San Diego County Gun Owners responds to shooting at Del Mar Fairgrounds

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In response to the shooting at the Ice Cube concert at the Del Mar Fairgrounds, the San Diego County Gun Owners PAC calls on the 22nd Agricultural Board to discontinue events that invite violence and, instead, support events that promote family, safety, and law-abiding San Diegans, such as the Crossroads of the West gun show. Where’s the moral outrage towards the Del …

Dozens of elected officials express support for Del Mar Gun Show

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Gun Owners PAC submits letters from local city officials supporting Del Mar gun show Press Release San Diego County Gun Owners (SDCGO), a political action committee promoting Second Amendment rights, recently demonstrated countywide appeal for the  Crossroads of the West gun show, attended by tens of thousands of Southern California residents at the Del Mar Fairgrounds, with a stack of 30 …

NRA gives Gaspar an “F”

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Oooohhh….Kristin Gaspar gets a big…fat…”F” from the ole’ NRA. She took a hard right turn on immigration and Trump to try to get through the primary, but her record is her record. I know for years it was just some gun guy around town who kept squawking about Gaspar and the Second Amendment. But…this is the NRA, folks. And it’s …

Anti-Second Amendment Statement and Dem Donations cost Kristin Gaspar OCGOP endorsement

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By Michael Schwartz, Orange County Gun Owners The reporting about the Orange County endorsement for Congress seat has been all about Diane Harkey — and deservedly so. She won the endorsement with a near-unanimous voice vote. Only one abstention, someone who didn’t want to endorse anyone before the primary. Very few people are talking about how Kristin Gaspar “lost” the …

Gun Owners Are Ready to Have a Conversation

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A high-profile mass murder and again, the nation is saddened and horrified to hear about the heinous acts of violence committed by a highly troubled young man who showed many clear signs that he needed help.  It goes without saying that law-abiding gun owners abhor acts of violence, whether the offender is using a gun or not.  It is our …

Anti-gun policy proposed by State Assemblymembers already exists

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For Immediate Release, Friday, Feb. 9, 2018 Contact: Michael A. Schwartz, SDCGO, (858) 335-9320 * * * San Diego County Gun Owners (SDCGO), a political action committee promoting Second Amendment rights, released the following statement today in response to proposed legislation from California State Assemblymembers Todd Gloria and Lorena Gonzalez-Fletcher. * * * SAN DIEGO — At a press conference …

Gun Owners’ Response to Times of San Diego Article about Bill Gore

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(Ken Stone, Times of San Diego, originally requested a response from SDCGO and subsequently reneged on his promise to publish the response.) In reference to the article published on November 17, 2017, titled “Sheriff Gore Aims to Issue More Concealed Gun Permits in San Diego County,“ ideally a response only discusses policy, but it is necessary to correct inaccuracies in Sheriff …

CCW Permits in San Diego County – What the Numbers Are, What the Numbers Should Be

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San Diego County Gun Owners PAC Board Member Joe Drammissi provides context for a recently published Union Tribune article seen here: http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/data-watch/sd-me-gun-data-20171104-story.html Recently I watched a short video of Sheriff Bill Gore speaking to the Latino American Political Association (LAPA) here in San Diego. The part of the talk captured on the video concerns Sheriff Gore discussing his CCW policy. Sheriff Gore …

Supreme Court Refuses to Take Peruta Case Against Sheriff Gore’s “Good Cause” Policies

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The Supreme Court refused to hear the NRA/CRPA’s “Peruta” lawsuit against San Diego’s Sheriff Gore. The reason for the Supreme Court’s decision is not important. It is important to understand what their decision means. The NRA/CRPA’s lawsuit leaves us with an En Banc decision by the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals stating there is no constitutional right to bear arms …

Survey Says: Democrat Path to Victory in Sheriff’s Race

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Between April 25 and May 15, San Diego County Gun Owners (SDCGO) conducted a survey of its members and followers.  The survey link was posted on the SDCGO Facebook page and sent to the 3500+ people who receive our weekly newsletter.  We received a response from 744 members and non-members. The purpose was to find out more about the average SDCGO …

San Diego County Gun Owners PAC Criticizes Lincoln Club for Sheriff Endorsement

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Statement from San Diego County Gun Owners (SDCGO) Last Friday, the San Diego Lincoln Club held an early round of endorsement interviews for their PAC and their members recommended to endorse controversial San Diego Sheriff Bill Gore, who is running for reelection. This endorsement shows a lack of respect for voters and is adversarial to public safety. Sheriff Gore continues …

San Diego County Gun Owners statement on La Jolla Crossroads violent attack

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SDCGO statement on La Jolla Crossroads violent attack San Diego County Gun Owners PAC staff, members, and Board are deeply saddened by the horrific and senseless violence committed against innocent people at the La Jolla Crossroads apartment complex Sunday evening. We want to thank the police officers who responded to end the actions of one deeply disturbed monster. It is …

San Diego County Gun Owners to Gore: Stop simply paying lip service to the civil rights of San Diegans

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San Diego County Gun Owners (SDCGO) sent the following letter to Sheriff Bill Gore on January 23. The group is awaiting a response. “SDCGO has made attempts to work with Sheriff Gore on his CCW issuing policy,” said Michael Schwartz, the group’s executive director. “It has become clear to us that he has no interest in working with anyone to …

San Diego County Gun Owners Victories

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As a result of Tuesday’s election… 1. Peruta vs. Gore News. The court case brought against San Diego County Sheriff Bill Gore and his horrible concealed weapon permit policies has new life as a result of last night’s election. Once Trump takes office and nominates a Supreme Court Justice, NRA/CRPA will escalate the case to the Supreme Court to force …

How changing your Facebook profile protects you from violent crime

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by Michael A. Schwartz A guy named Ahmad (probably not a Baptist or a Lutheran) set off a bomb, almost killing people in a trendy metro area, while a Somali immigrant stabbed people while yelling “allah akbar” at a mall in middle America, only stopped by shots from the gun of a competitive, civilian, concealed-weapon-permit-holder. The news won’t couch it …

Local Gun Owners group to introduce coalition opposing new gun laws

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Press Release Gun Owners PAC to introduce coalition opposing Proposition 63 and recent new gun laws A coalition formed by the San Diego County Gun Owners (SDCGO), a political action committee promoting Second Amendment rights, will hold an outdoor press conference starting promptly at 10:30 a.m., Friday, July 29, at the San Diego County Administration Building, 1600 Pacific Highway, San …

San Diego County Gun Owners Statement on Acts of Terror in Orlando Nightclub

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San Diego County Gun Owners PAC (SDCGO) sends our heartfelt sympathies to the victims of the horrific act of terrorism in Orlando. Our prayers are with the victims and their loved ones during this time of grief due to a senseless tragedy. The heinous act of terrorism, at “Pulse” nightclub in Orlando, was caused by the hatred of one individual …

San Diego County Gun Owners in New Video: Don’t Elect Kristin Gaspar

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San Diego – San Diego County Gun Owners PAC (SDCGO) has launched its first political video just in time for absentee voters and the message is clear: Don’t vote for Kristine Gaspar for County Board of Supervisors. “Mayor Gaspar supported and voted for a gun ban, but now that she is running for higher office, she says she made a …

San Diego County Gun Owners holds first Annual Dinner, with Sheriff Paul Babeu addressing over 350

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San Diego – Last Thursday night on the hanger deck of the USS Midway, the San Diego County Gun Owners PAC (SDCGO) held its first annual dinner. In attendance were over 350 Second Amendment enthusiasts, including elected officials, veterans, and people from every political party and all walks of life. “I’m thrilled to see so many Second Amendment supporters stepping …