show that State Rep. Scott Conklin has come out of no where as a late entry to the race to possibly topple the state party…

2A Support

New Technology Makes Pro-Gun Events More Social

ByEVC Bucks-Montco May 12, 2010

(Borrowed from PAFOA.) At last month’s Right to Keep and Bear Arms Rally, PAFOA not only embraced using Twitter and Facebook as a means of spreading news, but members used coordinated tags to have and track conversations about the events. Using the hashtag #2ARally, gun owners were able to label their live reports so folks…

Voter Turnout

We All Have to Work to Win Big

ByEVC Bucks-Montco May 5, 2010March 12, 2013

As gun owners, we cannot sit out of the elections in 2010 just because it seems like the tide may turn in the favor of pro-gun candidates in the fall. President Obama’s political wing, Organizing for America (formerly Obama for America, called OFA), plans to target all of the new voters they registered in 2008…

Administrative

Crowd Sourcing Our Content

ByEVC Bucks-Montco May 4, 2010

If you want to help shape PAGunRights this week, take a minute to vote in our online poll to have your say in what we post. We announced the effort on Twitter today, and now is your chance to join in the vote: Vote in our poll: What topic would you like to see us…

2A Support | Contacting Lawmakers | State

Live Coverage of the Right to Keep & Bear Arms Rally

ByEVC Bucks-Montco April 27, 2010May 26, 2011

This morning, and all through the afternoon, you can find our live coverage of the Right to Keep and Bear Arms Rally in Harrisburg through our Twitter account @PAGunRights. You can also “like” us on Facebook to get updates right in your stream – we’ll publish photos as soon as we can share them. If…

Former Candidates | Voter Turnout

Campaigning from the Comfort of Your Couch

ByEVC Bucks-Montco April 18, 2010March 12, 2013

Spring has sprung across the Commonwealth. And for some folks looking for an excuse to get out and enjoy the weather, knocking on doors for their favorite candidates is a great way to get a healthy dose of fresh air and a little exercise. But when the spring rains strike or it’s just a little…

2A Support | Jim Gerlach

Pro-Gun Congressman Under Fire

ByEVC Bucks-Montco April 13, 2010March 12, 2013

We’re going to profile a different pro-gun campaign around Pennsylvania that could use your financial support each week. Giving just $10 is about the price of two lunches a week. Surely our rights are worth brown-bagging it for two days? Week 4 Jim Gerlach Congressman Jim Gerlach has been targeted by many groups to try…

Tips & Tricks

Afraid to Face Tough Questions

ByEVC Bucks-Montco April 9, 2010March 12, 2013

If you have participated in the pro-gun new media for very long, you’ve probably seen an inside joke tossed around about Reasoned Discourseâ„¢. This stems from the fact that early anti-gun blogs were quickly discovered by pro-gun activists who refuted lies, half-truths, and misstatements in nearly every post. Upon discovering that they could not defend…