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swatt13 · December 5th, 2008, 20:01

as drake was saying, if there was a gurantee my money would make a difference and end the strife, i would definatly pony up a few hundred, up $500.

youonlywish · December 5th, 2008, 20:12

If I could, I would... but I'm on OSAP as it is... =)

The Saint · December 5th, 2008, 20:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by coachster

Saint, can you expand a little on your thoughts and direction here?

I would say take it more as an inner reflection of one's value on legalizing airsoft.

Drake · December 5th, 2008, 20:30

To put an actual figure on it, put it this way:

If the government actually came out and said something like, "Okay, we'll allow import and possession, and everything will be dandy, BUT you need to have a license and pay an annual registration fee." And say that turned out to be $200/yr for the license (we're a small group so the administrative overhead for the license would be higher) and say $25/gun/yr... that's well over $500/yr in my case, but I'd be willing to pay it, because it's guaranteed I'd be in the clear and on the up and up all around.

If, OTOH, some politician (deputy) who was sympathetic to airsoft and wanted to raise money for his campaign, and he'd TRY to bring the issue up with his party, blah blah blah [LOL, electoral promise much?] I'd maybe throw $10 his way if I believed his party had a good chance of forming a majority AND that the party in question had a generally pro-gun ownership outlook (i.e., not Bloc, not Liberal and not NDP)

theshaneler · December 5th, 2008, 20:42

well i would give everything i have... which right now is about 8,000 of debt. yay for university and getting engaged!

The Lettonian · December 5th, 2008, 20:54

I'd throw in as much as I could afford...it's not much, but a couple hundred at least.

And is this a good time for me to start looking into politics/us starting to convince noobs that their best bet for change is to get into the political arena?

But that would never work...this is a sport based on honesty and integrity...terms mutually exclusive with Politics

ujiro · December 5th, 2008, 20:59

Worst case, only $100. If it came down to it I could put up to $500 maybe. It would have to be a damn good cause.

KND · December 5th, 2008, 21:14

100 $ for me as well if this plan go well and I can stay here a few more year.

500 $ donate if I can stay here but if not, there is no reason for me to donate even 1 cent.

Kuro_Neko · December 5th, 2008, 21:15

I'd easily put $100 up. Maybe more, like others have said, it depends on how likely I think it will succeed. If you want to start contacting lawyers and political lobbyists and try to get a plan together go ahead. If you post a comprihensive plan with some concrete numbers, you'd probably get a much more positive response.

Kuro_Neko

L473ncy · December 5th, 2008, 21:57

Depends on what it's used for and what the tactic we're using and what we're trying to achieve.

Definitely a couple bucks up to maybe $50 (Sorry I'm a poor university student)

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Zilgorn_Zeypher · December 5th, 2008, 22:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by Drake

To put an actual figure on it, put it this way:

If the government actually came out and said something like, "Okay, we'll allow import and possession, and everything will be dandy, BUT you need to have a license and pay an annual registration fee." And say that turned out to be $200/yr for the license (we're a small group so the administrative overhead for the license would be higher) and say $25/gun/yr... that's well over $500/yr in my case, but I'd be willing to pay it, because it's guaranteed I'd be in the clear and on the up and up all around.

I'd quite willingly pay that fee

Shooting Chef · December 5th, 2008, 22:45

If there was a reasonable plan of action, I would definately donate to the sport. Im sure we all can put out something as long as there's a "HAPPY ENDING" ;D

Casual Friday · December 5th, 2008, 22:49

I'd be willing to throw in a hundred or two as long as it has a chance of success.

The Saint · December 5th, 2008, 22:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shooting Chef

Im sure we all can put out something as long as there's a "HAPPY ENDING" ;D

It'd be the most expensive spring roll ever.

FlyGuy · December 6th, 2008, 00:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Saint

It'd be the most expensive spring roll ever.

Expensive? You'd better believe it!! Just look at what this guy's going through to fight C-68 (Firearms Act). Upwards of 300,000 "spring rolls" so far... http://www.brucemontague.ca/html/0152.html

Background Info:
http://www.brucemontague.ca/html/index.html

'Fly

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December 5th, 2008, 20:12	#17
youonlywish Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Brantford, ON.	If I could, I would... but I'm on OSAP as it is... =) __________________ The Devil's Bench - Gaming Cafe, Brantford, ON.

December 5th, 2008, 20:30	#19
Drake E-01 Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Montreal, QC	To put an actual figure on it, put it this way: If the government actually came out and said something like, "Okay, we'll allow import and possession, and everything will be dandy, BUT you need to have a license and pay an annual registration fee." And say that turned out to be $200/yr for the license (we're a small group so the administrative overhead for the license would be higher) and say $25/gun/yr... that's well over $500/yr in my case, but I'd be willing to pay it, because it's guaranteed I'd be in the clear and on the up and up all around. If, OTOH, some politician (deputy) who was sympathetic to airsoft and wanted to raise money for his campaign, and he'd TRY to bring the issue up with his party, blah blah blah [LOL, electoral promise much?] I'd maybe throw $10 his way if I believed his party had a good chance of forming a majority AND that the party in question had a generally pro-gun ownership outlook (i.e., not Bloc, not Liberal and not NDP) __________________

December 5th, 2008, 20:59	#22
ujiro Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Burlington, ON	Worst case, only $100. If it came down to it I could put up to $500 maybe. It would have to be a damn good cause. __________________ I love freedom and consequently America

December 5th, 2008, 21:14	#23
KND * AV revoked * Trader rating Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Downtown Montreal	100 $ for me as well if this plan go well and I can stay here a few more year. 500 $ donate if I can stay here but if not, there is no reason for me to donate even 1 cent. __________________

December 5th, 2008, 21:15	#24
Kuro_Neko Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: St. John's, Newfoundland	I'd easily put $100 up. Maybe more, like others have said, it depends on how likely I think it will succeed. If you want to start contacting lawyers and political lobbyists and try to get a plan together go ahead. If you post a comprihensive plan with some concrete numbers, you'd probably get a much more positive response. Kuro_Neko

December 5th, 2008, 21:57	#25
L473ncy Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: 11-30-24-1W5	Depends on what it's used for and what the tactic we're using and what we're trying to achieve. Definitely a couple bucks up to maybe $50 (Sorry I'm a poor university student) . __________________ ಠ_ಠLess QQ more Pew Pew READY TO >> RACE

December 5th, 2008, 22:45	#27
Shooting Chef Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toronto	If there was a reasonable plan of action, I would definately donate to the sport. Im sure we all can put out something as long as there's a "HAPPY ENDING" ;D __________________ Nierbee Custom Grips.com Team GHOSTS G-26 CAPS Director

December 5th, 2008, 22:49	#28
Casual Friday Trader rating Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Calgary, Alberta	I'd be willing to throw in a hundred or two as long as it has a chance of success.

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