You're asking the right question @lifeisgoodsteve
My $0.02
Grassroots advocacy, the sort we're talking about, is about problem-solving, and in my experience, there's a pair of tools that can solve most of your problems: a scalpel and a hammer. A lobbyist is your scalpel. They do the intricate...
This is exactly what I was hoping for. Thanks everyone, Rokslide delivers again.
I'm not much of bladder guy, prefer Nalgene or other bottles. That said, I see value in having a bladder--primarily as a reserve, and having a Nalgene on my belt that gets re-filled out of the bladder.
How much water are you guys carrying for a day of hunting, and how are you carrying it? Nalgene(s)/bladder/smart water bottles/etc.
I try to make hydration a priority each day, and know it's easily overlooked, especially at elevation. Everyday I aim to drink half my body weight of water in...
If the people of Montana in 2010 didn't understand what they were voting on -- who's fault was that? The voters' fault? Or MOGA, who failed to adequately make a case for why their members should be given special access to state resources?
I'll agree with you to a certain extent that we don't...
I drafted up a fairly detailed post about this subject in the general forum not long ago. I'm going to copy and paste my comments about the various 2A groups, hopefully, it provides some useful insights. Here's a link to my original post.
Who to follow/support:
Save the Second - don't be...
If I had to guess this bill will have to pass through the House Fish Wildlife and Parks Committee. It hasn't been assigned there yet, but if this thing can be stopped I would argue that's the best chance we've got. We'd do well to start making our voices heard within that committee. It's an...
Updated post number 2 on this thread to reflect who voted for and against this bill in the Montana Senate.
It appears the bill has been referred to the Senate Finance & Claims Committee who has a hearing on the bill scheduled for 2/18 at 1:30. It seems strange to me that they passed it through...
I hope you don't ever slip and fall straight back on your back. I mean that with all due sincerity and zero snark. A fall like that, landing on chunk of steel has a very strong likelihood of seriously screwing up your back/pelvis/tailbone. I get being uncomfortable with the idea of appendix...
Appendix carry, Glock 19, Dark Star Gear holster, Beltman bull hide leather belt with stiffener.
I always wrote off the guys who talked about the value of a dedicated gun belt. That was until I tried it. A high-quality, stiff, gun belt is a luxury. Don't overlook it. I'm now a believer and...
Goes to show that if you're not organized and represented politically, it doesn't matter whether you're right or wrong. In this case the guides assoc. are clearly organized and represented and thus have the ear of the legislature, whereas us DIYers are not and are now trying to play catchup.
Fair point. I personally find it interesting how there was a statewide ballot initiative about this EXACT issue in 2010. The voters of MT killed it then. But now the guides are trying to revise history via the legislature. To me that speaks volumes.
Just did a quick search to see if there's been any movement on this bill and discovered this article from just a few hours ago in the Sidney Daily Herald.
https://www.sidneyherald.com/opinion/editorials/legislature-hears-pro-life-bills/article_242f0a7a-69cc-11eb-9015-63c7aaad46be.html
Steve...
@Beendare I posted this in the general forum last night. But I'll re-post here since perhaps not everyone visits that portion of the site... hopefully this helps get a few more voices in the legislator's ear.
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I know there are others like me on this forum who oppose this measure...