Letter Writing Campaign with an incentive Typhoon F12 Canadian Loyalist

Wild West Shooting Centre

Wild West Shooting Centre

Expired Business Member
Location
Edmonton, AB
From the Big Boss;

"Hi everyone,

First, I just want to say how proud and thankful I am to all of you who are politically involved. You are the backbone of the shooting sports and the whole firearms community.

I saw the CCFR letter campaign and we want to help. Travis and Ken H will kick this off on Wed, but time is short so I just wanted to post this with the hope that a few other businesses possibly do something similar. It's not about how many letters I can write, it's about how many people I can get to write letters. It's also about how many other people I can get to get other people to write letters.

I plan to preprint the letter and address the envelopes to Blair, Trudeau and Kenny. (I want Kenny to know we mean business in Alberta) We have a lot of drop in traffic so we'll do a gun giveaway and all people have to do to get a ticket is to sign these letters with their address. We'll buy all the paper and envelopes so all they have to do is spend a couple minutes to fill out and sign.

We will likely give away one of those mag fed semi auto shotguns but I think you would have just as much success with a gun that cost half the price. People will sign because they want to help, the prize is just icing.

Maybe we can get 5 or 10 k letters or maybe more. I'll keep buying envelopes for whatever we can get out.

We are open to suggestions for the next day or so for the message or if there's something we could do better.

Thank-you,
Ken Kupsch"

We will need everyone's support,

Since we don't get free postage for our Premier or MLA's, we might decide to hand deliver these letters to Kenney.

This will be fun,

Ken H
Wild West Shooting Centre
 
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Typhoon F12 Canadian Loyalist

We want to encourage all to join us and other retailers in the CCFR letter writing campaign.

We would like to add a little incentive. Between Now and January 27, 2020, anyone that visits the store with their own letters, or filling out one of our pre-made letters will be entered into a draw for a Typhoon F12 Canadian Loyalist (MSRP $1050). We would also like to thank Trigger Wholesale for their participation in this event.

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In this letter writing campaign we will be enclosing letters to PM Trudeau and Minister Blair. A third letter will be to Premier Kenney to thank the UCP for their support of Alberta gun owners.


C'mon in and sign a few letters or bring your own in. If you have already sent letters, nothing is stopping you from sending more.

**Only one entry per customer.

Ken H
Wild West Shooting Centre
 

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What about adding members on here if they post a picture of the three envelopes and 3 letters (pre-stuffed) in a post? Just a thought. Facebook would be good for this as well, get more of the casual guys involved. Once again, just a thought, I don't have to deal with the logistics of such a process so easy for me to spit ideas out!
 
Thank you WWSC for your support as well without you there would be no us, and without us there would be no you. Great idea, great initiative to get some of the hand sitters out there to write!

Merry Christmas to you and loved ones, all the best in the New year. GY6.


Let the letter writing commence and continue.
 
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I have been authorized to announce that we will be taking non-local participants. But we will require a photo of your letters and the envelopes completed addressed to Ottawa, and a return address.

please send pictures to kenh@shootingcentre.com

Then I will issue a ticket in you name after verified.

Ken H
Wild West Shooting Centre
 
There you go everyone, anothervawesome gesture from the Buisness side of the FA community. Now get off those hands and start writing , picture taking and passing it on to friends, family, and hell why not throw a few stranger's in the mix. Do it now! And get to the choppaaaaaaaaaaaaaaarrrrgghhhhh.
 
MoistNuggets said:
Would you be able to post the pre written letter?
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Cut and paste,

Add your name, address, and phone number under regards. Change the name at the top of letter to any Member of parliament and put in envelope with "no postage required" where the stamp usually goes. Don't be shy to add your own words keep it respectful. And wish a Merry Christmas if you so choose






House of Commons

Ottawa, ON

K1A 0A6




Hon. Minister Bill Blair,



I am writing to you today to express my deep concern with actions your government is taking to unfairly target lawful firearm owners and businesses.

Your government has stated publicly that it would be using an OIC to ban legally acquired firearms from lawful owners and would implement a buyback program. I find these measures to be an egregious overreach of executive authority and a waste of valuable taxpayer resources.

I urge your government to reconsider investing this time and money in programs and measures to combat crime, support at risk youth initiatives and community programming. It is incumbent on you and your ministers to make every legitimate effort to fight actual crime and to bring forth your ideas to the Commons where it may be studied and debated by all Members of Parliament.

It is imperative that you keep in mind that western Canada fully rejected the policies and platforms of your government and overall Liberal support was greatly diminished. Thanking you in advance for your time and consideration.


Regards,







Prehaps others will post as well and you can pick one, or right your own.
 
I can't get in to your store but was going to send paper/hard copy letters to Trudeau; Blair; Yurdiga (Fort McMurray-Cold lake); and Ron Liepert (Calgary Signal Hill (I sort of live in two ridings). Text is below. Can I still get entered? my surname will be in the letter)

Bill Blair
Member of Parliament
Scarborough Southwest
House of Commons
Ottawa, ON
K1A 0A6
December 23, 2019

Dear Bill;

This is a copy of a letter I sent to Prime Minister Trudeau.

I have followed with some alarm the discussions surrounding the further restrictions, and possibly outright bans, of some classes of firearms. This is concerning and, ultimately, misguided in that it will not solve any problems with gun-related crime.

The vast majority of guns used in crimes in Canada are illegally imported from the United States and are often used by gang members among others. This is backed up by the Chief of Police in Toronto, as well as data from other jurisdictions. There is no justification, other than short-term political gain, for penalizing thousands of law-abiding Canadian citizens, running up massive costs, putting thousands of people out of work, and shutting down many small businesses. The proposed changes simply won’t make a difference in any crime rates.

There is a large community of firearms owners and enthusiasts in Canada, the overwhelming majority of whom are law abiding citizens and who scrupulously follow the laws for firearms acquisition, storage, and use. As well, and as alluded to above, this community supports the employment of many people who in turn staff many small businesses in retail, manufacturing, range ownership, and other related industries. Arbitrarily and capriciously putting many of these people on the wrong side of the law, or out of work, for no good reason whatsoever, simply doesn’t make sense.

There is an opportunity to show real leadership and insight here by approaching this problem pragmatically and realistically. A knee jerk response, while satisfying in the short term, ultimately will be shown to be ineffective and will actually hurt the economy and people’s very lives and livelihoods. That shouldn’t happen on a whim or to try and send a message. The stakes are too high.

I would propose that at this point an honest discussion be held using data relating to gun crimes and a solution be based on that. The information clearly shows that legally purchased guns are not the problem. As stated above the vast majority of gun crime in this country is committed using guns obtained in the US and illegally smuggled across the border. The most effective way to combat gun crime is to address that issue. As well, gang violence needs to be addressed, as these gangs typically have the means, motive, and infrastructure to bring these guns in.

I’m sure politically it’s easier to punish law abiding Canadian citizens than it is to dig into, and control, the issue of illegally imported guns. However, it is highly unfair to put Canadians on the wrong side of the law and to destroy their livelihoods simply to pander to one demographic for purely political purposes.

I strongly urge a measured, pragmatic, and effective solution to the issue of gun crime, and not a capricious and ineffective political statement that will destroy businesses, create unemployment, put law abiding people on the wrong side of the law, overwhelm already stretched police resources, and still not solve the problem.

Sincerely,
Jim P******, P. Eng.
 
JGPinYYC said:
I can't get in to your store but was going to send paper/hard copy letters to Trudeau; Blair; Yurdiga (Fort McMurray-Cold lake); and Ron Liepert (Calgary Signal Hill (I sort of live in two ridings). Text is below. Can I still get entered? my surname will be in the letter)

Bill Blair
Member of Parliament
Scarborough Southwest
House of Commons
Ottawa, ON
K1A 0A6
December 23, 2019

Dear Bill;

This is a copy of a letter I sent to Prime Minister Trudeau.

I have followed with some alarm the discussions surrounding the further restrictions, and possibly outright bans, of some classes of firearms. This is concerning and, ultimately, misguided in that it will not solve any problems with gun-related crime.

The vast majority of guns used in crimes in Canada are illegally imported from the United States and are often used by gang members among others. This is backed up by the Chief of Police in Toronto, as well as data from other jurisdictions. There is no justification, other than short-term political gain, for penalizing thousands of law-abiding Canadian citizens, running up massive costs, putting thousands of people out of work, and shutting down many small businesses. The proposed changes simply won’t make a difference in any crime rates.

There is a large community of firearms owners and enthusiasts in Canada, the overwhelming majority of whom are law abiding citizens and who scrupulously follow the laws for firearms acquisition, storage, and use. As well, and as alluded to above, this community supports the employment of many people who in turn staff many small businesses in retail, manufacturing, range ownership, and other related industries. Arbitrarily and capriciously putting many of these people on the wrong side of the law, or out of work, for no good reason whatsoever, simply doesn’t make sense.

There is an opportunity to show real leadership and insight here by approaching this problem pragmatically and realistically. A knee jerk response, while satisfying in the short term, ultimately will be shown to be ineffective and will actually hurt the economy and people’s very lives and livelihoods. That shouldn’t happen on a whim or to try and send a message. The stakes are too high.

I would propose that at this point an honest discussion be held using data relating to gun crimes and a solution be based on that. The information clearly shows that legally purchased guns are not the problem. As stated above the vast majority of gun crime in this country is committed using guns obtained in the US and illegally smuggled across the border. The most effective way to combat gun crime is to address that issue. As well, gang violence needs to be addressed, as these gangs typically have the means, motive, and infrastructure to bring these guns in.

I’m sure politically it’s easier to punish law abiding Canadian citizens than it is to dig into, and control, the issue of illegally imported guns. However, it is highly unfair to put Canadians on the wrong side of the law and to destroy their livelihoods simply to pander to one demographic for purely political purposes.

I strongly urge a measured, pragmatic, and effective solution to the issue of gun crime, and not a capricious and ineffective political statement that will destroy businesses, create unemployment, put law abiding people on the wrong side of the law, overwhelm already stretched police resources, and still not solve the problem.

Sincerely,
Jim P******, P. Eng.
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Since you can't make it to the store and you were going to send the letter, instead of posting it, do what is instructed for out of province participants. Your post on CGN of your letter proves nothing. TY for writing and supporting.

See instructions below by retailer;


I have been authorized to announce that we will be taking non-local participants. But we will require a photo of your letters and the envelopes completed addressed to Ottawa, and a return address.

please send pictures to kenh@shootingcentre.com

Then I will issue a ticket in you name after verified.

Ken H
Wild West Shooting Centre
 
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1ABNDT said:
Since you can't make it to the store and you were going to send the letter, instead of posting it, do what is instructed for out of province participants. Your post on CGN of your letter proves nothing. TY for writing and supporting.

See instructions below my retailer;


I have been authorized to announce that we will be taking non-local participants. But we will require a photo of your letters and the envelopes completed addressed to Ottawa, and a return address.

please send pictures to kenh@shootingcentre.com

Then I will issue a ticket in you name after verified.

Ken H
Wild West Shooting Centre
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I missed that post. Apologies.

And I'm well aware that posting it here means nothing. Just trying to help.
 
1ABNDT said:
Since you can't make it to the store and you were going to send the letter, instead of posting it, do what is instructed for out of province participants. Your post on CGN of your letter proves nothing. TY for writing and supporting.

See instructions below my retailer;


I have been authorized to announce that we will be taking non-local participants. But we will require a photo of your letters and the envelopes completed addressed to Ottawa, and a return address.

please send pictures to kenh@shootingcentre.com

Then I will issue a ticket in you name after verified.

Ken H
Wild West Shooting Centre
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Mine already went out. Dang
 
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