Thursday, November 14th is Give to the Max Day!
Give to the Max Day was created in 2009 to increase giving to nonprofit organizations across the state and move more giving online. It's a day for Minnesotans to come together to raise as much money as possible for nonprofits and schools in 24 hours.
By engaging as many donors as possible in one day, Minnesotans donated $16.3 million dollars in 2012 to benefit Minnesota nonprofit organizations and schools. More than 53,000 individuals donors gave money.
Seems like a perfect day for an anti-gun & anti-civil rights organization to raise money, right?
I bet you immediately said Hell No!
That was my reaction too.
Unfortunately, that's exactly what the Minnesota anti-gun & anti-rights group Protect Minnesota is doing this year for Give to the Max Day.
Even worse, they've lined up a donor to match every donation dollar for dollar, up to $10,000.
By the end of the week, they could have more than $20,000 in new funding for anti-gun efforts.
Do you remember what Protect Minnesota said and did at the legislature this year?
They helped craft bills that banned common hunting rifles, required mandatory police inspections of the homes of law-abiding gun owners, banned magazines holding more than 7 rounds, restricted permits to carry, and even required registration and confiscation of some firearms upon the owner's death.
Going into next year, they have new funding from out of state, a new political consultant, and more anti-rights bills lined up.
But we're going to beat them - again!
How can you help?
We're going to start by beating them at the fundraising game for Give to the Max Day!
We invite you to join us in changing the face of the Minnesota Legislature by supporting Pro-Second Amendment Lawmakers and Candidates.
- $10 per month helps us partially support one Pro-Second Amendment lawmaker or candidate each election in Minnesota.
- Commit to $25 per month, forming the backbone of the funding we need to fully support one Pro-Second Amendment lawmaker or candidate each election.
- A commitment of $50 or more per month will allow us to fully support two or more Pro-Second Amendment lawmakers or candidates during each election.
- Any one-time donation is greatly appreciated and will help us support Pro-Second Amendment candidates and lawmakers.
We've put together some cool new perks for donors. For those of you who have already donated, don't worry - we'll be grandfathering all of our present donors and will have yours out to you within six to eight weeks.
- Certificates of Second Amendment Support
- Minnesota Gun Owners Political Action Committee Patches
- Challenge Coins to carry in your pocket and demonstrate your commitment to the Second Amendment
- Wall Plaques for our most committed supporters
The success of Pro-Second Amendment candidates depends on your donations. Your support will ensure that Minnesota's gun owners will have a significant impact on the 2014 elections.
We need your help this year to ensure that pro-rights candidates succeed. Join us today!
Thanks for your ongoing support of our efforts,
Bryan Strawser
Treasurer
MN Gun Owners PAC
And we picked up some pretty positive coverage for striking at them like this.
