Weekly Email 10/15/20: Be the Change You Want to See
Be the Change You Want to See
Weekly Email 10/15/20
In this email...
Campaign Volunteer Opportunities
Quick Website Tour
Unlimited CCW Guns! Yes, It's True!
Update about CCW Renewals
New Video Release! "No Range For You"
General Election Voter Guide!
Throwback Blog: Don’t Vote for Someone Who Is Not Endorsed
Got Perks?
Blackhound Optics Promotion
SDCGO Shooting Socials
NotMeSD is here to help!
Just for new gun owners! #WhatTheGun
Did You Know...?
SDCGO goes through an extensive vetting process to decide which candidates get our endorsement and make it to our voter guide. It's more important than ever to vote for the right people, and don't vote for someone who is not endorsed.
Be The Change You Want to See
Are you tired of your rights being taken away?
The most powerful way to support pro-Second Amendment candidates is with your vote, your money, and your time. We have several opportunities for you to get involved with some of our endorsed candidates!
It's easy, fun, and very rewarding!
Joel Anderson for County Board of Supervisors, District 2
Thursday, October 15, 3pm – 7pm (Meet at Anderson Campaign Office: 500 Fesler Street Suite 204, El Cajon, Ca 92020)
Friday, October 16, 3pm - 7pm (Meet at Anderson Campaign Office: 500 Fesler Street Suite 204, El Cajon, Ca 92020)
Saturday, October 17, 10am – 2pm (Walk or call opportunities are available on this day! We are meeting in Lakeside: 10038 Marathon Pkwy, Lakeside, Ca 92040)
Monday, October 19, 3pm-7pm (Meet at Anderson Campaign Office: 500 Fesler Street Suite 204, El Cajon, Ca 92020)
Tuesday, October 20, 3pm – 7pm (Meet at Anderson Campaign Office: 500 Fesler Street Suite 204, El Cajon, Ca 92020)
Wednesday, October 21, 3pm – 7pm (Meet at Anderson Campaign Office: 500 Fesler Street Suite 204, El Cajon, Ca 92020)
RSVP to Andrew Hayes at athayes32@gmail.com or 619-922-7208. You can also make calls during the day from the office, or make arrangements to call from home.
Joe Leventhal for San Diego City Council, District 5
Volunteer Precinct Walk Meetup - Saturday, October 17, 9am-12pm (Meet at Webb Lake Park - Avena Place and Bernardo Center Drive, San Diego, CA 92128)
Light breakfast, coffee, and bottled water will be available. Wear comfortable shoes and sunscreen.
Phone banking opportunities are also available on these days:
We have a lot of information on our website. So let's take a quick tour and click on the links below!
About Us - Here you will find our Mission Statement, Board Members and staff, and list of accomplishments. Share this with anyone who has never heard of us and wants to know more before they join.
Calendar - Our calendar lists all our events and more. If you are ever wondering what's going on in San Diego, check out our events calendar. Know of an event we should add? Email us!
CCWs - Here is everything you need to know to get a CCW in San Diego. We have a 12 minute video, a Good Cause Worksheet, and a list of good cause statements we know have been approved.
Blog - SDCGO Board Member Joe Drammissi has built one of the best places on the internet for great Second Amendment related information. We post a blog about once a week so be sure to check them out and share the articles.
Podcast - Listen to Gun Owners Radio every week! If you miss the show on Sunday from 4pm to 6pm on 1170am, you can hear from Dave Stall, Joe Drammissi, and Michael Schwartz right here every week.
News - SDCGO is very proud of our media presence. In local TV, radio, and print, SDCGO is your Second Amendment voice and it's about time we had one. So check out this link and be sure to share each article or video.
Business Directory - Are you a member who owns a business or provides a service? Then you need to be listed on our directory so other SDCGO members can do business with pro Second Amendment people like YOU! Email us to be included.
Shop - Want a cool SDCGO hat? Tshirt? Polo? Here is the place to get one.
City Council Ratings - Where does your city council member stand on Second Amendment issues? Do you know? We do and we're not hiding it! Knowledge is power!
Volunteer - We need your help! Check back here frequently to see how you can help.
Unlimited CCW Guns! Yes, It's True!
ATTENTION! ATTENTION!
Ever since we helped make CCWs possible in San Diego County, SDCGO has continued to work closely with the Sheriff's Department to provide the feedback they needed to ensure that the application process is smooth, efficient, and most of all, obtainable.
The biggest request we hear is... "How come I can only put 3 guns on my permit?" We're here today to tell you.... ask no more! SDCGO went to bat for you and made it happen.
You can now put unlimited guns on your CCW permit!
We got the green light about 3 months ago, but as you can imagine, the Sheriff's Department has been overwhelmed with new applications. They asked us to wait to make this announcement because they have been working around the clock to lessen the waiting time. If you would like to update your CCW immediately, please note that there is a wait, but that the clerks and investigators are working as hard as they can.
Keep in mind that you must qualify with each firearm (including live fire) during your 8-hour approved CCW course.
BEFORE or AFTER you take your 4 hour Safety Refresher Class
Safety certificates are valid for 90 days from the date of issue, and need to be uploaded upon completion of the class. Once you have submitted your renewal application, you are placed in a queue for an appointment. The Sheriff's Department will reach out to you as soon as possible via phone call to schedule a day and time for you to come into the office. They appreciate your patience as they do their best to get through the list of applications as quickly as possible. Renewals are seen by appointment only.
We are immensely proud to present our November 2020 Voter Guide for San Diego’s municipal and county level offices! SDCGO vets candidates based on their Second Amendment views, their viability as a candidate for public office, and their character. Once they pass our test and our Advisory Board votes to endorse them, we compile a list, so you know who to vote for this November.
Reward these candidates with your vote, your donations, and your time by volunteering for their campaign. Most of all, make sure you tell everyone you know how important it is to vote for these candidates. Your Second Amendment future is counting on in.
A few points:
What About So-and-so? If they are running for city or county level offices in 2020 and you do not see them on our voter guide, it is safe to assume you should NOT vote for them. A lot of candidates were considered who did not earn SDCGO’s endorsement.
Your Voter Ballot. If you cannot verify that a pro Second Amendment organization has endorsed a candidate on your ballot…DO NOT VOTE FOR HIM/HER.
Leave it blank. Do not support candidates who will not support your Second Amendment. Supporting the “lesser of two evils” and allowing Second Amendment issues to become low priority is how California got to be so bad. California will not change until we change. Step #1 is giving good candidates your support and not giving bad candidates the time of day.
Make this the election YOU made the difference. Help our candidates win so we can be even more effective restoring and preserving our Second Amendment rights.
Not a member yet? Help us help these candidates by becoming a member today for as little as $10 a month. Join by clicking here: www.SDCGO.org/join
Together, We Will Win!
Michael A. Schwartz
Executive Director
San Diego County Gun Owners
Throwback Blog: Don’t Vote for Someone Who Is Not Endorsed
Every election season Second Amendment organizations reach out to candidates. We send questionnaires and meeting requests and it is all an attempt to evaluate their candidacy for possible endorsement. We want to know if they are pro Second Amendment, viable, and honorable because our next step is to communicate to our membership that support will be needed to get that candidate elected.
Are you a business owner who loves to support other Second Amendment supporters?
We're expanding our Perks program! If you'd like to give back to the Second Amendment community and promote your business at the same time, email wendy@sdcgo.org to get your business listed!
Blackhound Optics Promotion!
Blackhound Optics is offering 5% off all optics and free shipping when you use promo code NOTMESD!
PLUS, they will be donating 30% of their proceeds to our NotMeSD program to fight domestic violence and sexual assault.
If you're a new shooter who is interested in an informal shooting experience, our Shooting Socials are a great way to dip your toe in the water!
For just $50/person, we can give you a safe, fun, safe, and educational first-time shooting experience. You will get:
1. One-on-one mentoring with an experienced volunteer 2. Safety briefing in a classroom 3. 2 Hours of range rental 4. Gun(s) to learn with 5. 50 rounds of ammunition 6. Paper target(s) 7. Eye protection 8. Ear protection
We have openings at the following event:
January 9 at 8am
Poway Weapons and Gear, 13550 Danielson St., Poway, CA
February 13 at 8am
The Gun Range San Diego, 7853 Balboa Ave., San Diego, CA
If you're an experienced shooter who is interested in being a mentor, check out our volunteer page to sign up to be a mentor.
NotMeSD is here to help!
Are you a woman, or know a woman, who has questions about buying a gun, getting training, or applying for your CCW? Check out our one-on-one mentorship program for women, by women!
Are you a new gun owner, or do you know any new gun owners?
We are proud to announce..... #WhatTheGun is here to help!
San Diego has so many great resources for new gun owners, so we decided to put all of the information on one page! Check out classes all around San Diego County designed for new gun owners and beginners.
If you have any questions about booths or shooting socials, or to be added to our volunteer list for first dibs on signing up for these events, please send us an email at wendy@sdcgo.org.
Thank you in advance for your dedication. And special thank you to those who have volunteered for us in the past!
Got CCW?
Still waiting to apply for your CCW? Don't wait!
We have a few ways to help.
Check out our online resources including a 12 minute video that walks you through the entire application process.
Attend one of our monthly seminars that walks you through the process. Check out our SDCGO event calendar for currently scheduled CCW seminars and other SDCGO events!
Attend one of our 4 monthly meetings in Central/East San Diego, North County, South Bay, or Fallbrook.
Here is a list of places that are hosting seminars monthly to teach you how to get a CCW. To sign up for a seminar, call or visit their website for more details:
Firearms Legal Protection provides members with superior legal defense protection whenever you are using a firearm in the lawful defense of yourself and/or others.
They are backed by a vast nationwide network of experienced firearm attorneys, and members are equipped with service and support from the moment the covered event occurs.
San Diego County Gun Owners proudly supports Firearms Legal Protection.
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