We all know about the anti-gun politicians at the national level: Charles Schumer, Edward “Ted” Kennedy, Nancy Pilosi, and Joseph Biden. We also know about President-elect Barack Obama’s anti-gun efforts. But do we know where our local mayors and commissioners stand on gun rights?
Fortunately, NYC Mayor Bloomberg has made things easier for us. Mayors Against Illegal Guns, the anti-gun group started by Bloomberg, lists all of its member mayors for you here. If you have not already done so, check to see if your mayor has joined up.
If your mayor is a member of MAIG, it would be a good idea to pay them a visit or phone call. It is possible they do not understand what Bloomberg’s group is all about. If that is the case, it is an excellent time to explain that organization to them and encourage them to withdraw from the group. Alternatively, your mayor may fully understand what the group is about and they joined for just that reason. If so, you need to know that so you can work to elect a pro-freedom candidate in the next election.
In most jurisdictions, local politicians cannot make laws to further restrict your Second Amendment right. However, local politicans frequently have larger aspirations. So local politicans can become state politicians and then national politicians. If you work with them at the local level, they will carry their experiences with you into their next office. They may be better educated on gun rights, but they will definitely know that we care strongly about our rights, and they will be less inclined to tread upon them.
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