I read a post that talked about a meeting in Morris County. There were a number of comments about the NJGF member who talked about buying a gun in New Jersey. Those who heard him and posted in approval felt that a number of people seemed to be greatly influenced and educated by this. So, I've been thinking (dangerous, I know ) could we 'craft' a statement about the subject of buying a gun in New Jersey. Include the current laws and time periods, etc. NJGF could post it to Facebook and we could all share it.

Another idea might be to take out a large ad in a few newspapers throughout New Jersey. The idea is to get some of the people who don;t know much about guns on our side. Many of these people hear the word 'gun' and instantly think bad things. I know this would be a big expense but it might be worth a try. If we could 'soften' the subject a little. Maybe we could even throw in our objections to some of the pending legislation. After all, I really believe that our objections are sound.

Good idea? Bad idea?

I'm just looking for an idea that would sway some people to our side.

I'd be willing to contribute to the cost of the newspaper ads.

I like the ad idea. How much would a full page ad cost?

Is there a way to form our own PAC, so we can each donate and have a "board" decide how best to spend the funds? It would make it a lot easier than someone fronting the money and then relying on people to send in checks.

Before I wrote this, I tried to find the rates for newspaper ads. Every paper that I tried wanted you to call or write for a rate. Before doing anything like that I wanted to see if we had any interest in this idea. I was hoping that someone might have an idea what the cost would be.

I like the idea of a PAC. Her's what I found about PAC's.

 

The Definition of a PAC

or “Continuing Political Committee”

 

As defined by NJ Statute, A “Continuing Political Committee” (CPC) includes any group of two or more persons acting jointly, or any corporation, partnership, or any other incorporated or unincorporated association, including a political club, political action committee (PAC), civic association or other organization which in any calendar year contributes or expects to contribute at least $4,300.00 to aid or promote the candidacies of any individual, or the candidacies of individuals, for elected public office, or the passage or defeat of a public question or public questions, and which may be expected to make contributions toward such aid or promotion or passage or defeat during a subsequent election, provided that the group, corporation, partnership, association or other organization

has

been determined by the Commission to be a continuing political committee in accordance with N.J.S.A. 19:44A-8(b).

I like the ad idea. How much would a full page ad cost?

Nowadays...........probably about $.59

 

Nobody is reading news papers anymore........

Full page ad in the SL about 5 years ago was in the neighborhood of $10,000. And that was for a nonprofit.

 

Great idea, but eff the SL.