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Gun Control Reform Activism

flamin lib

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7. MDA is very aware of language and perceptions.

Reply to backtoblue (Reply #5)

Mon Sep 24, 2018, 09:43 PM

Sep 2018

They actually have suggested verbiage to minimize adverse reactions to preconceived perceptions of gun owners.

We have to get past stereotypes to be heard and to listen.

Find a MDA meeting near you and just hang out for an hour or so. No information exchanged or collected. No commitment, just see if it's a comfortable fit.

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Todays Brainstorm [View all] backtoblue Sep 2018 OP

It is reasonable. But too many gunners are opposed to registration, are too cheap Hoyt Sep 2018 #1

Thanks Hoyt backtoblue Sep 2018 #4

I think it's an excellent idea Ohiogal Sep 2018 #2

Hiya Ohiogal! backtoblue Sep 2018 #6

Safe storage is one issue that Moms Demand Action flamin lib Sep 2018 #3

Thanks for the link! backtoblue Sep 2018 #5

MDA is very aware of language and perceptions. flamin lib Sep 2018 #7

Hi backtoblue, and billh58 Sep 2018 #8

No use trying to reason with them. sysops666 Oct 2018 #9